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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1938

Page

4

Bath News Highlights From September 22 1898

Bath items report the death of Charles Edward Bradstreet at 64 from throat cancer, sale of properties in Woolwich, wage dispute for sailmakers, lobsters and fish wardens notes, ferryboat Gen Knox in service, a runaway incident near Witch Spring, and community notices including marriages, hunting trips, and local courtill events.

Charles Edward Bradstreet Pittston Kennebec & Boston Steamboat Co Star of the East Gen. Knox Bath and Woolwich M. W. Sewall J. Edward Drake Maine

Bowdoin College Men Charter Trolley To Bath Shore Dinner

An L B B trolley car decorated with red and green bunting arrived in Bath this afternoon. It was chartered by Bowdoin College class of 1900 to convey them to New Ene where a shore dinner was enjoyed. Charles Bachelder is building a tenement house on upper Washington Street.

Charles Bachelder Upper Washington Street Bath Bowdoin College Newene Maine Bingham Land Col John Black Ellsworth George Washington Penobscot Philadelphia Boston Hancock County Trustees of Public Preservation George Nixon Black Ichabod O. Cromwell Pittsfield Georgetown New Bedford Mass James Mr. Cromwell Main Street Auburn Brown

Busy Bath in 1898 notes and events

September 23 1898 news from Bath Maine highlights Superintendent Winslow overseeing 1597 public pupils and book supply. local firms Frye Cahill upgrade Dewey lunch rooms. steamers Hercules and Kennebec operations and a Rockland Thomaston excursion set for Oct 1. Raccoon capture weighs 264 pounds. steamer Leo bought for excursion use. peace note from Miss Douglas on arbitration. Bangor WCTU delegate Miss Robinson. Continued items: Bath treasurer Call dies. Mohawk repairs bid by Bath Iron Works. dentist teacher. funeral for William Campbell. concert invites from Lisbon Falls. Peninsula trips, corn husking, and new vessel Alice E Clark details. S S Andrews inspection. Miss Jesse Patten Lowell wedding invites. railroad track work set. steam roller note.

Trial trip of new cargo steamer Winifred postponed by weather

Work on repaving Commercial street and laying the track was ready this morning aboard the Bath Iron Works built steamer Winifred but the trial voyage was postponed due to weather. Several city physicians received invitations from Hiram Ricker & Sons to attend a Maine Academy of Medicine meeting on September 7.

Winifred Bath Iron Works Messrs Hiram Ricker & Sons Poland Spring House Maine Academy of Medicine S&@AThore New England Bath Iron Works Corp

Boston writer and Bath notes on September 26 1898

The Bangor scene includes Harry A Nealley of the Bath Times visiting with friends at the Bangor House and a Bath man released after 30 days in jail. Other items cover the Hercules ferry being reinforced for winter, Dr J W Savage buying the Lubee homestead, engagements and marriages, naval officers in service, and local social and business visits in Bath Portland and Augusta.

Maine Bangor Harry A. Nealley Bath Times Bangor House Nealley Bath

Maine News Notes and Local Happenings

A Pembroke woman found Mother Skunk and four babies at her breakfast plate, while a Bowdoinham 4 H club reports four leaf clovers for luck. Capt George W Torrey sails as sailing master of the Marsala, a 235 foot barkentine, heading to Nova Scotia races and the World’s Fair. Diggers prepare for Jonesport factory opening in October with shore sections staked to protect clam flats and prices cited between 40 and 50 cents per bushel.

Mother Skunk Merry Workers 4-H Club Bowdoinham George W. Torrey Deer Isle Barkentine New London Nova Scotia New York Edmunds Jonesport

Maine youth wins New England 4-H calf title at Eastern States Exposition

Fred Gray of Anson Me won the New England 4-H Club championship for his jersey calf exhibit at Springfield Mass Eastern States Exposition. The report notes Maine youth entering cattle exhibits for the first time and recounts related local news from Farmington and surrounding towns.

Fred Gray Anson New England Springfield Mass Harry Gray Maine

Rock conceals 25 foot well uncovered near Bangor office

While raking the yard at White & Hayes Bangor undertakers on Baptist hill, James A. Spencer found a rock covering a 25 foot stone sided well. A foot of water remained and officials noted vehicles had driven over the spot for years without knowledge of the well.

White & Hayes Bangor Undertakers Baptist Hill James A. Spencer Spencer Walter Jellison

Old Town Seeks Sign for Last Covered Two Lane Bridge

Old Town plans to place a notice table at the Stillwater bridge entrance noting it may be the last covered two lane highway bridge in New England. The piece recalls its toll origins and vital role linking Bangor and Auburn, amid a broader recap of regional transport history.

Old Town Stillwater Branch Penobscot Stillwater River New England Bangor Stillwater Avenue Lucerne-in-Maine

Maine endurance ride draws riders from Maine and beyond

The Maine Horse Association hosts the day endurance ride with guests including out-of-state entrants. Among them is Rondo, an 800 pound Morgan Arab mare from Horse Hill Farm Marlboro NH, noted for winning the 1937 Sanford Ride.

Maine Horse Association Bangor Boat and Saddle Club Horse Hill Farm Marlboro N. H Sanford

Miss Dorothy Viles Weds Sanford L Fogg

Dorothy Viles and Sanford L Fogg Jr of Augusta were married last Thursday at the bride’s parents home. Rev H Mortimer Gesner Jr officiated with immediate family present. Hervey R Fogg served as best man and ushers included William P Viles and Frank A Farrington. The couple will reside at 162 State Street after a wedding trip, soon.

Sanford L. Fogg, Jr Augusta Dorothy Viles Blaine S. Viles H. Mortimer Gesner, Jr All Souls Unitarian Church Hervey R. Fogg Waterville William P. Viles Frank A. Farrington

Castillo and Bor may clash in Bath arena bout

Nat Bor from Fall River may fight Glafiro Castillo of San Antonio in Bath within six weeks at the Arcade arena promoter Nick Mihalos announced. If Bor accepts, the Oct 28 or Nov 4 date would be set. Castillo’s Portland injury is superficial and he plans a quick return with sparring partners arranged.

Nat Bor Fall River Mass K. O.” Castillo Portland Bath Arcade Arena Nick Mihalos Mihalos Bor Sam Price Providence R. I Castillo Ber Michalos

Miss Sarah Elizabeth Palmer Dies and Returns Home

The ashes of Miss Sarah Elizabeth Palmer formerly of Bath arrived from California Monday for interment at Oak Grove cemetery at two o'clock. Palmer, who died two years ago, was a daughter of Gershom H. and Sarah Elizabeth Palmer.

Sarah Elizabeth Palmer Bath California Oak Grove Cemetery

Funeral of Mrs Jenkins at home on Middle Street

The funeral of Mrs. Katharine J. Jenkins, wife of William H. Jenkins, was held Sunday afternoon at their home 607 Middle Street. Rev. Joseph O. Purdue of Winter Street Church officiated. Bearers were John M. Conley, Charles L. Haggett, David H. Sprague, Clarence R. Eaton. Burial was in Oak Grove.

Katharine J. Jenkins William H. Jenkins Middle Street Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Church John M. Conley Charles L. Haggett David H. Sprague Clarence R. Eaton Oak Grove

Reunion at Hebert home marks 32 years apart

Jules Hebert of Biddeford and Mrs Alfred Dumond reunited after 32 years since their separation in Canada. A reception at 356 Main Street Biddeford drew many relatives and friends. Out-of-town guests included Mr and Mrs Alfred Dumond, Mr Beauchesne, and Edgard Dumond and his wife from Cap de la Madeleine Quebec, who spent the week before returning home.

Hebert Main Street Biddeford Jules Hebert Alfred (Hebert) ‘Dumond Canada Alfred Dumond Beauchesne Edgard Dumond Cap de la Madeleine Que

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Herta Yale Edward Savage Savage George G. Hathorn D. O. Foye Lord’s Abner Johnson Salters Island Gut M. J. Graves Pequot House Kimball Bath Choral Society Brunswick Brunswick Choral Society Frederick A. Reed Harriet Ellen John Shaw Oak Street Thomas H. Tarbox Tarbox Mrs. W. E. Harriman Frank Purington Washington Street Weeks Street Sarah E. Putnam Israel Putnam Putnam Topsham William Frost David Stover Lucinda Preble A. Coffin Center Street Coffin John Wiggin Bowdoinen Tmai Winslow Frye and Cahill Hercules Marine Railway E. R. Hunt W. W. Conyers Maud H. Dudley Rockland Thomaston A. B. Parks Daniel Miller Ferry Boat Union Harry Blaisdell C. W. Morse Leo Kennebec New Meadows Boothbay George W. Wilson Phelan Boston Ideal Stock Co Jameson Jake A. M. Robinson St. Paul Alice May Douglas Owen Ledyard Charles B. Bradstreet Randolph Fred Klippel Fred Hume New York Today Walter Thomas Richmond Chickamauga Sam Welch, Jr Joseph Call Wiscasset U. S Washington J. T. Crosby William W. Campbell Lisbon Arthur Preney Harry Tarbox The University of Pennsylvania John Morse Bemis Rangeley Lakes Wade North End Pig Club Thorn's Head Alice E. Clark Percy and Small S. S Jessse Patten Lowell Cont John 8. Lowell Varnum Lincoln, Jr Maine Central Railroad Kimpall Bros Commercial Street John Sherwin Crosby Ohio Maine Central H. H. McCarty Galen C. Moses Emma P Lydia C. Moses Indian Rock Jennie King Morrison Church of Divine Paternity New York City Se Nias Chauncey Depew Seaford Lubee J. W. Savage Eben J. Marston Nellie P. Clark E. C. Plummer H. H. Donnell Us.n Anna Knight Hannah Patten Bowdoin City of Augusta Donnell Yard William Ham George E. Whitney Union Station Maine Coast Navigation Co Whitney Maine Central R. R E. J. Marston Lewiston George Eugene Umberhind H. M. Sanford Harriet May Ira Mason Beacon Street Church C. F. Parsons A. F. Duniels Popham Beach Alfred Reed City S. H. Duncan Epworth League H. A. Duncan New Meadows River Arden W. Coombs Portland Dry Dock Co James Norton Teal J. W. Taylor Addie M. Anderson Baltimore J. G. Darrah of Garnet House Howard W. Mayo Maine News Notes Thaddeus Roderick Post American Legion Farmington Stewart P. Morrill South Portland Harold Stevens C. C. Weymouth George L. Pratt Franklin County Memorial Hospital C. W. Baston Pembroke Street Franklin W. Johnson Colby College Herbert C. Libby Vassalboro George A. Arnold Overseers of the Poor Department of Agriculture United States Department House of Representatives Clyde H. Smith James E. Oliver Smith Oliver National Republican Committee National Republican Congressional Committee Maine State Republican Committee North Carolina Auburn Heights Eleanor Weatherbee Malden Rockland Public Library Weatherbee Worcester Helen Heal Belfast State House Sagadahoc Said Arthur H Keaton Evelyn M Keaton Walter S Glidden John L. Jack Register Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census State of Marshall Field Co War Department Pepperell Manufacturing Co Labor Department Sanford L. Fogg Mabel V. Lord Margaret E. Mitchell George M. Stinson Marcia M. Stinson Flora M. Randall Alice T. Fuller Charles E. Sidelinger Florence I. Sidelinger Jennie M Morse Walter K. Morse Walter S. Glidden Bob Mi86s Sarah E. Palmer Mrs. Jenkins Harry A. Walters Guardian Ella A. Hoyle Bernard C. Hoyle Alice K. Robbins Ruth W. Holt Philipsburg Elizabeth S. Wyman Wollaston Ansel Bath National Bank Pauline N. Smith Mary M. Lynch Sarah L. Sullivan John H. Coffell Elizabeth M. Coffill James T. McMahan Mattie B. McMahan Olive M. Barron Lawrence B. Greenwood Emma McLellan Houghton F. D. Hill Elizabeth B. Coombs Mattie J. Crosman Admx Fred B. Reed Katherine L. Reed Percy L. Nickerson A. Eugene Nickerson Amy P. Nickerson Said A Eugene Nickerson Ernest E. Nickerson D.bn Jack A. John Angelo N. John Mary Alma Palmer John P. Carey Charlotte I. Putney Roy W. Putney Ita May Stewart Thomas Long Charles P Wet Tene Jate George B. Wetherbee Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company Arthur J. Dunton Hannah J. O'Laughlion Iate Scott Morse John
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