Forty Years Ago in Bath 1898 Graduation Plans
Forties ago in Bath the Bath High School class of 1898 announced graduation exercises with an assigned slate of speakers and essays led by salutatory by Ta Mitchell and valedictory by Harry Swett. The item also notes social events, local visits, and civic updates from Bath including births, personnel changes, and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath High School
Ta Mitchell
Harry Swett
Ned Carter
Ned Scott
Bert Grinnell
Ethel Bruce
Elizabeth Cain
Catherine Hill
Anna Palmer
Agnes Hennessey
Nellie Grinnell
William Robbins
Eugene Franks
Helen Johnson
Canaries, memorial windows, and a spring social in Bath
On March 24 1898 Mrs Edward McLellan mourns a canary after 16 years of songs. Grace church vestry considers two memorial windows funded by Mrs Lucinda Bailey and Charles E Hyde. A charity euchre party in Cotillion hall tomorrow hosts guests under the committee Davis Hatch Morse Pendexter. Other notes cover Horace Lewis recovering from a foot burn, the bark Helen W Almy reportedly lost on a Pacific voyage, Lon Fisher duck hunting, a ropewalk sale for 3250 to M H Day, Neve E Brooks starting a season, the Lakin couple celebrating their 25th anniversary with 11 children, and a gathering at Mildred Nicholson’s.
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Grace Church Vestry
Lucinda Bailey
Charles E. Hyde
Cotillion Hall
Davis Hatch
John Morse
W. W. Pendexter
Bath Fire Alarm Brings Guard Readiness In War Fear
The Bath community reads of Captain Kimball stating Company C is in excellent shape to respond to a federal call. Residents note a gunpowder accident injuring Alfred H Chandler, with eye damage hoped to be saved, while other local updates include a Seguin tow boat fire, hires at Bath Gas and Electric, and obituaries for Matthew Oliver aged 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred H. Chandler
West Bath
Bath
J. B. Wescott
Mr. Chandler
National Guards
William R. Kimball
Sarah Sheridan dies at 35 at Bath home
Mrs. Sarah Sheridan, 35, died at 6:30 this morning at 619 Middle Street after years of illness. She was born in Chatham New Brunswick and leaves five children John and four daughters. Husband Michael Sheridan works at Bath Iron Works. Also: local workers added at Kel ley Spear yard. barge Warren to launch Monday. riveter James Dunn returned to Bath Iron Works. Miss Jennie Harvey visiting Lewiston. B H S class hat trimming event hosted by Miss Orra Mitchell. Al Ridley marked 26 ducks since last Thursday. Mrs Oscar Farnham arrived from Boothbay. Dr John Payne restored Mrs Delano’s eyesight. Harry Mason now day clerk at West End hotel Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Oliver
Willard Hodgkins
Georgetown
Lorenzo Krafts
Walter Oliver
Boston
Clement Oliver
Brenton Bishop
Brockton
Mass
Annie Oliver
New York
Charles Oliver
Willard Oliver
Sarah
Michael Sheridan
Middle Street
Chatham
N. B
John
Mary
Sarah Emma
Ella May
Geraldine
Mr. Sheridan
Bath Iron Works
M. P. Delano
John Payne
Harry Mason
Damariscotta
West End
Portland
Mrs. Mason
Bath
New York Millinery Openings and Local Notes
March 29 1898 reports Miss Margaret Loach and Miss Ella Chase in New York for spring millinery openings. Arthur S Hyde to give a second free organ recital at Grace church tomorrow at 3 30 pm. Mell Haley of West Bath planted peas yesterday. Mrs Alonzo Hamilton and sons visit Winthrop parents on Washington street. US Steamboat Inspectors Merritt and Pollister of Portland inspect Knickerbocker Towage Co boats Stella and Perry. Charles De Wolfe bagged four black ducks three whistlers and two other birds. Bath sportsmen unsure of species. Dr George Percy of Salem home after brief Bath visit reporting bad road conditions. E M Scott of Bath High school 98 named alternate to West Point after Sawyer of Auburn declined. Frank Purington building cabin and pilot house for new yacht at Martin's yard in East Boston. material shipped by steamer Lincoln. A W Butler assists in setting up.
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Frank Purington
Martin's Yard
Boston
Lincoln
A. W. Butler
Bath Built Yacht Eleanor Calmly Readies for Summer Cruise
Capt C W Scott arrived from New York on a flying visit and will command the Bath built yacht Eleanor chartered for Col Payne for coast wise cruising. The yacht enters commission May first and Mr Amazon becomes chief engineer. The steam launch for Charles E Hyde nears completion. Levi Normand spent Sunday with his father in Brunswick. Charles Carr delivered 1601% water bills this week. Mrs Welch, ill with heart trouble, is recovering. Annie Parsons returns from Boston visit. Ada Brown visits friends in Boston.
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C. W. Scott
New York
Eleanor
Col. Payne
Amazon
Bath Iron Works
North End Riflemen Triumph Over Richmond Sportsmen
The North End Community Club rifle division defeated Richmond's Sportsmen's Association by 85 points in Richmond on Wednesday last week. Waldron led Bath with 180 total (96 prone, 84 offhand), while A Petit was second with 175 and A L Goss shot 100 in prone, with Sidelinger topping Richmond at 164. A return match is planned in North End.
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North End
Richmond
Herbert Waldron
Bath
A. Petit
A. L. Goss
Sidelinger
C. C. Pr
R. Christiansen
PYG Peery Metan Amon
Osa Noy Paracser Mitre Nente
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Cnet Ees
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Ute
CO. McPhee
Ances
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OIAIS
uUsnes
R. Reardon
Melars
Cis Ocakeee
Dike Is Champion In Grammar League
Dike School won the 1938 YMCA Grammar School League title with a 23 22 overtime victory over Central after Buster Kenyon sealed it with a late free throw. Central led 8 3, trailed 9 8 at halftime, and fought back to 22 21 late in regulation before Kenyon again drew a foul and scored to force overtime.
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Murphy
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King
Peasley
Augusta Wins Final From Camden In State Hoop Tourney
Augusta, defending champs, defeated Camden 58 to 25 in the State Y M C A tournament final at Bangor to claim the title for the second straight year. Camden’s long-range shooting by Richards Wadsworth and Belgea kept Bath from advancing, but Augusta pulled away late.
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Camden
Portland
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Bangor
Belyea
Shipping City
Auburn
Richards
Wadsworth
Belgea
Bath
Parks
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Fortier
Skaling
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Footer
Thayer
Goodwin
Whites and Reds Prepare Rematch After Close Playoff Victory
Central Whites edged Central Reds 33 to 32 in a midweek playoff to reach a third round title tilt. Gasser led the Whites with six successful free throws and four field goals while Sullivan, Wilson, and Gowen starred for the Reds. Captain Bill Thomas, a Portland sea veteran, has entered Sailor's Snug Harbor at Staten Island, marking the end of his long Portland waterfront career.
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Gowen
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Springstreet
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Sailor’s
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N. Y
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Cap'n Bill
First All-Grammar School Team Wins Overtime Thriller
Eddie Cummings delivered a long shot for the All-Grammar School League first team to beat the second team 21 19 in an overtime gym game. Regulation ended tied 19 19 with one minute left in extra time. Hogan and Kenyon starred for the winners while Huston Murphy and Perry led the losers.
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Eddie Cummings
All-Grammar
Merchants Office
Cummings
Hogan
Kenyon
Huston
Murphy
Perry
ALL Grammar
Clancy
nee _E. Cummings
Fraser
King
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Hudson
Pomerleau
Levin
Pratt
Emer
R. Cummings
Sarkis-Nickerson
YMCA Softball League Planned for Grammar School Boys
The YMCA will run a softball league this spring for grammar school boys from Dike North St Marys and Central sixth and seventh grades. Eligible boys 12 or older from other schools may join by applying at the YMCA office before April 9 and will be assigned to the lighter team. Coaches officials and team leaders will meet April 15 to discuss league rules.
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Dike
North
St. Mary’s
Central Grammar
Bath Dancers Win At Topsham Grange Hall Show
Bath team of Madelyn Oliver and Helen Gallagher from Charlotte Cahill School of Dancing led the Thursday Topsham event with Hello a snappy tap routine and a fast number by Oliver followed by a toe dance by Gallagher. The troupe has appeared recently in Bowdoinham Lisbon Falls and Rockland with other acts from the same school including Barbara Jenkins March Militaire and Irma Bennett acrobatic waltz.
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Topsham Grange Hall
Bath
Madelyn Oliver
Helen Gallagher
Charlotte Cahill
Miss Oliver
Miss Gallagher
Bowdoinham
Lisbon Falls
Rockland
Barbara Jenkins
Irma Bennett
Sagadahoc Sports to Sponsor Banquet
Sagadahoc Rod, Gun & Skeet Association will sponsor a banquet at Hotel Sedgwick on Tuesday evening April 12 with George J. Stobie, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game, as principal speaker. Edward E. Sonia and Walter J. McElman lead the committee and will host additional speakers on fish and game. Three reels of sport films will be shown as member growth nears tripling in three weeks.
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Sagadahoc Rod, Gun & Skeet Association, Inc
Sedgwick
George J. Stobie
Inland Fisheries and Game
Edward E. Sonia
Walter J. McElman
Sportsmen's Association
Murads Near Title For Second Half
Murads clinched the second half crown in the Colonial Club bowling league at Park Alleys with two sessions left. They stretched to an eight point lead over Don Jewett's Camels in a roll-off scenario while Allie Jewett's Old Golds and Horace Morse's Lucky Strikes vied for second. High scores included Dave Black 306 for the Lucky Strikes and Allie Jewett 300, with Eddie Ramsey and Francis Parry at 299.
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Dick Hersom
Jewett
Johnny Levya
Jewett Eee
Hersom Levya Taees
Wee Sees
D Jewett
Sanborn
Winchenbach
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Tee
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OTIS
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Sedgwick
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Dud Leavitt
Murads
Colonial Club
Upstair Park
Don Jewett
Camels
Old Gold
Horace Morse
Dave Black
Eddie ‘Ramsey
Francis Parry
Sportsmen Form State Association in Sagadahoc
At a well attended meeting of the Sagadahce Red Gun and Skeet Association at the YMCA the membership doubled in three weeks after proposing Merrymeeting Bay as a sanctuary for migratory waterfowl. President William T. Donnell and secretary William M. Briggs were named a two member committee with power to add a third to oppose the bay closure. Edward E. Sonia and Walter J. McElman were named to arrange an April 12 banquet at which sportsmen will view films of interest.
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Sagadahce Red, Gun and Skeet Association, Inc
Merrynveting Bay
William T. Donnell
William M. Briggs
Merrymeeting Bay
Edward E. Sonia
Walter J. McElman
Sportsmen's Meeting Spurs State Association Revival
Sagadagade Rod Gun and Skeet representatives from Sagadahec Rod Gun and Skeet association attended a Cumberland County Fish and Game meeting at the Falmouth hotel in Portland. Arthur Fels of Yarmouth, president, presided and urged reviving statewide activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Dennell
William Briggs
Edward Sonia
Edward Gediman
Sagadahec
Cumberland County Fish and Game Association
Falmouth
Portland
Arthur Fels
Yarmouth
Probate Notices for Sagadahoc Estates in Bath 1938
Court in Bath Sagadahoc directs notices for estates of McFarland, Thomas, Lord, Young, Hathorn, Beal, Shea, Stewart, and Thompson. Administrators named. hearings set for April 1938. petitions include licenses to sell real estate and name changes for minor Gayland Preston Thompson. Public display in Bath Independent.
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Sagadahoc
Hannah A. Thomas
Walter J. Lord
Melrose
Massachusetts
Joseph R Hebblethwaite
Joseph Young
Phippsburg
Fred P
Jacksonville
Florida
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Gayland Preston Thompson
Bergvle Alexander
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