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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1939

Page

8

Bath Chronicle of May 24 1899 Obits and Local Notes

Ferdinand W. Coombs died at his Corliss street home after a brief Bright's disease. He was 64 and a Bath veteran of 40 years in the sash and door trade, a former Ward 1 alderman, and Dunlap Commandery member. Others include Edwin L. Emmons demise in Lewiston and naval arrivals, shipyard shifts, accidents, and fleet movements on the Kennebec with vessels like the D. Cressey and Marian Adams.

Ferdinand W. Coombs Corliss Street Bright Dine Ward 1 Dunlap Commandery K.T William D Isaac C Gibbons Washington ‘Street Marshal Kittridge Kennebec Gardiner Boston Ira True Hallowell

Bath Iron Works to Launch U S Torpedo Boat Dahlgren

Official word from the Navy Department announces a three o'clock Monday launch of the Dahlgren at Bath. The ship rests on her ways at the plate shop end and will enter the Kennebec as Maine’s fastest and most carefully built craft. The article notes meticulous assembly, a contrast to large hulls, plus a busy Bath waterfront scene with local events and small notices.

Bath Iron Works Navy Department U. S Dahlgren Kennebec Maine Bath Sagadahoc William Leslie Ey William Leslie Susan FE. Lambert Nellie M Campbell John L. Russell Maude B. Russell Bath National Bank John H. Coffill Elizabeth M. Coffill Arthur J. Dunton

West Bath skipper launches cat boat for Kennebec cruising

William Dunton of West Bath launched his cat boat in the Kennebec and plans to finish preparations for cruising. The Bath ship Arthur Sewall, Captain Murphy, rode down the Delaware last Saturday and expected to sail to San.

William Dunton West Bath Kennebec Bath Arthur Sewall Capt. Murphy Roe Delaware San Timothy S. Crocker Joseph Exeter Nebraska Mr. Crocker

Dahlgren Torpedo Boat Launched at Kennebec

The Dahlgren torpedo boat, Maine’s fastest craft, was launched at Kennebec amid minor ceremony. The new vessel features a long narrow hull and knife-like bow, with thick hull plates and powerful engines to maximize speed. Nearby news include hospital discharge of E. C. Palmmer and various local visits, with shipyard activity and dockside departures noted.

Bicycle Rider Seriously Hurt On Campobello Island

Witnesses recount a serious bicycle accident with Mr. Bonneau not held responsible. Hal Lowell and Donald Am prose, both of East Brunswick, rode another bicycle at the time. The piece also notes Campobello Island uses fencing to keep cattle out of gardens, with the island described as a long pasture where owners rely on fences to guard produce.

Davis Hatch Dunlap Green Street Hatch Bonneau Hallowell Donald Amprose East Brunswick Campobello Eastport

Bluehill School Building Finishes June 15 With Fine Gym

The Bluehill consolidated school completes its new building on June 15. It will offer the best grade setup in the state section and a gymnasium competitive with any in Hancock county despite several new gyms recently erected nearby.

Bluehill Consolidated School Bluehill Hancock County

Sagadahoc Sheriff Ballou Remembered For Long Service

Sam E. Conner recalls Sagadahoc county's 19th century sheriff John Ballou in a Lewiston Journal feature. Ballou, famed for strict law and mercy, handled inquiries into Bath liquor violations and a historic murder case. He reportedly provided cigars and two quarts whiskey to jurors during a prolonged trial.

Sam E. Conner Maine Lewiston Journal Sagadahoc County John W. Ballou Ballou John Ballou Sagadahoc Llewellyn Powers Bath Hannibal Hamlin Hamlin William P. Whitehouse John Whitehouse Old King's Tavern

Notable New England Houses and Gardens Featured

A feature lists historic houses from New Hampshire to Connecticut and Maine, including the Ladd, Ashley, Pardee Morris, and Wedding Cake houses, with notable contributors like Governor George D. Aiken. Famous gardens such as Bishop Huntington, Brewster, and Webster are highlighted along with Yankee recipes and guidance for summer visitors.

Page Ladd Portsmouth N. H Ashley Ashley Falls Mass Bryant Cushing Norwell Parish Cohasset Lawrence Medford Old Red House Somers Conn Pardee-Morris New Haven John Brown Providence R. I Benning Wentworth Little Harbour Porter Hadley Nickels-Sortwell Bailey Wiscasset John Wheeler Orford Craigie Longfellow Cambridge Phelps Andover Early Kennebunkport Maine Dana Christopher Gore Waltham George D. Aiken Vermont New England Bishop Huntington North Hadley Frederick Brewster Dublin Edwin ‘Webster Falmouth Jere A. Downs Rose Garden Winchester Rhode Island Boston

Fifty Year Reunion Class Honored at University of Maine

John E. Littlefield of Brewer and Mott F. Wilson of Bangor, both from the class of 1889, will join the fifty year reunion at the University of Maine commencement. Golden Reunion guests will be recognized during Alumni Day noon luncheon with a certificate signed by university and General Alumni Association presidents officially enrolling them as Senior Alumni.

John E. Littlefield Brewer Mott F. Wilson Bangor University of Maine Orono General Alumni Association Littlefield Wilson General Alumnui Association

Parks Captures Net Honors in Tourney

Alfred Parks won net honors in a Selected Nine handicap sweepstakes at the Country Club, posting a net 30 after a 45 gross with a 15 handicap. Wilfred Chaney took gross honors with a par 35, beating Vin Henderson by two strokes who had 37.

Alfred Parks Wilfred Chaney Gross Parks Joe Fullmer Chaney Vin Henderson Tok Puilmer W. Henderson R. Parks W. Chaney J. McCole F. McLaughlin Rogers F. A. Winchenbach C. Eaton T. R. Allen D. Perry L. E. Thebeau D. Mullin Prof. Minard E. Rothwell E. Toothaker H. T. Caverly E. Sewall R. Brownell

Early diary reveals Bath Iron Works origins and local history

The diary notes Captains Goss and Kelly with James D. Robinson forming the forerunner of Bath Iron Works. It covers moving the North church to King Wharf, later to Sewall yard, and into Winter Street church. A December 31 1877 insurance policy valued at 100000 hints at shipboard property across routes.

Goss Marine Iron Works Capt. Goss J. Kelly James D. Robinson Bath Iron Works Capt. Robinson Sedgwick King Wharf Sewall Yard Winter Street William W. Robinson

Birthday observance at Myrtle Lodge meeting

The Myrtle Lodge birthday program featured Mrs. Nellie Hunt and Mrs. Lizzie Haggett as performers with accompaniment by Mrs. Smith and others. More than 60 attendees heard readings and music. Memorial services were announced and church attendance set for June 4 with graves decorated in lodge colors.

Smith Ward Nellie Hunt Lizzie Haggett Ethel Osgood Eva Atwood Annie Lemont Zeuleika Kingsbury Fannie Burden Edith Nash

Wiscasset Poppy Day proceeds and local notices

Annual Poppy Day sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, led by Mrs. Nellie Dowling, raised about $25 in poppy sales. The report also notes local moves and assignments, including Mrs. Grace Merry and Mrs. Sadie Bradford at a meeting, and residents such as Mr. and Mrs. Richard Foye moving to Hooper Street. George Studley substituted as organist at St. Philip’s Church.

Nellie Dowling Grace Merry Sadie Bradford Anchor Rebekah Judge Portland Richard Foye Charles Dunton Hooper Street Isabelle Hughes Carroll T. Berry Pleasant Street George Studley St. Philip's Church Marion Berry Lois Cowley

Morse High graduation schedule spans June events

The Morse High School calendar lists events from June 9 to June 16 including graduation exercises on June 15, a class trip to Squaw Mountain Inn Moosehead Lake on June 11, Baccalaureate on June 13, Class Day on June 14, Alumni Banquet on June 16, and a Senior Reception.

Morse High School Squaw Mt. Inn Moosehead Lake

Brunswick Business School Graduation Banquet Held At Hotel Eagle

Miss Barbara Tubbs Miss Dorothy Anliker and Miss Glenda Ingraham class of 1940 attended the school banquet Monday night at the Hotel Eagle in Brunswick following Friday graduation from Brunswick Business School.

Barbara Tubbs Dorothy Anliker Brunswick Business School Tubbs Miss Anliker Glenda Ingraham Hotel Eagle Brunswick Gardiner High School Worster House Hallowell Charles Pickering Eva M. Towne O. C. Woodman

Peculiar Link Trainer Lets Pilots Learn Indoors At East Boston

A compact "airplane that flies but never leaves the ground" sits in the East Boston Administration Building used by Boston Maine Airways for an indoor training system. The Link Trainer simulates instrument flying with a hooded cockpit, crab recorder, and table display, teaching student pilots six aviation topics to qualify for airline operations.

East Boston Boston- Maine Airways Air Pilots Industry Paul F. Collins Milton H. Anderson Boston-Maine Airways New England Civil Aeronautics Authority Wayne County Detroit Portland St Water Eastwest Boston

Bath Destroyers Booked For Upcoming Season Schedule

The Bath Destroyers have arranged games with Brunswick Lisbon Falls Rumford Thomaston and Dexter. The roster includes Leland Fortier Rupe Lewis Ernie Sar kis Carl Erlebach Tony Holbrook Johnny Clark and Owen Locke among others. Clark and Locke were part of Morse high school hurling staff this spring.

Bath Destroyers Brunswick Lisbon Falls Rumford Thomaston Dexter Destroyers Leland Fortier Rupe Lewis Ernie Sarkis Carl Erlebach Tony Holbrook Johnny Clark Owen Locke Clark Locke Morse High

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edwin L. Emmons Lewiston N. Gratz Jackson Boothbay Harbor Orrin Frye the Iron Works Enoch Tehouse The Hyde ‘Windlass O Albert Lane Cottage Park Wesle M. E New 'Y Dandelion Club New Meadows William Nugent John Shaughnessy Henry Shaw Bath Works Peggy Thomas Hagan Capt Delehanty Portland Harbor Water Street Iron Works Ledyard-Palmer Front Street Fi Boat Union Berg‘ee Bath Charles Gb George Well Fred Coffin Manila Grant Frisco Spain First Maine Regiment Master Sanford William Sanford Richardson Street John McDougal Arthur Hyde David S. Harris Oak and High Streets Lizzie Lucius LeMont Adelia Seguin D. Cressey Baltimore John Tarbox Ham’s Hill Tarbox Pees Marian Adams Given Philadelphia Bath High School M.I S.A.A New York Dan Hart Dix Island Popham M. D. Cressy Harding Boston Boat Wharf John Vinton Dahlgren Admiral Dahlgren James Marshall Maine Central Telegraph Office William Hardie Harry Peterson Charles Oliver Mechanic Street Sewall Kennebec Yacht Club Fred W. Hartnett MacMahan’s Island L.A.W R. A. Stevens Cobbesseecontee William Rogers’ Yard Maud Emery West Upton Y.M.C.A Susie L. Reed J. A. Redlon Metallc Kelley, Spear and Co Henry O. Barrett Davis Kennebec River D. W. Oliver Uncle Sam Pine Tree Mark Conley Central Maine General Hospital Merrymeeting Park Electric Road E. C. Palmmer, Esq Sec John D. Long Wyandotte Sadie Toothaker Miss Hattie Carr Reeves Roland Harmon Engineer’s Lermond Rowe Islands Lewis Myrtle Nickerson Sewall’s Monhegan Pemaquid Major Stanton Arthur Sewall and Co Sam Conner Myrtle Lodge John L. Jack Patches Florida Spitz William “Ben” Franklin Old Orchard Beach St. Petersburg Fla Pine Tree State Elks, American Legion Lions Rotary Kiwanis Elks Charles Vallee Westbrook T. John L. Jack Mary T. Royal James M. Royal Elia A. Chase Gleness F. Ware Units Me Walter E. Chase Walter FE. Chase, Jr Augusta Madelyn Marton A. Rafnell Said Bath
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