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Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1914

Page

3

Record Catch Signals Largest Alaska Salmon Run In History

News arrives at Astoria of Akutan’s wintering from Bristol Bay Alaska with a record salmon pack. Nushagak River canneries alone totaled 146 200 cases as runs extended late. research from State Fish Warden Clanton questions breeding in ocean and spawning behavior across waters, noting steelhead trout differ from true salmon and many fish retreat for ocean return after spawning.

Astoria Bristol Bay Alaska Nushagak River Nushasak River R. £. Clanton Willattuette Williamette Wineth Nerth Des Chutes St. Lawrence Island Elk River Curry County Columbia

Capt William A Merrill Dies in Bath Community

Capt Merrill aged 1 year 8 months died Wednesday at his Upper Washington Street home. Born in Litehield, he came to Bath 26 years ago and worked as foreman at Kellet spear Co shipyard. Survived by wife Wiss Viretne and several daughters and brothers. funeral held Friday at 3 15 PM from the residence.

William A. Merrill Upper Washington St Kermaseth Litehield Forman Sears Kenebec Heame Bath Mothe Torsdeal Alice Tis John Manchester Austin California George Lee N. H Benjamin A

Obituary of Bridget Scanlon 85 longtime city resident

Bridget Scanlon 85 native of Ireland died Tuesday after a long illness. She lived here sixty years and suffered a hip fracture seven months ago. Survived by daughter Mrs William J DeCoste three sons John Thomas Bryan all of this city and granddaughter Margaret. Funeral Friday at local parish church.

Ireland Alh William J. DeCoste Ndt John Thomas Tryan Margaret Heec

Fifth Annual Tuberculosis Day Movement Aims at Nationwide Education

The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis mobilizes churches, schools, and lodges for a nationwide educational drive during the week of November 29. The campaign centers on Tuberculosis Day with free lectures, sermon outlines, and stock talks, plus literature for distribution. Local anti tuberculosis societies or the national office at 195 East 22d Street, New York City, coordinate the effort.

National Association For the Study and Prevention Antitiberculosis Society National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis East 22d Street New Fork City

Howe Rodick-Wedding in Portsmouth Maine Couple Wed

Harris F. Rodick of Brunswick and Miss Mary F. Howe of Bath were married in Portsmouth this morning. Rodick is a Maine Central locomotive engineer and part time Guilt Edged Express pilot. The bride, known in Bath and Brunswick, worked at Novelty cloak store and Senter store. They plan a honeymoon through New York Buffalo Chicago Toronto Montreal and will live at 736 Middle St. William J. Holbrook is recovering from illness.

Portsmouth N. H Harris F. Rodick Brunswick Mary F. Howe Bath Maine Central R. R Novelty New York Buffalo Chicago Toronto Montreal Middle St

Apple Cider Syrup Patent Promises Year Round Market

A public service patent application outlines a new table syrup made from apple juice. The process uses cider, lime, filter pressing, and evaporation to yield a long keeping syrup with a distinctive apple flavor. The plan includes commercial trials in Hood River Valley, Oregon, with potential by-products like calcium malate. Robert Kennedy of Providence recently left for Boston.

Fruit and Vegetable Utilization Laboratory Department of Agriculture United States Hood River Valley Oregon

Bath Market Weekly Wholesale Prices Detail

Bath dealers report Lettuce 75c a box Celery $1 a box Shell beans $1 a bushel Squash 1.5c lb Turnips 60c a bushel Cabbages 1c lb Cauliflower $1.59 a box Beets 74c a bushel Carrots unknown per bushel Tomatoes ripe $1 a bushel Green tomatoes half price Potatoes 41-60c a bushel Sweet potatoes $2.75 a bushel Onions 0.5-1.0 a bushel Pickling onions $2 a bushel Red peppers $1.60 a bushel Apples 50-60c a bushel Crabapples $0.60 a bushel Oranges $3.50-4 Two months ago lemons fell from high levels Bananas $1.50-2.50 per bunch Citron melons 1.5c lb Cantaloupes scarce Quince $2.35 a bushel Peaches $1.25-1.50 a crate Grapes Concord/Delaware 11-15c lb Tokays $1.65 a crate Farmers market beef 10-12c lb Veal 12-13c Lamb 14-15c lb Fowl 15-24c Chickens 22-25c Butter 29-50c lb Eggs 25c a dozen Thanksgiving impact on egg supply noted

Concord Delaware Bath

Gallagher McClay Wedding at St Marys Church Bangor

Miss Mary Isabelle Gallagher and Henry McClay wed at St Marys Catholic Church in Bangor in a nine o'clock ceremony officiated by Rev Jeremiah McCarthy P R A large crowd attended the nuptial mass The bride wore embroidered net over white satin with a bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley A pink chiffon bridesmaid dress and a mahogany furniture outfit were noted as part of the gifts Also in attendance were Mr and Mrs E J Murphy of Bath and relatives from Patten street Bangor

St. Mary's Catholic Church Bangor News Mary Isabelle Gallagher Henry McClay Jeremiah McCarthy P. R Isabelle Frawley Daniel McClay, Jr Mary A. Gallagher Patten Street E. J. Murphy Bath Gallagher

Now Is The Time This Is The Place Underwear Sale

An advertisement extols an Underwear Department offering a range of Ladies' Fleeced Vests and Pants, Union Suits, Silk and Wool Vests and Suits, and All Wool Vests and Suits. Prices range from 50c to 2.00, highlighting quality over mere low cost and noting makes Forest Mills and Carter's.

Forest Mills Carter's Make Carter

Pension Decrease Signals End of Civil War Vet Payments

The report by Gaivlord M. Saltzgaber, Commissioner of Pensions, shows fiscal year 1914 payments for Civil War veterans and widows. Total pensions reached 174,171,660.50, with 1915 cited as the peak. numbers reflect veteran deaths and widow support, from 1909 to 1914 pension rolls, dropping from 620,985 to 462,379 and a rise in mortality percentage.

AL Saltzgaber Saltzgaber

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Bridget Scanlon Ears Howe Rodick William J. Holbrook Robert Kennedy Providence Boston Bangor Purser J. Edward Stinson Ckomock James F. Will Co U. S W. M. Thayer Belfast E. A. Farrar Lewiston Jewellers’ Convention State OF Maine Sagadahoc Joseph MM. Trott Williiam I. Rice Testate Washington Street Freemont Lime Sid Renal AOS EE Mit State OF Maine Sagadahoe Ss. Ata James S. Lowell Cyrus W. Longley Silas CC. Trafton Feorretown Register Sugndihoe rySe S. Lowell Jinige Emily M. Cougs Olin Mast Boston Miss Kbridget A Marypiy Sid Bast Bridget A Urphy Orgetown Sagadiuhov Stone Schoolhouse Woods District Robert Lewis Priscilla M. Freeman Florence Oliver Eben Moore Joseph Blaisdell Emily M. Coucghlen George EK. Hughes Sasudaioec Bate Ahibes Tate Bath Independent Said Surry Oh SA Susithahoe Addie A. Wiliams Bowdoin Cluathes E. Willams Augusta State Hospital Charles E. Williams Bowdoinham Bowdoinham Village Main Center Streets F. J. Nichols Samuel Donnell Center Street Hite Br A. H. Cheney Addie A. Williams Sidithoe Ata Atte Cyrus W. Longley
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