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Newspaper

Winthrop Sun And Visitor

Location

Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1908

Page

4

Winthrop Sun and Visitor Address and Subscriptions Notice

The notice states manuscript submissions by Friday 11 AM and that rejected manuscripts will be returned with a stamped self addressed envelope. Subscription rates list one year for $2.00, six months for $1.00, and three months for 25 cents. The paper is a second class matter dated December 20, 1905, at Boston Post Office. Communications and payments are payable to Winthrop Sun and Visitor, Lewis Block, Washington Ave, Winthrop Mass.

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Frost Public Library Adds Books and Donations

The Frost Public Library and historical room welcome visitors on weekdays from 1 30 to 9 00 pm. Donor Mrs. George A Marden gave seventy five books and Mr William G McNeil donated a copy of The Coffin House a history of Nantucket Island built in 1686. Several titles and call numbers follow including The Sowers by Henry Seton Merriman and The Snow Baby by Josephine D Peary among others.

George A. Marden Ocean View Street William G. McNeil Winthrop Street Nantucket Island Coffin Henry Seton Merriman Rose A Charlotte Marshall Saunders Richard H. Davis Josephine D. Peary Free Lance Alfred C. Lawrence Dorothy South George C. Eggleston John Corbin Charles G

Anniversary Banquet for the Timbuddy Tribe Celebrated

At Crest Hall on Wednesday evening the Timbugtoo Tribe marked its first anniversary with an elaborate banquet and love feast. All eight original members attended. John P Hughes elected president for the coming year with Alton Ric Thompson as vice president Frank A LeQour as secretary and Leon A Paine re elected treasurer. John W Malloy added as new member. An annousement program is planned for winter and preparations begin for a unique All Hallows Eve celebration.

Crest Hall John P Hughes Alton Ric” Thompson Frank A le Qour Leon -A Paine John W. Malloy

Open letter thanks governor for Sabbath baseball ban near Fort Banks

A Winthrop mass Woman’s Christian Temperance Union meeting votes to thank Gov Guild for actions ending public baseball on Sundays at Fort Banks. The letter disavows any ties to a Winthrop correspondent and cites concern for morals of youth and Sabbath observance.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Winthrop Mass Fort Banks Boston Thia Fort A. Kinney Beors

Relief Association Ball in Lynn November 19

The B. R. B. L Railroad Relief association holds its annual ball at Casino Hall Summer street Lynn on Thursday evening November 19 with Strachan's orchestra providing music.

B. R. B. & L. Railroad Relief Association Casino Hall Summer Street Lynn Strachan

The Winthrop Sun and Visitor Notice

The Winthrop Sun and Visitor at Lewis Block opposite Beach Station opens daily and every Thursday evening from 7.30 to 8.80, inviting public access and information.

Winthrop Sun and Visitor Lewis Block Beach Station

Winter timetable unchanged for Boston Revere Beach Lynn Railroad

The winter schedule goes into effect Thursday with all night trains and Trash hour unchanged. The 20 minute timetable remains unsatisfactory but will be used all day. Citizens show esteem for E B Newton by voting to name the new school building after him.

Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad

Recount In 9th District Boosts Keliher By 35 Votes

The Monday recount at Faneuil Hall ends with Keliher gaining 35 votes overall to Conry and Monahan, reducing Conry’s lead from 376 to 411 in favor of Keliher. Monahan’s total remains unchanged, and original ward tabulations are praised for accuracy.

Faneuil Hall Keliher Conry Monahan

Winthrop Arts and Crafts Society conducts first meeting

The Winthrop Arts and Crafts Society held its first regular meeting on September 25 electing Hettie O. Barton as president Harriet Day as treasurer and E. J. H. Trask as secretary. Dues and memberships were set, an arts and crafts exhibition is planned for November 2 to 8 at 563 Pleasant Street, with post Christmas classes in art metal and stencil work to be formed.

Hettie O. Barton Harriet Day E. J. H. Trask Pleasant Street Charlotte E. Trask

Death of Mrs. Sarah Marden at Ocean View Street

Mrs. Sarah Marden died at her home on Ocean View street after a year long illness. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 PM from her residence, conducted by Rev. F. M. White with First Baptist choir members Mrs. Colton and Mrs. Young. Burial in Winthrop Cemetery. Neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Chapleigh of Newton attended.

Sarah Mardan Ocean View Street F. M. White First Baptist Church Colton Young Samuel Chapleigh Newton Winthrop Cemetery

P A L Club Opens Fall With Reminiscences

The P A L Club begins its fall season with a meeting hosted by Mrs Lizzie Wright at 156 Washington Avenue on Tuesday afternoon next week. The program features music directed by Mrs Frederick K Older and a reminiscence session by members, followed by a social hour and refreshments.

P. A. L. Club Lizzie. Wright Washington . Avenue Frederick K. Older Elmwood Avenue

Remarkable growth of Winthrop post office expansion

The Winthrop post office has expanded to occupy two stores in the Masonic building due to population growth. Interiors were completed recently with new furniture and layouts for efficient mail handling, including a four-window setup, a carriers room, and display for department bulletins.

Winthrop Masonic Post Office ‘Department Department of Agriculture Boston Post Office David Belcher U. S. Postal Service

Surprise Birthday for Harry G. Phair in Brooklyn

Friday evening September 25 a group of about two dozen friends gathered at 224 Bowdoin Street to surprise Harry G. Phair son of Mr. and Mrs. W W Phair He received a sapphire-set scarf pin and several gifts from family neighbors and friends Walter MacLaughlin spoke on behalf of the guests Phair thanked them with a cordial reply An informal musicale and refreshments followed with Auld Lang Syne sung Several guests were members of the Baptist Church class Phair recently passed the government engineer exam and received notice from Washington D C

Harry G. Phair W. W. Phair Brooklyn N.Y J. William Cordis Bowdoin Street Walter MacLaughlin Phair Washington,d. C

Winthrop Real Estate Transfers on Bartlett and Nearby Streets

Real estate notices list transfers in Winthrop involving Browning E Baker Jr and Amnon Whittemore on Bartlett road, Theron Porter and Edith Colson on Sagamore avenue, Augustus Loring trustees to Charles Clark on Loring road, and other parcels including Crescent street Goddard street and Woodside avenues. Names include Baker Jr, Whittemore, Porter, Colson, Clark, Leach, Blake, Byrne, Moses, Sheldon Cook and Stover with nominal sums.

Browning E. Baker,Jr Amnon E. Whittemore Bartlett Road Alnton E. Whittemore E. Baker, Jr Thomas B. Gostiell Theron Porter Crescent Street Charles D. Lyford Edith G. Colson Sagamore Avenue Augustus P. Loring Charles F. Clark Loring Road Emma M. Rich Goddard’ Street Edward C. Leach Hallie C. Blake Gutter Street Cecelia A. Byrne Percy L. Moses Woodside Avenue Plummer Woodside Fllen W. Stover Washington and Einwood Avenues Witteee Et

Buffington Cases Postponed to Next Week in East Boston Court

The cases against Ernest R Buffington former Winthrop police chief were called in the East Boston district court on Thursday forenoon. Both sides requested further continuance and agreed to assign the matter to Thursday of next week. Buffington is out on $3000 bail.

Ernest R. Buffington Winthrop Police East Boston’ District Court Buffington

Winthrop Deaths Marden Widow of George O

In Winthrop September 98 Sarah 8 widow of George O Marden. Funeral arrangements pending with local authorities.

Marden Winthrop Sarah George O. Marden

Walter S Glidden Renominated for Councillor Seat

Revere and Winthrop delegates chosen at Republican caucuses met Tuesday for the Councillor convention where Walter S. Glidden of Somerville was renominated for the 4th Councillor district seat.

Revere Winthrop Walter S. Glidden Somerville

Glidden Nomination Confirmed At Boston Convention

The convention at Wesleyan Hall Boston gathered over 130 of 197 delegates with no opposition to Glidden. John A. Campbell chaired, George R. Libbey served as secretary, and the nomination was made by acclamation after Rev R Perry Bush presented Glidden. A district committee was appointed with members from Chelsea Everett Somerville Malden and other cities.

Mr. Glidden John A. Campbell East Boston George R. Libbey R. Perry Bush Chelsea Frank M. Carpenter Everett Charles H. Innes Carroll W. Staples Courtenay Guild G. H. Tinkham J. N. Thompson H. R. Delano B. P. Nicholls Henry Wilson Winthrop J. E. Davidson Revere A. S. Hall Somerville C. V. Blanchard G. R. Libby

Whist Event At Ocean View To Aid Bazaar Of Nations

The Ocean View Hotel hosted a large whist party Tuesday from 2 to 5 pm to raise funds for the Junior Charity Club Bazaar of Nations. Miss Mabel V Paul organized the event at Summit Avenue with 30 tables offered and ten filled. Souvenirs were awarded to Mesdames Deering, Purington, Sehink, Miss Clark, Du Vey, and Hutg. A military whist fundraiser for the bazaar follows.

Ocean View Mabel V.paul Sunmit Avenue Bazaar of Nations Horticultural Building Boston Mesdames J. H. Deering Grovers Avenue Charles Purington Brookline Sehink Sarah‘ Hudson Crestavenue Clark du Vey Miss du Vey Cambridge Hutg

Sunday Base Ball Defeat for Fort Banks Protesters

Winthrop residents opposing Sunday baseball at Fort Banks fail to curb the games as the War Department letters uphold athletic training and nonviolation of laws. David Benshimol reported soldiers and town citizens make up most of the Fort Banks team with two to three soldiers playing regularly.

Winthrop Fort Banks Army War Department David Benshimol War Départment Secretary of War Massachusetts Roosevelt Guild Board of Selectmen Benshimol

Governor Guild Replies to Benshimol on Sunday Baseball at Fort Banks

Governor Guild sends a caustic reply denying Benshimol’s charge of discourtesy and states the war department is not at fault. He notes Acting Governor Draper settled the issue during his illness and that Sunday ball playing has been stopped due to little activity, removing further complaints.

Guild David Benshimol Benshimol Forts War Department Dean Fort Banks Draper Feam Fort Banke

The Paragraph Pulpit and Youth Unitarian Faith

The Unitarian faith appeals to young people by emphasizing progress and strenuous effort. It champions courage, bold action, and ethical deeds, inviting energetic youth to join, risk for religion, and confront opposition in pursuit of heroic aims.

Subscription Offer: Two Dollars For A Year

An offer promotes a yearly subscription at two dollars urging readers to save money. The brief notes the price and longer-term value without additional details.

Stanley Dunn Wedding at Mrs Stanley Home

A refined ceremony at Mrs Anna B Stanley's Summit Avenue residence Winthrop Highlands joins James Clark Stanley and Flora Bell Dunn in marriage. Rev Fredericks M White officiated using the ring service. The bride wore a dark blue traveling suit and they depart for Exeter New Hampshire where Mr Stanley owns a large farm.

Anna B. Stanley Summit Avenue Winthrop Highlands James Clark Stanley

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Point Shirley Cottage Ocean Tufts Avenue Floyd & Tucker School St Co-operative Bank A.B. Whittemore, Sec'y. and Treas Wadsworth Building Winthrop Centre Washington Wnthrop, Mass Boston Postal District Herbert E. Emerson Ernest H. Pierce Telephone Sopran Lafayette Ooudbar Steinert Hall THE Frost Public Library Gov. Guild State House Relief “Association Winthrop Sun Winthrop Visitor E. B. Newton Kelcher Winthrop Arts and Crafts Society Sarah Marden Mer Winthrop Post Office Winthrop Real Estate Walter Glidden Custon Wesleyan Hall Bromfield Stret, Bos Walter” S Governor Guild All Soul’s Church Stanley-Dunn Robert P. Murphy HOTEL Albany 4St Street Broadway New York College Inn Ae Zo Tat Ou Tan Faye Byam Hollings M.D Cor Washington Ave Shirley St Tel. Winthroy F. A. Regan Shore Drive Ocean Spray Station C. B. Johnson, M.D Winthrop St C. A. Nevers Wadsworth Block Francis Pratt Optician Studio Ld’g Tremont St Aon Chester Ave Thornton Station E. J. Bishop Banks Street E. E. Crosby Alfred Peat Pega Ralph P. Badger Rogers Ave G. Concannon Lewis Klock Winthrop Beach Cooperative Bank Meridian Street East Horace B. Butler New Nautical Garden New England Poole Adies Maijed Roadway
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