Winthrop Social Notes Include Guests and Travel
Mr Charles H Ide returns from a two months business trip reaching Omaha. Mrs Charles D Kent of Pelham NH visits her mother Mrs Samuel Belcher in Shirley street. Grace V Carell of Dana Hall will stay with her mother at 45 Winthrop Shore Drive. The Nourses of the Waverley House Charlestown to winter with their daughter Mrs E F Gage. P A L Club postpones meeting until November 10 due to Bridgewater Federation. Entre Nong Wheat Club hosted by Mrs F A Wheeler Sagamore Avenue. prizes to Mrs Meston and Mrs Walch. Miss Collier and family hostesses aboard winter guests including C W Howard, Mrs Arthur Crossley, Mr and Mrs Frank Barnard, and others from Boston Cambridge Worcester Syracuse and Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace V. Carell
Dana Hall
Wellesley
J. W. Carell
Winthrop Shore Drive
M. W. Nourse
Waverley House
Charlestown
E. F. Gage
Entre-Nong Wheat Club
Acadia
F. A. Wheeler
Sagamore Avenue
Meston
Walch
Cottage Avenue
Collier
C. W. Howerd
Mildred
E. W. Howard
Cottage Park Road
Arthur Crossley
Frank Barnard
Boston
Owen Goldsmith
Joseph Byram
William
Cambridge
Alice Weston
Lowell
Walter Gary
Alexander McKenzie
John Regan
I. B. O’brien
Leslie Moore
M. P. Curran
E. J. Somers
Louie Popper
John W. Carell
Fort Benton
Montana
Charles
Martin
Ralph Comfort
Syracuse
N. Y
George O. Lane
George Mattoon
Worcester
Greta Svenson
Sweden
de Witt Lillibridge
Kansas City
Frank Flint
Yarmouth
Helen Smith
Meredith
N. H
Rail bridge work forces Winthrop trains into rag time timetables
The Winthrop Sun and Visitor reports the rebuilt Harbor View Wood Island railroad bridge disrupts B R B L schedules. Timbers and pilings work will take about two months with inward trestle progress affecting outward track next. Locals must endure interim delays and adjust travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor View
Wood Island
Jewelry Store Robbed on Shirley Street
Joseph McConnel owner of a jewelry shop at 485 Shirley Street was robbed around 2 am Monday when a window was broken. Thieves took the entire stock and several repaired watches, amounting to about $500 loss. Neighbors misread the disturbance as noise from Concannon sleeping upstairs. Winthrop Dry Goods, connected to the shop, was untouched. Police pursue several reliable clues. investigators label the act amateurish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McConnel
Shirley Street
Concannon
McDoftill
Winthrop Dry Goods
Formal Opening of Winthrop Handicraft Shop
The Winthrop Handicraft and Gift Shop opens November 8, 1908, at 568 Pleasant Street near Main, 2 to 8 p.m. A large attendance is expected and a major arts and crafts exhibit will be shown, with works from the U. S. and a prize pottery piece from Copley Hall. After opening, hours are 9 to 5 daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Handicraft
Pleasant Street
Main Street
U. S
Copley Hall
Winthrop
Improvement Association Food Fair Planned at Deane Winthrop House
The Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association plans a food fair at the Deane Winthrop House on Monday. It will run afternoon and evening with booths featuring pies cake candies puddings jellies and preserves. A chafing dish demonstration and a pound auction are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association
Deane Winthrop House
Fire engine committee deadlock over Amoskeag or Metropolitan
Town fire engine committee, after two meetings, remains split with three members favoring Amoskeag and three favoring Metropolitan. Seventh member TM Gove is away in Maine, delaying decision until his return. Both companies offer a temporary engine on contract and a new unit in ninety days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amoskeag
Selectnan
Gove
Maine
Political Notes Prompt Polls Open Next Tuesday
The note advises polls open Tuesday from ¢ o'clock a.m. to 4 p.m. with 2 044 names on the voting list and adds historical voting figures for Winthrop. It urges voting for Clerk Fredericks, a senator candidate Lewis Burnham, two Republican representatives, and Taft electors, contrasting Taft with Bryan on tariff protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Burnham
Winthrop Post Office Letters for Week Ending October 81
List of letters remaining at Winthrop Post Office includes H. M Bennett Rose Cloutier Miss Elizabeth Eldridge James Fiske Mrs Frank Flint Hattie Graves Dan Morrison Mary McLellan Mrs Thos Robinson Marion Smith Chas Washburn Wright Kay & Co Mrs Mary A Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
H. M Bennett
Rose Cloutier Mies
Elizabeth Eldridge
James M. Fiske
Frank Flint
Hattie Graves
Dan
Morrison Mies
Mary McLellan
Thos. Robinson Mies
Marion Smith
Chas. Washburn Wright
Kay & Co
Mary A. Young
Chief Constable E W Hudson Dies After Accident
Edward W. Hudson longtime chief constable of Boston municipal court died at Winthrop hospital after an accident at Orient Heights station. A Civil War veteran, he had endured multiple assaults as a police officer before his 25 years in Boston. He leaves a wife and family at 106 Summit Avenue Winthrop Highlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Hudson
Municipal Court of
Boston
Winthrop
Mr. Hudson
Orient Heights
Prince Street
Bob” Hudson
Janes Brooks
The
New York Express
Frederick Hudson
New York Herald
Edward H. Hudson
39Th
Massachusetts Infantry
1St
Massachusetts Cavalry
Somerville
Hudson
Cove
Summit Avenue
Winthrop Highlands
Doran and Lewis Wedding Ties City and Charlestown Families
Dr John M Doran and Miss Camilla Mary Lewis were married Wednesday at St John the Evangelist Church Winthrop Rev Fr John Griffin presided The ceremony included the ring service Bridesmaid was Katherine E Lewis Best man was Fred Doran Ushers included Fred Lewis Charles Pope John Heffernan Dr John A Allendorff Eugene Ireland and Dr Philip Grinnins Reception followed at the bride’s parents summer residence The couple plan to reside on Eleanor Avenue Chelsea after a two week wedding trip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Doran
Camilla Mary Lewis
Henry Lewis
Charlestown
Church of St. John the Evangelist
Winthrop
John Griffin
Katherine E. Lewis
Fred Doran
Fred Lewis
Charles Pope
John Heffernan
John A. Allendorff
Mrs. Doran
Eleanor
Chelsea
Wedding at Dwinell Homestead Topsfield
Miss Ann Louise Kelley wed Albert William Bowman at the old Dwinell Homestead on Salen Street Topsfield in a ceremony officiated by Rev. Charles W. Henry and Rev. J J Goodacre. Attendants included Mrs Henry Goodacre Kelley and Henry E Kelley. The couple exchanged gifts and hosted guests from the immediate families only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwinell
Salen Street
Topsfield
Ann- Louise
William E. Kelley
Elmwood Avenue
Albert William Bowman
Hubert Bowman
Bates Avenue
Charles W. Henry
St. John’s Episcopal Church
J.J. Goodacre
Peabody
Sale at M. E. Church by Queen Esther Circle
The Queen Esther Circle of the First M. E. Church held a church vestry sale and entertainment featuring homemade candy dolls and useful articles. Grace and Beatrice Douglas performed piano solos and readings while tea was served in a Japanese style. Proceeds benefit Home Missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
First. M. E. Church
Ernest Anderson
Bartlett Road
Alpha Larsson
Marshall Street
Grace
Beatrice Douglas
George A. Douglas
Lillie Carney
England
Sunnyside Avenue
Q. E
Leah Morgan
Dorothy Belcher
Gladys Dean
Ruth Douglas
Frances Fox
Sophie Dean
Ellen Doane
Home Missionary Work
Centennial of Winthrop Royal Arch Chapter in Masonic Hall
The one hundredth convocation of Winthrop Royal Arch Chapter convened Tuesday at Masonic Hall with six candidates receiving the initiatory degree and a beefsteak supper. The evening featured the annual visitation by Right Excellent Jesse E. Ames and James S. Blake, praise for high-quality degree work, and a performance by the Schubert Quartette. A local organist, Gilbert H. Belcher, was honored, and a history of the chapter’s nine years noted growth from twenty founders to 188 members, now totaling sixty-six active after losses, with nearly $1,300 in permanent charity funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Royal Arch
Masonic Hall
Jesse E. Ames
James S. Blake
Gilbert H. Belcher
Winthrop
Fall River
Charles G. Bird
Frank F. Cook
E. B. New‘ton
H. ‘Griffin
C. G.craib
C.A. Grant
H. Carstensen
L. Parker
Frank H. Appleton
Advertising Comes Full Circle in Small Town
A curious note invites readers to try a new classic approach to ads as townsfolk discover a retro yet effective style of advertising. Local merchants embrace the idea hoping to boost visibility and community engagement.
Local residents and visitors shown in Winthrop notes
Miss Nellie F Taylor teaches pianoforte in Revere. Various residents travel to Exeter Brownfield Palm Beach and Cambridge. Social Union hosts a food and cake sale. News covers several visits, new homes, and bridal trip arrivals and winter plans across Winthrop Dorchester Dorchester and neighborhood.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winthrop News
Charles H. Ide
Omaha
Charles D. Kent
Pelham, N. H
Samuel Belcher
P. A. L. Club
Herbert G. Flinn
Washington Avenue
State Federation
Bridgewater
Winthrop Sun and Visitor
Mass
Lewis
Winthrop, Mass
Herbert E. Emerson
Ernest H. Pierce
Winthrop Sun
Winthrop Visitor
Lewis Block
Beach Station
Corrigan
Debsa
Parker
Roosevelt
Swallow Sie Watson
Fredericks
Taft
Ohio
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Benjamin
Harrison
McKinley
Bryan
Tafts
E. W. Hudson
Ofignal
Ride
J. W. Dwinell
St. John’s Church
Smith Bros
Lynn
Marlboro Street
Belmont
Bowman-Kelley
M. E. Church
Cainthrop News
Nellie F.taylor
Hall Street
Revere
Emma C. Eldridge
Harwichport
Sanford Eldridge
Ocean View Street
Herbert Peck
Winthrop Street
Brownfield, Me
A. B. Stanley
Exeter
N.H
James
H. Stanley
Sociz] Hall
J. €. Boehme
Attleboro
Joseph Nardi
Olive
Josephine
Sea Foam Avenue
Woodbridge Street
Palm Beach
Fla
Fred B. Jordan
Roy
Winchester
Herbert S. Joslin
Augusta
Willam F. Tobey
A. C. Fraser
Ashmont
Lyman S. Meston
Somerset
Mr. Meston
E. C. Belcher
Lewis Avenue
Massachusetts
John W. Colton
Cross Street
Providence
R. I
Colton
Charles Alfred Colton
Atlantic Street
James H. Brown
M. A. McCarthy
Neptune Avenue
Joseph B. Fleming
Joseph
Harry
Neil Fleming
Messrs
Bennett Harrington
Fred Whebby
Josiah B. Fleming
Mermaid Avenue
James F. McDowell
Abbott Street
Dorchester
N. A. Wright
Trident Avenue
C. H. Webber
George Hayes
George Hyde
Frank P. Orcutt
Tiffany
W. A. McDowall
Gertrude A. McDowall
Willian A. Jr
White
James P. Barlow
Alice
Rufus W. Frost
Charles Monroe
Potsdam
Monroe
Augustus Young
Calais
Ethel Cripps
Portland
Co-operative Bank
Wadsworth Building
Winthrop Centre
W. J. Baltzell
Byam Hollings
M.D
Cor
Washington Ave
Shirley St
C.B. Johnson, M.D
Winthrop St
C. A. Nevers
Wadsworth Block
Francis Pratt
Optician Studio
Ld’g
Tremont St
Homrg
Sap. m
Chester Ave
Thornton Station
E. J. Bishop
Banks Street
E. E. Crosby
Alfred Peat
Prise
Ralph P. Badger
Rogers Ave
G. Concannon
Lewis Klock
Winthrop Beach
Meridian Street
East
Horace B. Butler
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