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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
10
July city council session full of water works debate and ferry boat Hockomock issues. Committee to study fire pump, boat redesign or sale, and funding moves approved with mayoral authority to hire consultants.
Advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages by taking it internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer one hundred dollar reward for any case not cured and urge readers to send for testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Bath city board handled petitions for the Willow street incandescent light, the opening and grading of Academy street, and a street plan near Allan and Sprague streets. It approved transfers from sewer bond funds, bell ringing on July 4, and street openings funded from contingent accounts. A large remonstrance against a Centre Allan junction light was referred to Public Lighting. The resignation of School Board member Charles Wetherbee was accepted. A hearing was scheduled for Lewiston Augusta & Waterville Street Railway’s request to relocate tracks in Bath.
An anemia warning explains stealthy onset and urges early treatment with Dr Williams Pink Pills. Testimony from Mrs Elizabeth Barnett of Buffalo New York credits the pills with restoring appetite strength and health. The company offers a booklet and sells pills at 50 cents a box or six for 2.50 from Schenectady New York.
Woolwich grange observed Flora's Night with a pretty abundant floral offering. The first and second degrees were conferred. Meeting adjourned with plan not to reconvene until July 11. Charles M. Leavitt enjoyed an early season mess of green peas on June 28. Fred Bailey laid the foundation for a new stable. Harold and Clinton Bailey return from Portland after a four day visit. trolley ride Bath to Portland praised. Owing to extended breath, the day in this vicinity will be very light.
The Steamer Corinna sails to Gardiner for a local celebration while Democrats await the National Democratic convention opening in Denver next week. The outcome is eagerly anticipated by party members.
On June 17 1490s the narrator tripped on a projecting plank near the northeast railroad gate at the Maine Central crossing. The fall badly wrenched the back abdomen kidneys and left the person unable to labor since. The claimant seeks 500 for damages and loss of time plus pain and suffering and notes rights under Maine law. Petitions for victualer licenses by Octave Breton Harold F Holbrook and Emile King were granted with bonds accepted.
A. M. Welch and G. S. Leonard touring the region in a Studebaker 30-35 hp car report smooth performance across Vermont New Hampshire and Maine. They financed missing accessories on the road and praised the magneto start and limited wiring while praising local adoptions by Harry Washburn and Oliver Moses.
The Democrats of Sagadahoc County convene at Bath City Hall on July 20 1908 at 10 am to nominate candidates for Senator Sheriff Register of Probate County Treasurer County Attorney and County Commissioner for the September election. Delegates apportioned by town and votes cast, with 30 total. county committee meets at 9:30 am to review credentials. Ernest F. Kelley chairs, William T. Guptill is member.
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