Bath's busy 1894 shipyards and new blocks rising
The Forty Years Ago column notes Bath in 1894 with vessels under construction including wooden ships, the palatial steam yacht Fleanor, and the City of Lowell. Blocks like Y M C A and Columbia theatre near completion while Sagadahock and Crosby blocks are planned. The town sees rebuilding after a great fire and renewed activity in shipyards and finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Fleanor
Lowell
Y.M.C.A
Columbia
Sagadahock
E. S. Crosby
Bath Trust Company
People's Safe Deposit and Savings Bank
Times Company
Central Maine Power Company
Boston and
Kennebec
Fastern Steamboat Company
Boothbay Harbor
Two Bath Ministers Move On From Local Churches
Bath loses two popular Methodist pastors Reverend Weston P. Holman of Beacon Street and Reverend Forrest L. Littlefield of Wesley church. Holman departs for Camden and Littlefield for Boothbay Harbor, ending years of steady sermons and friendly civic contributions including Holman’s regular Sermonettes in the Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Weston P. Holman
Beacon Street
Forrest L. Littlefield
Wesley Church
the Times
Mr. Holman
Times
Camden
Mr. Littlefield
Boothbay Harbor
Winter Frost Causes Patchwork on State Highways
Weekend travelers found upper state roads hit harder by extreme cold and deep frosts than coastal routes. Culvert humps appeared as bumps, frost remains left surfacebreaks needing extra patching. Last winter caused costly highway damage. crews are patching across regions and expect most damage repaired in about a week.
Center Street Traffic Swells as Vine Street Rebuilds
This report notes Bath lacks automatic signals at intersections and cites dangerous spots avoided daily. A stunt pilot’s exhibition near Powers Field drew hundreds, while Center Street traffic tripled after Vine Street closure for a new road, prompting hope that a three lane Vine Street will alleviate Center Street congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Center Street
Vine Street
Genesta Chapter Honors Past Officers at Temple
Genesta chapter No 73 O E S held a Past Matrons and Patrons night at the Masonic Temple with 18 past matrons and 6 past patrons in attendance. Edith G Rich welcomed guests as corsages and boutonnieres were presented and a degree exemplification featured many past officers. Two charter members attended, Gladys R Walker addressed the chapter, and a chicken pie supper preceded by decorations completed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesta Chapter
O. E
Masonic Temple
Edith G. Rich
Alice J. Shaw
Henry G. Shaw
Sarah A. Shaw
Arthur B. Stilphen
Eva J. Cahill
Annie Ward
Carrie Thompson
Olive Corliss
Kate Perkins
Esther Oliver
Marshal
Mabel Merrill
Edith Savage
Adah
Annette Merrill
Ruth
Annie E. Cox
Esther
Lois McKiever
Martha
Frieda Bagdikian
Electa
Mae Ward
Warder
Jason A. Merrill
Sentinel
Frank N. Harnden
Genevieve S. Duren
Bertha Pepper
Ada Deering
Treaurer
Bernice M. Fuller
Charlotte Hodgkins
Emma Rogers
Lucy Wetherbee
Carrie Holmes
Lida Howard
Elizabeth Harnden
John McKiever
Samuel R. Percy
Gladys R. Walker
Auburn
Rose B. Rogers
Jennie Small
Evelyn Grindell
Bi-Partisan Meeting Draws Voters in Woolwich
The first bipartisan political gathering in Sagadahoc County in years drew about 150 Woolwich residents to Tuessic hall Day's Ferry. Clarence Preble opened the session outlining aims and future meetings. A joint committee will arrange speakers to present both sides of the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Tuessic Hall
Day’s Ferry
Woolwich
Clarence Preble
Carlton Day Reed
James F. Dunton
Board of Selectmen
Charles H. Cahill
Bath
Roscoe G. Bailey
Harry A. Plummer
Gardiner R. Deering
John P. Carey, Jr
Miss Murphy Hosts Girls Friendly Society Talk on Venice
Miss Jane Murphy spoke to the Girls Friendly Society at the parish house describing Venice. She covered the Lido canal system city origins as a refuge from barbarian invasions and notable epochs with views of art pictures beadwork and glass specimens. Refreshments followed and next week a members supper closes the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Murphy
Venice
Italy
Dorothy Anliker
Priscilla Wyman
Bath Pageant Delegation Presents Wild Roses Class
Seven little girls from the Cosmopolitan Garden Club rehearse as Wild Roses for the Flower Pageant on Young People's Day June 2 at the Danish Village in Portland Biddeford highway events. Laura Usher directs, Elizabeth Deering trains, and Watkins Cleaning and Dyeing Works assists with costumes as 500 participants join the parade setup and rehearsals through June 2 4.
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Cosmopolitan Garden Club
Laura Or. Usher
Edmund A. Rothwell
Barbara Vigne
Constance Gilmore
Nancy
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Virginia Trott
Marion Small
Eleanor Oliver
Garden Club
Watkins’ Cleansing and Dyeing Works of
Portland
Camp Fire
Realty Transfers at Registry of Deeds Sagadahoc Maine
Recent realty transfers recorded in the Sagadahoc Registry of Deeds include Bath deeds from Mary Alma Palmer to George E Avery and Emma T Hall to Jennie L Tobey, and Bowdoinham from Grace M Newton to Ethel M Temple. Also listed are Georgetown Avis Luce to Edward M Lewis, Phippsburg Jane M Blaisdell to State of Maine, Richmond Sidney M Hopkins to Susan V Hopkins, and Topsham Edith Starbird et al to Mary E Willis. Woolwich transfers include Hazel May Presley to Asbury G Bailey et al and Myra G Thwing to Edward Murphy.
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Sagadahoc
Bath
Mary Alma Palmer
George E. Avery
Emma T. Hall
Jennie L. Tobey
William W. Foss
Pythian Building Association of Bath
James Thomas McNeil
Margaret Ellen McNeil
Byron Scanlon
Margaret 5
DeCoste
George A. Baker
Philip G. O'Hara
Bowdeinham
Grace M. Newton
Ethel M. Temple
Georgetown
Avis Luce
Edward M. Lewis
Phippsburg
Jane M. Blaisdell
State of Maine
Richmond
Sidney M. Hopkins
Susan V. Hopkins
Daniel Andrews
Odd Fellows Home of
Maine
W. H. Farley
David F. McGinn
Antheus A. Douglass
Laura M. Stilphen
Grover
C. Marriner
Topsham
Edith Starbird
Als
Mary E. Willis
Woolwich
Hazel May Presley
Asbury G. Bailey
Myra G. Thwing
Edward Murphy
Morse High Golf Team Defeats Skowhegan 4-2
Morse High won its third straight match at Bath Country Club defeating Skowhegan 4-2. W Marco beat Hunnewell 2 up, W Chaney beat Lessard 6-5, E Owen beat Litchfield 9-8, Coucette beat R Ross 1 up, ovette defeated Ross Jr 1 up, and Morse had best-ball in foursomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morsehigh
Bath Country Club
Skowhegan
Brunswick
Edward Little
Ovette
Ross, Jr
W. Marco
Morse
Hunnewell
Coucette
R. Ross
Wessaweskeag Inn Destroyed by Fire in Thomaston
The Wessaweskeag Inn in South Thomaston burned Tuesday afternoon, with the fire starting around a chimney on the second story. Firefighters from Rockland arrived as the building was doomed, saving much furniture while confetti boxes caused a temporary retreat. Owners Mr and Mrs L B Smith were affected. Mr Smith an invalid was helped from the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Smith
Poppy Day Sale Sets May 26 For Legion Helpers
The American Legion Auxiliary and Legion roll out the Poppy Day sale on May 26 inspired by Moina Michael who started the tradition at Columbia University in 1918. The poppy memorial flower honors World War dead and supports disabled veterans and families through Legion and Auxiliary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Georgia
William Pregman
Poppy
Roland Smith
American Legion Auxiliary
Columbia University
Moina Michael
Athens
Col
John McCrae
American Legion
Cleveland
Ohio
British Legion
British Empire
Woman's death links to murder case and bail talks
Sheriff recounts confession by Bate alleging that Mrs. Dolin died after shivering at a party at a Richmond home with Ralph Davis present. Davis faces charges with bail set at five thousand dollars, while Bate awaits municipal court proceedings and remains jailed. Authorities seek further witnesses and evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Henderson
Bate
Bath
Young Davis
Augusta
Henderson
Bates
Davis
Ernest L. Goodspeed
Ralph Davis
York County
Carey
Richmond
Lieut. Shephard
Marks
Ernest B. Scott
Arthur Freeman
Ichmond
Miss Emma Walker Visits Cousin at Farmington Convention
Miss Emma E. Walker of 16 Dummer Street returned from Farmington after visiting her cousin Mrs. John G. True during the Congregational state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma E. Walker
Dummer Street
Farmington
John G. True
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the Times Company
Front Street
Bath, Maine
F. B, Nichols, Pres
Treas, Harry
Webber, Editor
Postoffice
St Bath
Powers’ Flying Field
East
Genesta
Temple
Miss Murphy
Bath Uh
Lemare
Sir Galahads
Women’s Choral Society
Sousa
Galahads
Morse High
Saga
Dahoc
Dora F. Bearisto
Aho
Island
Ne Eee
Aes
Tarr
Ernest L. Speed
Gardiner
Thomaston
Goodspeed
Bears
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor CO
Detroit
Mich
G.M.A.C
General Motors
Taal
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