Twillingate Sun Announces Rates and Publication Details
The Twillingate Sun, established 1889, publishes Saturdays from the North Side office. Editor proprietor E G Clarke notes notes of thanks and memorials cost 25 cents per inch. letters received after Wednesday noon may not be inserted. Subscriptions are Local 1.00, Foreign Canada 1.20, U.S.A. 1.50 per year.
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Department Home Affaire
Twillingate
Mid
G. Clarke
Canada
U.S.A
Christmas Spirit Eternal in a December Reflection
The editor extols Christmas virtues over crime tales, noting unselfishness loyalty and devotion rise during the season. The piece observes global traditions from tree decorations to gift giving and the communal joy that marks December celebrations.
Christmas vision of a world living in peace and harmony
A Christmas message envisions the world as one family living and working together in harmony with peace on earth and goodwill toward men.
Local Wayfarers Return and Seasonal Visits
Personal notices report Mr. Lewis Clarke returning from Boston after a month visiting relatives. Mrs. A Seeley arrives by Northern Ranger to spend winter with her parents. Hayward Rideout and Ernest Anstey travel from Gander. Hiram Frotde moved from Gander to Wesleyville to join a local marriage alliance. T G W Ashbourne, National Convention Delegate for Twilupgate, arrives by Clyde to celebrate Christmas with family. Bert and Howard Ashbourne also spending Christmas with parents.
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Lewis Clarke
North Side
Boston
A. Seeley
Maggie Rodde
Northern Ranger
Hayward Rideout
Ernest Anstey
Gander
Hiram Frotde
Wesleyville
T. G. W. Ashbourne
Twilupgate
Clyde
Meesra
Bert
Howard Ashbourne
Convention Closes Year With Fractious Session
National Convention ends with bickering and a quorum game as members drift in and out to stall proceedings. The chair signals adjournment for January fifth amid calls for reform and accountability to the public.
Young Man Refuses Hard Times Faces Lumberwoods
A poor youth, unable to fund passage, stole his brother's overcoat for money to leave town. The theft went undetected until after departure, but the garment was recovered by the original owner.
Mouth organ cash from winter stock fuels merriment
In playful notes a mummer will perform a fast jig on the mouth organ. The tale says five turrs equal one mouthorgan, and a boy converted his father’s winter stock into cash for music, while fish quintals once traded for flour.
School Committee Names New Teacher William J. Strong
William J. Strong of 26 Hancock Street Boston was named teacher of Goetioh Geometry and one of the Social Sciences at Holton High by the Local School Committee at Richmond School Library. He will earn 2800 dollars and has eleven years teaching experience plus three years as principal in Carmanville Newfoundland. He holds a BA and an Ed.M from Boston University, and a BA from Mt Allison University. He is married to Evelyn Snelgrove of Grates Cove. they have a four year old son born at Memorial Hospital in Twillingate.
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William J. Strong
Hancock St
Boston
Newfoundland
Holton High
Richmond School
Carmanville
Mt. Allison University
Canada
Boston University
Mr. Strong
Charles Strong
Jackagan’s Cove
Matilda Mareh
Parcell
Evelyn Snelgrove
Grates Cove
Superior School
Memorial Hospital
Twillingate
Nonagenarian Reverend Sees Vast Newfoundland Potential
Grand Ledge Michigan native Rev. J. W. Vickers, aged ninety one, recalls his Newfoundland service with Rev. Geo. Ballien from 1885 to 1887. He expresses strong interest in Terra Nova's future and advocates American-style enterprise while affirming affection for Canada.
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J. W. Vickers
Grand Ledge
Michigan
Geo. Ballien
Newfoundland
Terra Nova
America
Alaska
Canada
Fogo Schooner Francia P Duke Lost With No Survivors
Reports say the Francia P Duke a 42 ton auxiliary schooner from Fogo en route to Catalina with fish wrecked near Shag Rock Green Pond. Crew listed Capt Wm Miller Ignating Miller Maxwell Payne Angoatug Pickett Stewart Keefe Alfred Mullin. wreckage of two domes found. no survivors confirmed as press time.
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Doyle News Boletin
Francia P. Duke
Patrick Miller
Fogo
Catalina
Duke
Greenpond
Wm, Miller
Ignating Miller
Maxwell Payne
Angoatug Pickett of
Royal Naval
Stewart Keefe
Twiilingate
Alfred Mullin
Fortune Bay
Ex Ranger Convicted For Cheque Theft At Grand Falls
A former ranger formerly stationed at Point Leaminton appeared before Magistrate Abbott at Grand Falls last week charged with stealing and converting to his own use two cheques issued by the Department of Public Health and Welfare on relief funds. He was convicted and fined three hundred dollars or twelve months in the penitentiary and ordered to pay fifty dollars compensation or serve two additional months. Both payments made in court. Chief Ranger E L Martin led the prosecution.
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Point Leaminton
Abbott
Grand Falls
Department of Public Health & Welfare
E L. Martin
Pupils at Manuel's Cove School Concert Dec 24
The Manuel's Cove School hosts a pupil concert on Wednesday December 24 with Santa visiting afterward. Doors open at 7 15 and refreshments will be served. This notice invites attendees to attend the festive event.
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Manuel's Cove School
Santa
Durrell
Ship of State examination urged for public briefing
The piece urges that elected representatives provide constituents with a full report on the condition of the Ship of State. Although examination is not finished, the public meeting plan calls for a Christmas recess in town to receive findings and hear the report.
Wild Cove Blanket Contract Subscriptions Deadline
Subscriptions for the Wild Cove blanket contract must be posed by December 28th. Participants are urged to submit interest to secure terms and avoid missing the allotment.
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Wild Cove
Library Hours for Next Week Unveiled
The library announces special hours for the coming week. On Wednesday December 24 it will be open from 7 to 10 p.m. On Saturday December 27 it will be open from 3 to 6 p.m.
Local Market Ad List Talks Meats and Provisions
An old advertisement fragment lists stock turkeys fresh beef matton fat back ham butt pork trimmed navel beef split peas fancy molasses scratch feed middlings bran as grocery offerings.
St Peters School Concert Delights Local Audience
Thursday recital at St Peters School drew a full crowd and praise for teachers and pupils after a grand performance. Proceeds totaled 64 dollars for school supporters.
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St. Peter's
Jsb
In Out In Resident of Fogo Freed After Gaol Term
A Fogo resident who served three days in Grand Falls gaol for vagrancy is released. The terse note records the brief confinement and the inmate’s discharge.
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Fogo
Grand Falls
Advent Sunday and Christmas Faith Schedule
The schedule lists services at St Peter and St Andrew churches. On the 4th Sunday in Advent at St Peter's there is Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and Evensong at 7 p.m. Saint Andrew's and St Peter's share Christmas Eve activities with Holy Communion at St Peter's at 1 a.m. and more services at St Andrew's and St Peter's through the day.
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St, Peter’s
ST. Andrew's
Christmas
Peter
Andrew
Church Services Schedule Fragments
South Side lists 1 a m Reverend Wao R Butler 2 30 p m Sunday School and Bible Class 7 p m Lay Reader Little Harbour shows 3 p m Rev Wa R Butler 7 p m Lay Reader North Side 11 a m Lay Reader 2 30 p m Sunday School 7 p m Rev Wa BR Butler Crow Head 2 30 p m i Sunday Sche
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Wao. R. Butler
Little Harbour
Wa. R. Butler
North Side
BR. Butler
Crow Head
It a.m.-Holiness Meeting, 2 p.m.-Sunday School and
A fragmented notice lists religious events with a morning holiness meeting and an afternoon Sunday School session, reflecting a local church schedule.
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