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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1908

Page

4

Fragmented Portsmouth Herald name list of local stores and figures

A fragmented OCR item from the Portsmouth Herald lists numerous local business names and individuals across towns such as Kittery Wells Ogunquit and York Village. The legible fragments include multiple store names like Walkers Variety Store and Moses Bros with scattered initials and locations.

Trockingham State St Moses Bros Canguss B. OM Filton Market St Ye M Elation B. A. Prelle Sout St GC. A Sarton Wentworth Monge New Castle Walker Rye Fred Abrams Kitters Walker's Variety Store Kittery

Almanac fragment notes celestial events

An October mini almanac item lists lunar phases and dates with brief notes on moon names and occurrences. The readable portion mentions Front Quarter, New Moon, and a 28th day, suggesting a lunar calendar snippet for early October.

City Briefs and Evening Entertainment Intrigue

A jumble of misread and garbled lines reports on court items, performances, and local happenings. It mentions a man of the hour play at AL Muele Hall, entertainers, and various notices. The text includes scattered names, places, and events, but content is largely indecipherable.

Job Matty Congress Street Manchester AL Muele Hall

Half a Century of Railroad Work

A fragmentary historical note traces half a century of railroad labor and supervision, mentioning the Boston region and various roles. It references supervisors of bridges and division work, with scattered proper names and places but lacks a clear single event or date. The readable portions indicate broad career themes in rail infrastructure.

Unclear text with scattered names and phrases

Fragmentary OCR lines mention various names and places in derailed order, including references to New York and Walter. The readable segments offer no coherent event, dates, or outcomes to summarize into a concise news item.

Railroad Directors Visit Sparks Track Debate

Railroad directors make an official visit amid a heated discussion on a proposed double track. The meeting focused on safety and efficiency, with officials reviewing current operations and future expansions.

Quiet election expected in city by big vote

Citizens anticipate a calm contest as Republicans look set to carry the city by a substantial margin. Analysts note local sentiment favors the GOP, with the outcome hinging on turnout and support for incumbent or emerging candidates.

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Navy Yard Orders Raise Pay and Shipboard Reassignments

Reports from the navy yard indicate new pay increases for most workers and planned transfers across ships and stations. Midshipman Jaeger is detached from the GS, and several officers including Gregory and Munger face departmental changes as court martial action looms. work continues on the steam engineering shop and ship repair efforts in Pittsburg and Portland.

Tug Nevnscot 10 Cape Whitabeah trip postponed again

A garbled 19th century note records the tug Nevnscot10 Cape Whitabeah trip being postponed today due to unclear reasons. The fragment mentions use for a storehouse for yards and ducks department and repeats postponement context without clear dates or locations.

Nevnscot Cape Whitabeah Ile Ha Mu

Personal notices show many regional visitors and visits

Miss Eltie Wright 30 visiting in Boston Miss Emma Steerburng visiting in Bradford Mass Miss Ira Brown of State scmet on extended visit in Maldon John O'Brien waterman at the depot in Cambridge Mr and Mrs Clarence Hheywood visiting in Ipswich Roatan Mr and Mrs Samuel Manigan of Bridge Street visiting in New Maryport Mr Howard Roberts of the telephone exchange returned to Boston Kellisher of Boston visiting with friends J A Stangers of Youngstown Pa enjoying a low tide visit Mrs Acaine Lance and daughter Murleler ride with relatives in Cabot Vt Mr PRoward manager at the Frank ones Trewin Con dt Toston on business Lt Conway from Conway spoke an Roby Heal evening John Blayes veteran of the Chil War at fli Salitiers Elam ab Tilton visiting relatives Dr and Mrs Samuel Tated Bradley have returned home Friday Mir Welw Bo Batlete opened winter home on Court Street Witteys cwan healing at Cottage hospital Milan wo at the Cottage hospital recovering Mr and Mrs Patrick Bante of Manchester guests of Mr and Mrs Connell of Cottage Street retired home Bryant Veiry and Miss Southerland of Rostow visiting Mrs Jaime ane M Avene acting B Shelton Sheldon or kt Drew L Neat of this city was principal speaker at the hundredth anniversary of the Steaffont Medical Association at Dover.

Emma Steerburng Bradford Mass Ira Brown Scmet Maldon John O'Brien Cambridge Clarence Hheywood Ipswichy AcAine Lance Murleler Cabot Proward Frank Ones Trewin Toston Conway John Blayes Fli Salitiers Elam Ab Tilton Pean Milan Cottage Hospital Patrick Bante Manachester Mes. Connell Cottage Strow Bryant Veiry Southerland Rostow Jaime Ane Avene Shelton Sheldon Drew L Neat Steaffont Medical Association Ty Dover

Wedding Anniversary at the Cal home in Vaughan Street

A wedding anniversary celebration at the home of Mr and Mrs Samuel Cal on Vaughan Street featured remarks by family and friends, with light refreshments and music. Attendees shared memories and toasted the couple as guests enjoyed ice cream and cake in a warm social gathering.

Samuel Cal Vaughan Screet Smird Tehal Benign

Noting Meeting Of Division Rehabit Swasore A Qo Hall

Sunday rally described with odd phrasing and unclear names. Edmund Quinh listed as secretary while Democrats appear to be assembled. The readable fragment hints at a political gathering or meeting at a hall with attendees and a call to order.

Meeting of Division Rehabit Swasoreaa QO. Hall Aitck Ter Edmund Quinh

Storm Deluge Douses Forest Fires In Severe Rain

A heavy rainstorm struck Thursday causing winds from the northeast and widespread rainfall. The storm toppled trees and flooded areas as it moved through, with strong gusts shifting to the north and a gale later. Temperatures plunged Friday night into the coldest in recent memory while precipitation soaked the region.

Ana Toms

Mrs Stewart Improves Amid Health Update

Fragmentary note reports Mrs Stewart improving after a health issue as relatives and local contacts monitor her condition and wish her a speedy recovery. The brief item mentions a dig or digression in the surrounding area but provides limited clear context.

Houses Piped for Gas at Cost

A local gas contractor advertises concealed piping in walls from street main to the meter with all labor for piping the parlor, sitting room, dining room, hall, kitchen, one light fixture, and chandeliers installed for 816.00. They offer quotes for larger jobs and will send a main photo estimate on request.

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