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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
5
The last of the venerable linden trees on Linden Street was cut down this morning by order of Tree Warden Hannaford Spunaford and crew. The tall old tree had stood for years as a local landmark and neighbor concern after its removal signals a loss to the block and town heritage.
The Piscatiqua Harbor lodge of Masters Mates and Pilots will be instituted in Woilesda with J. B. Dow of New York as initiating officer and President Fox, Howe of Casco Harbor No. 7 as officers. Several have applied for membership and the lodge aims to be among the largest for vessels over 700 tons.
Fragmentary notes describe a harbor association offering honorary members privileges while excluding voting rights. The text hints at meetings and records, with unclear references to names and places.
John Meloon resigns from the Hook and Ladder Company of the city fire department after a long career marked by a 4 goal record and steady service. He steps aside to make way for younger firefighters and remains available for advisory duties.
A fragmented notice invites shoppers to visit during Wednesday and Thursday evenings to inspect a range of holiday gift articles. It mentions MUCHEMORE & RIDER Chires and Waby's croup remedies, Willi Cletind bruises, and mama's sore with Dr. Phamis and Melectrie Oil advertised as a great household remedy.
An offhand catalog of books for sale includes titles by Alger Henty and Tye, Roosevelt, Rope, and Pine. Mentions of Christmas rhymes, fiction, and notable works like Peter Pan and Mrs. Roath hint at a broad library sale.
A Kittery letter reports Sons Of Veterans Auxiliary officers presenting a costly picture, plus local shopping notes in Portsmouth Kittery and Alin. It mentions Miss Hana Peavey at a button shop, Christmas tree activities, and community events including a Wentworth gathering and Young Men’s Christian Association program in Bostonport.
A fragmented local notice dated in Mass reports a Wastern Star and WHE meeting tomorrow evening at Odd Fellows Hall in Wallip Meonal of Rogers vomits. It lists officers elected at a Laties Amis event and details a joint installation with Meo Sons Wil. Mentions schooner Jeanie A Stubis Crow Weston sailing to Calais and other vessels. Notices include visits to Boston, a Christmas party at Fisbee's, and assorted social items with names like Miss Sawyer, O Chick, LUKE tf. Poltle, and Jeresiday Ot head.
The article outlines pursuit of battleship construction by the United States with proposals for multiple vessels and sixteen to fourteen inch gun configurations. It notes preliminary plans, cost estimates around twenty dollars per ton, and delays before final design approval. Admiral Mason discusses factory output and congressional support for rapid production at a Washington facility.
Chief Carpenter Wilbur F Stevenson died at a hospital in Chant e Cavite Philippines while serving the Navy yard. He had eight years service and rose from apprentice to awaitant officer from Malthe July 27 189. Stevenson was widely known for his integrity and skill and leaves a wife eight children and his father Augustin Stevenson. His remains will be sent home for burial with full naval honors.
Fragmented OCR text depicts a scene with Uncle Sam symbols, a civilian, and a police investigation. Descriptions imply a political or wartime setting with references to a guard, camp, and a hush between figures. The garbled content suggests confusion and a possible caricature of authority.
Mrs. Kelley, longtime resident near Wel yer How shreed, died Monday evening after years in the community. Survived by one daughter Mrs. Frank Sorort and a large circle of friends and relatives.
Mayor Michiel J. White of Dover accepts a new city post as he remains a well known local figure. The announcement notes his ties to the community and the step up within the city administration.
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