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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1910
Page
3
An Independent report warns Bath's trealayn electrical network is in poor condition due to cross wires and sloppy installation by local companies. An external electrician blasts the town for dangerous, unauthorized wire stretching and predicts serious future trouble if not corrected.
A report discusses a proposed trolley route and highway improvements tied to new development. It notes heavy draft horses aiding construction and strong local interest across several towns, with expectations of work and rising prices. A Boston paper cites tidal power potential at Winnegance as a future industrial boon.
A Confederate cavalry assault at Topsail Inlet led to the capture of four officers and 12 men from the Cambridge. In captivity in Gouldsboro and Wilmington, a provost marshal offered loyalty to the Rebels in exchange for drinking rights, an offer all refused except one.
Local Republican caucus names delegates for state and county conventions. Town officials review state road alignment from Winnesance bridge toward Edward Conant’s home as work on the State road is slated to begin next week.
The Lincoln Conference of Congregational Church met at Phippsburg with nine churches represented. Delegates attended from multiple towns and speakers covered topics on religion and local history. Also noted: property sale and boarding house preparations at Harrington's Landing, and local probate actions in Bath with notices to interested parties.
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