Clinton County Republican-News
May 26, 1927

Tramp's 'Dynamite' Turns Out To Be Sack of Rubbish

"Don't touch that sack, there's dynamite in it."  An old man, roughly dressed,
uttered this warning to a St. Johns resident in the business district Monday.
He had reference to a bulky burlap sack that he had been carrying but had set 
down on the sidewalk.  The officers were notified and the man was jailed.  
Sheriff B.J. Fox recognized him as Sid Stickney, a feeble-minded tramp, 
who has often had a night's lodging at the local jail.  In the sack was found
an old tea-kettle, a section of stove pipe, several basins and other rubbish.

Before his arrest here Stickney was picked up at Maple Rapids Thursday on suspicion.
He is apparently harmless but Sheriff Fox says he will be held for the time being.

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County Veterinary Gave First Aid to Glen Smith

Dr. R.D. Rice of Maple Rapids, county veterinarian, was at the George Harte 
farm in Bath at the time of the explosion and reached the scene of the tragedy 
in a very few minutes.  He was helping to resuce the children from the wreckage 
when Kehoe blew up his car.

Learning that Postmaster Glenn Smith was terribly hurt in this second 
explosion, Dr. Rice went to him and helped put splints on his mangled leg.
"Smith was conscious", says Rice, "and I heard him say to his wife, 
'Never mind, if I've got to go I don't want you to feel bad.'"  
The postmaster died before reaching the hospital.

Dr. Rice remained at Bath until evening, aiding in the relief work.