Bath Daily Times items from 1889 long ago
Forty years ago in Bath Maine a sociable at Acadia lodge, a carriage horse purchase by Warren Crocker, plans for the Custom House doors, shipbuilding on Crosby schooner, and a postponed Baptist social. Bath ball club to open season against Portland at Lincoln Street grounds with lineup Brown through White. Steamer Star of the East carries travelers to Boston and New York for the inauguration anniversary. Park Fountain fund changes to a stone island, cost about 125 dollars, with 350 held by the fund treasurer. Canton King officers elected. Kennebec engine progress shows power and cabin work advancing.
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Bath Ball Club
Lincoln Street
Portlands
Forest City
Bell Ringers
Brown
Neagle
Dunning
Parke
Stevens
Hubbard
Farnham
Walsh
White
Boston
New York
Park Fountain Fund
William B. Hogan
F. C. Curtis
J. W. Marr
J Lowell
J. M. Clark
F. O. Moses
Jakger H. Nichols
C. D. Clarke
M. P. Anderson
Charles E. Patten
George H. Nichols
Charles D. Clarke
J. H. Ramsey
Oakhurst
John A. Legro
Bath
W. Ti. Smith & Son
Cushman Bakery
Joseph E. Brazier
Oakhurst Dairy Co
Richard D. Cushman
Legro
Percy Marks
Richard Hersom
R. P. Manson
Phippsburg
Rudolph Furber
Bathman
Carl Kennedy
Cushman Baking Co
Miss Christina Wishart
O. M. Redlon
R. W. Conforth Co
Johnson Bros. Co
Fels Co
Portland
Bath Garage Co
Winter Street society backs missions with $3500 goal
Last year the Winter Street society gave 3500 dollars for missions and members expect to meet or exceed this amount this year. Rev. Thomas Whiteside and Rev. Hanscom attend the Methodist Conference in Lewiston where Whiteside will preach.
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Winter Street Society
Thomas Whiteside
Mr. Hanscom
Lewiston
Mr. Whiteside
Conerence
M. E. Churches of Ath
April 26 1889 City News Highlights
John L. Purington takes a short Boston vacation and plans marriage at the City Clerk's office this week. Local girls rehearse pieces for the Popham lodge entertainment next Wednesday. City electric lights expected on tonight with wiring nearly complete by noon. A Maine Central north wharf track was laid Friday, enabling two hatch unloading. Acadia lodge sociables close season with about 60 attendees. The small earth island in the center.
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John L. Purington
Boston
Maine Central North Wharf
City lights first shown as hall shines with electric glow
April 27 1889 reports electrified interior of city hall with bright lights. Mrs Lois Dunning plans to move into Manson house on south High street. Bath grows in housing with new homes on Richardson and West streets. Water street cleaned and a two inch water pipe laid in Raymonds Court. Firearm Wakefield to attend New York inauguration.
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Raymond’s Court
Center Street
Nelson Ham
Lois Dunning
Manson House
South High Street
Richardson_street
West Street
Western Avenue
Bath
Raymond's Court
Bath News Roundup April 29 1889 Local notes and events
County commissioners prepare for a session tomorrow while Bath clubs meet this evening. A new floor is being laid in W G Kidder’s drug store. Bath Methodists attended Lewiston conference. twenty one ships anchored at Parker's flats. Streets committee assessed repairs. toll gatherer Nutter is critically ill. Baptist social planned with inviting outreach. Kennebec shaft components prepared for installation with metal heated to fit. Juno steam yacht hauled for bottom cleaning. to return home this week.
City Hall repairs eyed by Public Buildings Committee
The Committee on Public Buildings met at the City Clerk's Office to draft a report to the next city council advocating extensive repairs to City Hall. A Thanksgiving service will be held at Winterstreet Chapel tomorrow at 9 a.m. commemorating Washington's presidential centennial. all are invited if not attending their own church services.
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Committee On
Winterstreet Chapel
Washington
United States
Red Men gain first new member. April 30, 1889 report
Local notes report the Red Men welcoming their first new member since formation. Frank P. Wildes relocates with family on Center Street. Richardses move into High Street, Umberhind residence. Hayden returns from South Carolina in improving health. Bath Fire Chief James H. Scott, age 28, likely New England’s youngest. City council May meeting set for budget approvals. telegraph linemen shift poles for double track. Douglass to leave North End steamer firefighting role. Peoples ferry sees light travel. veteran fireman association proposed. Popham lodge Good Templars to host entertainment and supper for a new organ purchase. Fire escapes required for several buildings including Commercial House and Times office.
Bar Association Weighs Disbarment of Orlando H Lane
The Androscoggin Bar Association met to consider disbarment charges against Lewiston attorney Orlando H Lane, formerly of Bath, recently sentenced to a federal penitentiary for forging a World War veteran’s checks. A committee led by George C Wing Sr was appointed under Maine law to present the charges.
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Androscoggin Bar Association
Orlando H. Lane
Lewiston
Bath
George C. Wing Sr
Tascus Atwood
Henry W. Oakes
Frank A. Morey
Dana S. Williams
Funeral for Lewis A. McCusick Set at Chadbourne’s
The funeral for Lewis A. McCusick who died suddenly from pneumonia will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at Chadbourne's undertaking rooms, 32 Broad Street. The body will be sent to Owl's Head, his birthplace, for burial.
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Lewis A. McCusick
Chadbourne
Undertaking Rooms
Broad Street
Owl’s Head
Mr. McCusick
Personal Notes From Winchester and Bath Visitors
Frank Kelley of Winchester Mass formerly of Bath stayed overnight Monday with Robert Hatch. Augustus Percy of Bath joined Kelley for a quick Boston visit Tuesday. Mrs Harold M Sewall of Washing ton street, wintering in New York with her son Loyall F Sewall, left Friday for Washing ton to be with daughter Mrs Wal Rev H P Jett Mrs Della Garnett Mrs Harry Berry Mrs Edith Stewart who attended the Eastern Nazarene college at Wollaston Mass several days returned Monday. They were delegates to the North Eastern District Assembly held at the Eastern Nazarene college.
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Frank Kelley
Winchester
Mass
Bath
Robert Hatch
Augustus Percy
Kelley
Boston
Harold M. Sewall
Washington Street
New York
Loyall F. Sewall
Washington
Wal- Rev
H. P. Jett
Della Garnett
Harry Berry
Edith Stewart
Eastern Nazarene College
Wollaston
North Eastern District Assembly
Bowdoin Alumni Association of Bath Formed
Bowdoin alumni of Bath held a Wednesday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Drake of Washington street. President Kenneth C. M. Sills and Mrs. Sills attended as guests of honor and spoke on the college’s aims and changes over 29 years. Mr. Drake was elected president, John C. Fitzgerald secretary and treasurer. about 30 members were present.
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Bowdoin Alumni Association of
Bath
Bowdoin Men of
Frederick
Woman Dies By Own Action At Woolwich Dike
The body of Mrs. Morse was found along the shore near Gunners Nose after a search by local residents and Sheriff Hendersons party. Dr. Morin ruled death a suicide by drowning, noting a recent nervous breakdown. She leaves a husband, son Bradford, a sister in Oakland, and ties to Woolwich and Bath communities.
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Woolwich Dike
Mrs. Morse
Nequasset
Mrs. Gilmore
Mrs. M
Gunners Nose
Harry F. Morin
Morse
Woolwich
Bradford G. Potter
Harriet Potter
Bath
Bradford
Arlene Dover
Oakland
Cal
Well Known Bath Woman Dies After Long Illness
Emma Frances Bonney 84 widow of Edwin Bonney died Wednesday of last week at her home 1166 Washington street after five months confined to bed. She was the oldest Beacon Street church member with a 30 year choir stint and had lived in the same house 81 years. Surviving are two sons Weston L. Bonney of East Brunswick and Edwin W. Bonney, three grandchildren Leonard W. Bonney Orvis W. Bonney and Dean R. Bonney, and three great grandchildren.
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Bath
Emma Frances Bonney
Edwin Bonney
Washington Street
Bonney
Beacon Street Church
Isaac W. Lynch
Trufant & Drummond
South End
North End
Weston L. Bonney
East Brunswick
Edwin W. Bonney
Leonard W. Bonney
Lewiston
Orvis W. Bonney
East Orange
N. J
Dean R. Bonney
Death of Lewis A. McCusick at Bath after illness
Lewis A. McCusick aged 45 a laborer died after a weeklong illness at Blind crossing Bath where he had lived since February moving from East Brunswick. Born in Owl's Head he worked in general tasks at the Johnson home. Survived by a son in Belfast and six sisters.
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Lewis A. M’cusick
Lewis A. McCusick
Noni Morgey Hook
A. H. Johnson
Bath
East Brunswick
Owl’s Head
Johnson
Belfast
Oakhurst Dairy opens new Bath plant with pasteurizing line
The Oakhurst Dairy Co. unveiled a Bath Maine plant featuring a copper skyscape roof, white glazed brick, and a 90 minute pasteurization process. Managers Legro and Brazier announced daily milk testing, strict sanitation, and a 3,000 quart per hour capacity while showcasing motive power, bottling, and distribution systems to Rotary guests.
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Hartnett Furnishing Co
Mr. Coombs
Jane B. Coombs
Bath
Bowdoin College
George M. Coombs
Alonzo J. Harriman
Charles A. Harriman
University of Maine
Harvard College
Hahnel Brothers Co
Lewiston
Ballard Oil & Equipment Co
Portland
Oakhurst Dairy Co
Oakhurst
Boards of Health and Health
Widow Sarah Knowlton dies at 80 in Bath after long illness
Mrs. Sarah M. Knowlton, 80, widow of John R. Knowlton and Bath community figure for years, died Monday afternoon at City Hospital after a stay since March 14. Born in Dixfield to Daniel and Maria Kidder, she lived in Bath 64 years and was linked with First Church of Christ, Scientist and the Mother Church in Boston. Survived by son Dr. John Greenleaf Whittier Knowlton of Exeter, N. H., who arrived Tuesday afternoon.
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Sarah M. Knowlton
John R. Knowlton
Bath
City Hospital
Knowlton
Dixfield
Daniel
Maria
Kidder
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Mother. Church
Boston
John Greenleaf Whittier Knowlton
Exeter
N. H
Funeral for Mrs Arletta Morse in Woolwich
The funeral for Mrs. Arletta A Morse of Woolwich wife of Leroy F Morse was held Tuesday afternoon at the Curtis funeral home. Rev Edwin D Hardin of Winter Street Church Bath officiated. Bearers were Eugene Long Arthur Gediman David and Clifford Walsh. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery Day's Ferry Woolwich.
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Arletta A. Morse
Woolwich
Leroy F. Morse
Curtis Funeral Home
Edwin D. Hardin
Winter Street Church
Bath
Eugene Long
Arthur Gediman
David
Clifford Walsh
Riverside Cemetery
Day's Ferry
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H. A. Huse
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Michael Burke
Willow Street
Crosby
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Maine Central Section
Supt. Ramsey
Canton King
Patriarchs Militant
Mason M. Lemont
Sidney B. Knight
Benjamin F. Savage
Anthony Humphries
W. J. Jacobs
N. W. Hall
Kennebec
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Grand Jury Room
Court House
New England
Bath ,Iron Works
T. W. Hydecamp
Sons of Veterans
Hyde
Charles Hayden
Harriman
Popham Lodge of Good Templars
Popham Lodge
City Hall
Percy Jackson
Minnie Vaughn
Loyal Temperance Legion
Elm Street
Water Street
Center
Vine Streets
J. W. Wakefield
Fred Bragg
C. T
Josephine Talbot
V. T
Harry Robinson
Nettie M. Parshley
John McQuarrie
F. S
Leonard Percy
Gilbert Sprague
Edgar O. Dow
Nellie Bragg
Fred Johnson
Sentinel
Winter Street
Front Street
John S. Wiggin
Gould
Ferry Street
Capt. Wiggin
William H. Swett
Mr. Wiggin
Bath Baseball Club
Cer
W. G. Kidder
Parker's Flats
Committee On Streets
Nutter
Bay Bridge
Juno
J. R. Houghton
Boothbay
Red Men
Frank P. Wildes
Sanford
Richardson Street
High
Mrs. Richards
Bowdoinham
High Street
Richard Umberhind
J. F. Hayden
South Carolina
James H. Scott
Bath Fire Department
Alfred Douglass
Peoples Ferry
Board of Fire Engineers
Commercial House
Central House
Alameda
Odd Fellows
Times Office
BAR Association
Orlando Lane
Androscoggin
L. A. McCusick Funeral
Bowdoin Alumni Association OF Bath
Kenneth M. Sills
Oakhurst Dairy
Ralph O. Dale
John A.legro
Rev
Paul ©. Dugal
W.S. Hunter
Joseph Prazier
E. F. Dwyer
C. P. Kennedy
Co. O. O'Brien
Portland Oakhurst
Morse High
A. W. MacVane
Rotary
W. E. Kershner
Bath Rotary Club
Carters
Fred S. Curtis
Moertician
Thomas R. Huston
Mer
Funeral Home
Mary
Sylvester
Aes
Sagadahock
Alvin P. Sylvester
Sagadahoc
Mary L. Sylvester
William F. Dunham
Katherine &. Perkins
Charles M. Perkins
Walter
Register
Charles C. Low
Oueney.o
Evon
Sus E. Wright
Ball
Charles C
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