War experiences from Camp Jackson soldier Paul Wing
Paul L Wing writes from Camp Jackson S C July 28 1918 to Bath readers on his war experiences The account emphasizes the need for energy courage and loyalty and the role of women behind the front while praising French sacrifice and the spirit of France He recalls a blood transfusion scene and honors French civilians including a French grandmother and a soldier's mother as embodiments of national spirit
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Christ
France
Jean D’arc
Madame Pompadour
Paul L. Wing
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Internal Cure
Advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as an internal remedy that reaches the blood and mucous surfaces. It claims to combine tonics and blood purifiers, with testimonials available. Produced by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo and sold by all druggists. The piece also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO. Props
Toledo
Real estate transfers listed in Sagadahoc county records
Recent transfers filed in Sagadahoc county include William G. Small to John R. Lowell and several others such as Arthur W. Brown to Charles Brown, Harvey A. Henderson to Texas Steamship Co, and George A. Werlihy receiving from Albert J. Grassy. Phippsburg, Richmond, and Topsham deeds also noted among listed parties and entities. This rounded summary reflects the office of James C. Purinton registrar of deeds records.
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James C. Purinton
Sagadahoc County
Zath
William G. Small
John R. Lowell
Arthur W. Brown
Charles $. Brown
Emmeline Matthews
Harvey C. Matthews
Harvey A. Henderson
Texas Steamship Co
Clough, Maxim and Roche
George A. Werlihy
Albert J. Grassy
Merle Emma Huff
Clara Goodwin
George W. Rittall
Scott S
Will Battle For The World Championship In Bath
Billy Payne of Philadelphia arranged a world welterweight title double bill in Bath with Jack Britton of Chicago and Joe Eagan of Bath slated for two six round bouts at 45 pounds. Britton arrives August 14. preliminaries feature Dummy Burns in the semi final for Payne to select the best challenger.
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Billy Payne
Philadelphia
Maine
Bath
Jack Britton
Chicago
Joe Eagan
New England
Kelley Field
Britton
Burns
Payne
Fleet the Whitlock hound a prized fox hunter
George Clough holds a valuable Whitlock registered fox hound named Fleet aged in years. Fleet is grizzly and white with a lemon dash and marked pedigree. Fleet is a grandson of Bruce, a hound bought for $50 that was stolen last spring. Clough looks to good sport hunting foxes next fall and winter with Fleet.
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George Clough
Fleet
Bruce
Clough
Mr. Clough
Bath Board Buys Malden Hook and Ladder Truck
The Bath committee visiting Malden last week purchased the city’s hook and ladder truck for 300 dollars. The horse drawn wagon includes 340 feet of ladders axes and an extra pole. It will serve the south end fires as part of Bath’s fleet.
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Bath Committee
Malden
Mass
Colonial Club Admits Eight New Members
At a Monday night meeting the Colonial club admitted Thomas L. Morrison A J Funk Vaughn Smiley Edwin R Andrews Everard W Pinkham Lewis Kirshner Andrew Cahill and E L Gaudreau to membership The name Arthur Hagan was moved to the nonresident list after enlisting in the Merchant Marine
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Colonial Club
Thomasl. Morrison
A. J. Funk
Vaughn Smiley
Edwin R. Andrews
Everard W. Pinkham
Lewis Kirshner
Andrew Cahill
E. L. Gaudreau
Arthur Hagan
Merchant Marine
Auburndale Man Arrives to Join Wife and Daughter at Lake Nequasset
Harry Greenleaf of Auburndale mass arrives in the city to join his wife and daughter Margaret visiting at the W. A. Lowell camp situated at Lake Nequasset.
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Harry Greenleaf
Auburndale, Mass
City
Margaret
W. A. Lowell
Lake Nequasset
Aviation Stunts Give Dave Thrills
An account of aviation stunts and wartime life, noting church bells, bread rationing, and morale. The speaker describes Miss Bulley in France entertaining soldiers, the contrast with home bread shortages, and soldiers trading white bread for black bread. The piece ends with mentions of stricter orders and increased training.
Former Bathman A Submarine Victim
The Rob Roy schooner carried $400 in supplies when sunk by a bombing. Its crew, not needing food, reached Seal Island at eight that morning and later to Yarmouth aided by the American consul. The submarine, about 300 feet long, remained visible at daybreak. The Rob Roy was 18 years old and valued at $15,000. Coolen, known in Bath and Boothbay Harbor, had run a launch service at resorts.
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Seal Island
Coolen
Yarmouth
Bath
Boothbay Harbor
Gas House Property Undergoing Major Expansion Work
The Alteratly site shows Posok ahead as workers rapidly tear down the southern end of the old brick building used as a stable. Foundations are laid for a large new extension, with crews focused on the project.
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Posok
Lieut Spencer Attends A Circus In France
Lieut Charles Spencer, son of Mr and Mrs Robert C Spencer of River Forest Chicago now in France with the 65th Artillery writes from the front about a new assignment to a National Guard battery of heavies. He notes Parisian nightlife contrasts with Bath and reports a circus visit that drew laughs from officers and privates alike. Miss Alice Shaw returns from Pittsfield after a two week visit with her brother.
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Charles Spencer
Robert C. Spencer
River Forest
Chicago
Bath
Winnegance
France
65Th Artillery
National Guard
Oscar
Paris
Red Cross
Dixie
Norton Reconstructs Bath Dwelling Moved From Gardiner
Franky Norton of Highland Street moves a 12 room two story two tenement house from South Gardiner to Bath. The 28 by 26 foot main house and 25 by 13 foot ell will be rebuilt with chimneys shingles laths and clapboards transported by scow. Norton plans two baths a pantry and a piazza in the new Bath location.
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Franky Norton
Highland Street
Washington Park
South Gardiner
Norton
Bath
Mystery Solved A Bath Youth's Dance Etiquette Incident
A Bath young man, to whom a dance invitation had been extended, went upstairs to dress half an hour before the event. His mother, busy with guests, paid no heed. An hour later the invited friend and her mother arrived to find him asleep in his room. The girl kept calm, and the situation was resolved.
Men Leaving for Military Service From Bath and Bowdenham
Charles S. Penney of Bath Albert Earl Temple of Bowdeinham Maurice Baker Reynolds of Richmond and Basil Pushard of Bath depart on the early Tuesday train for Fort Slocum to report for general military service Judge Keegan from the local exemption board saw them off at the station wishing the group good luck and a safe trip.
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Charles S. Penney
Bath
Albert Earl Temple
Bowdeinham
Maurice Baker Reynolds
Richmond
Basil Pushard
Fort Slocum
Judge Keegan
Fruit-8-fives Headache Remedy Endorsement Ad
A Mrs Alexander Shaw reports relief from years of violent headaches after using Fruit-a-tives. The ad promotes 50c per box six for $2.00 and a trial size 25c, available at oil dealers or by mail from Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
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Conune
Alexander Shaw
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
N.Y
SEWALL GETS HUN 1UN that crash
A crash involved SEWALL and a Hun with casualties reported. The speaker recalls a terrible yet wonderful moment, noting two others claimed to bring one down but did not witness the crash, and one person did not return.
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Sewall
Hun
Torrey Rollers Plan Dinner For Danvers Stars
The Torrey Rollers who won last winter will entertain the team of bowlers who defeated them by over 100 points after the regular schedule. A complimentary dinner is set at New Meadows Inn to honor the victors and celebrate sportsmanship.
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Torrey Rollers
New Meadows Inn
Fine String of Bass From Pleasant Pond Recited
Register of Probate William F. Dunham dined at his Richmond home on a string of 16 bass caught Saturday from Pleasant Pond by George Kimball and his son. The smallest was a foot long and the largest four and a half pounds.
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William F. Dunham
Richmond
Pleasant Pond
Cobbossecontee
George Kimball
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Lieut
Paul Wing
Express C. O. D
Tory
Pense
Fred S. Mayers
Front St
Bath, Maine
County Realty
Dave
Spencer
Alice’ Shaw
Liberty Street
Pittsfield
Frank
L. F
Atwood
L. F. Medicine Co
Portland
Fletcher
Costridian
Uncle Sam
Joseph S.caldwell
Office of Horticultural _ and Pomological Investigations
Jfarmers
United States Department ‘of ‘Agriculture
Bureau of
Plant Industry
M.A Taylor
Cnet
Washington,d.c
City and State
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