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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1910

Page

8

Happenings of the week in Bath

Two persons were received into the Wesley M. E. church on Sunday. New cypress floors were laid in Walter Parker company show windows. Walter Gibbs and William Love left for Arizona to work on a ranch. The Morse Bros. portable mill moved from George Town to Parker Head. Rev Culbert McGay led a Lenten service at Trinity church. The schooner Alice May Davenport sailed to Fernandina to load lumber for Philadelphia.

Walter Parker Company Walter Gibbs William Love Arizona Morse Bros Georgetown Parker Head Culbert McGay Grace Church Trinity Church Lewiston Alice May Davenport Fernandina Percy & Small's Philadelphia Peter A. McDonald Lincoln Street C. Raymond Chappelle Elm Street State OF Maine Sagadal Bath James Lowell Cyrus W. Longley Register Sigadis Denne Rath Saul Caraline Ao Turker Ag Fuilaws Mary JF T Hiscott Weet Bath Arrowlace York Kapinee Hiearee Launch Melrose Mass Joseph Butter Marida Join Matter Min Fravetsee Cal Isha Maker Lana Ngries Paine Pan Caroline Williams Montreal Canada Tetee Henri Butler California John Bother San Francisco Wihttnim Butler San Pranvisesd Sarah Butier San Francisrva Minnie Butier Lant Butler San Franciscn Val Filece Phteat State OF Maine Saignidahe SN Ata Batn Sy Gia Lian James Slowell

Town Road Work and Town Meeting Critique

A reader criticizes electioneering and road commission inefficiency before town meeting. The letter details how road crews patch roads with partial fixes, discuss corrupt practices, urge voting for a diligent citizen, and urge residents to pay taxes and support education for better roads and lower debt.

Prince Bayard Wins Ice Pacer Race At Stevens Pond

The February race on Stevens ice pond featured Prince Bayard and Max M with Prince Bayard easily taking the main event as Max M stayed competitive. An exhibition heat with Nell as pacemaker drew cheers while spectators praised the well behaved Prince Bayard and noted interest in another future race.

Prince Bayard Max M E. C. Merry Stevens Joe’ Muse Bath Lewiston Georgetown Max B. H. Woodside Nell Mr. Woodside Biff

February Weather Summary from Pebreary Wrather

The report notes February temperatures with a morning average of 18 degrees, noon at 34, and daily lows of four below and noon highs of 48 above. It records six clear, 15 partly clear, two cloudy, five stormy days, four northeast snow storms, four snow flurries, three rainfalls, heavy frosts and winds, plus three especially beautiful days. The prevailing winds were northeast and averages for the 2nd, 11th, and 15th mornings and moons were 39 and 42 degrees.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad

An old warning for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup touts its comforting use for children and teething, claiming cures for wind colic and diarrhea and recommending trusted purchase from druggists with a 20 cent price.

Mrs. Winslow Winslow

Five Islands resident survives perilous coal cargo voyage

Rowe crossing the river in an auxiliary sloop with three tons of coal faced gale force winds and heavy seas. Ebb tide foam and washboard waves forced water over the craft as spectators watched. His navigating skill kept the boat afloat from calm start to dangerous crossing.

Will Rowe Five Islands Southport

Balance Sheet Snapshot Shows Insurer Liabilities and Capital

The document lists assets and liabilities as of December 31 1809 with figures for unearned premiums deposits and various liabilities. It notes paid in capital and surplus amounts, totaling 634 20266 in excess of liabilities.

Oaks Dieposit Capital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wesley M. E Chapman Wesley Church Mme. Langendorff New England Messrs. Perkins and Pond Alameda Beacon Street Palestine The Holy Land Colonial Club Gardiner Coliseum Bath Boys Bath National Bank Alonzo G. Fisher Foster's Point Bath Auto & Gas Engine Company Fisher Freeman City Hospital Ralph W. Conforth Music Hall Frank Dean Tubbs Bates College Old Mexico Epring Robert Ramsay Francis H. Hiller Associated Charities Associated Charities of Portland Nathaniel C. Rice South Street Rice William Rice City of Ships William E. Rice Edith Rice Fitchburg Annie Gibson Fred R. Cahill William R. Melrose William Plummer William C. Duncan Tomor Genesta Chapter Sewing Circle Charles Whitehouse Western Union James L. Andrews U. S. Recruiting Service Bath Benevolent Union John Bartlett Bowdoinham Heacon Street Charles Batchelder Hyde Charles Snow Harry Lord Edrwin M. Fuller Hallowell Maine Coal Dealers’ Association Miss Wilson Professor Chapman Shannon House Brunswick Bowdoin College Bowdeinham Frank Jack Custom House Town Hall Grace Clara Coombs Young Ladies' Bridge Club Rupert Baxter Dark Sea King New York Morin Dunlap Commandery No E. T Bradford Biddeford St. John's Day Sylvester H. Rowland J. Clifford Spinney Frederick G. Payne George A. Ward Arthur B. Stilphen Fery Ewitt Pebreary Wrather Thompson Bros Missouri Meerebaum Oxford Samares Seach J F Upton Winnegance Jett William Stewart Seward Vine St Pos Sale I. Mitchell Lincoln St Filmo J M Chapman Swett’s Drug Stores State OF Marne Sagadahoc Margaret Beanton Presser Bridget Bonnin AL of Seine Itt Seanien Searle Asan Brian Sean Ir Haitie San Margaret Fetalas Marell Mapiahnt Scanlan Sagadahe Tisk Breet Das Mareh A. T Hk Fears Gee Thomas Adamson U. S&s Western Assurance Com Iross Assets Sagadahor County Pete Ey Aks A Avis Fiour S. T. Snipe Commercial Street Equitable Fire & Marine Ins. Co Providence, R Banat Ats. T Cis John Horrnowlton Jennie May Breshop Walter & Glidden Justice At the Peace
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