06 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
1
The Portsmouth Athlete Club announces a three day carnival lined up for the first of the year. Officials say events include games and activities for all ages. Organizers expect strong attendance and lively entertainment.
The Piscataqua Chapter No. 90 elects officers for the year with Evelyn Woods as Worthy Matron Albery Libings as Worthy Patron May Watts as Associate Matron Selena Weinsmorr as Conductress Cort late as Conductress Sadle Cross as Treasurer. Local residents attend meetings and community notices include church events and a free illustrated lecture planned for December 11 at the village hall with emphasis on aid for families and country.
A postponement request and schedule note for York Delverian Lodge as well as Nirigo Encampment events. Includes a missing dog reward notice for an eight month old Airedale named Bilis last seen in Kittery Maine. Also mentions junior league gathering at Kittery MB church and local notices about bur due home and church activities.
An advertisement touts Vape’s Cold Compound as a quick remedy for head cold symptoms. It claims to unclog noses, relieve headaches and feverish feel, and stop sneezing and sore throat with a few doses daily. The copy emphasizes affordability and pleasant taste.
Local social items report Mrs Mina visiting relatives, Ladies Aid Society gathering at the Fire Christian church, and Mrs Oscar Clark hosting a gathering. Mentions of residents in Sanford, Portemouth, and South Barwick, with a sacred concert announced at the Congregational church Sunday evening. Illness keeps Myra Waterworth home and Curtis Olanp Jr. visiting Walter Ininwa.
Ulysury Gram Swett of Kittery died at his home Thursday from pneumonia at age 51. A lifelong resident, he worked in the wholesale candy business with his father Jethro H Swett, later running the business until his death. He attended the Government Street Methodist church and served as superintendent of the Sunday school. He is survived by a wife, a daughter, and many relatives.
Funeral services for Chacita Coleman Frost were held at her late home on Deeralact Thursday afternoon. The ceremony, officiated by Rev. C. LeV line, sent the body to Dover for the interment under the direction of undertaker O. W. Ham. Readings and floral tributes from family and friends included sprays, bou q uets, and conebuda arrangements from various relatives and shopmates.
Funeral service announced for Gifffi Parrote to be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Nose of Waster wald Oakbank Kelters. Friends invited.
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