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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
4
Local tallies show Hon. Bert M. Fernald leading the Republican ticket with wide margins in multiple towns. Governor Fernald and candidates Swasey Hatch Mower Minott Ballou Longley Strout Purinton lead and carry key offices, with results posted for towns including Topsham West Bath and Woolwich.
Sagadahoc County swung Republican Monday by about 300 votes, with the total Republican vote 17835 and Democratic 1511. County ticket figures show Fernald, Hatch, Swasey and Ballou among top names. outlying towns elected Alvah H. Donnell and S Reed Allen as Representatives.
Wao divliah Pie-Ghetient relieves bleeding and itching piles by absorbing tumors and soothing irritation. Instant relief reported for external piles. Sold by druggists for 50 cents and 1.00 Williams Mfg Co Cleveland. Bold by L. B. Swett.
An Agriculture Department report by D E Lantz argues deer farming could rival mutton in markets, outlining deer domestication, park licensing, and Virginia deer as best suited for varied climates. It cites Arkansas Minnesota Missouri and North Carolina in relaxing laws to permit sales and raises prospects for venison and pets.
Richmond and nearby communities host a string of visitors and residents returning from trips. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Averill of Howard Rhode Island visiting town, Carroll Herbert of Richmond Indiana visiting Pleasant Street, and George Thompson with Miss Julia Richards returning from the Proctor cottage. Local residents journey to Capitol Island and New York, with several students and workers heading to Maine and Monmouth for schooling or employment.
Passenger trains leave Bath with eastbound and westbound schedules including stops at Bangor Bar Harbor Skowhegan Belfast Bucksport Augusta Waterville and St John. Branch lines serve Rockland Lewiston Farmington Brunswick with Sunday service and multiple daily departures. Morris McDonald and F E Boothby sign as officials.
At the First Baptist church on Friday evening at 7 30 under the woman's mission band Mrs Peckham fresh from the mission field will impersonate and deliver in costume one of her interesting lectures followed by a musical program to which all are cordially invited A fearful fire set by a portable.
11 acre camp ground between Rockland and Bath on M C R R with siding and station joint lot. Heavily wooded hardwood timber. Includes 3 large nearly new buildings of choice lumber. Buildings cost $4500. Property selling at once for a small fraction. Grand chance to acquire thousands of feet of lumber. Must be sold at once.
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