06 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1917
Page
1
A wartime analysis notes far reaching changes since 1914, highlighting British Pioneer troops and engineers. It explains how continental powers prepared for trench warfare, while Britain built expeditionary and pioneer units to repair communications, trenches, and fortifications, sustaining operations despite heavy losses.
Baxeter Angisl Nichols Mott dies at home on Hampton Road after long illness. Born in Saco Maine in 1861, son of James and Ablend Nichols, he moved from Rochester, Iowa to Exeter twelve years ago. Survived by widow four daughters and one son, with several grandchildren. Funeral services held at First Congregational Church Rochester and Baptist church Hampton. several relatives attend. A week of local memorials and community notices follow, with scouts and church groups planning attendance and related events.
Aug 8 social round includes Mr and Mrs Bawared Khowlow of Manchester as weekend guests of Poxtmaster and Mrs Harry I Stapiloe, Miss Winifred Wernard visiting South Berwick, and DW Morrow of Cincinnati vacationing with wife visiting her mother Mem Samuel Dixon. A lawn party and Grange sale planned, with a comedy and sewing items. Residents attend dances, dinners, and church events. Rev Harald Young of Konnebunte preached at Advani church.
Anpont tars Bhd auen Ix Le Saulles faces divorce related claims in Mineola New York. Attorney Leary Uterhach states De Saulles possessed a fortune of about 1500000 dollars but much was reportedly squandered. He alleges De Salles extracted funds after marriage and spent cash and bonds, with abroad trips to Paris noted. The filing describes alleged motive and events surrounding a home dispute and a controversial departure before De Saulles returned home. Also mentioned are social notices and local events from Portmouth and surrounding communities.
Kittery residents host a string of visitors from New Haven Roxbury and Portland. Events include a lecture by Stanley Uvunk, church gatherings, and a county fair schedule. Residents report family visits, travel to Durham and Manchester, and community notices through the weekend.
Kittery Point society Notes report visitors and returns from Boston Greenfield and Providence. Several locals are mentioned visiting relatives and returning home after weeks away. Names include Mr and Mrs Charles Dread Dr Will iam O'Brien Miss Mary O'Brien and Miss Myra Williams with various family paths and outings noted.
York Corner and nearby residents enjoyed a quiet week with visits from relatives and friends. Mary Woodward and others traveled to Portamouttt on Saturday while Miss Dulin Gowen hosted relatives. Mrs Craver and Mr Grover joined gatherings, andMiss Manson of Beverly spent time with Uncle John Woodward.
Fragmentary OCR text lists supervisors and nurses with unclear organization names and roles. It mentions services of a nurse obtainable through unspecified asperyikars or attending physician, rendering the exact organizational context and dates unreadable.
In a Saturday Inter-Service League clash, Sailors defeated Soldiers 6 to 4 as pitching by Mike Greensthaut and Mentes Monae held the opposing lineup. We note strong hitting from the Sailors and solid defense behind starter Lenedeett in a compact nine-inning battle.
A historical notice describes the formation of a motor transport fleet under Grayson MM and Murihy. It outlines staffing for liaison, dispatch, operations, and maintenance, detailing roles from wheel to cargo handling and signaling the new service for immediate wartime needs.
The Portsmouth Herald reports closing days at Plattsburg with officials. Reverend Jolbn Driscolkote and Bishop Pipacopal Gishop assist, as church leaders oversee operations. The account notes coordination by the Catholic and Anglican entities and mentions a forthcoming court action related to officers.
An 19th century advertisement-style piece touts biliousness dangers and promotes Abbey’s remedy as a pleasant-tasting, infallible cure. It urges trust in the product for health, strength, and patronage, claiming rapid, positive results.
Monday Tuesday and Wednesday feature Comedy Monkeys in Gillette. Thursday Friday and Saturday present The Za Za Carmen Troupe Manipulators and Jugglers.
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