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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1918
Page
5
The note advertises steady office work with good pay and benefits at W. H. Gannett, Pub. Inc. It promises clean, well heated spaces, a six hour day after September 1, and friendly coworkers. It invites women with fair education to request a free book and assess suitability.
The South End Parent Teacher Association held a well attended meeting at Washington street school on Tuesday afternoon. Seventeen parents attended as officers planned a Saturday picnic trip to New Meadows for school children from Sagadahoc square at 11 o clock, with each child supervised by a parent or approved adult and bringing a lunch. The group also discussed Red Cross activities for the year and will meet weekly on Tuesdays. At Beacon Street Methodist church Rev. E Hilton Post will present a song sermon Sunday night with special solos duets and choir singing. The evangelistic service will feature a leading thought followed by hymns and a special audience of worshipers urged to attend.
Sportsmen anticipate the opening of the duck season with many game birds seen around Merry Meeting Day. Open time starts Monday and lasts until January 1 with a ten duck limit per day and a ban on buying or selling birds. Nonresident hunters must buy a $5 season license.
Florence Dodge, confined by a withered arm since childhood, volunteers at the Old Folks’ Home. She knits, sews, washes, irons, and performs hard tasks with speed and grace for the boys overseas, earning high praise for her steadfast work.
Rev. J Robert Halmsaw of Pine Plains New York married Miss Lettie B Searls formerly of Bath on Tuesday at nine in Wesley Methodist church Bath. The double ring ceremony was by Rev Frank H Hell. The couple will reside in Pine Plains where the groom is pastor. The bride taught kindergarten in Norwalk and has kin in Bath involved in Y M C A work in Europe.
A nationwide drive urges cooperation to save peach stones as carbon sources for gas masks. It claims 100 stones yield enough carbon to save one boy and notes many soldiers sacrifice for others. William H. Donnell, linked to the Ford plant in Detroit, has returned home to vote.
The Bath physician Dr. Hugh D. Grant settled with Frank J. Nichols of Rangely, formerly Bowdoinham, in a $5,000 libel suit, with the plaintiff paying costs. The agreement ends potential sequels to three prior trials involving Grant, Nichols, and Jack, Bowdoinham deputy sheriff, amid a long local dispute.
Dr. George Venn Daniels of Philadelphia told 1,000 attendees at the Opera House that the United States must quickly win the war and urged immediate entry into essential industries. He highlighted thrift stamps, women in plants, and a disciplined labor force as crucial, calling for 700 local hires across two Em-ergency Fleet Corporation projects and 200 at Texas Steamship Co. plant plus 500 for housing.
About 1,878 men aged 18 to 45 registered in Bath on Thursday. Ward 4 recorded the largest total with 601, ward 6 the smallest with 142. Interpreter Maurice Golden of New York City aided the effort, speaking five languages and helping with the registration at the Texas yard.
Registration in Brunswick Thursday reached 785. Nearby towns reported Lisbon 283 Richmond 146 Bowdoinham 113.
The death of Private Florian Long tin of Brunswick from pneumonia was announced at the base hospital at Camp Devens on Thursday. Six companies of the Depot Brigade have been placed in quarantine due to several measles cases. Robert Fulton of South Street hosted James Biggins and Dr. William Hill from the Bath Iron Works with a ride to Portland in his Buick Six Tuesday night.
Silk Forbes and eight other fast pacers and trotters will race at the Oak Grove speedway Saturday. Promising matchups are expected as crowds anticipate good races and lively competition. Mrs Fred Ripley, clerk at Percys garment room, takes a two week vacation visit with her Gardiner-based parents. Mrs Dora Beal substitutes in the store during the absence.
Miss Lillian Thebeau left Saturday noon for Woonsocket Rhode Island where she is the guest of relatives. She was accompanied by her brother Eugene who returned Monday.
Hon W J L Bonney and Caleb Sedgley led a town hall session from 9 a m to 9 p m with 118 registrants including 14 aged 18 and 40 in other age groups. The report notes diverse nationalities among registrants and that Rob ert H Jack was appointed to the legal advisory board. The article also mentions Liberty Loan drive plans, committee appointments, pledge schedules, local school openings, and various residents in nearby towns.
A heavy frost caused damage across the town while roads and culverts were improved during summer work. Notable visitors include Mrs Helen Townsend of Portland and Mr Charles Keane of New York, with several local outings and motor trips reported.
Mrs. Chester Wallace and Hagel Harrington have returned from a brief visit with Captain Wallace in Boston. Captain Wallace has recently arrived at an Atlantic port from a southern port carrying a cargo of molasses.
Everett Maye of Trufant reports a locomotive struck and killed one of his cows as it crossed the railroad near the Mayo farm. The hired man guiding cattle to pasture attempted to keep them off the track but the cow darted in front of the engine and died.
A North end resident almost called police Thursday night fearing a suspicious character on Washington Street. It turned out to be Joe Sullivan, the champion welterweight of New England, training for his bout next Wednesday with Pat Bullivan of Fort Baldwin. Sullivan is known for road work, running two to five miles daily, often seen dog trotting the streets. He favors woodlands runs and welcomes challengers, promising a fine boxing display when two seasoned fighters meet in the armory next Wednesday.
Waterville September fair results list Betsy Hanlin sweeping the free-for-all heats and Our Governor second with White Rox third. Phemas Bail wins the 8.44 stake pace in three heats. Duke of Gannuck wins the 9.30 trot in three heats. Little Avna 8.30 pace goes to Monk. several drivers and horses named with placements and times. Harry Thurlow Jesse Sanpson and Stephen Low travel to Portland after the events.
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