Insurance rates rise in Chelsea and Winthrop districts
The New England insurance exchange raises fire insurance rates after inspecting Chelsea and Winthrop with congested districts and weak fire protection. Rates for frame dwellings in Chelsea and Winthrop jump to 75 and 50 cents per $100 respectively, brick rates lower, and near hydrants offer relief. Officials expect quick improvements in fire services to influence future considerations.
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Chelsea
Winthrop
New England —_ insurance exchange
Obeleea
Citizens' Civic League Meets in Winthrop Hall
The first monthly meeting of the Citizens' Civic League, newly formed in Winthrop, convened at War Veteran's Hall on Thursday evening. President G. J. Buchanan led a 7:30 business session, then Frank H. Battilana urged fire prevention and protection while Edgar B. Oliver spoke on forming a Town Finance committee. About 100 citizens attended.
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Citizens’ Civic League
Winthrop
War Veteran’s Hall
G. J. Buchanan
Frank H. Battilana
Insurance Exchange of New England
Edgar B. Oliver
Winthrop Real Estate Transfers Ledger
Real estate transfers list multiple parcels with deeds recorded for buyers including John E. Eaton Edward J H Trask on Girdlestone road Wave Way W Bowdoin street Main street Court road Sewell Buchanan street Crest avenue and others entries show consideration of $1 each with sellers Q Levi Jacobson A M Augusta Peters Edward A Thomas Lena Sewell Ella A Libby Ina B Verrill and others noted in a concise registry style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. Levi Jacobson
Louis Rifkin
Wave Way
Frederick W. Belcher
Sarah A. Thompson
Bowdoin Street
A. M. Augusta Peters
John J. Grant
Main Street
Edward A. Thomas
Daniel F. Cunningham
Court Road
Executor's Notice for Sarah Marden Estate in Boston
Samuel B. Shapleigh is appointed executor of the will of Sarah Marden late of Winthrop Suffolk deceased. He has given bond as required by law. Creditors must present their claims and debtors pay the estate at 64 Long Wharf Boston dated October 24 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Marden
Winthrop
Suffolk
Samuel B. Shapleigh
Hains Trial May Be Set For November 9
Judge Garreteeop in Flushing denied the motion to dismiss the indictment against T Jenkins Hains charged with murder of William E Annis. Hains pleaded not guilty and his brother Captain Peter Hains, also charged, pleaded not guilty while claiming insanity at the time. Darrin will seek a supreme court ruling in Flushing to set the trial date for November 9. It is unclear if Mrs Hains will be called as a witness.
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Garreteop
Flushing
L. L
T. Jenkins Hains
William E. Annis
Hains
Peter ©. Hains
Annis
Darrin
Supreme Court
Buffington Held in $1,000 Bond by East Boston Court
Judge Albert E. Clary found probable cause in the East Boston district court Saturday for Ernest R. Buffington ex chief of the Winthrop police on a statutory offense charge. Buffington was held in $1,000 bonds for the November term of the grand jury.
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Albert E. Clary
East Boston District Court
Ernest R. Buffington
Winthrop Police
Barn Dance Brings Neighbors and Express Company Workers Together
A Centre barn party hosted by a local express company staff plus neighbors featured tasteful decorations by a committee. The evening included dancing games and vocal selections by Mr. Harry Rulton, ending with everyone saying they had enjoyed the event immensely.
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Harry Rulton
Benefit Dance by Cryastal Bay Lodge Held in Constitution Hall
A benefit dance hosted by Cryastal Bay Lodge of I O F drew about 250 guests last Thursday in Constitution Hall. Floor director James A. Welsh of Shirley Point led with assistants Samuel A. Brows Roy Tewksbury Harry Coffin Washburn Weston and A J Piling while Strachan's orchestra supplied the music.
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Cryastal Bay Lodge
Constitution Hall
James A. Welsh
Shirley Point
Samuel A. Brows
Roy Tewksbury
Harry Coffin
Washburn Weston
A. J. Piling
Strachan
Union Congregational Church Services at Winthrop Beach
The Union Congregational Church in Tewksbury street Winthrop Beach led by Rev A L McKenzie announces morning worship at 10 30 with the Lord's Supper observed and a Sunday school at noon led by Albert Armiatrong. Evening events include 6 45 Consecration Meeting and 7 30 Evening Praise with Pastor speaking on Pauls Companions Barnabas. A mission study class forms Tuesday 7 30 with Frankie Griffin in charge. Friday prayer at 7 and teachers meeting follow. The new choir under Mr Ellis enhances morning services.
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Union Congregational Church
Tewksbury Street
Winthrop Beach
A. L. McKenzie
Jesus Christ
Albert Armiatrong
A.L. McKenzie
Paul
Barnabas
Frankie Griffin
Ellis
The Cross of Christ and the Spirit of Charity
The speaker cites Wm Ellery Channing to warn that true reconciliation with God comes not from distant agency but through personal reform. He argues the Cross reveals self sacrifice and boundless charity, urging believers to embody these virtues in daily life.
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Christ
Wollaston Y M C A Defeated in Season Opener
Winthrop A A basketball team opened its season with a dominant 79 to 8 victory over Wollaston Y M C A in Wadsworth Hall last Saturday night.
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Winthrop A. A
Wollaston Y. M. C. A
Wadsworth Hall
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meeting Notices
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet in the Methodist church vestry on Tuesday at 2 80. The Good Cheer Alliance holds an all day session in the vestry on Wednesday with lunch at noon. Albert Crow of Woodside Park spends two weeks at Sugar Island Moosehead Lake Me.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Methodist Ventry
Good Cheer Alliance
Vestry
Albert Crow
Woodside Park
Sugar Island
Moosehead Lake
Unitarian Church
Winthrop News Highlights Local Social and Civic Events
Winthrop residents report gardening and entertainment plans as clubs host teas whist and vaudeville fundraisers. New arrivals and visitors include Miss Constance Trask and Miss Loie Kellar while renovations and home moves occur along Winthrop Shore Drive and Cliff Avenue.
Republican Rally Draws Small Crowd in Rain
The Republican rally at the old high school Monday night drew a slim attendance due to heavy rain. Fred J. Daggett presided and introduced speakers, with Lieut. Gov. Draper as principal speaker whose brief address focused on national issues and urging votes for the Republican national ticket.
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Fred J. Daggett
Gov. Draper
Bones Found While Digging At Defender Cottage Site
Work crew digging a cellar under Defender cottage on Moore Street uncovered several skulls and human bones on Tuesday afternoon. One skull was in good condition with teeth intact. The spot is believed to have been a burial ground long ago. The property, purchased this spring by Mr. Carrol, is occupied by his family.
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Moore Street
Carrol
Shoes and Furnishings Offer Low Prices at Store
A local shop advertises best in men’s women’s and children’s shoes and furnishings with repairs offered. Legal stamps provided with every purchase.
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Wright
Joyce Brothers
Liverpool Street
Boston
Flora Paige
Shore Drive
Hermon Street
Cliff Avenue
Highlands
Bartlett Road
L. Goodbar
Summer Street
Fort Hill
Lowell Road
Emerson Road
Beautiful View
Thornton Station
E. H
Sun and Visitor Office
Cottage Hill
Beach Station
Cottage Avenue
Water Department
Lewis R. Dunn
Mass
Hudson
Edward W. Hudson
Gammon
James E. Gammon
Winthrop Real Estate
John E. Eaton
Edward J. H. Trask
Girdlestone Road
Long Wharf
New Royal
William Lauder
Madison Ave
Post Office
Winthrop Centre
Delight Furniture Polish
Buffington
the Cross of Christ
Ellery Channing
Wollaston
Winthrop Neuis
W. Lauder
Madison Avenue
J. B. de Bertrand
Shirley
Irwin Streets
Frances O. Ball
T. ¥. Lennon
Hawthorne Avenue
Neice
Agnes McQuade
Somerville
Constance Trask
Pleasant Street
Dorothy Dilley
Hamilton
Boardman
Dark Harbor
Edward Madden
Buchanan Street
Loie Kellar
Bucyrus
Ohio
George J. Croncawett
Ralph H. Hosmer
Coral Avenue
Trident Avenue
Adams
Arthur L. MacKusick
Shirley Street
Sunnyside Street
Roxbury
Arthur G
Winthrop Shore Drive
T. H. Cross
Winthrop Street
N. M. Spalding
Weat Somerville
John Griffin
St. John the Evangelist Church
Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association
Deane Winthrop House
W. B. Taylor
New London
Misa Belle McDonald
West
George Douglas
Frank KE. Tewksbury
Emanuel Cronenwett
D. D
George J. Cronenwett
Butler
J. H. Trottman
Standard Plate Glass Co
Malcolm McNeil
Locust Street
William G McNell
Messrs. McKenney and Waterbury Co
Franklin
Congress Street
Mra. M. A. McCarthy
Worcester
Mary Donahue
Eugene B. Somerby
Grover Avenue
D. L White
Neptune Avenue
New Winthrop Hotel
P. Trickey
North Conway
Jackson
N. H
Mrs. Trickey
Brookline
Martin. Stephens
Er. P. Morse
Cottage Park Avenue
Wellesley
Daniel E. Holland
Cottage Park Yacht Club
Walter S. Sampson
Wave Way Avenue
John D. Hagar
Emming Prankard
B. J. H. Trask
Holy Ghost
East Cambridge
Ladies’ ‘Unity Club
Robert N. Chapman
Rufus W. Frost
Winthrop Shore, Drive
Henry Carastensen
W. W. Thompson
Lincoln Street
Rebekah Lodge
Meridan Street
East Boston
Lucy Godbold
Margaret Winthrop
Endicott Hall
Republican Rally
Suburban Gas & Electric
C. F. Chisholm
Boston Shoe Store
Shirley Station
Elinor Dodge
I. B. Ells
Yalak and Corbin Locks
Shirley St
Tafayette Soodbar Shire
Point Shirley Cottage
Ocean
Floyd& Tucker
School St
Robert P. Murphy
HOTEL
Albany
41St Street
Broadway
New York
College Inn
Endicott
HayFever
Edway
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