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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 19, 1890
Page
3
A dated 1490 letter to the editor discusses Mr G G Williams's alleged affection for God and moral concerns. The writer defends modest conduct, critiques public figures, and urges respect for women while lamenting the harm of gossip and impropriety.
The Catholic community of Burin and St Lawrence mourns Father Walsh, lauded by Church of England clergy for selfless care of the sick. A letter from Rev. John Hewitt describes his devotion during diphtheria outbreaks, noting his ready charity to all parishioners and ultimate death while serving others.
Local and General. Obituary column notes the death yesterday of Mrs Samuel Newmen after a short illness and extends sympathy to her family. Also mentions the arrival of Robert Scott’s steamer Matilda at Wild Cove and the voyage from Fogo. Reports the death of Doctor William Stirling at Harbor Grace age eighteen years, highlighting his Edinburgh education, medical service, and Christian charity.
A respectful obituary note from Twilingate honors a departed figure, describing his generous acts and enduring influence. It notes his interment at St Peters Cemetery, the large turnout, and offers condolences to his grieving family, invoking faith for comfort.
The piece reflects on universal charity as a guiding virtue and cites personal reform as a path to a heavenlike earth. It blends moral exhortation with scattered notices on disease remedies and a obituary note, highlighting faith, benevolence, and the era’s trust in quack cures.
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