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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
4
Winthrop Sun and Visitor notice of subscriptions and editors
Readers are reminded to send notices by a specified deadline to insure insertion. Subscriptions are priced at one year two months for 1.00 and three months for 0.50. The paper is entered as second class matter December 20, 1905, at Boston Post Office. Herbert E. Emerson is editor and proprietor with Ernest H. Pierce as associate editor. offices in Lewis Block, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weel P.M
Herbert E. Emerson
Lewis Block
Washington
Boston
Dati
Ernest H.pierce
Winthrop
THROP
Maas
Boston Record
F. J. Daggett
Sahara
William J. Bryan
William H. Taft
Fire engine decision in Winthrop splits committee
The Winthrop fire engine committee voted four to three to buy a Metropolitan over an Amoskeag. Proponents say Metropolitan is adequate while opponents argue Amoskeag offers superior wear and hard use. Messrs Keenan Sandy and Smith dissented, with the majority’s choice criticized by some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Messrs
Keenan
Sandy
Smith
Boston railroad restores fifteen minute schedule next Thursday
The Boston Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad will revert to a fifteen minute timetable from early morning through the afternoon rush, with the current ten minute service during morning peak resuming as usual later. Officials are urged to extend ten minute service during morning rush to reduce crowding on six car trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad
Term Start Dates for New Senators and Representatives
The article explains that Senator-elect Lewis Burnham of East Boston and Representatives-elect Segee and Warren begin their duties on the first Wednesday in January, while the terms of Senator Hall and Representatives Pierce and Whitney end then. It notes a common belief that terms begin immediately after the election is false. elected senators and representatives take office in January, whereas congressmen elected begin in December 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Burnham
East
Boston
Segee and
Warren
Hall
Pierce
Whitney
Dredging Extends Channel Work to Winthrop Yacht Club Landing
Commodore Edgar H. Whitney and Bay State Dredging Co will extend channel improvements to reach the Winthrop Yacht Club landing enabling landing access at any time. The upgrades will greatly aid yachtsmen during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar H. Whitney
Bay State Dredging Co
Winthrop Yacht Club
Free Year Offer for Winthrop Sun and Visitor 1909
The Winthrop Sun and Visitor announces a special subscription deal for new readers in 1909. Send $2 in advance to receive free copies for the remaining weeks of November and December, with dates starting January 4, 1909, and entries to Herbert E. Emerson at Lewis Block, Winthrop Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Sun and Visitor
Winthrop
Winthrop Sun
Winthrop, Sun and Visitor
Ely
Sun
Lewis Block
Winthrop Beach
Herbert E. Emerson
Winthrop Voters Shifts in 1908 Election Returns
In Winthrop the 1908 voting rate rose to 78 percent of registered voters. Taft led Bryan by 1032 votes, a Republican gain of 403 from 1904. Total votes 1640, with Draper up 206 from Guild. Clerk Frederick won with 1266 votes and a 1044 margin. Returns announced at Wadsworth Hall and Winthrop Yacht Club, with some watchers traveling to Boston for results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt
Parker
Taft
Bryan
Draper
Governor Guild
Frederick
Supreme Court
Wadsworth Hall
Winthrop Yacht Club
Boston
Music and Readings at First Church Thursday
Thursday evening November 12 Mrs Charles Tilton presents readings and music at the First Church. The program features vocal solos duets and quartet violin cornet and piano solos with a boy reader as a special attraction. Admission is 20 cents and tickets are selling fast from committee members and local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tilton
Three Winthrop Men Arrested for Beach Jewelry Store Burglary
Three young men James Manahan 19 Henry Coffin 21 and Paul Bragg 21 were arrested in Providence after fleeing Winthrop. They waived extradi tion and were returned to Winthrop by Acting Chief Burrill. Police had hunted them since the break ins at John Concannon’s dry goods store and the McConnell jewelry shop at Winthrop Beach. A large quantity of valuables was stolen from the jewelry store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Providence
Burrill
Winthrop Police
James Manahan
Henry Coffin
Paul Bragg
John Concannon
McConnell Jewelry
Winthrop_Beach
Charred Remains Found Under Crest Hall
Workmen uncover human remains believed to be Mrs Jeanette Campbell also known as Mrs Harry Dumont after Crest Hall ruins overhaul. Police and medical examiner identify mangled body, awaiting confirmation from presumed husband in New York. last known missing after hotel fire October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Campbell
Harry Dunant
Crest Hall
Campbell
Edward J. Cotter
Douglas and
Wendell
Magrath
Bennison
Harry Dumont
New York
Winthrop
Dumont
Cleveland
Winthrop Yacht Club Hal Halloween Party Extravaganza
The Winthrop Yacht Club hosted a lavish Halloween party with about 250 guests. Festive decorations featured jack o lanterns, bats, witches and black cats, and a grand march led by Commodore Edgar H. Whitney. Ghosts and Mephistopheles appeared, with a “Witches Dance” encore and seasonal confections served during intermission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Yacht Club
Hallowe’en
Yacht Club
Horace 8. Ridley
Washington Avenue
John F. Gleason
Faun Bar Avenue
David G. Harris
Messrs. D. Birney
Shirley Street
Lindsey W. Churchill
Winthrop Street
Edgar H. Whitney
William H. Stimpson
Mephistopheles
Marie Farr
Leila Jenkins
Edith Hubbard
Helen Clapp
Beulah Garratt
Stella Killan
Maude Locke
Pila Douglas
Mollie de Wolfe
Irma Christopher
Mrs. Russell Garratt
Somerville
Ronald Ridgway
Moore Street
More Human Bones Found at 80 Moore Street
Workmen digging a cellar at 80 Moore Street found more skulls and bones on Wednesday. Last week six skulls were found nearby. A 150 year old burying ground at the site explains the discovery. Chairman Brendan Keenan named cemetery superintendent Charles Bennison to handle the remains and they were re interred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore Street
Brendan Keenan
Selectmen
Charles Bennison
Q and Q Club Meets at New Winthrop Hotel
The Q and Q club held its third meeting with Mrs. Chapman at the New Winthrop Hotel on Tuesday November 8. The afternoon featured a well written paper on William Cullen Bryant by Mrs. Wright and readings of the poet’s poems. The gathering adjourned at 4 pm to visit the Handicraft and Gift Shop at 563 Pleasant Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. Lab
Pleasant Street
Della G.howe
Formal opening of Winthrop Handicraft and Gift Shop
The Winthrop Handicraft and Gift Shop opened with a Tuesday reception at 536 Pleasant Street hosted by Mrs. Charlotte J. Trask Mrs. Hettie B. Barton and Miss Harriette M. Day with light refreshments. The four room exhibit showcased arts and crafts plus a women’s exchange planning to display bake goods jams and other items from Winthrop women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Handicraft
Pleasant Strest
Charlotte J. Trask
Hettie B. Barton
Harriette M. Day
Frank B. Housh
Winthrop
E. Phillips
West Medford
Gertrude Hudson
Lorle Barton
Exchange Department
Barton
Charlotte Poor
Charles W. Henry
W. J. Ricker
Special Sermons on Habits at First Church
Rev. Charles Tilton presents a series of sermons on habits at First Church on Sunday evenings. Tomorrow’s theme is The Drink Habit with later talks on The Tobacco Habit Profanity and Gambling. Choir director E E Rowland will arrange appealing music. services begin at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tilton
E. E. Rowland
Edward W Hudson Funeral Held For Court Officer
Edward W Hudson a court officer was buried Friday at his Summit Avenue home. The service drew court officials policemen and prominent mourners with delegations from Post 15 G A R Odd Fellows A O U W and Arcanum. Rev F W White led the service Beethoven Quartet provided music and bears included Hudson brothers and court officers. Cremation followed at Mt Auburn and ashes interred in the Elizabeth Nickerson tomb Copps Hill North End dating to 1600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Hudson
Summit Avenue
Post 15
the Odd Fellows
Arcanum
Dead Man
F. W. White
The
Baptist Church
Beethoven Quartet
David M
Charles A
James B. Hudson
Chelsea
James F. McKenzie
Peter F. Hanley
Charles W. Clark
Lynn
Mt. Auburn
Copps Hill
North End
Elizabeth Nickerson
Winthrop Post Office Letters for Week Ending November 7
List of remaining letters includes Brennan May Dow Frank Hunter Mrs J W Joyse Bernard J Kittridge Catherine McMillan Miss Minnie Traiser Mrs Wm. Also note two letters for Minnie McMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Post Office
Brennan
May Dow
Frank Hunter
J. W. Joyse
Bernard J. Kittridge
Catherine McMillan
Minnie
Traiser
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