Woolwich Liberty Loan Progress Amid Influenza Sickness
In Woolwich the Woman's Liberty loan committee reports bond sales above $2000 despite prevalent sickness. Members and Red Cross helpers carry out public safety and home service duties. The town notes school reopening with no new influenza cases and various local movements amid illness and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Liberty Loan Committee
Woolwich
Wright
Public Safety Committee
Home Service Section
The
Red Cross
Wilson Wright
George Shaw
Henry Downing
Ernest Hathorne
Edward Shaw
Waldo Hathorne
Frank Jones
Charlotte Buck
Harold Leeman
Day
Wiiscasset
William G. Mitchell
White Mountains
Massachusetts
Henry Carlton
Lexington
D. W. Dexter
Harold
Frederick Henderson
Bath
Fred Carlton
Christine Hathorne
Augusta
Lydia
Chester Dana
Milton Bailey
Lynn
Mass
Milton Carlton
John Reed
Georgetown
Butler
Moatsweag Farm
Mr. Butler
Washington
Henna Dana
State House
Eben Dana
F. P. Corliss
Albion
Everett Larrabee
Philadelphia
Hyde Park
Maude Hayward
Gardiner
Theodore Getchell
Vinal Hunnewell
Dr. Walker
Chilton Paint Endures Weather Tests For Years
A historic note praises Chilton Paint for lasting over twenty five years against wear and exposure. The piece contrasts it with cheaper alternatives and promotes its honesty and durability for demanding conditions.
Red Cross responds to Bath emergency with medical aid
Relief workers from Bath report doctors and nurses serving in the district, turning fees to the emergency fund. State supplies arrive through Augusta adjutant’s office with Mrs. Hyde and team coordinating duties. Nurses staff the field and vehicles, while information desks operate from the south corridor amid growing demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bath
Augusta
E. W. Hyde
Weatherbee
Madelyn Chase
Miss Flaherty
Miss Turner
Miss Houghton
Graham Blandy
Horses Arrive for Work at North End
A Maine Central freight train from the West brought 20 horses in two cars to Russo Brothers on High street for Emergency Fleet Corporation housing projects. The Hartford origin shipment arrived after a Friday meeting with caretakers, ending a period of lonesome waiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Central
Russo Brothers
Emergency Fleet Corporation
High Street
Hartford
Bath
Arrowsic Residents News Briefs and Illness Reports
Frank Cromwell of the Merchant Marine, on furlough, has recovered from Spanish influenza and visits his wife’s father J. H. Snipe. Miss Muriel Shea guests Miss Mary Preble Woolwich. Aubury Steen rents Emma Walker’s home for winter. Mrs. Hawthorne of Woolwich visits granddaughter Mildred Snipe. Harold Snipe of the U S S C No 64 had a 48 hour furlough. Otty Sten recovers from influenza. Miss Vivian Baker of Nequassett visits Miss Muriel Shea. Miss Marie Costello of Bath visits town. Frank Clark remains at home with grip. Miss Jessie Robin visits relatives in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cromwell
Merchant Marine
J. H. Snipe
Muriel Shea
Mary Preble Woolwich
Aubury Steen
Emma Walker
P. E. Hawthorne
Woolwich
Mildred Snipe
Harold E. Snipe
Liberty Day quota drives push on amid illness and gains
The article details Liberty Day bond campaign progress led by Chairman Moses. Bath totals reach about 450000 dollars with continued county by county appeals and strong support from Topsham and Richmond. Women’s committee led by Mrs. Rupert Baxter drives subscriptions, aiming higher totals as the drive ends. A brief joke about a man claiming to eat whale and venison closes the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Topsham
Tomorow
Richmond
Rupert H. Baxter
Death of Percy W Thurston in Bath after illness
Percy W Thurston 16 died Thursday at his aunt Mrs Henry Thurston’s home after two weeks of influenza and bronchial pneumonia. He was son of Willis D and Harriett M Thurston born in West Tremont Mount Desert Island. Burial planned in West Tremont family lot. An unrelated report notes a man employed in housing operations on Washington Street was jailed then bailed out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy W. Thurston
Henry Thurston
Willis DD
Harriett M. (Garnan) Thurston
West Tremont
Mount Desert Island
Southwest Harbor High School
Thurston
Bath
Texas Yard
Percy
Pvt
Archie E. Thurston
A.E.F
Clarence F. Thurston
Edith N. Thurston
Elwyn L. Thurston
Westfield
Washington Street
North End
Fred Thompson
Bowdoinham Notes Highlight Local Life and Influenza Precautions
E. L. Merrill attends Bartlett illness. Gardiner school closed. Blanche Woodworth visiting home. demonstrations by Bertha Hackett. Bath Iron Works agent R. P. Ham visits town. Red Cross busy. influenza precautions close schools. Willard Blake improves in Massachusetts. locals travel to Brunswick. new births in town. overseas reunion among neighbors.
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E. L. Merrill
Bartlett
N. H
Bowdoinham
Gardiner
Blanche Woodworth
Bertha O. Hackett
South Coventry
Llewellyp Welch
Lowell
Mass
Robert Temple
Wiscasset
Harry Mosher
Selden Williams
Lewiston
Lucinda Baker
Sarah Elliott
Georgia Berry
Ava Cornish
Bath
Hazel Grace
Fort Slocum
Red Cross
Lottie Foster
Portland
Emma Small
Ethel
S. D. Thorne
P. C. Nealey
Bay Shore
H. E. Cornish
Rumford Falls
Nancy Cornish
Carrie Frost
Haines Landing
Massachusetts
Board of Health
Willard Blake
Wellesley
Viola Coombs
Obituary of Mrs Morrie Foss of Russell Street
Lula Hall wife of Morrill Foss of Russell street died Thursday morning at Bath city hospital after a short illness. She was 24, daughter of Everett Hall of Machias, taught school, later a stenographer in Portland. She leaves husband and parents, a daughter, two grandchildren, two brothers, and one sister. Funeral Monday at noon, burial in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Hall
Morrill Foss
Russell Street
Bath City Hospital
Everett Hall
Machias
Washington Normal School
Portland
Carpenters Union
Emma McLaine
Bremen
Ida E. Ames
Woolwich
Wilbur G. Knowlton
Damariscotta
James E. Knowlton
Claremont
N. H
Delia Marshall
Oak Grove
John A Knowlton Dies After Illness in Bath Area
John A Knowlton died Thursday at his Middle street home after a two week illness from influenza and bronchitis. Born in Newcastle 51 years ago to Samuel and Roxie Knowlton, he lived in Bath most of his life with stints in Bremen. He worked as a blacksmith at Bath Iron Works, then with the Maine Central railroad bridge crew, and at his illness time was employed as a carpenter in the Texas yard. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Queen Esther Rebekah lodge and the Ancient Order of United...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Knowlton
Middle Street
Newcastle
Samuel
Roxie Knowlton
Bath
Bremen
Bath Iron Works
Maine Central Railroad
Texas Yard
Knowlton
Odd Fellows
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Ancient Order of United
Miss Laura R Barstow Dies After Illness at 37
Miss Laura R Barstow aged 37 died Friday morning at her mother's home on Middle Street after a brief pneumonia illness. Born in Bath she worked at David T Percy & Sons and later with her brother W F Barstow at his grocery on Washington Street. A member of St Mary’s Catholic Church she was known for her cheerful manner and many friends.
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Laura R. Barstow
Middle Street
Miss Barstow
Bath
Demerise Barstow
David T. Percy & Sons
W. F. Barstow
Washington Street
Barstow Woman Dies. Burial Set for Calvary
Miss Barstow, formerly of the Cosmopolitan club and choir, leaves her mother Mrs. Demerise Barstow, a brother W. F. Barstow, and sisters Mrs. L. T. Grindell of Bath and Mrs. Carl C. Eaton of Portland. Burial service will be at Calvary Saturday at three in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Miss Barstow
Demerise Barstow
W. F. Barstow
L. T. Grindell
Bath
Carl C. Eaton
Portland
Calvary
Infant Margaret Deehan Dies of Pneumonia
Margaret Deehan infant daughter of William R. and Mary D. Deehan of Hardings died Thursday of pneumonia. She is survived by two brothers Francis W. and Arthur E. and a sister Mary E. Hunters have motored from the big woods crossing the Kennebec on the Hockomock, bringing deer trophies. Two local girls Gwendolyn Clary and Frances Hayes raised 17 dollars for Red Cross by selling pencil sketches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Deehan
William R
Mary D. Deehan
Hardings
Francis W
Arthur E
Mary E
Red Cross
Gwendolyn Clary
J. F. Clary
Frances Hayes
Elmer Hayes
Kennebec
Hockomock
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Europe
Brunswick
Maine
Chilton
Jay
Northampton
Camp Devens
Water Street
Bath Beef Co
Hagan Field
C.L. Farnham
0. Inc
Elm St
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Room
Sagadahock Block
Bath, Me
Albion Lydell
Parker Head
M. I. Taylor
F. J. Nichols
Rangeley
R. H. Jack
Charles Fogg
Ridge
B. F. Adams
Louis Leavitt
Lincoln Williams
Railroad Street
Bert Webber
Charles McEwen
W. W. Brown
Ida Cornish
F. K. Jack
C.B. Randall
George Purington
Stephenson
D. T. Percy & Sons
Mrs. Morrie Foss
Boston
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