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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1907
Page
4
The Unitarian Church Wingh Mass corner Hermon and School streets, Rev. W. Litchfield, minister. Rooms 8 Hermon Street. Morning service 10 45. Sunday school 12. Seats free. Church supported by obscriptions and contributions.
The church will observe the Lord's Supper next Sunday at 11.80 with Miss Ida M Wheelock leading prayer and the topic Consecration. Mr W Perkins will address Washington Anniversaries in the evening. An executive meeting on repairs is planned for next Tuesday. Boston Baptist City Missions will be the subject at Woman's Missionary Society next Wednesday. Foreign Missionary Circles to meet at Winchester First Baptist next Thursday with sessions at 10 am and 1 30 pm.
The First Church of Winthrop led by Rev. Charles Tilton lists a June calendar with Holy Communion on June 2 at 10:30 a.m. and reception of members. evening sermons on The Great Trial and The Trial of the Unbeliever. Epworth and gospel services. class meetings. and weekly themes. A quartet will sing at services. Children’s Day on June 16 with Education sermon. June 21 Fourth Quarterly Conference.
Winthrop High School beat East Boston High 17 to 1 Tuesday afternoon at Wood Island Park. Stockwell showed strong control with two safe hits, and Taillacq led Winthrop with five hits in five at bats. The WHS scored in each inning, with Stockwell and Sleeper opposing McGovern and Swint in a one-sided game.
Foxcroft at Winthrop Centre May 25 suddenly George A Foxcroft aged 65 years 7 months 13 days also in Winthrop Mass May 97 at the home of her daughter Mrs T H Howe 79 Summit Avenue Ames Georg e formerly of Haverhill Mass 71 years 2 months
Mr. Frank Foxcroft expresses gratitude for the many kindnesses shown to him and to Mrs George A Foxcroft during his long illness and in public and private relations.
The Winthrop Sun notes Chelsea Mayor Willard stopped any baseball games on Memorial Day at the city playground until after services. The thirtieth day is described as quite significant, with records of the day likely to be passed to posterity.
A good number of out of town people were seen on the Winthrop trains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Many had come for the holiday. A sunny Wednesday raised hopes for Thursday and its parades and displays.
The sudden death of George A. Foxcroft last Saturday evening saddened the town. Friends recall ten years of esteem and a life lived honorably and trusted, leaving behind a lasting treasure for all who knew him.
A writer argues that voters lacking visible property may endorse extravagant spending, warning that such waste harms all, especially the laboring man, with bankers and tradesmen also bearing the impact in the long run.
A retired Boston police captain is named head of Deer Island House of Correction with his pension to follow. The move shifts penal control from city to mayoral authority and risks state intervention. The piece questions suitability, experience, and political implications of the appointment.
Readers are urged to support articles at the next town meeting seeking funds and authority to build Floyd street, coordinate a national road from Fort Banke to Fort Heath, and connect Winthrop to the Metropolitan Parkway Crest avenue. The piece argues these steps are essential to access, pride, and financial stability for Winthrop and its isthmus links.
Abram P. Downs transfers passageway to Ella A. Rich and Q Tewkebury transfers property on Bellevue avenue to Edwin O. Johnson. Details of other parcels unnamed. Property movements appear in a concise municipal notice.
James G. Abbott died at his residence on Cottage Park road on Friday May 17 from a shock. He was 71, born in Andover, lived in Methuen and Lawrence, served on Lawrence’s board of aldermen, and worked 12 years as an inspector at the Boston Custom House. A G. A. R. and Masonic active member, he helped found Needham Post 39, and he is survived by his widow, two daughters, two grandchildren, and a brother.
Elizabeth V Rice to Otis D Rice on Hutchinson Street and Summit Avenue path for $1. Susan A McKenna to Lucy F Silberbag on Sargent Street for $1. Grace E Newell to Charles D Lanning on Bartlett Road for $1. Leonard J Whipple to Edward O Howard on Main and Crescent Streets for $1. Lillian B Brown to Anna M Thomas on Shirley Street for $1. James B Johnstone to Albert F Lyons on Waldemar Avenue for $1.
St John’s Episcopal Church Winthrop hosts a regular meeting of the Men’s Club with seven new members elected. A lawn fete and strawberry festival are planned for June 15 on parish grounds near the rectory, no admission charged. Dr. Addison of All Saints Church Brookline presents a detailed Jamestown and Plymouth history, linking early colonial church and civic acts to the nation’s founding. The program includes a music segment directed by JT Anshelm, featuring soloists and quartets, followed by a luncheon.
The list names several individuals including B Erdokiogé Frederick Mason A F Holahan Mark Phillips Walter S Haines William G Smith and others Mr Wilson Mr Wright Mr Wallis and Mr Gordon appearing in the document.
The piece honors fallen patriots from the Revolution through the Cuban War. Miss Azaie E. McNaught unveils a shaft and salutes Bartlett and other heroes while urging future generations to cherish the flag. Written by William H. Gardner, it frames sacrifice, liberty, and national memory.
A brief postal notice lists the letters still undelivered at Winthrop post office for the week ending in June. The entry names multiple recipients and notes the collection window and delivery details.
The Winthrop sun and Visitor invites readers to submit news items and asks signers to include their names for print. Please identify yourself when sending items for publication.
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