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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 07, 1928
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun issues a financial and advertising notice from April 7 1928 detailing subscription prices Canada England and other countries as well as display and short term ad rates notes of thanks charges and a Thursday evening news submission deadline.
The passage recalls Easter as a long standing festival celebrating death and life, with spring's renewal and the fading of winter. It notes widespread reverence, public gatherings, and the growing role of radio in broadcasting sermons to reach thousands who cannot attend church.
Mr Harry Ashbourne moved his dwelling across the river on Thursday. Ashbournes Limited are taking down the old shop on the upper premises.
Ashbournes Ltd sent their motor boat last week to the ice under Capt. Wm Bulgia but due to off winds only eight bedlamer seals were taken and the boat returned on Tuesday night.
A Tuesday message from Wm Sibley Jr of Fogo reports the Orange Hall completely destroyed by fire. A letter from Fred Simms notes the church bell rang for the fire alarm during Sunday services, water was drawn from a pond to help, and a meeting had been held earlier in the hall.
Messrs. Joseph White and Abel Crossley from Herr ing Neck visited Monday. Mr. P. B. Small of Bridgeporte called Tuesday. Mr. Alfred Linfield of Loon Bay traveled here Tuesday with Mr. Stickland. Mr. Willis Badger returned from the Interior last week. Mr. Alex Sausome from Saitons was in town Wednesday.
A patient was brought by motor boat from Change Islands on Saturday and admitted to the hospital.
News confirms the death of William Dawe Pearce in Montreal on March 16. Born in 1871, he was son of the late Henry Taylor Pearce and nephew of Andrew J. Pearce. His widow Mrs. Mable Pearce of Montreal sent the notice. he visited Twillingate about 15 years ago.
With the northwest wind on Wednesday the harbor ice broke up and the ice in the Bight also opened, marking the last chance for travelers to pass.
A lost glove is reported missing between S. U. F. Hall and Mr. Thomas May’s residence at 8 Woot Glove. Please leave found item at the office.
For sale a 28 foot motor boat built 11 months ago and used three months last summer for pleasure. Birch keel juniper plank exceptionally well built fastened with gale nails and screws. Bedding for 6% HP Acadia engine. Fitted with rudder iron frame two oars rowlocks. For price and further details apply to this Office. 4w.
The Children at St. Peter's Day School announce an annual sate on April 6 18th Wednesday. They urge helpers from brothers and friends to improve stalls and list needed articles such as wheelbarrow bread board water barrel hover stand wash stand boats rigged or unrigged wash tub knife and fork box paddles ironing boards pastry boards small table tea tray towel roller clothes horse step ladder flower ladder rolling pins and more.
John Colbourne Cook, lifelong Twistingate sailmaker, died at 60 after a three month stomach cancer illness. He lived on North Side and served with Obadiah Manuel in training. He leaves a wife four Frances Neville and Gwendolen plus relatives. Funeral held at St Peter's Church with Masons in attendance.
The Ladies of the Hower League held their annual sale and tea on the 21st at the Army School under Lieut Laite raising 51. Proceeds will aid barracks completion and future opening. On the 13th Mrs Emily Soall celebrated her 92nd birthday, oldest in town. A Young Folk concert on the 29th at the United Church School, led by Miss P Small and Miss Stuckless, drew good patrons. The event, with tea ice cream and games, raised 53 toward finishing the school and lamps. Pastor Mr Davis of Morton's Hr presided and contributed to the winter services seen as zealous and successful.
Mrs C Shank of South Cayuga Ont writes she was exhausted and unable to work with three children until taking Dodd's Kidney Pills. She reports renewed energy and urges others to use the remedy to combat backache and general debility amid winter illness and colds.
Dr. CB Parsons and Magistrate Wornell debunk an alleged offer of $1000 by Thomas Adams to save Reu ben. Authorities warn against spreading false rumors and promise action against originators and spreaders. Hospital representatives back the caution.
In The Court The case of Edward Roberts v Robert Rice concluded on Tuesday with the Magistrate ruling in favor of the Plaintiff for 945 dollars and 1 cent costs after a counterclaim of 25 dollars by the Defendant was considered but not disclosed until court. The Plaintiff gave notice of another case against the Defendant for a damaging statement made in open court, to be heard next week.
Telegraph notes Major Marie De Bernard, Italian aviator, established a new world speed record yesterday afternoon at 318 miles per hour. Also reported: Senator Frank P. Williams dies in Ohio as he prepared to speak on his presidential bid. Hellman and Stinson set a 53 hour 36 minute flight endurance record. Cobham completes half an Africa flight. and other international dispatches on votes, earthquakes, and sea hunting.
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