Forty Years Ago in Bath November 4 1885
A Bath city council monthly meeting discusses courthouse heating costs at 1057 dollars. Local shipyard work progresses with a nearly ceiled small schooner and blacksmith John Mc Quarrie. Bath Light Infantry musters two new members under Capt Stetson as several admissions loom before officer elections. Torrey’s roller and bushing works is booming with orders, promising a strong winter. A Richardson Street boy injures his hand on glass. Marriages Intents listed for Morrell Alexander, Sampson Rollins. Street petition delays and county appeal rules noted. Piety sociable at vestry. Ship voteune arrives Sydney. Charles Temple injured on nail. William H. Allen dies. Odd Fellows attend funeral. Memorial windows at Central Church described. inscribed panels honor Sprague, Putnam, Jenks, Clapp, Patten. Thomas W Newman's remains repatriated. Temperance meeting held at Bath Reform club. Shaw will shut for winter. logging camps prepare. Daughters of Rebekah meet. Sagada he ack House repairs in progress. William H Allen funeral led by Rev Dike. Bath Odd Fellows accompany to Maple Grove. Medals for Bath Rowing Club eight-oared crew presented by M. F. Davis. A Philadelphia visitor discusses building a large steamer for a South American line. no firm arrangements but prospects look good.
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Peleg Sprague
Israel Putnam
Caleb SS. Jenks
Charles Clapp, Jr
Betsy B
Mary R. B. Patten
Central Church
Ray Palmer
E. Whittlesby
A. P F. Beard
William Hart
William R. Richard
A. F. Dunnells
Acadia Lodge Seeks Lease as Granite Block Fire Alarm Planned
Acadia lodge and K of P negotiate for a lease of upper rooms in Granite block once a billiard hall. A new fire alarm line from City hall to the north end engine house will start next week at about 100 dollars cost. Local social events include a Bea cone Street M E church festival with varied treats and a Schubert club concert and hop at Amaranth hall. Polo league talks involve Portland Lewiston Rockland and Bath clubs with debates over medals and funding.
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Acadia Lodge, K. of P
Granite Block
City Hall
North End
Nov. 6, 1885 Ladies of the Central Church
The Central church hosts a ladies’ gathering on November 6 1885 featuring community support activities and a social program led by church members. Proceeds or details unspecified in available text.
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the Ladies of the Central Church
Bath Fire Scene and Local Developments, Maine
William Mample, engineer of fire steamer No. 3, visits Boston while Ed Cook acts as engineer. A new quarter deck goes on the barkentine James Baizley at Hagan's wharf. Bath Athletic Club members enjoy their hall in Vierce's block. Acadia lodge plans to lease Granite block upper hall and dedicate by January. Odd Fellows contemplate purchasing Front Street lot for a large building with hall, stores, and offices. Rev George Cresswell Cressy installed as Unitarian pastor in Bangor with Dr Hedge and Dr Sheldon assisting. Granite Citys beat Lewiston’s W. H. To by 6 to in Augusta Thanksgiving eve. A small steam shed at John Patten shipyard destroyed by fire last night. Assistant Engineer Frank Morse awoke to his dog’s barking, rallied to Long Beach engine house, and steamer 2 arrived to tackle the blaze. Center Street steamer sent to scene. fire extinguished with only charred remains. Albert Minott’s small boat and tools burnt. loss about 50 with no insurance on building worth around 150.
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John Patten
Frank Morse
Mr. Morse
Long Beach
Douglass
Beacon Street Church
City Hall
Downing
Center Street
Albert Minott
Bath Market Fluctuations and Local Happenings
On November 9 1885 Bath reports a low ebb in roller skating and supplies news of butter selling at 320 cents per pound. The Salvation Army held well attended meetings at the Advent church with new officers taking command. A large four masted schooner was under repair at the marine railway.
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Bath
Salvation Army
Advent Church
Marine Railway
Savings Banks Offer Advice to Small Home Buyers
William E. Knox argues savings banks prioritize community growth through real estate lending. Banks gladly fund small home ownership with 60 percent loans for costs around seven to eight thousand dollars, advising prudent cash down payments, careful budgeting, and guided financial planning for depositors and outsiders alike.
Funeral Service for Ernest Haskell Artist Killed in Accident
The funeral for Ernest Haskell famed artist killed Monday near his West Point home was Thursday at 9 in Gree F Episcopal church with Charles M. Tubbs officiating. Bearers were Clarence F. Johnson Walter C. Rogers Gardiner D. Rogers and W Dayton Hill. The body was sent to Boston for cremation. Mrs Haskell widow accompanied by Mrs Charles T D Folsom of York Summer neighbor came to Bath to be with her friend. Pins for an exhibit of Haskell paintings in New York will be carried out by friends. A memorial service for New York friends may be held later. There are two and one half million wives in India under 10 years of age.
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Ernest Haskell
West Point
Gree F Episcopale Church
Charles M. Tubbs
Robert Cochran
Clarence FE. Johnson
Walter C. Rogers
Gardiner D. Rogers
W. Dayton Hill
Boston
Haskell
Public Utilities hearing on Bath service complaint
The Public Utilities Commission orders a hearing at its State House office at 10 o clock Wednesday morning November 15 on Norman W. Howards Bath complaint alleging inadequate Maine Central Railroad service to the Acme Service and Supply Shop in Bath. The town of Paris plans a summer highway link with Ortland and Bethel using seven wires of concrete construction. Probate notices announce Arthur J. Dunton named as executor for Ruth H. Heald and petition by Earl and Adeline Wing to adopt Patricia Andrews of Bath with a name change to Lela Patricia Wing, with hearing set for December 1 1975. A true copy.
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Public Utilities Commission
State House
Norman W. Howard
Bath
Maine Central Railroad
Acme
Paris
Ortland
Bethel
Artur J. Dunton
Sagadahoc
Ruth H. Heald Late
Arthur J. Dunton
Earl E. Wing
Adeline B. Wing
Patricia Andrews
Lula Andrews
Lela Patricia Wing
Earl FE. Wing
State OF Maine
Rath
A. D
Jam S. Lowell
Probete
Arthur F. Maxfield
State OF
Maine
Segadahoc
James S. Lowell
Fred H. Thompson
Roscoe FE. Perkins
Sagadahoc Ss
John J. Keegan
Office of the Peace
William F. Dunham
Harry B. Sawyer
John H. Peterson
Tobacco exports lowest in years
Exports of unmanufactured tobacco from the United States fell more than 40 percent in the first six months of 1925 versus 1924, totaling over 120 million pounds less. Declines hit bright leaf and dark varieties as Britain, Europe, and China shifted demand amid turmoil in China and Turkey’s rising market share.
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National Bank of Commerce
China
Great Britain
Carolinas
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
Green River Pryor
One Sucker
Morgan
Ohio
Europe
United Kingdom
Australia
United States
Germany
Turkey
Balkan States
Greece
Bulgaria
Netherlands
Spain
Italy
Bromine Pursuits on the High Seas and Ancient Salt Beds
A feature on bromine extraction from ocean water by the ship Ethyl and the broader bromine market. It covers the voyage for bromine aboard a sea vessel, the chemistry of bromine, historical references, sources in Michigan and Stassfurt, and the role of salt deposits in Caspian-era geology.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Illuminati
High Seas
United States
Germany
Michigan
Stassfurt
Prussian Plain
Caspian Sea
Probate notices of Sagadahoc estate actions in Bath
Several probate actions. Maxfield of Portland represents Thomas J. Oliver estate in Phippsburg real estate and debts. Roscoe Perkins petitions to replace guardian Isaac Fish for Henry Fish ward. orders public notices in Bath Independent. Other administrations listed include Finan Southard, Edwin C Knight, Annie Knight executrix, and Ernest Wright estate executors. Public hearings set for December 1925.
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State OF Maine
Sagdahne
Roscoe E. Perkins
Bath
Henry Fish
Isaac Fi
Henry Ish
Ward
Isaac Fish
Roscoe FE. Perkins
Jon
S Ifoseph M. Trott
Henry C. Wright
Maine
Sagadahoc
Prrnestine S. Wright
Bromides in Modern Roles Highlight Irony in War and Industry
The text notes bromide’s evolving importance in both warfare and the dye industry. It calls out the irony of bromides enabling faster enemy destruction while also speeding automobile engines, illustrating contrasting applications of the chemical in recent times.
Keep Bailey School Fund Separate From Public Schools
Editor notes at Rotary dinner on Nov 3 criticizing the City Council Finance Committee for bundling Bailey School of Industries funds with the general school appropriation. Argues Bailey funds, created by Miss Lucinda Bailey, should be kept separate and invested by municipal officers with income used by the Bailey School of Industries’ own board. Proposes a separate appropriation line showing distinct trust income and state and federal support.
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the Independent
Rotary Club
Bailey School of Industries
Maine
United States
Lucinda Bailey
Charles S. Brown
Lewiston Highway Commission Charged With Street Control
The Lewiston highway commission holds authority over city streets per a statute interpretation presented to the city council by corporation counsel Frank T. Powers. When petitions for gasoline tanks arrived the city sought to determine whether council or commission had power, and Powers advised that dissatisfied petitioners may appeal to the court for a final decision on jurisdiction.
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Lewiston Highway Commission
Frank T. Vowers
Powers
Washingtons wallpaper tale and Zionist drive in Bangor
A colonial anecdote recounts George Washington and Lafayette hanging wallpaper at Mount Vernon aided by three men using a flour paste method. The tale notes Washington’s upholsterer’s directions. In Bangor, the Maine Zionist Convention votes to recruit 1000 members and raise 5 million dollars for the Palestine Chest.
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Maine
Bangor
United States
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Bath Daily Times
Court House
A. P. Hodgkins
John McQuarrie
Bath Light Infantry
Stetson
Torrey
Wright
Richardson Street
Charles
Morrell
Amelia Alexander
Ath
Edward EL. Sampson
Julia BE. Rollins
Phippsburg
Washington
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Orrin Baker
W. F. Bruce
Committee On Highways
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Hogan
Sydney
New York
Charles Temple
Robinson’s Lane
William H. Allen
Odd Fellows
Franklin School
Topsham
Virginia Collegiate Institute
Dortsmouth
Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows
Russia
Thomas W. Newman
Hallowell
George BE. Newman
Bath Reform Club
Club
Shaw
Kennebec
Queen Esther Lodge
Daughters of
Rebekah
Sagadaheck House
EF. W. Larrabee
Edward WH. Turner
Hoyt’s Express
Are
Washington Street
S. F. Dike
Ranch Lodge of Odd Fellows
Maple Grove Cemetery
Maranacook
M. F. Davis
Philadelphia
New England Shipbuilding Co
Beaecon Street
M. FE
Amaranth Hall
Schubert Club
Kelley
George Duncan
Fred Norton
Ed Foote
R. D. Bibber
Portland
Lewiston
Rockland
Jardiner
Waterville
Alamedas
Bijons
Morse
William Mample
Ed Cook
Barkentine
James Baizley
Hagan’s Wharf
Bath Athletic Club
Vierce’s Block
Acadia Lodge
Knights of Pythias
As Gees
Front Street
George Cresswell Cressy
Bath High School
Unitarian Church
Hedge
Cambridge
Mass
Sheldon
Granite Citys
W. H. To's
Augusta
William E. Knox
Bowery Savings Bank
New York City
Savings Bank
India
Bathman
William F. Duntiam
Arthur F. Max‘field
Thomas J. Oliver
John Mereen
James Drummond
Redd Colly
Francis Wyman
Timothy B. Perry
Said Perry
John Rogers
William F. Dunetam
Edward W. Bridgham
Hiram C. Cornish
Helen Jackson Cornish
Sanborn
DeLand
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Edwin I. Cornish
Frank H. Cornish
Roxbury
Erewith
Sagadahoe
Scott R. Frye
John W. Snow
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Lowell
Tam F. Dunham
A.D
John H. Southard
J. Houghom
Molellan
Finan Southard
Ord
Bat
Annie M. Knight
Edwin C. Knight
Bath Independent
Register
Bailey
Ernest F. Kelley
School of Industries
U.S
Smith-Hughes
Washington, Lafayette
Latter
S: Aid
Mt. Vernon
Geor Washington
Lafayete
Gen. Washington
Gen. Washington l
Lafayette
Martha
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