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Newspaper
The Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1885
Page
1
The Visitor dispute clarifies that the late Hartley firm sold the paper to the current publisher. It denounces a rival sheet and notes Winthrop office setup, improved typography, and planned changes while reporting local events from Puritan race results to circus Jumbo incident and town happenings.
The First Baptist Church under Rev. G. Safford holds preaching at 2 30 PM and 7 PM prayer and praise. A Saturday prayer meeting at 7 30 PM, Sunday School at 1 PM, with E E Crosby and J W Cordes in leadership. Weekly class and prayer meetings, Ladies Aid and Union Social Circle activities listed. The pastor will visit sick members and summer residents upon request. A cordial welcome to all to worship.
Albert Floyd plans four residences on Lincoln street and several houses on Pauline and Atlantic avenues near completion. The Boston and Shore line train will be withdrawn Saturday. Mrs. Crane of the Union Social Circle has moved to Boston. Captain Atwood and family visit friends in Truro. Magee's store notes a public telephone. Mr. Sawyer returns to East Boston for winter. Dr. Hull builds on land bought on Cora street. The Ladies' Church Aid Society meets with Mrs. Griffin. Tappan Floyd digs a cellar for a new Washing ton avenue house. Miss Gracie Hall extends her California visit. Next week plans announce a history of anthropology back to 1630. The “rum cherry” tree grows in Winthrop but fruit not used here. Miss May Doane returns to Athol from her aunt Mrs. Jane George. Mr. and Mrs. A W Smith winter at Craigie’s Bridge, Boston. David White’s house on Pleasant and Sargent streets nears occupancy.
The catboat Dot, owned by S. A. Freeman, has been converted into a cruiser rig and now sails faster than before. The yachting season here nears its close as many boats prepare for winter quarters, including the Cadet owned by Messrs. Dunham and Belcher.
At a Monday town hall meeting David Floyd was chosen moderator. Voted to allow selectmen to locate the fire apparatus building on the schoolhouse lot. Officials also approved a trunk sewer plan via Shirley street or the railroad line, with a cost not exceeding 300 for a grade plan and borrowing to fund it. The plan may shift after a comprehensive survey. Also covered Suffolk County W C T U convention reports and speeches highlighting progress of unions including Winthrop.
The usual Saturday evening hop is planned at the club house for tomorrow night. Preaching at the Pavilion on Tewksbury street is scheduled for next Sunday evening. Rev. Chas Parkhurst of Lawrence, a Methodist clergyman, is visiting Lawrence Cottage where 27 guests are currently staying. The yacht club held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening at the club house with clam chowder served after business, and Lawrence Cottage continues hospitality to the public. Mrs Young is noted for making everyone comfortable.
The Great Itead Hotel closed for the season and four buyers eyed the property. One bidder remains, offering 10,000 for the entire plant, with the asking price at 11,000. Gas and other improvements would require a large outlay.
Sea View Cottage and The Star Cottage drug store closed for the season while Winthrop Beach House plans for next week. Auburn cottage reports deserted premises and Mrs J L Annis rents a three room tenement. The annual cottage hop closed season at the rink. progress and improvements noted townwide. Beacdmont line faces ticketing frustration. Beachmont Associates hosted a Music Hall event postponed by weather. Levin's Boston band concert series concludes with Crest summer residents funding.
A new house rises on Atlantic avenue and D Folsom plans a Winthrop avenue project. Mr Bower, Mr Brookhouse, and Hoyt family moves mark neighborhood activity. Ladd returns from New Hampshire vacation. Crescent avenue resident moves into Garnell residence. Packard also returns from travel. A Boston party camped on meadows near Crest. Richmond reports solid summer business. Washington square hosts Levin's band season finale with lanterns. Union church to introduce Revere water and water board discussions follow.
The annual German musical societies saengerfest opened Sunday at Oak Island Grove with arrivals from Boston and nearby areas. The program featured Levin's Boston band and the Metropolitan, German glee clubs, and vocal selections by Concordia and Lyra societies. About 2000 visitors attended as Ocean Pier Rink farewell week continued with multiple races and events. A notable accident was reported involving a drunken man and a horse, and the Visitor job printing department announced full equipment for printing work.
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