04 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1902
Page
1
Advertisements claim Asthmalene provides instant relief and a full cure for asthma and hay fever. Included are testimonials from Rev Wells Avon Springs and Dr O D Phelps praising its effects after trials, with requests for full size bottles and requests for personal testimonials.
Mayoral caucus at the old Cowl house on Court street drew four candidates and a large vote. Col John Pender led after hustling by supporters, defeating F W Hartford, Freeman R Garrett, and Charles H Clough to win the Republican nomination for mayor of Portsmouth. Pender urged prohibition and pledged faithful service, with the event presided by Rosecrans W. Pillsbury and attended by notable party members.
Mrs. Arabella L. Huntington, widow of Collis P. Huntington, paid 31800 in cash as customs duties after a Europe trip aboard the Oceanic. Her son Archer Huntington and Mrs Archer Huntington accompanied her as a large cargo of gowns, jewelry, perfumes, and bronzes was declared, totaling 275000 in purchases the largest ever declared by a traveler at New York port.
Rev. J. H. Robbins of Concord, new superintendent, opened the state campaign in West Derry on March 2 before a large audience at the First Baptist Church. He announced the league will focus the year's work on addressing issues fairly and eliminating saloon influence.
Prince Vienry arrived in Chicago for a grand reception and banquet at the Auditorium Hotel. Mayor Harri son greeted him at the railroad station as cheering crowds and many Germans attended, with toasts and a later visit to the First Infantry Armory for a district festival before returning to the Auditorium Hotel.
Constantinople Marek reports the United States minister presented notes to the Porte about Miss Stone’s capture by brigands and demanded punishment for the guilty. The Porte replied denying responsibility and responsibility.
President Jeank S. Strecter presided at the seating of the New Hampshire Bar association held here today. Addresses were made by Judge Richardson of Boston and Arthur Fuller of Exeter.
Washington March 2 The same committee on inter oceanic canals agreed to refer to the full committee that legal complications surrounding the Panama offer are such that the United States should not accept the proposal.
Rival free mail delivery sparks agitation in Jrampton Falls as residents near the distant office struggle in storms and busy seasons. Some choose Exeter postoffice for convenience, while townspeople yearn for daily service from Exeter or Hampton Parls.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church hosts a master sale and evening of entertainment at Whitbrick Hall on a Wednesday in March. Mrs Sadie Dickey-Simpaan is soloist with Miss Ethel Whitman Thompson on piano and an orchestra. Admission is 15 cents, children under twelve 10 cents.
The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Exchange directors will be held Tuesday morning March th at o'clock.
A consumer health item promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure, with E. W. Grove’s signature on each bottle.
The article details sparrows as native birds’ worst enemies, noting their nest stealing, worm theft, and flock behavior that drives away ground nests. It provides a DIY trapping method using large nets, pulleys, and bait feeding to capture sparrows and reduce their winter presence, claiming success within days and suggesting repeated use for large reductions.
Mrs. Joseph identifies the pictured man as George J. Frisbee, skipper of the Empress, the sloop moored along the river channel near Badger's and Pumpkin islands last summer. The Ruston Globe photo was from Lynn beach, reported in the Herald's early news.
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