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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
3
An independent blaze began at Libbys Corner around five in the evening and swept toward Kennebunk Beach threatening numerous houses. Boston and Maine railroad workers arriving from Portland helped stage the spread, and the fire was brought under control.
A wildfire starting at the Matthew Woodward homestead on Water street in Ellsworth spread to three barns and several outbuildings as high winds and no water hindered firefighting. The Woodward house and contents owned by Jasper Kane were destroyed. the Goodwin residence in Lynn was also burned along with outbuildings. Estimated total loss about 5000 dollars.
A forest fire on Georgetown Island Maine swept toward Riggsville burning over three square miles. The Georgetown Centre Town House and many dwellings were consumed. Firefighters from Bath were reinforced but faced water access challenges delaying containment.
Firefighters and volunteers battled wildfires around Brunswick Maine for days. About 600 acres burned with main blaze along Harpswell road near Mere Brook. Professor Austin Cary from Harvard Forestry Dept. and Bowdoin’s F N Whittier directed operations. Fires in Bowdoin College woods and near Sandy Gully were quickly suppressed.
A wildfire rekindled near Newcastle Me after destroying the Otis Dodge place and 100 acres of woodland. The fire line stretched three miles and threatened homes including the Benjamin Dodge property. Residents moved belongings to safety as crews battled embers and downed a large wood supply and standing pine timber.
An engine and hose company from Portland and a South Portland hose unit battled a dangerous forest fire at the rear of Mountain View Park in Cape Elizabeth near Fort Williams. The blaze imperiled six summer residences and prompted reserve status for three coast artillery companies at Forts Williams and Preble.
A brief note describes eye care remedy labeled Marine a8 as an evening treatment for tired watery eyes. It emphasizes relief and nighttime use.
The House of the Seven Gables in Salem was sold yesterday to Caroline Emmerton, a wealthy local resident. The property is slated to become a social settlement center, with renovations in the famed architectural style. The mansion, built in 1662 and linked to Hawthorne, draws visitors who recall Hepzibah Pyncheon and the Ingersoll family history.
In East Cambridge Probate Court a 1908 will leaves $500 to Miss Louise T Lovering and most of the estate to the housekeeper on the condition she provide care for the testator Daniel Blackington of Lowell. The will sets no clear standard for judging the care quality.
The Star and Chronicle reports that Cardinal owner Stanley Robison may move the St. Louis club to the American Association if the National League embargo continues. Robison discusses transfer prospects with Cleveland and AA magnates, and talks of League Park hosting the Cardinals amid secret AA discussions with Chicago and St. Louis interests.
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