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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1908

Page

7

Death of a Prominent Kittery Native

Obituary notes Kittery native J. B. Picott owner of North Berwick pow works and long-time public servant, dies aged 72. Family details listed include wife two sons Fred and Frank Picott, daughters Mrs Mary Aldeett and Miss Carle Picott, siblings in Stratham and Kittery, with funeral at North Berwick Baptist Church under Rev. Pied W. Peakes.

Witte Lown Fely Picott Fred EL Picott Ports Frank Picott Nori Beibyck Mary AL Aldeett Lemington Carle Meott North Lerwick Lizele Mudgridge Stratham N. W Elen Thomas Kittery Orgin EL Picott Cuntridge John Picott Kitters J. B. Varney North Berwick Noll Mmimy Board of Detection Twernoon Amt Pied W. Peakes Pautol

Boston and Maine directors near overhaul before meeting

A report outlines expected changes at the Boston and Maine railroad company before its two week ahead annual meeting. Talks focus on board reshuffles and possible new members from the New Haven line, with speculation on president tenure and major asset sales followed by extensive improvement plans if approved.

Broston and Male Comany Billach Newaven Boston Maine Bagel Noston tHaven Elton Haya

Funeral of Charlesney Held on Malin Street

The funeral for Charlesney took place on Malin Street this afternoon. Reve Me Pit attended, with Mr I Mton noted. The text records local officials and a move to Newsnet 4 for residence, with Varney and Peer mentioned in succession.

Chariesney Malin Street Naalye Newsnet Varney Urity Rhaid

George on the Bet and the Eluty Remiig

A brief note describes a man who could not finish a race but earned $4.0 for a big hop and jump. The item, written in clipped OCR, mentions a judge or referee and a foot fault.

Mike Fatel Anil

Symbolic of Plenty in Bridal Wreath Tradition

The orange blossom branch symbolizes abundance as it bears fruit and flowers together, used in bridal wreaths. The text also includes a quip about gratitude from Uncle Eten, noting a local sentiment about perfection and celebration.

Fragmented Post Era Clipped Copy Reflects OCR Errors

A garbled OCR snippet from the Dallas News includes broken phrases about a woman over age 44, a widow, and an unclear self-reflection. The text appears as a jumble of words suggesting misread column notes or a stray editorial fragment with no coherent event or quotation.

Exeter football captain leads torn season despite losses

Exeter reports captaincy by Teague amid mixed results as academy players train and prep for a Saturday home game. Locals note shifting lineups, junior players stepping in, and ongoing calls for stronger defense and teamwork.

Behe and the Puzzle of Hidden Rooms

A fragmentary report recounts Behe arguing about secret rooms and a ransom of sorts. The text references windows, trunks, and a cryptic exchange, hinting at a mystery involving concealed spaces and a dated timeline.

Fragmented Text Reflects Obscured Historical Note

The readable fragments hint at a discussion of anatomy ideas and calculations, mentioning lamb cysts and a debate on grain and art. The garbled wording obscures names, dates, or places, leaving only scattered terms and partial phrases without clear events or outcomes.

Ace Phe Gary Well Fanthy

Fooling with Idiocic Voice Builds Odd Exchange

A foreign visitor and Areca Erle engage in a puzzling exchange about etiquette and perception. The curious dialogue features mispronunciations and evasive responses as they attempt small talk and gauge each other’s reactions amid a tense, puzzling moment.

Trade, aural hints in old Aberdeen markets

Fragmentary notes describe a trading scene in Aberdeen with scattered references to people and goods. The readable text hints at a discussion of furniture, textiles, or crafts, and mentions names or places that anchor the setting in a historic market context.

Bingham declines in afternoon fishing debate

In a muddled report from Manchester, a local gathering saw Bingham resist acceptance amid a convention standstill. Fishermen’s superstition spurs talk of nets and tides as emotions flare and a single weekly issue dominates attention.

May Be Origin of 23 Death Message Mystery

Velographers craft theories about a coded 23 in a death notice as veterans recall using numerals in old messages. The fragment hints at a postal or wartime practice, but details are unclear.

Kittery Yanigged

Henry Peyser and Son selling the tags of the period

The Henry Peyser and Son firm advertises period tags for sale, promoting a range of decorative tags and ephemera. The notice emphasizes authentic styling and availability through the seller’s shop, inviting collectors to inquire for current offerings.

Henry Peyser & Son

Bankruptcy Partition Row Discharge Alleged

Fragmented OCR text mentions discharge related to bankruptcy partition. Context unclear with many garbled terms and repeated phrases, but references to legal action and state involvement appear. No discernible dates, names, or concrete details emerge from the distorted source.

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