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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1908

Page

5

York County Seat Change Sought Under Maine Amendment

York County seeks to move the county seat from Alfred to another town by using a new Maine constitutional amendment. A special committee will prepare petitions to gather signatures for a legislative bill and a possible county referendum. The effort targets Saco Kennebunk and Sanford as potential sites and outlines two referendums on changing the seat and location.

Saco Board of Trade Man York County Maine York Covely Lily Conly York Kennebunk Sanford

Labor Legislation Tugged in Concord Report

A fragment from Concord reports on labor committee actions of the Shue Federation of Labor. Names linked include Charles J. French and HL Shir with unclear titles. The text hints at legislative debate but provides no clear outcome or dates.

Taankers Legislative Committee The Shue Federation of Labor Charles J. French Oof Bigelty Kove mi Obert

Consultation Discusses Bills for City and Legislature

In consultation in this city last night matters to be presented to the legislature are outlined. Bills will cover employers liability merchant’s law arbitration and conciliation factory inspection trustees’ oversight of stationary exporters and engravers stronger enforcement of the fifty cent law stricter enforcement of barber inspection law.

Freien Barbers Inspection

Burial Notice for Miss Lizzienley of Brooklyn New York

Miss Lizzienley of Brooklyn New York died after six months confinement at the Cottage Hospital. Aged thirty four years seven months and six days. Her funeral arrangements and hearse were provided by undertaker Unum, with her sister present. She was much respected by friends and acquaintances.

Lizzienley Brooklyn Tioue Underaker Unum Previn Hitab Wendell New Castle Acqual Plantes

Migridge Delays Turky Price Rally Despite Good Deals

A stray market note says consumers can still buy a turkey at 250 a pound despite an implied price rise. Retailers urge caution as whispers of demand shift.

Kittery Week Of Prayer Letters And Local Notices

The item lists Union Meetings for prayer week, crowded shop scenes in Portsmouth, deaths and obituaries, and local society notices. It notes Sons of Veterans meeting in Hayes block, Odd Fellows Hall gathering for erection of an over by state letters, and a Herald subscription offer. Includes church events and family condolences.

Ma Wes Wiliana McAndrews Tél Pevins Beneday Carpeneer Wiliie Bleverson Sons of Veterans Heir Regitar Hayes Block York Itehekak Lodge Odd Fellows Hall State Tire Joseph Qagood Walter Willemsen Ned Stupleigh Dua Leo J Alent Alt Abe Servis Quiren Beykintay Dan Sheldon Seoul Larry Woyineni Diva Bone

Portland Lenape voyage sparks coastal chatter

A garbled local note reports travel by Portland and Lenape bands, a tow barge voyage toward Philadelphia via Newburyport, with misread details about meals, a family named Wills Gravy, and trips along the Atlantic Shore Line. Mrs. Mabel Coes returns from Malden after a relatives visit.

Portland Newburyport Wills Ynemas Mabel Coes Malden

Boston Holiday Traveler Notes and Local Visits

Massachusetts residents plan Christmas visits in Boston and surrounding towns with many traveling relatives and church services noted. Shoppers report festive activity along with weather details and mild road conditions. several locals are mentioned visiting and hosting family during the holiday week.

Christmas Tree Celebration At Soldier’s Home

A fragmented report describes Col Sto odley’s Christmas tree event and a wedding for Kyra Muste amid military duties and estate duties. The piece references Colonel speaking to families at a gathering, noting preparations and community rituals while detailing distant personal comments.

New Hampshire Sunday Hospital Association List of Contributors

The New Hampshire Sunday Hospital Association lists contributors including churches, towns, and individuals such as Alvin Hurlelat, Wyment, and various congregations. The financial statement shows total hospital collections across the state amounting to 950 dollars, with calls for broader, unified fundraising and hospital Sunday emphasis to boost support.

Hellefoiades Hellefoiades This Year, Thranghout George DR Leighton Alonadnoek Nyck Bee

Freight Car Robbery Shocks Boston and Raine Line

A Boston and Raine freight car was robbed on Tuesday as workers unloaded a shipment of trade goods. The thieves cut a bin side and carried away a key asset before fleeing toward Manvot Street. Railroad officials and crews are investigating the incident.

Nothing Doing An Extra Quiet Spell in Portsmouth

Portsmouth police report a notably quiet evening as Jadeers appear for a night at the station. Officers log a routine record of minor incidents with no crimes or major disturbances reported.

Portsmouth Jadeers Tuiny

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