Exeter Happerings and Local Happenings in Town
Special correspondent reports Phillips Exeter academy appointing C Perry R Chadwick A M as instructor succeeding Dr George A Williams. Chadwick Harvard 1892 taught history and classics at Brewster Free Academy. Exeter election race for postmaster features George N Julian and Judge Thomas Leavitt. August golf handicap tournament results listed. Coal price at 7 50 per ton with limited supply. Typhoid patient George Wentworth discharged. Children to Hampton Beach guest of Wallace Lovell. Dr William H Nute building naphtha launch for Squamscott. Cottage hospital fund now 2160 toward 20000 goal. Attorney General Eastman and family at Cranstham. Exeter Machine Works ships boilers for Woodstock Vt plant and to install heating at Hayt and Alumni halls. Lincoln hotel closed, only Saquamanset hotel remains. Boston and Maine rail traffic heavy east-bound Saturday. Winter Street School moved to Park Street. I O G T baseball team beats Seabrook 8 to 2. Local concert and Sunday services at Chautauqua hall with visitors from Newfields and Portsmouth. Electric lights first used at Chautauqua hall amid praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Perry R. Chadwick
A. M
Phillips-Exeter Academy
George A. Williams
Chadwick
Boston Latin School
Harvard
Brewster Free Academy
Wolfborough
Italy
Greece
George N. Julian
Thomas Leavitt
Julian
Exeter
Leavitt
Washington
Children of
Wallace D. Lovell
Hampton Beach
William H. Nute
Squamscott
New Cottage Hospital
Eastman and Family
Cranthiam
Exeter Machine Works
Woodstock
Orient
Eastern Star
Amesbury
Newburyport
Edtward Tilton
Exeter Manufacturing Company
Wendell B. Folsom
Lake Sunapee
Herbert J. Seekins
D. Sanborn & Co
East Pittston
Hayt
Lincoln Hatel
Saquamsecott
Boston and Maine Railroad
Park Street
G. T
Seabrook
New Castle Tennis Tourney Draws Regional Spectators
The lawn tennis tournament last week drew crowds from Rye and Hampton beaches and Portsmouth, with summer visitors prominent. Bos ton’s William P. Preble and family occupy the Fort cottage this season, likely the last as the land was sold to the government. Boston’s Mrs. James Benton has returned from Europe and opened her summer home. ZB. Fellows and family from Suncook remain for the season. Brooklyn’s Mr. and Mrs. Fred Doe and daughter visit Ephraim Ureh. Walter Johnson of Boston guests Charles Johnson, Beatrice Randall hosts Rochester visitor J Madison Melyon and family. Miss Elizabeth Garvin of Salem visits relatives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye
Hampton
Portsmouth
William P. Preble
Boston
Fort Cottage
James Benton
Europe
ZB. J. Fellows
Suncook
Fred Doe
Brooklyn
Ephraim Ureh
Waler Johnson
Charles Johnson
Beatrice Randall
Rochester
J. Madison Melyon
Elizabeth Mr. Garvin
Salem
Hedding Wins Grange Nine Ball Game At Home
On Saturday August 10 the Hedding nine defeated Newfields 16 to 10 in a long, competitive ball game watched by a large crowd after class work was suspended for the day. A Chau tauqua hall program followed with Miss Tite Pike, a twelve year old singer, enthralling the audience with repeated encores. The evening featured Liberty Belk march, gramophone, vocal solos, and instrumental pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Newfelds
Hedding Nine
Hote
Heddings
Newfields
Ray
Misa Tite Tike
Misa Pike
Liberty Belk
Gramophone
Xolo
Hoy
Mise Ethel McDonald
Social notes from Kittery and surrounding towns
August records guests and visits across Kittery Me and nearby towns. Mrs Wentworth plans a Poland trip then Brooklyn. Local church probationary members welcomed. Notables include Wallace Bowden visiting Portland and Captain Parsons of Wells visiting friends. Various residents travel to Chicago, Epping, Branklyn, or Newburyport while others host relatives at Bayside and Lowell summers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isittery
Floyd Maddleton
Martindale
Branklyn
A. R. Wentworth
Wentworth i
S. NL
Poland
Brooklyn
Methodist Church
Wallace Bowden
Portland
Trattie Langton
Holy City
Stuth Bartlett
Allie Locke
Chicago
Drowning Tale Questions Faced by City Editor
A fragment shows a city editor berating a cub reporter Brown over details of a drowning incident. The exchange mocks missing facial clues and an alleged rescue, with taunts about laziness and accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deak
Cub
Brown
Hackett Triumphs In Wentworth Tennis Final
In a dramatic Wentworth Tournament final, H. H. Hackett defeated E. W. Leonard 7-5 7-9 6-3 11-3 to win the Wentworth cup after a gruelling match. The doubles finals were postponed. the Wright brothers beat Neely and Slackett 6-3 4-8 5-? in an exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackett
W. Leonard
Mackels
Leonard
Nhe
Deuce
Nevery
Heuce
H. H. Hackett
E. W. Leonard
Teonard
Neely
Wright Brothers
Slackett
Retain Rear Admiral Melville Beyond Retirement Age
Major J. M. Carson argues for keeping George W. Melville as head of the Bureau of Steam Engineering past the January 1903 retirement age. Carson cites Melville’s energy, skill, and leadership in naval construction, and credits him with saving millions by opposing the Bellville boiler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville
George W. Melville
Bureau of Steam Enging
G. B. Ransom
Navy Yard
Moody
J. M. Carson
Washington
The
Philadelphia Ledger
Major Carson
Carson
Lis
Board of Construction
New York Show Girl Kathryn Hutchinson Captivates Audiences
The Show Girl directed by Rice features a bevy of Boston born beauties led by Kathryn Hutchinson. Critics say the troupe offers fine scenery, elaborate costumes, and lively entertainment on Broadway. Hutchinson stands as the youngest prima donna in a major production, drawing strong crowds and favorable opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tice
New York
Broadway
Boston
Rice
Enyefil
Atge
Walleck's
Toston
Kathryn Hutchinson
Daya
Trelian Russell
Mies Hutchinson
Hla
Theatre 2 Ies and the quality vow of wbihty god richiness
The article discusses Miss Hutchinson secured for a term and plans to star in a new discovery in a vernie opera after next season. It notes The Show Unit as Rice's alteration of Barnet Cadet and mentions past attractions like Little Christopher. It highlights a Busy Day at the Shoals with Sunbeam excursionists and other steamers at Star Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welt Milermen
Miss Hutchinson
Rice
Barnet Cadet Phe
Sunbeam
Hosten
Isles of Shoals
Star Island
Philip Day
Shoals
Day
Merrycone
City of Haverhill
Iskind
Hamadelt
The
Oremmic
Venus Commandery Visitors At Mpton Beach
Four hundred fifty Manchester excursionists with the Manchester City Band visited Mpton Beach on Sunday. Arrivals at Ocean House and Radcliffe included numerous named individuals from Manchester, Portsmouth, Lowell, Boston, Nashua, and nearby towns, with many residents listed among the day’s guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venus Commandery
No. 8
United Order of the Golden Star of
Haverhill Mass
Beach
Ocean House
Mr. and Bars
OF. Williams
Portsmouth
W. D. Loewell
Rye Beach
F. Drummond
Chcago
Male T. Lane
Lowell
Julia Ale Mann
T. Z. Barter
Boston
Radcliffe
Mrod. McCnlurk
Manchester
James Lugeeti Nashua
Haverhill Vets Practice Ahead of Portsmouth Trip
Veteran Firemen's association held another practice last night at Stevens' mat on Winter street. The hand tub was tested with good results as members gathered for the trial and plans for tickets were announced. A special train from Lawrence departs August 14 at eight to bring veterans to town for the event with a drum corps expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Winter Street
Portsmouth
Avlock
Messrs
Pearson
Lusles
Brown
Whiting
Dugan
Lawrence
Portmouth
Laveryhill Gazette
North Church Concert Delights With Mixed Choir
The North Church music evening featured a strong chorus with the regular quartet aiding. Selections included Send out Phy Light, That Blessed Hope, and choral renditions by Mendelssohn with soprano and alto solos.
More Sunday beer raid near Bundy and Daniel street
Marshal Etnwiste and Officer Mc Cattery visited the Indianapolis boarding house at Bundy and Daniel street finding beer enough to start a brewery. Several young women were found among empty bottles using the same dodge of being boarders. The house proprietors were ordered to appear in court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Etnwiste
McCattery
Daniel Street
Bundy
Silk Flag Gift Planned for Battleship Maine
Daughters of the Revolution in Maine will present a silk flag for the battleship Maine. The decision was made at the annual Flag Day event held in Transwieck. Mrs WL Youland of Hiddeford, state regent, attended. the secretary of the navy will forward the flag to Matine for receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the Revolution
Maine
Transwieck
WL. Youland
Hiddeford
Atendance
Secretary of the Navy
Society Dance at Navy Yard Hop for Officers and Residents
A full dress hop was held in the yard hanes building at the navy yard last Saturday evening by the officers of the yard for the officers on the ships and community people in the city and surrounding seaside resorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardhanes
Navy Yard
Convention Call From New Hampshire AOH
The State President of the AOH New Hampshire calls accredited delegates to the tenth biennial state convention at Nashua O Connell Hall on Tuesday September 16 at 9 AM. County divisions and military companies are urged to submit delegate counts. after the convention Hillsborough county convenes locally. Fraternally, Sullivan Killeen and Riloren preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O H
New Hampshire
Nashua
A. Oo
O' Connell
J. 7. Sullivan
J. M. Killeen
At Home Party Hosted by Mrs. Sarah Kim on Islington Street
Informal four to six o clock tea party at Mrs. Sarah Kim's Islington Street home. Mrs. W. W. Wiburt of Pittsburg poured tea assisted by Miss Susan Korthwick, Marjory Reynolds of Roxbury, Chira K. Wiburt, Barbara Butler, and other guests listed. Attire ranged from white lawn with blue ribbons to pink crepe and lavender trim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Kimball
Islington Street
Chapman
Miss Miller
Miss Borthwick
Miss Reynolds
Miss Wibart
Miss Butler
Miss Niles
Knight
Jewett
Missea
Pickett
Susan Stavers
Roxbury
Mass
Isle
Harbor Front News Arrivals and Movements at Several Ports
The August 11 list records tug Eureka with coal from Philadelphia to Boston and other tugs and barges serving Portsmouth Eliot York and Boston routes, including barges P N Co No 9 and Exeter. Vessels City of Haverhill Catawissa Nphrata and schooners Carle BN Niles Clara B Kennaird also noted with cargoes and destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Plumer
Philadelphia
Boston
Dante
Nelson
Philadelhia
Portamouth
Piscataqua
Perkins
Fasten
Portsmouth
Eliot
Frisbee
Hght
York
Snow
Light
P. N. Co
No. 9
Wells
Bastion
Taxel A. Mathes
Drew
Exeter
Priest
City of
Enot
Robert W
Irvin J. Luce
William H. Yerkes
Sacha A. Kiminul
New Castle
P. N. Co. No
Charles FL Mayer
Naval Orders Relocate Officers Amid Yard and School Assignments
Commander C E Fox moves from Naval Observatory to command the Adams. Lieut Commander J A Dougherty assigned to the Columbia with electrical school. Pay Inspector H G Colby retired to charge of navy pay offices in San Francisco. Paymaster WH R Buliivan to navy yard Boston. Paymaster C 3 Williams from Boston. Passed Assistant Paymaster Ww T Gray to home and duties. Passed Assistant Paymaster H R Tasley from San Francisco pay offices to other duties. Passed Assistant Surgeon Pleadwell reassigned from the Bylph to the bearsarge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Fox
Naval Observatory
Washington
Adams
J. A. Dougherty
Columbia
H.G. Colby
Navy Pay
San Francisco
Buliivan
Navy Yard
Boston
Wiliams
Ww. T. Gray
Wale Oaulers
H. R. Tasley
Omavy
Pleadwell
Bylph
Bearsarge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Canneys Music Store
Congress Street
K. Ames’ Stores
Tew
Vermont Creamery
Vermont
MES’ Butter and Tea Store
Congress ST
THEA
Beaton
Fitchburg
Leominster
Quincy Attlebury
Dover
Everatté
Clinton
Gloucester
Westfield
Woburn
Northampton
Thomas G. Lester
Water Street
A. P. Wendell , Co
Market Square
Newspap
Ak, iTer
Entral Seans
State Street
Exeter Happerings
Gonaty
Lila Pike Vaal Oly
Lord Piansok
Mary French Hautene
EL On. Jarrett of
Epping
Sng
PL EL Raker
Hlustyre Steleopticon
Wiliam Locke
Newtiehis
J. Howard Grover
Edward Small
A. M. Lang
Lune
Thomas Whiteside
Tedding
W. F. Dorman
Traverhill
Heverhill House
George Richards
Chautauqua Hall
F. Dawson
Lawrence, Mass
Ledding Avenue
Hedding
Intromental
Mrs Gordon the
Kittery
Newington
Charles Parsons
Hannah Tickering
Norman HH. Bean
Brentwood
Alba Foss
Styre
Harriet Hoyt
Joseph Adams
Beulah Nutter
Chelaea
Charles Nutter
Bayside
Edward Prior
Merle
James Hally
A. A. Adams
Dover Point
Oscar Pinkham
Turdeck Wi
Rittera
Hackett the Victor
Wentworth
Sunbeam Grings
Mpton Beach
Haverhill Vets
Society Dance
Harbor Front News
NAVAL
Grosa Heap
Armstrong
Foy . Pean
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