Bath Sees Gates at Crossings and Local Events Across Town
The Maine Central will install gates at School and Center street crossings by request of Bath authorities. Bath poloists Adrian Dunning and Frank Guthrie left for Massachusetts to play polo this winter. Funeral for Italian fruit merchant Joseph Aveta, age 47, held after his Bastor death. County commissioners hear a $5,000 damages suit for Baybridge injury. December hearing set. Will Jackson returns from San Francisco and resumes sea work as second mate. A buggy accident on Court and High injures Mrs. Harris and a child. horse and wagon damaged. Bath stores report 80 cent store price. 18 cent retail per barrel. A new carpet and church improvements at Corliss Street church. Elm Street Baptist Ladies plan Dairy Maid supper in December. Sedgwick Relief Corps annual fair at Alameda with Mayor address and drama Better Than Gold. Davenport couple marks 50th wedding anniversary with possible quiet visit. Mrs. Lois Dunning exhibition of oil paintings on High Street, two to four each day. Child Frank Robinson breaks left leg from a swing. Police prepare for Thanksgiving Eve ball at Alameda after polo game. Dunning exhibitions draw crowds. wind damages fences and chimneys. Holman Dunning will not polo this winter. may form Bath polo club.
Local notes on improvements and community events
C W Larrabee returns to work at his place of business. Mrs Elizabeth Owen and Miss Daisy Owen visit George Owen in Bangor for Thanksgiving. A reception for the Kennebec hand engine company is planned. Alameda signs rebranded Alameda Opera House. Maine Central plans York street passenger station and move of freight yard. Light Infantry committee forms with Sergt Furber as chairman. Water works trenching and Court street pipe laying progress. Fire engine prize dispute and a court hearing on playing rules concludes with guidance to render a decision soon. Lawyers Larrabee and Williams renovate their Bank block offices with new floors tinting and furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Central Railroad
York Street
John Low
Williams
F E. H. Woodside
Brunswick
Engineer Fisher
Long Reach
Cook
Foreman Whitehouse
Kennebec
Charles L. Turner
Frank Hlaggett
Weeks
Moulton
Woodside
Larrabee and
Bank
Bath man attends funeral of brother-in-law as crowd greets him
On November 5 1886 C A Coombs is welcomed by Bath residents while in town for the funeral of his brother-in-law the late Joseph Corwin. Local prices report potatoes at 85 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Coombs
Bath
Joseph Corwin
Bath News Roundup of Repairs Debts and Events
Nov 6 1886 report detailing schooners repairing at port brush hauling to the city and a transfer of residence from Samuel B Sewall to Albert I Strout while Newall moves to Hubbardstown Connecticut Kennebec hand engine company banquet at Bath hotel with speeches and thanks church debts and Knox Lincoln Railroad earnings and community meetings Nov 9 1886 notes include travel plans polo game and street project at Birch Point hotel planned by James W Coombs with 15 sleeping rooms and riverfront location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel B. Sewall
Washington Street
Albert I. Strout
Hubbardstown
Connecticut
Mr. Newall
Bath
First sociable of season opens at Central Vestry
Nov 8 1886 event notes the first sociable of the season at Central Vestry Wednesday evening with Hon William Rogers planning a Topsham saw mill and Tlewellyn Adams of Winnegance to install machinery. Phlox club hosted by Misses Josie and Lizzie Ham with supper at Nelson Ham's Raymond's court. Frank Emmons of the steam fire engine Kennebec wins hip rubber boots from Joseph Nichols for the steamer at the muster Lake says boats unbeatable. Arthur Sygvall F H Twitchell and William E Hogan traveled from Boston to the city on the Pullman Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rogers
Topsham
Tlewellyn Adams of
Winnegance
Phlox Club
Josie
Lizzie Ham
Nelson Ham
Raymond
Frank Emmons
Kennebec
Joseph Nichols
Pipem
Arthur Sygvall
F. H. Twitchell
William E. Hogan
Boston
Centenarian Is Given A Medal
Nathaniel M. Clapp returned from Philadelphia after attending the Sesqui Centennial and shared a trip filled with photos. He received a big brass key to the City of Philadelphia from the mayor, featuring a thermometer as a souvenir. The Old Folks' Home community now numbers 30 residents and is described as very happy and comfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel M. Clapp
Philadelphia
Mr. Clapp
Local society notes from Weeks street and hospital events
Mrs. Galen Watson substitutes at Hyde Windlass Co. switchboard while Miss Arline McNeil rests in Boston. Nurses at City hospital host a ten-member sewing class with fund contributions and tea. Mrs. Hannah M. Shaughnessy returns from Waterville to Pleasant street and plans Providence work for Mr. Greaney. The Harrimans visit Boston with Crosby relatives and host guests including Hawley Olm and Hatch at North street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galen Watson
Weeks Street
Hyde Windlass Co
Arline McNeil
Boston
City Hospital
Hannah M. Shaughnessy
Pleasant Street
Waterville
James B. Greaney
Evelyn Shaughnessy
Bath
Greaney
Providence
R. TI
Charles A. Harriman
North Street
John B. Crosby
Crosby
Hanover Shipwreck Remembered by Bath Residents
Seventy fifth anniversary recalls the Hanover loss near the Kennebec. On a southeast gale, Capt Rogers steered toward the mouth but could not reach the river. the ship struck on Wond Island bar, broke up, and all 15 crew members from Sagadahoc died. Bath residents gathered at the beach and nearby cemetery to mourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Hanover
Kennebec River
Kennebec
Sagadahoc
Houghton Bros
Stinds
Silver Jake
Rogers
Seguin
New Meadows
Wond Island
Morse’s River
Popcorn King Reports Florida Trip And Maine Ties
Sarasota writer Bill Bailey known as the Popcorn King describes an eight day trip from Marlboro Massachusetts to Florida covering 1700 miles. He notes fuel and room costs, low gas prices then, tire changes due to tacks, and mentions Maine connections including Stevens Richards of Damariscotta and a goal to map Maine. He shares a song about Maine and misses old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill” Bailey
Sarasota. Fla
Boston
Marlboro
Mass
New York
Maine
Stevens Richards
Clarence Richards
Damarisceotta
Lincoln County Supreme Court
Wiscasset
Fund Grows as People Give and Travel Arrangements Noted
Melville Smith and Mrs. Smith with Mrs. Elmner Hodgkins of Middle Street leave Bath for Everett Massachusetts to visit Mrs BE B Noyes for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Smith depart Thursday from Boston to West Palm Beach Florida for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville Smith
Bath
Maine Publicity Bureau showcased to Bath Rotary group
Bath Rotarians heard Mrs. Frank LE Marsh of the Maine Publicity Bureau discuss its inquiry and literature division, noting the 1922 agency’s role in boosting tourism and Maine’s economy. She cited rising property values for nonresidents, growing visitor numbers, and increased auto tax receipts signaling tourist traffic, plus expectations from the Atlantic highway and Bar Harbor routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Hotel Phoenix
Maine
Tireau
Longfellow Square
Portland
Frank LE. Marsh
Augusta
Peave
Efter
Bar Harbor
Dan Dougherty
Bridgham
Jesse W. Allen
Langdon T. Snipe
Marriage of Glendon Brewster and Nettie Smith in New York
The notice reports the October 23 marriage of Glendon W. Brewster formerly of Bath to Miss Nettie Smith of New York City. Also noted are social and family updates from Waterville and Bath including hosting plans, relocations, a death in Deering, and social prizes from an auction at Miss Jane S. Murphy’s High street home. Probate notices for the estates of William J. Conway and Mary F. Snow, plus a Maine probate petition by Clara A. Valmer and William R. Donnell regarding Harry H. Donnell’s estate, are recorded with appointing administrators and requests for will validation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareia TP. Minot
Waterville
John Russell
Russell Street
Glendon W. Brewster
Bath
Nettie Smith
New York City
New York
Arthur I. Stuart
First Baptist Church
South Street
John Howe
Muriel] Howe
Franklin
Washington Street
High Street
Anne Kimball
John A. Morse
Probate notices and estate actions in Sagadahoc County Bath
Public notices dated November 1926 from Sagadahoc probate court in Bath disclose hearings on wills guardianship and estate administration. Documents name Clara A Talmer William B Donnell Girard Trust Company executrix G Colby and Harry J Rich among others. actions include sale of real estate to pay debts and publication orders for December 7 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Clara A. Valmer
William R. Donnell
Bath
Harry H. Donnell
Palmer
William T. Donnell
Addiella D. Palmer
Chiptists de Ale Sontag
Patce
Sarabahor
Harry J. Rieh
West Bath
Howard E. Varney
Albert Mitchell
Hattie Bates
Bates
Reuben S. Hunt
Old County
Benjamin Rich
Dura Austin
Austin
William Mitchell
John Flanders
Himckley Marsh
Phippsburgh
John King
A. D
Probate Court Order in Dunham Estate in Bath
Sagadahoc court orders notice for all interested parties in the Frances A. Dunham estate to appear at Bath Probate Court on the first Tuesday of December 1925 at nine o clock in the forenoon to show cause why an allowance should not be made. Administrator Edward W. Dunham directs publication of the order in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
James S. Lowell
State OF Maine
Sagadatioc
Bath
Said
County of Sagadahoe
Sagadahioc
A. D
Edward W. Bridgham
State OF
Maine
Forward
James
Lowell
Girard Trust Company
Grace T. Plummer
Bath Independent
Bat
William F. Dunham
Register
John G. Soule
Alice M. Jones
Woolwich
Jail County
Franklin P. Sprague
Tanty M. Morse
Phippsburg
Sagadatioc. Ss
Lillie A. Donnell
Harry W. Whittam
Mary C. F. Whittam
West Bath
Segadahoc
Chester G. King
Sagadaloc
Sasadahoc
Harry J. Rich
Brett
Edward W. Dunham
B. N. cc
Frances A. Dunham
Bottin
Eaid County
Cathe
Wallace Named Administrator for Estate in Phippsburg
Wallace of Phippsburg was appointed administrator of the estate of a deceased resident by the Probate Court for the county, and accepted the trust. Irving J. testified to the appointment and acceptance of duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Gregson
Bath
Sagadahoc
Henrietta P. Gregson
Bowdoin
Wallace
Phippsburg
Hoe
A i Coen Ace
Essburg
Ounty Ada
Lecea
Irving J
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Agoin Bath
Bath Daily Times
Maine Central Company
Aolrian Dunning
Frank Guthrie
Massachusetts
Daniel Mayers
Brooklyn
Alden Richardson
Lemont Street
Mr. Mayers
Greyhound Chemical Engine Company
T. H. Clark
Alameda
Joseph Aveta
Front Street
Times Office
Bastor
Hiram Cornish
Baybridge
Will Jackson
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
John Hearris
Court
High Streets
Court Street
F. H. Low
Oxford County
Corliss Street
Elm Street Baptist Church
Sedgwick Relief Corps
Charles Davenport
Lois Dunning
Frank
John Robinson
H. A. Gatchell
Paeth
Ark Ath Sma
Holman Dunning
Somervilles
Moore
Dunning
Holman
C. W. Larrabee
Elizabeth Owen
Daisy Owen
George Owen
Bangor
Kennebec Hand Engine Company
CeaaNoatara
Alameda Opera House
le Fis
Light Infantry Committee
Sergi. Furber
Standish’s Field
Bull Bridge Road
Ip MR
A. H. Shaw
Hall of the Greyhounds
Kennebecs
Bath Hotel
Capt. Clapp
Joseph Torrey
Charles C. Larrabee
Center Street
Shaw
Uince
St. Mary’s Catholic
Father O'Brien
Falr
Society
St. Mary
Free Churches
Knox & Lincoln Railroad
Rockland
C. F. Allen
H. FE. Foss
Wesley Church
S. T. Woodward
Natick, Mass
The
Universalist Society
Francis Adams
Holman Dunhing
R. P. Ham
Aia
Bath Light Infantry
William Hinds
S. W. Lane
Watson
Long Beach Engine Company
James Norton
Eastern Express
John Snow
John Foote
Frank Wildes
Birch Point
James W. Coombs
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Popcorn King
Florida
Sarasota
Toston Fruit Store
Nick S. Mihalos
Sagadahoe Fruit Co
Johnson Bros. Co
Dr. Williams Whitney
Lewis E. Wilson
Charles A. Warriman
Joseph Solovich
Edward 3B. Smith
F. B. Oldham
Gedisman Brothers
Bridge-Merrill Inc
Millers Bakery
Harry N. Watson
John A. Legro
Oliver Beaulieu
Home Fruit Store
H. T. Stevens
William F. Barstow
F. Bullman
TD. M. Humphreys & Co
New England Supply Co
Dr. W. FE. Kershner
Ernest R. Avery
Parry's
Edward Sewall
Mikelsky's Music Store
McFadden Pharmacy
Mrs
Frank L. Marsh
Bath Rotarians
Clarence A. Reed
Isaac B. Reed
William F. Dunstam
Hubert H. McCarty
William J. Conway
Hubert HW
McCarty
Trist
John’ S, Keegan
Ae F. Dunham, Egister of
Trobate
Caroline F. Snow
Mary F. Snow
Sapadahoe
Romettey
Joseph M. Trott
Celian E. Lin
James C. Lincoln
Charles Lincoln
Montclair
N. J
Mary Lincoln Campbell
A.D
William F. Dunman
Clara A. Talmer, William BR. Donnell
Atte William F
Duntiam
Atte Wil
Liam F. Dunham
G. Colby
Albert C. Colby
Alice G. Colby
John H. King
Ounty
H. King
Prince's Corner
Charles Lee
Charlies T. Small
Small's
Kate McNeary
Said McNeary
Kerry Mills Road
Lee
Frank Peeress
Jaques
Winneganee Road
Attes Wii
Tam
Dunham
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