French Officer Tells War Tales at Parish House
Lieut. Vincent de Wierzbicki, in blue French Army uniform, spoke to Rotary Club members at the Parish House. He shared war experiences from his time with the 46th Infantry, highlighted Franco American solidarity, and condemned German actions while praising British soldiers and American troops. He warned against German influence in gatherings and teased German propaganda. Continued on Page Seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut
Vincent de Wierzbicki
Rotary Club
de Wierzbicki
United States
Stevens’ Orchestra
Langdon T. Snipe
Bath
46Th Infantry
George Riggs
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Vincent
Tommy
Gen. Pershing
Rance
Alsace
Lorraine
Most Unique Gift House and Lot to Three Years Old
Stewart Sargent Frye, son of Orrin F. Frye, receives a Bath Christmas honor. The three year old is named owner of a new Washington Street house deeded to him with Bath Trust Co as trustee until majority. parents may use the home until age 21. The Frye family also gives Orrin and Mrs. George Smith 50 shares each of Watson, Frye Ltd stock valued at $5,090 per share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Sargent Frye
Orrin F. Frye
Bath
Stewart
Moulton
Washington Street
George Moulton Jr
Scott R. Frye
Bath Trust Co
Watson, Frye Ltd
Veteran Kennebec pilot Elwell Todd turns ninety
Capt. Elwell P. Todd of Georgetown is the oldest pilot on the Kennebec and the town’s oldest male resident. He is approaching his 90th birthday on January 18 and recalls four decades guiding schooners and steamers along the Kennebec, watching ships’ ages change and the merchant marine evolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwell P. Todd
Georgetown
Kennebec
Todd
Mr. Todd
Kennebec Point
M Mr. Todd
Portland
Hannibal Hamlin
Boston
Eben Moore
John Hunt
Langdon Oliver
John Lang Berry
Filena Spinney
Harriet Deering
Mrs Morrill Hamlin Delivers Current Events Talk in Portland
Mrs Morrill Hamlin of Portland spoke on the United States role in the war and the league of nations at Mrs B M Plummers home on High Street Thursday afternoon. She praised England and Britain for their seas, noted Holland and Switzerland neutrality, and named King George Lloyd George Albert and the Belgian king as worthy. Members of the New England club of Boston praised her and Bath lectures are anticipated later in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrill Hamlin
Portland
B. M. Plummer
High Street
United States
England
Arbitration
Holland
Switzerland
Great Britain
King George
Lloyd- George
Albert
Italy
van Dyke
Red Cross Seeks Registered Nurses for Emergency Calls
The Bath chapter asks all registered and graduate nurses to register with Mrs. Fred D. Hill at 581-W, providing name, address, and phone. Registrations help quickly locate nurses for emergencies and possible large accidents at Bath yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Fred D. Hill
Lobsters Abundant and Size Evenness Reported
Fish Warden Daniel A. from Portland notes lobster stocks are plentiful and showing more uniform sizes. Mr. MacDonald reports shippers are labeling barrels, with underlength lobsters being seized, appraised, and sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel A
Portland
MacDonald
Bath Soldier John Crane Reported Gassed in War Service
Priv. John J. Crane of Bath, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crane of 23 Oak Street, served with the 4th Co M C A and later the 39th at Fort Levett before going overseas in March with battery D of the 54th C A. He was gassed August 21 near Cambrai but recovering well with nine letters home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Crane
Joseph Crane
Oak Street
Bath
Old 4Th Co
Fort Baldwin
39Th
Fort Levett
Portland Harbor
54Th C. A
52Nd H. F. A
Cambrai
War Department
Red Santa Delight Sparks Holiday Cheer in Downtown
Tuesday afternoon Santa Claus appeared in scarlet to roars of shoppers and cheers from children. Ed ward L. Fmmons posed as the bearded figure to aid the Salvation Army, roaming among crowds and spreading seasonal amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Edward L. Fmmons
Salvation Army
No German Like a Dead One Says Soldier Tarbox
Pierce Tarbox, discharged after nearly three years in the British army, recalls wartime horrors and atrocities by the Germans. He notes his wounds, gas attacks, and brutal scenes near Vimy and Ypres, urging in stark terms that a German is a foe beyond mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce Tarbox
W. E. Tarbox
Bath
Huntington Beach
Cal
P. A. Tarbox
Washington Street
Neuchapel
Somme
Vimy
Arras
Ypres
Alsa Bapaume
Peronne
Gland
Hell
Unc le Sam plans saving soldiers who may have tuberculosis
Mrs E B Wilson reports the U S Army General Hospital No 21 near Aurora Colorado nearing completion as a vast recuperation camp. Fifty five of seventy eight planned buildings finished with 2500 beds planned. The complex includes an $15000 X Ray plant and open air wards designed for fresh air and sunshine in tuberculosis treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Plain
Aurora
U. & Army General Hospital
Colorado
Army Hospital
Summer weather and sulphur baths described by Harold Snipe
Harold Snipe of Arrowsie writes to his grandmother from Ponto-del Gardo St Michaels about a 20 day stay with Bermuda repairs, a boiling springs trip, sulphur baths, palm trees, and plans to return to Charlestown South Carolina. he notes the war's end and wounded soldiers returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Snipe
Arrowsie
P. FE. Hathorne
Woolwich
Bath
States
Charlestown
8. C
Christmas Gifts From Maine Theatres To Bath Opera Workers
Each employee of the Bath opera house and Liberty theatre received a Christmas gift equal to 10 percent of their weekly salary from Maine Theatres, Inc. The employees then gave gifts to the manager, Ernest L. Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Opera Whonve
Liberty Theatre
Maine Theatres, Inc
Ernest L. Crawford
Preacher Chauncey Goodrich Preaches at Wilson Parish
President Wilson attends morning service in Paris at the American Presbyterian church on Rue de Berri with Mrs. Wilson and security. Rev Chauncey W Goodrich delivers a sermon themed on idealism in civil life and a world of nations. Goodrich recently moved to Paris to lead the church after earlier positions in Brunswick and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey W. Goodrich
Wilson
Brunswick
Paris
President Wilson
Society of Nations
Rue de Berri
Christmas Festivities At Winter Street Church
Christmas festivities for Winter Street Church children were highlighted by a Sunday school session that raised funds for French orphans. The Christmas Eve program featured piano solos carols and recitations followed by games and ice cream. Participants included Barbara Austin Winnifred Kennerson Katherine Stinson Louise Hussey Harriet Lord Newman Kennerson David Black Delight Trufant Ruth Keyes Louise White Frances Keyes and Miss Carter's class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street Church
Barbara Austin
Winnifred Kennerson
Katherine Stinson
Louise Hussey
Harriet Lord
Newman Kennerson
David Black
Donald D. Young in 77th Art cited for bravery
Mr and Mrs James 2B Young receive two letters from son Donald D Young of the 77th Art stating he is well and expects to return home early in the new year He mentions cessation of hostilities and notes his division has been cited for bravery after taking part in several battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Moore Fitzgerald Nuptials in Somerville Home
Frank Moore of Bath and Miss Glenora Fitzgerald united in marriage Christmas afternoon at the grandfather George Erving home in Somerville. Missionary W F E Overlock officiated. A large gathering attended and a wedding dinner was served. The bride wore light blue taffeta and carried pinks. Gifts were presented. Candy nuts and cigars were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moore
Bath
Glenora Fitzgerald
George Erving
Somerville
W. FE. Overlock
Sutherland is Best Man at Gourley Wedding in Portland
George A. Sutherland served as best man for his sister Miss Margaret May Sutherland who wed Garnet W. Gourley of Portland on Thursday night in Auburn. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. George K. Kinney of Sixth Street Congregational Church at the couple’s home with a wedding dinner at Hotel Cortland. The newlyweds will reside in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Sutherland
Auburn
Margaret May Sutherland
Garnet W. Gourley
Portland
George KE. Kinney
Sixth Street Congregational Church
Cortland
Mrs. Gourley
Sheriff Seizes Jamaica Ginger at Maine Central Station
Sheriff Wilbur C. Oliver seized 141 bottles of Jamaica ginger at the Maine Central station on Friday. The consignment was directed to Fred Pinney of Bay Point, but no such resident remains there. The shipment has been libelled. Three gallons were seized from another consignor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur C. Oliver
Maine Central Station
Fred
Pinney
Bay Point
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Fine Property
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P. Todd
O. K
Uncle Sam
T. B
E. B. Wilson
Great Army Hospital
Sam
Samuel B. Reid
Isaiah
Ephraim
Sumeria
D.D
of Children of Winter Street Church Society
Donald Young Whites
Jakey
Northland
Made
St. Paul, Minn
BOY Scout
Johnson
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