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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1931

Page

8

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Bath Daily Times Polar Star F. & A. M Winter Street Church Odd Fellows Edwina Jones Massachusetts H. E. Palmer Emmons Firemen’s Association Water Street Kelley & Separ's Potter Bath Iron Works Back River Corliss Street Sociable S.S. Farnham Wiley Revere Horse Snowman Portland Ruth Rebekah Dearree Queen Esther John Clements Rogers Yard J. A. Bowen Fanny C. Bowen Ben King Mill of Kelley & Andrews Nequos Charles Brooks Hackman John Mr. Brooks Epworth League Wesley Church Maine Central Railroad Foresters Alameda Chandler Post Sedgwick Winter Street Manhattan New England Fanny Bowen Deering’s Yard Wright South End Pennsylvania Steel Co George E. Newman Deering Wesley M. Oler Peter H. Crowell Rockland Messrs. Owen, Hodgkins and Sprague Star of the East B. W. Morse Cox's Head E. W. Larrabee Nasn Charles Heinlein Natick Mass Mr. Cheltra Franklin Street School Street E. M. Fuller Heinlein Point Rangers Nichol Toay Merie Fisher Augusta Alma Palmer Charles Harriman Belfast Eleanor Hyde Alice Cutler John Chase Cole Carol Miss Trufant Miss Conley Maine Home Concert Co N. W. Hamm Togus Florence Knight W. H. Stockbridge Freeport R. B. Hall Waterville Fred A. Given Jennie K. Jewett Auburn Frank Luce George H. Clark Cyrus W. Longley Esq Fred S- Curtis Es Mortician Thomas R. Huston Mgr Church OF DR. Hervey Rev T. W. Horsfield Benjamin M. Jenness Sanford Springvale Steep Falls State OF Maine Naval Sassada- Oc Abvie Vo Nu Cahy Samuel C Mulcahy Abbie V. Mulcahy Annie L. Goddard Harpsne Abbie V. Pashard Phippsburg, Me Varch Abbie Abbie V Mulcahy. Sagadahoc Walter S Glidden Sageee Walter S. Glidden William F. Dunham Wilson L. Bailey J. Gould Bailey Percy C. Bailey Jesse Bailey Woolwich Willard Aver Harriet E. Oliver U.S Arthur R. Gould Presque Isle Mrs. Gould St. Petersburg, Fla John J. Keegan, R. H. Baxter J. Edward Hughes Sagadpanoc Calspaper Frederick K. Sturtevant Rosa Povich Nathan Povich Arthur L. Perkins Saganahog Savecohoe Nancy Frederick W. Coombs West Bath Neeoma Sforesaid Sagadahoc, Ss Daniel Williams Saradahoc Sagadahoe F. Raymond Richardson Dorchester Annie M. Richardson Phippsburg Miss Etta B. Casey Sagadahoc. I Sarmnnda Register Harry Webber Philipshore James Plaisted Webber Testate Herry C Harry Clark Webber Edward W. Bridcnam Sagarlahoc Ts the Bath Independent Sa- Eadahoc Rachel I. Sewall Mark W. Sewall Rachel F Sewall Neme Rachel F. Sewall Donald S. Sewall Boothbay Harbor Kioward Sewall Joseph T. Sewall Fred H. Thompson Sapate Walter Glidden Frederick J. Hinckley William FP Dunham Register Sagaddthoc Bridget ‘Wy. Wagner Edward R. Hanson Sara Ward Walter 5 Helen G. York Bernard F. York Sater Minor Sagadahoc. Ss Willard S. Oldrieve Maria M. Leonard Fred D. Cressey James D. Cressey Aid Fred E. Hooper Shenandoah Pennsylvania Charles H. Hooper Penn Martha E. Hooper Emma F. Hooper Sagadpehoe Pear Walter 8S
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