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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1925
Page
4
The Portsmouth Herald provides editorial and business notes and rates for subscriptions. It states publication terms, mailing rules, and press affiliations and places the paper’s stance as a community newspaper for Portsmouth and surrounding interests.
A recent Illinois Supreme Court decision declares women are ineligible to serve as jurors due to masculine wording in juror statutes. The piece argues the law reflects past male norms and cites constitutional aims to interpret laws by intent, not wording, suggesting the court erred by freezing status quo as to women’s civic rights.
Unfair reports in Boston papers accuse city officials of internal party influence and biased actions. The piece calls for a united public service to ensure honesty and capable governance from top to bottom in Portsmouth.
Nebekah Lodge held its regular meeting with 75 members present. Officers elected for the coming year include Noble Grand Gladys Jo, Vice Grand Marcia Adams, Recording secretary Ida A. Urel, Financial secretary Hazel Tulle, Treasurer Alma Staples, and Trustee Nellie Howe. A Christmas party followed with Santa George Howe, decorated tree gifts, a humorous sketch, Christmas carols, and refreshments. An installation of Panic A. Gardiner and Union Rebekah lodge officers will take place at the O O F ball on Tuesday evening Jan 5.
The Baptist notes indicate a prayer meeting planned for Friday at the setont wis department.
The stereopticon address unfolds Sunday evening December 27 with the Zeta Alpha Christmas parts and the Brotherhood clans as invited guests, followed by a Wednesday evening gathering December 50.
Two more steamships purchased by the Eastern Steamship company, the Lake Falun and Lakes Pandora, have joined the fleet with Portsmouth as their hailing port.
Mrs Abbie S Riley widow of Henry Riley and long time North Hampton resident died Monday after a brief illness at her son James E H Riley's home on Hanover Street in Mississippi She was sixty seven and survived by her son and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be private and she attended the funeral of her sister Mrs Godlies last Saturday
The funeral for Mrs Mary Josephine Plumstead was held this morning at the Ishmaculzts Conception Church with Rev Father Brennan celebrating a requiem high mass. Pallbearers named were William Howard Charles Dana John Maloney and William Carey. The interment followed at Calgary cemetery with Rev Hackett in charge of grave services. TSP diself oversaw arrangements.
In Washington on December 22 the House approved a prohibition measure 129 to 17. The plan sought to restrict funds used to purchase Mayor as evidence and would bar fraud deceit or falsehood in using the $250000 set aside for curing evidence.
Commandant reports tug tied up in back channel loaned to the Department of Commerce for Bureau of Fisheries use. Tug decommissioned over a year ago and will head to Portland with Commander Sherwood Picking to spend the holiday weekend.
Rev. J. A. Custis preached a Christmas sermon on Sunday using the text about a savior born in Bethlehem. The message was delivered eloquently during the morning service and connected with Sunday school remarks.
The notice describes Safe Strong Attractive models with measurements and variants. It highlights improved construction for easier steering, grooved runners, and performance specs across junior and senior racer sizes with pricing references.
Short list of skis crafted from ash and bamboo, priced pieces include 4, 5, 6, and 7 feet. Top straps and rubber foot plates fitted. Details mention mooved bare toms and quantities 435, 524, and 44 dollars, indicating manufacturing notes or catalog language.
Aluminum and steel skates in nickel and plain damp finishes available in ladies, gents, and children's sizes.
A Christmas lesson is featured in study as teachers' union plans a Wednesday vestry meeting likely to attract many. Friday evening choir carols headline Christmas exercises with a tree in the vestry. B U meeting discusses Why short Christmas be a time of joy. A live testimonial followed by pastor remarks. All members urged to attend Monday church meeting for 1926 membership registration.
The Herald hears that several night shift workers at the navy yard will resume day work shortly. News notes include a Catholic church choir final rehearsal for tonight and changes in business district activity on Plantagenet street. A post office event occurred Monday, counterfeit $190 bills and half dollars circulate in New Hampshire, Concord Electric outlines house electricity pricing, and a new household rate would cut costs for about 4000 customers by 10,000 to 12,000 dollars in 1926.
Washington December 22 President Coolidge is studying a reply to the League of Nations invitation for preliminary disarmament talks. The White House says the aim is a constructive and affirmative study but no final decision or Geneva commission scope details have been received.
The Portsmouth postoffice reports its busiest day ever for holiday mail with record volumes of outgoing and incoming letters. A disclaimer follows stating a man will not be responsible for debts contracted by his wife after December 4, 1925, by Charles E. Merrill.
The St. John's church choir will perform carols at Portsmouth hospital and at Rockingham county join on Thursday afternoon, continuing an old parish custom.
Miss Mice Mildram principal of the Partagut school visits Florida for a sister's visit and two leave of absence. Numerous Portsmouth residents and former students from Wheaton College Harvard and Simmons College are home for the Christmas vacation, including Preston Summers son of Mr. and Mrs. George D. Garrett, Deans and many others visiting parents on Rockland Street and Pleasant Street.
Chainey of Holderness James Cullinan of Wton John Fike Warren Clark Margo Ferrini Wadleigh Woods Bradley Ladd George Scott of Darmouth Matthew Casey of Holy Cross Paul Fullum of Chestnut Hill academy Fred Noel Harry and Francie Laugh ine Philip Davis Albert Ness John Gotiler Francis Tucker Normain Young Charles Gray uguan lOLeary Donald Micotle Russell Kim bell Justin Clark John Sheehan and Wallace Nelséh of the University of New Hampshire.
The White House signals possible agreement on phases of the Chilean appeal in the Tuent Arlea talks. President aims to speed decision making and may seek briefs from Chile and Peru to appoint an arbitrator as an initial step in repeal considerations.
An editor recalls a bygone era as a New Hampshire weekly newsboy, earning ninepence weekly, and the lone surviving seller before Christmas. The piece shares a nostalgic verse, reception of a $1.50 gift split with the coronositor, and reflections on fortune and the newsboy’s enduring memory.
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