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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1912

Page

8

Maine Probate Notices for Sagadahoc County Executors and Administrators

Two probate petitions detail requests in Sagadahoe County Maine. Vic Mobelly and William H. Gould seek probate actions and administration of estates, with notices to interested parties. Official orders require three weeks of publication in Bath, Bath Independent, and related proceedings scheduled for March.

William HH. Goult Bath James S. Lowell Cyrus W. Longley Register

Bath real estate sale for Martha A Timmins estate

Probate petition from Fred B Farnittam administrator of Martha Al Timmins estate seeks authorization to sell Bath property described as a dwelling and surrounding lots on the Kennebec River to settle debts and administration expenses. Court order directs notice to interested parties and a hearing in Bath Sagadahoc.

State OF Maine Sagadahoc Bred Bb. Parcham Brockton Mass Martha al Biarntiem Bath Martha Aarnt Sett Bath Butler's Cove William Crawford Crawford Kennebec Martha Timmins Western District Wal Pirie Tod Siahe Cmd Tury Farnitlam

Sagadahoc Probate Notices Naming Brown Heirs

Sagadahoc respectfully represents Katle Bo Me Nary of Chelsea Mass that Henry Brown last dwelling Bath died February 6 1913 testate leaving estate to be administered and a widow Martha J Brown as his only heirs at law and next of kin names of heirs follows in the record.

Sagadahos William J. Gould Bowdoeinham Aaron Winthrop Bowdoin Ius Pol- Tows Vidy Charles Morang Brunswick Bea Rich Los Angeles Cal State OF Maine Sagadahoc Katle Bo Me- Nary Chelsea Mass Henry ¢ Brown Bath Martha J. Brown

Widow seeks administration of McNury estate in Chelmsford

In Sagadahoc Probate Court a petition seeks the administration with will annexed of Mary A Wiggin widow of Bath, with Wite DB McNury of Chelstor named as beneficiary. The petition asks for decree allowing the will and appointing executors while notices are published in Bath Independent and a hearing set for the first Tuesday in March.

Bath park proposal sparks civic discussion

A discussion on creating a Bath park frames it as a source of pride for residents and a draw for visitors. The piece urges timely action while noting favorable terms for acquiring needed land and hints at adding scenic attractions to the city. It also mentions spring welcomes for coat coverts becoming more supple for fashion.

Bath

Hall’s Catarrh Cure Offer Promises $100 Reward

Readers learn of a claimed universal cure for catarrh, a constitutional ailment. The advertisement states Hall’s Catarrh Cure works internally, targets blood and mucous surfaces, and builds constitution. Proponents offer $100 for any failed case and urge sending testimonials to F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio.

F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Hilo

Atwood Medicine Promoted By Pittsfield Couple

Mrs. John M. Foster of Pittsfield Maine endorses T F Atwood’s Medicine as a trusted remedy used for decades. The advertisement urges readers to start treatment early to ward off aging and illness and notes 35 cents for a large bottle with free samples by mail from the company in Portland Maine.

John M. Foster Pittsfield Maine FEF Medicine Coo Portland

The Androscoggin and Topsham Indian Legacy Recalled

The article traces early Maine name origins around the Androscoggin and Cathance rivers. It notes settlers like Gov. Andrews Coggin and Andros Coxsin, explains river name changes, and describes Indian carrying-places and place names near Merrymeeting Bay. It recalls Puritan harshness, frontier violence, and a Topsham defense led by Joseph Foster with a guard dog during an Indian threat at the riverbank.

Paxte Perepole Coggin New England Amos Coggin Andrews Coxxin Andros Coggin Amitigonpontock Cathancee Quabacook Merrymeeting Bay Topsham Sawacook Brunswick Falls Androscoggin New Meadows River Bay Cathance Pond Muddy River St. Francis Joseph Foster Judge Minot Robert Patten Flip Dreamland

Topsham's Early Trials and Settler Valor Described

A long account recalls Topsham settlers battling Indians in the 18th century. Alexander and Thorne are killed or wounded amid ambushes, burial rites are moved by boat to Ferry Point, and the community later adapts with religion, sobriety, and frontier resilience.

Taft Drops Plan to Consolidate Custom Houses Across Districts

The proposal to merge multiple district custom houses and reduce offices has been abandoned for now, leaving the decision to President Wilson. Bath resists any change, fearing disruption to local shipping and the Worumbo Manufacturing Company tied to the Bath custom house. Lisbon Falls and Bath officials foresee added travel and costs if the plan advances.

Taft Wilson Portland Custom House Worumbo Manufacturing Company Lisbon Falls Bath Custom House Bath

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