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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1911
Page
9
Local notes report a church repair funded by the ladies society, seasonal arrivals and departures of residents, and various家庭 visits. The region notes orchards laden with Baldwin apples, ducks in creeks, and frost damaged cranberries.
The notice extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe, effective laxative for ladies and children, noting its popularity and warning against imitations. It identifies California Fig Syrup Co as the genuine brand and mentions price and druggist availability.
A two-story bakery restaurant and adjacent stable at 86 Hodngdon Street East Deering were gutted by a midnight two-alarm blaze. Estimated losses run about $3500 as fire crews fought to control the flames.
Percy W Hodedon left for Ansonia Conn to work in the American Brass and Copper Co shipping dept. Mrs Caroline Macomber Soule, a Woolwich native and Tarbox kin, died aged eighty four and was buried from her home. Visitors from Bath and Winnegance attended Mrs Soule's funeral. Dennis Tarbox bought a launch from Fred Boyce. Town treasurer T F Knight visited Bath on business. Mrs James H Knight visiting relatives in Southport.
A dainty beauty booklet claims to keep skin fresh during theatre, receptions, shopping, travel and more. The perfumed leaves remove dirt and grease without spilling, leaving a cool bloom. priced at ten cents, mailed from New York.
The Maine Seed Improvement Association schedules its annual meeting in Waterville on November 21 22 and 23 with an educational program and seed quality exhibits. Demonstrations compare economic value of corn oats and potatoes with lectures and prizes. zones restrict competition by region. The Maine Corn and Fruit Show in Portland November 5 12 offers substantial prizes and aims to boost Maine farming.
Historic ad proclaims Winslow's Soothing Syrup for mother and child care. It claims sixty years of use by millions, soothing the child, easing gums, relieving pain, curing wind colic and diarrhea, with no harm. The label urges asking for Mrs Winslow's and warns against other cures, price twenty five cents per bottle.
Henry E. Coolidge administrator requests allowance of final account for the Bowdoin estate of John B Campbell. A probate court in Bath will hear objections on the first Tuesday of October at nine in the forenoon. Publication required in Bath Independent for three weeks. James S. Lowell, Judge. Attest Cyrus Longley, Register.
State of Maine petitions Sagadahoc Probate Court to dismiss guardian Charles H. Hunnewell for Jeremiah B. Savage, claiming Savage now capable of managing his estate and requesting restoration of remaining property to him with legal compensation to the guardian. Order requires public notice in Bath Independent and a hearing on October first, 1911, with show cause demanded if objections exist.
Guardian Edward W. Bridgham petitions to sell real estate of insane Charles H. Dickinson in Popham Reach, Phippsburg, to pay debts. The estate lacks enough assets, so private sale is sought with proceeds placed in interest. Notice to interested parties to appear October first, 1911 in Bath Probate Court.
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