Forty Years Ago in Bath Chronicle of 1899
Readable fragments recount Bath news from 1899 including dockyard activity at New Haven line, shipyard launches, wrecks near Shag Rock, local weddings and trips, streetcar incidents, and the launch of the steel ship Edward Sewall valued at $160,000 with Captain Joseph E. Sewall in command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar T. Sewall
Mr. Cheeseborough
Williams, Dimond & Co
San Francisco
Edward Sewall
Sewall
Kennebec
Blanche Sewall
Arthur Sewall
Joseph E. Sewall
Susquehanna
Thomas Spence
Sewalls
Dianna
Probate Court Admits Wills and Grants Administrations
Sagadahoc Probate Court in its October term allowed several wills and granted administrations. Executors and guardians were appointed in Bath Bowdoinham Georgetown Richmond Woolwich Phippsburg Topsham and Elizabeth New Jersey with bonds none. Names include Hodgdon Sawyer Risteen Patten Simpson Rice Pereau Temple Cunningham and others. numerous inventories accounts and petitions filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin B. Hodgdon
Bath
Flora M. Hodgdon
Isabella R. Sawyer
Edward L. Risteen
Lena C. Patten
Bowdeinham
William F. Purrington
Caroline S. Simpson
Elizabeth
N. J
John C. Rice
Woolwich
Ralph F. Rice
David Pereau
Phippsburg
Gardiner R. Deering
William Temple
Elmer J. Bates
Josephine C. Cunningham
Lona C. Trott
D.b.n
Alberta H. Marr
Georgetown
John P. Carey, Jr
D.o.n
Letha E. Brown
Gladys L. Winchenbaugh
Waldoboro
Annie M. Sedgeley
Richmond
Raymond Sedgeley
George B. M. Soule
Inza G. Soule
Edwin B. Dunn
Rosalind A. Preble
Woobwich
Clarence A. Preble
Guardian
Rose Elaine Rackley
Topsham
Alfred L Rackley
Noah Alexander
Harry W. Douglass
Ellen R. Warren
Irving L. Jameson
Alice A. Thurlow
Wilbur F. Browne
Frank S. Head
Allan Spear
Flora B. Twiman
Benjamin L. Donnell
Carlton H. Curtis
Susan T. Goodwin
Ruth A. Moore
Shirley L. Moore
Clara EB. Head
Delmar E. Bates
William A. Foster
Mary H. B. Coan
Hannah J. Roach
C. Ellen Dailey
Walter M. Cox
Imogene Coxsee Cox
Stella N. Given
William S. Given
Addie E. Terrell
Herbert S. Terrell
Edward W. Bridgham
D.b.nc.t.a
Mary A. Wood
Mary E. Baker
Dora E. Thurlow
Gardiner D. Rogers
Harold C. Hart
Lillian G. Hosmer
William W. Hosmer
Chester B. Oliver
H. Aloma Oliver
Rebecca B. Minott
Ada Catherine Minott
Lillian E. Haynes
C. A
Alfred A Williams
Charlotte R Redlon
J. Albert Redison
Mary S. Curtis
Marietta Trufant
Ralph E. Carlisle
Melinda T. Allen
Harry R. Tarbox
Jennie M. Gowell
Gwendolyn V. Caverly
Alfred L. Rackley
C.t.a
Walter S. Groves
Byron L. Ludwig
Francis M. Moore
John E. Hatch
Death of Israel O Risteen on Dummer Street
Israel O Risteen died at his Dummer Street home after a brief illness. Born in Predricton New Brunswick he lived in the city 16 years and was 75 years old. He leaves six children including Mrs Collins Flora and Isabella and sons Edward Frederick and Albert. He had been an edge tool maker and earlier ran a grocery business at Oak and Front streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel O. Risteen
Dummer Street
Predricton
N. B
Oak
Front Streets
Collins
Fredricton
Flora and
Isabella
Boy Struck by Runaway Team at Washington and Bath
Arthur Keaton eight, son of John W Keaton, Wesley Jane, was struck by a runaway horse at the corner of Washington and Bath streets. He suffered a deep facial cut while crossing with two other children as the horse bolted past. Doctors attended and no other persons were reported harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Keaton
John W. Keaton
Wesley Jane
Washington
Bath Streets
Bath man hits boy then speeds away
A driver knocked down a boy who could not escape and fled the scene without stopping. Frank O. Moses of Boston is vacationing in Bath at the home of Misses Moses on Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Susan
Annie
Frank O. Moses
Boston
Bath
Misses Moses
Ducks Head South From Canadian Breeding Grounds
The Ducks Unlimited census reports the largest wild duck crop in a decade moving south from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta as a fall hunting season opens in seven northern states. The count shows a 22 percent rise from last year with mallard pintail baldpate and canvasback among winners amid reflooded marshes and strong spring rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ducks Unlimited, Inc
South Dakota
Maine
Prairie Provinces
Lake Athabaska
Ducks Unlimited
United States
World's oldest watch found in Canterbury Cathedral
Workmen in Canterbury Cathedral uncover a Saxon gold and silver pocket sundial described as the oldest English speak ing watch. Tests by T. T. Kendrick and A. H. Smith confirm approximate accuracy. The silver dial features a gold cap and jeweled gnomon, with Latin inscriptions and month markers for time telling by sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Craft Portland Visitor in Bath
Portland resident William Craft visited Bath on Wednesday for business. He traveled to the city to conduct meetings and explore local opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Craft
Portland
Bath
Peggy Ann Kent Seeks Vacating Judgment in Hypnotic Influence Case
Peggy Ann Kent alleges years of hypnotic influence by Dr. William Smith and asks New York Supreme Court to order the Manhattan drug maker to show cause why a judgment of 8 777 25 dollars should not be vacated after she signed an 8 500 dollar note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
Peggy Ann Kent
New York Supreme Court
Manhattan
Central Press
Plumber Denies Charge Of State Inspector
Aston C. Bowker a plumber of 11 East Lane pleaded not guilty in municipal court on a charge by State Plumbing Inspector Elton L. Markham that he installed plumbing without a permit. Bowker contends his journeyman license covers the work and the state alleges a master license was required. Judge Gardiner R. Deering withheld decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Charles D. Weeks
the Times
Weeks
Game Commission
State of
Aston C. Bowker
East Lane
Elton L. Markham
Bowker
Ralph O. Dale
Gardiner R. Deering
Newell Honored at Portland
Commander F. B. Britt and Commander Herbert K. Stubbs receive recognition in Portland with notable figures including Lieut. Commander William Landers and Lieut. Walter Dyer of the U S N. Inspectors Robert Stone Frank Reinoehl Michael Reardon and Fred Morton listed among honorees along with Gen Supt Edwin R. Andrews of Hyde Windlass Co and Warren F. Hawley. Other names include Robert L. Brownell John P. Carey Jr Dr E M Fuller Supt Maurice A Libby Bath Water District and Charles T Small Jr Clerk of Courts Fred H Thompson and Manager Frank A Vennett Bath Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Britt
Us.n
Herbert K. Stubbs
Usn
William Landers
Walter Dyer
U.S.N
Robert Stone
Frank Reinoehl
Michael Reardon
Fred Morton
Ordnance
Edwin R. Andrews
Hyde Windlass Co
Warren F. Hawley
Robert L. Brownell
John P. Carey, Jr
E. M. Fuller
Maurice A. Libby
Bath Water District
Charles T. Small, Jr
Fred H. Thompson
Frank A. Vennett
Bath Opera House
Calendar of Peace and Fascist year events begin Oct 29
The calendar marks a peaceful orientation with 70 programs starting Oct 29, including farm relocations to Libya, academic year commencements, Littoriali contests, and cultural exhibitions in Genoa Milan and Naples. A separate blackout near Augusta caused by a lightning strike knocked out power briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Pemezia
Agro Pontino
Italian Libya
North Africa
Genoa
Italian Naval League
Milan
Florence
Naples
Augusta
Waterville
Central Maine Power Company
Enlistments Open in U S Marine Corps Portland Station
Sergt. N W Gibson and Sergt. R L Goulart visited Portland to publicize the new Marine Corps recruiting sub-district station in City Hall Room 12. They seek applicants aged 18 to 30 of good health and character with immediate enlistment and no waiting. Transportation to Boston district HQ provided. Postmaster Cahill urged for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Gibson
N.C.O
Portland
United States Marine Corps
R. L. Goulart
Portland City Hall
Sergis. Gibson
Goulart
Boston
Sergis, Gibson and Goulart
Cahill
Former Bath Man Is Home and Reunion Plans
Mr. Cameron drove his family around Bath recalling places from his boyhood. He and his wife and daughters will attend a Cameron reunion in Greenwood, Mass., Sunday. he sails for Shanghai in January. Ruth T. Lane announced Gardiner Public Library has subscribed to printed copies of all Town Meeting of the Air speeches for borrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cameron
Bath
Mrs. Cameron
Greenwood
Mass
Cameron
Shanghai
Ruth T. Lane
Gardiner Public Library
Red
National Broadcasting Company
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Serek
Happy Nook
Rufus Lombard
D. A. Garrity
New York
New Haven
Tranealae Meonee
al Ridley
Consolidation Coal Co
Kelley, Spear & Co
Thomas W. Holder
Bowdoin Paper Co
Jack
Williams
Charles R. Hanscom
Bath Iron Works
H. A. Bates
Massachusetts
M. W. Anderson
Lambard Street
Commercial Street
Torrey
John S. Burehil
Elizabeth A. Crocker
A. S. Davis
Mr. Brachill
Oliver Moses
Columbia Theatre
Camp Kennebago
Indian Rock
Moses
George F. Reed
Eda Stover
St. Mary's Church
Charles M. McCormick
Fitzgerald Bros
Mary
Thomas Mullaney
Mr. McGrath
Maggie Scanlon
Charles Fitzgerald
Howard
Don Tracy
Hyde's Field
Matthew Conley
Conley
Ledge Street
Capt. Haskell
Mary B. Palmer
Bangor
Reac
F. B. Reed
Dreaden
Famly
Wiggin
Sma
Fred C. Cox
Brungwick
Joseph P. Paine
J. C. Norton
Roxbury
Paine
Grafton
Unity
Charlestown
Charlestown Academy
Corrie
Clare Varney
Saratoga
Adirondacks
James
Harry Murray
Jacksonville
Horace Wellman
Hamilton
Bermuda
Charles E. Moody
Rockland Harbor
Admiral Dewey
Armory
Clifford Spinney
Alvin Gilmore
Eadith Ledyard
John Shaw
Charles F. Jackson
William E. Palmer
N. E. Percy
Phippsburg Center
John Walker
Thomaston
G. E. Nickerson
Naushon Island
Ice King
Thomas W. Hyde
Eleanor
New York City
Gen. Hyde
Gen
Mrs. Hyde
Miss Eleanor
Point Comfort
Nassau
Florida
Madeline
Ros
W. H. Clifford
Jewett
Chandler Jewett
Sasanoa River
William Nason
Five Islands
Steadman
Westport Junction
Hennessey
Portland Yard
M.C.R.R
Bowdoin
Harvard
Cambridge
Robert Donnell
Emery Edgecomb
Electrics
Houghton Bros
David Gilmore
Serbia
William R. Donnell
Concord
N. H
J. C. Derby. Investi
Eben J. Marston
al Edgecomb
Popham
John P. Madden
Summer Street
Holbrook
West Bath
Winneganee
Hodbrook
Small Point
Matt McQuarrie
Lowell
Charles ‘'McLellan
Washington and
North Streets
Jude Dunton
Sagadahoc
F. H. Spinney
Harry Cook
C. P. Baker
St. John and Fredericton
F. B. Nichols
Frank Purington
Goddard Street
Gardiner P. Reynolds
Kelley, Spears& Co
Francis B. Torrey, Jr
Torrey Roller Bushing
Adelia
Thomas W. Holden
Liverpool
N. 8
Capt. Brown
Vineyard Haven
Charles
D. Weeks
Daisy Bates
Science Service
Bates
Australia
Broome
Radcliffe-Brown
George
Newell
U.S. Marine Corps
Her
Yehudi Menuhin
Zamira
Jane Krueger
Central Presse
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