Bath News Roundup September 5 1905 Highlights
Irty years ago in Bath recounts a September 1905 Bath Board meeting with salaries raised by 100 dollars in the commercial department of Bath High School. Mentions a $5,000 fire in Bathport, various local social events, road travel, and notable residents attending Hotel Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Fuller
Ool
Anna E. Scott
Harold Roberts
D. B. Holt
Na J. Small
M. C. Meough
A. L. Strout
George Jackson
McGuire A. Connor
Com‘cial Department
Bathh School
Labor Day mishap and Bath weather in 1905 record
Samuel Watson of 104 Center street lost a pocketbook with 35 dollars on his return from Lewiston Labor Day celebration after riding the electrics. A man nearby was suspected. Noble Maxwell of Richmond consulted with Kelley Spear Co. about a new steam lighter for Rowe Brothers Co. Bath saw a sudden thunderclap and a shifting wind as shoppers fled outside. Local weather prophets forecast a long spell of dry, pleasant weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Watson
Center Street
Lewiston
Bath
Noble Maxwell
Richmond
Kelley, Spear Co
Rowe Brothers Co
Jack Robinson
Oldest school house in America at Georgetown
The oldest school house in actual use in America sits at Georgetown, built 125 years ago of stone blocks and still in use. It is small, about the size of a dressing room, with antique forms still in use, while Day Officer French makes a sensational noon arrest of Mexican Joe after a fight in the Armenian colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Georgetown
French
Joe
Island Belle to Leave Route for Winter Season
The steamer Island Belle of the Boothbay division will be hauled off the route the last of September 1905 and prepared for the winter season. George H. Oliver and William Powers have returned from a trip to Boston. Madame Emma Eames, the Bath girl who will tour?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Belle
Boothbay
Eastern Steamship Co
Shebay Harbor
George H. Oliver
William Powers
Boston
Emma Eames
Final Bath Show Nears Peak Attendance at Merrymeeting Park
Weather setbacks have given way to large crowds with three remaining performances this week at Merrymeeting Park. The elder Mr Greenleaf accompanied by his son lives in Bath, while Scott Keenleaf, once a Bath resident, has visited the city this week. The Togus Soldiers Home governor has informed the Eastern Steamship Company that the band will perform this afternoon as excursionists arrive from downstream. Mr and Mrs Charles A Marr and their children Chester and Lelia have returned home after visiting Bath relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrymeeting Park
Scott Keenleaf
Bath
Brockton
Greenleaf
William Greenleaf
Togus Soldiers Home
Eastern Steamship Company
Down River
Charles A. Marr
Chester
Lelia
Girls Excluded From Physical Education At Morse High
Morse High faces a potential collapse of a physical education program as about eighty of two hundred fifty upper-class girls were excused last year by doctor notes. Officials urge parents and teachers to stress the value of the course and address lack of interest, noting colleges require PE for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Morse High School
Hansbury Wins Maine Open in Six-Stroke Victory
Leo Hansbury of Rangeley Country Club claimed the 1945 Maine Open title at Bath Country Club after a Sunday playoff with Pete Moran Summit Springs pro. Hansbury, a former Merchant Marines member, posted 37 36 for 74 while Moran finished 40 39 for 79 in the 18 hole medal play. Moran had tied Hansbury a week earlier on the same course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Hansbury
Rangeley Country Club
Pete Moran
Summit Springs
Bath Country Club
Hansbury
Merchant Marine
Moran
Rangeley
Somerville
S. C
Oak Park
Ill
State Trooper Powers Recovering Slowly
State Trooper Frank W Powers was hospitalized for 10 days after an August 18 motorcycle crash that left him with an injured foot and severe bruises. He was pinned under the rolled vehicle after the car in front stopped suddenly and fled. Powers is now on crutches and stationed at the Thomaston State Police barracks until he fully heals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Powers
Bath
Powers
State Police
Thomaston
Visits During the Week From Stoneham and Nearby Ports
Parker Head Tibbetts and Mrs. Tibbetts of Stoneham Massachusetts and niece Marcia Tibbetts of Beechmont Massachusetts visited them Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Percy plan to meet their son Richard on furlough from the U S Navy at Summersworth New Hampshire Saturday. Mrs Frank Wyman spent several days last week in Bath guests of her daughter Mrs Robert Jewell. Mr and Mrs Arthur Percy motored to Searsport Wednesday where they visited Mr and Mrs John Hibbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibbetts
Stoneham
Mass
Marcia Tibbetts
Beechmont
Percy
Richard
U. S. Navy
Summersworth
N. H
Frank Wyman
Bath
Robert Jewell
Arthur Percy
Searsport
John Hibbard
Wives Club Plans Victory Hop At U S O
Army and Navy Wives club meets at the U S O to arrange a semi formal Victory Hop for returning veterans. Gordon Howe's orchestra will provide music. The event is Sept 14 at 8 pm at the U S O hall with free admission for veterans. Marie Boucher chairs the committee. Next meeting Sept 11 at 8 pm at U S O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy Wives Club
New England Seafood Profile From Federal Report
A Fish and Wildlife Service summary outlines New England’s seafood diversity from cod and haddock to swordfish, lobsters, and scallops. It notes New England remains the fresh-fish center, with most catch going directly to consumers, and compares regional outputs to the Pacific Coast while detailing state consumer preferences and city retail patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney A. Govenar
Washington
New England
Fish and Wildlife Service
Pacific Coast
Maine
Texas
Atlantic
New England States
United States
Minnesota
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Dallas
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Columbus
St. Louis
Fall River
Mass
Probate notices from Sagadahoc court in Bath 1945
In Sagadahoc County Maine a Bath probate court issued notices for estates of Edmund M Staples Bernardice D Staples Anna W MacKay Donald A Mackay Frederick Edward Waite Jane M Houghton and heirs to appoint executors administrators and to publish notices in Bath Independent. The orders require appearance on the first Tuesday of October and detail letters testamentary without bond and administration without bond where appropriate. Judge Arthur J Ninton signed the order with Clerk John Wm Jack dated 13 20 27 September 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sagadahoc
Bath Independent
Anna W. MacKay
Wellesley
Massachusetts
Sagadahoc County
Maine
Donald A. Mackay
Frederick Edward Waite
Bertha Co. Waite
Bertha
Waite
Jane M. Houghton
Amory M. Houston
Elisabeth H. Trott
Amory M. Houghton
Arthur J. Ninton
John L. Jack
Charles W. Clifford
Millicent C. Sewall
Carrie B. Potter
Rachel P. Slevers
William E. Dorey, Jr
William E. Dorey
Florence M. Bates
Delmar E. Bates
John L. Wilson
Ralph O. Dale
Frances H. Peaslee
David I. Wilson
Arthur J. Dunton
New England Fishing Industry Seeks Favorable Legislation
In Congress, Senator Brewster and Representatives Bates Gifford and Hale, with Senator Green of Rhode Island, push for laws aiding the New England fishing sector. Debate centers on fast freezing and air transport to expand national distribution of fishery products amid industry speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Congress
Brewster
R Me
Rep
Bates
R-Mass
Gifford
Hale
Rme
Green
R. I
Hudson K C Parks At College Town Bout Ends In Knockout
Lloyd Scotty Hudson of Bath 126 pounds dominates Johnny Parks 131 of Boston in Brunswick Town Hall opening rounds, delivering a right to end the scrap in the third. Other Bath fighters fall or win as Eddie Allen stops Bud Taylor in five, Gagnon knocks out Gallant, Callahan defeats Downes, and Schipppers takes a four round decision over White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd
Scotty’ Hudson
Bath
Johnny Parks
Boston
Brunswick Town Hall
Parks
Eddie Allen
Johnny Downes
Gus Schippers
Dave White
Bowdoinham
Bath Girl Weds A Navy Man
A Bath woman married a Navy man and will travel to New York City for a honeymoon before returning to Boston where he is stationed. She wore a beige suit with matching hat and accessories and a pink rose corsage for travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Boston
Navy Club Meets In G A R Hall On Navy Day Ball Plans
The first meeting of Admiral Charles F. Hughes Ship Navy Club of the U S A for the Fall was held Thursday evening at G A R hall. Members attended well and discussed plans for the Navy Day Ball the first in a series to be held in Fall and Winter. A merchant marine member shared sea experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Hughes
Navy Club
G. A. R. Hall
Probate estates and foreclosure notice from Sagadahoc county
I JOHN L JACK Register of Probate for Sagadahoc County certify appointments of executors and administrators for multiple Bath estates on 4 September 1945. Also a foreclosure notice from Brunswick Savings and Loan Association for Beatrice Skilton’s Stamford CT mortgage on Tops ham land, acknowledged by Emery W Booker, August 28 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Skilton
Stamford
Fairfield
Connecticut
Sagadahoc
Maine
Brunswick Savings and Loan Association
Brunswick
Cumberland
Topsham
Sagadahos
State of Maine
Pleasant Streets
Emery W. Booker
Brunswick Savings and Joan Association
Joseph A. Aldred
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The
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Ksport
W. C, T. U. Union
Nobleboro
Fred C. Scribner
Portland
Sterday
Clarence Hale
U. District Court For
Hotel Phoenix
the Phoenix
Clarence H. Lindsay
Porand
Joseph Madden
Cassie Reed
Thomas Passmore
F. L. Lambert
Harding
Ruellewett
George Minott
Bowdoinam
K. Edgecomb
A. K. Ridey
William Gardner
O. F. Lathrope
Charles Ball
George W. Dean
Elizabeth
Sabine
Ella Douglas
Charles A. Collins
Gardiner
Labor Day
John W. Biggins
Mrs
Mary Conley
Middle Street
Kennebec Wharf
Herbert L. Hopkins
Spring Street
Mr. Hopkins
Lisbon Villa
J. D. Lapham
Waterville
Frank Leavitt
Dresden
Bath Driving Club
Hyde Light Guards
Colonial Club
Long Island
New Meadows
John Martin
John
Maine Coast Line
Earle Kingsbury
Brunswick Road
Mill Pond
Tees
Pemaquid Beach
Seguin
Kennebec River
Ransom B. Fuller
Blair
Hagan
Frances M
Weymouth
Robert C. Hannigan
Oregon
James Hannigan
Hannigan
Irene and
Inez Ingalls
Dorchester, Mass
Harry S. Lord
Deering Street
Beulah Burgess
St. Joseph's School For Girls
Mabel Ford
Marion Lloyd
D. T. Percy & Sons
Harriet Morrison
Providence
Skowhegan
George P. Davenport
Free Will Baptist Church
Miss Mitchell
Christopher O. Carter
Michael Fisher
Front Street
Carter
George Nichols
Fore River Ship & Engine Co
Times
New York
Josephine MacNeal
Weymouth, Mass
A. J. MacNeal
Crosby
Wallace
Tourtillette
Parker
Shaw
Totman
Hill
Allen
Redson
Oliver
Lake
A. R. Pratt
Robinson
Purington
Potter
Pattee
Columbia
India
Gerald Watson
Ruth
Eva Watson
Westbrook
Chauncy F. Curtis
Mae O’brien
Lewis O'Brien
Severania Couture
Old Orchard
Genesta
New Meadows Inn
Patrick Flaherty
Union Street
Mendelssohn Club
Odd Ladies
Auburn
Odd Fellows Hall
Pleasant Street
Myrtle Lodge of
Oliver Moses
Charles Carr
Jackson, N. H
White Mountains
Gray's Inn
Mr. Moses
T. C. Maney
St. Mary's Church
Rumford Falls
Winn
Eugene Gaudreau
Fuller
Quincy
Gaudreau
Sidney J. Meeker
Brother
Eliza F. Brown
Military and Naval Orphan Asylum
New Hampshire
Randall W. Leonard
F.C. Leonard
Leonard
Western Avenue
R. H. Morgan
Waturus
Boothbay Harbor
Bath Iron Works
William R. Chapman
Prof. Chapman
Madame Eames
Jennie R. Morse
Kennebec
Cedar Grove
Arthur Pepper
Eva Pratt
Nellie Woodbury Card
Medford
Frank Allison Hea
Charles Blair
Hea
Montreal
St. John
Albert E. Desmond
U. S
Charles B. Haskell
U.S. District Court
Desmond
Alliquippa
New Meadows Steamboat Co
Small Point
New Meadows Landing
Columbia Theatre
Charles Plant
Harry Morse
North End
Happy Nook
Rufus Lombard
Moving Pictures
Robert Jordan
ST. Lawrence Seaway
Wis
Supe
Ind
Canada
ST. Lawrence
Truman
St. Lawrence River
Lake Superior
Wives Club
West Coast
New
John Wb
Jack Register
Hudson K.C
College Town
Bath Boy
Boston Flash
Register
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