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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1907
Page
8
A Tuesday morning blaze at the Point Shirley Club, once Taft's Tavern, gutted the main building after starting in the kitchen from a likely faulty flue. Firefighters battled the flames. a smoldering mattress sparked a later alarm. Loss pegged near 40 000 with building and furnishings most affected.
Captain and Mrs Samuel G Irwin will host an open house at 247 Main street on Saturday June 15 from 2:30 to 5:30 p m and 8:30 to 10 p m in honor of their 20th wedding anniversary and his 80th birthday No invitations needed for friends in Winthrop guests including Rev and Mrs Tilton Colonel and Mrs Cozens Dr and Mrs Johnson and Mr and Mrs George Colton will assist in receiving Afternoon piano solos and a children s drill are planned An evening trio from Somerville will provide music Decorations will be green and white and the Irwins will be joined by family and neighbors to celebrate.
When mid June arrives, Winthrop’s noted civic figure Captain Samuel G. Irwin will celebrate his 80th birthday marking a long public service career.
In a Chicago church during a evening service Rev. Dr. Fourthly quoted Job and the prophecy light of the wicked shall be put out. An inexplicable accident caused all electric lights to fail plunging the congregation into darkness. He called for a few minutes of silent prayer for the electric system.
The reminiscence celebrates Captain Irwin a hale man of 80 with bright blue eyes and good hearing. It notes his long Winthrop residence of forty years and his successful insurance and real estate career at 247 Main Street. Born in Shelburne Nova Scotia June 15 1827 he began at sea in 1851 after graduating from ship’s forecastle.
Blanche Irwin is mourned as Captain Irwin’s widow and a longtime member of the Winthrop M. E. Church. The couple shared fondness for children and were active in community religious life.
Shares now being sold in second series. Payments due on Wednesday June 12. If you wish to withdraw you can do so at any time. 2,789 shares issued in the first series. Bank open Saturday June 8 and Monday Tuesday June 10 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday June 12 from 4 to 9 p.m.
Public auction to foreclose a mortgage given by William P Winn and Alonzo E Winn to Harriet A Norton. Property in Winthrop Suffolk County described with boundary lines and tax title note. Assignee John F Zetts requests $100 cash at sale. Boston June 5 1907.
Rates offered for advertising in the Sun and Visitor include space for entertainment listings. This notice invites local businesses and event organizers to inquire about pricing, schedules, and contact details.
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