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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1912
Page
3
The Monmouth Maine writer cites statements from July concerning seed protection and trade practices. He notes that Pine Tree State Seed Co. Bath argues against government seed protection while others urge practical trade rules and reliable seed quality.
Fragmented OCR yields scattered names and places including Phippsburg and nearby venues. Mentions dances at Bodweell hall and Rainier of Pineset with unclear roles. Some references to individuals like Nellie Kelley and Frank Simege appear amid damaged text with no clear narrative.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a ninety year old woman, her life, and memories of farms, travels, and distant places. The piece hints at aging, family connections, and a sense of heritage, with mentions of Maine, Canada, and wartime echoes.
Fragmentary 1777 session notes recount a resolution to send troops to Mortibas and establish a company for the Eastern frontier. The document also mentions a blueberry sample from the Mansfield farm in New Mead and notes on Warren Mansfield’s early green pea market activity with quantities cited.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup as a sixty year remedy used by millions of mothers for teething, claimed to comfort the child, soothe gums, relieve wind colic and diarrhea, with harmless ingredients and price twenty two cents a bottle.
Mrs. J.G. Johnson of Scottville Michigan a 45 year old mother of thirteen credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with preventing backache and bearing down pains from hard farm work. She notes its benefit for irregular menstrual cycles in her eldest daughter and says she never is without the remedy.
The article argues prominent hunters and explorers prefer Winchester guns and ammunition for reliability. It notes Winchester’s wide calibres fit all shooting needs and emphasizes comparable prices, quality of material, workmanship, and finish. The saying Shoots like a Winchester reflects public opinion guiding fall hunting equipment choices.
Sagadahoc Pomona Grange ends its annual break and plans to resume next Wednesday in Richmond at Enterprise Hall. The program features opening music, welcome words, readings and talks on time for study recreation and outdoor life, farm households, rainy day use, and benefits of country life with multiple speakers and musical interludes.
Westport notes Edith Claire and Norma Green leaf of Somerville Mass are at their old home for a few days. Mrs U S Shea who has been very ill is improving. Fred Greenleaf has his new saso lene boat overboard.
Charles W. Buckley sold his farm to Bath parties. Miss Adelle Moore visits town. Mrs. C. D. Greenleaf and two children have been visiting their old home here.
An old letter promotes Atwood’s Medicine as a reliable aid for hydration and bowel digestion. It references daily water intake and claims relief from bilious and sick headaches when used with a glass of water each morning. The letter from Mrs. A. Nolat of Whitefield Maine endorses the product and offers a sample free.
A dainty perfume powdered leaf booklet for facial use marketed to keep complexions fresh during theatre, receptions, travel and shopping. It claims to remove oil and grease without spilling, leaving a cool bloom. Send ten cents to F. T. Hopkins at 37 Great Jones St.
Harrison M. Stone of Topsham petitions the Sagadahoe Probate Court to prove the will of Ovette H. Stone who died August 9 1912 leaving heirs Henry Stone Chas G Stone Porter O Stone Frances Forsyth Minnie Root Clayton Stone and Harrison M Stone. He seeks administration with the will annexed to Edward W. Wheeler or another suitable person and notices to be published three weeks in Bath Independent.
The administrators William R. Donnell and J Mdcherd Divake on the William Te. Donnell estate present their third account. An order directs publication in Bath's Independent for three weeks to notify interested parties to appear in Bath Probate Court on the first Tuesday of September at 9 a.m. to show cause why the account should not be allowed.
Augusta V Todd and Willis A Todd petition to prove the will of Nathaniel S Todd who died July 22 in Georgetown Maine. The petition lists heirs and executors and asks letters testamentary be issued to Augusta V Todd and Willis A Todd. A probate court order published in Bath Maine directs appearance to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
Eugene H. Morse of Bath sues to prove the will and codicil of James T. Morse who died in Bath leaving no widow and heirs James Frank Morse of Phippsburg Me Eugene H Morse of Bath Me Fred J Morse of Faust Orange N J and Elizabeth B Chase of Bath Me as heirs letters testamentary prayed for to issue to Eugene H Morse as executor named in the will and codicil proceedings held in Bath with notice and court date set for September 3 1912.
Sugadahoc represents Oscar R Adams of Bath Maine as executor of Rufus W Adams who died August 14 1912 in Sagadahoc County leaving no widow and heirs at law listed Oscar R Adams Ida A Andrews Viola M Goddard named as daughter and other relatives The petition seeks probate and issuance of Letters Testamentary to Adams as executor. Bath Probate Court set for September 10 1912 Judge James S Lowell presiding.
J. Edward Drake petitions to resign as administrator of the estate of William T. Townet of Bath. The court orders notice to interested parties by publication in Pitt, scheduling a September 1, 12, nine o'clock for the Probate Court to hear the matter.
Charles J. Dain and Jennie S. Rideout as trustees under Charles B F Rideout seek license to sell a Maine estate lot partly in Bowdoin and Webster Androscoggin counties. The petition requests sale by public or private sale to place proceeds in interest. Court hearing scheduled September 3, 1912 at Bath Probate Court.
At Bath a Court of Probate in Sagadahoe County on the first Tuesday of September 1912 orders Daniel S. Jaques as executor of Johnson J. Doyle to publish a notice in the Bath Independent for appearance and show cause why final account should not be allowed. James S. Lowell, Judge. A true copy by W. Longley, Register. 24-31
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