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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1908
Page
4
Community newspaper boilerplate listing submission deadlines subscription rates and mailing address. It notes early notices preferred by Friday 11 A M and that rejected communications may be returned if stamped and directed. It provides publisher names and office contact details in Winthrop Massachusetts.
An advertisement touts best in men's women's and children's shoes with repair service and a specialty in footwear. It also promotes furnishings for men women and children and notes legal stamps furnished with every item sold.
Winthrop selectmen reject a petition from Revere for radical changes to the Boston Revere Beach Lynn railroad, noting current service suffices. Narrow Gauge directors hint at tunneling under the harbor to East Boston, prompting comparisons with existing tunnels in Chelsea and South Boston.
The Sun and Visitor office will be open from 10 a.m. to noon on Thanksgiving day. Advertisements notices and other items must be sent early in the week to ensure insertion.
At the Boston Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad annual meeting President Melvin O. Adams disclosed serious consideration of building a tunnel from Atlantic Avenue to East Boston. No firm decision yet but directors may address the plan soon. The ferries would remain to support growing traffic. Nine shareholders attended and the prior board including Adams Spaulding Fenno Karl Adams and Cunningham was re elected by 6715 shares.
Winthrop churches plan a joint Thanksgiving service next Wednesday evening at the First Church, Methodist Episcopal. Rev. Frederick M. White of the Baptist Church will preach the sermon, the First Church quartet will provide music, and pastors from all churches will assist. Residents and all residents are invited.
Mr William Winter the noted dramatic critic quotes a partial heading from the Sun and Visitor in his new reminiscences book If Willie sends a copy all will be forgiven The Boston Globe published a picture of the Gibbons Elm Winthrops historic tree and a 1902 tableau marker during the town 50th anniversary efforts by owner Mr BA Buss of Washington avenue to extend the elm life include consulting Dr Sargent to prescribe care
The Electric Club faces a town election and a debated fire engine purchase. Winthrop residents recall Riis and push playgrounds, while Ingleside and the beach area lack safe play spaces. Neighboring letters recount charity and Chelsea’s relief, as Selectmen reject improved railroad service for Pleasant street riders.
A Boston meeting report urges Winthrop to vote on playground provision under 1908 Act 513. The author notes Ingalls Park is not a true playground and calls for a beach or marsh site with proper facilities, trained staff, and protected access for children.
A whist party and dance to aid St John’s Church drew 500 attendees at the New Winthrop Hotel Winthrop Beach. Whist ran 8 to 10 with 50 tables. dancing 10 to 1. Prize lists, organizers, captains, and committee members are named.
The 19th annual concert and ball of the Boston Revere Beach Lynn railroad mutual benefit association was held in Casino hall Lynn with Mayor Porter and city officials among the guests. A concert preceded the grand march at 9 o clock. The arrangements committee included Harry G Thayer and F Turner with J P Solomon as assistants. A generous check from the railroad was given to the treasury.
Important notice announces the Timbuctoo Tribe third dancing party at Wadsworth Hall on Wednesday evening Thanksgiving eve. Lythgoe's Orchestra will provide music. Tickets are 50 cents.
West Lynn lodge Kearsarge No 217 visited Crystal Bay Lodge No 288 in the Masonic building for a regular meeting. Sixty guests and 89 members attended after degree work and business, with a social hour and refreshments. Ralph M. Shorey greeted guests and presided.
In a Practical Politics column the author argues for repealing restrictive Sunday blue laws to allow baseball and other recreation. He contends Sunday baseball is harmless and that lawmakers fear appeasing church voters, urging a referendum with broad public support across the commonwealth.
Charles A Brand hosted an informal dinner Wednesday evening for Commodore Whitney and Yacht Club members who sailed with him this season. Guests included Boston reader Percy Burrell and harpist Mr Adams. It marks Brand’s third season hosting such gatherings and celebrates the out of court settlement over the Vashti sale case.
Mrs William Gilbert Ball hosted the Bridge Club Tuesday afternoon at 5 Summit Avenue. Prizes went to Mrs Jessie Rodgers of Winthrop and Mrs Arthur Jones of Dorchester. A dainty collation was served at four oclock with Mrs George Paul pouring chrysanthemums decorated the room. Attendees included Miss Mabel Paul Miss Jessie Rodgers Mrs Harrington DeWitt Leonard Mrs Phillip Bruce Mrs Robert Jones Mrs Charles Purinton Miss Molly Gould Brookline Mrs Arthur Jones Mrs Albert Daly Miss Wallace and Mrs Arthur Leonard Dorchester.
A list of property conveyances including Harry M Wilshire to Frank E Peastee on Wilshire and Paine streets and W Ezra 3 Whittier to Florence M Dunning on Shirley and Shire streets, James B Johnstone to Frank P Waters on Pauline and Waldemar avenues, and other transfers involving Waldemar Avenue Bank street Main street Court road and Lorings Terrace with various trustees mortgagees and buyers.
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