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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1911
Page
8
Three young men drowned when their canoe overturned in the river above Oldtown Sunday. A gasoline launch fire in Flushing Bay saved four women and three men, with brave rescues and injuries to several.
About 1 45 Sunday afternoon a fire broke out in the residence of Miss Kate Blethen on Green Street. The alarm from box 57 saved belongings as neighbors and the fire department prevented spread. Miss Blethen and Mrs Blethen’s guest George Brown escaped. Albert Brown is recovering after a back injury.
Lucy Weston Robertson of Cambridge died at home in North Cambridge on Friday after a brief illness. Funeral held Monday at 2 p m from 2S Walden Street with Rev Richard Wright officiating. She was born in Brunswick Maine and lived in Cambridge, a Webster Grammar and English High School graduate, Maine Daughters of Boston member, twin sister Jeanie M Robertson surviving along with parents Angus and Lacey Annette Weston Robertson.
Herbert E. Mudgett aged 53 died at Bath City Hospital after a week of pneumonia. A Belfast native, he leaves his mother Mary J. Mudgett and daughter Ada B. Decker. He worked as a shoemaker in Massachusetts and Auburn, ran a Woolwich farm, then bought Richhomstead in Winnegance and engaged in fur sales. his wife died previously and his home burned last February. Funeral was held Wednesday at Wesley Methodist Church.
The Downie and Wheeler Circus Press Agent cites circus crowds as a study in human nature. A street parade and ensemble acts are noted, along with an incident of a man laughing at clowns and a thief elephantMary. Probate court adjourned due to weather. various estates, guardianships, and accounts filed or granted in Bath Maine.
Mrs. George H. Colby of Bath Missouri testifies Doan's Kidney Pills eased her backache and kidney troubles after three years of use. She bought them at Webber's Drug Store and recommends the remedy for workers with back pain. Available at all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Remember the name Doan's.
Modern antiseptic powder for painful, tender feet relieves burning, sweating, and calloused skin. Keeps new shoes comfortable, claims instant sting relief from bunions and swelling, with a free trial offer and nationwide availability for 25 cents.
Dainty booklet of perfumed powdered leaves for touch ups during theatre, receptions, travel, or shopping. Removes dirt and grease, leaves a cool bloom, avoids powder spills. Send ten cents to F. T. Hopkins at 37 Great Jones Street, New York.
Financial statement for Glens Palis Insurance Co of Glens Falls NY dated Dec 31 1910 shows admitted assets 5 402 897.59 including real estate 37 058.43 mortgage loans 1 775 185 00 and stock and bonds 2 547 174.29. Liabilities total 3 202 897.59 with net unpaid losses 186 327.0 earned premiums 2 149 983.12 and surplus 2 095 456.46. Agent E Crosby Co Bath Maine listed.
The article describes Salvation Army efforts in Bath with visiting English officers and American supporters. It highlights cross cultural exchange, the impact of rescue work on the needy, and mentions Captain McKelvey and Lieutenant Anderson who aided local unfortunates. Public probate notices in Sagadahoc follow, detailing estate administration for William T. Donnell and related heirs.
Fishermen report abundant dog fish along the Maine coast and hake fishing thriving in New Meadows at the Deep Hole. Mackerel are scarce with most catches now from traps off Small Point, where Charles Gillam took the first reported fish this season.
The article notes five men murdered aboard the High Seal with Captain Wyman’s death deeply affecting his family. It details his relatives, nearly all local, including wife Miss Isa dore Allen of Winthrop, father Deacon Merrill T. Wyman, and sister or cousin ties, plus his lodge membership. The body arrived at Parker Head and a large funeral followed conducted by Rev. Charles L. Stevens. James L. McConaughty seeks an education professorship in New York.
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