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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1935

Page

8

Forty Years Ago in Bath Highlights and Notices

Items from the Bath Daily Times dated May 1 1895 recall a death of Annie Place widow of Nathaniel at age 52 leaves seven children a San Francisco brother and a Bath family. notes on Bath Iron Works shop foundations 250 feet long with mould loft capacity for 3000. strawberry prices and local events from May 1 to 7 including fires auctions church sermons and civic matters. plus a report on Ingersoll's Bath lecture and local sports results.

Annie Nathaniel Place Will Frank John James Nathaniel George A. M. Stearns San Francisco Cal Bath Iron Works

Leydon building moved to Sawdust Valley lot

The Leydon building on Water street is moved to the lot in Sawdust valley next to Coombs' blacksmith shop. Stedman Fisher of Long Beach 8 purchased it. Fire companies organized last night elected officers for Engine Company No. 8 and Hook & Ladder No. 2.

Leydon Water Street Sawdust Valley Coombs Stedman Fisher Long Beach

Dempsey and Lucier Set for Friday at Arcade

Friday night in Bath features Dynamite Lucier vs Jack Dempsey in a main event four six rounders headline a strong card. Local welterweights K O Tardiff and Young Audet highlight a busy undercard with Billy Shaw, Young Poulin, Tony Sansone, and Young Pancho also in action as promoter Mihalos promises brisk advance sales and notable action.

Dynamite Lucier Jack Dempsey Arcade Areaa Bath Nick Mihales Sagadahock Lucier Dempsey K. O. Tardiff Brunswick Young Audet Waterville Cardiff Billy Shaw Fort Williams Young Poulin Tony Sansone Portland Young Pancho Shaw Sansone Mihalos Rockland Lewiston Land of Nod

Haifa Port Visit Reflects Near East Ties and Alumni Ties

J Henry McLellan describes pleasant calls at Haifa Port during a voyage to Alexandria. He notes American consulate contacts, the value of the American University in Beirut, and reverence for former president Howard Bliss. He mentions Cleveland Dodge, Bliss’s son-in-law, and fellow Fabre Line acquaintances joining for Alexandria.

American University Beirut Near East Egypt Howard Bliss Cleveland Dodge America

Brunswick Pop Concert at Town Hall Presented by Society

The Brunswick Orchestral Society directed by C A Warren plans a Friday evening concert in Brunswick Town Hall with a committee for records and dancing. The program features works by Goldman Boieldieu Waldteufel Herbert Toselli Lithgow Losey Tschaikowsky and Langey along with selections from Mlle Modiste and The Red Mill. Freeport tax rate for 1935 is announced at 51.80 per thousand due to higher expenses and unpaid prior year taxes.

Brunswick Orchestral Society C. A. Warren Brunswick Town Hall Edwin Franko Goldman F. A. Boieldieu E. Waldteufel Victor Herbert Toselli-Schmid Sons of Australia Alex F. Lithgow F. H. Losey Charles A. Roberts P. Tschaikowsky Mlle. Modiste Ann Idyl Otto Langey Elizabeth G. Bracke Freeport

Colonial Club and Brunswick settle 9 to 9 in final tourney

The Colonial club and Brunswick tied 9 to 9 in the last tourney of the season in this city. Brunswick won the overall championship by eleven points from earlier meets. A luncheon at Hotel Phoenix preceded final round action at Park alleys with Brunswick securing a lead through bowling while billiards pool cribbage and pinochle results favored both sides in parts of the event.

Colonial Club Brunswick Hotel Phoenix Stuart Crimmins Nichols Horace Morse Herb Douglas Bath Joe McCole George Field Colonialites Cribbage

Miss Dearing's Pupils Stage Piano Recital at 23 Bath Street

A Monday evening recital by Miss Thelma W. Dearing's piano pupils at 23 Bath Street showcased mainly beginners. Notable moments included five year old Gerald Cogan's two-lesson debut and Ruth Cogan's memory piece, as well as advanced pupil Margaret S. Gordon in a duet with the teacher.

Thelma W. Dearing Bath Street Virginia Farley Barbara Morse Gerald Cogan Miss Stinson Miss Dearing Margaret S. Gordon Ruth Cogan Overholt Lucille Stinson Bayley Tera Walter An Matin IGS Lgutio de Cosas Scott Barbara Morse Brahms Miss Gordon

Bath Country Club to Build Two Tennis Courts and Open Golf Course

Bath Country Club directors approve building two first class tennis courts open to all members without extra fee. The golf course will open next Saturday with Bernard Hutchins on duty. Dining room hours and member fees are set, and a July lawn party is planned along with honorary membership for Nathan Cushman.

Bath Country Club Bath Trust Co Bernard E. Hutchins Nathan A. Cushman Sebasco Lodge Shore Acres Sebasco Maine Bath and William S. Shorey Edmund A. Rothwell Frank M. Churchill Daniel T. Dougherty

Wildlife protection drive gains backing in Maine

Bath sportsmen and other Maine conservationists learn that Congressman Simon Hamlin has pushed for a larger migratory bird program appropriation. A Williams Robertson letter confirms strong support from the House Committee on Conservation of Wildlife Resources for Chief Darling’s funding plans.

Merrymeeting Bay Maine Bath Simon Hamlin South Portland Washington House of Representatives Select Committee On Conservation of Wildlife Resources Darling U. S. Biological Survey Sagadahoc Hamlin A. Willis Robertson Virginia Select Committee On Conservation of Wildlife Resources Robertson Bath Sportsman Chief Darling

City Budget Bill Caps Doctor Salary At 350 Per Year

Alderman Powers moves to cap city physician Dr. Gregware at 350 yearly. Mayor Sewall notes current pay is 50 with 1 000 hoped from state pauper calls. state may cut per call fees to 50 monthly. Officials expect adjustments to guarantee at least 1 000 total income from city and state sources.

Alderman Fowers Sewall Gregware Alderman Powers

Goodwin Confirmed as Belfast Overseers Superintendent

Four of five Overseers of the Poor members requested confirmation of George J. Goodwin as superintendent in a municipal communication. The confirmation was unanimous, though Roscoe P. McFadden did not sign. Edward W. Bridgham was authorized to sue Belfast and Exeter for pauper case collections.

George J. Goodwin Alden G. Smith Archie E. Doyle Edwin E. Pinson Sewall Roscoe P. McFadden Edward W. Bridgham Belfast Exeter

City Committee Receives Multiple Referrals on Streets and Buildings

Worcester city actions include referrals for a catch basin at 44 Pearl street, land purchases at 40 Dummer street and 30 Edwards street court, and removal of danger at 16 18 Maple street. Vacant school buildings are accepted and used by the North End Community club. A street light on North street extension is studied, accounts totaling 1537.04 are approved, and a fire department reserve fund is referred for consideration. An athletics measure grants Sunday baseball handling power amid council friction. Bond for constable William E. McLaughlin approved.

Catherine Berry Worcester Mass Pearl Street Board of Highways and Sewers Jane W. Haggett Dummer Street Earl H. Daley Edwards Street Court Public Buildings Committee Harriet Jaqua Maple Street Upper Washington Street Winneganee Board of Education North End Community Club Carleton Rideout North Street Kelley Field Committee On Fire Department Fortier Committee On Athletics Miller William E. McLaughlin

Traverse Jurors Drawn for Sagadahoc June Term

Alderman Powers drew the jurors for the Sagadahoc superior court June term. Names removed from the jury box include William A. Armstrong Cyrus W. Longley Charles E. Preble John Shaw Charles D. Sullivan Eubra J. Troop.

Sagadahoc Superior Court William A. Armstrong Cyrus W. Longley Charles E. Preble John Shaw Charles D. Sullivan Eubra J. Troop

Chair Saved Family From Rockland Fire

Mrs. Alti Lehto and her daughters Leski and Edna escaped a Rockland blaze at 4 am when she grabbed a chair, smashed a window, and fled as flames trapped them. The house and barn burned, with losses totaling $2,000.

Alti Lehto Rockland Leski Edna

Probate notices appoint executors in Sagadahoc County

On April 9 1935 the Sagadahoc Probate Court named Mary Murphy of Woolwich executrix without bond for Richard B Kierstead and Chemical Bank & Trust Company of New York City executor without bond for Samuel S Sewall, both in Sagadahoc County. Both executors have qualified and accepted the trusts.

Mary Murphy Woolwich Chemtical Bank & Trust Company New York City County of Sagadahoc Samuel S. Sewall Bath

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Bath Daily Times W. J. Hogan Philadelphia D. O. Foye John W. Pask Center Street H. M. Hartleb Reed Nichols A. I. Davis St. Johnsbury, Vt Connecticut John McDougal Richardson and Farrin Streets Bertha Soule Ethel Hyde George Blaisdell Moulton’s South Bristol Leser Della Lewis Grace Marshall Gardiner Bath High School Hyde's Field North Grammar School Wiscasset Aces Field Joseph Varney John Edwards Boston Kennebec Farnham G. J. Mitchell Broad Commercial New Meadows Bowdoin College Charles Moulton Knowlton Stetson Eastern Steamboat Co Ree Henry W. Swanton Kennebec Steamboat Co James B. Drake Eastern Company George W. Luce Committee FE. B. Parris Shaw's Mill Aally Henry Parshley Rouse’s Block Front Street Charles E. Patten Torrey William Reed James W. Lipsett First National Bank Marine National Bath National Times Robert G. Ingersoll George Henry Dole Abram Conklin H. W. R. Stafford O. W. Folsom A. F. Duniels Col. Ingersoll Shannon House William R. Campbell Charles S. Pettingill Sagadahock Block Pettingill Con.Guctot Hodgkins W. M. Hagan Chase's Greekleaf Southport Nova Scotia D. E. Tolan East Brunswick Mr. Shaughnessey of Malden Margaret Jones Alex McQuarrie Fannie E. White M. B. Spinney Small Point Col. Watson J. H. Manley South Grammar School Shane Pik William Hart Auburn N. Y Central Church Miss Maud C. P. Farrell Barney Riley Mr. Ingersoll C. A. Hooker W. E. Tarr Bowdoin Mary E. Rhoades Bitchfield Levi Rhoades F. W. O'Brien Charles Cotton Franklin North Washington Streets Town Hall Mabel Palmer Délia Low Annie Roberts Jennie Harvey Lou Morse Evie Weeks Harriett Brown Mildred Palmer Carlotta McDonough Aramede Lowell Alonzo Morse John Knowlton J. F. Dow Mrs. Dow Jacob R. Andrews Board of Trade Davis Hatch Jonny O. Patten M. G. Shaw & Sons W. W. Pendexter A. D. Stetson & Sons Thompson Bros Charles “R. Donnell Harold M. Sewall Deratte Btersitt Maiaie Eisato George Moulton, Jr Chas. T. Jackson Biide Reese Leonard & Mitchell Eclosoy Seattle Robele DELL Cahill Shop Richardson Elm Front Streets Charles Belcher Charles H. Mitchell Crystal Spring Bottling Co John S. Jackson, Jr Ezra Hume M. Hertz Thomas G Plant Lynn Supt. Gahan O. A. Dale Waltham Twe Limes P. O. Vickery Ocean Point Augusta George McKenney A. N. Williams Arthur B. Duncan C. R. Donnell George Fisher Charles Crocker North Bath Dr. Wescott Columbia Theatre Col Metrymeeting Hook & Ladder No. 2 W. Savage Robert Shea A. Malia Samuel Gibbs David Deering William Patten N. Neagle City of Hose No. 1 Kennebec S. F. F Foreman Stephen W. Penny Henry Vaughn Frank Merritt Stewart George DeWolf Archie McNeil Coleman Flaherty John Longley William Downing Gilman Webber George Place George Blagdon Alvah Higgins Peter McLellan John Curran Frank Higgins Dempsey and Lucier Mihales Haifa Palestine Pool Morse Hinckley Black Graves Jones-Neal Stuart-Giveen Spear-Williams Pierce-Webber Wolstenholme Woodbury Ershehele Sala Fo Brunswick Larock Eeu Reas Nichols tHeue Trufant Ae Ce Brun Bowling Sane Asessaeas Peer Eerree Contract Ceer Ernnereres Cribbage Saiusi Snes Ad Pinochle Ee Eas Norman MacDonald Bates College Cornelhiaw School of Cravath, DeGersdoff, Swaine and Wood Durfee City Hill School Fall River Bates Bath Sportsman’s Appeal For Sons of the American Revolution Ricker South Poland Inether State Society Highliehts Old Falmouth Maine Society Eastland Willis B. Hall Cape Elizabeth Louisville Goodwin Traverse John L. Jack
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