03 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1911
Page
1
The Malaga Island school operates evenings with open classrooms for women and children while most men do not participate. Miss Jordan reports liberal state support, future term length depends on weather, and ongoing efforts to educate children amid limited impact on older islanders who rely on traditional subsistence.
Thomas F. Gleason, a traveling salesman from Boston, died Saturday in Hartford after an automobile collision. The report notes various national events including labor strife on the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad and a major Coney Island fire.
The article notes Col. Plummer, a former sailor, Navy paymaster in the Spanish War, and admiralty lawyer, as a preferred choice for the navigation commissioner. He has studied shipping extensively and would gain the confidence of shipping men. Taft may name him, recalling Captain Jarvis Patten as the first commissioner of navigation.
William B. Skelton resigns after six years as Maine bank examiner. Hon. Robert F. Dunton of Belfast is appointed to replace him. Also noted are William R. Hearst backing Champ Clark for the Democratic nomination and Taft as Republican favorite, with Hearst said to favor the Democratic bid. Sheriff Richardson of Kennebec orders a countywide liquor sale halt. all bars and clubs must stop selling alcohol and enforcement will be strict.
James A. Purington builds a launch for Edwin Small and many residents like Miss Clara Williams resume work and plan summer cottage stays at Bay Point. Randolph and Bath visitors mingle with local hosts as Memorial Day visitors and sewing circles mark social activity, repairs, and entertainment to raise funds.
Westport notes show Mrs James R Heal returning from Malden to Heal's Upper Mills. Visitors include Mrs C W Welch and Capt A J Knight in Bath. F W MacFarland and a Waltham physician traveled from Watertown on a cabin cruiser. E P Webber raised a 35 foot flag staff on his Center stable. Charles Knight family planned summer stays in Westport before Bath departure.
Advertisement extols Dean's Kidney Pills to relieve overworked kidneys and blood filtration issues. Bath resident Charles H. Jordan testifies that one box cured his back pains linked to kidney trouble after neighbors’ success with the product. Sold by dealers priced at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is U.S. agent. Remember the name Doan's.
Mrs James McFarland buys William Lawrence place in Arrowsic. H S Walker moves into Toothaker residence with wife. Miss Jessie Fergerson boards in Bath. gypsy moth search underway led by Soule of Woolwich. Bowker yard vessel work by W A Perry. South school reopens with Miss Preble. Visitors include W Bagley of Providence and Miss E Southard of Beverly. Wedding invites sent for Daisy Wynn Jones and Joseph E Bouter. Arcadians show in Bath with schedule disruption at Eastern Steamship Company after matinee in Portland.
A historical advertising notice claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The makers offer 100 dollars to any case it fails to cure and invite testimonials. Sold by Druggists at 76 cents. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The 82nd annual Universalists of Maine convention convenes next week in this city for three days. Noted speakers include Rev. Frederick W. Perkins of Lynn Massachusetts and Rev. Ralph E. Connor of Auburn. Delegates will discuss worship, publishing interests, ministerial relief, and prohibition.
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