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Newspaper

Winthrop Sun And Visitor

Location

Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1908

Page

4

Imthrop Churches All Souls and Unity Fraternity Notice

All Soul's Church Unitarian Rev W O Litchfield 82 Hermon St Tel 242 1 Morning service 10 45 Sunday school 12 Young People's Union 6 Seats free Church funded by subscriptions All Soul's Tomorrow Rev F W Sprague East Boston will preach Unity Fraternity meeting vestry 6 Easter prep Musical morning Service Grand patriotic meeting 6 p m Sunday April 19 Speakers Willard Brown John E Gilmap Post and Veterans associations invited

Hermon and School Streets W. O. Litchfield Hermon Street Young People’s Religious Union F. W. Sprague Boston Unity Fraternity Willard Brown John E B. Gilmap G. A.B Veterans’ Association

Methodist Episcopal Church Services and Events Schedule

The Methodist Episcopal church at 315 Winthrop Street invites visitors to services. On Sunday April 5 communion and reception of members at 10:30 a.m. and a sermon by the pastor at 7:30 p.m. Sunday school with Adult, Tilton, Primary and Junior departments. Epworth League 6:30 led by Mrs. Annie M. Smith on the topic The Protected Life. Also Tuesday class, Friday prayer meeting, and Monday Tilton Class business and social.

Methodist Episcopal Winthrop Street Charles Tilton Jefferson Street First O. E. Johnson Nickerson O. E. Tasker A. Sawyer EE. Rowland J. B. Coffin Tilton Epworth League Annie M. Smith

Talent and Time Congregational Services at Winthrop Beach

The Union Congregational Church on Tewkesbury street in Winthrop Beach begins a Sunday schedule with morning worship at 10 and an evening service at 7. The pastor Rev A L McKenzie continues the Five Keys to Success series and a Congregational praise service precedes C E meetings. Activities include Sunday school, Philathea Class organization, prayer meetings Fridays at 7 30, Ladies Aid Thursday at 2, and a Wednesday April 15 social with readings, music, and games. Admission 10 cents includes ice cream wafers.

Union Congregational Church Tewkesbury Street Winthrop Beach A. L. McKenzie Shore Drive C.E Elmer E Slocomb Charles M Jenkins Armstrong Barnard

Baptist Budget and Union Meetings at Local Church

The Ladies Aid Society announces a baby show and Mrs Jarley wax works exhibit in May. The sermon topics include The Song of Christian Union and a Lord supper service Sunday. A union meeting with a stereopticon review follows at 7 pm. An all day sewing session is planned next Wednesday in the vestry with dinner at noon. A Knockers Social by the Christian Endeavor is set for next Wednesday evening. All 16 years and older are invited.

Ladies’ Aid Society Christian Endeavor Society Philipa

Winthrop Sun discusses park plans for Winthrop shore

Local readers learn of park commission proposals and two Legislature bills aiming to fund sea wall and a connecting boulevard between Revere Beach and Winthrop Beach Reservations. Despite hearings with Representatives Whitney and Pierce, a general Metropolitan park bill faces opposition and no immediate improvements are promised. Local figures including Senator Hall push for action, with prospects seen over the next three to four years.

Winthrop Park Commissioners Winthrop Shore Representatve Whitney State House House Senate Mesers Whitney Pierce Senator Hall

Urgent need for horse to pull ambulance wagon

Town officials complain of repeated ambulance delays after a serious Washington avenue runaway. Police searched half the town to secure a horse, as 20 ambulance calls in six months show the same problem. Delays hamper efficiency when emergencies require rapid response.

Washington Avenue

No Senate Candidate From Chelsea or Revere, Winthrop May Enter

East Boston's Argus notes it is safe to say no candidate from Chelsea or Revere will seek the senate seat, but Winthrop may jump into the fight as a potential entrant.

East Boston Senate Chelsea Revere Winthop

Runaway Accident Injures Mason Lumber Driver on Washington

On Washington avenue Wednesday afternoon William B. Campbell, driver for Mason lumber, was thrown from his team and seriously hurt. He was taken to a residence, ambulance summoned, then transported after delays to the Relief Station in Boston where Dr Porter attended.

Washington Avenue William B. Campbell Mason Lumber Company Boston Porter

Home remedies and warnings for felons in old home paper

The note advises applying a warm rock salt and turpentine mixture to a felon as a rapid remedy within twenty four hours. It urges readers to read the Home Paper weekly. The language reflects historical medical folk practice and period promotional tone.

Parlor musicale at Barbour home by Equal Suffrage League

Nearly 76 guests attended a Friday parlor musicale at Mr and Mrs F N Barbour 4 Temple Avenue under the Equal Suffrage League. The program featured Miss Merion H Croley soprano, Miss Hazel Hemman reader, Miss Margarita Pierson violin, and Mr Dan Ahern baritone with Mrs Husted at piano. The event, with daffodil decor and white Grecian robes, was a financial and artistic success.

F. N. Barbour Temple ® Avenue Equal Suffrage League Mise Barbour Merion H. Croley Frank E. Housh Hazel Hemman West Roxbury Eugéne Field Eugene Field Margarita Pierson Boston George W. ‘Husted Oroley Housh Viola Crosby Edith Hanley Marion Hendry Gertrude Gibbons Dan Ahern Husted Thissinger

Second Revere Beach dream scares Crest residents

The Crest fears a boulevard building spree could echo Revere Beach with its attractions and stains. Citizen protests call for another indignation meeting to express dismay at the project’s effect on the town.

Revere Beach

P. A. L. Club Meets for Educational Program on Forestry

The 14th P. A. L. Club meeting at Crystal Cove Avenue featured a paper on Forestry by Mrs. Mabel Curtis and readings from Henry Van Dyke. Mrs. Louise Allen read nature sketches, followed by Bryant quotations during roll call and social refreshments. The next meeting is set for April 14 on Day in Old England with hostess Miss Helen L. Framer at 170 Brookline Avenue.

P. A. L. Club Loean McDonald Crystal Cove Avenue Mabel Curtis Louise Allen Henry van Dyke William Cullen Bryant Old England Misa Helen L. Framer Brookline Avenue Brookline L. A. Miriok

Q and Q Club Holds March Meeting at Mrs Mc Leod’s

The Q and Q Club met at 100 Summit Avenue on Tuesday afternoon March 81st with two guests. In president’s absence the secretary served as pro tem president while plans for next year were discussed and the group debated continuing English studies or switching subjects.

Buckminster Gaynor Howe John Ruskin Hayes William Hazlitt Cobb George Grote Cronenwett Josephine Tyler

Cinnamon Canaries Change Color by Pepper Diet Varying Claims and Risks

An article from Collier's Weekly explains how red pepper and other red foods may color canaries, a practice valued by some fanciers but often unreliable. It notes many birds reject the diet or suffer digestive upset, with only part showing color change, while dealers allege extra red foods enhance the effect. The piece also includes a quip about law and justice from Exchange.

Collier’s Weekly

Knights and Ladies of Honor Costume Party at Crest Hall

The Surfside lodge No 2715 Knights and Ladies of Honor hosted a dress party and dance at Crest Hall drawing 160 attendees. Prizes went to Henry Kehoe the Yellow Kid and Mrs Isabelle Tewksbury as Mother Goose, with many original and comical costumes noted.

Surfside Knights and Ladies of Honor Crest Hall Strachan Elizabeth Lovering Pauline Gage Ethel M. Blair Mr. O. F. Cammall Mre Hattie L. Siebert Concannon Melba Gloria Yellow Kid Henry Kehoe W. A. Creighton Jennie Kate Walker Adelaide Philbrick Robert Philbrick Tucker Mephistopheles Harry Payson John Alden Lodge Charles R. Bennison

Telephon e toll cut urged near metropolitan center

The State Highway Commission recommends reducing subscriber tolls from ten cents to five within a five mile radius of the metropolitan center. Suburban exchanges affected include Charlestown East Boston South Boston Cambridge Chelsea Roxbury Somerville Brookline Everett Dorchester Revere Winthrop Jamaica Plain Brighton Malden and Medford. The report calls for a company property appraisal and a thorough financial review, aligning with MIT professor Dugald O Jackson's findings.

Cotechesion New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Charlestown East Boston South Boston Cambridge Chelsea Roxbury Somerville Brookline Everett Dorchester Revere Winthrop Jamaica Plain Brighton Malden Medford Dugald Jackson Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Social Guests at Ocean View Hotel Headline

Mrs A J Gifford of Lowell arrived last week at the Ocean View Hotel with Mrs Davis of Arlington Heights and Miss Mary Kady of Cambridge. Mr and Mrs Cecil Money of Worcester Street Boston plan a summer stay. Miss Alice Kerry a Cent re school teacher vacationing in Washington as schools close. Mr Adolphus Lundin of Boston to visit Washington and depart April 29 for a two month Europ e trip aboard Cymric.

Lowell Osean View Hotel Alec

Winthrop Residents Press for Shore and Road Improvements

A letter to the editor urges compensation for economic injury from national military occupation defending Boston and calls on the government to fund shore and road improvements in Winthrop. The writer also demands Fort Heath cleaned up, condemning its land view impact on Highlands residents and criticizing current policy as too Russianist.

Winthrop Boston Fort Heath Jean Highlands

Death of William McMillan 75 in Boston area

William McMillan aged 75 died at 2 45 am after months of debility at his daughter's home 810 Shirley Street He was born in Prince Edward Island and spent years in Boston Cambridge Winthrop and Deer Island He is survived by a daughter Mrs Billsworth Cole two sons Horace McMillan and Frederick McMillan and another daughter Mrs William Hendry Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1 pm with Rev Alexander McKenzie and interment at Forest Hills Cemetery beside his wife.

William McMillan William Hendry Shirley Mr. McMillan Prince Edward Ieland Boston Cambridge Winthrop Alexander McKenzie Forest Hills Cemetery McMillan Billsworth Cole Lynn Horace McMillan Frederick McMillan Chicago Deer Island Hendry

Death of Julian D Orcutt at 28 in Somerset Avenue

Julian D. Orcutt son of William B. Orcutt died Wednesday at his father's home on Somerset Avenue after returning from Chicago where he had lived for two to three years. He was stricken with a fatal illness soon after arriving home. He was 28. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at his residence with Rev. F M White officiating.

Julian D. Orcutt William B. Orcutt Somerset Avenue Chicago

Winthrop Real Estate Transfers Noted

Harry E. Shannon transfers Read street property to Walter A. Shannon for 1 dollar. Agnes F. Robbins conveys Wave Way and Sea Foam Avenue lot to Nathan Blood and others in Winthrop area.

Harry E. Shannon Walter A. Shannon Readstreet Agnes F. Robbins Nathan Blood Et al Wave Way Sea Foam Avenue

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Imthrop Churches All Soul’s Church Unitarian First Church of Union Congregational Winthrop Sun and Visitor Mass Winthrop Sun and Visifor Lewis Lock Wash Avenue Bilington Herbert. E. Emerson Ernest Dh. Pierce Telephone Winthrop Sun Winthrop Visitor Lewis Block Beach Station Rogg Supreme Court Tuesday Havior John B. Seward Joe Howard The Globe Winthrop Yachteman Johny Winthrop Real Estate Johnson, MD Wintarap St WIN‘ Hrop C. H. French C. A. Nevers Wadsworth Block Winthrop Centre Dally Francis Pratt Optician Studio B'ld’g Tremont St Chester Avo. Anthrop. Centre Thornton Station Bertha Wheeler Main St Ralph P. Badger Rogers Ave O'Brien Lewis Klock Geo. C. Edwards Glazier and Whitener Hermon St E. E. Crosby Alfred Peat Prise Wall Pega Winthrop St Meridian Street Horace B. Butler
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