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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1926

Page

7

Bathing accident claims life at Kennebec river

Ernest Morrisette drowned while bathing with friends near the old Crosby ship yard in Bath Friday evening. He went beyond the channel bank and vanished. Companions could not help as they could not swim. The body was recovered and taken to Lewiston for burial in Quebec. Burial followed at Coetton's cemetery.

Kennebec Old Crosby Ship Yard Lewiten Leslie F. Roberts Quebec Charlies Bowden Urthmore Lillian Sheldon Albany N. Y Nellie Stuart Keene N. H G. B. M. Soule George Lawson Arthur Russell Bridges Milton Mass Filmer King Elizabeth Kelley Charles Bowdoin New Meadows Mollie Monks Boston G. B. M. Seale Earl-Good Obie Elizabeth G. Kelles Edward McAuliffe Bath Florence Watson George Rumrill Mmn E_ EF. Durand Robert Dickerman Clarence Lang Keath Durand Sanday Shaw George Shaw Charles Watson Seth Watson Rangeley George A. Clough Jelie P. Roberts F. P. Dresser Clough Sherbrooke Richmond Shoe Co Beverly Maxx Emma Foster Coetton’s Cemetery Fred Duren Patrie Portland Charles F. Ware Anna Larsen Minnie Larsen Yarmouth Lillian Johnson Jane Little, RN Herbert Eastman Russell Maley Ernest Harford Herbert Stuart New York Daniel Stuart Henry FE. Hoadlett Harry IL Tarr Morrison E Heights Wayne Rachel Messenger Gardiner Harry IL. Stilphen Fred Stilphen Paul Stilphen Poorth Hartley Ranger Waterville M. N. Pottle Ernest Pottle Harold Beth Verona N. J William H. Haynes Chest- But Street Aneta Bell Lexie F. Roberts John Parker Lewiston Evil Stilphen Porthand Harry L. Stilphen Florence Gerald Watson Meechanie Falls William (Recker Alfred Coelsworths Richmond Harold Wheeler Purgatory Mills Biz Wuele Fred Wheeler Lenz Harlow Jillian Johnson New Meadows Inn Louise Meth Austin Sabattus Elmer Purington Harry Douglass Mix Margaret Douglass Everett Douglass James Nelson Auburn Iaa Humphreys Harnie Quinmann Chester Call Wiscasset W. M. King J. Franklin Harris South Pleasant Streets Curtis” Hall Lester Brownell

Driving While Under Influence of Liquor Case Summary

Harry Townsend of Lisbon Falls was jailed in Augusta for three months after being found guilty of driving under the influence of liquor. A fine of 100 plus 22 costs was imposed for the Wednesday night arrest near Pejepscot. David T. Johnson of New York was arrested Thursday for overtaking another car near the John Foote farm. costs paid, fine suspended.

Harry Townsend Lisbon Falls Augusta George Jewett Keegan Pejepscot David T. Johnson New York John Foote Nile Jew

Personal Notes From Wollaston and Nearby Visits

Mrs. Charles Cook of Wollaston and daughter-in-law Mrs. Ran thal Cook of Braintree returned Tuesday after visiting Mrs. Cook's sister, Mrs. Edward Cook of Willow Street. Miss Marie Jack and others hosted guests including Miss Mary Richardson of Somerville at Miss Atwood Falmouth Foreside. George Buchanan and family spent the weekend with Mrs. Brehani, then planned a motor trip to New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Various local residents hosted or visited family and friends across Newcastle and Brunswick areas.

Charles Cook Wollaston Mass Ranthal Cook Braintree Cook Edward Cook Willow Street Marie Jack Flora Leonard Ida Beals Prirves Cecil Brown Berry Charles, Jr Jane McAllister Boston Mr. Brown Fanny Thurlow Highland Street Nibert Tedford Brunswick Clifton Tedfort Leonard Elizabeth Tedford Mechanic Street Newcastle Mary F. Bonney City

Summer gatherings and camp life on the Georgetown coast

A social event at the Darien summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Newman drew 22 ladies who viewed foreign pictures from their travels. Dinners and tea followed as the Indies plan weekly informal gatherings through the season. In Robinhood and West Georgetown, locals hosted visitors, attended church, and enjoyed boating, travel, and camp activities.

Roy Newman Darien Conn

Overlook Camp Girls Weather Upper Maine River Trip

Last week at Camp Overlook the thermometer spiked to a record high for the season. In July 1911 a reading of 86 was noted one day, but Wednesday reached 82 briefly after dinner. The girls swam each evening, then Thursday sailed from Woolwich to Augusta. They dined at Augusta House where Kiwanis members invited them to sing in the other dining room. The group sang and cheered for Kiwanis and Overlook, then Mrs. Bowen invited the club to visit the camp. The boat ride home hit an eddy near Woolwich, caused minor damage and a leak. A dark thunderstorm then struck with heavy rain and gale winds, but the girls remained brave and sang on.

Bath Woolwich Mr. Pinson Harry Pinson Aunt Peggy Micky Peggy Elinor Hollis Ethel MacMahan Overlook Geraldine Stott A. A.stott H. G. Townsend Janet Townsend Fitchburg Bank and Trust Co Fitchburg Mass William M. Pearson Arlington D Pearson Jannette Helen Bartlett Veggy Creenwood Barbara McDonald Mr. Brown Woolwich Ferry Augusta Augusta House Kiwanis Club Kiwanians Kiwanis

Local Resident Roger Pierce Improves After Illness

Roger Pierce, confined to bed at his brother in law Herbert Huggard's Washington street home, has improved enough to be up and about with medical supervision. Mrs. Earl Morang from South Gardiner arrived to visit her mother Mrs. Joseph Thurlow on High street, joining her son Franklin Wright who has stayed with his grandmother. The Morangs plan a vacation joined by Mr. Morang later. Willard Whitnman and daughter Virginia of West Somerville, Mass. returned from a two week visit with Mrs. Lena Crocker on upper Washington street.

Roy Newman Darien Conn Newman Indies F. A. Winchester Earl Winchester Jamaica Plain Mass Hurd Katherine James Neal Roslindale West Georgetown Josie Williams Otis Baker Norwood Five Islands First Baptist Church Samuel Hinckley Vina Kingsbury Martha McFadden Bath Lester Powers Robinhood Beebe V. N. Schultz Lois Stanley C. Cronon Boston Schultz George Williams Harold Duncan Winthrop Mrs. Reyher New York Ferdinand Reyher Lewis Vaul Thomas Wollaston Morse Cottage Harold Hunt William Farnsworth Coopers Mills Fiene Woodstock N. Y Gaston LaChaise Canada John Thibodeau Lake Songs Poland Springs Elizabeth Thompson Lucy Thompson Howard Fletcher Son Stetson Shirley N.C. Hicks J.C. Burnham Richmond Roscoe TP Todd Melrose Highlands BE. A. Carlisle Winchester Marblehead Kennebec Point Clifton Matthews Marjorie Hinckley Southport Robert Snowman Colleen Barnes Edgar Warren Ernest Curtis Salem Popham Edith Treat William Todd Ruth Curtis Roy Johnson South Portland Earle Hagan Arthur Wyman Sabattus Arthur S. Rowe Springfield Leroy Stickney Richard Jones Everett Charles MacMahan Hazel Louise Treat Germantown Belfast Stanley Graves Eiverett Graves Maud Trafton Springvale Howard Heald Jamaica Viiin Roger Pierce Herbert Huggard Washington Street Earl Morang South Gardiner Joseph Thurlow High Street Franklin Wright Morang Willard Whitnman Virginia West Somerville Whitman Lena Crocker Upper Washington Street Merton Davis Woodfords C. C. Davis L. H. Rowe Elizabeth Daugherty Lloyd Daugherty Corinne Daugherty Pittsburgh C. W. Noeton Virginia Rogers Percy Savage Kittery High Rock Daniel Sexton Leslie Ainlee Cambridge C. A. MacMahan Charles Rugg Worcester K Rugg N. K. Boynton Malden Island Edward, Boynton Rutland Stanley Hall Baby St. Petersburg Fla Gage Cottage Frank Bartlett Dorchester T. O. Robinson Bremen Brown W. D. Porter Cooper Cottage O. W. Rowe Henry Rowe Old Town Quimby Bessie Quimby M. E. Bailey Montsweag Baird Theresa Carr Fred Carr W. Nocton Alton Berry Woolwich Vive Islands George Carey Inchigeela Alfred Rowe Joseph Tlaisdell Marjorie Derry Edith Pinkham Christiane Pinkham Hope Rowe Madelyn Thibodeau Helen Rowe Barbara Gray Virginia Ainlee Lucille MacMahan Hope Berry Miss Marjorie Edwin Hulme Cromwell Cottage George Wolstenholme Media Nocton Snipeline Marion Stevens Alice Cromwell Lila Campbell Albertina Stevens Minnie MacMahan

Prominent Bath Leader J A McLellan Dies at 87

James Alexander McLellan, 87, longtime Bath citizen and business figure, died Tuesday at his home 90 Washington Street after a long illness. He chaired local enterprises and served as director for Bath institutions, including the New England Shipbuilding Co and Bath Savings Institution. His son J Houghton McLellan survives him. Funeral is private Thursday at 3 PM. flowers omitted.

James Alexander McLellan Bath Washington Street James HL Emma Fields McLeshin Abbott Academy Little Blue Charles H. MetLellan J. H. Allen & Co Medallin Old New England Shipbuilding Co Old Eastern Steamboat Co Bath Water Supply C O Old Maine Water Co Bath Savings Institution Polar Star Lodge Masgus Montgomery & St. Bernard TALC J. Houghton McLellan

Penn State cuts bread baking time to sixty two minutes

Pennsylvania State College workers have shortened the bread mixing and baking process to 62 minutes, aiming to boost efficiency and output.

Pennsylvania State College

Ladies Aid Sale Funds Church Event and Nearby Visits

The Friday Ladies' aid sale and supper netted 7.60 for church benefits. The evening program featured readings and duets by Marion Marr and Elizabeth Cromwell, with many local visitors staying at cottages and joining the season. Notable guests included Rev. Edward Boynton and families, Miss Christine Carey, and Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Merriam, among others, as plans for the annual grange fair list committee members.

Barbara Marr Andrew Alfred Rowe Addie Amazeen Cowan Marion Marr George Gray Lloyd Pinkham Elizabeth Cromwell Nolo Otis Baker Alfred and Andrew Rowe Alice Cromwell

Mirris Family Returns After Week With Parris in Brockton

Mr and Mrs Charles A D Mirris of Brockton Mass return Tuesday after a week with Edwin I Parris on Upper Washington Street On Sunday Mr and Mrs A Parris Mr and Mrs B E J Parris and grandsons Semon and Roy Lard motored to Bowdoinham to visit W B Kendall as guests

Charles A. D.mirris Brockton Mass Edwin I. Parris Upper Washington Street A. Parris BE. J. Parris Semon veRoy Lard Bowdoinhim W. BS. Kendall

Connecticut Tobacco Burned For One Million Pounds

A large quantity of tobacco grown in Connecticut was burned last week, reportedly totaling one million pounds. Authorities cited the loss as significant though precise disposal details were limited.

Connecticut

State and Federal Roles in Prohibition and Reform

The discourse argues for intelligent cooperation between government and business to sustain prosperity, warns against excessive decentralization, and analyzes the evolving role of state and federal power under prohibition. It notes Maine's crime decline and calls for adherence to constitutional aims toward a more perfect Union.

America Prairie Schooner United States Maine Union

Bath visitor Kendall recovers and plans return to work

Hon. William Tk. Kendall of Bowdoinham visited Bath last week while recovering from multiple surgeries in a Boston hospital. He says he has not been active in haying seasons for years and notes his holdings span the upper county with extensive cutting and harvesting tasks.

William Tk. Kendall Bowdoinham Bath Boston Kendall Tendatttrnr

Cowboys in ancient Egypt branded cattle 5000 years ago

Archaeologists note evidence of herders in ancient Egypt using branding on cattle around 3000 BCE, indicating early animal management practices and specialized herding roles.

Egypt

Many Parties Enjoyed by MacMahan Colonists This Summer

Summer colony at MacMeahan Island enjoys an unusually pleasant season with boat activity, teas, tennis, golf croquet and card parties. Notable guests include George B. Kimball of Boston and George R. Grant of New England Telegraph. Officers elected for the cottages association: Philip Little president, H A Nealley vice president, Miss Louise Searle secretary, KE B Allen treasurer, others on the executive committee.

MacMuahan George B. Kimball Boston Theodore Lagzell George R. Grant New England Telephone and Telegraph Co Cottagers’ Association MacMeahan Island Philip Little H. A. Nealley Louise Searle Allen Margaret Wheeler E. S. Anderson Mary M. Rogers Searle Howard Giles H. A. Neal Atkins Hartford Theodore S. Lagell Nina E. Brown Beacon Hill Mis Marthalathe MacMahan Atlantic

Bridge Party Honors Mrs. Carter in Green Street Home

Mrs Langdon T Snipe hosted Tuesday afternoon bridge at her Green Street residence for her sister in law Mrs Edward Carter of Washington DC. Samuel Hooper won first prize with consolation going to Mrs Nellie Smart and Mr and Mrs John Brackett of Stamford Conn who are guests at the Abiquippa House. They recently motored through Canada and northern New England and passed Wednesday in Bath with Mrs Smart's nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Charles E Inisted.

Langdon T. Snipe Green Street Edward Carter Washington, D.C Samuel Hooper Nellie Smart John Brackett Stamford, Conn Abiquippa House Canada New England Bath

City’s Safe Harbor Seen by Jack Ashore

The report notes government oversight of deep-sea crews to curb crimes and protect sailors. It cites boarding-house operators, often foreign-born, who recruit seafarers from dozens of nations, including Spaniards, Portuguese, Swedes, and Danes, seeking patronage in New York.

Wage Four United States Ernest E. Wheeler State Commission Spain New York Seamen's Institute

Summer visitors and camps fill Westport island scene

The Westport area reports a typical summer scene with the Alvin F Sortwell family at a new summer camp once owned by Capt. Thomas McLaughlin. Visitors include Charles J Tilton from South Wortland Harriet Burkhardt and C F Piehl from New York and Thomas D Powell from Springfield Mass. Church services Sunday are at 1050 a m Center and 730 p m North chapel with Rev James Bowker preaching Life's Highest Value.

Alvin F. Sortwell Thomas McLaughlin James McCarty Charles J. Tilton South Wortland James H. Knight Bartlett's Point Harriet Burkhardt C. F. Piehl New York James Bowker

Brockton Street Railway Greasers to Wear White Harness

Report states the Brockton street railway workers will wear white harnesses to mark them as grease workers. The measure aims to prevent vehicles from running over them on the tracks.

Brockton Street Railway

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Ernest Morrisette Henry .E. Houdlette Pleasant Street Ralph McCard Assonet Hattie Quinnam Frank Duren Robert Ordway Skowhegan Kenneth Foss Robert Everett E. Hatch Fred Hilton Bertie I. Emer W. H. Miller Freeman Donald Joseph Pray Ernest L. McLean Margaret Grover Jack Claflin Edna Bristol Frederick T. Harwood Detroit Mich M. ©. Booker Natalie New Rochelle FE. Purington Litchfield Fannie Pushard George Pushard Dresden Mill Spencer Hannah (Groves) Alby HL. H. Ryder Episcopal Church Pine Grove Cemetery Dresden Mills Olive Call Laura Stilphen Togus Vanessa Beedle Mildred Densmore House Cleveland Mariner Flora Shepard Freda Mariner North Dar A.C. Randall Linn Richardson Mr. Roberts Cecil Stilphen A. L. Wright West Medford RL L. Savage J. F. Ricker Morgan North St Kennebec Greenhouses Georgetown M’mahan Island Association Jack Westport
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