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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
2
Two Bath brothers Freda Stickney Jr. and Elver Stickney serve in France with Uncle Sam’s forces. Sons of Fred A. Stickney of 22 Fitts Street, they joined together, though distance may hide their acquaintance. Fred Jr. is not yet 18. Corp Stickney turns 20 soon.
Private Jared S White of Battery D 54th C A C reports from France he is well and happy, enjoying life and food with boon companions. He notes weather is poor with heavy mud, describes farming surroundings and big cities seen, mentions seeing moving pictures band concerts and ball games to keep troops in trim for battles ahead. He says he will not forget his mother on Mother's Day and jokes about wearing a steel helmet and gas mask.
Wilbur J. Crooker writes from France to his mother at 1245 High Street asking for tobacco and matches for Battery D, 54th Regiment. He describes working with engineers building a steel frame to repair guns, disappointment at remaining behind for guard duty, and hopes for a transfer to the tank service with his company commander’s consent. John Crosby has joined the group, and Crooker notes many comrades are away at school or front.
John M. Clark resides at 352 Front Street with rooms listed as 32 Broad Street. Telephone number 116 W is provided for contact.
Miss Priscilla Kimball reports W Frank Person urged maintaining a brave home front attitude. He warned that ninety percent of shell shock stems from worrying about conditions at home. Private Cassells of the Imperial Black Watch advised sending upbeat messages with jokes to buoy soldiers.
Arthur Mc Mann writes from the third line trenches to his mother Mrs J H Mc Mann of 59 Lepard Street recalling real fighting ahead. He lists needed items cigarettes razor blades chocolate and gum and shows readiness for action with the 1012 regiment A E F.
Mrs Edward W Hyde and Miss Priscilla Kimball of Bath's Red Cross home service arrange to accept remittances from locals. They will place orders to buy goods in Paris and deliver them to soldiers wherever they are. Orders may be sent by mail or cable.
Francis Mahoney of Washington, for the Emergency Fleet Corporation, promotes a housing bureau in Bath to register available houses and rooms for war workers. The unit, led by E. W. Hyde, will assist owners to convert premises into flats and arrange accommodations from nine to noon and 1:30 to five daily at Room 11, Sagadahoc block.
More than 1000 feet of six inch main has been laid on Bowery street loop and Kelley Spear Co shipyard. Supt. Abbott of Bath water district connected the line Tuesday night. Three private hydrants added at shipyard. The work enhances fire protection for yard property and nearby real estate. Excavation extended from Bowery dead end to Washington street despite solid rock.
Conductor Joseph L. Gaudreau, longtime leader of the Columbia theatre and Bath Opera House orchestras, completes duties and departs June 25 with Bath draftees for the plant. He is honored with a gold signet ring by theatre employees. His brother Edward Gaudreau of Portland will fill the vacancy at the Strand Theatre.
Trustees of the Old Folks' Home voted to admit five applicants, bringing the guest total to 14 with more under review. Contractors Small & Ingalls will rebuild the road to the home from Washington Street, replacing gravel with tarvia and a gravel layer, then another tarvia coat.
Residents of Woolwich testified before the Public Utilities Commission opposing higher tolls for the People's Ferry Co. The hearing featured debate between ferry minority and majority members on costs, subsidies, and the need for night service. Proponents cited coal prices and labor costs, while officials discussed potential subsidies and service improvements. The court adjourned for lunch and reconvened to hear arguments.
Henry Siegars, 70, a Bowdoinham farmer, drowned in Blodgett brook near the Ridge and Post roads. He left rubber boots on the bridge and tied a white flag to a tree limb, suggesting premeditation. W F Given found the body and notified Deputy Sheriff Robert H. Jack. county attorney Edward W. Bridgham and Medical Examiner Langdon T. Snipe were also informed. Siegars had become despondent after his brother Albert’s death last October and a prior suicide attempt. guardian Frank Siegars had lived with him since. He is survived by another brother, Albert Siegars, of Bowdoinham.
Capt Charles M. Gilmore, brother of City Messenger John W. Gilmore, plans to resume command of the Edna after a German submarine bombed her. He was captured aboard the U boat, treated kindly, and kept informed by wireless scores while prisoners. The Edna’s cargo survived and officers hope to repair and sail again.
Members of Acadia lodge K P Bath Co UAKP and Lowell temple PS plan memorial observance for departed members next Sunday. Delegations from Boothbay Harbor and Lisbon Falls join, with Lewiston Brigade band providing music. Activities include a parade from Pythian hall to Oak Grove, a memorial address by Edward C. Plummer, a service by Rev. Samuel A. Evans, and a sermon at People's church. Refreshments after dismissal. A Bath City hospital X-ray machine gift by Dr. C A Peaslee valued at $500 enhances patient care.
Miss Viola Hogan, a veteran Bath public school teacher with more than four decades of service, tendered her resignation to the Bath school committee. At Morse high school’s Alumni Reunion assembly, she noted the loss of a valuable instructor and graduates spoke of the difficulty in filling her place.
The speaker announced her departure from active faculty membership while affirming continued interest in the school. Former pupils and local residents offered widespread praise, honoring her years of service and wishing her health happiness and prosperity in the future.
Long cold snap damages gardens and farms in Aroostook Topsham Bowdoinham and West Bath. Early corn cucumbers and beans swept by frost on Brunswick plains. Deeds official J C Purinton reports 34 to 40 degrees, squash and beans ruined. Seed scarce and replanting difficult as crops become scarce and costly.
Public Utilities Commission chair Cleaves says the L A and W street railway may raise fares to seven cents to fund improved service. The ruling leaves the firm responsible for delivering noticeable improvements or face justified public dissatisfaction. The commission will monitor results with keen interest.
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