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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
8
The passage notes a lighthearted tone about mail and daily life. The writer mentions friends relatives and sweethearts as well as a garden being tended despite wartime danger. A light remark on weather and impending shellfire frames the simple domestic scene.
Corp. John R. Crosby, of Bath, sends a letter home from a resting camp in France. He reports a warm day and cool nights, a good baseball diamond, and enjoyable games. He notes differences from the United States, mentions old fashioned buildings, and says tobacco is scarce while advising his brother Alfred to bring supplies. He asks his parents not to worry as he is getting along fine.
Mrs. Mary Osman of the Y M C A in France writes relatives about Maine servicemen arriving, including men from Bath. Her letter describes a week old arrival and experiences with the troops in France.
The ad claims sleep may be disturbed by stomach or bowels and offers genuine L F Medicine from Wood’s Medicine to relieve symptoms. It promotes the remedy as an economical home treatment, cent a dose, with a 50 cent bottle from L F Medicine Co. of Portland Missouri.
A diary-style account describes Maine soldiers arriving from Bath Portland and Kent's Hill bringing cheer to a canteen. The writer notes a Bangor mess sergeant with eight children and a turnout of lively youths aged around 20, sharing stories of apples pies and hot doughnuts.
Bath friends of Jesse W. Lambert, longtime sub-master at Bath High, note his re election as superintendent of schools for the Kennebunk Kennebunkport district at $1,700. Salary split: Kennebunk $450, Kennebunkport $400, State $800, travel $50. Lambert, a Wiscasset native, is married to Jennie Gould. The Eastern Star of Kennebunk lauds his efficient leadership and district progress.
New England Telephone and Telegraph crews completed a fine new cable between Sprucepoint and Squirrel Island. Summer residents will find better service as war time conditions persist. Rain has boosted Maine gardens and trees, while farmers struggle to cut hay due to scarce labor.
John L. Lynch 34 died at City hospital after a blow torch explosion at Bath iron works. A Bath native, he was a moulder at the iron works and Hyde Windlass Co. He helped lead the local fire department, served on the board of common council, and belonged to several fraternal groups. He is survived by his mother, brother Charles, and sister Sarah.
Twenty four member choir under Choirmaster John Shaw Jr performed cantatas and patriotic songs at Fort Baldwin Sunday afternoon. Soldiers joined in as the Central church group traveled in three motor boats owned by John Wishart Sinclair and Harry Thompson.
Verdie A Grant and Myrtie Osier both of Bath were married at 1 30 Saturday afternoon by Rev Samuel A Evans at People s Church parsonage 120 North Street The groom a carpenter is son of the late Alan Grant The bride a daughter of the late Fremont Osier They depart for a honeymoon in Boothbay Harbor and vicinity
Report details Bath district drives with totals from Team 1 led by J Houghton McLellan and Team 2 led by John A Legro, plus The Women’s committee chaired by Clara M Coombs. Additional district sums from Mrs Quick’s area and others are listed with multiple captains and amounts.
The Bath Rotary club held its weekly luncheon at Knights of Pythias rooms. Arthur R. Bishop of the Bath Exchange and New England Telephone and Telegraph gave a talk on the telephone. Members received an invitation to attend a Lewiston Rotary luncheon next Tuesday.
Mrs Fayette Sylvester receives a motor boat named Inez as a birthday gift from Swett s drug store staff. Vassar girls enjoy farming with Miss Dorothy Nichols s letters describing plantings and a farm hand intake. Eleven Bath boys rent a Brown cottage at Foster s Point calling the camp Take it away. The Deering yard South End builds a new schooner rapidly as shipyards push projects. France orders Paris stores to cover glass with paper to dampen German shelling effects. Morse high school class of 18 graduation invitations issued with green and gold seals. The Rowe home at Thorne s head rises rapidly with a fine stable and a long time South import worker at Rowe s employ for 15 years. Thorne s head remains a scenic Kennebec standout.
Probate notices in Bath Maine announce hearings May 7 and June 4 1918 for estates of Bartholomew H. Coughlin Flora B Hathorne and Dwin al Cornish. Executors administrator accounts inheritance tax petitions and appointment requests appear with names Rupert H Baxter George M Stinson Vivian C Plant and Henry G Hodgsdon among others.
A notice notes New Meadows Inn will open mid June with chef Anna Rairden arriving from Cambridge Massachusetts after fifteen years. It also mentions patriotic stamp collecting and wartime red cross poster removal ahead of June war savings stamp campaign.
Charles D. Newell sustained a black eye, swollen nose, and leg injuries after a motorboat engine backfired last Sunday. The flywheel struck him as he attempted to start the boat, leaving him lame for a day or two.
George H King of Bath Maine died April 20 1918 leaving no widow and heirs at law Ellen F Jones of Bath Maine daughter is named as heir. Petition asks will be admitted and administrator with will annexed granted to Ellen F Jones or suitable person. May 7 1918 oath by Edward W Bridgham Sagadahoc. Order May 18 2h Junel Register.
Henry W Hanson administrator seeks license to sell part of real estate in Bath Sagadahoc to raise 2309.24 for debts and administration costs after noting 4000 total for debts and expenses. The petition details the West Bath parcel 45 acres with holdings and a family burial lot plus adjacent lots and a middle street property.
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