Bath items from 1898 on naval bids and local news
Bath Daily Times sketches a day in 1898 with Edward W Hyde and Gen Supt Charles Hanscom returning from Washington after the bid opening for 16 torpedo boat destroyers and 12 torpedo boats. It notes attendances by shipbuilders, bid tabulation delays, and Hyde’s expectation of a week or ten days for awards. Additional notes cover local visits, excursions, club plans, steamboat activity, a lobster selling case, enlistments, building projects, and a thunderstorm incident at the court house basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W
John 8. Hyde
Charles R. Hanscom
Bath Iron Works
Washington
Navy Department
Department
John S. Hyde
The
Times
West Bath wedding joins Lemont and Haggett in 1898
A pretty home wedding was held last evening at Mr and Mrs Joseph M Lemonts home in West Bath uniting Lizzie Alice Lemont and Edwin W Haggett with Rev W A Atchley officiating. The ceremony featured evergreen and floral decorations and an arch of green and roses as the couple exchanged vows. The bride wore white muslin and carried white roses, with bridesmaids Edith and Ethel Cox of Lexington Mass. The couple will reside with Haggetts parents after a honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Lemont
West Bath
Lizzie Alice Lemont
Edwin W. Haggett
W. A. Atchley
Edith
Ethel Cox
Lexington
Mass
Mr. Haggett
Augusta guest Maurice Roderick joins Meister family visit
Maurice Roderick of Augusta visits Mr. and Mrs. Carl Meister on Washington street. He is accompanied by Mrs. Roderick and daughters Maurice and Jane, and son Donald, who have been guests of the Meisters for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Roderick
Augusta
Carl Meister
Washington Street
Roderick
Maurice
Jane
Donald
Obituary Miss Alice K Robbins 78 longtime Patten Library assistant
Miss Alice K Robbins 78 longtime assistant librarian at Patten Free Library died Sunday night at 28 Green Street after five weeks illness. Born in Bath she was active in Col Dummer Sewall DAR and served nearly 30 years as secretary treasurer of First Universalist church Sunday school. Survived by sister Mrs Sidney T Wyman Wollaston Mass niece Mrs William F Holt Phillipsburg Pa and cousins Miss Carrie Kendall Edward P and William B Kendall Bowdoinham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice K. Robbins
Patten Free Library
Green Street
Patten
Col. Dummer
Florence M Ryder Dies After Sudden Ill Turn
Florence M Ryder 27 wife of Vivian F Ryder died suddenly Tuesday at her home 28 Valley Road She prepared breakfast and packed lunch for her husband before an illness struck She was born in Benton Falls daughter of Arthur and (unnamed) Reynolds and lived in Bath about 15 years Survived by husband parents two sons Beverly Louise Ryder one daughter two brothers and two sisters with listed relatives in Bath and Augusta Bath residents Tina E Reynolds and Gladys A Reynolds among survivors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence M. Ryder
Vivian F. Ryder
Valley Road
Mrs. Ryder
Benton Falls
Arthur Reynolds
Bath
George H. Burns
Eugene F. Ryder
Beverly Louise Ryder
Howard S. Reynolds
Harry McK. Reynolds
Augusta
Tina E. Reynolds
Gladys A. Reynolds
Mrs Addie Crosby 65 Dies After Illness at Bath Home
Mrs Addie Susan Crosby 65 wife of Charles E Crosby died Monday morning at 39 Western Avenue Bath after two years of illness with complications. Born in Phippsburg she was daughter of W H H Wyman and Lena Oliver Wyman and lived in Bath 32 years. Member of First Baptist Church. Survived by husband two sons Stephen K Crosby Auburn Freeman C Crosby Bath two daughters Mrs George W Cobb Auburn Mrs J Walter Thayer Bath one sister Mrs Grace Sederquist Bath one brother William H Wyman Parker Head eight grandchildren and one great grand daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Susan Crosby
Charles E. Crosby
Western Avenue
Crosby
Phippsburg
Lena Oliver Wyman
Bath
First Baptist Church
Stephen K. Crosby
Auburn
Freeman C. Crosby
George W. Cobb
J. Walter Thayer
Grace Sederquist
William H. Wyman
Parker Head
Elizabeth J. Easler 96 Richmond's oldest citizen dies
Elizabeth J. Easler died Friday evening at her foster daughter's home after a one day illness. Born May 14 1842 in New Brunswick she lived in Richmond 35 years after moving from Crouseville Maine. Widow of John Easler she belonged to the Seventh Day Adventist church. Surviving are brother James Easler of California sister Susan Gealusha of Richmond and adopted son Hollis Earl of Swan Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth J. Easler
Richmond
Lottie Farley
Easler
New Brunswick
John
Betsy Easler
Crouseville
Aroostook County
John Easler
Seventh Day Adventist Church
James Easler
California
Susan Gealusha
Hollis Earl
Swan Island
Inglis E Hatfield Dies At Richmond Home
Inglis Eugene Hatfield died Thursday morning at 2 30 at his home on Boynton Street in Richmond after a year of declining health. Born October 31, 1879 in Tucker Nova Scotia he was the son of Stanley and Hannah Robbins Hatfield. A longtime Richmond resident he had lived there 17 years after moving from Damariscotta Mills. He was a Methodist church member and served on the church board for years. Surviving are his wife two sons Russell and Cecil and one daughter Edith all of Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglis Eugene Hatfield
Boynton Street
Richmond
Tucker
N.S
Stanley
Hannah Robbins Hatfield
Damariscotta Mills
Hatfield
Methodist Church
Russell
Cecil
Edith
Mrs Faus tina Hanson committal service in Bath
Mrs Faus tina M Hanson widow of Dr Mil lard P Hanson died Aug 23 in Patten. A committal service was held Friday afternoon at Oak Grove Cemetery Bath by Rev Jesse Kenderdine of Beacon Street Methodist Church. Born in Barton Nova Scotia she was daughter of John and Al mira Blaney Specht and lived in Bath at marriage then in Patten for 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faustina M. Hanson
Millard P. Hanson
Patten
Oak Grove Cemetery
Bath
Jesse Kenderdine
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Hanson
Barton
N. S
John and
Almira Blaney Specht
Mrs Webster Funeral Services Held at Home
The funeral for Mrs Nellie E Webster wife of William E Webster was held Thursday at two in the home 94 Court street Rev Nelson B Gildersleeve of East Orange NJ conducted the services bearers were William Hopwood Harold Mitchell Clyde Plummer and Lester Plummer Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery Reginald Atwood Navy Yard Portsmouth NH returned Sunday after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs John Atwood of upper Washington street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie E. Webster
William E. Webster
Court Street
Nelson B. Gildersleeve
East Orange
N. J
William Hopwood
Harold Mitchell
Clyde Plummer
Lester Plummer
Oak Grove Cemetery
Reginald Atwood
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
N. H
John Atwood
Upper Washington Street
Tuna Sport Drives Maine Fishermen and Fans
The piece profiles West Point Maine harbor rivals chasing tuna, tracing a rise in sport and market fishing along Casco Bay. It highlights professional and amateur crews, noting 1500 to 2000 tuna caught by West Point crews last season, and praises Sumner Sewall for losing a fish in a dramatic battle, framing sportsmanship as the core of tuna fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Zandt Wheeler
Maine
New York
Independent
Don
West Point
Ma Island
Harpsons
Casco Bay
Walton
Edward Gediman
Bath Iron Works
Sumner Sewall
Sewall
Both Times
Amos Wallace
Sumner
Tuna Tops Speed Chart With New Trolling Method
The tuna is the fastest fish known, clocked over 40 mph. Porpoise, swordfish, and marlin follow in speed. Pound for pound, tuna out-speeds them all. Recently a new trolling method behind beam trawlers or purse seiners emerged in the last fortnight.
Municipal Court Sees Speeding Visitor Fined
Car owner Wood of Fairmont West Virginia pleaded guilty to speeding on High street and paid 5 dollars plus 5 dollars 7 cents in costs in municipal court. Officer Pennell ordered Wood to appear after reporting 45 mph in the city center. John Smith of Bath, released from Kennebec county jail after 30 days for intoxication, faced another charge and was fined 10 dollars with 12 dollars 65 cents in costs or 60 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Wood
Fairmont
W. Va
Birch Point
Joseph D. Pennell
Wood
High Street
John Smith
Bath
Kennebec County
Arthur J. Dunton
Conleys and Biggins Pass Away in Greenville
Mr and Mrs John M Conley and Henry M Biggins died Sunday in Greenville Guests of Rev John J Harris at the time the obituary notes their passing and lists Rev Harris as host The item reflects a small town funeral or memorial notice with limited details on ages or services.
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John M. Conley
Henry M. Biggins
Greenville
John J. Harris
Thomas Ryan
Joseph McEneaney
Anne
Brooklyn
N. Y
Henry Small
Dike Road
Probate notices for Bath Sagadahoc August 1938
In Bath Sagadahoc the court of probate orders notices for two estates Hannah J O Loughlin and Mary Alma Palmer sent to interested parties. It instructs publication for three weeks in Bath Independent and sets September 7 1938 as hearing date for administration appointments without bond and final accounts by guardians Charles T Small Jr Edward W Bridgham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sagadahoc
Hannah J. O'Loughlin
Scott Morse
Maine
Mary AS
MA Palmer
Edward W . Bridgham
Charles T Small, Jr
Mabel P. Harris
Grace B Lennon
Mary Alma Palmer
Charles T. Small, Jr
Edward W. Brideham
Probate notices appoint executors and guardians in Sagadahoc
I John L. Jack Register of Probate certifies that James T MacMahan of Georgetown and Annie T Shaw of Bath had executrix and executor appointments dated August 9, 1938. Mattie B MacMahan named executrix without bond and Fred P Shaw named executor without bond in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Jack
Sagadahoc
James T. Macmahan
Georgetown
Mattie B Mac- Mahan
Annie T Shaw
Bath
Maine
Fred P. Shaw
Said Bath
Labor council forms in Maine CIO plan convention
Delegates from Textile Workers Shoe Workers Shipbuilding Workers and the Newspaper Guild met in Union hall Waterville to plan a CIO Council for Maine and to launch a broad organizing drive. Richard Herbert was named president John Renaul secretary two vice presidents named from Local No 4 Bath and other officers elected. About 211 delegates attended as organizers sought favorable labor legislation and broad coverage of industries statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Textile
Newspaper Guild
Union Hall
Waterville
M. F. Widman, Jr
New England
John Foley
Boston Council of the
CIO
Tarmery Workers
Richard Herbert
Guild
John Renaul
Harry Muckler
Jack Reardon
Bath
Charles Purkis
Harold Daoust
Maine
Christmas Seal Sale Leads Maine Public Health 1937
The 1937 Christmas Seal Sale by the Maine Public Health Association exceeded 1936 by about $3,000. Sagadahoc topped per capita at 3.7 cents, Hancock County led with 11 cents, Cumberland 5.2, Penobscot 7.005, and Sagadahoc’s county total reached $625.80 with multiple towns showing varied per capita results.
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Maine Public Health Association
Pine Tree Bulletin
Hancock County
Penobscot
Cumberland
Sagadahoc
Knox
Georgetown
Phippsburg
Richmond
Torsham
West Bath
Girard Wins Combined Tourney Sunday
Wilfrid Girard defeated Rodney E. Ross Jr 5-4 in the 36 hole finals of the combined R Rodger McInnes Trophy and President's Cup at Bath Country Club. Girard posted 37 and par 35 morning rounds while Ross struggled with 39s. After lunch Girard sank 40 foot putts on three greens and won on the 32nd green. Semifinals had Girard over Ed Sewall 4-2 and Ross over Dr. Francis A Winchenbach 4-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfrid Girard
Rodney E. Ross, Jr
R. Rodger McInnes
Bath Country Club
Brunswick
Girard
Ross
Ed Sewall
Francis A. Winchenbach
Wetherbee Estate Probate Notice in Sagadahoc
State of Maine probate records list George B Wetherbee of Braintree Massachusetts and Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company as representatives for the estate of Charles P Wetherbee of Bath who died August 9 1938 testate. Widow Katharine B Wetherbee and heirs at law named with residences follow. A true copy Attest 18-25-1.
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State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
George B. Wetherbee
Braintree
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Boston
Charles P Wetherbee
Bath
Testate
Katharine B. Wetherbee
Oak St
Mass
George B Wetherbee
A.D
George B. Wetherbre
Boston Safe Deposit & Trust CO
Roscoe R. Ferry
Suffolk
Roscoe R. Perry
Frank T. Ferguson
State of Milne Sagadahoc
Walter 5 Glidden
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Gardiner
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Nobleboro
Knox Wheel Club
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USS. Wyandotte
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Mid Oaks
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Weeks Street
Charley Owen
Annie Shea
Phil Blaisdell
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al Crosby
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White
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Westport
Mary McCullum
Chicago
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Old Town
Charles Black
Winifred
Shorey
Brunswick Telegraph
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T. M. Hagan
Otter Cliff House
White City
George E. Langdon
Eugene Leland
Kennebec
Henry W. Owen, Jr
New York City
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Amy Wade
J. F. Tobey
L. P. Tobey
South Liberty
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Roxbury
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E. J. Murphy
Lewiston
Maine Central Railroad
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Moosehead Lake
Supt. Merrill
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Standish Field
Adams
John Parris
Lizzie
Will
Joseph Dean
North End
Bruce Hill
James Love
H. W. Hanson
Love
Dean
Messrs
Marston
James Marshall
Harold Nocton
George Nichols
Popham
Nocton
Bath Gun Club
Woolwich Grange
Trim
Louis Miller
Sunshine of Paradise Alley Company
Maine Central
Camp Powers
Knox and
Lincoln
Keizer
Gen. Knox
Foster
Fred Gowell
Capt. Collins
Lizzie Gallant
Mrs
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Franklin Street
Porto Rico
John Bishop
Harpswell
Johnson
Rogers Yard
Edge We
O. E. Page
Charles E. Hyde
Skowhegan
Col
John Jacob Astor, Jr
Nourmahal
Harry Farnham
Whitestone Landing
Col. Astor
Iron Works
Bureau of Navigation of the Treasury Department
Erskine M. Phelps
Arthur Sewall & Co
Nelson
Waterville High School
Henry Clausen
Fred D. Hill
Fort Point
Edward Smith
West Virginia
Public Library
Addie
Charles Crosby
Inglis E. Hatfield
Mrs. Millard P. Hanson
Sohn L. Jack
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