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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1909
Page
4
The notice records December 20, 1905 as the entry date and classifies the item under second class matter at the Boston Massachusetts post office under the 1879 act.
The piece rails at newspapers subsidizing church festivals and events while noting editors bear publishing costs remain unpaid by donors. It cites Sheriff Seavey’s health and a potential replacement by Special Sheriff Kelly. It reports a muffler bill nearing passage and welcomes EE Dwight Hall as clerk to the Board of Selectors, praising Mr. Wall’s prior service.
Obituary details the life of Peter Austin a Wrentham born inventor who died in Winthrop after an experimental gasoline lamp project backed by Frank S. Ptaeck and others. He helped develop an early steam carriage in Civil War era Lowell and declined a Stanley Automobile offer. His lingering wealth consisted mainly of a failed cache of bank notes recovered and re deposited. Funeral services held at his nephew Warren Gilmory’s residence.
James B. Connolly, noted sea writer, spoke before the Winthrop Lodge of Elks and ladies at the New Winthrow Hotel on Monday evening about the recent U S Fleet cruise and the Republic loss. A musical program followed with performances by club members and the East Boston Catholic Literary Society. The arrangements were by William H. Barter, Frank H. Jenkins and Charles J. Brown.
Charles R Bennison writes to defend his candidacy for the Board of Health in Winthrop detailing disputes over term shifts and alleged backlash. He recounts conflicts with the Winthrop Town Government Association and a rival candidate Dr Metcalf, claiming unfair treatment and personal hardship while seeking support and explaining his strategic choices. He appeals to voters to weigh past grievances and to judge him rather than others.
Catherine Eva Cowen beloved daughter of Mathias and Catherine Cowen dies in Winthrop on March 8 Abbie A Clement 51 years old dies in Winthrop Beach on March 9 Readers note local notices list two obituaries with names and ages for March dates in Winthrop area
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