Bath Daily Times Chronicle 1896 Weather and Society Notes
Bath Daily Times reports weather hindered excursions to the White Mountains. Bath men join Epworth League events at Grace Church and Beacon Street church. Knights of Pythias lodge opens season. Vigorous club drill slated. Sagadahoc season ends with Kennebec trips to Boston. Muzzey named YMCA gym director. McKinley Volunteers to wear new uniforms for trips to Boston, Bangor, Portland. Oct 3 1896 notices include scarlatina fumigation, police ball on the 27th, and a Bath business man's luck with a lost five dollar bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Boston
Bangor
Portland
Center Street
City Hall
Purser Tuck on vacation and local duty shifts
Purser Tuck of the Kennebec is off duty for a brief vacation while S C Cobb of the Sagadahoc remains on duty. A special meeting of the McKinley and Hobart Marching club is planned for tomorrow night. The Bennett Moulton Co arrived from Lewiston and treasurer Thompson shakes hands with longtime associates. A 6.22 train accident near Cook's Corner injures James H Bolton and Rufus Grows. Bolton sustains severe leg fractures and head injuries to his companion. Assistant Postmaster Maxwell, Arthur Sewall, and Ever Ready Circle members are noted with church services and charity offerings valued at about 250 dollars. Tomorrow marks the Maine Free Baptist Association annual meeting and related ministerial events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purser Tuck
Kennebec
S. C. Cobb
Sagadahoc
James H. Bolton
Cook's Corner
Mr.Bolton
Rufus Grows
Brunswick
Mr. Bolton
Boston
Elm and
Front Street
Bath News Briefs from the 1890s Era and Local Happenings
The Bath city items report political fund discussions, the Solitaire ship fate, a six club polo league forming with managers from Portland Lewiston Bath and Augusta, mentions Bowdoin college visitors, players and possible winter team prospects, a street collision with a frankfurt man, the death of Mrs Annie Rich of Hood River and family details, and William Gallant joining Lewiston Sun as local representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swett’s
Portland
Walter W. Burnham
Mr. Shelley
Harry Donnell
Bath
Mr. Dyer
Lewiston
Rothland
Gardiner
Coliseum
Augusta
Donnell
Alameda
Pond
Chapman
Carr
George Pembroke
Pratt
McRae
Stitphen
Ham
William Gallant
The
Lewiston Sun
Palm Snapshot Contest Winner Captures Pet Portrait
National Dog Week photo contest in Bath crowns Mrs. Cyril B. Varney for a self developed portrait of Peter the painter dog owned by Lester Crocker. Second place goes to Marilyn Hatch with a Pomeranian named Peter Pan and third to Mrs. Harold Miller with kennel dogs. Judge Col. Henry W. Owen Jr. abstained from breeding focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril B.varney
Cummings Street
Bath
Elmer F. McFarland
Marilyn Hatch
Woolwich
Harold Miller
Washington Street
Varney
Peter
Lester Crocker
Upper
Hatch
Peter Pan
House of Chang Takes Six Prizes at Portland Dog Show
The House of Chang kennels owned by Mrs. Elmer F. McFarland won six prizes at Portland Dog Show with five Bath chows competing against 16 others from New England. Burma Chang earned first in Open Black and a nine inch silver cup. Sun Chang placed second in male puppies. Tay-Yiang Chang and Buddy placed in female and novice classes respectively. Blackie and Chino earned third and second in their categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer F. McFarland
Mechanic Street
Portland
New England
Burma Chang
Chow
Sun Chang
Maurice Foley
Victor Spicer
Edward Hanson
Blackie
Esther Furber
Chino
FE. Daly
Morse Tigers Tied Gardiner In Scrappy Friday Clash
Old Mais Opportunity led Morse against Gardiner at Kel ley field as Bath boys pressed through a scoreless gridiron battle. Morse repeatedly threatened with breaks and near touchdowns but were stymied by Gardiner’s defense and penalties. Final moments featured kicks blocked and interceptions as Gardiner held firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mais
Morse
Kelley Field
Bath
Gardiner
Morsemen
Harry Thayer
Nelson
Karlbach
Hams Edge Yams In Ham Yam Tournament Victory
The Hams led by Mark Hayes defeated the Yams led by Allie Jewett 5 to 4 after the Colonial Club monthly meeting. The Yams had a 3 to 1 edge in billiards and pool, while the Hams swept four of five card-room contests in the tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hams
Mark Hayes
Yams
Allie Jewett
Colonial
Bath Eagles Bowling League Kicks Off Six Teams Race
Bath announces the second Eagles bowling league starting Friday night October 16 at Park alleys with six five man teams. Rosters list Fords Buicks Plymouths Stars Pontiacs and Chevrolets captains include Frates McElman Boardman Burns Goodwin Oliver and others. waitlist exists for dropouts. The oldest Bowdoin alum is Thomas H Eaton of Portland, class of 1869, now oldest living graduate after Dan died in Saco September 24. Rev Jehiel S Richards born 1872 is two years older than Eaton but seniority goes to oldest class member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Eagles
Park
Fords
Richard Frates
Louis Hagan
Fred Stover
Roland Crocker
Wilfred Skaling
Buicks
Walter McElman
Harry Farrell
Lionel Boardman
Joseph Butler
W. McElman
Plymouths
Ralph Boardman
Eddie Lee
Ira Durgan
Maurice Skaling
Frank Fortier
Robert Burns
Earl Fortier
John Stewart
Chester Rines
Peter Strack
Pontiacs
George Goodwin
Wallace Jones
William Robshaw
Harold Holmes
Eddie Kenniston
Chevrolets
Maurice Oliver
Frank King
Francis Fortier
Robert Boyce
Raymond Davis
R. Milliken
J. Reed
J. Dauphin
Cedric Martin
Bowdoin College
Thomas H. Eaton
Portland
Dan
Saco
Eaton
Jehiel S. Richards
Walnut Hill
Mr. Eaton
College education judged a poor asset for youth
A nationwide survey led by Isaac F. Marcosson for The American Magazine argues college education fails to fit youth for work, citing Connecticut data where 75 percent of 43 000 unemployed youths lack skilled training. It calls for vocational guidance, school reform, and tri party cooperation among government industry and communities to realign youth toward productive careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Isaac F. Marcosson
American
Mr. Marcosson
Marcosson
Connecticut
American Youth Commission
Antio H College
Bathman Back From Roller Skate Reunion
George W. McLean of this city, once a speed roller skater, returned from Revere Massachusetts where he attended last week’s reunion of old time roller skaters. A new association to unite roller skating figures in New England was discussed. The event at the Revere rink drew about 1500 for races and socializing. A six mile ride by Jolly Flow of Lynn in 38 minutes highlighted the night. McLean reconnected with former roller polo and speed skaters, while Neva Gregory of Boothbay Harbor died Tuesday in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. McLean
Revere
Mass
New England
Leo Doherty
Oldtimers
Jolly Flow
Lynn
McLean
Road Safety Campaign Observers Report Summary
The Maine Highway Safety Campaign reports over six months, with 686 observer cards acted upon to Sept 30. Most violations involve disregard of signs and excessive speed. letters to offenders show high cooperation and rare critical replies. Observers note many offenders later became supporters or observers themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vy Feom
Rotary of State
Maine Highway Safety Campaign
Secretary of State
Observer
Dll
Ceharbontiod
Maine Sea and Shore Fishery Progress Ahead
The Maine Sea and Shore Fishery reports favorable progress and expects a substantial gain in fisheries activity within 12 months, highlighting lobsters and clams. The federal government is interested in lobster rearing, with work to begin early in 1937. The department remains an important institution with a practical program to be carried out.
Morse High Names Committees and Elects Officers
Morse High students named play and dance committees on Monday. Miss Isa bel Gediman chairs the play panel with Miss Virginia Jewett and Carl Earl Bach. the dance committee includes Miss Mary McClure, Miss Ruth Robinson, and Alfred Gallant. George Tinney was elected freshman class president, with Ardenne McFadden as VP and Frances Lemont secretary. Junior officers include Clifton Nickerson president and Maynard McFadden as VP. A Friday gym dance is planned by the Morseigh National Honor Society, with four seniors in charge. Teacher Miss Jean L Danforth is ill at home with pneumonia.
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Morse
Gardiner
Iséar Greenblatt
Wakefield
Melville
Dunton
Nickerson
Child
Carl Earlbach
McFadden
Percy King
McNally
Creamer
Ladner
Nelson
Morse Gardiner Glace
Jala
Gould McFadden
Shea DD
Ocoee
Erin Eee
Creamer Wakefield
Dionne Greenblatt
Bryant
Ladner SevRie
Roger Calantii
Lozier Chanege
Drisko
Curran
King
Grace
Hamblett
Gallant
Mingo
Dionne
Rea
Gould
Kill
Isabel Gediman
Virginia Jewett
Mary McClure
Ruth Robinson
Alfred Gallant
George Tinney
Martha Tinney
George A. Tinney
Tinney
Ardenne McFadden
Frances Lemont
Barbara Curran
David Y. Alkazin
Arthur Warner
Doris Crocker
Clifton Nickerson
Maynard McFadden
Ardenne
Charles Grace
Jean McCall
Henry Small
George Sarkis
Harold Stanton
Dorothy White
Doris Henderson
Morseigh
National Honor Society
Barbara L. Nickerson
Lena L. Kamendulis
Edna Durant
Esther H. Drummond
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Daily Times
J. L. Hoyle
Epworth League
Woowich
Joseph Dinzey
Grace Church
Iten Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
White Mountains
M.C.R.R
Farmington and
Rangeley
Hyde Camp
Sons of Veterans
F. L. Staples
Capt
Mrs. Roberts
Beacon Street
Epworth’ League
McKinley and Hobart
Maine Central
Wellington Sprague
Lancaster
N. H
Golden Cross Hall
Jennie Harvey
Vineyard Sound
Acadia Lodge
K. of P
Hotel Phoenix
Honey Brook
McKinley and
Hobart
Centre Street
William Rouse
Walter L. Muzzey
Y.M.C.A
Acadia Lodge Knights of Pythias
Prof
Everett
Corliss Street Church
Lick
Boothbay
James Edward Drake
Harold Bibber
Harvard
Seguin
Patten Lodge
Hyde Light Guards
Marthe
Bostonians
Lincoln
Robert Shea
Frank Turner
F. W. O'Brien
Psi U's
Kappa Chapter
Bowdoin
Hobart Marching Club
Bennett & Moulton Co
Thompson
A. Y. Pearson
Maxwell
Arthur Sewall
Small Point
King’s Daughters of the
Elm Street Church
Emma Matson
Messrs
Footer
Redson
Greenville
Lake House
F. W. O’brien
Columbia Theatre
Maine Free Baptist Association
North Street
Maine Ministers’ Conference
Woman's Missionary Society
A. G. Hill
Fone Fai
A. Ie
Sewall
Ace Eminem Ace
Ene
S. E
Rm Ace
Reepain
Solitaire
Tig
F. E. Drake
Benjamin Webber
Thad Welch
Sebenon
Bar Harbor
Iron Works
Jakey
Frankfurt
York Street
Frankfort
Annie Rich
John Rich
Hood's River
Oregon
George Rich
Moses and Sewall
Rich
William Craig
City
John McQuarrie
Pictou
Alexander, Duncan
Allan Frazier
Cyril Varney
Hick
Thayer
Rogers
Earlbach
Sarkis
Georgie Sarkis
Lack
Sacred
Charlie Grace
Roger
Gardiner Kak
Losier
Mors
Colonial Club
Bathman
Neva Gregory
Boothbay Harbor
Maine Sea and Shore Fishery
Lincoln-Sagadahoc County Teachers Association
Waldoboro
Jean L. Danforth
High Street
Pneumonia
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