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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1908

Page

5

Navy Yard Man Fired for Political Activity

A series of disciplinary actions reports that several federal employees faced penalties for political involvement. J C Fordham, deputy collector in Orangeburg DC, was reprimanded and suspended fifteen days for participating in the Republican convention in Columbia. Robert A Stewart, temporary deputy collector and county chairman, faced similar steps. Clyde L Kaevite resigned from a district post amid campaign ties. Ind, Kansas, notes a resignation linked to a court clerk candidacy.

Washington Sidukye Fadlen Civil Service Commission J. C. Fordham Orangeburg D. C Columbia Robert A. Stewart Soy Co R. GO Lie Clyde

Mrs Eliza N Barber Widow of Rev Dr Barber

Mrs Eliza N Barber widow of Rev Dr Barber died at her daughter's home 93 St Ratolph street Toston at age ninety three. Born in Langdon she married Rev Dr Marker a Universalist minister in Lindley and passed away about twenty years ago. Survived by daughter and other relatives.

Eliza N. Barber Barber Howanta St. Ratolph Street Toston Airs Langdon Marker Universist Lindley Alags Alstomd Wy IL Hacker Jownisuit

Funeral services for Deerfield and Somerville members

The burial for Mrs. Bfowarst of Toston and two children Atts Lath of Deerfield plus Willan Barber of Somerville will be private with burial at Alstea.

Fey Bfowarst Toston Aml Atts Lath Deerfield Willan Barber Somerville Alstea

Grounded Steamer Near Hudson Narrows With 87 aboard

A steamer with about eighty seven passengers became aground in dense fog two miles above the Poughkeepsie bridge on Millers day while en route from Albany to New York. The Greenport and another steamer arrived within half an hour to rescue all aboard with no loss of life.

Rank Jones New York and Albany Conmypuns Hutson River Poughkeepste Bridge Millars New York Greenport ‘Oy

Aged Ninety Six Widow Mary Foster Dies in Keung

Mrs Mary Foster widow of Foster dies at Keung aged ninety six. She would have celebrated her sixty sixth birthday this coming January. Born in Hardwick she married Sling Foster of Stinntland New Hampshire in 1848 and was survived by her son Mary Buller. Prohibition candidate for present did not attract a rich audience in its city.

Fifteen Pound Guns Demonstration At Kart Street Range

A chaotic wartime gun exercise at Kart Street features Captain Motels and Lieutenants Jongs Yulick and Avery directing a group of fifteen pound guns. The display shows rapid firing with ten holes in the target and a measured 4 1-8 second interval between shots, drawing attention to tactics and accuracy under stress.

Kart Stare Ue Atlante Raphlty Motels

Petty Burglary At Dr Hannaford's

Report of a burglary at Dr Hannaford's residence on Wednesday night. Entry appeared through a shed where thieves searched for valuables and clothing. A break in the lower portion of the house was noted, with items disturbed and probable escape by dawn. No suspects named.

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Maine Odd Fellows Grand Bodies Meet in Bangor

Maine Independent Order of Odd Fellows held annual grand lodge meetings in Bangor. Officers elected included Hersey, Sears, Townsend, Dyer, and Wyse for key posts. reports covered finances, membership, and encampments. The lodge discussed supporting a home for indigent members and reforming per capita assessments amid broad attendance and debate.

M Wi. Ry Townsend Retter Mure Ala Luashken Grand Lodge Tong and Healy Oran Jlbe Wonioittoe Maine Alston Miers Menbers Dutiaplans Sifard Sivtyeaix Kittery Ktundl Hig Charles Fallen Bar Harbur Gral Petihireh Leoi Merrill Selon Ruel Robins Crue Sravd Tsalul G._ Inte Drungwtel Fon M. Ward Bangor Grand Representive HW. C. Mappr Bar Archor Charles A. Brown Bosworth Grand Smouthery Walter H. Blethen Dover Brandt Sentinel

Nail in Hand Hampers Providence Man for Decades

Harry Giffard of Providence lived with a rusty nail embedded in his left hand for about eighteen years and later forty more, with intermittent pain and limited use. Doctors could not remove it for decades, and he avoided heavy use to protect his hand while trying to avoid further complications.

Harry Giffard Providence Mr. Giffard Ni Manel Beara Gil New Kedtaut Ms. Giffard Edie Nail Angeles Weston de Sur Ginard Havine Mall Gifford

Unclear historic drug case in Veriand Maine leads to charges

A lengthy damaged report describes arrests for selling corrosive substances and illegal drug distribution in Veriand Maine. It notes dealer Pollard faced charges for unlawfully selling a continence unit and for operating the drug business without proper licensing under authority of Commissioner Henry Cleaves Sullivan. The piece references a Milford, New Hampshire linked exhibit plan and local civic reactions.

Veriand L. Dollvid Eliarat Pharuadiy Bay Eli Mwai Steve Henry Cleaves Sullivan Pollard

New Hampshire Man Jieul Roy Aver In Connection With Knet Hew

A Manchester boy from New Hampshire is linked to a temporary Anty In connection with Mort Stark and Lieut Avery noted as among the youngest BLS in the report. Further readable details describe local ties and distant associations within the case.

Jieul Roy Port McKintey Manchester Wits Love Today Knet Mort Stark Lieut Avery

Installation of Rev R E Conner at Hockingham Church

Rev. R. E. Conner was installed as minister of the Blawsteep Universalist church in Bath Maine with services led by Rev. William Junyor and others. The ceremony included an installation sermon by C K Penney and remarks from Reverend Chiles A. Hinlen, with greetings from community leaders and a formal welcome to the Waterton social church.

Hockingham County Maine Bath Iithee Willa Junylor Lewiston Howatt A.markley Surger Stiss Dilton Bearde Auburn Menry Bhmelard Portland C.K Mon Twerbert Tow Hs Waotena Sudlal Chelye Misa Augheta Steven Chiles A. Hinlen

Chaotic ballot passages spark names and factions

Fragmented OCR lists multiple political figures and groups with unclear spellings. Names like Bryan, Hanson, and various factions appear tangled, suggesting a historical discussion of presidential tickets and party lines with uncertain attribution.

John W Rogers Ahn We Rbwell Farmer Dies At River Road

John W Rogers a farmer living near the river road and drift yard died early this morning after a brief illness. He was sixty years old and survived by his wife and several children. Funeral arrangements are pending.

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LAWTON WYNNE MARRIAGE INCIDENT REPORTED IN SPRINGFIELD

An account from Lawton Springfield notes the marriage of Berten Lawton of Sprivefield to Flora Winn at Portamouth officiated by City Clerk Law jont Hilton Chittes L. Osgood of Roehester. Amid fair week tensions, a $25 payment from Washington was received for a study, with concerns of possible robbery as funds moved and money stashed in a stove. The narrative describes distrust and confusion during a busy period and the aftermath of the money transfer.

Berten Oy Lawton Sprivefield Flora 1 Winn Portamouth Clty Toring Lawjont Hilton Chittes L. Osgood Roehester Ana

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