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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1890
Page
2
On TIBADAY January 1st and On Tuesday February 4th and 18th, and on Tuesday March 16th, parcels will not be forwarded by this office. Correspondence not posted will remain in office until the following mail.
The Commercial Bank of Newfoundland announces a dividend on capital stock at 6 percent per annum for the last year. It is declared as of December 31, 189, and will be payable at the banking house during usual hours. By order of the Board, Henry Comber, Bankers.
Mark Chaplain issues a prompt order for a tailored suit by mail. The customer seeks a high quality clothing set with measurements and guaranteed fit, reflecting prompt service and precision in tailoring.
The Twillingate Advertiser cautions readers about a rising diphtheria threat and urges citizens to support authorities in eradication efforts. It recounts the disease once called Egyptustice bheost, notes past investigations in 1855, and advocates a coordinated board of health and medical staff to protect the town.
A collection of handwritten notes and fragments references parish life, a 1990 date, requests to editors, and inquiries about local figures. It includes remarks on a public welfare matter, a request for publication and testing, and mentions of a funeral or memorial context with references to a Mrs. Kirhupl Sequor and a Merbodioe Chufel G2lgaura. The writing preserves a tone of a late 19th or early 20th century community newspaper correspondence page.
In a report from Nowasstlo-on-Tyne the community laments the death of Mr. Atbirow Marsludl a long esteemed elder. The obituary notes his 60 years of service at the church and his role in local life. He is remembered for training figures and his era of work with the congregation. The piece mentions William Marsalst Newfoundland ties and the impact on parishioners.
A public Band of Hope meeting at Tizzard Harbor on January 23 opened with prayer and a sermon by the circuit minister who presided. Reports covered the movement’s origin, aims, and progress, with hymns and readings. speeches praised the cause and noted losses in Christian work. The gathering, though reading imperfect, featured music and a call for renewed membership as the president closed with prayer and benediction.
Fragmented OCR text lists duties and roles including Ray J Hoybuly Mine Jase Fusxut Asa Lovee as secretary and assistant treasurer. Mentions of officers and title follow with unclear names and responsibilities. The readable portion suggests a governance or leadership roll call for an organization, but details are garbled.
A late 19th century sale event at Moretons Harbor featured exotic goods and refreshments. Special tables displayed instruments and luxuries, with a strong attendance by families and children. Proceeds or totals are unclear, but the item list includes a Bible and various sweets. The event closed around 9 pm after a lively program including song and the Musician’s Anthem, with a reported sum of 142.09 for two bundles of Missways.
The Rev Ke Temple will preach tomorrow afternoon at St Andrew's Church. Travel delays affect mail northbound. arrivals expected around Toursday or Friday. Telex last week reported the death of George Hindes at Muncghy's Mill after an accident. he is buried at Greenspoint, leaving a widow and four children. Also noted are political shifts with Sir W Whiteway as Attorney General and a threatened reelection, plus possible institutional actions for two candidates amid contentious disputes.
A fragmented listing of stories and features in a periodical, naming works like Curats wieslin a Wawin and Bath's Mortal Steaking, with authors Brante Lee Mra G. G. Rows Emmng Je Hipnes H.Lee F. Wolea and Ginno B. Cavern. The garbled text suggests a miscellany of fiction, illustrations, and serialized pieces aimed at general readers.
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