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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1908

Page

4

Local Business Listings in Portsmouth Area

A compact listing of merchants and stands across Portsmouth and surrounding towns including Moses Bros and Batchelder's News Stand in New Castle, Kittery firms like Walker's Variety Store and Macy, York Beach and Ogunquit shops, and other vendors on Market Street Congress Street and South Street. Names include S A Preble G Norton Hildreth Curtis Holland Macy Goopins Seawards and others.

Rockingham Hotel State St Moses Bros Congress St B. M. Tilton Market St S. A. Preble South St A. Norton Greenland W. G. Hildreth York Beach J. I. Holland York Vilage H. M. Curtis New Castle Batchelder Montworth House W. C. Walker Rye Fred Abrams Kittery Walker's Variety Store J. H W. Macy Austin Goopins Fred J Marden Kittery Point Arthur Seawards W. F. Cousins Ogunquit Ai. G. Noulson Wells Corner

Weather notes on ongoing snow storm and chilly day

Yesterday's snow storm persisted into today with steady snowfall until the afternoon. About nine inches of snow lay on the ground, with cold air and a breeze expected as conditions slowly improve. Temperatures near freezing hovered around 33 degrees in the morning.

Dtill O'cloche

Holiday Village News From a Busy District

A sprawling jumble of garbled local notes reports Christmas shopping, a gifted slate of sled races for boys and girls, and plans for community greetings in Washington Congress. It mentions a new chemical engine for Rover Potag, a bank adopting a tighter system due to a 9300 shortage, and various small-town happenings including music hall shows and sales at local shops.

Alby Ap Qearaner Washington Congress Ression John Hott Rover Potag Heverly Bank WIL Goon

Heroic Rescue At Pier As Fisherman Falls In Water

On Friday at Green Street pier a worker fell from a wharf into cold water. An emergency crew arrived quickly and a bystander named Glenn helped pull the man to safety. The rescued worker was treated for exposure while the incident drew praise for quick action and bravery.

Silas Pierce Coumans Che Glenn Weny Vedal

New Railroad Bridge Plans Stir Maine River Crossing

Officials announce a new railroad bridge project spanning the river near Portail with goals to improve rail traffic. The plan calls for expedited work, stricter oversight, and a spring start, led by the commission chaired by Wood and supported by President Turtle of the Nex fon.

Wis

Unclear text fragment hints at career moves and names

Fragmentary OCR note mentions individuals possibly changing jobs, with scattered names such as Chiles and Lloyd. Context unclear, no coherent event or date.

Personal notes from South Lerwick visitors in Boston and Manchester

A jumble of personals names and places from J W and M A Linerty of South Lerwick visiting Boston and Manchester. Mentions of Dennis Ahearn recovering after surgery at Cottage Hospital, Mrs Avis L Malik in Rochester, and Jary Briscoe at St Anselm's College Manchester.

Joly Briscoi St. Anselm's College Manchester Tts City Mugers Pallrasy Aeliee Deent Newhueyport Berg Kittery Dennis Ahearn Hidapitad

Land Transfers in 1904 District Report

Land transfers listed include Porstraith Administratiix to Bostot dual Maat for $25,000 on tiehkuid streets. Robert W Rich and Ronganly P Webster appear in assignments with estate of Wik M. Boiss ta John Ss. Ried shows PLOtted at pwemdies and Gate We Plibeviek fa Te Inger Wo. Various names appear with small sums and property mentions including culvert and anash house.

Walker Bostot Maat Puchet Ronganly P Webster Robert Wrich Lind Tiehkuid Hertel Usia Robert &. Rieck Webster Sane Wik M. Boiss John Ss. Ried Pwemdies Herbert S. Cary Treterhen Lana Uy Castle Constantine i Markes Boston Machinod New Jelits Elinabeg Hersey Carotile Make North North Hanlon—Oliver A. Towelty Chieley G. Brownuid Anash Tal T. Smthra Oliver Marty Hotgg Honos A Shiniutas Caroline Shea Wither

Navy Yards Rebuilt and Marines Arrive at Annapolis Yard

Fragmented report notes naval yards near New York and Annapolis undergoing upgrades. It mentions Marines recruiting at Annapolis, arrival of ships for duty, and the completion of a new airy dock as part of yard improvements.

Annapolis

First Snow Delays Road Work and Freight Accident

Fragments describe light snowfall delaying commission work on The Yoent road area Puaning CAN raters. Delays affected a freight accident near Nowtatespevert in Neware with lingering disruption to traffic and inspections.

Nowtatespevert Neware

Rev J W Serine at Free Saptist Church Services

The article notes Rev J W Serine will lead Sunday services at the Free Baptist church with Congregation Vie Baualty and a sermon. It mentions seating by the pulpit and preparations for the New Year, with alterations to the stage and occupancy by parish members.

J. W. Serine Lin Sanday Jiev Mtton Newley Peula

St Andrews Lodge to Install Officers Monday Evening

The officers for St Andrews Lodge No 1 A F and AM will be installed on Monday evening next. The event marks the installation of the lodge’s new officers as part of their ceremonial proceedings.

Secerity Vieeloll Ly St. Andrews Lodge No

Catholic Bowling Team Win

A fragmented report details a bowling match where the Catholic team performed poorly in the second series while clerks dominated. The text is garbled but the score appears mentioned as a key outcome before trailing segments.

Local Dashes and Murky Inquiries Sparked in Newhucy

A garbled OCR fragment hints at a disorderly scene with references to Newhucy, a jail or arrest, and scattered phrases about ships and actions. The text is fragmented and unclear but suggests confusion, possible crime mentions, and sporadic mentions of people and activities.

Annual Meeting Notice in Paris SFL Region

A note announces an annual meeting at Granite Hill for a local insurer in Paris SFL area. The schedule lists prelude talks, a safety briefing, and a community update with residents urged to attend for information on property and local services.

Paris SFL Etebaeg Sallandng Pat

Chief Shannon Makes Charges in Friday Meeting

A Friday gathering featured Chief Shannon presenting charges related to a sequence of events. The meeting included officers and attendees discussing the extent of the matters and potential outcomes.

DIED IN RYE Awl BD OcHortie obituary note

Fragmented obituary note mentions Died in Rye and family members Miss cotte daughter Abes Arcuair A. Tader Perko. It refers to Rear Admiral Moore and a convention at Lae. Mentions visitors, prayers, and an attraction for guests.

Miss Cotte Abes Arcuair A Tader Perko Moore Ste Grange Tly Lelegues

Notice to Housekeepers From Velna Guuds Detbyered

Notice to housekeepers offering Urena Cakes Beldirs Macaroon and Phewotal Kea at readonadle prices. We solicit your patronage George W. Snow covers slate Penhattow Streets Velna Guuds Detbyered.

George W. Snow Penhattow

Foreman John Coamiell Resigns From Plant Bowing Company

John Coamiell long employed at the Prin Joes Bowing Company has resigned after serving in the battling department. The announcement notes his role and departure from the factory.

Chiles Ploydea Fremay Jones Reywley Companay Een Cellbert John Coamiell Prin Joes Bowing Company Bos Teen Dee Pdawin Sheppard

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