Rioting Deputies Intervene in Maine Writ Clash
A writ of replevin signed by Maine Chief Justice Cornish triggered a riot on central Middle Street as deputies pursued Mrs. Albert M. Pinkham. After three attempts she was taken to West Bath, with two women arrested for resisting officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornish
Maine Supreme Court
Middle Street
Albert M. Pinkham
West Bath
Chester Aderton
Aterton
John Norris
Pinkham
France
William McCullough
Arthur J. Dunton
McCullough
Bath
John Landers
Josephine Tallman
Aderton
Norris
Hattie Mulligan
Oliver
Mulligan
Landers
City Hall
Edward C. Plummer
Porch rain sheds built over entrances to nurses home
Rain sheds were erected over the entrances to the nurses home to protect occupants from wet weather. The construction aims to improve access and safety for staff and patients.
Georgetown Boy Wounded in World War I Service
Alvah C Reynolds of Georgetown, a machinist at Hyde Windlass Co and member of Co L Third Maine, was wounded Sept 12 when a shell burst overhead. He walked miles to a rear area, received first aid, and was evacuated to multiple hospitals, currently in base hospital 22. His parents learned of the armistice signing before receiving notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvah C. Reynolds
Eugene Reynolds
Georgetown
Reynolds
Hyde Windlass Co
Co. L. Third Maine
Camp Devens
Bath
Co. C 3d Machine Gun Battalion
Georgetown Woman Leads War Work Drive Fundraiser
Mrs Edward M Horton of New York who summers at Five Islands chaired Georgetown’s United War Work drive solicitors. She traveled to Bath Monday delivering 231 dollars to County Treasurer Charles C Low, noting strong charity despite many men leaving for shipyards and shops. Horton previously chaired the Red Cross drive, raising 224 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. Horton
New York
Five Islands
Georgetown
Bath
Charles C. Low
Horton
Tso
Red Cross
Ship A J Fuller Goes to Bottom
A. J. Fuller, a Bath built 1881 vessel, sank after collision with the Japanese steamer Mexico Maru in fog near Seattle on Oct 30. She carried 50 000 cases of canned salmon and 4000 barrel cargo. Depth 41 fathoms. cargo loss expected. Built by John McDonald. owned by California Shipping Co., San Francisco. 229.3 ft long, 41.5 ft beam, 26 ft deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davy Jones
A. J.fuller
Seattle
Fuller
John McDonald
California Shipping Co
San Francisco
Miss Dorothy Tarbox Meets Bath Native in France Letter
Westport native Miss Dorothy Tarbox, a Morse high school graduate and long time nurse in France, writes from base hospital 5 dated Oct 12. She recalls meeting Bath boy Percy D. Marston, son of Chester A. Marston of Water Street, who left Bath Oct 3, 1917 for Camp Devens and went overseas in February. Marston, a blacksmith and truck driver like his father, fell ill with influenza then pneumonia, spending five weeks in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Tarbox
Westport
Morse High School
Bath
France
Base Hospital 5
Mary P. Tarbox
Percy D. Marston
Chester A. Marston
Waterstreet
Marston
Camp Devens
W S S W S S W eighth note
The fragmentary headline hints at a music or theater notice with initials and dollar amounts. Details are unreadable, but the item references a sequence of shorthand marks and a possible event rating or price.
Twenty Five Brick Houses Ready for Occupancy Today
More than 700 workers push the North end project for L. P. Soule & Son Co. under the Emergency Fleet Corporation Housing program.255 brick houses housing 37 families are finished and seven occupy them. Foundations pour for dormitories and a community house at Moses field. Weather hampers none as crews rush to complete foundations within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
L. P. Soule & Son Co
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Moses Field
Henderson
Hagan Fields
John Glen
Ferry cancels Sunday trips after pontoon spill
The Hockomock ferry between Woolwich and Bath cancelled most Sunday sailings after pontoon damage on the Bath side. Waterfilled pontoons rested on the dock mud blocking the slip until repair work raised the structure. By 7.30 pm 112 westbound Rockland passengers crossed on the Sagadahoc via a temporary beam and cables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockomock
Woolwich
Bath
Carlton
Sagadahoc
Passmore
Rockland
Bowdoinham Man Nominated Secretary of Pomological Society
Maine State Pomological society held its annual meeting to discuss replacing Baldwin apple trees destroyed by winter weather. A committee would report later with recommendations. The group urged a uniform packing law for New England and suggested Maine’s law could be adopted by others. Co. C. Clement of Winterport was re elected president and E. L. White of Bowdoinham re elected secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine State Pomological Society
New England
Maine
Co. C. Clement
Winterport
E. L. White
Bowdeinham
Memorial Service for Private Leo Mansell of Old Town
Memorial services were held Sunday November 10 at St. James Episcopal Church Old Town for Private Leo Mansell of Old Town formerly Bath killed in action September 29 while serving with the Canadian expeditionary forces. He was the son of Mr and Mrs John H Mansell and a former machinist who worked for Great Northern Paper Co Millinocket Hyde Windlass Co Bath and in Boston. He enlisted three years ago and is survived by his parents and one brother Maurice Mansell in service. Cousins reside in Bath and Camp Devens housed George A P Sampson and Quartermaster John Sampson accompanied by a Times linotype operator both have returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Mansell
Old Town
Bath
St. James Episcopal Church
Mansell
Canadian Expeditionary Forces
John H. Mansell
Great Northern Paper Co
Millinoicket
Hyde Windlass Co
Boston
Maurice ‘Mansell
A. H. Shaw
Maude Longley
Bowker Launches Fine Four Master The John R Fox
The four masted schooner John R Fox was launched at 1 30 PM from Frank S Bowker & Son yard at Phippsburg Center. Mrs Fox christened the vessel with pink roses before guests arrived. Owned by David Cohen & Co of New York the ship will sail to New York to load a cargo for Brazil under Captain E L Wilson. The Fox measures 179.1 by 36.8 by 15.1 feet with a gross tonnage of 741 and net 667. A duplicate vessel will be started at once at the same yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Fo x
Frank S. Bowker & Son
Phippsburg Center
Fox
New York
Brazil
Wilmington
Del
David Cohen & Co
Broadway
E. L. Wilson
Calais
Oldest Bath pastor marks eleventh year at Grace Church
Rev. Culbert McGay celebrates eleven years in active service as Bath's oldest clergyman at Grace Episcopal Church. A memorial desk honoring late Charles F Magoun, vestryman, was dedicated in the morning service. The quartered oak desk, made by Guisler of New York, bears a brass plate reading To the May of Charles F Magoun, a gift from Mrs. Magoun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culbert McGay
Grace ‘Episcopal Church
Bath
Charles F. Magoun
Guisler
New York
Community Leader Praised For Public Addresses
A respected local figure is noted for his clear speaking voice and willingness to address the public on food conservation Liberty loan and wartime efforts. He is praised for broad interests and ability to win friends and the respect of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
Four Minute
Heaviest Sentence in Municipal Court for Crocker Case
Judge Keegan sentenced Charles E. Crocker to seven months in jail and a $130 fine with a default. The arrest by Sheriff Oliver followed four charges including search and seizure illegal transportation illegal possession and loitering with liquor. Bond was set at $800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keegan
Charles E. Crocker
Oliver
Old Folks Home Opens at South End by Kennebec
The South end Old Folks home, a leading local facility, opened with guests Mr. e. Marston and family admitted as first residents. They anticipate many anniversaries as the home stands near the Kennebec river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Marston
Kennebec
Patriotic Rally at Hagan Field Honors Soldiers and Workers
An enthusiastic crowd at Hagan Field mess hall on Tuesday night enjoyed a patriotic program organized by Wesley men's clubs. E H Post presided as Samual A Evans spoke on what the boys overseas will expect when they come home, praising sacrifice and patriotism. The evening featured performances by Harry Starbird, Fred Dwyer, and Rufus Hatch, with efforts led by project superintendent John Glen and music signaling the communal spirit of workers on the housing project. Plans for next Tuesday's program are already under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mess Hall
Hagan Field
Wesley
E. H. Post
Harry Starbird
Rufus Hatch
Mr. Hatch
Fred Dwyer
H.C. Townsend
Sullivan Company
Paul Revere
Samual A. Evans
Evans
John Glen
Crosby Company Buys Timber Tract
The Crosby Navigation Co. buys 200 acres from Capt. George H. Theobald on Swan Island near Richmond. The land holds oak, pine and hemlock for shipyard needs, part of a 200 year family-held tract. The company plans two government barges of 2500 and 3400 tons, with yard work underway and about 150 men expected this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby Navigation Co
Richmond
George H. Theobald
Swan Island
Theobald
Perth Amboy Dock Chief Visits Bath After Big Explosion
William H. Black of Perth Amboy New Jersey, superintendent of the Perth Amboy Dry Dock Co., arrived in Bath for a two week fall visit. He shares greetings with old associates and recalls his years there. Black describes the recent South Amboy explosion as fearful after it shattered a window and hurled him across the room, though he sustained no injuries. His son Howard is serving in the army in northern New York and his daughter Roberta runs a corset store in Perth Amboy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Black
Perth Amboy
N. J
Perth Amboy Dry Dock Co
Bath
Howard
New York
Roberta
South Amboy
Service of Thanksgiving at Central Church Sunday
A special service of Thanksgiving for the allied victory will be held Sunday morning at Central church with appropriate music by the choir and a sermon aligned with the occasion. Vespers return next Sunday at four with the cantata Sowing and Reaping sung. A wrestling match failed to draw a crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Roy C. Percy Receives Commission and New Assignment
Roy C. Percy, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Mason of 732 High Street, has been notified he is now a lieutenant assigned to Camp Jackson South Carolina. A Bath native and Morse High School 1907 graduate, Percy helped found the local library with Phi Rho Society support and later worked for Lee Higginson Co in Boston before joining Hupmobile Co. as a salesman. He served in the war and was previously a Times boyhood salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Percy
Charles H. Mason
High Street
Camp Taylor
Kentucky
Camp Jackson
South Carolina
Lieut
Percy
Bath
Morse High
Phi Rho Society
Phillips Exeter Academy
Lee, Higginson Co
Boston
Hupmobile Co
Autoists Warned Against Bad Hill
Automobiles on the Federal highway between Brunswick and Portland are cautioned at the Bath hill two miles west of Yarmouth where slick pavement and damp weather cause wheels to skid. A Portland Cadillac with friends skidded and struck a Packard, causing damage though no injuries occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Portland
Bath
Yarmouth
Packard
Disappointed S A T C Boys Await Return to Civil Life
Arthur Tracey of the 5S A T C at University of Maine and former Texas Steamship Co. drawing room man died Sunday at Rus sell Street residence of Mr and Mrs John Tracey. He describes a strenuous training period and the longing of the S A T C corps to be sent to the front. Units study kitchen duties trench digging and drilling while awaiting orders. Members anticipate no definite date for returning to civilian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Tracey
Mrs Johnson family visiting Rev Chappell for Thanksgiving
Mrs. Frank R. Johnson of New London visits her brother Rev. C Raymond Chappell with children Ruth and Frank Jr. They will stay until after Thanksgiving and Mr. Johnson plans to join for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Johnson
New London
Ruth and
Frank Jr
Rev. C. Raymond Chappell
Mr. Johnson
Bath Tops Maine Cities with War Work Drive Total
Bath reports a United War Work drive total of 37 539.70, nearing 38 000 with oversubscription over 175 percent. Ten teams under D T Dougherty raised funds totaling 5 872.01 for the teams and 20 522.28 from industries plus contributions from organizations and individuals. The drive lists donors including G G Deering Co Percy & Small Pendleton Bros Hyde Windlass Bath Tron Works Torrey Roller Bushing Works Texas Steamship Kelley Spear Leighton Mitchell L P Soule & Son and others with initial and collective gifts across categories. Grand total to date stands at 37 539.70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
G. G. Deering Co
Percy & Small
Pendleton Bros., Inc
Hyde Windlass Co
Bath Tron Works, Ltd
the Texas Steamship Co
Kelley, Spear Co
Leighton, Mitchell Co
L. P. Soule & Son, Co
Times Co
Catholic Woman's War Relief
Armory
Victory
West Bath Exceeds War Work Quota in Drive
West Bath with about 75 families surpassed its war drive quota of 225.40 by giving through a house to house canvass. Readings show 161.70 from Victory Boys and Girls, 22.25 Pledge, and 10.00 from West Bath men in Bath industries, totaling 85.80 in one sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Victory
Bath Industries
Gun misfire injures hunter on Georgetown marsh
A young man named MacMahan duck hunting on Georgetown marsh last week dropped a loaded shotgun in his boat and the gun discharged striking the heel of his rubber boot. The shot tore the boot heel and several pellets lodged in his heel. He received surgical aid in Bath and was sent home that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacMahan
Georgetown
Bath
Young MacMahan
Perth Amboy Couple Make King Tavern Base
Mr and Mrs William H Black of Perth Amboy former Bath residents stay two weeks and establish their headquarters at King Tavern in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Black
Perth Amboy
Bath
King Tavern
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. J. Fuller
W.S. S
W. S
Bowdoinham Mann
Gergt
A.P. Sampson
Devens
John Sampson
Merchant Marine
Times
Bowker
John R. Fox
Phippsburg
Crosby Company
D. T. Dougherty
Scott R. Frye
Charles H. Cahill
James E. Drake
H. H. McCarty
M. N. Haraden
J. A. Legro
P. A. Olinto
F. H. Thompson
A. E. Bishop
H. W. Crosman
C. A. Peaslee
R. H. Dunton
Gun
Man
Drew Hawling Irons
Johnson Bros. Company
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