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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1912
Page
5
An article recounts efforts to save Atlantic seabirds, detailing declines from trapping and hunting, and the shift to wardens and legislation. It notes rising colonies across the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts, with Massachusetts and southern states showing progress and public interest growing.
Chaudles Fo Weld of Rogers & Webb announces a dinner at New Meadows Inn to celebrate the launching of a new schooner built by Bowker & Son in Phippstire named Edwin G Farrar. Farrar, a Boston traveling salesman, is brother in law to Mr Webb and will sail on the Frank B Witherbee after launch.
Berry pickers flock to Woolwich pastures seeking ripe fruit as season peaks. Pickers from nearby towns gathered daily, selling fresh berries at roadside stalls and markets. Local farmers report strong demand and timely harvest weather.
A letter from Mrs. Pierce in Panama City describes July 4th celebrations seen during a visit with her husband Pierce, a machinist on the canal. They recount speeches, decor, a wooden platter, sandwiches, and a tree lighted dinner with others present as they recall the Independence Day events and the upcoming election.
The large schooner Edward B. Winslow arrived in Bath from Portland on Monday in tow of the Cumberland and is berthed at Percy and Smalls slipyard. This marks the Winslow’s first Bath visit, following a notable career with extensive voyages and a freight record near a quarter of a million tons carried to Boston and beyond.
The Camden built Walter Bain of Wirterydie is described as a 28 foot boat with a two seat steering arrangement and a four horsepower engine. The vessel features a self draining corkscrew and an oak finished cabin with two pipes.
Arrangements set for a game on Weller Field in Bath with the Wis casset team visiting. The Bath nine, a strong semi professional club, will host August 17 as Boothbay travels to Bath for a return game in the state’s big-city circuit.
Teachers advised of an examination for State Certificates of Superintendence Grade under the State Superintendent at the State House Augusta on Friday. Candidates should apply to the State Superintendent for preliminary blanks and directions. Capt Calcons left for Manchester New Hampshire to take charge of the corps there. He thanked Bath residents for their support during his five month tenure.
John Eh. Vanscom a Webster native and Bath resident, aged 65, who served with the Union in the Civil War and later worked at the Bath Foundry and Hyde Windlass Co, died after a lifetime of local public service and a career as an expert moulder. He participated in battles including Pleasant Hill and Sabine Cross Roads and returned to Bath after the war, later serving on the town council and joining Lincoln Lodge and Sagadahoe Encampment. He is survived by his wife and one daughter.
A modern twelve room house at 327 Front Street Bath with bath electric lights gas laundry in basement billiard room and den on the third floor. It sits on a large Kennebec River bank lot in the city and features a broad piazza cypress finish large fireplaces and a small garage. Inquiries to Mrs R D Bibber 327 Front Street Bath Maine.
Granville C Greenleaf longtime agent for the Kennebec Steamboat Co in Bath died Saturday morning at Ball City Hospital He was a respected official with a large circle of friends He served on the Bath Board of Aldermen and held leadership roles in Odd Fellows and local Universalist Church He was married to Clara E Fowles and is survived by Miss Gertrude C Bath and Earle G of Boston.
The article covers a continuation of remarks at a dinner to Morse, urging community self-help and government support for regional development. Attendees listed include J W Moulton, Walter O Parker, Fred W S Blanchard, A D Stetson, Scott Ro Frye and others.
The New Meadows Steamboat Company has been reorganized and plans a new boat for next season carrying 150 passengers to boost regional development.
A Bangor meeting on June 28 aimed to create a statewide central Farmers' Union with local affiliates buying stock. The letter urges locals to buy five shares at 10 dollars each to join the State union, stressing finance and practical action, and pledging Maine leadership in a statewide cooperative effort.
A series of testimonials from women in Reedville Oregon New Orleans Mishawaka Alton Station Deisem describe relief from Change of Life symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They report improved sleep reduced hot flashes dizziness backache and overall health restoration.
Mrs Sidney Holbrook and daughter Marjorie with Miss Alma Holbrook came back from Beechwood cottage. Mrs Harriet Storer traveled to Boston for a few days. Mrs Fred Wheeler and Mildred returned after four years at Remudas and will summer with Mrs Harriet Storer. Scott Davis of Bowdoinham stays with son William Davis to assist him. Many locals attended the New Meadows boat club house opening last week.
An old advertisement touts Doan's Ointment and Doan's Pills as cheap cures for pain, wounds, itching skin, and bowel irregularities. It claims Doan's products soothe itching, heal cuts without a scar, cure piles eczema and salt rheum and praises a testimonial from A E Davis of Sulphur Springs Texas.
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