SETH PAYS. VISIT TO PANAMA CANAL AND OTHER PORTS
National Soldiers Home Sawtelle Calif. June 15 1926 SETH WRITES OF A CALIFORNIA VISIT COURTESY OF SENATOR HALE MAINE SIX SPANISH AMERICAN VETERANS ON THE NAVAL TRANSPORT HENDERSON FROM NORFOLK TO SAN PEDRO AND LOS ANGELES HARBOR THEIR TRIP TO THE PANAMA CANAL AND DISCUSSIONS OF MEXICO POINT LOMA AND TRIPS TO TJATWANA AND MESSICAN BORDER TOWNS DESCRIBING SHIP LIFE GUESTS HOSPITAL STAYS AND LOCAL COLOR INCLUDING HENDERSONS IMPORTANCE IN THE NAVAL TRANSPORT SERVICE AND A FINAL NOTE ON OIL PROMOTER IRA MIKELL AND A DINNER AT BERGS CAFE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enator Hale
Maine
Henderson
Norfolk
San Iuego
Robert Donnell
Naval Hospital
Service Wen
Sawtelle
Naval Transport Service
Harding
Alaska
San Francisco
Oficers
Bath
James Jones
Bath City Hospital
Bob
Point Loma
United States
Miesxion Beach
California
Messes
Ira Mikell
Derek
Tob
Ira
Toi
Mexico
San Diego
Coronardo Beach
Ira Mikels
Texas Interests
Lill
William Donnell
Robert
All of
Dromore Families Elect Officers At Annual Reunion
At the Dromore Burying Ground association meeting in Bath officers were elected for one year: President Miss Bessie E Dickinson Treasurer Hon Elwell S Crosby Clerk Miss Mary P Hill Trustees J Edward Drake Charles V Minott Elwell S Crosby Calvin W Rogers John D Rogers William S Rogers Mrs Henry W Butler Capt John F Skillings a reunion of descendants was planned for early August with executive and publicity committees named The prior August reunion at Dromore grange hall drew many descendants and a 1926 event was hoped for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromore
Alice Minott
Whippsburg
Abbie Minott
Phippsburg
E. S. Crosby
Bath
Annie Cutting
Owen E. Rogers
North Bath
Maine Ad Men Told Maine Ad Merits Growth
Harrie B. Coe of the Maine Publicity Bureau told delegates at the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World convention that statewide advertising boosted Maine tourism by about 80 percent over prior years. He cited a Sumner hotel report of profits over five thousand dollars and urged bringing agricultural and industrial opportunities to Maine by inviting visitors to the state. He noted the formation of the Maine Associates and coordination efforts led by Major General Mark Hersey to sustain development and publicize the state’s offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Harrie BB. Coe
Maine Publicity Bureau
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Philadelphia
American Community Advertising Division
WMO
Sailor Coe
Sumner
Maine Associates
Mark
Hersex
United States
Dr Bridge Accepts Excellent Position At Monroe County
Jer Ezraridge brother of Harry Vy Bridge of Pridge-Merrill in Bath announces Dr Bridge has become medical director of Monroe County Tuberculosis in Samaterinin at Rochester Now. A testimonial from Stony Wold Adirondacks notes esteem with a serail signed by patients and employees presenting him a chair. Dr Bridge, a Bowdoin and Columbia trained physician, served as intern at Presbyterian Hospital and worked at Joe Vina Sanatorium Pasadena before public health and Stony Weld duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jer
Ezraridge
Harry Vy Bridge
Pridge-Merrill
Ster Fin Bath
Monroe County
Samaterinin
Rochester
Stony Wold
Adirondacks
Sejie Siae
Bridge
Sowdoin College of Arts
Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons
TVE
Presbyterian Hospital
Joe Vina Sanatorium
Pasadena
California
Uybiduties
Stony Weld
Leomin SS
West Bath Cottages Open for Summer Vacation Weekenders
Cottages along the New Meadows begin opening as Fourth of July visitors arrive, signaling a busy Sabine area summer. Bath residents and guests spread across Sabine cottages and Larrabee's Grove, with multiple families and friends vacationing through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Meadows
Obituary of Harmon Eugene Toothaker 13
Harmon Eugene Toothaker, 13, son of Mr and Mrs Charles C Toothaker of 186 North street, died Tuesday morning after a short illness from meningitis. He contracted the illness July 7 and lay ill nearly a year, cheerful and interested in all around him. He bore his suffering uncomplainingly and valued small comforts. His condition showed slight improvement in recent months, but he did not recover. He would have entered high school in the fall and was a member of Central Church School. He leaves his parents and one brother, Elwood Toothaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Eugene Toothaker
Charles C. Toothaker
North Street
Aat Central Church
Elwood Toothaker
State Reforestation Projects Expand in New York
Reforestation gains momentum in New York schools with Coldrock School planting 2000 trees annually for three years and continuing this year. In Watson forest Lewis County, 98 acres will host 10000 trees yearly. Wilton High School adds an agricultural forest program and Pine Hill plot of over five acres, a century ago virgin white pine area, with a third already set out and remaining to be planted in two to three seasons to train students in practical forestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Coldrock
Watson
Lewis County
Agricultural Department
Wilton High School
Personal Notes From Oak Street Visit and Travel
Leon Buck travels to Southort land for a several week visit with his aunt Edith Perkins. Mrs Ernestine Eaton leaves for Stonel Point with Nathan W. Eaton and Ralph Acorn party. Marjorie and Ralph Jr. also attend summer in Bath and return to Highland Street after a week in Porthrod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Buck
Carrie Smith
Oak Street
Southortland
Edith Perkins
Ernestine Eaton
Lotta Eaton
Chestout Street
Stonel Point
Nathan W. Eaton
Ralph Acorn
Mar- Jorie
Ralph, Jr
Somerville
Bath
Highland Street
Porthrod
Community forests a splendid investment in town life
In Europe towns own forests near the outskirts used for picnics study and wildlife. The American Tree Association urges U S communities to reclaim waste land, planting forests to fund town needs, protect woods and boost local economies. Massachusetts towns already act with state forest offers and Fitchburg cited as early city forest example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
American Tree Association of
Washington, D. C
United States
Germany
American Tree Association
Massachusetts
New York
New Hampshire
State Forestry Association
Fitchburg
Mass
Rifle Marksmanship Contests At Fort Williams This July
Rifle marksmanship contests begin in preparation for triads at Fort Williams in July and the state shoot in August. Capt McClure notes the best all-around shooter will represent Bath in August, with current standings listing Private Robert Wallace and Private Percy Kingsbury among top marksmen in 200 yards and rapid fire events along with Lt. Ban—Guinn and Capt. McClure. Also cited: American Museum of Safety data showing rail travel is twice as safe as a decade ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Williams
Rockland
McClure
Bath
Robert Wallace Auis
Guinn
Asot Realee
le Crile
Eerie
eMel Yi Truely
Ieee Eee
McCuure
McCuure Private Linton Lobinsen Corp
Percy
The
American Museum of Safety
Woolwich Farm Bureau Meets in July at Baptist Hall
The Farm Bureau will meet on July 2 at Baptist hall with state agent Catherine Cook presiding in place of Eleanor Randlette who is to be married. The lesson will cover basketry and a long list of local residents and visitors are noted in town, including Gordon, Reed, Carlton, and Hathorne families, plus multiple trips to Gorham Normal and Tuessice hall dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Baptist Hall
Catherine Cook
Eleanor Randlette
Eugenie Hunnewell
Brunswick
Frank Carlton
Clement Paquet
Arthur
Edgecomb
Fred Carlton
Hattie Larrabee
Monmouth
John Reed
Marjorie Trott
Bath
Alfred E. Trott
A. G. Pollard
Martha Smith
Pollard
Lowell
Mass
Oak Grove Hotel
Frank J. Walker
Maxine
Gorham Normal School
Loretta Carlton
Charlotte Buck
Gorham
Tuessice Hall
John Rice
Farnham
Ernest Rice
Richmond
Eliza Hathorne
Augusta
Albert Thompson
New York
Wilmot Dodge
WiscCasset
Christine Hathorne
Leonard Bickford
West
Jessie Kelley
Henry Carlton
Dorris Brown
Brown University
John Brown
Hockomock
Lawrence Movure
Lawrence Wputnam
Chester Duncan
Arrowsic
Evelyn Hussey
Farmington Normal School
Paul Hussey
Gertrude Gilmore
Lawrence Watnam
Moosehead Lake
Duncan to preach and hold services at local Methodist church
Chester St. Duncan will preach at the Methodist church Sunday at 2 30 p m on Salvation for Walls and conduct an evening service at the North schoolhouse at 7 30 with Let Heaven Come Into Your Mind. Sunday school follows at 3 30 with George Spinney as superintendent. No prayer meeting at the North schoolhouse Thursday at 7 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester St. Duncan
Walls
North Schoolhouse
George Spinney
Summer visitors and gatherings in Bath and nearby towns
York and other out of state visitors summer in Larrabee Grove on the New Meadows. John A. Beals of Portland visits Bath relatives for two weeks, staying with Mrs. Madden. Numerous Bath residents host guests from Boston, New York, and Concord NH for summer. Social events include church sewing bees and Universalist circle gatherings with speeches and fish chowder, followed by travel plans and family visits across Maine and New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McGrath
New York
Larrabee Grove
New Meadows
John A. Beals
Portland
Bath
Charles I. Madden
Mechanic Street
M. FE. Berry
Fred Coombs
West Bath
Mars
Gerry
Concord
N.hs
Benjamin Berry
Wescustago Lun
Yarmouth
H. Dorpain Perkins
Nathan LE. Coffin
Russell Phinney
Ralph Wright Winfield Hagan
Arthur Hagan
Florence Willis
Boston
St. Augustine
Mra
Fanny Thurlow
Highland Street
First Baptist Church
Richard Hastings
Cherryfield
Virginia
Richard, Jr
Henry Gi. Hodgdon
Sabine
Hervey
Scudder
Hodgdon
Phippsburg Grammar School Holds First Graduation
The Center Church in Phippsburg hosted graduation for ten students who will enter Morse High School in Bath. The ceremony featured decorations, music by Hayden Conant, and remarks by Rev. Charles Myron Tubbs. Diplomas were presented by Superintendent John H. Carter. graduates included Jace F. Gomez Jeremiah Bartlett Minna A Dunnings Ruth A. Wallace Loruna R. Gilliam Frederic A. Chandler Edmund Rollins Doris B. Pushard Carolyn Oliver and Charles B. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg Center
Phippsburg Grammar School
Morse High
Bath
Perkins Greenhouses
Emma Perry
Abbie Minott
Hayden Conant
Charles Myron Tubbs
Grace Episcopal Church of
Franklin Morse
Myron Tubbs
Doris B. Pushard
Frederick Chandler Ote
Taumione Basin
Sclace
Edmund Rollins
Lorana Gilliam
Nnn
Carolyn A. Oliver
Pachieseid Alsoe Teats Orchestra
John H. Carter
Robert I’. Manson
Winneganee
Jace F. Gomez
Jeremiah Bartlett
Minna A. Dunnings
Ruth A. Wallace
Loruna R. Gilliam
Frederic A. Chandler
Carolyn Oliver
Charles B. Williams
Road Conditions From Highway Bulletin Report
State Highway Commission announces construction sections with detours limited travel on several routes. Areas include York, Wells Kennebunk and Windham Raymond, plus bridges and finishes at Exet er and Belfast regions. Future tar applications planned between Woolwich and Wiscasset and from Dixfield via Rumford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
A. Kittery
A. York
York Center
Cape Nedick
York Beach
York Corner
Rice's Bridge
A. Wells-Kennebunk
Windham-Raymond
Auburn
Livermore
Peru
T. Chelsea
Tagus
Rockport
H. Jackman
R. Belfast
R. Belmont
L. Frankfort
Winterport
X. Bangor
M. Spur
Mount Desert
Y. Bucksport
X. Spur
Orland
Penobscot
Milo-Orneville
J. Abbott
J. Greenville
M. Steuben
K. Winn
Houston
Fort Fairfield
K. Caribou
Bethel to Houlton Caribou tar project stated
Weather permitting for two weeks tar will be applied between Houlton and Caribou starting at Howton. The plan calls for work to begin soon with conditions guiding progress and potential delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Houlton
Caribou
Howton
Membership Campaign Makes Good Progress in Maine
The State of Maine Association launches an intensive membership drive with Boy Scout troops distributing cards and folders. Prizes include scout uniforms and gear for top troops. Bangor and Waterville troops lead with over 6 000 and 5 000 cards distributed respectively, while Monticello and others contribute. Service clubs and many contributors pledge support and funds through this statewide development effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
State of
Bangor
Brewer
Waterville
Monticello
North End P T A names committees at special meeting
North Center Parent-Teacher Association held a special meeting in Oak Street parish house with Mrs. Charles Farnham as president. Finances showed $56.08 in the milk fund and $115.39 in the treasury. Committees include School Centers and a large list of members across streets and schools. An illustrated lecture event was proposed for October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Oak Street
Charles Farnham
Mullin
Myron ‘Tubbs
H. D. Maxwell
D. Wilson
Ralph Bragg
Arthur Sewall
Small
Bath
Ham
Charles KE. Buck
North Center
South End
V.T. Association
Farnham
McFadden
Colby
Pauline Avery
Wanted Man Nabbed in Federal Lottery Case
Deputy Sheriff Perkins and Federal Agent Crosby arrested Arthur Currier of Pawtucket on an April indictment in Portland for using the mails to promote a lottery and interstate traffic. He was turned over to federal authorities in Portland. Currier was said to be connected with Frederick G. K. Nicholson of Providence, earlier arrested in Westbrook for assisting in promoting a lottery. Mrs. Frederick E. Drake left for a short visit in Waterville and Mt. Desert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Crosby
Arthur Currier
Pawtucket
Department of Justice
Portland
Frederick G. K. Nicholson
Providence
Westbrook
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seth
Panama Canal
Travs
Linberzene
TSA
Californe
Los Angeles
Dor
National Soldiers
Sawtelle, Calif
Brown
Norway Medicine
Burying Ground Association
Coe
AD Men
Dereisa P Black
Percival Saford
Raveend Trev
Joseph M. Troi
High Street
Sabine Improvement Association
W. J. Burke and Sons
Edward
Medford
Jarrabee’s Grove
Jennie Silsby
Green Street
Suid
J. E. Mayo
Henry Cotreau
Eleanor
Marie
Cotreau
Charles Owen
Florence
Owen Cottage
J. Everett Mayo
George Ferswell
Erswell
Miles Purington
Rangeley
Everett Lemont
Lemont
BE. R. Brown
Barbara
Ruth Brown
J. BE. Mayo
Red Cross
Grange Hall
Florence Neiley
Walters. Whitmer
Chicago
Fred Rose
Chester King
Merton Wright
Woolwich
Center Church
Highway Bulletin
Commission
North End P.T.A
Association
South Street
Hawley
Briggs
Center Street
Higgins
Arthur Dunton
Elmer Avery
Central Grammar
Adams
Morin
Bragg
Hooper
Mussenden
North Grammar
Snow
Carrie Thompson
Tubbs
Hatch
Dike School
EF. Staples
Golder
Roy Lord
Roy Colby
Luther Thompson
Seth Mullin
EK. Motley Fuller
Lewis KF. Gannon
John Legro
Ways and
R. P. McFadden
Sewall Lercy
John Lord
S. O. Hooper
J. W. Brown
Lewis Berry
Scott Golder
W. I. Mussenden
Harold Avery
Phyllis Gannon
Ruby Avery
Lewis E. Gannon
Frederick EK. Drake
Mt. Desert
Atwood
L. F. Medicine Co
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