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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1940

Page

6

Forty Years Ago in Bath News Stirs Local Elections and Crimes

City Clerk Raymond received national election ballots from the Secretary of State in two large boxes, 2640 regular ballots with duplicates, plus 70 specimen ballots and 72 instruction cards. A bold burglary at George E. Baker’s grocery on Washington Street was foiled by an engineer who alerted police, forcing the intruder to flee with a pressed ham and a sausage. Repairs underway at Albert Moses’ house. twins born to Mrs. Frank J. Boyle. barn moved for stable use. gunning trip returnees. markets well supplied. tobacco plants arrive from Phippsburg. A new Democratic club formed with officers, chaired by George E. Hughes. A 43-person Bath party surprised Mrs. Proctor in Whiskeay. smelt fishing begins in Sasanoa River. Kennebec Yacht Club holds a supper. A. J. Crosby buys Arles Harrington’s launch. Emma C. Knowles discharging coal at Waterville depot. Frank H. Percy reports strong wing shooting this week. Arrowsic Bridge repairs underway. several residents travel to Boston. local vacationing and visits noted.

Raymond Secretary of State Bath George E. Baker Washington Street Meat Department

Bath Chronicle October 24 1900 Coons and Burglaries Listed

A Bath Maine paper item notes two horse losses with owners D D Clark and A M Bagley, a 37 pound coon kill by J F Conley and George Cluff, and ongoing local events from Oct 24 including births marriages ship news and public works in Bath and nearby towns.

Moulding sand loading by William H Davenport at Hyde Windlass wharf

On October 26 1900 schooner William H Davenport Captain Stacy finished unloading 350 tons of moulding sand at Hyde Windlass Co wharf and will move upriver tomorrow to load lumber for New York at South Gardiner. At Kelley Spear Co yard four craft are under construction including three 3000 ton barges for Sta mast schooner for Charles S Hirsch Co with 550 M hard pine capacity. A launch at that yard is not planned for about two months while four mast schooner Clifford M Carver at New England Co yard awaits launch.

William H. Davenport Stacy Hyde Windlass Co South Gardiner New York Kelley, Spear, Co Stamast Charles S. Hirsch & Co

Local incidents report multiple Bath area accidents and industry news

Miss Lillian Woodside, a singing instructor, suffered a brain concussion after a horse accident near Whiskeay while en route to Allen school in North Bath. Annie Thomas was lightly injured after being struck by a grocery wagon on Commercial Street. various local notes include a dry dock bid acceptance for Portsmouth, shipbuilding names Astral and Acme, a wrist sprain from a fall on a torpedo boat, a horse lunch incident, new truck horse delivery, two hot houses for Despar Oliver, and the schooner David P. Davis undergoing survey.

Allen School North Bath Lillian Woodside Bath Byron Getchell Annie Rufus Thomas Commercial Street E. A. Farrar

Boston Guests and Shipyard Happenings in 1900

Miss Laura Palmer visits friends in Boston while Steamer Lee and the yacht Nohoko are hauled at Houghton’s yard. The four mast schooner Clifford N. Carver, 1100 tons, 173 feet, 39 feet by 18 feet, is launched at New England Co.’s yard and christened by Myrtle Thompson. John McDonald, Bath carpenter, seeks word after learning his father’s death. Henry Bickle resumes work after losing fingertip. The torpedo boat Dahlgren is readied for winter at Portsmouth Navy Yard. Public notices cover sewer work for Shaw mansion and a double house on Washington and Trufant streets for James D. Tabor. The Board of Registration meets. Ex-Mayor Shaw travels to New York. Hodgkins tours northern Maine. Mussenden returns from Boston.

Clifford N. Carver New England Co Myrtle S. C. Thompson John McDonald Bath Dorchester Mass Trask

Bathman Pleads Guilty in Municipal Court

A Bathman pleaded guilty in municipal court Monday to a serious offense involving a minor and was bound over in $500 sureties to Sagadahoc Superior Court January term. Burleigh Raven of upper High street pleaded guilty to unregistered vehicle operation, fined $10 plus $4.95 costs. Edward Miller of Yarmouth and James Marr of Bath admitted staging an alleyway event on Center street. case placed on file. Two Bath men were arrested for intoxication over the weekend. one paid $3 fine and $5.30 costs, the other paid $4.95 in costs.

Gardiner R. Deering Sagadahoc Burleigh Raven Upper High Street Raven Edward Miller Yarmouth James Marr Bath Center Street

Births and visits mark hometown notes

Arlene Beryl Mason named a daughter born October 21 at Memorial hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Mason of 463 High Street. Donald Albert Bath born recently at Memorial hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bath, friends of Mason Genthner. Genthner, a patient at Fairfield Sanatorium, was found greatly improved on a visit. Mrs. George Perry and Mrs. Philip O'Hara returned from a week in New York New Jersey and Philadelphia visiting relatives.

Arlene Beryl Memorial Hospital Arthur B. Mason High Street Donald Albert Donald Bath Mason Genthner Fairfield Sanatorium George Perry Philip O'Hara New York New Jersey Philadelphia

Old Harpswell ship figurehead finds new home at Charlestown haven

After 19 years atop the Sailors' Haven in Charlestown Massachusetts the full length Sam Skolfield II figurehead has been moved to the institution's yard. The pine carving dated 1883 from the Harpswell Maine built vessel endured a storm and later served as a landmark before being embedded in a concrete base with an anchor. The Harvard coal barge and ship histories are recalled alongside the cross marking the Episcopal diocese charity.

Sailors’ Haven Water Street Charlestown Mass Sam Skolfield Maine Sam Sheffield Haven Episcopal Diocese Atlantic Boston South America Samuel Skolfield, II Skolfield Harpswell Samuel Skolfield Virginia Capes Skolfield II Buenos Aires Delaware Hamilton Murrell Winthrop Harvard George N. Hayward Stanton King Charlestown Institution

Bath and County Draft Numbers (Continued)

A continued list of draft numbers with names and addresses in Bath Topsham Richmond West Bath Bowdoinham and Bowden. Entries include Leroy C Necil son Elmer A Berg quist Arthur O Damian Albert W Flint Lewis N Whit comb Ralph A Spinney Edward P Thomas Jr Edmund L Merrill Frederick C Pashard Albert J White Edward A Kenney Marshall W Brown Harland Harford George E Van Wymen Abraham May Allen B Little Clifton H Craig Edward E Haley Edwin W Craige Erwin Wharff Arthur N Mac Donald Robert L Thompson Gerard St Onge Lovell W Staples Reginald O Dore Henry W Dougherty Joseph C Haskell Irving L Estes Albert O Ris teen Elwyn L Haskell and Norman D Hartnett among others.

Leroy C. Necilson Middlesex Road Topsham Elmer A. Bergquist RFC Arthur O. Damien Washington Street Bath Albert W. Flint Page Street Lewis N. Whitcomb Robinson Lane Ralph Edward A. Kenney RFD West Bath Marshall W. Brown Maxwell Street Harland Harford Georgetown George E. van Wymen Bedford Street Abraham May Meadowway Allen B. Little Turner Court Clifton H. Craige Corliss Street Edward E. Haley Winter Street Edwin W. Craige Erwin Wharff Arthur N. MacDonald Middle Street Robert L Thompson Clifton Street Gerard St Onge Bowdoinham Buondoin Lovell W. Staples Reginald O. Dore Bowdeinham Albert O. Risteen Elwyn L. Haskell Court Street

Probate Notices From Bath Sagadahoc County Court

Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc County issues notices in the matter of estates. Orders require publication of the order once weekly for three weeks in the Bath Independent Advocate. Hearings for objections are scheduled and executors and administrators are named for estates including Harris Roddick, Sylvester Rowland, Blanche Rowland, William Downe, N Grate Jackson, Faust Fret W May, and Arthur J. Dunton, Judge of Probate.

John J. Jack Sagadahoc Howard H. Barter Bath Pearl Barter Hoy C. Skinner Ata Wid Ely Rodickite Banh Harris TD Roc Ck Co Harris TD Roddick Estate Hughestate Certian Res Said Bath West Bath Daniel Dower B. Eugene Thebes Sylvester A. Rowland Batty Deers Alliel Blanche Rowland Willian Dowhue N. Grate Jackson Fauste David N Heald Rv Fef Arthur J. Dunton

Sagadahoc Men Listed With Sagadahoc Capsule Draws

Sagadahoc county men through the thirty ninth hundred list names Carl Erlebach of 7 Bedford Street and Leo J. Cormier of 7 on the list. Erlebach is drawn with 1311th capsule as the eighth name from the Sagadahoc area in a continuing sequence.

Sagadahoc County Carl Erlebach Bedford Street Leo J. Cormier Erlebach Sagadahoc

Local Social Notes Highlight City Residents Visits

Mrs Sumner Sewall hosted her contract club luncheon at 1132 Washington Street. Annette Marie Bourgette was born Oct 15 to Mr and Mrs George D Bourgette of 14 Winter Street Court. William D Sewall of University of Maine 1944 spent weekend with Hon and Mrs Arthur Sewall at the Stonehouse. Justus H Miller of Garden Street hosted a pre Halloween cottage party at Birch Point. Mrs Frank Keegan and son Myron and Mrs Charles McCurdy of Lubee visited Judge and Mrs John J Keegan on Grove Street. Parker Wilson and wife returned to Brockton Mass after a few days with Clinton D Wilson and family at 21 North Street. Edwin E Pinson and son Edwin 3rd of Wyman Dam returned home after visiting Mrs Pinson’s parents, Mr and Mrs Charles A Soule at 52 Corliss Street.

Sumner Sewall Washington Street Annette Marie George D. Bourgette Winter Street William D. Sewall University of Maine Arthur Sewall Stonehouse Justus H. Miller Garden Street Birch Point Frank Keegan Myron Charles McCurdy Lubee John J. Keegan Grove Street Parker Wilson Brockton Mass Wilson Clinton D. Wilson North Street Edwin E. Pinson Edwin 3Rd Wyman Dam

Halloween party and guild bake sale notes from Bangor

Mr and Mrs Nathan E Coffin Jr Samuel Guptill and Gordon Trott spent Sunday in Bangor with Mr and Mrs Edward Anderson and Mrs Trott. Fiesta club hosts a Halloween party at Mrs Marie Bouchers Willow street home with costumes and masks. St Marys Guild plans a baked bean supper Saturday night Nov 23. tickets on sale. Mrs Wilmer I Voorhees chairs the supper committee aided by Mrs Augustus Perow Mrs William H Double and Mrs Philip Foster Miss Anna Trott chairs the dining room committee. Mrs Fred D Hill president presided at the meeting and birthday greetings were sent to Mrs Emma Lowell who is ill. Memorial hospital donation week gift includes 11 traycloths 13 pillow scarfs 9 baby bands. Members worked on Needlework guild Red Cross and House of the Good Shepherd projects.

Nathan E. Coffin Samuel Guptill Gordon Trott Bangor Edward Anderson Trott Fiesta Club Marie Boucher Willow Street St. Mary’s Guild Wilmer I. Voorhees Augustus Perow William H. Double Philip Foster Anna Trott Fred D. Hill Emma Lowell Memorial Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Albert Moses Frank J. Boyle F. P. Wildes John McKay North Lincoln Streets F. H. Kimball Charles W. Clifford Harry Kimball Lily Bay W. Benner Phippsburg New Democratic Club Boilermakers’ Hall George E. Hughes Frank Dow F. G. Proctor Sasanoa River Kennebec Yatch Club A. J. Crosby Arles Harrington Emma C. Knowles Maine Central Waterville Frank H. Percy Arrowsic Bridge Davis Hatch William and James Dean G. E. R. Patten Augusta Charles S. Brown The al McKeen Bucksport A. M. Bagley Parker Head D. D. Clark South End Norway J. F. Conley George Cluff Woolwich Wolf Pond Cluff Mr. Conley Chuff Benjamin F. Foote Johnson Rideout J. G. Falcon New Meadows Nathaniel C. Rice Rice’s Court Bath Street Washington Middle Streets Mr. Rice Arthur Sewall & Co Standard Oil Co Ellsworth A. Deejay Mary F. Goodwin W. A. Atchley S. S. Andrews T. H. Levyn Biddeford York Light, Heat & Power Co Small Point Freemont Kimball Waldoboro Annie F. Kimball Ralph Holmes Bath Gas and Electric Co Livermore Falls Olga Thompson Joseph W. Hawthorn Brunswick Newburyport Vineyard Haven Cape Page Hector Newport News Knightheads Vineyard Sound Frank S. Bowker Capt. Cole Percy Marica Morse Kennebec Yacht Club Frederick Roessner Marine Railway Bridgeport Matewan, N. J Fred Billings Mechanic Street Grace M. Billings Daniel Bishop A. S. Davis Deering’s Charles L. Farnham Harry B. Sawyer E. C. Plummer West Waldoboro J. J. Conley Augusta House Herbert Lord Oak Street Prof Emmons David Owen G.L. R. Patten Horace Ward Liberty Street Fred Prentice Lane Auburn Mabel Pearl Heath Whitinsville J. T. Crosby Mr. Lane Bath Iron Works Maine Water Co Nequasset Thompson's Brook Winifred Carthagena Chelsea J. H. Cogan & Co Clifford M. Carver John S. Hyde Iron Works Portsmouth Astral Acme A. Sewall & Co George Richardson Pipe Department the Iron Works Biddle W. H. Smith Gilbert Kimball Bros Smith Electric Light Company Jonas Edwards William Fields Dapple Brown Despar Oliver David P. Davis G. G Boothbay City Landing Laura Palmer Lee Nohoko Houghton's Charles Brown Arthur Gilmore Henry Bickle Dahlgren Franklin Portsmouth Navy Yard Shaw Mansion Aroostook County Scott R. Frye Monarda J. E. Drake H. H. McCarty Washington and Trufant Streets James D. Tabor Mr. Tabor William Furber Ernest Huse Charles Norris Lower High Street George Woodin North End Board of Registration John O. Shaw J. Frank Pierce Charles R. Hodgkins Maine Woods William D. Mussenden Harold J. Rubin Wood Bath and County John Jack RED Cross BOS Martha Anderson Texas American Red Cross Ray Morgan State OF Superior Court Frank W. van Patten Elizabeth Reid van Patten New Bedford Bristol Commonwealth of Massachusetts Libeipe Ithelee New York City Barbara Virginia van Patten Barbara Virginia van Patter Frank W van Patten State of Maine Sagadahoc, SS John P Carey State OF Maine Sundaries Varation Bauadahoc Albert Beliveru T.S Fred H .Thompson
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