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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1908

Page

8

Strout V Lewis Law Court Reverses Broker’s Commission Verdict

Justice Cornish reviews the Sagadahoc case E A Strout versus Margaret M Lewis adm distributing the broker’s fee for real estate sale. The court finds fraud not proven clearly enough and overturns the $20 verdict with interest, granting motion to set aside the verdict.

Justice Cornish Law Court Sagadahoc E. A. Strout Margaret M. Lewis Adm Assumpsit

Bowdoin mill accident maims two fingers of worker

Topsham report describes Harry Edgecomb jammed two fingers in calendar rolls at the Bowdoin mill on Wednesday with amputation unlikely. The item also notes Claude Strout at the Portland automobile show and several local visits. A local woman stunned by a dog fight used pepper from a box to deter the animals, recalling a tale from Beautiful Joe.

Harry Edgecomb Bowdoin Mill Claude Strout Portland Young Madison Ida Hall F. H. Ward Hebron Academy Joe

Bishop Returns From Centennial Hall Drama

John S. Bishop attended the drama at Centennial hall Friday evening hosted by Capt. and Mrs. P. C. Merriman.

John S. Bishop Portland P. C. Merriman Centennial Hall

Better Than Gold drama aids centennial hall fundraiser

West Harpswell reports a packed Centennial Hall for Meadow Lark lodge I O G T with four act drama Better Than Gold. Cast includes Daniel R. Stover Gilbert Murdoch Edwin R. Randall Tom Payson and others. Proceeds amount to 35 dollars for Cyrus K. Miller’s care at Maine General Hospital.

Centennial Hall Meadow Lark Lodge I. 0. G. T Daniel R. Stover Gilbert Murdoch Edwin R. Randall Tom Payson Chas. K. Durgan Richard Gordon Wm. C. Randall Asa J. O. Bibber Mrs. Garfield Gilroy Alexandrie Guiot Annie Garfield Lula Merriman Belle Gordon Mary F. Dyer Jennie Joy

Churches Schedule Sunday Services and Events

Corliss Street Free Baptist Church led by Rev. J A Shaw holds worship at 106 30 a m with a sermon, Sunday school, C E meeting at 6 p m and evangelistic service. People's Church with Rev F W O Brien holds morning prayer at 10 80 and two sermons 2 p m The Eternal Word and 7 15 A Shame Turned Into a Glory with a 3 p m Sunday school and holy communion at eve. Beacon Street Sunday school plans penny social Wednesday vestry rally day money counted. Rev W P Merrill of Brunswick will preach at Beacon Street Sunday 10 30 a m in exchange with the pastor.

Corliss Street Free Baptist Church J. A. Shaw People’s Church F. W. O'Brien D. D Beacon Street W. P. Merrill Brunswick Beacon Street Church

School Board Advances Items in Brief Session

The last regular meeting of the present school board was brief, under half an hour, with Chairman Hogan presiding. Action postponed on Secretary Ses recommendation until April. Fire engineers certified approvals for local schools. Miss Alice McDonald resigned from Morse high teaching post, effective term end. Reading list on teaching to go to Patten free library trustees for purchase. Attendees included Hogan, Snipe, Moses, Small, Kelley, Gratz Jackson, Roberts, Hughes, and Jackso.

Hogan Ses Board of Fire Engineers Winneganee Dummer Street Center — Street Washington Street Morse High School Alice McDonald Rower Moses Patten Free Library Association

Local Notes From Harpswell Residents

Miss Alberta Johnson guest of Mrs. J O Bibber Friday. Miss Hattie Merriman returns from Farmington. Ollie B Allen improving in health. Augustus Merriman, Wm Clark and Frank Morse have cut ice and filled their houses in the past week.

Alberta Johnson J. O. Bibber Hattie Merriman Farmington Ollie B. Allen Augustus Merriman Wm, Clark Frank Morse

Andrew Arsenault Dies after Long Illness in City

Andrew Arsenault aged forty died yesterday at Turner's Court after a long illness. A Prince Edward Island native, he lived here fifteen years as a ship carpenter. Survived by wife and six children, two sisters, two brothers. member of St Marys Modern Woodmen. Funeral today at 2:30 from St Marys church. Reverend C Edgar Ritter to preach next Sunday at the New Church Temple in Jordo. Sagadahoc Towing Co barges 2 and 4 finished coal carrying and resume pulp wood transport between Nova Scotia and the city.

Andrew Arsenault Turner's Court Prince Edwards Island Prince Edward Island St. Mary's St. Mary's Modern Woodmen St. Mary’s Church Sagadahoc Towing Co Nova Scotia

Pile Cure Claims From NDoan’s Ointment Ad

Advertisement asserts piles can be cured using NDoan’s Ointment with a 50 cent price. Includes testimonial from Mrs. Chas Freitoy of Moo sup Conn who says blood bitters restored health. Claims long debilitation and headaches resolved.

Ndoan Chas. Freitoy Conn

Private London wrestling film shown in New York theatre

A private exhibition of Rogers versus Hackenschmidt wrestling films from London was screened in New York. The bout appears one sided with Rogers defending as Hackenschmidt dominates. O Rourke and Mitchell are noted in Rogers corner. Rogers suffers rheumatic shoulder issues according to O Rourke.

London New York Charley Mitchell Tom O'Rourke Rogers Hackenschmidt O’rourke Hack Singer O'Rourke

Special Conclave of Dunlap Commandery K T No 5

A special Conclave of Dunlap Commandery K T No 5 is planned for Tuesday evening March 17. The Red Cross will be worked and R E Sanford L Fogg Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Maine will make his official visit. All Sir Knights will appear in full Templar Regalia with a banquet served at the close.

Dunlap Commandery K. T. No Red Cross R. E. Sanford L. Fogg Grand Commandery of Maine

Dean's Regulats Cure Bilious Attacks

Bilious feeling after dinner urged relief with Dean's Regulats priced at 25 cents. Sold at drug stores nationwide.

Dean

Dr Thomas Electric Oil Advertises Quick Relief

Farmers mechanics railroaders and laborers rely on Dr Thomas Electric Oil. It claims to stop sting from cuts burns or bruises at once and says pain cannot stay where it is used.

Thomas

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