Soldier Brother Dies in Action in France
Miss Mary McDonald of 23 Crescent Street receives word from Ottawa that her brother William McDonald a gunner in the 26th Canadian Regiment was killed in action in France. He enlisted as a volunteer with brothers George and Daniel about three years ago. William, 25, leaves a father James two sisters Lizzie and Josie and a brother James of Bath and a nun sister in Watertown. The piece notes family sympathy and longing for the remaining brothers to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McDonald
Crescent Street
War Department
Ottawa
Canada
William
26Th Canadian Regiment
France
McDonald
Prince Edward Island
Times
George
Daniel
James
Lizzie
Josie
Bath
Mary George
Watertown
John
Strong
Leslie Adams
Montague
Texas Steamship Co
Adams
Isabel
Telephone Girls Have Reunion
The dining room at New Meadows Inn hosted a reunion of former telephone girls from years past. Most attendees were married, with two missing due to prior commitments. Evening included travel by car and shared memories, and a plan for future gatherings was suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Meadows Inn
Tina Hill
Harvey
J. W. Voorhees
Howard Larrabee
Eugene McGrath
Adeline Costain
Margaret Foster
Schooner Charles H Trickey Suffers Mainmast Loss At Sea
The three masted schooner Charles H Trickey commanded by Capt Har ford rode heavy seas at Gott s Cove near MacMahan s Island in the Sheepscot Saturday night and rolled so that her mainmast tore loose and went overboard while rails submerged. F J Hinckley of this city guides the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Trickey
Harford
Gott's Cove
MacMahan’s Island
Sheepscot
Trickey
F. J. Hinckley
Miss Agnes Humphreys Passes Away in Portland
Miss Agnes Humphreys of High Street died Sunday in Portland. The funeral details will be announced by her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Humphreys
High Street
Portland
Columbine launched as Bath shipyard builds for Emergency fleet
Bath’s Kelley Spear Co launches the big steamer Columbine, a 281.6 foot Ferris type vessel built for the Emergency Fleet Corporation. Miss Jennie Sawyer sponsors the ceremony, breaking a champagne bottle as the ship slides into the water amid flags and bunting. The Columbine, 195th Kelley Spear build, aims for ten knots using triple expansion engines and yellow pine construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
United States
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Columbine
Kelley, Spear Co
Woolwich
Seguin
Jennie Sawyer
Harry B. Sawyer
Miss Sawyer
Maty
Silicon
McKay & Dix
New York
Osceola
Renn Gas Coal Co
Philadelphia
Long
John H. Petersen
John Eagle
Herbert L. Grinnell
Herbert E. Worrey
Rupert Miller
Atlantic
Pacific
Staples Transportation Co
Fall River
Mass
Bath leader Hon E W Hyde named honorary chairman
Hon E W Hyde of Bath agrees to serve as honorary chairman of the Bath Jewish War Relief and Welfare committee campaign to raise 5000 toward the national fund of 15 million. The effort joins a list of notable supporters including President Wilson who sent a letter to Jacob Schiff. The Jewish Welfare board was formed with War Department approval to serve 100000 Jewish soldiers just as the Y M C A and K of C assist other faiths. The Jewish Welfare commission has reached Paris and will use huts and equipment provided by the K of C until its own setup is ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Hyde
Bath
Bath Jewish War Relief and Welfare Committee
National War Relief and Welfare Committee
Wilson
Jacob Schiff
Jewish Board For Welfare Work
Secretary of War
K. of C
Jewish Welfare Commission
Paris
Jewish Commission
Falls From a Cart Injure Mrs Baker
Mrs. Thomas M. Baker of High street was riding in a cart driven by her husband when the chair tipped on a driveway. She fell headfirst, striking her head and shoulders but no bones were broken. Dr. Peaslee found a severe wrenching and she is confined to bed under a physician's care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Baker
High Street
Dr. Peaslee
Palmer Sues Thames Over Bridgton Bank Shares Sale
Henry F. Palmer of Portland allege s in equity that James Thames agreed on May 28 to sell 50 Bridgton National Bank shares at 112.50 per share and that on June 17 Palmer offered payment and requested delivery, which Thames refused. He seeks enforcement of the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Palmer
Portland
Bath
James Thames
Harrison
Bridgton National Bank
Woolwich Red Cross elects officers for Bath chapter
The Woolwich branch of the Bath chapter of Red Cross elected officers Sunday afternoon. A. B. Thwing was chosen chairman, J. E. Fullerton vice-chairman, and Mrs. Laura A. Farnham treasurer. All selections were unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Bath
Red Cross
A. B. Thwing
J. E. Fullerton
Laura A. Farnham
Page Returns From Boston Business Trip
C. E. Page has come back from a three day business trip to Boston, reporting no incidents and detailing meetings with local partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Page
Boston
Sagadahoc Boys Ordered for Uncle Sam Service
Raymond William Foote of Bowdoinham is called for fire warden and guard duty at the Syracuse recruit camp leaving Bath August 5 for the fair grounds. Four Sagadahoc youths are ordered for general service to report at Fort Slocum, with Charles S. Pennell of Bath and others to report Monday afternoon. Pennell volunteers after learning he is class two due to wife and child. Samuel H. Strand of Topsham and William H. Miller of Bowdoinham also depart to Syracuse for limited service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond William Foote
Bowdeinham
Syracuse
Bath
Syracuse Fair Grounds
Sagadahoc County
Fort Slocum
Charles S. Pennell
Albert Temple
Maurice Reynolds
Richmond
Basil Pushard
Seth Doughty
Pennell
Samuel H. Strand
Topsham
William H. Miller
Bowdoinham
Yacht Club Plans Labor Day Cruise
The Kennebec yacht club eyes a late summer Labor Day cruise with a special committee led by chairman William W. Dennison authorized to name two associate members. New members admitted include George F. Carr Oscar Kinnenen Henry F. Casey Richard H. Gee John A. Jord Jr William Y. Peters Jr Frank C. Morton Maurice Ring James Gelder Robert P. Haley Wilson More Ralph Jackson Fred H. Rittall C. K. Pierson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec Yacht Club
William W. Dennison
George F. Carr
Oscar Kinnenen
Henry F. Casey
Richard H. Gee
John A. Jord, Jr
William Y. Peters, Jr
Frank C. Morton
Maurice Ring
James Gelder
Robert P. Haley
Wilson More
Ralph Jackson
Fred H. Rittall
C. K. Pierson
Motor truck service links Bath and Portland
The Packard Motor Car Co of Boston establishes a rural motor express route between Bath and Portland. Joseph Coty of Freeport oversees operations, per a letter to Edward W. Hyde, Portland chamber of commerce president. The letter urges merchants to use the service and notes government recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Portland
Packard Motor Car Co
Boston
Joseph Coty
Freeport
Edward W. Hyde
Chamber of Commerce
Hyde
Sagadahoc Fish and Game Club Reaches Twenty Seven Members
The Sagadahoc Fish and Game Club announces 27 members have paid admission and are in good standing. Rooms are occupied by Frank J. Parks, a cigar manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc Fish and Game Club
Frank J. Parks
War time activities draw travelers to Bath and Brunswick
Visitors to Bath along the Maine Central note busy war work between Bath and Brunswick. At Hardings Texas Steamship Co freight terminal several cars unload while a large oil-warning holster operates. The yard holds steel piles and a filled freight shed. East of Oak Grove avenue contractors rush a branch railroad to serve Emergency Fleet Corporation housing for government workers. New buildings tents and foundations appear daily as ground is prepared for rails and houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maine Central
Brunswick
Hardings
Texas Steamship Co
Oak Grove Avenue
Sewall Field
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Knitted Outfits Turned Over To Wickes Commander
One hundred ten knitted outfits including sweaters helmets and socks were handed to the Wickes commander by officers of the National League for Woman's Service aided by St Mary's War Relief and the Southend Parent Teachers Association. The display at Cahill's store filled two windows drawing much attention. Mrs Cahill placed nearly 1000 dollars of insurance on them Saturday afternoon for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickes
National League For Woman's Service
St. Mary’s War Relief
Southend
Parent-Teachers Association
W. G. Cahill
Bath Men Recruited for Fort Slocum Battalion
Corporal Bostwick of the army recruiting service stationed in Bath for two months recruited and sent to Fort Slocum eight men this week and around 36 men total during the war from Bath or nearby. The latest recruits are Howard J. McLean Hermann De Wolfe Edward Nash Daniel Lewes John McDade Kilpatrick and Arthur McNeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporal Bostwick
Regular Army
Bath
Fort Slocum
Howard J. McLean
Hermann de Wolfe
Edward Nash
Daniel Lewes
John McDade
Kilpatrick
Arthur McNeal
Berry Picking Season Report From Bath Area
Berry picking is in full swing with Bath residents tallying berries. Two Bath men picked 14 3/4 quarts en route to Phippsburg while two Bath women gathered eight quarts at Woolwich. many bushels of berries, including raspberries, were picked Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Phippsburg
Woolwich
Sagadahoc county draftees thank Bath Red Cross in letter
The letter from Harry A. Starbird of the 46th Co. 12th battalion 151st depot brigade expresses gratitude to Bath residents and especially the Red Cross and YMCAs for support before the group left for Camp Devens on July 26. He notes cheerful escorts by the Texas Marine Band, the long journey, and the group’s arrival in Ayer with quarantine ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Camp Devens
Bath
Red Cross
Harry A. Starbird
Times
46Th Co
151St Depot Brigade
Texas Marine Band
Ayer
Fire Destroys Lunch Cart and Carriage Shed in Bath
Fire early Thursday morning destroyed a lunch cart and the wooden carriage shed behind Mann building on Center Street near the Maine Central crossing. The fire threatened Mann’s brick restaurant, was confined by Bath's fire department, with $1,000 water damage to the west end but the restaurant remained intact. Two vending machines and baking apparatus in the carriage shed were ruined. a roomer, Jack McRae, lost items to water. Saturday night fire at Isaac Varney & Sons portable city caused substantial neighborhood damage.
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Center Street
Maine Central
William Mann
Bath
Parks
Mann
Ada McCobb
New York
Isaac Varney & Sons
Sabine
Miss Louise Cahill Stenographer for Texas Steamship Co
Miss Louise Cahill a Morse high school graduate of 1918 serves as stenographer at The Texas Steamship Company documented in local business notices. The item notes her role within the shipping company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. E. Dean
Russell
Marion
Dorchester
Mass
H. M. Patten
Augusta
Dorothy Bryant
Roger Bryant
Webster
McRae
Boston
United States Shipping Board
Anna Morse
Bessie Brown
Harry B. Sawyer
Howard Hawley
Robert Reynolds
Edward McAuliffe
Louise Cahill
Morse High School
The
Texas Steamship Co
State Aid Matter Stirs Phippsburg
The town of Phippsburg weighs state aid for soldiers wives stationed at Fort Baldwin. Councillor Norton and George Leadbetter will gather data for Attorney General Sturgis’s opinion. Privates earn 30 dollars monthly, with wives receiving 15 from the federal government and up to 10 dollars weekly total state aid per family, and 1.50 per child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Baldwin
Phippsburg
F. B. Williams
Board of Selectmen
George W. Norton
Milliken
Norton
George W. Leadbetter
Sturgis
Class One Men Invited to Drills by Maine Regiments
Governor orders all class 1 men to attend regular drills and schools of their Maine National Guard units. Capt Webber to brief men on modern drill tactics per Maj Gen Crowder’s request, with aim to pre enlistment readiness and military knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. L
Maine Regiment
Merton
Webber
Crowder
Capt
Adjt
George Mel. Presson
Adjutant General
Enoch H. Crowder
Maine National Guard
National Guard
Soldiers Coming to Play Bath Club
Fort Baldwin brings a strong team to Bath on Saturday to face the local nine at three on Kel ley field. Bath aims for a repeat win after last Saturday’s ten inning victory. Fans urged to support Bath as they host a top visiting club and prep for Sunday game at Togus with the National soldiers home team. Dr Edward R Barry remains home recovering from shingles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Baldwin
Bath
Kelley Field
Soldiers
Bath Boys
Texas
Togus
National Soldiers Home
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Canadian War Department
William McDonald
John M Clark
WM. C. Chadbourne
Front St
Broad St
Phillip
Bath Iron Works
Atea Eresistria
Philip
John W. Philip
Santiago
Mazie Philip
of Barret Philip
Woolwich Red Cross
Uncle Sam
Yacht Club
Fish and Game Club
Berry
Camp
Devens
Bath Club
Edward &. Barry
Grove Street
Universal
Thermos
Johnson Bros. Company
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