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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
8
A WWI battlefield letter describes desolation of French villages, loyal French women and wounded soldiers. The writer notes shells, rain, gas masks, and bunk life while praising Red Cross nurses and American regiment achievements. He reports slight wounds, a bayonet hit, and pride in the 104th Regiment's French citation.
Philip W Daye, a first class private in Battery D of the 54th regiment, writes from France to his mother Mrs Josie M Daye at 10 Lord Street praising the Mother's Day service. He encloses the pank and a soldier’s appreciation music. describes the 54th band selections and a pleasant service, though camp life remains damp.
Private E Russell Robinson of Company 3 104th Infantry writes from abroad describing fear when first tackling Fritz close and details his family ties to Bath and Albert A Robinson. He recalls hearing the Germans approaching as his unit prepared to engage.
Vernon Russell of the 101st Trench Morta Battery sends a letter home to J. L. Russell at 21 Russell Street describing green fields and summer-like weather. He compares life to Maine and Winthrop, notes excitement nearby, and says he feels well and growing fat.
Carl H. Crosman, serving in the United States Navy abroad, writes from foreign waters to his Times correspondence. He expresses longing for home, hopes the war ends soon, notes excitement in naval service, and sends regards to Bath friends while hinting at censor limits on his message.
Frank Conroy of Co. L 23d RegimentInfantry tells his father at Star Lunch Post Office Square that he was in the trenches ten days and is now in a rest camp. He describes shell noise and notes there was no gas while they were in action and that he is feeling well and dining.
Sergeant George R. Dolloff of the Sanitary Detachment 56th Regiment notes he planned to write his mother Mrs. C R Dolloff of 13138 Washington Street but his captain ordered each man to write to his mother for Mother's Day. He adds there is little new. it rains and mud remains as the sun tries to shine.
A note from Eugene G. Hair Lee H. Smith Raymond Preble Harry Hall and Joseph Lansier expresses gratitude for the assistance they received. The message thanks those who stood by them and contributed to the cause.
The draft contingent from Dahoe County sent the Times a postal noting the paper should extend the boys gratitude to the Red Cross and others for useful gifts and acts of kindness prior to departure.
Major John F. J. Herbert of Worcester Massachusetts writes April 23 praising The Salvation Army in France. He notes no overhead push, free nourishment and constant huts, with workers serving without demand for payment and caring for wet tired troops under fire. The piece also lists local notices about residents and social events including Red Cross entertainment plans.
Mrs Thwing sang a fine contralto solo At Nightfall by Matealf Hoover refreshments were served Men wrote humorous descriptions of their wives gowns. one described a smiling flush complex ion. A bachelor felt left out College songs and old ballads closed the enjoyable evening.
Mr and Mrs Allen Morse and Edna Higgins of Bath visited Sunday. Henry Lawrence and family of Lewiston called on friends. Elton Graves of Bowdoinham passed at J H Snipe’s. Arthur Labelle of Biddeford left for Camp Devens after calling on friends. Frank Cromwell visited Boston Tuesday and Wednesday. William Potter enlisted in the Merchant Marine aboard the US Meade. Eisner, former pastor of Westport, learns of illness. Mrs Allie Sibley of Bath visited local families.
In a vivid appeal the Elk County Gazette entices readers to enjoy the Walter L Main Circus and fashion show in St Marys on May 4 and to meet in front of the elephants. The note adds the Bath visit on June 18 and playfully promises trouble to the winds and peanuts for the elephants.
The article lists individuals registered for the draft in Bath and surrounding towns including Bath, Topsham, Bowdoinham, Richmond, Phippsburg, and Small Point. Names include James Franklin Sweney, Charles Irving Lewis, Bertram Goddard, Joseph Rochefort, Harold Crocker, and many others in a long line of residents.
Bath resident Mrs J C Footer of 16 Franklin St recounts chronic backache and kidney troubles. After taking Deans Kidney Pills from Halletts Drug Store she recovered quickly. The ad urges readers to ask for Deans Kidney Pills, price 60 cents, Woaster Milburn.
Long list of residents from Bath and nearby towns including Bowdoin, Topsham, Richmond and Woolwich. The page also contains medical and legal notices, obituaries, executrix and administrator appointments, and a Hood's Sarsaparilla advertisement citing blood and brain health.
Arthur H. Stetson, section commander at Boothbay Harbor naval station, has been promoted from ensign to lieutenant after one year in the naval reserve. He joined during the Bath era and moved with the Boothbay station without changing his position.
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