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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1933

Page

8

Bath Forty Years Ago Highlights From 1893 Files

Items from The Bath Daily Times 1893 recount street repairs by Williams crew and sewer work as the Kennebec dredging ends. church concerts, school closings, and social events. ships Beaufort, Belmont, and Harry S Lord discharge cargoes. local figures such as Edward Collins, Mrs H Raymond, and J Mas Aras appear. revival meetings planned. city infrastructure works continue at Bath Iron Works and Central parish hosts suppers.

Bath The Daily Times

Portland proves time weary in 1893 local notes

Saturday November 11 1893 Weston Bonney visits Portland while workmen repair chimneys at Sagadahock Bank block Sedgwick Relief Corp prepares for its upcoming fair Edward Street gains a new sidewalk Postmaster Hogan's gradual recovery allows brief sitting Mr Carter of Boston to supervise Footer store readiness Bath Cycle club considers offices in a second story L H Andrews returns from Boston Flora Randall visits relatives in Portland Front Street wall of the new structure noted.

Edwin Benny Portland H. L. Crammer Alfred R. Pratt Bedford Street F. L. Hogan Saugus iMass C. L. Gibbs Bath Beef Co Kennebec Boston Footer Carter Bath Cycle Club Enga

Federal funds to replace river gages nationwide

The government allocates 150000 dollars across 34 states to replace aging river gages used by the Weather Bureau for tracking water levels. Texas receives ten thousand dollars, aiding forecasters, navigators, and farmers while reducing unemployment and eliminating fragile temporary fixes.

United States Weather Bureau Federal Public Works Fund New Jersey Texas M. W. Hayes Weather Bureau

Fiorello LaGuardia, Fiery Rebel to New York Mayor

Fiorello H LaGuardia a noted insurgent against machine politics rose to become New York Citys first non Tammany mayor since 1917 He is a vigorous speaker and tireless worker who urged citizens to smash corrupt machine rule He served in World War I as an aviator and held various roles from consul staffer at Ellis Island to deputy attorney general later returning to Congress before his mayoral rise.

Fiorello H. LaGuardia New York LaGuardia Congress Bob” Lafollette Washington Varick Street Tampa Fla United States Alfred E. Smith Board of Aldermen

Fractured jaw ends bout after Boston fighter takes hit

Young Mayo of Boston substituted for K. O. Taylor in Portsmouth to face Cyclone Sawyer at Arcade arena. Sawyer floored Mayo in round three and Mayo’s towel ended the match after a fractured jaw was found. Earlier, K O Dennis stopped Tony Celle in under a round, and Farmer Brown dominated Al Bouchard. Also, Young Marino drew with Young Corbett in a four round prelim. Funeral held for Simeon B Thompson of Brunswick, lifelong lumberman and fisherman, at his daughter’s home with Rev. Ashby presiding. interment in Varney’s cemetery.

Young Mayo Boston Arcade Arena Cyclone Sawyer K. O. Taylor Portsmouth N. H Sawyer May Bath K. O. Dennis Waterville Tony Celle Dennis Celle Farmer Brown al Bouchard Bouchard Farmer Young Marino Young Corbett Corbett Simeon B. Thompson Brunswick Arthur L. Nickerson Water Street Mr. Thompson Simeon Mary A. Darling Thompson Clarence Arthur Nickerson Thompson E. Ashby Varney

Probate notices from Sagadahoc County court filings

Multiple petitions present in Bath Sagadahoc probate records noting estate administration for Frederick C. Cox and James C. Stewart, and guardianship actions for Pauline Marie Drouin with sale of West Bath real estate, including offers and required notices to interested parties.

State OF Maine Sagadahoc Bath Trust Company of Bath Fred C. Cox Annie F. Cox Bath Trust Company A. D Alden Smith L. Skelton State OF Maine Saga Sa Th Independent Bath Iin Said County Walter S. Glidden John Stewart James C. Stewart Charles A. Stewart Rawson St Bloomfield N. J Said Gacren Sa Gahae Sagadahoc. S L. A. Jack Independent Leda Drouin Concord New Hampshire Merrimack Pauline Marie Drouin Said Concord West Bath Sidney Coffie Charles Donnell George Duncan Reuben Rich Ezra Brown Miior Sagadabar Walter 5 Glidden Florence A. Stickney Chelsea Mass Mildred R. Hutchinson Lynn Bath Tn Savadahoc Bath Independent Parker N. Moulton Rufus D. Moulton Walter S. J Glidden Preeman H. Merritt Phippsburg Ralph O. Dale Center Street Ralph O Dale Gardiner R. Deering Emma Dunton James F. Dunton Raymond Richardson C.t.a Annie M. Richardson Frank M. Talbot Grace L. Talbot Alfee A.D Emma E. Walker Helen A. Walker John L. Jack Register Seneca H. Conley Carrie J. Conley John P. Carey, Jr Wiliam J. Rouse Charlies W. Walsh Amanda V. Coleman Sagahoc Mary Amanda Vv Coleman

Funeral of Emmeline A. Miller Held at Son's Home

The funeral of Emmeline A. Miller widow of Herbert T. Miller was held Thursday afternoon at two at the home of her son John Hudson 11 Summer Court. Rev Weston P Holman of Beacon Street Church officiated with grandsons John and William Hudson acting as pallbearers. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery Woolwich.

Emmeline A. Miller Herbert T. Miller John Hudson Summer Court Weston P. Holman Beacon Street Church John William Hudson Ernest Harmon Wilfred Chaplin Riverside Cemetery Woolwich

Reverend Nehemiah Boynton D D dies at 77 in Medford

Obituary notes the Bath area clergyman and former Summer resident of Five Islands on Malden Island dies suddenly at his Medford home. Survivors include sons Rev Edward Chadbourne Boynton, Rev Morrison Russell Boynton, and Nehemiah Boynton Jr. The family lists extensive career in Congregational ministry and civic service.

Nehemiah Boynton Bath Malden Island Five Islands Powder Huse Hill Road Medford Mass Five Islands Harbor Maine Boynton Mary (Chadbourne) Boynton Phillips Andover Academy Amherst College Andover Theological Seminary Littleton Haverhill Union Church Columbus Avenue Boston First Detroit Clinton Avenue Brooklyn World Alliance For Promotion of International Friendship Through National Council of Congregtional Church of the United States Thirteenth Coast Defense Company N. G New York International Council of Congregational Churches England America Lloyd George Delta Upsilon Fraternity Monday Winthrop Elizabeth Patton William W. Patton Glenridge N. J Charles B. Rugg Worcester Rugg Nehemiah Boynton, Jr Edward P. Boynton Needham Boston Yacht Club

Edward S. Hall Funeral Held at Curtis Home

The funeral of Edward S. Hall was held Friday afternoon at two at the Fred S. Curtis funeral home on Center street. Rev. George B. Wolstenholme officiated. Bearers were Irving Barter Herbert Edee comb Brian Scanlon and William W. Wakefield. Burial followed in Oak Grove.

Edward S. Hall Fred S. Curtis Funeral Home Center Street George B. Wolstenholme People's Church Irving Barter Herbert Edeecomb Brian Scanlon William W. Wakefield Oak Grove

James R McDonald Dies in Medford Mass

James Richard McDonald, of West Medford, longtime textbook publisher and Little, Brown & Co. executive, died at home. He led the firms school book department since 1904 and served as secretary of the corporation. He was president of Lawrence Academy board and a Williams College alumnus. Survived by wife Etts, a Medford school board member, and brother William T. McDonald.

James Richard McDonald West Medford Little, Brown & Co Lawrence Academy Groton Mr. McDonald Brunswick Thomas and Ellen (Butler) McDonald Pepperell Williams College Williams Phi Beta Kappa McDonald Springfield Republican Boston Daily Advertiser Hartford Courant Allyn & Bacon Boston Macmillan Company Publishers New York Unal Company Lothrop Publishing Co Lille, Brown & Co Austin Bhasdell Brockton Medford

Kenyon dies in Westfield. Joseph A. Kenyon succumbs at 58

Frank W. Kenyon of 37 York street, an employee of Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co., reports the death in Westfield Massachusetts of his millionaire brother Joseph A. Kenyon 58 president of First National Bank and treasurer of Lambson Furniture Co. He was treasurer of Noble hospital and held multiple posts in Westfield civic groups. Survived by two daughters and three brothers with Frank the only survivor in this city.

Frank W. Kenyon York Street Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co Westfield Mass Joseph A. Kenyon First National Bank Lambson Furniture Co Frank Kenyon Woronoce Avenue Joseph Kenyon Noble Hospital Sarah Gillet: Home For Aged People Pine Hill Cemetery Association Westfield Academy Fund Westfield Atheneum Chamber of Commerce Get Together Club of Business Masons Frank Springfield Lambson Co David C. Lite S. Elizabeth Kenyon

Georgetown quarryman Elbridge Cunningham dies at 74

Elbridge M. Cunningham of Georgetown, a Georgetown quarryman, died Monday morning at 74. Born in Edgecomb to Charles R. Cunningham and Elizabeth Cunningham, he was married to the late Annie K. Cunningham. Survived by sons and daughters, with funeral services held Wednesday at two in Georgetown church.

Elbridge M. Cunningham Georgetown Mr. Cunningham Edgecomb Charles R. Cunningham Belfast Land Eizabeth Cunningham Annie K. Cunningham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Williams’ Crew Abe South Street Galen Moses Police Paynes Jolly Eorebbers Camcial Street Bavid Vid Mosher Edward and Josie Collins San Eee Mrs. H. Raymond Kennebec River Gardiner W. R. Wood Newman Portland Railway City Bath Road Beacon Street Barkentine Belmont Turk's Island Houghton's Brothers W. H. Crockett Bowdoin Central Church Pike Gordon Preble Elm Street Levi Andrew Joseph Varney Bath Savings Institution Oak Street Dudley Gilman Winter Street Y.M.C.A Harriet W. Corliss Harry S. Lord Boston Steamboat Company Hallowell Evangelist Jackson Westbrook Haggett L. P. Wright Aloueto Bae Boothbaiest Ying Alice Archer Genet Central Parish Jennie Harvey the Phoenix the Park Theatre Horatio L. Baker William H. Higgins Lowell Iron Works John B. Hoover Elsie Cedar California William ‘E. Dennison Frank Jones Margaret B Kelly and Spear's Yard Poaxa Weston Bonney Sagadahock Bank Block Sedgwick Relief Corp Edward Street Postmaster Hogan L. H. Andrews None Flora Randall Ryatth Federal Funds Tamee Vr Ovc Pearl St Bath, Maine Simon M. Ste Willow St Wollaston Margaret C. Stewart George H. Stewart Willow St Wollaston Ada G. Jack Ofsham Frank O'Griffin Topsham Ada G. Jack Earte F. Griffin Waltham Oxford County Bar Association Beal's Tavern Norway Aretas Stearns Rumford Rupert Aldrich South Paris Walter Gray Harry Shaw Ralph Parker William A. Fisher Augusta Hugh Pendexter New York City Edward C. Clarey Guy G. C. Low Walter Powers Wilton S. Campbell Blanche Westall Said Georgetown Wilton S Campbell Wilton SS Campell High Church Methodist Episcopal Church Levi W Powers Wilter Campbell Guy G C Low Regis Annie E. Sullivan Harry Co. Sullivan Tate John L. Register of James R. Mdonald Medford, Mass John ‘Strachey Bowdoin College
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