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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
5
A draft for a new street band in Portsmouth gains support from promoters and financiers. Organizers claim the project offers a prime opportunity, with key figures optimistic about forming a first class group. Meanwhile a festive Christmas meal brightens the Home for Aged Inmates with turkey, giblet sauce, vegetables, plum pudding, and fruit dishes.
The Portsmouth Catholic Union announces a ladies night event with a working bee to prepare a social program. Members formed a committee to organize the gathering and selection of a raffle prize. The plan includes a likely charitable focus and social entertainment for attendees.
Capt W O H Jarques of LiLUn Years Head donated 25 dollars to the Kewt chapter of the Portsmouth Whee tre Railway Relief Association on Christmas Day, a gesture warmly welcomed by members.
Generous residents and groups such as Hele, Frirmis, Mrs J E Staph Teiree, and the Ring's of Middle Street contributed substantial gifts. Notable donors include Mr A Mendsing, Mrs A Freuel, and Mrs B Styles. The event boosts the home’s care, adding zest and cheer for guardians and visitors.
A fragmentary feature on Portsmouth landmarks traces a century old property linked to the United States government. It notes a courthouse site at the corner of Pike Street and Pentagraph, mentions postwar era collectors, and references Mr Russell and notable visitors amid evolving public buildings and harbor views.
The 19th century fire devastated the port of Poressouth damaging the custom house and post office and several adjacent structures. Records survived by moved offices as government plans shifted location and rebuilt, with property losses cited near $300 and total toll higher. The episode altered city layout and prompted new quarter arrangements and security over archives. Additional details recount the origin of the blaze and subsequent official actions in 1817 1888 and related years.
Christmas visitors in many homes as churches in Kittery Me hold yuletide programs. Second Church houses a varied service with recitations, choirs, and sermons. notes on school readings, child participants, and community Christmas activities across town.
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