Merry Coombs reunion lights West Bath family joy
One of the towns merriest Christmas parties gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Coombs in West Bath. Six of their eight children attended and shared a feast, gifts, and memories of old times, with plans for many more healthy years ahead. Irving Coombs, in the army, could not attend. Other relatives and guests celebrated through the day, with a homey Christmas tree and a bountiful dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Coombs
Coombs
West Bath
Robert Coombs
Upper
Washington St
Bath
Myra Coombs
Julia Cocombs
Portland
Axel Hanson
Worcester
Mass
James
Gertrude Coombs
Joseph White
J. W. Larrabee
Walter and
Anstress
Fred W. Larrabee
L. D. Shelleave
Watertown Arsenal
29Th Co
A.C
Littlefield School
Essaphena Kelley
Bath City
Fred Harrington
Parker Head
Miss Kelley
Hospital
Maurice Richards
Kelley
Parker Head Village
Drummond
Elbridge Morse
William Bowie
Fred Wiman
F. C. Curtis
Percy Bursing
Cox’s Head
N. W. Eaton
Jerry
Preble
Wiscasset
Edward Thomas
Thomas
Yarmouth
Clarence Wilie
Somerville
Shiloh
Esther Bowie
Lisbon
Eleanor Bowie
Page Wrman
Susan Campbell
Allie Rolins
Mary P. Hill
Under-the-Lee
Doris Davis
John Davis
John Pease
S. A
Page Wyman
Jackson’s
Charles Lee
C. V. Minott, Jr
Germans in Bath: Naval Reserve Men Praised Despite Tensions
Path residents regret anti German remarks by a non native educator as 60 naval reserve volunteers stationed in Bath near Boothbay Harbor receive warm welcome. Townspeople defend the sailors praising their patriotism and orderly conduct while a potential probe into pro German sentiment looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothbay Harbor
Navy
Bath
Toothbay Harbor
Tus
Pople
Sagadahoe Exemption Board Publishes Registrant List
The Sagadahoe Exemption Board releases an appended list detailing registrants by name and class, including several 4-A designations and other categories. The article notes government plans to take over the steamer Gov. Dingley, with Gov. Cobb replacing it, raising concerns about summer steamship service between Kennebec River ports and Boston and about the Kennebec division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe Exemption Board
Andrew G. Sovak
Mioegal IO
Ralphew
Dacksong Spesnes Ee
Clarence
Getchell
Percyah
Hermanow W. Hersey
Frederick L. Kateon
Sean Beer
Willian Fy Wootonens
Aesliee
Seer Tesree
Cgtoue
Rere Titers
Antonio di Palma
Mitchells
Chaney i Robbins
William &. Webster
Ernest N. Bickford
Charlie Mayberry
Pra
Nicmdn
Ginnie Ee
Aen Leaner
Edward A. McDonald
A Janes
Greaney
Harold A. Rowe
Ae Alglow
Andrew Mis Byt
Walter G. Wyman
John W. Gilliam, Jr
Robert C. Hyde
Gov. Dingley
Boston
Portland
Cobb
Dingley
Kennebec River
Eastern Steamship Lines
Snc
Bangoro Eixisiee
Kennebec
Woolwich Laborer Awarded 46.86 for State Injury
Augusta reports: William Trott Wright of Woolwich receives 46.86 dollars in compensation for injury while employed by the State Highway Commission on State Highway D. Indemnity covers Nov 15 to Dec 15, with 37.21 weekly until the Industrial Accident Commission rules on return to work. Doctor’s bill not yet received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
William Trott Wright
Woolwich
State Highway Commission
Wright
Industrial Accident Commission
Highway Commission
Halifax
Phippsburg Pennings Portray Life on Lower Kennebec
Friday Week reports from Phippsburg depict daily life along the lower Kennebec with scenes of townsfolk, farms, and harbor activity. A teacher leaves for a new position and an ambulance delivery on a front line route marks wartime service. Home for Christmas signals hopeful return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg Pennings
Lower
Kennebec
Judge Rejects 10000 Name Referendum Petition Challenge
Governor Milliken ruled that the Lewiston Police Bill referendum petition signatures show many names written by a single hand and not original. He will not pursue full signature verification due to time and cost, noting 10000 electors did not petition for a referendum. The Sea and Shore Fisheries Act referendum shares a similar outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milliken
Lewiston
Secretary of State
Zadie Paine
Portland
Cecil Paine
High St
Red Cross Gifts Bring Gratitude From Bath Members
Bath Red Cross chapter reports a net gain of 2,490 members in the Christmas drive, raising total Bath chapter membership to 3,435, surpassing the 2,590 target. Letters from recipients praise the gifts and the campaign's impact on soldiers at Camp Devens and Camp Meade, noting Christmas joy and supportive remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Red Cross
Edward W. Hyde
The
Osgood
Camp Devens
Cechl W. Osgood
F. A
Ayer
Mass
Depot Brigade
Camp Meade
Zsood
J. Edward Hartwick
Lonesome Sailor Receives Christmas Message From Newport Station
A December 24 1917 record from the U S Natal Training Station Newport R I shows a sailor writing to say he received a package, thanks the sender, and wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. The note continues on another page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 3
Natal Training Station
Newport
R. L
Wright Injured As Gravel Pit Caves In
William T. Wright of Woolwich is hurt when a gravel pit at Wrights siding caves in on November 1. Gravel traps his legs and hurls him into a loading cart, breaking the left ankle and bruising a shoulder. Dr. Stott attended and he was taken home. He is the son of Charles W. Wright, a mail carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Wright
Woolwich
Wright's Siding
Stott
Charles W. Wright
Christmas program at grammar school scene in Georgetown
Historic Georgetown reports a schoolhouse Christmas celebration with singing, carols, a tree, and gifts. Santa Claus, portrayed by James Boyd Stuart, distributed presents as children enjoyed the program and teachers arranged treats, despite rain and ice. Local families visited relatives and prepared for holiday gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grammar School
Lewis Alexander
Glenn Brigham
Merton Darling
Ernest Morgan
Charles Leavitt
Ee Ene Grammar School
Dolly Marion Watson
Ida Murphy
Heavenly
Isabel Leavitt
Ruby Daring
Bethlehem
Wreonda Harley
Gladys Catlin
Eva Leavitt
Albertine
Alice Alexander
Inez Catlin Glorion
Sons of Old
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Coombs Reunion
Deacon White
of Red Cross
J. H. Mayo
James Stewart
Doris Hutchins
Fred White
William A. Brown
Fred Brown
Fred, Jr
Mr.Brown
Arthur Brown
Raymond Brooks
Providence
Rhode Island
Merton Wright
Herman Wright
John Clough
Campbell's Pond
Everett Lemont
Fred Kittredge
Lemont Cottage
Gwendolyn Brown
George Rideout
Mr. Rideout
John Rideout
I. B. Neiley
Fin Bowdoinham
Pomona Grange
Ernest Williams
Stanley
Charles Footer
Evelyn Wright
Fred Wright
Ruth Fuller
A. H. Donnel
Mark Gillis
Hannigen
Lillian
Woolworth's
Mary and
Charlotte
Woolworth
Cambridge
Boothbay
Trott
Centre
Eaton
Virginia
Farrington
Ayer Mass
Co. L
W. EF. Parrington
Hartwick
John M Clark
WM. C. Chadbourne
Frost St
Tel
Broad St
Clift
Georgetown
Candy’s
Margaret Small
Caistmas
Leslie Davis
Santa Claus
James Eastin
Anelsenofield
Portland i
Edna Kicham i
Warn Richer
Theodore Thibadeau
Cunds’s Harbor
Will Davmons
S+ho co
Alice G
George Harris
Lidia Thompson
Orr's Island
Christ
Robinhood Church
Deacon and
Mrs
Todd
Robinhood
James Boyd Stuart
Santa
America
Stuart
Mather
Una Cushing
New York
Campbell Bros
Broad Axes
Peavey
Drew
Johnson Bros. CO. Bath
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