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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1918
Page
5
The summer offensive follows Cantigny as American and British units push toward the Somme salient. British tanks assisted the Yanks while photos depict the Menin Road to Ypres and Zonnebeke with a breached Hindenburg line and streets strewn with German shells and wreckage.
The Bath city council discussed the Woolwich coal shed plan and approved a $1500 auto truck for the park and cemetery board. Council raised City Messenger John W Gilmore’s pay and ordered wage adjustments for Hose 2 and 3. Sidewalk repairs were debated and a plumbers ordinance amended.
Crowds lined the streets as Bath celebrated Labor Day with an elaborate parade led by former policemen. Floats from Hyde Windlass Co and Bath Iron Works showcased ship decks and riveters. Placards proclaimed support for the war effort, and Red Cross donations totaled $26.32 from a large union flag display. The event featured impressive bands, spotless uniforms, and strong crowd scene across Washington Street and the park. Firemen’s hand tubs drew thousands, while top prize went to Androscoggin of Topsham for $75 with Tigers of Hallowell and Kennebec of Bath winning other cash awards amid mechanical mishaps.
A large, friendly crowd gathered at Kelley field for a day of athletic events. The Brigade band of Lewiston led by Arthur Pettingill performed a strong concert. In the 100 yard dash Private Stephensen of Fort Baldwin won. Harold Cutting of Machinists' Union placed second. Broad jump also went to Stephensen with Joseph Roy of the Machinists' Union second. Running broad jump won by Mr. Schorn with George Goodwin of the Machinists' Union second. Hurdle race won by Harold Cutting with Stephensen tied for second.
MacMahon Island held a Community Day to raise funds for French orphans. Rev E F Chauncey organized events with five color groups, ending with a supper and contests. Harry A Nealley, once of Bath, won the board sawing contest as Violet group claimed the orphans for adoption.
The officers of the 3d Me regiment vote unanimously to offer the regiment for service abroad. Most men are eager to go. Congressman White will be notified and other companies will inform Washington of their desire.
Baldwin and Schorn led events with a three legged race won by Jerry Sullivan and Mr Lasky. Cutting and Stephensen placed second in potato race and tug of war went to Machinists union by a narrow margin after three strenuous minutes against Boilermakers. Boxing exhibition by Pat Sullivan and Dusty Kroll ended in a draw after six rounds. Texas marine band concert closed the celebration with Oramandel Freble and a Rath boy speaker.
A Reo touring car operated by Charles F. Dillaway of Everett and a Ford driven by Mrs. Rogers of Bath collided at Center and Middle streets. The Reo struck a light pole causing head injuries to Mrs. Dillaway and a wound to their son Paul. Mrs. Rogers and her companion assisted. the damaged vehicle was towed to Shaw Auto Co.
Bath residents read of Lieut Tom Percy son of Dr and Mrs Thomas Percy Arlington Mass gassed in France during a major Allied drive. In a letter home he recalls dressing wounded men under shell fire for three days without rest while under No Man s Land bombardment and machine gun fire. He notes a slight chest discomfort but says he is recovering and continues duty in the medical corps.
Groundbreaking for a new six room brick school on the Emergency Fleet Corporation land at Dummer Street extension took place Tuesday with Mayor J Edward Drake and officials from the project turning the first spades. The one story building will include a large kindergarten, teacher retiring rooms, a principal’s office and a modern ventilation system. Expected occupancy is this fall. A baby girl named Jane Elizabeth Wing was born at City hospital to Mr and Mrs Harold Wing of North Street extension.
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