Pedestrian Gus Guerrero eyes St Louis sweepstakes for 2500 purse
In Bath in 1893 Gus Guerrero the noted pedestrian plans to enter a 525 mile world sweepstakes at the Natatorium St Louis during Easter week with 2500 in prize money. Orrin Moore of St Louis and others from New York and Canada also entered and Guerrero bets 500 to 400 on himself. He is training at the Alameda and hopes to meet Dan Harty of Vere Mass. The story also notes Bath votes, local journalism activity, ferry tolls, shipyard work and a Glasgow English tramp steamer visit with Captain Scorgie.
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Gus Guerrero
Natatorium
St. Louis
Orrin Moore
Peter Hazelman
New York
John Hughes
Dave Bennett
Canada
Guerrero
Dan Harty
Revere
Mass
Gus
Philadelphia
Patterson Bros
Alameda
Bath
Front Street
Glasgow
A. Sewall & Co
Scorgie
Newfoundland
Boothbay
Samuel McKeown
Woolwich
Vessel Douglass Dearborn Sailed From Isle Cuttyhunk
Samuel S. Sewall of A Sewall Co viewed the four masted schooner Douglass Dearborn ashore on Cuttyhunk and deemed it unsalvageable, commending Captain Welch for stripping the vessel. Also notes on local fancy china exhibition, a Vestry event, and a farewell for A G Richardson ahead of a voyage to the old country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel S. Sewall
A. Sewall & Co
Douglass Dearborn
Cuttyhunk
Cobb
Davis Coast Wrecking Company
Sewall
Capt. Welch
Mr. Sewall
Masquerade Ball Pleases City Party Visitors in Wiscasset
A local party reported a fine time at a masquerade ball in Wiscasset last evening. Nellie Campbell arrived home from Waltham at the start of the week and will stay here for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiscasset
Nellie Campbell
Waltham
Bath paper notes ships and society events in 1893
March 4 1893 notices announce Kelley and Spear to build a large four masted schooner. General Secretary Murray vacationing in Lowell Mass. Golden Cross society to host a box sociable. A O H annual ball planned for next month. Schooner Richard S Leaming discharging coal at Bath Iron Works with 120 tons Pocahontas coal for gunboat trials. Cited corrections on John Pask age. Maritime news covers Norton, Dickey Bird and Buchanan rumors and Dutchy Delahanty arrival in Portland and Abe Archer captain report. Bath folks look to the Kennebec and a peculiar sleigh turnout is described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley & Spear
Richard S. Leaming
Bath Iron Works
Woodward’s
Machias
Castine
Lawrence Delahanty
Dutchy
Norton
Dickey Bird
Buchanan
Baltimore
Bath
Delahanty
Portland
Capt. Fletcher
Alice Archer
Cape Cod
All Right
Kennebec
Dun Lap Commandery Ball Tickets On Sale In March
March 6 1893 reports good ticket sales for the Dun lap commandery ball Manager Hooper of the Western Union spent Sunday at his Deering home Rev Abram Conklin and Rev G H Dole swapped pulpits Bowdoin student Arthur Harris visited over the weekend Bowdoin Sophomores plan a class fair banquet in Bowdoin or Lewiston Central Church held a vesper service with a large chorus The Alameda hosts a rare sporting event with noted boxers and the two Eds Biggins and Murphy to run a grand ball at the Alameda March 17
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Hooper
The
Western Union
Deering
Biggins
Murphy
Alameda
Ferry Work Nears Hull Completion at New England Co Yard
The New England Co yard reports steady progress on a ferry boat with the hull nearly closed and last planks being fitted. House work proceeds rapidly as crews finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Co
Crowded March Night and Season Prep Highlight Local News
March 7 1893 reports a rowdy nightlife at a restaurant district while bicyclists gear up for spring. The polo match Brocktons versus a select team is planned for next Thursday. Machias engines tested at the wharf. election bets settled with stews and cigars. Capt Peter Kennedy joins Ada A Kennedy in Boston. Isaiah S Combs and Amos B Haggett travel to Boston for New England Shipbuilding Co business. English steamer Buckingham engineers hosted for socializing at Commercial House. District Deputy Judson Bangs visits Solar lodge F A M. third degree work draws record attendance followed by Crockett’s supper. Power’s music store showcases a remarkable Crazy Quilt from Bailey's Island with Grover Cleveland autographs central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson Bangs
Solar Lodge
Crockett
Power's
Bailey's Island
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Hatch's Shoe Store Sold to Bath Purchasers
Negotiations closed Friday for the sale of Hatch's shoe store at 116 Front Street Bath to Joseph Charles Footer & Sons, operators of 46 Center Street clothing business. Hatch name long tied to Bath boot and shoe trade, dating to founder Davis Hatch and continued by sons William P. and Robert B. Hatch. The Hatch store will keep its name with Robert B. Hatch in charge and the Footer firm plans an immediate restock of up to date boots and shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatch
Front Street
Joseph Charles Footer & Sons
Center Street
Bath
Davis Hatch
William P. Hatch
Robert B. Hatch
Philathea Class Serves at Corliss Street Old Ladies Home
The Corliss Street church Philathea class held a Sunday service at the Old Ladies Home on High Street. The program included Scripture from Matthew 7 by Mrs Alice Bridges, a duet by Mrs Eula Morang and Mrs Mildred Walker, a reading by Mrs Vivian Pratt, a quartet led by Eula Morang, Lula Herbert, Mildred Walker and Eula Fielding, and prayers and hymns led by Mrs Chester Plant and Lula Herbert.
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Philathea
Corliss Street
Old Ladies Home
High Street
Alice Bridges
Eula Morang
Mildred Walker
Vivian Pratt
Lula Herbert
Eula Fielding
Mrs
Chester Plant
Saco Women Work On 500-Piece Puzzle All Night
Mathematicians and women in Saco puzzle over a 500 piece jig-saw. After weeks of effort some have worked until 1 a.m. for a fortnight. The group has only completed twelve pieces and asks how long to finish. A man quips Forever and a day.
Old Seaman Waterman Died in Cornish Sealed Fortune Tale
News of Captain W. H. Waterman, a mysterious Cornish seaman, who died 91 winters ago, sparks tales of hidden wealth and papers claiming European properties. Relatives recall rumors of smuggling, slave trade, and a snuff-box with armorial bearings gone missing. A dying utterance mentions a fortune and a corner of the old house, leaving the secret unsolved.
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W. H. Waterman
Cornish
Cotton Lincoln
Globe
Orrison W. Adams
Hiram
Europe
Lincoln
Waterman
American ships boost industries with Pacific voyages
The Matson Oceanic Line ships to Hawaii and beyond purchased vast quantities for a Lurline voyage, including 56,000 pounds of meat and 154,000 pounds of vegetables, illustrating how foreign ports aid American farmers and manufacturers. Purchases span many states and total 850 line items, excluding salaries and incidental costs.
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Brst
Matson-Oceanic Line
San Francisco
Hawaii
Samoa
Fiji
New Zealand
Australia
Pacific
Arizona
California
Delaware
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Nevada
New York
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Texas
Washington
Wyoming
Lurline
Speakers set for vegetables program at Farm and Home Week
Sherwood W. Prout of Cape Elizabeth Maine will headline the vegetable growers program at University of Maine Farm and Home Week on March 28. Also speaking are E F Guba of the Massachusetts Experiment Station on disease control, Ira M Burgess of the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station on new results, and Dr Doland Folsom reporting cucumber scale studies.
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Sherwood W. Prout
Cape Elizabeth Maine
University of Maine
Mar
J. H. Waring
Prout
Maine
Cape Elizabeth
Cumberland County Farm Bureau
E. F. Guba
Massachusetts Experiment Station
Cedar Hill
Waltham
Massachusetts
New England
Ira M. Burgess
Maine Agricultural Experiment Station
Doland Folsom
Saco School Board hires teachers for public schools
At a Saco New England school board meeting the panel unanimously voted to hire teachers for the public schools. Married women already employed as instructors will be allowed to continue. The move aligns with actions in other New England cities amid high teacher unemployment.
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Saco
New England
Obituary of Cynthia Melissa Crosman 1844 193? Bath
Cynthia Melissa Crosman 89 wife of John H. Crosman died early Monday at 409 High Street after a six weeks illness culminating in pneumonia. Her husband is critically ill. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary June 14, 1932. Born January 22 1844 in Pownal she lived largely in Durham and later Bath. Survived by son Harry W. Crosman daughter Alma French three granddaughters one grandson and two great grandchildren. Funeral held at her son Harry W. Crosman’s home Wednesday at two with Rev. Charles H. Pirry officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Melissa Crosman
John H. Crosman
High Street
Mr. Crosman
Mrs. Crosman
Pownal
Amos
Hannah Goddard
Jesse H. Crosman
Durham
Miss Goddard
West Durham
William Strout
A. George Moses
West Medford
Mass
Edward V. Coombs
City
Esther French
Skowhegan
John E. French
U.S. N
Manila
Nashville
John Coombs
Donald French
Sarah Ellen Lemont Widow of Civil War Veteran Dead at 86
Sarah Ellen Lemont of Bath died Monday morning at about eight after one week in bed. Born in Brunswick March 25, 1848 to Levi and Lucy White Purington, she lived in Bath most of her life. She was the oldest member of Sedgwick circle No. 3 Ladies of the G. A. R. and a charter member of Sedgwick Relief Corps No. 3. She attended Wesley M. E. church. Survived by her son, one grandson Wesley H. Lemont, a nephew Ernest B. Purington of West Bath, and a niece Mrs. Royal Wentworth of Skowhegan.
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Sarah Ellen Lemont
D. Wylie Lemont
Scenstreet
Mrs. Lemont
Brunswick
Levi
Lucy White Purington
Bath
William Henry Lemont
Wesley H. Lemont
Ernest B. Purington
West Bath
Royal Wentworth
Skowhegan
Mrs Isabel Hyde Dies After Illness at Bath City Hospital
Isabel Hyde, 76, widow of Edwin P. Hyde, died Thursday morning at 5 10 in Bath City hospital after eleven weeks as patient undergoing a major operation. Born Freeport December 20, 1856, daughter of Albert and Lucy Grant Rogers, she lived in town most of her life. Survived by sister Mrs Lucy J. Southworth of 41 Western Avenue. Funeral at 2 Saturday at her late home 77 Union Street with Rev. Forest L. Littlefield officiating.
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Isabel Hyde
Edwin P. Hyde
Bath City Hospital
Hyde
Freeport
Albert
Lucy Grant Rogers
Lucy J.southworth
Western Avenue
Winter Street
Union Street
Forest L. Littlefield
IRA W. ROBINSON Died in Florida at 80
Ira W. Robinson, 80, formerly of Bath, died suddenly Thursday afternoon at his home in St. Petersburg Florida. He was born in Sebec and lived in Bath about 50 years. Survived by wife Mary Elizabeth, daughters Leola M. Robinson and Helen Lockwood, and son Ira B. Robinson. Burial planned in Bath at Oak Grove after body is brought back.
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Ira W. Robinson
Bath
8Th Avenue
St. Petersburg
Fla
Sebec
Florida
Mechanic Street
Cummings Street
Mary Elizabeth Robinson
Leola M. Robinson
Red Bank
N. J
Helen Lockwood
Ira B. Robinson
Irvington
Solar Lodge, Masons
Oak Grove
Funeral services for Mrs Melvina P Ler mond
Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 30 at the late home 278 Middle Street for Mrs Melvina P Lermond widow of Frederick H Ler mond Rev Charles H Berry of Corliss Street church officiated Pallbearers were Paul Holmson Earl Lermond Silas Reynolds and Ernest Stinson Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery
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Melvina P. Lermond
Frederick H. Lermond
Middle Street
Charles H. Berry
Corliss Street
Paul Holmson
Earl Lermond
Silas Reynolds
Ernest Stinson
Oak Grove Cemetery
MRS HYDE FUNERAL HELD Private services for Isabel Hyde held at home
Isabel Hyde widow of Edwin P. Hyde was buried in Oak Grove cemetery after a private service at her Union Street home officiated by Rev. Forisley M. E. church. A mink hiding in A W Gregory’s Rockland store basement seeks adoption by any responsible remover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Hyde
Edwin P. Hyde
Union Street
Forisley M. E
Oak Grove Cemetery
Herbert S Harris Announces Candidacy for Bath Postmaster
Herbert S Harris of 712 High Street announces his bid for Bath postmaster in 1934. A lifelong Democrat and Spanish American War veteran, Harris has worked in shipping at Hyde Windlass Co and once owned a jewelry store. He says he will circulate no petitions but hopes to be considered under the Roosevelt administration. He is active in Bathlod of Elks as exalted ruler.
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Herbert S. Harris
High Street
Bath
Harris
Hyde Windlass Co
Texas Yard
President Roosevelt
Reverend T. C. Maney Delivers Maine Folks Talk
Rev. Timothy C. Maney of St. Machuriu spoke before the Grace Ended Men’s club describing life in northern Maine versus the south. He recounted incidents from Father Menkes administration, some humorous, others poignant, as members applauded with thanks and a shared luncheon.
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Maine
Timothy C. Maney
St. Machureh
Father Menkes
Carroll Watson
Everett Neal
Russell L. Phinney
Willlam J. Craft
Unoccupied Residence Damaged by Blaze on Western Avenue
The home of Howard King on Western Avenue near Elsinore Avenue was badly damaged by a Sunday night fire at 8 55. Box 312 reported to the scene as flames spread in the kitchen area of the ell shaped one and a half story dwelling. Firemen kept most damage to the kitchen while furniture suffered little from fire or water after about an hour.
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Howard King
Western Avenue
Elsinore Avenue
Engine
Beacon Athletes Spring Surprise Track Meet Highlights
In a Beacon hosted meet, Lowery won the half mile, Oliver led in the high jump and the mile, Mullaney took the 440, and St Mary's won the relay. Oliver of Beacon and Huse of Winter tied for high scorers with 13 points. others include McNeil, Lewis, Lowery, and Wallace with top finishes and records noted. Probate notices follow with appointments of administrators for Alicia B Crosby and William O Oliver, dated February 1933.
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Lowery
Grace
Black of Winter
Douglas of Grace
Oliver
Beacon
Hose of Winter
Wallace of Peoples
Mullaney
St. Mary's
Oliver of
Owen of Grace
A. Sarkis
Grindell
Callan
Mullany
St. Pivesor
Essa
Muro Aca Aka Deeh
Ld Merce Ee
Beecon
Huse
McNeil
Lewis
Peoples
Plans for St Patrick’s Day at Morse High
John H Grindell presents an afternoon card party at 2 15 with auction and contract prizes and an evening of music dancing and vaudeville at 7 30. A mock trial by Hi Y bounds the seven acts featuring Red McMann trophy mystery. Arcadians play for dancing and a popularity contest will name the most popular girl in the high school. Reservations via Grindell 826 Farnham 894 M or Halles. First such event at Morse High School gym.
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John H. Grindell
Morse High School
Hi-Y Boys
Red McMann
Morse
Arguments Against Change in City Government Hearings Continue
Citizens packed the hearing as opponents warned that charter change would raise costs and tax burdens while supporters urged reform. Ex mayors reiterated restraint and efficiency, calling for conservative governance and a fair trial for the new council amid the economic crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irish
Wright
Allen M. Irish
Torrey
Joseph Torrey
Oliver Moses
J. Edward Drake
Owen J. Ledyard
Nichols
Co-Workers Class Plans April Meeting Committees
Mrs Charles Furber president of the Co-Workers class at First Baptist Church appointed committees for the April meeting in the church parlor. Entertainment committee includes Mrs Leon Eaton, Mrs Smith Freeman. calling committee lists Mrs Froves, Miss Evelyn Sotheard. refreshments by Mrs William Wakefield, Mrs Edward Daly, Mrs Russell Dalrymple, Mrs Charles Furber, and Mrs Frederick H Kimball who spent winter in Portland and was guest of Mrs Albert H Shaw on High street.
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Charles Furber
Co-Workers
First Baptist Church
Leon Eaton
Smith Freeman
Froves
Evelyn Sotheard
William Wakefield
Edward Daly
Russell Dalrymple
Charles. Furber
Frederick H. Kimnball
Portland
Albert H. Shaw
High Street
Total eee and ee forty million three hundred sixty nine thousand four hundred one dollars and twenty five cents
M Humphreys & Co Agts Bath Maine report a total amount of 40 369 401 25 in a financial transaction dated 29-16. The entry cites agents in Bath Maine and references a large monetary total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Humphreys & CO. Agts
Bath
Maine
Phoenix Insurance Company
Hartford
Conn
Ieee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath Daily Times
Walter Turner
Walter
Boston Herald
Bowdoins
Maine Central
Richard Rundlett
Frank L. Staples
Augusta
Amory Hersey
New England Yard
C. F. Curtis
van Dousen
Kennebec House
John Morse
Octavia Thompson
Annie Palmer
Riggs
Minnie Wiggin
George Moulton
Washington Street
C. B. Wilson
Fanny Moulton
Fred Klippel
Elm Street
A. G. Richardson
Old Country
Richardson
Murray
Lowell
Golden Cross Society
John Pask
Times
Dunlap Commandery
Abram Conklin
G. H. Dole
H. N. Douglas
Boston
Arthur Harris
Bowdoin Medical School
Bowdoin
Lewiston
Chestra
A. H. Shaw
Winter Street Y. P. S. C. E
Harry Anderson
Christine Carter
Miss Ring
A. C. Shorey
Waddington
O. W. Folsom
Brocktons
Peter Kennedy
Ada A. Kennedy
Robinson Dyer
Chase
Oscar Williams
Isaiah S. Combs
Amos B. Haggett
New England Shipbuilding Co
Iron Works
Buckingham
Commercial House
Hatch’s Shoe
Cynthia M. Crosman
A. W. Gregory
Rockland Clothing
Col
Gwen
Rev. T. C. Maney
House of Howard King
John B. Crosby
Needham, Mass
Bath National Bank of
William F. Dunham
William A. Todd
Georgetown
Sagadahoc
William O. Oliver
Morse High
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