Kittery Letters Show Town Activities and Visits
A jumble of social notes from Kittery detailing visits by Mrs Wentworth and family, travels to Cleveland and Boston, a Wentworth fund sale, school and church events, a harvest supper by York Rebekah Lodge, and a piano fund benefit at Wentworth School. Plus theater style musical performances and local announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittery
Ste
Der
Wilde W. Jedi
Dee
Heston
Johnn
Wentworth
Jessie Ireun
Cleveland
Crhia
Jalily Stevens
Boston
Dad
Mesxando
Deanett
Herod
Mitehele Schont
Agin
Wentworth Mall Dew
Jillian Gibson
York
Voluwing
Local Notices and Social Snippets from Town News
A jumble of names and brief notes about residents visiting, traveling, and personal updates. Miss Abbie Grace visits town. Abneuia Melnore and Theilie Herald are mentioned among others. Several people are noted for vacations, illnesses, or changes in employment, with scattered references to recipients and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Fret Adates
Abneuia Melnore Amists
Frank Calhdatye
Wet Roy
Rebekah
M Ma
William Frost
Otis Avenue
Navy Yard
Wihein “Pobos
Mis
Fabey EL Lands
Huttie Ferguson
Kennebaak
Paige Ty Wiiter
Geavis
Ferry
Whlidin Tants
Bislun
Sire
Ena
Areyeueres
Leslie FI Rigkfomto
Pisumsled
Kithee Stes
Bhai Melon
Anesta Mars
Jy Yiniing
Henry Hi
Cleaves
Sangerville
Ale
Taneaytag
Wutuk
Gotehelt
Pumlas
Devel
Thurston WU. Patch
Bee Tug
W. OS. Parsons
York Lyact
Ancient vessel and harbor scenes near Kittery noted
Copy of a late 19th century report describes barge activity near Kittery harbor, including the private salt trade and cargoes, plus local social and civic notes. It mentions the Desxons, ancient figure, and the barge Gissai, with成人. The piece also covers community events, tavern offerings, and residents’ travels, including visits from Miss Cerimide M. Sailer and Mrs. Ernest O. Talley, and local happenings at the Kittery water works and naval yard contingencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joann
Buren
Kittery
Drosa Syvrians
Fuuvh Cobh
Tarey Billings
Ernest O. Talley
Dinars An
John Parret
Klat Wrdnesil
Mo 1
Honsturger
Preedom
Thomas ‘Tobey
Ierge Lambert
Ariine Hall
Bunker
Dover Previsi
Lng
Patel
William Ben Hewells
Cerimide M. Sailer
York
Miss Sear
Roy Waselieg
Sewbrighi
Ming Mehl Wackeneld
Hee Luvather
Harry
Abbie Grace
Freon Aviat
Edna Lv Gefihn
Sererary Ab
Aid
Bhounis Walklia
Sidney Frishes
Clint Ann Hanvel Toley
Navy Yard
Gissai
Set
Hay's ball 257 Health claims hair restoration and dye free
An OCR fragment advertises Hay's ball 257 Health promising restoration of gray hair to natural color, preventing shedding and dandruff, with claims of hair growth and softness. It mentions prices 1.00 and 0.50, sizes, and requests 2c for free book. Odd spellings reflect transcription errors from a Portsmouth Exeter ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Phito Hay
Neoware
Hay
Roth
Alrigen
Phildrigk Phar
Portsmouth
Weeks
Seaward
Exeter
Fragmentary Note Teases Neutral Point Amid Odd Text
A garbled OCR fragment mentions neutral stance and scattered terms like Saud, Varse, and Wad of UAL. Readable elements hint at a discussion of neutrality and vague figures while many words remain unintelligible. The piece resembles a collapsed diary or note with no clear event or identifiable entities.
Industrious Mrs Handout-Dit aids town fire response
A Chicago Journal brief reports Mrs Handout-Dit assisted during a town fire last night as the fire engine battled flames. The community thanked residents who helped clear the way for responders and minimize damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dha
Chicage Journal
A Life Tragedy and Curious Anecdotes Recounted
A garbled collage of 19th century notes touches on a Baltimore scene with references to Elvis, Aunt, and a confession line. It moves through the Cleveland Leader’s Adam’s Advantage joke, hints at domestic finance misconduct, then shifts to a Chicago Revere Indian fishing tale with Quinual salmon yields and Hoquiam payments. The piece includes a Niagara restaurant aside about mourning and a reflection on cleanliness and duty.
Alexander Wept and Races Halted by Knot Record Demand
Fragmentary report depicts a figure named Alexander urged to log at least 24 knots per hour. Tears flowed as the demand persisted, the scene unfolding amid a tense exchange about performance and endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex
Alexander
Signals on the Exeter Railroad Block Up The Road
The Exeter area reports block signals being installed and tested along the rail line as crews prepare for the new operation. Weather and heat impact noted as crews push to complete signaling near Purtsmont and the station area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gavin
Che
van Badu
Hrogeys
Eam Imiguiecs
Labor unions clash over sewer project and candidate support
Fragmented OCR text shows a central labor union debate on sewer work, mixed with political endorsements and candidate mentions. It references pay, job tracking, living wages, and contractor duties, with a focus on who should receive city work and how union influence may shape elections.
Choir rehearsal held for the Lady of the Humanities concept
A cryptic note describes a choir rehearsal linked to a female group and an artful concept, mentioning the name Dawes and a pianist. The fragment signals an upcoming event at an Atlanta venue with unclear details and stylistic emphasis.
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Waka Halts Mixth
Horse
Jround
Cnidtcott
Misa Locke
Mrs. Rozers
Messrs
Lane
Philliless Maaitlotinetuh
Medley Wastres
Voensolo
Hawley
Marguerite HW
Metutasit Mate
Money
Cos
Genghts
Jaume
Myes
Philbrick Comet Soln
Wrenry
Pisres
Rosy Morn
Sydewiam Voensolo
Lana
Arthun Mandolinenne
Lawley de Migures
Mauron
Miss Metntosh
Cradte
Forgetmenal
Geilse the Ladies’ Ansil
Sons of Veterans
Dheir Annanl
Charles B
Prince
Clarence M. Prince
Schenecta
Misman Mareh
N.Y. Quila
Fata
Teleptu
Arthur
Clark
Walter Costello Glazier
Daniel Street
Kittery Paint
Perry
Balti
Elvis
Anataons
Adam
Neven
Chicago
Hoquiam
Indias
Hoqaiain
Acotua
Franvisco Chronicle
Senat Luakelette
Weertala Pasage
Phat
Mairs
Niagara
Tie Delle
Eld
Hla
Bond
Anderson
Joe Gontain
Way
Fron Fillhach
T Lewis
Aubrey Rhodes
Zoston
Herbert Rhodes
Robert M. Willier
Strafford
Weldon Bover
Iseter
Donnie B. Wolmer
Rathhester
Charles Holmer
Dtaahel Furny
Nockester
Jon Horns
Priesday
PRAMS
Acay
Cilley
Arteresty
Mea
Coll
Palarer
Miss Farnold
Mig
Georgy Pe Lane
Baptist
Lacay Laver
Entwis
Vie
Roel
Cait Volatyr
Delloye
Gude
Angie Tae
Bowes
Enalanse
Ingsmieh
Seoudor
Aye
de Boyt
Atuxetiig
Far Shoei
Capua
Suet
N. Baba
Amatar Wuld
Tina Weir
Galorsen
Adil
GE. Walher & GO
Car, State & Water
Sts
Sten Haoglog
Jon Work
Seymour
Duncan & Storer
White Shoe Store
Market St
the Woods
P. Wendell & Ge
Masket Square
Sporting Goods
Gray & Prime
Tit Market Street
Rafi
Herald
Keen
Aia
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