Reachesthe Century Mark in August
Mrs. Sarah Rowe Hodgkins of Bath will celebrate her centennial on the twenty eighth of July, marking a century since she first lived in Bath after lost parents and a voyage from Gardiner. The article recounts her education, marriage to Edward Hodgkins in 1842, home life on Center and Summer streets, her nursing of civic welfare, knitting and sewing skills, and daily routines aided by Mrs. John Scott who cares for her since 1896.
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Sarah Rowe Hodgkins
Bath
Sarah Elizabeth Rowe
Hodgkins
Capt
James Rowe
Levi Houghton
Capt. Rowe
Miss Rowe
Edward A. Hodgkins
Ferry Street
Virgil P. Emery
Roy Palmer
Center Street
C. Fred Curtis
Summer Street
Mrs Hodgkins Hosts Social Toast to Nearby and Worldly News
Longtime neighbor Mrs Hodgkins entertains guests with tales of daily life, navy interest, and letters from her grandson Clarence Fogg aboard the Vermont. She greets visitors with cheerful hospitality, remembers friends like Mrs Harding, and faces aging with bright spirit and keen curiosity about the wider world.
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Hodgkins
Navy
Uncle Sam
Clarence Fogg
Vermont
Independent Reporter
Dutch Room Opens At Bath Lodge With Inspectors Visit
Thursday night Bath Lodge of Elks celebrated a Visit of Inspection by Deputy Exalted Ruler Will C. Atkins of Gardiner. Edward D. Jameson received a past exalted ruler’s charm for two years of service as presiding officer. The new Dutch room, a Flemish themed beauty with mission furniture and a large fireplace, was unveiled. a German launch was served by Steward Bevin and enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Lodge of Elks
Will C. Atkins
Gardiner
Atkins
Bath Hesnbers
Edward D. Jameson
Jameson
Steward Bevin
Death of Rolvin L Fuller in Hardings
Rolvin L Fuller aged 72 of Hardings died after a bisod poisoning incident from an ordinary knife wound at his fourth toe. Gangrene set in and led to amputation, which he could not endure, passing away within days. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at two from his late home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolvin L. Fuller
Hardings
Mr. Fuller
Ridley Receives Badge and Billy from Opponent
Charles Ridley the new constable for Ward 6 was presented with a galvanized iron badge crafted by his Democratic rival Charles Farrel and a small baseball bat fashioned billy. The ceremony occurred at Savage's barber shop with ex-Councilman Fred J. Potter delivering the speech. Ridley expressed surprise and promised to display the gifts prominently before treating friends to cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ridley
Billy
Charles Farrel
Savage
Fred J. Potter
Westerner Comes East George S Howard Visits Bath Friends
George S. Howard of Arkansas City Kansas spent a week in the city as guest of ex Mayor D Howard Spear and Henry W Howard. He is a long time Bath merchant making his first trip east in 37 years and enjoyed meeting many old Bath friends.
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Georges. Howard
Arkansas City
Kansas
D. Howard Spear
Henry W. Howard
Bath
Phillips
Sheriff Ballou
Mr. Spear
Mr. Howard
Sheriff’s
West
Petition for Pardon Circulates for Van Shaick
Captain R H Goodman circulates a petition to President Roosevelt praying for a pardon for Captain William Van Shaick former commander of the General Slocum now serving ten years for alleged misconduct at the General Slocum fire near Hell Gate New York Harbor The petition is being signed liberally in this city Goodman says he could secure every resident’s signature if time allowed
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R. H. Goodman
President Hoosevelt
William van Shaick
General Slocum
General Clocum
Hell Gate
New York
Goodman
A Bath Inventor Receives Patent for Combination Square
Ernest T. Savage has been granted a patent for a combination square that strikes hex or multi faced nuts and centers circles. The device blends a square with a center head, saving labor and drawing praise from workers. Several manufacturers have offered to license the invention, with a contract expected soon. Genesta Chapter supper committee on entertaining guests meets tomorrow evening at 557 Washington Street with Mrs. A. H. Duren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest T. Savage
Savage
Shinetharien
Genesta
A. H. Duren
Washington Street
Edward J. Lawrence to Launch April 2 in Fairfield
Captain William R. Kreger announced the launching of the six mast schooner Edward J. Lawrence for J. S. Winslow Co. of Portland. The vessel will be christened by Miss Addie M. Lawrence and named in honor of Edward J. Lawrence the Fairfield lumberman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Kreger
Fairfield
Percy & Small's
J. S. Winslow Co
Portland
Kreger
Edward J. Lawrence
Addie M. Lawrence
Winslow
Mr. Lawrence
Alice M. Lawrence
Percy & Small
Frank A. Palmer
Goodwin Oliver Wed at Winter Street Congregational Parsonage
James Edward Oliver and Katherine Goodwin married by Rev. O W Folsom on Winter Street while being witnessed by George H Oliver and Annie Goodwin. Bride wore blue serge with white lace and pinks. Reception at Bath Street followed, gifts received, couple to reside at 27 Bath Street.
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Winter St. Congregational Church
James Edward Oliver
Katherine Goodwin
O. W. Folsom
George H. Oliver
Annie Goodwin
Bath Street
Oliver
Noah H. Goodwin
Pulpit and Pew Services at Two Churches in Town
Corliss Street Free Baptist Church led by Rev. Jas A Shaw offers Sunday worship at 10 30 a m a sermon by the pastor Bible school for all ages C E meeting at 6 p m evangelistic service in charge of the pastor A cordial welcome to all People’s Church led by Rev F W O’Brien holds morning prayer at 10 30 worship and preaching at 2 and 7 15 Sunday school at 3 p m sermon topics The Life and Light of Men and An Open Door with chorus and soloists The new hymn book will be used All welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss Street Free Baptist Church
Jas. A. Shaw
People’s Church
F. W. O'Brien
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Crocker-Shaw Co
John M Clark
Wm. C. Chadbourne
Front St
F.P. Sprague
Front Street
Bath, Me
Room
Sagadahoc Co
Chas. C. Larrabee
McKievers
Centre Street
William H. Small
Charles Lederer
Maine
Charles A. Harriman
Peabody Pew
Mrs. Scott
E. K. Harding
Mrs. Hodgkins
Mrs. Harding
Bath Lodge
Ridley
Capt. van Shanck
Winter Street
F. W. Bird & Son
Johnson Bros
Que
Donnell’s
W. R. Donnell
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