Bath boys serve in France transfer to anti aircraft unit
Mrs Lakin reports her son Sergt Samuel P Lakin now with the 21st anti aircraft battery in France. About 35 Bath lads have joined the same regiment. He says meals are good and spirits high though homesick at times. He mentions Capt John Williams, also from Bath, seen recently and well. All look forward to returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lakin
Willow Street
Samuel P. Lakin
France
Bath
John Williams
Sergeant Marston in France Sends Home News of Busy War Work
Sergt Percy D Marston of the 91st M M R S writes from Bordeaux to Joseph Cloutier detailing long workweeks, shifts on a western road scraper, and speeding fines among troops. He sends regards to Bath firemen and notes local visitors Mrs Guy Hathaway and son from Gardiner plan to move to Bath. Frank H Percy visits Bath home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy D. Marston
Chester Marston
Bordeaux
France
Joseph Cloutier
Combination 4
Bath
Percy
Guy Hathaway
William of
Gardiner
Hathaway
Bath Iron Works
Hathaways
Lydia E Pinkham Plant Based Remedy Praised by Nebraska Woman
Mrs KoppeImann of McLean Nebraska endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after a healthy delivery. The advertisement claims the root and herb remedy has restored health for over forty years and offers trials for various female ailments. Potential buyers are urged to write Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts for information and samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean, Neb
Lydia E. Pinkham
John Koppelmann
R. No. 1
McLean
Nebraska
America
Lydia BE
Haltedicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Bath leader spins highway progress between Wiscasset and Boothbay
J J Spinney of Bath promotes a new highway through woods connecting Wiscasset and Boothbay. A dozen teams will haul building material as crews push a mile long segment from Chase's Corner to the old Boothbay road, aiming to complete in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Spinney
Mr. Spinney
Bath
Wiscasset
Boothbay
Edgecomb
Wiscasset Bridge
Ape
Chase’s Corner
Damariscotta
Boothbay Road
Spinney
Wiscasget
Boothbay Harbor
Bangor
Rockland
Camden
Newcastle
Frank E. Conroy Reports Front Life In WWI Letter
Private Frank E. Conroy of Co. L, 23rd Infantry writes to his father about driving the enemy back and the harsh front experience. He describes shelling, courage under fire, and the hardships of trench life, praising the life despite danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamerad
Frank E. Conroy
Co. L
23Rd Infantry
John J. Conroy
Front Street
Bing
Front Line Snippet From Sergt Arsenault Describes Shelling
Sergt Wilfred Arsenault of Co B 103rd Infantry writes from the front to his brother about a recent nighttime bombardment by Fritz forces. He recalls lying awake as shells opened fire for about two minutes and notes troops are growing used to the shelling, no longer surprised by it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Arsenault
Co. B
103Rd Infantry
Gill Arsenault
Middle Street
New York Ship Described By Sailor in Letter Home
Gus Wagner son of W O Wagner writes to his sister Florence about the New York ship as a fine four year voyage craft. He hopes for a fur lough and a stay in Maine or San Francisco to visit friends. He mentions a boxing match aboard and asks for letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gus Wagner
W. O. Wagner
Florence
Boston
Portsmouth
Maine
San Francisco
England
France
Capt Morin Writes From Submarine Voyage Memoir
Capt Harry F Morin M R C writes letters while sailing on a transport over last month. He wore a Red Cross safety suit and said he had little real fear from a submarine personally. The passage was uneventful with some real Americans and Indians among the troops. Mrs Morin and son Edward left for Napanee Ont. Edward McLaughlin visited Waterville Sunday with his mother Mrs Patrick McLaughlin. Mrs Arthur Foster returned Saturday from East Boothbay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Morin
Red Cross
Japs Are Loyal Says Dr Berry the Japanese Trust the United States
Worcester Mass Dr John C Berry returned from a long mission to Japan where he was decorated by the Emperor. He says the Japanese are simple trusting people with great regard for national honor and that they view Germany unfavorably after seeing how it treated the United States. They now support the Allies and will aid in Siberia if America directs. They distrust the Yellow Peril propaganda and favor America as a guiding nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John C. Berry
Worcester
Mass
The
Times
Wynburg
Phippsburg Basin
Ocean
Derby
Germany
Japan
America
Wilson
Pacific
Hawaiian Islands
Siberia
Perry
Mexico
Etrs
Berry
Bath summer happenings feature dances and concerts
Fred Andrews hosts a 14 girl gathering at his cottage with a Casirio jazz band and a five piece orchestra led by Kenneth Weeks. A thrift stamps prize and Red Cross benefit sale are planned for midweek. The St Cecelia’s boys band and local guests add entertainment at various spots along the point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Andrews
Nose Windlass
Bath
Kenneth Weeks
Katherine Stinson
Red Cross
St. Cecelia’s
Lewiston
Harry O. Stinson
Gray Rocks
Anna Palmer
Andrews
William French
Turner
Polo League May Run This Season
The Providence Tribune reports unofficial word that the American Polo League held a meeting and may operate next season. Officials must arrange cities and steady its wartime basis to win fan support, with last season’s uneven schedule needing fixes to maintain a fighting club image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polo League
American Polo League
Providence Tribune
Will of Ira A Bradley Filed For Probate In Sagadahoc
Petition seeks allowance of a will executed in Massachusetts with estate in Sagadahoc County Maine. Notice ordered by Bath probate court requires publication for three weeks in Rath Independent to inform interested parties to appear on September 2, 1918. Local official signatures include Beleazar B. Poynton and James W. King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Maine
Maere
Eleagar B. Boynton
Elizabeth
New Jersey
Ira Arthur Bradley
Arthur Tra Bradley
Rae Sully
Middlesex
Massachusetts
Sagadahoe
Bragadahoe
Beleazar B. Poynton
New York
James W. King
State OF Maine
Sagadahgc
Bath
Sagadahoc
Rath * Independent
Beith
Said
Path
James
Lowell
Julie of Probate
Dunham
Register
Charles FE. Boyd
Dora B. Boyd
Thomas F. Cromwell
Sagadahog
Dora
Woolwich
Johnathan R. Bailey
Dora E. Bailey
Ida B. King
Myron T. Bailey
Acampo
Cal
Edgar W. Bailey
Frost P. Bailey
Harpswell
Nellie M. Bailey
Florence A. Hathorne
Sarah I. Bailey
Harold B. Leeman
Hollis II. Leeman
Frank R Bailey
Frank R. Bailey
Probate Notices From Bath Sagadahoc August 13 1918
A Bath probate court notice orders publication for three weeks in Bath Independent. Hearings set for September 8 1918 at nine in the forenoon on matters including first and second accounts by Bath National Bank as trustee and administrators for decedents Rachael E. Dunting Michael J. McCormick Jane Mary Shepard and memorial petition for administration by Mary F S Blaisdell. James S. Lowell judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sagadahoc
Bainwal
Rachael E. Dunting
Richmond
Bath National Bank of
Maine
Michael J. McCormick
Bath National Bank
Mary A. McCormick
Jane Mary Shepard
iBath
Mary _F .S. Blaisdell
Jamess. Lowell
William F. Dunham
J. Edward Huehes
Rodney Henierston
Rath
Ordred
James S. Lowell
Wlliam F. Dunham
Register
James C. Mulligan
Margaret T. Foley
Ordafem
Baith Independent
James Ss. Lowell
Probate orders and guardian resignation in Sagadahoc
Court proceedings in Bath Sagadahoc include an August 6 1918 probate order publishing notice for Patrick H Flaherty estate hearing on September 3 1918 and Margaret Rooney guardian resignation request with bond discharge. petitions seek will probate for William Passmore estate with letters testamentary to Julian W Covel and Mandelia E Covel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Julian W. Covel
Mandelia E. Covel
Bath
William Passmore
Harry T. Passmore
Mine
San Arthur
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Marston
Frank H. Percy
New London
Btss
Sergt, Wilfred Arsenault
Fritzie
Morin
Edward McLaughlin
Waterville
Patrick McLaughlin
Arthur Foster
East Boothbay
DR. Berry
R Andrews
Willows
Albert
Charles McCaffrey
Somerville
White Rock Cottage
Cook
Popham
Harmon Stilt
Bolton
Sadie Bagley
Joshua Thorndike
Malden
Utah
Stunddy
George Hale
John Hale
University Heights
New York City
Tucker Cotage
South Point
Mildred Ward
Gertrude Bowie
Louise Seiders
Virginia Golder
Dorothy Furber
Sea Breeze
James R. Jewett
Old Orchard
Sagatatiog
Hattie RB. Minott
James T. Minott
Rid
JAMES _S. LOWELL
Maury A. McCanty
Cnid
Aus
Hubert H. McCarty
Ali
Thomas Connors
Sugadahoc
John HW Breen
Commonwealth Hotel
Pete Fletcher
Fletcher
F. S. Curtis
Centre Street
A. B. Watson
Brunswick
Union Street
Harry J. Rich
Charles T. Rich
Sagadahos
Arld
James 8
Sagadinhoe
John J. Keegan
Martin Flaherty
James 8. Lowftlit
Thomas EF. Cromwell
Georgetown
Iva Bell Cromwell
Alice H. Cromwell
W. E. Rowe
Mary E. Bates
Ellen Hagan
Moses Rowe
Warren Davis
Joseph Stevens
FR. Bailey
Five Island Harbor
Willim F. Dunham
Pauline M. Mikelsky
Freda Mikelsky
Ind
Segad
Said County
Patrick H. Flaherty
Margaret Aaherty
Joan J. Platerty
Margaret A. Flaherty
Jude
Margaret Rooney
Annie L. Devine
Sugadahoe
Julia W. Covel
Mandrelia E. Covet
William T. Hall
Dora E, Bailey
Sagadatioc, Ss
Arthur J. Dunton
Tames
William F. Otister
Mary A. McCarty
Herbert H.et Rator
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