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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1925

Page

7

Fate and rumors loom after fatal road crash in town

The piece reports a fatal automobile accident on Lafayette Road involving William Wax and a subsequent pedestrian fatality after a ride offer. It notes rumor spread, including a supposed baby death on Daniels Street, later cleared as a misstory. It recalls local chatter on car mishaps and mourns the death of Hey D. Alexander Sullivan, a noted community worker.

Kever Wiliam Wax Lafaycette Road Portsmouth Ehint Pate Gleister Daniels Street Hells Church of the Immaculate Conception Hey D. Alexander Sullivan Mera

Community activity and church leaders noted in city event

The article describes Rev. J Maxwell Ganter and Rev. Marcia Wilson gaining influence in the community through church activities and public events. It mentions a motor caravan with boats, outdoor life, and preparations for safety as work on a church steeple continues, while the Sunset Raceway heats up with Navy Yard team prospects and a vigorous coal breeze offsetting earlier heat.

New Haven Youth Sets World Record Bullseyes at Rifle Shoot

Samuel Moore 17 of Newtonville Masa scored 7809 bullseyes on a 50 foot range during National Isle day exercises in New Haven California. He fired 7 hours 37 minutes with 1354 in the A Grelo 132 in Belicle and 13 in the t circle for a total of 7809. His last 25 shots were rapid including target changes as his gun overheated. Previously Howard Burke set 1095 at Fresno California but due to darkness.

New Haven Samuel Moore Newtonville Ontce Winchester Jo Bulrysh Moore Howard Burke Fresnol Cal

Rye News: School Pupils Earn Honors and Tardiness Noted

In Rye, East School taught by Mrs. Harriet B. Smith lists pupils with A in the second semester, including Morreat Webb Nona Odiorne Mary Odiorne Welsh Stanton Remick Frank Crow Trefe then Artis Remick Arnold Trefe then Elsie Steele. Also noted are students who have been tardy or absent each session such as Mary Odorne Frank Crowell Arnold Trefe then Stanton Remick.

Rye Jung East School Harriet B. Smith Morreat Webb Nona Odiorne Mary Odiomne Stanton Rémick Frank Crow Phyllis Trefethen Artis Remick Arnold Elsie’ Steele Mary Odorne Frank Crowell Arnold “Trefethen Stanton Remick

Exeter Funeral of Mrs Adelaide Spitz

Mrs Adelaide Spitz widow of Henry B. Spitz and daughter of the late Edward Vets of Newfields was buried yesterday in Exeter cemetery. The service followed a two day funeral tour from the square, stopping at farms including A C Skinner Ray Holmes Greensend and Applecrest farm, with taker Fa du tana in charge.

Adelaide Spitz Exeter Delaide Ees Newfelds Quincy Mass Aire Renry Cummings A. C. Skinner Ray Holmes Steatham Charles Beachetts Greensend D. F. Batchelder Gona Applecrest Hampton Falls Jamies Monahan An Itingston

Railroad Hotel Insures Employees Large group life policy

The railroad secures 150 million dollar group life insurance for its workers, noted as the largest single life insurance transaction on record. The policy becomes effective upon acceptance by 45 years of service and covers a substantial portion of the workforce. John J. Parrat, a longtime Massachusetts track supervisor, dies in Everett after 45 years with the Boston & Maine. Born in Ireland, he joined the railroad as a boy and rose to supervisor before his death. He was active in the Everett Elks Lodge and Veterans of the Boston & Maine.

Louistite Nasavillé John J. Parrat Massachusetts Ever‘ett Terminal ‘Division Ireland Mr. Talbot Boston & Maine Talbot Everett

Excursion Trains to Montreal Cut by Horseshoders

Excursion trains on the B and M O line to Montreal depart from Boston on Friday. Horseshoding bids fail to become, with round trip fare around $10. The world with the decrease remains unclear as the report ends.

Montreal Boston Toatart

New Freight Service XL Between Portland and Chicago

A new freight service operates daily between Portland Maine and Chicago via Maine Central and other railroads. Cars arrive each morning in Portland for fifth delivery, carrying freight destined for Maine lines including Bangor and Aroostook, Kennebec Central, Monson River and Rangeley, and Wiscasset Waterville and Farmington.

Portland Chieige Frans Vermont Maine ‘Central Maine Central Bangor Aroostook Kennebec Monson Rangeley , Lakes Wiscasset Waterville Farmington

Adlerika claims relief for gas and bloating

A testimonial from J C Tuttle reports Adlerika removing gas within ten minutes and reducing abdominal heaviness after use. It touts rapid relief from constipation and bloating and cites Philbrick's Pharmacy at 67 Congress St as a point of purchase.

Adlerika J. C. Tuttle Philbrick Congress St

Three Thousand Seek Tax Refunds From State

More than 3000 refund applications for amounts paid under New Hampshire Inheritance tax laws, ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, have been filed with state authorities at the State House. State Treasurer Henry E. Chambertin says refunds are sought under the 1923 Legislature’s provisions that defined refund procedures and authorized a bond issue of 950000 dollars to fund repayment.

New Hampshire Supreme Court State House Henry ‘E. Chambertin

Crossword Puzzle Fragments Hint Aged Telegraphic Clues

A scrambled crossword set offers partial clues spanning horizontal and vertical entries. The readable bits mention animals, metals, medicines, tides, and distant landmarks, with several fragments pointing to classic dictionary words, and others revealing archaic or erroneous spellings. The page reads like a puzzle column marred by OCR garble and stray phrases.

San Francisco Horse Shoeing Trade Shrinks for Army Needs

In the animal drawn transport era the rise in materiel and a limited horse shoeing trade in San Francisco, with only twenty five shops, has made recruiting experienced craftsmen harder each year. The Army, relying heavily on horses and mules, seeks to establish its own training for horseshoers to ensure sufficient skilled labor.

San Francisco Army Loag

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