Bath News Chronicle 1895 Local Bids and Personal Notices
Forty years ago in Bath reports on Williamee in Boston Carrie Tobey visiting friends in Georgetown William F Hooper leaving for Fall River Mrs Mery Murphy dies after cholera in Bath born in Ireland leaves son Edward Jr and four daughters Telegraph office changes and long list of local movements including Mason Woodworking and Bath Iron Works crew progress on a standpipe, local parades, and shop preparations for a new shoe factory on Middle street with machines arriving and workers finishing tables and benches
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Commercial Street
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County Mayo
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Middle Street
New England
Bath notes Aug 29 1895 social and sport items
Weather favors farming with corn crops and heavy grain harvests while fruit crops are light and blackberries abundant. Local news covers Y M C A bowling high score 227 by Fred White, Bath baseball at Richmond, community socials, a parade in Boston, club-house plans at Small Point, and local residents’ travels and work notices.
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School Board Adopts Scudder Latin Primer and Armory Renovation
At the Sept 8 meeting the School Board adopted Scudder's Latin book for beginners on committee and Miss Bertha Soule recommendation. It also plans to use half of a $1000 armory renovation appropriation to ready the old academy for scholars. B and Savage enjoyed a Brestint fishing trip where a large live lobster was landed.
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Brestint
Bath Local Notes Include Accidents and Socials
A Bath resident, George Ward, injured by a fall after buying new shoes, with medical aid rendered by Dr. E M Fuller. social events include a Dike residence dance hosted by Misses Hooper, a forthcoming Skillings-Fisher wedding, and racing and club baseball activities at Moses' field.
Gardiner High Class Hints At Further Education
Maine notes report several 1935 Gardiner High graduates plan to attend college with plans to enter the University of Maine and one to the University of Georgia. Kenneth Clark of Stevensville shines on Fort Fairfield team, likely to play third base. he may join the Maine squad next month.
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Gardens at Rangeley Lake hotel praised by visitors
A town show place is the flower garden at the Rangeley Lake hotel. Maj. Charles B. Day, former landlord of the DeWitt Lewiston, notes the gardens are beautiful with blooms visible from the broad west veranda to the lake.
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Maine Scenic Wealth Ride: Appalachian Trail Draws Interest
Walter D. Greene argues Maine's mountains and historic sites are a valuable asset. He urges state support for outdoor clubs and development to capitalize tourism from the Appalachian Trail and related sporting camps, stressing economic and ecological benefits.
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Stamp club reveals a cross section of collectors
In a neighborhood stamp club, members range from a 14 year old clammer to a 66 year old retiree. A Boston engraver guides the group’s stamp questions, with one collection valued at $6,000. London postal stats show Europe’s largest center handles millions weekly.
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Syria's attractive new stamp features a striking design
Syria has issued numerous stamps over the past two years, but the author highlights one particularly attractive issue showing the country in a fresh motif and style.
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Syria under French rule amid evolving regional tensions
The text describes the Parliament building as a striking example of Oriental architecture. It notes Syria comprising Syria Lakakia and Jebel Druse and states the country has been under French control since World War I, framing the geopolitical status in historical terms.
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Obituary of Bowdoinham Resident Mrs Alice Jack
Bowdoinham resident Mrs Alice Jack wife of Franklin K Jack died Monday night in Bowdoinham. Born in Litchfield March 31 1851 she married Franklin K Jack Oct 18 1877 and moved to Bowdoinham in 1862 living there 53 years. An active Eastern Star member and Universalist, she served as Bowdoinham correspondent for the Times and Independent in Bath resigning two years ago.
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Widow Sarah E Stacey Dies at 84 in Bath Home
Sarah E Stacey 84 widow of Capt George W Stacey died last week at her son George C Stacey's home 50 Washington Street after years of illness. Born in Bradford England she came to the United States 66 years ago living in Somerville Parker Head then Bath. She leaves four sons John E Stacey Saugus Hubbard F Stacey and James P Stacey both of East Boston with George C Stacey.
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Mass
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Bath
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Saugus, Mass
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James P. Stacey
East Boston
Stacey Funeral Held for Sarah E. Stacey Widow of Captain
Funeral services for Sarah E. Stacey widow of Capt. George W. Stacey were conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at Parker Head church with Rev. David L. Wilson of Bath officiating. Pallbearers included Percy Young Joseph Young Edwin Wyman and Louis Lowell. Interment followed at Hillside cemetery Phippsburg.
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Bath
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Edwin Wyman
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Hillside Cemetery
Phippsburg
Pup and Man Clash Over Stray Pup Tax Plea
Will Richardson of North Ellsworth pleads at a hall to keep his recovering seven month old pup from being taken by the dog catcher until he earns money to pay the tax. The dog previously belonged to Bryant Maddoecks who moved to North Ellsworth. The friendly pup is now with the Richardsons who nursed it back to health. In a separate note, drivers confuse a Portland street sign in Old Orchard, and a road beautification project along Route 2 near the Maine New Hampshire line nears completion with planting planned next spring including pines hemlocks maples and vines.
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Belfast district opens Governor Anderson school for inspection
Rev E L Sampson of Jefferson attended an East New Port land reunion at the old red schoolhouse after 50 years. The new structure replacing the McLellan school in Belfast is named the Governor Anderson school in honor of Hugh J Anderson, former Maine governor, and was opened for inspection Friday rather than a formal dedication.
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Boothby reunion dances proudly at West Baldwin gathering
The Boothbys held their first reunion with a formal dance in West Baldwin after years of lawn and grove meetings. A dinner, business meeting, and lively program followed by a terpsichorean display on an excellent floor delighted more than 125 Boothbys and in-laws from across New England.
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