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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1910
Page
2
The Maine campaign nears its close amid low public enthusiasm and stark contrasts between Republicans and Democrats. Voter turnout, rum questions, and economic hopes shape talk as Roosevelt’s popularity signals national interest. Bowdoinham reports varied local events, schools set to open September 12, and growing road work and farm prosperity.
A Maine voters pamphlet-like appeal warns Sagadahoc residents to oppose Democratic candidates in upcoming elections. It argues free Canadian imports would harm farmers and workers, touts Republican St. Swasey’s support for protective measures, and recalls past GOP leadership under Cleveland’s era. It urges backing Col. Plaisted’s gubernatorial bid and Republican nominees for Senate and Congress.
Mrs. Louisa Lockard of Madison Indiana describes a three year battle with severe pain and numbness. After taking Dr Williams Pink Pills her condition improved and she was eventually cured. The ad invites readers to request the book Diseases of the Blood and notes the price and ordering details for the pills.
Mr and Mrs Burnham Purington and son Willard of Augusta visited Richmond. Frank E Preble and wife left for Boston for the week. Charles A Wakefield headed west for a fall trip. Ada Tay of Newport visited Mrs Philen R Craig. Bertha Pepper and Evga Pratt of Bath visited Mr and Mrs Seth Watson. D F Emerson and son Harold went to Boston where Harold will work for a jewelry firm in Attleboro. Dr Walter Thomas of Augusta stayed with his parents last week. Dr J M Somers left for a week’s vacation at Summerside. Rev and Mrs Evans and Mrs L E Alexander went to Lakeside.
The Enterprise Grange outlines a program for the forth meeting featuring music by Lysle Shepa and Mrs. Carl Sava. Readers will answer what constitutes a model wife, with an essay by W. F. Skelto and a declamation by Clifford Toothake on a model husband. A duet by Mrs. S. L. Smith and Mig Georgia Jackson asks who works harder, the farmer or his wife, followed by another music performance.
Mr and Mrs E E Cornish spent Sunday in North Bath visiting relatives. Miss Alice Curtis visited friend Miss Ceris Gray Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs Romardall Yale and her daughter and nieces Edith Olive and Ru Gale of Durham were visitors Saturday. John Prout remains ill. Miss Olive and Maryetta Gale of Durham attended Doris Gra birthday party Saturday evening. Vincent Anderson remains about the same.
A brief political notice from Bath dated August 31 announces Franklin P. Sprague as the Democratic nominee for Judge of Probate. The message urges commitment to steady governance and warns against vague uncertain promises amid Labor Day rhetoric.
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