Bath Strives Forward on Ferry and Local Rail News
In Bath 1891 updates note new ferry boat hull frames at New England Co. wharf and a planned 7 foot 6 inch draught Portland and Machias steamer. Hyde Light Guards elect a captain after Capt Nealley’s resignation. Knox & Lincoln R R car shops shift to Waterville. Rev T F White gets three months leave. City tempers meet at Hall. smelt freights flow to Boston and New York. the Kennebec crossing may gain through Pullman service, christened Hercules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox & Lincoln R. R
Maine Central
Waterville
Charles L. Turner
American Express Co
Boston
New York
Sasanca River
Knox & Lincoln Division
Maine Central Railroad
Kennebec
Bath
Rockland
Bath City Notes on Paving, Happenings and Local Moves
October 29 1891 Bath Maine report covers busy stable yard with 65 teams, paving progress on Centre Street alarms closure times for groceries, Mail carrier E H Biggins buys a residence, Nat Place injured but not seriously, Horace Stinson and Ed Wright spot fox, Clinton Childs praised for grocery movement, and other city news.
Voters List Revision and Local Developments Update
On October 30 1891 the Board of Registration revises the voting list. Richardson street extension now passable to carriages. Winneganee mills restart. Dam repaired after last night tide. Sewall schooner Talofa due for slight repairs followed by Horatio L. Baker. E F Gannett store closes for first Monday night in 45 years. The King’s Daughters Fair reports strong patronage and a large candy stock. City Hall booked for the seventh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talofa
Horatio L. Baker
Local Notes From Bath October 31 1891
The city faces paver completion midweek while Red Men adopt a degree next Tuesday. Caulkers start on the schooner at Kelley Spear's next week. Harry Crosby and Miss Nettie Cummings of Lynn announce engagement. Oak Grove cemetery sidewalk praised. Alderman Dennell thanked. Dicky Bird returns with pine for Sewall. Julia and Kate Mitchell load lumber at Shaw's mill for Boston taking 250000, finishing early next week. W P Lord of Kent's Hill Seminary leads tomorrow’s Y M C A Hall services. association orchestra to lead. Small Point diamond drill started Friday, observers present. drill 50 feet offshore, two feet six inches deep. West Bath grange funded fair night entertainment costs. On the 9th next month Blue and Gray at Columbian Opera House by Post Sedgwick No 4 G A R. Ruth B Green leads, Phineas Leach with company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small Point
Columbian
Gardiner items note repairs, river impact, and local events
Local notes report repairs at several washington street residences and a bay window addition under way. river and streams freezing could halt Gardiner industries, risking layoffs. dock filling uses rotten sawdust, and officials urged to act. Y M C A classes planned, Sagadahce Historical Society to discuss Stevens river now called New Meadows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse’s
Commercial Street
Maine Central
Sagadahce
Nov 2 1891 Local Notes Include Smelt Catch Bank Dividend and Fair Booth
The report notes William Collins catching smelts opening the season on the North End line. The First National Bank declared its usual semi annual five percent dividend. King’s Daughters plan an ice cream candy sale and musical at Central church vestry on Nov 4 from 6 to 10. Officer True bought ducks exhibited at the Grange Fair and later earned a second premium. Ferry slip stone work advances with granite and shoe stone filling requiring several thousand tons. Thompson Bros Bath clothiers won the Grange fair booth prize for attractiveness under John Kimball. Local children discovered pennies on Center street, sparking a sieve aided treasure moment. Driver Ragan faced a near accident with a Hook and Ladder truck when the horse bolted, the reins broke, and the vehicle struck a pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ragan
Norsé
Centre Street
Middle Street
Ragon
Shipyard plans and city notes from a Maine town visit
Capt. Anderson of Staten Island visited the city signaling vessel contracts. The W C T U holds its monthly meeting Nov 10 at Temperance House. G C Moses plans a new stable on old Washington street. The big ferry is sent to Iron Works for machinery, signaling a replacement for the City of Rockland. Port land and Machias steamboat frame work progresses since contract signing. William Craig, 76, suffers a thumb injury at John S Jackson’s blacksmith shop. Kelley Spear joinery moved and raised to widen yard for vessels. Sunday travel widespread. brush fire near Lily pond prompts fire department response and points to need for an alarm system.
Attorney General endorses stamping ballot packages not individual ballots
In response to Whitefield town clerk R B Douglass inquiry Attorney General Robinson states in his personal opinion that packages of election ballots should be stamped by the counter rather than each ballot. He notes official ruling is beyond this office and underscores stamping on counted ballot packs as the safeguard. Charles Miller Jr and Maurice Small spent Monday at South China on a hunting trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
R. B. Douglass
Whitefield
Douglass
Charles Miller, Jr
Maurice Small
South China
Longest Bridge To Be Replaced In Maine
Details on construction of a new eastern draw bridge replacing the existing span in Maine. Piling totals 90,400 linear feet with 1262 piles of pine and fir from Norfolk and the Pacific coast. A giant steam hammer and 35 workers drive piles 90 to 100 feet long, aiming for January completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Norfolk
Pacific Coast
Birch Point
Wischasset
Ond
Wiscasset
Kennebec
Bath
Brunswick
Richmond
New York North River
Maine
Mrs Elliott Passes Away in Bath Among Hedricks
Mrs E L Elliott formerly of Gar diner now of Wheeling West Virginia died Thursday in Bath while a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Thaddeus Hedrick on Franklin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Elliott
Gardiner
Wheeling, West Va
Bath
Colonial Bowlers Start 1931 32 Season Thursday
The Colonial Club bowling league opens Thursday evening at 6 45 at Park alleys with six five man teams totaling 30 bowlers. The season runs 20 weeks in two halves, with three teams on the 6 45 slot and three on 8 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club
Lucky Strikes
Fatimas
Camels
Old Golds
Chesterfields
Murads
R. Hersom
R. Reed
F. Churchill
F. Parry
J. McLaughlin
H. Morse
E. Jones
P. Mc Cole
E. Reed
A. Spear
Muradi
C. Wilson
P. Gregware
D. Leavitt
J. Desmond
F. Trott
M. Page
H. Douglas
A. Scott
D. Stinson
O. Adams
G. Hunt
E. Toothaker
E. Ramsey
L. Turner
G. Lacy
H. Torrey
J. Milligan
D. Small
C. Davis
A. Austin
Past Presidents Night At Bath Eagles Event
Bath Eagles observes its annual Past Presidents night next Monday at Front Street rooms. Sixteen living ex presidents will attend. seven candidates will be initiated and a membership drive planned. A supper follows the meeting with many Bath residents among the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ba H Aeric of
Eagles
Front Street
Bath
Thomas B. Perry
Henry S. Farrell
Edward Rovdbins
John
Merrymeeting Bay A Paradise for Geese
The article describes spring migration of Canada geese to Merrymeeting Bay, aligned with 35 degree average isotherms. Geese arrive late March to May, rest and preen, then depart for Labrador, with some linger through summer as a possible summer retreat. The sanctuary near Quabacook provides feeding and protection, attracting increasing flocks yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Canada
Merrymeeting
Bay of Chaleur
Labrador
Nova Scotia
Moerrymeeting
Quabacook
Joint Installation Exercises Monday at G. A. R. hall
Officers of the Sons of Union Veterans and Auxiliary were installed in a joint ceremony at the G. A. R. hall on Middle Street with guests including Mayor Harold P. Small and city treasurer Donald D. Young. Mrs. Lemont and Lucelia Blake led the Auxiliary installation while Clarence Warner guided the Sons of Union Veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Union Veterans and Auxiliary
Sons of Union Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
Middle Street
Eva J. Lemont
Lucelia Blake
Clarence Warner
Linwood Miller
Auxiliary
Mary Gallant
Bina Staples
Eleanor MacDonald
Gertrude Stewart
Florence Robinson
Helen McIntosh
Edith Miller
Angie Smith
Velma Crocker
Minnie Cressey
Annie Oliver
Sadie Garcelon
Gardner Crooker
Martha Wilson
Cretary
Lemont
Morris Warner
Eugene Niles
George Mallard
Gardner Crocker
Forrest Legard
Charlies Brown
John Marks
Vernon W. Miller
Henry Wilson
Harry Sprague
Merle Niles
Everett Crocker
Harold P. Small
Donald D. Young
Obituary of Louise Perkins Wallace of Peaks Island
Louise Perkins Wallace 59 wife of Edward H. Wallace of Peaks Island died suddenly Sunday at her home on Pleasant Avenue Peaks Island She was born in Phippsburg December 19 1872 daughter of the late Thomas and Susan Perkins She is survived by two daughters Gladys Brown and Mildred Wallace both of Boston two sisters Susan E F Chaney of Bath and Carrie E Perkins of Brookline Mass four brothers Capt Robert W Perkins of Bath Thomas F Perkins of West Bath Capt James F Perkins and Harry F Perkins born of Portland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Perkins Wallace
Edward H. Wallace
Peaks Island
Pleasant Avenue
Phippsburg
Thomas
Susan Perkins
Gladys Brown
Mildred Wallace
Boston
Susan EF. Chaney
Bath
Carrie E. Perkins
Brookline
Mass
Robert W. Perkins
Thomas F. Perkins
West Bath
James F. Perkins
Harry F. Perkins
Portland
Miss Eleanor Millett Dies After Long Illness at 21
Miss Eleanor Louise Millett 21 died late Wednesday at her parents home 81 Western Avenue Bath after a long illness. Born in Bath she had always lived there and had given up high school due to illness. She is survived by her parents and three brothers George Ralph and Walter Millett all of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Louise Millett
David and
Mabel Millett
Western Avenue
Bath
George, Ralph
Walter Millett
Blanche V. Legendre Death in Bowdoinham After Birth
Blanche V. Legendre age 26 wife of Joseph Legendre of Somerset Place died Sunday afternoon in Brewdeinham after a weeklong illness following the birth of a daughter. Beside the infant daughter a son Joseph Jr and the husband survive. The funeral was held Wednesday at 10 30 in Bowdoinham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche V. Legendre
Joseph Legendre
Somerset Place
Bcewdeinham
Joseph Jr
Bowdoinham
Edward I White Dead in Lowell Mass Husband of Lou Wright
Edward I White died Monday in Lowell Massachusetts. He was husband of former Miss Lou Wright, daughter of the late Charles L Wright of Bath and brother in law of Miss Effie C Wright of 29 Cherry Street Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Edward I. White
Lou Wright
Charles L. Wright
Bath
Effie C. Wright
Cherry Street
Legionnaires Attend Funeral for Herman McFadden
Commander Roscoe E. Perkins and past commander Sam Povich led Legionnaires from Roland Smith post in paying last respects to World War veteran Herman McFadden. The service at Mrs. Clara Hinckley’s home was officiated by Rev. Frank W. Hovey, with an American Legion ritual and burial at Five Islands cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe E. Perkins
Sam Povich
Gardiner D. Rogers
Harold Kingsbury
Donald Sterling
Tim Wagner
Earl Allen
Roland Smith Post
A. L
Five Islands
Herman McFadden
Clara FE. Hinckley
Frank W. Hovey
The
Baptist Church
Georgetown Center
American Legion
Perkins
Rogers
Smith Post
Five Islands Cemetery
Funeral Held For Eleanor L Millett At Home
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at two for Eleanor Louise Millett at her parents home 81 Western avenue with Rev. Charles M Tubbs of Grace Church officiating. Bearers included Edward Peters Howard Curran John Chaney Woodbury Burnham John Hamilton and Chester Carr. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Louise Millett
David EF. Millett
Western Avenue
Charles M. Tubbs
Grace Church
Edward Peters
Howard Curran
John Chaney
Woodbury Burnham
John Hamilton
Chester Carr
Oak Grove
Mrs Haggett Rites Held at Home on Wil low Street
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth A Haggett were conducted Thursday at 2 PM at her home 62 Willo street with Episcopal church officiating. Bearers included Benjamin S Haggett Fred B Haggett Harry B Sawyer and Donald D Young. Interment followed in Oak Grove family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth A. Haggett
Willow Street
Charles M. Tubbs
Grace Episcopal Church
Benjamin S. Haggett
Fred B. Haggett
Harry B. Sawyer
Donald D. Young
Oak Grove
Committal service changes for Edward I White in Oak Grove
A committal service for Edward I White is moved to 12 59 PM Wednesday at Oak Grove cemetery Lowell Massachusetts. A son Walter Lucien was born October 22 to Joseph L Legendre and his wife at 1149 Washington Street weighing ten pounds. Mrs Legendre is the daughter of Jesse and wife Sanders of 20 Cummings Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward I. White
Oak Grove
Lowell
Mass
Walter Lucien
Joseph L. Legendre
Washington Street
Levendre
Jesse Sanders
Cummings Street
Briery and others receive divorce decrees in court
Justice Fisher issued eleven divorce decrees after adjournment. The lists include Walter B. Cressey from Florence M. Cressey for cruel treatment and loss of custody, Frances S. Aderton from Frank G. Aderton for cruel treatment and custody of Ella Winifred Adrian, and multiple non support and desertion cases among Bath Topsham Richmond and Lisbon Falls residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bmery
Walter B. Cressey
Topsham
Florence M. Cressey
Eleanor G. Cressey
Margaret Herfel
Richmond
Peter Herfel
Cincinnati
Ohio
Crus
Mary L. Scott
William L. Scott
Bath
Frances S. Aderton
Frank G. Aderton
Winchester
Mass
Ella Winifred Ad-rian
Lillian H. Nickerson
Herbert E. Nickerson
Herbert Earl Nickerson, Jr
Frank L. Plummer
Daphne Plummer
Eleanor
Nathaniel A. Gilpatrick
F. Loouise Jones
Lucille Bailey
Wiscasset
John K. Bailey
John K. Bailey, Jr
Laura E. Russell
Philemon R. Russell
Belfast
Union Club Meets at Winnegance Community House
The Union and its allied clubs held a session at the Community club house with outlines of yearly plans from Miss Annie Hunter Mrs Ernest Allan and Mrs Parks. Guests included Mrs Harry F Oliver and Grace Morse who spoke on India. A luncheon and entertainment followed with solos dances and a Chinese dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Hunter
Women's Club
Ernest Allan
Progressive Club
Parks
Auxiliary
Hunter
Freeport House
Massachusetts
Maine
Harry F. Oliver
Sf Wsamen
Roll Call
Catherine Milliken
Martha Hawkes
Phyllis Small
Alfred Cornish
Cornish
Grace Morse
India
Morse
Union
Maine Probate Notice for Will of James D. Tabor
Sarah R Tabor of Bath petitions Sagadahoc County Court to prove the will of James D Tabor who died November 2 1930 leaving widow Sarah R Tabor and son David D Tabor as heirs requesting Letters Testamentary be issued to the executors without bond as per the instrument dated October 20 1931 accompanying the petition and true copy by William F Dunham Register of Probate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Sarah R. Tabor
Bath
James D. Tabor
Said
Washington St
David D. Tabor
Trufant St
A. D
Allan Spear
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Bath Daily Times
New England Co
Pred Pratt
Swanton & Jameson
Portland and
Machias
Hyde Light Guards
C. F. Nealley
T. F. White
Elm Street Baptist Church
Capt. Hoyt
Lewiston
James B. Hill
C. F. Neally
Hill
Guards
Plummer’s
City of Bath Hose Co. No. 1
Alameda
Brooks
Gahan’s Hall
Court Street
E. H. Biggins
George Harrison
Mr. Harrison
Capt. Anderson
Winter Street
Samuel Welch, Jr
Sawyer
New England
Horace Stinson
Ed Wright
Nequasset
Nat Place
Larrabee
E. M. Fuller
Clinton Childs
Russell's
Board of Registration
Richardson Street
Winneganee
E. F. Gannett
City Hall
Kelley & Spear’s
Harry Crosby
Nettie Cummings
Lynn
Oak Grove Cemetery
Dennell
Dicky Bird
Darien
Julia
Kate Mitchell
Shaw's Mill
W. P. Lord of Kent's Hill Seminary
Young Men’s Christian Association
Association Orchestra
West Bath Grange
Universalist Church
Seth O. Rogers
E. W. Larrabee
North Street
William Rogers
William Collins
North End
First National Bank
King’s Daughters
Central Church Vestry
Thompson Bros
Grange Fair
John Kimball
Center Street
C. H. Norton
Anderson
Staten Island
Temperance House
G. C. Moses
Iron Works
William Craig
John S. Jackson
Lily Pond
Colonial
Merrymeeting Bay
Paradise
Sons of Union
Eleanor L. Millett
Blanche VY. Legendre
Legionaires
Tara
Bates
Club Union
Winnegance
Hiram Stevens
William F. Dunham
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