Exhibition of Elocution at Kittery High School Goes On
Friday evening brought a favorable turnout for the Kittery High School elocution show in Wentworth hall. The second night offered prize speaking, with Eva Dame winning first, Bertha Hanson second, and Jessie Wentworth third, under judges from Portsmouth High School and local clergy. An auction will follow for unsold items as the program continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittery High School
Wentworth Hall
Sudiente
Stewart
Jessie Wentworth
Jim
Beatrice Goodwin
Jessie Davis
Minnehaha
Eva
Wolace Mitchell
Gd. Holmes
Robert M. Brown
Portsmouth High School
Eva Dame
Bertha Hanson
Reception given for Rev and Mrs Harrie after Madison wedding
The colored community of the old South Ward hosted a reception Friday for Rev R L Harrie and his bride shortly after their marriage in Madison New Jersey on February 28. Mr H D Hector oversaw decorations of bunting flags and plants. A substantial supper followed. Guests included Rev Mr Ryan of Haverhill Mass and many local Porta mouth friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Old South Ward
R. L. Harrie
Madison
N. J
H. D. Hector
George Strong
People’s Church Sewing Circle
H. B. Barton
Patience Hinton
W. T. Pattilo
Arthur Kelley
Mattie Baines
Lelia Wallace
Tev
Harris
Washington Street
Mr. Ryan
Calvary Baptist Church
Haverhill
Mass
George D. Marcy
Lewis J. Staplee
Foreman Falls From Train Near Greenland Bridge Site
Patrick Burns of Coleman Brothers contractors, working on the overhead bridge at the state line, fell from the noon train at Greenland on Wrntley. He was badly shaken, brain injured, and unconscious for about half an hour. The train ran two hours late leaving the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Burns
Coleman Brothers
State Line
Greenland
Wrntley
Thaoman
New Hampshire Pensions and Local Civic Movements
New Hampshire pensions increase for Thomas Kearns from 10 to 14 dollars and Albert Burnham from 14 to 17 dollars. Somersworth sends twenty four men before Judge Pike in Dover, becoming citizens. Hampton’s checklist lists 376 names, with many common surnames. Severe storms raise rivers across Strafford county causing private and public property damage. Republicans in Newfields plan caucus March 10 for town meeting officers. Concord granite cutters discuss strike. terms undisclosed. New Hampshire Anti Saloon League holds its first board meeting March 14 in Concord with sessions on plans. Fresh River floods again delay the Concord & Portsmouth rail line and Boston line traffic, with a multi-hour delay and a spot transfer. Pascataqua Congregational Club elects officers and committees, with clergy from Exeter, Milton, Rochester, Durham, and Dover. several members named for nominating, outbook, and social committees.
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The
New Hampshire Anti Saloon League
Pleasant Street Baptist Church
Concord
Pascataqua Congregational Club
Wilbert L. Anderson
Exeter
Myron P. Dickey
Milton
Charles W. Brown
Rochester
Clarence W. Scott
Durham
H. M. Plumamer
W. J. Anderson
H. M. Plumer
Charles H. Pattee
Charles W. Slayes
Dover
John S. Rand
Portsmouth
Tlugh McL. Lewis
South Berwick
A. H. Thompson
Raymond
John FE. Wraser
Rye
John M. Burleigh
Lucius Jr. Thayer
Beard
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers 100 Dollar Reward
The notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh. It touts F J Cheney & Co as proprietors in Toledo and asserts the firm’s reliability after 15 years of business. It claims the cure is taken internally and affects the blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials available free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West
Truay
Wanpina
Kinnan & Marvin
Portsmouth Republicans to Hold City Mayoral Caucus
The republicans of Portsmouth are requested to meet in caucus from four to eight o'clock on Saturday afternoon at the old court house on Court Street to choose a candidate for mayor for the forthcoming municipal election. By order Burvatican Cary Comwerrnn.
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Portsmouth
Old Court House
Court Stroot
Burvatican Cary Comwerrnn
Basketball League Formed With Ten Teams In City
A new basketball league of ten teams formed at the YMCA building aims for two games per evening on Fridays and Wednesdays, with an entry fee. Teams include Delapoous, Company 8, NHG, Wapanagos of Greenland, Kittery, Portsmouth, Y M C A, Woods Brothers, Maplewoods, and Newick Brothers. Bert M. Tilton chosen manager. Robert M. Brown and Wesles O'Leary to officiate. A silver cup will be awarded to the champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delapoous
Company 8
Wapanagos
Greenland
Kittery
Portsmouth
Y. M
Woods Brothers
Maplewoods
Newick Brothers
Bert M. Tilton
Robert M. Brown
Wesles O'Leary
Rifle Range Plan At Navy Yard Described
Efforts aim to procure a rifle range for Marines stationed at the navy yard during the summer months. If stable ground is found, the government would lease it each summer and erect a target, though no exact suitable land has been identified yet.
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Navy Yard
Land request seeks level tract for marine barracks needs
The government has been located seeks a level tract at least one third mile long and about 100 feet wide with a steep hill of 300 to 400 feet at one end to catch stray bullets. The area must be free of houses or public roads. Anyone with knowledge of suitable land should contact the commanding officer at the marine barracks at the navy yard promptly.
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Auch Land
Marine Barracks
Navy Yard
Rival Street Piano Delights Boston Crowd With Paris Organ
Two Italians unveiled the Paris Organ on Washington Street attracting a large crowd near School Street. Music ranged from Ragtime to Il Trovatore as the machine played a church selection and a popular tune. Hats jingled, the crowd grew, a policeman watched the scene, and a loopy gypsy clanged nearby while the organ claimed to be the real thing.
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Paris
Boston
Washington Street
School Street
Il Trovatore
Wong
Paris Organ Sa
The Noblest Mind and Blood Purity Propaganda Ad
An early 20th century tone promotes Hood's Sargaparitla as a cure for blood humors and eruptions and claims it tones the system. The text touts physical vitality as essential to contentment and a healthy stomach and digestive organs are emphasized.
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Hood
Naval personnel changes announced for Asiatic station
Commander George Cowie to temporary duty on the Pensacola and sail for Manila in March. Several transfers within the Asiatic station follow, including McCormack to Bennington, Irwin to Cayite, Bostwick to Marietta, Payne to Tampanza, Leigh to Oregon, Schofield to Baltimore, Smith to Glacier, Hogg to Monocacy, McEarland to Brooklyn, Cotton to Baltimore, Sterling to Celtic, Sexton to Princeton, Landis to Celtic, Hall to Culgoa, Brown to Oregon, McCully to Helena, McNamee to Luzon, and Everett to Glacier.
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George Cowie
Pensacola
Manila
P. N. Olmstead
Branch Hydrographic Office
Portland
Ore
Philadelphia
William Anderson
New York Navy Yard
Asiatic Naval Station
Naval
G. M. McCormack
Oregon
Bennington
W. M. Irwin
Marietta
Cayite
F. M. Bostwick
F. R. Payne
Monadnock
Tampanza
R. H. Leigh
Pampanga
J. A. Schofield
Isla de Luzon
Baltimore
Glacier
Princeton
I. F. Landis
M. FE. Hall
Culgoa
M. Brown
Castine
N. A. McCully
Petrel
Helena
L McNamee
Luzon
W. H. Everett
Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Headache Relief
An old ad-style notice touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick cure for sick and nervous headaches. It claims purified blood and stronger nerves, with easy dosing and a 25 cent price. Sold by Globa Grocery Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Globa Grocery Co
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Franklin
House Paints
Carriage Paints
A. P. Wendell & Cos
Market Square
John S. Tilton
Congress Street
Swell
Vailor
Copper Oil Mining Co
Kern Co
Calif Ora
Aguéalz
Reed
St. Philada
Herald
Newsraver Hi Chiye
Shirley Parsons
Abbie Grace
Bertha Blaney
Mrs. Bowser
Mande
Susie Hubbard
Miss Milviken
Mr. Locke
Annie Emery
Dutchman
Minnie Eldredge
Mrs. Candle
Maonary
Ella Bennett
Jessie Randall Rouble
Lertha Hanson
Egypt
R. L. Harris
South Ward Room
State News
New Hampshire
Thomas Kearns
Lakeport
Albert Burnham
West Rumpey
Somersworth
Pike
Hampton
Strafford County
Newfields
National Granite Cutter’s Association
Goucord & Portsmouth Railroad
Prescott
University of Michigan
Royal Baking Powder GO
William ST
New York
Basketball League
Tood
Dr. Wood
Nature
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