Forty Years Ago in Bath April 30 1884 Chronicle
Bath items report military parades and cadet drills to honor the Bath Light Infantry Auburn Light Infantry and Bath High School Cadets assembling at the Sagadahock House and Armory Street procession underway tomorrow at 2 PM with police, cadet band, and 800 plus officers and troops. Local notes include measles at Goss Marine Iron Works, a polo match crowd, and community happenings at Raymonds Court baths and church events.
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Bath Light Infantry
Middle
Center Streets
Sagadahock House
Auburn Light Infantry
Center Street
Tech Armory
Marshall
Bath
Bathigh School
Infan try banner debut and local sailing mishap in 1884
May 2 1884 reports John W Wakefield unveiling a new star spangled banner. Miss Nattie Coombs visits Miss Julia Maxwell in Tooston. Charles Creasey Jr’s cat rigged sailboat capsized near Shawanill wharf prompting rescue and boat recovery. Alameda polo club benefit announced with Bay States Chelsea as opponents. Globe Dime Museum bill lists Capt John Traynor and Harold Bibber rowing Atlantic after Bath Me feat. Ray ont boat cut and public interest noted. Tay States to play Baths and Alamedas games in Massachusetts as crowds expected. Troston boat arrives with freight and passenger list.
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Charles Creasey, Jr
Shawanill Wharf
Mr. Creasey
J. M. Spiett
New York
Globe Dime Museum
Bowery
Touston Street
John Traynor
Harold TL Bibber
Atlantic
Tie
Bath
Ray Ont
Winona Alamedas Benefit game in Lewiston spotlights Bay States
May 3 1884 Ke notes J Murphy back from Boston Is Nae Mample builds large screw propeller for Winona Alamedas Benefit tonight. Home team faces Tiny States champions of Massachusetts in a match game. Alamedas defend Maine title aim for an exciting interlude. Bay State side defeated Lewistons 3 to 6 last night. Lois Dunning pastel portrait of Miss Miller of Lewiston in Piper's window draws attention. Bay State team arrived from Lewiston and will stay at Sagadahock House. Dr Bibber says Traynor sent a plainly drafted letter yesterday.
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Alamedas
Massachusetts
Maine
Bay States
Lewistons
Miss Miller
Lewiston
Lois Dunning
Piper's Window
Alamedas Beat Bay States In Bath Ice Clash
May 5 1884 the Small Point Gunning Association arrived in Bath to host games for ten days. The Alamedas champions of Maine defeated the Bay States club of Chelsea 3 1 with goals by Guthrie Norton and Dunning amid lively play and crowd applause.
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Small Point Gunning Association
Chelsea
Mass
Bath Sturday
Small Point
Downing
Bath News Roundup and Fire Company Elections
Capt O O Oliver visited Bath en route to Boothbay as the Le banon awaits removal to Bar Harbor. The Star of the Fast carried a large freight and notable passenger list. Bath Light Infantry flag draws attention at Nichols window. Gunning party from Bald Wead at Bald Wead by Boyd Savage and Cutting. Ada Brown played at the theatre with Spiett’s new hall piano. Boothbay skating party with the Boothbay Band arrives tonight at Alameda. A pole game is planned by two Bath clubs. Annual engine company elections: Bath City No 1 George Babb foreman Maurice McKay 2nd foreman George Reed clerk. Long Reach No 2 Frank Morse foreman. 2nd foreman and clerk position vacant. Charles Brown acts 2nd foreman. C Powers clerk pro tem. Kennebec No 3 John Webster foreman. Joseph Avery 2nd foreman. Jotham Reed clerk. J N White steward. Fire King Extinguisher Co William McKay foreman. William Sprague engineer. C H McQuarrie pipeman. James Scott clerk.
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Boothbay
The
Alameda
City of Bath
George Babb
Maurice McKay
George Reed
Long Reach
Frank Morse
Charles Brown
C. Powers
Kennebec
John Webster
Joseph Avery
Jotham Reed
J. N. White
Fire
Commissioners Busy Since Dry Law Took Effect
The piece describes United States Commissioners as central to enforcing federal law, especially liquor restrictions. It notes their duties include issuing warrants, taking depositions, hearing immigration cases, and handling criminal matters, with significant authority yet no sentencing power. The text also cites William A. Chayes and discusses appointment, pay by fees, and potential for expanded duties in ports like Boston.
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United States Commissior
United States
William A. Chayes
Phases Quine
Tie
Ting
Cellate United States
District Court
Bo-ten
Ite
Hayes
Federal District Courts
Community Improvement at Christmas Cove Shows Early Civic Rise
The article traces the growth of Christmas Cove from fishing hamlet to organized social life. It describes the creation of the first Casino from a renovated fish house and the establishment of the Christmas Crescent Improvement Association to promote social, moral, and economic welfare and to build assembly halls and support local civic projects.
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Sunmer
Simmer
Stesimers
Drath
Tshq
Christmas Cove
Use of Explosives to Clear Farm Land
Rutgers professor urges controlled dynamite use for land reclamation. Explains clearing swamps, rocky stumps, and boulders boosts tractorable acreage. notes safety when handled properly. Reports case studies from New Jersey showing dramatic cost and time savings in ditching and earth removal.
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RE. OR. Gross
Rutgers Colle New Pruneswick
No DB
United States
New Jersey
South
Saul
Dinidle
Qataral
Lewiston Police Detain 62 Year Old Woman on Intoxication Charge
Mrs Mabel Miller a 62 year old sinnetress and chorus girl was arrested by Lewiston police Monday for intoxication and later found under the influence of drugs. She is held in the county jail in Auburn awaiting funds from Kentucky relatives. The case remains puzzling as she recalls nothing of how she came to Lewiston or her origins.
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Mabel Miller
Lewiston
Auburn
Kentucky
Here
Eastern Steamship Lines Announces Bangor Boston Route Change
The Bangor Boston boats will run six trips weekly starting Thursday with current river stops at Rockland Camden Belfast Bucksport and Winterport. Beginning June 17 there will be calls at Northport and the best today service begins June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc
Bangor
Highway tar and oil surface work underway Statewide
The State Highway Commission has begun tar surface treatment on the Winthrop Lewiston route and on the Gardiner project will start in a few days. Tar and oil are now being applied on the Portland Kittery highway with work expected to take several days.
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State Highway Commission
Winthrop
Lewiston
Gardiner
Portland
Kittery
Capn Elisha Atkins Esteemed Across Atlantic Ports
The article details Capt. Elisha Atkins, commander of the 30 3) Yteerne Coard, praised in multiple Atlantic ports for his leadership aboard ships near Virginia, Neebots, and Salteliheetiedi. It notes his marriage to Mire and highlights shipwreck events, including the Carroll Av. Deer and the Cur pedl N. WD deering, with questions about the fate of their crews and the loss near Diatteras.
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Capt
Elisha Atkins
Atlantic
Eliza Atkin
Beth
Toad Deene
Senate Hut Deere
Nees
Ste
Montley
Cote
Pinto
Plomeer
Wisi
Small size oranges save money and reduce waste
The text promotes buying smaller oranges for breakfast and other uses to save money. It discusses price, crate sizes, and potential quality differences, noting smaller oranges may be cheaper and suitable for juice, desserts, and cooking, with some caveats about quality.
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Werather
Caida Nicket
United States Department of Agriculture
Brunswick Woman Files Divorce Libel
Hagel Shathes of Brunswick filed a libel for divorce from Perbert Shithes of Lexington alleging cruel and abusive treatment and improper conduct. The couple’s June 20-somethings are referenced. Terbert Shallies accuses Lowell of alienating affections. Mrs Shallies seeks alimony and her maiden name Lowell.
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Hagel DB. Shathes
Brunswick Tvs
Perbert TL
Shithes
Massachusetts Avenue
Maret
Lexington
Viatheast Cowbridge Superiore
Terbert Shallies
Middlesex Court
Saratest Toraee
Mrs. Shallies
Lowell
Early History of Topsham and its River Settlements
Fragmentary Topsham history details settlers Richard Knowles and others, land grants along Cathance and Kennebec rivers, mill sites, and divisions of a large 18th century estate near Bowdoinham. Mentions Adam Hunter and descendants including James, John, Robert, and Arthur Hunter with dates and roles.
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Topsham
Andreseoyein
Anisny Wens
Richard Kieawles
Dan
Ped
Mary
Weoelwieh
Dian
Wallen
Haid
Sensis
Harm Ane
Mirror Phally Miewles
Richard
Pisneis Te Blox
Matthew Patten
Beloy
Knowles
Ceead
Pauly
Andrascegein Rile
Iso Ladinis
Cote
von Toston
Adata Chamter
Ima
Maret TS
Samuel Stanwood
Bronswick
Geentieniumn
Mercy
Nos
Sen
Dee
Saaunel Win
Double Sewall
Stresia
Cathanee
Winesell
Tsiite Rovall
Rexalls
Streninn
Jane
Sandel Winehei James Hamter
Saniel Staples
Joseph Graves
Samuel Graves
Joha Patten
Olin Patten
Topstar
Cuileight
Cyithanes
Resistry of Deeds Office
Wiscasser
Cathianee
Samed Winchell
S.W
Jos
Tst
Bowdoinham
Ind
Srenitel Staples
WSU
Bowdoinhans
Popshiai
Kennebec
Pejepscat
Ferroce
Sawidll
Ostream
Adam Tsunter
S. Winehell
Tsunter
S. Staples
Jos. Graves
SL Gariuves
S. Patton
J. Patten
Adam Hunter
Adam Thunter
Mary (Lithgow) Hunter
Dines Tanter
Jam
Hirge
Eeb
VMI
Aia
James Hunter
John Hunter
Robert Hunter
Margaret
Ezra Randall
Arthur Hunter
Fruit-Treatment Wonders Promote Praeardives in Texas
A fragmented ad-like note promotes Praeardives juice blends from Fruit-a-tives Limited of Ogdensbury New York. It claims cured patients in Texas and Oregon with tonics from apples oranges figs and other ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elasaston
Texas
Feridon
Porthind
S. J. Minehell
Pruit-a-tives Limited
Ogdensbury
N.Y
County Pomona April Meeting Minutes Fragment
Fragment from a Pomona county meeting notes outlines roles for secretary and treasurer and mentions exercises and committee plans. Missing details hinder full reconstruction but indicates official proceedings and agenda items.
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Pomona
Maine Pioneer in Cement Industry
In observance of the one hundredth anniversary of Portland cement invention, records show one of the first Portland cement plants in the United States was built at Teesdamd, Maine. The plant operated briefly due to transportation and structural challenges.
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Maine
United States
Teesdamd
No clear readable event or outcome available
The readable text fragment is incoherent with no identifiable people, places, dates, or events to summarize into a factual news item.
Irate Customer Complaint Mentions Worn Calf Shoes
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a customer upset about worn calfskin shoes and a salesperson interaction. The text references a Mayo des osir and a star named Woaslineton with unclear details and no clear resolution.
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Mayo Des Osir
Maine Probate Notice for Thomas J Otaver Letters Testamentary
Petition for letters testamentary filed by Thomas J Otaver showing Emma Ltt and others as heirs. Court orders notice by Bath Independent to publish for three weeks urging interested parties to appear May 13 at nine AM for probate hearing in Sagadahoc County Maine.
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State OF Maine
Sage
Olver
Bath
West
Saul
Dale
Emma
Owl
Davnehter
Savave
Marttital
San E
Thomas J. Otaver
Meres
Arthur T Dunton
Maine
Sawada
Beth
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Bath Times
Marshal Bailey
James Purington
T. TI. Mason
8. Ll. Farrar
Goss Marine Iron Works
Fred Coombs
Joseph Nichols
Alamedius
Mr. Nichols
Dr. Pembroke
George Morse
Boston
Dockendorff
John Henry Raymond
Raymond's Court
William B. Mussenden
Mr. Mussenden
Phi Rho
Brunswick High School
Augustus Percy
DD. P. Low
Daughters of Rebekah
James L. Perkins
S.O. Rogers
John Brown
G. FB. Suincey
Nova Scotia
Sagadahock
Daisy
F. PB
Winneganee
Eeenn
C.C. Low
Richmond
John W. Wakefield
Infantrys
Nattie Coombs
Julia Maxwell
Tooston
Alameda Polo Club
Tay States
KE. J. Murphy
Mample
Dr. Bibber
Traynor
Lively
Sumner
Guthrie
Wiggert
Haggett
Norton
Lincoln
Perry
Daath
Dunning
Will
Vath
Morse
Wakefield
Bays
Alumediis
Rothree
Oliver
Lebanon
Bar Harbor
Star of the Fast
Nichols
Charles Boyd
Andrew Savage
George Cutting
Bald Wead
Ada Brown
Spiett
Peaticomy
Geris Degeul
N-social
Tipndate
Cation
Weal Philantaropies
Edie
de Dens
Larry Chittenden
Rangaersd
Marne
Red Cross
Virginia
Renee
Fiat
Pete
Seth
Diatteras
Alt Wall
Cape Wallis Wartawell
Brunswick
Willig
Pierre Hosters
Ivan Mite
Sarah
Tianies Richard Adhiies Ao Stonecutter
CP de Conmtinnierdds
Mars
Ain
Eva
Steers
Tioees
James S. Loveclis
William PF. Dunhane
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