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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1900

Page

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Rochester Y M C A Beats Delapoons In Courtland Game

The Rochester Y M C A basketball team defeated the Delapoons 30 to 11 after leading 9 9 at halftime. Kicker starred for Rochester with 10 goals, while Bradford Bennett and Washburn shone for the visitors. The Rochester secretary’s anti dance stance drew boos from the crowd.

Delapoon Rochester Y. M. C. A. Jivain Peirea Delapoons Rochester Portsmouth Boys Ricker King Bradford Jackson Bennett Kicker Washburn Tigers Griffin Rochester Y. M.C. A

Tea Table Tale Reflects on Public Voting and Local News

A column discussing open council votes versus secret ballots, civic responsibility, and critiques of local journalism. It opines on public accountability for aldermen, baseball dreams in Portsmouth, church leadership, and the state of newspapers while lampooning sensationalism and urging honesty in reporting. It cites Rev William Warren and Trinity church, praises Manchester Policemen's Relief, and notes the futility of deceitful editorial practices.

A Day and A Night at Music Hall March 28

Hoyt presents A Day and A Night at Music Hall showing on Wednesday night March 28. The play follows Marble Hart a pious son drawn into urban temptation guided by Ade Marr a former actress. Marble’s father arrives with a theatrical manager stirring a comic conversion story.

Hoyt Music Hall Marble Hart Lyon Hart United States Navy Asiatic Squadron Hart Rahway N. J Marble New York New Jersey Ade Marr

Gamble and Jenness Wed in Amesbury St John’s Church

James Gamble of Kittery and Miss Mary Jenness of Amesbury Kass were married in the city Thursday at St. John’s church, restory by Rev. Henry E. Hovey.

James Gamble Kittery Mary Jenness Amesbury Kass Thuredey St. John's Church Restory Henry E. Hovey

Kittery Democrats Hold Caucus At Bartlett's Hall

The Kittery Democratic caucus gathered at Bartlett's Hall on Thursday evening with many members present. Solon Frisbee chaired the meeting and the ticket for the upcoming Wentworth town meeting was unanimously chosen, including Charles N. Holmes as moderator and Frank T. Clarkson as town clerk. Other officers named were Elmer Langton, Daniel O Leonard, George B. Libbey, William Willey, Solon Frisbee, Fred H. Wilson, Joseph Langton, Calvin Lewis, Samuel F. Caswell, Lewis B. Bennett, Oscar Laighton, L. B. Bennett, Augustus Thomas, and J. C. Hoyt. The session proceeded harmoniously and finished in under forty-five minutes.

Kittery Bartlett Solon Frisbee Democratic Assamblage Charles N. Holmes Samuel J Keen Wentworth Ball Frank T. Clarkson Elmer Langton Daniel Leonard George B. Libbey William 4. Willey Fred H. Wil Joseph Langton Calvin Lewis Samuel EF. Caswell Lewis B. Bennett Oscar Laighton L. B. Bennett Augustus Thoma J. C. Hoyt Harmoniaa

Grasshoppers in March Surprise Kittery Town

Grasshoppers appear in March in Kittery with many heads seen and four young specimens brought to Herald office. North Kittery resident Mr. Pettigrew reports hoppers alive and thriving despite cold, noting they hatched early. He warns of a summer overrun if this early emergence signals widespread reproduction.

Kittery Owen Pettigraw North Kittery Pettigrew

Steam cutter 307 completes trial run at yard

The article notes steam cutter 307 finishing a trial run while a rush of contractors at the station signals rising business. Rear Admiral Cromwell spots many familiar faces on duty and a new dry dock site is busy with workers. Forty teams haul gravel to fill the cofferdam now used as a bridge, four steam drills operate, and Supt. Treadwell oversees the large crew from his office. The dam's wooden section nears completion and a railroad spans to deliver dump cars. The scene impresses visitors with its scale.

Cromwell Supt Treadwell

Electric Bitters Credited With Curing Error

Dr D B Cargile of Washita IT reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mia Brewer of xerofula after years of suffering and poor treatment. The tonic is praised as a blood purifier and remedy for skin ulcers boils and other ailments, stimulating liver kidneys and digestion. Only 50 cents at Globe Grocery Co Guaranteed.

D. B. Cargile Washita Mia 1Globe Grocery Co

New Hampshire News Roundup From Exeter to Lawrence

State items report widow Mary E. Collins of Exeter. Mrs Abbie Miles dies at Piscassic after weeks of illness. Concord merchants eye a near granite strike settlement but face delegate at large hurdles. Exeter water works chief Charles H. Johnson is struck by a wagon and left injured. Three Derry couples wed, plan to reside in Lawrence and Derry. Barrington resident George W. Young assaults Adeline Eaton. he eludes capture. Exeter typhoid patient Charles G. Sheldon shows improvement and hopes rise.

Charles’ Sheldon Kansas Evory Foaa New Hampshire Mary E. Collins Exeter Abbie Miles Piscassic Concord Granite State Charles H. Johnson George B. Hamblett Juhn M. Straw Lawrence Maso Derry George W. Young Barrington Nathaniel Eaton Toland Road Mr. Eaton Misa Adeline Eaton Young

Appropriation Bill For Portsmouth Navy Yard Expanded

A reliable Washington source says the navy yard appropriation will be increased with items not reported by yard officials, aiming to boost the bill beyond Washington dispatches. Steadily spreading illness is noted with a suggested cure claimed by Dean's Ointment sold at 50 cents.

Washington Navy Portsmouth Navy Yard

Water Front News Arrivals and Clearances at Harbor

Water front items note the arrival of March 260 schooners from L Baker Elkins Baltimore with coal Madagascar Rockaway Long Island and phosphate. In lower harbor schooners George H Mills Whitmore Rockland New York Hamburg White Sand Liver for New York. Cleared Steamer William H Moody for Rockland. Also an ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with refund offer and E W Groves signature on box.

Horatio L. Baker Elkins Baltimore Madagascar Rockaway Long Island Lower Harbor George H. Mills Whitmore Rockland New York Hamburg William H. Moody

Mrs Lucy A L Sheldon Obituary in Eliot

Mrs Lucy A L Sheldon of Kennebunk Maine died at the residence of Nathanial A Staples in Eliot this morning at seventy seven years three months and thirteen days. She was visiting Mr Staples. The body will be taken to Kennebunk for funeral services and interment.

Lucy A. L Sheldon Kennebunk, Me Nathanial A. Stapies Eliot

Democratic caucus in Wentworth hall sparks town ticket

The Thursday Democratic caucus drew the largest crowd in years as supporters nominated a clean ticket. Republicans in town remain a minority but faithful, urging turnout to influence school and highway management and oppose self-serving candidates.

Annual Meeting of Methodist Ladies Aid Society at Chadwick Home

The April meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church was held at Mrs. G. B. Chadwick on Rogers street. Officers elected include President Mrs. James Foote First Vice President Mrs. J. H. Grover Second Vice President Mrs. C. H. Simpson Third Vice President Mrs. C. E. Jen 48 Secretary Mrs. A. M. Gardner Treasurer Mrs. A. M. Lang Directors include Mrs. J. C. Deverson Mrs. M. Hayford Mrs. T. Jose Mrs. B. Fernald Mr. J. W. Watkins Mrs. William Currier Mrs. C. A. Parmenter Mrs. A. F. Leavitt Mrs. Harrison Mrs. J. H. Dodge Mrs. L. E. Fogg Mrs. G. B. Chadwick Miss E. Donnell Miss C. Hickey.

Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Church G. B. Chadwick Rogers Street James Foote J. H. Grover C. H. Simpson C. E. Jen- 48 A. M. Gardner Mra A. M E. Donnell C. Hickey

Methodist Church Benefit Bequest Reported in Tilton

Mrs Abbie M Dixon late of Tilton bequeathed the Methodist church in his city five hundred dollars the income from the gift to be used for the pastor salary and church support reflecting a notable legacy in the community.

Abbie M. Dixon Tilton

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