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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1913
Page
8
William J. Day leads worship with a 10 30 service and a 7 30 evening sermon on The Man Who Took the Longest Walk in the World and where he went. Bible School at noon. Y P S C E at 6 15. lecture Thursday 7 45 by Dr. Julius E Ward with 155 colored slides From Manger to Cross. Free admission.
The Union Congregational Church plans a 10 30 a m sermon by Rev W J Sherman of Wisconsin and a noon Bible school led by Albert Armstrong with a stereopticon review of Israelites journeying from Egypt to Canaan. An evening service at 7 30 features Rev Sherman. The note thanks the church ladies for a successful fair and invites all members and friends.
The Methodist church announces Sunday services with a sermon on value over gold, Bible school at noon, Junior and Epworth Leagues in afternoon and evening, and a fourth quarterly conference led by Dr. Bronson. A Christmas party on Wednesday requires gifts, and a Friday service of praise and prayer is planned. The Woman's Home Missionary Society will pack a barrel for North Carolina missions and accepting contributions at Mrs. Olsen’s home.
All Souls Church Unitarian lists William W Peck minister at residence 35 Fairview Street. Service of worship at 10 45 a m with German language and Self Help. A school for religious and ethical instruction at noon.
The Church of St John the Evangelist on Winthrop Street corner Lincoln Winthrop Centre lists John H Griffin as rector. Masses run on Sunday until further notice at 7 8 45 and 10 30 am with children urged to attend 8 45 mass and Sunday school held after it.
The Union Church at Point Shirley schedules a morning service at 10 45 AM Sunday school at noon and an evening service at 7 30 PM. The church is ready for winter use once funds are secured and organizers urge broad cooperation for a moral and spiritual blessing.
John’s Episcopal Church at Bowdoin and Buchanan streets lists services with rector C. W. Henry. Sunday schedule includes 8 a.m. Holy Communion, 10 30 a.m. morning prayer and sermon, Holy Communion first Sunday monthly, 12 10 p.m. Sunday School, and 7 30 p.m. evening prayer and address.
The Union Congregational Church bazaar drew praise for its festive decor. White chrysanthemums adorn arches, pink roses adorn tea room windows, green foliage frames walls and ceilings, and staffing by waitresses in caps and aprons complemented the display.
The vestry of the Baptist Church hosted the annual supper and roll call Monday evening. About 150 attended despite severe weather. Officers for the coming year were elected as sub-committees formed, with Mrs. J T Whitman and Mrs. Kinney in charge of the supper. Channing Howard served as moderator and Myrton O. Ulm as treasurer.
Mrs Emma C Wilson died at 41 Belower Street on December 9. Funeral services were conducted at her residence the following Thursday by Rev W W Peck. John Williams sang Rock of Ages and Abide With Me. Born 1852 she was the widow of Chas Wilson, formerly of Easel Boston, a resident of Winthrop ten years, and an invalid for several years. Survived by three sons and three daughters. Bennison Undertaker in charge.
The weekly Winthrop post office list shows letters awaiting pickup for Brennan J Carney Timmy Carrell C Kr Fitzgerald Elizabeth Frost Mrs Judith Hunt Marguerite Wardwell G F. The brief notice enumerates remaining correspondences for the week ending December 13 1913.
Practical Politics notes Senator Ed ward Bagley of East Boston may keep the mercantile affairs chair if reappointed or be moved to a more influential panel such as constitutional amendments. His prior leadership is praised and seen as a strong basis for continued service unless the president assigns him a higher committee.
The regular monthly meeting at the home of Regent Mrs Norah Johnson Barbour on December 10 featured a piano solo by Master Nelson Barbour, a by-law reading, and a talk on the Dormitory project for the International College at Springfield. Speaker Mrs Anna Sturges Duryea discussed The Larger Patriotism to an engaged audience, followed by questions and refreshments.
The piece surveys growing appetite for shorter, tighter male attire with slash pockets, bold vests, and skimpy cuts. It contrasts daring reformers with conservatives, noting edicts from tailors and the commercial drive behind trendiness.
Le Bresil Economique argues bathing is essential for health and strength, citing Greek and Roman examples. It urges public baths or rivers to replace bathhouses, calling for all people to bathe weekly and clergy to lead the campaign.
A Saxon mountain range yields a huge deposit of uranium and pitchblende while radium water, bottled radium, allegedly aids healing. The confluence could push radium prices higher as cures are touted as highly efficacious. The two reports bear on future medical and economic implications.
A humorous essay proposes dance like moves for dodging autos in city streets to teach grace and thrift. It muses on public fate, imperial yacht wishes, German politics, poets mourning autumn, eugenics economics, Bible translation into baseball slang, and the reach of world series culture.
A discussion highlights the dangers posed by explosive golf balls as they risk injuring players and bystanders. Advocates urge stricter regulation and safer equipment to prevent more eye injuries on courses and at driving ranges.
A learned professor argues criminals are formed through environment and choices rather than innate nature, contrasting with poets who are deemed born with talent. The claim reframes debates on crime causation and rehabilitation.
A vivid line hints at shifting alliances and local confrontation in Mexico as cultural clashes surface in everyday street life. The terse note suggests tensions among groups described as Greeks and the emergence of a bootblack stand as a social pivot.
Winthrop High defeated the Berkeleys 41 to 15 in Winthrop last Friday. Tonry led scoring with seven from the floor and five from fouls, Bartlett added seven, and Corcoran, Edwards, Stackpole, and Wilson contributed points. Referee Cody supervised 20 and 15 minute periods.
Tilton A C of Winthrop defeated Needham Y P A 22 to 9 in the season opener at Needham. Wilkinson of Needham suffered a broken nose in the game. Scorers included Verner Gorham Stevenson Knudson Carter McIntosh Williams with refereeing by Gordon and an attendance of about 300.
Winthrop School dominated Whitman School 4 to 0 to clinch the Grammar School Soccer League title. The Winthrop squad finished the season undefeated with seven wins and one draw, while Goddard School likely finishes second. Final games set for Saturday.
The Winthrop clubs dominated weekly bowling results. Cottage Park overwhelmed Newtowne Club on Monday, while Winthrop Yacht’s Suburban team set a season mark by 1585 in a home win over Colonial. Boston Pin split with Colonial on the latter’s alleys.
A Winthrop correspondent shares impressions of St John’s Newfoundland written in 1913. The letter highlights the city’s industry including cod and seal trades, shipyards, and the growing ability of fishermen to sell for cash. It notes population 250,000 on the island, changes in education, and the Terra Nova voyage relics the author acquired before traveling home for Christmas.
Mortgagee announces foreclosure sale of Francelia A Bovne property in Winthrop Suffolk on January 9, 1914 at 2 PM. Property bounds include Waldemar Avenue and a 40 foot passageway with Lot 9 and Lot 10 described on a June 1896 plan. Sale subject to Wildey Savings Bank mortgage of approximately 4000 and existing taxes and liens. requires 200 dollars payment and deed delivery within three days. Attorney Hirsh at 727 Old South Building Boston handling details.
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