Winter notes and society events in Bath 1893
Feb 22 1893 Bath items report Freeman Southard returning from Wiscasset and visits by Representative Fritz H Twitchell and Mrs Twitchell, clergy push to end state aid for sectarian schools, Knight Templar hop planned March 9 at Alameda, Y M C A membership payments by San Francisco firm, Uniform Rank K of P officers elected, Robert Shaw leaving Bath for a legal post in the South, steamer Nahanada weathered a season, Machias manoeuvre delayed as naval plans loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda
Bath Bee Stander News Feb 23 1893
Gas and water pipes burst as prolonged freezing disrupts customers and utilities. Bath reports ship St Mark arrives in San Francisco harbor after a New York voyage. Police officer George Murray left for Brockton after learning his brother Robert injured in a fall. Beacon Street vestry fundraiser nets thirty dollars. Bath Dog Fanciers discuss forming a kennel club with Bath hosting an exhibition, possibly under the American Association. Skylight falls from Russell's Block roof, narrowly avoiding tragedy. Phi Rho club calls a major meeting at Bath High School hall for honorary and former members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Androscoggin
Will Ledyard
Auburn
Bath
American Association
YMCA secretary praised for drills effort at high school
On February 24 1893 the High School community thanks Secretary Murray of the YMCA for his persistent work to make the drills a success. He is a skilled gymnasium instructor helping engage boys in the coming gymnasium as part of the new building project led by Mr Moes and others. Nearby a business man praised Postal Telegraph Co for rapid message replies and reliable storm communications as Manager Reagan notes smooth operation. Washington Street is excavated between Center and the railroad to access gas and water pipes, revealing local utility work.
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Murray
Y.M.C.A
Moes
Postal Telegraph Co
Lewiston
Exchange Hotel
Reagan
Washington Street
Center
Cole
Times
Iron Works
Maine Central Yard
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Center Street Excavation and Town Pride Reflections
Report describes ongoing ground thawing by steam power with a timber sluiceway and a curious wooden platform theory for Bath. Prof. Cole lauds graduates for an entertaining program while a Times reporter defends accuracy, joking about a piano and suggesting preservation as a curiosity.
Machias News and Harbor Improvements Update
Feb 25 1893 report describes frozen cellar drains due to lack of sewerage, a beehive city scene with the Machias harbor works, cranes, and masts, plus a social at Miss Sewall and Miss Wells. Feb 27 1893 notes Winter Street sociables, raft boat under Kelley Spear, and Kennebec steamer near moorings. Hercules ferry trial and repairs detailed. Captain Dennison reports progress on ship repairs for March eleventh launch.
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Capt. Dennison
Frank Jones
Rockland
Graduation plans for class of 1893 detailed
The passage notes a two foot boat clearance, three men maneuvering the boat, and calls for improved mechanisms to save time. It confirms the class of 1893 will hold its graduation with full participation, including declamations and original parts. Valedictorian Fred Taylor leads, with Salutatorian Charles Moulton and Orator John Morse among key roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Taylor
Charles Moulton
John Morse
Nellie Clark
Mabel Lewis
Nellie Turner
Water debate and plant expansion loom for Young Men's Congress
February 28 1893 report notes the Young Men's Congress will discuss water supply plant enlargement and Nequasset changes. Chase's grocery store gains plate glass and aims for occupancy. Prof A Marquardt of Colby lectures on German literature to German students at Universalist vestry. Popham lodge Good Templars thrives with four new candidates. a Topsham visit planned in a sleigh. John A Lord displays a tiny trans Atlantic steamer model at Harriiman's window and plans a City of Paris model for the world fair. C V Shepard closes Kennebec House ground floor shop ahead of Y M C A building work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Congress
Nequasset
A. Marquardt
Colby
Universalist Vestry
Popham Lodge of Good Templars
Topsham
Pask
John A. Lord
Withrop S
Paris
Obituary Mrs Melvina P Lermond 78 widow of F H Lermond
Mrs Melvina P Lermond aged 78 widow of Frederick H Lermond died suddenly Tuesday morning at her home 378 Middle Street after a few days illness Born in Warren she lived in Bath 60 years Survived by daughter Mrs Susan F Oliver of Braintree Mass son Percy Lermond of Augusta two sisters Mrs Sarah Stahl of Brockton Mass and Mrs Carrie Davis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvina P. Lermond
Frederick H. Lermond
Middle Street
Warren
Palmer Spear
Bath
Susan F. Oliver
Braintree
Mass
Percy Lermond
Augusta
Sarah Stahl
Brockton
Carrie Davis
City Treasurer Reports 1932 Deficit and 1933 Carryovers
The city treasurer outlines a 1932 cash deficit with the fire department as the only major overdraft. Schools and police show balances carried to the 1933 administration. The Highway and Sewers department gains 4909.31. Department heads read their reports and the council accepts them. Aldermen defer action on brown tail moth cleanup to the committee on trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Highway and Sewers
Robert Kingsbury
Committee On Trees
Perry and
Whittemore
Bath Firemen Contain Threatening Blaze At 954 High Street
Bath firefighters quickly checked a two story residence fire at 954 High Street owned by Joseph Solovich. The blaze began in a small shed in the upstairs ell, spread to the roof, and caused about 200 dollars in damage. Mrs. Hazel A. Guynn and family occupied the upstairs. a vacant downstairs space was noted. Box 72 was struck at 8:10 p.m. and the scene cleared by 9:07 p.m.
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Bath Department
High Street
Joseph Solovich
Hazel A. Guynn
Probate notices and estate actions fill Sagadahoc Court records
The Bath area probate docket records show numerous filings in Sagadahoc County. Executors named include John L. Baxter, Anita Woodward, and Grace Sampson. administrators named for Alicia Crosby, Henrietta Thwing, and Emma Moses. guardians and trustees appointed for several minors. and notices calling heirs to appear in Bath Probate Court.
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State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Anita Clark Woodward
Framingham
Mass
Marcia D. Richardson
Bath
Harley C. Baxter
Brunswick
William K. Richardson
Boston
Homer B. Richardson
Louise Curtis
Charles S. F. Lincoln
John L. Baxter
Maine
A. D
Alden G. Smith
Snagadahoc
Walter 5. Glidden
National Bank of Bath
Grace Page Sampson
Mary Abbie Page
Dummer St
Emerson B. Glidden
Edward W. Bridgham
Sagadathoc
John A. Foote
Stanwood C. Gilman
Phippsburg
J. Edward Hughes
John P. Carey
State OF
Walter S. Glidden
Rupert H. Baxter
Emma H. Moses
Said
Jane M. Houghton
Clarissa MelIlwain
Lillian H. Kelly
Mabel A. Thwing
Henrietta Thwing
William S. Shorey
Allan Spear
Elizabeth R. Moses
Daniel Williams
Mary B. Norton
Arthur J. Dunton
J. Edward Drake
George P. Davenport
Carrie B. Potter
Frederick C. Potter
Sagadahor, Ss
Beth
Jennie B. Spinney
J. Clifford Spinney
Edwin R. Andrews
F. Wilbur Hagan
Robert McIntyre
Ada McIntyre
Bath National Bank of
Wit Bond
Alice W. Sewall
Water ville spends record amount on public aid in year
Dexter H. Spaulding reports an overdraft of 34997.89 on a 50262.88 appropriation as Water ville’s most costly year. Total department cost reaches 85497.80, nearly doubling prior records, with 817 adults and 1221 children aided and 368 family total. Clerk calls for a social service index.
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Waterville
Dexter H. Spaulding
Loyall Sewall Returns From Plantations Visit
Loyall F. Sewall of Washington street returned home Sunday after ten days as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Van Ingen at Good Hope Plantation US C. The brief visit concluded with a warm welcome home.
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Loyall F. Sewall
Washington Street
Good Hope Plantation
US. C
Lawrence van Ingen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath Daily Times
Freeman Southard
Wiscasset
Fritz H. Twitchell
J. C. Goodwin
San Francisco Y.M.C.A
Bath Association
K. of P
Col. Stewart
1St Maine Regiment
U.R.K.P
Robert Shaw
South
Nahanada
Botsthbay
Willie
Bessie Dean
San Francisco
New York
George Murray
Robert
Beacon Street
Russell’s
Front Street
Phi Rlios
Center Street
A. R. Gilmore
Franklin Street
Miss Sewall
Miss Wells
Bright House
Newburgh
Rogers
Mary Page
Metcalf
Greene's Hill
R. L
Winter Street Society
Kelley & Spear
Brooks Society
The
Ladies’ Society of the Universalist Church
Mesdames Bartlett
Harris
Spear
Wiggin
Andrews
Hall
Blair
Emery
Knowlton
Donnell
Kennebec
Hercules
Chase
C. V. Shepard
Kennebec House
Y.M.C. A
Phoenix Insurance Company
Hartford
Conn
E.mucke
Hreys & CO
William F. Dunham
Kathryn H. Pratt
Walter 8
Glidden
Duncan McInnes
Quincy
Massachusetts
William A. Todd
Georgetown
William O. Oliver
Dunham
William H. Gilman
Eva B. Gilman
Irma T. Gilman
Phippsburg, Me
W. L. Skelton
Oand
Walter 8. Gladden
Sugadahoe
Almon R. Perry
Amy Hunt Perry
Marie E. Footer
Rupert H. Baxter, Alden G. Smith
Walter
Lida
S. Clark
Dennis D. Clark
Lida S. Clark
Sagadahoc. Ss
Charles C. Low
Ciumse
Walter 8S
Cominy
Charles L. Pratt
Wollaston
Mary J. Pratt
Sagadahoc, Ss
Register
Surmadahoe
Fred
Robinson
Caybridge
Myddlesex
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Rhosbeth C Cockwhit
Sudd County
Staniary
Wits
Sid Fred O. Robinson
Cambridge
Middlesex
Fred O. Robinson
Sauvadahor
Clarence P. Kidder
Saradahoec. Ss
Bath Independent
Walter 5S
Rose F. Murphy
Edgar Carleton Murphy
Frank Murphy
Penobscot
Detroit
Mich
Carrie Piper
Damariscotta
Notary Public State OF Maine
Petitone
Walter §. Glidden
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