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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1912

Page

4

Maine probate petition seeks approval of Henrietta Hunter estate

William Hennessey administrator of Henrietta Hunter’s estate petitions the Sagadahoc County Probate Court for approval of real estate transfers in Topsham and Popham. The filing notes the property on Main Street in Popham, prior registry details, and a plan to have Minnie Abbe Worren present testimony. The court orders notice by publication in Bath three weeks before a November hearing.

State OF Maine Sagadahoe William Hennesey Topsham Henrietta Hunter Hite Popsham Rathim Hook Benkles Ih White Wildes Po Walker Main Street Hiteto Coffin Heirs Said Cottin Leirs Tate Cormerty Awad Pyaar Deel Ff Ulett Peyis Pine Lenami Rica Taoist Maio Goa Mary Ukoe Bislin Tata Perth UCR Sak Ihabaen Tivb Andy Dyeny Alice Watton Minnie Warren Warren Sagudiahoe James S. Low Notary Pirblie Bathino Sid Conte Sagat Elehth Ory Ord Bath James Slowell Cyrus W. Longley

Winchester Shells Claim Records in 1912 Trap Shoot

The official trap shooting records show Allen Heil of Allentown Penn has the Season's High Amateur Average on Single and Double targets with 933 x 1000. Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake Iowa posts the Season's High Professional Average on Singles and Doubles with a score of 522 8 6400. The piece touts Winchester loaded shells as key to these victories and cites the brand’s unmatched official season averages.

Allen Heil Allentown Penn Allen Heli Nili Glieidees Ole Oie Lleem Alse

Criticism on Military Life and deserter tale

The writer contrasts civilian and military lives noting the dull routine of a private and the lack of education from travel. He recalls meeting a US marine in Houston returning a Shanghai deserter to penal servitude in Brooklyn Navy Yard. He decries obscene language and urges Peace Foundation funding to study discharged soldiers and their harmful community influences.

Hsin New York Houston Texas Shanghai China Brooklyn Navy Yard Peace Foundation

Social dance and town visits in Bowdoinham and Litchfield

A note lists a social dance at Bowdoinham on Saturday November 2 with music by George Hickey and local attendees visiting relatives in Ditchfield. Neighboring towns report residents at family homes and a piano recital by a blind artist. Also noted is the launching of the new steam collier Peter H Crowell for the Boston coal trade expected December 7 in Newport News.

Frank Everett Bowdoinham George Hickey Mitt Hird Mis CL S Allend Ditchfield Lester Rideout Ider Mall Clair Farnumn Litchfield Bowdoin Ethel Beal Nathaniel Roberts West Bowdoin Academy Peter H. Crowell Newport News Boston Crowell & Thurlow of

Weather Reflections on Labor and Heat

A clipped observation notes workers easing pace in cooler times but still not as steady as in hot weather, suggesting adaptations to temperature affect productivity and routine labor. The line hints at shifts in effort levels across climates.

Sunday Mails Distributed to Boxes Start Next Week

Postmaster Hyde announces Sunday mail delivery to boxes beginning next Sunday with Bath Merchants Association support. The move follows a petition from merchants and cooperation with the post office to improve service. The rural carrier salaries were raised by $100 a year per standard routes.

Pieset de Cointesa Sandesy Cnov, Sra Wrr Piresile

Sherman as Vice President Dignity and Daily Business

The obituary notes Vice President Sherman born October 24, 1865 in Utica. He valued daily senate work over ceremony, often in a business suit or casual attire. He had three sons, was an Elk, a Hamilton College trustee, and a prominent Utica businessman.

Senate Sherman Utica Washington Senate Chamber Frye Capitol White House Taft Congress Pennsylvania Avenue Carrie Bartock Hast Orange N. J Sherrill Richard A Thomas M An Elk Hamilton College Dutch Reformed Church

Parcel post law to raise carrier pay and duties

Carriers opposed to parcels post are now told the new law will boost their compensation in proportion to the extra service rendered. The Postmaster General says higher costs will be offset by increased revenue, ensuring maintenance. A special committee is working out the law's details.

Tone up your stomach to ease chest pains and fears

Many people misattribute stomach-related pain to heart disease. Digestion issues can affect heart rhythm, but such pain rarely signals organic heart disease. Improve diet, avoid predigested foods, and consider Dr Williams Pink Pills as a digestive tonic. the diet book and pills are offered by the Dr Williams Medicine Co.

Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

Standard Barrel Apple Regulations Adopted by Congress

Maine apple growers learn that after July a standard barrel must measure 26 inches between heads 64 inches around middle and 177 inches diameter at heads. Barrels meeting the specs and hand picked free of blemish may be marked Standard. otherwise a fine of 1 plus costs is imposed. Law applies in all states.

Maine Congress

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