Forty Years Ago in Bath April 28 1886 Highlights
Bath notices recount Center street improvements and enlargement of Joseph M Hayes residence with a brick ell. The old Center street schoolhouse is demolished and a ghostly pillowcase party entertains Mrs M F Duncan and guests. Acadia lodge Knights of Pythias hosts a 9 oclock hall event with a dance and supper. A vacant tenement fire at Bennetts Line, an upper works project on the steamer Sappho, polo and rowing plans, and a Bath Rowing club annual meeting are noted along with a Bath fire department pay and reorganization, a funeral, a new three masted schooner launch, and other local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Hayes
Center Street
Barge Frame Progress and City Social Gatherings Highlight April 29 1886
April 29 1886 reports the New England Co yard building a Knox and Lincoln railroad ferry barge with framing and planking under way. Sedgwick Relief Corps to hold a weekly meeting. Mystics beat Sadahoes 29 to 8 in city baseball. A W Forbes from Boston in Bath on water introduction. Tris buoy boat arrived upriver with D F Johnson of Portland as engineer. Rack River buoys to be set. Acadia lodge Knights of Pythias held a grand hall entertainments with 300 attendees, led by G W Clark and T A Huse. numerous officers and floor managers noted. fire department responded to a roof fire at New England Shipbuilding Co yard, damage trifling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Co
Knox & Lincoln Railroad
Tris
D. F. Johnson
Portland
Kennebec Towage Company
New England Shipbuilding Co
City assessors finish work on April 30 1886
The assistant assessors of this city concluded their work today. The steamer Star of the East carried a large freight and passenger list last night bound for Boston.
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Star of the East
Boston
Bath Echoes May 1 1886 Local Highlights
May 1 1886 items note J J K W W A Tluse Alciezer Leavitt of the Soldiers Home Togus in town on two months visit Dr A F Fuller leaves for St Louis for about two weeks Holman Dunning polo player of Massachusetts returns home for a brief parental visit Bath Light Infantry to sell concert tickets May 18 Kennebec SFPF Company 3 banquet planned Olympian club debaters paused until October canoeing club organized Lydia H C Moses dies at 56 Measured local society scenes May 3 1886 Calvin Rogers and Winfred Rowe in town public schools reopen after vacation Sedgwick Relief sociable City Council meeting planned Small Point wild game reports New England Shipbuilding Co Front Works painting completed Donnell family friend renewed after illness Orphans' Home Georgia Cayvan entertainment at the Almeda big Bath audience expected
Reorganization and Officers of Steam Fire Engine Co No 8
Last evening the reorganization and officer election of Steam Fire Engine Company No 8 took place with a banquet for members and guests. Attendees included Chief Engineer Williams and several ex-officers, while Kennebees provided entertainment and Mr Getehell catered. The new roll lists Foreman Enos P.F. Whitehouse and a lineup of engineering and hoseman roles reflecting long service in the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steam Fire Engine Company No. 8
Williams
Knights and
Morse
J. 2
B. Knowlton
IT. B. Duncan
Albert Douglass
Long Beach 2
Capt. Sawyer
Robert Shea
Hooks
Kennebees
Getehell
The
Enos PF. Whitehouse
Henry VP. Getch
Guilshound Chemical Engine No. 5
James Scott
Albert Sprague
William Sprague
M. C. Lilly
John Millett
Suefton
James Bean
Charles McFadden
North End Steam Fire Engine Company No. 2
Alonzo Reed
Daniel Tr. Sav Age
George Oliver
George Millay
John Fisher
Fred Mason
Beverly Men's Singing Club Concert in Bath Brunswick
The Beverly Men's Singing Club will present its fourth annual concert in Brunswick on Thursday evening May 20 assisted by pianist Heinrich Gebhard. Gebhard is praised for his Boston Symphony Orchestra credentials and poetic technique. Over 400 seats are sold. a dance follows with the Colonial Orchestra. Tickets cost $1 with no reserved seats, available from Herbert S. Merryman in Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Brunswick
Beverly Men's Singing Club
Heinrich Gebhard
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Gebhard
Herbert S. Merryman
Miss Varney Re-Elected Regent of the DAR
Miss Alice E Varney was re elected regent of Col Dummer Sewall chapter DAR at the annual meeting Tuesday afternoon Other officers elected include Miss Agnes W Humphreys vice regent Miss Flora M Randall recording secretary Mrs Harry K Ring corresponding secretary Miss Alice G Shorey treasurer Miss Alice K Robbins registrar Mrs Harry C Webber historian The meeting was at a Central church parish house with Misses Alice and Abbie Minott hosting Annual reports were submitted and Continental Congress notes presented Refreshments followed The activities meeting is set for May 18 at the home of Mrs William Willes Cathanee and the year ends June 2 with Bowdoinham members hosting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice E. Varney
Col. Dummer Sewall
D.A.R
Agnes W. Humphreys
Flora M. Randall
Harry K. Ring
Alice G. Shorey
Alice K. Robbins
Harry C. Webber
Alice
Abbie Minott
Continental Congress
Alice Robbins
John A. Morse
William Willes
Cathanee
Bowdoinham
Road condition bulletin from the state highway office
The office reports current road statuses: Rangeley to Phillips impassable. Phillips to Strong passable but poor. Strong to North Jay fair. Augusta to Farmington passable with bad areas. Farmington Falls Harrison to Norway impassable. Waterville to Skowhegan cars travel but very bad. Bur Harbor to Northeast Harbor shore road passable. Columbia Falls to Mechias passable.
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State Highway Commission
Rangeley
Phillips
Strong
North Jay
Fair
Augusta
Farmington
Farmington Falls
Harrison
Norway
Waterville
Skowbegan
Bur Harbor
Northeast Harbor
Columbia Falls
Mechias
Chapman Concert in Bath on May 19
Bath residents are invited to a Mendelssohn club concert at Wesley Methodist Church on May 19 to support the local festival chorus and Jubileé Festival efforts in Bangor and Portland. Violinist Rabinoff, praised for his phrase and tone, headlines with Beatrice Belkin, a rising lyric soprano, delivering operatic arias and varied songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Chapman
Wesley Methodist Church
Mendelssohn Club
Bangor
Portland
Chaps Mim
Rabinoff
Mabinoff
Rabinefs
Aeolian Hall
Musical America
Beatrice Belkin
Sho
Committee Plans Kelley Field Reconditioning Budget From Drive
A YMCA meeting outlined reconditioning Kelley athletic field with 12000 raised through a North Center PTA drive. Allan Spear named chair of a spending committee with members from aldermen, LLT, high school and cemetery board. Two experts from Brunswick and Portland to estimate costs. work to start in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley Athletic Field
North Center
Sewall W. Percy
Arthur Sewall
Harry F. Morin
Scott Golder
T. A. Carrell Watson
Allan Spear
Ray Hayward
John Hayes
Horace Morse
Bath Cemetery and Park
John Tilives
Ttway
Teath
Brunswick
Portland
Deering
Bath Pastor Brooks Transfers to South Portland Church
Rev. Charles E. Brooks and Mrs Brooks return from Rockland where he is assigned to the People's church in South Portland. He leaves Wesley church, to be succeeded by Rev. Forrest J. Littlefield from Cape Porpoise. Brooks accepted the transfer despite parish wishes to keep him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Brooks
Wesley Church
Forrest L. Littlefield
Charles BE. Brooks
Brooks
Rockland
People’s Church
South Portland
Forrest J. Littlefield
Cape Porpoise
Bath
Exme
Sacco
Farnington
Mechanic Falls
North Anson
Frederic Olsen
Boston
Morgan Memorial
Weston PV Truman
Beacon Street
Eit
Engagement Announced for Lois Taskell of Brunswick
Dr and Mrs Alaine W Taskell of Brunswick announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Lois Haskell Taskell to Charles Oscar Wilson of Muskegon Michigan son of Mr and Mrs Charles Edwin Wilson Details note Miss Taskell a Smith College graduate class of 1924 and Brunswick High School French department head for the past year Mr Wilson a University of Michigan 1921 graduate and Sigma Xi member who served with the U M ambulance unit in France during World War I Also mention a false rumor about Mrs Coolidge inviting patriotic guests with old fashioned furniture for government use at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaine W. Taskell
Brunswick
Lois Haskell
Charles Oscar Wilson
Charles Edwin Wilson
Muskegon
Mich
Miss Taskell
Smith College
Europe
Brunswick High
Wilson
University of Michigan
Sigma Thi
France
Ile
New England
Twilight League Schedule Adopted At Bath Y M C A
The Bath Y M C A governing committee adopted the Twilight League schedule for the season. Plans include Tuesday and Thursday games, certified scorers and umpires, and printing to cover 500 600 copies. Next meeting set for May 10 at 6 pm standard time.
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St. Mary's
American Legion
Er. R. Wright
Lewiston Auburn team builds candidate list for season opener
The Lewiston Auburn club recruits line up for the season with a heavy early roster. Standout hurlers include Stan Klosek and Ted Lang from Albany, Danville and Danvers. Newcomer Pat Serenti joins as a third baseman with a Boston Ten League stint. Colgate and Vermont alumni feature among hopefuls, with Ben Tryon highlighting infield and outfield roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Klosek
Maine
Sanford
Waterville
Salem Witches
Springfeld
Herbert Ro Fish
Bronx
Lewiston
Springfield
Snooks
Don Brennan
Murphy
Augusta
Lang
Ted Lang
Albany
Tie
Danville
Georgetown Murphy
Social Register
Joe Murphy
Osterville
Pat Serenti
Liam Kirshtein
Tufts College
Cornets
Lynn
Newshaven
Twin Towns
Frankie Bearce
Boston
Richmond
Virginia
Sleary Mackley
Heartford
Valleyfield
St. Henry Club
Montreal
PCSF
Dan Clancy
Macon
United States Agencies Abroad Employment Figure Cited
A government figure notes that the United States maintains 584 agencies employing 4,386 personnel in foreign countries, outlining a sizable overseas presence and staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
GIVES UP. FRESHET TIDES STOP TOWING TO AUGUSTA
The tug Seguin gave up efforts to tow the barge Nesha miny from Gardiner toward Augusta due to strong freshet tides. Coal lighter from Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co. for the Maine State Hospital at Augusta also sits at Gardiner until waters subside, with delays stretching for days or weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seguin
Neshaminy
Augusta
Gardiner
Sio
Purinfon Bros. Co
Kennebec
Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co
Maine State Hospital
Garntiner
Water power growth swells across Canada in 1925
A Canadian Bank of Commerce survey notes 719000 horsepower added in 1925 bringing total hydro power to 4200000 HP. Quebec led gains with 438000 HP, Ontario about 200000 HP, BC and Manitoba contributing 58000 and 21000 HP respectively. Future expansion aims for 250000 HP this year and Saguenay River project delivering 500000 HP. BC’s energy links to Washington also eyed.
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Canada
Canadian Bank of Commerce of Toronto
Saguenay
Quebec
British Columbia
Washington
Vancouver
O Otario
Manitoba
Personal Notes From Bath and Lewiston Social Round
Lewiston visitors Mrs L H Veilleux formerly of Bath and daughters Cecile and Marguerite came to Bath Wednesday. J Edward Knight of Boothbay Harbor visited Bath Wednesday after returning from wintering in Florida. Mrs Harry FE Stetson and granddaughter Miss Constance Worden left for Belmont Massachusetts where Mrs Stetson will stay with daughter Mrs William Worden. Sterling class at Corliss Street church met Monday with 29 attendees and after voting for a May 12 social, a social hour followed. Refreshments were by Mrs Walter McIntire Mrs John Palmer Mrs Lucien Ames and Mrs Herbert Preble. Mrs Fred C Scribner of Portland nee Emma Cheltra entertained Coyle Park Bridge club members Wednesday afternoon. Excelsior club at Washington Street home Tuesday evening with officers elected: Edna Potter president Ruth Watson vice president Edna Hallowell secretary Edna Hallowell treasurer Carolyn Plant press commit tee Phyllis Wright. Many games and refreshments followed. Attendees included Miss Abbie McCabe, Margaret Chaney, Edna Hallowell, Edna Potter, Charlotte Pottle, Carolyn Plant and Phyllis Wright.
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L. H. Veilleux
Lewiston
Bath
Cecile
Marguerite
J. Edward Knight
Boothbay Harbor
Florida
Harry FE. Stetson
Constance Worden
Belmont
Mass
Stetson
William Worden
Sterling
Corliss Street Church
Deering Room
Walter McIntire
John Palmer
Lucien Ames
Herbert Preble
Fred C. Scribner
Portland
Emma Cheltra
Walter M. Lovejoy
William H. Rhodes
Ruth Watson
Excelsior Club
Corliss Street
Washington Street
Edna Potter
Edna Hallowell
Carolyn Plant
Phyllis Wright
Abbie McCabe
Margaret Chaney
Charlotte Pottle
Hubby Indignant Customer Shames Grocer Over Meat
A Progressive Grocer account tells of a harsh confrontation where a customer complains the meat sold yesterday was not fit for human consumption. She claims she would not have returned it if not for her husband’s dinner and demands an exchange.
Jud Tunkins on Music as Happy Escape
Jud Tunkins says music brings happiness because it lets many people holler with voices raised without personal accountability. Washington Star report captures his view on artistic freedom and social expression through song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud Tunkins
Washington Star
Heavy Forest Fire Loss in United States
The piece notes forest fire as the greatest enemy of forests. It cites an average of 33,500 forest fires per year, burning about 7,000,000 acres and causing property damage of about $16,500,000.
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United States
His Ability Limited We Should Never Find Fault
Fragmentary note from a 19th century column quotes Beau Broadway in the New York Telegraph. The brief appears to discuss a person’s learning capacity and potential limitations with a cynical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beau Broadway
New York Pelegraph
South End PTA Debates Time Standards At Regular Meeting
The South End PTA discussed standard time versus daylight saving time for schools at its Tuesday session. Supporters of standard time cited past state action. many favored aligning school hours with daylight saving. President Mrs. John H. Hunt led nominations, delegates to the state association were chosen, and plans included a $10 prize for a high school graduate meeting ideals. Funds will support a benevolent fund, with a charity supper and barn dance planned for later in the month, followed by tea and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
P.T.A
John H. Hunt
William H. Small
John Burgon
Hazel Trott
Jone
Small
Jian P. Hatch
Carroll A. Deering
State Association
Augusta
Vn Jone
Clase
Weeks Street
Mitchell
Central Church Parish House
Ralph C. Whitehouse
Washington Street
Emily Williams
Lester Campbell
Lelia Oliver
Dentists Talk Teeth Care At Joint PTA Meeting
A joint North-Center and South End PTA gathering at the high school heard Dorothy Bryant of the State Health Department stress thorough dental care. The talk, illustrated, urged brushing all tooth surfaces, flossing between teeth, and nightly care after meals, linking oral hygiene to reduced contagious diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
PTA
Dorothy Bryant
State Department of Health
Frances Dunning
Madelyn Rich
Supt. of
Clinton DD. Wilson
Bryant
Boston
Bath Rotary to Keep Noon Meetings Year Round
Notes of Interest report Bath Rotary votes to hold meetings at 12 15 pm standard time through summer with no daylight saving change. Other items mention Road Commissioner Oliver’s work on a Bath road, Acadia lodge whist prizes, a divorce suit in Cumberland County, Bowdoin College class of 6 celebrating 30th anniversary, and reunion plans at the Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Rotary Club
Freeman H. Merritt
Fred A. Oliver
Phippsburg
Bebasco
Bath
Bowdoin College
John Clair Minett
Boston Herald
Landlord Cahill
New Meadows Inn
Ium
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Bath Daily Times
J. J. Stickney
Charles FE. Garcelon
New York State
Auburn
Mr. Garcelon
New York
M. F. Duncan
Samuel Snow
Joseph Nichols
WT. Jackson
A. H. Lowell
Julia Barker
A. Duncan
N. (. Rice
Acadia Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Hall
M. FP. Duncan
Ntta
Porthind
Alameda
Giveen
Bennett’s
Bowen
Shaw Mill
William Rice
Highe Grounds
Sappho
Iron Works
Bella Foote
Samuel Hinkley
Charles H. Greenleaf
Augustus Hatch
Galen C. Moses
Joseph Eibell
Union Street
High
Solomon S. Holmes
Joseph TR. Weaver
Mauricetown
N. J
Myra Tt. Hanscomb
Willie Leydon
Ceres
Bath Rowing Club
Foreman Whitehouse
Foreman Reed
Deering & Pénnell
Grose
Brendige
Electric Light
Sedgwick Relief Corps
Mystics
Sagadahoes
Fred Temple
A. W. Forbes
T Boston
No. 13
K. of P
Brotherhood
G. W. Clark
TI. A. Huse
Frank Mason
Order of Knights of Pythias
C.T. Jackson
Lizzie Stover
I. Jackson
M. I. Litchfield
W. S. Perey
H. J. Stetson
C. H. Clark
G. W. Tlnee
J. S. Lowell
J. S. Wiggins
F H. Crockett
J. JK
WW. A. Tluse
Alciezer Leavitt
Tome, Togus
A. F. Fuller
St. Louis
Holman Dunning
Massachusetts
Othen
Bath Light Infantry
Toa
Guin
Ieashaw
Ge i. Donnell
A. L. Berry
Small Point
Meadowbrook
Kennebec S. FP. FE. Company
No. 3
Board of Engineers
Kennebecs
Ene
Olympian Club
J. FR. Preston
Johnson
J. FE. Preston
A. T. Magounyg
T. Tarbox
Lydia H.C. Moses
Oliver Moses
Calvin W. Rogers
Winfred Rowe
Waltham
J.T. Stickney
Tranters
Tront
J. G. Donnell
J. T. Donnell & Co
Hame
Georgia Cayvan
the Almeda
John M. Sheffield
Thomas Suilphen
William Mample
Edward Stinson
William Downing
Wilmot Jewell
Leonard Brown
Frank FE. Emmons
John Webster
Orville Podd
Jotham Reed
George Thistle
Charles Downing
Bartholomew O'Shaughnessey
Fred Suilphen
Thomas Reynolds
Daniel Pembroke
Beverly Men’s Singing Club
Miss Varney
Kelley Field
Bath Y. M. C. A
Elbridge R. Wright
Ralph Gay
E. R. Wright
the Times
L. Eugene Thebeau
Edward N. Hartnett
William C. Perkins
William CC. Perkins
Charles W. Peterson
Mark Hennessy
James MelLaughlin
William Kittridge
Daniel McPhee
Arthur Pratt
William ©. Perkins
Y. M. C. A. St. Mary's
Times
New England Baseball League
Lewiston-Auburn
Twin City
South End P.T.A
L. A. Roberts
Nora Morse
Gumberland County
Frank Lane
Addie F. Lane
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