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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1926

Page

8

Bath Stockholders of Water Supply Co Meet

May 5 1886 Bath stockholders of the Bath Water Supply Co held an annual meeting at the Bank block with George H Nichols presiding. By laws were amended increasing directors to nine. Arthur Sewall Thomas W Hyde John H Kimball Frank Moses W Marr George H Nichols John O Patten Charles H McTellan and George Fisher elected directors. They planned water supply negotiations and bids for piping Bath from Thompson's brook Nequasset lake or the Androscoggin river. May 8 1886 noted with further company actions and local civic items.

Bath Water Supply Co F. QO. Moses Bank Block George H. Nichols Arthur Sewall Thomas W. Hyde John H. Kimball Frank ©. Moses J. Wmarr John O. Patten Charles H. McTellan George Fisher Joseph M. Tr Thompson's Brook Nequasset Lake Androscoggin River T. W. Hyde

Bath residents hear multiple local notices

May 7 1886 Joseph M Trott of Bath named commissioner for Massachusetts and Maine. David T Percy and wife return home after a western trip begun March 10. Funeral held for J Parker Larrabee from his sister Mrs George L Hill’s residence with interment at Phippsburg. Sedgwick Relief corps marked Children's Day with a large supper and entertainment for about 200, featuring dialogues recitals songs and music by about 40 children. The event was very successful.

Joseph M. Trott Bath Massachusetts Maine David T. Percy Pitas J. Parker Larrabee George L. Hill Green Street O. W. Folsom Phippsburg Sedgwick Relief Corps

Local licenses granted and firehouse accident reported

In a city meeting two licenses were approved for BE H Turner auctioneer and FB D Hodgkins Co to sell gunpowder. A hose carriage accident injured Bart O Shaughnessey while responding to a fire in the city. The Raymonds Court blaze damaged J T Raymond’s home despite rapid engine response.

Bart O'Shaughnessey

Cony defeats Morse 7-5 in Seconnd Victory at Kelley Field

Cony high school beat Morse 7-5 at Kelley Field as Oliver pitched well with 12 strikeouts while Morse errors and a late seventh inning miscue allowed Cony to pull ahead. Stiles and Nickless led Cony with key hits as Overlock starred on offense and defense.

Cony High School Morse Capital City Kelley Field Cannonball Billy” Oliver Japidus Oliver Cong Overlock Cony Nickless Meister Harrington Stiles Bradstreet Wilson Miller Sonia McLaughlin Jus Meister Doyle Overlook Dradstreet Lapidus Rand Fabrizi McLaughin Goode Joe Menxters Bradstre T

Morse-Morse Game Ends in Narrow Win for Cony

Lapidus initially out Meister then Gus to end the first. Cony wins in seventh. Overlock, Nickless, Stiles spark a tying rally. Morse defense shines with Meister and Overlock on key plays. Miller advances on hit and Sonia’s run, while Cony’s double from Canty staves Morse rally. final: Lapidus wins, Oliver loses.

Lapidus Meister Gus Nighlees Rand Cony Overlock Sonia Nickless Doyle Stiles Oliver Iradstreet Morse Miller Sarrrington Ami Goode Madstreet Meister Slong Capt. Miller Tilly Oliver Harrington Leeds Brilstreet Dosle Overlook Fletcher Amteherehin Wilson Cutting Vine

Bathy Juniors Win Game at Brunswick

The Path Y M C A juniors defeated Brunswick Grammar School 25 to 1 on Saturday morning in Brunswick. It was the fourth straight win of the season, with Donald Ring elected captain and John Conley manager. Ring had four hits and four runs, supported by Barter Richards and Conley, while Amforth of Brunswick hit the only three bagger. The YYMCA juniors next play St Johns of Brunswick at 9 am.

Path Y. M. CG. A. Irs Brunswick Brunswick Grammar School Dath Donald Ring Latch Outfit John Conley Capt Ring Barter Richards Conley Amforth YY. M. C. A. Drs St. Johns of Brunswick Aim Kelley Field YY. M.C. A. Jrs Morse Po Miller Sonia Oliver Ween Ewe P McLaughlin Meister Peat Waee Doyle Wilson Gannon Rf Nee Seymour Stone Rose Webb Cobb Fern Tatetes Goggins Bee Lynds Ceeerenee Henderson Eee Nee Anderson Pat Ee Tee Anketell King Gardiner Ue MacDonald Pierce Owe Restos Estee Sey- Barter Googins Lynds ’ Richards Miller Harring- Crocker Brien Ann Aederson Harrington Barnard Conia Davis Alexander Coffin Williams Bamford Hill Brehaut Benson Vinpire George Arsenault

Track meet highlights four year effort triumph at Bridgton

Cullen earned a four year effort payoff by launching the steel ball three feet beyond Blake in Oldtown. Weed tied Moody for fourth in the 100 and tied for fourth in the 220. Hebron led Bridgton Academy with seven points to 46 in the prep school division trophy.

Miter Brewer Noydd Portland Cullen Blake Oldtown High Weed Moody Hebron Bridgton Academy

Oliver's pitching fuels Morse defeat at Gardiner

Morse high pitcher Oliver dazzled on the mound striking out 10 and allowing few safeties, but Morse committed 12 errors as Gardiner defeated Morse 6-1. Rose tripled and Doyle doubled producing Gardiner's three runs while Wilson hit safely in every at bat.

Bil Oliver Morse High Gardiner Nath Lad Liver Morse Oliver Wight Rose Trriptedt Seymore Doyle Wilson Meister Bath School Harrington Decker Gardiner Rooks Augusta

Hildreth sought Republican county post. social notes from Topsham

William R. Hildreth and son George W. Hildreth of Topsham visited the city Tuesday as the elder sought the Republican nomination for county commissioner. The younger Hildreth and wife recently returned from Washington D C where they met President Coolidge. Also mentioned are social guests at Union Street and probate notices dated 1926 naming Frederick J Winckley appointed administrator of various Sagadahoc estates.

William R. Hildreth George W. Hildreth Topsham Hildreth Washington, D. C C White House Coolidge

Morse Boys Take Fourth at Orono Track Meet

Morse High placed fourth at the University of Maine interscholastic meet in Orono. Ray Small won the quarter mile in 3 4-7, Syd Cullen took the hammer with 14 feet 7 3-8 inches, and the Morse relay finished second as Red Reed earned 11-2 points in the sprints. Winterbottom of Edward Little led with 13 points.

Morse High University of Maine Orono Morse Ray Small Syd Cullen Porthind Red Reed Edward Litthe Mortland Brewer High Winterbottom Edward Little Snail Maine

Man Hit by Bath Motorist in Pittsfield Incident

Randall TD Coombs of Bath was arrested in Pittsfield by state highway police after an early morning accident on Belgrade road. Coombs confessed after claiming panic, saying the aged Bling Lyons stepped into the path of his car and he blew the horn. He posted bond in Augusta municipal court.

Randall TD Coombs Bath Pittsfield Bling Lyons Belgrade Field Sidney Frost Waterville Augusta Studebaker Chief Fields Brooks Frost

Pro bate petitions and notices in Sagadahoc County Maine

Several probate petitions from Sagadahoc County Maine involve estates of Bath residents. Iva M. Coombs seeks appointment as administratrix for George A. Coombs, with notice ordered. Lydia M. Totman seeks removal of William T. Boyd as administrator of Levi S. Totman. Multiple accounts and distributions are scheduled for 1926 with notices to interested parties to appear in Bath Probate Court.

State OF Maine Sagadahoc Iva M. Coombs Bath George A. Coombs Anthony B. Coombs Middlehero Mass Iva B Coombs Sapradahoc William T. Pale Sagadatioc Said A. D James S. Lowell State OF Maine Lydia M. ‘Lotmar Levi S. Totman Gtaruetoten Wiliam T. Boyd Georgetown William T. Boyd Lydia M. Totman Walter S. Glidden State OF Main Sagadation Sagadapee Clara II Oliver Mary FE. Williams Ralph O. Dale Mary BF Belcher Sagadahoe Allowaness Thomas M. Baker Adeline Baker Chester D. Calby Mary N. Pinkeham Sarah Powers Malden Strude Peterson Washington St Norwood Aeee Williamson Brainard Station Martha Williams Pictou Nova Scotia Paren Neville Harriet E. Robertson Maplewood Alass Chester D. Colby J. Sagadahoc Florence M. Laporte James S.lowell I Probate Ssagadahoc Jennie M. B. Spinney J. Clifford Spinney Sagadal Trobate Path Joseph M. Trott Henry C. Wright Ernestine S. Wright Jail County A. T Arthur J. Dunton William H. Fiske James Charles C. Low Frances D. Kingsbury Age of William H. Page Mary A. Page

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Daily Times A. TD. Stetson Boston M. Hayes J. Q. Shaw J. W. Ballon Grand Lodge of Masons Wortland Frank It. Guthrie Waltham Polo Club New England Alameda Rink Association Center Middle Street James R. Hinkley South End Daniel Robbins David Merritt Houghton Bros Hinkley Wesley M. EK. Church Lodge A. A. McDonald W.C.T Cyrus W. Longley R.ils Ella Longley H.S Lucinda Shea W.clt Eva A. Wright Ralph S. Baker Lewis Totman, Jr Charles F. Holbrook Tibbetts and Harriman Cork Edward Cook Kennebec William Mample Frank Mason The International Express Co George W. Luce William J. Hodgkins William Rogers New York State Bath Light Infantry Gardiner. S Se Universalist Church City Council Board of Aldermen Comon Council S. T. Woodward Water Street M. G. Shaw & Sons Maine Central Railroad Company Samuel Dillaway Committee On Relief Corps Forbes Prof. Robinson Bowdoin College Montreal S. J. Brown North End Thomas W. Harvard M. V. B. Chase Small Point Small Point In Dacks William Gatchell Oak Point Squirrel Island Gatchell Boothbay Maine Central Railroad Can Rockland Joseph B. Weaver Myra B. Hanscom Joseph M. Hayes Mauricetown N. J J. O. Patten B. W. Morse Daniel Devereaux R. C. Harris Peabody, Mass G. A. Parshley Times Louise Packard Isadore A. Gordon F. W. Low New England Iron Works Trifle Seana A. G. Everett J. E. Haley Nichols Sts Vitx Post Sedgwick G. A. R Ladies of the Universalist Society Mary Faxon Duncan W. ©. Duncan Miss Low Mary S&s. Anderson Levi P. Lemont Clinton, Town Raymond J. T. Raymond Center Street No. 2 Bathy Juniors Shipping City Lads Up-River City Edward Coombs Union Street Wreckers Hearts Arthur G. Oliver Galen Watson M. Cahill Andrew M. Butterfield Annie Senderson William FF Dunstam Frederick J Winckley T. A Liza VF. Marr William FF. Dunstam Frederick J William F. Dunham Pickate F. Duniam William F. Dunstam William FL Dunham John MH. Carter David S. Carter Woolwich John H. Carter Attes William F. Dunham William F. Duntiam Register Love Brothers Read Nichols CO Commercial Street Tel
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