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Newspaper
The Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1886
Page
4
Houses open for inspection at all times. Photographs available. Apply to Wood & Dodge, agents, 8 Washington Street, Boston, or to Geo. Howell Wood at Park.
Winthrop notes praise Floyds bury mix quality and local suppliers. Mentions Mr Frank Tucker advancing in his field and ties to the School of Technology in New York. Reports on Bridge to Breeds Island, horticultural society decline, and several town residents with updates on business, health, and family events.
In afternoon sessions Rev Cary urged Christians to avoid grieving the Holy Spirit through neglect and vice, while Rev Wilkie supplied the Baptist pulpit during vacation. Rev Hayes of Dalton and Rev Hayes of Boston preached on separating from evil, with a large Sunday crowd at the Pavilion and a lively Sunday school concert.
Beachmont announces a 7 30 p m service of song led by M S Rice and an 7 45 p m address by Rev John W F Barnes at Union Church. A fall season at Ideal Comedy in Boston begins September with Miss Lillian Russell and others. community news covers visitors, house upgrades, fairs, and the Unity church fair with detailed stalls and activities.
Local notes from Louisburg and Winthrop Highlands recount visits, social events, concerts, and entertainments. Mrs Sachee sprains her ankle at a hotel hop. various residents, visitors, and guests are listed with moves, trips, and housing changes. A complimentary concert at the Pavilion features Miss Emily Bennett and others, plus a hay ride and masked masquerade plans at the Bi jou.
A Monday town meeting chose Rev. John Wilkie as moderator and indefinitely postponed reconsideration of moving the schoolhouse to Almorf street. Other articles delayed included selling land on Pauline street and a proposed drainage plan for a marsh. Cottage Park festivities drew attendees and praise for the season's success.
The Editor questions whether the Boston City Band, which played at Winthrop twice this week, were out of practice or instruments out of tune. He urges supporting a home band when possible, noting their limited selections but good playing, and calls for harmony over discord.
Mr. George M. Morse and his two daughters left Cottage Park for a journey to the Rangely Lakes. Gen. George D Sheridan was expected at Cottage Parks on Wednesday to visit his daughter, who is staying there. A birthday gift was tendered to Mr. Morse on Tuesday evening, during a pleasant reception. Col Campbell has returned safe from his fishing trip.
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