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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1918
Page
2
Bath Independent announces its Saturday edition under The Times Company with terms in advance and advertising rates on application. The notice notes second class mailing status and post office registration dated June 19, 1909, in Bath Maine.
The piece notes an unprecedented cold spell with 18 to 34 below, causing burst pipes and hardship in offices and homes. It recalls 1907 depths and a lengthy cold snap. discusses school window proposals, midwinter vacations, coal costs, and wartime terms. It laments Washington inefficiency while predicting harsher weather or milder trends in coming months.
The article notes the early 1918 stage of World War I with Allied forces holding leading roles on the Western Front. It highlights strategic strengths and key leaders shaping the early year offensives and defense, indicating a shift in command dynamics amid ongoing campaigns.
Loring Small suffers blood poisoning from an infected hand at the Marine Hospital Chelsea Mass. Mrs. Webber visits Worcester to see her husband while Rev. Kewley’s illness postpones a church service. Dancing, Red Cross and Evening Workers events fill community life with bridge hall dances by Gus Small drawing Bath and Winnegance residents.
The Maine Central railroad orders rush movement of all coal cars to Portland. Coal is to be sent from Portland to numerous Maine communities now facing coal shortages.
Testimony detailed crowded streetcar conditions and late schedules in Bath and West Bath. Residents and business owners described missed connections, open cars in freezing weather, and lack of heat. Officials discussed power upgrades and new cars to relieve congestion after years of underinvestment.
First and final accounts filed and approved for several estates including Jennie Roberts Annie Soule Clare Hussey Luella Turner Edward Turner Arthur Brown Agnes Winslow and William Hall. Inventories filed for James Cornish estate. Termed by Bath Topsham Richmond and Frank Brown probate actions.
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