Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-20
IN A DOWNPOUR
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ton of the citys throng to Camp Keyes
in the early afternoon. 1t was shortly
after 43o when, headed BY the band, the
regiment swung around the curve of
Rnes hill and came into the view of the
multitudes which had already assembled
around the railroad station. Here. being
closely n1assed, the crowds immensely
was even more noticeable than at Camp
Keyes. There were cheers to greet the
soldiers about to entrain. but during most
of the time a thoughtful silence was to
be noted Rain had been falling for some
little time when the soldier boys began
e arrive at the station. A little later 1t
descended in torrents and many dainty
and colorful feminine costume went to
ruin under the deluge Only a compare
tive few had brought along umbrellas and
even those who had been more foresight
ed found the protection inadequate for
their intended purpose.
AS Trains Were Made Up
< The first troop train was occupied by
Col Hume and staff, the supply company,
the headquarters company and the hospi-
tai corps and attached TO this train were
several cars for the mules and horses. II
was about $40 o'clock when this section
pulled out of the station, almost immedi-
ately followed by the second section,
which carried only baggage.
The third train, which left the station
a few minutes after o'clock, carried the
first battalion, commanded by Maj. John
A. Hadley of Rumford. including Co A
of Dexter. commanded by Capt. Percy A.
Hasty; Co. of Rumford, commanded by
Capt Spalding Bisbee; Co. c of Liver
more Falls, commanded by Capt. Roland
/ G. Findlay; and Co, L of Norway, COM
handed by Capt. James W. Hanson.
The second battalion went in sec
ton four This battalion. under Maj.
! Walter J. Mayo of Foxcroft. includes
Co E of Skowhegan. which was COM
manded by First Lieut. John w. Heal
ey: Co F of Dover. commanded by
Capt Charles H. Norton; Go. G of
Bangor commanded by Capt Daniel |.
Gould; and Co. H of Waterville, com
manded by Capt. William H. MUIR
ray.
| Co. M in Last Train
At about 7.20 the fifth and last
! train departed, with the third battal-
ion, commanded by Maj. William Z.
! Southland of Bangor. and consisting
! of Co. ! OF Eastport, under the COM
mand of Capt. MILFORD S. Alexander;
| Co. X of Pennington, under the COM
mand of Capt. Albert E, Andrews:
/ Co L of Houlton, under the command
: Of Capt Ellison A. Hosford: and Co.
NJ of this city, under the command of
/ Capt. Thomas NJ. J. Enright
Mascots Left Behind
One of the pathetic incidents of the
departure was the leaving behind OF
some of the youngsters who have
been doing faithful service as COM
pany mascots. and have come to re-
gard themselves. and almost to be re-
garded by the men of the companies
as members Of the regiment. They
went to the station with the soldiers
dressed in the little uniforms of which
they have been so proud and were
ready and anxious to follow the regi-
ment to France or any other destina-
ton The somewhat unsoldierly tears
that streamed down their boyish
cheeks when informed that the stern
demands of military expediency made
it impossible for them TO be taken
along touched the sympathies Of many
an onloolier.