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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1928
Page
6
Items from the Bath Daily Times files dated May 2 3 1888 recall local activity in Bath Maine a yacht boilerations shipyard work and social events. The town reports include repairs to the Sagadahock Bank a new landing plan for steam lines a fire department reorganization and preparations for vessel launches at the New England Shipbuilding yard.
The May 5 1888 issue notes Sheane Farnham ill with rheumatism the Cemetery and Park Board seeking funding, the Wath Vielin Banjo and Guitar Club rehearsing with Alden Driehanm on High Street, and a large tug arriving soon to tow on the river opposing Morse line townboats. Wires were run for two arc lights at W G Webbers store. Work clearing the Flin street WaterMain occupies crews as ice blocks main pipe. hot water and rubber hose drill batter the ice. Fire department remains organized Center street company did not disband and next week will elect officers. Kennebecs deny disbanding while Long Beach replaced by temporary crew led by George E Williams. City plans broad reorganization of fire and water works this month.
May 7 1888 notices list Elm Street society May festival at the vestry and the Grand Army boys promoting Thompson’s Brook water. Bath Board of Trade holds May meeting. Bath Wigh School ball club rides to Yopsham to play Franklin school. Yacht Lar amore engine works. propeller turned over for hours. Kennebec fire engine company paid for the year. annual officers election tonight. Sagadahock House interiors renovated and two rooms added to ladies parlor. Grammar schools form city league to compete for prize. Snow and ice five feet deep behind Hyde Block. Ed Jameson plans actions mentioned.
May 8 1888 report outlines Finance Committee and Superintending School Committee meeting. water pipe extension petition on Washington street. Bath ball team seeks two new players with Lincoln out. Boiler work on yacht Quean Gem to finish in ten days. trial voyage planned mid month. Delinquent real estate tax list posted. water supply demand grows with weather. Sidewalk petitions likely withdrawn due to cost. Children’s Day event planned by Sede wick Relief Corps with invitation. Fire Department reorganization discussed. Gas and Gas Fixtures committee to report on new electric lights. Bath Base Tar Association plans for season discussed. one injury noted when Charles Banks injured finger while woodworking.
The funeral of William S Ryfle, a marine engineer, was held Sunday afternoon at 2 30 at the Old Folks Home with Rev Weston P Holman officiating. The body rests in the family lot in Dyres den awaiting burial. Among Bath fans at the Morse Cong baseball game on Augusta Thursday were Carl Dunham Merritt Mitchell Lloyd Perry Edward Lee Edward Drake Jr William Gove and Tierbert Pierce. Mrs Alfred Rowe, recently ill in Brookline Mass, is well enough to sit up and expects to return to Bath soon.
In Sagadahoc Probate Court Annie Dean Williams of West Bath petitions as executrix of Mary E. Dean who died in West Bath on April 20. The will names Annie Dean Williams as executrix and requests Letters Testamentary be issued without bond. witnesses attest the filing dated April 7, 1928.
Mrs Helen M Liver Thompson of Taunton Massachusetts died April 2 after long residence in Georgetown. Services were held in Taunton May 2 with Rev Tobey officiating. She is survived by a daughter Mrs Chester A Shrath of Providence and a son Ralph Thompson of Taunton along with other relatives. The family notes her connection to local schools and churches and recalls a long life rooted in Georgetown and Taunton communities.
William H Ryfles, a marine veteran, died Friday morning at the Bath old folks home. The obituary notes his service and mentions his son and sister, with relatives in the local area. He had worked at Bath Prom Works before it closed.
Mrs Georgia A Young TD wife of Jobo Young of Ti Dier street alice early Thursday morning after two years of failing ahead at her home She was born in Pibsecom by bit dad died in Bath for the Tast seven She is survived by a few children a sea corge Younges gael daneiter Floorence Yousbeth al toath.
The many friends of Mrs Earl B Collins and of Panolkine Mass recall the passing of Mrs Plewett a frequent city visitor and daughter of the late Mr Blewett The death occurred Saturday May at Panolkline Massachusetts Friends in this city extend condolences and mourn the loss of these relations and acquaintances
The body of Teter Mo Thompson died April 2 near Taunton Massachusetts. The deceased was taken to Oakwood Cemetery for burial. Born in Georgetown she was an aunt to Mary Hinckley Oliver.
The funeral of Mrs. Avis Wing wife of Banery Wing formerly of Bath was held Friday at her home in Pope sham. Pallbearers included Charry Stewart Mae Potter Scott Morse and Everett Lewis all of Bath. The body was brought to Bath for burial in Oak Grave.
On April 25 a committal service was held at the Tipside Cemetery in Parker Tiesh for the late Frank G. Daley. Rev Bod Littlefield officiated. There were gags beautiful threat offerings. Several relatives were present.
The document contains multiple probate notices from Sagadahoc County Maine including wills and administrations. It lists Gedrwe J. Spinney and Gill Spinney as executors and heirs, with court orders for proof and issuance of letters testamentary, along with notices for NelL Teelin and other relatives regarding wills and estates in Bath and Sagadahoc. It records dates in 1922 and 1928 and details about witnesses and court publishing requirements.
Maine’s Development Commission will host an economic conference in Bangor on May 1 and 19 to present Maine’s Program of Progress.主题 topics include farm–bank cooperation, Maine topographical survey value, and electricity’s role in agriculture, with results feeding into a state survey.
Monday night the badge tournament at the Cosmopolitan club ended with the Blues defeating the Whites. Captains were Miss Susan Radlow for Whites and Mrs. Deaniel T Deougherty for Blues. detailed per‑pair scores for Monday evening are listed, with totals for both teams across four evenings.
Mrs George A Churchill and Mrs Sy Vannus Pennell 1752 Mrs N Sherman McQuade and Mrs TW Pease 1678 Miss Annie Quinn and Miss Gertrude Greenleaf 1019 Mrs Hiran Stevens and Miss Rachel Nichols 1468 Mrs Clinton McFadden and Miss Frances Dunning ToS Miss Minnie White and Mrs Daniel Dougherty L471
The Morse high track squad is scheduled for a dual meet with Skowhegan high at the chatter town on Saturday. The Morse boys aim to secure a couple of automobiles to make the trip, as the athletic association races to replace lost equipment.
Fragments report probate actions in Bath Maine Sagadahoc County with petitions to grant letters testamentary and notices to interested parties. Names include Dora Lowell care of Lowell Sagadahoc and Herbert Hopkins appointed administrator with other estate notices for Rachel Ler tigg Emily Billings and Leon Billings.
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