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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1925

Page

10

Court Martial at Navy Yard in Portsmouth

Court martial proceedings opened at the Portsmouth Navy Yard Monday at 10 am for Lieuts Combe and Bray of the 548th line. Witnesses described ship movements and grounding near Jerries Point Eleut with details of braking failures and car derailments. Also noted: appointment of George A. Moriarty as general radiantoat superintendent and future base in New Haven, with prior roles in Boston and New York divisions.

Triba Combe Bray Portsmouth Paul BP Worcaster Mass Ducat Spaulding Rosarve Loddon Jerries Point Eleut Geo Cape Martin, Laut Mady George “A. Moriarty Arn York New Haven Hartford Dora Boston Tha Ara Blin New Yorks Alon Midland Eaat

Railroad Notes Seeks Lake Winnipesaukee Trip From Boston

Montreal railway excursion success spurs hope that B and M will run old Boston to Central Harbor trip with a lake crossing. Hundreds expected to ride, aiming to include Lake Winnipesaukee crossing. wreck near Westmoreland, New Hampshire interrupts freight movement.

Lake Montreal Boston Centra Harbir Lake Winnipesaukees Iles Noiwbacyport Naws

Back in Position at North Church Spire Work

Workmen began to take out pe and timber of the North church spire as the spire straightening proceeds. Sandblasting on the east side finished and work on the west side starts. Completion expected in about ten days. Cost and wood for arts available by phone 273-R J. Tegan.

J. Tegan

Dowdell Honored With Funeral as Portsmouth Figures Attend

Portsmouth citizens paid tribute to ex Councilman William Dowdell longtime superintendent of the Portsmouth Electric Railway at a funeral service in the North Church chapel. A large gathering of business and professional men, railroad employees, and friends attended as floral tributes testified to his wide esteem. The service featured Rev. Alfred Goodine and the Acoustic quartet, with honorary bearers from the Boston and Maine Transportation Co. followed by burial in Harmony Grove Cemetery.

Portsmouth William Dowdell Electiic Railway North Church Alfred Goodine Emertus South- Unitarian Church Omelatea Masonta Mr. Dowdell Milates Ana’ ‘Devwite Cilnton * Ry Knights Templar Albert Swombley Azals Inter Rcena Boston Maine Transportation Co. L Frocario William Smart Ralph Ramsdell Wallace Crompton Alyah Caswall Charlen Kerrigs Rene Dawdeil Intervent Harmony Grove Cemetery J. ‘Verne _ Wood

Work Progress at Old Portsmouth Hospital

The old Portsmouth Hospital construction advances rapidly as three concrete floors rise replacing the former wooden structure. Roofs on one wing are in place, carpentry and steel work near completion, and plumbing and staining nearly finished on all floors. Subcontractor Pierce and Cox of Boston, with general contractor H. Cumroings, report steady headway and potential completion on schedule or slightly earlier.

Portsmouth Hospital Pierce and Cox Boston HP. Cumroings

Freight Train Wreck Near Bellows Falls Connecticut Line

A 44 car freight train on the Cheshire branch of the Boston and Maine Railroad wrecked near Bellows Falls Vermont yesterday afternoon. Six cars derailed two destroyed others damaged. Investigators seek cause as authorities assess the scene and repairs proceed.

Koens N. H Bellows Westmore-land N. IL Ayer Junction Bellows Falls Keene Associated Freas Bellows, Falls Cheshire Boston & Maine Railroad Wastmoreland, X.hl

Shoph Off State St First Class Auto Service

Washington reporter highlights a local auto service business offering day and night washing, cleaning, and repairs. Owned by Chasa Bros with Hislop Garage, the shop operates on State Street providing full car care and connection services to customers.

Washington State Ishing Nha Chasa: Bros. Fore

Earthquake in the West End prompts property depreciation claim

A fragmentary column notes depreciation concerns for West End residences, quoting unfamiliar names and an offer to own a seemingly elevated city property. The piece references decades past figures and questions housing choices amid uncertain real estate value.

Board of Instruction Meeting This Evening

The Board of Instruction meets this evening amid civic notices. A fragmented item hints at a YMCA event on June 10 and taxi services, with scattered references to baseball interest and market transactions at Paul’s Market. The garbled text also mentions Francis F. Cle and vacation notes.

Eathamburg Paul's Francis F. Cle

Vacation Club notice and insurance claim agency ad

Last naymant. of Vacation Club due weak of Monday June 8 Joi se at Piscrtaqua Savings ae 8 fet te n 4 Gur automobile Insurance depart ment day 100 per cent record of satisfactory claim settlements Agent e for the Actuality Quanity Surety Co Caswol AgCUCH Congress St WANTED Several house Carpenters See S Trueman or call 733-W Summer cottage to rent at New Castle NE Bg rooms bath electric eats near beach Sea Breeze Hotel 400 for the season Butler Market St ac is

Actua Cuanity” & Surety Co Caswol ‘Agcuch & Congress St New Castle Bath Electric Eats Beach Sea Brééze Hotel The Beason Butler Market St

Corned Beef Day at Drake's Market Seeks Shoppers

Wednesday specials lure customers to Drake's Market with corned beef day pricing and a listed contact. An odd jumble of ads follows, including a 1944 Rickenbacker car for sale, dealer listings in Kittery MA, and various bakery and dining mentions.

Drake’s Market Woods Kittery Honig

Resignation of Portsmouth City Band Leader John Metcalf

John D Metcalf resigns as leader of the Portsmouth City Band effective immediately after years of service. He contributed as an instrumental organizer and skilled multi instrument player and will be missed as the group remains booked for engagements ahead.

John D. Metcalf Portsmouth Meteait Stusic Lila Hla Portemouth

State Zionist Convention Names Louis Shapiro Chairman

Louis Shapiro of this city elected state chairman at the Zionist state convention in Manchester to arrange funds for the reestablishment of Jewish prestige in Palestine. Harry Sussmay Louis Tovar Harry Cohen and Benjamin Cohen were chosen as members of the state executive board. The meeting in Manchester was very successful.

Manchester Louis Shapiro Tha Palestine Harry Sussmay Louis Tovar Harry Cohen Benjamin Cohen Atate Ava

Reed and Dowday Married at City Hall

Clinton E. Reed of St Johnsbury Vermont and Helen Dowday of Pemaquid Beach Maine wed at City Hall on Monday officiated by City Clerk Edward Weeks. This is each of their second marriage.

Clinton E. Reed Helen Dowday Pemaquid Beach City Hall Edward “al Weeks Tha Broomya Gach

Streat Baptist Sunday School Class Notice

The Intermediate on Senior Department of Streat Baptist Sunday School is gathering for a girls’ event in Madar as announced by the church.

Tha Streat Baptist Sind Day School Madar

Reception for New Rector at St John’s Guild

St John’s Guild hosted a reception at the parish house on State Street for the new rector Rev Maxwell Ganter and Mrs Ganter. Attendees included local ministers and wives, with music by Russ Marion Gardner and Miss Weith Bickford. Refreshments featured harlequin ice cream and homemade treats as guests congratulated the new rector on his arrival from Berlin.

St. John's Guild St. John's Ganter “Garriaa Bouauet Folin Ros Gooding Masia Safford Jonas Jones Rawin Tasker Methodise Church Lucius Yi, Thayer D.D North Songra Gational Russ Marion” Gardner The Planet Weith Bickford Harlequin Ice Cmnama D.c.mclachlan Raymond Andrews Ralph Gunnison Saiborn Maxwell-Ganter Berlin Barnabus Church St. John's Church

Community Spirit Shines On Frlanda Efforts

A fragment highlights local pride as community members collaborate, showcasing effort, unity, and a shared sense of purpose in Frlanda amid ongoing neighborhood projects.

Local Woman Speaks At Dover Meeting

Nellie Moody spoke at the district meeting of the Women’s Relief Corps of Eastern New Hampshire held yesterday afternoon in Dover. Also present were Department President Mrs Elizabeth Mason of Berlin and Department Inspector Mrs Mary Long among others.

Nellie Moody Women's Relst Corps New Hampshire

Unclear OCR Names Describe Dover Corps Witnesses

Fragmentary text lists individuals from Somersworth Exeter Portsmouth Conway Milton Farmington Somersworth Rochester and Dover among witnesses at a ritual event. The fragmentary source mentions a Dover corps and attendees from multiple towns with unclear names and roles.

Yey Somersworth Ira Thurston Exeter Cers Dover Attyes Portsmouth Conway Milton Farmington Somyresworth Rochester Madorg Mdtha Og Uoote

Witty Murphy Best Man at Murphy Ceremony

Fragmentary notice recalls a wedding at St Marys Church Bidtoe Ford on a Monday. Mentions William Murphy as best man and a brother connected to UT. Details are incomplete and names unclear due to OCR errors.

William Murphy Murphy Cleary Ding St Mary's Church Bidtoeford

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