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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1912

Page

5

Greenleafs in Revolution Link to Woolwich and Newburyport

The article traces multiple Greenleaf lineages from Woolwich Newburyport and nearby towns with service in the Continental Army. Names include Moone Greenleaf John Greenleaf Joseph Greenleaf Ebenezer Greenleaf Samuel Greenleaf and others. It notes units, regiments, enlistment dates and shore and seacoast service at Fishkill Boothbay and West Point.

Newbury Newbursport Haver Hill Pownalborough Woolwich Moone Newby Miss Westpot Wosensset Turke Mercer Meo Lavanna Beng Greenteat Walker Lincoln Co Fishkill Hudson Dirk Benlamont Saint McCord John Greenteaft Pownalboro TSS Decker John Greenleaf Col. McCobb Joseph Greenleaf Winter Hill Capt. Stern Doolittle Joseph Davis Frye Boothbay Ile General Wordsworth Penobscot Ebenezer John Bailey Michel Jackson Joseph C Seacoast Boothbay Winslow John Wiley VSO Inapi Old Bailey Pierce Col. Walker Prince Samuel Greenleaf Westport Essex Co Newburyport Bailey Sheepscot Rainbow Geo. Collier Samuel Marlborough Milford Enoch Georgetown Sam‘l McCobb John Mixon West Point Wim. Greenleaf Havyerhill McFarland Moses Greenleaf Col. Tappan Jonathan Greenleaf Stephen Town Reading Mass Job Somers Sam’s Nath Moses William Haverhill Sam’l Sam‘l Boston John Hingham Henry

Lack of care in orchards blamed for pest spread

State Horticulturist A K Gardner and H P Sweetser led 32 orchard spraying demonstrations across Maine. They sprayed 965 trees, documented costs per tree, and reported pests including brown tail moth, European fruit scale, oyster shell bark louse, and canker. The survey highlighted poor cultivation and up-to-date management in state orchards and noted a widening range of brown tail moth activity to Perry in Washington County.

A. K. Gardner H. P. Sweetser Gardiner Buckfield Maine Brunswick West Auburn Cumberland San Jose Perry Washington County

Clever Bath Dog Dick Learns Tricks From Owner McLellan

Bath residents recount how Boston terrier Dick came to Armory McLellan from an officer aboard the Stratford fleet. McLellan describes teaching tricks with meat rewards and praise as the clever dog learns quick.

Bath Armory McLellan Boston McLellan Startford Augustus A. Percy

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Reward and Endorsements

One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin as honest and responsible. Cure taken internally and claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Also advertising Dean's Ointment for eczema and itching and a digestive aid, with druggists selling all products.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin

Boston ships face lifeboat rule after Titanic disaster

The Eastern Steamship Company adjusts Cal­vin Austin to 272 passengers from 1000 until lifeboat and raft capacity meets safety standards. The move follows a Department of Commerce and Labor order inspired by the Titanic sinking, with British-flag lines early adopters and a shortage of boats cited by steamship men.

Boston Boats Joe Kennebec Calvin Austin Eastern Steamship Company Department of Commerce and Labor

Colonial Club Dinner Notable Attendees and Evening Close

The Colonial Club dinner featured Mr. Clark as an outstanding vocalist and multi instrument performer. Attendees filled a long list of members including J. Edward Hughes F. H. Thompson E. D. True and many others. After a 10 o’clock wrap up the crowd departed for city transportation and memos of appreciation followed.

Clark J. Edward Hughes F. H. Thompson E. D. True Daniel Williams Phillips Kimball Charles E. Brown Albert J. Grassy D. L. Black William S. Shorey Frank O. Smith H. BE. Williams Frank W. Perkins A. R. Chadbourne H. W. Cobb W. B. Palmer di A. Hatch H. 2 Day Rysford Shaw Haerett Framsy Powers Frank M. Lemont F. N. Chase Harry C. Webber Max Powers Mason M. Lemont William E A. M. Bradford P. E. Lewis F. D. Hill A. K. Purington A. P. Denham H. H. Lermond Albert H. Kimball A A. Percy F. W. Low Clarence W Morse R. C. Whitehouse Frank H. Turner Charles R. Farnham William Powers Oscar Greenough William R. Donnell Weston L. Bonney

Companions By The Way And Maine Probate Notice

A mixed excerpt discusses avoiding unnecessary hurry to reduce strain and improve mood, advising against overdelicacy and excessive watch-time. It also includes a Maine probate petition by Ann M Bowker seeking authority to sell minor Clara Kk Perry’s real estate in Phippsburg, with notice ordered and published in Bath’s Independent.

State OF Maine Sagadahoc Ann M. Bowker Phippsburg Clara Kk. Perry Minor Frank Ridley

Early methods for transplanting sweet corn and protection

The article describes two methods to speed early sweet corn harvests using strawberry boxes with soil and manure, then transplanting to the garden after frost risk. It also outlines a glass pane technique to warm a hill and start kernels early, noting applicability to cucumbers. It discusses lifeboat regulations and Titanic remarks, comparing public opinion with government rules on ocean travel safety.

Dean's Regulats Constipation Cure Ad

An old advertisement claims Dean's Regulats gently cure constipation and relieve headaches nausea dizziness languor and heart palpitations. It warns drastic laxatives weaken bowels and fail to cure and sells for 25 cents through druggists.

Burdock Blood Bitters credited for long-standing indigestion

J. H. Walker of Sunbury Ohio testifies that years of dyspepsia and loss of appetite plagued him until he used Burdock Blood Bitters, which reportedly cured his condition.

Burdock Blood J. H. Walker Sunbury, Ohio

Probate Court Notice in Bath Maine 1912

In Sagadahoc County Bath on the second Tuesday of May 1912 Agnes Madden widow of Walter A Madden of Bath seeks allowance from the decedent personal estate. The court orders three weeks of notices in the Bath Independent to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Judge James S Lowell signs and Cyrus W Longley attests.

Ann M. Bowker Maine Sagadahoc Bath Ena James S. Lowell Cyr W. Longley State OF Agnes Madden Walter A. Madden Cyrus W. Longley

Major insurer seeks agents in Maine for income protection sales

One of the largest hearth and accident insurers offers full and part time positions for trustworthy men to represent them in Maine. The Old Line stock company has a surplus over 790000 and pays about 75000 monthly in benefits. Address P O Box 98 Lewiston.

Tre Amory Maine Old Line

Foreclosure Notice on 1910 Bath Mortgage

State of Maine Sagadahoc County notes intent to foreclose a mortgage held by Wilbur C. Oliver on September 5 1910 in Bath for household goods including stoves furniture chairs and silverware due to breach of terms. Mortgage recorded Book 13 Pages 247 248 Bath City Records. Dated April 30 1912.

Maine Sagadahoc Fredson A. Carleton Bath Wilbur C. Oliver

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F. W. Carlton Winnhesance Bridge Sont Fine Vet Scott Thomas Dean Austin Bk. Ss. OS. Co Colonial Club June Fletcher Weio Union Uny P.O. Box No Lewiston, Maine Wilburn, Oliver WM. T. Hall, JR Johnson L. S. Johnson & CO ST. Portland, Maine
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