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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1911
Page
2
Bath hopeful of a new large marine railway and dry dock to handle big ships, reduce losses from moving unfinished work, and attract summer tourism. Local plans stress an up-to-date facility at the south end sites, plus hotels and better accommodations to boost seasonal business.
The February city council meeting in Bath was brief with most members present except Alderman Varnum. Officials approved financial actions including a 75 000 loan in anticipation of taxes and accepted a treasurer’s report. resolutions supported extending free carrier service to lower High Street areas. a joint convention selected John M. Schofield as coal ice and iron weigher and lumber measurer. adjournment set for Feb 9. anti spitting sign project underway. Nequasset Lake inquiry extended.
An advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills rebuild blood and tonify nerves to treat nervous disorders tied to anemia. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Charles Fenton of Dayton Ohio describing years of nervous symptoms improved after using the pills. The notice urges request for a free booklet and lists prices for boxes from Schenectady NY.
The Committee on Judiciary schedules hearings in February at the State House. Items include tax assessing methods, Masters in Chancery fees, Union Electric Power stock increase for Greens Turner Lewiston and Auburn, and a constitutional amendment for elected officers. Additional topics cover state publicity on appropriations, child protection, state board of charities and corrections, newspaper regulation, single board city government, primary elections for party nominees, and related measures. Frederick Bogue, Secretary.
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