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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1913
Page
8
In Woolwich and Bath area notes for late October report Halloween plans for next week and local meetings. A major gale damaged lobster traps and a Bath electric car line stable was blown down while smelt fishermen report good luck when weather allows sailing. Obadiah Trask turns 93. community events include a Deering High contest, a sunrise reception, and a charity drive.
The article notes the building was completed last winter and the city spent substantial funds in the past year. It mentions improvements including new police station changes, added tolls, and interior renovations aimed at better efficiency.
Westport proceeds with sewer Elm Water and Center Streets repairs and a bridge project across the wall millpond to be completed soon. Contractors note positive prospects for next year, especially in the repair sector, as more work appears likely.
Rath Lewis travels with her aunt Mr J H Snipe for a visit while George Dodze and son do mason work in town. Arthur Keaton of Bath visits. Twelve men at the Methodist church stripped old shingles and reroofed the south side by noon. Ladies hosted a dinner at the hall with baked beans, brown bread, white bread, various cakes and coffee.
Adam of Richmond pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and received a similar sentence and was ordered to report to Judge Keegan of Bath. Thomasitinn on an indictment of breaking and entering was treated the same and instructed to report to Judge Keegan.
Telephones installed at Delano’s home with NE Telephone Co workers visiting to remove lines. Capt Byron Campione moving to Bath. Prayer meeting at Capt Pinkham’s Gotts Cove home. Betsy Oliver from the Cove visits daughter Mrs Thomas Blaisdell and Miss Dellie Oliver plans a Richmond return. Small boats damaged at the Steam coat wharf and awaiting replacement. Elizzie Southard secures work with Malden Grain Company.
The subscribers hereby give notice that they have been duly appointed executors of the will of AL Louise Smith of Worcester Massachusetts deceased and all persons having claims against the estate are advised to present them for settlement and all indebtedness thereto are requested to make prompt payment.
A legal notice details a mortgage foreclosure involving nis Fournier of Row, describing a Bowdoin parcel in Androscoggin County bounded by roads and neighboring lands. It records the deed, the secured claim, and the executor’s involvement amid a court process.
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