Forty Years Ago in Bath 1912 Local News Snapshot
Arthur Maxwell and Ernest Ward of Bowdoinham shipped nearly a ton of suckers to New York in boxes. Bath's West Grange reports a $203 fair profit, and roads improve with pleasant motor trips. The Bath Iron Works and local businesses report sales, repairs, and arrivals while residents travel, hunt, and attend concerts and church meetings across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Maxwell
Ernest Ward
Bowdoinham
City Landing
New York
Oinham
New Hampshire Man Rejects Offer In Brief Incident
A New Hampshire man turned down an apparent proposal or offer in a brief incident. Details are sparse in the readable text. Local authorities did not release further identifying information.
Bath coast cook charged with felony by Recorder Hunt
A cook, experienced on Bath coasters, was charged with a felony this forenoon by Recorder Hunt for boarding the schooner John. The case reflects local maritime crime enforcement following recent dockside incidents.
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Bath
Recorder Hunt
John
First Study In What Must I Do To Become A Christian
On November 15 1912 the first lecture in the series What Must I Do to Become a Christian will be presented at Sete Street Church. Miss Fulanes and Miss Freda Davis will sing along with the men choir. Singing starts at 7 15 PM and an opportunity for questions will follow.
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Sete Street
Fulanes
Freda Davis
Youngest Pastor in State Chosen for Free Baptist Church
On Corliss Street Free Baptist Church, Benjamin P Browne is named pastor before turning 20 next January. A Maine native born Jan 25 1893 in Wiscasset he succeeds Rev William T McGann who resigned. Browne is hailed as a rare young cleric while other local voices remark on autumn seaside beauty and Auburn resident George C Wing Jr reflecting on the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. True Crosby
Auburn
Wesley Methodist Church
Crosby
Unity
Maine
Benjamin P. Browne
Corliss Street Free
Miss Elsie Lowell Completes Birthday Party Evening
Miss Elsie Lowell was honored at a party hosted by Miss Florence Rand on Dummer street court with eight friends and fine refreshments. The note mentions an upcoming engagement to Harry Bartlett of Berlin New Hampshire. Secretary MacVeagh plans to perfect a new nickel design within weeks while George E. Roberts remains noted as director of the treasury setup.
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Charles W. Morse
Mrs. Morse
Europe
Morse
Grand Trunk
New England
Mr. Morse
London
John Costain
Drummond Street
Elsie Lowell
Florence Rand
Dummer Street Court
Harry Bartlett
Berlin
N. H
the Treasury
MacVeagh
George E. Roberts
Probate notices for Ella Passmore and Arthur Dunton in Sagadahoc
At a Bath Court of Probate Sagadahoc County on the twelfth day of November a hearing is set for December to probate the estate of Marrysmore with letters of administration without bond sought for Ella C Passmore executor. Also presented is the first and final account of Daniel Withers administrator for the estate of Wrea late of Georgetown who is deceased. Judge Arthur J Dunton signs the true copy with dates 13 20 27 by J Horace rar.
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Bath
Sagadahoc
Marrysmore
C.t.a
Ella C. Passmore
Nauinl
Georgetown
Daniel Withers
Roy D. Moulton
Gertrude W. Moulton
Annabelle MacDougal
Francia
Emma M. A. Bick Ora
Woolwich
Arthur J. Tracey
Lawrence K. Seger
Mary Ri
Cei Fae
Jennie
Miss Elsie Lowell to Wed Next Wednesday Shower Held
Saturday evening Miss Lilie Cahill hosted an agateware shower for Miss Elsie Lowell who will marry next Wednesday. Twenty guests attended at Miss Cahill's home. Lowell received many useful gifts each with a verse. Refreshments were served.
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Lilie Cahill
Elsie Lowell
Miss Cahill
Lowell
Bath Societies Names of Key Members Listed
Doakes, Mrs. Senesta Ham, Mrs. Frances Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Ethel Cornish, Mrs. Betty Gordon, Mrs. Elsie Stinson, Mrs. Ruth Creamer and Mrs. Joe Reed are named among Bath society figures in the latest society notes.
Beacons Street Church Plans United Canvass
Daniel L. Lord Jr and Dean M. Bonney met with Rev. Howard F. Cramer to organize the United Church Canvass set for December 7 under the Council of Greater Churches in Bath. They prepared two man calling teams and scheduled an evening briefing at the parsonage with a training film, Mr. Jones Wakes Up.
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Beaecon Street
Daniel L. Lord, Jr
Dean M. Bonney
Howard F. Cramer
United Church
Council of Greater Churches
Bath
Lord
Bonney
Sacred Heart Circle invites two Daughters of Isabella
Sacred Heart Circle announces two invitations for installation ceremonies. St Elizabeth Circle of Portland invites on Sunday afternoon at 2 30 at Knights of Columbus hall. Fr Remy Circle of Brunswick invites on Sunday afternoon at 3 at Knights of Columbus hall.
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Sacred Heart Circle
Daughters of Isabella
St. Elizabeth
Winter Street Aid Christmas Sale Committee List
Christmas sale set for December 10 by Winter Street Church Ladies Aid with committees led by President Mrs. Horace Ward. Subteams include Greens, Utility table, Candy, Aprons, Fancy work, Cooked food, Jellies and pickles, Books, Parcel post, and Glass and china, naming multiple volunteer organizers.
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Ladies Aid of
Winter Street
Horace Ward
Greens
Ernest Freeman
Richard Schaper
Harold Tobey
Herbert Anderson
Roscoe P. McFadden
Walter Bowker
Harry F. Morin
Kenneth Francisco
Milton C. Trott
W. H. McGlinchy
Candy
Carl Kennedy
Elsie Folsom
Edgar Leavitt
Roy Akeley
Arthur K. Purington
Dorothy Weeks
Fred E. Hooper
Scott Golder
Carl Swanton
John Sylvester
Horace Morse
Elmer Williams
Fred Higgins
Allen Marish
Arthur Bowker
Clarence W. Morse
Frederick Klippel
John Atwood
John A. Morse
Earl Kimble
Fred Foote
John Greene
Charles Nelson
Charles Andre
Carl Albee
Raymond Welch
Sarah Adams
Fred Eee
Walter Wiggin
Alice Shorey
Wallace Ham
Susie Clark
Monroe Carlton
Glass
China
Henry McCabe
DeMolay Meeting Reports Bean Supper Profit
At last week’s DeMolay meeting 36 boys attended along with nine Advisory Board members and three visitors. Joe Melrose reported a recent baked beans supper that yielded a net profit of about $80. Theodore Andrews was given a
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Joe Melrose
Theodore Andrews
Estate Administrators Named in Bath and Vicinity Records
Obscure estate notices list administrators and executors for residents of Bath Topsham and Hollis including William BE late of Bath Amelia W maitchell Merritt A Mitchell Cune Higgins George W agins Hollis Webster and Horace Met with appointments without bond and dates in 1952.
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Ators
Pica
Adare
William BE
Bath
Pom Oroy
Pte
Ez. Gennen
Euge E. Gannon Naya
John_J. Mulcahy
Reta C. Mulcahy
Amelia W. Maitchell
Merritt A. Mitchell
Cune
Higgins
Topsham
Eorge W. Agins
Probate Notice for Sagadahoc Estate Receiver in Bath
Horace McClure named administrator for the Sagadahoc County estate with residence in Bath. The filing lists A M late of Bath and E Bates as co administrators with duties in probate proceedings.
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Horace McClure
Sagadahoc
Tate
Uate Er Vm A. M Late
Bath
Tmar Be. E. Bates
Ted
DeMolay Initiation Plans Highlight Auburn Chapter Meeting
The Auburn DeMolay group elected officers Frank Yeon and Ane Mayo as co editors for a monthly paper. Merrill Williams of the Auburn Chapter served as Dad Advisor and district deputy, aiding a rehearsal for the initiatory degree set for Sir Galahad Chapter in Roslindale Mass over the weekend of November 20 to 30. Guests included Allan Bowie, master councilor of the Auburn Chapter.
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Soma
Sseagal
Frank Yeon
Pd Ane Mayo
Merrill Williams
Auburn
of DeMolay
State of Maine
Sir Galahad
Roslindale
Mass
Allan Bowie
Central Church League names new executive board member
The Central Church League met at the parish house Monday evening and named Mrs Harold Avery to fill the vacancy on the executive board of the Council of Church Women. Wednesday evening the league will serve supper for the Men's club with hostesses Mrs James Caverly Mrs Zina Eaton and Mrs Herbert Pierce.
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Central Church League
Harold Avery
Edward A. Cummings
Council of Church Women
Laforest Hodgkins
Horace Morse
Edward McMann
Richard Vam
John Grinell
James Caverly
Zina Eaton
Herbert Pierce
Knick Knack Klub Sees Sewing Night At Mrs Soule Home
Knick Knack Klub gathered Monday evening at Pleasant Avenue home of Mrs Helen Soule for sewing and knitting and holiday plans. Regments were served. Attendees included Mrs Doris Lutz Mrs Marion Safford Mrs Elizabeth Holland Mrs Beatrice Tribeau Mrs Edna Manion Mrs Gladys Page and Ruth Soule with Evelyn McDougel noted for Nov 24 gathering.
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Knick-Kinack Klub
Helen Soule
Pleasant Avenue
Evelyn McDougel
Oak
Steer Evelyn
Doris Lutz
Marion Safford
Helen. Catoni
Elizabeth Holland
Beacon Fellowship Plans Sub-District Rally at Beacon Street Church
Youth groups met at Beacon Street church on Sunday evening to map the Sub-District Rally set for December 14 at 6 p.m. Jows Worship and Patricia Gaudet lead the Communizens with Judy Crocker, Robert Lewis, and Sukeforth assisting. Rev Howard F. Cramer also involved. The group also approved a trip to Boothbay Harbor next Sunday to attend the dedication of a new Methodist church led by pastor Rev. Fowles.
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Beacon Street
Patricia Gaudet
Judy Crocker
Robert Lewis
Sukeforth
Howard F. Cramer
P Gaudet
Boothbay Harbor
New Methodist Church
F. F. Fowles
Iowa Cigarette Tax Policy From 1921 Seeks City Revenue
In 1921 Iowa imposed a cigarette tax to boost state revenue and curb sales. The move aimed to shift tobacco duties to municipalities, with towns and counties evaluating the impact on local economies and consumer behavior.
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Iowa
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Ies of the Bath Daily
West Bath Grange
T. W. Hyde
Sons of Veterans
Center Street
J. Fred Tobey
C. B. Seekins
Middle
Center Streets
Mr. Seekins
Florida
Henry Weiler
Darien
Gentles
Elswick Manor
Galveston
Antwerp
Burns
Henry Weller
Tiverton
Progresso
Mexico
Boston
Hodgkins
High Street
Orse High School
W. J. Tibbetts
Woolwich Poynt
Times Office
Capt
Frank Patten
South Byfield
Capt. Patten
Henry R. White
Teamsters
Ggage
Esther Jones
New England Conservatory of Music
Charles Cheltra
Massachusetts
Cheltra
W. A. Fall
D. T. Percy & Sons
Capeares
North Coggway
Water Street
Center
Harry ‘Farnham
DeMott
Amos Knight
Westport
G. A. Sanford
L. A
William D. Mussenden
Messrs. Mussenden
Farnham
Thomas H. Pratt
Portland
Lambert Lake
Louise Malo
Albert W. Flint
Biddeford
Charles R. Dickinson
New Iron House
Bath Iron Works
Dickinson
Percy Savage
No. 2 Engine Company
New Ivon House
Ransom B. Fuller
City of Rockland
Maine Central
Twohey
Nellie Clark
Lewis Clark
Sadie
C. S. Wildes
James.s. Jones
James Jones
North Carolina
Kittery Navy Yard
Hyde Windlass Works
Merrill & Trott
Alonzo Fisher
Fost’s Point
Mere Point
George C. Wetherbee
Detroit
Supt
Charles P. Wetherbee
The
George P. Davenport
Ana Bae
Kimball
A. K
Colby
Pine Tree
Seranae Andere
Charles H. Cahill
Captain Colby
Bangor
Arline Gay
Memorial Hospital
Worcester
Edmund Gay
Neil J. Smith
Cigar
Columbia Hotel
Front Street
Parillo
Thomas F. Perkins
West Bath
al Reed
George Ames
Fred Rich
Charles Henderson
Mt. Katahdin
Dresden
Gilmore
Brunswick
Portland Express
Merrymeeting Bay
East Brunswick
Brunswick Village
Bowdoin
Richmond
Stockngs
James P. Webber
Phillips-Exeter Academy
Hamet
M. H. S. Glee Club
Miss Bakeman
Bessie Hopkins
Celia Solovich
Alta Adlekamp
Lydia Tracey
Myrle Strong
Doris Stetson
Esther Brown
Ellen Shaughnessy
Miriam Adams
Annie Knights
Emily Potter
Dorothy Potter
Langdon Hill
Lincoln Farrar
Arthur Sprague
Henry Hanson
H. Augustus Huse
Washington
Alger
Patten Free Library
Walter Peterson
Phippsburgh
Lynn
Pitch Pine Hill
George L. Berry
Thomas McKay
William D
David Fields
Fore River Ship & Engine Co
Ray Chapman
Harry W. Moulton
Sarah Moody
Allston
King and
Water Streets
Sawyers Island
the Knights of the Golden Eagle
Lewiston
Sons of Veterans Hall
Johnson Bros
Jordan
Dreathland
Miss Watson
Swett Grocery
Grace Bimson
W.W. F. Hamm
William Edgett
Night Force
Sonia
Jane Moulton
Margaret Foote
Thomas P. Shaw
Little Blue Boy
Edward L. Gaudreau
Edward L., Jr
City
Hallowell
Morse High of
E. Hunt
New Hampshire
George C. Wing, Jr
Arthur J. Dunton
J, Horace Rar
A . Fitzgerald
Brown
Parker
Ay C
Fitzgerald
Bath Societies
Winter Street Aid
D'Molay
Arthur J Deat
J. Horace McClure
Register
Knick-Knack Klub
Beacon Fellowship
Kelley’s Garage
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