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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1915
Page
2
A mosaic of early 20th century items covers political moves and economic concerns. Notes on Vera Cruz evacuation questions, Russian liquor effects on labor, naval promotions, Maine rail stock maneuvering, tax data, and local election shifts reflect a period of tension and policy debate.
The item surveys figures from local leaders and business sectors. It praises Secretary Bryan, hints at Roosevelt’s self-promotion, and commends Payson Smith while signaling shifts in shipping, industry, and the spring fire season.
George Penneyx died Friday at 1 50 p m in Bath City Hospital from heart ligament strain while employed in portable mill camps near Waldoboro. He left a widow and sisters Mrs Morris R Chase and Mrs Virgie Philbrick, plus brothers Walter and Harry, and had married Dorothy Peacock last summer. He was about 49, lived in Bath, and belonged to Lincoln Lodge I 0 C F.
Lyndell A Pinkham died Saturday forenoon at 134 Water St. The funeral led by Rev. Evans was held Monday. Pallbearers were four sons, John F and George H Pinkham plus Edward and Ernest Pinkham. Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery. Aged 69 years 8 months, he was a well known teamster survived by his wife five sons and three daughters. Born in Georgetown he was son of the late William Pinkham and lived in the city for years.
Last week many transfers were logged including Ida Tibbetts to Samuel Titcomb in Richmond Maudam Larrabee to Augustus W Lavigne in Woolwich Sadie Drake to Helen Noyes in Georgetown William Hatch to Pearl Cannon in Bowdoinham Theresa Potter et al to L D Small in Bowdoinham James Drake & Sons to George P Larrabee in Bath Roxanna Gilliam to Sanford Gilliam in Phippsburg Henry Wyman to Annie Doughty in Phippsburg Augustus Lavigne to Milton Reed in Woolwich John Meserve to Foster Meserve et al in Topsham Ernest Sheppard to Cora Sheppard in Bath Kate Thompson to Rebecca Bowker in Phippsburg Annie Hooker et al to Ella Legard in Bath Charles Wainwright et al to William Hamilton in Phippsburg Joseph King et al to Ernest Pashard in Richmond H Irving Gustin et al to Ralph Gustin in Arrowsie Minerva Marshall to Edmund Leeds Trustee in Phippsburg.
A Marine Journal clipping from Brighton Massachusetts dated February 25 1914 shares letters from retired shipmaster George W Goodwin recalling the phrase Gravy Eye used for the night watch and the era of sailing ships. The note references Captain Norton and the Dirigo and mentions a social card party at the Ed Genesta Chapter OES at Center Street.
Mrs Sarah Ame lia wife of John T Smith aged 53 dies suddenly in Windsor Nova Scotia She leaves three children Maud Birmpee and George plus a brother and five sisters She belonged to the Methodist Church Mrs Higgins departs for Wellesley Hills to take a superintendent post at a large estate after a year as gardener for John S Hyde
James Wright of 55 Sheppard St Bath testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his backache and urinary trouble after other remedies failed. He bought them at Webber's Drug Store and recommends them to others. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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