25 May 1912
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1912
Page
1
Transportation firms forecast a lively Maine resort season with a risk of crop failure if an early frost hits. Bath built ships prove capable beyond contract terms as farmers grow wary and local politics preoccupy Bath voters ahead of June primaries.
A busy Bowdoinham section reports a Richmond Opera house contest among prize winners from Dresden, Bowdoinham, and Richmond High Schools. Community notes include ball games, Memorial Day planning, visitors, church improvements, a heavy 138 pound sheep, and local political chatter.
Ed ward Jones, two weeks on the job, was caught by a 30 inch circular saw while clearing debris at the Jackson block factory. He suffered severe injuries to the back ribs and shoulder, lungs exposed, and was sent to City Hospital where doctors Peaslee and Morin performed repairs. Doctors reported slim chances of recovery. Jones had earlier served at the post office for twelve years and was scout master of Beacon patrol Boy Scouts, to appear in next Thursday’s Memorial Day procession. Meanwhile Mrs. Henry P. Mason celebrated her 84th birthday with visitors and flowers from church friends at People's Baptist Church.
Abbie M. Purinton as guardian for Helen M. Purinton petitions the Sagadahoc Probate Court for license to sell a Bath Real Estate parcel on Washington and Pearl streets to benefit the minor. The court orders notice and public publication for three weeks in the Bath Independent. The hearing is set in Bath on a future Monday.
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