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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1911
Page
7
October items report Bath Maine activity with Maine Music Festival praise a hotel matter quiet Bowdoinham post office burglary and lobster prices at 16 cents per pound. Morse High faces Deering High in football while hunters anticipate more partridges after fall leaves and concerns grow over trolley schedules and gym basketball reform.
Burglars attempted to enter the Bowdoinhaw pact office Tuesday night but fled after an alarm was triggered when a corridor door was opened. Master Browne had arranged the alarm after a prior robbery, yet neighbors did not awaken as the break occurred during his absence in Washington.
Alphia Hall returns from Aalon Mass. where he worked. Mrs James Lewis and Miss Rath of Wiecamet visit J H Snipes and Carrie Chaney of Beth discuss teaching at South school. Bath residents Den Preble and Gordon Prebie with Mrs Sherman Tabor and Mrs Gor don Prebie hosted by Mrs James McFarland last week. Mrs William Potter visited relatives in Lisbon Palls.
West Bath residents attend the state teachers convention in Augusta. A marriage between William H Powers and Dora Footer is announced. Potato crops on the Lemont farm are among the best. A local traveler walked three miles to Bath and back. Railway improvements to Baxter Kanawha are near completion with service expected midweek. West Bath dancing club informal meeting focused on preparations for the annual fair opening next week. Various residents visit, travel, and host guests including Miss Amzie Trufant and Miss Walter Larrates.
Henry Rich leads progress on a new house for Dorman Perkins near Witch Spring as the community follows the crane fair and school activities. Mrs. Erastus Tibbetts visits from Lewiston, a theater production draws crowds with Miss Floren Neltier among attendees, and local residents attend meetings, conventions, and social events this week.
A garbled 19th century herbal remedy discussion cites Sarsaparilla as a radical permanent cure. The text warns of quack claims and dubious medical practices, mentioning tonics and dieting while urging caution for readers.
The Sagadahoc Grange held its regular monthly session at Hesdoin Center with 123 members present. Topics included Pratt as principal focus, apple and corn displays, and a fifth degree for eight members. Speakers from Dirico Topsham and Fort Fairfield addressed orchard topics and farm profits, with a final open session and plans for January 22 at Bowdoinham.
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