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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1925

Page

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Annual Memorial Exercises by Portsmouth Elks

Portsmouth Elks Lodge No. 97 held its annual memorial services at the Colonial T Sierry afternoon. The program included orchestra selections, Elks' ceremonies, a memorial address by Rev. Maxwell Ganter, and choral numbers. Five members were listed for death in the past year. The event emphasized tolerance, unity, and civic duty amid reflections on labor, prohibition, and youth.

Portsmouth ELKS Lodge of Sorrow Maxwell’ Ganter T Sierry Portsmouth Lodge Soy Row Aes Lodge Duare i Maxwell Ganter ErJoln Jodse Ganout Chute Portsmouth Dodge of Bils Daniel J. AfcInive Bernard J. Magraw George Robinson Joseph Hassett Willina W. Murphy Alex Bilbruck David ‘Kusious Olver H. Dowd Goodwin GB Philbrick Benjamin Widger Bertram Whitman Cha

Estate Executor Grants Bequests to Local Hospitals Churches

The executor of Lois A Hills estate distributes residuary legacies totaling over 10000 dollars. A check of 6976.2 percent is issued to the treasurer of Portsmouth hospital and similar gifts are directed to Home for Children, Dark Fort Wentworth Home for Chronic Invalids, St John's church of Portsmouth, St. Sea Silention of Boston, and personal friends. The record notes additional public bequests of 5000 to Portsmouth hospital and 590 to Shelso.

Tlois A. Hills Portsmouth Hospital Chase ‘Ome Ft. Wentworth Tillis St. John's Church of Portsmou

Whipple Street Couple Welcomes Baby Daughter

Mr. and Mrs. George Metrolla of Whipple street welcomed a daughter Friday night. Miss Lucinds Foley of Jones avenue was confined home last week with a severe cold. Mr. and Mrs. George Pappas returned to New Fee after visiting at Mr. and Mrs. John Foye on Norton road.

George Metrolla Whipple Street Lucinds Foley Jones Avenue George, Pappas New Fee Ana John Foye Norton Road

Fyr’-Fyter Man Promotes Ever Ready Fire Extinguishers

The Fyr Fyter Man visites Knight's Shoe Store with a new line of Ever Ready and Ever lasting fire extinguishers, advertised as resistant to freezing and corrosion and nonconductive against electricity, showcased in the store window.

Knight's Shoe

Navy Yard Case To Be Taken Up By American Legion

The American Legion post Somersworth will pursue a case involving a World War veteran and a former Portsmouth Navy Yard employee. The veteran claims discrimination influenced his discharge from a position in the Industrial Department, a matter the legion plans to press.

Navy Yard Americain Legion Sof Somersworth Swith Navy Portsmouth Navy Yard den Rthent Republicans Portsmouth United Party

Bus Driver Thwarts Attempted Robbery in Fall River

Associated Press reports two highwaymen failed to rob bus operator Thomas Tuning in Fall River early today. The bus, on its last trip with no passengers, halted at a stalled truck. Mullins knocked one intruder out, but another attacker subdued him before both fled toward the truck toward Pall River. Police are investigating the incident.

Elks Leliet Associated Press Mullins Pall River Mul‘ling Fall River Powho

To Elect Officers at Royal Arcanum Meeting

The regular meeting of Mpha Council Royal Arcanum will be held this evening with plans for the Dover trip on the 15th. They will confer the full degree on a large class of candidates before Major Waldron Council and Grand Council members.

Mpha Royal Arcanum Dover Waldron Grand Council

Feast of Immaculate Conception Masses and Evening Service

The Church of the Immaculate Conception will hold Mass at 5 30, 6 50, and 3 00 a m with benediction at 7 30 in the evening. The Annual Winter Fair by Bethany Congregational Church Ladies Aid Society will take place at Town Hall Thursday afternoon and evening with supper and salad for thirty five cents.

Ald Boelety Bethany Ivill Iyo

Plans 10 Probe Procedure in Suffolk County

Attorney General Jay R. Benton moves to launch an immediate official inquiry into criminal procedure in Suffolk County. He cites complaints ranging from larceny to burglary and accuses public officials of delaying arrests. State Rep John Fitzgerald denies the accusations while Goodwin, registrar of motor vehicles, asserts the offenders are kept out of jail. Welch Rarebit notices follow.

Boston Jay R. Benton Suffolk Equnty Enton Franken. Goodwin Mig Goodwin Apsiin Jornt Pitager Fitzgerald

Shoe trouble plagues public wearers say experts

Estimates suggest 10 to 30 percent of shoe wearers suffer foot trouble and about three quarters of the public may be affected. The "Bud and Shoe Doctor" urges timely correction by obtaining well made shoes that fit properly, stressing the need for properly fitted footwear.

Grush of Legislation Faces House and Senate Controversies

Washington dispatch reports the Sixty-ninth Congress opening amid bitter controversies expected over tax revision and major bills. Key figures include Speaker Nicholas Longworth and Floor Leader John Tilson. The Senate will tackle foreign affairs items and the Lausanne Treaty with Turkey, with partisan dynamics shaping early action.

House Senate Associated Pressey Washington Sixty-ninth Congress Nicholas Longworth Ohio John Q. Tilson Connecticut Uew Gootgxe Musele

Ward 1 to 5 listing for local election ward officers

The document lists five ward positions with names: Ward 1 William P Ward, Ward 2 Harold A Littlefield, Ward 3 Nelson Ti Wright, Ward 4 Simon P Harmon, Ward 5 George E Whittemore. It appears as a compiled roster of candidates or officials for Ward 1 through Ward 5.

Ward William P Ward Harold A. Littlefield Nelson Ti. Wright Ward Simonn PS ‘Harmon George. E. Whittemore

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Orel A. Dexter Phillips B. Badger Harry E. Boe John W. Eme George P. RO Mallcon Chauncey B. Hoyt Charles E. Bailey Timothy Donovan Ichabod S. Williams Samuel H. Alley Board of Public Works Fred E. Hasty Edward Pickering Board of Instruction Pearl S. Gray Renry B. Tilton John W. Toner Mary J. Wood GEOW Smallcon Chas. Stevens Kittery Try Toror Robert Ri ‘Lear Gardner St Suffolk County Welch North Ghagel Comfertavie Gare Trottier Wors Turkey Sumer the Republic pEte Army War Departments Shenandortz Lugely Llouse Wilbur Tuvis Pasevouny Charles M.bale Charles &. Allen John Yarwood Boi Pearl Gray Mabel S. Locke John W. Hopley Henry PAYNE Maplewood, Ave
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