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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 09, 1927
Page
4
The Twillingate leader notes the ongoing St John’s Base election campaign with a probable Barter majority and a divided opposition led by Brophy. It calls for a broad, unselfish vote while urging action on a seal fishery close season to protect long term sealmers and national interests.
John Gillett of Botwood Road Grand Falls thanks Drs Scott Browne MacMillan Parsons Wood and nurses Dawe Sullivan Hanson Byrne Sutherland Grahame Churchill Mercer and others for care during five months at Notre Dame Bay Hospital and three months at Grand Falls Hospital He also thanks Twillingate residents and Mr Pelley of Boyd's Cove for kindness
Mrs Woolfrey writes from Carmanville March 25 1927 thanking Mr Batten for initiating the Quilt Campaign for the F M Society of the United Church. The campaign netted $1230 and 114 names in support. She extends gratitude to the community for their noble response.
Newfoundland reader Mrs L Perry recalls years of backache and kidney trouble and credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with relief. She also praises Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion and notes she keeps both on hand. Gerald S Doyle of St Johns promoted the remedies.
Mrs. Roland Gillett and family express sincere thanks for messages and sympathy after their recent sad bereavement. They also thank those who sent wreaths and offered kindness during this time.
The Will made December 28 1914 was admitted to probate listing an estate valued at 92750 with executor Rev G J Bond. Provisions include annuities to relatives, a model farm trust for Whitbourne, and bequests to museums and staff. The inventory itemizes land furniture debts stock cash and other property totaling 92750. Telegram April 20 noted probate action.
Benefit concert announced for the N. D. Memorial Hospital with details to follow on Thursday April 2. Proceeds support the hospital and related services.
Wanted to hire piano or organ player for proposed gospel festival funds. Employer seeks skilled musician for event proceeds and community project.
In April 1822 six men from Back Harbour and Cat Cove set out for seals across moving ice from Sleepy Cove. A storm drove ice apart and one man, John Stuckless, remained with the boat while the others hunted. After days adrift they returned to Horny Head Cove on April 13 with all alive, surviving on seal meat. Drake later died by fire at Back Harbour.
Dr. C E Parsona and Mr H W Rideout left for Summerford Comfort Cove Campbellton and Lewisporte to hold public meetings for the Hospital Campaign Fund. Messrs Andrew Young and Wm Dalley joined with dog teams. Willis Bridger left for Lewisporte en route to Corner Brook. R S Roberts left the Hospital last Tuesday and says his appetite is good. Archibald Roberts entered the Hospital Monday and may have an operation. H G Smith of Direct Agencies Ltd and Mr Harry Mantel were in town last week.
In Frazer Hall the Adult Bible Class met last Sunday with Rev. J. W. Winsor presiding. An invitation is extended to all who wish to attend. Tomorrow’s lesson comes from Matthew 14:22 to 33.
The late Mrs. George Murray died aged 75 leaving a daughter in Bay de Verde Mrs. Albert Minnie Emberley.
A newspaper note explains ad placement costs at 25 cents per inch for short term ads. It advises payment in advance to avoid post-billing work and clogs from mailed bills.
Telegraph reports an emergency cabinet meeting endorsing a demand for reparations from Canton for the killing of British subjects during recent disorder. Hostility toward foreigners persists in Nanking amid severe ice hindering sealing and fisheries activity.
Announcement notes a seam 9 feet 2 inches cut by the dril at 141 feet depth. The ship Young Harp arrived in St John’s from the seal fishery with 4 309 seals, a crew of 29, commanded by Capt Bragg. Typhoid cases in Montreal rose to 2012 with 97 deaths. Eagle to return home due to coal shortage.
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