Public thanks for sympathy after wife's death
Sheldon W. Cook expresses gratitude to friends who sympathized during his wife’s illness and death. He asks them to know their kindness and assess offers will be treasured.
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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
4
Sheldon W. Cook expresses gratitude to friends who sympathized during his wife’s illness and death. He asks them to know their kindness and assess offers will be treasured.
Avid Floyd, an auctioneer, conducts sales at 34 School Street in Boston and at Winthrop.
Public auction on August 17 1908 at five o'clock afternoon for the property described in the 1907 mortgage to Susan Arletta Macgowan and P Stainforth Macgowan. Land in Winthrop Suffolk bounded by Pleasant Street and mean high water mark containing 14243 square feet with flats and privileges, subject to unpaid taxes. Purchaser to pay $300 cash at sale. assignee Isaac C Hall holds mortgage. Winthrop July 25 1908.
The Board of Harbor Commissioners invites sealed bids for dredging an anchorage basin between the Whart and Winthrop channels in Boston. Bids due July 31, 1908, at 2 PM at the Land Office, 131 State House. Plans and specs available for view. bidders must show competence and experience. The board reserves right to reject all bids or waive irregularities.
Advertising and news copy must reach the office by Thursday 8:30 PM. Rejected manuscripts require a stamped return envelope. Subscription rates listed. second class matter entered December 20 1905 in Boston. Communications addressed to Winthrop Sun and Visitor Lewis Block Washington Ave Winthrop MA. Editor Herbert E Merson Associate Editor Ernest d Pierce. Telephone Winthrop 272.
The Shirley Hotel hosts numerous guests including Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Bartlett of Philadelphia and Mr. Edwin D. Mead of Boston. Crest Lodge under Miss A. Mooney reports many arrivals with August 1 expected arrivals. An August dancing party drew over 300 guests with eight-piece orchestra and a Miss Mooney served collation. Whist games occur each Wednesday.
The Winthrop Sun and Visitor announces its publication history and office location in the Lewis Block opposite Beach Station. The paper notes daily issues and Thursday editions from 7:30 to 8:30 PM, with a dated issue of Saturday July 25, 1908.
The senatorial contest in Winthrop is active with McKie and Burnham leading the effort. No other candidates appear likely to enter. Many predict McKie wins in Winthrop and East Boston while Burnham carries Chelsea and Revere. McKie has backing from the Winthrop Yacht Club. Both have served in the state legislature.
The Suburban Gas & Electric Co announces a reduced gas rate in town, praising the public spirited company. It notes gradual service improvements and a plan toward a final $1.00 rate in two years, aligning with prior company plans.
The Winthrop W C T U condemns Sunday baseball on Fort Banks athletic grounds, reaffirms support for army respect of community morals, and urges records be kept and copies sent to the district commander and local paper. Includes signatories led by Mrs Samuel Belcher and others.
Residents and guests gathered at the Surfside and Cliff House for an evening of whist at the Surfside with 15 tables and refreshments, a musicale ending the night, and a large July 30 concert in the dining hall. The arrivals list shows about 70 guests from Charlestown to New York. At Cliff House a dancing party drew many, with new arrivals including Burton, Doubleday, and Powers. A Wednesday dance featured George Gregory’s lecture on blind education and Helen Keller, followed by a piano recital and whistling solos. Friday offered a complimentary Tel Electric Music concert by Thomas Connell for about 100 guests.
A list of guests at Ocean View House and The Nevada includes Mrs I B O'Brien and A L Bailey of New York among many others. Attendees hail from Chicago Boston Schenectady and Toronto with families and several couples registering at The New Winthrop Hotel. An impromptu musicale and dance entertained Nevada guests featuring Philip Glemby of New York as a notable impersonator.
Winthrop residents plan outings next week with Frank W. Tucker and family heading to Lake Wentworth New Hampshire. Sarah McEachern of Winthrop Highlands visits Gloucester this week. Edwin H. Leonard and Coral avenell to spend next week at Miller's Camp Stoddard Nee Mrs W E Smith of Willow Avenue travels to Falmouth Heights. Mrs Floyd hosts relatives from East Boston Sharon and Reading. Highlands residents enjoy a bowling match between Peaches and Lemons with Lemons winning by one pin. Prizes awarded to Deering for high single string and Swick for high three string total.
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