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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1912
Page
1
The article notes a surge of mosquitos in business districts as Maine towns welcome new residents for a busy summer. It highlights upcoming primary politics with Republicans aiming to unite for September and Democrats backing Governor Wilson as presidential candidate.
Bowdoinham marked a warm Fourth with two hall games against the Crescents, Douglass pitched both, and crowds enjoyed refreshments that aided a fund. A fire destroyed a house, repairs and town-wide updates followed, and local residents traveled to Bath and Old Orchard for visits and events.
H D Grant and M D Bowdinhamm Maine advertise specialized attention to diseases of the eye ear nose and throat with offices in Maine.
Citizens weigh Bath's park spending and a Rogers farm conversion to public use. Some feel Bath is funding too much for parks now while others praise the progress. The piece questions Ted’s ongoing support among his recent followers and how many will remain committed.
Chelsea Marine Hospital reports the death of July James BE, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Butler of this city. Mary, wife of Arthur Lirrabee, 32 years 1 month 28 days. William C. Robbins, 5 years 1 month 17 days. Sophronie, wife of John Craig, 35 years. In Westport, Mrs Mary FF Brooks, 68 years 10 months 7 days, died July 2, 1912.
Mothers praise L. F. Atwood's Medicine for children’s stomach and liver disorders and worms. Mrs. Fred L. McComb of Foxcroft, Me. endorses its use for ill effects in tots, priced 35 cents at all dealers. L. F. Medicine Co., Portland, Me.
The Woolwich Grange held 40 members last Saturday and voted to skip a July vacation while the Willing Workers meeting at Montsweag was postponed due to the Fourth. Strawberries ripen and summer boarders arrive as roads near Montsweag improve after grading. Rev. O W Folsom preached at Day's Ferry with Rev. Henry O Thayer named pastor emeritus. Woodworths and local contractors advance town projects.
Probate Court proceedings before Judge Lowell include administrations granted for the estates of Rebecca C. Adams Kate W Spinney and Andrew J Reed with named administrators. Guardian appointed for Catherine B Graves. Will proved for John Boardman Mains. Wills filed for Hodgdon and Folan Hodgdon and Percy. Accounts filed and allowed for multiple estates. Inventories and affidavits of notice filed for Temple Emmons Brown Rogers estates.
Two intoxicated men caused a nighttime disturbance on Lemont Street waking residents with noise and profanity. In the morning they slept in a field by a railroad pass when an early trip passenger woke, seized a jug beside them, and found it contained hard cider.
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