Memorial Day Dedication of Town Monument Above All Went Smooth
The Memorial Day dedication of the town’s soldiers and sailors monument, organized by the Winthrop War Veterans Association, proceeded without a hitch. The procession moved from War Veterans Hall through Pauline, Pleasant, Winthrop streets to the library grounds for ceremonies, lunch followed by speeches, and church services ended with a substantial dinner for about 250 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop War Veterans’ Association
A. T. Sylvester
War Veterans’ Hall
Pauline Street
Pleasant
Winthrop
Public Library
Ernest R. Buffington
Charlestown
Edward F. Tracy
Fort Banks
Col
Irving W. Campbell
Sons of Veterans
Spanish War Veterans
Citizens Boys’ Brigade
Gen. W. H. H. Geary
Masonic
George E. Harrington
Mr. Stanton
F. M. White
Daniel E. A.hern
Hodgkins
Mrs. Crosby
Woman's Reserve Corps
Death of George A. Foxcroft on Winthrop Street
The death of George A. Foxcroft occurred at his Winthrop Street residence late Saturday evening from heart failure after two years of declining health. Family recalled his after dinner cigar and a calm passing during a card game. Undertaker Charles R. Bennison led the obsequies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Foxcroft
Winthrop Street
Foxcroft
Charles R. Bennison
Boston advertiser George A. Foxcroft dies after long illness
George A. Foxcroft of Dedham born October 1841 served in the 8th Massachusetts Regiment during the Civil War and re enlisted in the 24th Massachusetts. A Boston advertising pioneer he organized the Boston bureau and originated Star course concerts. He lived in Winthrop, served as town treasurer, and died after leg amputation for blood poisoning with his wife’s care. Funeral at St John’s Episcopal Church and procession escorted by town police and fire department members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Foxcroft
Dedham
Massachusetts
24Th
Richmond
Boston
Columbian Lodge
Fana A. M
St. Paul’s R. A
de Molay Commandery K. T
Lafayette Lodge of Perfection
Giles F. Yates
Princes of
E. W. Kinsley
Department of Massachusetts
A. R
Massachusetts Sons of the Revolution
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Massachusetts Minute Men of
Massachusetts Roanoke Association
Tri-mountain
Council
Royal Arcanum and Archimedes Lodge
Foxcroft
South
Boston Bureau of Advertising
Tremont Temple
Winthrop
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Buffington
Fire Department
Woollcott
E. W. Kinsley Post 118
Mr. Foxcroft
Winthrop War Veterans’ Association
Memorial Day Notes and Veterans Honor Parade
Nearly 1,000 flags were presented to school children by veterans. Wadsworth block was decorated with national colors. The memorial features a soldier in marching order on Milford granite. Winthrop War Veterans mourn three members: Simmons Abbott and Foxcroft. Cemetery upkeep praised. Supt Bennison credited. Social Hall dinner set new records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth
Milford
Winthrop War Veterans
William B. Simmons
James G. Abbott
George A. Foxcroft
Winthrop Cemetery
Supt
Bennison
Advertising rates for In the Sun and Visitor
Promote your business with low yearly ad rates for In the Sun and Visitor. This compact notice highlights affordable monthly contracts and strong visibility for local customers.
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E. F. Chisholm & CO
Water ST
Thornton Park
Russia
C. B. Bragdon
Meridian Street
F. W. Devoe
C. T. Reynolds Co
P. O
Ocean View House
Crest Avenue
J. B. O'Brien
Chelsea, Mass
Chelsea
ACK Euner & Waterbury, Isl
Pranklin ST. Busto
R. J. Promises
Ocean View ST
Winthrop, Mass
A. J. Pilling
Beach Road
Ocean Spray
Winthrop Tet
I. W. Campbell
A. W. Keene
Annie E. McNaught
John E. Beck
Chelsea Selection
David Floyd
Library Trustees
America
William P. Brown
Young Ladies
Methodist Church
Edith Keene
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Ethel G. Stowe
Beethoven Quartet
40Th
New York Volunteers
Edward T. Harrington CO
Ss. G. Irwin Real Estate and Fire Insurance Agent
Main Street
Massachusetts Wharf Coal Company
Winthrop Delivery
Kilby Street
East Boston
Marginal Street
Floyd & Tucker
Pastime Theatre
Constitution Hall
Winthrop Beach
Interior Decorating Boston . Decorative Co
Pleasant St. Winthrop
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