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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1926

Page

3

Social Happenings of the Week in the Shipping City

The Bath area social column notes visits and travels. Stanley and Robert Hatch travel from Washington street to Philadelphia and New York for family visits and the Sesquicentennial. Mrs. Join A Lord and Mrs. Frederick Freeman motor to North Berwick. Many others are listed visiting cottages, attending parties, or taking trips to Alfred Gorham and Bath.

Stanley Robert Hatch Robert B. Hatch Washington Street Join A. Lord Frances Frederick W. Freeman Helen North Berwick Everett H. Hall Park Street Methodist Church New York City Charles C. Snow

Man Injured In Barn Fall After Ladder Breaks

E Mason Wright who manages Stone remains at home recovering from injuries after a 30 foot fall from a barn ladder. He landed on hands and feet, spraining both wrists and injuring a hip with multiple bruises and a severe shakeup.

E. Mason Wright Stone Seean

Thwing Family Returns Home After Year Abroad

Mrs. Henrietta Thwing returns to Lincoln street residence after a year with her son Walter Thwing of Wayland New York. Her daughter Miss Mabel Thwing accompanied her mother home after joining a week ago.

Henrietta Thwing Lincoln Street Walter Thwing Wayland N.Y Miss Mabel Thwing

Mrs Quinn and guests return to Winchester after visit

Miss Sadie Quinn and Miss Grayce Armstrong return to Winchester Massachusetts after spending several days with Mr and Mrs Michael Quinn of Middle Street.

Sadie Quinn Grayce Armstrong Waltter Barstow Winchester Mass Michael Quinn Middle Street

Jacksons Visit Stoneham Daughter After Florida Trip

Mr and Mrs John S Jackson arrived Friday night from Punta Gorda Florida by car visiting their daughter Mrs Stanley M Hyde of Stoneham Massachusetts formerly Corinne Jackson. They spent 12 days on the trip describing a delightful drive. Miss Martha Cahill and Miss Eleanor Sherer are spending the summer at Camp Neshobe. Charles Cahill Jr is at Camp Paxumsie Lake Fairlee Vermont for the summer.

John S. Jackson Punta Gorda Fla Wilbert Cahill Jeff Popham Beach Stanley M. Hyde Stoneham Mass Corinne Jackson Martha Cahill Eleanor Sherer Camp Neshobe Lake Fairlee Charles Cahill, Jr Camp Paxsumpsie John E. Burkhardt Betty Jack, Jr Quincey Bath Riverside

Social Roundup of Local Visits and a Tercentennial Parade

Mrs Charles Foose returns from Hoboken Trenton and Boston with Mae Foose and Miss Louise Briggs after visits. Miss Elizabeth Robbins rests after appendicitis operation. Mid-Week club hosts, with next gathering by Mrs Nathan Coffin. Travel notes include Dougherty Cox Ellsworth Bar Harbor and Kalem Tercentennial parade drawing about 50000 spectators.

Charles Foose Hoboken Trenton N. J Boston Brighton Mass Mae Foose

Mrs G R Griffin and Dorothy Visit New England Relative

Mrs G R Griffin and her daughter Dorothy of Newton Massachusetts are visiting Mrs James B Young at 45 Front Street, staying with her sister.

G. R. Griffin Dorothy Newton, Mass Griffin James B. Young Front Street

Navy announces Capt George H Rock rear admiral in construction corps

The Navy Department announced the promotion of Captain George Henry Rock, assistant chief of the bureau of construction and repair, to rear admiral in the construction corps. He will assume duties following Rear Admiral Elliott Snow’s retirement later this month.

George Henry Rock Bureau of Construction and Repair Navy Department Construction Corps Department Elliott Snow Rock Bath Bath Iron Works G. F. R. Watten

Local residents return from visits across states

Mrs. Maud Lawry and daughter Jean of Milton Massachusetts and Mrs. Alma Astle of Houston have returned after visiting Mrs. L F Gannon at 87 Milan street. Miss Anne Thibodeau of Portland and her brother Morton Thibodeau of Waterville were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Roscoe P McFadden on Middle street.

Maud Lawry Jean Milton Mass Alma Astle Houston L. F. Gannon Milan Street Anne Thibodeau Portland Morton Thibodeau Waterville Roscoe P. McFadden Middle Street Virginia Shaw Massachusetts Homeopathies Hospital Boston Roscoe H. Shaw Jacok Shaw Oak Street George A. Baker Charles Doten Sherman Street

Bath notes and visitors fill summer days

Local residents travel from Boston and Haverhill for visits and guests linger in Bath. A newborn, a few journeys to New York and New London frame the week as families visit relatives, while one recipient recovers from appendicitis at City hospital. Clifton Page sails for a two month tour of Europe after completing duties as a reader for college board exams.

S&s WW. Pendleton First Baptist Church Bath Middleboro Mass Camden Pendleton First Maine Cavalry G Alr Virginia Paine Eastern Point Conn Eleanor Norton New London Clifton O. Page Lawrenceville School Lawrenceville N. J Middle Street New York City

Local visits featured by two host families

Mrs. Frank Lord and Mrs. William Small traveled Friday to Stonington to visit Mrs. George Davey as guests. Davis Hatch Jr of Needham Massachusetts is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Davis, on Green Street.

Frank Lord William Small Stonington George Davey Davis Hatch, Jr Needham, Mars Mrs. Davis Hatch Green Street

Reynolds Guests Visit From Needham and Joston

Mrs. Hugh McDonough with daughters Kate Eleanor Mary and Theresa of Joston visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F Reynolds on upper Washington street. Their daughter Miss Sarah Reynolds of Needham Mass is their guest for a week. Mrs. Ida Cotton and Miss Grace Cotton of Revere Mass are guests of Mrs. James F. Lockery at 418 Washington.

Hugh McDonough Kate Eleanor Mary Theresa Joston Thomas F. Reynolds Upper Washington Street Sarah Reynolds Needham Mass Ida Cotton Grace Cotton Revere James FE. Lockery Washington Street Gilbert Robinson Westfield Richard Quick Clarabel James Lockery Christine Charles Soule Doris Boston Lockery Kennebec Point

Mrs Murphy and Daughter Return from European Visit

Mrs James F Murphy and her daughter Miss Jane Murphy arrived home in Brooklyn after an extended stay in Europe of about eighteen months. They spent most of their time in France Italy and Spain and came ashore on the 8S. 8. Providence.

James F. Murphy Jane Murphy Europe France Italy Spain Brooklyn N. Y Providence Clarence Madden Florence Wentworth Augusta Charles J. Madden Mechanic Street

Mrs. Kimball Heads to Cushing's Island for Weekend Visit

Mrs. Frederick H. Kimball left Friday for Cushing's Island to pass the weekend with her daughter Mrs. Langdon T. Myxter.

Frederick H. Kimball Cushing's Island Langdon T.myxter

Bath Busy as summer crowds boost local sail and camp life

Fred B Silsby and grandson Carroll Thompson return to Fairhaven Mass from Bath where Silsby runs a New Bedford sail loft and reports overtime work due to high demand. Other items note Miss Angie Chapman returning home to Bethel after months with H A Luse, families camping at Rangeley Lakes, and a mid summer carnival plan.

Fred B. Silsby Carroll Thompson Fairhaven Mass Bath Mr. Silsby New Bedford Angie Chapman Bethel H. A. Luse Court Street

Couple Stay at Popham Beach and Willard Beach

Miss Mary Patricia Lemont, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Lemont, is spending two weeks with her aunt Mrs F G Ringberg at Willard Beach South Portland while Mr and Mrs Ralph KR Pitman visit Popham Beach for a few days.

Ralph KR. Pitman Popham Beach Mary Patricia Lemont Harry Lemont F. G. Ringberg Willard Beach South Portland Phippsburg Drummond Cemetery Eric Carlson Parker Head

Local Guests Visit Portland and Bath Families

A series of weekend and weekday visits are noted across Portland Bath and nearby towns. Edward Gaudreau and son Edward Jr with Patricia and John Yorks visited Parris family in Portland while Mrs Gaudreau stayed with her parents. Other travelers include Paul Reed in Bath, Edward Parris returning from Boothbay Harbor, and a long list of relatives staying or visiting in Orono Melrose Highlands Everett Westfield and Lewiston. City Marshal Walter Whitney and Hiram Bailey hosts are mentioned along with summer plans at Birch Island Casco Bay and trips to Rockland Bangor and surrounding towns.

Edward Gaudreau Edward, Jr Portland F. Ormold York Patricia John Parris York Falmouth John T. Parris Upper Washington Street

Bath and area residents leave for summer visits and outings

Various Bath families and friends travel to five islands Old Orchard Bar Harbor and Portland for summer visits. Notable guests include Miss Nellie Leeman and Arthur Leeman at Five Islands. John Horton and J Albert Stott visiting from Reading Massachusetts. Carmen Atkinson in Rockland. Abraham Povich in Bath. and families from Quincy Boston and New York returning to Bath for weekends and summer stays.

Nellie Leeman Arthur Leeman Somerset Place Henry T. B. Leeman Five Islands John KB. Horton

Steamship Calfornian sailor’s coastward journey noted

George Wright of the Calfornian visits his parents in Woolwich and prepares to return westward. Port gossip lists many Bath residents visiting relatives and guests from Boston, Portland, and surrounding towns, with Governors and local hosts noted.

George Wright Winfield Wright Woolwich Boston New York Philadelphia Alifornian

Bath Notes Sketch a Busy Regional Page

Lieutenant Colonel George A. Baker sails to Fort Terry New York for anti aircraft artillery target practice with First Corps Cadets of Massachusetts. Camp Greenwood at Stony Brook gift for a Children's Home includes dormitory dining hall and play room. six acres woodland.

George A. Baker Fort Terry N. Y Massachusetts Baker Francis W. O’brien Math Camp Greenwood Stony Brook Long Island Dr. O'Brien Greenwood Campre

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Percy Louise Briggs Elizabeth Robbins Frank Robbins Pinesheet Everett G. Lemont Upper High Street Nathan E. Coffin Park Street Daniel T. Dougherty Fred Cox Ellsworth Bar Harbor J. Rupert Wing Martha Gross Kalem Lysoun Chiman Vascal Flint Mr. Flint Nancyucknan York Street F. W. Carlton Lawrence Putnam Harvey DP. Hathorne Lily Bay Moosehead Lake David Mullin Merritt Mitchell Asticon Ton North East Harbor Mark Hagan William Boyd VA. 3.S Galveston Margaret Whalen Frank Whalen Vearl Street Florence Neily Gorham Mrs I. B. Neily Trufants P. P. Barbey High Street Jack Moore Detroit Mich Col J. W. Morse Elsie Beatrice Morse Robinhood Andrew 8. Merrill B. F. Fuller Wayland, Mass Garden Street C. FE. Page Haverhill R. J. M. Steussy Mr. Steussy Norma Jean Steussy Mrs. Steussy Fred L. Stover City Hospital Harold E. Freeman Barbara Brunswick Freeman Jaen Mwell Laura W. Payne Rumford Onis Turner Court Edward II, Pierce Sumener Seguinland Lois Palner Old Orchard Charles B. Miron Lynn BE. C. 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