07 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1918
Page
1
The War Department announced 16000 major casualties such as killed in action or died of wounds remain unreported to next of kin with arrears in minor casualties. Cable reports are expected to clarify the major casualties within a week. Other items note a birth, Cross meeting, and a minister purchasing a home in Kittery.
Congregational Church and nearby faith communities report morning worship and Sunday school sessions with ministers Rev Jebb A Waterworth Rev Miles Fisk and Rev James McKenzie. Local events include a sacred concert and a grand charity gathering at Champlain House with jazz, dance and refreshments. Military news mentions Lt Charles Williams to France and community condolences for a local resident. Rent notice for a furnished residence at Kittery Point also listed with contact details.
Charles Ut. Cole of South Eliot, longtime Democrat, former selectman, and veteran of the G A R, died suddenly last week after months at home. He worked as a wood calker and held posts at Portsmouth navy yard, in G M Bridge forces, and private jobs in Maine, Florida, Connecticut, and the Lakes region. He married Arianna Dixon and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lububy Knight and Mrs. Gay Makeover, eight grandchildren, four brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services were led by Rev. John Jenner with a Storer Tost G A R delegation in attendance.
Kittery December 7 officers elected for the Christian Endeavor Society of the Second Church include President L Adams, Vice President Mrs J Donnell, Recording Secretary Mrs A M Brackett, Corresponding Secretary V May Moots, Treasurer Mrs George F Hayrs, Auditor Marton Broecker, Abstaining Member Mildred Gerry. Committee leaders named. marriage of Miss Fadel Eilon Moore to Lewis Leray Make reported for Government Street parsonage ceremony Friday morning.
A Rochester area scene detailed church events and social items. Rev J Frank Jenner’s Amateur Club venue, visits by residents, illness updates, and a Christmas offering drive highlighted. Sunday services at Government Street Methodist and Second Christian Church listed with times and sermon topics. Lost dog notice ends the page.
In Exeter and surrounding towns, obituaries and funeral notices mark events for Moses N. Collins Warnan, Emma Sleep er, Mabel O. Smith and others. Services held in Candia, Stratham, and North Hampton feature details on burials, mourners, and local pastors. A soldier from Camp Devens returns home honorably discharged, with others also listed in the day’s notices.
Services at the South Eliot Advent Christian Church for Sunday December 8 include Sunday school at 1:15 PM and a preaching service at 2:30 PM led by Rev. Marald Young. An evening social is planned at 7:39 PM with all warmly invited.
Rye Congregational Church announces morning service on December 8 with pastor leading. Descriptions indicate a worship gathering at 10 48 A M.
The note mentions Bible readings at a vestry meeting at 7 30 with Mr M mils as district secretary and other attendees. It references American Board Day next Sunday and a speech by someone named Portamouth. A Mrs Schwab is noted as wife of the Algectaut axbaern and Emergency Flee Cars horathn is also referenced.
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