Unitarian Church of Winthrop announces services and events
The Winthrop Unitarian Church at Hermon and School streets led by Rev W Litchfield lists morning service at 10 45, Sunday school at noon, and Young People's Union at 7. Seats are free. The sermon tomorrow morning is The Large Unity. The fraternity meets at 1 15. The Good Eye Alliance holds an all day vestry meeting Wednesday, noting strong attendance last Sunday despite the storm.
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Unitarian Church
Winthrop
Mass
Hermon and
School Streets
Litchfield
Hermon Street
Young People's Religious Union
Good Eye Alliance
Winthrop Sun and Visitor notices and rates
Corr for advertising or news copy must reach the office by Thursday evening at latest to be received by telephone until Friday 1 A M. Subscriptions listed: one year 2 dollars, six months 1 dollar, three months. Entered as second class matter December 20, 1905 at Boston post office. Editor figures and paper details include Wint ht ro p Sun and Visitor offices in Lewis block opposite Beach Station open Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 pm.
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Corr
Thurenn - Ee
Boston
Mass
Winthrop
Lewis Block
Beach Station
Infovation
Brown
Stover
Winthrop Beach
Baptist Budget and church activities in Winthrop
The Belcher Street church led by Rev. Frederica M. Waite lists services Morning Worship Bible School and Evening Worship with a schedule of study and prayer meetings. A Tuesday residence meeting, a grand supper for the Men’s Class, a Dr J Stanley Durkee address, and a union young people’s meeting are announced along with plans for a Mock Trial on January 30. The Women’s American Baptist Home Mission Society observes a Day of Prayer for Schools next Thursday at Bowdoin Square Tabernacle with two sessions. Basket Lunch.
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A. C. Danham
Fremont and
Buchanan Streets
Ladies’ Aid
J. Stanley Durkee
Boston
Christian Endeavor Society
Epworth League
Congregational Christian Endeavor Society
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Bowdoin Square
Women of Our Church
Basket Tunch
First Church of Winthrop Methodists Unveils Week of Services
The First Church of Winthrop Methodist Episcopal at 215 Winthrop Street lists Rev. Charles Tilton as minister with a quartet featuring Mrs O B Johnson and others. A full week includes sermons January 19 at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., revival services Tuesday and Friday with Rev Charles W Blackett and Chaplain George A Crawford, plus Epworth League and Bible study events.
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Methodist Episcopal
Winthrop Street
Charles , Tilton
Jefferson Street
First
O. B. Johnson
A. 8. Nickerson
O. B. Tasker
A. Sawyer
E. E. Rowland
J. B. Coffin
Men's New Movement
Charles Tilton
Epworth League
Charles W. Blackett
George A. Crawford
The Deane Winthrop House Open for Public Tours
The Deane Winthrop House, oldest standing in Old Boston, welcomes visitors on weekdays from 2 to 5 p.m. Parking guidance suggests leaving cars at Ocean Spray station.
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Boston
Ocean Spray Station
Durgin Sues Tibbetts Over Fremont Street Claim
Samuel H. Durgin brings a suit against John F. Tibbetts and others regarding Jefferson and Fremont streets and a disputed sum of $1. The filing notes a legal action seeking remedy.
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Samuel H. Durgin
John F. Tibbetta
Jefferson and
Fremont Streste
Subscribers Must Pay Up
The post office has issued a new ruling effective January 1 1908 prohibiting mailing newspapers to subscribers in arrears beyond a set period. For weekly papers no more than one year in arrears may remain. Credit must be discontinued to allow continued mailing, so subscribers in arrears should settle immediately to avoid discontinuation.
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Post Office Department
Hearings Open On Higher Interest Bond Bills
Hearings at the State House next Wednesday will address two bills from Senator Hall granting authority to pay increased interest on the Revere high school and water bonds. The move follows the inability to sell 4 percent bonds for nearly a year, a situation echoed by many cities and towns.
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State House
Senator Hall
Revere
Five Year Citizenship Rule For Local Appointments
At the executive council meeting the governor said no person would be named a justice of the peace or notary public unless they had five years of American citizenship. A press briefing noted Councilor Barry supported this stance after uncovering that one submitted name was not a citizen. The move follows concern from Boston representatives and other governments about foreign nationals holding commissions improperly.
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Executive Council
Barry
United States
Boston
Union Congregational Church Activities at Winthrop Beach
Union Congregational Church in Winthrop Beach lists morning worship at 10 with sermon The Compass Points of Character and a praise service at 7 30 led by Albert Armstrong. Union meeting of Epworth League Baptist Young People Society and Christian Endeavors at 6 15 in vestry. Sunday school at noon. prayer meeting Friday at 7 30 and teachers meeting 8 30 to 9 15.
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Union Congregational Church
Tewkesbury Street
Winthrop Beach
Shore Drive
Albert ,Armatrong
Epworth League
Baptist Young People’s Society
Our Christian Endeavors Society
Heiress Seeks Duke Marriage Amid Inheritance Claim
In a playful exchange quoted by the Chicago Record Herald, an heiress pleads for marriage despite the duke's claim of insufficient income. She reveals an impending $4,000,000 inheritance from her ill grandmother and jokes about bedside bulletins every thirty minutes.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Annual Meeting at Winthrop Union Church Brims with Praise
The Union Congregational Church of Winthrop held its twelfth annual roll call and supper with about 100 attendees. Rev. Alexander McKenzie presided as toastmaster and parishioners from diverse denominations offered toasts. The church reported prosperity, growing membership, and robust funds including a $161.87 treasury balance and a sinking fund plan for debt. Various committees and the Sunday school reported strong activity and fundraising exceeded $500 for the Ladies Aid.
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Union Congregational Church
Winthrop
Alexander McKenzie
Albert Armstrong
Eliker E. Slocomb
Our
Mr. Jenkins
Our Church
Charles A. Brand
Latter Day Saints
M. O. Barnard
United Free Kirk of Scotland
Donald McAllister
John Seysmour
George F. Stanton
Boston
William Ewing
Mr. Stokes
Prudential Committee
Nellie J. Teague
E. E. Society
E. E. Slocomb
W. S. Hanson
O. H. Perkins
O. A. Brand
Josiah Espy
A. BR. Crooks
Charles H. Perkins
Donald ModAllister
Mary McAllister
M. ©. Barnard
Anson Streeter
W. N. Flannagan
John Leatham
Miss Griffin
Donald Meo- Allister
Carl Lareen
Winthrop Snow
Harold Halsey
N. J. Teague
Open Letter to Editor Clarifies School Building Costs
In a town meeting report I am cited stating the tower building could cost 52 900. I note the flat roof building could be slightly cheaper. An earlier letter from Mr Greenlay claimed grammar school could be built for 50 400 per plan and spec. The total estimate for the tower building with finish and seating reaches 57 200 plus 2 860 architect commission. These May estimates may vary now. O E Johnson M D.
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O. E. Johnson
M. D
Q and Q Club Gentlemen's Night at Ocean View Hotel
The Q and Q Club held a 75 guest event at the Ocean View Hotel on Saturday evening. Mrs Hortense Dudley Hay hosted in an empire lace gown, with committee chairs and members welcoming attendees. Grace Chamberlain of Cambridge read Shaw and Miss Chamberlain impressed with her roles, followed by operatic selections and a late midnight dance. Notable guests included S. P. Fales, Walter F. Fales, E. M. Boothby, E. L. Kennion, and others from Boston, Somerville, Milton, Brookline, and Winthrop settings.
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Ocean View Hotel
Hortense Dudley Hay
Phillips
Wesley Tyler
Harry T.knight
Grace Chamberlain
Cambridge
Bernard Shaw
Captain Braseboand
Miss Chamberlain
George Bernard Shaw
Cicily
Walter F. Fales
Somerville
E. M. Boothby
L. Kennion
Boston
Or. Burke
Milton
James Johnson
L Hillman
Brookline
Harold Stark
Winthrop
New York
Victor EH. Nilsson
Cliff Avenue
W.D. Allen
T. H. Crose
G. J. Cronenwett
W. E Barton
Relief Association Elects Officers at Lynn Meeting
At the January 13 1908 annual meeting in Lynn the Relief Association elected F A Hardy as president L B Tibetts as vice president G T Newhall as secretary and treasurer and named Fred Desautelle R G Hatch W E Pitman George Pirie J H Williams as directors. The group budgeted 1500 for sickness 200 for death benefits and reports over 10000 in treasury. It voted against holding the annual ball due to dull times. Retiring president J H Whittington received a presentation from ex President Frank Belcher for his service. Membership stands around four hundred.
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Lynn
F. A. Hardy
L. B. Tibetts
G. T. Newhall
Fred Desautelle
R. G. Hatch
W. E. Pitman
George Pirie
J. H. Williams
E. Clark
J. H. Whittington
Successful Year for Ladies Aid Society at First Baptist
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist Church met in the church vestry on Wednesday. Officers were re-elected: Mrs. J. T. Whitman president, Mrs. O. H. Leach vice president, Mrs. B. B. Terrill secretary, Mrs. A. E. Wyman treasurer. Directors include Mrs. Colton, Mrs. Sampson, Mrs. Dunham, Mrs. Kinney, Mrs. Wade, and Mrs. Spear. Reports showed about 800 in during the year, $500 contributed to the church repair fund. Light refreshments followed in the kindergarten room. The president received a carnation bouquet from the pastor, Rev. F. M. White. Several new members joined.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Baptist Church
J. T. Whitman
O. H. Leach
B. B. Terrill
A. E. Wyman
Oar
William Colton
H. L. Sampson
Arthur Dunham
A. Kinney
W. ©. Wade
May Spear
W. ,C. Wade
Winthrop Co op Bank renominates officers at January meeting
At a January 8 shareholders meeting Winthrop Co operative Bank renominated Edward B Newton as President Frank F Cook as Vice President Almon E Whittemore as Secretary and Treasurer and a large board of directors. The bank reported over 8200 in a month and 525 shareholders with more than 4000 shares outstanding reflecting early growth and all funds loaned with 5 percent annual interest.
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Edward B .Newton
Frank F. Cook
Almon E. Whittemore
Edwardb. Newton
Henry J. Wright
Edward J. Clark
Browning K. Baker, Jr
M. Austin Belcher
Channing Howard
Henry Hutchinson
Jeremiah Green
Harry W. Aiken
Ahrend
J. Pope
Joseph L. Newton
Charles G. Craib
William G. McNeil
Elmer E. Dawson
Walter P. Simonds
David Floyd
Henry M. Belcher
Herbert G. Flinn
Doyle faces indictment and political attack in Boston area
James H. Doyle, ex-superintendent of streets, quit his post and posted bonds after an indictment tied to the Codman street land deal. He attacked Moran and claimed press suppression. In nearby news, the B R B L Relief Association in Lynn voted against its annual ball citing hard times.
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Jim Doyle
Boston
Winthrop
James H. Doyle
Codman Street
Moran
Miss Lamson Vows to Protest Secretary Nomination
In the Harvest Gleaners meeting Miss Lamson declares she will oppose being secretary again. Aunt Eunice supports her as Miss Lamson recalls declining the nomination and laments being passed over for a younger candidate, Robins.
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Miss Lamson
Eunice
Aunt Eunice
Superstitious numbering in Wiesbaden and New York references
A New York Tribune excerpt notes superstition around the number 13 in Wiesbaden and in New York. It cites no 13 bathrooms or hotel rooms and reports bathhouses avoiding 13a or 13 by government control. The dialogue then shifts to a humorous exchange about a man’s daily breath.
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New York
Berlin
Central Park
Wiesbaden
Langenschwallb
New York Tribune
Not a Lawyer Wit ness Quip at Westminster Court
A London Mail remark records a barrister at Westminster county court asking a witness if he is a lawyer. The witness replies simply that he works for his livelihood.
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Westminster County Court
London Mail
One good thing about marriage and widow roles
A fragment notes a view on marriage and widowhood praising low expectations of spouses. It asserts a widow need not demand much in terms of virtue talent or nobility from her partner. The remark frames marital balance with humorous practicality.
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Winthrop Ghurghes
First Unitarian Church
Lewis
Washington Aero
Herbert E. Emerson
Ernest H. Pierce
Telephone
Winthrop Sun
Winthrop Visitor
Barrist Caurcu
Belcher Street
Frederica M. Waite
Sunpat Services
Christian Endeavor
First Church of
Winthrop Real Estate
Union Congregational
Relief Association
Winthrop Co-operative Bank
B. R. B. & L., Relief Association
Boston American
Boston Newsboys
Hearst
The
Pilgrim
Co-Operative Bank
A. E Whiptemore, Sec’ an-Preas
Wadsworth Building
Winthrop Centre
E. F. Rogers
Frank
Barrett
Photographic Studio
Wadsworth Block
Edwards
Glazier and Whitener
Hermon St
Ralph P. Badger
Chathamt
Lynn Telephone
Lewis Klock
E. E. Crosby
Alfred Peat
Winthrop St
Lillian F. Rich
Teagher
Pianoforte
Pleasant St
C. E. Johnson
M.D
Beckene Winthrop
Dr. CG. H. French
Wave Way
Ave
Shirley Station
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