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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 17, 1915
Page
4
Fragmentary World War II field report chronicles Allied and German moves across Western Europe and Italy. Mentions trench warfare, air raids, naval actions, and censorship, noting German and Allied positions and troop movements with scattered references to battles, lines, and strategic shifts.
It says Stes Weelor telfet of he tare Joel Whietor died at age 80 at home of his son Peter Whortor ness Bridge. Predeceased by bey laus and about such Efe fate family. of chile seu. Mesers. David, Peter and Arthur Whester of this place are sos and Mrs Wy House, Mrs. Win Oake and Miss Dorcas Whee oF, daughters. Funeral on West uesday at the S. 8, Mtl, Church.
The annual public meeting of the W.M. will be held Monday evening April 19 at 7 45 p m in the N Side Methodist Church. A collection will be taken.
The report details Russian advances north with 2709 prisoners separated from General Frenner as British officers and soldiers suffer heavy casualties. German and Polish theater notes suggest German gains and field actions. Eyewitness accounts from Planders highlight Crermans’ control since Neave Chapella with no recovery attempt, signaling weakening positions.
For Sale listing with two vessels, LOM weighing 36 tons and Diver Jack weighing 69 tons. Describes engines and running hours poorly legible. notes both boats in apparently good condition. Contact Justas Manvee in Exploits for terms.
A crowded column notes naval movements and civil events with mentions of the Governor, guards of honor, and troops. Reports speak of ships ready for service, legislative sessions, the opening of government, and a parade. Damaged passages describe a damaged harbor area, a rescue effort, and a perilous sea voyage. The piece references vessels such as the Northern Bays and a steamship, with losses in a recent raid and a cargo fire. The tone preserves period voice and urgency of a bustling port town during a tumultuous era.
A Sunday schedule lists Holy Communion and litany at 8 AM, followed by sermons and parish activities. A second service includes Holy Communion and Bible study, with gatherings in the parish hall and adjacent rooms.
Fragmentary report notes the death of Mrs Whesler aged about 30, mother to Mesien Peter and Bop Wheeler. Mention also says Mr Jaynes Youse found something submerged and ice dragged in one seam. Garbled lines reference schooner work, Capt James Anstey and Capt Jago active on schooners this week.
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