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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1919

Page

5

Fourth Company Sees Service in World War I Roles

The Bath coast artillery unit details its 1912 to 1918 roster and leadership changes. It describes training at Fort Baldwin and Levett, transfers to Watertown Arsenal, duty at Fort Monroe, gun removals, and the 54th artillery formation after January 1, 1918, with movements to France and eventual muster out at Camp Devens.

Fourth Company Ea Cretree Baker Mank Wakefield Henry W. Owen, Jr Fort McKinley Owen George B. Moody Moody Percy E. Barbour Barbour John H. Williams Bath Company National Army Williams Lakim Carey V Poitras Sturtevant Gallagher Tanguay Ward Marr Arsenault Preney Pratt Hart Whitehouse Morse Chamberlain Libby Neal Ambrose Barron Brown Burnham Butler Chase Coombs Coffin Crane Cressey Dean Dexter L. Erskine O. Erskine Green Guerrero Getchell Haley C. Hart Higgins Hodgkins Holmes Kingsbury G. Pratt McLain Mains Nelson Parshley Pinkham Preble Rice Roderick Stickney F. Stickney J. Peter Smith Talbot Thorne Thompson Trask White Worrey Young 04Th Artillery Times United States Bath Fort Baldwin Hawley Hardman 6Th Co Fort Levett Wooh Capt Lambert Lieut Thomaston Arsenal Watertown Mass H Edward A. Erskine Elwood A. Hathorne Albert N. Ladd Ralph Segars Lloyd Adams Joseph Allaire Ernest Therrien Sergt Conboy, Corp. Ham Foster and Metcalf Baldwin Fort Monroe Thardman and Hawley Maine Central France Colonial Club 29Th Company 22D Co 54Th Artillery Cla.c Gilfillan 20Th Co Portland Lakin Fuller West Starr MelRhinley Warshley Galloupe Crocker Crosby Stetson Coolen Stover LeHavre le Havre Stailly Hauffmont Sur Marne Doulevant le Chateau Dee Rangers Brest Vedic Boston Camp Devens

Truth About Merrill's Crossing and Death at Topsham

The article recounts attempts by the Maine Highway Commission and the Public Utilities Commission to address the dangerous Merrill's crossing near Topsham. Despite recommendations for an underpass or grade adjustment, funding was not authorized by the state legislature, leaving the crossing without needed safety work.

Merrill's Crossing Topsham Highway Commission Public Utilities Commission Wopsham Elmer E. Parkman Brunswick Station The Merrill

Doctor to Toledo and Chicago Sees Substitute in Office

Dr. J. O. McDowell plans a trip to Toledo Ohio and a later stop in Chicago Illinois for a national osteopathic convention. In his absence Dr. Carl J. Newall of Philadelphia will assume charge of the practice.

J. O. McDowell McDowel AV Toledo Ohio Chicago Carl J. Newall Philadelphia

Edith Wheeler and Edwin Brown wed at Harward’s Road home

Edith L Wheeler of Sebago Lake and Edwin C Brown of Harward's Road married Monday at two in the afternoon at the groom's home by Rev A A Walsh. The ceremony used the double ring service with family members present and the couple left by auto for Springfield. The groom is a traveling salesman for KE Burrowes Co of Portland.

Edith L. Wheeler Sebago Lake Edwin C. Brown Harward’s Road A. A. Walsh Gardiner Frank Shaw Sadie Carey Bertha Brown Philip Rideout Verona Brown Springfield KE. T. Burrowes Co Portland Methodist Ladies Aid Edith Wood Orvil W. Swith Wakefield Mass Albrook Sandy Point Smith Amy Staples C. Washburn A. EK. F France Washburn Corp William Williams J. C. Trish H. BE. Jack Myrtle Richmond Coombs High School Town Hall J. Randall W. W. Brown William McKinley Crown Hartshorn George Cutler Hillside K. of VP Electa Chapter O. E C. VP. Bates Boston Charles Elliott Georgie Derry W. FE. Salie Bertha Moulton South Portland Carroll Brown Metcalf Brunswick Alice Lovell C. O. Purinton F. Staples Bath Lena Cobb Methodist Aid J. B. Waring Buffalo N. Y Miss Brown Helen Wildes Sarah Elliott Charles Hackett Hackett Drug Store Hackett Topsham M. B. Buran L. DD. Small and Son

Woman recalls Bath poet Moses Owen and his famous poem

Mrs. George Oliver of Lewiston recounts Moses Owen of Bath, famed for The Returned Battle Flags bronze tablet at Augusta’s State House. The piece notes his Civil War era memories, Bowdoin connections, and a life of courtesy amid rumors of dissipation. It also mentions other Bath poets Clarke and Susan Marr Spaulding and their enduring works.

Lewiston Journal Moses Owen Bath Maine Owen George Oliver Lewiston Bath Daily Times Toby Candon Elijah Upton H. Ashorey Plymouth Mrs. Oliver Bowdoin College State Secretary Capitol Augusta Moses Kennebec Journal State House Clarke Ath Susan Marr Spaulding Universalist Society Philadelphia

Card of Thanks from Crooker and Purinton family

The Crooker and Purinton families in Lowdeinham Maine extend thanks to the G. A. Kt for attendance and the floral pillow and to the Sons of Veterans Auxiliary Epworth League and friends for flowers and sympathy after a bereavement.

G. A. Kt Sons of Veterans Auxiliary Epworth League Chas. S. Crooker Annie G. Purinton Lowdeinham

Law Court Declares Jamaica Ginger An Intoxicant In Maine

A Maine law court ruling held Jamaica ginger seized from Dolan and Furnival Co. in Portland is intoxicating liquor. The decision declares all grades of Jamaica ginger illegal to sell or possess for sale, with the liquor forfeited to the state. The court noted Jamaica ginger could be consumed as a beverage and intoxicate, despite its medicinal use.

Law Court Jamaica State of Maine Dolan and Furnival Coe Portland George M. Hanson Calais Wortland U. United, States Fore — Street Maine Court of Last Resort

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Ecru Bath, Maine D. T. Percy & Sons Bowdoinham E. C. Brown Harward’s Road Edith Wheeler Kennebec Lodge Methodist Church H. B. Dunnack A.G. Hulse J. M. Fowle Amesbury Margaret McCullum Milton Trott Moving Picture Show Federal Road Fulton's Corner Morrill Farm Charles Webber Litchfield Sarah Young Star Aid Jeannette Frank Egypt Mr. J Coffin Kieay Hood Parinia Cook New Meadows River James Henry Main Street P. O N.Y Beauty F. D. Heath Washington Street C.L. Farnham CO. Inc Rath D. M. Humphreys & Co. Fire and Marine Room Sagadahock Block Gath, Me Fred T. Wiley Wiscasset Knox, Lincoln Sagadhoc Oscar Holway City Landing Mom
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