Privates Return From Fort Baldwin Tour to Portland Harbor
Privates Stevenson Durell and Bloom who were stationed at Fort Baldwin return to the United States aboard the transport Northern Pacific after rounding Fire Island. They visit Bath friends and bring back souvenirs from France including German helmets and trench hats.
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Durell
Bloom
Fort Baldwin
United States
Northern Pacific
Fire Island
Fort McKinley
Portland Harbor
Bath
France
Bath Windlass veteran Johnny Biggins 46 years loyal service
Bath with a long serving workforce honors Johnny Biggins of Hyde Windlass Co for 46 years of steady work across plant changes from machine shop helper to skilled machinist. A local fixture known for strength and reliability, he remains a valued gatekeeper and friend to generations of employees.
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Gen. Hyde
Biggins
Charles F Holbrook A Bath Moulder Nears Half Century in Trade
Charles F Holbrook of Bath born 1857 near Bath, son of John Holbrook, has a long record as a moulder. He began in 1871 with Torrey Manufacturing, then Hyde Foundry, rising to foreman of the core department. He moved with the foundry to a new plant in 1897 and remains a longtime Hyde employee. He is married with several children and active in church and fraternal orders.
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Bath
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Hannah B. Holbrook
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Charles F. Holbrook
Frank B. Torrey
Torrey Manufacturing Company
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Bath Iron Foundry
Water Street
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Henry Hanscome
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Arctic Ice Co
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Harold T
Gladys M
Honor E
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Good Templars
Beacon Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Knights of the Golden Cross
Local Notes From Bath and Vicinity
Mrs Helen Marden and Miss Pila King returned from a visit in Vinalhaven. Mrs Charles Brackley hosted the Jolly Seven for a chicken supper at the Colonial. A son named Charles H Bracca Jr born to Mrs Bracca at home of Alfred and Louise King. Louise Robinson hosted friends on White Street with music games dancing and refreshments. Five men discuss buying a barber chair for a member only pool room with one dime shaves to fund feeds prepared by a chef. Belle Hawes Smith of Brunswick sails to France after Y M C A course in New York. Dr Mason Lemont of Bath opening dental apartments after Tufts training and service in the Dental Reserve Corps. Deering schooner planked and ceiled as riggers prepare to stop masts. Funeral of Mrs Stillman Moon held with Salvation Army officer Rev J S O Brien presiding. Smelt fishing reported to dip with cold weather. Requiem Mass for Albert J Bou ten at St Marys Church. Burial at Maple Grove and Calvary Cemetery follows.
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Webber Pharmacy
Bath
Lemont
Tufts Dental College
Boston
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Fort Ogelthorpe
Jemont
Private Mank Enjoys Paris and Old Times in France
Private Harry D. Mank stationed with the 72d Artillery writes from St Leonard France about reading the Times and his furlough in Paris Limoges and Bordeaux. He praises the A and A and mentions his parents Mr and Mrs Harry D Mank of Bath and Parker Head. John Stacy a Bath tuner with 20 years experience plans to devote full time to tuning after leaving Bath Iron Works.
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the Times
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Bath and
Parker Head
Angie Rollins
Fort Williams
Marcie Lars
John F. Stacy
Bath
Stacy
Phi Rho to Adopt By Laws and Open Library
Phi Rho aims to prepare new by laws with school board endorsement. Five members testified on rough house initiation by non members. The group will open its library to all pupils and seek Assembly hall for Phi Rho dances as in the past.
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Phi Rhos
Phi Rho
Edward W. Hyde
Board of Education
Guy H. Sturgis
Masquerade Party by Night at Sagadahoc Exchange
Passing workers in Sagadahoc block observed a masquerade party in the rest room of the telephone exchange. Off duty earlappers and naval midshipmen dressed as Chaplins and lieutenants mingled with the girls. The group danced with fairies clowns and brides and treated themselves to ice cream crackers candy and cake to relieve monotony.
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Sagadahoc
Earlapper
Charley Chaplins
Bath Auto Inspector Warns About Old Tags And Licenses
An inspector in Bath urges drivers with last year tags to obtain new licenses and tags, noting safety and potential costs. News from Bath reports the marriage of Royal Vincent Davie and Miss Ethel Craig of Farming ton, who will reside in Bath. Pine Tree circle of Lady Companions hosts a supper and officer installation at Foresters hall Wednesday at seven with Mrs Cavanaugh and Mrs Johnson assisting. Federal officials warn against private stills as liquor remains scarce and costly, promising heavy penalties for violators.
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Vincent
Rolly) Davie
Bates
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Farmington
Davis
Bath Iron Works
Pine Tree Circle
The
Forests of America
Foresters Hall
John J. Cavanaugh
Circle
Nellie M. Johnson
Phippsburg Couple Try Two Theatres In Bath Saturday Night
A Phippsburg man and his wife drove over ten miles to Bath to attend films. They found the Liberty Theatre packed and, after trying the Opera House, had to wait through the first show to get seats.
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Bath
Liberty Theatre
Opera House
Unusual spider crab exhibited after Robinhood catch
A spider crab, rare in these waters, was sent to the Independent for display. It was trapped by E. A. Williams of Robinhood in his lobster gear. The specimen shows barnacles and weed, a hard spiked edge shell, and long horny legs. overall span reaches about 18 inches.
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Independent
E. A. Williams
Robinhood
Bath miss a pair of war era chip plants
During a discussion two chipbuilding firms sought sites in Bath but could not find affordable locations along the Kennebec. While they chose other sites and continue building the plants, Bath is urged to have the chamber of commerce study local opportunities to attract industry. Kateon camp vets voted to use the Red Men’s hall for meetings every third Monday and installed officers led by Commander Curran with new appointments from adjutant King to historian Plummer.
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Bath
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Moro
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Frank Keeler
Michael J. Callahen
Vees J. Hamilton
William Perry
Samuel Welch, Jr
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