Winthrop fire alarm boxes and school signals guide
Notices list boxes at numerous street intersections for fire alarms and parade of school signals. Directions explain how to raise the alarm by approaching a box and pulling hooks, plus when to expect firemen. Central and Beach stations listed with contact numbers. Fire department officers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Tel
Beach Station
F. W. F. Woolcott
H. W. Roberts, Jr
H. N. Bangs
Board of Fire Engineers
F. Coggins
Time table for Boston to Orient Heights and Winthrop area trains
Timetable dated May 28 1908 lists weekday Saturday and Sunday departures from Boston to Orient Heights Beachmont Crescent Beach Bath House West Lynn Lynn and all stations in Winthrop with frequent intervals through the day. It notes departures from Winthrop Centre and Winthrop Highlands via Highlands and Ingalls routes with numerous times, plus a disclaimer that times are not guaranteed and delays are not the company’s responsibility. Endorsed by H L Hoyt and John A Fenno as GT.A. Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Orient Heights
Beachmont Crescent Beach
Bath House
West Lynn
Winthrop Centre
Highlands
Ingalls
Winthrop Beach
A.M
H.L. Hoyt
Gt.a
John A. Fenno
Winthrop Mail Hours and Service Details
Winthrop postal office hours extend from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily with Sunday hours 9.15 to 10.15 a.m. Money order and registration windows operate daily 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Carrier deliveries occur at 7.30 a.m., 1.45 p.m., and 4 p.m. Mailboxes are collected at 9.30 p.m. daily. Sub stations and money order services are listed at Crest avenue, Shirley street, and 56 Shirley street. Mail closes and arrives times are provided for weekdays Sundays and holidays. David Betcurr, Supt.
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Bates Avenue
Washington Avenue
Winthrop Street
Pleasant Street
Sunnyside Avenue
Bartlett Road
Pauline Street
Court Road
Lincoln
Reed Street
Centre R. R
Ocean View
Main
Revere
Cherry
Revere Street
Summit
Highlands
Crest Avenue
Ocean Spray
Sea Foam Avenue
Shirley R. R
Cottage Street
Hillside Avenue
Shirley Street
Gove’s Wharf
Sturgis
Pam
David Betcurr
Boston Elevated Railway time table 1908 service details
The notice lists Orient Heights to Scott Square via tunnel and Gladstone Street departures from 5.23 am with 4 7 and 8 minute intervals, Sunday schedules with longer gaps, night service times, and special cars by charter. It invites inquiries on rates and routes at 101 Milk Street Room 701, signed G. Sergeant vice president.
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Orient Heights
Scollay Square
Orient Herouts
Gladstone St
Scotzay
Square
Court St
Office of Supt. of Transportation
Milk _ street
Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Winthrop
Public auction to foreclose a 1908 mortgage on a Winthrop property of 5 500 square feet with buildings. Sale on Saturday July 18 1908 at 4 pm on premises. Property subject to first mortgage taxes and liens. Trustees E Hawes Kelley and Eustace H Brigham listed as mortgagees solicitor William Clapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Flaherty
Evelyn M. Flaherty
E. Hawes Kelley
County of
Suffolk
Winthrop
James, Adams, C. B
Emerson Road
Lowell Road
Hawes Kelley Eustace H. Brigham
Winthrop Associates
State Street
Boston
Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Winthrop Massachusetts
Mortgagee Sylvanus G Morse will offer at public auction on July 18 1908 at 3 pm the property lot 18 on Reddy plan Winthrop Suffolk containing 2508 square feet. The sale is for breach of mortgage terms dated October 1 1907 with reserve cash payment of $500 and balance due in ten days at Morse office Boston. Taxes and assessments unpaid and further particulars available from Morse 647 Tremont Building Boston.
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Burt E. Gove
Sylvanus G. Morse
A. D
Suffolk
Winthrop
County of
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Thomas F. Reddy
Mass
Reddy
Bamford
Tremont Building
Boston
Foreclosure Sale of Winthrop Property Linked to 1877 Mortgage
Under the power of sale in a mortgage from William Winn to East Boston Savings Bank dated November 27 1877 the Lot 3 property in Winthrop Suffolk is to be sold July 15 1908 at 3 PM. The parcel lies on Main Street and bounds Lot 2 and Lot 4 with railroad and sewer rights and unpaid taxes. Purchaser must deposit $200 at sale. Assignee Albert J. Lord 53 State Street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Winn
Winthrop
East Boston Savings Bank
Suffolk
County of
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
John Noble
Main Street
Lot
Thomas S. Tewksbury
Philip Tewksbury
Boston
Revere Beach and Lynn
Metropolitan
Morteyx
Albert J. Lord
Colt & Newell
State Street
Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Winthrop Mass
Public auction on July 13 1908 at 3 pm to foreclose a mortgage from Fred Hayes to John R Neal. Property in Winthrop Suffolk described as parts of lots 34 and 36 on plan by Whitman & Breck bounded along Somerset Avenue Johnson Avenue and lot 22 38. deeds Book 1567 Page 635. Sold subject to unpaid taxes and assessments with $300 cash due at sale. balance in ten days. Frank M Perry office 554 Old South Building Boston. John R Neal present holder of mortgage. Boston June 16 1908.
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Fred Hayes
John R. Neal
County of
Suffolk
Winthrop
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Whitnan & Breck
Somerset Avenue
Johnson Avenue
Frank M. Perry
Old South Building
Boston
George F. Monahan
Mary F. Monahan
Harvard Brewing Company
Friend Street
Annie Cutler
Georgianna V. Robinson
Gilman Place
Mary F. Brown
Baker Et al
Hannah M. (Walcott) Butterfield
Georgianna V. “Robinson
Elisha Woodward
Berg
Whitman_ and Breck
Coral Avenue
Charles. A. Kidder
East Boston
Mortgagee's Sale Of Real Estate In Boston And Winthrop
S. R. Knights & Co auctioneers will sell collateral property from a 1906 mortgage by George F Monahan and Mary F Monahan to Harvard Brewing Company. Parcels include 216 and 218 Friend St Boston and lot 64 Coral Ave Winthrop with specified boundaries and life estates. Sale dates July 21 1908 in Boston and July 17 1908 in Winthrop, with cash down and balance in ten days.
Intrepid Woman Explorer Mrs Adams Travels South America
An 80,000-word feature profiles Mrs Harriet Chalmers Adams, California native and intrepid traveler. After a three year Latin America expedition with her husband, she lectures on South America Panama and the West Indies using a color photo series including Inca ruins. She recalls dangers from cliffs rivers and bands of savages and credits llamas with saving their lives on the Andes. Her outing dress and rugged character symbolize a blend of feminine poise and frontier grit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Chalmers Adams
California
United States
Latin America
Adams
South America
Panama
West Indies
Peru
Mexico
East
Before Wash Day Plaited Garments Need Pre Arrangement
The article urges pre washing care for plaited garments to retain shape. Baste plaits while they remain distinct in skirts and washable vats, and baste around hems to keep edges even. Chain stitch machines are recommended to ease removal when appropriate.
The Art of Living Together Rediscovered
A brief reflection on the neglected skill of living together emphasizing harmony, patience, and mutual respect as essential social virtues. The piece urges readers to practice restraint and consideration in daily interactions.
Germa rest cure alleged to aid insomniac woman
A fragment describes a rest cure where a sleep-deprived woman is set to strenuous outdoor work like sweeping, gardening, and grass cutting to exhaust her physically. It suggests she cheerfully undertakes tasks as part of an "expensive cure" and later sleeps better at night.
Planting a Violet in the Garden
A reader praises the Princess of Wales violet as the finest single flower for a garden, medium tall stems about twelve inches, large blue petals with strong fragrance. The La France violet is also considered a good choice and rival to the Princess of Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess of Wales
la France
Wale
Rugs That Grip Flat Floors Improve Rug Placement
A guide notes that placing an old carpet under a rug helps it stay in place. Trim the under carpet slightly smaller than the rug and tack the corners to the floor to enhance stability. The upper layer then clings better than bare floor.
Loyalty as lifeblood of true friendship
A reflective note urges never to speak ill of a friend. It advises addressing complaints in person to the individual involved, arguing that loyalty sustains friendships and prevents breakage.
Salad prep tips from a chopping boy
A brief guide suggests not chopping meats or celery by hand. Use scissors to cut into the desired sizes. The method is faster neater and cleaner than the traditional chopping approach.
To Stop Hiccoughs With Sugar and Vinegar Teaser
A quick home remedy suggests a spoonful of granulated sugar and three drops of vinegar or lemon juice to stop hiccups. The advice mirrors old household cures found in period domestic guides.
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Shirley St
Siren Ave
Harbor View
Cottage St
Hillside Ave
Crystal Cove
Farnbar
Tewksbury St
Shore Drive
Sturgis St
Ocean Ave
Pearl Ave
Mermaid Ave
Beach Road
Locust St
Grovers
Crest
Cliff
Floyd St
Temple
Highland
Revere St
George Turner
Sagamore Ave
Almont
Cross Sts
Winthrop St
Bowdoin
Banks
Hermon
Annunhall St
Main and
Marpuan
Wes Pleasant
Lincoln Sts
Court and
Loring Roads
Waldemar Ave
Wheelock St
Pleasant
Sargent Sts
Sargent St
Pleasant St
Johnson Ave
D Cottage. Park
Cottage Park Road
Opp
Cottage Mk Tixeal
Rarak Mu
Raran
Chester Ave
Kimball’s Factory
Revere Beach
Lynn
TAS
P.M
Winthrop Highlands
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Real Tate
Willian E. Clapp
Congress Street
Mibrigase
S. R. Knights & Co
Tremont Street
Cambridge
W. B HoHoway
Rogers. Dow
Harriet C. Adams
Yale University
Yale
New Haven
Glory
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