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Newspaper

The Visitor

Location

Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1885

Page

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Church notices and service schedule

Sunday worship includes praise and prayer meeting at 2 30 pm and 700 communion on the first Sunday. Week evenings feature services and class meetings on Tuesday and a Friday prayer meeting. Ladies' Aid Society meets second Thursday in the vestry. Union Social Circle meets first Wednesday at private homes. A cordial welcome to all.

E.cesseeveeeres M. Serre Ear Ladies’ Church Aid Society Union Social Circle Ee.crosby J. W. Cordes Charles Floyd Arthur Dunham Sambel Sturgis

Reverend John C. Hewlett Pastor Service Schedule

The text notes Sunday services with communion on the second Sunday of each month at 10:30. Full services also listed at 2:30 and 4? PM. The group meets alternate Wednesdays at 5 PM at Mrs. Samuel Belcher’s house on Winthron Street. All are invited.

Samuel Belcher Winthron Street

United Order Golden Cross Meeting Schedule

P P Floyd as Noble Commander presides over a fraternal group with meetings on the first and third Wednesdays each month in town hall.

United Order Golden Cross P. P. Floyd Noble

Mail arrives and delivery by carrier noted

Postal log records mail leaves and arrives with times 8.30 and 4. M. Musas Vere Ms delivery by carrier is noted in the entry.

Gacm. Spm

Episcopal Services and Congregational Meetings Schedule

Episcopal services conducted by Rev John C Hewlett from 10 to 10 45 AM. Congregational Sabbath school at 2 PM followed by a Congregational service. At 3 PM Rev J P Bixby of Revere leads the praise service. TPM conducted by A B Green. Weekly Wednesday meetings and Ladies Sewing Society afternoons at 2 in the church parlors.

John C. Hewlett J. P. Bixby Revere A. B. Green Ladies’ Sewing Society

The Visitor Editorials and Contact Details

The piece lists editorial leadership for The Visitor with Managing Editor A L Slawson and Publisher S E Cowell at 71 Oliver Street Boston. It also notes an office address at Winthrop Street near A Tewksbury's Boot and Shoe store.

S. E. Cowell Oliver St Boston Wivraror Orrick Winthrop Street A. Tewksbury Boot and Shoe

Advertising Rates For Various Newspaper Insertion Sizes

Advertising rates listed include one inch cards at $500 per year and one-half column at 40, 3500, or 7000. One column ads vary by period with 10 percent surcharge for shorter terms. Reading notices cost 10 cents per line for first insertion and 6 cents for subsequent insertions. No notice under 50 cents. The Visitor is mailed free to advertisers during their term. Rates will be strictly adhered to.

Premium incentives for advance subscribers offer gifts

The publication persuades new and existing yearly subscribers to prepay, promising a choice of premiums including Tennyson poetry, illustrated juvenile books, Sir Robin volumes, and a gilded scrap album, viewable at the office, urging immediate acceptance as holiday gifts.

Tennyson Sir Robin

New England Firms Adopt Weekly Payment System

The weekly payment system is being adopted by several large corporations in New England, and it seems unlikely that labor agitation, properly conducted, will bring about a legislative change deemed impracticable or impossible.

New England

Vanderbilt Death Rumors and Wealth Highlight Week

The report notes the death of William H. Vander bilt on Tuesday after years of frail health. He is described as the wealthiest man in the United States with an estimated fortune near two hundred million dollars. Congress began its session with expected partisan maneuvering as confirmation battles loom. The president's message centers on finances foreign relations and the Mormon question, with press commentary calling it creditable though uneven.

William H. Vanderbilt Mr. Vanderbilt United States Congress Senate Census Bureau Edwin Alden & Bro Canada Georgia Mississippi North Carolina Utah

Enos electric railroad eyed for local streets

Opinion cites push for electric transit in Winthrop and Boston. Proponents urge open study at No 1 Pemberton Square and a Monday hearing before selectmen to foster informed support for a first local electric railway.

Enos Electric Pemberton Square Boston Winthrop

Locals in Brief and Town News Snapshot

Mrs Joh Bemis left town to join her husband in Chicago. Street lamps were adjusted near the town hall. Mr Adams, tied to the Baptist church, became its sexton. Mr Fred Chamberlain boards at Mrs Jane Georges house during parents absence in New York. A Knights of Honor meeting will be held at S B Smiths residence to discuss town business. Townspeople urged to vote next Monday for the town’s benefit. Electric railroad talk stirs interest. A panoramic display of known places at town hall Friday night with a matinee for children Saturday. Children lose hankies and mittens. Mrs French offers hankies at five cents and mittens at fifteen cents. The cold wave arrived Sunday per plan. The Odd Fellows seek to form a Winthrop branch not affiliated with the United States order.

Fred Chamberlain Jane. George New York Knights of Honor S. 8 Smith Town Hall Order of Odd Fellows Winthrop United States Order

Local notices and social events in Winthrop area

Community notices reflect social gatherings church aid meetings and club activities. Reports mention Chautauqua Circle at Miss Carrie Belcher home with discussions, Ladies aide carpet purchase, Hattie Baker birthday surprise, and Winthrop Knights of Honor visit Sagamore Lodge Revere. Also notes on public rail fares and a census press catalogue.

Carrie Belcher Melen Hunt Jackson Hattie Baker Winthrop Street

The Electric Railroad Petition For Winthrop Line

A signed petition from John A. Enos and associates asks the Legislature to grant rights to build an elevated electric railway between Winthrop Junction and Point Shirley in Winthrop Massachusetts. The group seeks authorization to construct maintain and operate the line under Enos designed plans.

John A. Enos C. F. Kendall J. B. Huckins Stephen S.smith Walter Lawton Elihu T. Underhill E. P. Pond W. B. Rice Winthrop Commonwealth Winthrop Junction Point Shirley Enos 2His

What shall I do, Lord sermon at Baptist church

Rev Mr Briggs of Cambridge preached from the text What shall I do Lord. The message urged submission to God over personal plans and emphasized doing what Cred reveals with cheerful obedience.

Baptist Church Mr. Briggs Cambridge Cred

Knights of Honor and its charitable code of secrecy

The article reviews the Knights of Honor, praising its open Bible symbol and the creed of charity. It notes rules on morality and Sabbath observance, exclusion for immorality, expulsion for false conduct, and emphasizes unity as the chain of global charity.

Knights of Honor

Sealed Charities and Enduring Kindness Echoed

A cryptic excerpt recalls the need for secrecy to guard against deception and praises charity that endures with patience and kindness, avoiding provocation and evil thoughts.

Town hall fair highlights geared to school ladies efforts

Last Tuesday the town hall hosted a well attended fair organized by the ladies to support the local display and craft booths. The event featured a turkey supper, elaborate handmade displays, and multiple performances with praise for Mrs. Sturgis and her helpers. Proceeds from the second evening reached $100, with entertainment including piano solos, duets, and recitations as Miss Edith Walcott led the show.

Miss Walcott William Boyd Edith Walcott C. F. Belcher Wyman Mabe David Belcher

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richardson, A Post Office Revere Water Works Eorge E. McCarthy M.D Winthop Marb Charles A Buswell Dentine J Everett Burrill Adison Avenue Cin Winthrop Joan Main Plessant Steeats Mass J c. Davis & CO. We Bankers Scilool Street Adlvaners Miedo Carpenter Builiigs School Street Durant, We Japan Fremat Main Street Winthrop Bridge Civil Engineering Civil Engineers Devonshire Water Streets Bot. Whitman, C. Bs Brec K. J. T.whitman N. B Revere and Winthrop Oly R R. Putnam & CO Weadesale and Atlantic Avenue Revere Beach & Lynn Depot Rennes Tewksbury Mammoth Bargain Store Meridian Street Eustes K. Tewksbury Charles Street Great Head S H. Griffin, J Winthrop ST Practical Architect Winthrop Streets Madison Avenue ST. Join's Episcopal Mission Real Eestate Cr Winthrop Severa S.g. Irwin Main St Herman St Winthropr, Mass Union Church Beachmont Samuel Hatch&~co State Street Frank Jones Samuel W. Slate County of Suffolk Samuel Hatch & Co Congress Street Said Hale Said Jones Samuel W. Hale Charles H.parker John Revere Massachusetts Hale Boston, Winthrop & Shore Railroad Kern & Fitch Court Street A. L. Slawson Ebenezer Burrill Warren Belcher First Baptist Church G. Safford Methodist Episcopal Church Seth c. Cart Joh Bemis Chicago Mr. Adams The Baptist Chute Arthur N. Folsom North Avenue Mr. Richardson Methodist Church Winthrop Knights of Honor Sagamore Lodge Hartley Sagamores Union O. F. Belcher Cottage Hill Parks Hanscom Cincinnati HE Electric Railroad Baptist Fair Suetonius Nero Leo VI
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