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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1951

Page

6

Bath Forty Years Ago March 14 1911 County News Highlights

In Bath an array of local notes covers regent resignations and new posts in the Morse chapter, D of the American Revolution Society, and service of Rev H Lockhart. Reports describe smelt hauls by North Bath fishermen, shad fishing near Kennebec, and weather effects on coastal boating. A Bowdoin student involved in a Brunswick runaway incident is noted, plus mentions of local clubs, piano performances, and the Bath ship William P Frye delivering coal after west wind gales near Cape Horn.

State Council of the Ag Rt. Scott National Society Ate Rev- Morse Cam- Bee Bath William P. Frye Pick San Francisco Day Norfolk Horn Cape Horn Sagadahoec County William F. Mitchell West Bath Judge Dunton Dr. Wescott

Weather Note Records 1811 Temperature Drop

A historical report documents a rapid thirty degree temperature drop across three days beginning March 15, 1811. The note records dramatic weather change with notable impact on nearby settlements and daily life.

Bath events and maritime updates from the Kennebec area

A mix of local happenings includes a yacht launch planned by A. G. Hopkins for the Kennebec river, preparations for the Bowdoin athletic meet, and updates on Bath Iron Works crews. New city clerk Ernest F. Kelley takes office, and traffic and weather disruptions are noted along with social notices and upcoming recitals in Bath and nearby towns.

A. G. Hopkins Ae Yacht Club Kennebec River E. L Hopkins St Kennebec Journal Ernest F. Kelley A. J. Grassy Grassy Kelley

Five Masted Schooner Dorothy B Barrett Reaches Port In Ice

The Dorothy B Barrett arrives after an ice coated voyage with sails hanging over her side. Captain Walle Ervin, the mate, and crew are badly frostbitten as damage from the trip is noted.

Portland Finnest Oie Seeciae B. Barrett Nckie G Eaning Fleet Dorothy B. Barrett Neon Yeuvenaay Aeeeaees Walle "Ervin Crverei

Inauguration of 64th City Council Opens at City Hall

March 19 1911 marked the inauguration of the 64th City Council with a morning ceremony at City Hall. An audience filled the council room to capacity as new members took office.

64Th City Council City Hall

Foreclosure Notice In Sagadahoc County Maine 1961

Notice of foreclosure due to breach of mortgage conditions on property described along the Narrows east shore near 30 limit of land once tied to Herman Spinney and P Taylor. First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Bath authorizes sale by its treasurer Frank Iv. Dated Bath Maine March 16 1961.

Sherman W. Campbell Dorothy Campbell Georgetown Sagadahoc State of Maine Adahoc Mort Association of Bath State of Maine Town Road Narrows Herman A. Spinney P. Taylor Ment Federal Savings and Loan Tien of Frank iv Ruth M. Watson Cora G. Hanna Andrew Ma Geo Arles James W. Watson Cora G Fant Savings and Association of Rere Rowe Ag

Ice houses built by Sagadahoc Ice Company in 1882

The two houses were constructed by the Sagadahoc Ice Company of Richmond in 1882 and later owned by the American Ice Co. for many years.

Richmond Sagadahoc Ice Company The American Ice Co

Probate Notices From Bath Court Probate Proceedings

To all interested in the estates named a Bath court notes probate actions for Everett G Lemont Alice M Gannon Abraham Miller and Jean H Low. The notices detail wills executors administrators first and final accounts and a bond inquiry with a three week newspaper publication and terms set by the court.

Bath Everett G. Lemont Lula H. Lemont Alice M. Gannon Ed. Bridgham C. T

Lions Club Women Plan April Event and May Banquet

Lions meet at the Sedgwick with many members present. Red Cross drive donation approved and a Mother Daughter banquet is scheduled for May 3. The April 7 activity will feature a committee led by Mrs Howard Steen and Mrs Kurt Diamond with several aides named.

Lionesses Sedgwick Lawrence McCurdy Red Cross Apae Howard Steen Kurt Diamond Cecil Fwlerton Edward D. True Samuel Levine Abe Kramer Jacob I. Smith Harold P. Small Lawrence Small Chyderence McCurdy

Bath probate notices list executors and petitions

A Bath probate notice details petitions for letters testamentary without bond for Madelyn C. Pierce executor of Oliver Moses estate and Rexford G. Clark executor of Jennie Morse Hodgkins estate. First and final accounts are presented for Blanche L. Arth ur Dunton and George L. Burnham administrations with attestation by Register J. Horace McClure.

Mvt Gautt Bath Sagadahoc Madelyn C. Pierce Madelyn Cerce Oliver Moses Jennie Mn Stephen A. McPhee George L. Burnham Blanche L. Arthur Dunton J. Horace McClure Register

Probate records list executors and guardians for estates

I J Horace McClure Register of Probate certifies appointees for Helena F Stewart Eva Povich Josephine Hart Frank L Daley Alvin Berry and others. Names include Edward J Stewart Morris S Povich John P Carey Frank P Sedg and Marta Douglas with appointment dates in 1951.

J. Horace McClure Seeedaboc Oae Helena F. Stewart Wellesley Massachusetts Edward J. Stewart Needham C. T Eva Povich Bath Morris S. Povich Ben Josephine Hart John P. Carey Sjr Frank L. Daley Frank P. Sed Kennebunkport I. Agroln Ite Mitton H. Bouedas Marta Douglas Op Alvin T. Berry Arthur J Ie Rae Coral Nots

Atomic test grounds linked to historic mining towns

A brief note mentions Nevada testing grounds near Virginia City Gold Hill and Silver City, once rich mining towns in the 1860s and 70s. It recalls a late- century context while noting that less than a fifth of the U S population lives on farms.

Nevada Virginia City Gold Hill Silver City U. S

Notice of Equity Hearing for Walter Grover Bill

A court orders a hearing on a bill in equity filed by Walter Grover. Absent parties are to be served with an attested copy, with notice published in the Bath, Maine area newspaper seven days before the hearing date of May 1951.

Bath New York Sewall Walter W. Grover Wiscasset Soumy Aneast House Safadahoo E “ Francis W Sullivan Bill

Notice of Referee James W. Wea Case Town Land Boundaries

Public notice details a land dispute in Sagadahoc County Maine. Ruth M. Watson as administratrix, Elizabeth Cromwell and Andrew Rowe hold interests. The document outlines parcels and boundaries near Georgetown and references deeds from 19th and 20th centuries.

James W. Wea Sagadahock Georgetown State of Maine Nam Pinkham Sagadahoc State Maine Elizabeth Cromwell Andrew Rowe Cora G. Hanna Charles H. Core G. Hanne

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