Bath Sh ip Willie Rosenfield Launch Largest Yet At Bath
In Bath on Sept 23 1885 crowds gathered at A Sewall & Co shipyard to witness the launching of the Willie Rosenfield the largest ship built by the firm Measuring 2665 by 448 by 278 feet and 2455 tons the ship features southern oak framing yellow pine planking and a carved figure at the bow It will be commanded by Capt Dunphy and is valued near 125 000 upon completion Long Beach Fire Co plans a hospitality visit with the Gerry engine Co of Marblehead Mass and Augusta excursions with bands concerts and banquets before departure Also noted are unloading of the schooner Etna a coal cargo and a new ship Hotspur arriving from Boston with details on its measurements and captain and a formal Alderman meeting about Kennebec Steam Fire Engine Co 3 requesting use of a steamer for a muster which was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Sewall & Co
Willie Rosenfield
Kenneber
Tng
Rosenfeld
Dunphy
Occidental
Long Beach
Gerrys
City Landing
Wiwarna
Guy Watt
Long Reach Company
Cacet
Knickerbocker
C. A. Blair
Boston
Hotspur
New Bedford
New England Shipbuilding Co
Bath
Lewis’ Wharf
Peabody
Melbourne
Australia
Warland
Amaranth Club Rehearsal and Bath Event Highlights
Sept 24 1885 notes a rehearsal of Penikeese at Mrs M F Dupeasi's with most club members expected to attend as plans near public staging. Reports a son of trackman John Brown injured after leaping from the Alameda gallery. Gerry fire engine company from Marblehead visits Bath and is hosted by Long Beach Company. Wesley church concert for Grace church Ladies Aid Society features Mr Harry F E Duncan and Miss Jennie Abbott with ensembles by The Crusaders and other solos. Proceeds aid the Oak Street church. program list includes organ solos songs and choral pieces with multiple performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Dupeasi
Wesley Church
Ladies Aid Society
Grace Church
Harry FE. Duncan
Jennie I. Abbott
Oak Street
Roxsini
Herri
E. Duncan
Gattys
John B Coyle
EL EL Duncan
M. F. Duanean
Twitchell
Coyle
Weilngs
Jennie J. Abbott
Roeckel
George F. Duncan
Paimter
Shallop
Kocken
H. E. Demesar
MF. Duncan
G. F. Duncan
H. E. Duncan
Winsuti
Notable Seafaring Crew Arrives as William Harrison Returns
Sept 25 1285 records Frank Guthrie employed at Beate fair. James Creasey, once employed during summer on the steamer William Harrison, has returned to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Guthrie
James Creasey
William Harrison
Fires and repairs punctuate Sept 1885 town report
The itemized notices cover a high street ell addition for John Thompson, a mayoral return from Vermont, a 3 PM Monday launch of schooner Edward C Allen True from William Rogers yard, and Ill Helena Montana resident Fred A Greenleaf after nitric acid fumes. Also noted are gunning trips at Small Point by H M Sewall and Mark Sewall, Patten leaving for Boston Post work, a daytime ice house fire with 700 tons of ice destroyed and $1500 loss, a Bowdoinham meat merchant accident, a Sept 29 ship Indiana storm and injuries, Harlem River regatta winner Richard Morse, Sampson estate auction, and various school and travel updates.
Sailors and townspeople in 1885 news clippings
In a Sept 28 1885 column the bark at McDonald's yard will be coppered this week. Mr Grays a Shaw milk bookkeeper shot two black ducks at Small Point Saturday. David O Foye Co to sell at auction the residence of the late Col C A L Sampson at High and Green streets. Marblehead fire company presented a champion cup rooster to Bath firemen before departure. Willie Leydon of the Alamedas played Rocklands in a Saturday game against the Bijons. Annie Manion of the Times composing room visited Damariscotta yesterday. The double deck schooner Edward C. appears in the notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. C. A. L. Sampson
Green and High Streets
David ©. Foye
D. M. Humphreys
McDonald’s Yard
Mr. Grays
Shaw Milk
David O. Foye & Co
C. A. L. Sampson
High
Green Streets
Frank Morse
Long Beach Company
Marblehead
Roberts
Alameda
New Bedfords
Leydon
Alamedas
Somervilles
Boxwood Rollers
Morse
Guthrie
Alameda Cub
Rocklands
Bisons
Rockland
Allen True Launches From Rogers Yard in Kennebec
Allen True, a premier vessel built in the Kennebec, was successfully launched this afternoon at the yard of Hon. William Rogers. The schooner, commanded by Capt. McLaughlin, cost about $30,000 and carries modern fittings. Owners include J. B. Drake and Capt. McLaughlin, with dimensions of 168.2 feet length, 352 breadth, 17.8 depth, 824.19 gross tons and 782.1 net tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen True
William Rogers
Kennebec
McLaughilin
Belle O'Neil
J. B. Drake
McLaughlin
Bath Iron Works Sold Thursday
The Bath Iron Works sale proceeded with deposits of 10000 on plant and 5000 on merchandise. Bids climbed from 90000 to 165000 by Reid, Dale, and Newell, with final acceptance of Dale at 165000 for the plant and 25000 for merchandise after others withdrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works
First Baptist Church Social The Past Present Future
At a Friday night reunion in the vestry the First Baptist Church held a social with Rev. John A. Swetnam urging harmony and Christlike generosity. The event featured a supper by the women, songs, prayers, and remarks by Harry W. Moulton on the church’s finances, plus papers on the church’s history and future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porsi
First Baptist Church
John A. Swetnam
Swetnam
Christ
Harry W. Moulton
Prudential Committee
Freeman Crosby
Cross of
Miss Lake
A. J. Stuart
Crosby
Obituary for Euphemia F Burrowes in Bath and Methuen
Euphemia F Burrowes 34 died in Methuen Massachusetts wife of and daughter of Wellington and Mrs Loring of Bath born in Rhode Island lived most of life in Bath survived by husband and parents two sons Miles Worthington and Kenneth Earle Burrowes two sisters Mrs L F Nevers of Berwick and Mrs A F Tuttle of Lawrence aged grandmother Mrs F H Jackson of Washington DC funeral held Sunday at her Methuen home and burial there Grace Episcopal Church Bath Massachusetts obituary notes her as faithful wife mother daughter sister and friend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Euphemia F. Burrowes
Methuen
Mass
Wellington Loring
Bath
Rhode Island
Miles Worthington
Kenneth Earle Burrowes
L. F. Nevers
Berwick
A. F. Tuttle
Lawrence, Maass
F. H. Jackson
Washington, D.C
Walter A Clapp 60 traveled salesman dies in Boston
Walter A. Clapp sixty a known traveling salesman and organizer of the Boothbay Golf club died Saturday in Boston. He was son of J. W. Clapp of Augusta then Bangor and his Boston address was 12 Pearl Street. A frequent Bath visitor he helped build Boothbay Harbor golf course for summer tourists, which was sold recently. Funeral services were Monday at Mt Hope Cemetery Bangor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Clapp
Boothbay Golf Club
Boston
J. W. Clapp
Augusta
Bangor
Boothbay Harbor
Durial
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Sangor
Death Creates Vacant Chair On Maine Executive Council
The Bangor Commercial notes the death of Hon Ralph F Burnham of Auburn leaves the Maine executive council with a vacant chair for the rest of its term. Elections are held only at legislative sessions. If the council drops from seven to six members a tie could occur, risking state business. No constitutional remedy exists, and vacancies have historically not been filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor Commercial
Ralph F. Burnham
Auburn
It&s
Hoodoo Pursued Him in Highway Collision
Sunday proved unlucky for George McLain when Irving Barter bumped his car on a state highway. Barter towed him, and near Blind Crossing his vehicle crashed through a fence, nearly plummeting to the water. McLain’s car suffered a damaged mudguard light radiator and was towed to Oliver garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McLain
Irving Barter
Barter
Blind Crossing
Oliver
Patrolmen collide after Brunswick game duty
George Jewett and Harry L. Thompson, state motorcycle patrolmen, were bruised when their machines collided on Saturday while returning from duty at the Bowdoin St. Stephens game in Brunswick. The accident left both injured but not seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jewett
Harry L. Thompson
Brunswick
Bowdoin-St. Stephens
Thompson
Jewett
Bath Teachers Given Reception at Central Parish House
Bath school teachers were honored at a reception by the North Center and South End PTA groups at Central Parish House. More than 100 attended a program with supper, performances by Morse High Orchestra, quartets, solos, a spelling match won by Mrs Edmund Staples, and community singing. Organizers included Mrs Charles R Farnham and Mrs Carroll A Deering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
North Center
South End
John Hunt
South End Association
Clinton D. Wilson
Morse High Orchestra
Jason A. Merrill
E. FE. Pinson
H. D. Perkins
Luther S. Thompson
Sanford Nickerson
Merrill
Roy Colby
Charles R. Farnham
North Centerassociation
Carroll <A. Deering
Maine fair dates and event listings by town
A list of upcoming Maine fairs and related events with dates, locations, and organizers. Entries include Richmond, Anson, Acton, Leeds, Litchfield, Topsham, Greene, Portland, Lewiston, Freeport, Bangor, South Berwick and others with responsible individuals noted. The schedule spans October to January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Farmers’ Club
Richmond
Claire Bolton
Somerset Agricultural
Anson
C. O. Flanders
Shapleigh and Acton
Acton
Fred K. Bodwell
Leeds Agricultural
Leeds Center
F. A. Thomas
Litchfield
Bangor Poultry Association
Bangor
H. E. Mongovan
South Berwick Poultry Association
South Berwick
I. CA
Thomas
Japanese Edict Bans Short Skirts in Tokyo Public
Tokyo police board issues an order restricting Western style miniskirts and discoverable shortened garments for Japanese women and geisha. The directive urges modest dress and prohibits public display of exposed limbs, while excluding foreign women’s attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Police Board of
Tokio
Japan
Will for Albion L Corliss probate in Sagadahoc
In Bath Sagadahoc County in 1925 Albion L Corliss petitions to prove Ida E Bagley's will and obtain Letters Testamentary. He is executor named in the will and asks for publication notice to heirs and interested parties before a October 6 probate hearing.
Mendelssohn Club rehearses Martha for Maine Music Festival
Frederick E. Drake led the Mendelssohn Club in a Martha hearsal at Parish House Oak Street. The festival in Portland features Kath leen Howard Pompilio Malatesta and Joan Ruth in key roles with Lawrence Tibbett Catarina Gobbi and Mme Margaret Matzenauer across three nights. Tickets through Miss Miriam W. Kimball. Six paid organizers were appointed for the World W C T U temperance work abroad over three years in Brazil northern regions Australia New Zealand South America India and central Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick E. Drake
Mendelssohn Club
Parish House
Oak Street
Martha
Portland
Caruso
William Rogers Chapman
Kathleen Howard
Nancy
Pompilio Malatesta
Tristan
Joan Ruth
Metropolitan
Ralph Errole
Lionel
James Wolfe
Plunkett
Walter Mills
Sheriff
Maine
New York
Prof. Chapman
Mme
Margaret Matzehauer
Europe
Italy
Covent Garden
Fstelle Liebling
Mr. Chapman
St. Louis
Lawrence Tibbett
Catarina Gobbi
Margaret Matzenauer
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Miriam W. Kimball
Miss Kimball
Wi Women's Christian Temperance Union
Brazil
Australia
New Zealand
South America
India
Uruguay
Sweden
China
Agnes Slack
National Organization of the
United States
Hts
Flora Strout
Arnadottir
Iceland
Harrison Lee Cowie
Hardynia Norville
Joan Davis
Dagmar Prior
Free State being Americanized by schools says Irish Times
The Irish Times attacks the Gaelicization drive in Bray Wicklow and argues the Free State is being Americanized rapidly. It claims picture houses and American influence draw Irish youths with luxury and adventure, arguing compulsory Irish would hinder progress in the new world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bray
County Wicklow
Irish Times
Ireland
Free State
America
Probate notice in Sagadahoc County Maine
Respectfully sees Arthur J. Dunton of Bath in said County that Ruth H Heald who last dwelt in Bath in said County died on the ninth day of September 1525 administered leaving no widow and as her ship to the deceased are as follows viz Mary B Bowker Bath Maine Niece Ellis B Rogers Bath Maine Nephew Elizabeth D Stevens South Dearfield Mass Niccs Henry M Minott Portland Maine Nephew in the will of said deceased Ruth H Heald herewith presented may he proved and allowed and that Letters Testamentary may sue to him Arthur J Dunton named there in Dated this nineteenth day of September A D 1925 ARTHUR J DUNTON Sagadahoc ss Subscribed and sworn to this 1%hn day of September A D 1925 Before me WILLIAM T HALL Justice of the Peace Sagadahoc ss September 21 1925 After a Probate Court held at Bath in and for said County of Sagadahoc on the eighth day of September A D 1925 On the foregoing petition ORDERED interested by causing a copy of said petition weeks successively in the Bath Independent to be held at Bath in and for said County on the 13th day of October A D 1925 at nine of the clock in the forenoon and show cause if any they have why the prayer of said petitioner should not be granted JAMES S LOWELL 9-24-10-18 9-18-25-10-1 A true copy Attest Register of Probate
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State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Albion L. Corliss
Bath
Ida E. Bagley
Cora A. Corliss
Woolwich
Maine
Jennie M. Oliver
Frederick Sparks
South
Boston
Mass
Joseph Sparks
South Boston
Minnie Sparks
Mamie Sparks
Albion L.corliss
Edward W. Bridgham
Renee James S. Lowell
Rodney FE. Ross
Lina A. Ross
Jober
Ames S. Lowell
Arthur J. Dunton
Ruth H. Heald
Mary B. Bowker
Ellis B. Rogers
Elizabeth D. Stevens
South Dearfield
Henry M. Minott
Portland
A. D
William T. Hall
James S. Lowell
Sagadahogc
Anna E. Butler
Fred F. Butler
James L. Lowell
Bertha C. Dean
George W. Dean
Bertha C Dean
Rath
William R. Dean
Norwich
Conn
Elizabeth D. Mallard
D. Mallard
Fred H. Thompson
Seage
Crines
T James S. Lowell
State OF
Sageugeee
John G. Soule
Flora S. McNear
Junta J. Bailex
James T. Soule
Charles A Soule
Nellie W. Keene
Manchester
N. H
Sadie T
la Ferry
Ome Hughes
Hughes
Knox and Lincoln
Savage
Bradford D. Farnham
Frnham
Maine Central R. R. Co
SOCLE
Admir
State OF Mainsagadahoe
Sagadahoe
Neuton
Iebate
Obituary and probate notices drawn from Sagadahoc records
Obituary for Mrs Matilda A Brooks wife of Edgar Brooks dies at daughter Leah Winslow’s in New York City. Body to be taken to Bath for grave service at Oak Grove cemetery at 10 30 officiated by Rev O W Felsem. Probate petition in Bath concerns Bertha C Dean and George W Dean heirs, wills, and letters testamentary. Multiple heirs from Maine and other states listed with real estate descriptions and requests to sell. Public probate orders issued with dates and next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda A. Brooks
Edgar Brooks
Leah Winslow
Riverside Drive
New York City
Bath
Oak Grove Cemetery
O. W. Felsem
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath Daily Times
Thomas W. Hyde
Duncan
Tannhauser
Kittridge
Tibbetts
Brookings
Harriman
M. F. Upton
Wilmington
N. C
Etna
Maine Central
Frank Minick
Peter Beteaux
Joseph Coll Deter Barney
John Cunningham
Board of Aldermen
Amoxkeag Works
Alderman Trask
John Brown
Gerry Fire Engine Company
Gluck
Mr. Coyle
H. FE. Duncan
Mary Faxon Duncan
HL EL Duncan
M. F. Duncan
John Thompson
High Street
Wakefield
Vermont
Edward C. Allen True
Fred A. Greenleaf
Helena
Montana
H. M. Sewall
Mark Sewall
Greenleaf Cottage
Small Point
John O. Patten
Post
The
Times
Mill Pond
Leyi Totman
O. H. Smiley
Smiley
Joel Card
Bowdoinham
Card
Small
Indiana
Sewall
Big City
McCobb Morrisson
Flan
Francisco Wheat
Dublin
Dublin Bay
Harlem River Rowing Association
Richard O. Morse
Nassaus
Harlem River
Nassau
Minnie Minott
Hortense Emmons
Edith Chase
Mira Spear
May Hill
May Sampson
Maud Hanscom
Miss Lord
Grace Baker
Margaret Adams
Elizabeth Stover
May Frazier
Clara Varney
Maud Emery
Hattie Purington
Mexxis
F. 1
Hill
E. W. Hyde
W. VP. Leydon
A. M. McDonald
F. W. Dennett
Edward Hughes
Winfield Dennett
F. E. Whitmore
F. A. Coombs
F. W. Swanton
Daniel Dougherty
S. H. Duncan
W. Willis
Frank DeLosche
Arthur Sewall
Galen. Mexes
George H. Nichols
St. John
N. B
Harry Kimball
Loston
Technology School
F. Hughes
Naval School At
Annapolis
H. W. Magoun
Chienghi
Johns Hopkins Institute
John Jackson
Willie Leydon
Bijons
Annie Manion
Damariscotta
Edward C
Wing
Mr. Reid
Mr. Newell
Mr. Dale
Dale
Newell
Reid
Dr. Dale
Hoodoo
George A. Sprague
Frederick
Virginia
Topsham
Mr. Sprague
Bradford Sprague
Olive Walker
George Wallace
Wallace
Central Church
Atte William F. Dunham
Register
Free States
William F. Dunham
Harry Ll. Tarr
Hannah C. Oliver
Georgetown
Harry L. Tarr
Bertia
Ee Ae Saerdahoc. Ss
William
F. Dunham
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