Bath Glimpse of Sailors and School Parties in 1899
Bath and surrounding town life features a mix of maritime news and social events from 1899. Prank Merritt retrieves ducks at Hockomock bay, yacht launches and purchases unfold, and local families celebrate weddings, picnics, and class parties amid harbor industry, rail, and street activity.
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Prank Merritt
Hockomock Bay
Photiades Named Administrator Of Gurtiotis Estate
Following the sudden death of Konstantine A Gurtiotis, his body found Tuesday morning in his restaurant property on Center street, Sagadahoc probate court appoints C C Photiades of Brunswick as special administrator of the estate. Other May term matters include numerous wills, administrations, inventories, and guardianships for Bath, Topsham, Bowdoin, Richmond, and Phippsburg estates.
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Konstantine A. Gurtiotis
Center Street
Dunton
Sagadahoc
C. C. Phatiades
Brunswick
Gurtiotis
Gara Elizabeth Oliver
Bath
Robert G. Gray
Harry Wilmont Bailey
Topsham
Lulu Belle Bailey
George Rogers
Beatrice L. Skelton
Charlotte Street Gorrie
Bath National Bank
Ira A. Smith
G. Ronald Smith
T. A
Samuel Dike Hooper
Adelaide Sargent Hooper
Wills
Arthur J. Foster
Richmond
Winifred S. Foster
Maria N. Jack
Fred B. Jack
Edgar A. Warren
Georgetown
Sylvia Warren
Otto F. Ruhman
Donald N. Small
Alice M. Williams
Lillian E. Haynes
Walter 8. Grose
Byron L. Ludwig
John Klippel
Sarah FE. Klippel
D.b.n
C.t.a
William H. Collins
Edna C. Hanshaw
Salem
Mass
Statewide exams announced for various state positions
The State Bureau of Personnel will hold exams at the State House in Augusta on June 10 starting at 10 a.m. to establish eligible registers for future appointments. No vacancies now. Apply at Bureau of Personnel Room 1. Fee is one dollar with photo. Salary ranges listed from $18 to $48. Rex Hanscom of E.G. Foden Co. Portland passed Monday night and Tuesday in the city.
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State Bureau of Personnel
State House
Augusta
Bureau of Personnel
Rex Hanscom
The
E.G. Foden Co
Portland
Bicycles Rise as Traffic Hazard on Highways
In Natick Mass Massachusetts officials report a bicycle boom alongside 700000 registered cars. Alfred Maffeo calls for bicycle traffic control and safe riding rules in schools citing danger to motorists and youths. He argues cycling will become a lasting transport and exercise trend rather than a fad.
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Dobbin
Alfred A. Maffeo
Natick, Mass
Massachusetts
Maffeo
Morse High Golfers Open With Victory
Morse High opened the 1939 season at Brunswick with a 5-1 win over Brunswick High. F Gallagher beat Bartlett 9-8 on the 10th green as Morse claimed two foursomes and best ball both rounds. R Perry defeated Stinson 5-4, Henderson beat St Onge 3-2, Montgomery edged Sewall 1 up. Morse also won best ball 7-6 and 5-4.
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Morse High
Brunswick
Brunswick High
Frankie Gallagher
Bartlett
Gallagher
Bob Perry
Thornton Henderson
Eddie Sewall
Montgomery
F. Gallagher
Morse
R. Perry
Stinson
T. Henderson
St. Onge
E. Sewall
Mrs Tubbs Elected Regent of Chapter D A R
Mrs Charles M Tubbs was elected regent of Col Dummer Sewall Chapter D A R at the annual meeting hosted by Mrs Fred Cary in East Brunswick. Other officers include H Kenneth Smith vice regent Alice E Varney corresponding secretary Aphia L Pinson recording secretary Ernest T Fulton registrar Alice B Shorey treasurer Percy C Bailey historian Orville E Page librarian Fred Cary chaplain. A committee led by Mrs Harry E Litchfield plants a red maple in memory of the late Harold M Sewall. Reports on Continental Congress were read by several members. annual reports showed a successful year. Robert E Burgon returned from the West Coast and is employed by Bath Iron Works Corp.
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Charles M. Tubbs
Fred Cary
Col. Dummer
Harry E. Litchfield
Harold M. Sewall
Continental Congress
Cary E. Albee
Thomas 8. Gibbons
Annie E. Cox
Morse High Racquet Teams Prep for Season
Harold E Brown Morse High School coach and teacher leads a large tennis and golf cohort as girls tennis grows to about 50 candidates and boys near 40. Practice shifts from gym to Country Club courts after repairs. Ellen McCall stands as Maine’s top Morse girl. Boys’ team leaders include Eddie Sewall Harold Peasley Harold Avery and Robert Morse with Sewall and Morse back from 1938 varsity.
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Harold E. Brown
Morse High School
Maine
Ellen McCall
Miss McCall
Morse Lassies
Eddie Sewall
Harold Peasley
Harold Avery
Robert Morse
Sewall
Morse
Mihalos to Sponsor Summer Boxing in Sagadahock Armory
Promoter Nick Mihalos announced the revival of boxing in the city within two to three weeks after leasing the Armory hall in Sagadahock block. The project will seat 700 to 800 as carpenters prepare a new ring and bleachers, aiming for a gala opening possibly May 12 or 19 with a top attraction headlining.
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Armory Hall
Sagadahock Block
Bath
Giafiro
K. O.” Castillo
Paul Junior
Lewiston
Arcade Arena
Arcade Hall
Armory
Columbia Theatre
Arcade
Mihalos
Dike PTA Votes to Give Usual Prize at Morse High
Dike P T A voted to give the usual five dollar prize to a Morse high school graduate at an all day session in North End Community club. An upcoming card party was planned for later this month. Sewing included patch work and quilt tacking with 42 at dinner. Next meeting set for May 16 at 7 30 p m.
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Dike P. T. A
Morse High School
North End
Prominent Families Expected Home From San Diego
Capt and Mrs S R Percy and Mr and Mrs Allen M Irish are due home Saturday after spending the winter inSan Diego California. The return signals the end of their seasonal sojourn with plans to resume local duties and social engagements in the coming weeks.
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Bert Dickinson
Boston
New York
S. R. Percy
Allen M. Irish
San Diego
Cal
Probate Notice and Federal Union Insurance Assets
Probate notice from Sagadahoc County Bath Court orders publication for Katherine M. Loach estate and appointment of Charles C. Low as executor with hearing on May 9 1939. Also includes Federal Union Insurance Company assets and liabilities as of December 31 1938 totaling 2 873 873 42 dollars with potential asset increase to 2 964 430 31 and surplus to 1 067 700 92.
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Sagadahoc
Arthur J. Dunton
Federal Union Insurance Company
Blaise
Palba Nelda
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