03 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1918
Page
1
Editorial urges Bath to address the grade crossing problem at Water and Washington streets and other avenues to prevent lengthy blocks by trains. Growth and freight traffic worsen delays for trolley cars autos teams and pedestrians and raise fire safety concerns.
The article details frequent grade crossing blockages by trains during dinner hours, forcing workers to risk accidents. It urges city, chamber of commerce, and civic groups to press rail authorities for bridges or tunnels on Water Street and possibly Washington Street, to reduce dangers and restore daily flow. It also notes Massachusetts enforcement concerns and a cablegram of solidarity from American ship workers to English munitions workers.
Lively times at the North end with more excitement ahead as locals note the return of residents who have been away a year, including Maxey, bringing renewed vigor to the community.
Report highlights Governor Milliken's well received address to 15 000 at Camp Devens and lauds his public speaking ability and wartime leadership. The piece argues Maine should maintain his administration through the war, with cross party support in September elections.
Bath expands the Emergency Fleet Corporation roster as it grows rapidly ensuring greater wartime output. The move signals stronger ship production and is presented as proof that German submarine warfare has failed to prevent Allied victory.
The article reflects on American achievements in France and projects that by next spring eight times as many Yankee troops will be ready to pursue the Kaiser and his forces, suggesting a forthcoming decisive outcome.
Government figures show cigars being consumed less while cigarette smoking grows nationwide. The data suggest anti cigarette leagues may need renewed postwar organizing.
The notice states that Germany has deployed selected regiments against American forces and been repelled, showing overseas troops can stand up to the best Huns units.
The National League for Woman Service met at the Parish house on Oak Street to decide if knitting should join Red Cross efforts due to wool shortages. Plans remain unsettled but an itemized wool knit list for Bath will soon be printed, a detail that may surprise many not following the project.
Old resident Mr W M Brooks of Malden Massachusetts is visiting Bath with his wife Mrs Saray Brooks. Former Bath resident now a carpenter in Malden for 15 years, he once worked at Rogers shipyard and Sagadahoc house. He plans annual Bath visits during summers and is greeted warmly by surviving friends.
A Sunday outing to Small Point included Mrs. Thomas Reynolds Mrs. Howard Whitehouse Miss Sarah Reyfields and George Reynolds riding in the Reynolds car for a beach picnic.
The Methodist camp meeting at Empire Grove East Poland runs August 10 through 18 with a strong program. Speakers include Rev C H Dorion of Boston Rev T H Brewster of Auburn Bishop Hamilton of Washington D C Rev George B Dean of Philadelphia Rev Helen Richardson of New Hampshire on Temperance Day Aug 14 Prof Leon Merrill Federal Food Administrator on food conservation Rev A B Moss of India and evangelist E H Post of Bath will speak daily.
The St James, a Bath built clipper by John McDonald for Flint and Co of New York, will be rerigged as a barkentine for Pacific trade. Once famed for Boston to San Francisco runs, it was a coal barge about a dozen years ago and is now returning to a square rigger as Maine builders convert barges to sailing vessels amid high freight rates.
O M Wells chief roadman for the Automobile Club of America reports road conditions in New England. The shore road from Wiscasset to Damariscotta is under construction at the Newcastle end with poor detours. A route via Sheepscot avoids the bridge and leads to Damariscotta, then Rockland has good gravel. A detour exists in W Nobleboro and the Rockland Camden macadam is pitted with a short construction stretch.
Tine Colby lost four fingers on his left hand at the Deering shipyard while handling a tin pail and hammer near a moving line. The line pulled him into a block and the bail struck, severing four fingers. he is unable to resume work but has long service with the yard and this is his first serious accident.
The business of Frank W Fleming, contractor of Portland, merges with Washington Park enterprise. Fleming becomes superintendent of construction for the entire development. The move aims to accelerate housing completion before winter with increased activity and a strengthened organization within weeks. Washington Park will rank with government work and nearby properties.
Mrs Arthur Foster has traveled to Boothbay Harbor to visit relatives, a brief family update noting her location and purpose of trip.
A string of local visits and gatherings unfolds in Bowdoinham and Bath. Notables include Mrs. Charles Trask and family hosting in Parker Head, Mrs. Forest N. Drake’s shower with 24 neighbors attending, and Mr. Drake of Bath Iron Works expected to be called into service soon. Ida Hunt returns from Newcastle visit.
Miss Claire Cote arriving from Newport Rhode Island this week will join the Brewster Amusement company for a summer home visit. She brings Planet Tessie a brindle and white Boston terrier with a long noted pedigree tracing to Little Red and Dusty Miller. Planet Tessie’s sire and dam are Triangle 154368 and Spearhead Belle 166931. The dog is unusually small for a terrier and carries a documentary pedigree signed by the American Kennel Club secretary.
A Columbia record features a four minute war talk by Gen. Pershing and a talk on Loyalty by James W. Gerard. The disc, carried to Pershing's battlefield headquarters in France, draws crowds at Mikelsky's music store eager to hear Gerard's remarks.
The Wickes crew welcomed a full blooded French bulldog presented by Miss Esther Mikelsky. They named the mascot Wickes and supporters began knitting him a bed to rest on.
Barrett Nichols is staying at Squirrel Island as a guest of Brooks Whitehouse, a Portland resident. The arrangement links Nichols with Whitehouse during the island visit.
A faded ad claims Dr Williams Pink Pills correct anemia symptoms from lack of blood. It describes pale patients feeling dizzy and irritable and promises renewed energy and strength. The copy offers a free blood book from the Dr Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady New York.
The Columbine launch ceremony included champagne christening with the bottle casing tied in red white and blue ribbon echoing patriotic colors.
The piece contrasts men’s varying capacity for hope with quotes from De Quincey on Goldsmith and Burne-Jones. It notes the Goldsmiths must aid the Birne-Joneses, reflecting a New York Herald sentiment on fostering optimism.
Gertrude coaxed for a dog until promised one. On her birthday her wish came true. When asked how she liked the dog she replied that it was fine but she hoped for twins.
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