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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1929

Page

8

Forty Years Ago in Bath Inspedtion of Relief Corps May 1889

The Bath Daily Times recounts the Sedgwick Relief Corps inspection on May 26 with full attendance hoped. It notes 18 marriages logged since January and local activity from street repairs to fire safety measures at Bath Iron Works and Knox Lincoln wharf. Hydrants flushed, water clear, and a busy city scene with market prices and Memorial Day plans.

Bath Bath Daily Times Sedgwick Relief Corps Ull Sagadahoc A. D J. H. Rousseau Justine Maine Walter 8 Glidden Hiram L. Robinson Arnold E. & Co M. Robinson Sagadahoc Matne Ee Sagadahoc Bat Independent Said Bain

Foreman Elijahar noted for skill as Times foreman

Henry Hodgdon a clerk at Randall's grain mill suffered crushed fingers when touching gear bearings in a gas engine. Dr. A J Puller amputated the injured joint. Under Sedgwick Post Memorial Day events are planned with grave decorating at Oak Grove and Maple Grove cemeteries and services at Winter Street Church. Donations of flowers welcomed for G A R gravesites.

Henry Hodgdon Randall's Grain Mill Sedgwick Post Sedgwick Relief Corp Oak Grove Maple Grove Winter Street Elief Corps G. A. R. Hall Army Navy

Bath Topics May 25 1889 Steamer Kennebec and Local Developments

Progress reports from Bath include painters finishing the Kennebec main cabin, Arrowsic bridge repairs, and the Maine Central station teardown for a new building. Straw berry festival at the Alameda supports Public Library funds while water works crews lay service lines to homes on Richardson Street.

Kennebec Richardson Street Fred Hayes T. W. Hyde

Depot Part To Be Used For Travelers Until New Building Open

The eastern main passenger depot will be kept for traveler use while the new structure is completed. The dining room area has been removed. Mrs Hobart and daughter of San Francisco, visiting Hon. William Rogers, depart by the early train via the Grand Trunk and Canada and Pacific. T Percy of Bath plans additions and updates to his Fort Popham cottage as a carpenter surveys the site. Charles Corliss sells a Pleasant Point lot for a summer cottage by Charles Emery.

Water Street Hobart San Francisco Hon William Rogers T. Percy Bath Fort Popham Charles Corliss Pleasant Point Charles Emery

Obituary for Andreas P Frederiksen 79 of Bath

Andreas P Frederiksen 79 longtime Bath resident and former Bath Iron Works foreman died Saturday at his home 1232 High Street after retiring Friday night he felt better then suffered a heart attack. Born in Copenhagen Denmark 1849 he sailed world ports and served as a licensed pilot at Bath Iron Works He was a member of Lincoln lodge Odd Fellows and Queen Esther Rebekah lodge He married Addie Towne 1874 now deceased Survived by two daughters two grandchildren two great grandchildren and other relatives.

Andreas P. Frederiksen Bath Bath Iron Moria High Street Copenhagen Denmark Bath Iron Works Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Addie Towne Rockland Fred B. Kittridge George Buchanan Springfield Mass Richard Hastings Cherryfield Thelma Kittridge Virginia

Jerry Harrington Dies at 78 After Long Bath Career

Jerry Harrington aged 78, longtime steamer mate between Kennebec River ports and Boston, later ran a shore dinner hotel in Phippsburg and hotels in Bath. He died Friday at his stepson Walter Parshley’s Brunswick home after a long illness. Survived by stepdaughter Mrs. George Beal and four Harrington brothers. Funeral Sunday at Mr. Parshley’s home.

Jerry Harrington Kennebec River Boston Phippsburg Eagle Central House Bath Walter H. Parshley Brunswick Harrington Bath Aerie F.O.E

Fines Elimination Ends Bath Court Installments

Bath municipal court ends weekly installment payments for fines. Judge J Keegan rejects installment plans despite prior use for those without cash but with employment. A man cited for intoxication and assault on his father faced fines totaling $57 with costs, and was denied weekly payments.

Bath J. Keegan

No Frankfort Stand on City Property

Hot frankforts and other eatables will not be dispensed from city property at Brunswick road and North and Lincoln streets by Mike Zoome or anyone else. After public hearing the overseers of the poor withdrew the lease proposal and the building project will not remain. Protestants are satisfied with the outcome and the matter is settled without damage.

State OF Maine Saeer Sagadaoe Lina G. Sewall Bath Joseph M. Trott William 8. Shorey Joseph E. Sewall Maine Sagadahoc Sagadahoe A. D Walter Glenden Brunswick Road Lincoln Streets Mike Zoome Zoome

Fine Cast Selected For Coming Play In Bath

A 15 member cast chosen for the Bath Columbia Theatre production of Seven Keys to Baldpate is led by veterans Rev. Howard D. Spoerl H. Augustus Huse Mrs Clinton D Wilson Elsie Burkhart Hortense Bryant Samuel Povich and Dr Warren E Kershner The benefit performance for the North Center PTA is set for Wednesday June 5 with a date moved to avoid Rotary Club Ladies Night. Cast includes Elijah Quimby caretaker wife Mrs Quimby John Bland right hand man William Hallowell Magee novelist and others.

Earl Derr Bigger George Cohan Bath Columbia Theatre Footlights Howard D. Spoerl H. Augustus Huse Clinton D. Wilson Elsie Burkhart Hortense Bryant Samuel Povich Warren E. Kershner North Center The Rotary Club Elijah Quimby Baldpate Inn Quimby Clinton D Wilson William Hallowell Magee Ceee Cecil Rowland John Bland Mary Norton Elsie Burkhardt Rhodes Peecertins Mae Conley Peters Papper Ett Harold Cutting Mary Thornhill

Untitled Historical Names Fragment From Local Rail Tale

Fragmentary OCR lists figures including Dr ante Thomas Hyde president of the Reuton and Asquewan railway Rev Howard Spoerl Jiggs Kennnedy police officials Andrew J Tim Clatky and Mike Barker officers John McCullough Hal Bentley Baldpate Inn owner Merritt Mitchell.

Mitek Jim Cargon Ante Eel Thomas Hyde Reuton and Asquewan Railway Howard D. Spoerl Jiggs Kennnedy Asquewan Falls Andrew J Tim Clatky Mike Barker PTET Secu Serpeses John McCullough Hal Bentley Baldpate Inn Merritt Mitchell

Portland woman’s death linked to illegal operation case

Lewiston Maine reports the body of Thelma Smith age 26 of Portland found in the river after an illicit operation. Dr Charles K Donnell and Mrs Estella Edwards face manslaughter charges tied to her disappearance. In Newfane Vermont Laura Woodard Waverly described as a mail order bride attempted to kill her husband to fulfill insurance policies.

Lewiston Thelma Smith Portland River Charles K. Donnell Estella Edwards Newfane Laura Woodard Waverly

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