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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1912
Page
8
Bath headlines mark a busy spring with political notes and cultural events. Judge Savage of Auburn presides at the April court term while Roosevelt visits Portland. The Bath Iron Works will employ 1200 men all summer and shipyards brace for a spring boom.
Bowdoinham Grange members report a three night fair drawing solid crowds despite travel reluctance. Proceeds bolster the grange treasury while activities included chicken pie supper, plays by Dirigo and Richmond Corner groups, Our Jim by Bowdoinham High students, and live music.
Mr Frank Woodcock and Mrs Woodcock of Lisbon Falls visited relatives this week Abram Higgins sold his farm to a Lewiston buyer Lewiston resident Henry LeClair stayed with relatives in town Laura Rideout traveled to Lisbon Falls for a few days The Kelley Spear Co has one barge ready for launch late this month and six more contracted, signaling a busy summer yard work and potential additional contracts
Notice from William D. Cutting of Phippsburg Maine soliciting patronage after purchasing a full blood Guernsey bull aged 1 year 8 months. Also small farm for sale on Bruce Hill Upper Washington Street listed by Mrs A B Tarbox and hay sale at J H Millay farm with inquiries to T M Millay Bowdoinham Maine.
Notice is hereby given that the Hancock Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Bar Harbor Maine will not be liable for any losses occurring on outstanding policies after April first 1912. All persons holding policies are requested to send them to the undersigned for cancellation. W B Blaisdell Receiver Buyen Me March 18 1912.
A vintage ad fragment touts Swett’s Iron and Blood Pills 50c size offered at a cut price of 35c with coupons and certificates. It emphasizes that premium coupons grant the same article regardless of price and urges readers to try the tonic in spring.
At a Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc on the second Tuesday of March 1912 Justus A B Cowles trustee under Francis C Whitehouse last will presented second account for allowance An order requires publication in Bath Independent for three weeks to notify interested parties to appear on the first Tuesday of April at nine o clock in the forenoon to show cause why allowance should not be made James S Lowell Judge Cyrus Longley Register True Copy
An ad explains annuity insurance offerings from New York Life. It compares returns to bonds, gives sample rates at ages 55 65 75 85 for a $1000 purchase, notes no medical exam, and states the policy is cashable by banks. DR. ED. E. BAIRY represents the company.
The subscriber declares herself administratrix of the estate of John P Madden late of Bath Sagadahoc County deceased and bound as required. All creditors and persons indebted to the estate are urged to come forward with demands or payment immediately.
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