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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1908

Page

5

Edward J. Adams Elected Mayor by Large Majority

Edward J. Adams wins the mayoralty by a large Republican majority as the party captures all ward seats except ward three. The ticket includes four at large council members and control of most school board positions, reflecting stronger GOP support than last year.

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Edward B. Molare elected mayor by large margin

Edward B. Molare won the mayoral race by a strong Republican majority. The ballot shows close but decisive results for council races, with Boydton and Ward details noted. The piece suggests a shift toward Republican control and continued stable city governance.

Holiday Ribbons and Fancy Trims from Geo B French Co

Advertises holly ribbons No 2 and 10 yard spools, 250 bundles of ribbon, floral ribbons in 4 3 and 6 inch widths, narrow fancy ribbons 4 to 2 inch, taffeta ribbons in various widths and colors, silk taffeta and satin taffeta fabrics, with prices per yard and envelope orders for Xmas items.

Neckwear Display With Boxed Ties and Jabots

A fragmented advert lists neckwear items including boxed neckwear, colorful items, crocheted jabots with lace trim, and assorted ribbons. It mentions wide ribbons, Holly boxes, and boxed accessories in varied colors.

Fancy Goods Display Promotes Dresden Ribbon and Accessories

A fragmented ad lists Dresden ribbon items and small accessories including hat pin holders nail cases hand painted handkerchief cases and needle cases. It mentions prices and a variety of petite household items appealing to shoppers of trims pin cushions and keepsake cases.

Dresden Vlaugens

Special in Cluny Centres at Twenty-four Inch

Catalog notes Renu Cluny Centres in sizes twenty two and twenty four inches priced at two dollars fifty nine cents and twenty eight inch at eighty four dot forty five. Item appears as a damaged ad fragment with measurements and prices.

Samuel W. Emery Jr Issues Statement Amid Defended Candidacy

Samuel W. Emery Jr. issues a public statement defending his political record, asserting loyalty to Republican principles, denying accusations of corruption or favoritism, and pledging to serve the city with integrity. He emphasizes consistency in voting, adherence to stated aims, and readiness to cooperate with fellow citizens and officials for municipal prosperity.

Bivec Peive Cluk Bete Sina Fovavatal Anil Wrouth

Funeral and civic notices from a chaotic 19th century column

A fragmented local page lists names and events including a deputy sheriff appointment, lodge notices, school activities, church gatherings, and public advertisements. Amid jagged OCR, it mentions veterans groups, meetings, a hospital report, and community milestones with several individuals and places like Sligey street, Music Hab, and Lotke's Cave referenced.

Atheniba Phina Thon Philorivk Sligey Street Anther Fang Mall of Me North Yortsmont Christian Mrs. Jabrean Gaye Ter Dgeupied Nva Fred George Mawson Mes Edgier Dunks Mosrement Trinity den York Rebekah Lodge Edna Hicknel Lee

College Students Drown In Great Bay

John W. Davis of Concord and Carl Chase of Webster, New Hampshire college students, drowned Monday afternoon when their canoe overturned in Great Bay. Searchers found the craft at Fox Point Tuesday. bodies were not recovered. Chase, in his senior year, and Davis, a sophomore, were popular. Parents notified. further search planned along the bay shores.

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Pepperrell Cove Dredging Plan Approved By Engineers

Wardington officials report approval of a recommended dredging plan at Pepperrell Cove. The Engineers Board has authorized a site charter and the Navy to provide craft and manpower for the project. The decision follows long agitation by Portsmouth supporters, with coronation speculation noted and a push for continued progress.

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Turbulent Times Report From Murky Local Notes

A ragged jumble of names places and events spans multiple communities. References include Reston Stratham Florida and Bendian figures such as Zachariah Willis Vernon Riley and Mrs T DB Mayt amid a distant navy yard posting and a charity supper hosted by the Kies Daughters of the North. The text reflects social notices with erratic spelling and unclear dates, suggesting a fragmented page item on local social activity.

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