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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1910
Page
2
An editorial urges Bath residents to promote the town and its products, arguing against naysayers and stressing community pride. It notes southern growth, crowded schools, and plans for a new school building, while highlighting Merrymeeting Bay duck shooting and Henderson’s industrial gains as signs of future progress.
Captain Dan Willard known as the man who resembles Abraham Lincoln announces retirement after a life at sea. He began sailing at age 12 and logged 65 years of continuous service, mostly coastal voyages aboard the Nellie F. Sawyer, with one major accident long ago. He plans to settle in Willard.
The board met in November and, urged by the city government, requested the State Superintendent of Schools to provide plans for a two room and a four room schoolhouse to relieve overcrowding at south end schools.
E T Jack and BE Bailey of Lisbon executors of Jeremiah M Prince seek authority to sell the Bowdoin real estate to raise 525 dollars for legacy and administration costs. Personal estate is nil. sale aims to fund due legacy and expenses with notice to interested parties. Court orders publication in Bath Independent and a December hearing in Bath.
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