Priceless Relics of a Maine Ancestor’s Household Collection
A Portland area feature describes relics from a Southern ancestor’s plantation era tied to Maine figure James Alton and Bowdoinham’s first selectman. The exhibit includes old books, a Paul Revere lantern, a powder horn, chaise lamps, a Revolutionary artillery coat, and a silk wedding gown, all preserved by the Bowdoinham historical committee under Mrs W. T. Botet and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Merrill
Josiah Merrill
Maine
Jimies Alton
Henry Wilson Srandson
Bowdeinham
Tsob
Mabie
Stenelorg
Mirjott
Vivevizs Cinitatis
Bose Hall Cole
Piptesbee
Bayer
Martha
Sparks
Cave
Bunker
Bnet
Rao
Eititis
Firat Suedos
Bowdolnhar
Nate Paattey
Thebee
Bowstornhata Centengiah
Joan
Maine Weirs and Coastal Fisheries Investment Trends
The article describes Maine coast fish weirs used for herring and Penobscot river salmon, noting owners earn substantial returns. It highlights investments around $1,000 per site, with seasonal variations and local economic impact on towns and communities along the shoreline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Tnt
Jeep
Ely Gyap
May buy Rockledge amid claims of damages and injury
A garbled report recounts May buy Rockledge with accusations of property damage and a man injured. The narrative mentions a Hamilton, a hotel scene, and a public concern over a medical condition tied to heart symptoms.
Doan's Kidney Pills Praised in Local Testimony
A reader letter extols Doan's Kidney Pills for curing a child’s kidney illness and backache, citing family use and a testimonial from Victor Reed of 75 Richardson. The ad urges readers to trust Doan's, sold by Foxter Milburn Co, New York agents for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vines
Prase
Dean
Kidne
Victor Reed
Richardson
Nave
Donny Kidnes
Iil
Webber Drue
Tyre
Foxter-Milburn Co
Jtiffato
New York
Ted
Bowdoin Social Roundup Notices and Obituary Mention
Bowdoin residents host and visit relatives. Sunday guests include Mr and Mrs Pearl Roberts and Mr and Mrs Albert Curtis. Obituary notes report Edwin Rideout’s death after illness. ages and survivors listed. Community mentions include local guests, farm sales, schooling, and church notices amid town movements and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Roberts
Albert Curtis
Hosea Bickford
Lisbon Falls
Hazel Mallett
Topsham
Eldora Small
Abel Grover
Marshall Merriman
Wiscasset
Capt. Merriman
St. Kk. KE
Baker
Fred Roberts
Thomas McGraw
Sabattus
Horace Gilpatrick
Edwin Rideout
Bowdoin
Minnie Hivzins
Runs Vich
Wreck of the Hanover Recalls Maine River Life
Capt Oliver, once a Civil War veteran with the First Maine Battery, recalls the Hanover wreck off Pond Island bar near Bath. The ship carried Phippsburg men who perished as the vessel broke on the bar while trying to weather the Kennebec river. The tale sits beside local probate and land notices from Bath and Topsham districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec
Oliver
Popham
Down River
Bath
Sor
Maine
Cedar Crees
Phil Sheridan Wis
Harpers Kerry
Ticket
Hanover
Pond Island Bar
For Sale on Abagadassett River Station Details
For sale at the For Sale station on the Abagadassett River the property includes hay and other particulars offered by Mrs F F Brown Bowdoinham Me RB F D 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abagadassett River
Will Notice for George Webber in Sayadahoe Probate Case
A probate petition from George Webber of Auburn seeks letters testamentary for Adaline Hartel of Richmond died August 29 1412 testate leaving heirs including Naome Webber Lewiston George Webber Auburn and other Webber relatives with distribution details. The court orders notice by publication in Bath Independent for three weeks and a prehearing on October 1 at Bath Probate Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naome
Leluthornstilp
Wallies
E. Webber
Lewiston
Geo CO Webber
Auburn
Harrie &. Webber
Ephew M . Webber
Porthind
Carroll Webber
Adiee Waemian
Jert Woayonun
Ivy Eliott
Charles H. Webber
Litchfield
Paidine Ham
Providence
S Webber
Richmond
Maude
Bates
Richmeond
Why Not Cure Your Rheumatism
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a blood building cure for rheumatism. It cites Mrs George Lockard of Landenburg Pennsylvania claiming complete relief after months of pain and describes her long prior treatment and recovery. The text notes a free booklet on blood diseases and lists price and purchase details from the Dr Williams Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
George Lockard
Landenburg
Dr. Williams
Vale
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Bath probate court orders notices for final accounting
In Sagadahoc Bath the Court of Probate orders Annie M. Me fones executrix of John N. Me fones to publish notice of final account in the Bath Independent for three weeks. The probate session sets a Bath court date on the first Thursday of October at nine in the forenoon to show cause why the account should be allowed. Judge James S. Lowell approves. Cyrus W. Longley, Register, certifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promite
Signedalioe
John of
Proaene
Cydbeth Orst
Taus- Hear
Dtu Tridents
Smese
James S Lowell
Longley
Pratt
ATI
Maine Times
Bath
Unesp Ee Sy
Els
Sagadaboe
Boithe
Justice of the Peace
Ata
Siuld
Tegaber
Soda County
James
Lowell
Cyrus W. Longley
Register
Sieadahoc
Ste Bath
Wehines Ile
Sagadahoc
Beth Nealon
Annie MM. Getehell
John N. Mefones
Haiving
Said
James S. Lowell
S. Crosby
SVT
Mavens Suvsdahoe
Path
Sagendahioe
Lord Pope
Hhree Weeks
James Slowell
Feo Een
Sale of Ward's Real Estate in Bath Probate Case
In Sagamore County Bath the guardian seeks sale of ward’s real estate to pay debts and support. The City of Bath via Overseers of the Poor offers to support ward for life in the dwelling on the premises, with maintenance and insurance. private sale requested under order of probate judge James Lowell. The order directs three weeks publication in Bath Independent and a probate court hearing on the first Tuesday of October 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin
Braunswick & Topsham
Law Court
Spear
Court of Probate
Siaigadihoe
Charles J. Putin
Jennie So Rideout
Seth
Charles Bo Rideout
Tate
Path
Rideout
Rec
Bowdoin di Sated
Mid
Teading
Litchffield Corner
Bachelder
Pooler Douglaxe
Douglass
Rhodes
Henry Rideout
Charles PL
Rideouts
Plenty
Carles PL
Chiat
Bath
John Peterson
Dittmer Street
York Stren
Parekimin
Itve of
City of
Tkree
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Neal
Bagel
Bpowdoinham
Joan E
Mra
Bote
Alice Fulton
Mre
W. BO Ken- Naf
Standall
Keedall
Miles Viola Coote
Tistrites
Tarefulls
Aed
Theresa Ceede
Aarne
Dryeetind Gell
Leelee
Wien
Vuginta
Johnson
Winslow
Chichester
Trier
Rockledge
Ooston Varties
Popham Hotel
Vandepardert Fe
Hee Nam
Aus
Panin
Wan
Jetel
Ing Foruer En- Hoteemert
Doan'y Kidue Ville
E Pralae
Mike Thel Meods
Satardat
Saunda
Woon
Oiteet
Litehield
Mioo
Whitten
Igtlee Poy
Pepe
Sc Deel
Bowdos
Newell
Das
Noeth Courch
Fife
Matthies
Hedta Park
Howard Cowen
Mortons
W.C. Batchelder
Opcar Cotton
Vero
Gaus Denner
Monmouth
Mondas
Percy Aine
Aibson Kenuiron
Alua
Mink Mirtele Vouher
Gorham Normal Renool
Aleo Miss Vent Hatmond
Sundas
Sok
W Jy Newell
Shore
Jude
County of
Bispedis
Wilhiern
Este
Wallis
Westie
Pepe Tire
Mididie
Vritpepstoires
Fox Bali
J Upton
Winnegunce
New Meadows
Brunswick
H.D Grant, M.D
Bowdinham, Maine
R.R
Ff. M. Brown
Doinham, Me
RB. F. D
Gelorgh Co Webber Bugadahoe
A. Ee Sefore Tie
Fletcher
TOR Sale
C. Stinson
Tel
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