Bath Chronicle notes from 1909 travel and local events
City Treasurer Oscar C Rogers returned from a coast trip visiting Seattle for the Alaska Yukon Exposition and San Francisco with interest in rebuilding after the quake. Captain George Win reports completing a voyage around Cape headlands aboard Dirigo. A tramp dog trains under "Black" in the Anderson Pharmacy, while Bath faces an epidemic in nearby towns including Portland. Bath loses a long-standing kindergarten, prompting talks to integrate it into public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar C. Roges
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Wash
Joseph Greenleaf
Rogers
San Francisco
Losles
Murphy to Depart for Greece Amid Army Orders
Sept 29 1909 local fruit merchants report Murphy plans to leave for Greece next week to join his home army after orders. If he delays he may face a longer service upon return. Murphy is deemed sensible about the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Partner
Greece
Tor
Bath Mulls New Hotel With River View Dining Room
George A. Sanford received six fine pigs from Farmer Guptill of Topsham at the Deloche farm. Captain Blair of Barge No. 4, injured by a hawser, is nearly all right again after being carried ashore. A Bath proposal urges a new hotel with a dining room on the top floor overlooking the river and city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Sanford
Guptill
Topsham
Deloche Farm
Blair
Barge No. 4
Bath
Bath Dispatches From 1909 Street Accidents And News
Sept 30 1909 Charles Jordan livery stable keeper injured when his horse fell into a ditch on Washington near Winter Street. E F Troop aided him and Dr Peaslee treated him. Mrs Arthur Lindsey resigns stenography job at Iron Works to join husband in Worcester. Several local relocations and moves noted, plus Crackerjack lunch room plans by Captain George A Baker. Bath banks changes and property trades discussed with Swanton Jamieson block. Deer season rules and moose opening dates listed. Homespun candy advertised by Clary the confectioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jordan
Washington Street
Winter Street
Jordan
E. F. Troop
Dr. Peaslee
Arthur Lindsey
Iron Works
Reed & Prince Mfg. Co
Worcester
Lindsey
Fred Lemont
Bath
Orrin S Lindsey
George A. Baker
Boston
Center Street
Baker
Charles Cotten
The
Dewey
Howard Blake
Central Dairy Lunch
Joseph M. Hayes
Swanton-Jamieson
Bath Savings Institution
Mr. Hayes
Zina Hyde & Co
Editha Burglar staged by South End children
Oct 1 1909 reports a high tide at Commercial Street due to rain and a full moon. Editha's Burglar was performed by South End children at Edith McTeer Jr on Blasland's court with afternoon and evening shows drawing full houses. Guests Mr and Mrs E A Allan Mrs Aramede Tarbox and Mrs Blanche Tarbox return from a Seattle Exposition trip via Hot Springs Ark. Dorcas Guild met at Mrs M H Douglas home on York Street and will next meet at Mrs Daniel McDonald on Washington Street. Landlord Cahill plans a piggery using inn swill, seen as a potential gold mine. Percys delivery clerks are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Street
Editha
South End
Edith McTeer, Jr
Blasland
E. A. Allan
Aramede Tarbox
Blanche Tarbox
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Wash
Hot Springs
Ark
M. H. Douglas
Dorcas Guild
York Street
Daniel McDonald
Washington Street
Reid torpedo boat destroyer sets sail for official trials
The Reid started from Bath Iron Works at 1 p.m. heading to Rockland for official trials. Trials begin with standardization followed by a 24 hour 16 knot run, then a four hour high speed test and a 12 hour 24 knot run before returning to Bath. The article also discusses repurposing the Erudition School House as a Bath city souvenir site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Bath Iron Works
Rockland
Bath
Local notes offer plans for Patten Free Library relics display
A Sagadahoc Square clash between Ireland and Italy ends after intervention. The Times reports on a whale sinew braided bed cord over 100 years old, brought by saeTee W. H. Sewall, and notes Dr J F Butler purchasing the Margaret Eaton house and seeking to set up in Bath. Gallagher enters six day roller race in Gardiner with teammate Gendron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patten Free Library
Sahoc Historical Society
Italy
Ireland
Sagadahock Square
Bath Iron Works
saeTee
W. H. Sewall
Times Office
Bath societies meeting notes with committee list
Friday gathering of Bath societies included Harold Walker La forest Coombs Bert Lonn and Clyde Lake as district director. A large repast was provided by Philathea class ladies led by Mrs Ruth Ames Marie Berry Ruth Merkel Margaret Lonn Murray Bridges Dorothy Davis Jessie Norton Ruth Crowley and Isabel Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Walker
Laforest Coombs
Bert Lonn
Clyde Lake
Philathea
Ruth Ames
Marie Berry
Ruth Merkel
Margaret Lonn
Murray Bridges
Dorothy Davis
Jessie Norton
Ruth Crowley
Isabel Berry
Oak Leaf Club Meets at Winnebago House
The Oak Leaf club met Tuesday evening at the Winneganee club house hosted by Mrs. Norman MacDonald. A New England boiled dinner was served. After a business session a social evening followed and Mrs. Rowena Marsh was admitted to membership. The next meeting will be with Mrs. J. Walter Snipe. Present were Mrs. Ella King, Mrs. Thelma Skillin, Mrs. Eleanor McKinnon, Mrs. Ruth Totman, Mrs. Neil Whitmer, Mrs. Anna Pratt, Mrs. Christine Rader, Mrs. Leora Dyer, and Mrs. Roberta Snipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Leaf Club
Norman MacDonald
Winneganee Club
New England
Rowena Marsh
J. Walter Snipe
Ella King
Thelma Skillin
Eleanor McKinnon
Ruth Totman
Neil Whitmer
Anna Pratt
Christine Rader
Leora Dyer
Roberta Snipe
Sacred Heart Circle Elects Officers and Plans Fair
Sacred Heart Circle of Daughters of Isabella met with Worthy Regent Louise Edgett presiding. Laura Carrier welcomed as a member. The circle voted to run the fuel booth at the Hospital Auxiliary Fair again this year. Officers were elected with Vivian Konstrand as regent and Louise Edgett as past regent. Installation is set for November 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scared Heart Circle
Daughters of
Isabella
Louise Edgett
Laura Carrier
Lewiston Circle
Louise Arsenault
Theresa Dutton
Vivian Konstrand
Helen Moses
Adeline McPhee
Mae King
Marie Hamblett
Sophie McPherson
Nellie O'Conner
Bea Thebeau
Margaret Flaherty
A. Renshaw
Lena Fortier
Iona Witham
Catherine Johnson
Knight Home Hosts Several Out-of-Town Guests
At the home of Mr and Mrs Bernard Knight were Mr Knight siblings and their guests including Mr and Mrs Robert Harvey of Lincolnville and Mrs Esther Billington of Hyde Park and Carl Tobey of Waterville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Knight
Mr. Knight
Robert Harvey
Lincolnville
Esther Billington
Hyde Park
Carl Tobey
Waterville
Bath areas gain winter prep and local notes
The Bath area reports lawn and tree work along No. 1 highway from Ashington to High Street. The Ingress Shirt Company markets Made In Bath goods in a new booklet. Large NE Tele p h one signs announce cable crossings and warn ships. Deer escape calves near a Phippsburg farm as foxes in Pitch Pine Hill prompt local bids for hunting. The Purdues plan a Europe trip. Topsham Fair returns for its 95th year with events next week. A new restaurant on Front and Arch streets makes progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maine Woods
Main Street
Ingress Shirt Company
Maine
New England Telephone and Telegraph Co
Kennebec
Bath Fuel Co
Woolwich
Pitch Pine Hill
Phippsburg
Charles E. Gahan
Bath Street Railway
Holly Tree Inn
Center Street
George A. Smith
Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horticultural Society
Old Town Church Figures: Springer Todd and Kin
This sketch documents Springer Todd and family who shaped the Georgetown church and town life. It recounts his roles as town clerk, postmaster, deacon, and singer leader, his long service, and communal values guiding his household. It also notes the Hinkley lineage and Benjamin Franklin Hinkley’s later records in church ledgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todds
Nathanel
Nathaniel) S. Todd, Jr
Warren Todd
Springer
Springer Todd
Grant
Union Store
Union Hall
Todd
Everett
Mass
Zephalenta
Augusta
Warren Clement Todd
Clem
Margaret
Ben Hinckley
Sam Hinkley
Miller Hinkley
Hanna Hinkley
Com Forard
Eunice Hinkley
Ezekiel Hinkley
Clark
Samuel Hinkley
Samuel Rackliff
Newcanan
Wright
Hinkley
Georgetown
Benjamin Franklin Hinkley
John
James
Fidilla
Fidelia
Oliver
Back River
B. F. Hinckley
Portland
Felicia
Winthrop Riggs
Construction Advances with Brickwork Rising
Foundation has been poured and brick walls are about one third high. Officials expect the building to be ready for occupancy in November.
Grange Booster Night Highlights Local Event
Beatrice Footer and a group of community members attended Grange Booster Night. A sequence of acts included Wilbur Hagan on hand saw with Mrs. Hutchins at piano, followed by John Sylvester leading a drill with a large cast. Audrey Peterson sang Summer Time, and Margaret Meister delivered a humorous recitation. Courtney Stover presented An Outlook on Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Footer
Catherine Booker
Almena Jaques
Sadie K. Davis
Edith Haggett
Bertha Kendrick
Fred Bubier
Sigma Chi
Wilbur Hagan
Maurice Hutchins
John Sylvester
Charles Doyle
Virginia Rowe
Marie White
Dorothy Pecci
Elizabeth Young
Bazin Lemont
Edward Thompson
Paul Lemont
Richard Renshaw
Alice Smith
Audrey Peterson
Margaret Meister
Courtney Stover
W. H. McGlinchy
Esther Brawn
Harvest Fair and Grange Programs Featured at Event
Mary Brown led a vocal trio singing Si lent Starlit Night while David Henderson offered a humorous harmonica routine. Lecturers read lines from God Be With You Til We Meet Again as a cross tableau appeared on stage and Jean Lermond conducted the choir. Officers election set for next Monday with prizes awarded to Mrs. Leon Billings Frances Callan Bertrand Lebel and Ruth Wentworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Brown
David Henderson
State Grange
Meister
Jean Lermond
God
Lottie York
Grange
Leon Billings
Frances Callan
Bertrand Lebel
Brunswick
Ruth Wentworth
Wrights Spend Weekend in Gardiner with In-Law Parents
Mr and Mrs Adrian Wright and their son from Bluff road visited Gardiner to stay with her parents over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian Wright
Bluff Road
Gardiner
Cluttering Roadways Prompts City Action Hint
A Winnegance village main road cleanup was marred by a large trash dump. City owner found evidence pointing to a likely culprit and plans to pursue action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnegance
Miss Jane Roderick Visits Portland Couple
Miss Jane Roderick of Portland is visiting Mr and Mrs Carl P Meister of 11 Central Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Roderick
Portland
Carl P. Meister
Central Avenue
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Georgewin
Clarence Blackington
Anderson
Pharey
Black
Arthur I. Pepper
Arthur
Boothbay
Pepper
I. . Carter
James F. Murphy
Frisco
Kommodore
Oyage
En York
Charlie Lawrence
Knickerbocker
Coas
Felows
Thomas Hangineer
W. H. Shea
Perry Colby
George W. Hunter
Bert Bouton
Cook
Clarence Spinney
al Dingley
Lawrence
Phi Rho Debating Society
Morse High School
Stetson's Corner
Fred H. Kimball
Harry C Webber
Pyramid Camp
Moosehead
Harry Kimball
S. A Kimball
William Wyman
Frank Jordan
City Hall
William H. Small
Pleasant Street
Clarence F. Whitlam
Parker
H. C. Webber
T. S. Gibbons
Lewiston
Westerdaens
David T. Percy & Sons
Hon
A. H. ‘Shaw
Bull Rock Bridge
Gov. Fernald
Harry A. Langdon
Kimball Brothers Company
Bath and
Middle Streets
William Rogers
Stetson’s Corner
Samuel Wade
Bowker’s
Ella L. Davenport
Darien
William D. Sewall
New York
Rouse and ‘Hooper
Front Street
Times
Sagadahoe County
Clary
Cahill
Percy
Ety
J. F. Butler
Livermore Falls
Margaret Eaton
Butler
Bath Societies
Sacred Heart Circle
Harry W
Beau
High Street
No. 1
Ashington
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Winneganee Lake
Joseph O. Purdue
Alice Lorraine
University of Maine
Purdue
Winter Street Church
England
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
American
Custom House
Mrs. Todd
Mose Rowe
Bath Independent
Blank
John L. Jack
Sagadahoc
Alice M. Whittier
Bowdeinham
Helen M. Henley
Lowell
Massachusetts
Carrie H. Trott
James L. Trott
Howard M. Maxwell
Richmond
Clifford W. Finnimore
Chester D. Colby
Marguerite V. Brown
Charles E. Stinson
Katherine Weiland
Waban
Evelyn R. Watrous
Lewisboro
Ralph E. Cramp
Evelyn G. Mason
Myra Curtis
Carlton H. Curtis
Eleanor P. Irish
Arthur J. Dunton
Register
Sagadahoc County
Charles Henry Bates, Jr
Evelyn Snow Henderson
Winthrop
Suffolk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Assachusetts
Hen . Henderson
Henry W. Henderson
Micerey
Ruth M. Watson
Samuel Hathorn
Gilbert P. Hathorn
Thomas Gallant
Joseph
Gallant
Joseph S. Galnant
John T. Doyle
Allan Spear
Allan Eee
George P. Larrabee
Helen M. Smith
Eliza Atkinson
Charles T. Small
Alfred E. Roberts
Margaret Roberts
Robert G. Gray
Pari
Bertha L
Gray
Thor J. Dunton
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