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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
4
Dialogue fragment shows Mrs Duff and Mary discussing a spare maid while noting only two in the family, Mr Dutt and the speaker. The incomplete scene hints at domestic arrangements and social roles within a small household.
The Winthrop Sun and Visitor announces consolidation on December 9, 1905. It lists its historic origins with the Winthrop Sun (established 1892) and Winthrop Visitor (established 1881) and notes publication in the Lewis Block area opposite Beach Station. The paper operates daily and on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30, with the issue dated Saturday July 11, 1908.
A dock fire in East Boston on Thursday halted the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn ferry service for several hours during rush hour, inconveniencing Winthrop residents. The train shed and slip survived, preventing potentially worse disruptions to local travel and daily routines.
Ex representative George T Sleep er pulls out leaving Burnham McKie and Gove as the main Republican contenders. Rumor spreads that Gove may also withdraw while Democrat Henry G Hichborn of Revere returns to enter the race this year.
The Point of Pines Republican Barbecue has been indefinitely postponed due to unspecified reasons. Organizers have not announced a rescheduled date, leaving attendees uncertain about future plans.
George T. Sleeper, recently endorsed by Winthrop Republican Club as the district senate candidate, asks the Winthrop Sun and Visitor to announce that he will not pursue the race.
A reader report notes a Fourth of July disturbance as hoodlums stole and moved piazza chairs to fields and other piazzas. The notice asks owners of a large green chair to contact 24 Dolphin Avenue.
The 25th wedding anniversary of Rev. Charles Tilton and his wife was celebrated at the Winthrop Methodist Church with a Ladies Social Union led event. A program by the Winthrop Mandolin Club and various solos followed a reception where gifts were presented including silver from the Official Board and a long-time church member. Many attendees came from neighboring towns and former congregations.
Long list of local residents visiting, hosting, or traveling including Mrs L E Rucker moving to 35 Hermon Street and Mr Fred P Cook building on Beach Road. Tennis and baseball events, yacht club booklet release, church activities, and Fourth of July celebrations fill the summer social scene.
The Pilgrim laments scant drinking water and calls for fountains on Winthrop Shore Drive while critiquing bathing attire. The piece urges public spirit to fund a fountain memorial, benches, and newspaper donations to keep the common beach clean, noting the Metropolitan Park Commissioners face tight funds.
The W C T U met at Mrs. Charles Crosby’s Hermon street home on a Tuesday afternoon in July with Mrs. Samuel Belcher presiding. Delegates were named for the Lowell state convention and a protest against Sunday baseball was to be discussed with town pastors.
The Frost Public Library offers weekday hours from 2:30 to 9:00 p.m. except holidays. New books include The shell book by Julia Ellen Rogers, The knight among nations by Louis E Van Norman, A documentary history of Chelsea by Mellen Chamberlain, The Hemlock Avenue mystery by Roman Doubleday, The lonely jrouse translated by Mrs A L Wister, King Spruce by Holman Day, R J's mother and some other people by Margaret Deland, Up to His Tricks, and a notable anecdote about a London spendthrift and an Oxford uncle.
In Green Hill Nantasket the wedding of Miss Mae Coolidge to James Winthrop Gilkey took place Monday July 1 at 8 pm. Rev Brown of Hingham officiated before about 75 relatives and friends. The bride wore white chiffon over silk with lace and carried a rose shower. Attendants included cousin Miss Mabel Nash. best man Albert Standish. The couple plan a short St Lawrence trip and summer in Winthrop with Mr and Mrs George E Turner.
Miss Grace Kelley daughter of Mr and Mrs C H Kelley of 66 Park Avenue united with James Fisk of Boston in a June 30 ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev Alexander L McKenzie officiated with a simple ring ceremony and June roses decorating the house. Dorothy Kelley served as flower girl and a small reception followed with informal collation for immediate relatives.
Rev Charles Tilton of the First Church united Frank W Crowell and Bessie A Cripps of Lynn in marriage Tuesday evening June 30 at St One OO Parish. The couple were former parishioners of Tilton.
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