Winthrop Republicans Call Caucus for Sept 22 1908
The Republicans of Winthrop are to meet in the Town Hall from 4 to 8:30 PM on Tuesday September 22 1908. Delegates will be elected to state and county conventions and to the representative convention. A Republican Town Committee for 1909 will be chosen. Edward J. Clark chairs. Joseph E. Davison is secretary. August 28 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Middlesex
Suffolk
Senate
Congress
Republican Town Committee
Edward J. Clark
Joseph E. Davison
J. E. Davison
Photograph services near Winthrop Beach Station
An advertisement offers photo services for individuals or groups. Prices include 30 photos for 25 cents. Samples are displayed across the track from Winthrop Beach Station. All work is guaranteed.
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Winthrop Beach
Place Deeds Recorded at Suffolk Registry for Winthrop land
Mrs Francis Macneal of Belvidere New Jersey and Mrs Hadyn Steventon of New York City visit with Mrs G M Stillwell of Cottage Park Road. Deeds recorded this week convey several Winthrop parcels: Mayo to Charles E Johnson 6693 feet on Circuit Road Court Park. Andrew Reekie to Johnson and McDonald 7139 feet fronting Revere and Harvard. Herbert Kempton to Charles Vessey 4889 feet on Marshall Street. Frederick W Belcher to Annie F Mahone 5149 feet at Hermon and Belcher corners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Macneal
Belvidere N. J
Hadyn Steventon
New York City
G. M. Stillwell
Cottage Park Road
Suffolk Registry
Floyd & Tucker
Winthrop
Mayo
Charles E. Johnson
Circuit Road
Court Park
Andrew Reekie
Johnson & McDonald
Revere Street
Harvard Street
Herbert Kempton
Charles Vessey
Marshall Street
Frederick W. Belcher
Annie F. Mahone
Hermon and
Belcher Streets
Advert and News Submissions Deadline at Winthrop Sun
Early submissions for advertising or news must reach the Winthrop Sun office by Thursday at 5 P.M. to ensure insertion. Submissions by telephone accepted until Friday at 11 A.M. Manuscripts are rejected and returned if a stamped return envelope is not provided. Subscription rates listed and notices of entry dated December 20, 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cort
Boston
Mass
Winthrop Police Chief Buffington Removed in Liquor controversy
The Winthrop Sun reports the removal of Chief Buffington by the Selectmen amid heightened talk over liquor sales this summer. The note cites more liquor activity in Winthrop than in previous years, despite Buffington's reputation as conscientious and hardworking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Buffington
Proposed Railroad Improvements for Winthrop Area
Roscoe Walsworth of Winthrop argues for broadening the Narrow Gauge, removing grade crossings, and electrifying lines to speed service between Boston and Winthrop and connections with the metro system. He favors using existing capital in Boston to upgrade rather than grant new franchises, citing reduced noise and summer traffic, a safer, modern system, and a streamlined tunnel approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Boston
Revere
Lynn
East Boston
Boston Elevated
Roscoe Walsworth
Professor Tirrell Teaches Swimming and Performs
Professor Fred Tirrell, a swimming master, teaches eight ool to both old and young and showcased his dumbbell skills at a recent minstrel show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tirrell
Winthrop Suffrage League Whist Night Supports Floating Hospital
Mr. Hamilton Morrell of 41 Washington Avenue and Mise M. G. Parker of Boston donated cash to the Floating Hospital as Winthrop Equal Suffrage League raised funds at a whist party at the New Winthrop hotel. Nearly 30 tables played. souvenirs from multiple clubs and individuals, including Mrs Edna Martin and Mrs EB Hartshorn, boosted total over 40 dollars sent to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Morrell
Washington Avenue
Mise M. G. Parker
Boston
Floating Hospital
Winthrop Equal Suffrage League
New Winthrop Hotel
Q and Q Club
500 Club of
The
Highlands
Highlands Bridge Club
Edna Martin
Maurice H. Trask
Temple Avenue
EB. H. Hartshorn
Highland Avenue
League
Hortense Dudley Hay
Robert N. Chapman
Harry Tilton Knight
WINTHROP HOTEL NOTES
The Shirley records arrivals including Miss Margaret A. Burke of Cambridge and Mrs. J. J. Kelleher of Cambridge along with several families and individuals from North Easton Cambridge Worcester Hartford Detroit and New York City. Notable names include Dr. Mary E. Bates of Boston and Miss A P Kinnear of Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Margaret A. Burke
Cambridge
G. W. Fownson
North Easton
JF. Delaney
J. J. Kelleher
Ralph W. Ranger
Worcester
D. L. Baker
New York City
Margaret A
Lillian G. Donovan
Hartford
Conn
Mary E. Bates
Boston
A. B. Foster
Detroit
Mich
A. P. Kinnear
Masquerade at the Nevada and Surfside Hotel Highlights
Friday evening activities included a Nevada musicale whist and dance with guests Mr. and Mrs. M. Morris and son Benjamin. A Surfside masquerade drew about 140 attendees with 40 in costume, judged by Dr. Edward O’Shea and others. top prizes went to Nellie Drynan, Isabelle O’Brien, and C. H. Wilbur Jr. Detailed costumes ranged from gypsy to Fatty Felix and Spanish dancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
M. Morris
Benjamin
H. C. Stone
Annie Sweeney
Kensington
Hartford
Joseph di Rocco
Mott Street
New York
Frank K. Stearns
Edmund
Lowell
Surfside
Mesdames
T. F. Lennon
D. J. Kinney
Elizabeth
N. J
Mabel V. Mulrey
Wave Way Avenue
A. BE. Goldberg
Roxbury
Edward O'Shea
East Boston
F. Green
Revere
Nellie Drynan
Charlestown
Isabelle C. O'Brien
Dorchester
Cc. H. Wilbur, Jr
Chicopee
Fatty Felix
I. B. Travers
Martha Washington
Dorothy Tucker
Shirley Street
Ilarriet Titlebaum
Esther Gordon
Boleman
Phillipeans
E. Hauschild
Fort Banks
Carol C. Hyde
Lillian Hartin
Winthrop Shore Drive
Nonie Hartin
Myrtle Avenue
J. E B. Ferrell
West
Newton
M. W. W.phinney
Funeral held for Allyne W Leyland wife of Frederick W Leyland
The funeral for Allyne W. Leyland widow of Frederick W. Leyland and daughter of J. Almon Ferris occurred Thursday August 27 at 2 PM. Rev. A. L. McKenzie officiated at Union Congregational Church. Mrs Leyland was remembered as a loving wife mother and friend. Flower tributes were abundant and C. E. Johnson’s quartet provided music. Bennison family of Winthrop Centre supervised the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allyne W. Leyland
Frederick Ww.leyland
J. Almon Ferris
Faun Bar Avenue
Winthrop
Our Town
A. L. McKenzie
Union Congregational Church
Leyland
C. E. Johnson
Chief Buffington Resigns After Police Hearing
Chief Buffington resigned Monday night after a selectmen granted hearing. He cited a medical certificate and lack of confidence in some subordinates while noting tips to occupants before raids. A town inquiry concluded he was honest but not always prudent, and his resignation was accepted for the town’s best interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffington
Point Shirley
Walter Faulkner
Agent Chase
Watch& Ward Society
Anti-saloon League
Winthrop
Higham
Crest Hall Concert Delights New England Guests
A Sunday evening at Crest Hall featured Misses Bagg of Spring field with vocal duets, Dr. De Amazager of Roxbury sang aria and encore, Miss Going at the piano, and Dr. H L F Brown of Boston recited. Ex Governor Benton McMillan and wife left after a week, others remain booked for the winter season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crest Hall
Bagg
Springfield
Mass
de Amazager
Roxbury
Trovatore
Miss Going
H. L. F. Brown
Boston
Catherine Tinsdale
Pittsburg
P. C. Williams
George H
Gardner
New York
N.Y
Helen Cosgrove
Marlboro
A. Vera Cosgrove
New Haven
Winthrop Girls Visited by Roxbury and Brighton Friends
Miss Wilson of Roxbury and Miss Williams of Brighton have visited Mrs William Killam of Somerset Avenue. Miss Mildred Howard of Bartlett Road is spending several days on Commonwealth Avenue. Miss Margie Belcher of Winthrop Street returned from Jamaica Plain after a several day visit. Miss Rachel Clark of Sudbury is noted among local acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Wilson
Roxbury
Miss Williams
Brighton
William Killam
Somerset Avenue
Mildred Howard
Bartlett Road
Commonwealth Avenue
Bos
Margie Belcher
Winthrop Street
Jamaica Plain
Rachel Clark
Sudbury
Ocean View Hotel Guests Include Notable Visitors
The Ocean View Hotel hosted a wide list of guests from across New England and beyond, including Thomas F. Vahey a prominent criminal lawyer from Boston and many Springfield Portland and Boston attendees. Entertainment featured William Foote presenting character sketches on Tuesday night and Friday saw the Laurel Quartet of Boston with Miss Phyllis Jordan soprano and Miss Dorothy Berry Carpenter reader delivering a well attended program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean View Hotel
Thomas F. Vahey
Boston
M. Hudson
Bessie Hudson
Waltham
R. B Sturdevant
Grace
Anna V. Lovett
Springfield
J. W. Metchell
Alec B. Nelson
Portland
William O. Robart
Gertrude Robart
J. W. Hall
Allston
Syracuse
N. Y
Arthur McDonald
Barre
M. EB. Horner
Detroit
Mich
Fannie Folkson
Roxbury
M. E. McCusker
Helen
Charlestown
Alinnie
M. Hynes
Manchester
N. H
M. W. Fisher
Eleanor Healy
Weymouth
M.F. Higgins
L B. King
Providence
R. I
L. L. Fullenton
Dover
M. A McGloughlin
Franklin
H. Richardson
Taunton
H.C. Carpenter
Seymour
Conn
W. BE
Laurel Quartet of
Phyllis Jordan
Dorothy-Berry-Carpenter
Cottage Park Bridge Winners and Week's Visitors
Thursday morning bridge whist winners were Miss J. C. Chamberlain, Miss Talbot, Mrs. F. E. Fletcher and Mrs. E. W. Longley. Guests arriving this week include Sturgis E. Leavitt Jackson Missouri Albert Parker Duluth Guild Newton Johnson Syracuse O Neill family New York and W A Wood Boston Mary L Wood Syracuse Sturn Boston G B Ens Brookline Gardener Quincy Marion Gardener Quincy Ralph Gardener Quincy Rob Young Quincy Frank Foxcroft Cambridge A J Bainfard Brookline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Chamberlain
Miss Talbot
F. E. Fletcher
E. W. Longley
Sturgis E. Leavitt
Jackson
Albert R. Parker
Duluth
Min
Paul M. Guild
Newton
J.R. Johnson
Syracuse
N. Y
L. H. O'Neill and Family
New York
W.A. Wood
Boston
Mary L. Wood
J. A. Sturn
G--B. Ensmore
Brookline
J. W. Gardener
Quincy
Ill
Marion Gardener
Iil
Ralph Gardener
Rob T. Young
Quincy, Ill
Frank Foxcroft
Cambridge
A. J. Bainfard
Major General Grant Inspects Forts in Boston Harbor
Major General Frederick Dent Grant inspecting guns and fortifications in Boston Harbor as head of the Department of the East and visiting Fort Banks and Fort Heath. He arrived with Colonel J D Hoskins and Captain Cook, was saluted with 18 guns, and observed the 152nd and 89th companies in fatigue uniforms during the annual tour of inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Dent Grant
Boston Harbor
Department of the East
Fort Banks
Fort Heath
J. D. Hoskins
Cook
J. F. Howell
152Nd Company
89Th
Grant
el Hoskina
Fort Ner
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Republican Caucus
Ingleside Avenue
Co-operative Bank
Wadsworth Building
Winthrop Centre
Dorothea. W. Smith
Woodside Avenue
Floyd. Woods
Columbia Phonograph Co
Trenant Street
Point Shirley Cottage
Tafts Avenue
School St
Endicott
Winthrop News
Winthrop ,Sun
Winthrop Sun and
Wisi Rok
Lewis Block
Winthrop, Mass
Herbert E. Emerson
Ernest H. Pierce
Winthrop Sun
Winthrop Visitor
Winthrop Sun and Visitor
Beach Station
Winthrop Hotel
Allyne
W. Leyland
Chief Buffington
Ocean View
Byam Hollings
M.D
Cor
Washington’ Ave
Shirley St
Hihirce
Cottage Park
F. A. Regan
Shore Drive
Ocean Spray Station
Johnson, M.D
Winthrop St
C. A. Nevers
Wadsworth Block
Francis Pratt
Optician Studio
Ld’g
Tremont St
Room
Chester Ave
Thornton Station
E. J. Bishop
Banks Street
E. E. Crosby
Alfred Peat
Pega
Ralph Pesacder Fiano and
Rogers Ave
Lynnn
Meridian Street
East
Horace B. Butler
New Nautical Garden
New England
Poole
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