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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1918
Page
4
Bath teachers report strong war work across departments with Red Cross sewing and cooking projects and student enrollment in Red Cross and YMCA efforts. A family escape followed a bakery fire sparked by a backfiring car, aided by a cat’s alarm. the Blewett home suffered heavy losses.
Augustus B. King of Co. B 103d machine gun battery 52d brigade 26th division in France writes from the front about the need to adapt to life under fire. He recalls being the first Maine draftee through physicals and describes the trenches as dangerous and not fun while noting his box of tobacco arrived when most needed.
Morse High juniors perform Mrs Tubbs Does Her Bit a patriotic farce directed by Miss Margaret Adams in the assembly hall Friday evening May 10. The program includes a musical portion and features Miss Mabel Wallace as clerk at Clary's.
Maine Division officials report widespread inquiries from boys asking if farm work can count toward United States Boys Working Reserve credit. Enroll at season start, work six weeks at home, ten weeks if in other industries, and show enrollment and actual farming work. Volunteers receive camp training at Winthrop, a uniform, possible camp living, and fair wages, while remaining home workers stay under a local supervisor.
J Clipston Sturgis of Boston representing the Emergency Fleet Corporation obtained an option Tuesday on about 30 acres of the Hagan property on High street Bath opposite Washington Park. Plans call for new streets sewers sidewalks and substantial houses for permanent housing tied to wartime shipboard work.
Albert B. Storer owns land at Phippsburg Basin and has found a large feldspar deposit likely to be mined soon. Experts including Golding & Sons of Georgetown have examined the vein, which lies 1600 feet from shore with deep-water shipment potential. Buyers show interest, with a 5000 ton annual offer for five years, and spar from nearby areas ships to New Jersey and East Liverpool Ohio for crockery.
Candidates from Sagadahoc County filed primary nomination papers at the Department of State. Edward W. Larrabee of Bath seeks State senator. Marshall A. Haraden of Bath for county treasurer. Herbert D. Maxwell of Bath for register of deeds. Charles A. Corliss of Bath for the House. James W. Moulton of Bath for Representatives. Petitions referenced include local supporters and numerous signers.
West Bath raised $6500 toward its Liberty Loan target, 2700 over the quota and 75 percent ahead. The effort, led by committee chair Mrs. Miles Purington with assistants Mrs. E W Haggett Mrs. Issac W Coombs and Mrs. Ernest Williams, drew 45 subscribers in seven days in a town of 70 families.
Garden specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture warn that excess sowing or planting too thickly can deprive others of seeds and create scarcity.
Bath may acquire the former Bath Automobile and Gas Engine Co. property bounded by Broad Commercial and Arch streets. Scott R. Frye and partners plan a three story complex with stores on the first floor a 100 by 100 plus foot hall on the second floor that can be divided or opened flat for large gatherings and the third floor for modern offices. The plan aims to house conventions public meetings balls polo games roller skating and other large events filling a long felt need since the Alameda was torn down in 1915 for the Bath Opera House.
The Winter Street Ladies' Aid ended its winter meeting at Mrs. James B. Drake's home on Washington street. Miss Julia Watson said the group produced 93 Red Cross hospital garments since December 1, 60 more hospital garments before that date, plus sheets and body binders. Mrs. Charles W. Clifford and Mrs. E. B. Smith were named delegates to a State war conference in City Hall Portland on May 8 and 9 focusing on patriotism and food conservation.
Police were alerted Saturday that a pickpocket bound for Bath planned to target a launch crowd. Marshal Oliver and Officer Greenlaw located one of the five suspects and ordered him to depart Lewiston by trolley, ensuring he left the city under surveillance.
Mrs. Sadie Beaton of 778 Washington street reports a letter from her son Roland J. Haining Battery D 5th Regiment formerly at Fort Levett. He sailed about five weeks ago and says he is safe, comfortable, and in good surroundings though he cannot share details. He praises the YMCA for its support.
Funeral services for Capt. Allan P. Grant were Sunday afternoon at 1 30 at the home 311 High street with Rev Samuel A Evans of People's church officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove. He leaves a wife Evelyn Grant four sons Val verdne Alphonso Sidney and Ulysses and one brother Wilmot M Grant.
Mrs. Frank Adams, chairwoman of Bowdoin’s Liberty bond committee, reports subscriptions amounting to $100. Denominations include 12 bonds at $50 and five bonds at $100 from local subscribers.
Mrs. Edgar B. Hunt visits Boston for spring. several locals tour Boston, visit Ayer, and call on Frank Heald and Charley Russell. Oliver and Powers families feature, with Gerald Oliver burial at Oak Cemetery. Capt. Anson Oliver of Popham remembered in Georgetown community notices.
A letter to Mrs. George Barter from her son Harold C. Hart, formerly of the Fourth Co CAC now in Battery D 54th regiment FA, reports his arrival in France. Harold E. Snipe of Arrowsic resumes duties at Pelham Park camp after a 10 day furlough in Bath and Arrowsic following pneumonia.
Capt Henry W. Owen Jr. returns to Portland after a seven day furlough from the Coast Artillery School at Fortress Monroe. He dined with Gen Joseph B. H. Smith, 84, governor of the Soldiers Home at Hampton, who has led the home for three years. Owen, trained in modern artillery, reports long hours on duty down South while his Bath family awaits.
William A. McNeal has purchased the Shaw Building on the south side of Center Street just west of the Maine Central railroad track formerly the McKiever carriage repository. He is undecided on use and considers occupying it himself to engage in lumber and house builder supplies.
Friends report Mrs J Willis of Garden Street has recovered from a recent illness and returned home from Bath City Hospital to convalesce.
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