Sergt Wishart Returns From War After Three Years
Sergt Donald Wishart of the 24th Battalion Victoria Rifles arrives home to Bath with a long record of service in France and Belgium. He recalls Vimy Ridge Arras and the Rhine occupation, where he was gassed and spent weeks in hospital. Only about 50 of the original 1000 soldiers returned home with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Wishart
Victoria Rifles
John Wishart
Granite Street
Bath
Montreal
Canada
France
Vimy Ridge
Vimy
Arras
Amiens
Sergt. Wishart
Paris
Belgium
Germany
Rhine
Rhineland
Hell
Army of Occupation
Veteran Returns Home From World War Victory
A local veteran comes home to a warm reception after serving in World War I. The homecoming honors include family, neighbors, and a brief ceremony recognizing the soldier's service and sacrifice.
Death of Joseph E. Frates in Bath After Illness
Joseph E. Frates, 19, died Monday night at his parents home on Center Street after months of illness. Born in Bath, he attended local schools and worked in various plants when able. He was a member of St. Mary’s church and is survived by his parents, a sister Mrs. H J Madden of New London, Conn., and brothers Richard and John Frates of Bath. Funeral plans to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Frates
J. A. Frates
Center Street
Mr. Frates
Fairfield
Bath
St. Mary’s Church
H. J. Madden
New London
Mrs Charity Goddard Dies In Durham At 89
Mrs Charity Goddard widow of David Goddard dies Saturday at her son Elwin Goddard’s home in Durham. Born 1834 to Joseph and Judith Tuttle Goddard, she lived in Durham all her life and was a member of the Friends Meeting. She leaves three daughters including Mrs Harvey Smith Auburn, Mrs Fred A Bowie Bath, and Mrs Gertrude Wakeley Lisbon Falls. a half brother John Crossman and many grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Bowie
Durham
Harvey Smith
Auburn
Bath
Gertrude Wakeley
Lisbon Falls
John Crossman
Union and Brookings couple wed in home ceremony
Miss Helen B. Hannon of Union and Arthur Brookings of Wiscasset were married Thursday night at Rev. Frank H. Hall's home with a two ring ceremony. The couple, attended by Mr. and Mrs. George Brookings, left for a honeymoon trip through Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen B. Hannon
Union
Arthur Brookings
Wiscasset
Frank H. Hall
George Brookings
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Fruit stores Sunday opening not rescinded order
Licensing board advised City Marshal Oliver to ignore the law and allow fruit stores to stay open Sundays if no complaints arise. Colonial Club held its regular meeting with Treasurer’s report read, and transfers involving A. J. Funk and Gerald Atkinson discussed. Rev. George C. DeMott now serves as rector of St. Stephens in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Oliver
Colonial Club
A. J. Funk
Somerville
Mass
Gerald 8. Atkinson
Five Islands Community News and Grange Events
The Five Islands community hosted a well attended church supper at the grange hall with fish chowder baked beans and homemade desserts raising 22 dollars. Notables include Dr Stevens visiting local residents and multiple Bath visitors and seasonal cottage activity at the Five Islands signaling a prosperous summer ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange Hall
Bath
Dr. Stevens
Boothbay
George Rowe
W. H. Holland
Charles Nocton
Beals
Vivian Beals
Charles Hanna
Walter Moore
Hallowell
Powel
Wyoming
Snowman
Harry Tarr
Oliver
R Richmond
T. W. Blaisdell
Ida Oliver
Richmond
Charles Boucher
Westport Junction
Mr. Blaisdell
L’ippo
Five Islands
Reid
Drake
Lewiston
Perry's Island
Grange
Memorial Service at First Baptist Honors Local Soldiers
A Sunday memorial service at First Baptist church honored local soldiers and sailors and their families. The service flag with eight stars was presented by Mrs. Frank Thompson of Brooklyn and will be kept for future observances. Local residents and relatives attended, with Red Cross nurses guiding guests and a sermon based on Philippians II. The day included parades, gatherings, and reports of community members visiting Bath, Woolwich, and West Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Frank Thompson
Brooklyn
Frank Heald
Arthur S. Rowe
Earle Wottle
Leon Oliver
Navy
Joseph Higgins
Alvah Reynolds
Army
Chester MacMahan
Alfred MacMahan
Norman Harley
Alexander Marr
Norman
Roland Oliver
Ethel B. Todd
Bertha A. Russell
Red Cross
Cornet
William Boyd
Howard G. Heald
John D. Williams
Working League
Baptist
Wendall Baker
Robinhood
John Thibodeau
Maynard
Bath
Hartley Harley
Ida Lewis
Hagan
William WP. Cromwell
Woolwich
Thomas Hagan
Earle Hagan
Brunswick
Walter B. Cummings
Vina Kingsbury
Fred W. Hinckley
Ibath
West Georgetown
Alfred J. Rowe
Evelyn
Byron M. Rowe
George Oliver
Popham
Dorothy Drake
Edgar Drake
Marion Soule
South School
Sewall P. Oliver
Anson Oliver
Edward Wren
Roslindale
Mass
Hartley Hartley
Stearns W. Scott
Willard
Arthurs. Rowe
Seward Emmons
Lewiston
Georgetown
Jack Emmons
Clayton Rowe
Donald Spechts
William A. Todd
Cameron
Young Son
Fred Oliver
Anne S. Reed
Dr. Reed
Medford
Kennebec Point
William G. Boyd
William Oliver
Gladys
Bay Point
Williams
Dorothy Winkham
Belle Heald
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted As Spring Tonic
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior spring tonic and blood purifier. It claims to combat nervous strain anxiety from war influenza grip and pneumonia and winter blood depletion. It urges starting now to recover strength and appetite and notes Hood's Pills as a mild laxative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jak Hood
Hood
Delighted Young Graduate Promotes Fresh Start
A concise report notes a young graduate finding joy in new beginnings. The piece highlights personal growth, community support, and ambition as the graduate pursues opportunities after earning credentials.
Weekend social notes from Bath and nearby towns
James FE. Will Co. in Brunswick notes residents visiting Bath households. Guests include Miss Mabel Pinkham and Miss Sarah Pinkham of Bath, and several others from Richmond Whippsburg Kittery Portland Five Islands Bowdoin and Robinhood. A local parade, dance at Union hall, and a masquade are mentioned alongside naval service updates for Bowdoin alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Pinkham
Sarah Pinkham
Bath
Byron M. Rowe
Walter B. Cummings
W. C. Todd
Annie Cutting
Whippsburg
Vina Kingsbury
Otis A. Beane
Portland
Benjamin H. Woodside
Harry J. Horne
Richmond
Fred Reid
Harold F. Hunt
Earle Wottle
Harry Heald
Roland Harford
Hunt
Working League
Ethel B. Todd
George Oliver
Fred Shaw
Kittery
Una Cushing
Dorothy Stuart
Howard Cushing
Edward Cleary
Robinhood
Cushing
A. E. Buzzo
T. Roberts
Ethel Buzzo
Iship
Stearns W. Scott
Ida Williams
Marion Buzzo
Leon Williams
Earle Pottle
Grange
Five Islands
William Holland
Bath junk dealer Louis N. Hart dies of pneumonia at 63
Louis N. Hart, 63, a Bath City junk dealer for over 30 years, died Tuesday at Bath City Hospital from pneumonia. He lived in Bath all his life and was married in 1886. He is survived by his wife, a sister Mrs. Michael Dugan, and brothers Silas and Solomon K. Hart. Hart left the junk business after 29 years in it, and his death followed a bout of pneumonia. Frances Wallard and Mildred Harvey visited relatives in Waltham, Mass, returning home after a weekend at the Hunt residence on High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis N. Hart
Bath City Hospital
Michael Dugan
Silas Hart
Solomon K. Hart
Frances Wallard
Mildred Harvey
Waltham, Mass
Howard A. Hunt
High Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thompson Brothers
Bath Dept Store
Store OF Quality
Mrs
Charity Goddard
Brookings—Hannon
George C. DeMott
Central Church
New York City
St. Stephens
Congress Street
Islands
Siesnie
ADMIN
Stereee
Iit
J. G. Stevens
Lester Davis
James Stevens
Arthur Berry
Mr. Western
Emery, Waterhouse Co
Hope 13
Little & Coffin
Elbridge Cunningham
Ellen Hagan
Charles Noeton
Harry Dougherty
Avalon
W. L. Berry
J. T. MacMahan
Clarence MacMahan
Elbridge Southard
L. H. Rowe
Lizzie Stevens
Ter
Gertrude Blaisdell
Winneganee
J. E. Blaisdell
Ira Lewis
Elson Field
Addie Davis
Norman SL Clayton
Blaisdell
Elbridge Mains
Mains
Sarnday
Beth
Kenneth Pinkham
Charles Pinkham
Billy
Burke
Vanity Fair
Peiceee Habia
Baemia Fair
van Raalte
Pure Freak
Ste Chess
Dean
Niagara Maid
Gordon H
Phoenix
James FE. Will Co
Paul Dougherty
U. S. Navy
Frank Whalen
Pearl Street
U. S Navy
Bowdoin College
U. S
Chester
Kowdoin
City OF Bate
Oamae West
Arrowsic
Phippsburg
Maine
J. Elliott
West Bath
Aoraneet
Cence
Jane
Harry J Elliott
City Hall
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