Various World Notes on Science, Industry and Travel
A wide array of brief items covers topics from the invention of the cannon in 1830 and British rule in Egypt since 1883, to Edison’s dinner remark about Mark Twain. Other notes include seasickness cures, pigeon carriers in Italian cavalry, a Paris museum gift, and the Thomas W. Lawson and other ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Pius LX
Thomas A. Edison
Mark Twain
Thomas W. Lawson
Bath
Eleanor A. Percy
Lawson
Pigneral College
St. de Moorway
Africa
Madagascar
Annibals
Paris Museum of Decorative Arts
Schiller
Hermann Matzen
Cleveland
Berlin
America
Albert Wire Paine
Bangor
Maine
Seattle
New York
City government bill proposes five year Chelsea commission
The Chelsea commission plan, presented in the Senate by Senator Hall, would govern Chelsea for five years with full authority now held by the mayor and Board of Aldermen. The radical departure is expected to undergo changes before becoming law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsen
Chelsea
Senate
Hall of
Sunday Trains Order Strengthens Sabbath Rail Rules
The board issues an annual Sunday service permit for the Boston and Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad from April 9, 1908 to May 15, 1909. No excursion trains allowed and fares must match weekday rates between same stations and connecting steamboats. Previous Sunday train authorizations are revoked as the new schedule begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad
Fire in Moore Street residence damages top suite
Fire from an overturned oil heater in the sewing room of 85 Moore Street damaged the top floor suite owned by Mr. and Mrs W L Reardon. Loss estimated at $200 with furnishings and personal effects destroyed. Mrs Reardon and guest Mrs Mary A Dunn sheltered by quick actions. Mr. Reardon saved the flat by calling the fire department and extinguishing a burn to his head when a portiere ignited his hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Reardon
Moore Street
Lois Reardon
Mary A. Dunn
Wise Young Man Delays Guess To the Widow
A witty exchange ends with a Wise young man pausing before guessing a widow's age. She presses for an answer and he jokes about rating her age by looks or brains. He smiles, then departs gracefully.
Leading Lady Challenges Star Status In Theatrical Row
A theatrical manager admonishes a star for domineering conduct toward fellow cast members. The leading lady retorts that she is the star, and the judge notes she refuses to explain her stance while claiming a charitable disposition.
Ninth Anniversary Celebration Of Margaret Winthrop Lodge
The ninth anniversary of Margaret Winthrop Rebekah Lodge No. 158 was celebrated with a banquet in the Social Hall and a formal reception in Endicott Hall. Dignitaries and guests were welcomed by Mrs. J. P. Swint, with music by Mr. Joseph McNamara and Miss Ines Hanly, and a program of solos and readings. A charity appeal for Chelsea fire sufferers was approved for a $10 donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Winthrop Rebekah Lodge
Endicott Hall
J. P. Swint
Winifred M. Marsh
Myrtle Lodge
Lynn
Megs
Henry Carstensen
Margaret Winthrop Lodge
Ada L. Corson
Myrtle Lodge of
Sarah A. Barry
Rebecca Assembly
Lydia A. Cullina
Joseph McNamara
Ines Hanly
M. E
Lodge of Odd Fellows
Faith Lodge
Chelsea
Grand Lodge
Annie Moody
Hattie M. Brown
Florence Tewksbury
Lodge
Marsh
Lafayette Goodbar
Fred Weaver
Qorson
Ramona Carle
Malden
William Carstensen
Tewkybhary
Emily Sweeney
Dorothy Deane
Robinson
Barry
Fifteenth Meeting of the Q and Q Club at Mrs Gronennett’s
The Q and Q Club met Tuesday at Mrs Gronennett’s Grover avenue. Officers to be nominated by the chair were chosen: Mrs Jacobs Mrs Howe and Mrs Ferdinand. Members to bring next year’s study on a slip of paper. A $25 donation was sent to Chelsea fire sufferers. Clothing contributions were mailed to Chelsen. An emergency meeting with Equal Suffrage League members was authorized to send further aid. An extra meeting will be held next week. Josephine Tyler secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q Club
Gronennett
Grover Avenue
Jacobs
Howe
Ferdinand
Chelsea
Josephine Tyler
Harrington Co. Reports Winthrop Property Sales Gains
The Edward T. Harrington Co. posts rising Winthrop sales in the last four months with multiple parcels traded. Buyers include William J. Roche Everett Ezra Stevens Malden and Frank Moore Boston. notable homes on Loring Road Johnson Avenue and Cottage Park Road drive activity as plans move to erect new houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward T. Harrington Co
Winthrop
Court Park
Loring Hotel
D.A. Brown
Everett
George G
William H. Robinson
Boston
William J
John A Roche
Frank Moore
Loring Road
Ezra Stevens
Malden
Nickerson
Mies Ellen M. Young
Emerson
Henry Galvin
Herbert Williame
Charles Holmes
George Robinson
Frank B. Gibbone
Circuit Road
A. R. Jackson
Mary Lavoiz
Lowell
Clever plan to secure substitute described in Philadelphia Press
An exchange quotes Brakeley proposing a clever method to obtain a substitute, Markley asks for details, and the dialog notes a lack of money to offer a half dollar as payment. The fragment shows a street level plan discussed in a Philadelphia Press item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Brakeley
Markley
Philadelphia Press
Local Land Transfers and Home Building Near Winthrop
Reports show Henry B. Loomis plans a modern three apartment house and a 10 room home for open paper on Cliff Avenue Winthrop Highlands. Sarah E. White sells 6000 square feet on Harbor View Avenue to Alfred Fletcher. Edward T. Harrington Co. sells Brookline resident Leon Culver’s 9600 square feet Cliff Avenue land to John D. O'Brien for investment. Several additional deals by the firm await deed finalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Avenue
Edward T. Harrington Co
Anthony D. Hall
Adams House
Boston
Charles D. Hasley
Brookline
Bowdoin Street
L. S Floyd
Winthrop
George H. Leighton
Boat
DeMarco
Winthrop Street
Julia O Waite
Charles H. Oakes
Henry B. Loomis
Springfeld
Cliff Avenue
Highlands
William B. “Rice
Quincy
Conor Rn
Sarah E. White
South Framingham
Harbor View Avenue
Alfred Fletcher
East
Leon L. Culver
John D. O’brien
Tilton Class Banquet At First Annual Event
The Tilton M E church class held its first annual banquet and ladies night at Great Hall on Monday with about 100 members and guests attending. Sam Walter Foes read from his poems while Mia Orville B Johnson sang, and Miss Mason and Miss Tolmat provided piano and mandolin music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilton
Sam Walter Foes
New England
Miss Mason
Miss Tolmat
C. H. Olisham
Walter Whitman
Jack T. Mathes
Ervine D. Osborne
George E Mitchell
Harvey E. Sleeper
Frank A. Morrison
Whitman E.smith
Joshua Remby
Mr. Tilton
Bible Clase
Walks 100 Miles to Winthrop by Hannaford in Record Time
A. Hannaford started midnight Sunday from Boston to Winthrop, avoiding the Charles and Mystic Rivers. He finished at 10:40 p.m. Monday after 22 hours and 40 minutes, beating Edward Weston’s 96 mile trek by walking 100 miles in record time with an automobile escort and a brief detour near Milford and Winthrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannaford
Boston
Winthrop
Charles
Mystic Rivers
Edward Pageon Weston
Philadelphia
New York
Tremont
Boylston
A. Silverman
Twoni
Milford
Silverman
Hansaford
Wrentham
Helliston
Stoneham
Town Hall
Hannaford Strudk
Winthrop Real Estate Transfers Recorded
Ella A. Rich conveys to Harry MM. Wil atine on Woodside Avenue and two lots on Wil. Pitkin transfers to John J. Tee-Taifan Street. Public notice records show property changes between named individuals and streets in Winthrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella A. Rich
Harry MM. Wilatine
Woodside Avenue
Harry L. Pitkin
John J.ee - Taffan
Also Mentioned on This Page
London
Fulham Palace
Little Falls
N. Y
Eddie Risman
Chile
Pritchard
Mauretania
Carnarvon
Globe
Cunard
Umbria
Lusitania
Winthrop Sun and Visitor
Carr
Mass
Winthrop Sun and Visipor
Lewis Block
Washington
Herbert E.merson
Ernest H. Pierce
Telephone
Winthrop Sun
Winthrop Visitor
Lewis Brook
Beach Station
Ocoaestoria
Bignatare A. Kae
Bellevue Avenue
Benjamin Johnson
Lala E. Johnson
J. K. Murray
Cottage Park Road
Charles 8. Davis
Charles E. Simmons
A. W. Esteeck
Greenfield
Maas
H. ©. Williams
Winthrop No
Woodside Park
E. W. Gayor
H. W. Ashton
Winthropos
North Avénue
F. L. Willard
John E. Austin
Sea Foam Avenue
Walter Belcher
Henry Jackson
Ednward —T. «Harrington Co
John J. Nicholson
Newark
N. J
Trident Avenue
Maud Good
Winthrop Real Estate
Johnson, MD
Winthrop St
GC. H. French
Shirley
C. A. Nevers
Wadeworth Block
Winthrop Centre
Francis Pratt
Optician Studio
Tremont St
Chester Ave
Thornton Station
Bertha Wheeler
Main St
Ralph P. Badger
Rogers Ave
Lynn Telephone
Lys
O'Brien
Lewis Flock
Winthrop Beach
Geo. C. LI
Glazier and Whitener
Madison Ave
E. & Bishop
Banks Street
E. E. Crosby
Alfred Peat
Meridian Street
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