Hotel Rossmore Destroyed by Fire in Brunswick
Fire swept the Rossmore property three miles from Brunswick center on a Saturday forenoon, destroying the hotel, a barn, ice house, pump house, poultry houses and 200 acres of buildings. Loss estimated above 15090 with most contents ruined. only a few tools and farming implements survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossmore
Brunswick
Patrick McManus
George McManus
McManus
Katherine Conley
Bath
Charles
Massachusetts
Charles T. Jackson
Capt
Proctor Hagan
Barn Blaze Destroys 1892 Structure Worth $10,000
Firefighters battled a blaze that rolled from a barn built in 1892. Despite efforts, the structure was destroyed. the owner estimates the loss at $10,000 and mentions a top buggy and wagon rolled out before the flames intensified. Local authorities assess the fire as extensive but under control after initial efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Bath Area Liberty Loan Far Surpasses Quota
Sagadahoc county subscriptions to the Liberty loan total at least 869,100 far above the 419,700 quota. Bath alone passes 747,700 and Richmond triples to 54,300 while Bath earns a silver star for doubling its allotment. Woman’s committee aids with 261,100. Boy Scouts exceed 50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Arrowsic
Bondogm
Bath
Boston
Woman's Committee
Richmond
Boy Scouts
Oliver Moses
Liberty Loan Committee
Thuy Fargive
Arrowsie
Bowdoin
Bowdoinham
Georgetown
Phippsburg
Topsham
West Bath
Woolwich
Alewives Arrive in Large Schools at Phippsburg Pond
Alewives reach the pond in large schools in the lower river and Sun day as thousands fill the six pockets of the sluiceway. Fishermen block entry with a plank to keep fish out, hindering spawning, until Mr. Minott or others remove it. Minott built the fishway to stock the pond. The alewives have run since April 15. Mr. and Mrs. E C Lewis visited Augusta on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg Center
Mr. Minott
Red Cross aid praised by returning Texas serviceman
Rice of the Bath contingent recounts travel by train and road across the country meeting Red Cross delegations, enjoying lunches and souvenirs, and notes San Antonio Red Cross and YMCA efforts. He praises the Y M C A and Knights of Columbus for morale, and recalls initial rough duty with a pick and shovel before becoming a chauffeur in the aviation training camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street
Kelley Field
San Antonio
Texas
Red Cross
Rice
Bath
Fred B. Teeling
Wrcester
Mass
the Red Cross
Y.M.C.A
Y.mc.a
Knights of Columbus
Private Melvin Furbish Writes From France During War Duty
Private Melvin C. Furbish of the 85th Engineers writes to his Topsham mother Mrs. A P Furbish in France. He asks for cigars, reports illness overcome, describes a pleasant trip ahead, good sleeping quarters and ample food, notes blooming strawberries, and asks his mother to trust in God for a safe return to work in the shop with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin C. Furbish
85Th Engineers
A. P. Furbish
Topsham
France
Father
Brother of Bath Soldier Gassed in April Writes Home
Mrs. W R MacNamara of 831 Washington street received a letter this morning from her brother Private George Hurley of Company A 101st Engineers. His name appeared in Monday's casualty list as slightly wounded. He was gassed on April 20 and taken to a hospital, from which he wrote a letter a few days later. He is making rapid recovery and had enlisted at war start, training at Wentworth Institute and sailing in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. MacNamara
Washington Street
George Hurley
Co. A
101St Engineers
MacNamara
War Department
Mra Hurley
Bath
Wientworth Institute
Soldier Letters From the Front Describe Trenches
Louis Jellow of the 101st Infantry reports in a letter to Miss Emma Muse about two stints in the trenches. He recalls quiet periods interspersed with artillery fire as American troops occasionally sent troops over the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Jellow
101St U. S. Infantry
Emma Muse
Notable World War I Eyewitness Account From Front Line
A veteran describes first class shelling and gas exposure lasting about 20 hours. He praises American troops for their composure under fire, accuracy in targeting German positions, and reports patrolling No Man's Land with no German contacts, while noting raiding parties brought back three prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mindells
No Man’s Land
George Chamberlain Sends Regards From Battery D Maine
George Chamberlain of Battery D 54th Maine writes to his wife at 25 Wesley Street. He says they just arrived and are at the YMCA writing home. He reports a good trip and eagerness to enter the excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Chamberlain
Battery D
54Th Maine Regiment
Wesley Street
Y.M.C.A
Big Guns Talk From Front Lines in Maine Soldier Letter
Charles H. Moulton writes from France to Miss Emma Wilson recounting Co H of Waterville now Co H 103rd U S Infantry in action near Bath Iron Works and the Maine Central bridge. He describes shells striking houses, four days of marches, towns flattened by shell fire, and a souvenir from an old shell torn church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. H
Waterville
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Maine Central
New Meadows River
France
103Rd U. S. Infantry Corp
Charles H. Moulton
Emma Wilson
North Street
Sherman
Sailor Harold Wu Fishe Reports Seasickness and Hospital Care
Harold Wu Fishe of Battery E 54th C A C A E F describes his voyage with Bath boys where many suffered seasickness and he required hospital care for mumps after landfall. He notes losing 10 pounds en route and shares a stranger’s hope to die in the United States, speaking warmly of his time there and reassuring his mother-in-law that they are okay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold WU. Fishe
Battery E
Bath Boys
America
United States
Phil
O. K
Josie M
Lord Street
Bath
Ross Chase Hero of Bath Fire Evacuation and Army Move
J Roscoe Chase known as Ross to Bath friends and Kid in the ring, famed for warning guests during the Columbia hotel fire, served with Bath contingent in Battery 10 54th Regiment C A A. He writes from the front describing the moving stations, the hard conditions, and his intent to write again with a definite address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
J. Roscoe Chase
Columbia Hotel
Ross
Kid
Battery 10
54Th Regiment
Nellie Chase
John Crane Buys Candy and Cake in American Style
Private John Crane of Battery D writes to his mother Mrs. Joseph Crane at 23 Oak Street about landing with Bath boys and enjoying the trip after a rough start. He notes he was sick for two days but recovered and found candy and cake affordable and pleasant in America.
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John Crane
Battery D
Oath
A. C
Bath
Joseph Crane
Oak Street
Overseas letter praises American YMCA and comfort abroad
The writer notes a nice country with fine weather and a Y M C A similar to the States, where cake and candy are affordable. He mentions adjusting to censorship and promises to write more once he adapts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
Fierce Shipyard Fire Drives East Bowery Street Closures
Fire destroyed the Kelley-Spear Co yard and structures along Bowery and Drummond streets as water pressure surged to 120 pounds at an auxiliary station. Volunteers led by Fred Rich and Gus Small fought flames with improvised buckets while hydrants were extended to the shipyard. Winds shifted from southwest to southeast, hindering containment. No homes suffered serious damage though several nearby buildings were scorched.
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Bowery Street
Washington
Moody
Washington Street
Bowery
Drummond Streets
John Clark
Hugh O’hare
Joseph King
Rogers
David King
James Skalen
John Costain
Major Frazier
Drummond Street
Rufus Moulton
Barnes
Bowie
Rich
Rogerson
Hanson
Fred Rich
Gus Small
Texas Yard
Kelley-Spear Co
Bath
Supt
Abbott
Williams Pink Pills Help Rheumatic Pain Sufferers
Two Massachusetts men describe relief from rheumatism after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. Dawson of Lowell reports bed confinement and back pains eased after four boxes, while Framingham’s Frank Thomas notes pain reduction after four boxes. The ad promotes blood building and mentions free books and mail order options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis L. Dawson
Central Street
Lowell
Mass
Dr. Williams
Don's Drug Store
Framingham
Frank Thomas
Co Street
Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Water pressure restores after auxiliary supply on Bowery
Hydrants on Bowery street stretched system causing low pressure on higher Washington street. Auxiliary supply pumped from Hardings quickly improved conditions and stabilized the pressure.
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Bowery Street
Washington Street
Hardings
No Ground Glass in Maine Candies or Food
Director Charles D Woods of the Maine Experiment Station says no ground glass has been found in Maine foods after extensive sampling. He notes the so called glassy material is sand particles that cling to peanut pods and can contaminate peanut butter, but all tests will be promptly examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Woods
Maine Experiment Station
Maine
Mrs Stillman Richardson Dies in Bath Visit
Mrs Stillman Richardson of Framingham Massachusetts died Tuesday in Bath while visiting guest of Mrs BE Leighton.
Lincoln Man Auctions German Helmet for Liberty Bond Sale
A captured World War I German helmet donated by Bath resident Charles M. Lincoln was auctioned in New York City to aid the Liberty bond drive. The prize went to the buyer with the largest number of bonds, with Enrico Caruso present and Sousa leading the 69th regiment band as Mme Alda and the Metropolitan Opera Chorus performed between sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Lincoln
James O. Lincoln
New York
Liberty
New York City
France
Liberty Loan Woman's Committee
Lincoln
Enrico Caruso
Joseph P. Day
Mme, Alda
Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Sales
John Philip Sousa
69Th Regiment
Bath garden farmer plans staggered corn planting for fresh harvest
A Bath garden farmer started planting this week and has early crops above ground. He plants corn in rows by week: one week in the first row, the next week in the second, then the third, aiming for fresh corn on the cob into late fall.
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Bath Garden
Miss Madelyn Owen Returns From Bath After Brother's Death
Miss Madelyn Owen travels to Springfield Massachusetts on Thursday following a family death. She had been summoned to Bath last week due to the passing of her brother Silas W. Owen Jr.
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Madelyn Owen
Springfield
Mass
Bath
Silas W. Owen, Jr
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E. C. Lewis
Augusta
New England
L. F
Atwood
L. I. Medicine Co
Portland
Castoria
Sam
PRIV
BIG Guns
Land of the
Ross Chase
Hellam
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. R. Crumling
R. No
Mich
Mrs. Einse Her
Box
Lowell, Mich
Lydia E. Pinkhams
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