19 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1910
Page
1
The piece debates high living costs and package pricing, advertising, and content claims in foods and textiles. It notes possible pure food labeling, clothing content rules, and potential auto industry trust impacts. It references local figures and ongoing civic events, including Holy Week services and community notices.
Ephraim O. Hinckley aged 91 years died after a brief illness at his son Capt. Frederick J. Hinckley’s home at 47 Lincoln Street Georgetown where he had lived all his life. He sailed as a young man and later worked in coastal shipping before retiring to a Georgetown farm. He married Maria Oliver and had six children, only Frederick J. and Edward C. Hinckley surviving. Funeral services were held at the Hinckley home on Lincoln Street with interment in Georgetown.
Mr Frank Deejay and family express gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown after their loss. A second note mentions that both school boards will meet on Monday night.
Patent medicine notice claims a catarrh cure that acts on wood and mucous surfaces with testimonials available. Mentions F J Chenfy & Co and distribution by druggists. Hall’s Family Pills recommended for constipation.
As campaign talk heats up in Bowdoin Richmond and surrounding towns, Frank P Sprague has declared his candidacy for office while others weigh possible runs. Rumors place Hon. Edward W Hyde as a future主 candidate for post master with renewed interest as election season nears.
The Mathes portable mill completed sawing in Phippsburg yesterday. Fred H. Brigham of Meadowbrook faced wagon damage on the road Tuesday night. Agnes Oliver returned from Portland, and Mrs. Adelbert Williams visited Roscoe Stacy at Hebron Academy. Dromore Grange plans a program next Tuesday with chorus, readings, piano solo, vocal solo, and a debate on a stone crusher for the town.
Aly B Goodwin made a business trip to Portland Monday. Walhrie Bastian of Portland spent Saturday in town. Miss Ada Dorr of Gardiner was a business visitor Friday. Percy Little of Boston spent Sunday with relatives in town. Mrs Mildred Beck of South Gardiner was in town Saturday. Noble Maxwell returned from a week in Boston. Dr and Mrs K W Small returned from a visit with relatives in Boston. Pro gressive grange had few members and did not meet Friday evening. Ernest Ring and Mrs were visitors in Gardiner Monday.
A dainty beauty aid promotes Gouraud's Oriental Beauty Leaves to keep complexions fresh during theatre visits receptions shopping and travel. The fumed powdered leaves claim to remove dirt soot and grease while leaving a cool delicate bloom and no spill. Send five cents to 1F. T. Hopkins 37 Great Jones St New York for delivery.
Historic details recount Abiel Wood and Samuel E. Smith as notable figures in Maine politics. Judge Lee and Rev Dr Packard are highlighted as prominent figures from the revolutionary era. The town’s landmarks include the old jail, court house, and Wiscasset Academy built in 1808 on Quinby land, still used for primary schools. Sagadahoc county once belonged to Lincoln county with Wiscasset as shire town, making town records frequently consulted there.
Woolwich social notes list visits and movements of residents including Mrs. L. F. Moore in town visiting her father B. G. Potter and others traveling to Roxbury Boston Lewiston Bath Somerville and Montsweag. Also Mrs. Morse operated on for appendicitis by Dr. Goodrich of Waterville and Allen's Foot-Kase advertised as remedy for foot trouble.
A fragmented listing from multiple insurers shows 1909 balance sheet items for Old Colony Insurance of Boston, The Standard Accident Insurance of Detroit, and City Fire Insurance of New York. Assets include real estate, mortgage loans, stocks, cash, and accrued interest, with liabilities, surpluses, and admitted assets partially stated.
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