14 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1911
Page
1
The Swastika Specialty Store urges customers to remember that its special sale prices are year round. It rejects stock-clearing motives and touts clean up-to-date merchandise with economy prices as the key note. The ad notes the Swastika name meaning good luck and promises quality and value for next week’s trade.
Samuel Barker Haynes of Dresden, son of Obed Haynes, engaged in the African slave trade under aliases, was convicted then pardoned by President Buchanan, obtained the Wanderer, and sailed for Africa after a slaving voyage. He fled unpaid bills aboard a French bark near the Canary Islands as the crew mutinied.
A long profile of Bowdoinham craftsman James H. Wilson outlines his 1862 birth, a rugged Maine upbringing, and a career shaping Sagadahoc County. From Massachusetts work to landmark homes like the Spear, Purington, Randall, Reed, and Small houses, plus barns and grange hall, his skilled hand remains famed.
Miss Hooper of Newtonville Massachusetts runs a lively catering service from markets to managing entire events. She started by marketing for her family and expanded to house sittings bowling club refreshment duties and wedding receptions serving up to 200 guests with growing demand.
Mrs Thomas Neagle, in her 74th year, born in Ireland and resident of Bath since 1854, claims the title of youngest great mother in Bath. Widow for 24 years, she remains active at home while supporting ten children, with five sons and two daughters living. Her descendants include Margaret Adams of Lynn and Mrs Devine, reflecting four generations at her home.
Miss Hooper describes catering for social events in Bath and Boston, doing soups, ices, salads, decor, and color schemes at home. She often hires eighteen Boston waiters for large assemblies and handles table settings, flowers, and place cards. She prefers teas and luncheons but does all three meal types when needed.
Report from Hardings describes new mill operation on a 90 acre Snow farm tract. Camp crews and families arrive as hundreds of workers plan to harvest at least 1.5 million feet of prime pine. Trees include noble giant pines with unusually wide planks up to 28 inches.
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