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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
4
An advertisement claims a new dental method can restore very bad teeth to usefulness with immediate and permanent results. It offers a branch at 556 Shirley Street, Winthrop, with Tuesday and Friday hours and Sunday hours, plus engagements by writing to Boston.
The Republicans of Winthrop town meet September 22 1908 at Town Hall from 4 to 8 30 p m to elect seven delegates to the State Coun cillor Middlesex and Suffolk conventions and nineteen delegates to the Representative convention. They will also form a Republican Town Committee for 1909 of nine members and conduct other business. Edward J Clark is chairman Joseph E Davison secretary August 28 1908.
Investors may purchase between one and twenty shares by contacting the bank by phone or sending an order by mail. The notice invites broad participation and outlines simple single lot quantities.
Hear the latest graphophone selections during afternoons or evenings. Stock includes disc and cylinder records with prompt repairs for all machines. Floyd C Woods long-time Columbia Phonograph Co. representative at 164 Trenant Street Boston. Winthrop headquarters moved to 621 Shirley Street Winthrop Beach from 499 Shirley Street.
Camden notes the Thames once named Cockney and explains cockney as a Thames dweller. Wedgwood adds a view of city pampering versus rustic life. A legend tells of a Londoner frightened by country sounds who mistook a crowing cock for neighing.
The article discusses how pythons are viewed differently from other snakes and their tendency to inhabit neighborhoods without harming people. It recounts a case in a floating house where a python attacked a woman, aiming to swallow her but causing foot injuries from bites. It notes Chinese use of the liver and dried skin in traditional medicine.
Advertising and news copy must be in the office by Thursday CED at the latest with telephone submissions accepted until Friday 11 A.M. Manuscripts or communications not preserved but will be returned if a stamped self addressed envelope is included. Subscription rates listed and office details for Winthrop Sun and Visitor.
The Winthrop Sun urges Republican voters to back the unpledged delegation led by Representative Whitney at the state convention. The editorial argues the list includes leading citizens and reflects diverse political elements, signaling dissatisfaction with Mr. Frothingham's lieutenant governor candidacy.
The notes describe a large barbecue on Tuesday at the Point of Pines and a record one night registration in Winthrop with 117 new names, mostly McKieven. It notes Burnham as a winner in Revere and Chelsea, and that Keliher has looked after Winthrop’s interests. It mentions John Campbell as Republican congressional candidate and urges votes for Conry or Keliher. Polls open Tuesday 4 to 9:30 p.m. for the caucus.
At rallies in Winthrop and Columbia Hall East Boston Congressman John A Keliher charged his opponent Joseph A Conry with neglect of duty in Congress He cited Absent or not voting on the Spain war taxes and noted Conrys absence on 97 roll calls in a single session He claimed to push for rely for government claims from Fort Banks and Heath and for a Crystal Cove channel in the army bill.
Lewis A. Wallon of Seattle and Miss Mary S. Gove wed at the bride’s home 176 Pool street Biddeford Me. The wedding featured pink and white sweet peas floral displays and a double ring ceremony. Guests from Biddeford and Winthrop attended. They plan to reside in Seattle after a Portland stopover.
Winthrop reports 335 pupils at the high school including ninth grade. New teachers include Amy Burlingame of Exeter and Alice Bartlett of Natick. Center School has 585 pupils. Edward B Newton grammar wing adds 185. Shirley St and Highlands schools proceed with renovations and expanded staffing. public spirit aims for Howard B Newton school decoration.
Winthrop residents plan winter stays at Maple Hill farm New Hampshire and Ocean View hosts eighty guests including Alice Kerry Brockton assistant principal at Edward B Newton school. Channing Howart family returned from Gilmanton Iron Works Maine vacation. Abbie Bartlett Marshall street Maine trip included Maine state fair. J W Carrel Boston guests arrived after abroad tour of principal resorts.
Over 800 raised in the past year since the school opened in September. Funds came from school officials, women’s clubs, lodges, and other societies, all spent profitably. The Newton clock was donated by Edward B Newton. The music department needs a piano after a fire destroyed the previous instrument. Superintendent Douglas will move into his office as the building nears completion and the public will be invited to tour the Edward B Newton school later this fall.
A Brookline resident was fined five dollars for using a transfer check contrary to issued conditions. Reports cite recent transfer ticket frauds across cities served by the Boston Elevated Railway Company. The firm vows to prosecute violations, enforcing statutes regardless of offender status.
Friends of Robert Luce failed to have nomination papers accepted after the closing time in Winthrop. Secretary Joseph Davison refused the late filing, so Luce supporters will not appear on the Winthrop ballot. The state delegation is led by an unpledged slate headed by Rep. Edgar H. Whitney. A Frothingham ticket is under strong push by local supporters.
Repairs offered for all sewing machine makes by W. Lauder at 1 Madison avenue opposite the post office. Community updates include visits by Forest Hancock to Lester Spinney, trips by W. J. Baltzell and family to Reading and Philadelphia, and movements of Mrs. King and son Gerald, Mrs. L. B. Sommers and daughter L. E. McLeod, to Boston and Rutland Square. Also noted are St. Ann's Academy pupils Melba and Gloria Concannon, Miss Catherine Halsam's acclaim in Square Deal, and Ernest R. Anderson marking his 21st birthday with a themed party at his Bartlet road home.
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