Bath Daily Times 1889 items revive local scenes
FORTY YEARS AGO IN BATH recounts 1889 happenings from the Bath Daily Times. Highlights include a new cel of ry wood, Front street commerce, a Canton King banquet for Bunker Hill and Ridgely Cantons of Charlestown, and Y P S C E convention seating plans. Also noted are W H Emerson departing Bath Beef Co. management, George A Field visiting, Hunnewell’s Point Life Saving Crew assisting Small Point, a mortar life line rescue, and a veteran gathering at City Landing before sailing to Popham Beach with the steamer Wiwurna.
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Bath
Bath Daily Times
Ry Wood
AS . Melcher
Front Street
Launchord
Boothbay House
Canton
King
Mr. Knight
Boothbay Rink
Bunker Hill
Ridgely
Charlestown
Maine
Popham Beach
Charles T. Hooper
Stephen B. Penney
H. K. Dunton
James Ball
John S. Wiggin
Thomas A. Brown
Dusty Front and Center Streets Spark Vendor Complaint
Sept 12 1889 merchants on Front and Center streets complain the dusty condition remains despite funds to lay dust twice daily. At 2:12 pm the three masted schooner Agnes FE Manson was launched by A Sewall Co and will load ice upriver. Joseph C Wyman of Jersey City plans return after three weeks visit. two Maine Central workers escape a wreck near Blind Crossing when a hand car is struck by engine No 51.
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Agnes FE. Manson
A. Sewall & Co
Joseph C. Wyman
Jersey City
Mr. Wyman
Inman Steamship Company
Bath
Maine Central
Blind Crossing
George Oliver
Lewiston
Oliver
Maine Central depot frame set near passenger station
Sept 13 1889 notes the baggage house frame at the Maine Central depot east of the current station. Skunks roam near the avenue for days. Perkins Blaisdell boat shop has built 21 schooner boats and one small steamer since January. Much sewer work to the new depot advances travelers toward the handsome station amid growing excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Central
Perkins & Blaisdell
Bath residents honor Rufus Lombard with clam bake event
Bath citizens plan a large clam bake at Foster's Point to recognize Rufus Lombard for his service to the Shipping City. Governor Burleigh and Mrs Burleigh, Hon. William Putnam and wives, and many principal locals will attend. A Thursday night Kennebec trip is canceled. races at Beacon Park prompt a Wednesday departure from Boston for observers.
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Westnet
Arthur
Foster's Point
Bath
Burleigh
Sewall
William Putnam
Kennebec
Boston
Beacon Park
Bath News Summary of Local Events and Notices
September 14 1889 Bath Maine items record a marriage intention, Phi Rho society election at Bath High School naming John Swanton Editor and staff, building updates at Y M C A fronts, a floral bouquet from A B Colton, Queen Esther D R Lodge hospitality to visiting ladies, tours of Sagadahock House Gowell’s Grove and Holly Tree Inn, W D Chadbourne honored at a Bath Y M C A reception with music and a midnight supper party hosted by Mr and Mrs H A Duncan for 150 guests.
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Phi Rho Society of the
Bath High School
Phi Rhonian
John Swanton
Art Stetson
Owen Ledyard
John Shaw
Harry Neally
Fred Blaisdell
Queen Esther Lodge Daughters of
Rebekah
Wiwurna
Sagadahock House
Charlestown
Chelsea
Gowell’s Grove
Woolwich
Holly Tree Inn
Smith
H. A. Duncan
Washington Street
W. D. Chadbourne
Bath Y. M. C. A
Notable city notices and updates from Sept 1889
Sept 16 1889 reports George M Shepard chief clerk of the steamer Star of the East dies at home. Caleb Shepard to open a dentist office in Ledyard’s new building. C F Hayden heads to Washington for several weeks. Mail carrier Owen on vacation, substitute Lowell delivers mail. Alonzo G Fisher and family returning to Chicago after summer near Foster's Point. contemplates buying a summer residence. Eastern Steam Boat Co expresses discontinued. grocers and merchants plan annual excursion meet at common council room. Library foundation walls completed. brick delivery from New York by schooner. County commissioners inspect Bay bridge ahead of county fair travel. Monday after a week’s delay, which was caused by…
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George M. Shepard
Steamer
Star of the East
Alonzo G. Fisher
Foster’s Point
Chicago
Ladies Admit to Winter Classes at Young Men's Christian Association
The board of directors decided to admit ladies to the educational classes this winter in connection with the Young Men's Christian Association. Terms are the same as for gentlemen. Ladies' auxiliary members pay 50 cents per course while nonmembers pay 2.50 per course or about 10 cents per lesson. Applications for membership available at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Bath Port News: Shipyard Revival and Excursions Planned
Fifteen passersby returned to Boston aboard the Star of the East after a short Bath visit. The Eastern Steamboat Co. hopes to run an Isle of Springs excursion tomorrow if weather cooperates. Work at the Sewall yard advances with a 650 ton three masted schooner under construction and repairs planned for Georgie L. Drake Julia Baker William Cobb and Gardiner G Deering. The largest keelson yet built in Bath rises 91 inches, secured by 400 bolts and numerous trenalls. The old passenger station is moved back to enable a covered platform extending to Water Street, with the new baggage house nearly ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Steamboat Co
Wiwarna
Isle of Springs
Squirrel Island
Boothbay
City Landing
Bath
Water Street
Conference of American Red Cross complete program
Regional Red Cross conference program held Tuesday at Bowdoin College Brunswick with morning and afternoon sessions. Notables included Prof C T Burnett Rev Thompson E Ashby J H Heckman Miss Laura F Knowlton Mabel Boardman James T Nicholson John W Riley Henry B Nash A L Schafer plus Denton items. St Paul Bench warrants issued for Oscar Dahly and three others in narcotics case.
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American Red Cross
Maine
Moulton Union
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
Hotel Eagle
C. T. Burnett
Brunswick Chanter
Thompson E. Ashby
Kenneth M. Sills
J. H. Heckman
Laura F. Knowlton
Mabel T. Boardman
Montford Hill
Lewiston Auburn
James T. Nicholson
Eastern Area
John W. Riley
Roll Call
Henry B. Nash
Home Service Committee
Lincoln County
Junior Red Cross
A. L. Schafer
American Junior Red Cross
Nicholson
St. Paul
Oscar Dahly
Duluth
World congress debate on sexual reform condemned by Cardinal Bourne
London reports a world congress on sexual reform discussing a new idea that Cardinal Bourne denounces as degrading to holy matrimony. The Cardinal condemns the concept amid religious opposition to reforms.
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London
Cardinal Bourne
Maine Federation of Women's Club annual meeting agenda
The Maine Federation of Women's Club held its annual meeting in Frye Hall Portland with a packed agenda. Activities included President's address, department reports, a dinner at Lafayette Hotel, film "Woman's Progress," Cape Shore excursion with tea, organ recital, and election of a general federation director for Maine followed by memorial service and adjournment.
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Maine Federation of Club
Frye Hall
Portland
Chamber of Commerce
Depar
Lafayette
Sheffieldistress
Woman's Progress
Cape Shore
Guy P. Gannett
General Federation
Maine
Wesley Sorority Enjoys Evening Meeting at Wesley Church
The Wesley Sorority held its September gathering at the home of Mrs. Ralph Covel with Mrs. William Beaswe as co hostesses A business session approved a covered dish supper for October to follow by annual meeting and officer elections A committee led by Mrs Arthur G Oliver Mrs Arthur Whittier and Mrs Robert Gordon arranged supper plans Despite a thunderstorm a good turnout shared sandwiches olives pickles coffee cakes and lemon sherbet before social sewing and fellowship The attendees included Mrs Arthur G Oliver Mrs Be land Plummer Mrs Beatrice Rand Mrs Charlotte Day Mrs Ena McLean Mrs Robert Gordon Mrs Arthur Whittier Mrs Eleanor Butterfield Mrs Dawes Miss Nellie Follett and the hostesses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Church
Ralph Covel
William Besaw
Arthur G. Oliver
Arthur Whittier
Robert Gordon
Arthur—G. Oliver
Beland Plummer
Beatrice Rand
Charliotte Day
Ena McLean
Eleanor Butterfield
Dawes
Nellie Follett
Paragon Yachts: Fine Yacht Launched at Bath Iron Works
The Paragon, finished in walnut and ash with monel dressers, features spacious owner and guest staterooms, a pantry, galley, and skilled crew quarters. It has two pole masts, two motor launches, four lifeboats, and Lloyds class 100 Al. Davol, member of multiple yacht clubs, anticipates cruising with fleets and rendezvous.
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Lloyd's
Davol
New York Yacht Club
Eastern Yacht Club
Boston Yacht Club
Rhode Island Yacht Club
Larchmont Yacht Club
Bath Iron Works
Pleasant Surprise for Owner of Ford
The owner of a Ford sedan with Maine plate 64916 found a tag directing him to police headquarters Monday afternoon. At the station he learned he was to receive a $5 bill left by a Rolls Royce driver from Massachusetts after a minor collision on Boowond Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Rolls Royce
Massachusetts
Boowond Street
John Place
Place
Boston Official Seeks Opinion on Auto Insurance Rates
Boston Merton L Brown state insurance commissioner plans to obtain an attorney general's opinion on temporary auto insurance rates while awaiting completion of alleged fraud cases.
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Boston
Merton L. Brown
Commercial Apple Crop Shows Slight Decline Nationwide
The 1928 29 U S apple crop is expected at 26 000 barrels, down from last year and the five year average. Washington leads with an average crop, New York trails but larger MacIntosh and Baldwin prospects vary by region, New England shows improvement led by Maine and Vermont, weather in August aided development.
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United States
Washington
New York
Virginia
New England
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Captain George E McIntire Dies After Life at Sea
Captain George Everett McIntire 80 longtime Sewell fleet commander died Sunday at 498 Washington St after three years of heart trouble Born in Phippsburg he rose to ship command enduring shipwreck off Cape Horn and a feared storm rescue later honored by passengers and crew He later worked as a carpenter at Westminster School Simsbury Conn He belonged to the Nazarene church of Sebasco and is survived by son Harry M McIntire daughter Grace M McIntire both of Bath and brothers William E Small Point and Irwin McIntire Bath.
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George Everett McIntire
Sewell
Washington Street
Phippsburg
Charles
Almira McIntire
Cape Horn
States
McIntire
Simsbury
Conn
Westminster School
William L. Cushing
Nazarene Church
Sebasco
Harry M. McIntire
Grace M. McIntire
Bath
William E
Small Point
Irwin McIntire
William Boucher Dies From Fall At Five Islands Hotel
William Boucher, 62, of Five Islands, died Friday at Maine General hospital Portland from injuries after a fall down stairs at the Otter Cliff hotel in Five Islands where he resided. He was transported Friday by Curtis ambulance.
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William Boucher
Five Islands
Maine General Hospital
Portland
Otter Cliff
Five Tss
Curtis
Funeral for William S. Boucher at Five Islands
The funeral for William S. Boucher was held Sunday afternoon at his home in Five Islands with Rev. F. W. Hovey officiating. Bearers included Elbridge Mains Eugene Rowe Vernon Gray and Fred Carr. Burial followed at Five Islands cemetery.
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William S. Boucher
Five Islands
F. W. Hovey
Georgetown Center Church
Elbridge Mains
Eugene Rowe
Vernon Gray
Fred Carr
Five Islands Cemetery
Carlton Sylvester wed in Woolwich ceremony on river road
Charles Forrest Carlton and Miss Charlotte Sylvester of Woolwich married September 5 at home of Mrs. John G. Reed near Day's Ferry. Carlton, son of Clarence I. Carlton of Sagadahoc Ferry, works as a carpenter at Bath Iron Works. Bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Sylvester. They will reside at Sagadahoc Ferry.
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Charles Forrest Carlton
Charlotte Sylvester
Woolwich
John G. Reed
Day's Ferry
Clarence I. Carlton
Sagadahoc Ferry
Bath Iron Works Corp
W. E. Sylvester
Woolwich Ladies Farm Bureau Meeting Postponed
The Woolwich Ladies Farm Bureau will hold its postponed meeting at the Day's Ferry community house on the 30th with Miss Hortense Welch, demonstration agent, attending to discuss dressmaking. In Lawrence Massachusetts eight youths said to be gang members linked to over twenty robberies were indicted by the Essex county grand jury.
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Woolwich Ladies Farm Bureau
Day’s Ferry
Hortense Welch
Lawrence
Mass
Essex County Grand Jury
Prob ate Notice appoints executor for Agnes Hennessey estate
On September 10 1929 the Sagadahoc probate court appointed Michael J Hennessey of Bath as executor without bond of the Agnes Dillon Hennessey estate and he qualified on the same date.
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Michael J. Hennessey
Bath
J P. Carey
Sagadahoc
Jomas A. Kavendugh
Dahoc
John P. Ane
Faithh
Noto
Edward B. Smith
Ellen . Smith
Pete PD Dain Gibone
Thomas 8
Sag
Elizabeth Dain Gibbons
M. Stearns
County of Sea
Arns
Annie M
YACHT HI-ESMARO RETURNS FOR REPAIRS AT BATH IRON WORKS
The yacht Hi Esmarao arrived at Bath Iron Works from Newport after a minor collision left the port quarter dented and the rail splintered. Marine Insurance surveyors assessed damage while Bath plant officials prepared to replace plates and railing, with repairs expected to take a week to ten days.
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Bath Iron Works Corp
Newport
R. I
Charles
A. Blair
Seguin
Marine Insurance of Underwriters
Bath Plant
H. Edward Manville
Bath
Osipowich Breaks New England 220 Yard Record
Revere Massachusetts to Worcester swimmer Albina Osipowich lowers the New England mark in the 220 yards with a time of two minutes 46 and 45 hundredths seconds. Her effort trails the American record by only 2.5 seconds.
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Revere
Mass
Albina Osipowich
Worcester
New England
Probate notices from Sagadahoc Court in Bath 1929
Several probate notices outline estates in Sagadahoc County Maine. Names include Caroline F Kay Nay, Charles H Bagley, Warren A Parris, and many Bath residents. Appointments cover administrators executors and administratrixes with dates September 1929 and October deadlines.
Woolwich Boy Builds His Own Motor Boat
A Woolwich youth designed and built a motor boat from material sourced at Leeman farm. He drafted the plan in his own room and did the cutting, hewing, and planing himself. The craft uses spruce for the keel and frame, oak for stem and stern posts, and pine for planking. He will finish during Saturdays and holidays and hopes for a spring launch. he aims for a naval architect career.
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Sugre
Leeman
Woolwich
Bath
Revere and Boston Mayors Threaten Auto Insurance Case
Revere Massachusetts Mayor Andrew A Casassa teams with Boston Mayor Malcolm E Nichols to challenge state auto insurance increases at the Supreme Court, signaling a high court fight over insurance pricing and municipal authority.
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Revere
Mass
Andrew A. Casassa
Malcolm ,E. Nichols
Boston
State Supreme Court
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C. C. Low
W. H. Emerson
Bath Beef Co
Messrs. Swift & Co
George A. Field
Old Orchard
Hunnewell
S Point
Fuller's Rock
Haley
Rufus Lombard
Thompson Bros
John H. Schottlier
Chestnut Street
A. B. Colton
Caleb Shepard
Mr. Ledyard
C. F. Hayden
Owen
Lowell
Eastern Steamboat Company
Bay Bridge
South Street
Morse
Agnes E. Manson
Marine Railway
Georgie L. Drake
Julia Baker
William Cobb
Gardiner G. Deering
Conference OF American Red Cross
Dr. Carter
Carter
Maine Federation OF Women's Clubs
Forest City
Wesley Sorority
Fine Yacht
FORD
G. E. Mintire
Carlton
Sylvester
Woolwich Farm Bureau
Rata
Nonwat Mephtys Co
Norway
William F. Dunham
Hi-Esmaro
Fred S. Curtis
Thomas R. Huston
Mgr. Funeral Home
Center Street
Pray Bate
E County
Caroline F. Kaulbeck
New York City
N. Y
Catherine A. Bagley
Charles H. Bagley
Caroline F. Kay
West Sethet
N. Y. City
Mary Ann McDonough
Nellie Biggins
Esstate
State of New York
Frank A. Mast
State OF Maine
Sagadahoe
Bam Independent
Glidden
Warren A. Parris
Frank W. Parris
Bath County
Walter S. Glidden
Carrie
Clara W. Smith
Manning
Melville
Luella Noyes
Everett
Carrie Hodgkins
Melville Smith
Husi
Walter
O . Ss
Potch
Patapan
Denis
Whey
Coun Sagadahoc
Speewe
Tember
Elwell
Ann Marina
Woolwich Boy
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