Forty Years Ago in Bath Nov 10 1913 News Roundup
Sheriff Oliver signaled new enforcement of liquor shipments in Bath halting delivery until ownership is verified after this date. The week features Knowles reception at the Colonial club, a lobster shipment by the U S Fish Commission to stock Pacific waters, and cross coast exchange of humpback salmon eggs. Also noted are theater plans for Bath Opera House, local travels, a landmark building demolished, staff moves, a Needle Work Guild exhibition, a mayoral daughter birth, a stormy Sunday, and the City of Rockland steamer delay due to fog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Knowles
Bath
Colonial Club
Colonial Cafe
West
U.S. Fish Commission
Atlantic
Pacific
Maine
San Juan
Pugent Sound
East
New England
Local notices and community happenings reported
City officials shuffle duties as Regan vacancy fills on the night force. Ella J. Douglas welcomed at Weeks Street Grammar as a school leader. A charity card party for Dromore cemetery set for Friday at Mr and Mrs Morse’s residence. Higgins Art Studio workers rush Christmas orders. Ocean side fish markets feature raw oysters and unusual pearls found in one man’s haul. Smelts said to be scarce but larger this year amid heavy rains. Mayflowers bud in Woolwich, a driver delivers blooms to the Times office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pare Sewall Conates
D. R
John A. Morse
Summer Street
Dromore
Phippsburg
Thomas George B. A
Higgins Art Studio
Pacific Coast
Higgins
Mary F Barrett Arrives for Repairs at G G Co Yard
On November 12 1913 the five masted schooner Mary F Barrett capt Sargent arrived from Boston to receive general repairs at the G G Co yard and stay about a week. A pleasant evening at Mrs John Smiths 38 Granite Street featured son Willis Mullan of Honor with a news meeting ending at 8 05 and a flinch game with refreshments. attendees included Frank Rines Everard Harold Ppra Karcher Jackson Edd Willis Mullan and Irene Techno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F. Barrett
Sargent
Boston
Mercury
G. G. Co
John Smith
Granite Street
Willis Mullan
Flinch
Frank Rines
Everard
Harold
Ppra
Uae
Karcher Jackson
Irene Techno
Ice famine grips Boston as Kennebec ice rises in price
Nov 13, 1913 reports show Boston fisher men awaiting ice from the Kennebec amid an ice famine driving prices higher. Barges tow to Boston with tugs waiting to load as work on a new bridge and surrounding road improvements proceeds, while Kennebec River floods alter conditions above Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Surprise party for Erastus Lewin at Farrin Street
Friends held a surprise gathering at 8 Farrin Street last night for Erastus Lewin. Guests included Louise Robbins Lucy Maddell Ruby Shea L Lewis Kath erine Dingley Lillian Lewin George Thistle Elizabeth Curran Stanton Lewin Summerton Alfred Kingsbury and Biner Mobbins.
Beware Sunprrt scam offers house for sale in Portland
Scammers lure buyers with a house for 36 dollars as first payment, claiming a bargain and swindling several people in Portland. Names of prominent businessmen are alleged to be cited to lure business. Also reports on the Colonial club whist tournament with 18 players and 20 entrants, plus class leaders in multiple divisions, a D A R card party planned, a Woolwich house relocation turned into two tenements, local deer sightings and hunting notes, a West Bath grange fair prize for babies, and Amos Knight capturing seven raccoons shipped to Sanford’s market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ape
Portland
Fuller
Owen
Nichols
E. W. Bonney
Conant and
Ramsay
Black
Hatch
MacGregor
West Bath Grange Fair
Harriman’s
Lobster shipment travels across continent for experiments
Edward E Hahn superintendent of U S Fish Hatcheries at Boothbay Harbor began a cross country journey with a carload of lobsters destined for San Juan Island for government experiments. The lobsters packed with sea weed and ice were carted to Bath by boat. this is the fourth coast shipment from the Boothbay hatcheries. The lobsters ranged from six to nine years old and Hahn will personally monitor re icing and temperature during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Hahn
U. S
Boothbay Harbor
San Juan Island
Bath
Boothbay
Hahn
Continent
Bath Opera House Opens Amid Drill and Dinner Fun
The Bath Opera House opened with strong drills by the Guards praised by Major Baker. After the drill, cook Fred L. Willis served a sipper to company members. The schooner Wyoming arrived in Portland with coal for International Paper Co, boasting a 12 day 20 hour Bath to Newport News return. Mrs. George H. W. Barton attended a reception in Portland by D A R for Grand Regent Mrs. Wilbur M. Rhodes. Clothiers beat Common Sense 12 26 to 11 68 in the Park League, McFadlin top strings at 265, Annable high single 96. Engineer William Hennessy of Bath-Lewiston on vacation, M Clarey of Portland on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Baker
Fred L. Willis
Wyoming
Portland
Newport News
International Paper Co
Bath
George H. W. Barton
Elizabeth Wadsworth
Wilbur M. Rhodes
Clothiers
Common Sense
McFadlin
Annable
William Hennessy
Bath-Lewiston
M. Clarey
House lands a boon to club with refreshed grounds
William A. Fall of D T Percy and Sons returned home after a two week vacation at North Conway and South Chatham. He notes improvement to the club surroundings and a week of camping with friends at South Chatham, reporting a grand time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Fall
D. T. Percy & Sons
North Conway
South Chatham
Mrs Pye Returns From Visit With Morse Relatives
Mrs Harriet Pye of Small Point has returned home after a visit of several days with her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Walter Morse of Winneganage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Pye
Small Point
Walter Morse
Winnegance
Bath Societies Plan Dec 7 Christmas Sale Tea
Winnegance Community house held a December meeting with 20 members present. President Mila Morse led reports and plans for a Christmas sale and tea on December 7 at two o'clock. A baked beans supper was praised, a $25 toy donation to Pownal approved, and traveling prize won by Mrs. Roberta Farrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnegance
Mila Morse
Pownal
Roberta Farrell
Betty Rogers
Marion MacDonald
Elsie Graffam
Bess Manson
Marie Footer
Harold Rogers
James York
Carolyn Hart
Helen McIintire
Rainbow Assembly Plans Sock Hop At Masonic Temple
Worthy Advisor Rena Legard leads Rainbow Assembly for Girls in a Friday meeting at the Masonic Temple. Discussion covered a public sock hop set for November 27 with committees named. An invitation from DeMolay Chapter to its installation on November 21 was read. various bars and offices were assigned to named members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Assembly For
Rena Legard
Masonic Temple
Cynthia Osgood
Tte Bailey
Carol Cummings
Sony
Mabel Ashe
Judith Holbrook
Margie Hanscom
Judy
Myrtle Lodge Odd Ladies meet with new officers
Myrtle Lodge of Bath held a Friday meeting after a six o'clock fish chowder supper served by Mrs. Pearl Campbell, Mrs. Sadie Savage and Mrs. Theresa Hill. The newly installed officers filled chairs, memorial service for Jen nie Oliver conducted by Chaplain Lizzie B. C. Chaney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Lodge
Odd Ladies
Pearl Campbell
Sadie Savage
Theresa Hill
Jennie Oliver
Lizzie B. C. Chaney
Lucelia Blake
Supreme Board of United Order of Independent Odd Ladies
Portland
Lillian Bishop
Gwendolyn Jordan
Young Woman's Christian Association Hall
Free Street
Bath
Hospital Nurses Alumni Plan Fall and Winter Meetings
The Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumni Association held a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Joseph A. Coss's home on North street with strong attendance. President Mrs. Fred Thompson led business, outlining plans for a rummage sale at Central church parish house on November 21 and inviting members with sale articles to contact her. The next session is December 10 for the annual Christmas party at the Cosmopolitan Club ja room, featuring a gift exchange and refreshments by hostesses Ruth Casey Hutchins Anna Crocker Mila Morse and Kay Hecht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumni Association
Joseph A. Coss
North Street
Fred Thompson
Central Church
Thompson
Coss
John Bowie
Helen Bonney
Cosmopolitan Cl
Ruth Casey Hutchins
Anna Crocker
Mila Morse
Kay Hecht
Legion Auxiliary Third District Holds Busy Bath Meeting
The Third District Council of the American Legion Auxiliary met Friday at Smith-Tobey Post hall with Bath hosts and guests from Dalmariscotta, Wiscasset, Waldoboro, Camden, Rockland, Bath, Lewiston, and other legionnaires. Four past vice presidents attended. Mildred Abbotori and Marion Gray were named officers, Isabelle Gamage appointed rehabilitation chair. President Leone Towle will visit Bath on Nov 17, Wilton on Nov 18, and Kennebunk on Nov 19. The next district meeting is Dec 11 in Camden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third District Council of the
American Legion Auxiliary
Smith-Tobey Post Hall
Bath Auxiliary
Minnie Smith
Rockland
Third District
Dalmariscotta
Wiscasset
Waldoboro
Camden
Bath
Lewiston
Mary Wellman
Mildred Abbotori
Marion Gray
Isabelle Gamage
Department
Leone Towle
Bangor
Wilton
Kennebunk
Nelson Foss
Central Couples Club Met At Parish House For Social
The Central Couples Club of the Central church gathered Saturday night with an attendance described as excellent. A 6 30 covered dish supper featured escalloped dishes salads rolls relishes desserts and coffee. Committees included Mr and Mrs George VanWynen Mr and Mrs Leonard Thombs Mr and Mrs Leon Robbins and Rev and Mrs Laforest Hodgkins. The evening included a short business session presided over by presidents Mr and Mrs George VanWynen and plans for the upcoming year. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Theodore Bertocci Mr and Mrs James Caverly and Mr and Mrs J Haviland Torrey with officer elections to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couples Club
Central Church
George VanWynen
Leonard Thombs
Leon Robbins
Laforest Hodgkins
GeorgeanWynen
Theodore Bertocci
James Caverly
J. Haviland Torrey
Municipal Parking Lot Plan Draws Bath Merchants
Bath merchants favor off the street parking and discuss locations on Water street near the Salvation Army block, across Water street by Steeves Market to Central Fire station, or along Commercial street. Proposals would require land and building acquisitions and negotiations with owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Water Street
Salvation Army
Steeves' Market
Central Fire Station
Commercial Street
Center Street
Probate Notices For Bath and surrounding estates
Public probate notices state that hearings will occur on the first Tuesday in November year 1953 to address various estates. Matters include first and final accounts for Emma C. Du Bath and Wintrea Mtickley Georgetown Grasse, and petitions for distribution or probate. Letters testamentary without bond may issue to Bernice B Hosmer as executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane D. Cushing
Bath
Alexander A. Burden
Emma C. du
Ac Willis
Wintrea Mtickley
Georgetown
Grasse
William Todd
Guy
Hosmer
Bernice B. Hosmer
Bernice
Kaiulani
Williame
Ippsburg
Bath National Bank
Lovell F. Sewall
Arthur Sewall
Arthur F. Williams
Lilian H. Heal
Sagadahoc
Indica
Sethorpe Nickels
Slao
Arar Ricker Nickels
Dorothy N. Niven
Saninlotrateix
Wilfred C. Trott
Garet
Elizabeth Trott
Edgar Edgar Bunpewell
Flora Onoe
Daisy V. Ewell
Flora Dow
Idamisekt
Town
Lilien W. Tucker
Kate M. Baxter
Pauline Moulton
M. Baxter
Pauline Satierton TK
Edward J
Mattie K. Bachelder
Leah P. Bowie
Phippsburg
Irving F. Punt
al Hunt
Rogers I. Moutton
Alphonso Burnt
Viva Murnhem
Barbara R. Burnham
the. Cornish
Decca
William C. Perkins
Arthur J Dunton
Lillian Hf Xral
Egister
Eminent Domain for Parking District Questioned
County commissioners usually appraise fair prices when it is exercised. If action is to be taken, now is the time. The city council may not push for a state act to create a parking district until merchants feel definite support. Delays will raise the eventual cost for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aye Council
Brunswick traffic bypass plans aim to relieve Route 201
Proposals seek a south end bypass starting near Hillside and Maine Street crossing Mere Brook, extending to the Bath road along the Brunswick Naval Air Station boundary. An alternative would run along railroad tracks to Maine Street but ends at a dead end. State Highway Commission hearing likely as efforts to resolve Route 201 headaches continue.
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Page One
Hillside
Maine Street
Merebrook
Bowdoin College
Bath Road
Brunswick Naval Air Station
State Highway Commission
Miss Bessie Potter on Week with Bath Area Kin
Miss Bessie Potter of Augusta formerly of Bath is visiting a week with her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Frank Lemont of Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Potter
Augusta
Bath
Frank Lemont
Washington Street
Probate Costs and Estate Hearing for Jennie Grace Oliver
At a Court of Probate held in Bath the estate of Jennie Grace Oliver, deceased, is heard on the second Tuesday of December at ten o clock. The petition by Sydney Moaker for the estate is presented for allowance to Har cester ar binant and Richards Meeker as trustee for the benefit of Rena Merriman.
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Cid
Bata
Bath
Jennie Grace Oliver
Oliver
Sydney
Moeker
Dessantt
Harcester Ar Binant
Richards
Meeker
A. Night
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The
Bath Daily Times
Richmond
Bowdeinham
Popham
Lisbon —Falls
Brunswick
Bath Opera House
E. Weere Ve
Johns. Hyde
Culbert McGay
Peskebegat Lodge
Lobster Lake
Hyde
Washington and
Vine Streets
Julia Coombs
Franklin Ferguson
George A. Baker
Samuel H. Wakefield
George B. Moody
Auburn
War Department
L. L. Hooker
E. Scott Greenleaf
Div
Sons of Veterans
Danforth
Princeton
Needle Work Guild
Roscoe P. Higgins
Common Council
Bedford Street
Cosmopolitan Club
Ruth E. Thompson
City of
Gardiner
Bodston
Pene
Ing
Vacat Wallace of
Pestorte
Ales Thayer
Regan
Night Force
Ella J. Douglas
Weeks Street
Errymeeting Bay
S. J. Parks
Brazil
Montgomery
Montgom Morse High School
W. A. Jack
Times
Howard's Coal Co
Woolwich
Mill Pond
Kennebec
Morse High Tort
Assembly Hall
Washington
Eben Dana
Scows
Carlton Place
Greee Segars
Lincoln Head
Everson Stinson
Carlton
Jordan Wright
Stinson
Amos Knight
Westport
Sanford
Elm Street
Annie Hartwell
Mass
Edward Hartwell
Ocean Point
Massachusetts
Woolwich Gun House
Harry and
Perry Thompson
Allan Spear
Arthur Hagan
Charles R. Farnham
Joe Knowles
Morse High School
Morse
Getardey
Kelleyfield
Cadnet Lincoln Academy
Lyman E. Smith
Maine Coonenl Se
Lisbon Falls
Bowdoinheam
Newcastle
Adam B. Skillin
Union
Biddeford Journal
George Hosmer
Linden Street
U. of M
Hyde Windlass Co
Madeira County
Calif
Post Office Department
Fred E. Richards
Bath Iron Works
F. H. Burt
New
Columbia Today
J. W. Goeman
Front Street
Charles E. Hyde
New York City
Kennebec Yacht Club
New York Yacht Club
Bath Club
James P. Ledyard
Bowdoin
Tufts
England
Bowdoin Warriors
Bowdoin-Maine
Park Rollaway
Bathwihte
Spring Street
Henry P. Havens
James S. Whitney
United States Marshal
Louis Miller
Elna ‘Pratt
Arthur P. Pratt
John Philip Sousa
New York Hippodrome
Musical America
Sousa
Harriet Henderson
Edna Marr
Edith Hartwell
Vivian Lemont
Helen Moses
Ruth Farnham
Edward McAuliffe
James F. Kelley
P. Farrar
W. L. Miller
Stearns and Frates
Park
Loyal F. Sewall
Dorothy Sewall
Elizabeth Houghton
Priscilla Kimball
Simsbury Taft
Waterbury
Simsbury
Milton S. Kimball
F. H. Kimball
Loyal Sewall
John Houghton
Taft
Potter Brothers
Alfred W. St. Clair
Holderon
Moosehead Lake
Joe Hocks
Hocks
Hickie
Holbrook
Anderson
Aes
Arthur
James Murphy
Jane Murphy
Helen Crosby
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Bath Societies
Rainbow Assembly
Legion Auxiliary
Central Couples Club
Arthur J. Dunton
Lillian HH Iteal
Lillian al
Probatf
Cillian HM Heal
County of
Nereby
Charles | Madden
Charles Madden
George C Madden
Amerors
Bend
Edward W Vaubhan
Gwendolyn W. Caveerly
Arthur L. Plant
Lestie W. Plant
Fae
Soremeae Prance
Wyrcomnes
Appel
Martley
Bond Rover
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