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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
5
The Piscataqua Pioneers held their annual meeting in Portsmouth. Alexander Dennett gave the principal address recalling early logs of the town, praising Dennett’s integrity and industry, and noting notable property holdings and his role in local prosperity.
Col Henry McQuimby of Lacouin arrives in Portamoeuth with a strong reception from local Republicans. Reports say the visiting candidate for the GOP gubernatorial nomination garners broad approval at a community meeting, with support echoed by attendees and local figures.
The article recounts elaborate colonial-era political networks and figures, highlighting Cal Money Trewer Quitby of Likeport and Lacouts, Jamib Woldefrd of Me., and Major General Dantel Dennison ties. It notes Quinhy’s New England stock heritage, connections to Governor Te Dudley, and attendance at early Republican conventions, blending biographical tidbits with ceremonial roles and friendships among prominent colonial leaders.
A damaged OCR fragment references Elks building ownership and local officials, mentioning Doris Judge, Attorney Covey, and the secretary of state. It alludes to city clerks, a reception for Admiral Dewey, and plans tied to a Thursday event, with unclear connections among many names and places.
The visiting admiral George Dewey arrives in Portsmouth amid a formal welcome with a naval guard. The procession moves from the yard to the outer quay as Dewey inspects the equipment and tablets. Mrs Dewey accompanies him and will stay onboard the ship during the visit while he plans a dedication at the manor of his former commander.
Ten laborers in the consternation and repair department were discharged on Monday for lack of war material. Capt. Merriam and Admiral Dewey associate Captain Jacques visit, Dolphin foreman aids. A 100 ton dispatch boat fills coal desk as $50,000 remains for yard and deck projects. Main guard shifts from Waokuna. Rochfort relieved to Pacific fleet. Tahorera noted.
The season ends Sunday at the Little Tinto chapel after a successful summer. Weekly meetings drew large crowds with many attendees forced to stand as the chapel filled each service.
Fractured OCR text hawks a generic ointment for piles eczema and itchy skin. It promises quick relief and lists druggists as sellers in a vintage style ad. The garbled wording hints at a period moralizing tone and product naming common to era ads.
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