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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
2
The James Donoboxe report shows 75 percent of lobster law violations in Sagadahoc Cumberland and York counties. It notes weaker fishermen unions there and a rise of about 120000 lobsters caught in Maine last year, with implications for enforcement and industry vitality.
The text reassures readers that Maine will have ample ice this year despite fears of a poor crop. It credits the unusually mild December and January for a shortened winter and praises the pleasant weather that has prevailed, promising relief as spring approaches.
Portland suffers a second major blaze following a previous fire, with hopes that the sister city will endure many years without further disastrous conflagrations.
City notes ongoing power shortages affect Bath street railway and water service. Residents endure numerous inconveniences as authorities aim to restore and maintain these essential utilities to the standard the city deserves.
A streetwise merchant voices strong support for advertising in the Independent noting swift returns and high impact. He praises the paper's reach and urges others to invest for rapid business results.
A heated question asks whether Haines or Fermaid should be used, with significant argument surrounding the choice and its implications for the fermentation process.
Portland to build a new city hall first, surprising onlookers as Bath delays its own project. The decision shifts civic priorities and signals a change in regional development plans.
The remains of Daniel P. Bailey who died last Saturday in Wiscasset were brought to this city and buried in Oak Grove cemetery. He was a leading pattern maker for over 30 years in this city and moved to Wiscasset 15 years ago. He was eighty two years and ten months old and survived by son Daniel H. Bailey and two daughters Mrs Henry G. Turner and Mrs Emery Cotten. Funeral services were held in Wiscasset Tuesday afternoon.
Two new saw mills in the east push reinforced concrete construction and electric motor drives. The Central Pennsylvania Lumber Company’s Sheffield, Pennsylvania plant and the Dare Lumber Company’s Elizabeth City, North Carolina mill will be maintenance free, with no belts or shafts and each machine powered by its own motor. The cost is about 35000 dollars per mill extra, but insurers expect long term savings in repairs and fire protection.
Deputy Great Sachem M D Whitlam presided at a Sasanoa Tribal installation Tuesday evening with John T Parris and others elevating chiefs and warriors. The tribe, now 150 members, planned a social after the ceremony.
Thousands of women suffer daily from female troubles yet hesitate to seek help. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is extolled as a boon by Mrs F Ellsworth Mayville New York and Mrs W P Boyd Beaver Falls Pennsylvania who report relief and renewed strength. For thirty years the remedy made from roots and herbs has claimed to cure displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities backache and other symptoms. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice at Lynn Massachusetts.
A report notes the Great Council will meet in Lewiston on the upcoming Fast Day with members convening in a full session to discuss municipal matters.
The Patten Free Library opened half the shelves for patrons to browse and borrow with check in at the librarian but some have removed books without notifying staff. Officials fear continued loss and urge return of all missing items marked with library stamps.
Mrs Margaret A Pike widow of Henry A Pike died Wednesday morning at her High Street home after a six week illness. A native of Westport she was 66 years 4 months old and a longtime resident. She attended North Street Free Baptist church and is survived by sons Harry N Pike of New London Frank D Pike and Clifton C Pike of this city and sisters Mrs Susan Nichols of Lynn and Mrs Richard Greenleaf of this city.
The Amos Abbott Company of Dexter Missouri, a woolen manufacturer, has resumed full time operations this week for its 200 employees after previously running a 25 hour weekly schedule.
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