How We Will Be Protected After Soldiers Go
A question from the public leads to Adjutant General Presson who cites Circular No. 16 of June 22 1916. The law requires reserve battalions to be formed from National Guard enlisted reserve and unorganized militia to sustain war strength and to provide officers from guard reserves and Coast Artillery. The text details organization, transfers, and duties for maintaining defense readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McL. Presson
State House
War Department
National Guard
District of Columbia
United States
National Guard Reserve
Coast Artillery
Officers Reserve Corps
Northern Messenger Ketch To Serve Labrador Mission
The 46 foot auxiliary ketch Northern Messenger, built at Fast Pooth Bay Maine for the Grenfell Missionary Society, will depart this week for Labrador under William Bowditch of Milton. The vessel will serve as a floating hospital mail carrier and freight boat for Harrington Hospital in Canadian Labrador. Bowditch and Warren O. Taylor of Cambridge financed its construction and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fast Poothbay
Grenfell Missionary Society
Labrador
William Bowditch
Milton
Harrington Hospital
Canadian Labrador
Far North
Mr. Bowditch
Warren O. Taylor
Cambridge
Frank McKay Named Cashier in Maine Central Freight Office
Frank McKay of Rumford Falls begins duties as cashier in the Maine Central freight office succeeding A W Garrett who resigned to join the Naval Reserves. The office force has doubled in the past year with a roster including W L Dixon F M Daley W J Jacobs Lillian Thebeau Louise Craven and McKay. McKay brings railroading experience from the Atlantic and Pacific coast and other cities and says Maine is the best spot on the map. Both boys responded to the call to colors this morning. Eczema ad appears later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McKay
Rumford Falls
Maine Central
A. W. Garrett
Naval
W. Dixon
F. M. Daley
W. J. Jacobs
Lillian Thebeau
Louise Craven
McKay
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Maire
All About a Boat Row Over Aitkins Skiff
A rowboat belonging to Private Clifford Aitkins of the Fourth Company disappears after H E Williams uses it to call on Allen Irish. Aitkins recovers the craft at Percy wharf, believing it stolen or adrift, and Williams, Irish, and Aitkins reconcile. Williams later leaves a knot tied in the rope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabine
Clifford Aitkins
C.A C
Ih. E. Williams
Bath From Works
Allen Irish
Broad Cove
Aitkins
Williams
Mr. Irish
Food Administration Membership Cards Issued Through Post Offices
Local post offices distribute pledge cards to women and girls over 15 in the postal district. Cards request household number, breadwinner occupation, participation in food conservation moves, and garden status. No fees. signers may mail or drop cards at post offices. Cards return to Washington next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Food Administration
Ignine
The
Food Administration
Post Office Department
Postal Service
Washington
Moulders Still Out Over Pay Rates in Maine Industries
Moulders at Hyde Windlass Co and Bath Iron Works remain on strike for 50 cents per hour on Tuesday, with Torrey Roller Pitching Works and Watson Frye Co undecided. Union hall serves as headquarters as workers await word while The People's Ferry reports increased automobile traffic across the river. A probate notice from Bath County in Sagadahoc outlines heirs of James E Piste and requests sale of real estate to settle rights, with court orders and public notices issued in Bath on July 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Windlass Co
Bath Iron Works
Maine
Teoapert
Hirkierwell
Maime
Lew
James E_ Piste
Fathim
Coounty
Sagadahee
Sagadahee Cereprert Whee Left Real Estate Fin Anit County &F Sagzdalor
Pneromer Street
Water Street
Sor
Watnesday
Marcel
Bath
Middle St
Merchall 1
Emme M
Middle St. Extencom
Morris Ho Lewis
Lewis Land
Benj. Oliver
Oliver
Henry Jarmond
Fred B. Seastrom G. Small
Clara J. Donnell
Bence Alew
Harkhy H
RD Donnelal
State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
T. A. Jack
Lisbon
Andreascazein
A. S. Jack
Topsham
Jack
Lisbon Falls
T. W. Jack
I. A. Jack
Jet
Waltham
Mass
Ardell Jack
Arleen Rogers
Carney’s Point
J. Os
Ll. A. Jackahoe
Henry FE. Coolidge
State OF
Sagadahoe
Said County
James S. Lowell
Cyrus W. Longley
Register
James K. Farnham
Freemont Farnham
Path
Emily A. Hanson
Bant Tiansen
James
Lowell
Henry J. Small
Agnes May Small
Mary J. Small
Innnor
Bath Independent
Chas. D. Newell
Hathin
Seid
Auld
AL DD
Path Independent
Saxadahoe
Cynthia J. Adams
Olivia
Hfunnewell
Woolwich
John Sewall Adams
Testate
Jon Sewall Adams
Decesse
Wisteasset
Charles Hunnewell
Wilson Bailey
Wiset
Purlite
Var
Osama Tiber
Cynthia Jo Adams
Olivia E. Hunnewell
Bathino
Loweplil
William D. Hutchins
Jane M. Jordan
Bowdoinham
Court Plaster Under Ban Amid Infection Fears
A one legged man sold spiked court plaster as a fund raising ruse prompting officials to warn the public. The Justice Department issued a statement urging restraint on sticking plasters until investigations confirm safety amid reports of germ poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Herald
Washington
Department of Justice
Fitis
Gregory
Youth draft cases spur drastic aims as youths try to avoid service
Reported drafts show youths adopting drastic acts to dodge service. One teen claims the country wants him and intends to go, while another allegedly broke front teeth hoping to be rejected. Authorities note any jaw injury must still face the draft if his teeth are deemed not acceptable.
Tribute for Naomi Norsworthy by Columbia Faculty
A memorial note from Teachers College Columbia University dated May 27 1917 honors Naomi Norsworthy as a wise counsel and devoted teacher. The faculty establishes the Norsworthy scholarship funded by colleagues students and friends to commemorate her life and work. Signed by Edward L Thorndike Ansel MW Cooler William H Kilpatrick. An executorial notice follows in Bath Maine for the estate of the late Naomi Norsworthy with probate and settlement instructions and names solicitors and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Dr. Xnorsworthy
Maine
Bath
Leonard Norsworthy
Teachers College
Columbia University
New York
City
Teacher's College
Naomi Norsworthy
Sisice
Fannie
Moulton
Sagadafee
Teave
Jin OF
William Stark Newell
May Enlistment Privilege Opens Before Draft Vetting
A Friday night announcement from Provost Marshal General details an early enlistment privilege for men drafted for the army navy or marine corps. Eligible individuals may volunteer before vetting and choose their branch. those not chosen may be assigned by the government. The first selection and testing will occur soon with county boards and local officials coordinating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Marine Corps
Hon A H Shaw Expands Land Holdings in City
Hon A H Shaw added three new properties to his city holdings last week. He purchased the Bragg block at Commerce and Commercial Streets and the former Shaw block on Center Street, plus a vacant lot on Water Street opposite City Hall. The first two were bought from the Gordon Preble estate and the third from Hartleb & Cuesta. A contract is placed with Mr Wellman of Augusta for extensive improvements in the Eagle block for Shaw Auto Co. The Water and Center Street properties will likely support the automobile business. The first shipment of Dodge Cars for Shaw Auto Co is on the road and expected next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Shaw
Brown Quits Night Watch Over Lack of Backing
Earl Brown resigned from the city night watch around midnight Saturday citing no support to enforce traffic rules. He stated to a reporter he grew tired of the duty and, finding no one to back up officers, left his post, belongings in the watch house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Brown
Night Watch
J P Morgans Here Mre Pierpont Morgan Party From New York
J P Morgans party from New York passed Bath for Bar Harbor Monday in an automobile crossing the river on the 12 o clock ferry Heavy snowers and downpours hit Maine Sunday afternoon Bristol saw rain soaking crowds, beltwide but narrow. Public notices listExecutors Admin notices for wills and estates in Bath Maine with dates in July 1917 and 1918 and property descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
Bath
Bar Harbor
Maine
Bristol
Milliken Regiment's Call Awaits Official Battery Names
A telegram to Gov. Milliken from Senator Hale states the Milliken heavy field artillery regiment will be accepted by the War Department once official battery names are submitted. Also notices from Sagadahoc Probate Court and various estates detail executors, guardians, and final accounting orders for Bath area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerl E. Milliken
United States
Frederick Hale
Milliken Regiment of Heavy Field Artillery
War Department
Former Native, George F. Jewett Visits Bath Homecoming
George F. Jewett of Boston, a Bath native and former member of the 1st Maine Cavalry, is visiting Bath from his residence in Boston. Born at the High Street home, he recalls family ties and his wartime service, now living with his wife and children in New Jersey and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Jewett
Boston
Phoenix
Jewett
Bath
George Jewett
North End
High St
Hagan Farm
Ws Sons
Scorce Hr. Jewett
Mountclair
N. J
Elks announce $1 million war relief fund
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks plans a $1,000,000 war relief fund to back base hospitals behind the lines, aid families, and train disabled veterans. John K. Tener announced the plan to Grand Lodge after a conference with H. P. Davison of the Red Cross. The 400,000 members will be notified to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
John K. Tener
War Relief Commission of the Elks
National League of Baseball Clubs
Grand Lodge
H. P. Davison
American Red Cross
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boothbay
M.C.K.R
Dean
U. S. Food Administration
Hyde
People’s Ferry
Cmerles
Pwblie
Sogercelioe
Bathin
Sagadahec
Dorevik
Pep
Lester
Jety
Boge
Emeanetiee Tees A
Aithane
Charles Tepehom
Atiorurr
Vraneh
Bric
EL WH
Sagidahoe
Jidee J
E+ van
Irer
Pagsiatde
Jeermeenme
Ensras
Sid Deweaved
Desire
Stella
Admini
Catrix
MFL
Xutter
Bach
Amd
Haze
Imei Tieuete
Ereby
Eliza HL
Amy
Reason Brown
J. P. Morgans
Hachel A. Nichols
Tate
Math
Sagadaher
Read Nichols
Botice Tee
Ann FE. Campbell
Sf Bath
Sagadahor
Caroline B. Campbell
Frank A. Small
Her
Dewased
Martha P. Small
Harriet
Howland
Milliken Regiment
B. A. Bailey
Wiscasset
U. S. Medical Corps
William H. Vincent
Mary
Shaw
Suffolk
Massachusetts
Barrett Potter
Trator
Cyrus W. Longizy
William W. Brown
Ella F. Brown
Mid County
Bowdeinham
Annie Dupar
Lynn
Lillian Wells
Falmouth
Georgia A. Wharf
Portland
Alice Eastman
WM. W. Brown
Sagadahoc, Ss
James 8. Lowell
Martin Laughlin
Kate Olaughlin
Martin O' Laughlin
Mamie O'Laughin
Walter S. Gliden
Bat
Martin Claugitlin
Sagadahor Oss
A. D
Walter S. Glidden
Notary Public
Oan
Longley
P Register
ELK War Fund
Tenet
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