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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1918
Page
10
James McNeil and Leopold Boardman, close neighbors and friends, died in the Kennebec River near the Bath Iron Works wharf while trying to save a weaker swimmer, James Boardman. Leopold's body was recovered by City Marshal Oliver. James McNeil remained missing at noon.
The body of James L. McNeil Jr a 15 year old who sacrificed himself to save Leopold Boardman from drowning was recovered at eight o clock Wednesday by Edward A Harring and Irving G Harring in the Kee bee river Sunday noon the tragedy occurred when both youths were swept away attempting to aid a companion.
Mrs C Johnson of Ellensburg writes that after marriage she was ill for a long time and Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound helped her regain health enabling her to do housework and care for a child. The ad urges other women to try the remedy based on years of experience in Lynn Massachusetts.
Superintendent Giles A. Stuart announces Morse high school faculty for the coming year. James P. King principal and a slate of teachers across science, manual training, drawing, sewing, domestic science, commercial studies, penmanship and art, with junior high aid. Resignations accepted from center street primary and north grammar. new hires include Ada McCormick and Marion Titcomb. Six Bath graduates and one West Bath recruit join the staff.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a Sept 9 examination for a janitor laborer custodian at the Bath Post Office building with a $600 yearly salary. No educational test. must be US citizen aged 20 to 49, with exceptions for certain disabled veterans. Apply on or before Sept 9 using Form 1800 via Bath local secretary or Boston district office.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam to fill a messenger vacancy at Bath Iron Works paying 1.76 per diem. Applicants must be male US citizens aged 14 to under 18. Apply using Form 1371 and file with the Boston secretary by the deadline.
Arthur J. Dunton in charge at Washington site removes debris and charred timber. William Mann will supervise the cleanup to improve presentation, while officials say charred timbers may be given to first comers for fuel.
The schooner Sir Francis from Seattle docked at Bath on a Wednesday. Captain Harry Oliver and crew showed curios from the West Indies aboard a 2 by 10 foot vessel. Oliver describes a 2,500 mile voyage, adventures from Panama to Jamaica, a German spy arrest, a self published log Lone Sea Rover, and plans to return to the South American coast for the coming winter.
Private Harold Ives Magoun, age 20, son of Bath area families, is reported to have earned a War Cross. A furlough in a Swiss rest camp near the Alps follows six months in France. In a letter to his mother he describes visiting landmarks, including England’s cathedral, where The Star Spangled Banner stirred a standing ovation.
The Sagadahoc county W C T U appointed department superintendents for multiple areas. Names include Clara Purinton Bath West Bowdoinham for Flower mission and relief and Miss Alice May Douglass Bath for Peace press and mercy.
Mrs. J W Kane of 752 Washington Street received a letter from her son Sergt Laurence Kane of the Sith Engineers in France describing his meeting this month with Allan Spear Thomas McDonough and William Lyons of the city. Kane, detached on a tour of inspection, said he got all the latest home news and enjoyed seeing the boys from home.
The Food Administration issues new flour regulations replacing the fifty fifty rule. Retailers selling wheat flour must offer substitutes at one pound per four pounds of flour and allow a 60 day supply. Substitutes include barley corn meal corn flour and more with various placings and ratios.
In cool afternoons, Front street shows a mix of outfits from lingerie dresses with parasols to heavy coats and furs. Store windows display varied apparel as shoppers prepare for winter wind or reminisce of late summer.
Miss Mary Fullerton of Woolwich and Mrs. Nel lie McCutcheon of Bath appear in local union notes with mentions of franchise, fairs, and red letter days. General officers are noted as to be left to I. T. L. and Mrs. R. A. Toothaker of West Bowdoin.
Notice to the Electors of the City of Bath summons voters to meet in ward rooms on Monday September 9 at ten in the morning to vote for United States Senator Governor State Auditor Congressman State Senator County Attorney Clerk of Courts Judge of Probate Register of Probate Register of Deeds Sheriff County Commissioner County Treasurer and two Representatives to the Legislature. Polls close at five in the afternoon. Registration sessions open September 3 4 5 6 until five o clock. Albert J Grassy City Clerk Bath 1918.
Boston's former mayor Hon John F Fitzgerald and candidates Hon Bertrand J McIntire and Harry P Skeffington spoke at a Democratic rally in the opera house on Wednesday night. Skeffington touted the 54 hour law for women workers, while McIntire and others discussed Maine politics and the war. The event featured a Texas band procession and an audience including local dignitaries and residents from the city.
Mr Dreyfus appointed by Mayor Fitzgerald as secretary of the committee of business men advising the High School of Commerce and the Practical Arts high school. He serves on the War Department Training Camp Activities committee and chairs the Massachusetts Jewish Welfare Board branch at 47 Mt Vernon street. He is secretary of the Federal fuel commission for Boston and holds other posts including vice president of the Boston City Club and director of the Credit Men's Association. The notice predicts he will be a splendid addition to the board of City hospital trustees and a reliable aid to the city institution.
William Arnold Taber of Bath and Miss Katherine Cecelia Cullinan of Bangor were married in Bangor at St Marys Church with Rev Jeremiah McCarthy officiating. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home 19 Back street. The couple will reside in Bath this winter and are at home after Sept 20. Mrs Margaret Burns returned to this city after visiting Miss Edith Howard at MacMahon.
State of Maine to the Honorable Judge of the Probate Court Sagadahoc County states that John G Webster of Berlin New Hampshire died June 23 1918 at Astate leaving a bank deposit of 1155 09 at Bath Savings Institution and other personal property. Heirs at law include James F E Webster brother William Webster Annie Webster and Julia G Evans sister all residents of Berlin New Hampshire. Julia G Evans petitions as sister and heir-at-law with no widow surviving.
Rachael E. Dunning of Richmond is named deceased with administrators Mary A. McCormick and Bath National Bank. Notices call for a public hearing September 3 at 9 oclock to consider first and second accounts and petitions in the estate. James Lowell AR and Mary F. S. Bialade Withere listed as related parties with jurisdiction in Bath.
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