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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1914
Page
2
An article notes Provisional President Huerta may resign and be placed before Mexican delegates at the Niagara Falls conference. It argues his withdrawal could ease peace prospects but would not alone end civil strife or U.S. occupation, stressing that success requires broad agreement or external temporary governance.
An ad extols Scott's Emulsion as a pure medicinal food to boost digestion, blood formation, and sturdy frames in children who are pale, weak, or prone to colds. It touts cod liver oil benefits, claims no alcohol, and urges use at drugstores. The rest mentions fires, a yacht Defiance location, and a Supreme Judicial Court event.
Bowdoin College announces nominations for three vacancies on the board of overseers and alumni council. Selections include Walter Wentworth of Great Works and John Williamson of Augusta among others, with voting by mail to be completed by June 1.
Marshal Pattee and Judge Keegan detained three boys aged about 9 to 13 for stealing brass knobs joints and nuts along the waterfront. The court warned them of Reform School if they do not reform and released them with a Saturday reporting requirement, though one boy fled to the movies.
Lisbon routed Bath 10 to 0 in a game highlighted by 13 hits and strong batting from Douglas and Marsden. McNeal pitched and struck out 15, with Woodcock fanning eight for Bath. The scoreline reflects Lisbon’s offensive edge and a dominant pitching performance.
Morse High School hosted an inter class outdoor meet on its old grounds drawing a large crowd. Morse class of 1914 led in high jump and shot put, while 1916 dominated the championships with a 60 point tally. Event winners included Perry 15 in 100 yard dash, J Miller 16 in 220 and Morse 14 in the mile, Gay 16 in 60 yard hurdles, and Sprague 14 in pole vault.
Andrew S Merrill traveled to Farmington May 15 for Julia A Merrill's funeral She died suddenly Wednesday of apoplexy at age 56 Born in Pownal she was daughter of the late C H and Statira W Merrill A Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts teacher Survived by two sisters Mrs B E Marsh and Mrs Carl J Curtis of Farmington and two brothers Rev George A Merrill of Taunton Mass and J H Merrill of New Sharon Interred at Pownal
The advertisement promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and energizer for seasonal fatigue. It claims impure blood causes tiredness and urges buying from a druggist to revive vitality, digestion, and overall function. It emphasizes reliability and year round use.
John M. Taylor urges farmers to use simple newspaper ads to reach city buyers. He says listing a name on goods builds trust, signals quality, and encourages repeat purchases. The Bath Independent is cited as a sample venue with ads starting at 25 cents.
In Sagadahoc the Bath Court of Probate on May first 1914 approves final account of Adaline G. Oliver estate Bath executor Albert G. Winslow must publish notice in Bath Independent for three weeks inviting interested parties to appear June first at nine oclock in the forenoon to show cause why the account should not be approved James S. Lowell Judge Cyrus W. Longley Register true copy.
Alonzo Purinton as executor of Antoinette P Snow late of Bowdoin Sagadahoc County presents a petition for a probate hearing to be held in Bath on the first Tuesday of June next at nine o clock in the forenoon to show cause why the will should be admitted and the executor appointed.
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