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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1908

Page

4

King Pepper opera numbers listed for Kennebee Yacht Club

The society column lists musical numbers for the upcoming King Pepper opera to be staged next month in Kennebee by local talent under the Kennebee Yacht Club. The program includes acts, choruses, solos, duets, and finales with characters such as Captain Benedctine Queen Mace King Pepper Prince Harold and others. The piece also notes Dr. C. D. McDonald purchasing Higgins house in Highland Square and other local society updates.

King Pepper Kenneebe Yacht Club C. D. McDonald Woodford Street Deering Higgins Highland Square Woodfords McDonald John McDonald Chapman & Flint Higgins Corner Portland Holman F. Day Squire Phim Maine Harper and Brothers Mr. Day Boston New England

Lydia Goodwin of Topsham Dies After Illness at 63

Lydia Goodwin wife of Avon Goodwin of Topsham died after a brief illness of acute indigestion. She was 63 and beloved in the community. Survived by husband, two sons Charles and Edward of Lisbon Falls, daughters in law Mrs Pride of Westbrook and Mrs Grifin of Topsham, Miss Hattie Goodwin, two sisters Mrs Elizabeth Cain and Mrs Saicy Jameson, one brother Martin Tarr, and seventeen grandchildren.

Topsham Lydia Avon Goodwin Charles Edward Goodwin Lisbon Falls Walter Pride Westbrook Herman Grifin Hattie Goodwin Elizabeth Cain Saicy Jameson

Fire destroys Portland city building amid frantic fire crew efforts

A major blaze at Portland in the early hours destroyed the city building and its attic, with flames reaching the dome. Chief Eldridge and Captain Small led a rapid response from Bath firefighters delayed by alarms and equipment issues. Firemen battled interior stairs, raised hoses, and faced a high wind as bells rang from nearby districts.

Charles T. Small Night Watch James H. Scott City Hall Portland Bath Eldridge Wakefield Francis Littlefield The Argus John J. A. Mulhearn Exchange Street City Electrician Littlefield Central Station Maine Stewart William A. Turner Ofice Congress Street M. E Deering Reed of McDonough Police

Equitable Fire and Marine Ins Co Assets and Liabilities

Summary of the Equitable Fire and Marine Insurance Co of Providence Rhode Island as of December 31 1907 showing net unpaid losses of 70686 47 and unearned premiums 648313 91 with all other liabilities 18000 cash capital 400000 and surplus over all liabilities.

Equitable Fire & Marine Ins. Co Providence R. I

Tonic treatment praised for indigestion cure

An advertisement extols a tonic that strengthens the stomach and nourishes blood and nerves. It cites a testimonial from Miss Cynthia Hart of Lebanon Ohio who credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing years of stomach trouble and general weakness. The pills cost 50 cents per box or six for $2.50, with a free diet book on request.

Cynthia Hart Mulberry Street Lebanon Ohio Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

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