P. P. Floyd Named Noble Commander Briefing
P. P. Floyd serves as Noble Commander. Meetings occur on the first and third Wednesday each month at the town hall.
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P. P. Floyd
Noble
Town Hall
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Newspaper
The Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1886
Page
1
Weekly sewing circle schedule at church parlor
The Ladies' Sewing Society meets on Wednesday afternoons at 2 o clock in the church parlors for a weekly gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing. Ladies’ Sewing Society
Boston newspaper address and editor notice
Published every Friday afternoon Mrs S E Cowelt editor all communications on business connected with this paper should be addressed to the Publisher 8 E Cowell 71 Oliver St Boston Wisterop Orrick Winthrop street next to A Tewksburys Boot and Shoe store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Cowelt
E. Cowell
Oliver St
Boston
Wisterop
Orrick
Winthrop Street
Tewksbury’s Boot and Shoe Store
Advertising Rates and Reading Notices Listed
Rates for ads include one inch space 500 per year one fourth column 2000 one half column 8500 one column 7000 Shorter periods add ten percent Changes allowed ads freely Reading notices priced ten cents per line for first insertion five cents per line for subsequent insertions No notice or advertisement under fifty cents The Visitor mailed free to all advertisers during term of ad Rates strictly adhered to.
Public figures and reformist rhetoric echo in town debates
The piece reflects on public service, moral reformers like John B. Gough, and the volatile fate of town leadership. It questions whether past political figures deserve continued leadership as the town faces a critical year and uncertain governance, urging shrewd choice for the board of selectmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Selectmen
Local notes from Winthrop social and civic life
Mrs. E Doolittle infirm at Cottage Park. Families relocate to Everett and Tremont. Knights of Honor to host a meeting and masquerade plan for March 11. Joscelyne rents properties including Archyle and Argyle cottages. Getting ready for summer at Woodside Park and Great Head Yacht Club approves funds for regattas. Easter weekend library circle and local concerts praised. acquisition of land for church discussed by Episcopal society. Navy blue and grey unity noted after reception for National Lancers of Boston. Public notices cover property sales and transport updates along Winthrop streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
J. W. Stover
Winthrop Highlands
Argyle
A. M. Milla
Tremont Street
Boston
John Belcher
Doolittle
McCarthy
National Lancers
Charleston
Er. B. Wadsworth
The
Lancers
Nickerson
Winthrop Street
Revere
John Wadewort
Knowles
Read Street
Helping Hands Pink and White Sociable at Town Hall
The Helping Hands announce a pink and white sociable at Town Hall on March 4. Supper starts at 6:30 PM for 25 cents with a pink and white cup souvenir. Ice cream and cake available for 15 cents. Music and literary entertainment, general admission 10 cents, inviting all.
Public Benefaction Teaches Laundry Secrets in Troy
A promotional piece urges households to use Elastic Starch for laundry. It promotes ready use without cooking and claims to prevent sticking and blistering while ironing. It notes the product is made by men with laundry experience and warns to check for J C Habinger & Bros. New Haven on every package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
United States
J.C. Habinger & Bros
New Haven, Conn
Phe-teaders Push for Railroad Hearing and Route Survey
Leaders in the railroad movement report renewed public interest with a hearing set for March 3. On Thursday the street railroad committee surveyed the proposed Winthrop route, hosted by Parker House after a Boston visit. Enthusiasm runs high that the line could be in operation by July as supporters urge decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aacon Quartette
Miss Torrey
Burnett
Shaw
Dorothy
Rudolf King
Lawrence
Chopin
Winthrop
Street Railroad
Board of Selection
Doolittle
Lawton
McGowan
Enos
Boston
Parker House
Citizens caucus nominates town officers at meeting
A large crowd attended the February 25 town hall caucus. Secretary Fred Leavy opened proceedings with Alfred Tewksbury as chair. A marking list was adopted for selectmen and ballots will be used next year. Nominees include Edwin Read, Stephen Smith, Samuel G. Irwin, Sumter Floyd town clerk, various assessors, highway surveyor Benjamin F. Floyd, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Leavy
Alfred Tewksbury
G. Irwin
Warren Belcher
R. U
Edwin
Read
Stephen
Smith
Samuel G. Irwin
Sumter Floyd
David Floyd
A. Griffin
George G."belcher
Benjamin F. Floyd
Local Officials Named in Sinking Fund Records
A list of names appears in connection with the sinking fund commission and city accounts. Individuals include John McNaught A W Walcott Thomas Haggerston William Morgan and others such as Allem Atwood Dr H B Soule YW Richardson Samuel G Irwin J Everett Burrill Charles N White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McNaught
A. W. Walcott
Thomas Haggerston
William Morgan
Board of Health
Allem Atwood
Dr. H. 8. Soule
YW. Richardson
Samuel G. Irwin
Andito S
Ace Counts
Everett Burrill
Charles N. White
Town Meeting Articles and Elections Agenda
Town meeting items include electing a moderator and town officers, voting on liquor licenses, library trustees, and school committees, plus budgeting for services, taxes, and infrastructure. Also discuss hydrant service, fire department building, street lights, highways, health requirements, and reported officer actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Weston
Board of Health
Ers
Winthrop Street
Town Meeting Warrant Items Fire Alarms And Funding
Articles propose testing for proper fire alarms for the fire department and approving fund appropriation by taxation for purposes not yet provided for in the warrant.
Largest Dog in the Country Weighs 192 Pounds
The Chicago Times notes a St. Bernard at Glen Cove Long Island as the largest dog in the nation. The animal measures 11 feet with nose to tail, stands 25 inches high and weighs 192 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Cove
Long Island
Chicago Times
Virgin Salt Co Offers Doves With Salt Card
An early 20th century advertisement from Virgin Salt Co New Haven asks readers to request Virgin Salt at groceries and receive a large color lithograph of two doves. It touts purity and packaging and notes a small package price of 10 ets. The piece also mentions a Chinese minister exiled to Washington with a $25000 salary and travel expenses.
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Virgin Salt Co
New Haven
Conn
Washington
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