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Newspaper
The Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1886
Page
1
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The Ladies' Sewing Society meets Wednesdays at 2 o'clock in the church parlors for afternoon sessions, with mail and delivery notices indicating regular postal timing.
The Vistron offers gifts to new subscribers paying one year in advance. Patrons who renew receive a choice of premiums including Tennyson's complete poems, two illustrated juvenile books, five juvenile The Robin series books, and a large scrap album. Premiums available at the office, limited and time sensitive.
Read's block to house a Masons lodge room. Ice travel to Snake Island and returns from California trips. Warmth and church meetings boost week of prayer. Officers to be installed for Knights of Honor in Read's block with banquet. Episco pal services held as scarlet fever concerns rise. garden school reunion planned with strict attendance rules.
The Great Head Yacht Club held its first annual ball at Odd Fellows Hall, Boston, with Reeves' eight man orchestra providing upbeat music. Attendees wore formal gowns, brides of the club appeared in bridal costumes, and guests from Chicago and Winthrop joined, though refreshments were seen as only fair.
At a special meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Winthrop a committee drafted resolutions on the death of Mrs Isaphine Snackford. The resolutions commend her as a beloved sister and co worker and note five years of faithful service with wise counsel and aid in the Masters service. The group adopted the resolutions unanimously.
A benefit show last evening in the town hall by the George B. Emerson and Gen Bartlett fire companies drew a full house. Master of ceremonies A. W. Richardson explained funds would buy belts for the companies beyond town appropriations. The program featured the Cadet band of East Boston with a baritone solo by Thomas Peasely, and the Peasely minstrel troupe including L. Pease, Andy Morecraft, J. H. Putnam, David and Herbert Belcher, who delivered lively but humorous acts.
Bitter weather blanketed the region last Saturday halting stages and stranding travelers while a wrecked vessel near Point Shirley drew crowds brave the storm to aid the crew. Rescues by Captain Ranlett and Jacobson were praised as survivors recuperate at Deer Island.
Moulton and Meigs clash over priority of invention while Enos plans a full size electric road car trial. Beach property owners oppose sewer funding as taxes fall on them. Dr. Durgin warns improper sewerage caused eight malarial cases last summer. Church service urges stewardship and faith in the new year with a Mal i verse-focused message.
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