Forty Years Ago in Bath May 21 1884 Highlights
A Bath Gazette recap notes Capt William T P Lincoln to return from Hot Springs Arkansas on Saturday Emma Eames finished a music course in Boston A Shaw mill logs raft drifted down river towed by the ace boat arrived at 930 AM fog delayed ascent Sons of Veterans opened their Hyde block library Prof B E Taylor impressed Bath with feats of magic Bailey polo team formed by Washburn Worth clerks and local players ready to challenge the Thursday winning club
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Washburn & Worth
Lewiston and Bath News Briefs From May 22 1884
May 22 1884 reports Phi Rho plays Lewiston High School in Lewiston. Various local items describe shipyard work in Manchester Haynes yard, Wiscasset, and copper punching innovations by George Williams. Capt. Snow sails Heela via Cardiff for Singapore due to Capt. Day’s illness. Community notes cover a St Cecelia club gathering, G A R inspection plans, funeral attendance by Masons, a Popham lodge drama, Bath's Frank Hale trial trip, a Boston verdict for a broken leg, Emmett Literary Society polo team formation, May 27 polo challenges, and multiple visits to Boston. Also noted are ship engine work at Goss Tron Works, Bath rink opening, shad shipments from Kennebec, and upcoming Bath propeller casting at Mample's foundry. Memorial Day races by Sagadahoc Nowe Association and local baseball lineups are listed.
Foote Brothers Detail Engine Setup For Bath Steamers
May 26 1884 Edward and Henry Foote depart for Ereepert to install engines from Bath Tron Works on the steamer there. Miss Maggie Delahanty of St. Mary's choir sang a solo with a sweet expressive voice at vexpers. H B Sawyer refits cabin work on the new steamer Wiwurna using California laurel maple and walnut. A 95-year-old rooster weather vane owned by Alonzo Ring was found at West Bath. Sept Wheeler from Goss Tron Works reports the Al-Ki engine test successful and owners satisfied. The steamer passed Seguin Thursday at 4 and reached New Bedford by 2.50, faster than expected. The Phi Rho baseball club tied 19–19 with a picked nine. they have won four of six, next in Lewiston. Popham lodge J O of G T forms a drama company LOL of G T Dramatic Company led by Burton with Wiggins directing and Oliver treasurer. planned Mayo June shows across Maine with New York scenery. The schooner Agnes R Bacon carrying 600 tons ice from Kennebec to Philadelphia ran aground near Black Jack Ledges. Clara Clarita towed her to Portland for drydock repairs. vessel damaged heavily. Bacon owned by Mauristown NJ.
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BH. H. Sawyer
Wheeler
Goss Tron Works
Seguin
Riday
New Bedford
Agnes R. Bacon
Kennebec
Philadelphia
Black Jack
Trunnewell
Point
Clara Clarita
Bacon
Portland
Mauristown
New Jersey
Farrington Replies To Sectarian Schools Debate In Maine
Senator Frank G. Farrington of Augusta, a Republican candidate for Maine governor, denounces the sectarian schools issue raised by rival Senator Ralph Brewster. He argues money for two Catholic schools exists and urges Maine to reject intolerance and prejudice in the campaign. He cites 1917 St Joseph's Academy aid, the Fort Kent parish, and calls for harmony and a Christian spirit.
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Frank G. Farrington
Augusta
Wilton
Ralph ©. Brewster
Portland
Maine
Crete
Tol
St. Joseph's Academy
Porthind
Tie
St. John Valley
Fort Kent
State of
Old Timbers Survive in Washington’s Mt Vernon Home
The Mt Vernon estate once owned by Augustine Washington, father of George Washington, shows remodeling from 1752 to 1759 adding a library and banquet hall. Timber frames, white cedar siding, and shingles from North Carolina endure, with original floors and early 18th century construction detailing still intact.
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Mt. Vernon
Augustine Washington
George Wasington
National
Luimber Mannufacturers Association
Timing Creek
Ceorge
Trondee
West Indies
Carierien
Lanwrence
George
Tn UT Wahington
Pega
Joel Pine
Pwenty
Mt. Vanons
Huth
Idinge
Washington
USGOC
North Carolina
Europe
Vernon
Carlisle
Hearby
Alexandria
Armerica
Miss M Pearl M Call Admitted To Supreme Court
Miss M Pearl M Call of Washington DC the lone assistant attorney in the office of Mas Peyton Gordon United States district attorney is among the few women admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.
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M. Pearl M’call
Washington, D. C
Mas
Peyton Gordon
United States District Attorney
United States Supreme Court
Charity Box Idea Keeps Good Wares From Clutter
A plan suggests each house hold a drawer or box for worn clothing toys and outgrown shoes. When aid is requested by charities items are ready. The scheme also helps owners keep their belongings separate from unused articles.
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Howe
Plin
Sewing snaps guidance for precise placement in garments
The article instructs sewing the projecting half of the snap first and pressing firmly on the fabric to avoid leaving an impression that reveals where to place the snap. It emphasizes accurate alignment before attaching the snap on the garment.
Pest Control Tip for Rats in Cellars
Suggests using chloride of lime to deter rats that visit a cellar. Recommends spreading the chemical to drive rodents away.
Dancing Pupils Give A Recital In Grotesque Prose Era
A local school hosts a dance recital with pupils DANCING PUPILS GIVE A RECITAL and names of participants including Henry DeLong Jr George Barker Cecil Rowhine Willis Lake Lawrence Speeht Dick Legro and others. A cabaret followed, featuring a Vista diner and stage performances. costumes included white cloth. The program closes with a reception at Parish house and plans to repeat the event at Mitsonie temple.
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Henry DeLong, Jr
George Barker
Cecil Rowhine
Willis Lake
Lawrence Speeht
Dick Legro
Albert Austin
Edward Bridgham
Deivid Mullin
Stanley Wallee
Billy Adams
Stantes
Robert Thich
Wilbur Oliver
Fox
Maury Frances Tivde
Osene Adams
Carpet Ding Amd
Gemet
Dave Waters
Miri Dalle
Veanelie Miecunin
Lively Combe
Marjorie Gurnisai
Nedlie Ning
Koh Pyle
Katherine Niehorsen
Miegamor Eaewin
Leon Parekh
Nelson Wa
Sagaphinse
Stanley Phatel
Pilly
Robert Tpated
Charles Piareen
Parenty
Baers
Mary Venes
Dorothy Chatn
Mary Py
Droris Movieh
Plizabert, Coombe
Pisa Wakediedd
Tplorence Pilberton
Pcorrie
Jimey
Percival
Mason
Gadblie
Mitsonie
Bath
Bron Wiek
Roehland
Bintie
Ceonmat
Music and Jokes Feature Pages On The City Scene
A column notes performers in the chorus listing numerous names and describes a home remedy for nickel trim cleaning. It also mentions Wilbur, wife of the new Secretary of the Navy, attending formal events and Steel and automobile output figures showing declines from peak levels.
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Mere
Wilbur
Secretary of the Navy
Ruth Rose Hosts Jungle Lecture On British Gaidia Fauna
Ruth Rose of the Tropical Research Station in New York presented a slide lecture on the interior of British Gaidia. She described exotic frogs bats and fish, noting the New York Zoological Society's support and the station's role in studying birds reptiles insects and endemic plants.
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Ruth Rose
Tropical Research Station
New York
Botsmen Roden
Gaidia
Miss Rose
Atio
Walter
Saud
Nkarawat
Cyirttest
Ted
New York Zoologies Society
Wil van Beebe
Tars Heen
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Hot Springs
Arkansas
Emma Eames
Boston
Shaw
Sons of Veterans
Hyde's Block
BE. B. Taylor
Prof. Taylor
Phi Rho
Lewiston
George Williams
Manchester
Haynes’ Yard
Wiscasset
Williams
S. F. Snow
Cardiff
Heela
Day
Singapore
St. Cecelia
Sagadahoe
Department of Maine
Sedgwick Post
No. 14
J. M. Mayes
J. W. Ballou
Masonic Fraternity
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David Wylie
Bath Tron Works
Lake Auburn
Frank Hale
Bata Tron Works
Foote
William Deavier
Mary E. Morse
B. W. Morse
Tsaiah Crocker
Tle
Richmond
C. W. Crocker
Fowler Bragg
Fsg
Dr. Eades
Shyety Brae
Frye
F. JD. Sewall
Rangeley Lakes
Alfred Higgins
East Brunswick
Figgins
Frank A. Stetson
William F. Morgan
Emmett Literary Society
T. H. Clark
Th. Scanlon
J. Landers
E. J. Murphy
J. I. P. Burke
J. W. Hughes
D. McDonough
Thomas Welch
Charles Gahan
C. R. Campbell
TR. F. Morse
J.T. Morse
S. W. Morse
Tom Sullivan
Woodward's Wharf
Paddy Ryan
TL. W. Cobb
W. Otl. Trufant
Washburn & Worth’s
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Goss Marine Tron Works
John Carr
Peaks Island
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Mample’s
Henry Pennicook
Emma Coombs
J. W. Foster
Mrs. Titus
Alphonso Mason
S. S. Jordan
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Brunswick
Will Murphy
George Weeks
CC. White
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Frank Norton
Lincoln
Scott Frye
Farnham
E. Brown
Aera
Sagadahor Nowe
Frank Purington
Edwin D. Hardin
Edward
Henry Foote
Ereepert
Maggie Delahanty
St. Mary's Choir
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Phi Rhos
J. O
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G. T. Dramatic Company
Harry W. Burton
Joseph G. Wiggins
Bert Oliver
Farrington
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M’call
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J. Herbert
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Lincoln County Trust Company
Lincoln County Trust
Lake Room
Sind
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Carl M
PL Larrabee
Neotfilly
Alfred Ry Ames
Wordiwieh
Soul Cove
Sisan ST. Verte
Oni Wanlwiet
Miner
Alfred R. Ames
Saul
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Qreloep
James. S. Lowell
William PF. Duntyam
State OF Maine
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Myrtle May Lane
Walter Th)raskine
Warestate
Vizit
Mertle M. Kane
Lincoln St
Wilbur Erskine
Rbancor
Meine
Marohd Erskine
Rockland
Marrietta Erskine
Damariscotta
Susie Erskine
Merta Erskine
Sadie Thostan
Woodfords
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Elizabeth Erskine
Sal
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Ralph O. Dale
Mainf
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Rath
Sagarahoe
James S. Lowell
Frank S. Wead
Woolwich
Sagadahoc
Bradford G. Potter
Agalhoe
Frank S. Head
William PF. Dunstam
Scott’ Morse
Sagadahac
Margaret F. Morse
Morse
Sweeltam F. Dunham
Gauthier
Mardelesders
Serail
Pridaa
Wanerihle
Cnanty
Renres
Cagis
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Cameron Dalth
Iyi
Saou Tor
Fate
Getty
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Corvetly Ver
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Marhder
Nece
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Slee
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Port Verdin
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Nowk
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Saul Petitierer
William FL
Duntam
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Wilhteur Mo Sparks
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William F. Dunham
Pell
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Walter FE. Boneartz
Tate
Mhtonsburg
Sneadahoe
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Jail County
Sagadatpoc
Tae Mary FE
Kimball
Frederick TW. Kimball
Bathino
William F. Duntiam
Register
Thomas J. Oliver
Carrie E. Oliver
William F. ‘Dunham
Omietas al Botan
British Guiana
Senate
Mary St
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