Forty Years Ago in Bath News Briefs and Notes
A Bath item page recounts local incidents from 1906 including Stinson's barber shop near destruction, a trolley line scare, and real estate moves. J A Knowlton sells his hack team. John Shaw remains sick but improving. The Kelley Spear Co signs a contract to build a large fighter for Rowe Bros, and Charles S. Brown elected Colonial club president. A physicians’ dinner honors Dr. Packard for 50 years of service. Genesta club plans a New Meadows Inn social. City council's final session, potential Sagadahoc Light & Power contract, and Bath shipping updates close the chronicle.
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Kelley-Spear Co
Rowe Bros. of
City Belley
Charles A. Packard
New Meadows Inn
Packard
Randall D. Bibber
Bath schooner John S. Deering abandons in harbor
A dismasted Bath three masted schooner John S. Deering from Wilmington New York was abandoned near longitude 71 50. The vessel was built in the city in 1 G. G. Deering owned the ship. Lincoln Deering of Richmond visited the city and is a member of the Deering Ice Co which harvested 46000 tons and plans more.
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Caren
Bath
AlleAlicia
Crosby
Philadelphia
C. Gamage
John S. Deering
Wilmington
N. Y
New York
G. Deering
Lincoln Deering
Richmond
Deering Ice Co
J. C. Gamage
John 8
Alicia B. Crosby
New London
Belle O’neil
O'Neil
William Rogers
Bath News Casts Light on Local Happenings March 1906
March 8 1906 notes a half holiday at Bath Iron Works due to a blower accident affecting 75 workers. Reports cover legal troubles for Charles J Belcher, a Bath Elks gathering, a Bath schooner incident, a Cadillac order and a counterfeit $5 certificate, polo matches, a street sale and storm impacts. Also noted are civic plans, theater moves, and community events across Bath and Rockland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works
New Members Shade Inauguration Day Duties
The article reflects on duties and rules for new members of the council and their expeditions, noting the added responsibilities that accompany inauguration. It discusses the social and political implications of membership and the discouragements faced by fresh legislators.
Bath boy George A. Baker named Co C captain
March 11 1906 report marks George A. Baker a Bath native newly elected captain of Company C. He served Hyde Light Guards since June 1891 rising from musician to lieutenant and has held creditable leadership since 1889. A severe spring snowstorm battered Boston with high winds bringing down lines and halting travel.
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George A. Baker
Co. C
Hyde Light Guards
Eastern Steamship Lines promise great summer growth
In 1906 the Eastern Steamship Lines project a busy season with plans to attract half a million visitors. Maine shipper Evans tours Boothbay about building a storage shed and drop slip for coastal service use.
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Eastern Steamship Lines
Evans
Maine Coast Navigation Co
Boothbay
Lewis Wharf
Parker Head Social and Church Notes Highlight Local Bid to Poland
A Parker Head social honoring Clar Ghee Isdell of Bath featured several attendees and prize winners. church activities include Lent services at the vestry, Sunday school changes, and plans for Easter observances. many local groups report meetings, charity drives for Poland, and PTA sewing and coat-of-paint projects. Personal items note births, health recoveries, and visits among residents of Bath and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Cushing
Clarghee Isdell
Bath
Alston Oliver
Harrington
Allie Rollins
J. D. Libby
Earl Lowell
Charles Blaisdell
Bernard Wyman
F. A. Libby
E. M. Wyman
George Morong
Sally Lowell
Barba Harrington
Raymond Nisbett
Albert Gray
School Improvement Society
Eugene Harrington
Parker Head
PTA
Poland
Crrpet
Lewis Lowell
Leston Harrington
Augusta
Engagements Stirring News From Bath and Winneganee
Friends congratulate Jean Hamel of Bath on his engagement announced recently. Lloyd Lowell spent Sunday in Massachusetts. Ears and Towie of the Mark nee Allie Rollins and Mrs Walter Cushing were recent supper guests of relatives in Winneganee.
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Edwin M. Hart
Quantico
Edwin M. Hart EV
Hart
Arline Bassett
Boston
Parker Head
Helen Gagnon
Bath
Popham
Lewis Lowell
Phippsburg Center
Alonzo Lowell
Sebasco
Mertie Shepherd
George Watson
Freida Cloutier
Ruth Shepherd
Frances Shepherd
Brunswick
Aubrey Alexander
Marion Cushing
John Wade
Lizzie Gray
Sedgwick
Albert Gray
Surrey
Eugene Harrington
Lewiston
Bernard Wyman
Fred A. Libby
Tom Carey
Beatrice Denningham
John Rollins
H. D. Mank
Rollins
Ears & Towie
Mark
Allie Rollins
Walter Cushing
Winneganee
Lloyd Lowell
Massachusetts
Jean Hamel
Coxs Head repairs unfold on Summer home project
Mrs Richard McLanathan of Stow visits Coxs Head in Ath to supervise repairs and additions. Jiram Robinson leads the work with Wednesday trips to Damariscotta for supplies. Julia Dozois and Mrs Stanton Dozois join Luncheon with the Osmas.
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Richard McLanathan
Stow
Ath
Cox’s Head
Jiram Robinson
Lanathan
Robinson
Damariscotta
Julia Dozois
Stanton Dozois
Edward Omas
Bernard Carlsson
Bath
Richard Do
Bath societies study course at Community Center
The Bath societies hold a study course at the Community Center with light attendance. The session runs between one and three o'clock. Mrs. Harry L. Collins will miss the Thursday afternoon topic Wild Flowers due to illness. Mrs. Skelton will lead the meeting, the fourth in the series.
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Sewall
L. S. Metcalf
Washington Street
George Johnson
Gertrude Greenleaf
State Council
Bangor
Metcalf
E. C. Plummer
Dummer Sewall
Harry L. Collins
Skelton
Telephone Bridge Event Names Prize Winners in Genesta
A Genesta chapter telephone bridge event sponsored by E. S. ran March 2 to 9 featuring 13 contract and auction tables. Winners included Mrs. Nathan E. Coffin and Kenneth Wood with respective runners up and consolation prizes. Committee members were Mrs. Luther Thompson and Mrs. Edward LeMoine.
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Genesta
E. S
Nathan E. Coffin
Albion L. Corliss
Leonard Lord
Kenneth Wood
Maurice Shea
David Y. Alkazin
Luther Thompson
Edward LeMoine
Central Men's Club Meeting Reports An Amphibious Landing
The Central church men’s club met Tuesday evening with a baked ham supper prepared by the committee. Capt. George C. Stacey led the session and Capt. William S. Blair, USNR, recently retired, delivered a vivid description of an amphibious landing. The talk captivated all attendees.
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Central Church
Earl L. Wade
Francis W. Norton
Guy Allinwood
George C. Stacey
William S. Blair
USNR
Junior Cosmopolitan Club Holds Session and Quiz
The Junior Cosmopolitan club met at the clubhouse Tuesday evening. Mrs. Pierce explained the constitution and by laws. A History quiz followed. Officers will be elected at the next meeting. Committee members: Mae Nelson Majella Miller and Ruth Williams.
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Cosmopolitan Club
WISCASSET: Local Notes on Residents and Visits
Wiscasset notes report residents leaving the academy, friends glad to see them, and visits from relatives. Mrs. Hingham remains in critical condition after a serious relapse following surgery in Boston. Clarence Race returns from Washington trip. Grace Knight shows partial improvement. Sgt. Donald Latin of Bath visits his aunt in town. Rines and Payne families travel in and around Damariscotta.
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Wiscasset Academy
Robert H. Hingham
New England Deaconess Hospital
Boston
Hingham
Clarence A. Race
Washington, D. C
Grace L. Knight
Sgt
Donald Latin
Bath
England
H. E. Rines
Rines
Fort Hill Street
H. B. Rines
W. G. Payne
North Edgecomb
Damariscotta
Bath fire truck halts grass blaze near Sewall’s Pond
Bath Fire Department service truck responded to an Arrowsic call for a grass fire near Sewall’s Pond. The blaze threatened homes but was quickly checked and extinguished with no damage reported.
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Bath Fire Department
Arrowsic
Sewall's Pond
Pardon Petition Filed for Merrill E Jossa in Maine
State records show on April 3 1946 a petition for the pardon of Merrill E Jossa was filed with the Office of Benne State DuavatA by deputy secretary Paul A MacDonald. The notice specifies the pardon consideration date and time.
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State OF Maine
Benne State Duavata
Merrill E. Jossa
Paul A. MacDonald
Popham Beach Cottage Repairs and Spring Improvements
Popham Beach plans call for spring property work by Fred Spinney at Bath Iron Works to begin on Ernest Spinney’s store property and reopen the shop closed last June due to Erneston s illness. Marsh cottages to be repaired for occupancy. Burt Osgood Bath buys Fort Baldwin buildings to remove as fire hazard. plumbers at Harry Day cottage. Days make improvements. various cottages on river shore see bulkhead damage from winter, wrecked steps and debris. Bodwell grange dance draws small crowd with Walter Snipe orchestra. moose sightings on Fort Baldwin hill. road repairs underway and town social notes refresh.
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Popham
Fred Spinney
Bath Iron Works
Ernest Spinney
Erneston
Burt Osgood Bath
Fort Baldwin
Harry Day
Roporty
George Parks
Charles Sheppard
Gayton
Buchanan
John Michell
Shaw and Bridgham
Parks
Spear
Small
Hathaway
Bodwell Grange
Walter Snipe
Marguerite McNulty
Chester Leeman
Dunnesley
Clinton Newdick
Bertha Newdick
Gloria Oliver
Ilene Percy
Merrill Oliver
Jackson Percy
Fort Baldwin Hill
Coast Guard Station
Society Hall
Cody House
Helen Gagnon
Clarence Skofield
North Harpswell
Mr. Skofield
Probate notices report executors and guardians in Sagadahoc county
John L. Jack, Register of Probate, lists executors administrators and guardians for estates including Mary J. Fullerton Bath Helen Frances Maybury Woolwich Frederick N. Klippel Woolwich Seward E. Konsulate Georgetown and Byron M. Campbell Georgetown with appointments dated March 5, 1946. Also details bond status and court actions from the Sagadahoc County probate docket.
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John L. Jack
Sagadahoc
Seak
Mary J. Fullerton
Bath
J. Vinal Hunnewell
Woolwich
Gual
Helen Frances Maybury
Helen Frances Bearce
Jose de Bond
Frederick N.lippel
Ser
Florence D. Klippel
Seward E. Eonslate
Georgetown
Elizabeth D. Moffatt
Byron M. Campbell
Grace M. Campbell
Arthur J. Dunton
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Ido Stinson
Ge Lenno
Stinson
Bevera Plac
J. A. Knowlton
Rochland
John O. Shaw
Washr
Southard
Yesterdaay
Charles S. Brown
Colonial Club
Walter Po Murugh
Eeomsenk
G. Oliver
Edward D. Tyne
Genesta c
Customs House Square
A. A. Petcy
Boe
New Amsterdam Howse
B. Torsey
N. H. Campbell
Reno
Bath Iron Mining Co
Kennebec Yacht Club
Kennebec
Colonials
Sagadahoc Light & Power Co
J. 8. Co Tee
Ja Young
Jewetts Cove
Sheepscot
Newport
R. T
L. M
Northee
Colvein Ins
Boson
Hatoh, Jr
Ok Street
Charles J. Belcher
Staples
Acenee
Auburn
James Conway
Farrin Street
S. R. Frye
Bath Auto & Gas Ne Co
C. Fred Curtis
Cadillac
Elks
Rockland 1
Rockland
Auto Stow
Thompson Bros
Bowdoinham
Pullins
Medica Ltd
Iit
Akon
William Léydon
William A. McNeil
Isaac Percy
High Street
Wallace Pratt
Med
Henry G. Hodgen
W. A. Fall
D. T. Percy & Sons
Pine
Portland
Thomas W. Lawson
Newport News
San Francisco
Honolulu
Maud Harley
Five Islands
Miss
G. G. Deering
Moving Pictures
Columbia Theater
Bel Sparks
Exchange On Telephone Co
Ones
Bath Es
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Lizzie Card
Boothbay Ister Ice
Bathade of Elks
Reces
Ver
Colo
Office of the Western Union
Worcester
Cathance
Winter Street
Pineville
Rufus D. Moulton
Drummond Street
Alameda
Colonial
Sagadahoc Pomona
F. W. Carlton
Shepard
Portsmouth
N. H
Rockingham Junction
New England Telephone Co
Bowdoin
Hubbard Hall
Oakley C. Curtis
Cape Elizabeth
Oscar C. Rogers
W. Gilmore
Dr. Hervey
Yacht Club
Island Belle
Boothbay Harbor
Rupert H. Baxter
Pacific Coast
St. Mary’s Parish House
St. Cecelia
Fuard
Rockport
Mass
Parker
Cox
Bath Societies
Central Men’s Club
Junior
Cosmo Club
Wiscasset
Popham Beach
Pinney’s
Moody
and Hatch
A Dé Mee Bint Hatch
Betty Anderson
Daniel Hatch
Barbara 5S
Y Perk
Clarence Perkins
Suese
Irving
Bie Pool
Harvey Lat
Seguin Lighthouse
Clarence Skelfield
Seguin
Northwell
Eastern
Richard Sprague
Walter Sprague
Orville Small
Ona Ak
Athos Moore
Arence Perking
Wehe
Donald Small
Arthur L. Berry
Everett. Pinkham
W. Howard Rice
John L. Jack Register
Fodelity and Deposit Company OF
Maryland
Baltimore
Comite
Nellie Bath
Mentary
Harry L. Day
Sarah W. Masters
Dobbs Ferry
York
Sagadahoc County
Maine
J. Ford Johnson, Jr
J. Ford
Lewis V. Nason
Ruby Dow
Eald
Ruby D. Dow
William B. Mussenden
Margaret W. Mussenden
Seca
David
McCabe
Igte
Jane McCabe
Jane McCa
John H. Currier
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Marjorie N. Rush
Paminietratrix
Carlos C. Purington
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Soites
Stevens, Guatloreon J
John L. Jack, Regis
Merchants Mutual Casualty
Main Street
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