Forty Years Ago in Bath November 12 1884
Dunning confined to residence by rheumatism. Savage shot a fox at Winnegance, his eighth this season. Lemont exchanged horses with Coombs after Coombs bought Kimball’s mare. Capt. Joseph Small died of heart disease at his Washington street home aged 66, leaving a daughter and two sons. He was a famed Master of vessels with forty years at sea, commanded the Thomas M. Reed in the Irish Channel in 1869, and is mourned by many. The funeral will be Thursday at two from his home. Thomas McGrath chased a giant Bath rat with his polo stick. Frank Guthrie will join Salem team, leaving Bath Thursday. Henry J. Shaw, first officer of the bark Fannie Schofield, murdered October 1 at Chittegon. a crewman stabbed him, dying after sixteen hours, native of Durham. mother resides in Bath. Sawyer seen smiling in the street. weight normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Small
Washington Street
Ile
Capt
Smallo
Beddoin
Tle
BK. & A. Bewml
Thomas M. Reed
Irish Channel
Kennebec
Scaneral
Frank Guthrie
Salem
Bath
Frank
Selemis
Henry J. Shaw
Fannie Schofield
Chittegons
Rangoon
Mr. Shaw
Durham
WP. B. Sutton
Tie
Salem Polo Club
Salems
Peabody Club
Peabody
Jink
Stars of
Haverhill
Veteres
Orne
Portland
Oman
Center Street
Sagadahock
Sagadahock House
Phere
Thomas Sedgburg
John Pease
Phippsburg Center
Wheeling
Sedgburg
Cleveland
Sagadahoek House
Sedenburg
V Peace
Three O'¢Lock
Local Notes and Travel Skaters in Bath and Woolwich
November 13 1884 items report William Seward of Waterstreet losing a large hog to suspected blind staggers. Auburn Prof G T Wilson may start a dancing class if encouraged. Notables from Bath Damagiscotta and Bath on Western bound train. A son of Daniel Savage injured on ship Albert G Ropes plank. Day and Carter residences in Woolwich near completion. Day's Ferry Dramatic club to dedicate new hall Thanksgiving eve with entertainment and dance. Judge Gilbert funds a Morse river dike. high tides eroded it. Bath Light Infantry excursion to Dalmariscotta attracts large Bath audience. drill by Capt Foward praised. Skating rink events feature Cadet Bath band and Juvenile Brunswick band. Tot Shot March finale. Brunswick party returns by 11 pm. many enjoy music and skating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Light Infantry
Dalmariscotta
Wiscasset
Hooper
Foward
Manuel
Reed
Bath
Brunswick
Horses Exchanged and Local Happenings in Maine
November 13 1884 reports Gilbert Standish and John T Haley swapping horses on Wednesday. Andrew Savage and George Clough visit Phippsburg for a brief shooting trip. Seth O Rogers and wife celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary on the 2nd. Ed Sawyer completes ornamenting the ceiling at A G Page’s jewelry store. Kennebec’s hand engine at Moulton’s repaired and ready for Shaw mill service. Blaine and Cleveland vote tally questions stir emotions as returns trickle in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Standish
John T. Haley
Seth O. Rogers
Kennebec
Moulton's
Shaw Mill
Local notices and events from a November 14 1884 issue
Various items include G G Deering recovering from a three week illness, W Kimball building a hen house with over eighty fancy breed hens, William Minmple & Son shipping a 4500 pound mixing pen to Cumberland Bone Factory in Boothbay, engineer William Trammond on leave, Fred Sturtevant replacing him, Tris buoy boat Captain Johnson preparing to buoy removal in Kennebec and Sasinow rivers, Iris routing from Portsmouth to Eastport, Central Literary Society formed by Winter Street Sunday School with officers and meeting details, funeral of Captain Joseph Small at his Washington street home with many sea captains present and speakers Join G Richardson S T Woodward Charles TH McLellan A J Puller as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Small
Washington Street
W. Folsom
G. Richardson
8. T. Woodward
Charles TH. McLellan
A. J. Puller
Daughters of Rebekah Suppers Levee at City Hall
The November 15 1884 supper and levee at City Hall by the Daughters of Rebekah drew a large crowd. Proceeds benefited the society’s charity fund with managing tables for cake fruit fancy articles candy and refreshments. Prizes included a lamp and a cake. lamp winner was Mrs Henry Howse for exact cake weight six pounds twelve ounces. Music by Perkins orchestra featured several musicians and the event highlighted community support and social activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of
Rebekah
Charles Mitchell
Charles Preble
Frank Shepard
Thomas Gray
James Perkins
Chas, Knight
George Smith
Ienry Howse
Perkins
Fred Swanton
Charles Tragan
Nathan Coombs
Greeks Defeat Portland in Late Night Ice Game
November 17 1884 at a rink an enthusiastic crowd watched the Greeks beat Portland in a challenging match amid late start after nine oclock. Portland featured W S Orne J W Foster KF Weeks and W Perley Smith with Hammett Whittier as judges. Greeks included Norman Dunning Fred Cahill Mark Sewall Will Leydon Walkiee Shaw with Guthrie Patten as judges. A crowd gathered as two riders wheeled into Sagadahoc House after a four mile morning trek from Phippsburg Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamedas
Portland
Orne
Salems Whoa
W. A. Orr
J. W. Foster
KF. Weeks
Perley Smith
Frank Guthrie
John O Patten
Dr Roehe and J M Taylor Bring Back White Weasel
Dr Roehe and J M Taylor went hunting Monday and returned with a white weasel for the two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Roehe
J. M.taylor
Maine Grangers Plan Annual Session in Portland
The Maine State Grange outlines its seventh Portland annual session set for December. The article notes Maine Grange history since 1874, key early chapters, notable past masters, and current officers led by Master John E. Abbott with emphasis on the new Juvenile Grange program and forthcoming election schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Portland
Ste Grange
Oliver T. Kelley
Order of Agriculture
United States
Eastern Starsie Uampden
ASK
Aviclkiire Acini
Mae
Lewiston
Dian
PL Winckley
O. DL Minesday
Wiscon
National Grange
Dudley
Clutse
Itimpshire
Potronus
Phasbanadry
Thimiden
Lisbon
Auburn
Aubin
Excelsior of
Voland
Winterport
Androsesggin
Greene
Llarraseeker
Freeport
Risage Star of
Newburg
Parmington
Parminington
Dirien
Drimswell
Pownall
Pecultom
Troulton
Derderv
Somerse
Norridgewort
Seer
Sesson A
Ardes
Miche
Frederick Robie
Gorham
State
Grange
Obadiah Gardner
State Grange
Clement S. Stetson
State Board of Assessors
William J. Thompson
China
W. O W. Stetson
Walker McKeen
Fryeburg
State Department of
Aster
Porthind
John EK. Abbott
North Terwick
T. Bo Crawford
Toulton
Merle J. Therriman
Rendfield
Clarence T. Hodgkins
Brewert
North Berwick
A. TL. Field
Uarriman
New Sharon
Pumper Saves Head Tide In Wide Village Fire Rescue
A hurricane of flames threatened a village as a bridge over the Sheepscot buckled and then wind shifts spared the town. Waldebore pumper Driver Oldis and crew fought the blaze, saving the home and boats. Loss estimated at 25 000 to 30 000 dollars as owners haul out craft amid bad weather threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Worden
Sheepscot
Oldis
Waldebore
State Master Names Grange Committees
State Master J. kb Abbott of the Maine Grange reveals year committees across divisions including Agriculture Chair A N Peasley Turner Harey Tt Crawford Houston Seth Sweetshr Woodfords and many more with numerous members listed for towns from Camden to East Machias and Oxford to Belfast, detailing chairs secretaries and appointees across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kb. Abbott
Maine Grange
A. N. Peasley
Turner
Harey
Crawford
Houston
Seth Sweetshr
Woodfords
W. Cummings
Hebron
Maude EF. Nelson
Canton
H. A. Shibles
Thorndike
Loesvitt
Kriggs
Agricultural College
K. Nash
Camden
Cumberhind
William Holmimond
Bangor
Cooperation
M. BR
Ricker
Harold Draydon
Perham
Dexter
Ella Co McKeen
Lovell
Grace Poster
Hartland
Annie Aber
bBelfast
ER Iva Jewett
Plend
Millard
South
Poland
Nellie L
Geneva
Traskell Westbroalk
AL Brooks
South Paris
Reeers
Cathanee
George T. Stevens
Dewey
Porthind
Tienry J. Wath
Harry Powlie
Oaklomds Granece Woods
Belfast
Joseph G. Stevens
Nina Z. Andrews
Watepitheen
Mas
Mary
Milo
Calvin Higgins
Machins
W. J. Ricker
Stanley Hight
Readfield
Anna Ss. Cotten
Pellis Center
Memorial
A. I
F. A. Logan
Troulen
Frances W. Brown
Dennysville
Della I. Nason
Bar Mills
Daisy Smith
Teast Daven
MeeGast
Deuhae
Anwaste
Grant Witham
Selon
Wesley Seaguinion
Herbert
Good
Buber
Monticello
Salamies
Duane Mower
Perhams BE. O. Ellis
Pairfield
M. 0
Governor Baxter May Seek Maine Republican Committee Seat
Report says Governor Percival P Baxter will soon announce candidacy for Maine’s Republican National Committee seat to fill the vacancy after Tarelh M Sewall’s death in Bath. Potential contenders Joseph W Simpson and Ex-Judge John Percy Deering say they would accept if offered, while Robert J Peacock weighs his heavy business duties. The state committee holds the choosing power, and no meeting is planned for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percival PL Baxter
Republican National Committee
Maine
Tarelh M. Sewall
Bath
Joseph W. Simpson
York
Republican
John Percy Deering
Saco
York County
Republican Committee
Robert J. Peacock
Lubee
Republican State Committee
Washington County
Sewall
Bath Iron Works Yacht Contract Detailing Furnishings and Engine
Bath Iron Works contract outlines a yacht with two wardrobes and berths, a forward cabin, a mahogany table, a 14 hp four cylinder Universal engine, galley with alcohol stove and ice box, sheet brass sheathing, a Curtis toilet, deck capstan, two anchors with chain, Merriman Bros blocks, bilge pump and life buoys, 120 gallon water tank, dual 30-gallon fuel tanks, Maxim silencers, electric lighting from two storage batteries, feathering bronze propellers, and local Bath construction. Nearly all work to be performed in Bath, signaling substantial local labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriman Bros
Bath
Fire at North Street primary schoolhouse
Fire responders arrived to a still alarm at the North Street primary school where a chimney started a blaze. Hot flames charred woodwork near the chimney in the north room, forcing removal of wood and use of two pony chemical extinguishers before the fire was extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combination No. 4
North Street
Gulls Not To Blame For Berry Crop Damage
The Bureau of Biological Survey reports gull depredations on Maine blueberries are not confirmed and indicate birds avoid fields when shot at. Observations from Rockland Owl's Head and other towns show gulls feed on fish or garbage not berries, with damage negligible since five or six years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Inland Fisheries and Game
Bureau of Biological Survey
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Maine
Roekhind
Herry
Oma Ishind
Nudubon Society
Wits Alse
Wis Farm
Heres
Tle
Rocklind
Rockhind Tarber Crossing
Cresent
Benes
Qwi
Othee
Myra
Addison
Niles
Probate notices from Sagadahoc Maine Court 1924
Multiple probate notices from Bath Maine in Sagadahoc County dated November 1924. Administratrices and executors including Caroline M. Newell, Ruth Plow, and Laura D Appleton present first and final accounts and seek court approval. Notices require publication in Bath Independent for interested parties to appear and show cause on specified December dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadailoc
Bath
Sagadahoe
Caroline M. Newell
Jane D. Moulton
Caus
James S. Lowell
State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Sagadaher
Asphel Fo Marr
Navney K. Oliver
Georgetown
Sagadehoe
Ruth Plow
Tarhox
Maine
Saradahoc
Angusta Fisher Work Jate
Savadahne
Rath Po
Masnas
Laura D. Apnleton
William T. Hall
Alice M. Carr
Nest
Esase
Lucinda T. Spracue
William TT
Tabor
Rathan
Sapada
William F. Dunham
Register
Education Week Opens With Special Program
American Education Week opens with a district wide program inviting parents to visit schools. Principal Arthur Ts Scott arranged a noon start for Thursday to allow mothers to attend in the afternoon. Superintendent Clinton D Wilson will speak at an assembly, with students reciting passages on the Constitution and historic speeches, highlighting civic themes and patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Ts. Scott
Roscow E. Perkins
Roland
Smith
Howe
Clinton
Wilson
Longfellow
Willis Sones
Janeane Tents van Dake oWear
West School
Washington
Parker Phi
Miss Mage
Orga
Deatrice Penkins
Tielea Brown
Ephraim Pooter
Woodrow Wilson
Negotiations Over Maine Hotel Sale Reach Narrow Gap
A whitehouse report from Banger notes Dr Prank Grardonn, owner of Golden Pox eateries, in talks to price the Banger Tronse, a top Maine hotel, with a gap of only a few thousand dollars between Dro Gordon and Harry Chapman. Cardoen recently bought the Banger Daily Commercial and modernized its format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rimmer Awhitelrss Estenlating
Banger
Prank EE Grardonn
Golden Pox Rageries
Maine
Dro Gordon
Harry Chapman
Dro Cardoen
Nainy
Sagadahoc Probate Notices From Bath 1924
Probate notices from Sagadahoc County Bath outline admin accounts and appointments. William T. Hall trustee asks for allowance on Alice M Carr estate with December hearing. Lucinda Sprague administratrix seeks final accounting. Florence C. Lake named administratrix Annie Sparks estate. Abbie L. Gage named executrix John H. Gage estate. Charles C. Low appointed administrator Caroline Campbell estate. Public notices call heirs to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie L. Gage
Bath
Sawadahoc
John H. Gage
Charles 10
Law of Bath
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Bath Times
C. W. Dunning
Grant
Andrew Savage
Winnegance
N. N. Lemont
Fred Coombs
Dr. L. AL. Kimball
Monday
Thomas McGrath
Dack
Sawyer
William Seward
Waterstreet
G. T. Wilson
Gen. Hall
Damagiscotta
Gen. Hyde
T. W. Morse
C. W. Morse
Capt. Reed
Daniel Savage
Albert G. Ropes
Day
Carter
Woolwich
Athis
George Clough
Phippsburg
Ed Sawyer
A. GG. Page
Blaine
G. G. Deering
W. —. Kimball
William Minmple & Son
Cumberland
Boothbay
William Trammond
Vath
Fred Sturtevant
Central Literary Society
Winter Street Sunday School
Tew O. W. Folsom
JF. T. Simpson
Jennie J. Cushing
Mary V Page
Nellie Campbell Frank Th. Percy
Langdon J. Snipe
Houghton
Arabia
Macleon
San Francisco
New York
G. M. Reed
Leadville
Col
Otis Willams
John D. Smith
Frank W. Avery
Seth TH. Leonard
Tyewdoinhank
H. P. Richardson
U Warden
John Wolston
Clark TB. Dunton
Eval Wolston
J. W. Pask
Gardiner
George Merritt
J. C. Foye’s
John E. Conley
George Potter
City Hall
Eugene Small
Albert Sturtevant
Boston & Maine Depot
Roxton
Mrs. Ford
Cummings Street
J. M. Schofield
J. H W. Jordan
WA Dram Corps
Trenry P. Mason
Percy
South America
Lawrence Delahanty
Premons
T. Parsons
Charles Sampson
Phippsbore Center
Sagadhock House
Mussenden
South Street
Acadia Lodge
K. of W
Damon Lode
Toothbay
Glover
Trinkley
James Hinkley
Moulton
Haynes & Dewitt Tee Co
Marion
Wawenoe
Echo
J. W. Morway
Frank Dunn
Fred Sk. Kelsey
Joseph Foster
William Orr
Frank Mor- Whittier
Orr
Foster
Everett Libbey
Presque Isle
Walter Dockendorff
Will Avery
J. H. Jordan's
Maine Grangers
Forest City
May Sefk
Mr. Sewall
Bath Iron Works
William F. Dunstam
Morse High
Atwood
L. F. Medicine Co
Portland, Ml
William Fo Dunipam
William
Dunilanst
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