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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1899
Page
4
Miss Georgiana Dean, trained at Chicago’s Frances E. Willard hospital, endorses Peruna for stomach catarrh after nursing in Liberia. She cites cures and recommends the Hartman book Health and Beauty, with correspondence from Jan 20, 1899.
The notice claims cholera morbus cholera infantum summer complaint bilious colic diarrhoea and dysentery are all catarrh of the bowels and names Peruna as an absolute remedy. Dr Hartman with forty years practice says he never lost a case and offers a free copy of Summer Catarrh by sending to Columbus Ohio.
Ernest L. C. Blanchard, head clerk at Anderson's drug store in Bath, was found dead in the rear office Saturday morning by Merton Webber. He had left work the prior night in good spirits after closing procedures. Born in Richmond, Maine, age twenty eight, he was educated at Richmond High School and Boston College of Pharmacy. His death, likely from apoplexy given prior health, sent sorrow through Bath as relatives prepared to transport the body to Richmond for funeral services.
Capt John O Shaw of the Kenne bec Naval Veterans received a package from John Vinton Dahlgren Esq sent to Bath last month for christening the torpedo boat named for his father the late Admiral Dahlgren The package included miniature Dahlgren gun models in oxidized silver silver pencil with inscription 1809 Rear Admiral Dabigren 1870 and pencil watch charms for each member The association praised the keepsakes and plans to feature them in their decorations
A vintage ad claims Electric Bitters cure the la grippe and restore energy. It emphasizes relief from body ache, poor appetite, and general weakness, stating the product tonifies the liver stomach and kidneys and guarantees satisfaction or refunds. Sold at Anderson's Drug Store for 60 cents per bottle.
Wellington Sprague formerly of this city serves as chief engineer of the Union Station fire brigade in Portland. Sunday his crew extinguished a fire on the bridge over Portland street.
Readers learn of Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to cure constitutional catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad promises $100 if any case fails, and cites testimonials plus Dr. Cheney & Co. Toledo as manufacturers. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills and a world class salve for cuts, sores, and skin eruptions sold by S. Anderson & Son at 25 cents.
Mr A C Thomas of Marysville Texas credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with saving his life after years of un told agony from consumption and hemorrhages He would pay a hundred dollars a bottle for the cure and asserts asthma bronchitis and all throat and lung diseases are cured Trials free at Andersons Drug Store Regular sizes 60 cents and one dollar Guaranteed to cure or refund the price
A self-contained 19th century ad touts Allen's Foot-Ease for use inside gloves to absorb perspiration and act as a delicate toilet powder. Dr. W C Abbott endorses it as a grand preparation used in practice. The message urges physicians and women to notice its absolute purity and offers free samples by mail order from Le Roy New York.
Hon John Scott of Bath and Democratic Congressional candidate meets Lewiston City Committee to discuss campaign work. A large attendance backs a June 17 rally at Alty Halls with speakers Hon George Fred Williams and Hon John Scott. Joint Lewiston Auburn committees organize reception for the distinguished guests.
A shopper notes that Dobbin’s Electric Soap is five cents per bar in a sale from ten cents. The price cut prompts a remark that no other soap can compete. A customer asks to send a box, claiming it would be foolish to buy any other soap.
The Kennebec Yacht Club opened its season with a two-yacht first class race between Edith and Woodcock on a five mile course on the river. Edith led to win by 3 minutes 35 seconds with Woodcock second. Heela won the fourth class race over Vivien and Alma. Edith and Hecla claimed the first leg of the cup race. The Lark race was sailed off Memorial Day and won by M W Sewall who received a silk club flag. Referee William Besselievre and timekeeper John Jackson supervised the event.
Lincoln Lodge No. 10 observed Memorial Sunday with a procession from Front Street led by the Naval Cadet Band to Maple Grove Cemetery. Seventy eight members marched, three carriages accompanied older non marching members, and graves of forty five departed members were decorated. Charles E. Garcelon Jr and David S. Harris led memorial services at Oak Grove Cemetery.
A reader praises Grain-O made from pure grains noting it nourishes the body and suits both old and young. The letter claims a week of use ends coffee, and suggests children may drink it safely. Meanwhile news from Popham reports John F. Stacy arriving from Boston with hotel staffing and Rockledge Hotel preparations for summer.
Benjamin Shaw, aged eighty, residing with his sister on Trufant Street, slashed his throat with a razor in a lane but survived. Miss Margaret McKay alerted Harry O Coney, who retrieved the blade and Shaw was treated at home. Born in Richmond, Shaw had a hard life with lost fortune after his second wife’s death. He feared being sent to abuse in a boarding place and warned he would not go back alive.
A quiet wedding took place Saturday at North Street Baptist Church as Hiram Morrell and Missarah L. Newhall exchanged vows in a ring ceremony. The bride wore changeable silk with white satin ribbon and blue silk, carried bride roses. A luncheon followed at 1056 High Street, and the couple left on the steamer Kennebec for Boston to start life in Salem, Massachusetts.
On June 7 1899 Frank E Southard of Bath declined an invitation to a complimentary dinner for Hon Charles E Littlefield. The following day he received a letter praising his reply as worthy of framing. Union service at Winter Street Church Sunday evening drew a large crowd with Rev Kneeland of Boston delivering the address on Sabbath observance and its value to physical mental and moral welfare.
An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a trusted remedy used by millions of mothers. It claims to soothe the child, ease gum pain, calm colic, and relieve diarrhea, urging readers to ask druggists for the product and pay twenty-five cents.
Maritime items list ships and crews arriving, sailing, and passages to and from ports. Adds details of vessels such as Sch M D Creasy Harding and other schooners, plus foreign port calls including Guantanamo Iloilo Manila Newcastle Sydney and Yokohama with multiple ship names and captains.
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