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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1927
Page
6
Historical column notes Bath events with Rev A F Dou nnels return from Massachusetts trips, Star of the West freighter arrival, August moonlight trip to Boothbay, local ball game, fishing parties, and vessel launchings by New England Shipbuilding Company on the Kennebec. Includes weather, transit, and public works updates plus local social events and incidents.
August 26 1887 report notes John Fitz captain and second base man of the Bath ball nine resigns from the captaincy. Impressive services drew a large crowd at his Bowdoin residence. Carpenters near Granite Street frame a house for B W Hathorn on High Street nearby.
The iron fence at the Maine Central grounds was completed. The Alameda interior near the galleries is being painted a second color, enhancing the appearance of the large house. The Bath nine had a lawn tennis shoe prize won by Sloane Parnham with four hits. Sedgwick Relief Corps voted to move next meeting to Friday at 2 pm and hold a picnic in Gowell's Grove.
Frank Stevens catches a red squirrel on Front street. The tug Seguin brings six large three masted schooners up from the sea. The U S district court meets next week at the county building. A fountain rises on Washington street near Hodgkins store. About fifty Bath residents dine at anant's on the New Meadows bank yesterday. Repairs on the Academy building continue by Samuel Lord. The David Hunt schooner rigging is refitted at Union wharf by Francis Deloche. Steam drills on Maple street work for a distribution water pipe. Henry Lermond, injured Friday at Donnell's shipyard, shows improvement. Frank Owen formerly at Water street rail.
Aug 30 1887 report notes Star of the East carrying many passengers to Toston as ground is broken for drinking fountains on High Street near the soldiers monument. Fire engine companies plan a muster around Sept 26 upon water works completion and a citywide celebration may be funded by a $300 council grant.
Great Northern Paper Co. hosts a Maine inland excursion with a Talebrook fishing trip on the South Branch. A unique shoal water boat with protected propellers ferries guides and guests to Mt. Kineo and Rockwood. The party includes Roy L. Wardwell Oliver L. Hall and other Maine news figures.
William J Coombs 62 a well known Bath resident died suddenly Saturday afternoon at his home from heart trouble after being in frail health. Born in Bath to Ferdinand and Sarah Coombs he spent most of his life in the area and ran a grocery in Small Point and North Anson. He married Augusta Cox in 1883 celebrating 40th anniversa ry this spring. He was a member of Corliss Street Baptist Church Polar Star Masons and Dunlap Commandery. He leaves wife two daughters Lavin Pierce Pedro Miguel and Sarah Elizabeth Coombs a son William Coombs Jr Livermore Falls and four grandchildren. He also leaves a brother Isaac Coombs Bath.
Dr C Fred Curtis longtime head of the Los Angeles school health department died August 15 in Hermosa Beach California from heart disease. native of Bath he studied at Bowdoin College Bellevue Hospital New York and offering Medical College. He served in World War I and later led city schools health services. He leaves wife a daughter Miss Beryl Mitchell of Los Angeles and a son BE J Mitchell of San Francisco. Funeral at Grant funeral parlors Sierra Madre followed by burial at Mountain View Cemetery.
The funeral for Jennie M. Oliver wife of William S. Oliver was held Thursday afternoon at 7 Tedford Street. Rev TH Skillin of the First Baptist Church officiated. Bearers were Everett Jewett Baxter Oliver George Oliver and Alfred Purington. Burial followed in Oak Grove. Mr and Mrs Arthur BE Cernig and grandson Tom Farnsworth of Portland were in Bath on business and drove to Boothbay Harbor in the afternoon.
John P Carey Junior of Bath files for probate of Mary E Carll's will dated August 25 1527 with town residents listed as heirs and executors. The petition asks the court to prove the will and issue letters testamentary to the named executor. The document is dated August 29 1927 and signed by Register William F Dunham.
Captain Daniel Miller 84 a Bath seafarer died Sunday at the Old Folks Home after nine days bedridden. Born in Boston he lived much of his life in Bath and captained coastal vessels. He worked on tugboats on the Kennebec River and retired 25 years ago. He attended the First Baptist Church and entered age home in 1920. Survived by son Captain Daniel Miller Jr of Trostindale Mass and daughter Mrs Piarey Williams Bath plus grandchildren.
Mrs Minily Alchinson 77 widow of Harl Phansen of Bath died Saturday morning in Yarmouth at the home of her daughter Mars Tena Rogers with whom she had lived. Born in Dow she was a daughter of Jesse and Lydia Younes Morgan and lived in Bath. A lumber expert and surveyor by trade she attended Beacon Street Church and resided on Drummond Street. Death followed a illness of about one year. She survived four sons Henry W of Porthond De Millard Py of Patten Ole of Wiscasset and Columbus.
Mrs Annie Temple died Wednesday after a long illness in Newton Mass Services were held at Curtis funeral home Saturday afternoon at two Rev George Wolstenholme officiating She is survived by two sons Avelur Temple Bath and Albert Pem pley Augusta and two daughters Mrs Laura Casey Newton and another in Dorchester Mass Also six grandchildren and two great grandchildren Burial took place at Oak Grove
Mary KE Carll wife of George FE Carll of 22 Liberty street died Thursday afternoon at her Bath home. She was born in Lisbon Falls and lived much of her life in Bath. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Narry C Sullivan of Bath three sisters Mrs John Dowling Bath Mrs Delia Dowling and Mrs Margaret Bill Dorchester Mass three brothers Mark and John Gannon Bath Thomas Gannon Beverly Mass Funeral set for Saturday morning at St Marys church at nine.
Mrs Anna Duncan Paul wife of John A Paul and cousin of the late George Davenport of Bath died last week at her Lynn Massachusetts home. Born in Bath she was a daughter of William and Sarah Duncan and attended local public schools. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at her home.
Charles Roscoe Maines four year old son of Mr and Mrs Roscoe A Maines of 195 High Street died Saturday night after an illness of a day and a half He is survived by his brother Robert Maines and sister Doris Maines and his parents
The funeral for Mrs. Mary EF Carll wife of George Carll of Liberty Street was held Saturday at nine in St Mary's Church with Rev Fr Gorman officiating. Bearers were LL Eugene Thebeau Thomas Malia William Hennessey and Henry Biggins. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Eben Dana and Woolwich officials petition Sagadahoc County Commissioners to locate and define the limits of the old Day's Corner to Day's Ferry road. Court sets hearing for Sept 19 1927 after required notices and postings in Bath and Woolwich.
On Virginia coast islands Chincoteague and Assateague ponies are rounded up each year. The legend of their Spanish Moorish origins contrasts with Indian tales of shipwrecks. J C Williams notes signs of a fine breed. ponies range from small bank ponies to larger beach ponies and are branded when sold.
Governor Liewster spoke on the Merchant Marine urging Maine to lead in restoring American shipping. He argued for government aid and seaborne trade to secure national defense and economic interests, noting the need to control internal commerce for citizens’ welfare. Mr and Mrs Henry W Cobb and daughter Eleanor return to their Sabine cottage before continuing to Tugaloo Mississippi.
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