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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1908

Page

4

Local Business Directory Listings In Portsmouth Area

A fragmented page lists various businesses and locations across Portsmouth and nearby towns including hotels, news stands, stations, and stores from York to Kittery. Names such as Moses Bros, B M Tilton, Walker’s Variety Store, and Austin Census appear with multiple Maine village references.

Rockingham Hotel State St Moses Bros Congress St Rye Fred Abrams Kittery Walker's Variety Store J. W. Macy Wittery Austin Census Fred H. Marden Ery Polit Arthur Seonards Kittery Voint W. F. Cousins Ogungult M. G. Moulton Wells Corner

Weather note records ongoing drought and warmth

October weather report notes another warm sunny day with no relief from drought and barely perceptible breeze. Residents describe continuous dry conditions and nightly fetes continuing despite heat.

Tito

City Briefs and Local Notes Mixes Anniversaries and Odds

A jumble of short items includes congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. George F. L. Mayes, a fair scene with prizes for season tickets, and notices about local happenings. Mentions of elections, new sewer work, and civic items appear alongside stray notes on clubs, vendors, and community events.

George FL Mayes John Mott Congress Street Sullivan Fhuraday

National Guard drilling orders issued amid uniform regulations

The general orders issued by the adjutant generals outline drill standards and regulations for the National Guard. They detail unit composition, instructional topics, safety, reporting, and the authority of officers, with emphasis on discipline, proper conduct, and adherence to War Department directives across states.

Gree Vely Avon Celahey Noverder United States Daly Seaview Tufaien Vailnd Ales Clawaley Dette Brill Aia Henry Lesomber Campitani Govallsted Sn Keon Pogate Atte War Department

Fragmentary War Office Note On Uniform Purchases

A damaged text references General Orders and a purchase of officers uniforms. It mentions inspection by regimental staff, the annexed handbook, and the rescission of an order. The fragmentary item alludes to security and information themes with vague dates and names.

Pra Suujec Uri Amy Valse Fm Wagner Security and Information Apy Fibliny Beters Ollicers

Personal News: Local Visitors and Residents Noted

A round of social visits and homecomings fills Portsmouth and nearby towns. Individuals such as Miss Heton Laighten in Nashua, Mrs. William J. Mekvoy in Gales, and Mrs. Annie Sullivan of Laania are mentioned among frequent travelers, guests, and family attendances.

Annie Sullivan Laania Carrell Unwin Miky Mont Claire Ovsuy Aethapy Ani Sen Mark Wo York Road Navn M Ceorge Londonyulp Fredou Winwl Mercare Littsfeld S. Ou. McCrag Romnebunk Atlantic Store Line Railway Portsmouth Busine Wna

Hebrew Religious School Held Amid Turbulent Times

A fragmentary report describes a Hebrew religious school gathering led by Rabbi Shhtr from Sew Youk. Parents attended as children were taught Hebrew rites and religious instruction. The event lasted two weeks and included a ceremonial fry and ink work by students. The note also references a distant army and a synagogue date.

Chiro Dais Shhtr CNM

Golden Wedding Gomin Aich Mies Ratiinen Dinners

A chaotic OCR produced report notes a Golden Wedding event with references to Mr. Kimbath and Mrs. Kimball, details about reception, attendees, and various misread lines. The source lists names and roles in a disordered fashion with multiple garbled phrases and unclear dates.

Kimbath Kimball Wits

Endorsement Signals Democrat Candidacy in Central District

A fragmented article notes support for a Democrat candidate in the Central district. Mayor Mo Witte of Mayer is mentioned as presenting the case, with emphasis on unity and ongoing efforts to mobilize voters for the congressional race. The piece highlights a general movement to energize the district.

Prien Leioon Munsday T Onderet Mo Witte Mayer Congress Tse Alme Cen Calan M Vlin

Lostierdy quarters requisitioned by aid council

The minutes report that the council or aid group has taken custody of quarters on Market Street near Tr Hall for past six days. It notes available shelter and assistance through Columbus and Perak, with arrangements for further repayment and support.

Lostierdy Columbus Perak Pheir Evden Anamth Market Street

Parting Banquet for Contractor James Leamy

A farewell banquet honored James Leamy, a prominent Syracuse contractor, with friends praising his work on the yard project and his long local service. The event featured a pattern shop exhibit and formal toasts as colleagues prepare for his move to Syracuse, New York. Sailors will march at Free Fall tonight as the LU.S. Pacific ball signals the annual observance.

James Leamy Juiye Sas Syracus Newtog Suny Fie Paiicuh

Houses Piped for Gas at Cost

We offer concealed piping for gas in homes with all work in walls. Includes meter, piping for parlor, sitting and dining rooms, hall or kitchen, plus lighting fixtures such as a Bolt Chandelier and two 21 Chandeliers. Chandeliers hang and work courtslators for $16.00. We will provide special figures or a man to estimate after calling our office.

Benogratic Conference in Dover Shows Distrust in Budget

A garbled report suggests Dover officials faced a tense meeting about the city budget. Mayor Me F. White voiced concerns as auditors examined public spending and propriety amid political pressure from a divided delegation.

Teachers at convention plan statewide meeting

Teachers at the convention will attend a statewide meeting today in New Hampshire. Officials say the event aims to address policy, funding, and classroom challenges with participation from local educators and administrators.

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