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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1908

Page

5

Fire Brings Down Portsmouth and Kittery Bridge

A bridge between Portsmouth and Kittery was on fire shortly after four. A crew from an extra freight train disappeared from the scene as the blaze burned along the structure. Firefighters extinguished most of the flames but a portion of the bridge remained burning. Nearby forests around Berlin also faced persistent fires despite heavy efforts from local workers and timber company crews.

PortshusQueark Kitetery Falvey Anil Arty

Cargo Lost at Sea Near Virgin Islands Coast

A barge carrying a cargo of soft coal for Gray and Penn went to pieces off the Virgin Islands coast on Wednesday. The vessel left Ka Titlere a week ago and is reported to have 170 tuns of coal aboard. Revoille cutter Ons is aiding recovery efforts along the coast.

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Dense smoke chokes water system as fire devastates valley

A large fire in the Atomonecsue valley west of Kerlin fires through a waterway and drives smoke miles north and east. Amid the blaze crews from Hevlin Milby Co. work 209 men to contain it as surrounding towns rush to aid with nearby barns and facilities affected.

Whley Tiw Hevlin Milby Company Asia Atomonecsue Kerlin West Allan

Thompson Transfer Moves from Bridge Street to Tyn Street

Local business change records show Lester Thompson transferring from Bridge Street to Tyn Street, effective the first of next month. The speech kiosk crew at the site is described as a group of men unfamiliar with manual labor.

Lester Thorpson Bridge Street Tyn Street Occuy Homnet Ridge

Fifty seven Indictments Face Local Jury in Murder and Assault

A large list of indictments announced by the county grand jury includes murder and numerous felonious assault charges. Names of accused span multiple towns with detailed alleged offenses and weapon-related counts, reflecting a broad criminal case load.

Fire destroys New Boar's Head Hotel at Hampton Beach

Fire swept the New Boar's Head Hotel at Hampton Beach Friday evening, consuming the building and endangering occupants. Proprietor Fuller of Aylesbury and several guests escaped as flames damaged furnishings. nearby pipes and streams slowed the blaze. The loss is estimated in the many thousands, with the site used by automobile parties and linked to transportation groups in the region.

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Franklin's Paper Strike in Meral Union Sit-In

A Franklin Nova Scotia paper factory reports a carnally declared plan to resume work after a strike. Workers voted to return once the union leadership ends alleged ties with a rival organization. No charter surrender occurred and authorities note ongoing tensions with the Michie Tenders' Union.

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Local Grange committees organize state lineups

Local Grange groups announce committees for state organization led by master of ceremonies Sharnberry Qa Tuelforvan and treasurer Lyd Page. The meeting lists numerous members including Mrs Jeter Wade, Miss Cipmen, and Mr Hurl Spinney with duties and refreshments arranged by A O Thenfeld and Charles Bennett.

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Lamps in sockets priced with no guarantee on life

The notice states lamps placed in sockets and circuits are sold at cost with no guarantee of life beyond being in perfect condition at installation. Returns are allowed if tungsten lamps burn out.

Fragmented 19th Century Property Transfers Across New Hampshire Towns

A garbled list of former deeds shows transfers in towns such as Portsmouth Newfields and Exeter involving numerous grantees and land or building parcels. Entries note prices around $1 or $4 and reference individuals like Catherine Of Lamarey Augustus Young and John Tor, with deeds dating back to 1871 and 1985, reflecting historic land transfers and ownership changes.

Portsmouth Miriam SB. Merrick Portsmouth Rouge Benevolent and Protective Order Elkaurenties Corner Pleasant Court Streets Frank CizJo John W. Bartlett Newhigton Darlys Vannah Poy Mary PF Ostarne Lund

Worth Knowing To Remove Pimples Quick Easy Remedy

A physician claims clearing pimples is simple using a home remedy. Buy Clearot one half ounce Ether one ounce Alcohol seven ounces Mix shake apply nightly and morning to affected skin for ten days to two weeks then wipe away powder. Use a soft cloth. Also buy Pura Choardla and Joneo packages.

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