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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1912

Page

9

Probate notices govern estates in Sagadahoc County Maine

Public notices of probate proceedings in Bath Maine reveal actions by Fred O Percy of Quincy Massachusetts and Lottie W Tarbox of Topsham seeking guardianship and sale of timber to cover minor children expenses. Hearings scheduled for February 6 and February 13 1912.

State OF Maine Sagadahoc Fred O. Percy Wollaston Quincy Massachusetts Charlotte A. Percy Bath Harvey P. Percy Tompkinsville N. Y Kate N. Thompson Portland William V. Percy Mass Ae J. Dunton State. OF James Lowell Cyrus W. Longley Lottie W. Tarbox Topsham James O. Tarbox Agnes E Tarbox John W. Tarbox Tarbox Miss Mitchell Cathance Agnes Tarbox Ames S. Lowell Lateven W. Longley Register

L. F. Atwood Medicine Promoted for Everyday Ills

An old household remedy, L. F. Atwood's Medicine, touted as safe and reliable for fatigue, headaches, and early illnesses. Endorsed by Miss A. E. Leonard of Laconia NH, with a price of thirty five cents and a free sample offer from The A F Medicine Co. of Portland ME.

L. F. Atwood A. E. Leonard Laconia N. H the & F. Medicine Co Portland

FARM AND HOME CONTRIBUTIONS REQUEST FOR INDEPENDENT

Readers are invited to submit farm and grange news and any matter of interest to country readers. Send contributions to Independent Office Bath.

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Death of Mrs Emma White in West Bath

The town mourns the sudden death of Mrs Emma White at 75 from heart failure after a day of normal health. She leaves husband Deacon Joseph White, two daughters Laura Lemont and Ada Larrabee, and several grandchildren. Funeral held at the West Bath home with Rev. Chappell officiating.

West Bath Emma White Joseph White White Moore Lee Lewiston Mr. White Portsmouth N. H West Bath Grange Topsham Grange First Baptist Church Bath Laura Joseph Lemont Ada Fred W. Larrabee Everett James Harry Arthur Lemont Joseph W. Larrabee Edwin W. Haggett

Parcels Post Fund Drive Urges Grange Support

State Master Stetson appeals to subordinate granges to back a parcels post campaign led by the Postal Express Federation. Each grange should host a social to raise funds sent to E. E. Addison, with notable contributions from Senator Obadiah Gardiner and state committee members. Prompt action requested to influence Congress.

C .S. Stetson Postal Express Federation Progressive Grange Maine Washington E. E. Addison State Grange Greene Addison Federation Obadiah Gardiner State Grange Executive Committee Grange Congress

Bath Market Sees Mixed Demand with Cold Weather

Market week shows steady demand across goods though farmers are scarce due to deep cold. Potatoes linger at about $1.15 per bushel with buyers paying $1 at the cars. eggs fetch 35 cents a dozen and butter 33 to 35 cents, creamery butter expected to rise to 50 cents. Apples command $1.75 to $2 a barrel as cabbage and beets hold steady. onions and meat prices vary with hogs and lamb in moderate supply. Hay and straw prices improve with sledding. parsnips, squash, and other produce show shifting availability.

Bath Canada Boston

Arrowsic School Visits and Local News

The north school closed Friday with Miss Laura Oliver from Georgetown teaching, and the south school led by Miss Persis Preble from Walter Campbell Bath visited Eugene Cromwell last week. Arthur Keaton of Bath died Sunday. Willie McFadden returns home from Bath City Hospital. Miss Persis Preble received a surprise party at Mrs. James McFarland’s home with about twenty guests. Master Jack Currier hosted ten young friends. Miss Eiva Cornish visited Miss Mildred Snipe. The Cornish mill ceased sawing and moved to Woolwich. Mr. Cornish plans more sawing there.

Laura Oliver Georgetown Persis Preble Bath Arthur Keaton Willie ‘McFadden Bath City Hospital James McFarland Jack Currier Eiva Cornish Mildred Snipe Cornish Woolwich

South Dresden News Reports Local Life and Events

Farmers improve travel routes and haul wood while hay markets stay strong. Cellars froze in the cold spell. An entertainment titled The Mere Man was held at the Methodist vestry. Miss Elsie Perkins works in Bath for the winter. Mrs. Jennie Hatch lies ill in Winthrop, sending her mother Mrs. W A Hatch there. Fred Foster set two smelt nests by Swan Island. few smelt caught below Lower Bridge. Nearby visits included Tibbetts and Bowers at Sagadahoc Ferry with Siegars family.

Elsie Perkins Bath W. A. Hatch Winthrop Mass Jennie Hatch Fred Foster Swan Island Swan Plenty Lower Bridge A. J. Tibbetts Florence Bowers Mrs. Glenwood Siegars Sagadahoc Ferry

Stetson Rumored for Bath Municipal Court Seat

Political chatter surrounds a petition urging County Attorney Arthur H Stetson for Bath Municipal Court judge as the Dunton term ends next August. Rumors link Governor Plaisted to possible appointees George E Hughes or John J Keegan, while Stetson weighs renomination considerations.

Bath Municipal Court Arthur H. Stetson Arthur J. Dunton Stetson Plaisted George E. Hughes John J. Keegan Keegan and Bridgham Hughes Keegan

Farewell Dinner for Conductor Freeland S White

Tuesday evening employees of the local street railway held a fare well dinner at the New Ivon House for Conductor Freeland S White of the local line who leaves tomorrow for Ithaca New York to pursue railroading. He was a popular conductor and patrons regret his departure.

New Ivon House Freeland S. Whitehouse Ithaca N. Y

Daughters in Danger From Anemia Medical Adclaims

A medical advertisement warns of anemia in young women and urges early treatment. It cites pale complexion breathlessness and heart palpitations as signs, sharing a patient story of prolonged illness improved by Dr Williams Pink Pills. The notice invites requests for free booklets and lists price and contact details for Schenectady based Dr Williams Medicine Co.

Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

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