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Newspaper
The Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1885
Page
1
Advertising Rates and Terms for Notices
The notice lists advertising rates with per year costs for various column widths and fractions, notes a 10 percent increase for shorter periods, and states changes allowed by advertisers. Reading notices are 10 cents per line for first insertion and 5 cents per line for subsequent insertions, with a 50 cent minimum. The Visitor is mailed to advertisers free under their ad terms, and rates will be strictly adhered to.
Reverend Seth Cary Sunday School and Services
The notice lists Rev. Seth C. Cary as pastor with Sunday school at 10:30 A.M. preaching, 2:30 P.M. praise and prayer, and communion on the first Sunday. weekly evening services and alternating Jay meetings at Mrs. Belcher's residence. United Order Golden Cross meets first and third Wednesdays at the town hall under Noble Commander P. Floyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby
J.W. Cordes
Charles Floyd
Arthur Dunhan
Seth C. Cary
United Order Golden Cross
P. Floyd
Noble
Union Church Beachmont Services and Congregational Activities
Episcopal services and Congregational Sabbath school held at Union Church Beachmont. Rev J Ora directs services with M Welty. Wednesday meeting for Ladies Sewing Society at 2 o clock. Printing department now equipped for all work with low prices and prompt, first rate results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TBO Ladies’ Church Aid Society
Union Social Circle
Episcopal Services
Congregational
Pym
Congregational Service
Tu Vistron
Tur Visitor readers urged to report current address
Subscribers returning home from the beach are asked to inform the paper of their new location so deliveries can continue. The item covers politics in Ohio, Prohibition results, a Cardinal McCloskey funeral in New York, Boston customs officials and a Monterey death, plus local crime reform and police protection concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
Cardinal McCloskey
New York
Hearing on National Home for Disabled Volunteers v Butler
In Boston equity session Judge Meir presided Tuesday over the National Home for Disabled Volunteers versus Gen. B F Butler case. The motion to transfer to the United States circuit court was granted. The Boston Post showcased new management with portraits of purported nominees and a cautious balance of the ticket. Rumor says Fort Independence in Boston harbor may be garrisoned in spring 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meir
Supreme Court
Boston
National Home For Disabled Volunteers
B.F. Butler
United States Circuit Court
Boston Post
Iauaae
Fort Independence
Boston Harbor
Gilman C. Parker
Sale of New England Institute building in Boston
The lassignee’s sale of the New England Manufacturers and Mechanics Institute building in Boston opened after 11 am with little public interest as about 200 people attended. Bids started at 5000 and settled at 13200 for the building plus encumbrances around 15000, owed partly to James S. Edwards, owner of the land. The building, once costing over 300000 and assessed at 237000 this year, left Edwards seen as having struck a sore blow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Locals In Bribe And Society News From Winthrop
Locals discuss bribe allegations involving Mr Vardy and family, return travels of Hy Davis, and visitors drawn to see the surf. Events include yacht club ball at Odd Fellows Hall in Boston and Episcopal services at the town hall. Reports cover school recess changes, church music, notable deaths, harvests, poultry ventures, and the first People’s Lecture Course with Prof Blish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Vardy
Britannia
Hy. C. Davis
Professor Blish
Fragmented Praise Prompts Treasury’s Gratified Hearts
A fragmentary line notes the outcome bringing a full treasury and leaving many hearts gratified refined and enlightened.
Dromios Crash In Surprise Stage Entrance At Haverly
Monday night Nat C. Goodwin Jr presented a silver ball to Chicago team at Haverly’s theatre for the 1885 pennant. Robson and Crane’s Comedy of Errors reference prompts the pair to dash to the stage, slip in beside Goodwin, and greet him as “Welcome, dearest brider” to roaring laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat C. Goodwin, Jr
Chicago
Haverly’s
Robson and
Crane
Grand Opera House
Robson
Goodwin
Brider
Dromios
Baptist Social Circle Festival Delights Town Audience
The church festival drew a full hall with ample refreshments and low prices. Performances by Miss Hesbires, Mr Hall, Miss Walbourne, and Mrs Wyman impressed, earning praise for their stage presence and musical precision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Floyd
Sermons and church life noted in local services
Mrs. Pierce of South Boston sang at the Methodist church last Sunday. Dr. Crowell of Lynn preached on prudence against evil and urged youth to seek divine guidance. At the Baptist church Mr. W. J. Clouse led a sermon in the absence of the pastor. An Episcopal sermon at the town hall by Rev. Mr. Munroe discussed the resurrection of the body and the Transfiguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. Allen
Auburndale
Ella Paine
Maverick Congregational Church
Boston
Geo. G. Belcher
Crawford
South Framingham
Winthrop
Embryo
Shirley Street
Hose Company
the -Baptist Church
W. J. Clouse
Newton
Ant Able
Crowell of
Lynn
Methodist Church
Solomon
Crowell
Wilbraham Academy
Town Hall
Mr. Munroe
Christ’s Church, Boston
Christ
Moses
Elias
Earth
Directions to Heaven from a Bible Sermon
A preacher urged listeners to treat the Bible as chart and compass guiding souls to immortal shores. He spoke of love enduring beyond earth and an eternal reunion with the dearest people, directing believers toward heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seatiod
Heaven
Earth
Beachmont Voters Listed and Local Planning Updates
The Beachmont voting list shows 552 voters. Changes at the Collins house on Winthrop avenue include moving the stable and adding a cellar to form a double residence. A literary club meeting was postponed due to a storm, and Rev. Hewlett was engaged to continue church labors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins Place
Winthrop Avenue
Episcopal Society
Guy Smith
Hewlett
Boston Chinaman Ah There locked up in police station
A Boston resident named Ah There was jailed after failing to post bail and remained in custody. The report notes various local concerns from crime to public health and postal service opinions in Boston and nearby cities.
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Lowell Times
Boston
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