Winthrop Sun and Visitor notes on pending county expense bill
The Winthrop Sun and Visitor discusses the Boston Finance Committee report proposing that Revere Chelsea and Winthrop share Suffolk County expenses. Senator Hall and Representative Pierce have opposed similar bills for two years, but Boston politicians seek funds for city budgets, prompting anticipated legislative battles this year.
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Boston Finance Committee
Revere
Chelsea
Winthrop
Suffolk County
The
Sun and Visitor
Hall
Representative Pierce
Boston
State House
Republicans Thank Winthrop Voters After 1908 Electio
At a November 7 1908 meeting of the Republican Town Committee the members unanimously voted to extend a vote of thanks through the Winthrop Son and Visitor to Winthrop voters for loyal support to Republican candidates in national and state elections. Joseph S. Davison acted as chairman and William L. Fox as acting secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Town Committee
Winthrop
Joseph SE. Davison
William L. Fox
Joe Mitchell Chapple at See First Church
Joe Mitchell Chapple gave a Winthrop Social and Literary talk at Tilton’s First Church revealing the inner life of great figures like McKinley Hanna Roosevelt Taft Bryan Hughes and Joe Cannon through personal experiences. He also paid tribute to his grandmother and mother and to the humble class meeting services of his boyhood shaping his character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilton
First Church
McKinley
Mark Hanna
Roosevelt
Taft
Bryan
Hughes
Joe Cannon
Chapple
Witness Sets Dinner Liquor Limit For Ladies
A recent law case witness, noted as an authority on such matters, testified that a lady at dinner should limit liquor to one pint of champagne plus cordials and one or two other drinks. The remark raises questions about decorum and the label of “lady” when intoxicated, echoing the old sign no gentleman or lady admitted in a state of intoxication.
Centennial memories of Boston diocese and Winthrop torch PARADES
The history recalls St. John’s Church origins from 1887 with Rev. Hugh Roe O’Don nell and Rev. John Griffin, notes early services in Winthrop dating from 1866, and describes torchlight parades in 1876 and the Harrison-Cleveland campaigns. It credits the Winthrop Brass Band founded by Albert W. Richardson for parade music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
St. John’s
John Griffin
Hugh Roe O’donnell
East Boston
Winthrop
Point Shirley
Revere Copper Company
Canton
Mass
Massachusetts
C. W. Hall
Marshall
John McNaught
North
Republican Town Committee
Harrison
Winthrop Brass Band
Albert W. Richardson
Death of Edward L. Jennings of Waterbury
Edward L. Jennings former Winthrop resident died at his Waterbury home on Tower road after a three month illness. Funeral at his house Sunday at 3 pm conducted by Rev. Charles A. Dinsmore. Born April 14 1850 in North Wayne Missouri he worked for W A Wood & Co in Boston then served eight years as purchasing agent for American Brass Company. He was a member of ASME Waterbury Club a Commandery Mason First Church and active in church music. He leaves a wife and one child in Waterbury and three children in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Jennings
Winthrop
Waterbury
Conn
Charles A. Dinsmore
First Congregational Church
Edward Lobdell Jennings
North Wayne
Maine Wesleyan Academy
Boston
W. A. Wood & Co
New England
Jennings
Naugatuck
American Brass Company
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Waterbury Club
Winthrop Woman's Club Plans Lectures and Recitals
The Winthrop Woman's Club held its third meeting of the season with Louise C. Allen presiding. Hattie M. Douglas announced a seven lecture and one concert series starting November 30, fortnightly, tickets at $2. Mrs A J Trask was named delegate to a civics conference in Boston. Rev Frederick M Brooks spoke on Alaska of Today with stereopticon. Maude Gordon Roby to sing November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Woman’s Club
Louise C. Allen
Hattie M. Douglas
Philanthrophy Committee
A. J. Trask
Boston
Frederick M. Brooks
Alaska
Baptist Church
Maude Gordon Roby
Gentlemen's Night At Somerby Home With Whist Club
The Four and One Whist Club met Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Eugene B Somerby's Grover avenue home. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Moore Crest avenue and Mrs F E Hawkes Cordis street Charlestown. Eight tables played and six souvenirs awarded. Refreshments in sun parlor featured black and yellow decor and Japanese lantern lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene. B. Somerby
Grover Avenue
After Election Feelings Then and Now
After each election the winning side rejoices while the losing side feels disappointment. Yet both are tempered by next election fears and the chance the defeated may become victor. In time the public creditfully sees parties acting for the nation's good despite differences.
Free Till 1909 Winthrop Sun Subscription Offer
The Winthrop Sun announces an annual free-copy offer for new subscribers paying $4.00 in advance for 1909. Free copies of the Sun and Visitor will be sent during November and December, with subscriptions dated January 1, 1909. Address changes within a household are not allowed.
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Winthrop Sun and Visitor
Winthrop
Winthrop Sun
Sun and Visitor
Lewis Block
Winthrop Beach
Herbert E
Merson
Music and readings at First Church of Winthrop
A large appreciative audience enjoyed a Thursday evening concert at First Church of Winthrop. The program featured organ and piano solos, vocal selections, cornet and violin solos, readings by Master Harold Murphie and Miss Pauline Tucker, and a vocal duet by Mrs. Goldsmith and Mrs. Nickerson, all under the committee on handkerchief table for the annual sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Floyd
Ruth Tucker
First Church
G. W. Goldsmith
A. S. Nickerson
A. C. Sawyer
Br. E. Rowland
E.G. Downs
Harold” Murphie
Pauline Tucker
E. G. Downs
Harold Murphie
Ex Chief Buffington Found Not Guilty by Grand Jury
The grand jury returned no bill in the ex Chief of Police Buffington case, fully exonerating him after previous charges of concealed weapons and a statutory offense. He had been jailed on bond and later released as the lower court dismissed one count and reduced another. Mrs Jennie Miskelly rents a store room from Mrs Thomas on Beacon Street to take possession December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane Dill
Buffington
Jennie Miskelly
Beacon Street
Thomas
P. A. L. Club Holds November Meeting at Mrs Flinn’s Home
The P. A. L. Club met Tuesday afternoon November 10 at 139 Washington Avenue. Mrs Mabelle R Curtis reported on Bridgewater State Federation speakers. Mrs Margaret F Tobey presented Sketches of Old Paths and Legends of New England and Miss Helen Frasier read Famous Men and Women of New England. The roll call featured brief sketches of notable people today. A social half hour followed with a collation and piano violin solos by Misses Flinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. L. Club
Elizabeth Flinn
Washington Avenue
State Federation
Bridgewater
Mabelle R. Curtis
New England
Margaret F. Tobey
Helen Frasier
Flinn
Margaret Tobey
Winthrop Woman's Club to Host Education Lecture
The philanthropic committee of the Winthrop Woman's Club plans a reception on Monday November 30 before a lecture on Education of John Harvard by Dean Hodges of Harvard Divinity School. Club officers and guests including Louise C. Allen Emma A. Adams and others will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Woman’s Club
Louise C. Allen
Emma A. Adams
P. A. L. Club
W. W. Club
Jessie C. Dawson
Helen F. Gardner
Yale Tide
Ida M. Whitman
Alice C. Ide
W W. Club
Edith A. Johnson
Emily L. Newton
Alice D. Rich
Lydia A. Osborne
John Harvard
Dean Hodges
Harvard Divinity School
Hattie M. Douglas
Margaret Hill Cross
Jessie L. Leonard
Coral M. Holahan
Mary L. Pratt
Ex-Chief Buffington Extends Thanks
Ex chief Buffington thanks supporters in Winthrop Mass after being vindicated of cruel charges. He says enemies offered spite but will not seek injustice. asserts he worked hard to improve his department and left conditions better than before. He signs Ernest. R. Buffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest. R. Boffington
Winthrop, Mass
Winthrop Post Office Letters for Week Ending November 14
List of letters remaining at the Winthrop post office includes Mrs. Simon Peter Cairns Miss Agnes Hayes Miss Carrie Hayward Beart Kint E. J. Leonard Miss Marion Smith Miss Hazel Schwartz for week ending November 14.
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Winthrop Post Office
Simon Peter Cairns
Agnes
Hayes
Carrie Hayward Beart Kint
E. J. Leonard
Marion, Smith
Hazel Schwartz
News Agencies Change Hands In Winthrop Area
Several ownership changes occurred in the local news networks over ten days. John H. Totman sold the Centre agency to the Winthrop News Company, with Hotel and Railroad News Company as apparent owners. Totman also bought James Barber's stake in the Winthrop Beach News Company, to be run by Totman and W. C. Ham, while Barber plans winter in Pasadena, possibly relocating there permanently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
John H. Totman
Winthrop News Company
Railroad News Company
Mr. Totan
James Barber
Winthrop Beach News Company
Totman
W. C. Ham
Ham
Barber
All Souls Church and the Debate on Religion as Deal or Ideal
The article contrasts two views of religion in daily life. One side sees salvation as a purchase via deal, with heaven guaranteed, while the other views religion as living an inner ideal implanted by God through honest living and noble deeds.
Real estate transfers listed for Winthrop properties
Arthur Brown trustee transfers to Edith G Sewall on Lowell Road and to Arlbery N Shute on Centre Street. Likely multiple parcels, with Cornelia E Shute involved in each deed and a transfer to Sarah A Thompson on Town Road. Amount shown is $1 for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brown
Edith G. Sewall
Lowell Road
Cornelia BE. Shute
Arlbery
N. Shute
Centre Street
Cornelia E. Shute
Sarah A. Thompson
Sarah. A. Thompson
Town Road
Advertisement visibility note in classified line
The snippet notes that an advertisement placed in this space would be visible to other readers. It emphasizes the potential reach of ads and the likelihood of being seen by the public.
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Shirley Street
Shirley Station
Elinor Dodge
Dk Bank
Mutual Life Ineaurance Co
New York
Lewis
Mar
the Mutual Life Insurance Co
Milk Street
Aveady
Howton Vase
Herbert E. Emerson
Lewis Klock
Winthrop, Mase
Ernest H. Pierce
Office Telephone
Winthrop Visitor
Beach Station
Suburban Gas & Electric Company
Joe Mitchell Chapple
SEE First Church
Edward J. Jennings
Winthrop Woman's Club
Douglas
Benjamin C. Gregory
First Church OF
Goldsmith
Nickerson
Joshua Remby
Bears
Astori
All Soul’s Church
Broadway
New ‘York
Winthrop Real Estate
Co-operative Bank
Home Savings Institution
Whitpemore
Loc’y
Treas
Wadsworth Building
Winthrop Centre
J. B. Ells
YAL
Corbin Locks
Shirley St
Byam Hollings
M.D
Cor
Washington Ave
Tel. Winthroy
C. £. Johnson
C. A. Nevers
Wadsworth Block
Francis Pratt
Optician Studio
Id’g
Tremont St
Chester Ave
Centre
Thornton Station
Main Winthrop
E. J. Bishop
Banks Street
E. E. Ci
Osby
Alfred Peat
Winthrop St
Ralph P. Badger
Rogers Ave
Lynn
Meridian Street
Horace B. Butler
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