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.
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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
4
Entry as second class matter dated December 20 1905 at Boston Post Office under the 1879 act noted with SUPERDAY March 20 1909.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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