Forty Years Ago in Bath in 1892 Highlights
W S Barry returns from Boston to study pharmacy and a Bath wedding is anticipated with a North End groom. Winter socials continue at Russell hall under H T Passmore and M J Graves. Corliss Street church ladies host supper and entertainment. City council may discuss Court street sidewalk. Grange hall hosts supper with a gavel carved from Washington tree. Woodbury revenue cutter overhaul prepares to depart for Castine. Old freight house to be moved for rail use. Kelley & Spear schooner misnamed Robert P Crandle, corrected to Robert P Chandler. Front and Summer streets work crews clear mud and prep for C A building. City hall expected to remain as a historic landmark. Mrs E B Drummond recovering after a stroke, Otis George arrives to assist. Frank Dennett and Nan Lowell engagement announced. Cupid is busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec
Nov 3 1892 Local Maritime Activity and Civic Notices
The schooner Alsatian loads lumber for Boston at Winneganee mills. Captain Rufus Lombard reports a large ten ane goose at Arrowsie. E. C. Allen True discharged coal at Woodward and Drummond and ascended the river to foal ice. The Board of Registration meets daily in the common council rooms. ensure your name is listed by next Tuesday. Concrete paving at Custom House square paused for better weather. square half paved with a fine finish. Sanford store windows removed for plate glass. new floor laid. Mrs Charles Abbott of Richmond has returned home. Universalist church supper and entertainment this evening titled the Happy Seven. supper 6 to 7, performance 8. Class of 92 B H S held a reunion at Miss Hattie Reed’s home with games and music. Capt Charles E Patten donated a $1000 bond to Patten Library Association to seed a permanent fund. president G C Moses pledged $5,000 if matching funds are raised. North Street Free Baptist Circle to meet Friday evening at Mrs J Frank Purington’s, 37 Chestnut Street. Nov 4 1892 J H Morse places new sills under Vine and Water streets store. W S Barry returns from Boston in improved health. expects to resume next week. Front Street pavement being scraped. mud used to fill Ferry Street. Young Men’s Congress to resume Friday with likely profitable session at the working site. seats hoped to be filled. Recent storm leaves streets in poor condition in places.
Local Theaters and Sea Trade Highlight City News
Capt Dennison of the Frank Jones, Miss Larrabee from Boston, and President Drake on the Sagadahoc arrived in the city today. The Wiwurna enters Winter quarters at Decker's Cove, Bath Iron Works staff shift to Philadelphia. The Magadahoc and Lizzie Snow trips noted. Local resignations and Y M C A meeting announced. Weather slows Custom House square paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Dennison
Frank Jones
Local Society Notes and Civic Updates Highlight Week
Capt McLaughlin visits the city briefly as H A Huse returns from Boston. Catholic Society clears 450 at fair last week. Fred Raymond moves to Deering street. Workmen advance Custom House square walk project before snow. North street society hosts Milan street cottage social with good times. Police report solid ticket sales for annual ball on the 15th. Solar lodge and Polar Star lodge hold meetings. Aldermen appoint J W Kelley as ward 5 ballot clerk. John S Jackson’s South and Middle streets house framed with Hallowell granite. R W Stearns buys Howard Printing Co. outfit. Thomas Perry joins Stearns. Hyde Light Guards plan drill and Brunswick ball on Thanksgiving eve with special train. Miss Mary Stackpole to speak at Wesley church Epworth League Wednesday.
November 8 1892 local events and galas observed
The article notes a holiday mood with few men renouncing today. N W Hamm returns from Boston, the Episcopal festival in Portland tomorrow, Democrats at City Hall and Republicans at headquarters to hear news tonight. A Bath Iron Works machinist wed in the morning to a South End woman. The Sagadahoc arrives from Boston at four oclock, rough seas reported. Iron Works closes at noon for voting. Solar lodge F and A M conferred third degree and enjoyed a spread. J F Clary moves back to his old store with improved front and layout. A plasterer narrowly escapes a steam engine incident near School Street. The steamer J S Danforth conducts a trial trip. Captain Cameron becomes mate on Samoset and duties start, with sailing to Florida expected next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Danforth
Cameron
Florida
Bishop McCarthy Confirms 185 at St Marys Bath
Bishop Joseph E. McCarthy of Portland confirms a class of 185 at St Marys church Bath in his first visit to the town. The 167 children and 18 adults are dressed in white and blue as sponsors Judge and Mrs John J Keegan attend. The ceremony lasts about two hours with Fr Samuel A Dugan in charge due to Fr Timothy C Maneys illness.
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St. Mary's Church
Joseph E. McCarthy
Portland
Maine
Bath
St. Mary's School
McCarthy
Samuel A. Dugan
C. H. Biglin
Richmond
John Sullivan
Boothbay
William Kelley
Lewiston
James P. Gorman
Bridge Workers Ball At Arcade Tuesday Night
A crowded fundraiser for Kennebec bridge workers' painting crew is set for Tuesday evening November 15 at the Arcade ballroom. J Ross Chase leads the event with dancing to Ken Trask and his Colonial Club Orchestra and an expected surplus donated to the Frigate Constitution Post, VFW, for flag funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcade
Bridge Workers
Kennebec Bridge
J. Ross Chase
Chase
Frigate Constitution Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ken Trask
Colonial Club
Marines Celebrate 167th Birthday With Long World Service
The U S Marines mark the 167th anniversary of their Corps on November 10, tracing a history from 1775 through revolutions and world wars. The piece recalls their evolution from powdered wig era to modern blue uniforms, motto Semper Fidelis, and global service from the Bahamas expedition to guarding shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Mediterranean
Chapultepec
China
Marine Corps
America
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
Bahamas
New Pasture Plant Aims to Expand New England Range
The Department of Agriculture tests a hardy drought resistant annual lespedeza from Manchuria that could push the American lespedeza belt 200 miles north. Planted in Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire Michigan and more it matures in about two months and tolerates sour soils. Other projects include a Fall and Winter pasture for the Gulf coast and the South African woodily finger grass for poor hilly lands in Alabama Georgia and Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Manchuria
Department of Agriculture
Michigan
Middlebury
Augusta
Mich
New York State
Harbin
P. H. Dorsett
Arlington
Gulf Coast
South Africa
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Old Ironsides Chair Carved From Constitution Wood
The article notes a chair formed from wood of the Constitution, the famed Old Ironsides, and recounts its journey from battles and travel to its current perch. It explains the wood came from southern white oak used in rebuilding the ship and that no other chair from the ship’s wood can be made once remaining pieces were burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Constitution
Fasd
County Young Folk at Gorham Normal
Miss Miriam Andrews hosts Brunswick guests at a Gorham Normal School gathering. YWCA recognition service held in Russell hall. Glee club members and art students listed. teaching assignments announced for next quarter. Halloween party featured music by The Fellas. Weekend visitors include Burnette Bailey and Hazel Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Andrews
Brunswick
Glee Club
Corthell Hall
Shirley Hicks
Gardiner
Nellie Leeman
Hilda Scott
Bath
Russell Hall
Anna Hamlin
Margaret Huse
Nellie King
Marjorie Palmer
Virginia Brocks
Burnette Bailey
Leonard Curtis
Bowdeinham
Woolwich
Hazel Smith
Topsham
Gorham Normal School
Virginia Brooks
Erla Brown
Bowdoinham
Mayor Small Denies Road Fund Overdrawn
Mayor Harold P. Small rejects charges that the 1932 State and road appropriation fund is overdrawn. He cites the treasurer's report showing the $9,270 1932 appropriation is not exhausted and that $4,500 for extra work to relieve the poor department draws only on the appropriation, not State credits. He says council opposition misreads fund sources and notes the $1,500 project cost has not been expended despite being appropriated. Lieut. Com Edward J. Fitzgerald, USN, was a weekend guest of Mrs. John E. Fitzgerald in Washington street.
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High Street
Small
Pratt
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Usn
John £. Fitzgerald
Washington Street
Mrs Wallace R Trufant of Topsham Dies After Illness
Mrs Wallace R Trufant 26 nee Mary Ruth Sylvester of a city died Saturday night at Peter Bent Ve Page ton after a minor operation and illness. Born January 8 1906 in Bath she lived in this city most of her life except periods in Portsmouth NH and Topsham where she resided after a 1931 marriage. Survived by husband parents a sister and two brothers she was a seventh degree grange member. Funeral was held Wednesday at 1:30 pm with burial in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace R. Trufant
Topsham
Mary Ruth Sylvester
Pageton
Portsmouth
N. H
Sylvesters
Trufant
West Bath
Bath
Corliss Street Free Baptist
Hannah L
Percy L. Miller
John H
Frank P. Jr
Shirley Miller
Donald Sylvester
Frank G. Reed Dies After Months Illness At 15 Mechanic Street
Frank G. Reed aged 65 died Monday morning at home after an illness of several months. Born in Woolwich, he lived in Bath for 50 years and worked as a ship carpenter, later in house carpentry. He belonged to Masonic bodies in Bath and is survived by his wife, daughter Mrs. Howard P. Hill of Baco, two grandchildren, and siblings Jotham Reed of Bath and five sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Reed
Mechanic Street
Woolwich
Gilbert
Martha Reed
Bath
Howard P. Hill
Baco
David
Donald
Willis Couple Leaves Cat hance for Florida Trip
Mr and Mrs William Willis of Cat hance departed recently for Florida where they will spend several months, planning to enjoy an extended stay and return later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Willis
Cathance
Florida
Probate petition seeks administration of Elizabeth Merrill estate
In Sagadahoc County Maine Elizabeth Merrill of Londonderry New Hampshire files a probate petition regarding the estate of Georgianna Knight who died intestate in Bath on October 2 1932 leaving a personal estate of at least twenty dollars. Merrill claims kinship as a cousin and asks the court to appoint Daniel Williams or another suitable administrator without bond. A notice order directs publication in the Bath Independent to inform all interested persons to appear December 6 1932 at Bath Probate Court.
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State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Racpeersany
Elizabeth Méril
Londonderry
N. H
Georgianna Knight
Bath
Elizabeth Merrill
Daniel Williams
County of
State of
New Hampshire
Rockingham
A. D
State
Sogadahoc
Walter
Glidden
Clara BE
Woolwich
Frank & Head
Saaadahoc
Hadley D. Jane
Hadley D. Kuhn
Inet
D. Kuhn
State. OF
Maine
Clara EB. Head
Head
James D. Fraser
Helen M. Fraser
Probate notices from Sagadahoc County Maine dated 1932 and 1922
A set of probate notices from Bath Maine Sagadahoc County detailing heirs executors and trustees including Clara Head executor Frank Head estate notices for inheritance tax final account and hearings. Also notices for James D Fraser widower and Joseph Charles Footer executor with calendar dates and court actions.
Capt George H Patten Remembered in Bath Service
The body of Capt George H Patten U S Army retired was brought to Bath from New York for burial at Mount Auburn Cemetery with Rev Charles M Tubbs officiating. Patten born Bath June 12 1840 son of the late George Maxwell Patten graduated from high school and West Point served many years in the Army including postings in the Philippines where he contracted a serious disease leading to retirement as a captain. He had been confined to his home for two years before death.
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George Patten
U. S. Army
New York
Bath
Arove
Charles M. Tubbs
Capt. Patten
George Maxwell Patten
West Point Military Academy
Philippines
City Council Tackles Cemetery Vacancy and Sign Request
The council fills the vacancy on the Cem etery and Park board after Alderman Burt M. Dyer’s death. Bath Dye Works seeks permit to hang a sign at Front and Commerce. referred to the specials. Knox County Court elevates Mrs Mary Flanagan as traverse jury foreman, the first woman chosen. Deputy Sheriff A O Pillsbury’s wife Mary Pillsbury is named foreman for the second traverse jury.
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Burt M. Dyer
Bath Dye Works
Front
Commerce Street
Special Committee
Billings
Woodman
Knox County
Mary Flanagan
Rockland
Second Traverse Jury
Mary Pillsbury
A. O. Pillsbury
Arthur Chapman
Pillsbury
Lock
Bowdoin President Attacks College Wage Disparities
President Kenneth C. M. Sills criticized several American colleges and universities for cutting wages of grounds and building workers while not reducing faculty and administrative salaries. He spoke at Bowdoin chapel on The College and the Social Order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth C. M. Sills
Bowdoin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath Daily Times
W. S. Barry
Boston
North End
H. T. Passmore
M. J. Graves
Corliss Street Church
Court Street
Grange
Dromore
George Washington
Woodbury
Castine
Waterville
Kelley & Spear
Robert P. Crandle
Robert P. Chandler
Kelley
Charles Webber
A. D. Stetson
E. B. Drummond
Otis George
Frank Dennett
Signal Service Department
Washington
Nan Lowell
John S. Lowell
Cupid
Alsatian
Winneganee Mills
Ceptain
Rufus Lombard
Arrowsie Yesteray
E. C. Allen True
Woodward’s
Drummond's
Board of Registration
Custom House Square
Sanford
Front Street
Charles Abbott
Universalist Church
Hattie Reed
The
Patten Library Association
Charles E. Patten
G. C. Moses
North Street
Free Baptist Circle
J. Frank Purington
Chestnut Street
J. H. Morse
Vine and Water Streets
Ferry Street
Young Men’s Congress
Worning
Therese Larrabee
J. B. Drake
Decker’s Cove
Southport
Frank Brown
Mrs. Warner Lewis
Capt
Joseph Rowe
Five Islands
Annie Huff
Boothbay Harbor
Etta Palmer
Burlingham
Bath Iron Works
Lizzie Snow
W. F. Balcome
Sparrow’s Point
G. G. Haynes
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Capt. McLaughlin
City
H. A. Huse
Catholic Society
Fred Raymond
Deering Street
North Street Society
Frank Purington
Milan Street
Solar Lodge F. & A. M
Polar Star Lodge
Board of Aldermen
J. W. Kelley
Joseph M. Trott
John S. Jackson
South
Middle Streets
R. W. Stearns
Howard Printing Co
Thomas Perry
Stearns
Hyde Light Guards
Claps Agian Orchestra
Mary
N. W. Hamm
City Hall
J. F. Clary
M’carthy
St. Mary’s Church
Peter Dulac
Connor Avenue
Fairfield
William Delaware, Jr
Fred Wentworth
Dulac
Gorham
Mary Sylvester
Beslon
William F. Dunham
Clara
Heta
Adahoe
Eid
William
Dunham
L. F
Twood
Register
Eee
Gliddesm
Joseph Charles Footer
Sanadahoc
Henry Wward
Decca
Joseph
Kianien Footer
B. R. Bowker
Sagadahoe
Eilis ¥ Rogers
Mary Bee
George D. Innes
Wena Fon
George H. Patten
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