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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1912
Page
2
A long irregular recap notes local events in Phippsburg with mentions of visits, family travel, school openings, and community happenings. It lists residents, visiting relatives, property work, and shopping trips in Bath and Sebasco, highlighting social ties and weekly movements around town.
The Bath market shows quiet activity after Christmas with no stimulants expected from New Year holidays. Farmers sold much produce and markets were busy. outlook sees gentler winter work, scarce frost, and uncertain potato prices as the season progresses.
Portland’s Harry Oliver visited Bath and the village to see Bridge changes. Greenville's Bert Colby stopped by, and George W. Rogers returned from Isle au Haut for winter at Fred L. Parks. Myra Merritt joined sister Mrs. George Dennison in Freeport. The Winnegance whist club hosted Frank Perry. church meeting moved to Thursday. Snowy holidays bring visitors, trades, and village updates.
We express appreciation for the confidence you have shown in us and wish you a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Very sincerely,
Annie Carter returns to Ernest Coombs in Auburn after staying at her home at Yew dase. Mrs Murth Grady recently visited Mrs Abner Coombs in Lisbon. The West Bowdoin church fair last week drew $15 at the gate. Clara Williams of Dedham Massachusetts visits her parents Melvin and wife for Christmas. Alvin Aver of New Gloucester has died. he was known locally. Miss Bickford, Borouh School teacher, held a Christmas tree at the school. Apples stored in a cool building keep better. advise well rotted stable manure for lawn dressing before freezes. A well-made honey patch label is worthwhile.
An advertisement quotes Mrs. Fred McComb of Foxcroft endorsing Atwood's Medicine for stomach relief and improved appetite. She notes her husband years ago had a bad stomach but now eats freely with no ill effects and she also uses it for her child. A large bottle costs 25 cents with a free sample by mail.
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