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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1913
Page
7
Marketmen report slow arrivals of farm produce with prices elevated for the season. Eggs, peas, squash, beets, turnips, carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes show tight supply and higher values, while butter, potatoes, beans, and lamb vary with regional factors. Local strawberry and asparagus crops falter, and hay remains scarce and expensive.
A large turnout of about one thousand to twelve hundred gathered at Five Islands for a Fourth of July parade and festivities organized by the Young People. The Richmond Band led a colorful parade featuring floats from local groups, a farmer float with violin music, and a notable Uncle Sam costume, followed by prizes for best float and costumes. An evening concert and dance concluded a day praised as well run and memorable.
The event saw Ruth Munt leading until the finish as Iva and Alice dominated the race. Kolawita claimed second place with four dollars, while the Iva and Alice sisters attracted the most attention among spectators.
An unclear report from Boston describes a woman from Wiscasset known as a Jamaica Plain resident who told friends in the Stein Building on Boviston Street about her plans before leaving.
Mrs. William F. Willis hosted visitors at 3 South Windham this week while others traveled from Small Point and West Bath. The last Winne Fance meeting of the season convened at Mr Charles T. Small's residence, with attendees and report of improvements. The Independent is on sale at Fred Voomko’s store as readers are invited to contribute notes. community members including Alton Oliver and Sherman Marse are mentioned among those gathering for the island celebration and local events.
A compact summary notes unreadable OCR fragments from New Meadows with scattered phrases about meetings, notices, and vague financial terms. The readable bits suggest civic items, local actions, and references to fees and approvals without clear details.
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