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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1911
Page
7
City reports varied weather with recent rains swelling wells while ice forms on try for skating. Bath notes include gas complaints, lobster traps lost in a gale, deer and bear sightings, stage and social plans, and multiple local issues from Bowdoin-Maine game to trolley power outages and stern railroad improvements in Portland.
N. L. Jackson owner of the Phoenix takes possession of the Shannon House Bath this week. He planned a $10 000 personal investment to build a new hotel and now will renovate the Shannon with a new lighting system baths and other improvements. Jackson aims to attract travelers and expects strong success for both properties.
Frank M. Eastman president of a local lodge of the Grand Orient and Byron S. Clark appeared before Judge Dunton to claim barrels of ale seized October 31 by Police Officer Adderton. Eastman testified the ale was bought for a club supper and stored privately, not for sale. Judge Dunton ordered 72 beers spiked and 48 returned, noting facts could justify a complaint against the club for drinking at the premises.
A hot box on a planing machine sparked a blaze that quickly consumed the main mill of the Hume & Newhall Company in Fairfield. The fire left about 100 workers jobless, caused an estimated $100,000 in losses, and halted operations after the mill had resumed just days earlier.
The ad urges customers to stock up with reduced prices on eggs and water glass and to trade at the store now offering coupons and certificates with purchases. It highlights premiums with established values and promotes Christmas gift articles.
Nearly 17 years after the Bowdoinham murder Melvin Bessey remains in Thomaston prison awaiting a pardon petition now backed by local signatures. Governor Plais teed pardon decision moved to December as attorney Stetnon voiced no objection to delay. Autos crossing the ferry exceed 240 percent this season and Waterville plans a merchants week before Christmas. West Bath grange earned 262 dollars from its annual fair to reduce debt as hunters Belanger Ward and Desmond each returned with two deer from Bebols trip.
A Capitol grange in Augusta passes a resolution calling on the Maine State grange to unite with labor unions and other groups to seek a recall law. The proposal would allow a recall petition when an officer neglects enforcement of prohibitory laws, with a majority vote required for a new election.
Spandish War Veterans held a meeting at the G A R hall to discuss forming a ladies auxiliary to the United Spanish War Veterans. A committee including Mrs. R. E. Bailey Mrs. J. E Jones and Mrs. Charles W. Dingley was appointed to collect charter applications and signatures. The group will report December 7 with refreshments provided by Camp Kateon and steps toward reorganization.
Warns against mercury in catarrh ointments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Care by F. P. Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Capsules taken internally affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available. Sold by druggists. Price ten cents per bottle. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Charles B Hall petitions in Sagadahoc Maine for administration of Charlotte Hall died October 30 1911 leaving a personal estate of at least twenty dollars and heirs Annie M Andrews Ernestine S Hyde Emerson B R Tall Charles Hall and Charlotte Hall minor niece. Notice ordered for December first 1911 Bath Independent publication for interested parties to appear.
Bagadahoc County Court of Probate at Bath on the second Tuesday of November 1911 receives Henry F. E. Coolidge as administrator on the estate of James W. Hurley. He presents his first and final account for allowance and publication is ordered for three weeks in the Bath Independent to invite interested parties to appear December first at nine oclock in the forenoon to show cause why the account should not be approved. James Lowell, Judge. Cyrus W. Longley, Register.
Two brothers helped with a surprise program at Dromore Grange Philippeburg by sawing and stacking a half cord of bard wood purchased from Wm. R. Bowker. Two sisters cleaned the dining room and kitchen while dishes from the clam supper were put away. Harmony and good will prevail in Dromore.
A dainty booklet of perfumed powdered leaves for facial touch ups at theatres receptions and travel. It removes dirt soot and grease without spilling and staining clothes. Sent for ten cents to P. T. Hopkins 37 Great Jones St New York.
Joseph F. Bewall as executor of Almira H. Field seeks allowance of final administration. The court orders publication in the Bath Independent to inform interested parties to appear in Bath on the first Tuesday of December at 9 AM to show why the account should not be allowed. Judge James S Lowell signs.
Sagadahoc county probate court orders petition publication three weeks in Bath Independent newspaper. Notice set for first Tuesday of December in Bath with Ames Lowell as judge of probate and Cyru Longley as register.
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