Portsmouth yard the naval budget boosts its repair role
Washington correspondent Maurice Low reports from Washington that the naval committee will provide a generous appropriation to the Portsmouth navy yard. The bill may reconstruct the yard, with final amounts pending committee refinements. A New England delegate notes ships are unlikely this year but construction may begin next year at Portsmouth and Boston. He argues government yards are vital in emergencies when private yards are busy, allowing repairs and faster wartime vessel readiness.
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Portsmouth
A. Maurice Low
Washington
Boston Gioba
New England
Boston
Alitos
Ban FE
Maurice Low
Proclamation Declares April 19 as State Fast Day
Governor Rous issues a proclamation designating Thursday April 19 as Fast Day to seek guidance and strength from faith. He urges all residents, even those seldom in churches, to kneel and reflect on youth and the founders’ faith, hoping to curb doubt and materialism with renewed devotion. Issued at Concord, March 16, 1909, signed by Secretary Pearson.
Candidate for Chief Engineer Election
Ex chief engineer John D. Randall seeks election citing an excellent record under Mayor Tilton. His supporters pledge strong backing and will laud him in the campaign.
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John D. Randall
Tilton
Exeter to Host Return of Methodist Pastor
State notes mark Thursday April 10 as a fast day by the governor and council. Rev William Woods of Exeter has been unanimously invited to return to the local Methodist church for another year. In Concord, Rev Joseph H Brown died Friday morning at his brother Gov John W Brown’s home at age 66. The Rockingham County Sunday School Association will meet May 15 at Plaistow center Baptist church. all Sunday schools are urged to notify and plan to send delegates. The Keene father of Francis Trath, the Boston healer, is Bemis, long employed by J & F Freuch as a woodworker. In Dover, Dolphas Maellett, once left behind a billboard on Garrison Hill, is seriously ill and may die. A warrant for Henry Hoyt of South Framington for assault with intent to kill Charles Hill was issued Friday. hearing expected today. Horace Follaushee’s sailboat from Seabrook was found at Newburyport beach with no sign of the owner. he left Newburyport the night before amid storm and thick weather and is believed drowned at 45, unmarried. Hampton faces street lights cutbacks as Village Improvement Society had funded lighting. town meeting rejected a $300 oiling appropriation, leaving streets in darkness.
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Joseph H Brown
Concord
John W. Brown
Rockingham County Sunday School Association
Baptist Church
Plaistow Center
Francis Trath
Boston
Keene
Bemis
J. & F. Freuch
Dolphas Maellett
Mary
Fredette
Garrison Hill
Dover
Henry Hoyt
South Farmington
Charles Hill
Horace Follaushee
Seabrook
Newburyport
Hampton
Village Improvement Society
Obsequies Held For Thomas Glazebrook And John Sides
Funeral services were conducted at Dennett street and Cabot street residences for Thomas Glazebrook and John Sides. Reverend Dustin and Reverend Leighton led the rites, with interments at Harmony Grove and Sagamore cemeteries. Oliver W. Ham Funeral Director oversaw both services.
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Dennett Street
Thomas Glaze— Brook
Robert L. Dustin
Pearl Street Baptist Church
Harmony Grove
Oliver W. Ham
March and the Lion and Hood's Sarsaparilla
A humorous note on March and a plea to start Hood's Sarsaparilla for spring cleansing. The advertisement promises purification of impure blood, relief from tired feeling, and clearer skin, claiming stronger vitality for summer.
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Theo
Hood
Pearl Street Church Sees Morning Service and Evening Evangelistic
The Pearl Street Church holds a preaching service at 10 30 in the morning. An evangelistic service begins at 7 15 in the evening with praise services and a gospel address by the pastor titled Jesus the Healer. All are cordially invited.
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Nervics
Jesus
Greenland Reports Quiet Town Hall Practice and Local News
Sparse basketball practice in Greenland last evening followed by goal throwing drills as Seminoles prepare for the Unities game. Local events include church talks, social gatherings, a drift of residents visiting Boston, bridge work on Brathfast hill road, and the Portsmouth Dramatic company planning a March 28 show. Dr W Wike ill with typhoid. Mrs Weeks dies. Alfred Clough seeks to start a York night school basketball team. $75 raised for the Ladies circle entertainment.
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Unities
W. Wike
Wortsmouth Road
Stephen Weeks
Bayside Road
Portsmouth
Delapeans
Alfred ‘Clough
York
K. Perkins
C. Whidden
Christian Church
Roy
William Fletcher
Cape Neddick
ST. G. Moses
Young People’s Literary Club
Bessie Langille
York Harbor
Portsmouth Dramatic Company
Town
Umphrey Nichols
Boston
Fremont Warrell
Uragdon
York visitor from Chicago eyes Willimantic Spool Cotton Co.
Mr. Charles Bragdon of Chicago, junior member of the Willimantic Spool Cotton Co., spent Wednesday and Thursday in York observing operations and meeting local officials.
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York
Charles &. Bragdon
Chicago
Willimantte Spool Cotton Co
Navy Yard Pattern Makers Sought After Post T
Chief Carpenter W. Smith sailed to League Island Pa. Chief Carpenter J. B. Fletcher reported for duty and received a cordial reception. The pattern makers list at the navy yard is exhausted and applicants in that trade are needed.
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W. Smith
U.S. N
League Island
J. B. Fletcher
Navy Yard
Jones Versus Lawson Stable Rivalry Startling Numbers
The Concord Monitor notes a coming campaign rivalry between Frank Jones of Portsmouth and Thomas W. Lawson of Boston. New Hampshire battles Massachusetts as both stables begin with larger, higher quality horse aggregations than any eastern stable has fielded. The vast draw from their stables is expected to boost light harness racing and revive interest in the sport.
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Frank Jones
Portsmouth
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
New Hampshire
Alassachusetts
Concord Monitor
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Smile and Strength
Bright advertorial copy touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for dyspepsia, nerves, and general vigor. It claims constipation relief from Hood's Pills and urges purchase from all druggists. The tone sells health through a sunny, energetic persona.
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Hood
Harbor Steamers Sail For Philadelphia and Baltimore
The steamer Pottsville under Lloyd's command and the steamer Charles F. Mayer departed today from the lower harbor bound for Philadelphia and Baltimore respectively.
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Pottsville
Lloyd
Salem
Philadelphia
Charles F. Mayer
Baltimore
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