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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
8
Skunk farming, discussed as continued from page one, marks the first countywide systematic effort despite many farmers gunning for the animals in fall. Besides fur, skunk oil is valued for liniments, creating another revenue stream for Mr. Crocker as he develops this novel farming venture.
W J Bonney advances fall renovations including new interior work and fresh coat of paint on his properties. A main street building by E T Jackson for Judge Lewis M Fulton nears completion and will serve as his office. Mrs Nancy Cornish leaves for Brunswick to spend the winter.
CARD OF THANKS We wish through the columns of the Independent to sincerely thank all of our many friends who render ed such valued assistance in our mother's last illness. MR C A WELCH MRS CHAS BUCKLEY MRS LIDA MAINS Westport Maine. Doan is Ointment advertises pile cure and prices. Doan s Regulats cure bilious attacks. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil advertised as insurance and wound healer.
The Polly, outgunned, surrendered after thirty shots. Captain Upton and crew were taken to the Phoebe and brought to England. They were well treated, dined with Captain Hilgar on Christmas, and Upton was exchanged the next July. The Polly stayed in the waters to pursue a life of use and adventure.
A man in a neighboring town met two others in the woods with his face covered in blood and one wounded hand. He claimed his gun kicked, fatally injuring his face and nicking his hand, though he escaped with his fox and stalked away.
The Supreme Court denied Charles W. Morse’s petition for writ of certiorari, leaving his 15 year sentence in place. The case now goes to the United States Circuit Court to decide on a motion for a new trial, as townsfolk in Morse’s former home continue to hope for relief and possible action to avert Atlanta prison time.
A humorous tone argues that dyspepsia stems from a weak stomach not a bad cook. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is promoted to improve appetite and stomach vigor. The ad suggests a year’s Independent subscription as a Christmas gift.
Hulbert R. Jennings seeks Letters Testamentary for Zacheus S Varney who died November 14 1909 leaving heirs Mehitable S Low Caroline D Tarr James W Varney Edward D Varney James H Tarr Gardiner W Tarr Hiram Varney Alonzo M Varney and other relatives. Also Charlotte M Place petitions for an advance from decedent Nathaniel Place Jr and J E Cornish petitions for Hatherly Spear estate with creditors list and heirs. Court orders publication and January hearings in Bath.
The Bath Trust Company calls a regular annual meeting of its stockholders for the election of Trustees and any other business. The meeting will be held in its banking rooms on Tuesday January 11 1910 at 7 o clock PM. JE Hughes Treasurer. Bath Maine December 11 1909.
The Lincoln National Bank will hold its annual stockholders meeting at its banking rooms on Tuesday January 11 at 2 pm. Directors will be chosen for the ensuing year and any other legal business may be transacted. F H Low cashier Bath Me December 9 1909.
Notice states Bath National Bank members will meet at 47 Front Street Bath Sagadahoc Maine on Tuesday January 1 1910 at 2 PM to elect Directors for the ensuing year and handle other business. Signed F D Hill Bath Me December 11 1909.
Jane B Chaney seeks to resume her maiden name Jane Barker Lincoln after a divorce, with a court hearing set in Bath on January 4 1910. Annie M Rideout petitions to sell ward Abbie M Eibell estate land in Bath to invest proceeds for the ward, a probate order issued in Sagadahoc with publication planned.
The Bath Independent records probate actions for Edwin P. Hyde as executor of William Southworth’s estate and George H. Gray as executor for Harriet Wright. It lists heirs and residencies in the U S and abroad, notices for distribution, and final accounting procedures with dates for appearance and publication.
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