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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
5
Perley W. Averill, son of Mr and Mrs W R Averill of Arrowsie formerly Bath, who enlisted in the navy in January 1917, has seen much of the world. He notes friends in London, scarce civilian food means he avoids civilian homes, and Tommies are puzzled by tea at every stop.
A serviceman describes illness on enlistment, then mumps and German measles on his first France trip. He was moved to a seized German ship, made several crossings to France, and on nearing an Atlantic port wrote of warm weather and missing snow. He enjoyed shore leave and sightseeing during short leaves. His ship carries grain and overseas troops.
A Lewis Jack son of Mr and Mrs William A Jack 473 Washington Street describes his hospitalization in France and London after an air raid. He notes bad health from shell fire, hopes to go to Canada or return to France, mentions Canadian and American Red Cross support and friendships in London.
Former Times linotype operator John Sampson writes to Elbridge R. Wright detailing life aboard the steamship Calvin Austin. He describes a demanding routine from 6 a.m. wake to 9 p.m. work with deck scrubbing, brass shining, painting, and a daily seamanship class, plus three nights off every third day and visiting hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays amid on-board entertainments.
J Roscoe Chase writes from France to his mother Mrs Cora Chase of 188 Water Street describing constant distant gunfire at night and a hopeful return home. He states he will have a nice story to tell and baby if he survives the war. He serves in Battery D 54th regiment, formerly in the 4th Co C A C and notes military life and readiness to defend himself.
A Boston area telegraph lineman, William Robson, is headed to Camp Devens on May 29 after receiving a letter from Sergeant N S Thomas of the 101st trench mortar battery. Thomas thanks Robson for a care box of candy and cigarettes sent from Bath, Maine, noting the relief it brought amid trench fighting near Germany. He recalls a deadly German barrage, the helmet’s protection, and the long night before reaching a dugout, adding that readers will learn more on page seven.
Morse high school junior class staged an operetta, Jack and the Beanstalk, directed by Alfred Cain. The fully student-made sets, spotlights, and costumes wowed audiences, with strong principals, a notable dance, and a 4 pm matinee for students that netted $29.
After the Red Cross parade the second degree was conferred on 16 candidates at Sagadahoc council K of C with a banquet to follow. Lewiston council sent 57 members while visiting officers included Powers Conley Cronin Kelley Drake Moriarty O Kane Moriarty and McCarty. Bowdoin hosts spring meet of 20 preparatory schools from Vermont New Hampshire and Maine with a Bowdoin St Anselm baseball game to follow.
A Hassan, riveter for The Texas Steamship Co., established a new mark by driving 1434 rivets in eight hours. The photo shows him at work and he planned to repeat the feat the next day, unfazed by the effort.
Registration of all men who have reached twenty first birthday since June 5 1917 will take place in Bath on Wednesday June 5. Bath will be the sole registering center with boards open 7 AM to 9 PM. Countywide turnout is expected at 150 to 200 men. last year county 21 to 31 age group had 1414 registrants.
Fifty men of the Bath company of the Third Maine met at the Armory for weekly drill and six more passed physicals, reaching 102 signed, examined and accepted. Twenty three have yet to take the federal oath and must call at Webber pharmacy Wednesday evening to swear in before Lieut. P. F. Chadbourne of Portland. The oath allows organization papers to be prepared for Augusta, securing credentials uniforms and equipment. Only 12 remain to pass examinations. Most nonparticipants work night shifts.
Richmond were the guests Wednesday of Mrs. Crosby's parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles A Harriman at 1 North Street.
In Sagadahoc county supreme court Justice Morrill dismissed Frank Osborne's libel against his wife Cora Osborne of Richmond for unfaithfulness and cruelty. He granted her cross libel for cruelty with alimony of 600 dollars, citing implausibility of reconciliation and noting his aim to support the offended party. The ruling followed a day-long trial with nearly 30 witnesses.
Bath's Red Cross drive shows $11,205 raised by noon as canvassers report many subscriptions unreported and expect to hit the city quota of $15,000. A Bath Iron Works float and a parade opened the campaign, with Miss Harriet Henderson and Miss Isabelle Smith praised for their roles and a large crowd applauding the procession.
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