Forties Ago in Bath March 18 1885 Highlights
Local notices report George Andrews sailing for Haytian Republic from Goss Marine Iron Works, a new artesian well by J L Douglas, and a 25 mile go as you please race in two weeks. Thomas Harward celebrates his 96th birthday. Edwin Eades funeral with Odd Fellows rites. Reed secures patent for an oscalating platform used in dry plate work. Patrol captaincy assigned to Wittridge. Mrs Schottliers plant show draws praise with rare specimens and sales aiding Grace Church. March 19 items note Jennie Cahill visiting Portland and others in town activity. shipbuilding merger talks push Bath industry forward as New England Shipbuilding Co. eyes Goss Works assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Shipbuilding Co
Goss Marine Tron Works
Bath
Tron Works
New England Shipbuilding Company
Charles BD. Moody
Arthur Sewall
Hon. J. H. Kimball
George P. Davenport
Mayoratefield
Charles H. McLellan
Henry Swanton
J. R. Kelley
Messrs
Charles BE
Moody
Edison lamps light Wolumbo Mills at Lisbon Falls
The Wolumbo Mills in Lisbon Falls are illuminated by 650 Edison incandescent lamps. The article notes Alfred Mallett’s return from eight years in California and mentions local property transfers in Bath. A minor fire at Bath Tron Works caused slight damage but was quickly extinguished with minimal losses. Medals for the Maine State Polo League finals are on display at Abbott & Wentworth in Portland, with engraving pending for the winning team at a price of $150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon Falls
Bath Tron Works
Portland
Wwe
Abbott & Wentworth
Forest City
Alamedas
D. H. Tribou Family Visit and Local Notices
March 21 1885 reports the wife and child of Chaplain D. H. Tribou visiting Arthur Tribou in the city. Daughters of Rebekah plan a Granite Street meeting with Mrs. Charles H. Mitchell next Tuesday evening. Perkins & Blaisdell announce the Stella Pickett launch next week for Brooklyn business. St. Bernard and Montgomery Chapter officers elected: Herman Welch president, Turner McCarty, O. F. Williams, Frank Brown treasurer, I. W. Rider secretary. Palmyra ship incidents include beaching at Falmouth later refloated and docked for repairs. built in 1875 by Goss & Sawyer. previously commanded by Capt. Pearson N. Preble, now Gen. J. O. P. Minnett. cargo West Hartlepool to Cardiff coal for Hong Kong. struck Marmade rocks near Falmouth, later freed.
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St. Bernard and Montgomery
Hiram Welch
H. P
Turner McCarty
O. F. Williams
Frank Brown
I. W. Rider
Palmyra
Falmouth
Eng
Goss & Sawyer
Pearson N. Preble
J. Op. Minnett
John R. Kelley
West Hartlepool
Cardiff
Hong Kong
Bowdoin Mail Ship Reaches Dry Dock After Tow to Falmouth Harbor
Capt. Minnott and family aboard the vessel now lies in dry dock at Falmouth Harbor after towing. The ship is linked to Seventeen Bath peers in Golwich and Cambridgeport ages. A Boston patent gift, the Lazy Foot Rest, earns a nod for comfort in rocking positions. Mayor and Aldermen select jurors for April term SA Supreme Judicial Court and approve Washington street building moves under Streets Commissioner oversight.
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Falmouth
Minnott
Bath Peerless
Golwich
Cambridgeport
Age
Board of
Aldtérmen
Supreme Judicial Court
Seth O. Rogers
Joseph Sprague
Virgil P. Emery
George M. Adams
Edwin R. Hunt
Roswell
Harris
George Fisher
George W. Wildes
Washington Street
Bath Fire Department Chief Engineer's Annual Report 1885
The Bath Fire Department reports for the year ending February 28, 1885, detailing force strength 84 with 3 steamers, Babcock extinguisher, and hose inventory of 5500 feet. Recommendations include exchanging old leather hose for cotton rubber lined hose, purchasing 1000 feet more, and upgrading the Babcock extinguisher and steamer boilers. Hose reliability and reservoir construction near City Hall and streets are urged for future years.
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Bath Fire Department
Fire Department
Babcock
Probate petition for Letters Testamentary in Sagadahoc
Arthur A Brown of Bath petitions the Sagadahoc Probate Court to prove the will of Harry Brown who died in Bath March 6 1925. The widow Celia M Brown and heirs Bessie Mary Minnie David Arthur are named. Notice ordered three weeks in Bath Independent with a hearing April 7 1925 at nine in the forenoon.
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State OF Main
Sagadahoc
Arthur A. Brown
Bath
Harry Brown
Celia M. Brown
NAMF
Bessie R. Brown
Mary Brown
Minnie Brown
David Brown
Arthur A.brown
Sacadahoc
A. D
James S. Lowell
Tudee
State OF Maine
Sacadakoc
Sigadshoc
Sawsdahoe
Charles
Corliss
Saradahoe
Ted . Lowell
Metin P. Dugttas
William B. Temple
Fred H. Thompson
Sawadahoe
Henry P. Getchell
Woolwich
Qviz
Philadelphia
Clarence Getchell
Maine
H. Whompson
Sresdahoc
Barrett Potter
State OF
Savadahoc
Samadahoes
William C. Covel
Walter EB
Mandelia Covel
Rath
Ralph C. Covel
Arthur J. Dunton
Aid Wetl
Sagadatioc
George T. Cutting
Sarah J. Cutting
Bath Independent
Bat
Said County
James S, Lowell
Probate Court notices in Sagadahoc Maine 1925
Public probate orders in Bath Sagadahoc issued March 1925 for the estate of Violetta Shepherd and administration petition for Francis S. Haskins. The court orders publication of notices, appearances at Bath Probate Court, and final allowances on specified April dates. Names include Joseph M. Trott, John FE Drury, Francis S. Haskins, and officers of Sagadahoc.
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State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Bath
A. D
Joseph M. Trott
John FE. Drury
Violetta Shepherd
James S. Lowell
State OF
Maine
Francis S. Haskins
Saradahoc
Postal Fee Revisions Explain Special Services
The notice outlines new charges for special delivery registry return receipt insurance and cash on delivery. It explains applicability to Philippines mail and clarifies that insurance does not indemnify loss outside the U S Postal Service. Postmaster Owen emphasizes distinctions among service types.
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Philippines
U. S
Owen
Probate notices from Sagadahoc County 1925
William B. Temple seeks appointment as administrator of James T. Temple's estate in Bath and lists brothers Eugene, Robert, John and sister Elizabeth Newton as heirs. Multiple probate orders, final accounts, and notices published in Bath, Sagadahoc in March and April 1925.
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State OF
Maine
Sagadahoc
William B. Temple
Bath
James T. Temple
Bowdoinham
Robert H. Temple
John M. Temple
Litchfield
Elizabeth Newton
Wil B
Special Delivery Registry and Insurance Comparisons
The letter explains special delivery speeds, registry certainty, and insurance indemnity. It notes special delivery for speed, registry for guaranteed delivery, insurance for loss recovery, and that new rates apply from April 15 onward.
Parish Meeting Proves An Enjoyable Affair
Beacon Street Methodist church held its annual parish supper in the vestry with sixty plates. Mayor George W. Dean attended and expressed pleasure in joining. A hollow square of tables, music by an improvised orchestra, and reports from church groups highlighted a successful evening.
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Beacon Street
E. Lewis Wall
George W. Dean
Beacon Street Church
Washington
Harry Beals
Ruth Greene
Herbert Douglas
Wilbur Hagan
Edwin Powers
Charles J. Cain
Eugene McGrath
Milton Douglas
Jank Daley
Dorens Guild
Margaret Reed
Missionary Society
Herman Crocker
Visitors in the City Friday
Mrs. George G. Young of Livermore and a list of visitors from Augusta Randolph Brownville Thomaston Hanover Wood stock Gardiner Auburn Lincoln are noted as visiting the city on Friday. The extended group includes Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Greenleaf and other residents visiting local sites.
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George G. Young
Livermore
Marjorie L. Lee
Augusta
Kenneth E. Groder
Randolph
E. G. Ryder
Brownville
H. H. Gilchrist
Thomaston
Alton Bartlett
Hanover
Carl C. Dudley
Woodstock
William Tudor Gardiner
Gardiner
Fred B. Green-leaf
Auburn
Edwin A. Lowell
Linna Maxwell
Lincoln
Portland Names at Dark Harbor Social Notices
Rke A Dow of Portland and Mr and Mrs A I Dark Harbor, Mite and Mrs R B Oakes of Portland and Mr and Mrs Filmer J Burnham of Kittery listed in local social notices as attending events.
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Rke A. Dow
Portland
A. i
Dark Harbor
Mite
R. 8. Oakes
J. Burnham
Kittery
Pulpwood Season Set to Open in April
Sugadahoe Towing Co plans to haul pulpwood to B with April start. Tug Pejepscot moves from Belfast to Falcon port and Portland, with four barges at Boothbay Harbor and two at Rebtk Jand ready. Bath waterfront activity expected and more jobs for men. Mrs Carl Anderson hosted Luncheon Club on Andrews Road. Mrs Edwin B Andrews won first prize and Mrs Helen Shaughnessy second.
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Sugadahoe Towing Co
Pejepscot
Belfast
Falcon
Portland
Boothbay Harbor
Rebtk Jand
Bath
Carl. Anderson
Andrews Road
Edwin BR. Andrews
Helen Shaughnessy
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Bath Daily Times
George Andrews
Goss Marine Iron Works
Haytian Republic
J. L. Douglas
Dockendorf
Smith
Bright
Thomas Harward
Edwin F. Eades
Charlestown
Maass
Alden Sprague
Lincoln Street
Mr. Folsom
Odd Fellows
Atwood
S. H. Conley
James Lockery
Clark Thunton
Charles Knight
Harry Foote
Lincoln Lodge
George M. Reet
Leadville
Col
Mr. Reed
Aspen
Mason & Titus
Officer Wittridge
Night Watch
Watch
Schottlier
Bailey
Florence Clifford
Lillie Leonard
John Klippel
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Grace Church
Jennie Cahill
T. Noonan
Mrs. G. FE. R. Patten
Son J. O
Willie Welch
Western Union
New Hampshire
David Bright
Bangor
Bryan Scanlon
Dunning
Joseph Greene
Olive Fliye
Camden
Nell Coombs
Middle Street
Alfred Mallett
California
West Bath
M. F. Duncan
Frank M. Hyde
Nathan Mahew
Nathan Mayhew & Co
Archie Chepley
Witel Spring
George Sanford
Register of Deeds Office
James WH. Mitchell
Eugene A. Mitchell
Joseph H. Cowin
George FF. Wright
Frederick J. Small
Galen
Moses
John E. Fitzgerald
Patrick Fitzgerald
Andrew KR. Cahill
George A. Cahill
Mary PD. Wilbur
Sarah B. Dunning
James Oliver
Joseph Hunt
D. H. Tribou
U. S. Navy
Arthur Tribou
Rebekah
Charles H. Mitchell
Granite, Street
L.F
Caw Ropalarty
L. F. Medicine Co
Portland, Me
John M. Clark
Paténtes
Boston
Water Street
City Hall
Episcopal Church
Pine Street
Pine Street Court
Alaska
Corliss Street
Universalist
Trirhinig Corliss
Universals
Éaples
Centrals
Fim
Raymond Small
Harold Brown
Ceffiraly
Peterson
Elm Street
Teath
Small
Brown
Siftle Universalist
Universalists
Peoples
Davis
Jackson
Barney Dutton
Barney
Longley
Carr
Little Linwood Russell
Wesley
Pearson
Seekins
Elm
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Dackson
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William F. Dunham
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Register
Coombes
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Russell T. Ee
Eaton
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G. W. Scudder
Wilson
Reynolds
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McCrater
Jack
Enews Pinson
Stewart
Lg Ee
Efoare Stiver
Bartlett Hooker
Spaulding
Waits High
Morse High Boys
Portland High
Morse
Hayward
William F. Dunnam
Sagadahoc. Ss
Sapadahor
A. VT
Louise H. Maxwell
Herbert D. Maxivell
James S, Lowfll
William F. Duntiam
Georer R Perry
Georewe H. Perry
Clift St. Newark
Ion” Newark Fire Insurance Company
Morfrare
Ferntye
Fleld & Cowles
Mass
W. S. Rogers
Tocal Avent
Cathanee
Insurance Company OF State OF Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Net
Osmond W. Watson
Michel O. Watson
Sagadahes
Osmond WW Watson
Atlas Assurance Company Ltd
England
London
Gropa
Agneta
W. S. 15
T Taath
DR. Pierce
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