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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1899

Page

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Grand Lodge Masons Meet in Manchester Semiannual Session

The Grand Lodge of New Hampshire Ancient Free and Accepted Masons held its semiannual communication in Manchester. The event featured memorial remarks on George Washington, excerpts recalling Paul Revere and John Sullivan, and reports of early revolutionary actions. A banquet followed with notable attendees and a sequence of naval and military postings listed for December. Burdock Blood Bitters are recommended for indigestion.

Grand Lodge New Hampa Manchester Mount Vernon George Washington Grand Lodge of Virginis Alexandria Paul Revere Masons Massachusetts Committee of Surety Boston Portsmouth N. H John Sullivan Fort William and Mary Durham New Hampshire Vattle Concord Washington Trenton Monmouth Gilmantown Old Virginia John Pender M. W Albert H. Sides Mester St. John's Lodge

Newly Gleanings From Our Suburbn Towns

Kittery Maine December 37 marriage plans for Mollie Stevens and Walter Lutts slated for next March at the bride’s home. Clarkson’s Grove pond opens skating season with many youths enjoying a bright surface. When ice firm, pond management will arrange polo games. Whipple Judge of Good Template debate on whether immigrant education outweighs Negro education. Frank E Donnell voiced affirmative, Fired E Locke negative. John H W Plaisted and Lionel Willams return from visit in Lown. Constitution lodge Knights of Pythias elect officers: C C Joseph Heeney, V C William E Grogan, Pres Walter Jackson, M of W Earnest Hanscom, K BROS Fred Cross, M of F C R Wascott, M of E M W Paul, M of A B F Moore, 16 K E Bowden, C G Bens Bunker, Trustee 3 years J H Welt, Res 2 years F W Cross, Alt 2 years W UC Burrows

Whipple Frank E Donnell E. Locke John H W. Plaisted Lionel Willams Lown Constitution Lodge Knights of Pythias C.C . Joseph Heeney V.C Wm. E. Grogan Walter Jackson Earnest Hanscom K. Bros Fred Cross C. R Wascott E.M W. Paul A. B. F. Moore

York Social Dance Tops Chief’s Calendar of Events

A prominent social event in York featured a subscription dance hosted by the young Indies for their gentlemen friends on Tuesday evening. Festive decor, a Portsmouth Conservatory Orchestra, and a long list of dances marked the night. Several local figures and out‑of‑town guests attended, with ice cream and cake served during intermission and the event closing at midnight.

York John Warrell Joseph Bridges S. E. Eldredge Eugene Sewell Budleigh Davidson Willie Warrell Conservatory Orchestra of Portsmouth Samuel W. Jackins, Jr Alfred Ralph Winn Cape Neddick Boston

Dover Point Barge Dover Loads Brick at E. G. Gages Yard

The barge Dover loads a cargo of bricks at E. G. Gages yard on the Cocheco River. Gondola Fannie M capt Adama with 20 cords of hard wood for Kittery passes through the draw after noon. first such late year passage in over twenty-three years. After unloading, it will return to Portsmouth to haul up for the winter. Also notes visits and returns of local residents Stephen Roberts, William H. Pinkham, and Nathaniel P. Coleman returning to Boston.

Dover Gages Yard Cocheco Fannie M Adama Portsmouth Tapyard Stephen Roberts Airs H. M. Roberts Boston William H. Pinkham E. Oscar Pinkham Nathaniel P. Coleman Portsimouthi Newhugton

Christmas Services Shine in Hampton Churches

Christmas festivities at three Hampton churches delighted attendees as decorations and gifts warmed the season. Mrs. Moses Perkins, 80, attended Christmas Eve events. Hotel Whittier added fifty electric lights after the beach season, with new cleaning section improvements. Engineer J. Phelps returns from Massachusetts General Hospital after appendicitis treatment.

Hampton Moses Perkins Iotel Whittier J. Phelphs Massachusetts General Hospital

Deafness Cure Claim from Hall's Catarrh Cure

Advertisement from F J Cheney offering one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Describes deafness as due to inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and promotes constitutional remedies. Sold by druggists.

Hall F. J. Cheney &C Toledo

Handsome calendars highlight local brewery gift

The W rank Jones Brewing company issued calendars this year noted for attractive design and color. The Herald office received the calendars on Wednesday December 27 and their reception was very gratefully received by the staff. Take Laxitive Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if they fail to cure. E W Grove signature on each box. 5c.

Wrank Jones Brewing Company Heralt E. W. Grove

Diary of Evelyn Adams in New York Ailing author in peril

Extracts from the diary of Evelyn Adams, a reader and vocalist, in New York reveal a struggle against poverty and illness. She records hunger, suicidal despair tempered by stubborn hope, efforts to publish Is Marriage a Lottery, and ongoing attempts to secure funds, meals, and support from publishers, friends, and institutions. She dreams of becoming an author as a beacon through hardship.

Evelyn Adams New York Boston Waterson Bulhnch Place B. F. Butler Wast Fourteeth Street Boson Woilsborough N. TL Susan Pp. Adams Ossipee Nsh Ireh Evelyn Adams Yski Atlica Tica Union News Company Philadelphia Transcript Sacred Heart Convent

A Stroke of Diplomacy in the Old Ladies Home Rename

Stranger remarks on the Home for Women now called the Old Ladies Home as Citizen explains the name change to avoid crowding. Chicago News notes the shift and question of renaming arises in casual dialogue.

Chicago News

Obedient Telegraph Clerk and the Lone Bracelet Note

A woman telegraphs a memo underscoring the phrase perfectly lonely to acknowledge receiving a bracelet, praising the clerk for his courtesy. The scene blends into quotes on education from Herbert Spencer, Gladstone, Sydney Smith, and Sir John Lubbock, highlighting education as preparation for living and happiness as its aid.

Herbert Spencer Gladstone Sydney Smith John Lubbock Milton

Divorce Proceeding in Cincinnati Between Ma guire and Minnie Maguire

Telegrapher C. H. Maguire sued Minnie Maguire known as Lillian Waltone Actress after his employer refused to allow the wife in his office. He accused infidelity and improper conduct at Maguire’s flats. A decree was granted.

Cincinnati C. H. Maguire Minnie Maguire Lillian Waltone Walnut Street Theatre Jack Cox Maguire

West Point and Naval Academy Appointment Delays

The article notes remaining vacancies at West Point with June exams and says Congress has promptly nominated in the past five months. Presidential appointments are expected to continue into 1901, while one Maryland district representative has left his district unrepresented for nearly two years. No naval appointments will be made until after March, with candidates to report for May exams.

Army Navy West Point Military Academy Congress Maryland West Point Gregsman Naval

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