24 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1912
Page
1
The piece notes Maine Democrats will begin campaigning early with a State convention planned next month. It praises reduction in telephone rates and calls for cutting farmer lines while maintaining service. It highlights a new Summer street light easing safety for library patrons and others at night.
Bowdoinham notes show Randall’s car roaming the village and Dr. Irish at the Portland auto show with plans for a future appearance. Visitors include Waldron Harris from Litchfield and Carries Sparks from Augusta. Town discussants urge funding for Capt. Adams history project as Harra beek grange attends Freeport session. town meeting hints at surprises and public health precautions amid a smallpox scare.
Letters from Appleton Geneva Montrose and Bowdoinham praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier for relieving monthly illness headaches nervous strain and fatigue. Readers urge trials citing improved health and confidence after long sicknesses.
The notice states CORNISH'S STORE maintains the same pricing for gasoline at 10 cents per single gallon or 9 cents per gallon when purchased in 5 gallon lots.
M De Forest Pratt of Bowdoinham Maine petitions the Sagadahoc Probate Court to determine heirs and shares of 468 26 100 dollars remaining from the estate of Eleanor Oliver late of Bowdoinham. Names listed include nieces nephews grand nephews and grand nieces across Massachusetts New Hampshire Maine North Dakota and other states. Prayer requests distribution per law with the court to determine entitled parties and shares. Dated February 6 1911 or Vet2 M De Forest Pratt Bowdoinham Maine.
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