Bath artist opens South Street studio display
Mrs H C Pierce now resides in Bath after moving from Augusta and displays paintings at a new South and Washington streets studio. She works on a large picture of the six masted schooner George W Wells launched in Camden last summer. Pierce studied at Eaton Art school and with Prof A A McLeod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Pierce
Augusta
South
Washington Streets
New York
Bath
Alice Percy
Carrie Pendexter
Grace Maxwell
Elizabeth Thompson
Funeral for ship carpenter Charles E Erskine at 19 Tallman Street
Charles E. Erskine a ship carpenter died after months of illness of consumption at age 36 born in the city son of Mr Mrs James W Erskine funeral from his home 19 Tallman Street tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock Constable Hamm has killed and buried 69 unlicensed dogs this spring. He shot five this morning. The roster now lists 340 on the paid dog list last year 98 dogs were killed. A home wedding was held today at noon at Capt Zina Spinney's residence when Florence Linden and Jesse Warren Brewer were married by Rev M F Tobey. Fred J McTeer arrived home from Tufts Dental College and will take state exams in Portland tomorrow. Annie Lynch returned from Portland and Mrs Henry Poli with Mrs C Poli are in Boston. Mrs H Poli's brother is expected from Italy this week. Mrs C M Adams left for Boston and Chelsea to visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Erskine
James W. Erskine
Tallman Street
Hamm
Zina H. Spinney
U.S. Life Saving Service
Florence Linden
Zina H
Carrie I. Spinney
Jesse Warren Brewer
Southport
M. F. Tobey
Fred J. McTeer
Tufts Dental College
Portland
William Sanford
Washington Street
Harriet L. Sanford
Howard B. Johnson
A. B. Hervery
Harriet Johnson
Gloria
Alice G. Shorey
Frank Dennett
Washington D. C
W. Scott Porey
William S. Shorey
Edwin M. Jones
George F. Jackson
Boston
Mary A. Parks
West Eagle Street
Mabel Jackson
Marion White
Mrs. Jones
Corliss Street
Ralph S. Ward
Legion
Iron Works
Cooper
L. Eugene Thebeau
The
Edgar D. Leavitt
Eugene G. Hart
Rogers
Mary Milliken
Department
Maine
Sewall
Dept. Adt
James L. Boyle
Bath
Col. Quinn
Carter
Maine State Guard
Roland Smith Post
Bath to build first steel schooner and five masted ship
The Sewall firm in Bath plans a 3000 ton steel sailing vessel with water ballast tanks, the first steel schooner and first five masted schooner in the country, signaling a new era in steel sailing tonnage. George Pembroke, assistant engineer of the Hector, returns to Boston with Miss Lillian Oliver amid wedding chatter. Elm Street Baptist Young People’s Union elects officers. Ada F. Brown four masted schooner at Minott yard ready for sea later this week. Weir barge launching for Staples Coal Co. from Kelley Spear Co.’s yard scheduled tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sewall
Sera
Sewalls
George Pembroke
Hector
Boston
Newport News
Lillian Oliver
the Times
Portsmouth
Dorchester
Ada F. Brown
C. V. Minott
Staples Coal Co
Kelley, Spear Co
Bark Louisa Adelaide’s Repairs Turn Ship To Three Masted Schooner
The Bark Louisa Adelaide, sailing from Philadelphia to Stockholm, arrived at Portland May 13 with foremast loss. After thorough repairs and a rig change to a three masted schooner, she resumed voyage yesterday. Lew Cameron of Portland performed the spar work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Adelaide
Philadelphia
Stockholm
Portland
Lewis Cameron
Four Masted Ed ward E Barry Delivers Largest Coal Cargo
The four masted schooner Edward E Barry capt Ross began discharging 2885 tons of coal at the Maine Central wharf, largest shipment to Bath by any sailing vessel. The Alice M Colburn under Capt McLeod follows with 2405 tons at Drummond's coal yard amid crew tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Barry
Ross
Maine Central
Alice M. Colburn
McLeod
Drummond
WestminSTER Bust of Longfellow Given to Bath High School
On June 7 1901 Bath high school received the Westminster bust of Longfellow donated by the class of 01. Hiram T Stevens presented the gift and Principal Coly accepted it as students delivered essays on Longfellows life and career followed by declamations. Rear Admiral R B Bradford visited Bath and met with local businessmen about a Nelson equipment matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath High School
Westminster
Longfellow
Hiram T. Stevens
Coly
Longtelies
Anne Imball
Marion White
Hattie Mitchell
Ruth Whitney
Harold Sears
Mariners Return Home with Wounds and News
William Hardy arrives in Bowdoinham after two years at sea aboard the Edward Sewall he lost a thumb amputated by Captain Joseph Sewall and survived a falling block on a voyage to Liverpool. Augustus K Whalen and Edna Moody plan a June 27 wedding in Brunswick. Fishermen in Sheepscot report large pollock as West port sees busy fishing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hardy
Swanton & Jameson's
Bowdoinham
Edward Sewall
Joseph Sewall
New York
Liverpool
Augustus K. Whalen
Bath
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Edna Ione Moody
Brunswick
Free Baptist
Firemen Memorial Day Observed by Bath and Brunswick Departments
Bath and Brunswick fire departments held Firemen’s Memorial Day with a parade from Water Street and Center Street to Oak Grove cemetery. A service featured prayer by Rev Timothy C Maney and a speech by Rev George B Wolstenholme, followed by taps and a parade return to Central fire station. Chief Engineer Richard Frates led as parade marshal amid thanks to participants and supporters including numerous out of town mourners for John A Towle’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Brunswick
Oak Grove Cemetery
Bath Marine Band
Waterstreet
Up Center
Front
Linden
Washington
Centennial Avenue
Oak Grove
Timothy C. Maney
George B. Wolstenholme
Reverend Tubbs in Portland for diocesan meetings
Rev. Charles M. Tubbs attended events in Portland on Tuesday joining the diocesan examining chaplains and the standing committee meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Tubbs
Portland
Recital by Mrs Sturtevant Opens Camarades Musicaux Tenth Year
Mrs Fred K Sturtevant delivered a notable third and final recital of Les Camarades Musicaux in honor of their tenth anniversary at Miss Alice Magoun’s home. The program featured soprano arias, duets and piano and violin pieces, with Miss Margaret Melcher and accompanists. The varied lineup earned enthusiastic applause from guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred K. Sturtevant
Les Camarades Musicaux
Les Camarades
Alice N. Magoun
Middle Street
Sturtevant
Margaret Melcher
Carl F. Albee
City Council Approves Brunswick Airport Plans
The council outlines a Works Progress Administration project costing 418 829 with city state shares and land takings. Officials expect a final city cost near 17 625 while consenting municipal officers retain no control over the airport. The plan covers two 150 by 3 000 ft runways, lighting, and site work with possible cancellation before work begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Works Progress Administration
Brunswick
State Military Defense Commission
Legion Post Cleared of Mortgage and Expands Ranks
Bath Maine proceedings celebrate mortgage payoff of 4250 and a $1800 discharged balance as 112 members attend a dinner. Gov Sewall and Mayor Rogers laud Legion service. L Iron Works funds pledge 500 yearly from canteen commissions to the Legion.
Bath City moves on airport project procedures
City documents authorize the Mayor and City Treasurer to perform acts in relation to the airport project and seek ratification. After Works Progress Administration and Civil Aeronautics Administration approval, the city will proceed to acquire land under Public Laws of 1941, with a hearing to assess land value and a committee report before final council acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Works Progress Administration
Washington
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Timent
Bath
Morale Talk and Memorial Day Praise at Smith Post Event
Mr. Wolstenholme urged strong morale among Americans in trying times and praised Gov Sewall for staying in touch with people. He recalled parading with his buddies in Bath on Memorial Day and at the national parade in Boston last fall. Commander Leavitt noted Sewall will attend the Lewiston State convention in June 2022 and march with the post again. The evening ended with God Bless America and dancing to Cliff Leeman's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wolstenholme
Boston
Bath
Toland Smith
Mr. Leavitt
Cliff Leeman
Real Estate Transfers Across Counties In Recent Two Weeks
Registry of Deeds records show broad activity with transfers in nearly every town including Bath Bowdeinham Topsham Richmond Woolwich and West Bath. Notable movers include Mildred B Phinney to Charles Lemont Home Builders Inc Ellen M Bonney to Home Builders Inc and Walter P Kingsbury to Gerald F Holland with multiple parcels listed on North Richardson Washington Street and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe
Bath
Ellen M. Bonney
Home Builders__t Inc
North Street
Walter P. Kingsbury
Gerald F. Holland
Richardson Street
Bath Trust Co
Madelyn C. Dunton
Snow Park
Fred W. Summierton
Henrietta Summerton
Summer Street
Dorothy Oliver Lermond
Leola B. Worrey
Washington Street
Margaret M. Cargill
Home Builders, Inc
Middle Street
Marilla S. Morse
George W. Tyler
Loren M. Smith
Justus H. Miller
Albert E. Lemay
High Street
Frank W. Hagan, Jr
Paul Harold Sherman
Bowdeinham Kenneth B. Almy
S. Ruth Kilton
Georgetown
Herman A. Spinney
Eva C. Campbell
Mina A. Clarke
Bertha S. Brown
Phippsburg
Maude A. Holbrook
Hazel D. Reeks
Two Pay Court Fines On Parking Charges
Local Municipal court actions include Paul W. Pinkham of Boothbay Harbor fined 3 dollars and 4.70 dollars in costs for obstructing traffic and improper parking on Front Street. Herbert Clossin of Bath paid 4.70 dollars in costs after pleading guilty to parking near the Front and Commerce streets corner. Two intoxication charges resulted in one offender paying 6.45 dollars or 15 days in Augusta jail, the other receiving 30 days in Augusta jail. California visitors Mr and Mrs Hart N Wright and sons Paul and Norman of Laurel Canyon returned home after weeks with relatives in Bath region. Mr Wright, born in North Bath, last visited nearly 19 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Pinkham
Boothbay Harbor
Harold J. Rubin
Ellery Doyle
Pinkham
Front Street
Vine
Herbert Clossin
Bath
Percy W Kngsbury
Clossin
Front
Commerce Streets
Augusta
Aucusta
Hart
N. Wright
Paul Aol Norman
Laurel Canyon
Hollywood
Calif
Beane
HTS
Wid
Winfield Wright
George Wright
Woolwich
Wright
City
Wright Farm
North Bath
Bath Country Club
Fred Wright
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath Daily Times
Abner C. Johnson
Small Point
Seguin
Capt. Blair
Bowdoin
Hubbard
Gen
Thomas Ht. Hubbard
Arthur Jackson
E. J. Pask
York
Buffalo
J. F. Webster
Rebecca
Old Orchard
Hattie McLain
Truro
Annie Lynch
Henry Poli
C. Poli
H. Poli
Italy
C. M. Adams
Chelsea
Elm Street Baptist Young People's Union
W. H. Winslow
Arthur J. Dunton
Sara C. Durgin
Alice Varney
Bath ‘Y
Lydia Gilmore
Annie Campbell
May Jackson
Susan Reed
W.H. Winston
Colburn
Kennebec
Colby
Adelia
New England
Cobbosseecontee Lake
Merrill
Bath High School Alumni Association
Merrymeeting Park
Annie Torrey
Oliver Moses
Ann M. Robinson
H. Emma Magoun
Emma J. Small
Lizzie Moses
Fred D. Hill
Arthur Shorey
Old Home Week
Upper High Street
Thomas Baker
Merom
Sorenson
Capt
Popham
Boothbay
West Bath Grange
Grange
Mac Nay
Belle Johnson
Annie Robie
Robert of
Brick Layers’ and Masons’ Union
No. 6
John Webster
Wilbur Francis
Frank Webster
S. A. Penney
Henry Healey
Nellie Hodgdon
Green Street
Francis B. Torrey, Jr
Torrey Roller Bushing Co
Minneapolis
Kentucky
Laura
Mabel Duncan
Russell
Academy Street
Horace W. Ward
Harold
Charlestown
Mass
Anchorage
Henry R. White
William H. Clifford
James W. Hawley
Inez S. Carver
New England Co
Lydia M. Deering
Delaware Capes
Siberian
Glasgow
Deering
Éss
Bath Business School
Lewiston
Lake Auburn
Military Board of Examiners
Adjutant General’s Office
National Guard
Alice O. Pilsbury
Co. H
Charles S. Cummings
Atwood Spaulding
Charles F. Tibbets
William R
Golden Cross Society
Armory
F. W. Parris
Edward Cornish
E. B. Parris
R. B. Bradford
Bureau of Equipment
D. Howard Spear
Treas I. S. Coombs
Phi Rho Society
Miles Standish
Fred Haggett
Oak Street Bridge
Arthur Gilmore
George
Fred Klippel
Harry Knight
Nequasset Lake
George Klippel
Walter C. Stewart
Grace Church
Sheepscot
Westport
Isle of Spring
Silver Cross Circle
King’s Daughters
Fred Wetherbee
John H. Kimball
Indian Rock
Erwin Sprague
Aphrodite
Os Europe
Hagan
Frances M
Trinidad
Wilbur Taylor
Winslow
Charles Taylor
Doris
Ernest Taylor
Marjorie
Waterville
Russell Taylor
Belgrade
Leon Hardin
Camden
Seeman Rider
Ardine
South Portland
Austin Wright
Austin Jr
Alfred Manson
Hallowell
Martin Tracy
Sydney
Camarades Musicaux
Alice Magoun
Part I
Green Cathedral
Hahn
Fred Sturtevant
Carleton Rice
Allan Ramsay
James Royal Soles
Musette
Puccini
Mio
Ben Giordani
Il Bacio Arditi
Praeludium
MacDowell
Dalcroze Depuis
Louise” Charpentier
the Gypsies
Brahms
Richard Hessom
Il Trovatore
Verdi
Ensemble
Barbiere di Siviglia
Rossini
Mozart
Nathan Watson
Giann
Nevin
Roses Reichardt
Chadwick
Martha
Flotow
Fred Carey
James Royal
Jeliam D Sewall
Fred Hector
Richmond
Lewis A. Rideout
Perlena Routher
Topsham
Walter H. Booker
Delia Medeaux
Nellie W. Good
Wilfred J. Hart
West Bath
Frank Rose
Maynard L. Carleton
James W. Kaler
James E. Perry
Raymond C. Small
Marion H. Kelley
Florence W. Jewell
Edward L. Reed
Elmer R. Crocker
Percy C. Bailey
Arthur J. Lebel
Edwin O. Chandler
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