21 Aug 1920
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1920
Page
1
Four Concord clothiers face indictment after a grand jury returns true bills. The obscure filing lists Vanearl New, Ams two the Moterat rank and others as defendants. The record notes a heavy sales tax or duty inquiry and alleged drafting of deals in a muttered courthouse scene.
The item notes a national court conference with implications for powers and governance. It mentions key figures and committees shaping policy, highlighting tensions over maintainance of authority and upcoming decisions. The readable fragments suggest debates on national legal standards and potential reforms.
A fragmented Kittery column item mentions residents and events, including names, places, and social notes. It references Mary Penninton, Providence connections, and local households, with scattered clues about meetings, visits, and community topics. The text invites readers to share news for Kittery and nearby areas.
A readable fragment details a Sunday morning worship at North Kittery YUROoka Pastor Wehedn Moening with hymns and short lessons. It notes church activities including Sunday school and Christian fellowship at First Methodist Church and Bowah Christian Endeavor.
Local items from Kittery Point recount a fire incident and medical aid at Portsmouth Hospital, with residents named and a large prayerful response. Details describe neighbors aiding the injured, a charity event, and a church calendar including First Congregational, Baptist, and Christian churches with service times and pastors listed.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Thursday incident at Jeness Beach involving several named individuals and a partially completed concrete sidewalk project. The account mentions protruding objects along the walk and general conditions, with unclear specifics due to muddled text.
The Meads murder case and related courtroom activity unfold as the Sept court session nears. Details describe defendant Meads, the tragedy’s proximity to Burtmouth College, and anticipated jury movements to Lebanon, with wider statewide interest and preceding related liquor traffic charges.
William inrricated from Stratham died after a long illness at 72. Born in Stratham New Hampshire he moved to Methuen as a boy and was a member of First Congregational Church. Survived by four sons Dr Ttolf Novela and daughter Miss Quth of Methuen. Funeral arranged for Monday.
A garbled passage describes a man on State Street near Pleasant Street in the afternoon. Mentions twelve distinct items and a man with a tiger something, with unclear names and actions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.