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Winthrop Sun And Visitor

Location

Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1909

Page

4

Post Office Notice of Second Class Matter

Entry as second class matter dated December 20 1905 at Boston Post Office under the 1879 act noted with SUPERDAY March 20 1909.

Boston Mass

Revere Fin Com Deliberates School Funding and Public Works

The Revere Finance Committee in session approves near term appropriations for departments including a reported 100000 for public schools with a goal to finalize by Monday. Voters prepare for town meeting to consider a bulkhead project south of Cottage Hill and a push to curb unofficial signs on poles under new enforcement.

Revere Cottage Hill Winthrop

Winthrop lecture on industry education by Professor Perrin

The Winthrop Improverent and Plis terical Society held a free lecture in the old high school hall. Professor Perrin spoke on The Industrial School urging broader education for boys and parental duty. He stressed humane, practical guidance and noted reform themes from prison life in Switzerland appealing to local families.

Winthrop Improverent and Plisterical Society Marshall Perrin Professor Perrin Perrin

Departments Granted Four Dollar Increase in Appropriations

The Appropriation Committee reports total spending of 184 488 85 up from 190 509 last year. Fire, school, highway and bridge, poor, street lighting, salaries, cemetery, health, police, gypsy moth, and walks all receive raises. Nearly all departments are granted increases due to new needs and projects.

Fire Department

Schwartz Ordered to Support Wife Four Dollars Weekly

Judge George in probate court requires Morris Schwartz of Winthrop to pay Sarah Schwartz $10 immediately and $4 per week. She alleged he left her December 31, took away personal effects, and moved to another home.

George Morris Schwartz Winthrop Sarah Schwartz

W J Orcutt Wool Merchant of Boston Dies at Home

William J Orcutt well known wool merchant of Boston died suddenly at his home on Cliff Avenue last week. He was buried at Mt Auburn Cemetery Cambridge on Saturday afternoon with Rev MK Henry officiating and the Schubert quartet singing. Floral tributes came from friends Joseph Webb lodge Masons and South Boston yacht club. Pallbearers included Howard L Stickney Thomas F Brown Charles E Butterman and William Hutchinson. The body will be cremated.

William J. Orcutt Boston Cliff Avenue Wase Mt. Auburn Cemetery Cambridge Ik. W. Henry St. John's Episcopal Church Schubert Joseph Webb Lodge of Masons South Boston Vaehtelerb Vvaeh

Winthrop Cooperative Bank Elects Officers and Directors

The Winthrop Cooperative Bank held its annual meeting on March 10 and elected officers for the new fiscal year. Edward B. Newton is President, Frank F. Cook Vice-President, Almon E. Whittemore Secretary and Treasurer, with a board including Newton, Whittemore, Cook, Henry de Wright and numerous other directors.

Winthrop Co-operative Bank Edward B. Newton Frank F. Cook Almon E. Whittemore Henry de Wright Browning Kk. Baker, Jr M. Austin Belcher Channing Howard Henry Hutchinson Jeremiah Green Harry W. Aiken Ahrend’.c. J. Pope Joseph L. Newton Charles G Craib William G. McNeill Elmer_E. Dawson Henry M Belcher David Floyd Herbert G. Flinn Alfred F. Henry

Boston University Students At Methodist Church Sing

Boston University students and choir will lead the Friday night service with speakers and singers. On Sunday night a large chorus joins the Church quartet and soloist for a grand praise service starting about 7 20. Arrive early to secure a good seat.

Pilgrim Plan Would Convert Pines Into Exclusive Resort

Owners of small cottages along the Pines face eviction as new buyers raise land values and impose strict building limits. Deeds bar cottages under 2,500 dollars, forcing removals within the month. Land borders a boulevard and state property, preventing moves, so many structures must be torn down. The hotel and grounds remain popular, but future plans aim to turn the area into summer residences.

Revere Park Walter Delano Oupoak Huber

Lembuctoo Tribe Entertained In Winthrop Evening

Anna B Moody Mrs W V Thompson and Mrs Harry M Jones entertained the Tim buctoo Tribe and friends on Monday evening in Winthrop War Veterans hall. A reading by Mrs J Remby Court Park and solos by Miss Josephine Mulloy entertained. Florence Tewksbury Thornton Pirk played for the dancing. A hat trimming contest rewarded Poanke Secour with the prize for best hat and Miss Ethel Minor won for driving four nails straight in a block of wood in seconds. A collation followed for thirty guests.

Anna B. Moody W. WV. Thompson Harry M. Jones J. Remby Court Park Josephine Mulloy Florence Tewksbury Thornton Pirk Poanke Secour Ethel Minor

Death of Peleg Rankin a Civil War veteran

Peleg L Rankin aged 75 an inmate of the Soldiers Home Chelsea died Thursday forenoon. A native of Vassalboro Maine he lived in Winthrop for years where he was a grocer. He served as a private in Massachusetts Regiment during the Civil War and was admitted to the home February 18 of this year. He leaves to his immediate family.

Peleg L. ‘Rankin Sodiers Chelsea Vassalboro Winthrop Rankin Massachusetts

Death of George M. Perkins Former East Boston Engineer

George M. Perkins aged 47 formerly of East Boston died at his home 5 Atlantic Street after a shock. He was unmarried, survived by his mother and one brother, and employed as an engineer on the Boston & Albany. Funeral services will be held at his residence this afternoon at 2 p.m.

Greater Boston St John’s Catholic Church Jdla TL Griffin Church Bilding Fund Murray Castle Square Ireland Clara Lane Eleanor Wickham May Powers Josephine Molloy Mary Maloney Joseph Corrieri George Mr. Perkins Atlantic Street Perkins Boston & Albany

Pp AL Club Meets After Noon Social

The Pp AL Club met Tuesday afternoon at 72 Park Avenue with Mrs. Ida Frost hosting. Emma Adams gave an address of welcome, Emma Fowler described her California and Yellowstone trip, Toutsen Allen spoke on Oregon and the Seattle exposition with views, and Jennie Rogers presented on the New Possessions of the United States.

Pp. al.’ Club Ida Frost Park Avenue Emma A. Adams Emma Fowler California Yellowstone Park Toutsen Allen Oregon Seattle Jennie Rogers The United States M. F. Tobey

Winthrop Real Estate Transfers Two Blocks

Property notices announce transfers from Fennie Block to Nathan Block at Shirley Street and Sea Foam Avenue for two lots and from W Frank D Warren to Herbert J Mahoney at Deane and Quincy Avenues with a $1 consideration.

Whist Club Gatherings Highlight Local Social Scene

The article catalogs weekly whist club gatherings across multiple households in Boston area neighborhoods. Hostesses include Mrs. Joseph McIntyre, Mrs. E Everett Crosby, Mrs. Samuel Myers, and others, with souvenirs secured by members such as Mrs. B. J. Ahern and Miss Jennie Sweeney.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Winthrop Sun and Visitor Herbert E. Emerson Lewis Block Washington Avenue Vatiee Beach Station Renrov Suburban Gas & Electric Co Sne Burris Wee Marstald Perrin Favortfes Win Lb. Throp Switzerland Health Department Castor Alwa W. J. Orcutt Boston University the Methodist Church Peleg He Rankin George M. Perkins L. Club Winthrop Real Estate Joseph McIntyre Lincoln Oere John W. Herbert B. J. Ahern William J. Dealy Jack TH. Webster Aherm Wheelock Street Ell- EK Leslie Bigeloway Thornton Thornton Park Edward N. Atcherly Clarence A. Nevers EE. Crosby E. Everett Crosby Winthrop Street M. Samuel Mermaid Avenue M.samuel Howard Harold Barton Grover Avewere John A. Morrison Eugene Hk Somerby Gertrude Tud Son Hiller Grover hVermie God Whist Club Charles DB. Lewis Cottage Avenue Joseph H. Bradley Dolphin Avenue Eugene Cronin Augustis W. Norris Arthur Sullivan George K. . Hayes Trident Avenue Frank B. Orentz Sea Foam Avenue New Winthrop Hotel Josephine Donohue East Boston Jennie Sweeney Belcher Street Gertrude and Lena Rooney Visio Caroline S Meady Charles Street Willian James Fitchburg Harry A. B. Ford Walter Macomber Everett Woodbury Knight Somerville Ryan Ingalls George FE. Hodgdon Harry A. B. Lord John P. Wakefield Benjamin L. Stiles Marie S. Schaffer Oscar Kimball Mary McCarthy A. Hayward Sobey Albert E. Pulsifer Hawthorne Avenue Harris Smith Medford Mary Troy Charlestown Frank M. Tiffany Winthrop Shore Drive H. A. Wright Hallie_ Simpson W.A. Rumpf Dorchester Thomas H. Cross Cottage Park Harry A. Lamb Edward P. Watrous Walter 2. Rigdon Harry Vt—Jones Sammuel C. Doane Mesa Austin Carpenter Senin E William T. Rymes Moores, Street 500 Bridge Whist Club Burgher Highland Avenue Samuel J. Byrne Moore Harry Mee Alexander James H. Deering Grover Avenue Tre O 500 Club Them Thayer’s Pharmacy Walter B. Thayer Pharmacist Shirley Street Winthrop, Mass E. F. Rogers Lewis Winthrop Beach Winthrop J Ames A Sumner St. E Triton Ave Louis Racca Custom Boot and Shoe Maker Washington Ave R. R Cental and Revere Sts Magee’s Corner C. Edwinson, MD Winthrop St Phroi Dee the Land Fats Am le Bon Ton Jefferson St. Opp Centre Station Francis Pratt Optician Studio Prenmont St Chester Ave Winthrop Centre Thornton Station Fort Hill Carl Gundersen Lewis Wharf Washburn Avenue Beachmont Richmond J. Travis Walsh Optometrist Winter Street Shaw's Revere Sl Albert B. Dorman M.D Byam Hollings Cor Shirley St Harry J. Cook Johnson Ave Meridian Street East Horace B. Butler C. A. Nevers Wadsworth Block Alice Ball Fizell Cottage
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