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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
4
The paper calls for immediate action to improve Winthrop fire protection noting water service gaps and a need for a steam fire engine. It praises visiting firefighters for saving the town from a major blaze and urges brick construction along the beach front for future hotels.
Town of Winthrop Board of Registrars of Voters announces sessions to correct voting list and register voters. Sessions are October 14 at Town Hall 7 30 to 9, October 20 at Shirley St School House 7 30 to 9, and October 24 at Town Hall noon to 10. Registration closes after October 24. Naturalized citizens must present papers. Voters who changed residence since February 1 should notify the board.
An opinion notes a sharp exchange at a Winthrop town meeting over naming a new school house after a living citizen. It argues against naming public buildings for living individuals and cites organizational rules supporting the policy to avoid future issues.
The Q and Q Club held its first regular meeting of 1908 09 at president Mrs Josephine Tyler s home on October 6. Members showed renewed interest as the program committee unveiled a year long study of American literature linked with musicians life, including vocal and instrumental selections. Mrs Elizabeth W Hayes resigned as vice president. Mrs Nora Johnson Barbour was elected to fill the vacancy. Mrs Jessie L Leonard and Mrs Elizabeth A Chapman were elected as new members. Mrs Susan D Sykes presented Colonial Writers Orators and Statesmen of the Revolutionary Times. Meeting adjourned to October 20 at Mrs Barbour s home.
Stafford Lawrence Marash age 21 of Watertown and Miss Mabel Roberts 20 daughter of Hugh W. Roberts of Winthrop obtained a marriage license at Providence City Hall on Thursday and were married at St Stephen's Church. Mrs Roberts recalled their close courtship spanning nearly three years and said she withheld consent previously but now welcomes the couple home.
Mrs James Welch of Point Shirley was burned on face and arms when a blue flame oil stove overheated during baking and towels on a line ignited. She tried to beat out the blaze with rugs and was burned but not seriously. Firemen responded promptly and prevented the fire from spreading to painted woodwork.
The Frost Public Library opens weekdays from 1 30 to 9 p m and notes that The Nation will move to the reading room. A list of new and notable books is provided with shelf numbers including Italian Journeys, In Camp at Bear Pond, A Little Tour in France, Human Bullets, The School Master, The Land of Joy, English Hours, William H Taft, In the March and Borderland of Wales, The Puritan Republic, and other works.
A Wednesday evening event drew about a hundred young people to the Methodist Church for a pleasant Epworth League social. Miss Ella Mason performed a fine piano solo, followed by a trio featuring Mrs. Arthur Baker and daughters Miss Margée Baker and Miss Ruth Barclay. Miss Dorothea Smith organized the gathering with games and entertainment.
The Popular Authors Literary Club convened Tuesday afternoon at 156 Washington Ave. hosted by Mrs. Lizzie Wright with Mrs. Emma Adams presiding. Reports from biennial delegates Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Callard delighted attendees. Edith Hubbard played piano and Phyllis Jordan sang before a refreshments break.
Miss Philippa Lillian Rand Hichborn of Revere and Mr. Herbert Everett Emerson of Winthrop wed at the bride’s home in Revere with Rev. O E Mark officiating. About 150 guests attended the reception as the couple plans residence at 1 Edgar Terrace Winthrop after January 1.
Heavy fog shrouded Boston harbor as the ferry Ashburnham of the Boston Revere Beach Lynn line ran onto sunken pilings at the Boston & Albany docks. About thirty passengers, mostly night workers, were aboard. After repairs the vessel resumed service in the afternoon.
Sheriff Fred H. Seavey of the Charles street jail was reported out of danger from a severe blood poisoning in his left foot. Physicians said the danger had passed and he could be about the prison by Saturday, after a week of bed rest. He chose to stay at the jail to stay in touch with his work.
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Walter F. Frederick of Dorchester emerges as a Republican candidate for the Supreme Court clerkship. A long-time court official praised by the finance commission, he has served 14 years in the Boston Municipal Court and since 1903 as assistant in the Superior and Supreme Courts. He shared the ticket with Arthur W. Dolan, register of probate, both lauded for steady public service.
The High Mill at Great Yarmouth, built in 1812 for $50,000, stands 100 feet in brick with a 10 foot wooden summit cage. In strong winds it yields about 30 horsepower and can grind nine coombs of wheat or crush ten coombs of oats per hour. The article also notes Moslem marriage customs in India with a long, nearly year long honeymoon sequence.
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