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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1925

Page

8

Polo League afoot with clubs from Bath and Rockland

Nov 10 report notes a meeting soon to form a Maine polo league including Bath Rockland and other towns. Mentions guests Capt Warren Carr as foreman of a bowker wood crew, Orphans Home trustees, a window incident, telegraph reforms, and a charity bowling of social events plus various local developments.

Rockland Bath Warren Carr Juno Timothy B. Bowker Phippsburg

Amaranths Rehearsal Candy Party and Local Notices

November 11 1885 reports an Amaranths rehearsal at their hall and a well attended candy party hosted by Miss Hattie Matthews on Academy street. Bath Light Infantry mustering, Odd Fellows lodge visit to Brunswick, shipyard work shifts, railroad expansion discussions for Bath Parker's Head and Harpswell Neck, and a Baltimore shipboard theft involving Capt Boyd are noted. A K and L Railroad extension committee meets with Bath Wiscasset Newcastle and other towns, in session as press time.

Hattie Matthews Academy Street Phippsburg Bath Parker's Head Brunswick Harpswell Neck Portland Boston Harpswell Mt. Desert Boyd Wiscasset A. P. Boyd Willie Rosenfield Baltimore Boyds Rockland H. W. Swanton James I. Robinson D. T. Percy George H. Nichols George T Sawyer Newcastle Addison Austin Daimariscotta James Stetson Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows Pejepscot Lodge Bath Lodge Giveen

Bright Return From Boston and Local Property Leases

George W Bright arrived back yesterday from a three weeks visit to Boston. His newly completed residence on Washington street is now occupied by him and his family. Mr Nichols home on Bath street, after his residency there, has been leased to William Heal of Westport.

W. H. Burbank Standard Gas ‘Governor Co Boston Frank Nt. Percy City Hall Masonic Hall Orphans’ Home Court House Winter Street Velox George Walker Cunner Elub Goss Marine Tron Works George W. Bright Washington Street Nichols Bath Street William Heal Westport

Fire Dept and Highways meet as town notes arise

November 13 1885 reports Captain Blethen visiting from Brocton Mass and a session of the Fire Department and Highways committee at the Aldermen's rooms. Local builders plan houses and renovations at Winneganee as ships and schooners move in for repairs and conversion.

Blethen of Brocton, Mass Committee On Fire Department and Highways Aldermen's Rooms

Repairs and construction events in local area

Repairs are ongoing on the Shepard street culvert while a 13 by 28 foot stage is erected in the Amaranth club hall. Longshoremen report scarce work along the shore, reflecting economic strain in the harbor district.

Alameda Prize Medals For Thanksgiving Eve Event

The Kennebecs have ordered silver medals through Page the jeweler to be the prize for the winning team at the Alameda on Thanksgiving Eve, in connection with the grand ball, roller skating and band concert. Street Commissioner Mitchell moves into quarters on Water street. The tug Knickerbocker sails for New York to tow the Lizzie Moses coal barge conversion. A Drummore Mills accident injures foreman John Wilson, who recovers after head injuries. Two Rideout farm barns burn, heavy losses, no insurance. Schooner Fannie Mitchell unloads lumber at Reed's wharf, will dock for winter. hull damage minimal.

Lizzie Moses Willam W. Moses & Sons New York Messrs. Moses &Co Kennebecs Page Alameda Knickerbocker Blair Drummore Mills John Wilson Wilson Messrs Thomas Herbert Cutting Fannie Mitchell Reed's Wharf South End

Various Bath notes and probate notices from Sagadahoc 1885

A mixed page records local items including retopping chimneys at the Sagadahoc House, a Portland store display of large Oregon apples, and notices of a sail schooner yard halt. It notes Samuel Gibbs as baggage master in Maine Central, a Universalist sociable at Mrs. Adams corner, and Brunswick meat market incorporation. Probate notices appoint Arthur J. Dunton executor for Ruth H Heald, plus a petition by Earl and Adeline Wing to adopt Lula Andrews’ child and rename to Lela Patricia Wing, with publication orders in Bath.

Maine State Polo League Brunswick Augusta Waterville Fairfield Lewiston Gardiner Portland Tl. M. P's Rockland Bath Alamedas Leon W. Berry Boston Charles FE. Quinlan H. Stanley Peterson Cummings’ Market Attorney General's Department Capital Saradahoc Earl E. Wing Adeline B. Wing Patricia Andrews Lula Andrews Lela Patricia Wing A. D

Real estate transfers recorded in Sagadahoc registry

Two week period shows numerous transfers across Bath Bowdoin Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham Woolwich. Notable deeds include Lizzie Yattan to John Euler James Verkins to Bessie Marsh Bowdoin town to Harold Small and Emma Stephenson to Madeline Wing with many exchanges among individuals and families.

Sagadahoe Bowdoin Harold W. J. Small Georgetown John M. Harford T. H. Oliver Phippsburg James E. Verkins Bessie T. S. Marsh Charles S. Gomes Mildred KE. Davis Phippssburg Elizabeth Upton Oliver Richmond Emma TP. Stephenson Madeline R. Wing Amasa A. Ring George W. Greene Ida M. Harlow Neth (. Watson Alice M. Edwards I. Harold Edwards al. Topsham Frank J. Wood Marion W. Thistle Joseph M. Lavoie Ladivine Lavoie William S. Alexander John Alexander David McGraw Ernest

Senior Class Play on Thanksgiving Eve

The Morse senior class prepares a Thanksgiving Eve play at the Assembly hall on November 25 led by Miss Marion Freeman. Helen Furber chairs the ticket committee, with tickets limited and selling early advised. Cast introductions include Sally Anne played by Alice Whalen and Tom Guerney by Dean Bonney.

Assembly Hall Marion Freeman Morse Helen Furber Hallet Sally Anne Alice Whalen Tom Guerney Dean Bonney Lucerine la Salle Mary MacDonald Jessica Jay Verkins Mary O'Donnell

Belfast High Boys Defeat Morse 6 to 0 in Armistice Day Clash

Crosby High edges Morse 6 to 0 on a windy Armistice morning. Morse, despite the better play at times, failed to land a knockout punch as Belfast capitalized on a Belfast interception to set up a late end run for the only score. Touchdowns and misfires counted the game as Crosby held on for the win before the upcoming Biddeford affair.

Belfast Morse Crosby High Biddeford Morse High Eesvoirmiot Gannen Decker Tris Pal Malas Alge Trott Hill Vickery Marriott Rg Bowker Thoupe Harrington Coral Dupre Doyle Nickerson Bonney Toothaker Whitcomb Veilleux

Bath girl joins New York Ballet in Louie the 14th

Mrs. Charlotte Cahill Rauser becomes a member of the ballet in the Ziegfeld Cosmopolitan theatre. The comedy stars Leon Errol and is set partly in wartime France. Now in its ninth month, it plays to packed houses and showcases the glorified American girl, the sole Ziegfeld show outside the Follies in New York.

Charlotte Cahill Rauser Sth Street Columbia Circle New York City Leon Errel France New York

Librarian to Read Journal Excerpts at Maine History Society

Miss Mary G. Gilman of Curtis Library Transwick reads selections from John Gardiner of Philadelphia's 1794 journal at Portland for the Maine Historical Society. The voyage to Bermuda and return documents efforts to aid stranded American seamen, with a mix of light and serious passages.

Mary G. Gilman Curtis Library Transwick Maine Historial Society Portland John Gardiner Philadelphia Bermuda

McNally Arsenault Celebrate Bath Linen Shower

Bowen McNally of Bath and Mary Arsenault were honored with a linen shower at their Bath home attended by over 20 friends. The groom, a 2nd generation block cutter and son of the late Bernard McNally, and his bride, daughter of Peter Peters, were wed by Fr. Nicholas J. Horan at St Marys.

Bowen McNally Mary Arsenault Bath Bernard McNally Peter Peters Nicholas J. Horan St. Mary’s

Court filing on estate of Thomas J Oliver of Bath Maine

In Sagadahoc County a probate court petition by Arthur F Maxfield as administrator of Thomas J Oliver late of Bath describes Oliver as owner of an undivided one third share of a Phippsburg tract with buildings bounded by the Mereen farm Drummond land Redd Colly swamp Perry and Rogers property. It lists debts and administration costs totaling about 398.47 dollars and notes the true copy is attested by Register William F Dunham.

Arthur J. Dunton Bath State OF Maine Sagadahoc Arthur F. Maxfield Portland Maine Thomas J. Oliver Phippsburg John Mereen James Drummond Redd Colly Francis Wyman Timothy B. Perry Perry John Rogers State OF Seradahoc A. D James S. Lowell Edward W. Bridgham Hiram C. Cornish Helen Jackson Cornish Sanborn Deland Fla Edwin Tit Cornish Frank H. Cornish Roxbury Mass Fred H. Thompson Sagadahoger Scott R. Frye John W. Snow Bath Independent Roscoe FE. Perkins John J. Keegan Sagada I Probate John H. Southard J. Houghton McLellan Freeman Southard Saradahoc William F. Dunham Register Sagadahoc. Ss Saracens Annie M. Knight Edwin C. Knight Harry B. Sawyer John H. Peterson

Care of Motor Car in Winter: Owner's Guide

Cold weather care to protect radiators, batteries, and lubrication. Drain and flush water system before anti freeze, avoid calcium chloride, use denatured alcohol solutions, and keep alcohol on hand. Loosen fan belt, use radiator cover, avoid racing engine, and run at modest speeds until warm. Change oil monthly, drain water from oil, and grease regularly. Battery care includes tight terminals, biweekly hydrometer tests, and proper charging to prevent freezing. Transmission and tire maintenance advised. minor repairs suggested.

Eldorado Club Formed by PHONE GIRLS in Town

Miss Mae Bickle presided at the weekly meeting naming Eldorado as the club title. Ja Russell Lowell's poem Dandelion inspired the name, reflecting a worth while aim for the new group of telephone operators and commercial department representatives. Marguerite Hennessy Cora Savage hosted the gathering with cake and ices. upcoming hostesses include Miss Margaret Foster and Miss Tema Turns.

Eldorado Commercia Mae Bickle Ja Russell Lowell

New England Forestry Congress Promises Largest Conference Yet

The second New England Forestry Congress aims to unite states and manufacturers for better woodlands. It seeks public education and reclamation of nearly 5 million acres of underused land through proper forest management, with the hope of revitalizing timber resources in the region.

New England Ublic

Petition to remove guardian of Henry Fish estate

Roscoe E. Perkins of Bath appears as next friend for Henry Fish non compos mentis seeks removal of Isaac Fish Bath guardian appointed February 1 1921. Guardian has not filed inventory or accounts or fulfilled duties. petitioner asks replacement by Perkins or other suitable person. Dated October 22 1925.

State OF Maine Roscoe E. Perkins Bath Henry Fish Isaac Fish Ward Sai

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Daily Times Trustees of the Orphan's Home S. T. Snipe H. A. Duncan W. H. Watson D. R. Wylie J. G. Richardson James A. Hall Damariscotta Col Charles PB. Merrill Porthind J. W. Pinisted Toston Western Union Telegraph Co Front Street Commercial Street New England Polo League Willie Leydon Somervilles Cotter Walthams Kate Doherty South Pond James Hughes Daniel Sullivan Sarah Sullivan Kate Delahanty Potter Patrick Welch Williams Ida Della Torre Wall Highland Light Chatham Plice Abbie Hodge Shaw Mill Goss Marine Iron Works Charles H. Wolston Harvard Nathan Stiles Supt. Hyde Association of Mechanical Engineers W. & H. F. Morse J. F. Grant & Co Center Street Reel J. T. Donnell & Co Post Long Beach John Fisher York Street C. B. Atwood Greenleaf Benteen Baker Bowdoinham Side Tincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows Ealkers Staten Telind Yard Bath Light Infantry TE. FE. Stetson Gallagher Parker Morse Winneganee John G. Morse Robie M. G. Shaw & Sons Kennebec Louis Thompson Winnegance Winneganee Creek Small Point Calais Babcock Water Street Middle Street House Mitchell Water Street House Shepard Street Rideout John Rideout Sagadahock House le Sant A. G. Page, Jr Oregon Louis Bright Jacksonville Samuel Gibbs Maine Central Samuel Mitchell Morsey Yard the Universalist Church Sociable Francis Adams High and South Paul H. Locke Susan J. Leeman Cummings Street Fari. E. Wing Saevadahoc Said Probete William F. Dunstam Belfast High Boys Bath Eleven NEW York Ballet John 1 Footer Berkeley Cal Attes William F. Dunham Maria Leonard Flora Leonard Sagadahoe Ferry Woolwich Mabel Grace Chandler Forestry Conference For ALL John Sampson Graduate Nurses Club High Street Joseph M. Trott Henry C. Wright Navy
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