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Newspaper
The Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1885
Page
1
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The warrant targets the annual election at town hall with 7.50 A M Tuesday. A Boston conspiratorial yarn about a Baltimore murder collapses into a blackmail plot. Comrade Butler joins Lowell post to build a national political machine. Titles in Boston shift toward doctor as skating rink and pugilistic professors rise in prominence. Chelsea opposition to Strachan stems from liquor ties and police bill advocacy affecting votes.
The article recalls Hanlan the famed oarsman and notes his arrogance toward rivals. Teemer's victory on Saturday exposes the ex-champion to deserved humiliation, as Teemer returns taunts with strong manners, leaving Hanlan in tears.
Investigators staged a joint trick last week in New York calling the spirit of Cardinal McCloskey at nine seances. At each venue the cardinal appeared and some reports claim materialization, exposing the hoax as serious reflection on Manhattaners.
General Grorce 2B McClurnan died at his residence on Orange Mountain New Jersey shortly after midnight on Wednesday of neuralgia of the heart. He had been under a physician for about two weeks and died unexpectedly. Gen McClellan was born in Philadelphia December 3 1826 and was nearly 59 years old.
Commentary supports eight hour workday and pledges to oppose any General Court representative not pledged to pass a stringent usury ban. The piece calls usury the bane of Massachusetts and argues a strong law would redirect money from robbing workers to legitimate channels.
Brown's meat market closes for season while residents serve as jurors in Boston. Many families relocate or entertain visitors, with moves on Locust street and Centre street. A 12-burner chandelier is installed, stage carries thirty passengers, and Winthrop Beach Mouse is for sale. Community meetings, church notices, and local sales list abound with multiple moves and regional activity.
Millard replaces Willard Smith in capture report. Rice and Whittier renovate Cottage Hill homes for winter. Boston Winthrop & Shore Railroad meeting set at 82 Devonshire St. Baptist Social Circle meets at Mrs Austin Belcher’s. attendance up. George H. Wood moves to West Dedham for winter. K. E. K. Tewksbury buys a large farm near Concord and leaves Great Head. Captain John McNaught praised for near miss of being shot. Flower mission plants to Convalescents’ Home in November. Christmas mission volunteers sought. Mary Celeste case settled. Parker, Boris, Wendell accused in conspiracy. Beachmont photographer captures Winthrop School classes. Frank C. Burrill buys Read’s block store for meat, provisions, fish. strong local patronage. Autographs of Belchingham, Jeffries, Winthrop noted. 1689 Belcher receipt, 1682 Mather signature, 1675 Bellingham document referenced. Band of Hope and Juvenile Society plan winter work. clothing donations urged. Ida E. Richardson sails to Orange Park Florida for health. wishes of friends. Lecture postponed. stereopticon incident blamed on bad weather. next lecture by Mr Cooper. Mr BaldWin to speak when plans arranged. Winthrop Highlands improvements progress. tennis courts and park attract. Hutchins House acquisition. other houses to get fresh paint. 400 feet more sewer planned to complete model resort.
Public sentiment divides over Louis Riel escaping the gallows as the respite nears its end. Some believe Sir John Macdonald will find a way to avoid the responsibility of hanging Riel and sacrificing his political grip in Quebec.
The Public Library trustees spend one evening each week cataloging newly donated books. Mr P S Macgowan is the new treasurer replacing Walter F Wells who resigned. A donation from John Ritchie of Rand and McNally's Indexed Atlas of the World is received. Missing Atlas volumes include Atlantic Harper's and the Century to complete sets. The library is open Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
The elegant residence of Mr W B Rice hosted a quiet 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday evening. About 85 friends attended, tea was served, the house was florally decorated, Caterer Blount of Bastor provided refreshments, music and dancing followed, and Mrs Rice wore black velvet with diamond ornaments while greeting guests.
Mrs Hill, county superintendent, invites participation in distributing plants to the poor. Mrs Samuel Belcher returned with renewed zeal after visiting six institutions including the Orphan Home and Home for Destitute Children. The Old Couples Home admits aged residents by property transfer, with a three month trial and four hundred dollar minimum, and charges three dollars weekly for board if they leave early.
Sabbath school lessons at the Methodist church featured pastor remarks on giving with blackboard exercises and a sermon from the text urging repentance. Episcopal services at the town hall drew about thirty. Rev Beers praised church organization. Baptist children led a harvest concert with flower decorations, songs, and recitations celebrating seed time and nature’s bounty.
The report notes a sweet duet by Misses Mason and Belcher and a touching scene of ten young allies sinking in the crowd. Little Miss Walcott charms spectators as well. After services, fruit was shared with the children and the lovers were sent to cheer an invalid.
A new gasoline gas machine is showcased as superior and safer than coal gas with lighter gravity and lower cost. It uses an automatic valve system limiting indoor carburetor fuel, supports 25 pound water pressure, and can power a cellar setup. Mr Doolittle’s Cottage Park home reports 32 burners at $2 monthly. Local office at No Pemberton Square invites inquiry.
Beachmont community updates include a surprise baby for Mr and Mrs Campbell, home repairs by Mr Crossman, and J C Barrett selling his shop to Mr Jesser who will use the property as a dwelling and stable. A 20 cent charity supper for Mrs Howards’ Episcopal society is planned, with a 6 30 tea. Registrars report 32 new voters from Crescent Beach and Beachmont. A temperance incident is reported with an arrest followed by regret. Beachmont Associates discuss a potential building syndicate and an oyster supper fundraiser next Wednesday at 7. Also noted: the Great Eastern ship sale in London for £56,000 and Theebaw declares intent to fight England.
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