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Newspaper

Winthrop Sun And Visitor

Location

Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1908

Page

4

Winthrop Churches Advertise Services and Talks

The Winthrop churches on Corner Hermon and School streets list morning worship at 10 45 with a Sunday school at noon. The Young People's Union meets at 6, seats are free, and all are welcome. A sermon tomorrow morning titled The Mission of Jesus is announced. At 6 Rev A J Kennedy will speak on The Work of the South End House. An all day Good Cheer Alliance sale prep is planned. A guest exchange with Rev F W Sprague of East Boston occurs one week from tomorrow.

Hermon W. O. Litchfield Hermon Street Young People’s Religious Union Mission of Jesus A. J Kennedy South End House Good Cheer Alliance F. W. Sprague East Boston

Methodist Church and Epworth League Schedule in Waltham and Bowdoin Streets

Rev Charles Tilton leads a March 29 program at First Church with a special morning service and a noon Sunday school, featuring a quartet and an address by Mayor John L Harvey on Christianity from a lawyer’s view. St Johns Episcopal Church in Bowdoin Buchanan announces Holy Communion morning service and a bishop led confirmation week events.

Charles Tilton Jefferson Street First Church C. B. Johnson A. 8. Nickerson O. E. Tasker C. A. Sawyer EB. E. Rowland J. B. Coffin Methodist Episcopal Church Tilton John L. Harvey Waltham St. John’s Episcopal Church Bowdoin Buchanan Streets O. W. Henry Lawrence

Liberating Spirit of Christ Highlighted at First Baptist

First Baptist Church at 179 Hermon Street announces morning sermon The Liberating Spirit of Christ and an evening address by Dr W E Witter missionary secretary for New England The church invites baptism preparation and religious instruction classes next Tuesday and spring mite box opening and men’s class banquet events through April 1 6 45 pm banquet followed by Roosevelt Rule address by Dr C P Gifford Boston Page Quartet expected to perform

Tudy W. E Witter New England Woman's Missionary Society C. P. Gifford Brookline Roosevelt Rule Boston Union Church and Christian Endeavor Society Witter Gordon Treining School

Advertising rates for Syn and Visitor two-year contracts

Local publication promotes low rates for annual advertising in the Syn and Visitor. The notice emphasizes affordable, long term packages aimed at boosting business exposure. It invites merchants to contact sales for details and pricing.

Winthrop Faces Scarlet Fever Threat and School Reopenings

The Winthrop Sun reports no new scarlet fever cases this week as schools shutdowns curb spread. Schools will reopen by April 6 after fumigation, the public library undergoes fumigation, and Principal Bertha G. Twombly recovers from fever quarantine. Local health officials credit swift actions for preventing contagion.

Winthrop Bertha G. Twombly Point Shirley Shirley Station Frank A. Douglas Board of Health

Town Meeting Warrant Completion Praised by Voters

Citizens commend prompt completion of the annual town meeting warrant after a smooth session on Monday evening. Voters applaud the appropriation committee for finishing the work without delays and criticize past protracted debate.

Manliness and Religion Sermon Likely at Winthrop Beach Church

Union Congregational Church at Tewksbury street Winthrop Beach led by Rev A L McKenzie hosts a 10 AM morning worship on Sunday with a sermon on Manliness and Religion. An 7 PM service features Dr Frank Knight Sanders speaking on The Great West as I See it in my Travels. Sunday school noon Baraca class urged for young men. A 6 PM program shows Medical Methods in Mission Lands by Miss Calista Andrews. Prayer meeting Friday 7:30 followed by teachers meeting at 8:30.

Union Congregational Church Tewksbury Street Winthrop Beach Religious Education Society Yale College Divinity School Donald Macalister O. BE Calista Andrews Danvers

Former townsman hidden from sight after Windthrop move

The article notes CO F King leaving Beacon Villa after several years of prosperity, with locals still tied to the King Crowther oil venture in search of a market. War Veterans seek, then face opposition to a $2,000 building improvement at their hall. Edgar Power questions backing future veteran projects. Winthrop Yacht Club aims for a $10,000 clubhouse addition on Shirley Street amid dredging hopes for deeper water access.

CO. F. King Mr. King Beacon Villa Winthrop Edgar Power Power The War Veterans’ Association Edgar Winthrop Yacht Club Shirley Street

Military Whist by Q and Q Club in tribute to Mrs O'Brien

Over 200 guests attended a military whist evening by the Q and Q Club with proceeds presented to Mrs I B O'Brien. The event at the hotel featured flag decorations, fort and battery themes, and a large array of partners and souvenirs. The program included bugle calls, piano music, and a brief speech by Mrs Henry A Hay.

I. B. O’brien Q and Q’s Lawrence Bargher Elliot W. Hayes Henry A. Hay O’brien Taltey Soper Payne and Thompson Moore Maurice H. Trask Johnsons Howe Stone Charles I. Jacobs Sallie Schryver O. T. Clark E. W. Hayes Albert W. Cobb A. J. Pierce Wesley Tyler Charles Puffer Hayes Somerville

Neighborhood Club hears Sylvester on youth work at St John’s

The Neighborhood Club invites town young men to a Wednesday night meeting at St. John’s parish hall with Sylvester from Youth’s Companion as a regular State Y.M.C.A. speaker. He notes the town should have a gymnasium someday and the club is doing what it can for young men.

Sylvester State Y. MO. A St. John's (Episcopal) Church

Nahant Moderator Hilary Lodge Heads Town Meeting Narrative

The article recalls Senator Hilary Cabot Lodge who moderated Nahant’s annual meeting last Saturday. Voters elected town officers in the morning, then discussed appropriations in the afternoon for the coming year. It contrasts Nahant with Winthrop’s earlier 19th century meetings and notes changes due to increasing population and new voting methods.

United States Hilary Cabot Lodge Capitol Nahant Boston Little Republic Winthrop Tewkeburys Wymans Longs

Winthrop Lodge Elects Officers In Annual Ballot

The Winthrop Lodge of Elke held its annual officer election at the clubhouse on Wednesday evening. Elected as Exalted Ruler was Dr. John J. Gibbons, with Frank P. Joyce, Albert B. Dorman, Alexander S. Neal, John W. Lilt, Frank H. Jenkins, Charlee F. Todd, Eugene Cronin, W. W. Colnon, William H. Barter, and James L. Johnstone chosen for various roles and terms.

Winthrop Lodge of Elke John J. Gibbons Frank P. Joyce Albert B. Dorman Alexander S.neal John W. Lilt Frank H. Jenkins Charlee F. Todd Eugene Cronin W. W. Colnon Grand Lodge William H. Barter James L. Johnstone

The Paragraph Pulpit on Jesus Mission and Life

The passage argues Jesus came to offer life not death His mission was life itself and living nobly in service to God and humanity His death followed naturally from his living and his life inspires others to strive higher and dedicates the reader to similar service

Jesus God

Card of Thanks from Mrs Henry J Schell

Mrs Henry J Schell expresses deep appreciation for the heartfelt sympathy shown after her bereavement. She notes northern skies may be cold yet northern hearts offered warmth, creating a new tie of gratitude and affection at Winthrop.

Henry J. Schell Winthrop

Man Finds Lost False Teeth on Atlantic City Beach

A man recounts strolling the Atlantic City shore and pocketing a discovered set of false teeth after a curious passerby asks about shells. He admits never having lost a tooth and wonders who the owner might be.

Atlantic City iNo Philadelphia

Judge Explains Conflicting Evidence With Cottage Ad

A judge tells a student friend how to judge conflicting evidence. He uses a parable of a house hunter who overestimates distance, while a boy cites an advertisement. The boy says he will not vouch for a sale, illustrating how to weigh statements.

Tea Cup and Dish Earliest Tea Vessel Origins

A note explains eighteenth century tea use, where tea was drunk from a handleless cup called a dish imported from China. The first handle appeared in English ware, and the saucer’s name comes from its resemblance to a sauce platter. The line about saucer eyes predated Lord Arlington’s tea party at Arlington House during the Restoration.

China Lord Arlington England Arlington House Buckingham Palace London Chronicle

Opera House Director Reveals Musician's Taste for Italian Opera

A Metropolitan Opera House director recalls a musician's wife noting her husband dislikes Wagner operas. She says he prefers Italian operas, adding he remains busy with chores and barely tears his shirts, while Wagner pieces leave him indifferent.

Metropolitan Opera House Dot Heneffer

Dangerous Feat by Bossesman of South Africa

A Bossesman walks to a puff holder and places his bare foot on its neck. The snake struggles and releases venom from a poison gland. He aims to kill the snake and consumes its body while using the venom to prepare arrows.

South Africa

Where Ma Was Strict

A brief dialogue between a girl and boy about parental strictness. The girl notes her mother is very strict, asking if others are. The boy says his father is the strict one, while his mother is lenient with him.

Grasper Rejects Journalist and Poet for Daughter

A cautious man prohibits his daughter from marrying a journalist or a poet. He criticizes journalists for wasting one side of the paper and notes poets do not finish lines, signaling disapproval of both professions.

Grasper

Dr Sir Abbreviation Sparks Note Exchange

A brief exchange references a note to Burroughs beginning “Dr Sir” and a correction to avoid the slovenly abbreviation. The dialogue mentions the phrase Dick-No, sir and a reference to money owed, attributed to the Kansas City Independent.

Tom Burroughs Kansas City Independent

Result of Early Training Cobwigger

Question and answer style note on character traits. New rich Cobwigger shows he isn’t a gentleman by paying cash for everything he buys, as stated by a tailor. The exchange highlights social cues around wealth and refinement in a historical setting.

Cobwigger Newrich Merritt

Praise as debt, flattery as gift, French proverb

A succinct French proverb contrasts praise as a debt owed with flattery as a gift. It implies duty to give honest praise while flattery is a voluntary, optional gesture.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Winthrop Churches All Soul’s Church Unitarian First Church of Winthrop Methodist Episcopal Winthrop Street Epworth League Joseph Davison GT. John’s Episcopal Church First Baptist Cituzen Winthrop Hermon Street Belcher Street Bay Frederick M. White Sunpat Services Bible School Christian Endeavor Winthrop ,Sun Mass Winthrop Sun and Visitor Lewis Block, Washington Ainthrop, Mass Herbert E. &Merson Ernest Dh. Pierce Telephone Winthrop Sun Winthrop Visitor Lewis Block Beach Station Union Congregational Oae the Pilgrim the Neighborhood Club the Mission of Jesus Wheppemore, Sec’ and Treas Wadsworth Building Winthrop Centre E. F. Rogers Lewis Frank Barrett Photographic Studio Wadsworth Block Geo. C. Edwards Glazier and Whitener Herman St Ralph P. Badger Rogers Ave Lynn O'Brien Klock E. E. Crosby Winthrop,St., Winthrop Lillian F. Rich Teagher Pianoforte Pleasant St Johnson Mld Winthrop St C. H. French Shirley Soin Visitor
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