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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1925
Page
3
Mrs Farr received a 20 year term after conviction for the death of her husband Whitmyer. The court noted the poisoning and a life insurance policy of $2000 taken out days earlier. The ruling followed Supreme Court proceedings and a plea of humbly seeking mercy.
A Manchester youth was struck and killed by a truck in an accident reported locally. Police and investigators attended the scene as officers questioned witnesses and mapped the incident for the official report.
A pedestrian named street hy m truete, driven by Clayton FL Poote of Prancestown, was pushed into the street by companions on the sidewalk and struck by a truck. He died hours later at Sacred Heart Hospital. Mott Garter, Fish and Game Commissioner, and Mrs. Bartlett visited here on Sunday.
An Omaha Associated Press report notes a Louisville and Nashville bound No. 801 freight collided with a car carrying ten people from St Louis to Memphis, killing nine and injuring one near here yesterday. All victims were members of Clem Oxford and Lawrence Oxford’s farming family.
Nutery update covers moves on Slimson street and illness restricting Mrs. Glidden. Visiting Bundys from Elizabeth City attend due to Mrs. Gundy's mother's death. K. of P. Constitution Lodge to host entertainment and lunch. Robbing family away in Whitman. Mrs. Moore on vacation from Dinnerman’s Market. Grange to elect officers tomorrow. Laura Baxter resumes district nursing. Riverside Reading Club meets Thursday with Mrs. Trelethen. Bates Bobcat features Grace Hall cartoon. Bates Bobcat becomes regular four times yearly. Shapleigh-Fernald Parents-Descher association plans dedication program with multiple performances and speeches.
Notice to water users in Kittery and Eliot warns of a water shutoff on December 2 and 3 to install a hydrant weather permitting. The disruption affects Mill Bridge to R J Rogers residence and the Aton son and Wilson roads. The event occurs as part of a presentation by Mrs Pearl Pettigrew Chick and the association president.
The Kittery Point community lists gatherings and visits. Meetings include the D B Ww Sewing Circle with Mrs Bertha Brooks on Wednesday at 2 pm and the Kearsarge Temple degree staff last drill rehearsal this evening at Wentworth hall. A public whist party is planned for Wednesday evening at the Wittery Point fire house. Visitors include Mr and Mrs George Woods of Haverhill Mass calling on friends, Mrs Henry Marden returning from South Berwick, Mrs Ernest Tobey in Gloucester, Miss Jessie Billings resuming nursing in Portland, and Miss Julia Martin returning to Boston after a visit. Christian Endeavor and Baptist prayer meetings are held tonight at the First Christian church home of Mr and Mrs William Amee Tenny's Hill and in the Baptist church parlor. A postponed concert at the First Christian church is rescheduled for next Friday evening due to heavy rain. Sewing Bee at the First Christian church with Mrs Turner Thursday at the parsonage. Choir rehearsal Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Hugh Boyer. A Christmas sale and Ladies Aid entertaining event is planned at the Baptist church Wednesday evening. Mitchell-Safford BP T association meets Thursday evening at Mitchell school with PB Stuart Jr principal of Train academy as speaker. Riverside Reading Club meets Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs George Zrefethen.
Schley LS hears about a new pension bill for disabled veterans and widows to be prepared by National officers and introduced in Congress next month. Annual officer elections will be held with preparations for livnilation. Comrades Hoyt and Fodan report on a recent deer hunting trip in this state.
A political gathering at Camp convenes as speakers outline plans to discuss a pension bill. Officials and attendees expect debate on funding, eligibility, and long term costs.
Associated Press reports Maine's deer hunting season closed at sunset. Bangor inspection station logged 123 deer on the final day, pushing the season total to about 2002, surpassing 1924's 1489. Officials expect additional receipts from distant regions, likely bringing the total above 1200 more deer.
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