Scottish golfers and audacious driving wagers
The piece recounts historic golf bets in Scotland. It notes a Burgess Golfing Society challenge from 1798 where Beeales of Leith and Smellie each drove a ball over the weathercock atop St Giles' spire, a feat about 160 feet high. It also mentions Donald McLean driving over Melville’s monument and drives from Burntisfield links to Arthur’s Seat as a taxing golfing challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tweed
Burgess Golfing Society
St. Giles
Beeales
Leith
Smellie
Donald McLean
Signet
Melville
Costly Living and a Clergyman’s Aid in New York
A young clergyman visiting families in need encountered a starving widow with five children. He gave $5 and helped raise $20 more. Later he learned the family had used $25 for a baby carriage coffee and sugar, arguing necessity over extravagance. The tale, from Appleton's Magazine, highlights poverty and charitable aid in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Appleton’s
A Strange Eighteenth Century Cough Remedy
Mrs Delaney, a well known eighteenth century figure, writes in January 1758 of a cough mix made from boiled snails. She suggests six to eight snails boiled in a quart of water to be added to Mary’s drinks, to be refreshed every two to three days.
Winthrop Sun and Visitor notices and contact details
The notice outlines advertising and news department submission deadlines with 8 30 P M Thursday latest for week insertion and 11 A M Friday for important phone items. It lists subscription rates 2 00 yearly 1 00 half year 50 cents quarter year and states rejection of unsigned manuscripts with return if a stamped self addressed envelope. It provides postal details Winthrop Mass Boston Postal District editors and contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cory
Thurenes
Boston
Mass
Congress
Winthrop Sun
Wisi Rok
Winthrop Sun and Visitor Consolidation Details
The Winthrop Sun and Visitor announces its consolidation dated December 9 1905. The publication operates at Lewis Block opposite Beach Station and stays open daily and every Thursday evening from 7 30 to 8 30. Saturday edition dated August 15 1908 provides notice of continued operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Sun and Visitor
Lewis Block
Beach Station
Politically Charged Ninth District Contests Stir Revere and East Boston
The scene centers on candidate Durnham in Revere and Conry appealing to voters in the ninth district. Roosevelt is critiqued as acting more like a Democrat. The East Boston Argus Advocate notes the Shurtleff Segee contest for Revere’s House seat, with Chelsea and Winthrop showing varied activity and uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conry
Ninth
Congress
Martin’ Lomasney
Boston Argus Advocate
Messrs. Shurtleff
Segee
Revere
Scotsman Confronted by Fishwife on Train
A Scotsman travels in a third class smoking carriage on a north of England line. At a small station a fishwife enters, insisting the carriage is for smoking. She lights a large pipe, blows smoke, and chides the man for thinking only he could draw a smoke.
Detective Testifies In Swallowed Pawn Tickets Case
A detective recounts arresting a woman shoplifter in her home. She allegedly turned away when charged and swallowed a purse, silk undergarment pieces, a silver candle stick, and a chafing dish, but corrected to say she swallowed pawn tickets.
Thick Newfoundland Fog Story from an Old Salt
An old sailor recalls thick fog off Newfoundland where sailors would lean on the rail. One night the fog lifted unexpectedly and the group toppled into the sea, the narrator quipping that it was indeed a bit thick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
National Conversations Across Nations
A wry Brussels Derniere Heure remark notes that three men on a sidewalk reveal the country’s preoccupying topic. Germany focuses on the army, Russia on the bureaucracy, France on women, the United States on business, England on sport, and Turkey on nothing at all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Russia
France
United States
England
Turkey
Brussels
Her Way
A brief scene captures a distressed child, Alice, sobbing as a woman from United Presbyterian comments on her crying. Alice counters that she will cry in her own way, expressing personal resolve amid the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
United Presbyterian
Life Is Measured by Experience Not by Years Proverb
A Latin proverb emphasizes that value comes from lived experience rather than elapsed time. It reflects a timeless viewpoint urging depth of living over numerical age.
Family hosts honor to Pittsburg guest Mrs Pugh
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hall of 48 Lewis avenue and their children entertained a group of friends Monday night in honor of their elder daughter Mrs. James R. Pugh of Pittsburg Pa who has stayed six weeks with them also featuring piano solos by Mrs. Pugh and Miss Lois Reardon of 85 Moore street Light refreshments were served buffet Among out of town guests were Miss M Faye Leonard and Mr Carl Comstock Mosher of Chicago Mrs Pugh and Miss Bengough left for home Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Hall
Lewis Avenue
Eunice
Percy
James R. Pugh
Pittsburg
Nellie Bengough
Pugh
Lois Reardon
Moore Street
M. Faye Leonard
Chicago
Benguogh
Crescents Break Everett Hoodoo With 9 to 1 Victory
The Crescents finally defeated Everett 9 to 1 ending a streak of Everett wins over local nine. Chris Cox starred at first base with sensational fielding while Jos Cox, Capt Folsom and A'Hearn contributed solid hits and defense. New catcher Larkin of East Boston supported Nelson behind the plate in the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescents
Everett
Chris Cox
Jos Cox
Larkin
East Boston
Nelson
Capt Folsom
A'Hearn
Revere
Yhigside
Winthrop Yacht Club Backing Burnham in Senate Bid
The district's senatorial race shows Winthrop divided with McKie favored by the Yacht Club, while Burnham gains momentum in East Boston and Revere. Burnham supporters tout organized backing and early campaigning, suggesting a late surge as voters prepare to go to the polls. The East Boston ward divisions and the split machine complicate expectations, with Burnham seen as more active and likely to draw votes in Ward 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
McKie
Winthrop Yacht Club
Whitney
Bristol
Yacht Club
Lewis Burnham
Boston
Revere
Burnham
Hotel social notes and notable guests at Crest Hall
The weekly whist party drew a large attendance with hand painted china prizes. Theodore Lussier of Crest Hall stayed in New York at the Hotel Belmont. Ernest B. McKim of Boston and son of the late Judge McKim spent part of last week at Crest Hall. Several well known visitors registered at Crest Hall this past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Lussier
Crest Hall
New York
Belmont
Ernest B. McKim
Boston
Judge McKim
Crest Hall Hosts Bright Week With Notable Guests
Crest Hall enjoyed a full week topped by a large guest list and ideal weather for beach and house activities. Cris Mulle, hosted by Miss Going and Miss Wesley Tyler at Winthrop Highlands, returned to Mt. Vernon but will visit Crest Hall again next month. Mrs J C Brown of Naples Road Brookline left for Milford to stay at Hotel Ponemah for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crest Hall
Cris Mulle
Miss Going
Wesley Tyler
Winthrop Highlands
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
J.C. Brown
Naples Road
Brookline
Ben
Milford
Mass
Ponemah
The Deane Winthrop House Opens to Public Weekdays
The oldest house in Old Boston is open from 2 to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Visitors are invited to see nine post cards and Mrs. Griffin's book about Winthrop in the front entry. The incorporation certificate with eight names is framed and displayed in the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Boston
Ocean Spray Station
Real Estate Transfers on Belcher Bowdoin and Ocean View Streets
Winthrop real estate notices detail John W. Swint transferring property to Margaret For install on Belcher Street. Labach Archer conveys to Gertrude E Archer near Bowdoin Street. Charles Vessey transfers to Mary S Thom son on Ocean View Street. Burt E Gove sells to George J Wilson on Reddy Street. All transactions noted with consideration of $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Swint
Margaret
Belcher Street
Labach Archer
Gertrude. E. Archer
Bowdoin Street
Charles Vessey
Mary S. Thomson
Ocean View Street
Burt E. Gove
George J. Wilson
Reddy_street
Winthrop Post Office Letters for Week End August 15
List of names of letters awaiting pickup at the Winthrop post office for the week ending August 15 includes Miss Addie Burnett Miss Hazel Belk Geo F Berg Eva Burkholter Mise M Dailey Mise A RB Davis Miss Ella B Duhart Thos Gerrish Howard Gould Miss S E Holt Robert D Huse John Wesley James Mrs Edwin L Johnson Mrs R S Kennett Horace O Kelleher Miss Helena Ocean Cliff Hotel Mrs Mary O Keefe Clarence E Phillips Miss Louise A Pillion Dennis Rourke Dexter N Reynolds B M W Springer Mrs E A Sears Miss Mary Sterritt Miss Mary Thompson A A Winters Miss Bessie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
E Phillips
E. ©. Pillion
Louise A. Rourke
Dennis Richards
Dexter
N. Reynolds
B. M. W. Springer
E.A Sears
San Sterritt
Mary Thompson
A. A. Winters
Bessie
Cottage Park Hotel Hosts Social Events and Guests
Cottage Park guests enjoyed a Thursday whist with prizes, a Saturday baseball game between Winthrop Center and Cottage Park visitors, and a pool relay won by the guests. Sunday music featured Harold Young and Mrs Belcher among others, with guests singing America. Various guests arrived, including Mrs Arnold Dorchester and Miss Marjorie Talbot Roxbury, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Talbot
F. E. Fletcher
C. Ss. Clark
F. B. Mitchell
G. M. Gray
T. A. Brooks
Winthrop Center
Cottage Park
Harold Young
Frank Hunting
O. F. Belcher
Ethel Simpson
C. S. Clark
J. D. Young
F. S. Rinehart
Maine
Hie
Mafikkajjifififfi
Henry 8
Whist Party At Leighton House Draws Notables
A large whist gathering at Leighton House on Saturday evening featured twelve tables. John H. Deering won the first souvenir fountain pen, while Mrs. M. Palmer of Washington claimed the first ladies prize. Booby prizes went to Frank E. Housh and Mrs. Co. J. Crowell. The event was organized by H C Whitehill of Waterbury Vermont, editor of the Waterbury Journal, in his seventh hotel guest season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton House
John H. Deering
M. Palmer
Washington, D. C
Frank E. Housh
Co. J. Crowell
Boston
H. C Whitehill
Waterbury
Waterbury Journal
Everettts Meet Crescents For Deciding Game At Crescent
The Everetts face the Crescents in the third game at Crescent baseball grounds on Saturday. Each team has won one game, making the rubber match a heated finale. Nelson and Elmstrom are slated as the starting pitchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everetts
Crescents
Crescent Baseball Grounds
Nelson
Elmstrom
Bishop Loses Temper in Billiards Tale
A famed English bishop staying at a country house during a church opening enrages himself over a string of bad billiards luck. He snaps the cue in two but quickly apologizes, only to hear the host admit he longed to see what a bishop sounds like when he uses harsh language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Turner and the Doctor Dying Painter’s Bold Last Request
Turner at Chelsea, near death, asks a Ramsgate doctor to reconsider his prognosis. The doctor confirms little time remains. Turner feeds the physician, then asks again. the doctor cannot change his view and the artist dies quietly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Chelsea
Ramsgate
London
Dundee Advertiser
A Rich Woman's Closet Revealed As Bluebeard Like Lair
A New York Sun item recalls a fashionable heiress's country house where a maid hoisted dozens of female mannequins dressed in gowns to the ceiling. The narrator mistook the display for corpses, only to learn the figures were custom tailored to the mistress's measurements and stored above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mrs. V
Born That Way in the Library
A Library Journal excerpt recounts disputes over cleanliness and race among children. A dirt smeared boy says he was born dirty, another claims a doctor advised not washing until warmer weather, a student equates skin color with dirt, and a reader refuses to pay a book fine until his mother defends him amid a humorous icebox anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Library Journal
Mission to Jamaica Ends in Tragedy for Sir James Crichton Browne
Sir James Crichton-Browne was sent to Jamaica by the British colonial office and met a humble Kingston official. He inquired about Scots in the island and, after the official’s reply, collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Crichton-Browne
Jamaica
Colonial Office
Kingston
James
Darky
Diplomatic Tramp Turns Away in Humorous Rebuff
A witty exchange unfolds as a diplomat defies a woman's curt refusal with a sharp remark about “a beautiful woman's no offing means yes.” The scene ends with the man receiving the cold shoulder he sought to escape, amplified by the Courier-Journal’s ironic tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville-Courier-Journal
Is There Really Any Art In Conversing
A saying from the Minneapolia Journal questions whether true art exists in conversation, urging that small matters be spoken grandly and grand matters concisely in dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolia Journal
Outstripped It Fate Talked Of A Faster Life
A reflective exchange frames a man’s past pace versus a foretold future. An old friend recalls a promised path, while the fate tossed man admits living too quickly to stay aligned with that future. The dialogue probes consequences of speed and choices.
Human life governed by fortune more than reason
A reflection quoting Hume on how fortune rules human life, asserting that chance often drives outcomes over rational planning. The remark frames fate, luck, and decision making as central to human affairs without citing a specific event or source.
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Revere Beach
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Spencer
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Chester
May Gorman
Washington, DC
Emily Mills
Washington
D.C
Laura Gorman
Omah
Nebra
E. W. Longley
Salem
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E. G. Potter
Minneapolis
Minn
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Minner
F. B. Nimick
Howe Nimick
William K. Nimick
Turner and the Doctor
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F. A. Regan
Shore Drive
Johnson, M.D
Winthrop St
TroSp
C. A. Nevers
Wadsworth Block
Winthrop Centre
Francis Pratt
Optician Studio B’ld
Tremont St
Chester Ave
Thornton Station
E. J. Bishop
Banks Street
E. E. Crosby
Alfred Peat
Winthrop Beach
Ralph P. Badger
Rogers Ave
Lynn
Meridian Street
East
Horace B. Butler
New Nautical Garden
New England
Poole
Adies
Dance Hall
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