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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1912

Page

7

Woman Credits Pinkham's Remedy After Twelve Years Illness

A Louisiana Missouri woman describes twelve years of illness and eleven doctors before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports rapid improvement and urges other women to seek her medicine, noting tests and testimonials from the Pinkham laboratory. The ad promises confidential advice from four women at the Lynn Massachusetts headquarters.

Louisiana Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Berthamuff 4Th Street Pinkham Laboratory Lynn Mass Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co

West Bath Social Notes Include Visits and Outings

Miss Josie Winter returns home to West Bath after a three week stay in Farmington. Several locals attend Portland events and festivals, with visits to Oakledge, Meadowbrook Hall, and Campbell’s Pond. A box social is planned at Meadowbrook Hall as residents share news of paintings, cottages, and upcoming moves.

Josie Winter Farmington Florence Bates Topsham S. F. Bates Margaret Dunn Lee and Bates Mr. Galt West Bath Robert and James Coombs Wilton Bates

Arrowsic Notes on Local Visits and Repairs

Mary Preston of Bath visits Arrowsic friends including George Spinney and D G Stinson. Spinney has house, stable and buildings painted by Alfred Perry. The Topsham Fair draws Arrowsic interest. Sunbeam schooner loads slab wood at Spinney's mill. The column also includes a town tale and a pasted article on training a child by Mary Louise Graham.

Mary Preston Bath George Spinney D. G. Stinson Woman's Home Companion Mary Louise Graham

After Measles 7 Whooping Cough or Scarlet Fever

A health note warns that weakened throats, bronchial tubes, and lungs can follow measles or scarlet fever sometimes with impaired sight or hearing. It claims SCOTTS EMULSION restores appetite, strength, and flesh after fever subsides when taken promptly and regularly.

Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Reader

A historic warning against mercury in catarrh ointments notes such products damage senses and the system. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. Testimonials are free and the product is sold by druggists with pricing per bottle.

F. J. Cheney & Co Rotedo, O Hall Toledo Ohio

For Sale One Horse In Good Working Condition

A single horse offered for sale weighs between 700 and 1200 pounds and is described as good for a lady to drive. The ad notes safe handling and suitability for home use with inquiries directed to the seller at the listed location.

Correa Idee Oort

L F Atwood's Medicine Promoted for Digestive Ailments

L F Atwood's Medicine is praised as a reliable solution for constipation indigestion inactive liver and related issues. Endorsed by M J Lothrop of Notch Maine the remedy is described as a standard health aid in New England with a large bottle priced at 35 cents from L F Atwood's Medicine Co Portland Maine.

Atwood New England Lothrop

Carnival a Success In Bath Fair Exposition Highlights

The Bath fair reveals bustling booths and varied exhibits led by Miss Annie Shea with hats and a Miamal Training display. Major G A Baker, Wentworth Music Co and Bath Iron Works attract crowds with novelties, pianos, airship models, and a shooting gallery as attendance soars and proceeds support local industry initiatives.

Annie Shea Florence Robinson Bertha Dunbar Eula Chapman Hattie Snipe Dernell’s Woman's Magazine Lechtin W. C. Saunders Columbia Orchestra Victorine Zolar

Maine Farm Catalogue Promises Wide Offers Across 13 Counties

The State department of agriculture issues a Maine farm sale catalogue listing properties in 13 counties. It includes owner supplied details on price and acreage, Governor Frederich Maisted’s address and notes on Maine’s crops, markets, and farmers exchanges to boost prices and supplies. The document highlights corn, apples, and diverse livestock as key opportunities, with big yields and potential profits cited.

State Department of Agricultre Maine Sizmatice Frederich Portland Porthind Bitehoes

Cedar Grove Social notes and local intrusions in Cedar Grove

Substituting on Rowe 1 by Carl Moody. Miss Maud Barker spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Orrin Ham. Mrs. Carrie Connell stayed at home. Sanne Jolson and son Ralph left for Colorado for the winter. Dresden Lodge of Masons conferred the Third degree Wednesday evening with an Oxster supper. Pownalboro Hall Society held a Halloween supper and entertainment Monday evening. Miss Helen Mulligan home from Augusta over Sunday. Harry Tarr of Richmond visiting in town last week. George Willian sold his bouche and George Holmes picking apples in Leeho re. Barrels scarce and high. James Cameron cutting and hauling piling for C. W. Hie thorne.

Carrie Connell Sanne Jolson Ralph Colorado Dresden Lode Masons Pownalboro Hall Society Helen Mulligan Augusta Harry Tarr Richmond George Willian George Holmes Leehore

Local Notes Highlight Sunday Visits and Visits Around Bowdoin

Curtis of Euston visited Bowdoin Sunday as guest of George Curtis. Mrs Clara Gilpatrick, long in Richmond, returned home. Miss Bessie Bickford, Borough School teacher, visited Mrs Fred Roberts. Mr Toothaker of Lisbon Falls passed through. Grace Roberts stayed with Miss Bickford at Webster. Mrs J W Jacques called on friends. Mr and Mrs James Ross of ten visited relatives.

Curtis Ewiston George Curtis Clara Gilpatrick Richmond Bessie Bitchford Fred Roberts Toothaker Lisbon Falls Grace Roberts Miss Bickford Webster J. W. Jacques James Ross

Merchants Exposition of 1912 Praised as Highly Profitable Event

The Bath merchants benefited from hundreds of shoppers drawn from surrounding towns despite rain causing attendance to dip. The Merchants' and Manufacturers' Exposition of 1912 is remembered as one of the city’s most successful and best managed affairs and among the most profitable events held there.

Bath

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Bath Residents

Bath residents report relief from kidney ailments using Doan's Kidney Pills, praising its effectiveness and urging others to try the remedy. A testimonial from Charles S. Morredd of Upper High Street supports the product, with Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo listed as the US agents and Doan's sold for 50 cents.

Dean Bath Charles S. Morredd Down Webbers Drugs Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Velvet trimmed black cloth coat for dressy occasions

The article notes velvets trim a black cloth coat making it suitably dressy for many afternoon and evening occasions while remaining affordable for women who must watch their pennies.

Auction Notice Near R R Station on Abagadassett River

Partial OCR describes property listing within half a mile of the railroad station on the Abagadassett River. The sale includes hay, hens, a boat, and nets. Prompt inquiry requested for particulars.

R.R Abagadassett River

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Johnson Anoovne Finiment Alice GG. Barnes Newton Liw Fred A. Hobbs South Berwick Charles L. Barnes Chichester S Chicheater Best ID. C. Stinson Tel Arrowsic H.D Grant, M.D Bowdoinham, Maine Mason Samuel Perry Sabine Mary Lotta Clough Oakledge I. B. Neily Everett M&so W. D William Mitchell Gertrude Williams F. FE. William's Gertrude Coombs Campbell's Pond Oscar Williams Harry Richardson Florence Tarr the Pond Ernest Williams Meadowbrook Hall Charles Foote Boston I. B. Neiley Herbert A. Bates the Willows S. P. Swett Arrowsie Eugene Cromwell Mr. Brown Woolwich Sunbeam Barter Spinney’s Mill Bessie Snipe Frank Snipe West Woolwich Nequasset Alice Drummond Ceit New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Scott Tate Conter St Cobb & Co Franklin, Miss L. FF. IR Dicine Hugh Jf. Blaney Buckley Iytl Cedar Grove Carl Moody Maud Barker Sundas Orrin Ham James Cameron C. W. Hiethorne Bowdoin Yr. M. Brown Doinham, Me T. Felix Goureaud L. A. Sayre Gouraud Canada Europe Ferd T Hopkins Lewis J. Sawyer Bangor Hotel Phoenix Mew Liniment It. S. Johnson & CO Boston, Mass
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