Bath Reels With Local News In 1919 Chronicle
Fortnightly Bath column recaps William Cameron’s return from Hallowell, school plays at Morse High, church events, cemetery notes, charity suppers, a wealth of social gatherings and local incidents including streetcar issues, ice cutting, and a daring horse-drawn load rescue in Sagadahoc Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cameron
Bath
Hallowell
Red Cross to Distribute Knitted Garments for France
On February 28 1919 the Red Cross committee on knitting prepares to send garments to women and children in France. Red Cross rooms in Bath host daily sewing from 2 to 5 p.m. Mrs Frank S Bowker of Phippsburg died Friday in Bath. First Baptist church youths plan a social at the parsonage 138 North Street this evening.
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Red Cross Committee On Knitting
France
Red Cross
Frank S. Bowker
Phippsburg
Bath
First Baptist Church
North Street
Bath Driving Club Races at Mill Pond Saturday
Morse High senior class delegates Edward Hawley Haviland Torrey Cuthbert Wilson and Percy Miller attend preparatory school conference at Bowdoin College February 28 March 1 and 2 and will join a Brunswick banquet tonight. Mr and Mrs J Harry McLellan arrive at San Juan Puerto Rico for winter rest and note favorable climate and strong American influence. Duncan McInnes of Andover Academy to run on relay team against Exeter at the B A A games in Boston Saturday night. Bath captains Harry A Biggins and Naham Brewer who have driven for Bath and Boothbay Harbor lines join Lake Huron coal steamer for a three month South America voyage.
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Morse High
Bowdoin College
Edward Hawley
Haviland Torrey
Cuthbert Wilson
Percy Miller
Brunswick
J. Harry McLellan
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Duncan McInnes
John McIinnes
Andover Academy
Exeter
Boston
Harry A. Biggins
Naham Brewer
Bath and Boothbay Harbor
Lake Huron
South America
Lehigh Valley barge 707 arrives with coal cargo
March 2 1919 Lehigh Valley barge 707 arrived from Perth Amboy New Jersey with 900 tons of anthracite coal for M W Sewall Co St Marys Guild of Grace church meets Monday night at the parish house. The article also notes local historical recollections and community notices from Bath including various events and local figures.
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Lehigh Valley
Perth Amboy
N. J
M. W. Sewall Co
St. Mary's Guild of Grace Church
School Exercises Formally Backed By Board Of Education
Leland R. Mitchell, a former pupil now thirty years ago, formally accepted the program on behalf of the board of education. Many members of the parent teacher association attended the exercises. George C. Beals of Phippsburg is painting his scow the Comet for spring work and expects to run the first high run. The first National bank cost about $6700, and interior renovations begun this week will cost more than three times that. The work is by the Office Bank and Library Co of Boston with Morse in charge. Master John Gallant at 20 High street court was surprised with a signet ring by about 20 friends. A jolly evening followed with games and music, ice cream, cake and candy served.
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Board of Education
Leland R. Mitchell
Parent Teacher Association
George C. Beals
Phippsburg
First National Bank
Office
Bank and Library Co
Boston
Morse
John Gallant
High Street Court
Dresden notices and student award in Bath area
Dresden continues coverage with an Albion grange hall talk on March 26 by a local speaker on wild fowl. Marilyn McCobb of South Dresden, daughter of Harland and Mrs. McCobb, is named Good Citizenship candidate by Col. Dummer Sewall Chapter of the D A R in Bath. she is a Morse High School senior.
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Albion Grange Hall
Marilyn McCobb
South Dresden
Harland McCobb
Col. Dummer Sewall
Bath
Marilyn
Morse High School
Saint Louis Eagles Down Morse High in Western Maine Clash
The Saint Louis Eagles defeated Morse High 71-52 in the Western Maine tournament. Roland LaBonte hit key outside shots to fuel a second-quarter surge, while Morse struggled to slow the Saint Louis offense in the second half. Guy Garon led the Eagles with 19 points, and Morse counters included Eddie Avery and Fred Brown.
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Saint Louis Eagles
Morse High
Roland Labonte
Eagles
Morse
Labonte
Saint Louis
Biddeford
Guy Garon
Guime
Eddie Avery
Fred Brown
Charlie King
Avery
al Daivle
Carher
King
Moree
Phil Langlais
Garon
Jamip
Daigle
Conra
Lea Ybonte
St. Louis
Gully Garon
Utes
Brown
Big al Daigle
Sint Lois
Fred Prawn
Allcome
Pete Farrell
Enda
Crowned queen at Dave Astor show for teens in Portland
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Call celebrate a newborn son. Dr Boyd Livesay, Topsham Brunswick Water District superintendent, visits Bridge Academy. Attorney Charles T Small and family visit Mrs A Pickard in Topsham for Colette Small’s birthday.
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Dave Astor
Portland
Lawrence Call
Bridge Academy
Boyd Livesay
Topsham Brunswick Water District
Temple Elected Handles Junior High Deliquency Notes
Police chief Wagner reports a juvenile issue at Temple's Junior High is not widespread. A rock shattered a caboose window after a train passed Oak Grove overpass, and local shop lighters were stolen. Investigations by Officers Tainter Alexander Avery and Chief Wagner solved both cases by morning.
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Oak Grove Avenue
Wagner
Arthur Tainter
Russell Alexander
Tainter
Paul Avery
rarTs
Bath Could Be Lieneer Road and Sewer Plan Proposed
The capital improvement budget calls for a $2 increase from $13 000 to $15 000 with projects such as replacing two 1958 police cars with 1989 models at an estimated $2 400. It also proposes $1 000 for a four yard street sweeper, $4 400 for a truck, two $3 000 sidewalk plows, $2 200 for a station wagon and $3 600 for a one ton platform truck for the cemetery. Additional funds include $2 000 to finish work on the track at Mc Mann field and $5 000 for assessors maps with another $5 000 requested. A $3 200 estimate covers buying a vacant house near the high school for expansion and parking. Mrs BE Footer’s daughter and son in law, Roy Reed, returned from a two week vacation in St Louis and Columbia Missouri.
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Highway Department
McMann Field
Judksins
BE. J. Footer
Roy Reed
St Louis
Columbia
Mortgage Foreclosure Sale in Sagadahoc County Maine
On February 24 1959 Loring D Small Sheriff proceeds from a judgment in Sagadahoc County Maine to sell at public auction the real estate in Bath bounded by Middle Street and adjacent to Pendexter and Thompson land to satisfy Ambrose Redlon v Laurier Daigle for 1582 costs. Sale set for March 30 1959 at Sagadahoe County Court House.
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Sagadahoe
Beeun
Ambrose Ho Redlon
Redlon
Thry
Laurier J Daigle
Bath
Saradahoe
Miane
Bretinnine
Middle Street
Inne
Joseph Corliss
William W Pendexter
Pendexter
Sud Thompson
Maine
Central Railroad Company
Frank N Thomason
Sagadahoe County
Loring D. Small
Christine Snipe Appointed Administratrix in Sagadahoc Estate
Barbara L Brewer Register of Probate certifies Christine C Snipe of Bath is appointed Administratrix deb. n. t. a. for the estate of Allan Spear deceased, with appointment date February 9, 1959, in Sagadahoc County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara L. Brewer
Sagadahoc
Christine C. Snipe
Bath
Allan Spear
Barbara L Brewer
Queen Esther Lodge P Anniversary Plans Discussed
Members of Queen Esther lodge met Tuesday in Woolwich to finalize plans for the anniversary event set for March. Entertainment chair and refreshments lead Dorothy was named, with Lois Knight noting several state officers will attend including Martha M. Robinson of Buxton.
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Queen Esther Bekah Lodge
Mary Hall
Pearl Reed
Hon
Woolwich
Lois Knight
Bekah Assembly of
Maine
Martha M. Robinson
Buxton
Dorothy
Clara Leach
J Grand
Lodge
Emma Gre
Rock Bound
Stonington
Noble Grand
Dor Stone
Cat Thompson
Pardon Consideration for Otis Mu in Maine
State of Maine notices a pardon case for Otis Mu under sentence for vent taberties is pending before the Governor and Council. A hearing will be held at the Council Chamber in Augusta on the first day of April at ten o clock am. Harold I. Gos Secretary of State. 9-12-19
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State of Maine
Augusta
Otis MU
Maine
Nestlas
Harold I. Gos
Foreclosure notice on Bath parcel by First Federal Savings
The First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Bath claims foreclosure on a Bath parcel in Sagadahoc County described by deed references to Frank N. Thompson and Cathalena E. Lan, due to breach of mortgage condition. The notice is dated February 1959 and signed by J. Frank Hunt as secretary and treasurer, with notary acknowledgment.
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Laurier Daigle
Sagadahoc
St Minne
Dee
Bath
United St Vinemeca
Sagadahoe
Sta Viuine
Cour Sagadahoe
State of Maine
Shoe
State of
Maine
Joseph Corliss
Thompson
Middle Street
Maine Central Railroad
Cathalena
Frank N. Thompson
Sagadahoistry
Sacadahoe County Registry
Federal Savings and Scandation of
Federal Savings and Association of
J. Frank Hun
J. Frank Hunt
Gardiner R. Deerin
Probate Notice in Sage County Court Bath NY
A probate order in Sage County directs notice to interested parties for the Bath probate matter. Executors Morse and Morse, and guardian petitions are noted, with a public sale license and final accounting sought by the administrators. Assets include bonds and cash deposits.
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Sage
Bath
Seard
H. Morse
Lvah
Morse
Walter K Mor Ytis
al Morse
Walter K. Morse
William J. Hurd
Paul Noodman
Alonzo S. Donnell
Sape
Robert W . Guardian
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