Portsmou h Herald War Notice Fragment
Fragmentary Portsmouth Herald item notes dates and lunar phases with odd phrases and vagueries. Details unclear due to damaged OCR but references a Fegan Quarter and Last Quarter on specified September days.
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary Portsmouth Herald item notes dates and lunar phases with odd phrases and vagueries. Details unclear due to damaged OCR but references a Fegan Quarter and Last Quarter on specified September days.
A rough weather snippet describes a cool morning with temperatures near two degrees in some spots. No wind was recorded and overall conditions remain cold as the day begins.
A jagged note outlines vacation timing and political focus with scattered references to a moving image screening at Susie Mall and required footwear at John Bott's. The report mentions Italian grocery openings near the Wool Way and women entering politics as they push for parade style enactments at Cull's lumber wharf. Vantel Shackley of Kittery is elected to a volunteer regimental group amid a Thursday Kennebake auction.
A Roosevelt era court martial proceedings report details Major Thanter former head of the Portsmouth coast artillery district based at Portus with headquarters at Perturs. The trial, using Sept as a reference point, includes several early remarks and elements connected with the army.
Fragmented Naval Yard report mentions an incident on a U S vessel during a trip from Portsmith to New York. It notes a malfunction, a collision or foul, medical inspections, and a fatality tied to rain and a man named Mea Ceuven. Names like Delano, R. Cale, and Rayman appear with scattered references to ships, yards, and personnel.
Proposals for a census in Portsmouth Shire were to be conducted between August 31 and September 5. The inquiry is overseen by Inspector Beloals, with chief officer Silver listed as superintendent. other names include Cap. Guy Z. Canteton and Mort von, indicating a military or civil governance context.
The Herald of Dayton reports a hoax involving counterfeit gold pieces sold as genuine currency. Chester J. Wic Posten circulated the scheme in Dayton, prompting a large public reaction as crowds followed the event and advertisements featuring a GOP elephant and danger warnings.
Police report a noon-time robbery in Hampton with a suspect fleeing in a waiting vehicle. Witnesses describe a single figure seen near a local shop as officers cordon the area and search for the thief.
Miss Marlo Brewster lag returned from a ten day visit at Lake Wentworth. John Staten my wife have turned from a visit as bar Ferry, Me President Fred H Ward, WT. Be. Toston and George Leasick were ont at the Myopia gull bonrua at firmaday.
W 1 Smith of Granite Fire Insurance returns from a two week stay in the northern year of Yeshire. Principal Perry of Tymouth Business School plans the Fall term opening Sept 0th. G W Downing in Concord notes Fred Ham of Wakefield was a visitor today. Various local names travel to Maine and New Hampshire for visits and vacations including North Rye Beach, Wells, Wells Beach.
Israel Crowell exhibited a sky blue lobster opposite the Hotel Chank pernowne at Kittery Point. He notes such color is unseen in eighty years and wonders what causes the hue, keeping the crustacean as a curiosity in the display.
Court records show William Brartin jailed for drunkenness with a 1.90 fine and 6.90 costs. Juveniles charged with break in and entering a Yamaplon schoolhouse were brought forward, with judge Simes presiding. State agent Howard Nelson reported shooting three horses in an act authorities investigate. A veteran firemen’s event noted postponement as the Appledyre Manse at Isles of Shoals plans a Tuesday closure after a prosperous season.
The article argues for bringing horse beaters to court with strong authorities backing, urging broader enforcement to calm public anger toward animal cruelty. It notes ongoing cruelty concerns and calls for decisive prosecution to protect animals and community welfare. Dorothy Thayer underwent appendicitis surgery with a good recovery, family reports. Firemen from the Hoste and Maine Sts Union hold their annual event at Central Park on Sunday.
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