Towns Asked to Report 1918 Road Plans
The State Highway Commission asks Maine selectmen chairmen to provide a December first summary of proposed highway maintenance resurfacing construction and reconstruction for 1918. The United States Highways Council, created to supervise wartime highway work, will approve only Council permitted projects next year. Wyman Mason of Oakland is visiting Bath relatives.
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State Highway Commission
Boards of Selectmen
Maine
United States Highways Council
Ccircular
Eames de Gogorza urges vocational training at Bath Orphan Asylum
Emma Eames de Gogorza reports to the Governor and Council on Bath Military and Naval Orphan Asylum showing 23 boys and 27 girls. She advocates carpentry and other trades for self support and dignity, plus a funded needlework class for girls. She notes children include Civil War and Spanish War veterans’ kin.
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Mme
Emma Eames de Gogorza
Military
Naval Orphan Asylum
Bath
New York
Georgetown notes and social visits during influenza alert
Georgetown residents record family visits and travels from Five Islands, Bath, Woolwich, and Boston. Local figures including Mrs. Mary Trafton, Rev. William Boyd, Walter Reid of Portland, and Edwin H. Oliver of Roxbury are listed among guests, moves, and summer plans as public gatherings close for influenza precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Mary Trafton
Eugene Trafton
Dexter
Howard G. Heald
Trafton
Henry Todd
West Georgetown
Bath
William Cromwell
Edward G.horton
Five Islands
Augusta E. Rowe
Josephine H. Oliver
William A. Todd
Fred Oliver
Boston
Miss Oliver
Indian Point
Horatio N. Douglas
Fanily
Rath
B. M. Rowe
Douglas
Portland
Russell Sheridan
Woolwich
William Boyd
Charles Sheridan
George B. Sinclair
California
Ellen Cromwell
Islands
Clayton Rowe
Working League
Walter Reid
Seguinland
Edwin ‘H. Oliver
Roxbury
Mass
W. C. Todd
Oliver
Nancy Jane Spinney
Mill House
Ida Williams
Leon Williams
Ferry
Sarah Maleham
Charles Tucker
al Wiggin
Allie Wiggin
Sanbornville
N.H
Melvin Cunningham
Lillian A. Berry
Richmond
Frank Moore
Samuel Mereen
Mantown
Buzzo
Edward Cummings
Clarence Oliver
Ethel Heald
William Farnsworth
Owen Marr
Pinkham
Little River
A. K. P. Oliver
Trafton Z. Knight
Annie Jones
Eugene Reynolds
Leslie Noyes
William Watts
Harrison
Robinhood
Ralph Reynolds
Thomas Hagan
Earl Hagan
Caroline Hagan
Marjorie Gray
Bata
Father Hazenfust
Fortnightly eClub Presents Opening Act at Assembly Hall
Postponed initial entertainment caused date adjustments. On November 20 the Fortnightly eClub presents the American Assembly Hall as an opening number. Quinces are now in local markets.
Private Coffin in France Reports German Retreats
Private Albert W. Coffin of the 72nd Artillery Battery A writes his mother in Middle Street that Germans are falling back daily as Allied forces push forward. He notes warm daytime weather, overseas caps, rain coats, and the time difference between his station at St Leonard’s and home. He mentions the letter written September 7 and uncertainty about how long the battery will stay.
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Albert W. Coffin
72Nd Artillery
Battery A
William S. Temple
Hyde Block
Middle Street
St. Leonard’s
Mrs Jane Miller Canack Dies After Four Year Illness
Mrs Jane Miller Canack died Wednesday morning at her daughter Mrs Charles Plaisted s home in Washington Park after a four year illness. Born in Manchester England sixty six years ago she came to the United States as a young woman and married David Canack in Newton Massachusetts. She had lived with her daughter in Waverly Massachusetts prior to settling with the Plaisted family. She leaves her husband David Canack a daughter Mrs Robert J Sis of New York City three sons William Canack David George Canack and Samuel Edward Canack of the 101st United States Engineers and a sister Mrs Edward Warren of Newton Massachusetts.
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Jane Miller Canack
Charles Plaisted
Washington Park
Canack
Manchester
England
David Canack
Newton
Mass
Plaisted
Robert J. Sis
New York City
William Canack
David George Canack
Boston
Samuel Edward Canack
101St United States Engineers
Edward Warren
Charles W. Nocton
Harry Daugherty
Avalon
Quartermaster
Merton Davis
C. C. Davis
Waterville
Blaisdell & Rowe
Seow
Richmond
Mr. Rowe
Five Islands
Arabine Gray
Alfred Rowe
Bath
J. B. Blaisdell
Evelyn
Fred Rittal
Family of
Arthur Berry
Baby
Elson Field
Herman McFadden
Sherbourne Rowe
Elbridge Mains
Mains
Bath Iron Works
Wallace Pierce
Baby Paul
Southport
George Hanna
Donald. Gray
George Blen
Edward
Russel Boynton
Nehemiah Boynton
D.D
Brooklyn
N. Y
Navy
Lester Davis
Alonzo McMahan
Cambridge
Walter Moore
Hallowell
Harold Albert Trott Dies at Home in Bath
Harold Albert Trott, born May 3, 1899 in Norwich Woolwich, died Saturday at his Bath home on Upper Washington Street. An electrician by training, he worked at Bath Iron Works and later for Texas Steamship Co. Survived by his father Edwin W. Trott and two sisters Mrs. Charles Parks and Mrs. Raymond Clark. Funeral Tuesday at his home conducted by Rev. S. A. Evans. bearers included Oscar and Raymond Trott, Charles Parks, Raymond Clark, Frank Walker, and Frank Wilson.
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Harold Albert Trott
Edwin W. Trott
Upper
Washington Street
Woolwich
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Texas Steamship Co
Charles Parks
Raymond Clark
Harold Trott
Upper Washington Street
8. A. Evans
Oscar
Raymond Trott
Frank Walker
Frank Wilson
Luck at the Bay: George Rooke Bags Six Bluebills
George Rooke shot six bluebills while John Brown took one black duck on a Bay outing at Brick Island and Butler's shore. The six birds feigned patrols on the line with sentinels at each end as gunning floats approached. The flock rested and fed in the sun, unusually wild for first flight birds.
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George Rooke
John Brown
Brick Island
Butler’s
Don’t neglect a kidney problem says Bath resident
Mrs. N L Stover of 4 Libby St. credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing a yearlong kidney complaint. She suffered back pain dizziness and vision spots before taking the pills bought at Swett's Drug Store. The ad promotes 60 cents per bottle from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Bright
Dean
N. L. Stover
Libby St
Swett’s
Five Islands Georgetown Plans Open Amid Flu Watch
Five Islands schools in Georgetown may open Monday Oct 21 if no influenza cases are reported. Georgetown’s Fourth Liberty loan quota is 9800 with 15450 raised. more bonds expected before Saturday night. Numerous local residents commute, relocate, or visit family, including Quimby and Rowe families, with changes to stores and homes noted.
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Georgetown
Clara
M. Reid
J. Ernest Quimby
Boston
Five Islands
Bath
Fuller resigns as Bath division superintendent after 25 years
Fred Fuller, long time with the L. A. & W. Street Railway and nine years as Bath division superintendent, resigns to become manager of Shaw Auto Co. The Independent notes readiness to install new cars and equipment, promising improved service and sufficient power once shipments arrive despite wartime delays.
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Fred Fuller
L. A. & W. Street Railway
Bath
Shaw Auto Co
Fuller
Brunswick
Cross From German Plane Adorns Home
A square canvas bearing the black cross from Hun airplanes hangs in York Hall at the Sewalls home. The piece is a souvenir of the world war and was brought down by Lieut. Sumner Sewall in battles. The family cherishes it as a prized keepsake and honors Lieut. Sewall's bravery.
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York Hall
William D. Sewall
Sewall
Sumner Sewall
Lieut
Bath's Magic City Reminds Visitors
A trench digger works relentlessly, moving mountains of dirt with no breaks for water or tobacco. The great machine draws attention and admiration as it operates, continuing along its path on site.
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Bath
Mrs Martha F Dukeshire Dead at Bath City Hospital
Mrs Martha F Dukeshire wife of Stillman F Dukeshire died Monday night at Bath City Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Salem Massachusetts 58 years ago she came to Bath 28 years ago from Gardner Massachusetts. The family lived on Cherry Street and she attended Corlisg Street Church then Christian Science Church after moving to Liberty Street. She leaves husband son Thomas and three sisters and one brother.
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Martha
Stillman F. Dukeshire
Bath City Hospital
Dukeshire
Salem
Mass
Bath
Gardner
Cherry Street
Corlisg Street
Liberty Street
Christian Science Church
Thomas Dukeshire
Winslow Funeral Held in Cambridge
The funeral of Edward S. Winslow who died on day at Cambridge Mass was Tuesday afternoon at Maple Grove. Rev. S A Evans officiated and the Odd Fellows service was conducted by David S Harris chaplain and Henry L Colby noble grand. The hearers were Stewart McPherson and Sidney McPherson representing the Eagles and Arthur Ansert and N L Stover representing the Odd Fellows.
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Edward S. Winslow
Cambridge Mass
Maple Grove
S. A. Evans
Odd Fellows
David S. Harris
Henry L. Colby
Noble Grand
Stewart McPherson
Sidney McPherson
The
Eagles
Arthur Ansert
N. L. Stover
Funeral for Mrs. Charles W. Leavitt Held Monday
The funeral for Mrs. Charles W. Leavitt of 129 Court Street was held Monday afternoon. Rev. E. D. Hardin of Winter Street Congregational Church officiated. Bearers were William Belanger William Scott Andrew Bremmer and N. Gratz Jackson.
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Charles W. Leavitt
Court Street
E. D. Hardin
Winter Street Congregational Church
William Belanger
William Scott
Andrew Bremmer
N. Gratz Jackson
Gasoline sales dip as Sundays limit city garages
Local garages report gasoline sales down due to Sunday restrictions. One estimate shows about 1000 gallons short of weekly average, another garage notes at least 600 gallons less. Carroll Watson, juggling Bath Iron Works duties with emergency YMCA service, is ordered to Boston for assignment.
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Carroll Watson
Bath Iron Works
Boston
Minnie L Leavitt dies at 129 Court Street in Bath
Mrs Minnie L Leavitt wife of Charles W Leavitt died at her Bath home 129 Court Street early Saturday morning She was born in Nova Scotia 37 years ago daughter of Mr and Mrs James Scott and had lived in Bath 16 years She leaves husband one daughter Doris I Leavitt three sons Charles W Leavitt Jr Howard Leavitt Dudley Leavitt three brothers William Scott of Bath Vincent Scott and Ernest Scott both of Nova Scotia
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Minnie
Leavitt
Charles W. Leavitt
Court Street
Navy Boys Attack Bank Bond Purchases Reported
Fifteen sailors aboard the U S S Evans attacked the First National Bank in a body on a Wednesday and each bought a bond. Nineteen experienced men remain ready to cross and four more are prepared to purchase as soon as they can reach the bank.
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U. S. S. Evans
First National Bank
Hockomock Ferry Repaired At Boothbay Harbor
Ferryboat Hockomock will leave the Woolwich Bath route next Monday to be hauled on the Boothbay Harbor marine railway for engine and hull repairs and winter readiness. The vessel is expected to be off the line for about two weeks. Ernest Shepard of Pine Street is recovering from a three week illness of bronchial pneumonia.
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Hockomock
Woolwich
Bath
Marine Railway
Boothbay Harbor
Ernest Shepard
Pine Street
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Wyman Mason
Oakland
MVE
Eames DE Gogorza
SAR Dhs
Standard Cloak and Dry Goods
the House of Better Merchandise
Augusta
W. H. Gannett
W. H. Gannett, Pub., Inc
Dept. Augusta, Maine
Eclub
PRIV
A. W. Coffin
France
Mary
James F. Will Co
Mrs. Stillman F. Dukeshire
FE. S. Winslow Funeral
Charles Leavitt
Minnie L. Leavitt
Maine, Central Railroad
Maine Central
F. S. Curtis
Centre Street
A. B. Watson
Union Street
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