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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1912
Page
2
A long, fragmentary recap covers Bath events, visitors, and town notes. Mentions Mr MeKas plans, Parker visits, and road and millhouse work, with local tradesmen and farms active around Willits and Dromore.
The Bath Market reports generally steady prices for farm produce as autumn harvests wind down. Farmers anticipate steady demand for ducks chickens and pork with no major price swings after the month ends. Also noted is a lively scene of a Thanksgiving chicken supper and dance hosted by Bridge Academy senior class at the Young hall.
The Winnegance sewing circle enjoyed a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Greeree Eaton’s home on Beacon Street Bath with Mrs. George Dennison hosting a card gathering in Freeport. Members report illnesses, visits, and community events including juror draw, travel to Portland, and creek fishing notes. city improvements and hay market details close the column.
Friday and Saturday specials feature corsets at reduced prices including P N and Thomson glove fitting, plus half price on yarn, ladies sweaters, bath robes, silk elastic trims, and new coats and gowns across departments. Discounted winter suits range 9.98 to 22.00 with new silk waists and coats added weekly.
Description of Dr. R. D. Bibber’s house at 827 Front Street Bath a modern twelve room residence with bath electric lights gas basement laundry third floor billiard room den and a broad piazza on a Kennebec River lot. Inquiries directed to Mrs. R. D. Bibber.
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