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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1914

Page

5

Warm Welcome Met County Leaders at Knox Republican Meet

The Knox County Republican Committee organized for the campaign with Francis C. Norton as chairman and Ivan A. Trueworthy as secretary. Hon. Harold M. Sewall spoke on issues and was urged as the party’s likely congressional nominee.

Rockland Harold M. Sewall Congress Sewall Knox County Alfred S. Black Republican State Committee Bath McGillicuddy United

Scott’s Emulsion Ad Encourages Health During Seasonal Change

An old advertisement touts Scott’s Emulsion as a strengthening body tonic to prevent consumption. It claims indoor workers with weak lungs are vulnerable to germs and emphasizes rich blood, lungs, and resistive forces, urging use after meals and listing druggists as suppliers.

United States Scott Scott & Bowne Bloomfield N. J

Local people travel and visit across cities

Wyman visits Brunswick on business. Mr and Mrs Walter Potter spend weekend in Portland. Harry A Nealley of Boston returns home from a flying trip. Miss Lucy McNeill leaves for Boston to visit her sister. Howard Webber returns to Rumford Falls after home visit. Arthur Gay of Boston serves as Southern Railway ticket agent in Bath for a weekend. James H Joy returns to Northampton after month with his mother. George R Deering of John A Webster drug sundries visits Bath. Harry O Neil returns to St Johns after visiting relatives. Herbert Worrey, a Bath ship joiner, praised as among the best in the U S. William R Lincoln of Lewiston visits Bath, a former Bath boy and noted cornetist. Carl Liberty, Augusta drummer, tours Bath with wife. Frank C Coffin of Worcester Light Co returns to his mother. Frank A Danforth resumes work after three weeks' illness. F F Twomey and daughter Mary return to Portland from visit to Quinns. Ira W Fickett, mate of the F J Lisman, in Bath for repairs, visits his nephew in Brunswick. J Bradford Sprague, Hosmer and Totman named appraisers for Arnold Morse estate. John J Gilmore plans to attend weights and measures conference in Washington May 26-29. Miss Bessie Sprague and Miss Eleanor Fullerton noted en route to Sagadahoc teachers convention.

Page Wyman Brunswick Walter M. Potter Portland Harry A. Nealley Boston Lucy McNeill Paul Hanson Howard Webber Rumford Falls Arthur Gay The Southern Railway Co James H United States William R. Lincoln Lewiston Bath Mr. Lincoln Carl Liberty Colonial Theatre Augusta Liberty Frank C. Coffin Worcester Light Co N. R. Coffin Trufant St. Frank B. I. Wiss J. Bradford Sprague Harry Hosmer Arnold C. Morse Phippsburg John J. Gilmore Washington Bessie L. Sprague Eleanor Fullerton Sagadahoc

New Japanese vegetable udo offered for home gardens

Readers learn about udo Aralia Cordata as a novel edible and ornamental plant. It grows tall with large leaves, flowers attract insects, and shoots blanch for a delicately flavored edible stalk. Cultivation is simple in moist soil, with several blanching methods and recipes proposed by the Bulletin author.

U. S. Department of Agriculture America Japan New England Atlantic States Carolinas Puset Sound California Bulletin Udo Maryland

Pinklets and Udo: Constipation remedy and novel greens

The article promotes Pinklets as a mild laxative to replace harsh purgatives and explains preparation methods for shoots and udo as edible greens. It describes digestion issues from constipation, advocates non-griping laxatives, and offers dosing and availability details.

Local Notes on Elms Mardi Shad and Islander Route Opens

Notes report blooming elms and civic activities including church sewing circles and a Durfee House party invitations. Fishermen catch eight to ten alewives. Bath steamer Islander begins Augusta Boothbay service at 9 40 a m. Local crime mentions John Rideout burglary case. bail granted for Roy Little. Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge honor 90th anniversary with sermon and music.

Morse Eastern River Commercial St Unity Guild of Elms Street Percy & Smalls Yard St. Mary's Parish Charles McCausland Brunswick Road John Rideout John Williams Augusta Roy Little Bath Willis Augusta-Boothbay Boothbay Reece Villa Carranza Huerta Bounce Bryan The Boston Transcript Lincoln Lodge Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Corliss Street Baptist Church Odd Fellowship

Nomination Papers Filed for Sagadahoc County Officials

The primary nomination papers for Sagadahoc County officials Edward C. Plummer and Edward W. Bridgham, plus Democrat Vernal L. Chase, were filed with the Secretary of State. Socialist candidates Burt M. Dyer, Fred A. Bowie, Melville A. Wright and others filed petitions and lists of supporters in Bath and surrounding towns.

Edward C. Plummer Bath Sagadahoc County Edward W. Bridgham Vernal L. Chase Secretary of State Mr. Plummer W. W. Hosmer Ashdale William H. Hayes Richmond Henry R. Drew James F. Rand Mr. Bridgham Ernest B. Heald Mr. Chase J. A. Small Burt M. Dyer Fred A. Bowie Bert M. Dyer Melville A. Wright Charles D. Roberts Samuel Stover Millard E. Watson

Caught in the Act of Peddling Whiskey

Deputy sheriffs trapped Edward LaGrove in the White Stables on Water St while a man paid for whiskey. LaGrove confessed and was jailed after a municipal court fined him 51 dollars plus 30 days in Augusta jail and 50 more days, plus a 100 dollar fine and 60 days on default, for pocket peddling. The sheriff plans to prosecute others suspected of similar sales.

Adderton Norris Water St Edward LaGrove Aderton LaGrove Oliver Augusta

Constipation relief touted by reader letter

In a letter from J. W. Cady of the National Military Home in Tous Maine he praises L F Atwood's Medicine for easing irregular bowels improving mind and body function and keeping bowels regular He recalls using the remedy for 40 years as a former soldier and urges others to try it Includes price 35 cents for the big bottle and a free sample offer from the F P Medicine Co Portland Maine

L. IF Atwood J. W. Cady National Military Home Tous Maine L. F

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MET Knox Republicans Mr. Sewattl Congressmith McGullieniolds Johnson Adhiorn Salem St. Louis Great Britain Mexico W. O. Fuller Eugene O. Annabel Wigh St George H. York West End York Hay & Peabody J. E. Dunton Washington St Hilda Purington W. Dayton Hill Supt Haraden Eastern Steamship Co Alden Blossom Jared White Bath Opera House Jett Fn RY. York Steeple Chase Island Ann M. Robinson Martha Delano Mary Campbell Stevens Hikes Csc Otelleateen Et Seagre City Lant Lincoln T Houdlette Beulah Woolwich JL. H. Curtis International Correspondence School New Meadows Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y Udorn Gardner E. Crocker Lucian R. Ames Medicine CO
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