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Newspaper
The Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1886
Page
1
Instruction in voice culture and singing elocution piano cabinet organ and other subjects offered privately at pupil residences. Private classes in English branches available. For terms call on or address.
The shop reports added lots of laundered and unlaundered shirts overalls and jumpers ladies and children's gloves corsets including Dr Warner and stout lady models bustles tin ware and notions. Mrs French will supervise dress making Tuesdays and Fridays with in store viewing and fittings. Postal requests welcome and hours include Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
Oak Grove Farm Co plans to supply summer residents of Ocean Spray Great Head Point Shirley Winthrop Highlands Beachmont Cottage Park starting May 1. Milk will be 7 cents per quart delivered in glass jars with pure milk rich cream and fresh churned butter available, deliveries until Oct. 1. Orders may be mailed to the main office. purity guaranteed.
Friday content page notes publisher E Comat as editor Mas. 8 and announces the paper as a weekly periodical with standard masthead details.
The notice outlines advertising rates with per year and per column charges and special rules for shorter periods. Reading notices cost 10 cents per line for first insertion and 5 cents per line for subsequent insertions, with a minimum charge of 50 cents. The Visitor is mailed free to advertisers during their ad term and rates will be strictly enforced.
The piece notes Emperor William and Pope adapted ages, cites the Netherlands king's age, and recalls President George Washington at William's birth. It also describes a hip pad device for ball players that aids sliding without bruising, providing ground protection while remaining light and flexible.
The Winthrop school in Boston uses eighteen sewing classes with twice weekly lessons and credits, plus shopping trips to teach cloth prices and construction. Arbor Day is proclaimed by Governor George D. Robinson for April 24 with a statewide planting program and public observance.
Executive Chamber Boston April 13 1886 Governor George D Robinson urges planting trees shrubs and vines along streets and lands to boost forest culture and state resources for public health comfort and general advantage. Secretary Henry B Pierce notes the proclamation ends with God Save the Commonwealth.
Locals report 1315 teachers in Boston and multiple home moves around Great Head, Cottage Hill, Sea View Avenue, and Ocean Spray. Events include church notices, a Knights of Honor meeting, electric railroad talks, a St Johns Mission fundraiser, and a May 1 summer move for several families.
A Tuesday evening bon-bon party at the town hall drew a pleasant crowd of young dancers in evening dress joining elders on the floor. Chaperons included Mrs. Fred Grant and Mrs. John Huckins among others. Mr. and Mrs. Belcher and Mrs. Whittemore led the dancing with Mrs. Marshall providing piano prompts.
A Thursday testimonial at the town hall celebrated Mge Folin Belcher with a stellar lineup led by Warren Belcher. Notable performances by Prof Munson, Mr Ricketson of Boston, Prof Munroe, Mr Mitchell, and Mrs Wyman highlighted rich voices and refined artistry.
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