Last Big Drive Tough Experience Says Cushing Letter
Christopher J. Cushing of Greenstreet writes from Lemur France about his World War I experiences with an American machine gun company. He recalls the 1:30 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. assault, four days of bombardment with scant rations, and the pursuit of German forces before relief arrived. He notes Maine’s centennial in 1920 and recalls Bath’s connection to Maine’s first governor.
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Lemur
France
Brunswick
Maine
Bath
Slippery Curve Traps Car Skidding Toward Bath
Automobiles on the state road at the cut-under blind crossing skidded on a slick surface. Maynard S. Bird and Harry M. Verrill, Bath Iron Works directors, narrowly escaped when their closed car slid through the fence and was held up by a boulder. A truck from the Iron Works pulled the car free and it continued toward Bath. Another driver spun his car twice after skidding at the same spot.
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Maynard S. Bird
Harry M. Vervill
Bath Iron Works, Ltd
Bath
Iron Works
Four Minute Men Finish Their Work in Bath
The four minute speaker's bureau has been abolished after serving nationwide during the war. Local leader N. Gratz Jackson and speakers Col. Edward C. Plummer, George I. Thompson, Rev. Culbert McGay, and others promoted Liberty loans, war savings stamps, food conservation, Red Cross drives, and United War Work campaigns in Bath, contributing to strong public support and a high response to war measures.
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Union
N. Gratz Jackson
Col
Edward C. Plummer
George I. Thompson
Culbert McGay
Arthur J. Dunton
Frank H. Stedman
Fred B. Teeling
C.L. Page
L. M. Wine
Red Cross
Bath
Prices for furs given trappers in local season
The trapping season for small fur bearers ends Jan 1 and locals report plentiful furs with many gunners choosing shipyard work. Muskrats sell for 50 cents to 1.40 each, foxes 18 to 23, raccoons 2 to 6, skunks 3 to 6, and mink 1.50 to 5.
Son of Prof Baker Fights in France Wounded Twice
Lewis Baker Jr son of the well known French foods figure Prof Baker served in Bath last summer and saw heavy fighting. He was wounded twice and is now confined in the U S hospital at Lakewood New Jersey.
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Lewis Baker, Jr
Baker
France
Bath
U.S
Lakewood
N. J
Pulitzer and Lincoln Mistaken for Germans in Coblenz
Ralph Pulitzer owner of the New York World and Charles M. Lincoln managing editor were the first Americans seen in the Rhine post occupation. A military policeman shadowing the two men was embarrassed when the pair revealed their identities and clarified they were American. Damon Runyon recounts the humorous incident from Coblenz.
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Ralph Pulitzer
New York World
Charles M. Lincoln
Metropolitan
Rhine
Damon Runyon
Army of Occupation
Coblenz
Maj
Bozeman Bulger
Bulger
Charles Lincoln
The
Quiet Birthday Observance For Mrs. Watson
Mrs. William H. Watson celebrated her 86th birthday quietly at home on Tuesday. Born in East Pittston to Zenas and Mary, she has lived in Bath and is a longtime Grace church member. Best wishes and many happy returns were extended throughout the day.
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William H. Watson
Oak and
Middle Streets
East Pittston
Zenas
Mary
Bath
Grace Church
Topsham Soldier Ralph Manwarring Dies of Wounds in France
Pvt. Ralph e Manwarring of Topsham died in France from wounds received in action. He enlisted in 1917, landed in England six months later, and his unit saw heavy fighting. He was 22 and survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert O. Manwarring, two sisters Ruth and Selma, and brother Donald A. An August letter said he had just been discharged from hospital after wounds. The last home letter was Sept 1 and no further contact after Oct.
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Ralph eBach Manwarring
Topsham
26Th Infantry
France
Albert O
164Th Infantry
45D
National Guard
Hillsboro
North Dakota
England
Ralph
Ruth M
Selma C
Donald A
Morse High 1916 Class Reunion Event at New Ivon House
Morse high school class of 1916 held its first reunion Monday evening at New Ivon House. An elaborate banquet was served at eight with silver spoons for the girls and silver cigarette holders for the men engraved Morse High School 1916. The dining room featured evergreen and holly decorations and a banner with the class motto. The evening included dancing and informal engagements announcements.
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Morse High School
New Ivon House
M.H.S. Pig
Sheriff NAMES STAFF OF DEPUTIES IN SAGADAHOC COUNTY
Wilbur Oliver began his third elected term as Sagadahoc County sheriff on Wednesday. He announces 1919 deputy staff Charles E. Hewitt Richmond Norman E. Curtis Bowdoin Robert K. Jack Bowdoinham Fred W. Atkinson Topsham John A Norris Bath Chester C Adderton Bath New deputies Hewitt and Curtis are newcomers. A note adds a push to revive bicycles possibly with motor attachments.
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Wilbur
Bath Aims for record prosperity in 1919
A campaign to transform Bath into its most prosperous year, asserting confidence that 1919 can deliver strong growth. Proponents urge coordinated efforts across industry and commerce to capitalize on postwar opportunities.
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Bath
Swift & Co. Plant Installs Cooling System
Swift & Co Bath plant installs a modern refrigerating system to replace 700 tons of annual ice use. Walter M. Potter supervises with Manager Beerwort’s branch noting space saved for meat storage. Beef outlook is not discouraging, though overseas shipments tighten supply. Pork markets may ease as pork production rose last year.
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Bath
Swift & Co
Walter M. Potter
Beerwort
W.C.T.U. Postpones Meetings Over influenza Epidemic
All meetings of the W.C.T.U. are postponed until further notice due to the influenza epidemic.
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W.C.T.U. Ar
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Promote Health
Impure blood and weak nerves are described as a common set of ailments best treated with Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron. Taken before and after meals these medicines are said to supplement each other and provide an economical treatment for scrofula rheumatism catarrh dyspepsia loss of appetite and tired feeling. Hood's Pills offer relief for biliousness or constipation. Sold by all.
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Hood
Petron
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Fearance
D.T. Percy & Sons
Bath, Maine
C. J. Cushing
Bath Iron
Mellam
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. R. Crumaina
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Hellam
Lowell
Mich
Lydia E. Piakham
Mrs. Evtsxerm
Lowell, Mich
Lydia E. Pinkhams
Lewis Baker
Lincoln
Morse High
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