Forty Years Ago in Bath Bath Notes from 1887
Col Fred D. Sewall was in town on Wednesday and T H Clark traveled to Bowdoinham and Richmond to promote Bath artists tours. The Welsh Prize Singers gave a major Alameda concert and Bath boasted boat racing at Lake Marrisuesok. A plan for a Bath horse railroad gained interest with a right of way sought through streets. The Bath Municipal Court saw Judge Edward J. Millay resigning to move to California.
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Fred D. Sewall
T. H. Clark
Bowdoinham
Richmond
Bath
RN. PD. Amable
Springfield
Mass
Tie
Pine Street
Cowin
Massachusetts
Tle
Wetherbee's
Corwin's
Washington Street
Vine
Oak
Washington
West trip updates and coastal notices from October 27 1887
Judge Millay to be absent six weeks on West trip. George Potter may join Gardiner orchestra this Winter. The Welsh Singers draw a large Alameda audience. reserve seats near 300. Davenport lectures planned in North Waldoboro and Gorham. Davenport’s wharf Calvanizing shop moved to Ledyard field next month. Eastern Steam Boat Co plans a large fast excursion boat with triple expansion engine to be ready by May. Fire Department reorganization planned with report to Board of Fire Engineers soon. Bath Baseball Association reports about 80 debt, assessments voted to cover deficit. past season expenses cited. Dexter Ridley’s Bruce Hill dwelling slight fire damage. fire department responded. Oct 28 Good Templars elect officers. number of scholars noted.
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Eastern Steamboat Co
Bath Baseball Association
W. G. Webber
H. Percy
D. C. Shaw
FP. F. Kelley
Harry McDonald
McDonald
Dexter W. Ridley
Bruce’s Hill
City Council Meeting and Local Notices
Regular monthly meeting of the City Council discusses probate court business and local civic items. Freight and industrial activities include a Madion shipment from Bath Tron Works and a new Merrymeeting bridge project by John Rideout. Community events feature Halloween parties hosted by Lizzie and Josse, Miss Emma Dunning, and Grace church dinner to raise funds. Fire Engineers plan fire department reorganization and potential new alarm system.
Governor to attend launching of U S V-4 submarine
Governor Brewster accepted an invitation to attend the launching of the fleet submarine V-4 at the Kittery Navy Yard on Thursday November 10. Rear Admiral MacDougall will host the event with the commandant's daughter christening the vessel.
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Kittery Navy Yard
District convention schedule for Wesenstage lodge K of P Yar mouth
The district convention at Yar mouth features a 6 30 service meal, a 7 15 street parade with Uniform Bank and D K K, and an eight 15 opening of the convention with Fort George lodge of Brunswick closing. Mr and Mrs William H Gilman of Rehasco formerly Bath travel to Northern Maine for a week.
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Wesenstage Lodge
K. of P
Yarmouth
William H. Gilman
Rehasco
Bath
Maine
New Books at Patten Library Add Local Interest Titles
Patten Free Library shelves gain numerous titles for September and October including Some Memories and Reflections by Mme. Evin Manes and many works spanning American history, politics, travel, fiction, and sociology. Notable authors include J. Stevens, James, Aaron, and Maeterlinck with subjects from Nathaniel Bowditch to the Royal Cravats.
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Patten Free Library
Mme. Evin Manes
Annie Oakley
Cooper
Anabel
OS. Merwin
Willis
America
Andre Siegfried
W. Smith
Mixs Brewster
J.C. Lincoln
Arabia
C. Matten
Roper
Cailey
Federal Reserve System
Hh. P. Willis
GI. Wescott
M. Tomlinson
O. BL
Relyang
Gideon
Genghis Klean
Lamb
God Woman
Lb. Bromfield
Greville
WL Wilson
Hayes Tilden
Locke
Loos Esetusy
al Winelsrt
Magellan
Barelay
Maeterlinck
T Wharton
Mob. V. TK
Ibanez
Mattock
J. Stevens
Dehnar Oat Wali Beach
J. A. Balbach
Miss Brown
X.Y. 0
Francis Drake
Benton
Ennaames
Alverdes
Oliver Lodge
Samuel Sewall
M. van Doren
BB. Stilsen
R. Detian
T. Allen
Marne
Joffre
Foch
Ludendorff
Prince William
A. Johnson
Will Durant
Bo KK
Seymour
Touchdown
A. A. Stagg
FLL
Packard
Thunderer
J. Barrington
Trader Horn
EL “Lewis
M. J. Teel
Uplands
M. FE. Chase
Joe Cannon
I. W. Busbey
A. Upward
Wall Flowers
T. Bailey
We. C. Lindbergh
Witchwood
J. Buehan
Lo Lyon
Els McCartney
Chase& Sehlink
Zelda Marsh
C. J. Norris
Central Maine Showed Increased Balance After 120 Months
A comparative statement for Central Maine Power Co. covers 120 months ending Sept 30 1827 showing gross earnings higher than the prior 12 months to Sept 30 1926. Net income from operations rose to 255 592 11, with higher expenses and depreciation, and after interest and guaranteed dividends, dividends and surplus reach 1 276 545 14, up 150 075 59 from the previous year.
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Central Maine , Power Co
Ticket Sellers Hours Change With New Bath Bridge
The Maine Central railroad realigns ticket office hours after a new Bath bridge. The office stays open 5 a.m. to 8:50 p.m. to cover the Rockland morning train and the westbound afternoon for Lewiston Portland and Boston. Lorraine M. Price closes the first shift 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. William R. Blanchard covers 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 9:20 a.m. Sunday’s westbound run draws many Bath travelers to Boston.
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Brough
Maine Central Railroad
Bath
Rockland
Lorraine M. Price
William BR. Blanchard
Lewiston
Portland
Boston
Restoration of Game Through Motion Picture Reels
National Sportsman magazine announces free distribution of 16 millimeter restoration films to farmers and sportsmen. The reels show raising game birds and fish, cooperation between farmers and sportsmen, and emphasize constructive conservation over legislation. More than thirty titles cover hunting, fishing, and nature subjects for clubs and farm organizations.
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National Sparta Init
Dbdston
Mass
Simu
Pheasus
Sinee
Vos
Bureau Oof Fisheries
Tris
National Sportsman Film Library
Tien
Ninbaul Sportsman Magazine
Boston
Puzzle Craze Revival Lines Bath Puzzlers And Profits
Miss Foote operates a Bath shop selling inexpensive 208 piece and larger puzzles to residents and visitors. She notes puzzles boost family bonding, help with chores, and even fund hospital gifts while attracting buyers from Wisconsin Texas Canada Europe and Port Arthur.
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Cate
Annother
Miss Foote
Miss Poote
Wisconsin
Texas
Sumner
Goursse
United States
Merv Ail Mes
Harlan Small
Small
Mrs. Smeall
Bath
Summer visitor totals rise in Maine tourism reports
Records show Maine hosted a record number of out of state visitors and higher spending. About 1,700,000 tourists visited Maine, with coastal resorts understating gains as interior regions attracted more travelers. Camps for youths expanded activity, with 150 camps hosting 9,000 children and 2,000 staff, generating around 2,091,560 in tuitions.
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Frome
Motine
Maine
Porthind
Dpublicity Bureau
Sept
Don
Holl
Ugs
New Brunswick
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Bath Daily Times
Nev
J. L. Will
G. A. Tuttle
James Bailey
OIL
Oliver
Augusta
Alameda
Lake
Marruisesok
Qet
Temperance House
Frank Dingrey
Norma
Providence
New Blaven
Dingley
Edward J. Millay
California
Front Street
Louthard Street
South Street
Lat Tron Works
Phoenix Club
Charles McLellan
Tesus Orchestra
South End
Young Ladies of
The
Cardiff
Dunlap Commandery
Maritana Opera Company
Union and
Middle Streets
Mehitable Percy
Thomas Welch
Middle Street
John McDonald
High Streets
Edward Norton
J. L. Douglas
New England Tron Works
J. W. Kelley
Savannah
South
J. C. Higgins
James McQuarrie
Ir Eates
Fred Gowell
Bath Electric Light and Power Company
Mr. Gowell
Engineer Gowell
Popham Lodge of Good Templars
C. T
Lucy Percy
V. T
Maria C. Shea
Treas
John F. Dow
Stevens, F. S
Emma F. Dow
P. H. Oliver
Edward O. Dow
Annie Smith
John Dowling
William Leydon
New Haven
Ege
E. L. Huse
Herbert L. Nichols
Edstae Ae
Greyhound Chemical Engine Company
Columbian Hall
Fred Lill
Mark Sewall
Terville
Harry Mitchell
George Colton
Brunswick
City Hall
Lake Maranacook
Moulton’s
Lad
Edward Th. Trask
Mechanic Street
Varney’s
North Bath
Bronewick
Judge Millay
George Potter
Gardiner
the Alameda
New England Tron
W. Morse
George TP. Davenport
Waldoboro
Gorham
Davenport's
Duncan & Jackson
Ledyard
Committee On Fire Department
Board of Fire Engineers
Jamiorrew
Evenui
T. Donnell & Co
Gloucester
Moulton’s Tron Works
Bath Tron Works
Madison
Coun
Ana E
John Rideout
Dbewdeinham
Merrymeeting Bridge
Star O
Thuanpsen
Lizzie
Josse
I'hlex Club
Emma Dunning
High Street
J. A. Isancsen
Grace Church
John H. Humphreys
Emma Eames de Gogorza
the Footes
Eames
North Street
Hiers
Paris
Oper
Uather
Auburn
Poore
Ella
AGS
State OF Maine
Ovnty
Sagadahoc
Wilton G. Bates
Charles H. Kites
West Bath
Samuel F. Bates
Silas S. Bates
Beachmont
Charles H. Bates
Annie Greenleaf
Wilton G
Sagadatioc
Joseph M. Trott
Sagadatoc
Sagedahoc
Penhete
Walter S. Glidden
William F. Dunmann
West
People’s Advocate
Lincoln
Burgoyne
Fathewfield Phant
Algiers
Sagadahoe
Augusta M. Coombs
William D. Coombs
Bathiusaid
William F. Dunham
Summer Business OF
Carlton T. Trott
Woolwich
Catherine Trott
Carlton Fo
Wolawich
Lula
Bruce
Belfast
Beard
Qetelor
Carleton EL
Sagadahou
Walter S. Gilidden
Sail
Bath Independent 2
Bath Insai
Sagadahos
Bath National Bank
Tristes
B. Theesa Moses
Sauwatahoe
Walter
Gilidden
William FL Dunham
Sagadaher
AL D
Edward W. Bridgham
Thram
Cornish
Sapadahoc
Bath Independent
William F. Dunnam
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