Bath Times items from 1882 and 1884 notes
Items from The Bath Times dated 1882 and 1884 mention Nettie Lilly riding to Brunswick, Therese Curtis hosting a surprise party, Fred McFadden's return from an injury, and West Bath wells freezing. Pro prietor Moody Plummer retires from the Bath hotel with Mell Phimmer taking over. Horse notes include Harris swapping for Sorrell Nell and other equine updates. Eastern Steamboat Co. annual meeting at City Hall elected directors and declared a dividend of 60 per share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harris
Sorrell Nell
Charles Emmons
Mil Marbie
Wmn
Vlammer’s
Oscar Merril
OL Foye & Co
George Temple
T. OO Tlarris
Robert Craig
Mr. Butler
Brewster
Eastern Steamboat Co
City Hall
S&s
Gath community notes and Topsham tale loom large this evening
Local items report a Topsham man tied to a lifelong pact with a Gathresident, sharing future property. both aged and well off. A grand military ball at the Alameda promises rich buttoned finery and a crowd. Lectures detail Maine’s age, while marching bands, a grand parade, and a 7:15 concert fill the eve with plans from the Watch Light Infantry and Montgomery Guards.
Bath Light Infantry Guests Parade to Sagadahoc House
On January 8 1834 Bath hosts the Bath Light Infantry Montgomery Guards of Porthind and Lewiston Zonaves with Bath High School Cadets. A drum procession led to Middle Street Armory then to the Sagadahoc House for supper and a large Alameda audience heard Chandler's Band. The cadets impressed with silent drill and bayonet exercises as officials and locals observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bath Light Infantry
Montgomery Gunards
Porthind
Lewiston Zonaves
Lewiston
T Oclock
Middle Street
Sagadahock
Alameda
Chandler
Bath High School
Bath Light Infantry Debut in Gray Maroon Regalia
The Bath Light Infantry made their public debut with 38 drillers under a seasoned drill master. The unit wore gray, maroon, and gilt with white epaulettes, helmet hats, and ornate coats, costing about 1200 dollars. Officials praised their appearance and discipline, hoping for a long, prosperous future in Bath social and civic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Ti. Weeks
Debe
M. Privy
Soret
W. P. Murphy
Oliver Moses
A. T. Lowell
L. T.snipe
F. T. Snipe
F.C. Cox
Bath Light Infantry
Reese
Lath
U. S
Bath
Local church decorates for installation and winter events
John T Warington decorates Universalist church for installation and is noted as a skilled decorator. Other items mention Swedenborgian church Christmas decorating, a Winter visit by Mixx Leonie Oliver Jet to Porthind, and social sentences about friends and local workers. The piece lists multiple names and brief notes on social and church activities including Wesley church chorus and a temperance union meeting at Temperance Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Warington
Universaliet
Mixx Leonie Oliver Jet
Porthind
Bath region notes and local travel chatter from 384
January 22 384 Davis Watch Jr received an offer of 86000 for his block from a Bath gentleman. Bath boasts a strong police force. Phillips Brooks speaks rapidly at 200 words a minute. Clary Iimmons and Carrie Percy returned Saturday from Boston where they clerked in the Foreign Exposition. Tommy Delahunty sails aboard Houghton's ship visiting Australia among other ports. H F Palmer with his trotter defeats Bath's famous horses at Whiskeay leaving 24 rods ahead, provoking surprise and chagrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Watch, Jr
Bath
Clary Iimmons
Carrie Percy
Boston
Tommy Delahunty
Houghton
Australia
H. EF. Palmer
Jordan
Palmer
Legion Notes on Citizenship and Legion Power Across Nations
Massachusetts Senator Lodge urges the American Legion to keep its civic focus and avoid party entanglements while Arm strong of Connecticut predicts peak Legion influence in four years. Montreal fever for next national convention. Boston membership up over 20 percent under Maj. Gen. Edwards. Lincoln post funds a Lincoln Memorial University scholarship for World War veterans or descendants,授 dignity to Appalachian mountaineer heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
American Legion
Legion
EF. T. Armstrong
Connecticut
Leicheprey
Bristol
Montreal
United States
Legion of Indianapolis
Toe Biter St. Pauh Minn
Martin
TTS
Clarence B. Edwards
Missaelirsetts
Boston
Edwards
Choisy-le-Roi
Paris
Colon Guard
Paris Post
Europe
Lincoln Post
The
Washington, DD
Lincoln Memorial University
Cumberland Gap
Lean
Lincoln Menmovial University
Alaska Possesses Many Attractions
A reader reports on Alaska's climate, towns, and life at Cordova and Strela. The piece notes early June gardening, long winters, Summer resort tourism, and a dry, orderly society with a daily newspaper, few health problems, and doctors who supplement practice with other work.
Morse High Stuns Bangor 58 to 2 in Sensational Duel
Morse High overwhelmed Bangor with a fast, team-driven attack led by Norman McCabe and McMann. Morse built a large first-half lead and dominated both ends, while Bangor struggled to respond as Morse outpaced them at every turn.
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Morse High
Bangor
Sensations
Imestly
Morse
Jane Ehiots
Jan Aes
Norman McCabe
Langer
Cine Snickers
Tlind US
Rangers
Ranger
Hear
Clinte
Pas
Green City High Schow
McMann
Marse
McCaube
McChiy
Clin
McMtain
Purner
Ore
Perio Morse
McCute
Striar
God Dickson
Orre
Pianiger
Tanger Aay
Anger
Sud Morse
Crowers
Pax Said
Hinder
Queen City
McClay
McCabe
Tony Clinte
Butler Gael Spinkey
Plaiger
Banger
Ous
Paanger City Hall
Sofer
Moree
Barger
Anny
String
Pingward
Referse Spear
Zoel
Panger
Ene
Casper
Beshker
Tisnger
Surgeons Busy as Country Faces Frequent Accidents
The text notes surgeons remain busy due to frequent country accidents as automobiles of all prices circulate. It mentions no national road program exists and highways evolved from old trails, widened but unsurfaced and affected by rain and other elements.
Funeral for Rev William B. Jones Held at Baker Home
Funeral of Rev. William B. Jones took place Tuesday afternoon at two at the Baker home on Washington Street. Rev. Charles F. Brooks of Wesley Church conducted the service and paid tribute to the deceased. The body was sent to Gardiner for burial on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 8. Jones
William J. Baker
Washington Street
Methodist Ageley
Charles FE. Brooks
Wesley Church
Gardiner
Harrington Explains Trucking Charge Details
Eugene Warrington, Parker's lead, defends a trucking bill amid disputed charges. The document outlines repairs, transport duties, and a six day service period, with Mr. Phyde and Mrs. Hyde cited in relation to the charges and lodging overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Warrington
Parker
Posten
Vinters
Wits
Phyde
Mussaeimsers
Aiden
Lemont Street
Herrington
Tyee Deel
Bath
Rev William S Jones shows lay notes in distant conference moves
Fragmentary text outlines a religious figure, Rev William S Jones, with references to a permanent residence, various churches and towns, and a Maine Conference context. It mentions appointments, districts, and a move toward pastoral service, with unclear chronology and names.
Bath built schooner renamed for voyage to Venezuela
The four masted Bath schooner built in 105 and recently bought by Bass Crabtree of Boston has been renamed General Lean Jarade. Capt. B Farrell of Boston commands the vessel which will sail this week for La Vela de Core, Porto Ath in Venezuela. The ship will transport fertilizer material to the United States and retains American registration after a thorough overhaul and repaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selonuer Stee
Davenport
Bath
Bass Crabtree
Boston
General Lean Jarade
Eamsieee
Wadhast
B. Farrell
Venezuela
United States
Bathman Purchases Undertaking Business
The undertaking business of J. J. Fernell & Son at Wilton has been sold to W. F. Mellen of Bath. Mellen brings years of experience and will continue operations from the existing premises. Fernell retains ownership of the building and the business space, with the new owner expected to relocate family to Parthia by early March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Fernell & Son
Wilton Ham
W. F. Mellen
Bath
Wils Bsiness
Parnell Fallis
John D. Parnell
Rev G. Parnell
Farnell
Mellen
Mas
Meteo
Parthiaed
Fred Allison Brown obituary and portland social note
Fred Abishin Brown of 25 Manners Avenue Portland died recently. He worked as a Maine Central car inspector and rose to chief car inspector, later living in Portand and Waterville. He leaves two sons Leon and Clifford, two daughters Eva and Lena, and his funeral was set for 2 pm at 25 Manners Avenue. Also noted is Stanley Hatch’s 18th birthday party with many local attenders and a lively evening at Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Abishin Brown
Manners Avenue
Wportland
John M. Loring
Bath
Tie
Maine Central
Porthind
Gohe
Allison H
Ruth
Dow Brown
Shim Carmenter
Oumeny
Woodfords
Rebekals
Brotherhood of Reilrond Carmen
Leon FP. Brown
Clifford Brown
Aneusta
Eva G. Moore
Lena Brown
Portland
Stanley Hatch
Washington Street
Cill Deering
Genesta Corliss
Dorthy Tam
Mary Kenny
Anna
Virginia Percy
William Adams
Russell Kenney
Jack Legro
Leonard Titchfield
Wilbur Oliver
Fred Thompson
Robert Hatch
Malone of Woodfords in Bath on business
Thomas Edward Malone of Woodfords is spending a few days in Bath on business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Edward Malone
Woodfords
Bath
Bath City Hospital Annual Report Highlights Community Support
The Bath Maine hospital notes donations from Grace Episcopal Grace Grace Beth Israel and others along with large gifts from Woolwich and Wiscasset. It records training school trends patient origins state counts and staff changes plus key memorials including Miss Doris Porington and Miss Nellie Lyons and thanks the medical staff and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Petre
Usb
Ieee
Bath
Brunswick
Wiscasser
Woolwich
Phippsburg
Popshiam
Doris Porington
Nellie Lyons
Anna McMilhin
Helen Lavicka
Stella Delo
Eva Powers
House
Ula
Bath City Hospital
Bath Maine
Squire Gray and the Lost Garment Mystery
An ornate tale recounts Squire Gray losing a cherished garment piece years ago. His wife meticulously pieced together scattered fragments, and the search for the remaining parts unfolds as neighbors discuss the old satire and the curious concealment of the garment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Gray
Surtgut
Replevin Action Over Horses and Farming Implements
An action in replevin filed by Har old W. Carr of Richmond against Leon A. Sylvester was heard in municipal court before Judge John J. Keegan. Ralph O. Dale and Louis Jack appeared for Carr and Sylvester respectively. The case considers the sufficiency of the bond tendered by Deputy Sheriff Lawrence Bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold W. Carr
Richmond
Leon A. Sylvester
John J. Keegan
Ralph O. Dale
Bath
Carr
Louis Jack
Lisbon Falls
Sylvester
Laurence Bond
Farm Buildings Burn Near Richmond on Mill Road
The Sears Witgin buildings at Rich mond on the Mill road owned by Tlarry FE Brown were totally destroyed by fire Friday forenoon. The frame structures near Dinsmore's Mills stood about four miles from Richmond village and were unoccupied at the time. They carried partial insurance and Mr Brown intended to occupy them soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears Witgin
Richmond
Mill Road
Tlarry FE. Brown
Phis Fain
Dinsmore
Richmond Village
Brown
Knights of Columbus Whist Party Draws Winners
A Knights of Columbus hall event hosted by the Vinet club had a successful whist party on Monday night with a planned winter rematch. First prizes went to Miss Witty Conley and James Cl Munlligan Ja, while Mrs. Mars Nugent and M. A. Havaden took second prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinet Club
Knights of Columbus Hall
Witty Conley
James Cl Munlligan
Mars Nugent
M. A. Havaden
Murray Club Social Delights Sunday School Evening
The Murray club of the Universalist church held the first monthly social in the vestry on Monday night for the Sunday school. Cards were played and dances enjoyed. Sandwiches and cocoa were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Club
Universalist Church
Differentiating Electricity and Lightning
A teacher explains electricity and lightning as forms of electricity and asks students to name the difference. A bright boy says you do not have to wait for lightning.
Things Newly Weds Should Know From Dr Pierce Ad
Health and sex guidance for newly married couples stressing reading The Common Sense Medical Adviser by Dr. Pierce. The ad notes a cloth bound, 1000 page work revised annually with chapters on marriage expectancy motherhood sex problems hygiene first aid physiology. Special offer reduces price from 1.50 to 1.00 with mail order from Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Sense Medical Adviser
R. V. Pierce
M. D
Pierce
Invalids Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
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Bath Times
Nettie Lilly
Therese Curtis
Turner's Court
Fred McFadden
Thomas Grows
West Bath
Colin Ath Nies
C. Moody Plummer
Vath Hotel
Gath
Mlameda
G. A. Tenney, Bey
D Brounswick Telegraph
Indeer
Seith
Maine
Watch Light Infantry
Linden
Washington
Montgomery Guards
Lewiton Zouaves
Sagadahoe House
S. Grand Parade
Rooney
Con Jombisn Hall
A.W. Dunning
Philadelphia
Alg. Staples
Lewiston Journal
Dunning
George Dulers
George
George M
Georges Mays
CL. Gahan
Faye
Sam
Charley
Wen Heustoner Weihd
Gantry
William Moore
Lincolns Iakery
Greene
First Universalist Society
Ovelock
Long Head & FL. E. Co
Steigh
Ekeleton
Robe
Goss Marine Iron Works
Frank O. Garedon
Southern Express Co. Ga
Chais Hagan
George Potter
Wright
Tom Coombs
Z. FL Trufant
Southard
Jennie Cahill
EK. T. Pimsdell
AL Duncan
ES. Crosby
Frank I. Stickney
Willian Penn Jost
Charles Oliver
Cook
George Dingley
New York
Loigber
Saco
Vineyard Taven
Women's Christian Temperance Union Oat Temperance Home
Front and
Vine Street
Phillips Brooks
NeHie*Cummings
Dorchester
San Franciseo
Miss Cummings
Alaska
Strelme
Malcolst
Ao Smiuatll
Copper River
Strela Ist
Maine Coast
Cordova
Seattle
Times
Far North
Hit
Larrabee
Butler
Terner
Hickson
Imecity
Ara
Agers
Spear
W. S. Jones
Harrington
William S. Jones
Tishr Irraen Ness
Willison J. Baker
Hex
Burish
Jom
Madi SB
PSG da
Wnis
Chancia
Mitt
Oravele Steres
Corded
Westes
Waterville
Auburn
Bescom Street
Pt Ath
Mehiaie Palls
Nerih Crotwirs
Tntervale
Pheissiltahite
South
Phe
Giottiee
Hastie
Tsop
Barsone
Jones
Sontis
Bathman
Fred Allison Brown
North Bath
Hygea
Ladies Auxiliary
Grace Episcopal
Winter Street
Central
St. Mary's
Beth. Israel
Pays
Cosmopolitan
Morse High School
Dike
Popham Beach
West Point
West Dath
Woolwiel
Wiscasset
Dhimior Chiutauqua
William DL Sewall
Christo
Albert EL Shaw
Nicholas J. Tieran
Shaw Gose
Medienl Sta
Spuwst Sara Tyekunt
Cane Ee
Knights of Columbus
Yessie Dearborn
M. &. Puring- AU
Bath School
Sarah Wells
W. H. Sewall
State of Maine
Fitee
Amwogit Pulel Ag
de Lrensnret
Martin Diploma Co
Peeyarneeng Logeal Ace Mag
U.S. Industri Sales Co
Paghel Tel & Vol Co
M. EB
Qeteys
U.S. Treasury Notes
TR Sewell Poar
Aguat Brlance
Sewall Neo Shvings
Tees Aed
Fula Moines
Vrust Fund
Teft Fey
Jordin
Mary Wisein
Loraannan
Arthur
Taney Sesenen
Sarah Chiles
Willisan
Orie Ladies
Mirsthoweg Deseetut
W.T
Falbewi
Evecare
Wattelbers
Eversene
Mies
Estes
Ak Sikes Eltr
Knights OF Columbus Party
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