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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1941

Page

5

Forty Years Ago in Bath July 23 1901

In Bath manager E M Snow reports New Meadows Steamboat Co will buy a larger boat for the route. Meat prices remain high due to a meat trust with beef rump 30c and porterhouse 30c, round 20c, veal scarce, corn beef 5 12c, spring chicken 25 28c, pork chop 15c, ham 18 20c, beans 40 45c. Read Nichols & Co start foundation for a new dwelling on Goddard St and Hyde Windlass Co expands. Several locals engaged in building and repairs while others travel for business or visits.

E. M. Snow New Meadows Steamboat Co New Meadows Big Meat Trust Read Nichols & Co Goddard Street South End James Wright Hyde Windlass Co

First ferry across Kennebec recalled by Bath Woolwich rider

Alfred Dodge of Woolwich recalls being 12 when he rode the Kennebec’s first ferry on its initial Bath to Woolwich crossing sixty one years ago. Beacon Street church Sunday school excursioners rode the Island Belle to Five Islands. Spaniards bound for quarries travel from Boston boat to Harpswell. John Clifford trips to Nova Scotia. Horse distemper sweeps Bath area, two thirds affected. several fatalities and losses of horses. Carrie Gowell and Robert Gilker engaged. The Solitaire houseboat delivers to Edward W. Larrabee. Kennebec Yacht Club flag raised. two five masted schooners towed by C. W. Morse to Washington and Baltimore. Cork carpet to Court house. James McPhee visits polo friend John Burgess.

Alfred Dodge Woolwich Kennebec Bath Dodge C. W. Morse Jennie French Potter Henry Q. Barrett Washington Baltimore

Arthur Brown Vacationing at Rockaway Cottage

Arthur Brown is spending his vacation at the Rockaway cottage at Foster's Point, New York.

Arthur Brown Rockaway Foster's Point

Narrow escape at Maine Central crossing in Center street

A near serious accident yesterday afternoon at 4 55 at the Maine Central crossing on Center street left Mrs Albert Gay frightened but uninjured after a hand car struck the horse she was driving with three companions. The item also notes horse bonnet debates and a funeral, a yacht club meeting, and local social events.

Maine Central Center Street Albert Gay Avery McGillicuddy Vs. Gay

Bath school head chosen amid mass transfer

William H. Winslow was elected Bath schools superintendent for next year after 100 applicants. He will leave Bath to take a similar post in Revere Massachusetts. The School Board selected him by five votes to one.

William H. Winslow Bath Revere Mass Winslow

Central church plans canvass for chapel funds

A year ago a committee met to plan a canvass at Central Church Parish to raise funds for a chapel addition. By January 1 the chapel was dedicated debt free and has been in use since. A sealed bottle note washed ashore near Peaks Island reported a yacht in distress off Seguin. no yacht matching the description is known in Bridgeport. A cablegram from Portland notes the Louise Adelaide disaster killed Captain Edgar Orr and many others with bodies not yet recovered.

Central Church Peaks Island Miss Collins Seguin C. H. Doyle Bridge- Conn Waar Club Bridgeport Edgar Orr Portland

Bath Reports Bona Fide Smallpox Case

Dr. Fuller and Dr. Marston announced a true smallpox case in Bath on July 29 1901. Patient Bertie Wall son of Mark Wall a ship carpenter 1055 High street ill for days case developed Saturday with unknown infection date and minimal travel this summer. Invitations issued for Jane Seavey and Theodore Lazell marriage August 10 at St Cuthbert's MacMahan Island.

Bath Fuller Marston Bertie Wall Mark Wall High Street Pemaquid William W. Seavey Bangor Jane Theodore S. Lazell St. Cuthbert’s Church MacMahan Island

Resignation Accepted Amid Parsonage Remarks at Parish Meeting

The meeting reluctantly accepted Mr Palmer's resignation as parish notes reveal quaint words and a kindly spirit. Also reported: Wakefield the Palmist left Berry house debts unpaid and vanished. Hillside slate quarries may burn to total loss. MIT to receive model of George W Wells. Maine Democratic club outing planned at Merrymeeting Park. curfew whistle malfunction. coyote suspects in Edinburgh and Alton area with marauding packs. O'Hara & Sons rockland fish plant nets 200000 pounds in two days with 60 workers.

Palmer Fred J. Wakefield Wakefield the Palmist Berry House F. J. O'Hara & Sons Rockland

Divorce Libellant Wilfred G Allard vs Libellee in Sagadahoc

Wilfred G Allard of Bath files a libel for divorce in Sagadahoc County Maine claiming desertion and cruel treatment by his wife Libellee whose residence is unknown, with one year continuous residence in Maine and request for dissolution of marriage. The document, dated July 28 1941, includes sworn statements before Notary Edward Bridgham.

Idahoc Wilfred G. Allarduty Sagadahoc Amat Dominion of Canada Libellee Bath Maine State OF Maine A.D Wilfred G. Allard Edward Bridgham

Probate Notices From Bath Sagadahoe Court 1941

Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoe County sets August hearings for estates of Fatate Collingwood C Shea Arrowsie Margaret Gay Irving Barter and Lura A Greenleaf. Petitions seek appointing administrators or successors with interested parties notified by three weekly Bath Independent notices. Judge Arthur J. Dunton signs the order.

Bath Sagadahoe Fatate Collingwood C. Shea Arrowsie Susie A Tarr Jennie T Smith Fistate Margaret Gay Ralph Gay Arthur Edmond Gay Irving Barter Lura A. Greenleaf Arthur J. Dunton

Joss Case Trial Bills Highlight High Legal Costs

Detailed, itemized bills from the Joss case show a total of 1708.47 for expert services including Dr Julius Gottlieb and engineer Nesbit Griffin. The court records note approvals by Attorney General Cowan and will be reviewed by Sagadahoc County officials at the August meeting.

Augusta—T Police Barracks Bureau of Identification Gardiner Weaver Capt Young Shepard Court House Bath Alexander Farrell Cox Bull Morrell Staples Boston Hooker Boyd Burkan Chapman Mr. Goodspeed Lewiston Leon A. Shepard Cowan Dale Joss Rock Gottlieb Frank I. Cowan Ralph O. Dale the Times Joseph W. Randlette Richmond Fred H. Thompson Randlette

Probate order in Bard and Sagadahoc counties 1941

On the second Tuesday of July 1941 the Bath newspaper IT IS ORDERED that letters testamentary without bond may issue to Daniel Williams for the estate of Philip R Blaisdell late of Bath and that Altee Galvin of Woolwich may be appointed administratrix without bond. Arthur J Dunton Judge of Probate.

Bath Sagadahoc Daniel Williams Garrett J. Galvin Woolwich Altee. Galvin Galvin Arthur J) Dunton

Girl Scout Camp Season Concludes With Plans Next Year

Camp season ends as equipment will be added next year and a cabin for the director and staff may be built. Spring water on the grounds is to be made available, and reports indicate the camp will be bigger, better and longer next year.

Wills House For a Library in Brunswick Area

A Maine will appoints Charles A. Knight of Gardiner as executor without bonds. The Nov. 13, 1937 document leaves the Home for the Aged in Brunswick as the beneficiary. Miss Georgianna Worcester, Winterport High School salutatorian, authored a town history noting Acadia’s French rule in 1603 and Captain John Smith’s 1614 naming of New England.

Home For Brunswick Charles A. Knight of Gardiner Georgianna Worcester Frank C. Worcester Winterport High School Lide Maine Miss Worcester Acadia de Mons James I of England John Smith New England

Woolwich Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance September 3 1941

The voters of Woolwich will hold a public hearing at the Town House on Wednesday September 3 1941 at seven o'clock to consider enacting a zoning ordinance governing construction alterations and repairs and the use of premises in specified routes and areas including Route 1 Route 127 Route 128 Nequasset Road Barley Neck Road and surrounding boundaries. The meeting is to determine actions under the Revised Statutes of Maine and related amendments. Selectmen Frank Batley George Wright Eben Dana and others announce the hearing.

Woolwich Kennebec River Butlers Bridge Tallman Street Arrowsie Creccenine Prescott's Corner Harry Thompson Nequasset Road Barley Neck Road Ryan's Corner Murphy's Corner Alan the Montkwene Rosa Gardiner Estate Kennebeoe River Sasanna River Waterorner No. 1 Clifton Gatneley Hubert EF. Redon Clarence F Baker Frarry F. Fitch Fart C. Dow Edward V Reed Frank FR Batley George E Wright Eben Dana

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The Bath Daily Times Charles H. Oliver John McDougal Oliver Street Frank H. Taylor Southport Wylie F. Rogers Clarence Court Street West Bath Weston Bonney New House Washington Street Dummer Street Broad Street Charles P. Wetherbee Philadelphia Beacon Street Church Islands Belle Harpswell John Clifford Nova Scotia Windsor Halifax William H. Fields J. W. Johnson H. A. Oliver Carrie Gowell Robert Gilker Eastern Shipbuilding Co New London Solitaire William H. Crocker Edward W. Larrabee Kennebec Yacht Club J. M. Hayes Co James McPhee John Burgess New York Lawrence D. Morse O. W. Folsom Winter Street Oak Grove Cemetery Lina Andrews Jacob Andrews Popham Beach Alice McCabe Walter C. Stewart Grace Church Rectory Gertrude Muriel Stewart Toronto Ont Arthur Briggs Winthrop William Kelley Savannah Russell Street Winter Street Church Theft Friends Commercial Street Maine Central Coal Sheds Dennett Baker Palmer Waldoboro Palmetto G. E. R. Patten Jessie Owen Fred Wetherbee Freda Mamie Bonney Wetherbee Cottage Jantas Charles E. Garcelon, Jr Millville N. J Mr. Larrabee United States Navy Wiliam Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine Building Company Mary P. Anderson John F. Hill Augusta James Parker James H. Parker Water Street North End Young Parker John O. Shaw J. M. Hayes A. L. Strout Merrymeeting Park Dr. Jones Lawrence, Wis Harvard Medical School Alice MacDonald May Dunton Alice Varney Ethel Blanchard Alice McLeod A. J. Dunton J. L. Purington E. C.oe Charles MacDonald Alice McKeague Andrews Boston Submarine Signal Company Henry M. Whitney United States Egg Rock Times Maine Central Railroad Dr. Anderson Professor Packard Robert Packard Albert F. Moses John M. Clark Ray Palmer Yale Harry S. Lord Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Five Islands George W. Johnson Hillside Slate Quarries Hillside Monson Consolidated Co R. D. Bibber Johnson George W. Wells J. J. Wardwell Maine Democratic Club Ross McKenney Edinburgh McKenney Alton Village Cecil Miller Alton Clifford Ellis Argyle and Alton Ellig State OF Sap Philomaine Quebec Libellant John L. Jack Register Steve Dry Nanes Merle Cole Dry Nesbit & Griffin, Inc Julius Gottlieb M.D Sagadahoc County Merrill Joss Laverne Harris Joss Walter Brown Wollaston, Mass Mr. Brown Eugene R. Brown Deering Street County of Cumberland Thomas C Given Charles E. Given Copartners Given Bros Murdock E. MacKenzie Charles W. Messenger Sagadahes Sagadahoc County Court House Bagsdahoc Front Street Tinden Street John C. Tallman George Lemont Lemont Stuart Charles Messenger National Bank of United States of America Celena P. Cornick Bowdoinham Sagedahoec Sagadshee Celena F. Cornish Main Street William R. Rideout Rideout William H. Gould Bowdoinham Village Sagadahor Pleasant Street M Kendall R Temple Minott HA Randall Curtis T W. Faee Fogg Seradaboo Meine Pleveint Pond Pleasant Pond Portland Harbor Defenses Army Mainf National Bank of Gardiner Kennebes Charles W Mea Kenger Sevatador Saradehoar Rath Nico Seredahnos Hevanded Willam H William R. Rideont Ridcote William Bo Gould Bowdernham Saundahor Pleseant Kendal Cherles Land of Torenga H. A Randall Rowdoinham Fister Curtia Rirhnayed Sinda- War Giste Matuw Plewen Charles Messen
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