Alameda opening draws Bath crowds for skating gala
Forties Bath report details the Alameda rink opening on January 2 1884 with nearly 200 attendees in the afternoon and up to 1200 for the full day. Portland Lewiston and Brunswick guests skated amid 200 couples on the floor while Prof Maurice Winslow performed. Capt J S Lowell and wife left for Philadelphia. Nev L L Greene to begin Universalist duties tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda
Bath
Center Street
Washington Street
John O. Patten
Harry E. Stetson
A. D. Stetson
M. F. Winslow
Portland
T. W. Morse
Harry Donnell
H. Stmneon
Lewiston
Brunswick
Maurice F. Winslow
The
Wyman
McQuarrie
Leeman
J. F. Mitchell
Real estate transfers and local society notes in Bath
Real estate transfers recorded in Bath include A C Ticknell to George W Bicknell for land at 2001 and Charles Davenport to Lydia M Deering for land and buildings at 6000. The People's 25 Cents Savings bank elected trustees G C Moses J J Robinson J R Kelley Gordon S Treble Reuben S Hunt. An annual New Year’s reception at the Orphans Home featured a prayer by Rev ALS Ladd and a program of dialogues songs and recitations by local children plus gifts distribution. Long Beach Engine Co No 2 plans a ball in mid January at the Alameda venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
A. C. Ticknell
George W. Bicknell
Rich
Dudley C. Rich
F.P. Rounds
Charles Davenport
Lydia M. Deering
KF. Morse Et al
Tey M. Hagan
HH. Palmer
Henry KE. Palmer
The
People’s 25 Cents Savings Bank
G. C. Moses
J. J Robinson
J. R. Kelley
Gordon S. Treble
Reuben S. Hunt
Als. Ladd
Lizzie McKay
Inez Davis
Charlotte Davis
Annie McKay
Mabel Smith
Maud Davis
Mabel Savage
Rose
Ada McKay
Jay Josie Robinson Tron
J. G. Richardson
SS. T. Snipe
Wis
Mayor Ledyard
I. T. Percy
Rev
FL. J. White
R. Y. Crockett
J. H. Raynond
Francis Adams
Long Beach Engine Co. No. 2
New
Alameda
Jury chosen for Wilkinson murder trial at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court jury for the Wilkinson case against the officer killer was selected with foreman David H. Greene and members from Georgetown Bowdoin Phippsburg and Topsham among others. A sleigh accident yesterday injured four young ladies on Washington Street, with Esther Powers among the injured and the horse returning to Dunning's stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Wilkinson
Lawrence
David H. Greene
Foreman
Georgetown
J. Rowe
Alpheus Todge
Bowdoin
Charles TL. Maxwell
Samuel N. Tarr
Freeman. Bowker
Phippsburg
Horace W. Malcolm
Charles Perry
Harvey Campbell
Bowdoinham
Alden P
Esther Powers
Celia
May Lincoln
Miss Young
Washington Street
Cedar Street
Miss Powers
Lincoln
Wilkinson murder verdict returned guilty in first degree
January 5 1884 the jury in the Wilkinson murder case found a guilty verdict after a 2 30 pm retirement. The trial concluded with the formal verdict in the afternoon court session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fou
Wilkinson
Journalists and locals gathered in Lewiston area notes
Jan 7 1684 Lewiston Journal reports visits by William M Mathews of Heverly Mass and Ray Thompson editor of Richmond Bee in town. Charles Totman baggage master on the Cleopatra visits family. John C Eilers injured at Colby sash and blind factory losing three fingers. State vs Hopkins and Turner murder case jury list with local names provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles II, Totman
Cleopatra
Boston
Yarmouth
N. S
John C. Eilers
Colby Sash and Blind
Brunswick
State
Lewis E. Hopkins
Lorenzo HL. Turner
Richmond
Supreme Court
Mark L. Percy
Foreman
Phippsburg
Horace W. Maleoha
Whippsburg
Frank M. Harnden
Woolwich
Charles J. Maxwell
West Bowdoin
John Curtis
Bowdoinham
John Titman
Topsham
John S. Bailey
William K. Maxwell
Bowdeinham
Elisha Maloon
Bowdoin
George Berry
Georgetown
Alden
Quint
Humphrey S. Varney
Bowdoinhan
Installation of Solar Judge officers at Masonic hall
The Solar Judge officers for the coming year were installed at the Masonic hall with District Deputy Grand Master I. C. Whitehouse of Brunswick officiating. About 200 members and guests attended the ceremonies followed by an oyster supper and dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternity
Lady Friends
Gerand
I. C. Whitehouse
Brunswick
C. W. Arras
Oscar F. Williams
William H. Hartwell
Albert Tibbets
Seth T. Woodward
J. Lufkin Douglas
George Fef
Litchfield
J. F. Upton
Frank HH. Percy
William WW. Trufant
C. B. Atwood
John PP. Welch
Marshall
John S. Wiggit
Tyler
F. (. Whitehouse
W. G. Haskell
Lewiston
O. F. Williams
W. Arras
Z. H. Wilair
S. T. Snipe
B. Atwood
Perry
Perkins
Commander Towne to visit Legion. veterans invited
Department Commander John G. Towne of Waterville. State Adjt. James I. Boyle of Augusta with Malcolm I. Stoddard of Portland will guest the Legion home meeting next Tuesday night. Grand Army veterans Spanish War veterans and other ex servicemen invited to hear talks by the three guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Towne
Waterville
Adjt
James I. Boyle
Anegusta
Malcolm I. Stoddard
Portland
Veterans Bureau
Roland Hf. Smith Vost
A.L
Legion Home
Legion
Colonial Club Whist Handicap Results and Debating Society News
In the Colonial club handicap duplicate whist, Greenough and Page led high scores as three of six pairs improved their percentages with wins. White and Skillings hold the top percentage at 100, Jiaggett sits third with 57. Morse High debaters join Bates Gavel club. Morse High to submit trial debates by the 18th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club
Greenough
Page
White
Skillings
Jiaggett
Morse High
Bates Gavel Club
Bates College
Bowdoin
Bates
Street exchange words over pace and pride
A London Tid-Bits quip describes a messenger boy asked if he is a messenger. He answers indignantly that his slow walk is due to his toe. The exchange pits a Peay-Hightech man against a street hoy in a humorous street scene.
Magnetism Joke Question From Penn State Froth
A lighthearted exchange from Penn State Froth features a professor’s playful dialogue about natural magnets. The humor hinges on a misdirection about “blondes and brunettes” as magnets, reflecting campus wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Jack
Penn
State Froth
Legion notes on Veterans Bureau reform and Legion actions
The American Legion welcomes a proposed reorganization of the Central board of appeals of the Veterans Bureau from seven to seventeen members to speed reviews for about 50 000 disabled veterans. The Massachusetts Legion opposes a second state bonus and supports federal compensation changes. A British veteran, Harold Hall, seeks Legion affiliation after naturalization. Willard Christenson, missing since 1918, is found in a Minnesota asylum. Wakefield funds aid to the family of Corporal Harry E Nelson post support. St Paul Post No 1 heads 1924 activities for the large northwest chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Board of Appeals
Veterans’ Bureau
Frank T. Ilines
American Legion
Lemuel Bolles
National Adjutant of
the Legion
Legion
Bolles
Massachusetts Department of the American Legion
Veterans’ Organization
Massachusetts
Harold Hall
British Royal Engineers
Mons
Dardanelles
United States
England
America
Tall
Victor L. Giant Valley
Minneapolis
The
Willard Christenson
James Christenson
Marshfield
Wis
Asyum
Fergus Falls
Minn
United States Secret Service
Christenson
Co. A
127Th Infantry
Red
Delirium
Wakefield
Mass
Harry E Nelson
Vost
T. Gottlieb
St. Paul
No. S. American Legion
Northwest
Plant sun adaptation changes leaf area and thickness
The text notes how plants in intense sun may thicken their leaves and reduce size and number to limit light capture, while in less intense light they expand leaf surface to absorb more light. It describes adaptive strategies of leaf area and thickness in response to sunlight.
Auxiliary entertains American Legion post
Roland TL Smith post and auxiliary hosted a joint New Year party at the Washington street club house. Santa and reindeer models appeared, gifts were given including a Seth Thomas clock. Attendees included Leonice Morse Perry Thompson and Commander Roscoe Perkins with music by Perkins and Marion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland TL. Smith Post
American Legion and Auxiliary
Washington Street
Santa Chius
Perry Thompson
James L. Moree
Eugene Ibirt
Sebasca
Willie
Legion
L Legion
Commander Perkins
Marion Hall
W. A. Downing
Warren FB. Kershner
Perry TL. Thompson
Cleora Coombs
Evelyn Snow
Bernard Pratt
John Crane
Mary
Leonice TK. Morse
Warren J. Kershner
Perry Lothomipe
Howard Pratt
Gardiner Rogers
J. Horace McChire
Guy
Marguerite Pratt
Ruth
Bessie Mikels
Marion Hill
Agnes Smith
Roscoe Perkins
James Lester Morse
Roland Shinning
Dowell Smith
Randall Coombs
Arthur Berry
Elva Stickney
Oliver V. Webster
Queen Esther Lodge Hosts to Odd Fellows
Lincoln lodge of Odd Fellows joined Queen Mother Rebekah lodge for a supper and entertainment at Odd Fellows hall on a Wednesday night last week. The program included readings and instrumental and vocal music after oyster stew, doughnuts, pies, and coffee. Mrs. Fannie Thurlow wrote a new year theme read by Miss Mae Congdon, with supper and dining room committees led by Mrs. Wallace Atwood and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goss Marine Tron Works
Columbian Hall
Martin Raferty
Mary Burke
Intermisa
Columbian House
Maggie McManus
Kate Delehanty
Kate Ford
Maggie Connelly
Hannah O'Ronnell
Sarah Lewis
Lincoln Lodge of Old Fellows
Queen Mother Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Mion
Fannie Thurlow
Mae Congdon
Lodge
Wallace Atwood
Henry T. B. Leeman
Leonard Lord
Annie Colby
Thirriet Huggard
Zora Oliver
Cosmopolitan club to hear noted speakers at meetings
Cosmopolitan club members heard plans for early meetings featuring Alderman William S. Newell discussing U S navy current events while Mrs Clarence W Morse and Miss Clare Coombs spoke about a world tour. The club also noted a second course of physical culture began January 7 with new member Madeline Crosby and a toe dancing display by Pearl Oliver during an afternoon of cards ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan
Madeline Crosby
Pearl Oliver
Sterling Bible Class Holds Pleasant Session
Mrs Robert C Mitchell hosted the Sterling Bible class at 40 Weeks Street with a vote to raise 25 for Corliss Street church. Retiring president Mrs John Hunt received a Bible and Bible dictionary. Next meeting Feb 4 at Mrs L B C Chaneys. Officers elected: Chaney teacher Spinney president Deering first VP Plant second VP Mitchell treasurer Stearns Scott secretary Elvira Coombs assistant secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Mitchell
Sterling
Weeks Street
Corliss Street
John Hunt
L. B. C. Chaney
Chaney
Herbert J. Spinney
Carroll A. Deering
Chester A. Plant
Robert ©. Mitchell
Stearns Scott
Elvira Coombs
Johnny Recalls Morning Fight and Party Plans
Johnny expresses regret after a morning fight with Willie Jones and learns in the afternoon that Jones planned a party. His father consolingly notes the wrong of the confrontation and helps him see the consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Willie Jones
McCabe’s Police Reform Sparks Bath City Hall Debate
Chester W. McCabe alderman argues that removal of Hindle and city police policy questions expose weak protection for citizens. He demands hearings, cites city charter and ordinances, and urges public awareness as officials clash over law, order, and accountability.
Funeral for Frank TY Merritt Held at Residence
Frank TY Merritt’s funeral was held Thursday afternoon at two at his residence on Shepard Street. A large number of friends and relatives attended, including a Bath Tron Works Ltd machine shop delegation and the Bath VBLA. Service by Rev David L. Wilson of Central Congregational Church. Bearers were John McNevins, Charles W. Triggs, Cearen Dennison, and Leon Pennell. Burial at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank TY. Merritt
Shepard Street
Bath Tron Works, Ltd
Bath Vbla
Reve David TL. Wilson
Central Congregational Ehurch
John MccNevins
Charles W. Triggs
Cearen Dennison
T.eon Pennell
Oak Grove
Sermon Break Sparks Anecdote of Age Cues
A curate’s sermon slips into an odd aside as he references older men with hoary heads and younger men with blooming cheeks. He attempts to amend the line but the moment lingers, marking a quirky lapse in delivery.
Strong wind topples chimneys in Weeks Street area
A severe windstorm on Saturday night separated bricks from chimneys and toppled some chimneys. One instance occurred at the home of Andrew M. Butterfield on Weeks Street around 4 30 Sunday morning. Mr. Butterfield heard the racket without a radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew M. Butterfield
Weeks Street
Mr. Butterfield
Smelt Fishermen Report Poor Fishing at Arrowsie Gut
Smelt fishermen report poor catches at Arrowsie Gut, noting dwindling stocks and unfavorable conditions. Local crews anticipate continued weak fishing as demand remains steady and weather disrupts gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrowsie
Bath Aldermen Back Kingsley Health Officer Tenure and Finances
City council debates appointment of Mr Kingsley as health officer for Bath Water District praising his work with physicians. A three year term is favored amid salary talks, with support from several aldermen and the mayor. A temporary loan of 1600000 is approved, funds to come from tax anticipations and city revenue. Budgeted expenditures, debt, and trust fund balances are listed. several routine orders and hydrant rent petition are referred for committee action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell
Bath
Wingsley
Board of Education
Alcermin
Mrr
Daniel F Dougherty
Kingsley
Aldermin
John AL Legra
Wath
Moses
Board of
Aldermen World Ie
Mintvor
Diter
J. Edwatel Dursthoe
Epstern
Joseph Porrey
Othe Hatter
Mrr. Nhingles
Othe
Melvin HH Beerwort
John A. Legro
James Lester Morse
Daniel T. Dougherty
Williame S. Newell
Wilfred Co. Trott
Chester H. McCabe
Alderman Newell
Bath Prust Company
Maine
Dougherty
Finance Committee
Trott
Kelley, Spear Co
Bowery Street
United States Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Joint
Standing Committee On Water and Water Works
Legro
McCabe
Sagedihoe County
Avas
First National Lake
Ee Rae
H National
Trust Co. S&s
First Baptist Pastor and Officers Elected
The Baptist Society met Wednesday evening with William H. White as moderator and J. Edward Pomeroy as clerk. Rev. John A. Swetnam offered prayer. reports from all officers were read. the treasurer reported bills paid and four year benevolence receipts totaling 4901 dollars. Officers elected included Pomeroy clerk Varney collector White treasurer and Lemont and Pratt named to the prudential committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Society
William H. White
J. Edward Pomeroy
John A. Swetnam
Alice E. Varney
C. §. Lemont
Prudential Committee
Alfred R. Pratt
West Webster City builder P M Banks dies at 66
P M Banks longtime Webster City resident dies early morning after a life in business banking farming and public service. He worked in Rath Banks Levi & Tanks and served as city clerk and postmaster. He supported the Congregational church Masons and various veterans groups. A fountain memorial was planned at cemetery park per his bequest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
ITL
Gerson Levi
Levi & Tanks
J. C Flanter
Hamilton County State Bank
Whitels
Beenmie
Onehoer
Pirst National Bank
Purim
Banks
Belvidere
Relinds Th. Lane
Samuel Tame
Win
Maine
Tlineis
Isso
Erite
Veramie
Misseu
Bert
Istl
Lillian Drell
Clarion
Nenein Lodge
A.F
Hope
Ile
Winfield Scott Post
New 66
Guar
Congregational Church
TI M. Banks
Little Cemetery
G.A.R
Masons
Maine A A Joins National Motorist Association
The article notes that the Maine A A joins the national motorist association. It explains members gain national privileges when traveling outside Maine and that the emblem will serve as the association's trademark on stationery and literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Association
Maine Association
National Association
Central Church Choir Hosts Jolly New Year Party
The Central Church choir held a Wednesday night get together at the parish house with a joke tree gift exchange a weenie roast and coffee sandwiches and cake. Choir director John Shaw gave three attendance prizes. Dorothy Appleton won first prize a five dollar gold piece Mary Appleton won third prize a candy basket and Mrs Luther Thompson won second prize a box of stationery. Mrs Mary Parcher of Biddeford suffered a severe shock at Orono Saturday and is matron at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity house for 19 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
John Shaw
Dorothy Appleton
Luther Thompson
Mary Appleton
Mary Parcher
Biddeford
Orono
A Happy Marriage and Health Guide Advertisement
Many couples rush marriage without health and sex knowledge. The Common Sense Medical Adviser by Dr. R Pierce offers guidance on marriage, sex, diet, physiology and more. A limited offer lets readers obtain the 1.50 book for 1.00 by writing to the Invalids Hotel in Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. ¥. Pierce
Securate Invalids Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath Times
James Madden
Delia Cahan
Delia Shaughnessy
J. S. Lowell
Jon Walter
Philadelphia
Lowell
Nev
William Stetson
Namother
Orphans Home
A. G. Staples
Lewiston Journal
William M. Mathews
Heverly, Mass
Ray P. Thompson
Richamond
Towne
Hokp
Greenough Page
Haegett- M&cole
Skillines
White Wees
Legro-Wark
Morse-Trott
Owen-Fowers
London
Merle Reed
John R. Quinn
Deline
Deleno
Soo
Oregon
Indianapolis
Plains
Colorado
North Dakota
Legion House
Queen Esther Lodge
ODD Fellows
Sterling Bible
Doris Smith
London Opinion
M’cabe
Trailers Drug Store
Thall
Keegan
Pall
Board of Aldermen
Hall
Tiernes General of
Cnd
Dee GS
Dee
Aldermain Morse
Hindle
Mayer Moses
Dresadth
Etheer Chopér
S. Kingstes
Shei
Marshalsal
Tremein
Chester HW. McCcabe
Chay
TSO
City of
Cit
Aldermen
Frank H. Merritt
Christian Life
Edwin M. Jones
Harre G. Deering
Edward W. Sampson
Milton C. Trott
Trust Funds
Erovens
Hettie Hodgdon
Arthur J. Dlinton
Lotta Eaton
Lena Li. Ring
Jane A. Goodwin
Winnie Durgin
Juson A. Merrill
Henry McCabe
Freeman Crosby
Paul Moore
First Baptist
P. M. Banks
West
Ackley
Town
Hurns & Rath
Jomber
Tie
Rath & Banks
of Werst & Cameron
A. A
National
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