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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1918
Page
3
Letter from the front describes relief on the way and plans for a rest camp or trench line. The writer notes Bocies' limited progress, shrapnel blasts, and the shift to the support line with dugouts repaired and gas curtains installed. He mentions a recent gas curtain project and sending a photo, asking readers to tell friends to write.
Abdou Narsif Attaya writes of a June 8 departure aboard a 158 passenger steamer delayed three weeks for government orders. The 96 travelers endured Atlantic seas and a close call off Cape Hatteras with a suspicious object before learning the coast patrol was an American submarine at Newport. He rests at the Hotel Washington enjoying favorable climate.
A brief note says the writer will not attend the 1917 class reunion but sends best regards and wishes for a splendid gathering. The tone hints at a lighthearted exchange about censorship and expressing permission to cross out content.
Corp Charles A Moulton of Co H 103rd Infantry in France writes to Miss Emily Wilson describing front line life near the German advance. He reports the death of Ralph Spaulding from their company, notes homesickness, and mentions Elsie Janis at the Y M C A. He signs from a position a few miles from the line, writing on his gas mask.
Abstracts from letters reveal Eugene A Worrey of Battery D 54th C A C reporting from a large French camp near a small town. He notes proximity to the front with artillery rumble at night, hopes to go up soon, and mentions two Bath fellows Lt Williams and himself. He describes sunny Memorial Day services and a graveyard tribute to American soldiers.
A soldier writes about troop movements by train, reports hearty meals and good health, mentions a Bath visit and a fire news item, and asks for local clippings. He expects to be back by next fall and will need to reacquaint himself upon return.
All complaints of exorbitant rent and evictions of war workers for profiteering should be reported to FE. W. Hyde, manager Homes Registration Service, who will present them to the board.
About 30 couples attended a dancing party Monday night at the Parish house on Oak Street. Misses Frances Cummings Gladys Hart Ada McCormack and Marguerite Footer organized the event with music by Mrs Myrna Avery McCausland Norman Howard and Reginald Stacey. A buffet lunch followed intermission with ice cream fruit punch sandwiches olives and crackers. The evening ran from 8 30 to 12 and was praised as a highlight of the season.
The community mourns Evelina H. Sewall a woman of dignity and warmth who bridged social ranks with kindness. She shared 50 years of marriage with Gen Frederick D. Sewall and lived in Washington and Bath enjoying a wide circle of friends and religious life. Her devotion to family charity and younger people defined her lasting legacy.
Mrs Mary Fisher Shepard 79 died Monday afternoon at one at the home of her daughter Mrs Fred S Blaisdell in Philadelphia from pneumonia. She was widow of George M Shepard of Bath a long time South Street merchant.
Emergency Fleet corporation plans immediate barracks and a commissary for 1000 workers at a new Bath shipyard community. 600 foot siding to Maine Central near Oak Grove will speed rail access, with 900 workers to begin within two weeks and full completion targeted by December 1.
Henry W. Howard and Co. have purchased the Lord property at North Bath from Kimball Bros. Co. The 45 acre site includes a large barn for storage and will be used to cut hay for Howard horses. J. E. Blaisdell, Bath native now in Allston Mass., is visiting Bath on his annual vacation and meeting old associates. Blaisdell works with Jason Weiler and Sons of Boston as a diamond importer. This is his first Bath visit in five years.
Burton Pierce is pictured behind the wheel of a new Buick Six car, showcasing the latest automobile model. The image captures Pierce in a casual roadside setting with the vehicle highlighted.
Phippsburg July 13. Mrs. Margaret Percy of Phippsburg celebrated her 86th birthday Friday July 12. A host of friends sent flowers candy oranges and postcards. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Hill Bath and many others from Bath Camden Portland Jamaica Plain Chelsea and Brooklyn.
The Bath police shift results in a new constabulary without uniforms. Former officers quit over pay, from 3.25 to 4 dollars daily, causing little disturbance. City Marshal Oliver and the police board quickly staffed day and night officers, with Jack Leader named acting captain.
After a Biddeford game Rexford Stover Bath catcher heads to a tryout with the Chicago White Sox. Local fans await the result with hopeful sentiment and interest in his prospects.
Emery A. Crawford 70 a Brunswick businessman died suddenly Sunday. He led trucking and livery work in youth, ran a grain firm return, managed Cumberland theatre for five years, and served nine years on the board of selectmen. He leaves wife Isabell Bonney Crawford, a son Ernest L. Crawford, and three sisters. Funeral held with Dunlap Commandery actors and burial in Pine Grove.
Mr and Mrs William L Russel were Wednesday visitors in Augusta Eugene Hartnett returned from a business trip to Boston Bath boys stationed at Camp Devens called on them Ayer Mass former home of Mrs Lynch Miss Frances Brooks recently from Cambridge Mass visits upper Washington street then to Westport Mrs William F Hussey and daughter Ruth return from Camp Devens and Fitchburg with Miss Lillian Mason accompanying.
Crowds gathered in the Bath common council room to receive sugar cards distributed by Henry G. Hodgdon and Walter S. Russell with help from Mrs. Weston L. Bonney and four clerks. Cards issued free for a week, then ten cents from July 22. families in Bath district eligible, with details on household size, existing sugar on hand, and monthly allowances outlined.
Mrs. Carolyn Clark returns home in Gardiner after visiting Mrs. Fred Ripley on Beacon Street. George Thompson and family occupy a cottage at Popham Beach for the summer, having moved down last week. Randall Cook, U S N R, left for Boston to enter active service aboard a newly built destroyer. Friends of James Bragdon of Granite Street report his poor health and bed confinement. Edith Courser, daughter of Mr and Mrs Courser of South Street, spends summer with relatives in Concord New Hampshire. Stella Duprey trains for a local post with Western Union under Alma Sampson. Friends of Mrs Lilliam Welch note her improvement and a recent auto trip to Portland.
A Schenectady teacher praises Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets for liver and stomach relief and improved complexion. He claims the product aligns with New Thought while acknowledging occasional natural aid may help. Price 50c a box six for 2.50, trial 25c. distributed by Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
Charles H Norton veteran driver of Hose 2 is honored in full services at his Oak Grove burial. Nearly 50 uniformed firefighters from all companies attended, with two church services at his home and Beacon Street Methodist Church and a burial at Oak Grove. Capt J S O'Brien led prayers and readings, a quartet performed, and bearers included fire department representatives and officers from multiple hose and ladder companies.
Weather prophets warn August may bring unsettled conditions. Mrs Clara Coombs and guests Miss Bessie Fisher of Medford pass ed Wednesday at Southport. Y M C A and Knights of Columbus drives planned, with the Y M C A drive aiming for over 3100 000 000. Bath workmen seek homes across the river and lumber demand rises. Bath Rotary holds a special meeting Monday at 7 30 PM. The Phippsburg Basin road received flood damage last Sunday. Winnegance residents report youths trampling fields near the bank of the creek, hindering haying.
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