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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1909
Page
8
The notice lists Reverend Frederick M Wit as pastor at 179 Hermon Street with weekday service schedule. It references contact details and the church office in Winthrop. The fragment mentions budget and Baptist affiliation with Winthrop area identifiers.
Rev W Litchfield minister presides at 82 Hermon Street rooms with Sunday service at 10 45 am and Sunday school at noon Young People's Union at 630 pm From November 1 to May 1 the church relies on weekly offerings and subscriptions Seats are free Comradeship will be the sermon topic tomorrow morning The anniversary meetings have drawn many members for mutual benefit and the annual festival week gathers people from across the country to strengthen fellowship
Rev. W. Henry presides at St. John's Episcopal Church Bowdoin and Buchanan Streets. May 30 Whitsunday services include Holy Communion at 10 20 am and 12 10 pm with sermon. Sunday school at 7 30 pm and evening prayer with sermon. evening service suspended until September.
First Church of Winthrop Methodist offers a Memorial Day program with Chaplain George A Crawford delivering the oration at 10 50 a m on May 30. Rev Charles Tilton and local pastors lead services and a series of meetings follow in the week with church groups and unions participating. Public are invited to attend and the tent will be set by the Deane Winthrop House.
Hedring ton Ellen widow of James Hedring ton dies in Winthrop May 24. Elwell A widow aged 73 years 16 months 16 days dies in Winthrop May 24. Gillen Mary widow of Patrick Gillen dies in Winthrop May 25 aged 78 years. Donovan Timothy beloved husband of Annie M O'Donnell dies in Winthrop May 22. Tewksbury Edward S dies in Winthrop May 22 at age 47.
The Boston Preachers Meeting met at Winthrop's First Church to close the season with hospitality and talks. Bishop John W Hamilton and Rev W L McDowell spoke, with Mrs C Johnson singing. Debates on Massachusetts Sunday laws drew criticism of Governor Draper and resolutions condemned the action.
The Equal Suffrage Club hosted a Flower Whist at the Cliff House with 36 tables and flower girls in costume. Prizes were awarded and a paper signing supported equal suffrage in honor of the late-identified celebration of Tilia Ward-Flowe’s ninetieth birthday.
The Winthrop Tennis Club members will hold an opening reception this afternoon from 3 to 6 o clock to inspect the new grounds. Committee members include Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Ross Mr. and Mrs. Patrick oS Campbell Mrs J M Taylor Miss Mollie De Wolfe Roy M Henderson and Dr O FE Johnson. The event aims to boost interest in tennis among a large club membership and expects a large attendance.
Park Theatre in Boston enters its second month of the engagement with The Travelling Salesman drawing crowds from across New England. The play, written by Janes Forbes and starring Mark Smith Rosalind Coghlan James O'Neil Jr. and Diana Huneker, features witty dialogue and lively, cyclonic performances.
The New Winthrop Hotel plans a summer dance series directed by Merton D. Nason starting Thursday June 17 with regular dances on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Early guests include F H Babcock Springfield Vermont and Grace Bird Plymouth New Hampshire among many Worcester and regional visitors. Robert N Chanman and wife say improvements this year and hotel will operate al a carte with several social events in June.
Fragmentary excerpt mentions Mrs Siatth's illness with scarlet fever and admonitions to be kind to the sick. Includes stray lines about Bertie Greed and visits after a birth or event, with unclear names and places.
Edward W. Douglas is named executor of Hattie Douglas late of Winthrop Massachusetts. He has given bond and is empowered to settle the estate. Creditors must present claims and debtors must pay to the executor at No 107 Putnam Street Winthrop. Boston May 25 1909.
Public auction to foreclose mortgage on lot three five on a plan by Goldfine Whitman Howard engineers dated January 1909. Property lies on Winthrop street bounded by lot four and two, containing 3000 square feet. Sale Monday at 3 PM with $200 cash due. balance in ten days at 294 Washington Boston. Mortgagees Samuel Berkowitz Nathan Berkowitz Winthrop May 27 1909.
A family expresses gratitude for sympathy and beautiful flowers received after the death of their mother. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Elwell, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus H. Elwell, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Elwell thank all who offered kindness and offerings during their sorrow.
Removal notice states the tailoring business at 150 Hermon Street will move to the Wadsworth Block Winthrop Centre in former Winthrop Co operative Bank rooms. It advertises a full line of samples for ladies and gentlemen wear with order placements and guaranteed satisfaction. Suits priced from 20 to 50 dollars. Ladies coats finished for dress makers with trimmings for sale and coat making instruction.
W D Childress issues citation in Middlesex probate for Louise Elwell of Winthrop to show cause why letters of administration with will should not be granted. Court in Boston set for May 17 at 10 a m. publication in Winthrop Sun and Visitor for three weeks. notice by mail to known heirs seven days before hearing.
Public auction to sell a parcel described as lot 2 on a plan in Winthrop owned by Goldfine and Frank Whit. The sale is due to breach of mortgage conditions under Louis Rifkin to Samuel and Nathan Berkowitz dated March 12 1909 recorded Suffolk County. Bidder must pay $200 cash at sale. Sale set for June 21 1909 at 3 PM on premises.
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