Forty Years Ago in Bath September 1902 Highlights
A Bath Chronicle compendium from September 16 to 22 1902 records obituaries arrivals and transfers including Joseph Marchetti moving to Farmington to join his father’s store, Miss Marie Passmore on vacation, and school figures for Bath Public Schools. The week notes river craft repairs barge work at the Kelley Spear Co shipyard, ship activity, a St. George’s saw mill incident, and local social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Marchetti
Monin
Lewiston
Farmington
City
Henri Poli
Vessel Matanzas Taken In Charge By Local Owners
Owners of the bark Matanzas assume control of the craft which arrived weeks ago for oil tank installations. The Bath Maine Water Co standpipe was filled Saturday night and painters completed three coats of black graphite paint. The pipe holds 550000 gallons and nearly that amount was used in one night. Carl Coombs sold his 24 foot launch Eleanor to W D Spaulding of Hallowell. A Malaga party bought Winter clothing, and Ernest Savage offered a complimentary sail and picnic to Queen Esther Daughters of Rebekah. The Nakomis launch party visited Swan Island for a pleasant day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matanzas
Bath
Maine Water Company
Merrill
Carl Coombs
South End
Eleanor
W. D. Spaulding
Hallowell
Ernest Savage
Queen Esther
Rebekah
Nakomis
Swan Island
Finding more work for men 65 or over
New Orleans reports Roosevelt Hotel in wartime experiments hiring men 65 plus for non strenuous hotel duties. Seymour Weiss says policy becomes permanent and plans to expand to 50 establishments. Older workers on elevators and rounds gain praise for reliability and vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Roosevelt Hotel
Seymour Weiss
Roosevelt
Weiss
Weekly Report from Maine State Police Highlights Accidents
The weekly Maine State Police report covers Sept 7 to Sept 14 with 28 accidents, up five from the prior week. Of these, two were fatal, 11 personal injuries, and 15 property damage. 15 occurred in daylight, 13 after dark, 23 in rural areas and five in urban. The piece then urges school safety and driver responsibility around children returning to class, stressing stern traffic education and motorist accountability to protect youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Local notes on races and library gifts in Sagadahoc region
A race Saturday afternoon features cat and first trial with the new rig, while Orrie Preble builds a 20 foot naptha launch at his Bailey street home. Miss Welch hosts a card party on Middle street with Mrs Cooper and Miss Lowell as guests. Joe Hood, famed pool champion, will perform for the Sagadahoc club next Monday. Dr Charles A Packard donates 50 books to Patten Free Library, including Amos Lawrence diary and correspondence, plus a marble bust. Sunshine Society held a State picnic at Merrymeeting Park with a Casino meal arranged by Mr Huntoon. Officials report brags checks being stolen and used to attach to watch chains, hitting several companies including Eastern Steamship and Maine Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Packard
Patten Free Library
Amos Lawrence
William R. Lawrence
Mischievous monkey Pete dies after six day rampage
Washington notes say Peter the 22 pound monkey thrilled Arlington with a six day spree. Owner China Farling recalls he played with people and dogs but was provoked by stones and BB gun fire. Pursued by police, Pete was shot after multiple escapes and died in a ravine.
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Washington
Peter
Potomac
China Farling
Arlington
Pete
Farling
Mackeys Hill
Bowdoinham speeding arrests follow weekend fines
The Bowdoinham arena campaign against speeding continued Monday after 11 motorists were fined on Saturday. John A. Downs of Portland paid 12.45 for speeding on Route 201. Six others paid 12.25 in fines and costs for speeding on Route 201 or Route 196 in Topsham. The named defendants were Ludger Theberge Lewis ton Henry Boucher Rumford Walter G. Thorstad G. Elwin White Charles Boyd and Winfield J. DeBow. Arrests were by Officers John De Winter Herbert Mariner Robert Marx and Charles Marks. Trial Justice James H. Ames heard the cases. Pvt. Ernest H. Rose, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Rose of Rosedale, is stationed at Camp Rucker, Ala, in the Engineer Corps of the U.S. Army.
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Bowdoinham Arena
John A. Downs
Portland
Bowdoin
Topsham
Ludger Theberge
Lewiston
Henry Boucher
Rum
Chrome Bonanza in Bear Tooth Mountains Montana
Vast chrome deposits in Bear Tooth peaks near Columbus Montana drive three active mines. Miners work day and night, building mills and roads as ore is stacked on the mountainside. RFC lease started January 1941 with Anaconda Company management.
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Columbus
Mont
Montana
Bear Tooth Mountains
RFC
Anaconda Copper Company
Anaconda
Fred P. Goethke
Poland
Goethke
Washington
Past Lecturers Have Meeting in Rock Hill Inn
Richmond Corner reports Mrs Lizzie Haggett of West Bath Orange played piano for the program. The next meeting will be at Rock Hill Inn with date to be named. Marriage intentions filed list Vaughn Jameson and Miss Annette Williams, Albert Randall Coombs and Miss Elizabeth Butterfield, Merton Ceeee and Mildred Davis, Carleton Reed visiting Bath after enlisting in the Navy and heading to Newport Training Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesley L. Hutchins
Vaughn Jameson
Hill Street
Orono
Annette Williams
High Street
Albert Randall Coombs
Chester Road
Belmont
Mass
Elizabeth Jane Butterfield
Granite Street
Merton Cceee
Mildred E. Davis
Robinson Street
Carleton L. Reed
Harry Walker
Bedford Street
Bath
Navy
U. S. Naval Training Station
Newport
R. 1
Monthly Report of State Police Maine Speed Enforcement
The Maine State Police report 478 arrests in August with 250 for speeding. It cites public education on the 40 mph limit to save lives and property, noting an 79 percent drop in injuries and 88 percent drop in fatalities from August 1941 to August 1942. Chief Henry P. Weaver endorses strict enforcement of motor vehicle laws.
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Maine State Police
Henry P. Weaver
Maine
Grange Boosters Night Planned by Local Group
Grange announces a boosters night with committees for tonics and ice cream, supper, dining room, and table service. Named organizers include Mrs. Morton F. Young, Mrs. Arthur C. Lemon, Mrs. John M. Howe, Mrs. Lewis E. Palmer, and Mrs. Ernest Snow among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Morton F. Young
Philip Burns
Leonard Boucher
Calvin Wing
Arthur C. Lemon
John M. Howe
Lewis E. Palmer
Ernest Snow
Mercie McFadden
William A. Armstrong
Arthur L. Wing
Courtney E. Stover
Fred J. Rose
Lester H. Crooker
Bertha Ward
Rotarians Enjoy Treat With Toast to Past and Future
Mr Legueux traveled from Quebec and praised continuous improvements on the International highway. He spoke at Farming ton Monday night and in Gardi ner Wednesday. Thomas H Riley of Brunswick visited. Guests included Robert MacDonald, W. T. Grant manager, and Edward Farnsworth of Portland. Mr and Mrs Ednar Owens recently wed and reside with Mrs Lincoln Williams at Foster's Point. Mr Owens returned to Bath Iron Works.
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Legueux
Quebec
Farmington
Gardiner
Thomas H. Riley
Brunswick
Robert MacDonald
W. T. Grant
Edward Farnsworth
Portland
Ednar Owens
Dorothy Waterman
Lincoln Williams
Foster's Point
Owens
Bath Iron Works
Probate Notice Appoints Administratrix in Bath Estate
John L. Jack Register of Probate certifies that Nora Lynch Kingsbury of Standish was appointed Administratrix of the Andrew Bettery estate, late of Bath, on September 8, 1942, with Arthur J. Dunton as Judge of Probate. A true copy of the original order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Jack
Sagadahoc
Andrew Bettery
Bath
Nora Lynch Kingsbury
Standish
Maine
Arthur J. Dunton
Administratrix Appointed for Charles E. Robinson Estate
O Louisé Robinson of Bath named administratrix without bond for the estate of Charles E. Robinson late of Bath deceased. Probate order dated November 1, 1942 shows ARTHUR J. DUNTON Judge of Probate. Copy on file with JOHN L. JACK Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Jack
Prohereby
Charles E. Robinson
Bath
O. Louisé Robinson
Arthur J. Dunton
Dissolution of Omaha Real Estate Company S A calm suit in Sagadahoc county Maine seeks corporate dissolution after stockholders vote at Bath office.
Oliver Moses of Bath as treasurer alleges the Omaha Real Estate Company voted to dissolve at a special meeting on August 24 1942 with no assets or liabilities remaining. The petition requests dissolution and further relief with notice to the corporation, plus court ordered publication and appearance. A notary public swears to the bill and oath.
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Omaha Real Estate Company
Oliver Moses
Bath
Sagadahoc
State of Maine
Omaha Real Estate
Front Street
State of
Maine
Maede
Edward W. Bridgham
Edward W Bridgham
Plaintil
Portland
Cumberland
Bath Independent
Guy H. Sturgis
Supreme Judicial Court
Fred H Thompson
I. Oliver Moses
Epose
Omaha
Said
Edward W. Bridgham Notary Public
Probate Notices From Sagadahoc County 1942
Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc County orders notices for estates Emma M Knowlton Minnie B Lewis Victor Irvn Coombs Clara E Hinckley John M Johnson Charles S Dunning Alice B Oliver Chester Roy Farnham Ina B Savage Mary A Clatenburk William E Palmer Lina G Sewall Albert A Babb and others. Hearings set for first Tuesday in October with executors administrators named and bonds where required.
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Bath
Sagadahoc
EB Independent
Emma M. Knowlton
Frank E. Harvie
Louise F. Mariie
Minnie B. Lewis
Watertown
Massachusetts
Electa Lewis Reynolds
Electa L. Reynolds
Victor Irvn Coombs
Myra M. Metecalf
West Bath
Julia V. Coombs
Clara E. Hinckley
Georgetown
Andrew E. Reynolds
Belmont
de Bonis
John M. Johnson
Nelle M. Johnson
Thertin Hamed
Nellie M. Johnson
Charles S. Dunning
Nellie C. Dunning
Nellie Co
Alice B. Oliver
Waltham
Massachuetts
Sagidahoc County
Maine
Walter J. Sly
Chester Roy Farnham
Woolwich
Chester Roy Blair
Ina B
Probate Court order for Bath Sagadahoc estates
In Sagadahoc County Bath a probate court orders weekly publication for three weeks of notices regarding estates including George A Oliver of Phippsburg and Myra E Sly of Waltham. It covers will petitions for probate, appointment of executors and administrators, and a guardian accounting for Alfred D Perow and Joseph B Perow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sagadahoc
Earl L. Oliver
Myra E. Sly
Waltham
Massachusetts
Walter J Sly
Weston
Walter J. Siv
Ernest Nelson Marr
Oulney
Georgetown
Maine
Bina Agnes Marr
New Official Hunting Rules From Federal and State Authorities
Inland Fisheries and Game Commissioner George J. Stobie urged hunters to study Coast Guard maps before applying for identifications and permits. The Coast Guard requires a permit for tidal waters while the 100 yard Army zone applies in Casco Bay for open hunting only in upper areas. Army officials will advise on any extra regulations in force.
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Coast Guard
Maine
Merrymeeting Bay
Casco Bay
Army
Inland Fisheries and Game
George J. Stobie
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the New Engle Co
Lou Edge
Edward H. eLachlin
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Nter Street
Erudition
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Uth Street
Eeks Street Grammar
Ashington Street
Eeks Street
Winegance
E North Bath School
Humphreys
Bath As & Electric Light Co
Crescent
Beacon Street
P. A. Tarbox
Ma Morse
Montreal
Fred Fuller
Boston
Comny
Davis Hooner
Harry Mank
Metropolitan Co
Arles Rollins
Parker
Frank W. Bene
England Yard
Look Will
Aptain Millard L. Dunton
Ella L. Davenport
Provice
Fernandina
New York
Capt. Ples
Rockland
Comact
Helen M. Atod
Kelley, Spear Co
al Ham
Jack
G. F. Rouillard
J. Lington
Livermore
Bowdoinham
Pak Hunt
Mill Rogers’ Yard
West
Moran Brothers
The
W. Seaborne
Waterman
A. Hallet
Dirnt Roads
H. Percy
Dr. H. A
Partridge
Wood
Pearce
New Meadows
Ninette M. Porcella
Darien
George F. Rouillard
Elm Street
Fred Burgess
Kennebec
Popham
Fay
Cass
South Gardiner
North End
Harold Dowling
Marr's Hill
George Bragdon
Young Dowling
Bragdon
Fred Thompson
Andover
Phillips-Andover
Center Street
Conley
Charles J. Donnell
Bowdoin College
Fred Swanton
Patent Office
Henry W. Swanton
Fred
J. N. Meloney
Board of Aldermen
Harry H. Mayers
Frederick S. Donnell
Charles T. Small
United States Circuit Court
Goodman
Flora Risteen
Loach's
Biddeford
James F. Kelley
Hoyt's Express
Hoyt's
Bangor
David C. Magoun
Middle Street
S. H. Rogers
Fred B. Scott
Percy & Small
W. J H. Hartwell
Mr. Scott
Washington Street
Marshal
James McPhee
Sewall’s Yard
Fore River Iron Works
Quincy
Sewalls
Gas Engine & Power Co
Messrs
Lockery and
Merritt
Iron Works
New Meadows Co
Island Belle
Wiscasset
Fernando R. Pottle
Georgia
Isabel L. Turner
Tufts College
E. H. Turner
Will
William R. Kimball
Hyde Light Guards
Owen J. Ledyard
Swift
Malaga
Island
State Police
Cat
Orrie Preble
Sewall's
Bailey Street
Miss Welch
Mrs. Cooper
Miss Lowell
Joe Hood
Sunshine Society
Merrymeeting Park
Eastern Steamship Co
Maine Central
Eastern Steamship Company
Monkey
Ernest H. Rose
Ernest E. Rose
Rosedale
Camp Rucker, Ala
Engineer Corps
U. S. Army
Grange
Register
Sagadahoc, S
Equity
Mary A. Clatenburk
John P. Carey
William FE. Palmer
Noth
Addiella D. Palmer
Lina G. Sewall
Gordon Berry
Katherine Piske Berry
Lida P. Swavey
Albert A. Babb
Wool- Wich
AliGe
NW Magoun
Harry L. Day
Alfred D. Perow
Beatrice M. Perow
Guardian
Joseph B. Perow
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