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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1910
Page
15
Last day for Christmas shoppers and skating season, with storms and sleighing helping Christmas trade. Special Christmas music at Grace church and Beacon St church. Beacons of holiday events, post office holiday hours, and local remarks on weather and telegraph storm signals.
The torpedo-boat destroyer Trippe was launched at Bath Iron Works in December’s clear weather. Mrs John Hyde wife of the mayor and head of the yard acted as sponsor, appearing in a blue costume with a bouquet of roses as guests including several officials wives attended the platform ceremony. Afterward sandwiches and champagne were served in President Hyde’s office.
Judge A M Spear delayed ruling on the Sagadahoc County sheriff election after reviewing disputed ballots. Sheriff Ballou, with a certificate of election, will oath, bond, and serve the term unless Spear's decision denies him.
Fishermen faced thin ice after a thaw near the Reach last week. Edward Sprague plunged through ice while fishing and was rescued. Letauel Frye followed with a similar fall, prompting a quick rescue and retreat to safer spots.
Harry 8. Lord Jr. and Miss Mary Elizabeth Lowell eloped on a Tuesday morning train, married in Portsmouth and sent telegrams to relatives. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs G E Lowell of Sheepscor, has worked at the local telephone office over a year and is a popular operator. Friends wish them happiness.
The Bath Board of Trade held a meeting with the addition of 40 new members bringing its total to over 400. President Joseph Torrey presided with secretary Arthur K. Purington. By law changes were discussed and an election for officers next Tuesday was planned.
In Georgetown the Dorcas Club held a charity fair and box supper at the First Baptist vestry on Dec. 17. Young organizers with Frances Phillips and sisters Doris and Ruth led the fancy goods and candy tables, raising 28.89 dollars to help pay for a Sunday school piano. The article notes youthful energy, local social remarks, and a busy civic tone with additional notes on community happenings and local travel.
Catarrh is described as a blood or constitutional disease and claimed to be cured only by internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is presented as an internal treatment affecting blood and mucous surfaces. The maker, F. J. Cheney & Co., touts physician approval and solicits testimonials, with sale through druggists.
For sale a double macer pung in good condition. Light weight two seats suitable for grocery or milk business. Chased by WE Chase Co llMwp.
Alfred Trott guardian for Mitlen and Freeman Trott petitions the Sagadahoc Probate Court to license sale of undivided one fourth interest in a Woolwich property described by bounds along the Sheepscot River. Court orders notice by Bath Independent publication for interested parties to appear and show cause in January 1911.
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