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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1908

Page

7

Christmas Well Observed Here City Wide Festivities

Christmas was observed with many family reunions and large church services. Temperatures stayed mild and several churches held multiple masses and musical programs. Salvation Army provided dinners for the poor, naval and military groups enjoyed festive meals, and community clubs kept open houses and celebrations throughout the day.

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Personal notices list holiday homecomings across city streets

The column records numerous individuals visiting family for the holidays. Names include William Keete, Charles Locke, Minot Beacham, Arthur Farrington, Edward Parshtey, Reginald Jewett, Ineight Reed, J. M. Carte, Edward Kimball, Willan Portingteg, Verey De Borbrmony, Samuel T. Laidony, Willard Hows, and many others. Locations span Boston, Manchester, Rye, Cabot Street, and state streets as residents travel to relatives for festive days.

Reginald Jewett Manchester Ineight Reed Tartmonarheatless J. M. Carte Kittery Poll al Fredericpton Edward T. Kimball Boston Faye Willan Portingteg Geeoulua At. Rowe Thars Tos Willan T. Morrissey Trostoun Tidy City Verey de Borbrmony Philadelphia

Notre Dame Lady’s Appeal for Home Treatment Cure

A letter from a Notre Dame resident claims a simple home remedy can cure chronic pains including sciatica backache and joint issues. It promises relief for sufferers and invites readers to write for proof and testimonials, asserting widespread success without clinical evidence.

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Social Evening Visits Keep Local Families Busy

A string of social visits spans Wel lesley ITM Musé and nearby towns as Mr and Mrs Frank Willey welcome guests Mrs Charles Gray and family. Mary Hoberts visits her sister Mrs Gray while Dr and Mrs WL Joneses host in Chestnut. Mr Wilder Quint of Houston joins Christened events with parents Mrs Charles Wiehing and others on Sear Street. Ned Griffin, NY engineer with Penn, FT, returns home for a brief stay with family on State Street.

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Old Customs House and its wartime role in Ube

The article recalls the Old Custom House and its transformation by the United States government for wartime use. It describes volunteers, patriotism, and the community’s response, noting the building’s significance and enduring presence in public memory despite changes and controversy.

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Funeral Car Carries Remains to River Cemetery

An obituary notice reports a funeral car transporting the remains of Selie Mo Talehelder and heirs to a river cemetery in Novi Thomatan. Family members and relatives accompanied the procession in a Viking Che gam di foray palms ceremony.

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White Starbird Weanis Wie Dat Mas and Morcand Tale

Fragmentary OCR reads like a local item about White Starbird Weanis Wie Dat Mas with mentions of Morcand and Thin CMaeds. The readable text hints at a community notice or brief cultural anecdote but lacks clear actions or dates. Further context needed to confirm event, place, or participants.

Exeter holiday observances and visits noted in town

The Exeter community recorded a quiet holiday period with residents hosting guests and attending events. People mentioned include Charrios Jones and wife, Miss Année, Alice Mosilty, and George Quinby visiting relatives in nearby towns. Christmas day was observed with church services and festive gatherings.

Exeter Andeyez Charrios Jones George Quinby Deke von Pinireday Miss Année Alice Mosilty Gandridge Pantie Schouls Sunny Madang Chelsdames Meh Hiesey Pogwikar Dane Trayn Kerr Robinton George WR Pelvey Ani Wild Tuson Mimi Chad Lawrence Mass Penn Hive Men Maris W Mi Wee New York New Yorke Hue Very

Vaudeville Show Repeats At Mushy Hall

A vaudeville program at Mushy Hall is to be repeated after afternoon and evening performances. The popular acts, including the original headliners, are set to entertain a large audience again as the bill returns.

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A Narrow Escape At Dover

Fragmented text describes a narrow escape at Dover involving a baby or child, with garbled phrases mentioning a tent, insives, and a tense scene near a post in September. The passage is severely corrupted, leaving unclear actors and outcomes.

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