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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1908

Page

5

Man Falls From Train Near Conway Junction in Mysterious Incident

Jack Dawson, reportedly from Colorado, fell from a freight near Conway Junction while train No. 71 passed. He was found with injuries and taken to a college hospital. Authorities say he was discovered hours later, recounting a puzzling sequence as railroad workers secured the scene. Mrs Murphy’s funeral is noted in brief.

Jack Dawson Lome Conway Junctio Conway Junction Dawson Con- Way Junction Beth Colorado Uu Recolertion Silrnai Severn Maidersten Burtland

Burial at St Venlotery Graveyard Direction of Wy dan

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a burial held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with unclear names Walsh and J, and burial directed by Wy Dan. The text mentions St Venlotery Graveyard and parish details, but many words are garbled.

Church of the Tar D J Walsh

Former resident Thomas Tarkan dies at home

Former resident of Portersville, Thomas Tarkan, died Tuesday night at his sister Myra McGrath’s home in Newburyport after a long illness. He was about 81 years old and formerly worked for several decades at the Burteeaville Shoe Company. Local obituary notes his involvement in social clubs and the community.

Thomas Tarkan Bus Fly McGrath Biryport Uatherton Burteeaville Shoe Company Andes

Wes Wilder Passes Away in Local Obituary

The notice reports the death of Wes Wilder, widow of Mrs. Dinter Willer, with mention of daughter Mrs. Daln Whitton. Funeral arrangements or services are to be held at Breektor, with further details to be announced by the family.

Dinter Willer Noy Daln Whitton Paulger

Fabric varieties and prices from local merchant listing

A brief yardage catalog lists 8 Inch Cheeks in various volucingx at 1.00 per yard. Gray Herringbone Series offered in multiple ray and yeray with colored line at 1.00 per yard. AML Wool Diagonal in Wall colors priced at 100 per yard. Vigellu flnupets for Maids in Dressen and Waste at indicated yard measures. Colored Broadcloths priced at 100 and 135 per yard.

Seagats

Point Removal Complete at Portsmouth Yard in Navy Report

Historic removal project completed after inspections by yards and decks department. July 22 1905 blast witnessed by 18 000 people as 45 tons of dynamite cleared silt and old piers. Navy expects future gains from the effort and notes prior delays and accidents.

York i Jonnars Arcilly Navy Portsmouth Navy Yard Premierson

Fragmented Local Notice From Obscure Speech篇

A garbled early 20th century text fragment discusses drinking, labor, and community matters with scattered names and events. The unreadable OCR yields no clear individuals, dates, or places to anchor a cohesive story or summary.

Missing Hire Part Rumor Leads to Clumsy Departure

A confusing note describes a person removed from a workplace after disrupting colleagues at a Fare event. The subject allegedly shouted and demanded papers at the door, with the captain and staff attempting to stop further disturbance. The piece places the person among missing individuals awaiting return.

Shot By His Father Near Salton Noon

A fragmentary report describes a shooting where a young man was shot by his father near Salton at noon. The incident occurred as the victim entered weeds and his condition is uncertain, with the assailant’s identity implied but not clearly stated.

Salton Gough Nuit Ute

Fire crews respond to two alarms on Echopl and Rickards avenues

On Wednesday afternoon an engine was eased out to the residence of John Bewart on Echopl street as residents watched. This morning a second call sent firefighters to the home of I Ware on Rickards avenue where a fire had been started.

Firtit Citkines John Bewart Echopl Street Ware Rickards Avenue Iely Mage Uke

Tungster Limp at Rebuges Price

A brief note records Tungster Limp at Rebuges Price with an entry showing an eight euro price and a reference to the item. Further readable context is limited in the fragment.

York Beach Depot Burglarized Last Night

A York Beach depot suffered a break in with the rear window entry and automatic tellers opened. Little money was taken from machines, while the Heket office remained undisturbed and no other losses were found.

York Beach

Six Hundred Dollars Donated to Portsmouth Churches

A fragmentary notice notes donations totaling six hundred dollars to Portsmouth churches. Contributions include two hundred dollars to the Bem mney school of the Portsmouth Baptist and minor sums to a Newington cemetery fund and to support church work in Newington’s Walter and Claireh, as part of a local faith community charitable drive.

Portsmouth Schoal Portmouth Newhigton Hannah Ching Mewngton

Farewell supper and dance for Miss Jackson in Portsmouth

A farewell reception and dance was held on Wednesday evening at Mrs Foster's for Miss Minetty Jackson of Middle Street. Dr beyond this, Mr Foster departs to New York on Monday to assume new duties. Mrs Foster, Portsmouth lady, and many friends bid him goodbye as his family prepares to move.

Minetty Jackson Middle Street Reysh Rennes Freystu A.D. Foster Alan Tubs Her M Posse New York Foster Stara Fiewls Nile Dion Portsmouth

Funeral Notice for Damian Hineaon at Manchester

Funeral notice states Pho firnerak af damian hineaon at Manchester. The service is set for two in the afternoon with a brief briday afters.

Pho Firnerak Damian Hineaon Manchester Madhav Briday

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