Forty Years Ago in Bath June 2 1897 Highlights
Bath diary style notes from June 2 1897 recount visits by Robert Ballard and others, Memorial Day travels, church weddings, Coast Guard and navy yard plans, local business moves, and early summer civic notices. Names include Ballard, Jameson, Folsom, McFadden, Sawyer, Bates, Nichols, Robinson, and more.
Local news highlights from Bath area June 8 1897
June 8 1897 Bath items note FE Murphy and son John back from Portland while John O Ledyard enjoys a deep sea fishing trip downriver. F C Cox returns from New York business on the Pullman. James Caldwell and others dine after a Spray trip to Westport. Blanche Harrington begins training the high school graduating class. Alumni banquet set for June 21 at Y M C A Kindergarten room. Men work on a cellar for Howard Spears on Dummer Street. Fred Footer buys a beagle for rabbitr hunting next fall. Crescent Street house repairs by O W Ring. Charles Kingsbury passes Portland master and pilot exams to command passenger steamers. Charles Cahill rides a bay horse from Albany. The naptha launch Winnegance arrives to shuttle guests between electric car station and Salmon Cove amid river interest. Percy E. Jackson, a Bath native, is mentioned.
City Council Deliberates Sewing Materials Costs and Public Works
Old Town council weighs sewing project costs charging materials to the poor department due to dwindling funds. Actions include approving fines, licenses, and park and safety measures while noting public lighting and infrastructure requests. The session also covers parking privileges, razing a building, and a new fire alarm system study.
Gardiner High Tennis Beats Morse at Welch Courts
Gardiner High boys tennis avenged a Brunswick loss by defeating Morse 3-2 at the Welch courts. Singles wins by Stan Smith 6-1 7-5, Frank McNally 6-2 6-1, and Lewis Lozier 6-3 6-3 led Gardiner. Doubles saw McNally Edwards come back to win 4-6 6-2 6-0 after a Morse Plummer Baker split, while Plummer McFadden edged Whittier Newhouse 6-3 3-6 6-3.
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Gardiner High School
Brunswick High
Morse High School
Welch Courts
Gardiner
Frank “Mucker” McNally
Stan Smith
Lewis Lozier
McNally
Larry Edwards
Buddy" Plummer
Irving Baker
Whittier
Bob Newhouse
Plummer
Maynard McFadden
Bath
Morse
Ernest Haskell
Lozier
Baker
McFadden
Newhouse
Edwards
Bequests for Riverside Cemetery Fund Reported at Woolwich Meeting
Two bequests were announced for the Riverside Cemetery association in Woolwich. William G. Hubbard of Wis Casset left 500 dollars, and Mrs Josiah L Walker of Roslindale Massachusetts left funds in memory of her husband to fund general expenses. The meeting memorialized the late Hon Frank W Carlton and re elected David G Reed as president with Charlotte L Buck as secretary and Freeman A Trott as treasurer. Alfred F Trott Cyrus N Gilmore were named directors for three years. George M Stinson was elected for one year to complete Carlton term. Albert Hathorn was chosen auditor.
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William G. Hubbard
Wiscasset
Josiah L. Walker
Roslindale
Mass
Riverside Cemetery Association
Association
David G. Reed
Charlotte L. Buck
Freeman A. Trott
Alfred F. Trott
Cyrus N. Gilmore
George M. Stinson
Senator Carlton
Albert Hathorn
Maine Apple Crop Expected To Double This Year
Maine officials forecast a large apple harvest with Charles M. White of the State Department of Agriculture saying production will double last year’s 400000 bushels. He cited improved sprying and better quality, noting last year’s frost reduced yields. In Aroostook County potato planting also slowed by wet weather with about two thirds planted.
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Charles M. White
Department of Agriculture
Maine
State Department of Agriculture
White
Aroostook County
Daughter of Bath Returns Parish Meetings Set This Week
The Daughter of Bath Returns topic continues from Page One with Guilmard named among chemists. Mrs Guilmard lists two residences in Brooklyn and Miami Beach. Lite Androscoggin parish organized in Mechanic Falls plans meetings this week at South Poland West Poland and Poland Corner, with Rev Wentworth and Rev Markley preaching.
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Guilmard
Lite
City council discusses dual salary issue for alderman and fire role
Alderman Robson raises whether a person can keep a city council seat while holding paid fire department work. Mayor Sewall could seek legal opinion, but the motion lacked a second. Bath gains no parking on Winnepance causeway with new No Parking signs and a Slow sign on the structure. John J. Mulcahy appointed to Board of Health for three years to fill vacancy from Herbert W. Mc Cabe resignation. Percy Kingsbury named constable. Judge Dunton reports 47 respondents appeared in municipal court.
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Alderman Robson
Emery
Sewall
Winnepance Causeway
Whitney
Bath
John J. Mulcahy
Board of Health
Herbert W. McCabe
Percy Kingsbury
Arthur J. Dunton
Miss Douglas Poem Chosen for Anthology and Broadcast
Miss Alice May Douglas has allowed two parties to request a poem for an anthology and later broadcast. She explains the poem’s popularity and cites a WC T U request to write for a Willard meeting. The piece, first printed in Bath Daily Times, centers on a child’s bedtime with mother and references faith, eternity, and a promised heavenly dawn.
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Alice May Douglas
Wc.t.u
Willard
Bath Daily Times
Mother
Frances EF Willard
Missionary Society Monthly Meeting Report
The Far and Near Missionary Society of Corliss Street church held its regular all day session focusing on White Cross work at the home of Mrs. Frank Purington. Fifteen members and two guests attended as the pastor and wife visited. Members sewed and boxed clothing for a Kentucky mountain school and other garments for all ages under Mrs. Ruby Preble and Mrs. Margaret Hanscom. A baked bean dinner was served at noon. The next business session includes a love day and will be held June 18 with the third date to be announced. the White Cross plan next meets Sept. 3 with location to be announced.
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Far and Near Missionary Society of
Grange Session Hosts and Upcoming Meetings
Guests attended a Grange session with officers and social activities led by Miss Alice F Johnson. June 17 features Sagadahoc County Teachers Council in Bath with Mrs Maurice B Shea lecturer. Idaho Pomona to meet Morro on June 30. Young People Night June 19 at Fast Auburn Grange led by John Abbot. Mrs George W Dall left for Waterville visit.
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Jerry L Haile
Arthur Clemont
Have
Sandelin
Carvers Orchestra
Alice F Johnson
Pomona Grange
Progressive Orange
Richmond
Sagacahoe County Teeturers’ Council
Probate Notices Listing Executors and Administrators
Probate notices identify Charles F Parks of Bath executor without bond and Clinton Newtidock and Sarah A Davis of Bath among others. James H Rowe of Phiypetaure and Peter Stewart of Jacksonville Florida listed as administrators without bond with various appointees in Bath and surrounding areas.
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John LI Jack
Sneadahoe
Giardian
Charles F Parks
Bath
Orate Parks
Clinton
Neewdtock Tate Et
Davis
Beth Anneved
Hattif
Rowe
Phiypetaure
Jane
William RO Bowle
Phippsturg
Maine
Peter Stewart
Jacksonville Florida
Vane
Kerhran Stewart
Jacksonville
Florida
Arthur
Dunton
Body of Paul Bailey Found at North Bath
The 13-year-old Paul Bailey, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Bailey of Cook's Corner, was found off North Bath shore in the Kennebec river late Monday. His body was taken to Fred S Curtis funeral home and a committal service held at Oak Grove. He had sailed May 14 from his home on a gunning float and did not return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bailey
Arthur Bailey
Cook's Corner
Marshall
Billy Allen
George Crocker
A. A. Stott
Farmington valedictorian wins Jackson College scholarship
Miss Wilma H. Ray the valedictorian of Farmington High School class of 1937 receives a 1200 dollar scholarship to Jackson College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma H. Ray
Farmington High School
Jackson College
Assessors Notice Chapter 13 Sec 70 Bath Maine 1937
Assessors warn inhabitants to file true lists of polls and estates not exempt from taxation as of April 1. Noncompliant residents are barred from tax abatement applications unless they submit lists with their request and prove inability. Board of Assessors Edmund P. Briggs Harry F. Litchfield Earl P. Cahoon Bath Maine May 6 1937.
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Edmund P. Briggs
Harry FE. Litchfield
Earl P. Cahoon
Board of Assessors
Bath
Maine
Probate Court notices for Sagadahoc County estates 1937
In Bath Sagadahoc on June 1937 a probate court order requires publication of notices for estates including Ward, Bridgham Dunton, Sewall, Madden, Hodekins, Reynolds, and others. Executors and administrators present first or final accounts, petitions for probate, and requests to appoint trustees or administrators without bonds. Public sale or distribution actions are indicated with dates set for July probate hearings.
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Sagadahoc
Bath
Daniel Williams
Samuel S Sewall
Chemical Bank and Trust Company of New York
V. Chepneat Bank & Trust Co
Avice Merker Sewall
Marcia Sewall Webb
Edward Houghton Sewall
Katherine Efratestate
Katherine Fo Madden Feneeutrix
Flora E Leonard
Woolwich
Harvey PO Hathorne
Herbert Hodgkins
Joanna Mo Hodekins
Joanna M
Elien Fo
John W. B. Barbour
Thelma B. Moore
Walter Sgi
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