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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1910
Page
11
The article discusses rising living costs, packaging markups, and advertising as drivers of prices. It calls for pure food content standards and questions on clothing material labeling. It notes a shift toward regulation and mentions automobile industry concerns and local transportation links as part of broader economic impact.
Ephriam O. Hinckley aged 91 years 7 months and days died Sunday at the home of his son Capt. Frederick J. Hinckley 47 Lincoln Street after a brief illness. He was born in Theoree Town son of Edmund and Abigail Hinckley and sailed as a seaman progressing to mate. He later worked in the shipyard and later retired to a Georgetown farm. His wife Maria Oliver of Georgetown died years ago. Six children were born, two surviving Capt. Frederick J. Hinckley and Edward C. Hinckley of Bath. Funeral from the Lincoln Street home Thursday at 10 15 am with interment in Georgetown. Mr and Mrs Frank Deejay thank friends for kindnesses. Both school boards will organize Monday night.
The article notes potential candidates for local offices including Frank S. Adams of Bowdoin and Frank P. Sprague already in the field. It mentions unconfirmed talk of Charles D. Newell for clerk of courts and opposition concerns for Judge Fogg. Sheriff and county attorney races show little activity while Edward W. Hyde attracts speculation for a future postmaster appointment as campaigns heat up.
The article surveys Wiscasset’s legacy with figures like Abiel Wood and Samuel E. Smith, notes Revolutionary era leaders Judge Lee and Rev. Dr. Packard, and highlights historic structures including the old jail, court house, and Wiscasset Academy built in 1808 by Quinby. It explains Sagadahoc’s past linkage to Lincoln county and the town’s shire town role, with records remaining in Wiscasset.
Mrs. Ella Chandler returned home Sunday after visiting sister Mrs. Maxwell in Auburn. Mere Fred to Heonerts, ill with a cold, is improving. Mrs. Adelaide Avery has a cold. Mrs. Nathaniel Gray, previously improving, is ill again. Ralph Cornish, who works at Topsham, spent Saturday night and Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. FE. F. Cornish.
Card expresses heartfelt gratitude to all who helped with the benefit entertainment and the Sagadahoc Grange. The Trufant family extends thanks for the gift and support. Holy Week services will be held next week at most local churches.
The town reports a portable mill completion by Mathes and notes on local travel concerns. Fred Brigham faced wagon damage after a broken whiffletree on a Tuesday night. Oliver returned from Porland, Mrs Adelvert Williams visited Roscoe Stacey at Hebron Academy, and Mr and Mrs Harold Weston visited in Dromore. Ethel Cushman visited Woolwich. Dromore grange program includes chorus, reading, piano solo, and a debate on a town stone crusher with local participants and readings by Reuben Purinston and Mrs. C Campbell.
Woolwich, Me. Mrs Moore of Waterville spends a week at her father RB Potter's home. Mrs Morse recovering well after appendicitis by Dr Gooodrich of Waterville. Mrs J G Bailey and Miss Ethel Bailey visit Roxbury Mass. Frank R Dodie of Edgecomb guests of R G Cunningham. Palmer Leavitt travels to Boston. Miss Ruby Nason in Lewiston. Charles Nason on Bath business. Mrs Oliver Hunnewell returns from Portland to Montsweag. Miss Ethel Cushman visiting Miss Stella Purinton. The Plumsteads of Portland visit Willard Plumstead. Walker McKeen to guest Woolwich Orange March 19 if pleasant. Mrs Hodszdon, Mrs Nutting and Mrs Slaw in Bath. Mrs M E B Hagan stopping in Bath. Miss Mildred Leavitt to Somerville Mass for two weeks. Advertising insert about Allen's Foot-PaDse for foot ailments and shoe comfort.
Pte Hemecon and Mrs Hoy, Harlow and Mrs Goodwin made a business trip to Portland on Monday. Wallace Basiinak of Portland visited town. Mrs Edo Pace returned from Lewiston Sunday. Ada Dorr of Gardiner was a business visitor Friday. Peres Little of Boston spent Sunday with relatives. 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 Boston Saturday. The Progressive Grange meeting was not held Friday due to few members present. Mr and Mrs Ernest Ring visited Gardiner Monday.
Ladies can keep an attractive complexion with Gouraud's Oriental Beauty Leaves. A portable booklet of perfumed leaves wards off moisture and stains, removes dirt and grease, and leaves a cool bloom. Send five cents in stamps to T. Hopkins at 37 Great Jones Street, New York.
Local record shows a financial entry for Peat totaling 4028.55 in current accounts with minor coding notes and interest rate 4.523 percent referenced alongside coded ledger markers. Partial figures indicate ongoing reconciliation and posting details to the ab ab and 4024 lines.
A brief OCR fragment lists multiple monetary figures and codes such as 410,179.97 TR and 228,94 2,407.50 Rane LSS with unclear context. Names, dates or events are not discernible but the snippet suggests a ledger style entry or transaction totals.
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