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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1954

Page

7

Forty Years Ago in Bath A Maine Coast Roundup

A Bath column recalls September 1 1914 sightings including a Shetland pony sent by American Express for F A Lacy and visits by Secretary of Commerce William C Redfield and Mrs Redfield at MacMahan Island Inn. Maine delegates to national post office convention sail for Omaha. Local real estate, boat traffic, and summer social notes color the Bath scene.

American Express F. A. Lacy Washington Street Express Etrand William C. Redfield William J. Perry Bath Postoffice Omaha Nebraska Maine Postoffice Clerks

Train, boat travelers move heavy luggage through town

On September 2 1914 fifty five pieces of heavy luggage were moved down Commercial street from the Boothbay boat to the train as the Boston and Boothbay boats returned many passengers home. E C Plummer returned from Franklin county after campaigning with Wing and Cobb. Stanton's military band scheduled final municipal concert tomorrow evening as Conductor Stanton open to requests. The German attack on France continues to push German forces forward.

Commercial Street Boston Virginia Boothbay Popham E. C. Plummer Franklin County Wing Cobb Milton Mrs. Plummer Lincoln County Mr. Plummer Stanton France

Maine 1914 notes loud with airships and ferries

At noon Capt. Har vey J. Berry sighted a large eastbound airship over Pond Island near Popham Beach. Victor Vernon set a Maine air distance record of 80 miles from Kennebunkport to Port Clyde in a Curtis flying boat, planning a 150 mile leg toward Bar Harbor with his mechanic along the shore. The Bath area buzzed with ice cream demand and local events as roads, dikes, and phosphate shipments moved.

Harvey J. Berry Popham Beach Pond Island Maine Victor Vernon Port Clyde Kennebunkport Curtis Bar Harbor

Fishing and local visits at Small Point City Landing

Fishing smack Roland II brought up a few hake. Capt Wallace of Small Point had 150 pounds of fresh mackerel at Small Point City Landing today. Dr John B Curtis, Bath native, visiting town with Mrs Curtis for a few weeks.

Roland iI Wallace Small Point City Landing John B. Curtis Bath

Richmond Visit Brings Old Baseball Links to Light

Dr. Curtis, son of the late Isaac Curtis, greeted former Gainesville players in Richmond at Mrs Curtis home. He practiced medicine there for 30 years after early local fame in baseball. He notes only Maine and Florida have distinct summer and winter seasons. William Powers of Howard's Cigar Store returns from a Boston trip as the city endures hot, poor oyster weather.

Richmond William Powers Howard Boston

Civil Defense Mobilizes For September Hurricane Drill

Civil defense and public safety officials announce a surprise September alert drill to test readiness for natural disasters and potential enemy attacks. Mapes praises CD forces for aiding Lewiston Auburn Waldo and other areas, urging shelter at the warning siren.

Mepes Lewiston-Auburn Waldo County Mapes

Torrent Fifth at Marblehead Muster

The Bath handtub Torrent 1 finished fifth in the muster at Marblehead Mass Saturday just out of the money. Winds of gale force marred all machines. top placers came from late runs when wind eased. Next Saturday Torrent and crew travel to Haverhill Mass for another muster with 18 machines entered, Torrent drawing No 7.

Bath Lynn Bath Handtub Torrent Marblehead Mass Okoes Gerry Androscoggin Topsham Eagle Merrimac Hancock Ashburnham Torrent 1 Winnisimmet Chelsea Haverhill

Bathman Wins Skeet Title at Kennebunkport

Bathman captured the Northern New England Class C all gauge skeet crown by scoring 96 of 100 at Kennebunkport. Conrad Parker posted strong results as a top skeet shooter to claim his class championship. H O Dyer of South Portland won the Guy Gannett trophy for high overall season scores but fell in the shootoff for the All-Gauge title to Charles Adams of Nashua New Hampshire. Adams and Bob Poulin of Nashua teamed to defeat Dyer and Parker for the two man team championship posting 49x50 in the shootoff to 47x50 in the final round.

New England Kennebunkport Conrad Parker H. O. Dyer South Portland Guy Gannett Charles Adams Nashua N. H. Adams Bob Poulin

Practical fountain pens rise after 1880

The statement notes that practical fountain pens did not become common until after 1880, highlighting a late 19th century shift in writing instrument adoption and technology. It reflects a transition from earlier dipping pens to more convenient ink delivery systems.

Eleven cases heard in municipal court

Eleven cases were heard before Judge Gardiner R. Deering in Tuesday's municipal court. Defendants faced drunken driving and license charges on Center Linden and School Washington streets with fines from 10 to 100 dollars and various court costs. Several defendants had hearings continued or appealed, and four intoxication cases resulted in suspended sentences or jail in lieu of fines alongside details of attendees from Bath and Brunswick.

Gardiner R. Deering Wayne S. Innes Floral Street Center Street Paul Avery John D. MacElman Huse Street Lynn M. Bussey Linden Street MacElman Sagadahoc Robert Stailing Richard Wright Summer Street Washington Streets Philip Hodgkins Donald G. Ray Woolwich Richard C. Lenfest Kennebec Augusta Robert Mitchell Weeks Street Mitchell Archie L. Seekins Judith Portland White Mountains

Kennebec Point Weekend Departures and Repairs

GEORGETOWN notes weekend departures from Kennebec Point as families and guests travel to Newton, Needham, Litchfield, Boston, and beyond. The Bliss family purchases Salter's Island after hurricane damage, with repairs overseen by Mrs Bliss and her son Howard. Workmen replace a roof on the Bliss cottage. long‑time owners Rev Daniel Bliss and Mrs Rouse remain at the Point.

Carleton College Northfield Minn Dudley Allen Harold J. Brown Newagon Arthur Stewart Allens Boston Leonia N. J Kennebec Point Robert Wallers Eugenia Bradshaw Newton Mass Joe Reed Litchfield Conn E. J. Stewart Frederick Woodruff Needham George Kahrl Tommy Frederick Kahrl England Waldo Brown Roberta Meserve Waltham Vernon Salter's Island Mrs. Bliss Howard Rouse

Pratt family gears to relocate Bath firm to Quincy plant

Former Bath man Mr Pratt, a 16 year Hyde Light Guard veteran and World War I major, heads Pratt company now in Boston. The firm plans a new concrete factory between Penn and Columbia in South Quincy, expanding from 120 to over 400 employees. The building spans 193 by 194 feet with 4500 square feet manufacturing space, brick office, aluminum framed windows, and a steel deck roof. The Pratt family owns the company with Charles Sr as treasurer, Charles L Pratt Jr as president, and Joseph L Guidi as general manager. The relocation aims to enable urgent expansion long restrained by capacity.

Boston Renee Ions United States Atlas Pratt Charles, Sr Braintree Charles L. Pratt, Jr Newton Joseph L. Guidi Somerville Quincy

Bath city council backs Central Purchasing Agency Maine pact

City of Bath approves a one year contract with the Central Purchasing Agency of Maine to cut costs on bulk buys and capital items. The plan, led by Lester F. Wallace of Portland, aims to secure favorable prices across gasoline, tires, hose, paint, paper, and more, with a $310 annual fee and a full refund if unsatisfied after year one.

Central Purchasing Agency of Maine Lester F. Wallace Portland Maine Municipal Association Wallace Mr. Wallace Bath White U. S. Gov't Public Works Department City of Portland Cambridge Mass

Hurricane halted projected cruise impact noted

Susan Washburn Cynthia Carolyn Ayers receive flowers and remembrances after a birthday. SI reports many callers wishing her a happy birthday as the hurricane halted a projected cruise and affected plans.

Susan Washburn Cynthia Carolyn Ayers

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Bath Daily Times R. C. Hannigen Wiggin Oak and High Streets Judge Smith Joseph S. Smith Bangor Arch Street Times F. R. E. Dean Marion Russell Dorchester Bath Iron Works Frank H. Small George E. Thompson E. B. Smith Newfield N. Falker Hart William C. Duncan Bath Street Jackson Thomas A. James Merrymeeting Bay James State Museum William G. Small Ralph F. Small Chase and Hugh T. Madden Sedgwick Post Joseph Varnum Detroit Joe Scott Ward New Meadows Raymond's Court Engineer Hennessey Maine Central Julia Conley N. H St. Joseph Hospital C. L. Stevens Chicopee Phippsburg Stevens First Congregational Church Howard's Grove Thorne Commodore Ledyard Kennebec Yacht Club Clara Albee Ethel Albee Crawford’s Pond Warren Parker Head Lucy J. Gahan Hillside Cemetery John Thompson Shore Lodge Southport James F. Farrell George Lawley & Sons Neponset Edward Burnham Waterville Old Town Governor Cobb Eastern Steamship Corp Key West Havana Florida East Coast Railroad Dolan Brunswick Bath Highway Jordan Avenue Merrymeeting Park Union Street Dunning Street J. F. Leach Peninsula & Occidental Steamship Co Philadelphia Chief Leach P. & O. Steamship Co Lincoln Mr. Reed Hal H. Ragan John Leary John Webster John Hoffman Henry Marble Sabine Ohio Miller Archie Miller Ferry Street George William Caithness Scotland Mr. Miller David Arthur P. Hosmer Ahearn Construction Co Sebenon Jennie R. Morse Anna Morse Doris Stetson New York Charles W. Morse Hudson Bath Box Factory Roscoe H. Shaw Spectacle Island Lake Winnepeesaukee Allen Brown Universalist Church of Ath Willey Alice May Davenport Baltimore Porto Rico Turks Island Maud Palmer Davenport Palmer John F. Fitzgerald Bath Opera House M. J. Kavanaugh Jefferson Theater Cedar Grove Boardman Boothbay Harbor Trim Defiance Hyde Windlass John Jackson Corrine Jackson Jacksonville Florida Mr. Jackson West David L. Wilson Dexter Baker's North School Chopps Point Bowdeinham Lewiston Oliver John W. Weed Frances East Orange William Mann Court Street Frances Mann Two Rivers George F. Reed Navy Joseph Gaudreau Gaudreau N. F. Howe Georgetown Taukinita Club Seguin Charles F. Magoun Alice Magoun Magoun Middle Street Charles D. Clarke Charles E. Perry London Perry Katherine Germany Harriet Johnson North Street Florence Neiley West Bath Hennessey Anne Kimball Ruth Whitney Hockomock Fred M. Robinson Pythians of Mr. Robinson Maine Central Railroad Grassy Civil Defense Aid Bathman Bathman Building Fice
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