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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1935

Page

7

Forty Years Ago in Bath June 19 1895

Bath notices reveal local life with June 19 1895 events. A new sidewalk on Center street, a Hyde sponsored tennis tournament, and various social visits to Elmhurst, Small Point, and Bath circles. Community updates include racing results, church events, and upcoming construction plans in Bath.

Center Street

Sturgeon Captured From Kennebec Largest In Years

June 22 1895 Bath item notes Eugene Mitchell known as the King of the Kennebec captures a 73 pound sturgeon, with previous catches of three fish totaling over 400 pounds. Other tidbits cover local trades, cottages, and social events including a lawn party and weddings in Bath among various residents and visitors.

Eugene Mitchell Kennebec Mitchell

Improved barbecue will be a feature at field day

Twin County Farm Bureau field day committee plans a barbecue and clam bake for August 22 in Lisbon at Hubert Bowie's farm. Sawyer Corporation will donate a steer. a high pressure syringe from E W Penley Co will brine meat for better flavor, and J W Larrabee of West Bath will be chef. A complete dinner will cost 35 cents, with a 50 cent option for a combination barbecue and clam bake, and plans aim to make the event bigger and more popular than last year.

Twin County Farm Bureau Sawyer Corporation Fair Grounds Lewiston Robert Sawyer Lisbon Hubert Bowie E. W. Penley Co J. W. Larrabee West Bath Jordan Sawyer

Mrs Fisher to Return From Pawtucket Visit

On June 21 1895 Mrs F B Fisher who has been staying several days at the home of Rev Mr Escatal in Pawtucket Rhode Island will arrive home tomorrow.

O. W. Folsom North Conway Mr. Folsom Conway H. G. Rowe Five Islands Charles Boyd Mr. Boyd Sedgwick Relief Corps Willard Hodgkins Marshall Street Uate E Harry A. McDonald Samuel Welch Jr Salacia Bath Lieut Jayne Iron Works F.B. Fisher Mr. Escatal Pawtucket, R. I

Bath Boy Dies From Severe Burns After Oil Truck Accident

Seven year old Robert C. Robinson of Bath died from severe burns contracted when an oil truck backfired and flames enveloped his clothing as he ran toward his home. Driver Russell Williams and helper Hartley Strout suffered burns aiding him. The child, born in Gardiner, lived there with his grandmother and is survived by his parents two brothers and several relatives. Funeral planned in Bath. Also noted: University of Maine R O T C Unit rated Excellent by Maj F D Carlock. Biddeford High School Alumni Association marked its 50th anniversary with a banquet.

Robert C. Robinson Clyde C. Robinson Beacon Street Gardiner Russell Williams Brunswick Williams Gardiner General Hospital Hartley Strout Wiliams Etta Davis Spring Street Richard Earl Bath Florence Robinson Fred Robinson Washington Street Ada Davis Dorothy Irby Charles Irby Arthur F. Mayo High Street University of Maine R. O. T. C F. D. Carlock Fox Conner Boston Army Base Arthur A. Hauck Edward J. Oliver Biddeford High School Alumnui Association High School Alumni Association Hicks

Stamps News and Figures From Washington and Abroad

Figures from the Division of Stamps in Washington show astonishing final sales totals for several issues including 3-cent Newburgh and Century of Progress issues, plus the 3-cent N. R. A. Stamps. The piece notes cancellation care, design honors in England, the upcoming International Stamp Exposition in New York May 9 17 1936, and hints at Italian currency controls and Grenada’s new pictorial issues.

Washington Newburgh Philatelic Uncle Sam Clayton B. Eilenberger England Gibbon United States Mt. Rainier Yosemite Grand Central Palace New York Frederic R. Harris Williams Street New York City Little America Antarctica East Wemyss Scotland Jack Taylor Burt Glenbrae Cottage Burt Italy Mussolini

Voorhees Captures Sweepstakes Title at Bath Country Club

W I Voorhees led Sunday action at Bath Country Club with a net 31 on nine holes, 45 gross and 14 handicap. Eddie Given and Bill Girard tied for low gross with 38s among 21 players. other scores listed include Robert Shaw 39 gross 32 net and Dayton Hill 48 gross 32 net.

W. I. Voorhees Bath Country Club Eddie Given Bill Girard Robert Shaw Dayton Hill Fred Thompson Eugene Thebeau Rodney Ross, Jr Maurice Deering Clint Wilson Rodney Ross, Sr Wilfred Chaney Mrs

Ringling Bros World Tour Heads to Maine in Grand Spectacle

A 1935 Maine item previews Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Combined Circus touring to Portland on Saturday June 29. The article details vast trains, 1600 people, seven elephant herds, 1009 animals and 700 horses, plus 31 tents and lavish acts from Europe led by Walkmir, Antaleks and others, highlighting aerial ballet by Lydia Rooney and notable performers like Wallenda troupes and Don Colleano as the show travels toward Sagadahoc and Bath counties.

Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Portland Denmark Walkmirs Antaleks Bormeos Maschinos Polis Buemrangs Demenatis Willes Lauries Torrence-Dolores Lydia Rooney Annetta Nelleta Mile Gillette Otaris Wallenda Dorothy Herbert Don Colleano Yacopis Danwills Ugenos Yom Kams Hadjis Hassons Repenskis

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