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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1925
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes subscription prices for Newfoundland Canada and overseas readers, with annual and advance payment details. It outlines advertising rates for display and short term ads, and warns about possible changes based on Thursday evening submissions.
Commissioner Sowlton left St John’s for Toronto with Brigadier Taylor after presiding at the Salvation Army Annual Congress. A large Salvation Army delegation attended, while the Calcutta with Vice Admiral Ferguson’s flag was in port. Violet Bengell, 10, of Leading Tickles, drowned on July 17. her body recovered. The Boston Mid Weekly project celebrates milestones and new office on Milk Street. Corner Brook Mills set open for August 24. souvenirs planned for 700 visitors at the official opening. South Side Methodist Sunday School held its annual picnic with light rain staying away.
Flower Services mark the Annual Day of Remembrance at St Peter s on Sunday at 3 pm. St Andrew s members hold services the following Sunday at 3 pm with prayers for the departed whose names live on.
Personal doctors and families arrive from New York Grand Falls and Cambridge for hospital work and visits. Clergymen Rev Foote, relatives and local residents travel via Clyde and Meigle to Hopedale St Anthony Botwood Fogo Back Harbor with updates on kinship and work.
Benjamin M. Smith arrived Saturday with herring for Mr. Chafe then left for Halifax after taking a few barréla from Alex Sansome. Schr. Norman departed Tuesday for the north. Schr. John Millett left in billast for Nipper's. Carranza arrived Wednesday from Sydney with 196 tons coal for Hodge Brothers.
Boys and girls can earn money by selling pictures at 20 cents each or ten pictures for a premium. Premiums include a German Mouth Organ, self filling fountain pen, gold bead necklace, two story books, or a two blade pocket knife. A sale of 67 dollars in pictures earns a nickel plated watch. A cash commission of 30 cents per dollar sold is also offered. Write for a trial of 10 pictures to M. J. Power, P.O. Box 638, St. Joba's, Nad.
Judge questions why two men did not settle the matter out of court. Defendant says they planned to settle but a loop intervened and separated them.
Miss Mildred E. Chisholm and Charles Pearce Newman wed at the bride’s sister’s home after a Centre Methodist Church romance. Ceremony officiated by Rev. H H Crane D D with a double ring service. They plan to honeymoon in Toronto and Niagara Falls before settling in Malden.
A Scottish family gathers as their father nears death. He asks if John Sandy and Jean are present and they answer yes. The father quips that since they are all there who will run the shop, highlighting a lighthearted household moment amid illness.
Telegraph News notes a settlement on coal disputes with promised government bonuty until a full inquiry of the industry is completed. French evacuation of the Ruhr nears completion as troops move out. Fishing reports from Change Islands show traps largely out, squid plentiful, and boats returning from the Straits with good fare. Greek regiments are readied for Bulgaria amid a pending ultimatum and demands for reparation following a Greek citizen’s murder in Staninaka. Nomination day in New Brunswick reports 98 candidates for 48 seats ahead of August 10 election.
Work began on the new hotel at Fort Williams with dismantling of an old project. Rousseau Ltd of Quebec leads the build with P. Cameron as superintendent. Ahern and Rousseau arrive soon, cement and reinforcing steel on site, a labour force to grow to about 400 as plans move to rapid progress.
In winter a heating system is installed making interior work possible. Completion of the hotel is expected by May next according to Telegram report dated July 24.
The Rev. S. M. Stewart, Ungava Missionary, left Montreal June 26 for Ungava. The Bayeskimo was crushed by Arctic ice last Thursday near Ungava Bay. Crew and passengers endured a severe storm and ice but were rescued. Cargo including missionary supplies and personal effects was lost. The Minister for Marine and Fisheries plans to assist by arranging passage to Ungava Bay.
Charles John son known as Charles Thomas and Thomas H Howard was shot dead by Chicago police after attempting a burglary on the North Side. He grabbed a family canary from a home and wounded a officer before being fatally shot, ending a spree of break ins. The suspect, 54, had a long police record and nicknamed the afternoon burglar.
The Arm Academy hosts a garden party on Thursday August 13 on the school grounds. Doors open at four o'clock with tickets priced at 40 rents. Ice cream will be sold and proceeds benefit the Academy.
A warning emphasizes protecting a child from explosive danger by preventing access to dynamite and ensuring safety measures. The note underscores parental vigilance and public safety around hazardous materials.
By writ of fieri facias from the Supreme Court Strong and Marcell as plaintiffs sell at public auction in King's Point on August 15 at noon the defendant John Gillard loses land dwelling, store, art houses, motor boat and engine in Little Bay dated July 27 1925 Deputy Sheriff Thos W Wells torpedo
A sheriff delivers a writ to a clever young widow. The exchange grows playful as she misreads the moment. The sheriff clarifies the need to proceed to court, amid a backdrop of orders from the Justices and looming legal steps.
The speaker notes that leaving is necessary but expresses a sudden urge and a preference for a minister to perform the task instead. This reflects a wish for a formal, possibly religious, handling of the action.
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