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The Portsmouth Herald from Portsmouth, New Hampshire • Page 5

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rOIlTSMOUTH A I HERALD. TUESDAY OCTOBER 18. 1910. TAIJB EITE. Pectoral Hacing 1 PORTSMOUTH, N.

Corner Market and Ladd A 12 LADD ST. KI11RHETTER People in Danger From Bullets Reopening of the Rice Public Libraty -0- 4 LADIES' SUITS Made to order, New Models shown, best work- lit guaranteed. SEPARATE SKIRTS 3C In stock and made to order, 25 new Models. THE CBBP5 THAT Will NOT FAPE TRADCMARK HEG.U.S.PATOFfi, Dainty colorings, as well as darker shades. Gold bond guarantee given.

Prices from 19o yard to 50c. New Voile just the thing for evening BLACK AND COLORED SILKS Latest weaves and colorings. JUST ADDED Long Cloths, ludia Linens, Excellent Doa't forget our Drapery Department and Shade Curtains. Local Shipping is Going Into Winter Quarters Kittory, Oct. 18.

Kittery ecrrecpcndent's telephone, A concert will be given at the First lothodist church at North Kittery Wednesday evening. If the weath- is stormy it will be postponed un- il the following night. Mies Gladys Seaveys' dancing chool opens soon for the winter in Hall. Miss Freda Wetherbee of Bath is isiting Miss Helen Dunbar for a veek. Thomas Xason of Portsmouth was visitor in town on Monday.

The new ferry launch Flo aud luby is not yet in operation between Ills town and Portsmouth. Altera- ions arc being made first. A its a a period of closed the Rice Public Library, Miss Seanor L. Lovell librarian, opened oday. The schooner Henrietta, owned by i a Spinney of Kittery Depot, itnd the sloop yacht Valiant Charles Drowne of Portsrnoutl In winter quarters at the Kittery of Portsmouth bridge.

A novel a i will be glv c-n in the vestry of the Second-Meth- "THE SPECIALTY STORE" I i 5 2 a DC IDEAS ARE CHANGING The idea of fitting clothes precisely so that every line looks as though laid out with mathematical precision' is patsing nvvay. must fit. to be sure, they must not appear too studied. They must be natural--and that's where genuine tailoring skill comes in. Have a look at my Fall faDnrs, and try the Wood way of making bccum- dories.

Business Suits $25 to Fine value is assured. Satisfaction a ctrtainh-. CHARLES J. WOOD, TAILCR TO MEN, 33 2 5 fleasaii Sired EVENTS OF ELIOT Corn from Argentine Seed that Came Via Ireland Absolutely Pure The only baking- powtfei 1 madsfpoiK Royal Crape Cream of Tartar Phosphate ett E. Oils, Mrs.

Grace Moore, Jo seph Jenkins, of Kittery, and Augustus A. Jenkins of Squamscott. Kittery Point Kittery Point correcfiondent'a telephone 295-5. The schooner Jordan L. Molt ished discharging her cargo for fin- the tug II.

Mitchell Dai'is at Monday night, and sailed today for Rockland. Miss Lizzie Hond of Kittery has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Noah E. Emory.

.1. Byron Phillips is enjoying a vacation from his duties at the navy yard. Mrs. J. Percy Amee has been on the sick list.

Burton W. Sawyer is having a lough from his navy yard duties. The target practice at Fort Foster recently, partook too much of grim reality to suit the residents of the south shore of Gerrish Island. Bui- Eliot, Oct. IK.

George W. Hixou haii some Ktuljby well illlcd ears of handsome yellow lie-Id corn, seed for which a raised in Argcinimi and came to America via Ireland. When Mr. Dlxou was in iOurope last year he saw at Cork a ship from iinenos Ayres with i a cargo of the ctjrn ami secured a a which he brought homo. Ho plantcd it last spring and it has matured finely and proven a good grower, despite the prediction of many that the season would be found too short for it.

The Woman's Christian Temperance Uttion will meet i Mrs. Martha A. Coleman on Thursday. The winter schedule on the trolley cars went into effect Mcnday. The only change here froui the fall schedule is the cutting out of half of the service between Rosemary and York.

Cars on this line arrive and Rosemary at 7.30, 10.30 and every two hours to 0.30, then 7.30, Sf30 and 10.30. The first rehearsal on the Grange drama. "Birds' Island," was held on Monday evening. Work began this morning si remodeling the residence of Postmaster and Mrs. Harry L.

Staples at South Eliot. B. N. MeNabb and Company of Portsmouth are doing the work. There is much complaint in the north part of the town at Sunday hunting, and some people say that it is dangerous to move about on their own premises.

A complaint to fish and same commisioncrs at Augusta brought the information that a warden will be assigned to work here. I odist church on Wednesday evening, Oct. 20. Mr. J.

I'erley Putnam of York will be the auctioneer. The entertain mcnt will the under the auspices of the Epworth League. John Parsons has the roof on the new house which he is building on Government street Today Joseph P. Jenkins, the old est resident of Kittery, Is observing 94th annversary of his birth, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Everett E.

Otis, on Government street. Mr. tonkins was born in Kittory at what known as Shepherd's hill, Oct. IS. 1S1G.

the son of Thomas and Eunice Jenkins. His father w.as a lisher- man. The son, at the age of 12, took up the same occupation, which he followed with good success. In 1S43 he- was given command of a fishlir-4 schooner owned by Moses Noble of Portsmouth and commanded the same for four years. In 1847 he went to work in Master, Badger's shipyard at Kittery as a blacksmith's helr.er and worked at it for two years.

He then took another vessel and made numerous trips to the grand banks and the gulf of St. Lawrence. In ugust, 1857 he went to work in the avy yard and aselsted in hauling the istoric Constitution out on the ways be rebult. He worked the yard ntil 1859, when he cattle and ngaged in teaming and farming. In uly, 1861, he went to work again in he navy yard as a blacksmith's help- and was' employed on the TJ.

S. rigate Kearsarge, monitor Agarnen- S. S. Franklin and other essels constructed at tne navy the civil war. He worked in he yard at different periods up to 899, when he retired.

In 1S40 he ist his first vote for President Harson and since the formation of the lepuhlican party has been- a stanch Republican. He is a member of the Second Christian church Kittery is deeply interested' in religious matters. Mr. Jenkins has been mar- ied four times, all of his wives being dead. He has five children, Mrs.

Ada Sterling of. Philadelphia, Mrs. Ever- lets which inised their mark found others in the houses of S. Ellery Jennison and George H. lligbee, and whistled through the air frequently at alarmingly close quarters.

A protest from the bombarded landowners (o Capt. McBride of Fort Constitution, put a speedy stop to a dangerous practice In their direction. ITEMS FROM KITTERY i P. WENDELL CO, 2 MARKET SQUARE; COLONIAL MANSION ON MIDDLE STREET FOR SALE. Fine old house in excellent condition wHh nil improvements, in on? of the best locations in the city Joseph Jenkins is today celebrating his 94th birthday aniversary at the home of his daughter, Mrs.

E. B. Otis. Mrs. Susan Perry of Kittery Point was in town on Monday.

The Senior Class of Train academy will hold a Hallowe'en Dance on the vening of October 28 at Wentworth rlttll. Mrs. Davis, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. E. E.

Shanleigh for some time, and has been quite ill while here, is very much improved and will leave for her home In Washington, D. this week. Mrs. Dana Phllbrick of the Point the guest of Mrs. Marion Philbrielc of Oak Bank.

Mr. and Mrs. William Fife.of Stratham have purchased the Howe house on Otis avenue and will soon move there. The Howes are to go out ot town. Regular meeting this evening of Constilution Lodge, Knights of Pyth ias, at Odd Fellows' Hall.

Chas. Hinckley of Benfield's in Portsmouth has returned from his annual vacation and is one the Kittery route again. Quite a number from this place are planning to enjoy the excursion to Boston this week. The social season in the churches events are being planner! by both of the local churches for the near future. At the regular session of the Pine Hill Whist club last evening at the home of Mrs.

A. R. Young the prizes were taken by the following: Mrs. A. R.

Young; second. Mrs. Ern est Jackson; third, Miss Susie Paul The next meeting will be with Mrs ,1. E. Paul.

THE NEW GAIETY (Gc-rald B. Whitman, Mgr.l "Wants" 100 young ladies--Apply at the tjox office every day from 1 to 2 p. in. Something new on foot at The Xew Gaiety, and tonight will be of the biggest dance of tne week. The Tuesday and Thursday Fleture shows are the ones you want to see.

See! The Program for Today 'Merry Wives of Wind so Nicola Whitman's Fest Orchestra rirst Picture, "Two Daughters." illustrated Song, "Rubber Keck Moon," Smith Mr. Art SpaulBiv.g ecor.d Picture, "A Wild Goose Chase." Spotlight Song, "My Heait Ha? Learned to Love Now, Do not Say Goodby," by Ernest R. Ball, thf famous song wiiter, sung by Mr. LeRoy Welch. This is a splendid ballad sure to please the gallery when sung as a concert number, said the dancers whea sung as a waltz in the -second show.

J'hird Picture, "Bank Notes." Illustrated Song, "Smiling Eyes," Fields Mr. LeRoy Welch Fourth Picture, "A Doctor's Carriage." Special Feature Song, "My Honolulu Rag," Van Alstyne The great song hit of "Girlies, sung by The New Gaiety songstcis. fear this and dance. It will make Every afternoon and eyening ve will assist you to entertain your fi-iends and make your dancing a pleasure. At The New Gaiety Theatre Mr.

Art Spaulding will feature vhe now dance hits of the veek. WHERE YOU CAN PURCHASE HARMON'S FAMOUS SAUSAGE IN PORTSMOUTH Do not forget the grand concer this evening at Association Hall. It be a rare treat to have the privilege of hearing the famous colature soprano, itme. 1 Gladys Perkins Fogg of Boston, of whom the press in 'all the large cities of the country have spolcen in the highest terms. Mr.

Milo Benedict, foremost pianists in New England will also be heard at this concert and will be assisted by Mr. John Burdett Wills, flutist, Boston. Our Chiklrcjf.s Suits and Overcoats for Fall and i are open for Inspection. Nobby, new and np-to date and the uricos ranging from to SISU'O. Call and see them.

5 CONGRESS STREET. YOUR HEATER? If you are thinking about a New Heater investigate the Get the Itottora Facts. Just because it is in the cellar is uo reason you should b.uy a cheap, mi satisfactory heater. Get the best, and that is the Air Generator Sole agent for Portsmouth and vicinity. Estimates Given 46 PORTSnOUTH, N.

H. "uij 11 gjii i ITT riiTi "mr HT WARD THREE REPUBLICANS TFiy A Display ad for Result The only places in Portsmouth where you can obtain Harmon's famous sausage are the following. In ordering please call for Harmon's sausage: A. E. Rand.

Z. Sanborn Co. Mitchell Co. S. Maddcck Son.

Frank Wood. John Smart. I. F. Cummings.

Benfield's Market. White Hoflgdon's. J. R. Yeaton Co.

E. H. Blsisdell. H. L.

Garrett. George H. Joy. E. S.

Downs. M. E. Martin. (Signed.) JOHN E.

HARMON. h2w TELEPHONE 397. 31 larketSt ALTERAflONS: 3 Market Street. The Republicans- of ward three meet in caucus at the -ward room ion BarUett Thursday even-L COMPETITORS NOT IN IT (Ing, Oct. 20, at 7.30 o'clock, to choose! us -when 't comes to cigai In.

ward clerk, selectmen and a -ward Uuallty. Smoko our 839 jynnll agree to this proposition. J. Per Order, IKoogan, manufacturer. Goals, Dresses, Drees Skirls, Waists and Trimmed Hals EVER OFFERED IN THIS' CITY.

We are carrying much larger slocks limn ever and this brilliant assembly of cleverly designed and skillfully made garments will-be. convincing testimony as to our supremacy. Manufacturers' Hi-h Grade Man Tailored Sample Stilts and a Full Third Less Than Regulpi Prices. Sifigefs Store, 31 Market Sfc, The Only Exclusive Ready-to-Wear Apparel in the City..

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