Forty Years Ago in Bath Readies for Autumn Scenes
From The Bath Daily Times files 1296 off Peat Angrist 26 1898 notes repairs on Benjamin Brown street and a Birch Wood hop postponed. Kennebec boat arrival inspires bonfire lighting at Popham Beach while Riverside events draw crowds. Kennebec Nurseries adds a new boiler. old boiler kept as spare. Corliss Coombs repair school panes. Lilac buoy boat reaches Bath Iron Works for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popham Beach
Riverside
Kennebec
Boston
Bath Hopefuls Rally as New Banner to Rise in Bath
August 27 1896 Bath notes a Democratic rally with Bryan Sewall banner raising in Custom House square at 7 30. The Bath band to provide music for flag raising and rally while Hon John L Butler of Pennsylvania delivers the campaign address. Local events include Beacon street church hay ride and preparations around Camp Cleaves Governor’s day. Charles Williams of Winneganee heads to Peak's Island to manage the bowling alley. a new Kennebec Journal color-guard photo appears. a large new boiler for the Kennebec nursery series arrives, with a near capsize risk en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Cleaves
Bath
Lieut
Wakefield
Kennebec
2D Regt. Color Guard
John Dowling
Bryan & Sewall
Custom House’ Square
Alameda
John L. Butler
Pennsylvania
Eureka laundry fire cleanly handled prompts new setup
August 28 1896 patrons told the Eureka laundry fire last Monday night won t affect regular business. New patrons may drop a postal to 98 Center street to have laundry called for. Fire leads to larger better equipment under new management to meet rising demand. Reverend Henry R Rose of Auburn visited the city and is noted Universalist pastor. A Isle of Springs hop Friday night organized by ladies featured decorated casino and flowers and was praised as the season s finest. New Church delegates attended the annual convention as painters cleaned and refreshed the premises last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Laundry
Center Street
Isle of Springs
United States ship Bancroft to Constantinople for duty
The Bancroft, the United States cadet ship that recently visited Bath, will be sent to Constantinople. The administration decided a U.S. vessel was required there to perform a duty similar to guard ships kept by England and France, with Turkish laws restricting ships over four guns from entering the Bosphorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bancroft
Bath
Constantinople
England
France
Bosphorus
Washington street improvements and local notices at Bath
Crushed rock improves Washington street near the street railway turnout above Oak street. The U J court adjourned at noon with naturalization and divorce cases on the docket. Sewer extension beyond Beacon street completed, met with resident unease. No police court session. lockup empty until noon when an elderly man was taken in after excess drinking. Major Shorey of the Bridgton News visited Bath. Emma Potter home from Up ton Mass. Company C to be known again as Hyde Light Guards after muster. Bath residents observed 30 to 40 visitors during the excursion week. next Wednesday they tour the State Fair at Lewiston as escorts for Governor. Silver Cross circle hosts a lawn party at William Dean’s with lanterns and bass trio. tables well patronized despite cool weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Light Guards
Lewiston
Maine
Silver Cross Circle
King’s Daughters
Beacon Street
William Dean
Bath Band Receives Praise and Bowdoin Opens
Aug 31 1896 Bath notes large summer baggage at the depot and compliments for the Bath band after recent performances. Laurie of Thomaston and Beaton of Richmond join the Bath band for campaign engagements. Bowdoin opens Sept 15 with Bath's delegation listed. Season ends at MacMahan's Island Thursday. cottage sales boost island population. James M. Barry in town from Boothbay joins Frankie Carpenter Co. Mrs E H Hartwell and Miss Innes depart for Andover NB for September visit. Col W H Owen travels home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurie
Thomaston
Beaton
Richmond
Bath
James M. Barry
Boston
Boothbay
Onaroe
Mr. Barry
Lewiston
Frankie Carpenter Co
Hyde Light Guards Invited to Maine State Fair Escort
Sept 1 1896 Capt W R Kimball reports Hyde Light Guards among select National Guard units invited to Governor’s day at the Maine State Fair. Militia day tomorrow, Co C and several other companies to escort Governor Cleaves. assembly point announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Kimball
Our Soldier Boys
Times
Hyde Light Guards
National Guard
Co.c
Governor Cleaves
Armory escort duty and shipyard accidents at Bath
The Bath unit will escort at the fair, with Second Lieut. George A. Baker acting as adjutant for the day and a return planned for tomorrow night. Two Bath Iron Works accidents: A. J. Blanch fell 20 feet injuring his back and three ribs. L. B. Oliver suffered a scalp wound in a cart incident, both treated by Dr. E. M. Fuller. Baseball prospects dim as season opens with potential Labor Day game in view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
2D Regiment
George A. Baker
Co. C
Bath Iron Works
Presents Awarded at Country Club Lawn Party
The Friday night event at the country club lawn party awarded prizes including a radio to Charles Toothaker, an electric percolator to Anne Desmond, a food mixer to Mrs Arthur Sewall rd, a toaster to Harry L Day, coal to Mil ton C Trott, and golf balls to W Dayton Hill among others. Grand prizes in Keano included a lubrication job at Parry's to David Mullin, 10 gallons of gasoline to Miles Hagan, and an oil change at Prescott's to Charles M Fitzgerald. thanks were extended to local merchants for their generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Toothaker
Anne Desmond
Arthur Sewall
Harry L. Day
Milton C. Trott
John Toomey
Portland
W. Dayton Hill
Daniel Williams
Henry W. Owen, Jr
Martin Watrous
Fred Quimby
Frank A. Gilman
Augusta
Lawrence Putnam
Fred R. E. Dean
Keano
Parry's
David Mullin
Miles Hagan
Prescott’s
Charles M. Fitzgerald
O. M. Redison
Senter’s, Inc
R. W. Conforth’s
Howard Cigar Co
Gibbons Coal Co
Citizens Coal Co
Parry’s and
Prescott Garage
Central Maine Power Co
Wilson's Drug Store
P. M. Olm
Senator Pepper Delivers Lecture at Sills Home
Senator George Wharton Pepper spoke at President and Mrs. Sills Bruns wick home with an illustrated lecture on Washington Cathedral. Some 200 guests viewed 50 color slides showing progress. Senator Hale of Portland attended along with local guests from Providence and Mt Desert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Tubbs
Frederick E. Drake
Roland F. Hill
Fred R. E. Dean
John A. Morse
J. R. Andrews
William P. Hill
Mary F. Gibbons
Palmer Cobb
James B. Drake
William Tucker
Providence
R. I
Kenneth C. M. Sills
Brunswick
George Wharton Pepper
Washington Cathedral
Senator Pepper
Pepper
Mt. Desert
Sills
Cathedral Board of Trustees
National Cathedral Association
Frederick Hale
Portland
Maine election date shift debate urged by Baxter
Baxter argues the present two year cycle wastes public funds and skews results. He suggests moving Maine’s state elections to November to save about fifty thousand dollars and reduce partisan campaigning, urging thoughtful voters from both parties to consider the financial and political consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Hoover
New York
Washington
Morse and Brunswick grid teams to meet here Armistice Day
Morse and Brunswick high schools renew the Armistice Day football rivalry in Bath with two games. Morse will host on October 10 at Edwards field Brunswick plans a strong season with seven veterans from last year’s 6 0 defeat ready to answer the call. Brunswick schedule includes Deering Rockland Gardiner Hallowell Bowdoin Fresh and two Armistice Day games against Morse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse-Brunswick High School
Bath
Edwards’ Field
Brunswick
Whittier Field
College Town
Morse High
Malcolm Mac O'Brien
Morse
Deering High
Portland
Rockland
Deering
Gardiner
Hallowell
Bowdoin
West Bath Social Notes Report Weekend Visits
West Bath residents and guests gather for weekend cottage visits and a Sabine Improvement association meeting. Travelers include Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Kittridge in Philadelphia, Dr. Ralph H. McNally visiting from Marblehead, and many Bath and Sabine attendees at the M. E. church event and summer home gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Walter Gilpin
Everett
Mass
Florence Darling
Bath
Humphrey A. Owen
Osborn Oliver
Virginia
Malden
Robert B. Small
Albert J. Larrabee
Larrabee
Ernest Heywood
Wesley M. E. Church
Sabino Hall
Ralph H. McNally
Marblehead
Jack
John H. McNary
Lee Farm
Horace W. Aiken
Beachmont
Aiken
John Eades
Dorothy
Hazel
George Morse
Peabody
Sunset Cottage
M. Eleanor Bates
Portland
George Bailey
South Portland
Miss Bates
Samuel F. Bates
Sabine
West Bath
M. E. Church
Delmar E. Bates
Mary
Charles E. Hewitt, Jr
Donald Freeman
Alfred J. Horley
Janet
Donald
Arlington
Buddy Cameron
Charles H. Bates
Leon F
Ted Nelson
Ralph H. McNary
Betty
Jackie
Chelsea
Jean Bates
Trenton
N. J
Charles E. Hewitt
Hewitt Cottage
Bernard Pratt
Bernard, Jr
Pratt Cottage
Anti-Diversion Referendum Urges Safeguard For Maine Highways
Maine Automobile Association plans an educational push ahead of Referendum Number 5 to prevent diversion of gasoline tax and vehicle fees. Officials warn misallocation could halt road improvements and harm public funds, urging voters to support preserving highway finances for roads and state travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlyn E. Barnard
Maine Automobile Association
Ohio
Daniel W. Hoegg
Maine
Highway Department
Highway Commission
Publicity and Development Bureaus
Automobile Club
Hoegg
Maina
Bathman Writes of St Helena Awe Inspiring Island Visit
The narrative describes St Helena with a 699 step stairway to town and a shilling slide for island children on rails. The writer praises the remote fortress island as awe inspiring and forbidding at sea, beautiful in the mountains, and plans a feature on its singular allure. The cruise later stopped at Capetown Beira Mombasa, totaling 23000 miles on return to New York after August 12 departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Helena
Capetown
Durban
Kaapstad
Beira
Mombasa
New York
Highway safety notes urge caution during political meetings
In a public safety advisory, motorists are warned that political meetings before the election will boost highway travel, especially after dark. Authorities urge proper lights, brake checks, staying on one's side, and pedestrians to walk on the left with lights so drivers can see them. The note questions if stricter laws are needed to curb crashes as fatalities rise. Mrs. John O'Donnell and daughters Norma and Gail of Brooklyn returned Monday after visiting Mrs. Tobey in Middle Edward Street, accompanied by Miss Shirley Tobey who stays in Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Donnell
Norma
Gail
Brooklyn
N. Y
Thrilling Klondike Talk At Rotary Luncheon
Martin W. Watrous recounted years in the Klondike after the 1890s gold discovery. He described mineral potential, aircraft as a transportation solution, and the Yukon coal mine he once owned. Attendees included VP Perry Thompson, Chelsea visitor William S. Henry, and Alna guest William Averill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Sedgwick
Martin W. Watrous
Rich's Mountain
West Bath
Alaska
Watrous
Klondike
Rery
Mr. Watrous
Yukon
Nome
Watvrous
Klondike Nugget
Perry Thompson
William S. Henry
Chelsea
Mass
William Averill
Alna
Obituary William C. Lancaster 57 Memorial hospital death
William C. Lancaster, 57, longtime Maine Central gateman at North Street crossing, died after a long illness at Memorial Hospital. Born in Bath, son of William and Elizabeth Carpent er Lancaster, he leaves wife Bessie and one son, six Bath daughters, and five sisters from Providence, Millburn, Keene, and Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Lancaster
Maine Central
North Street
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Lancaster
Bath
William
Elizabeth Carpenter Lancaster
Bessie Lancaster
Ernest Harford
Lavinia Lancaster
Della Kingsbury
Evelyn Pierce
Hazel Elie
Annabelle Lancaster
Julia Hill
Providence, R. I
C. M. Fuller
Millburn, N. J
Elizabeth Burnham
Keene, N. H
Annie Lancaster
Idella Lancaster
Providence
MRS A V TODD DIES AT 84 AT POPHAM BEACH
Mrs Augusta Victoria Todd age 84 widow of Nathaniel S Todd died Sunday at Nathaniel Perkins home in Popham Beach where she had resided for years. Born in South Exeter she lived most of her life in Georgetown until Mr Todds death about 14 years ago. Survived by two sisters Miss Cora J Hersey of Waterville and Mrs A R Phillips of New York, three nieces Mrs Percy Smith Mrs Doris Brody and Mrs Frances Roberts, and one nephew Roy Hersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Victoria Todd
Nathaniel S. Todd
Nathaniel Perkins
Popham Beach
Todd
South Exeter
Orcut
Julia Ann Hersey
Georgetown
Popham
Cora J. Hersey
Waterville
A. R. Phillips
New York
Nices
Percy Smith
Fairfield
Doris Brody
Frances Roberts
Roy Hersey
Charles W Fullerton Dies at 83 in Woolwich Home
Charles William Fullerton aged 83 died Friday night at the home of his daughter Mrs. Henry T. Dubar in Woolwich where he had lived in recent years. He was a lifelong Woolwich resident born to Ephraim and Hannah Gilmore Fullerton. Survived by daughter Ruth and one grandson Charles Edward Dubar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles William Fullerton
Woolwich
Henry T. Dubar
Ephraim and
Hannah (Gilmore) Fullerton
Ruth
Charles Edward Dubar
Fuller ton Charles W funeral held at Nequasset road
The funeral of Charles W Fuller ton who died Friday night in Woolwich was Sunday at 2 p m at his home on the Nequasset road with Rev Plinette Allen officiating. Bearers were John Gilmore Cyrus Gilmore William Hansen and William Leeman. Burial was in Riverside cemetery. South End P T A plans its first Fall meeting Sept 22 in its rooms. Mrs John H Hunt co hosted. Fourteen attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Fullerton
Woolwich
Nequasset Road
Plinette Allen
John Gilmore
Cyrus Gilmore
William Hansen
William Leeman
Riverside Cemetery
South End P. T. A
South End
P. T. A. Sewing Circle
William P. Hatch
Washington Street
John H. Hunt
Sewing Circle
Charles E. Hewitt, Jr
Winnegance
Alfred E. Carpenter
Marriage Intentions Filed by Hill and McKenney
Marriage intentions were filed Tuesday in the office of City Clerk John W. Gilmore by W. Stanley Hill of 69 Middle Street and Miss Leona W. McKenney of Phippsburg. Hill is a son of William Alvin and Eleanor T. Hill of 69 Middle Street, and McKenney is a daughter of Charles F. and Celia A. McKenney of Sebasco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Gilmore
W. Stanley Hill
69 Middle Street
Leona W. McKenney
Phippsburg
Mr. Hill
William Alvin
Eleanor T. (Foster) Hill
Motor Travel Today Greatest in History Says Survey
A A A reports transcontinental travel fell due to dust storms and heat in the Great Plains, while northern routes and coal vacation areas see gains. Overall motor vacation travel remains above last year with strong rail, air, and water gains and sustained interest in foreign travel rising. Autumn easing weather may bring another surge in East West trips.
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Great Plains
American Autom Association
Atlantic
Pacific Seaboards
New England
Pacific Northwest
Great Lakes
Canada
New York
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Ill
St. Paul
Minn
Bismarck
N. Dak
A.A.A
Bath residents depart for Boston after Bath Iron Works stint
Lieut and Mrs Fondville Tedder and daughter Laurie recently moved to Bath from California and resided at the Troop residence on Andrews road. This week they traveled to Boston for Mrs Tedder and Laurie to take an apartment, while Lieut Tedder remains at the Bath Iron Works during the Drayton's construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fondville Tedder
Laurie
Bath
California
Andrews Road
Boston
Tedder
Bath Iron Works
Drayton
Mr and Mrs Smith Visit Friends in New York and Queens
Mr and Mrs Frank Smith of Queens Long Island are spending a few days with Mrs Edward B Smith on Middle Street. Mr Smith, formerly of Bath, works for the Aetna Insurance Co in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Queens, L. I
Edward B. Smith
Middlestreet
Smith
Bath
Aetna Insurance Co
New York
Foreclosure Notice in Woolwich Sagadahoc County Maine
Edwin A. Copeland mortgagee declares breach of condition on a 1928 mortgage in Woolwich. Property includes Lots 113 and 114 from Swanton-Gowell plan with specific boundaries and an excluded seven hundredths of an acre plus buildings now owned by Wendell W. Leavitt and Edith W. Leavitt. Notarized August 27, 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret A. Kaler
Woolwich
Sagadahoc
Maine
Swanton-Gowell
Cedar Street
Pine Street
State of Maine
W. E. Benner
Swanton and
Gowell
Wendell W. Leavitt
Edith W. Leavitt
A. D
Edwin A. Copeland
Probate notice appoints Clarice C Silsby Administratrix
On August eleventh 1936 Clarice C Silsby was appointed Administratrix without bond by the Probate Court for the county of and qualified for the duties of the estate of Frederick B y deceased Attest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice C. Silsby
Frederick B. Y
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Bath Daily Times
Benjamin Brown
Parker Flats Yast
Windegarice Creek
E. W. Hyde
Robert Mariott
Charles T. Hooper
Miss Reed
Jamaica Plain
Small Point
Corliss & Coombs
Lilac
the Golden Cross
Charles Holbrook
Chestnut Street
Jake
D. E. Miler
Vermont
Charles Williams
Winneganee
Peak’s Island
McDonald
Columbia Theatre
Ernest M. Small
William, H. Small
Henry R. Rose
Auburn
Rose
Universalist Society
Sark
Usua
Yi . Fairburn
W. A. Atchley
Oak Street
U. J. Court
Summer Street
Thistle
Major Shorey
The
Bridgton News
F. W. Shorey
Emma Potter
Upton
Birchwood
Emma Mayo
Conley & Crosby's
F. E. Drake
G. L. Dillaway
C. D. Moulton
W. S. M. Kelley
J. P. Webber
Charles Potter
George Gould
Harry Cobb
Isaac Coombs
MacMahan’s Island
E. H. Hartwell
Miss Innes
Andover
N. B
Col. W. H. Owen
Washington, D. C
Freeports
Freeport
North End Grounds
President
Mrs. Sills
Baxter
Leo Pooler
Chamberlain
Leslie Mayo
Winterport
Sabine Improvement Association
Paul Revere
State of Maine Club
Sabino
Loring D. Small
Bates
Berry's Mill
Clarence Snow
Charles
Benjamin Shurtleff
John Greenan
William Martin
Ruby Greenleaf
Davis
Revere
Linwood Bailey
Churchill
Norman Nicolson
Grant
Clyde Nicolson
Eva Penney
Edward Swift
Waltham
Walter M. Hillson
Walter, Jr
Kenneth L
Henry Henderson
Winthrop
Edmund M. Staples
Front Street
Seal Harbor
Quebec
Bathman
Augusta V. Todd
Nathaniel Todd
Trafton
Sanford, Maine
Edwin A Ceemland
Allan Spear
John L. Jack
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