13 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1912
Page
1
Local Bath observations discuss upcoming county fairs and primaries, road conditions, and politics. Mentions Maine legislature session, state police actions, smallpox scare costs, and requests for improved mail and delivery services. Automobile owners join state association. calls for local road improvements and better news on industry.
Senator Lewis M Fulton returns from Augusta and seeks another term in the primaries. Bowdoinham prepares for a strong baseball season, Easter services, and community events. The issue covers local visits, school events, theater, boat launches, and notable injuries, with several town figures and institutions mentioned.
Rest and health to mother At’ Ghilu M&S Winslow's Soothing Syrup used for over sixty years by mills mothers for teething. It soothes the child stops the gums allays pain cures wind colic and is harmless. Twenty five cents a bottle.
The case centers on a 30 day suspension of Baron Sidnut from racing after a disputed fourth heat run after sunset. A. J. Dunton and Mayor Morey led for the plaintiff with Attorney General Pattangall and Plumsted for the defense as state officials argued the action was unfair and retaliation by track owners.
Bath reports multiple contagious disease cases with several houses under quarantine. Charles Furbish of Goddard Street recovers from smallpox while scarlet fever is present in Timothy McAuliffe H D Bacon and Harvey K Erskine homes and diphtheria in John Evans house affecting his young son.
A. M. Bradford in charge of alterations and additions at the custom house expects the post office quarters to be largely straightened by May 1. The work aims to ready space for postal staff and operations.
The selectmen are very busy taking valuations. The very many friends of Mrs. Maria Grady regret and learn of her continued illness. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dunning and daughters Bernice and Florence are visiting in Lewiston.
Walter Glidden seeks sale of Francis Gallagher real estate to cover debts in Bath. Property description includes Libby Court bounds, water rights from Augustus Palmer, and a 1907 warranty deed. Notice directs interested parties to appear May 7 1912 in Bath Probate Court. Norman F Brackley seeks probate of Eben R Brackley will in Lynn Massachusetts with heirs listed. Letters testamentary requested. Notice set for May 7 1912 in Bath.
Sagadahoc county issues a probate notice published three weeks in Bath Independent. Parties must appear at the Bath Probate Court on the first Tuesday of May 1912 at nine o'clock in the forenoon to be granted. James B Lowell, Judge of Probate. Attest: S W Longley, Register.
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