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Newspaper
The Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1886
Page
1
The Visitor announces weekly Friday editions edited by E. Cowgtt with publisher E. Cowell at 8 Change Avenue Boston. Former Stover's Drug Store site listed for the office, with postal and street location details.
Public notice rates for various ad sizes appear alongside brief items: card space costs 500 dollars yearly for a full page. shorter terms add 10 percent. Reading notices priced at 10 cents per line first insertion and 5 cents per line thereafter. No ad under 50 cents. The Visitor offers free access to advertisers during campaigns. Other notes mention October debt reduction of 12 million, Black Hawk’s peace pipe donated to the National Museum, depths of ocean penetration to 700 feet, and oleomargarine consumption estimated at 100 million pounds annually with substantial exports.
T V Powperty the Grand Master Workman of the Knights of Labor met Archbishop Gibbons of Baltimore and was assured the church would not interfere with the organization. President Cleveland’s reception of the Bartholdi statue has stirred French spectators to praise the ceremony. An electrical device in Leipzig promises swift execution, described as merciful for the male offender. France’s Scientific Review contends animal power is cheaper than steam for moderate power, noting steam generation waste.
At upcoming town meeting Monday residents debate enlarging the cemetery as twenty lot applications have been refused. A local corporation may act if the town does not, but officials argue burial grounds should be a public, respectfully maintained asset.
The article discusses a Belfast Maine paper’s 1823 report and Captain Cornelius Dunham’s 1822 declaration claiming the sword Warren wore at Bunker Hill is in his possession. Dunham recounts purchasing the sword in Halifax after the battle and asserts its authenticity, with relatives recalling its long custody and a 1775 voyage aboard the Priscilla.
The first anniversary ball under the Knights of Honor was held last Friday at the town hall. Music directed by Miss Goodrich impressed guests, with many wearing elegant dark costumes. Dancers filled the floor by 9 o’clock as refreshments were served in the lodge room to invited guests including Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Smith and many others. future assemblies are planned throughout the winter with notices to follow.
The selectmen call a town meeting at Winthrop Town Hall on Monday November 15 at 7 30 P M to choose a moderator hear a report on acquiring more cemetery land and decide on purchasing additional land near Hermon Street to enlarge the cemetery and authorize borrowing funds. The agenda covers funds in the treasury and mayoral actions.
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