12 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1911
Page
1
Reading notes describe Hillcrest Farm Bowdoinham and its wind storm damage to a big barn endangering stock. The piece highlights Sylvester as owner and owner’s fine stallions and horses, praising Maine farmers and detailing notable horses. some OCR errors obscure specifics.
An elderly farm description outlines a property near Towdenham with a stock capability of about 12 head. It notes a large pasture, a house with painted rooms and windows, water provided to the front rows, and recent storm damage including some trees. The record mentions Sylvester as an owner and describes hay, fencing, a barn, and farm implements.
A fragmented sale notice describes a Percheron stallion and mares, with details on weights around 1700 pounds and 1200 pounds, 16 hands high, offered by Mr Sylvester Keese of Willerest. It mentions pasture footing, maturity expectations, and various showy stock prospects for auction.
An early evening Sunday collision near the Fox OM Deer area involved the steamer Chief Hangur and a shine schooner. The main sail was ripped and the steamer struck a wall. Several names appear in the account, including Carene Mew Mejatont and Oscar Waueet Ay, who were noted for a clam chowder serving aboard.
The Mustard Tavern in Bowdoinham, once a bustling stage inn between Portland and Augusta, hosted many gay parties and prominent visitors a century ago. Travelers and locals recall Muster Days, shifting fashions, and the tavern’s notable role in regional life as horses and stages carried travelers along the old New England road.
A report from the Harbor Works committee outlines plans and opposition to upcoming improvements. Key figures named include John Hyde and Watneriow, with discussion of lines and responsibilities for the project timeline and funding.
Unclear readable fragments mention people and events, including names like Morne and Duane and references to a meeting or performance. The text is garbled with many misspellings and partial phrases, making a coherent summary difficult. The readable items hint at a local notice or community notice without a clear action or outcome.
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