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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1911
Page
8
Bath notes a brisk fall in wood demand and busy weeks with yacht and post office news. Maine Coast items cover weather, traffic delays, football, road work, the Houghton yacht Juno, vaudeville Dreamland shows, and a fatal deer strike near New Castle. Major Harward age 102 is honored with biographical details and local society events fill the scene.
The Bath residence became a home for aged couples and old men. Built in the 18th century by a Peter son, it recalls Bath shipbuilding origins. The portrait of Major Harward and the Emily Augusta ship painting hang in the home. Major Harward joined Old South Church in 1834 and helped fund Winter Street Church. His funeral was held there.
The Maine Governor and council accepted a report correcting September 11 election returns. Official tallies show 10 095 in favor and 60 853 opposed to annulling the fifth amendment. The governor announced an extra legislative session in February to revise election laws and pursue a local option amendment.
Foss carried Massachusetts by a smaller margin while Republicans gained legislative seats. The New York Assembly remained Republican with a larger majority, Rhode Island elected a Republican governor, and New Jersey chose a Legislature not aligned with Governor Woodrow Wilson. Mississippi and Kentucky elected Democratic governors.
The milder November weather has helped ease the fuel fund strain as households faced lower heating costs. Officials note the trend may reduce pressure on assistance resources during the coming weeks.
A hunter near the city unspools a farcical death ruse when a missing body scene draws a quick coroner call and constable investigation. The man later recovers and continues his hunting, while townsfolk recall the prank as a source of amusement.
A new stone bridge replaces the aging Mayo bridge on the Mayo property road. Workers Sidney Coffee Sarah Austin and James Wallace used a derrick to construct a 20 foot wide stone span about 50 to 4 feet long with a stone sluiceway and gravel fill. The project promises low maintenance costs as wood is costly to keep and the stone structure is durable.
Mrs Edwin Brown and son Lowell Wied of Woolwich thank neighbors and friends for kindness after their loss and for the flowers. Dandelions in bloom note. Thomas M. Spence, former shipbuilding superintendent, sailed from New York Oct 20 on the Baltic to England with Mrs Spence. He will inspect shipbuilding there likely for six months, stationed recently at Lorain, Ohio.
For sale hay and Japanese millet in the barn at Wiseaeaines? inquire Peter McManus Brunswick Road. Also pure blooded White Chester piglets 4 to 8 weeks old. W shoate vans from 0 to 125 Ibe bargains. Geo M Mo Manus Brunswick Me Tel 62-15 you.
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