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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1908

Page

5

Militia Company to Drill Twice a Week

The Second Regiment in New Hampshire plans semi weekly drills at the armory on Court Street starting Thursday January B. The move supports larger drill loads and a forthcoming inspection by Captain Ghunaneey H Hoyt of the U.S. Regular Army on February 17. Fifty men passed the preliminary inspection under Major H. H. Roby, showing proficiency in marching order and company drills.

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New Hampshire Coast Guard Plan Proposed by Legislature

The legislature considers a plan to mobilize a battalion of artery supports for a weekly drill at MeO forts on the New Wempshire coast. If enacted, Portsmouth will oversee duties assigned to that unit, countering opposition from local militia. Maine has the longer coast and could supply the National Guard for such coast defense.

Wempshire Portsmouth Maine New Hampshire War Department Washington

Secretary appointments at White House and general staff

An unofficial report claims Mrs Eleanor Relyea a 1060 pound clerk in the signal office and Miss Isibeily Hager become social secretary and social visitas in the President's staff, with positions in the White House and general office to be announced. The items reflect potential transitions within the presidential household and staff.

Eleanor Relyea War Repartongert White House Isibeily Hager Dietalus Ie

Damon Lodge Elects at Knights of Pythias Meeting

At a Damon Lodge Knights of Pythias meeting held on Taraday evening officers were elected C. Is Hoyt G Cy Wl 8 Elektora V William T Betton and others Birties Raul M of W George A McDonald K of it S Harrie Uf Fuches M of N J Smith M of F Frederick Thomas M at Av 14 HB Mendleton trustee for tires yea

Damon Lodges Knights of Pythias C. Is. Hoyt G. Cy Wl Elektora V William T. Betton Alica A. Raul M George A. Mc Donald K It. S Harrie Uf Fuches M N. J

Hosiery Comfortables and Silkings in Various Sizes

Print Comfortables in all colors full size priced at $2.00. Vrint Comfortables with choice patterns and cotton fill priced $1.12 to $1.25. Silldine Covered Comfortables light or heavy with pretty coverings. Silkolinge Covered Comfortables filled with soft cotton all colors full size. ALTA Down Pulls satine covered priced 75 cents.

Domestic textile sale at Flinkels store with varied fabrics

Uniting announces large Flinkels assortment including flannels, tweeds, and wool fabrics in multiple colors and patterns. Notes on bleached and unbleached flannels, white wool, twill skirting, Madras waistings, and yardage prices across batches.

Kittery Letter Details Local Wedding and Meeting Notes

Patrick Rossiter is dead at 78. A wedding for Kitty Me Dee is noted along with local society events. Reports mention veterans and Ladies Auxiliary activities, visiting relatives, church gatherings, and a charitable money meeting. Community notices include church activities, confirmations, and upcoming elections with various names and locations in Maine.

Obituary and Local Notices From Portsmouth Area Weekly

Patrick Rossiter former resident of Dover dies at home aged about seventy eight. He was long a Dover resident and widely respected for his honesty and service. His daughter Mrs Jali Randall and son WL lin Hassiler of Dover survive him. The piece notes his health decline in recent years and his frequent visits to New York City. The column also mentions family notices and social greetings from the Ladies Society and Congreational group, plus a few local movements.

Patrick Rossiter Jali Randall Mr. Rossiter Dover Hibernittas Mir Rossiter Contig Ile Tery Volnr Mr. Rossiley Che Dhighter Nate Wllin Hassiler Dever Wallace Toston

Unclear historical event with scattered names and places

Fragmentary OCR text recounts local happenings with numerous names such as Mire Mary and Miss TSILEt, references to a widow, a town, wells, and events described in a dense, error-filled passage. specific facts, dates, and coherent narrative are largely unrecoverable from the readable content.

Mary Cheroi Miss Wails Det Son Julio Wolaan Fuisl Tu Mette I Daniebler Migs Nellie thiGsu Cody AL Wow Fiat Uarwex

New Hampshire Aid Italy Urgent Red Cross Fund Drive

Governor Floyd calls for immediate relief for the Italian earthquake victims as New Hampshire mobilizes aid through the Red Cross. Citizens, towns, churches, schools and fraternal groups are urged to contribute to William Fe Thayer, Red Cross Treasurer, Concord, with the governor declaring generous and prompt state support. December 29, 1908.

New Hampshire Red Cross Organization Poole Floyd Furs the Cross Thayer Maitcchesters New Timpshire New Hampshire Wari William Fe Thayer Trelisiver New Hamshire Red Cross Society Concord

Deacon Brackett 82 Celebrates Birthday in Union Street

Eben Franklin Brackett of Union Street turned eighty two as neighbors and relatives extended congratulations. A New Market native born February 26, he traced lineage to Anthony Bracket and served as a tradesman, painter, and foreman in the Navy yard. He married a daughter of Captain John Prigga of Brenan, Ma, and their daughter Durace Bracker lives with her parents.

Eben Franklin Brackett Union Street Lily Lar Newuarket Doki Brack Anthony Racket Mason Colony Deacon Wackett Bustard Navy Yard St. John’s Free Repchl Church Ile Mirried John Prigr Brenan Strathatng Anton Aire Durace

Birthday Wishes Celebrate Aged Residents In Town

A lettered tribute notes an elderly resident turning a milestone, with congratulations from friends and neighbors. Mentions include Mrs Herbert Nelvor and Wis anghevw as well as a community gathering in Mendig. Other locals Kunene S Waldats and Arthur Panacid are referenced in social exchanges and visits.

Nelson Wisanghevw Wits Herbert Nelvor Kunene S. Waldats Boston Settel S. Paul Arthur Oo Ishinas Mra Clifford Sollows Tvernit Miuss Fis Christatisa

Fragmented deer event at Sewburyyort area noted

A garbled field report describes a herd of deer fleeing a rural area near Sewburyyort and a scene with a stone wall and a tied stone. The piece mentions a large panther observed previously in the locality, with references to a foxlike or predatory animal and a disrupted track or crash along a roadway.

Oak Annie Fillety Amkel Sayeed

Engagement Notice for Helen Frumeds and Hoyt Cale

Mrs Charles Warrell of this city announces the engagement of her daughter Helen Frumeds to Hoyt Cale of Newington. The couple plans a ceremony in the coming months and invites family and friends to share in the news.

Charles i Warrell Helen

Dover Point Fire Engine Demonstration Fails Standards

Dover Point residents seek better protection as the city reports a fire engine purchased for 875 dollars proved inadequate. Officials say pressure issues and maintenance concerns delayed its readiness, with another unit expected to arrive soon to bolster response in Dover Point.

Alferman Milward Tl Flagg Dover Ue Labrite Eagine Company Feline N.Y Providence R. I Matos Altoonan Ingg Fedlis i Lauover Dover Point Navy

Picked Up Stray Boat Adrift Off Gerrish Island

A drifting boat found at Woodsland Harbor near Gerrish Island on Tuesday was towed to local shops. Believed to belong to a Joppshay operator, the craft showed no clear owner or indication of life on board. Life savers think the vessel may be broken free and await the owner to claim it.

Woodsland Gerrish Island Joppshay Thacer Aders Tk Containnd & Pate Ents

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