Forty Years Ago in Bath Items from the Bath Daily Times
Items from 1891 include election of officers for Polar Star F and A M tonight, an organ recital at Winter Street church, a new Odd Fellows button drawing attention, Edwina Jones returning from Massachusetts and resuming work, Prof Emmons’ illness delaying Boston engagement, Bath Firemen’s Association meeting next Thursday, Crabtree schooner work resuming at Kelley and Spear, janitor Potter a strong candidacy due to veteran status, Bath Iron Works labor surge prompting a guard house, hay on the Center street crossing causing a brief delay, and the launch of the schooner Fannie C Bowen at Kelley and Spear’s next Thursday between 1 and 2 PM.
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Center Street
Schoomer
Fannie C. Bowen
Kelley & Spear's
J. C. Bowen
Fall River
STRUNG UP BY THUMBS WHILE SCHOOL PUPIL
Bowdoinham memory stirs as Oscar Williams recalls a harsh schoolday punishment. A former pupil writes of being hung by thumbs and the stern teacher Stockbridge Graves, praising Williams’s later roadwork and noting old classmates still in the area.
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Oscar F. Williams
Bowdoinham
Wiliams
Bowdoinham Village
Oscar Williams
Stockbridge Graves
Sciso
Oscar
Williams
Bach Independent
W. B
E. P. Kendall
Charles Woodworth
Mary Jane Morse
Carrie H. Kendall
Ammen harbor ram contract with Linden Steel Co
The steel frame of the Ammen harbor defense ram and Linden Steel Co of Pittsburg will supply plates under a penalty contract requiring delivery within forty five days from order. This marks the first naval vessel project with such a steel penalty clause to avoid delays. Plans and specs are received. The ram will be placed on a new slip south of gunboat No 6 with room for a larger slip. The tug Resolute is first in line for seasonal repairs. Despite lighter ice, mills and yards promise a profitable year for the fleet. Corliss Street church Ladies Aid to host a concert and supper Monday evening, with twenty five children aiding the performance.
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Ammen Harbor
Linden Steel Co
Pittsburg
Corliss Street Church
Saturday night preview and city health update
The city reports several scarlet fever cases and widespread illness likened to last grip season while a lively Saturday night game is anticipated. Gus Guerrero competes in a 72 hour race in Boston starting April first after a New York start, and Frank Luce plans store repairs and new quarters. George H. Clark begins as City Clerk alongside Cyrus W. Longley’s unanimous election to the council clerkship. The steamer Percy W. gains width and capacity after yard work, with a larger pilot house and a future boiler install, and ramship hull extensions for cruisers emerge beneath water as designs progress.
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Gus Guerrero
Boston
New York
Percy W
Southport
Harrington’s
Percy V
Mrs. Frances Pushard Funeral Held at Daughter’s Home
Funeral services for Frances E. Pushard widow of Roswell H. Pushard were held Tuesday at 2 PM at her daughter Carrie Knight’s home 408 Middle Street. Rev. Charles H. Berry officiated. Grandsons Charles Hughes Victor Hughes Lauriston Caton Clyde Caton Frederick Pushard and Milton Pushard served as bearers. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery.
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Frances E. Pushard
Roswell H. Pushard
Carrie Knight
Middle Street
Charles H. Berry
Corliss Street
Charles
Victor Hughes
Lauriston
Clyde Caton
Frederick
Milton Pushard
Buria
Oak Grove
Rumor of Dark Horse for City Marshalship
Rumors point to a dark horse candidate in the city marshalship race as March 17, 1891 notes intrigue. Several buildings are planned for Popham Beach, signaling a busy season ahead while Manager Donnell has secured the Fairfields to face the Alamedas next.
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Popham Beach
Donnell
Fairfields
Alamedas
Memoriam for Dr Hervey Delivered by Bath Pastor
The Bath church Sunday service featured Rev T W Horsfield paying tribute to Dr Alpheus Baker Hervey LL D former Saint Lawrence University president and Bath Universalist pastor for 13 years. Horsfield praised Hervey as a reader of youth and steadfast advocate of truth in love despite illness, highlighting his work with Owen D Young and his influence on many young men.
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Alpheus Baker Hervey
Saint Lawrence University
First Universalist Church of Bath
T. W Horsfield
Universalist Church
Owen D. Young
Mr. Young
Hervey
Christ
Mrs Nugent's Funeral Sheds Light On Local Notables
The funeral of Mrs Mary E Nugent of 1 Grove Street took place Saturday at St Marys Church with Rev Timothy Maney officiating. Honorary bearers included Rupert H Baxter Daniel T Dougherty L Eugene Thebeau and Judge John J Keezan. Active bearers were Mark W Hennessy John Conley Edward N Hartnett and George Conway. Burial was in Oak Grove. Also noted are probate actions: Carrie B Potter appointed administratrix of Fred C Potter estate and Mabel E Maines appointed executrix of Joel T Maines estate on March 3 1931. 12-19-26
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State
Maine
Sagadahoc
R. H. Baxter
John J. Keegan
Bath
Mary EB. Nugent
Said
Elizabeth Conley Kelley
Richmond
Nellie Roche
Lewiston
Mary Roche
Catharine McPherson
Beth
Francis McPherson
John Dailey
Nellie Deehan
Louise Deehan
James Derrien
John Rocie
Hannah Roche
City
N. J
A. D
Nellze Conie
Conroy
State OF
Sagadohoc
Morris W. Potter
Margaret R. Potter
Morvis W. Potter
Mary E. Nugent
Grove Street
William T. Nugent
St. Mary's Church
Timothy Maney
Rupert H. Baxter
Daniel T. Dougherty
Treas. L. Eugene Thebeau
Bath Iron Works Corp
John J. Keezan
Mark W. Hennessy
John Conley
Edward N. Hartnett
George Conway
Oak Grove
Carrie B. Potter
Fred C. Potter
Mabel E. Maines of
Spegadahoc
Joel T. Maines
Mabel E. Maines
Edward W. Bridgham
Origen M. Erskine
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Potter
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Deering’s Yard
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Pennsylvania Steel Co
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Peter H. Crowell
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