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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
10
A soldier in the 52nd balloon company writes that despite strict discipline a smooth operation rests on clear lines with officers. He mentions plans to move in the near future and notes continued communication from home.
Relatives of Thomas Neagle formerly of Bath report letters from him written in a Canadian town where he recovers from wounds and gas exposure. He spent the past two years with a Canadian regiment on the western front and was repeatedly in heavy fighting. His relatives await further details.
Carl G Webber writes from France to his mother Mrs Oliver A Webber 317 Washington Street dated April 12 describing daily life. He notes an 8 to 10 loss in a ball game and says Harold may be in Paris or at the front. Battery D of the Eighth Regiment went to the front and returned unharmed. He praises Paris weather and says they do not work much.
Corp Wilbur Crooker writes to his mother in Bath Maine describing hearing big guns in France and hoping to see military action soon. He mentions his address at 1245 High Street Bath and notes he just arrived in France.
A traveler speaks of arriving but not yet joining a regiment, seeking direction to reach it. He notes a love of Scotland as best so far, criticizes damp England, and comments France as sunny. He urges to write often.
The Bath chapter led by Hon. Edward W. Huddleston plans a broad wartime fundraising drive featuring six artist created lithographs. Canvassers and team captains are being chosen as volunteers in Bath Arrowsic Georgetown Phippsburg West Bath and Woolwich prepare to solicit donations. The goal is a $15 000 quota in a single day with contributors receiving a lapel badge or button.
Alfred Mahan, quartermaster third class, writes his sister Edna Lewis from abroad. He notes early enlistment, busy wartime duties, and torpedo boat activity sinking submarines by depth bombs. He mentions dull weather, springtime rain, and asks for frequent letters from home.
William E Fortin of Company H 103d Infantry writes from a base hospital in France praising French women who grow gardens while men are at the front. He notes mild winter and limited snow and mentions further details of a shell burst that affected Eddie Carey’s eyesight. Carey adds that the war will end soon as Allied forces press Kaiser William.
Maine Attorney General Guy H. Sturgis will represent the public at the Lewiston hearing May 21 on the L A W Street Railway fare increase petition. Governor Milliken directed the action after a conference with Sturgis as Cumberland County Power and Light Co. lesseau of Portland Street Railway seeks a raise. The hearing at 9 30 a m will be in the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce rooms.
Mrs. Sarah Bucknam, arriving from New York, spends summer on upper Washington street and knit 100 pairs of socks over the past winter. She also pursed the tops of 30 machine knit socks and knit six wristers.
The Bath high school alumni association executive committee met at Miss Jennie R. Morse's home. They appointed entertainment and refreshments committees. The annual reunion will feature light refreshments labeled Hoover style, replacing the usual banquet, and notices will be sent via newspapers instead of printed post cards.
The body of Henry Blanchette, who drowned March 9 when swept over the Gam of the Worumbo mills, was recovered in the Androscoggin River at Topsham Saturday, about one mile below Lisbon Falls. Maine primaries set for June 17. Next Sunday designated Red Cross Sunday.
Rev. Clarence M. Fogg of Corliss Street Free Baptist began a Sunday evening series on vital questions for America inspired by World War I. More than 200 heard his talk on America's Deadliest Foes and where they are found. Next Sunday he will address America's Strongest Allies.
Pupils in Weeks Street Primary School sixth and eighth grades earned funds to join the Junior Red Cross. Miss Max Conley and Miss Grace Lightbody organized events after school and through activities to raise the admission fees for all eligible students.
John Sirois of Bath and Susie Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Thomas of Augusta were married at 10 50 Saturday morning by J H Rousseau justice of the peace in Brunswick The groom is in the restaurant business in Bath and the couple will live there
Frederick H Kimball a leading Bath wholesale merchant and longtime resident dies after a prolonged illness. Born 1861 in Bath he worked on railroads and cattle ranches before returning to run Kimball Bros Co with his brother. He leaves widow two children and brothers Dr Samuel A Kimball and Harry W Kimball and was active in church and civic groups. Burial planned at family convenience.
A long sequence of probate court notices from Bath Maine Sagadahoc county outlines hearings for final accounts, inheritance tax assessments, executors and administrators, and requests to appoint administrators. It notes publication deadlines and court dates in May June 1918 with various estates including Flaherty Niles Minott and Lakin.
Brunswick Maine May 14 The 3d Maine Infantry Company has 102 men on its rolls Eighty six have been examined accepted and mustered in Three others have been examined and accepted but not yet mustered The rest have signed enlistment papers but await examination It is hoped the company will complete the quota by next Monday night enabling an adjutant general officer election Seven members have been called for federal service.
Applications for lodgings are incoming at the YMCA. Rooms are now filled and Secretary Pinkham awaits cots for the general sleeping quarters in the gymnasium. Shower baths are in working order and in almost constant use.
Henry W. Hanson administrator petitions Sagadahoc court to authorize sale of part of real estate in Bath to raise 2309.24 for debts and administration costs. The estate includes 508 Middle Street and adjacent lot. notice to interested parties published in Bath Independent. Court schedules hearing for June 12, 1918 to consider license to sell.
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