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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1914
Page
2
A jumble of 19th century clarion notices touts Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier amid talks of administration reforms and public works. The piece references theater renovations, fire responses, lodge supplies, and mail routes affected by European unrest, all framed as context for civic life and health claims.
Local items report travel for L Norton to Haverhill and a Maine Central excursion selling 33 tickets. Lodge and tribe sessions, steamboat inspectors visiting Bath, wildlife sightings at East Pittston, and a local baseball win 10 to 9 over Pejepscot. Upcoming Hyde Windlass vs Defiance match sparks talk of a three‑team series for the local championship. Obituaries note Dr Thomas J Murphy of Bangor and sister Sister Mary Puzo. A Bath incident recounts a man falling into the river after a near‑miss during a boat departure.
Town notes recount a minor collision on Spring St, a dog run over, and local happenings. John W. Hart reports a $50 fatshad catch off Monhegan. Bath Shipyard and City Landing activity, plus regalia for Lincoln Lodge I.O.C.F. Various sea, rail, and theater mentions show ongoing town life.
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