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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1917
Page
4
In Phippsburg residents discuss a week of weather and local events. A severe storm damaged Thomas Bartlett’s chimney and a prized cow. Elijah Bartlett mourns the loss as the Str. Popham is noted as leased.
James H. Ames recounts an overland journey by Pullman from Boston to California via Chicago and the Midwest. He notes towns, factories, and regional conditions, reflecting on grain crops and food supply amid drought fears with a closing tease for next week.
Bath Chamber of Commerce reports a housing shortage as war boosted factory work and demand. Many workers commute or move away, while Bath has only limited housing efforts, led by the Texas Steamship Co. and a few large houses. Plans across cities include housing companies, co partnership loans, and installment homes, with many firms building for their own employees.
Beatrice Coburn a 17 year old Crystal New Hampshire resident employed at a Popham hotel when she drowned during a Wood Island swim. Three companions were with her as surf and deep holes proved fatal despite Coast Guard and medical effort. Remains held at Coast Guard Station while authorities notify relatives and locals arrange body’s return.
Wiscasset prepares for a seven day Community Chautauqua from Aug 11 to 18 with patriotic opening by Ex Governor Shallenberger and a Red Cross fundraiser. Events include music lectures theatre and concerts featuring Shallenberger Knox Griffith Stallings Williams Bangs Balmer and the Royal Blue Hussars Band. Governor Milliken will attend opening day August 4.
The article lists individuals who passed the physical tests among the first 100 drafted. It names 20+ men with addresses across Topsham Bowdoinham Richmond and nearby towns, then notes thirteen qualified Tuesday morning and a group that passed Tuesday afternoon, concluding with KE W Sampson later rejected on a second exam for disability.
The Public Utilities Commission ordered suspension of Maine Central Railroad Co rates until September 1, 1917, with no changes to existing rates, charges, or practices during the period. The order also blocks any increase in schedules or altered regulations until the investigation concludes or suspension lapses.
Allan THIS Investigates TM and a Vega pirate expert describe a strange bird in Sabine Cove with hawk like shape long legs and a hooked bill. The expert says Zyphunkqillipherz are rare here and this is his first sighting since boyhood.
Boothbay Camp on Thorne Island hosted a joint field day with Readfield lads. Boothbay won the ball game 5 to 4, and canoe races 26 to 12, with tennis margins narrow. Readfield visitors enjoyed a welcome musical before returning home.
Town residents hear claims that several hundred black workers would be brought in are debunked as groundless gossip. The report cited supposed housing for laborers but authorities confirm no foundation or orders exist.
Automobile parties flocked to Brunswick to view Chamberlain Camp as Bowdoin students witnessed a lively setup. Temporary buildings serve as mess quarters and kitchens while troops occupy dormitories and athletic spaces. Y M C A and Psi Upsilon facilities host officers as drills begin and a Portland regimental band arrives for nightly concerts.
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