Forty Years Ago in Bath Flashback Notes and Local Incidents
A Bath Daily Times column recaps a birthday party, a contentious public comment on city administration, injuries from an accident and a football schedule dispute. It mentions Miss Parshby at a birthday party, Charles M. King and Henry Ing injured, E. Fuller's office visit, Morse High football manager Brown seeking two games, a burglary at Charles Chappel’s Elm Street shop, M. W. Sewall Co. distributing a winter timetable, Sheriff Hastings advised on liquor seizures, and Mr. and Mrs. Toothaker returning from a Stratton hunting trip with deer, plus May Conley visiting from Gorham Normal.
Captain Jewett sells hold to Ross as Eleanor Percy and Helen Wartin crews swap
Oct 27 1909 report notes Capt Lin da W Jewett transfers his hold to Capt Alexander Ross amid ship swaps between the Eleanor Percy and the Helen Wartin both built in this city by Percy and Small Jewett eyes retirement or new command. Also fire on Bide-a-While damages bow and hull about 25 dollars. Bay Point lots sold for cottages new Casino praised. local fire company Hose Co No 1 plans a second annual concert and ball to fund winter gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda W. Jewett
Eleanor Percy
Alexader Ross
Helen Wartin
Percy & Small
Jewett
Esset
Combination No. 1 Hose Co
Roy A. Donyell
John Lynch
Edward
Combination He 4
Bath Elks honor McInnes before Scotland trip
Yesterday Bath Elks presented John McInnes of Bath Iron Works with a traveling companion gift as he departs for a five week Scotland trip. Past Exalted Ruler John W. Ballou made the presentation and McInnes thanked the donors in a brief speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McInnes
Hull
Bath Iron Works
Bath Lodge of Elks
McInnes
Scotland
Elks
Bathlodge
John W. Ballou
Mr. McInnes
Waterfront activity as six vessels enter or depart port
On November 29, 1909 three ships cleared for Savannah New York and Stonington while three others arrived from Boston with lumber and pulpwood. The tug Lehigh and barge Bear Creek moved to Gardiner and the Pejepscot brought pulpwood from Almond Ww No 4. Rev O W Folsom announced arrival in Quebec from Liverpool and will conduct Sunday services at Winter Street church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Folsom
Winter Street Church
Liverpool
Quebec
Theoline
Savannah
Oakes Ames
New York
Annie Ainslee
Stonington
George W. Collins
Boston
Lehigh
Bear Creek
Petty Amboy
Gardiner
Pejepscot
Almond
Winter Street
Fire damages Tops ham Heights home and threatens neighbors
The two story house owned by Michael Levesque at Tops ham Heights burned to the ground at noon yesterday destroying nearly all furniture. Nearby houses were at risk as flames spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Levesque
Topsham Heights
Halloween Party at Popham Beach entertains twenty guests
Miss Stacy of Popham Beach and Miss Zoa Clark of Sneekbees hosted a Halloween party Saturday evening for twenty friends at Popham. Guests included Roscoe Stacey and Joseph Hodgdon of Hebron Academy. The gathering featured games dancing and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacy
Popham Beach
Zoa Clark
Sneekbees
Popham
Roscoe Stacey
Joseph Hodgdon
Hebron Academy
Morse High Announces 1949 50 Basketball Schedule
Coach Duncan Farrell unveils Morse High 1949 50 schedule with 17 games and four open dates Dec 3 6 23 and Jan 14. Adds Keith Academy game Dec 27 at Boston Arena and Morse home Jan 7 vs Westbrook with Bath season tickets honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Farrell
Morse High
Morse
Bath
Henry ‘Hank’ Small
Keith Academy
Lowell
Mass
Boston Arena
Westbrook
Portland Expo
South Portland
Biddeford
Boston
Edward Little
Rockland
Expo Building
Cheverus
Lewiston
Brunswick
Picnic Supplies Corner Keeps Lunches Ready
The guide suggests gathering items for family picnics in a single corner. A basket, vacuum bottle, paper napkins, waxed paper, aluminum foil, salt and pepper shakers, and lump sugar are recommended for easy packing.
Youth Rally and church program notes at Wesley and Winter Street
Bath societies praise a Winter Street youth for progress since his last church role. His baritone will enhance the quartet and choir during the year. Youth Rally attendees at Wesley Church share plans to return next Sunday for devotions and a movie program at Winter Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congresson
Winter Street
Fireside Club
Wesley Church
Winter Street Church
Bath B P W club hears national rep from West Virginia
Mrs Lillian Majally of Morantown West Virginia national representative for the Business and Professional Women's club spoke at Bath B P W’s special session in City Hall. She was accompanied by Mrs Marjorie Docherty of Portland district director. The Bath club learned how to plan its year promote discussion groups and develop interest in community state and national affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Majally
Morantown
W. Va
Women’s Club
Bath B. P. W
City Hall
Majally
Marjorie Docherty
Portland
Bath Club
B.P. W. Club
Elizabeth Lawrence Society C A R Meeting Focuses on Family Pictures
The Elizabeth Lawrence Society C A R met at Miss Ellen Low's Granite Street home to discuss preserving and labeling family photos. Mrs. Percy Low read The Old Wooden Tub, Dixie Oliver told Dolly Madison’s saving of Washington and the Declaration, and Mrs. H Kenneth Smith traced photo history from miniature to tintype. Ice cream and cake followed as the 10 year old hostess helped with treats. Present were Mrs. Low and daughter Ellen, Anna Lonn, Mrs. Dwinal Cornish and Carol, Christen Cornish, Dixie Oliver, Betsy Jane Douglas, Lucy Lee Smith and Mrs. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Lawrence Society
C.A.R
Ellen Low
Granite Street
Percy Low
Edgar Guest
Dixie Oliver
Dolly Madison
Washington
H. Kenneth Smith
Ellen
Anna _ Lonn
Winter Street Auxiliary elects co-chairs and plans toy sale
The Winter Street Church Ladies Auxiliary met with hostesses Thelma Sylvester Annie Colby Elizabeth Hartley and Almira Jones. Nina Freeman Blanche Anderson were named co chairmen for the used toy sale set for Saturday December 10. A donation to the Y M C A was approved and Mrs Maurice Hutchins spoke on child psychology emphasizing belonging and recognition for children's security. Refreshments followed the social hour. The November 8 meeting was scheduled with Blanche Anderson Miss Jane Goodman Mrs Hazel Adams and Mrs May Frye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Thelma Sylvester
Annie Colby
Elizabeth Hartley
Almira Jones
Nina Freeman
Blanche Anderson
Maurice Hutchins
Jane Goodman
Hazel Adams
May Frye
Chatterbouts Club Hosts Fall Meeting and Rummy Games
The Chatterbouts gathered at 56 Central Avenue Tuesday with a regular business session followed by Back Bay rummy. Gerrie Barter won first prize, Alberta Brooks the booby, and both mystery prizes went to Gerrie Barter and Simone Barter. They planned the December 3 Christmas sale and served refreshments. Present were Alberta Brooks Louise Hamlin Gerrie Barter Elaine Mitchell Mary McCrater Pauline Belanger Simone Barter and host Vi Chappelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vi Chappelle
Central Avenue
Back Bay
Gerrie Barter
Alberta Brooks
Simone Barter
Louise Hamlin
Elaine Mitchell
Mary McCrater
Pauline Belanger
Old Country Church and Its People Remembered in Maine
Lydia Oliver, lifelong church member, helped found the Benevolent Society in 1866 later named Ladies' Aid. The group funded church work, bought a hearse, added a belfry, and repaired the church. Almira Berry and John Langdon Berry were longtime town figures. Lydia died at 87 after a life of faith, service, and family devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benevolent Society
Ladies’ Aid
Oliver
Clement
Todd
Strange
Elmina Oliver Tryon
Boston
Almira Oliver Berry
Angeline
Nancy Jane
Wadsworth
Sophia
Langdon
Emily
Betsy
John Langdon Berry
Melinda
Mary
Almira
Maine
Nathaniel Springer Todd
Union Hall
John
Eugene Trafton
Edith
Harry L. Horne
Betsey
My Alse
Chiefs Association Plans November Lewiston Meeting
The Chiefs Association set a November 8 gathering in Lewiston. The charter was draped for Inez Getchell, former grand chief and member of Queen Temple in Augusta. Mrs. Flora Thayer voiced appreciation for a wedding gift from members. Officers and degree staff were praised by an inspecting officer. Twelve Boothbay Harbor members and two from Victory Temple Freeport joined Dorothy Stone to welcome all. A tack and business session are slated for next Wednesday at 7.30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Temple
Marjorie Cummings
Boothbay Harbor
Emma Jane Worden
State Post
Chiefs’ Association
Lewiston
Inez Getchell
Queen Temple of
Club Forty Two Dinner Sparks Hospital Drive Support
Mrs. Bowen Torrey of West Bath hosted Club Forty Two with a dinner at her home. In the business session the group volunteered to aid the hospital drive and approved a rummage sale set for Nov. 5. Attendees included Mrs. Norman Adams, Mrs. Dominic Cardosi, Mrs. Everett Cooke, Mrs. Stanley Brown, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen Torrey
West Bath
Club Forty-Two
Norman Adams
Dominic Cardosi
Everett Cooke
Stanley Brown
Milton Footer
William Greene
Elliot Hanson
Edward Jones
Frank Kenyon
Joseph Mullaney
Lawrence Wyman
Arthur Sturtevant
George Hart
Paul Hart
David Clark
Harry Allen
Frances Grainger
Pat O'Reilly
Edith Small
Leon White
Ernest Avery, Jr
Bernard Pratt, Jr
Howard Farr
Kenneth Jaquith
Graydon Smith
Barbara Child
Robert Footer
Myrtle Lodge installs officers of Odd Ladies chapter
Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies installed officers Friday night with Lady Governess Verna Miller and Conductor Martha Sennett of Auburn as installing officers. Guests from Merry Meeting Lodge and Auburn Lodge attended. officers include Priscilla Gene Perry junior representative Edith Miller past Lady Sarah Potter noble Lady Harriet Carter vice Lady Louise Rogers recording secretary Mary Gillespie Lady Reporter Sadie Savage financial secretary Sadie Davis treasurer Theresa Hill chaplain Anna Burnham senior warden Lu-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Lodge
Verna Miller
Martha Sennett
Auburn
Merry Meeting Lodge
Auburn Lodge
Priscilla Gene Perry
Edith Miller
Sarah Potter
Harriett Carter
Louise Rogers
Mary Gillespie
Sadie Savage
Sadie Davis
Theresa Hill
Anna Burnham
New Local Installations Lead Lodge Officers
The installation of officers at the lodge included Celia Blake as junior warden Alice Lewis as conductor Annie Oliver as guardian and several assistants and trustees. A supper preceded the ceremony and gifts and corsages were presented to installing officers by Senior Representative Priscilla Estes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Blake
Alice Lewis
Annie Oliver
Guardian
Gertrude Stewart
Lizzie Chaney
Pearl Campbell
Sarah Potter
Harriet Carter
Theresa Hill
Mary Gillespie
Margaret Nelson
Sadie Davis
Invest
Lizzie Haggett
Eva Atwood
Eunice Perry
Priscilla Estes
Past Lady's Club Holds Halloween Party at Mrs Sav Age Home
The Past Lady's Club met at High street residence of Mrs Sadie Sav age with Lucelia Blake as co-hostess. A Halloween party followed the regular business session and the birthday of member Mrs Walter Kingsbury was toasted. An annual supper is set for Nov 28 with Sadie Davis and Lucy Perry in charge. Cards will be sent to sick members. Present were Gertrude Stewart Margaret Nelson Alice Lewis Zeulika Kingsbury Annie Oliver Sadie Davis Pearl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Savage
High Street
Lucelia Blake
Walter Kingsbury
Sadie Davis
Lucy Perry
Gertrude Stewart
Margaret Nelson
Alice Lewis
Zeulika Kingsbury
Annie Oliver
Pearl
Probate notices appoint executors and administrators in Sagadahoc
John L. B. Jack Register of Probate lists on October 11 1949 appointments of executors administrators and guardians for estates in Bath Woolwich Winthrop Scarsdale and Brooklyn including Joseph S Gallant Allan Spear Gilbert Hathorn Amabel Parker Charles Pearce Hattie Bates Evelyn Henderson and others with Arthur J. Dunton Judge of Probate signing true copy of original order dated 20 27 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Jack
O Sagadahoc
Thomas Gallant
Bath
Joseph S. Gallant
John T. Doyle
Allan Spear
Samuel Hathorn
Woolwich
Gilbert P. Hathorn
Emma A. Perry
Amabel R Parker
Brooklyn
New York
Mabel Alice Pearce
Charles Pearce
Hattie S. Bates
Massachusetts
Arles Henry Bates, Jr
Scarsdale
Evelyn Snow Henderson
Winthrop
Henry W. Henderson
Winthrop Massachusetts
Arthur J. Dunton
Campbells and Hostesses Attend Social Event
Lucy Perry Jennie Oliver and Lizzie Chaney lead a group of Campbell household guests as hostesses convene for a social gathering at an undefined venue.
Winnegance Halloween Party Honors Winnegance Students
Winnegance PTA hosted a Halloween party at the Winnegance School Monday evening with 44 pupils present. Prizes went to Bonnie Pangburn for cutest costume Milton MacDonald for most original Charles Holbrook for spookiest Shirley Hart for youngest and Harold Mott for funniest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnegance Pta
Winnegance
Bonnie Pangburn
Milton MacDonald
Charles Holbrook
Shirley Hart
Harold Mott
Madelyn Staples
Peter Gagnon
Edwin Oliver
Norman MacDonald
John Williams
Maurice Skillin
Luncheon Apple Walnut Salad with Cheese
Combine diced apples and celery with mayonnaise. Fold in small cheese cubes and chopped walnut meats just before serving to finish the luncheon salad.
Probate Court Orders Notices in Bath Sagadahoc
In Bath Sagadahoc on the second Tuesday of October 1949 the court ordered the publication of notice for estates including Burnham Humphreys Sprague Irish Hunt and others. Public hearing set for November at Bath Probate Court with listed executors guardians and administratrix candidates named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sagadahoc
Doris D. Humphreys
Lucinda T. Sprague
Ruth Sprague Roberts
Mary O. Sprague
Mary OO
Sprague
Luke E. Marr
Guardian
Allen M. Irish
Eleanor P Irish
Bessie M Hunt
Harry L. Knight
Arthur J. Dunton
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Bath Daily Times
Pan
Bates
Charles M. King
Henry Ing
E. My Fuller’s
Brown
Morseigh
Runswick
Whittier
Swick High
Pine Grounds
Charles Chappel
M. W. Sewall & Co
Maine Central
Hastings
Eral Philbrook
United States
George D. Parshley
Mnebec S. F. E. No. 3
Wil Elliott
C. C. Toothaker
Stratton
May Conley
Gorham Normal School
John Conley
Oak Street
L. C. Cooper
Herbert Lewis
Kenebec Yacht Club
Howard Battison
Summer Street
John Skillings
Bangor
Blaisdell Boat Shop
C. B. Harrington
E. P. McLaughlin
Wiscasset
Portsmouth Navy Yard
N. B. Cook
Beacon Street Church
Alex Cochran
Panama
Canal
Cristobal
American Express Co
Charles Sydlemann
Sydlemann
Frank H. Percy
Mr. Percy
A. B. Hoff
Kittery Navy Yard
Michigan
Smeed
Baker Palmer
McAloney
Hodgdon
Oakley C. Curtis
Gaul
G. W. Bowie
Peaslee
North
Frederick Wright
James Rook
Perkins
Palmer
Farrar
New Bath Savings Institution
Thompson Bros
Pennsylvania
Bath Savings Institution
Lillian E. Oliver
Skowhegan
Florence Hamlin
Gilbert Transportation Co
Bristol
Conn
Sen. F. S. Butterworth
S . Bs
Lon Fisher
Foster's Point
E. F. Coombs
Bowker
Phippsburg
G. J. Cherry
Charleston
S. C
J. J. Davis
Edward W. Larrabee
Kennebec Yacht Club of
National Power Boat Association
Congress
8. J. Eaton
Brigadier
Dora Allison
Richmond
Holt
Beals
Jonesport
Triton
Boothbay
Adolph Malling
Hull Drafting Corps
Philadelphia
Cramp's
Annie Campbell
Mary Campbell
Mrs. Delano
William R. Kimball
Hyde Guards
Carrie B. Plant
Simmons College of Scientific Nursing
Massachusetts General Hospital
Kennebec
Eastern Steamship Co
City of
Augusta
Southport
E. A. Hart
Center Street
Front
Oak Streets
Bath Societies
B. and P. Women's Club
Chatterbouts Club
Pythian Sisters
Lydia
Page
Alfred Berry
LaChaise House
Davis Oliver
Elder Page
Elder Libby
Elder Burr
Libby
James Boyd
Elmina Oliver
Mary Jane
Lydia Oliver
Freeman
Club Forty
Past Lady's Club
John L. Facx
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