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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1910
Page
3
In a Brunswick County notice residents report widespread damage from cutters leaving tank debris in gutters and tops and limbs of trees tossed aside. A Red Squirrel defense is urged to protect Browntail Moth nests, while Phippsburg dogs damage local sheep prompting liability actions. County politics rise as candidates loom with early campaigning noted.
Georgetown residents vote to reconsider the Woods district school house plan but selectmen refuse a special meeting due to cost and voter opposition. New teachers Oliver Woods Trott join primary grades while Misses Oliver Jon remain in last year roles. Also notes fish weir license to William Noble and W C Todd expanding Indian Point sheep flock to about five hundred. Mrs Oliver and Miss Harriet Oliver visit Bath.
Obituary notes the death of Commodore Has W Bartlett U S Navy at his Worcester Massachusetts home. The article recalls his career aboard the battleship Oliva before San Francisco and praises his community leadership at Overlook Point and in supporting local church and charitable efforts. Family arrangements, neighbors, and visitors are mentioned along with town society events and local residents’ updates.
Early Wednesday morning a fire destroyed Abram Higgins the Farina buildings in West Bow with a defective chimney blamed. Loss estimated at 890 dollars with little insurance. A wagon, cow, and horse were saved as the family escaped in nightclothes from the flames. Neighbors extend sympathy to Mr Higgins.
Classified note advertises a double work harness and a four year old speed launch with a 2 HP Mohier DeChrese engine capable of 106 mph. The cedar boat has a spray hood cushions and complete fittings. Seen at Swan Island boat house near Boston. inquiries via Advertising manager Boston Sasa ton Mass.
The article details Bath's sewer bonds and debt, noting $2,141,400 issued since incorporation and $1,885,900 repaid, leaving $255,709 outstanding. It reports on a proposed budget, tax-rate reduction hopes, and a plan to simplify government, appoint a Civil Service for police, and promote city forestry. It also covers a council session selecting officers including city marshal Fred McFadden, assessor Charles Brown, and minor officials.
The piece argues for balanced living and timely remedies including a simple laxative. It promotes California Fig Syrup Co. Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as the one perfect laxative, urging buyers to purchase only the genuine product from leading druggists.
Carolyn L. Jordan seeks foreclosure on several Bath Maine parcels tied to a mortgage for 550 dollars and additional Lot Nos 64 11 and others. The breach of condition triggers action by attorney William T. Hall Jr acting under power of attorney dated March 14 1910. Property details include Palmer Street Maxwell Street and High Street parcels in Sagadahoc County.
William F Spear as administrator of the estate of Hatherly Spear of Bowdoinham Sagadahoc County requests all claimants to present demands for settlement and all debts to be paid immediately. Notice dated January 12 1926.
Fragmentary financial record from General Accident Fire and Life Assurance showing assets liabilities and agent names Oscar C. Rogers and another agent in 1928. Mentions gross assets net unpaid losses unearned premiums cash capital surplus and total liabilities with location Perth Scotland and Fath Maine.
Summary of an old balance sheet showing assets including real estate mortgages stocks and bonds cash in office and bank, interest and rents, and admitted assets. Liabilities list net unpaid losses premiums and taxes, with totals and surplus noted. Agent: Evrard, Rath, Maine Sagadahoc 12-19-25.
Daniel Jaques of Bowdoin Maine is named executor. Creditors urged to present claims for settlement and debtors asked to pay promptly. Admits assets and liabilities figures dated 1910 and 1909 for Sagadahoc and Bath Maine offices.
CHAS. C. CROSBY is named administrator of the Hiram G. Rowe estate of Georgetown Sagadahoc County Maine. He has filed bonds as required and all creditors must present their claims for settlement while debtors should pay promptly. Date March 1 1910.
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