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Newspaper
The Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1886
Page
4
Boston to Revere Beach and Lynn schedules list departure times from Boston and Lynn, with a workingmen's train. The timetable notes express and regular trains, with morning and evening departures, and names John A. Fenno and C. A. Hammond.
Adjourned town meeting in the town hall discussed Article 3 to erect a new school building, debated site options on Winthrop or Bowdoin streets, and authorized the school committee to purchase land. Main street grading and a granite facing wall for Huckins were also reviewed, with costs and contractor decisions clarified amid voting and adjournment.
Winthrop Highlands reports the Hotel Argyle and Albha crowded, Mills giving up his room for guests. The Argyle buzzes with musicales and lanterns, hosting Rev. Potter and many visitors including Miss Hinchman, E H Ellison, and Mrs Kate Perkins from Michigan offering medical services.
The Knights of Honor lodge 3211 of Winthrop hosted a Friday ball at Bijou Hall with over a hundred dancing couples. Music by Messer's Orchestra of Charlestown drew praise, while Boston caterer Reed supplied ample refreshments. Attendance featured notable figures including Mrs McCarthy, Mrs Paine, Miss Easterbrook, and others in elegant attire, amplifying the evening's refined mood.
The annual meeting of the Winthrop Law and Order League convened last Monday with E. T. Cowdrey chairing. Members noted reduced dues, two liquor sale cases leading to arrest and conviction, and a $30.81 balance after receipts and payments. Officers elected: President Thomas Floyd, Vice President K L Woodward, Treasurer I W Tucker, Secretary Floyd, with an executive committee including S H Durgin, M Austin Belcher, and H K Gray.
Rev Cary spoke on Soul growth as gradual and spasmodic with no end to development, urging continued effort to sources of growth. Rev Thombs reflected on I have fought a good fight, stressing work for young converts and readiness to be offered up for Christ and the crown of righteousness.
A letter from P dated July 19 1886 asks the Record to credit Mrs S E Cowell as editor of the local paper the Wustror and notes a sign for her husband S E Cowell. The writer argues the correction deserves space and acknowledges it without her knowledge.
The buried stone rumored to hold a monstrous secret on the town beach remains unfound by locals and experts. The buyer who claimed ownership now asserts further moves against all rivals, hinting at a strategic clash over the apparent treasure poker.
A large crowd attended Pines entertainment Monday. Webster Lodge Knights of Pythias held a semi annual installation. Past Grand Chancellor Spear honored retiring Clark G. Smith with a jewel. Local residents report healthy news, travels, and social visits. Crescent Beach music and Bijou Hall gatherings are noted along with gardening and milk business updates.
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