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Winthrop Sun And Visitor

Location

Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1908

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Club formed to aid Floating Hospital in Winthrop Dorchester

A meeting held July 29 at Madeline Dudley’s home formed a club of young residents from Winthrop and Dorchester to support the Floating Hospital. Officers named: President Madeline Dudley, Secretary Gladys Ramsdell, Treasurer Marion Stewart. Members include Dudley, Blanchard, Berry, Scates, Hitchcock, Stewart, McCarthy, McCarthy, Florence Dudley, Ramsdell, Rowe, Downe, and Douglass. The next meeting set for August 8 at 2 PM with Lucille Blanchard at 40 Cottage Avenue.

Madeline Dudley Cottage Avenue Winthrop and Dorchester Floating Hospital Gladys Ramsdell Marion Stewart Lucille Blanchard Winthrop Gladys Berry Georgia Scates Marguerite Hitchcock Marguerite McCarthy Adelaide McCarthy Florence Dudley Doris Rowe Elizabeth Downe Alma Douglass

Sunday baseball on government reserve draws church protest

Wainthrop Sabbath controversy erupts as the W C T U denounces Sunday baseball on government reservations. Mrs S A Kinney cites a war game in Boston harbor where churches were childless due to the ball game. Col Hoskins notes soldiers have long played on Sundays at Fort Banks, deeming it harmless.

S. A. Kinney Boston Harbor Hoskins Fort Banks Winthrop

Conry Questions Kelcher Candidacy for Fourth Term

Ex congressman Conry criticizes Kelcher on his Friday declaration to seek a fourth term in the 9th district. He cites Kelcher's silence on records and notes Kelcher pledged to repeal the Dick bill in 1902 and questions why he would seek a fourth term without clear rationale.

Conry Kelcher Congress Yth Washington Boston Papers Militia

Rescuers Save Four From Drowning Off Central Wharf

William Stinson H Callahan and Charley Olsen of the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad ferried Ashburnham crew members to safety after a fishing party nearly drowned near Central wharf last Friday evening. Peter Foley John B Foley of Charlestown and John McDonough John Randolph Thomas Dineen of East Boston were among the rescued. one man was unconscious and treated at Relief hospital. Fogged harbor led to rumors the dory tangled with a steamer though none were in the area.

William Stinson H. Callahan Charley Olsen Boston Revere Beach Dory Malden Bridge Peter Foley John B. Foley Beach Street Place Charlestown John McDonough John Randolph Thomas Dineen

Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement

David C. Landry thanks friends and neighbors for many kindnesses shown during his recent bereavement. Send us your Want ads by phone.

America McCarty & Co David C. Landry

George F Payne Dies Sudden in Winthrop Home

George F Payne, a leading Winthrop citizen, died suddenly at 15 Thornton Park on Thursday from a stroke. His wife was nearby at the Deane Winthrop House on Shirley street aiding bazaar work when he collapsed. A physician arrived too late. Payne had long been active in town affairs and once ran for town treasurer, and he formerly served as worshipful master of the Winthrop Lodge of Masons.

George F. Payne Winthrop Thornton Park Payne Deane Winthrop House Shirley Street Winthrop Lodge—of Masons

Racing in Rain at Winthrop Yacht Club Handicap

The Winthrop Yacht Club held its regular handicap yacht race on the inside course with a northeast wind. The motorboats ran a short course off the clubhouse, each with a start time allowance. Winners included Cor time Arbutus owned by Charles Allen in 25-Foot Class, Kittiewake V owned by A. E. Whittemore in 18 Foot Class, and Affinity owned by G. McCormack in the motor boat group, with times ranging from 44:51 to 47:04. Judges D. M. Wisely, Frank Jenkins, and L. E. King officiated.

Winthrop Yacht Club Cor Arbutus Charles Allen Pares Marion II Goudy Theresa, Waits& Jennings Kittiewake V A. E. Whittemore

Sagamore A A Defeats Boston Transcript 6 3 at Fort Banks

Sagamore A A of the Highlands won their first game on Monday defeating the Boston Transcript team 6 to 3 at Fort Banks. Key hitters were Gilky Loring and Schell for Sagamores while Claus and Maims led Transcripts. Foster allowed four hits with 18 strikeouts. Next game vs Everett at 8 30 this afternoon at Fort Field.

Sagamore A. A The Highlands Boston Transcript Fort Banks Gilky Loring Schell Sagamores Claus Maims Transcripts Foster Everett Fort Field

Kind You Have Always Raught

An obituary notice honors a long life with family and friends recalling a generous, steadfast presence. The tribute highlights personal qualities, community ties, and enduring memory for those who bid farewell.

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