Forty Years Ago in Bath 1882 News Snapshot
A Bath Times fragment recounts Andrew Jackson declining a Sagadahoc county nomination for register of deeds with George W. Hunt named as the replacement. The piece notes town mischief with property damage, a 1000 ton schooner being prepared at a yard, and various local people and events including a sail loft, excursion steamers, and civic notes from Bath in late August 1882.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson
Register of Deeds
Sagadahee County
George W. Hunt
Hunt
Jackson
Independent Republican convention nominates local officials
On August 31 1882 an Independent Republican convention at City Hall nominated Reuben S Mintz for senator J M Hayes for clerk of courts Converse Purington for short term county commissioner Martin Trafton for long term county commissioner William P B Vaylor for county treasurer F J Baker for county attorney Joseph M Trott for register of deeds. The Bath Cadet band moonlight trip to Popham drew few patrons. A man leaped toward the wharf and was rescued by bystanders. Clara Poole concert drew crowds. Marshal Gilman jailed a tramp for stealing a coat, fined ten dollars plus costs and sentenced to 20 days. A Bath Tron Works worker shown with shakes could not work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben S. Mintz
Wath
J. M. Hayes
Bath
Converse Purington
Bowdeinham
Martin Trafton
Georgetown
William PB. Vaylor
F. J. Baker
Joseph M. Trott
Popham
Marshal Gilman
Charles Freeman
Dudley Gilman
Wortsmouth
Oe Ana
Democratic county convention names officials in Bath area
The Democratic county convention met in City hall with officers and nominations for county roles. Levi W. Hoaughten and Albert Eaton earned posts as senator and clerk of courts, while John P F Cobb and W Hagar were named county commissioners, with Henry R. Drew and W Lemont also listed for key offices. A runaway on High street injured several occupants but none seriously. A fire near the tracks consumed timber but was quickly fought. Almanac rain absence noted as drought grows. The Fatheadet hand elected Barton president and Perkins leader for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. M. Fuller
W. A. Potter
Woolwich
F. J. Small
Bath
Levi W. Hoaughten
Albert G. Eaton
John PF. Cobb
Bowdeinham
W. &. Hagar
Richmond
Thomas Minert
Thippsburg
Henry R. Drew
W. Lemont
W. 8. Potter
High Street
North
Frigine No. 3
GF. Stacey
Mr. Stacey
Vre. Vv
Perkins Andeson
Mre. Potter
Ariel
G. B. Barton
J. F. Perkins
Sprague
W. KR. Barlow
Sept 2887 Valor excursion after dance at Sanweer house
Captain Perkins left Pratt for Mose Island after a dance and supper at the Sanweer house yesterday afternoon. Two couples were in attendance and the excursion was arranged by Mrs C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Perkins
Lef Pratt
Tie Sanweer House
Brunswick Wins From Worumbo At New Bern
Brunswick defeats Worumbo 4 of New Bern in a late season game at New Bern. Reaves hitters from Warrantee and Sophie Brunswick feature with Nertery tei hits. Colin and the alt ar and work of Prieberry highlighted. Notes mention pitching and fielding assists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrnewick
Woamrnhe
Bervnewiek
Urleton
Colin
Prieberry
Jolly Beach Party at Old Orchard
An evening at Old Orchard featured a lively beach party with music and dancing. Attendees, including local residents and rumored figures, enjoyed the festive atmosphere, though some disruptions were reported as the crowd grew larger than anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard
Devil Devil Dance Captured by Camera at Sea Voyage
A long OCR fragment recounts Gomdem Martreagh of New York, an ethnologist, returning from a Malfort Expedition in the Amazon with two descriptions and engravings of the Caapi. It describes a Devil Devil dance among Indians, a complex tale of ritual, beverages, and relics observed near the Amazon and on a ship voyage, with references to the Negrer tribe and the voyage on the Polycarp. The narrative mixes travel lore, ethnographic notes, and sensational details about dances and spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polycarp
South America
Bern
Malfort Biological Eupheratiem
Amazon Basin
Gomdem Mart’reagh
New York
Ethniologiet
Mact
Gergromly Hederkesd
Mae
Tignes
Brazil
Benes
Parmies
Whee
Ilireee
Martreagh
Runi
da Foz
Phiksdetfive
Waetreugh
Pontine
Nile
Dewill-Beewil
Okeemeers Feliz
Fee
Giefeee
Brew Geevill Msm
S.enegemry
Percy Sewall Wins Deserved Promotion
Percy Sewall secures a promoted role amid organizational shakeups. Critics say the move reflects strategic leadership changes within the Pi Gamuc Cm, though some doubt the fit of Pavely for the new responsibilities. The report notes the broader context of industry shifts and personnel reshuffles.
Great Demand for Mica in Electrical Work
The mica industry is described as essential in electrical production with large buyers. mica is used in wallpaper decoration lubricants and as a flux in ware. The article notes widespread mining by farmers, simple methods, and low import competition, with North Carolina and New Hampshire as noted sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Nameren
Aml
Corlina
Biographical Note on Mrs Lenah S Higbee and Staff
A garbled obituary style piece honors Mrs Lenah S Higbee and notes her role as superintendent and the dedication of workers and staff. It references Mr Wigiee and Mr Alrhew, mentions training and education in New York, and recalls wartime service, with dates and locations blurred.
Radio systems planned for 72 family Newark apartment
A New Jersey project proposes two complete receiving sets with large loop antennas in a 72 unit Newark building. A licensed operator will manage a radio room and connect two circuits to each apartment, offering tenants a choice of two programs nightly from major stations. Equipment supplied by Karlie Corporation of America. Also traces early radio history from Edison to Marconi and Hertz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Karlie Corporation of America
Bathman Elects Boo Atti at Borthind Saturday
Nebulous report details Bathman election at a local meeting near Keene with Beawth and Neuter of Peet Cosme among attendees. Mentions energy and weather phrases, then cites a 48th state event and recommendation for fewer dikee, with Laeetaers Ul Buriugiw in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englund
Fruit a tives claim health marvel from fruit juices
An advertisement hawks Fruit a tives as a miracle medicine made from fruit juices and tonics. It promotes benefits for stomach liver kidney bladder blood purification headaches constipation and indigestion. Box of six for two dollars and a trial size twenty five cents, from Fruit a Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
N.Y
Radio Central and early American radio milestones
A historical survey notes pivotal moments from 1910 to 1921 in U S and British radio. It highlights the linking of Canada and England via radio telephone, the formation of the Radio Corporation of America, repurposing wartime stations, reorganization of American amateurs, plans for Radio Central on Long Island, the first transatlantic amateur transmission, Harding opening Radio Central, and advances in vacuum tube technology and Marconi demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas AL Edison
ISD
Heinrich Hertz
Germany
Isto Pref EO Brands
Paris
Marconi
Collins
Cornwall
Englews
St. Sokn
New Foundland
EL Ruhiner
Kiel
Philadelphia
Mat
DA. Fleming
London
England
Bal Fessenden
Iie
Lee Joe Forest
Tome
Sicily
Rodlig
Nauen
Gerguany
Vienna
Austria
Radio Telegraphic Conference
University of Practice
Canada
Radio Corporation of America
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America
General Eleetric Company
Radio Corporation of Americ
Radio Central J
Long Island
Wert Jefferson
United States
Ardrossan
Seothind
Harding
Radio Central
Civilized Globe
Armstrong
Irving Langmair
General Electric Company
Wee
Marceni
Walks 30 Miles to Tabernacle Campaign Nears Peak
In Wiscasset Maine宣传 tabernacle meetings reach a peak with crowds arriving from Wahson and eight hour walkers. Rev Harold Holbrook baptizes at Pooler's pond as rain and thunder test the turnout. Mr Greenwood extends campaign, with Mr Gellatty delivering a powerful sermon and plans for nightly meetings through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiscasset
Tabernacle
Ruth Bailey
Wahson
Greenwood
Christ
George L. Watterson
Roberteonne
Pooler’s Pond
Harold Holbrook
Gellatty
John Robertson
Old Home Week at People's Baptist Church Opens Strong
Old Home Week began at the People's Baptist Church with the largest Sunday attendance in years. A fine musical program delighted attendees. The Labor Day picnic at Meadowbrook drew a large crowd and a good time was had despite damp weather at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Baptist Church
Meadowbrook
Pinkham Surrendered in Supreme Court Bail Bond Case
Bondsmen of Harold W. Pinkham surrendered him Saturday at the Supreme Court term after posting bail in the case brought by Dan Grant. Deputy Sheriff Chester Adersterretting oversaw the surrender as Pinkham was returned to custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold W. Pinkham
Supreme Court
Danie Grant
Chester
Sink Family Returns to Brooklyn After Bath Visit
Mr and Mrs Robert J Sink returned to Brooklyn Tuesday after passing two months in Bath with Mrs Sink's sister Mrs Charles E Plaisted and Mr Plaisted of Park Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Sink
Brooklyn
Bath
Mors
Sink’ssister
Charles FE. Plaisted
Mr. Plaisted
Park Street
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