Fleet Under Admiral Higginson Bombards Narragansett Forts
Newport Rhode Island Sept 5 nearly the entire fleet under Admiral Higginson demonstrates against army defences on Narragansett Bay. A landing at Price's Neck disables a searchlight and range station for an hour while Fort Adams and Fort Wetherill are battered by Kearsarge Alabama and other ships before withdrawing. The action ends with claims of navy victory and notes on torpedo and fort gun activity.
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Olympia
Brooklyn
Fort Greble
Massachusetts
Indiana
Seekensett River
Newport
R. L
Higginson
Adams
Wetherill
Fort Adams
Block Island
Navy
Officers Elected at Concord Dover and Rochester Electric Railway
In an adjourned meeting of the corporators of the Geneva Dover and Rochester Electric Railway, officers were elected in Dover on Thursday. Elisha R. Brown Arthur G. Whittemore Thomas L. Dearborn were named to the invoked positions.
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Concord, Dover and
Rochester Electric Railway
Geneora
Dover
Roachester
Merectory
Elisha RR. Brown
Arthur GQ. Whittemore
Thomas IL. Dearborn
Local Officials Named for Dover and Nearby Towns
Dover and nearby communities list names of officials including Col Daniel Hall Wallace Db Newtonville J Frank Sprin Huchester clerk George Power and leaders Elisha Krown Aluur Whittemore Wallace Lovell Thomas Dearborn and George Warret in a civic roster.
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Daniel Hall
Dover
Wallace
Newtonville
Walley
Northwood
J. Frank Sprin
Huchester
George Power
Regal
Elisha Krown
Presi
Aluur G. Whittemore
Wallace D. Lovell
Thomas YW. Dearborn
George
Warret
Clerh
Uve
Ward One Democrats caucus selects ward leaders and delegates
The Ward Go democratic caucus in Portsmouth was held Friday in the ward room after a postponed meeting. Ernest J. Guptill was chosen chairman and John N. Mitchell secretary. Delegates to state, congressional, senatorial, county, and ward conventions were elected, with many local figures named among the officers and attendees.
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Portsmouth
Ernest J. Guptill
John N. Mitchell
Ernest L. Guptill
Samuel J. Gerrish
Chauncey B. Hoyt
Elisha T. Cotton
John T. Mitchell
William J
John L. Mitchell
William J. Littlefield
Patrick Shea
Joseph T. Elliott
Daniel F. Collins
Ira C. Seymour
Chas. FE. Rand
Edward A. Weeks
Flagg F. Grant
Wallace G. Campbell
James Kehoe
John Mooney, Jr
Daniel A. Leary
William H. Meehan
Daniel Casey
Joseph Maddock
Sulloway Leads Delegates by Narrow Caucus Majorities
A Manchester message reports that congressional delegates elected by caucuses in Wards Two Three and Four pledged to Congressman Sulloway. The Sulloway tickets carried with strong majorities in each ward, signaling solid support for his congressional bid.
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Manchester
Sulloway
Today’s Game at Plains Promises Fast Southern City Matchup
Portsmouth fans expect a high scoring contest as the Plains hosts Newmarket. Both teams boast top city players and a strong season mark, signaling a hot, closely fought game with local confidence and visiting ambition.
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the Plains
Portsmouth
Newmarket
Benefit Concert for Grace Mae Clare at Congregational Church
Miss Grace Mae Clare of the Church of the Ascension choir, New York, and pupil of Emma Thursby, has donated her services at Greenacre all summer. Friends plan a benefit concert at the Congregational church this Saturday at eight o’clock, with ferry leaves at seven forty-five. Clare will sing at Poland Springs on Sept. 9.
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Grace Mae Clare
Church of the Ascension
New York
Emma Thursby
Greenacre
Ferry
Miss Clare
Poland Springs
Paper Officials Pass Through in Special Train Run
White Mountain Paper executives led by General Manager McAkinnon rode in his private car No 555 attached to train No 11 this forenoon. The car was detached at an intermediate point and Station Agent Grant supplied a special engine to move toward Portland this morning.
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White Mountain Paper Company
McAkinnon
Grant
Portland
Rifle Team From Co. Tr Attends State Shoot at Laconia
The Co. Tr rifle team attended the state shoot at Laconia on Friday. Members joining were Lote W. W. Washburn First Sergeant Wil Ham Peverly Serpent A. M. Warren Corporal A. L. James and Private David Pinard. A separate incident reports Frank S. Young of Young's procery cut his left leg with a meat knife and received stitches from Dr. Jenkins.
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Co. Tr
Laconia
Lote W. W. Washburn
Wil Ham Peverly
A. M. Warren
A. L. James
David Pinard
Frank S. Young
Young's Procery
Jenkins
Portsmouth Man Honored At Surgical Club Meeting
Dr. A. Hes senger of Portsmouth was chosen president for the ensuing year at the New Hampshire Surgical Club meeting held at Centre Harbor on Thursday evening.
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Stampshire Surgical Club
Centre Harbor
A. ©. Hessenger
Parsons Return From Eight Month European Tour
Mr and Mrs W Decatur Parsons who have toured Italy France Germany Norway and Russia for eight months arrived Friday at their New York home confirming their safe arrival and continuing absence from public events.
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W. Decatur Parsons
Italy
France
Germany
Norway
Russia
New York
Exeter Clippers to Meet Newmarkets in Southern New Hampshire
Exeter Happenings reports a lively campus clash as Dr Charles’ Exeter Clippers face the Newmarkets for the first of two South New Hampshire championship games. Key players include Goodridge and McGraw on the Newmarkets, with local hopes tied to home-run batters and a probable lineup. The piece notes ongoing season wrap ups at Hampton Beach, civic events, and upcoming school and church activities in Exeter.
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Exeter
Charles
Exeter Clippers
Newmarkets
New Hampshire
Newmarket
Exceptionat Battery
Goodridge
McGraw
Lawrierne
Orline
Waterville
Gilman
Man B
Girard
Gauvin
Ormbham
Fragmentary report on guests and return home
A fragmentary OCR line notes Yeatun was at Ports wnbridge Mas and edor the past week, then returned home Friday. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear names or events for a fuller summary.
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Yeatun
Portswnbridge
Edor
Kittery Notes On Local Plans And Visitors
Kittery reports the town schools will begin the term September 15. Donnell has a new Swett on Pine Street boarded. Milton Cochran plans a house near the navy yard station. Mr and Mrs Charles Heeney spend days in Somerville with relatives. George Remich lays a foundation on Love Lane. Walter Nichols Irvin Small and Miss Florence Davis visit Miss Agnes Norton in town. Mrs John Pinkham of Methuen is visiting. Mrs H W Trefeithen visits in Lynn. The Christian church sermon tomorrow is The Rewards of Faith. Mr and Mrs Harry Stimson and son, who visited, returned to Melrose on Friday Sep 5.
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Kittery
Eva Bo
Manchester
Tank Donnell
Swetton Pine Street
Milton Cochran
Navy Yard
Charles Heeney
Somerville
George Remich
Love Lane
Walter Nichols
Irvin Small
Florence Davis
Melrose
Agnes Norton
John Pinkham
Methuen
H. W. Trefeithen
Lynn
Mass
Christian Church
Harry Stimson and Son
Lobster abundance and crops buoy Kittery Point community
In Kittery Point Maine on September 5 residents note plentiful harbor lobsters and a large quality apple and pear harvest. Champernowne hall hosted a church benefit concert drawing attentive audiences. program featured Miss Safford, Miss Goodhbar, Mr Strock, and Bowdoin '03 contractor Grant Veiree. The village quietens as autumn nears.
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Rittery Point
Champernowne Hall
Congregational Church
Muet
Salford
Paul
Goodbar
Hoobs
Salo
Paul Song
Goodhbar
Safford
Strock Grant
Bowdoin
Wil
Local Notes On Twenty Summers Leave Home
NEWINGTON Sept. 6 Mrs. George W. Pickering and children arrived home Friday from Newark New Jersey where they passed the summer with her ill mother. Mrs Charles Pratt returned to her Lywn home after a two weeks visit with Mrs H s Fannie Marrett Standish Mo Miss Mary Pickering passed Friday at What Mrs Charles A Nalter and daughters left for their Chelsea Mass home on Friday after a town summer visit Her son Warren will remain to enjoy a week of sport Master Russell Staples returned to Hhrot Friday after a two weeks visit in town.
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Newington
George W. Pickering
Newark
N. J
Charles Pratt
Lywn
H. S Fannie Marrett
Standish
Dudley
Mary Pickering
Charles A. Nalter
Chelsea
Mass
Warren
Russell Staples
Hhrot
Town
Boston Apple Buyer Warns on Sorting for Higher Prices
A Boston apple buyer circulating a letter notes abundant export apples this season will dampen prices. He warns careful sorting and packing will yield ample remuneration, while careless handling will bring little return in foreign and local markets.
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Boston
New Castle Busy Week With Guests and Plans
New Castle reports many visitors leaving after a cordial visit at Wortworths. Mr and Mrs Warren of Pembroke depart after a short stay. A Curtis party enjoyed a day trip to Portsmouth. Democrats plan a town hall caucus Monday. O U A M lodge prepares a fair for Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Chicago visitors Mr and Mrs William Scott have returned home. The Curtis party notes a fall compliment of guests. Elm trees to be planted along Portsmouth.
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Cottage Hospital
Court Street
Kim Street
Beneficent Society
Ass. C
Democratic Town Committee
Grand Jury
New Castle
Wortworth
Warren
Pembroke
Curtis
Portsmouth
Herald
Mra
Wiliam Scott
Chicago
Curtis Sii
Advent Christian Church to Hold Final Judgment Service
At the Advent Christian Church a master WHH will speak tomorrow afternoon on The Final Judgment. Service begins at 1:00 p.m. A children meeting precedes, followed by gospel services. All are invited and seats are free.
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Advent Christian Church
One Service at North Church Tomorrow
No service will be held at the North church tomorrow. A single service is planned to accommodate the congregation while the edifice is being wired for electric lights.
Universalist Church Sees Rev Leighton Return From Vacation
The Universalist Church reports Rev. George Te Leighton has returned from a shorter vacation, resuming duties and community services. Parishioners ready for regular services and upcoming church events with renewed leadership.
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George Te. Leighton
Strauier
Vices at the Universalist church to be held Sunday
A Universalist church event schedule notes Sunday services led by the pastor Will Le Man. The service emphasizes “Man's Supreme Need” with a regular sermon. Sunday school is planned for the morning, followed by a PLC meeting at the church.
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Universalist Church
Iz M. Y. PLC. VU
Eau Pooh
Egypta in Louisville dazzles with grand stage spectacle
The Courier Journal notes a spectacular production titled Egypte presented in Louisville. A company of nearly six hundred amateurs delivers lavish color, oriental scenery, royal craftsmanship, and brilliant lighting, captivating even critical audiences.
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Portsmouth
Resota
Louisville
Kyv ‘ al
Courier-Journal
Kentucky
On the Diamond Last Day of New England League Season
The article notes the final day of the New England League season with Portsmouth expected to field two strong teams next year. Jersey City and Worcester vie for third in the Eastern League while Daver leads the New England second division. It mentions Victor Willis signing with an American League team, Frank Morrissey’s Chicago Nationals debut, umpire Hassett joining the American League, Has sell’s standout season, and Navy Secretary Moody umpiring a game and being a former manager.
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Portsmouth
Jersey City
Worcester
Daver
Victor Willis
Frank Morrissey
Chicago Nationals
Hassett
Hassell
Building Contracts in New England Weekly Totals Rise
FLOW estimates put total value of new building and engineering contracts in New England this past week at about 100.2 million dollars to date this year, up from 79.195 million the year before. Two percent goes to new dwellings while thirty percent targets mills factories and manufacturing buildings. August contracts total about 14.022 million, up from 11.6149 million the prior year.
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New England
Dodge Company
Druggist Ad for Dean's Ointment Cures Skin Ailments
An archaic advertisement extols Dean's Ointment as a cure for terrible itching skin diseases. It claims relief from misery and directs readers to acquire the product at any drug store.
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Dean
Fire at John Iare residence on McDonough street
An alarm from box 43 Friday afternoon sent the fire department to John Iare's home on McDonough street. The blaze, started by a spark from a locomotive, was not serious and was easily extinguished by the chemical.
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John Iare
McDonough Street
Private sale disposes Straw's Point land of C B Traftoun
The balance of the Straw's Point tract owned by C B Traftoun was sold Friday at private sale. Several lots remain at the resort but none will soon be available. The Waverhill City band has played Hampton Beach this summer and will give its last concert of the season at Canobic Lake Park on Sunday.
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Hampton Beach
Haverhill
Straw's Point
C. B. Traftoun
Iose
Waverhill
Canobic Lake Park
Suniay
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George A. Carliste
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Secretary of the Navy
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