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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
8
A naval correspondent writes from shore duty about life in the shipyard era. He describes sheet metal work as his current trade, the freedom of less rigid routines, and missing fellow sailors while growing acquainted with new colleagues. He notes good food, excellent barracks sleep, and adapting to hammock life as he hopes to study naval tactics in spare time.
Raymond Dexter, once with the 4th Company of C A C and now with the head quarters detachment of the 1st battalion 1st howitzer regiment A E F, writes home from France about transfers, the French people’s hardship, and bombed towns. He notes poor children crying for biscuits and describes the land with chalk and brick buildings and limited wooden structures.
The narrator notes white chalk ground and rolling plains in France with sparse pine trees like Norway pines. He recalls long, empty roads and dreams of flying with aviators, imagining no rocks or telephone poles obstructing his ascent.
FarL H. Coombs writes from foreign waters to his mother Mrs. George H. Coombs of Cherry street. He recalls crossing the ocean with seasick companions but says he was not bothered a mite and notes he cannot share many details until he returns home.
Diary note reassures a reader to stay hopeful and continue writing. The writer expresses belief that they are safe as they await a joyful reunion and asks friends to write back, promising stories when they return.
The article notes rapid naval patrols and asserts that a submarine cannot reach and threaten their position, emphasizing confidence in anti submarine defenses and vigilance during ongoing operations. The piece highlights strategic deterrence and readiness amid tense maritime conditions.
Sergt Chester N Marr of Battery D 60 Art C A C writes from France thanking Bath friends for letters and tobacco gifts. He recalls Paris and other cities, notes training curiosity, praises his unit from Washington DC, and predicts changes soon. He longs for U S A life, praises neighbors, and sends best wishes to the Colonial Club and Bath citizens.
Ralph Kingsbury of the United States Army in France sends a letter from the firing line praising the Christmas package sent by the Colonial Club and citizens of Bath Maine. He expresses genuine appreciation for the thoughtful articles and the surprise reception from his hometown group.
Mrs Frank Henson of Urbana Illinois credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with easing winter grippe symptoms during the Change of Life. She reports regained strength and ability to do housework after taking the remedy and urges other women through this life stage to try it for nervousness heat flashes backache headaches and sadness.
Isaac C. Atkinson a longtime Maine businessman died at his Milton Massachusetts home on Wednesday. Born March 1848 in Sackville Nova Scotia he started a furniture store in Boston with his brother Byron A. Atkinson before moving to Portland in 1884 where he opened another store and a later branch in Bath. He built strong Portland and Bath operations mainly through large newspaper display ads and later returned to Boston in the 1890s.
Charles W. Ruckley 67 of Georgetown formerly Bath died Wednesday night at City hospital from complications of diseases. A native of Gloucester Massachusetts he was a chef at Shannon hotel and later ran the Columbian House on Front street. He managed hotels in Brunswick and Lisbon Falls and lived on his Georgetown farm the last dozen years. He leaves a sister married to a New Jersey Methodist clergyman and a daughter in Prescott Arizona. He was a Mason with many local friends.
News comes of the death of Capt George Washington Oliver 67 formerly of Georgetown at Chelsea Mass. He died last Saturday and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery Portland after a Wednesday funeral at his Somerville home. He served as pilot on the St John steamship and in the lighthouse service for 20 years.
In Bath Maine Bagadahoc County Probate Court on June 11 1918 orders notice to interested parties for a July 7 1918 hearing in Bath. Petitions include inheritance tax assessment for Emma Coombs estate distributive shares by executor Arthur J Dunton and distribution petition. Anson M Oliver and Annie B Oliver filings noted. Witness James S Lowell Judge. Register William F Dunham.
In Sagadahoc County Bath Court of Probate, George W Heselton and Henry W Howard as executors of John Trainer late of West Bath present their first account for allowance. The court orders notice by publication in the Bath Independent for interested parties to appear on the second Tuesday of July at Bath to show cause why the account should not be allowed. JAMES S. LOWELL, Judge. A true copy by WILLIAM P. DUNHAM, Clerk.
In Bath on June 4 1918 the Probate Court orders notice by publication for interested parties to appear July 2 1918 at 9:00 a.m. in Bath to be heard on the first and final account presented for allowance by Maud C Seymour executrix of Gilbert Perry late of Bath deceased.
Walter M. Mallett administrator for John M. Purinton of Topsham presents his first and final account for allowance at a Sagadahoc probate court in Bath. A notice will be published in the Bath Independent calling all interested parties to appear on the first Tuesday of July at nine o clock.
Hattie B Minott is named executrix of the will of James T Minott late of Bath Sagadahoc County. She has filed bonds as required and invites all creditors to present their claims for settlement and all indebted to the estate to pay promptly. Date June 4 1918.
Notices from Bath Maine parceling probate actions. Executrix Mary E. Kimball seeks settlement of Frederick H. Kimball estate. Dora B Boyd requests letters testamentary for Chas M Boyd estate. multiple administrators notice figures appear for Olive J. Frost Mary Mitchell Elbridge G Harris and others.
The New Meadows bridge completion marks the Bath to Brunswick route as finished. The long project reflects solid workmanship and is valued by travelers for safer efficient travel.
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