Bath Daily Times Notes on Local Developments and Accidents
Local items report ferry service resuming after repairs, street widening projects on Washington street, and ongoing main pipe work. Bowling at the YMCA sets a 206 score. Queen Esther lodge prepares for a November fair. lessons and rooms planned at the YMCA. barque Enos Soule undergoing yard changes. a buggy collision on Center street ends with a wreck but no serious injuries. Sagadahoc fair anticipated in Topsham with pumpkins and horse racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horticultural Society
Topsham
Bath news and harbor progress in Kennebec district
The Kennebec reports Bath residents returning from Mystic stallion races as a small party. Nequasset pumping station finished and ready for firemen to load fuel. harbor pipe work resumes after breaking lower pipe section. John Dowling leaves Curtis firm to open Center Street. William Spiett fills vacancy. James E Haley lumber sale to Capt. A P Hutchins, Bath. Duck record set by John B Holbrook with eight ducks and four caught. Huse family to Summer home on Horse Island. cottage to close Friday. Shannon House heating and furnishing planned. Augustus Palmer schooner launched and reaching Seguin then Norfolk. Palmer ships noted for quality. Sagadahoc steamer stays at Bath wharf until season end for potential calls or trips.
Solitary tramp seeks lodgings at police station
A lone tramp applied for lodgings at the police station last evening. The steam yacht Ituna bound eastward to Boston visited the shipping city yesterday. A Rogers schooner is to be completed about October 15. Beacon Street Church ladies plan a corn sociable and a manganese bronze wheel event.
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Ituna
Boston
Pping
Rogers
Beacon Street
Portland Witness Bay State Launch Private Car Excursion
Sept 29 1894 Portland residents rode a private car to watch the steamship Bay State launch. The Samoset of E S B Co was chartered for an excursion to Southport, then around Cape Newagen and up the Sheepscot. Read Nichols burns 600000 bricks in a kiln needing eight days. The Orizon of Phippsburg towed to Buck's wharf for discharge and repair after grounding. Coal and other port news follow with a council in Brunswick and a light collision on Middle Street near the North Grammar School causing a horse injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Steamship Co
Samoset
Southport
Cape Newagen
Sheepscot
Orizon
Phippsburg
Boston
Buck's Wharf
Chelsea
Wm. Sprague
Middle Street
North Grammar School
George Freeman
Lemuel Collins
Freeman
Collins
Ice King fitted for winter work on marine railway
The Ice King undergoes finishing touches on the marine railway for the winter season. Parker Head senator elect H. M. Ferguson visits the city, Bath Street Railway conductors Witham and Taylor return from vacation, W E Burns of General Electric in New York oversees ram’s electrical work, Edward and Howard Johnson head to Boston and New York after joining a Hoosac Tunnel tour, Monk sells his grace business to Fr Deering, King’s Daughters hold a meeting at Central vestry to open Old Men's Home boxes, shooting season opens with legal limits in effect, Kennebec Valley Universalists plan Bowdoinham meeting October 17-18 with Rev. Abram Conklin participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle of
King’s Daughters
Kennebec Valley Association of Universalists
Bowdoinham
Abram Conklin
Slater yacht Eleanor seized amid piracy claims
Fragmentary report notes the Slater yacht Eleanor was taken in a maritime incident. Names John Dowling and John Preeney appear in garbled text, with references to a Neene city and a barber shop context unclear. Further readable details are unavailable.
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John Dowling
Neene
Ataibantry
John Preeney
Slater
Eleanor
Record Run Details From Trial Today
The report records a trial run with a 4 minute 8 second first mile and a 4 minute 6 percent faster second mile. A separate run from the bell buoy off Boothbay to Fuller’s Rock, Small Point covered 9.5 knots in 44 minutes, averaging 12.6 knots.
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We & A
Othbay
Fuller's Rock
Small Point
October 2 1894 local notes from Bath area
Miss Johnson opened her kindergarten in the YMCA building this morning. The tug Seguin left for Portsmouth to fetch the bark T S Stewart for ice loading for Morse & Co. Dr C A Packard moved to Washington and Linden streets. Seven sails for the Blanche King were made by Lord the sail maker. The Supreme Commander F I Day will visit Katahdin Commandery on Oct 3 and an apron and necktie sociable will be held. Plasterers work at Shannon house. Raymond McDonough becomes head clerk in a Boston dental supply firm. Mr Har riman entertained about 50 on a Southport excursion. Lincoln National Bank declares a 2 percent semiannual dividend payable after Oct 1. McCall mission holds annual meeting. Tug Charles Lawrence at Moulton’s for boiler and pipe repairs. Phi Rho society prepares for another active year. Phi Rhonian will be issued this month with editors Tarbox, Stinson, Erskine, Webber. First issue due this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Rho Society
the Bath High School
Phi Rhonian
H. C. Tarbox
Frank Stinson
H. K. Erskine
J. P. Webber
Woolwich Road Repairs Ordered by County Commissioners
The Woolwich Board of County Commissioners ordered repairs to Leonard Road including ditching graveling and cutting bushes. Expenses total 650 dollars distributed along Day's Ferry Schoolhouse Walker Farm and Middle Road segments to restore safe travel conditions. Dated October 2, 1934.
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Woolwich
Board of County Commissioners
Day's Ferry
Walker Farm
Charles B. Randall
Geo. M. Stinson
District Legion Auxiliary Meeting Draws Guests From Regions
The Legion Auxiliary reports a thriving Second District Council with Mrs. Mary Murphy of Bath praised for founding work and compassion. A dense west fog created hazardous driving conditions along the Bath to Brunswick route, challenging motorists late Tuesday night. Mrs. Charles Cummings will reopen her kindergarten at 152 North Street Monday October 8 with classes 9 to 11:30 daily except Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Murphy
Roland Smith Unit
No. 21
Bath
Second District Council
Charles Cummings
Monnday
North Street
Veteran Bath fireman George Lightbody dies at 79
George G. Lightbody, 79, retired ship fastener and crane engineer, longtime Bath firefighter with 53 years of service, died Friday morning at his son Leonard Lightbody’s home. Born in Bath, he worked for A Sewall & Co and later as a traveling crane engineman for Sewalls and The Texas Steamship Co. He led Long Beach steamer No. 2 for many years and contributed extensive local fire history knowledge. Survived by two sons, two brothers, and a granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Lightbody
Bath
Leonard F. Lightbody
Linden Street
Francis
Ann‘Eagle Lightbody
A. Sewall & Co
Lightbody
Sewalls
Texas Steamship Co
Long Beach
Leonard
Clarence A. Lightbody
Portland
Frank
Quincy
Mass
Thomas Lightbody
Ormond
Fpla
Evelyn Harrison
Albert Winstone 76 Died After Bath Garage Fall
Albert Winstone a 76 year old Bristol England native and longtime Bangor mason died from a skull fracture after a fall in his son in law’s Bath service garage at 620 Middle street. He was found unconscious at 2 10 a m Sunday by William Thornton and died Monday morning at Bath Memorial hospital. He leaves a son Joseph A Winstone and a daughter Mrs William Thornton of Bangor.
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Albert Winstone
Bath Memorial Hospital
Bristol
England
Winstone
Middle Street
William Thornton
Mr. Winstone
Hugh D. Grant
Grant
Bangor
Bath
Joseph A. Winstone
Mrs Oscar H Bogrette Funeral in Dorchester Mass
Mrs Oscar H Bogrette 64 formerly Grace M Welsh of Bath died Tuesday night from pneumonia. Funeral held in Dorchester Friday afternoon. Survived by husband a Bath clerk later with William Filene's Sons Boston, son John H Bogrette Portland, daughter Marion E Bogrette Dorchester, sister Mrs Charles W Peterson South Portland.
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Oscar H. Bogrette
Grace M. Welsh
Bath
Dorchester
Mass
Bogrette
Mitchell Lane
Davenport Memorial
Thompson Bros
William Filene
Boston
John H. Bogrette
Portland
Marion E. Bogrette
Charles W. Peterson
South Portland
Abbie V. Mulcahy 1864 1935 Widow Dies In Bath Home
Abbie V. Mulcahy 71 widow of Samuel C. Mulcahy died Sunday at her Bath home 12 Russell Street after a long illness. Born in Wiscasset January 23 1864 to Emmanuel and Clarissa Caton she lived much of her life in Bath. She leaves a daughter Annie L. Goddard a sister Georgia Berry and a brother Emanuel Caton ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the home with Rev. Charles R. Sims of the First Baptist Church officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie V. Mulcahy
Samuel C. Mulcahy
Russell Street
Wiscasset
Emmanuel
Clarissa Munsey Caton
Mulcahy
Bath
First Baptist Church
G.A.R
Annie L. Goddard
East Harpswell
Georgia Berry
Emmanuel Caton
Charles R. Sims
Larry Chittenden Dies New York City Poet Ranchman
Larry Chittenden longtime Bath resident and proprietor of the Autograph Library at Christmas Cove died in New York City on Sept 24. He was a writer of verse of merit and was known in some circles as the Poet Ranchman. Interment followed in Montclair New Jersey.
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Bath
New York City
Larry Chittenden
Christmas Cove
Mhe
Montclair
N. J
Notice of Foreclosure in West Bath Maine 1934
William E Cotten of West Bath Maine mortgaged property in Sagadahoc County on September 18 1933 to Lona C Trott The breach of condition triggers foreclosure action as filed October 1 1934 before Justice John Co Gerald The property is bounded by lands of Lee Brothers William Dy Alfred Lemont Charles Bates and former Samuel Flanders and Birch Road The notice is sworn before a Justice of the Peace.
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William E. Cotten
West Bath
Adahoc
Maine
Tember
A. D
Eaenoc County Registry of Deeds
Mie
Sagadahoc
Lee Brothers
William Dy
Alfred Lemont
Charles Bates
Samuel Flanders
Bino
Bath
Lona C. Trott
Marion Biswell
Brunswick
Addie Frances Purington
Marion Brswell
John H. Blaisdell
Phippsburg
Sagadshoe
John W. Blaisdell
John C. Fitzgerald
Hannah M. Shaughnessy
Seeesntee
William
Harry J. Rich
Sareehoc
Ann Eliza Rich
Harry J. Lee
Probate Notice From Sabattus Court
Notice from the Sabattus probate court dated August 134 identifies John L. Jack as Register of Probate and announces the official filing of a probate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wila
Sabattus
John L. Jack
Funeral of Bath Fire Chief George Lightbody
The funeral of George C. Lightbody, long time Bath fire department veteran, drew large crowds Sunday afternoon at the Arthur F. Mayo funeral residence. Firemen in uniform led by Chief Parks attended, with burial at Oak Grove. George B. Wolstenholme officiated and paid tribute to his 53 years of service and upright character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Lightbody
Fire Department
Arthur F. Mayo
High Street
Chief Parks
Board of Fire Engineers
George B. Wolstenholme
People’s Church
Francis McPherson
John H. Grindell
Scott Morse
Richard Frates
Elmer W. Rogers
Edward T. Whitehouse
Engine 2
Lightbody
Oak Grove
Mr. Wolstenholme
Palace
Bath
City of
Funeral service for four day old Mary H Lebel
Services for Mary H Lebel daughter of Arthur and Helen Parsons Lebel of 5 Pleasant avenue were held Saturday afternoon at Calvary cemetery Bath Rev Ludger Melancon of St Marys church officiating. She died Friday night at the Children's hospital in Portland.
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Mary H
Arthur
Helen Parsons Lebel
Pleasant Avenue
Children’s Hospital
Portland
Calvary Cemetery
Bath
Ludger Melancon
St. Mary's Church
Milo High School Journalism Club Expands In Maine
Milo High School sustains an active journalism club, organized a year ago to handle publicity and now expanding to broader newspaper work. A staff of editors compositors and advertising staff will train reporting covering school events with Blake Tewksbury as advisor and academic credit for members.
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Milo High School
Maine
Spang Kay
Blake’ Tewksbury
Bath Schoolboys Show Improvement In Narrow Loss
In a rain soaked game at the Paper City Bath fell 13-0 to Westbrook after a third period blocked punt setup a touchdown. Wilfred Gaudette returned the kickoff 50 yards for a near score while Warnie McNeil battled for Yardage as Morse kept Westbrook from extending the lead until Palmer scored and added the extra point.
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Westbrook
Bath
Paper City
Husky Morse
Cheverus
Ship City
Aldie Smith
Bath Boys
Swisko
Morse
Palmer
Gaudette
Dyer
Westbrook Bragg
McLaughlin
Rpstds
Stultz
Hanson Harrington
Mier Apeitans
Rippel
Fernald Earlbach
Four
Dyer Hallowell
Labrec
Verrill Chayer
Palmer Westbrook
Nleiss
Rush
Gibbons Bowdoin
Higgins
Virginia
Harmon
Pine Tree Troop of Girl Scouts Earn Badges This Year
Second class and efficiency badges were earned as the Pine Tree troop notable for learning to play the scout game and engaging in community service. Ruth W Henry Red Cross nurse and Mrs Arthur S Crockett led the girls with support from many local benefactors and organizations. The group, now in its fifth year, retains its motto and Emerson quotation about friendship and the Girl Scouts fourth law.
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Ruth W. Henry
Red Cross
Arthur S. Crockett
Bath
American Red Cross
Byron F. Barker
Malcolm L. Doble
Joseph W. Cyr
John H. Freeman
George J. Hopkins
Norman W. Howard
Marius H. Page
Edward E. Rowe
Edward Sewall
Mabel A. Thwing
The
Times Co
Milton C. Trott
Y.M.C.A
Emerson
Girl Scouts
Veteran gunner discusses ducks at Merrymeeting Bay
The veteran gunner and the Colonel observe poor shooting prospects as warm August weather stalls duck activity with about 500 birds seen in one batch this morning. Kenney, entering his 51st season, remains hopeful for his share despite expectations of modest results.
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Merrymeeting Bay Waters
Kenney
Y M C A Business Men's Class Plans Big Volleyball Year
Local Y M C A eyes a record business men's class with 50 plus members on file and plans to field a volleyball team for a proposed state league. The program spans ten months with other sports, aiming to boost activity and fitness while promoting competition among seasoned and older members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Spear
Redington Reed
Alden Smith
David Alkazin
William Perkins
Samuel Wakeman
James Gillies, Jr
Francis Winchenbach
Edwin Given
Paul Bagdikian
Melvin Comeau
Roland Breton
Lloyd Steeves
Harold Brown
George Comeau
Howard Bates
Mark Hennessy
Chester Roberts
Lorraine Price
Percy Low
Eugene Thebeau
Archibald Main
Jason Merrill
Herbert Douglas
Daniel Williams
Harold Cutting
John Wilson
Edward Sampson
Firemen's Muster at Topsham Fair
A firemen's muster will add excitement to Topsham Fair as announced in Brunswick by the Niagara Veteran Firemen's Association. Invitations go to 28 hand engines in Maine and Massachusetts, with 12 to 15 tubs expected. The event, first since 1922, will occur Thursday Oct 11, with chiefs to judge and oversee. Bath Veteran Firemen hope to enter the Senator Baxter engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topsham Fair
Brunswick
Niagara Veteran Firemen’s Association
Maine
Massachusetts
Niagara Veteran Firemen
Central Fire Station
Bath Veteran Firemen's Association
Senator Baxter
Cony High faculty party at Old Homestead Manchester
The annual Cony High School faculty party was held Thursday evening at the Old Homestead in Manchester. Forty eight attendees enjoyed entertainment including poetry recitals and burlesques of Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cony High School
Old Homestead
Manchester
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Bath Daily Times
Y. M
Washington Street
Phoenix
Harvard Bridge
William Chapman
A.A. Percy
M. B. Spinney
Kennebec
Queen Esther Lodge
No. 20
Miss Johnson
Erudition School
Enos Soule
New‘England
C. V.int
South Bos Nats
Frank Barker
Dad
Center Street
R. Donmell
Stetson
Henry Hatch
Deacon
Shay
Mystic
Nequasset
Charles Curtis
James E. Haley
A. P. Hutchins
John B. Holbrook
Dummer Street
J. K. Huse
Horse Island
Huse
Shannon
Augustus Palmer
N. T. Palmer
Seguin
Norfolk
Mr. Palmer
Winona Council, Jr
W. E. Orange
Brunswick Council
H. M. Ferguson
Parker Head
Sagadahoc County
Witham and Taylor
Bath Street Railway
W. E. Burns
General Electric Co
New York
Ram
Sunday
Bosn
Edward Johnson
Howard B. Johnson
Hoosac Tunnel
Ry Monk
Fr Deering
Johnson
Portsmouth
T. S. Stewart
Morse & Co
Dr. C. A. Packard
Washington and
Linden Streets
Blanche King
Anderson
Lord
F. I. Day
Katahdin Commandery
U.C.G.C
Shannon House
Raymond McDonough
Charles Loman
Syracuse
N. Y
George B. Morse & Co
Mr. Harriman
Lincoln National Bank
McCall Mission
Winter Street Church
Moulton's
Leonard Road
Legion Auxiliary
Bowdoin College
Cooks Corner
Cooks
Peterson's
New Meadows
Bate
John Co. Gerald
George Ee
Pine Tree Troop
Baxter
Charles V. Minott
Alice M. Minott
Ada C. Perry
Martha A. Campbell
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