Forty Years Ago in Bath May 2 1905 Highlights
Bath Daily Times items from May 2 1905 note Arthur Burt of Portland visiting aunt Mrs L H Andrews returning home A A Percy and H A Bates travel to Portland on business W Scott Tibbetts sails to Gardiner on a business trip and Mrs H F Fredericks with daughter Katherine visit Captain and Mrs G Pierce in Gardiner Mrs Robert H Goodman and daughter return from New York Charles J Leary leaves for Rumford Falls to open a cigar factory others attend Masonic session Charles T Mains returns from Quincy Dr Barker's horse causes a carriage mishap near People's Church and Center Washington streets Harold M Sewall purchases 40 acres near Mt Blue Pond Alfred Dunn joins D T Percy Sons Alfred D Stanley named pastor at Beacon Street Methodist Church A H Waterman enters fourth year as clothier in Bath Western Union seeks river cable permit May 3 1905 Watson Frye Co receives shipload of secondhand pulleys from Campello Mass E L Risteen and E S Bacon on duty on Bath Lewiston line measles hit 26 of 46 first graders Bath firm sells two horse engine Bath first Kennebec salmon weighs 20 pounds captured by Carl Trott Bath Dummer Sewall chapter meets Bath shipping crew signed for four masted schooner Canilla May Page Edward Hyde prepares camp Oxalis Everett Neal sails to Moosehead to commission launch Bath Bank of Glasgow visitor Captain Harry Stuart takes job in Newport R I with American Fisheries Co Canton King’s committee prepares Patriarchs Militant field day June 21 22 Bath lodge B P O E delegates visit Augusta for new lodge formation
Appointment of William Suorey as Bath bank cashier
The Comptroller of the Currency in a bulletin announces William S. Suorey as cashier of the First National Bank of Bath replacing Charles H. Potter. General William E. Plummer of Portland was in town last evening and held a session at Mic Shannon House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Suorey
First National Bank of Bath
Charles H. Potter
William E. Plummer F
Portland
Wyvening
Mic Shannon House
May 4 1905 Local Athletics and Civic Notes
On May 4 1905 Arthur Passmore won first prize in a bowling roll off with 269 while C Martin took second with 252. Grover Hayes of this city and Joseph Gagnon of Lewiston will play a matched pool game at Powers billiard hall this evening. David Crockett Jr of Durham made his monthly produce visit, Bath each month for 12 years. Old roller skaters and new ones gathered at Alameda last night for the opening of L D Mathis carnival series, a big success. Locomotive 134 from Maine Central had a trial spin Bath to Brunswick after a new boiler and repairs, destined for the Knox and Lincoln division. William D Sewall announces pastoral call from Rev Paul Sperry of Cambridge Theological School. James A Bragdon moved to Waldoboro and bought Levensaler farm. Florence Pepper visits Cambridgeport. S L Fogg and N Gratz Jackson traveled to Portland for the Grand Lodge session. Mrs William B Palmer and Mrs James P Ledyard visited Mollie Palmer in Maine General hospital. Barton returns from Rockland where he supervised Maine Central fleet signal bells. H M Wiggin and J J Melcher traveled to Portland for Parsifal. Captain R H Goodman went to Portland to arrange rigging for the Roosevelt. Frank E Southard and wife rode the Kennebec to Boston for a brief visit.
May 5 1905 Police and civic notices from Portland
William J. Conley began duties with the night police last evening. Edmund T. Garland elected superintendent of the Bible society in Port land to replace the late Rev Gowen C Wilson. Charles A Coombs and Harry A Walters qualified for the Board of Assessors. Dr E M Fuller to lecture on female hygiene. Lizzie Snow to begin Gardiner Boothbay Harbor runs mid month. Clover club to host a dance and whist. Bath Iron Works versus Lisbon Falls ball game at New Meadows. Bowdoin plays Bates in Lewiston. Mrs Harry W Tucker and Miss Zelna Mahan to Maine General hospital. appendicitis. John A Lord, Navy carpenter, ordered from the Montgomery to Cavite. Mrs Daniel Greenlaw leaves for Eastport. F E Southard returns from trip to Alfred and up-state towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trustees of the Bible Society
First National Bank
Portland
Edmund T. Garland
Gowen C. Wilson
Harry W. Tucker
Zelna Mahan
Maine General Hospital
Miss Mahan
Beached Pemaquid captain heads to city for repairs
Capt. Frank Dingley left this morning for Rockland to pilot the steamer Pemaquid to this city where she will be repaired. Rev. George D. Stanley, the new pastor of Beacon Street M. E. church, will preach his first sermon Sunday morning. Game Warden Willis reported hundreds of birds in the bay near Stony Island, including many wild geese, making a very pretty sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Stanley
Nightville
Astor
Beacon Street
Ev. A. W. Potle
Frank Dingley
Rockland
Beacon Street M. E. Church
Willis
Stony Island
Bath Area Happenings Include Skaters Band and Reunions
May 7 1905 reports a large Bath skating gathering at Alameda with new learners and veterans, plus a Bath band concert to midnight. The third annual class of 1901 reunion at New Meadows Inn had twelve of thirty graduates present including Harold Gould and Grace Page. Other items note property purchases, building plans, and local schooling wins by Wiscasset High. A stranger used $500 bills at a Bath fruit store, causing alarm. Community notices mention Epworth league meeting, ships MEX, and Bowdoin Medical banquet remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Meadows Inn
Harold H. Gould
Fred W. Humphreys
Galen Slincklevy
M. Russell Hughes
Hiram T. Stevens
Benjamin M. Mikelsky
Grace S. Page
Rachel L. Shaw
Mary FE. Fawcett
Lillian F. Fisher
Ruth S. Whitney
Annie F. Kimball
Hurdy gurdy tour causes lively city scene
A hurdy gurdy performer toured the city Saturday morning stopping before a mansion. A young woman rushed out to push the player aside and crank the instrument, rousing the neighborhood with upbeat music while the owner watched and smiled. Nearby notes mention Mayflowers and local incidents including a depot egg drop and a spark engine launch on the Kennebec river.
Bangor Residents Go About Varied Family and Work Plans
Walter Ross of Bangor arrived in town on business tied to the Knickerbocker Towage Co. fleet on the Kennebec. Mrs. F. W. O'Brien left for a week in Boston. George F. Kippell went to Cape Breton to work as bookkeeper for Baxter Brothers lobster canning factory. Mrs. W. F. Wetherbee and Leonard returned from Quincy where they visited Mamie Bonney. Clarence Lindsay died yesterday at his home. he worked for the Portland Co. Edward B. Smith and wife left for Newfield to visit Captain and Mrs. N. Falker. Smith plans a few days of fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ross
Bangor
Knickerbocker Towage Co
Kennebec
George F. Kippell
Cape Breton
Baxter Brothers
W. F. Wetherbee
Leonard
Quincy
Mass
Mamie Bonney
Clarence Lindsay
The
Portland Co
Portland
Edward B. Smith
Newfield
N. Falker
Mr. Smith
Winter Street Tea a Successful Church Auxiliary Event
The Ladies Auxiliary of Winter Street church held a May tea in the chapel with floral decorations by Mrs. Roscoe P. McFadden and Mrs. Carl V. Kennedy. Centerpieces featured pastel sweetpeas and roses with yellow candles. Mrs. Kennedy also decorates the windows. Mrs. Fred Sturtévant sang two song groups, and Mrs. Carl Albee accompanied at the piano. Mrs. Frederick Cullen managed tickets. An annual business meeting and officer elections will follow a lobster salad supper for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Winter Street Church
Roscoe P. McFadden
Carl V. Kennedy
Damozel
Novello
Carew
Osterle
Pearl Curran
Maine
Carl Albee
Frederick Cullen
Local Notables and Residents Report Quiet Center and Accidents
Fhippsburg workers continue carpentry with son Free man Crosby though Crosby’s hearing is impaired. Register of Deeds and Mrs Hiram T Stevens pass through the Center to Popham amid deep fog and damp air. Mrs Arthur Brown suffers a broken knee after an accidental car door opening. baby escaped unharmed aside from a shake. Wyman shows improvement after illness. Hutch ins family visits Meadowbrook cottage while Little family tours Pleasant View farm. Howard Bowker hauls gravel to repair Meadowbrook road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Crosby
Crosby
Register of Deeds
Hiram T. Stevens
Popham
Seguin
Point Black
Arthur Brown
Memorial Hospital
Bath
Brown
Hiram Wyman
Stanley Hutchins
Meadowbrook
James Little
Gerald
Carrie Little
Pleasant View Farm
Howard Bowker
Meadowbrook Road
Sebasco and West Point Fishermen Prep for Summer Season
Sebasco notes show six of seven trawlers at West Point landed about $2,000 in groundfish last week as crews ready for summer. Cushman advances Sebasco Estates, Winslows prepare Shore Acres for visitors, Wallace builds a new boat at Boothbay Harbor with Deckler planning a second for John H. Wallace of Sebasco Estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebasco
West Point
N. A. Cushman
Sebasco Estates
Mrs. Winslow
Shore Acres
Rock Gardens
Victor Wallace
Boothbay Harbor
Georgetown Family Ties Span Maine Visit Pattern
A Georgetown mother and two sisters have frequently visited Maine. The sisters, Crainy n, returned months ago from a year in Salt Lake City Utah, and Lorraine will graduate from a Boston business school in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Craiyn
Salt Lake City
Utah
Lorraine
Boston
Portland families mourn losses in recent deaths
Mrs. Harry G. Deering, Mrs Harry L. Deering and son Harry L Jr, and Mrs. Clifford Simmons died Monday in Portland. The deceased were linked to local households and their passing prompted community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry G. Deering
Harry L. Deering
Harry L., Jr
Clifford Simmons
Portland
Probate Court Tuesday Session Records Wills and Administrations
At Tuesdays Probate Court session many wills were filed approved or administration granted. Entries list estates of Bath Richmond Topsham Bowdoinham Woolwich and Nashua among executors trustees guardians and conservators with names such as Shepard Cahill Faulkner Dow Small Potter Bragdon Osborn and Herlyck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora W. Shepard
Richmond
C. Marriner
Charles H. Cahill
Bath
Grace E. Cahill
Hulda J. Faulkner
Carrie P. Cooley
James M. Pratt
Bowdeinham
Lois C. Pratt
Elmon S. Faulkner
Maynard W. Dow
Bowdoin
Caroline H. Dow
Albra J. Small
Topsham
Lizzie E. Small
Sarah E. Potter
John P. Carey
C.t.a
Ida E. Bragdon
Ella V. Jaquith
June Rideout
Allan Spear
Chester T. Rogers
Eunice E. Boyce
Lilly C. Harley
Nashua
N. H
Webster F. Harley
Richmond scene at South Kennebec Baptist meeting
The Rev James Mac Killop and Mrs Mac Killop and Mrs Seth Watson attended the Augusta forenoon sermon at the annual South Kennebec Baptist association meeting held at Penny Memorial church. Everett King and family, buyers of the Nathaniel Gilpatrick house on White street, relocated to Richmond on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James MacKillop
Seth Watson
Augusta
MacKillop
South Kennebec Baptist Association
Penny Memorial Church
Everett King
Nathaniel Gilpatrick
White Street
Richmond
West Bath Grange Hears Fine Reports
West Bath Grange held its weekly meeting with refreshments served after the session. Mother’s Day was observed Monday night with poems readings tableaux and special numbers. Dancing followed the formal program as members concluded the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
Bath area wartime shipyard rally urges continued work
A Bath Iron Works gathering honored war effort contributors and urged continued production of destroyers for the Pacific. Speakers, including Cmdr. John Parnham and Cmdr. T. S. Keith, praised Bath built ships while emphasizing postwar labor and material priorities and praying for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Bath Iron Works
Navy Department
Hitchcock
Cmdr
John Parnham
USN
Bath
Parnham
Pacific
Japan
Ralph W. Mulligan
Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers
Mulligan
Franklin D. Roosevelt
San Francisco
Main
T. S. Keith
William S. Newell
Bath Iron Works Corp
Newell
Iron Works
Roosevelt
Urges fishermen to increase storage facilities in Maine
Boothbay Harbor Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries Commissioner Arthur R Greenleaf urged expanding fish storage and processing to meet postwar competition. He cited Portland port bill rejection but stressed a Maine coast fisheries center is needed to keep pace with Boston and New York centers already modernizing. He warned retailers favor ready to cook and frozen seafood and urged Maine to provide facilities for handling and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothbay Harbor
Arthur R. Greenleaf
Maine
Greenleaf
Port of Portland
Boston
New York City
Bath Welcomes News of V E Day
Bath residents celebrate V E Day as Allied victory is declared. Capt. Hitchcock recalls wartime milestones from North Africa to D Day, noting the long road to victory and renewed hope for the future. Admiral King emphasizes continuing duty as the world marks a milestone in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest J. King
USN
US Fleet
Nava
Capt. Hitchcock
Admiral King
North
Africa
Alexandria
Egypt
State Guard Service Held at Maine Armory
A V-E Day service for the Maine State Guard took place at the State Armory at 9.30 a.m. Chaplain Louis A. Dole led the service with a call to worship hymns prayers a color presentation taps the Star Spangled Banner and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine State Guard
State Armory
Louis A. Dole
Naval airman Jones completes training at Norman center
James Arthur Jones S2c son of Mrs. Chester Newell of 73 Beacon Street graduated April 21 from the Naval Air Technical Training Center at Norman Oklahoma after attending the aviation metalsmith school. He is married to Helen Louise of 714 Middle Street and prior to enlisting at Portland on August 29, 1944 worked as a coppersmith at Bath Iron Works. He will be assigned to a naval unit afloat or another shore station for further instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Arthur Jones
Chester Newell
Beacon Street
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Norman
Qokla
Aviation Metalsmith
Seaman Jones
Helen Louise
Middle Street
Deering
Morse
Portland
Bath Iron Works Corp
Probate Notices in Sagadahoc County Estates Listed
John L Jack registers that executors and administrators are appointed for multiple Bath and nearby estates. Names include Rideout Barton, Mary A Bragdon, Ella Jequah, May Saran, Garey, and Pojter, among others, with bonds noted and dates around 1945. Arthur J Dunton, judge of probate, signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Jack
Sagadahoc
Dolowig
Laty Aan Sjear
Bach
Maria E Bragdon Late
Bath
Ela Jequah
Bash
May Asan Otter
Vale
Garey
Bath probate court orders estate notices from Sagadahoc
Multiple probate items presented at Bath for Sagadahoc County with notices to heirs and executors. Names include Grace, Cathil, Boyer, and Dunton, with dates referencing the first Tuesday in May and subsequent publication. Court orders publication of the order and hearings to contest or consent to letters testamentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sagadahoc
Ordome
Riley
Tor Vad
Grace Hate
Fi Boyer
Ste
Leonse
Herrick
Wong K
Adamiunis
Fleming Brothers Reunion Noted at Navy Facilities
Keith Fleming was surprised by his brother Richard in the Navy Transportation Office. Harvey joined them for a warm visit while two other brothers John and Howard were at the Naval Aircraft Technical School in Norman Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Fleming
Navy Transportation Office
Richard
Harvey
John
Howard Fleming
Naval Aircraft Technical School
Norman
Okla
Miss Deering Speaks on Military Training at South End PTA
South End PTA met at South Street school with State Rep. Elizabeth Deering as guest, speaking on Shall We Have Compulsory Military Training. Discussion followed, noting one year of age during training. An election slate was planned for June, and a youth recreation center support was discussed along with a centered social event and committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Pta
South Street
Elizabeth Deering
Miss Deering
Deering
Orris Ames
George Costain
Arthur Berry
Isabel Bryant
Canning Center
PTA
Cosmopolitan Club
James Noftali
South End
Council of
Saunders Patterson
Lambert Park
Washington Street
Everett Quimby
Walter Higgins
Homer Potter
Nequasset Mothers Club Votes on June Officers
Nequasset Mothers' club met at the schoolhouse last Tuesday afternoon with 14 mothers and one guest. Officers will be elected June 5 at the same location. Members discussed improvements and future activities. Hostesses for the June meeting were Mrs. Lester Holbrook Mrs. Henry Seegar and Mrs. Hollis Leeman. Refreshments were served by teachers Mrs. Ethel Reed and Mrs. Alice Galvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset Mothers’ Club
Lester Holbrook
Henry Seegar
Hollis Leeman
Ethel Reed
Alice Galvin
Birth Announcement for Springer Boy at Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs Charles Springer of Williams Court welcome a son born Tuesday afternoon at Memorial Hospital. Mother and baby are reported in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Springer
Williams Court
Memorial Hospital
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Bath Daily Times
Arthur P. Burt
Rs. L. H. Andrews
A. A. Percy
H. A. Bates
W. Scott Tibbetts
Gardiner
H. F. Fredericks
Ughter Katherine
G. . Pierce
Robert H. Goodman
Aughter
New York
Charles J. Leary
Narning
Rumford Falls
Kipping
Joseph M. Hayes
Ohn
W. Ballou
W. Scoithorey
Rand Masonic Bodies
Charles T. Mains
Fore River Row
Dr. Barker
Inion Street
People's Church
Center
Washington
Harold M. Sewall
Mt. Blue Pond
Avon
J. H
D. F. Field
Phillips
Alfred ‘Dunn
Arpet
D .T. Percy , Sons’ Store
A. H. Waterman
Western Union Telegraph Co
Watson, Frye & Co
Campello
E. L. Risteen
Lewiston and Bath
Maine Central
E. S. Bacon
Cornish
North Street
Bath Automobile & Gas Engine Co
H. C. Baxter
Ender
Jarrar & Norton
Carl Trott
Woolwich
Col. Dummer Sewall
Daughters of the Revoluion
Ars. L. S. Metcalf
Washingon Street
U. S
Jorse
Everett W. Neal
Edward W. Hyde
Joughnut Cove
Moosehead Ike
Oxalis
Mr. Hyde
William Chalmers
British Linen Co
Bank of Glasgow
Scotland
A. T. Artis
Keet
Harry Stuart
Yeserday
Newport, R. I
American Fisheries Co
Canton
King’s Committee
Patriarchs Militant
E. D. Jameson
Bath Lodge
New Lodge
Arthur Passmore
C. Martin
Grover Hayes
Joseph Gagnon
Lewiston
Powers’ Billiard Hall
David Crockett, Jr
Durham
Alameda
L. D. Mathis
Maine Central R. R
Brunswick
Knox and Lincoln
William D. Sewall
New Jerusalem
Paul Sperry
New Church Theological School of
Cambridge
James A. Bragdon
Waldoboro
Levensaler Farm
Florence Pepper
Cambridgeport
Etta Sherman
S. L. Fogg
N. Gratz Jackson
Grand Lodge of Masons
William B. Palmer
James P. Ledyard
Mollie Palmer
George H. W. Barton
Barton
H. M. Wiggin
J. J. Melcher
R. H. Goodman
Frank E. Southard
William J. Conley
Charles A. Coombs
Harry A. Walters
Board of Assessors
Longley
E. M. Fuller
Lizzie Snow
Gardiner- Boothbay Harbor
Clover Club
New Meadows Grounds
Lisbon Falls
Bates
John A
United States Navy
Monadock
Cavite
Daniel Greenlaw
Eastport
F. E. Southard
Alfred
Mathis
Captain Bailey
Oliver
Bedford Street
Thomas Potter
Walter L. Ellis
Thomas P
John Black
Southport
T. P. Black
Ellis
Elisha C. Varney
Frank Card
Camden
Mr. Varney
H. M. Bean
Wiscasset
Morse High School
Lincoln Academy
Wesley Epworth League
H. L. Hopkins
Spring Street
J. A. Lawrence
New England
Perry
Pemaquid
Della Collins
Bowdoin Medical School
M. P. Hanson
the Cash Market Co
X ‘A
Merrill
William H. Swell
Kennebec River
George W. Dean
Dr. King’s Hospital
Charles D. Clarke
Andrew L. Tarbox
Hilton Homestead
Alna
F. W. O’brien
Fhippsburg
Georgetown
Walter M. Potter
D.b.a
John D. Thompson
Gladys D. Irish
Georgia M. Gotte
Mary C. Perry
Alice P. Trott
Donald C. Preble
Myra L. Richardson
Harold E. Freeman
Fredericone S. Fellows
Charles E. Bolton
Bessie M. Madden
Charles I. Madden, Sr
John W. Osborn
Fannie B. Osborn
Lilian M. Rogers
Carl R. Dearborn
Ella Frances Herlyck
Edward W. Bridgham
George K. Curtis
Stella C. Curtis
Guardian
Artland K. Rogers
Margaret A. Haskell
Addie Moulton
Birdie T. Davis
Orville E. Page
Carrie N. Page
Executrix
Agnes H. Torrey
Hannah L. Hill
Blanche C. Tou- Conserator
Samuel R. Percy
Eleanor P. Trish
Aden M. Trish
Fila Frances Herlyck
Pagene
War Manpower Commission
Townsend
Jack W. Townsend
War Production Board
State Guard Service
Cas Linekin
Wsaead
New York Ciy
Acadents Aiveut
Pthe Southaetie
Dorothy Mc Fleming
NATO
Pete Gerstty
Eve
Ivy Taree
Arthur J Dunton
John L Tack
Tacle A. Coombs
Ja'e
A. Maskett
Tate
Cate
Arthur J. Dunton
John L Jack
P.T.A
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