Forty Years Ago in Bath April 23 1884 In Brief
A Bath Bulleting page reports HW Kimball leaving for Boston, Deputy Ballon to Augusta for Wilkinson, repairs start on Arrowsie bridge under J M Spiett, J B Gahan overseeing. M J Spencer arranges for Emma Thursby concert party, Stella Pickett steamer trial successful, water-supply survey planned, Bath Light Infantry promotes May ball, Auburn Light Infantry to attend, Capt. Baker injured aboard Sewall's ship, Charles Willis at Deering & Donnell cuts twelve frames in four and a half hours, Bay State polo champs to play Lewiston. plans for Alameda and Bay States game, Navy dispatch mentions Commodore Davis and vessel to aid Ranier, Tris arrives to set buoys, and Washburn & Wort’s hosts visitors.
Local Items from April 24 1884
Harrison Butler sold his horse Drummond Boy to William Daley. Alameda Sluggers beat Shaws 3 to 2 after a pele match refereed by Holman Dunning. Mrs Wildes and daughter Annie return from New York. TI Foye health improves and may visit downtown next week. Wilmot Patten sails to the South aboard the Oliver S$. Barrett. Dr FE Fuller leaves for Portland to testify in the Smith and Kelley case. Star of the East delivers phosphate and lime to Bowdoinham. A new 28 inch cylinder for the mill weighs 1500 pounds. A center street merchant notes peanuts eaten by visitors totaling three bags per year. Dearing & Donnell to launch a small fishing schooner Saturday.
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Harrison Butler
Drummond Boy
William Daley
Pele
Shaw Mill
Alameda Sluggers
Shaws
Holman Dunning
Center Street
Mixed maritime notes and local society updates from 1884
The column reports Capt. Charles H. McLean returning from New York aboard the Arabia, now loading for San Francisco, plus polo finals at Alameda between the Lewistons and Alamedas. It covers a yard accident at Deering and Donnell, naval duty changes, cargo movements from Winnegance mills to Boston, a Boston-bound ship, illness of Capt. Macomber, social events, skating plans, cadet exchanges, Bath Light Infantry ball, Phi Rho activities, and Popham Lodge officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. McLean
Troughton
Arabia
New York
San Francisco
Local Notes and Travel Highlights from April 26 1884
April 26 1884 reports Miss Lou Plummer returning from Philadelphia after a two month visit. Miss Lilla Reed visits Steamboat? Dory Harold T Bibber arrives at White Stone TL. Captain Traynor leaves the dory for New York City without it. D P Low suffers a serious accident when his horse bolted on Center Street and he was thrown from the carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Plummer
Philadelphia
the Times
Harold T. Bibber
Whitestone
TL. T
Capt
Traynor
New York City
D. P. Low
Center Street
Mr. Low
April 28 1884 Local sports report on Alameda team victory
The Alameda rink drew a large crowd for the State tournament final between the Alamedas and the Lewistons. Dunning opened scoring with the first goal and Guthrie added a late flurry, while Bath’s team earned cheers for their three straight goals.
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Alameda
Alamedas
Lewistons
Porthiads
Dunning
Alameens
Lewiston
Bath
Taggett
Guthrie
Bay States
Alameds
Safe Ground Dining Treats by Captain Dillaby
A city holiday outing with Captain Dillaby and his 17 year old grandson ends in a cafe visit promising “a taste of fancy cooking.” The captain reads the menu, then tells his grandson to choose. he jokes he has eaten more herring than anyone and will stew a bit more, a line drawn from Harper’s Magazine.
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Capt. Dillaby
Sonny
Tlarper
Bible Times Echo In Palestine War Tale
A London preacher nicknamed Woodbine Willie recounts a Palestine campaign anecdote from Rev Kennedy. A sergeant tells a Tommy he wrote home about watering his horse at a well in Beersheba linked to biblical feats, prompting the Tommy to remark the land seems to revert to Bible times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbine Willie
G. A. Studdert Kennedy
Palestine
Tommy
Beersheba
Moses
Abraham
Bible Times
New York Sun
Poston Transcript Reflects on Washington Name Choice
The speaker laments that the capital was named for Washington rather than King George, arguing Senators should regret this historical naming. The remark ties to debates over accountability of the Treasury Secretary to Congress and the symbolism of national leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poston
Secretary of the Treasury
House of Congress
Washington
King George
Bath Y M C A Closing Year Highlights
The Bath Y M C A summarizes a year of close basketball contests and strong public interest. It notes high sportsmanship, diverse programs from basketball to track for high school and grammar grades, Boy Scouts, and moving picture lectures promoting intellectual and moral growth.
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Hagues
MLCL
Best Young Men's Christian Association
Eoi
Morse Hi School
St Morse High School
I Church
Grimmiar School
SOG
Bath Athletic Club
Younes Men's Christian Association
Bath Association
Win- Sfarry AL Starbird
Bath
Tie
Bath Y M C A fosters moral growth and activities for youths
A Bath Maine YMCA report outlines the daily use of its club rooms by about 1500 boys and young men for games, Bible study, and social events. It notes discipline, church ties, conferences, and wide community use, with roughly 2000 weekly attendance and extensive equipment lending to support wholesome, Christian youth development.
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Lise
Gael Abe Tle
Jdesds
Teo
Tadies
Yo MC. Xo
Augusta
Toqq Strong
Young Men's Christ In
Associaton
Jesus Christ
Church
Chaitian
Ehireh Pave Association
Chatveb
Dts
Opennmizi Boys
GeviNdty
Elamrel
Christian Associabel
Theda Pragiiis
Mbea
Christian Associaion
Cis
State of
Maine
Savadahoe Boys and Girls
Bath
Young Mens Charvistian Association
Bath Athterie Club
Democrattic City Comemittee
Colonial Club
Morse High
Sagadahoe Nghentiarad
Bove
Therlaine
Seth
Young Men's Christian Association
Work report on Tadies Auxiliary and Young Men's Christian Association
The Tadies Auxiliary supported the Operating committee with efforts improving the building interior including repainting. Officers and members under Mrs Mullin contributed, while the Young Men's Christian Association program and finances were praised for benefiting local boys and community progress.
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Tadies Auxiliary
YS M
Mullin
Beas
Atlan Spear
Clinton DD. Wilson
Atlorace
Oliver Vy Webster
Cuorrell Warrsen
Aden
Phe Hess
Fey Alethars
Maine Central Railway schedule changes announced
The Maine Central timetable will shift effective Saturday with new spring adjustments. Morning arrivals from Boston and New York will be resequenced at Lewiston and Portland with five minute changes to intermediate yards. Evening trains stay, departures unchanged except for daylight saving time one hour ahead.
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Pope Chinge
Sandi
Pissatts
Bite
Shynee
Peini
SOG
Boston
New York
Lewiston
Ibermeon Dain
Laos
Portia
Geesk Sari
Brouswhelk
Ahl
Portland
Industrial Accident Hearing Dates Set In Maine
Major Avuthay E Phever of the Maine Industrial Accident Commission has scheduled hearings in two cases. Edward J Togs vs Oath Tron Works and Employers Liability Assurance Corp seeks review. hearing set for Tuesday May. Peter Morin vs Texas Steamship Co and U S Fidelity & Guaranty Co insurers petition for medical bills. hearing set for Tuesday May at Bath municipal court before the full commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avuthay E. Phever
Maine Industrial Accident Commission
Edward J. Togs
Oath Tron Works
Employers Liability Assirance Corporation
Manticipale Court
Peter Morin
Texas Steam- Ship Company
U.S. Pideliin & Guaranty Company
Meeting of Creditors in Eimerie Dore case
The first meeting of creditors in the Richmond bankrupt Eimerie Dore drew no attendees and no proofs of debt. The schedule shows no assets and the referee, William T. Tall, orders no trustee and no further creditor meetings until the court directs. Roadside markets report strong early business as produce prices hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eimerie
Dore
Richmond
William TS. Tall
Petition Notice For Probate Court Appearance In Bath County
An order requires publication of the petition and order three weeks in the Bath Independent newspaper. Interested parties must appear at the Probate Court in Reeth on May 13, 1004, at fore noon to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Attest: William F. Dunham, Register of Probate.
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Bath Independent
Bathin
Reeth
Steel Shaft Club Rules Sanctioned by Golf Association
The United States Golf Association has issued a formal ruling on steel shaft clubs. It bans grooved and slatted designs and limits markings to lines not over 1/16 inch wide, with specific edge and interior requirements.
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United States Golf Association
Aire Ney
Sale of Minor's Real Estate in Woolwich Maine
In Sagadahoc County Probate Court a petition by Tiassa A Brookings and others seeks license to sell minor heirs real estate in Woolwich including parcels described near Meadows, country roads, and the Maine Central Railroad. The sale aims to use proceeds for the minors benefits and to meet court requirements. The notice directs interested parties to appear in Bath to contest. A second notice states Walter E Reid of Georgetown appointed administrator of Clara M Reid estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Reid
Georgetown
Sagadahoc
Clara M. Reid
Walter M. Reid
Also Mentioned on This Page
HW. Kimball
J. S. Ballon
Wilkinson
Law Court
Arrowsie Bridge
J. B. Gahan
Ee Eines
J. M. Spiett
Brunswick
Emma Thursby
Columbian Hall
Stella Pickett
Brooklyn Canning Co
G. N. Norman
Bath Light Infantry
Auburn Light Infantry
Auburn Company
Baker
Sewall
Charles T. Willis
Deering & Donnell’s
Bay State Polo
Chelsea
Massachusetts
Navy Department
P.M. Reed
Commodore Davis
Ranier
U. S
Tris
Jolnson
Kennebec
Back River
Johmson
Bond
Washburn & Wort’s
Capt. Wildes
Annie
TI. O. Foye
Wilmot R. Patten
Sunny South
Oliver S$. Barrett
New Orleans
FE. M. Fuller
Smith and Kelley
U.S. District Court
Star of the East
Bowdoinham
Mample
Porthind
D. BE. Hart
Deering & Donnell's Yard
Dr. Bibber
John T. Little
Gulf of Mexico
Dallas
Kate Mitchell
Loring Oliver
Alfred Trask
Winnegance
N. N. Macomber
Mrs. C. TE. Morse
J. W. Merrill
Europe
TB. IT. S
Rockland High School
Rockland
Phi Rho
Phi Rhonian
Wesley Church
Popham Lodge
W.C. Te
Frank Curtis
Alice Kennedy
W. S
John McQuarrie
W. OF
S. Willi
Todekins
W. T
Amos Kennedy
Leonard Percy
W. M.— Tames M. Card
Flora Look
W.O.S. G
William Winball
Lilla Reed
Stom
Sidney J. Meeker
Baltimore
Strenth
St. Mark
I. Moody
Moody
Nelli
Sara Kounds
Charles Wo Kounds
Santa Fe Railway
Bath Y. M.C. A
Oof
Dave
John AL Swellman
Maine Central
Sag ~Dahee
Thomas J. Olver
Cerne Bo Oliver
Bathmore County
A. DL
Testa
Thomas J. Oliver
Cael
Nagtie
Pearl FH
Maxfiehl
Belle
Savage
Vtec
Ayn
State OF Maine
Saradahoc
Sawadahoe
William F. Dunham
Fruit-Actives
Ogdensburg
NéYe
NAVY
Lieut
M. F. Roberts
Smns Patel Press
Baeut
Aitentt
Tilfarsteh
Tenternat
Pat Oatid
Toameywt
Cena Nias Agid
Aviat
Elreye
Tateriean Loewen
Brvinires
Ebernton Lieu
Aed
Sagade
Tiassa A. Brookus
Woolwich
Aid
Miloses
Wonehes
Anne Mary Dale
Pop Smith
Maine Central Railroad
Werman Wreht
Tev
Visine Central
Strate Road
Vorr
Rossa A. Brookings
Sagadatioc
Sagadahoy
Beth
A. D
TVG
Losveit
William Re Dunstam
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