Bath items and social notes from 1909
A Bath column recounts local events including a proposal to ease L A W cable repair waits for Inn guests, resumed work after vacations by D T Percy & Sons staff, and Miss Kittridge celebrated her birthday at New Meadows Inn. It also notes a library light suggestion on Summer street, a charity drive by young girls for a drinking fountain, yacht club meeting, and moves of local doctors and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Kittridge
New Meadows Inn
Laura M. Baker
Miss Kittridge
Miss Baker
Bernice Morse
Freida Wetherbee
Eva Bowker
Belle Beals
Lillian Merrill
Grace Malcolm
Harriet Henderson
Harry Lemont
William Powers
Henry Lermond
George
Willis Morten
Times reports Swasey retirement rumor and Rockland links
A Times representative spoke with Congressman John P. Swasey at his Canton home about a circulating rumor that he will retire at the end of his current term and back former Governor William T. Cobb of Rockland as his successor. The rest of the item covers local shipping, residents, and community happenings in Bath and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Times
John P. Swasey
Canton
Oxford County
Swasey
Congress
William T. Cobb
Rockland
Dancing party features in Sig Testa’s hall
Miss Myra Merritt hosted a delightful dancing party in Sig Testa's hall last evening. The Bath Public Library houses Captain John Patten's bust by American sculptor Jackson, a Bath native. Harry Langdon and others are noted for local activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myra Merritt
Sig. Testa’s
John Patten
Bath
Jackson
Bath Boy
Bath Iron Works ancestor and local notes from Bath
The Bath Iron Foundry established in 1828 is cited as ancestor to Bath Iron Works. William B. Smith of Braman Dow Co. farms in Milford New Hampshire and used oil on a road to reduce dust. Bath banks originated as family affairs with the Marine Bank by the Baileys First National by the Morses Bath National by the Sewalls and Lincoln by the Pattens. A 40 year old Bath Times editor remark about couples at the park persists into 1949. Husk ing parties and coon hunting plans are noted for fall. A trolley wire fell in Sagadahoc Square prompting a city response. Motorman Good cut the wire to prevent danger. A Middle Street resident reports ceiling shakes from trolley car jars, requiring replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Smith
Braman, Dow & Co
Boston
Milford
N. H
Bath
Bath National Bank
Marine Bank
Baileys
Morse
First National
Sewalls
Bath National
Pattens
Lincoln
Whitman
Bath Daily Times
Times
War over Bath towage as Knickerbocker eyes Bath office
September 19 1909 report shows Bath ship owners clash with Knickerbocker Towage Co owners of Kennebec tugs. Rumors say Bath office will close and tugs move to Gardiner via American Ice Co. Also notes bloom on 30 foot tulip tree on Court Street, Passmore place, and local interest in auto engines for fire response. Colonial club clambake at New Meadows river praised. details of bake with clams lobsters and corn. Short line on a horse oats remark and a church notice plus one arrest in city court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Knickerbocker Towage Co
Kennebec
Knickerbocker
Gardiner
American Ice Co
Court Street
Passmore Place
Colonial Club
New Meadows
Sagadahoc Square
Trufant’s Crossing
Carl C. Troop
Joseph McCole
Charles Foote
Bath News Briefs a 1909 Page Highlights Local Events
Miss Tina Mains sails for Quincy with Mrs. Charles Mains and son Hugh for annual vacation. A runaway horse incident on Vine Street damaged William Melrose’s wagon. Dr E M Fuller suspects typhoid from well water in Bath. Automobiles from five states pass through Bath. The Katahdin, a Bath Iron Works ship, is to be used for ordnance tests and removed from Navy list. Bath electric lights run on water power from Brunswick. A new gate on Washington Street aids winter operations. Bath explores New Meadows bridge site with Justice Whitehouse consulting. Prof Richard Jewett of Chicago visited Bath. native of Westport, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina Mains
Quincy
Mass
Charles Mains
Hugh Home
William Mains
Richmond Visitors and Moves Noted in Local Notes
A mobile trip through the White Mountains is reported. Frank Preble and Ray Sedgley with spouses visited Portland Thursday. Bertha LeBaron moved from the Hackett house at Chestnut and Boynton to Spruce Street. Henry Alexander and others attended a Red Sox versus Detroit game in Boston last Tuesday. Florence Moody of Gardiner and Mrs. George Thomas of Cambridge visited Nellie Thomas Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Mountains
Frank Preble
Ray Sedgley
Portland
Bertha LeBaron
Hackett House
Chestnut and
Boynton Street
Spruce Street
Henry Alexander
Chester Foster
Clarence Dunbar
Clinton Hinkley
Red Sox
Detroit
Boston
Florence Moody
Gardiner
George Thomas
Cambridge
Mass
Nellie Thomas
Obituary: Williston E. Small Dies at 80 in Richmond Home
Williston E. Small aged 80 died Saturday at his daughter Mrs. Fred Moeller’s Front Street home after a week long illness. Born May 30 1870 in West Gardiner he had lived many years in Richmond. Funeral services were held Tuesday at his son Alfred Small’s Water Street home. Survived by nine children including Muriel Hills Belmont Leona McKenna Gardiner Doris Moeller Shirley McSapdden Ralph Alfred Richmond Vera Parent Brunswick Gladys Anderson Old Orchard Phyllis Bernier Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston E. Small
Williston
Elmer Small
Fred Moeller
Front Street
Mr. Small
West Gardiner
Richmond
Alfred Small
Water Street
Muriel M. Hills
Belmont
Mass
Leona McKenna
American Legion Auxiliary Opens Season in Wiscasset Hall
Mrs Winnie E Boynton and family were guests with brother Lee S Gorham planning a Woodstock visit before sending his family. Bradford Sortwell Wright unit No 54 held its first season meeting in Legion hall. Mrs Fessenden M Chase suffered a stroke last week leaving one side paralyzed and affecting speech. she remains at her Main Street home as friends wish her a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford - Sortwell - Wright
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Fessenden M. Chase
Main Street
Rents Decontrolled In Four Maine Counties Surprising
Housing expeditor Tighe Woods of Washington announced on Friday that rent controls in four Maine counties including Sagadahoc had been lifted. Bath area officials and local landlords debate potential rent increases, while tenants fret over insecurity amid ongoing housing shortages and uncertainty about future federal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tighe Woods
Washington
Maine
Sagadahoc
John J. Keegan
Woods
Mr. Keegan
Bath
Portland
Keegan
Congress
Sandra Wagner Birthday Party
Sandra Jean Wagner celebrated her third birthday Friday afternoon with a party for her young friends at Bluff road. Flash pictures showed her blowing out candles on her cake. Refreshments were served as gifts were shared. Attendees included Janet Steward Linda Morissette and their mothers Mrs Lee Steward Mrs Buddy Morissette Mrs Stephen Johns Mrs Fred Berry Mrs Louis Couture Sandra’s grandmother Mrs Robert Wagner Julia Ann Holmes Betsey Goldstein Marie Couture’s sister Cecelia na William Wyman Parker Head visited Bath Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Jean Wagner
Robert Wagner, Jr
Bluff Road
Sandra
Buddy Morissette
Janet Steward
Lee Steward
Linda
Susan Morissette
Pamela Johns
Stephen Johns
Nancy Berry
Probate Notices from Bath Sagadahoc Estates 1949
Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc issues notices for estates James Walter Watson Samuel Hathorn Thomas Gallant John T Doyle George P Larrabee Eliza Atkinson Alfred E Roberts Robert G Gray and others. Hearings set for October. letters testamentary without bond to respective executors and administratrixes. final accounts noted. license to sell real estate sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sagadahoc
Samuel Hathorn
Woolwich
Gilbert P. Hathorn
Thomas Gallant
Joseph S. Gallant
Joseph S. Galant
John T. Doyle
Allan Spear
George P. Larrabee
Helen M. Smith
Eliza Atkinson
Old Georgetown Church and Its Pioneering Parishioners
The article recalls Georgetown's early church life with families like Hinkley, Oliver, Berry and Todd, the rise of the Second Baptist church in Harmon's Harbor, and a revival led by Elder E. G. Page. It details baptism rites on the Traf ton shore and lists memorably named converts and leaders from 1852 onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Samuel Hinkley
David Webber
John Lennan
John McFadden
Harmon’s Harbor
Second Baptist Church
Hinkley
Trafton
Oliver
Clarey
Heal
Spinney
Hunt
McKinney
Webber
Poor
Powers
Parker’s Island
David Olivers
Olivers
David
Jotham Trafton
Langdon Oliver
Moses Oliver
Joseph Berry
John L. Berry
Jackson Berry
Warren Todd
Hannah Power
Emmeline Oliver
Frederick Hegins
Higgings
John Warner
David Oliver
E. G. Page
Page
Maine
Robinhood's Cove
Christ
Libby and
Brackett
Nathaniel S. Todd
Martin Trafton
Almira Berry
Silas Trafton
Benjamin F. Hinkley
Freeman C. Oliver
Eliza J. Newdick
Lyda
Lydia) F. Oliver
Seward Emons
Mary Trafton
Margaret Williams
Elizabeth Knight
Libby
Edwin Trafton
Woodbury Trafton
Harriet Oliver
Zefelenta
Jenta) Todd
Alben
Albion
Mr and Mrs Ring visit family in Boston and Danvers
Mr and Mrs Harry Ring Jr daughter Joyce and son Paul of Park Street and Mr Rings mother Mrs Harry Ring of Washburn Street were Saturday visitors in Boston and Danvers Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ring
Joyce
Paul
Park Street
Mr. Ring
Washburn Street
Boston
Danvers Mass
Probate records list executors and guardians appointed
John L. Jack Register of Probate documents appointments on September 13, 1949 for multiple estates. Executors and administratrices include Helen M Henry Katherine Weiland and others from Bath Portland Lowell and Boston with bond or without bond. Local notice notes several estates from Bath Bowdoinham Richmond and Lewisboro. Arthur J. Dunton Judge of Probate signs the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Jack
Sagadahoc
Alice M. Whittier
Bowdeinham
Helen M. Henley
Lowell
Massachusetts
Carrie H. Trott
Bath
James L. Trott
Howard M. Maxwell
Richmond
Clifford W. Finnimore
Portland
Chester D. Colby
Marguerite V. Brown
Charles E. St
Eleanor P. Irish
Arthur J. Dunton
Probate Court Notice for Bates and Henderson Estates
A Bath court of probate on September 16 1949 considers wills for Hattie S Bates also known as Hattie Snow Bates late of Revere Massachusetts and Evelyn Snow Henderson late of Winthrop Massachusetts. Authenticated Massachusetts wills seek recording in Sagadahoc Maine and letters testamentary without bond to Charles Henry Bates Jr and Henry W Henderson as executors. A true copy of the original order is issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sagadahoc
Hattie S. Bates
Hattie Snow Bates
Revere
Suffolk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Maine
Charles Henry Bates, Jr
Evelyn Snow Henderson
Winthrop
Henry W. Henderson
Probate Court Orders Bath September Session
Court of Probate at Bath on the first Tuesday of September sets October hearing for estates. Will petitions and final accounts listed for Edward Wren Myrtle T. Wren Claude Strout Ardella M. Strout Roy Ginney Percy E Lane Lena Upton Thurlow Thomas St Laurent Edith Emerson Henrietta Swasey Libby Jane Hall Browne with executors and administrators named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sagadahoc
Bath Independent
Claude Strout
Toham
Ardella M. Strout
Ardella M. See
Roy Ginney
Arrowsic
Otty Steen
Elton H. Phinney
Robert E. Phinney
Percy E. Lane
Bowdoin
Raymond E. Lane
Lena Upton Thurlow
Ida Mae Thurlow
Thomas St. Laurent
Topsham
George St. Laurent
Edith E Emerson
Norman W. Emerson
Henrietta Swasey Libby
Richmond
Frances E. Libby
Jane Hall Browne
Bowdoinham
Prudence Hamilton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward McAuliffe
Elmer F. Hodgkins
Laura Barstow
Annie Shepard
Martin O’laughlin
D. T. Percy & Sons
Miss Barstow
Miss Shepard
New York
Mystic
Conn
Mr. O’laughlin
New Meadows Steamboat Co
E. W. Hyde
Holman F. Day
Kennebec Yacht Club
Edward W. Larrabee
Public Library
Horace Fox
Ruth Fox
Ruth Skillings
Edith Avery
Addie Syders
Anna Morse
Frances Southard
Margaret Rogers
Lotta Jacobson
Mary Mussenden
Mary Baxter
Evelyn Parker
Lani Sewall
Dorothy Totman
Virginia Paine
Franklin A. Ferguson
H. F. Morin
Ferguson
Sagadahoc Block
Boston University
Massachusetts Omeopathic Hospital
Morin
Meena
Pierce
Stanley
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Navy
City of
N. Blaisdell & Sons
Herbert D. Maxwell
William J. McQuillen
Charlotte Hallett
Music Hall
Miss Hallett
Andrews Hallett
Center Street
Hallett & Co
Hallett
Africa
America
G. A. Peaslee
Ferdinand Coombs
William D. Coombs
Small Point
United States Army
Charles H. Reed
San Antonio
Texas
Quartermaster Department
Reed
Army
Farrin
Sergis
Wallace Atwood
Samuel Wakefield
Alton Wright
John Lee
Hyde Light Guards
Brunswick
Coast Artillery Corps
R. E. Chatfield
Christobal
Panama
Chatfield
Bath Iron Works
New Haven
Church Block
O.K
Cal Cromwell
North End
City Landing
Charles W. Clifford, Jr
Miss Clifford Miss Black
Carl Crosby
Mr. Heyworth
Clifford
Poland Spring
L. Jacobson
Henrietta Rogers
L. Sewall
Addie Seiders
Harry Langdon
Soap Factory
Witch Spring
H. A. Huse, Jr
Mr. Oliver
Bath Iron Foun
Isaac Higginbotham
Colby College
First Baptist
James H. Scott
Fire Department
People's Baptist Church
Hagan
North Bath
Vine Street
William R. Melrose
Wiliam Barstow
Melrose
E. M. Fuller
Fuller
Bureau of Ordnance
Indian Head
Maine Central
Washington Stret
School Street
Justice Whitehouse
New New Meadows Bridge
Richard Jewett
Chicago University
Bath High School
Jewett
Asia
Europe
Westport
Wiscasset
Winnie E. Boynton
Lee S. Gorham
Woodstock
Sandra Wagner
William Wyman
Parker Head
Register
Trafton Shore
W.C. Todd
John L Jack Register
Judes of Probate
Final Order
Oadahoc
Ida Miller
Monroe Elme Wines
Wear Phippsburg
Secousss
Wilbur of Phippsb
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