Newfoundland Notes On Local Events And Losses
Special to the Bun notes the recent Board of Trade meeting electing J S Mua as President and W S Monroe as Vice President. It records the deaths of Hon James Pitts and ex-Judge Prowse, the only Newfoundlanders honored by the sovereign. Parliament passes condolences, while weather and maritime incidents, strikes, and various local occurrences are summarized with names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aba
Board of ‘Trade
J. S .Mua
Monroe
Jas
Pitts
Prowse
M. G.y
Miner dies after oncoming loaded car collision at mine site
On Saturday morning during a Tour of Inspection accompanied by Mr George Dickson the electrician a miner was killed when a loaded mine car on an adjacent track forced him off the rails. An empty car flashed by and the man stood to save his life but was struck and fatally injured. The accident occurred in a narrow part of the mine and colleagues reported the death as abrupt and tragic. The widow and family mourn the loss.
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Joyse
Somme
W.C.T. U. Été
Digby
Counsil Havine
Forte
Quene Tuider
Finn Sturciver
Biel
Kinly
Cily Bulsher
Pital
Campbell and McKay
Levi Churchill
Hinnery
Mrr
Kienard
Walsh
Hie Gove
Hart
Rev
West Indies
Halifax
Giles Foote
Wall
Kiowa
la ‘Ube
Sam, Wilcox
Brigus
Neptune
Jee Fields
Bulge
Cap
Sama Buaper
Bal
George Dickson
Duce
Cary
Nmp
Natin Pais
Fey
McKengit
Ex Caltidors
Birthday of Captain Giles Foote Celebrated Quietly
News notes the eighty third birthday of Captain Giles Foote, longtime representative for Twinizate tis ret in the Ineal-Lepisattee, with well wishes and a mention that severe weather has not deterred his outdoor exercise. A Newfoundland brother in New Zealand is highlighted as a hopeful alongside his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles Foote
Giles Boole
Capt Foote
New Zealand
Newfoundland
Tritonia Leaves Landen for Repair After December Port
The SS Tritonia departs Landen for a day voyage as Bill Urine installs a new rudder for 5.9 fathoms after the vessel has been port since December. An Underwriters agent reports eight passengers aboard the Trilonia.
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Landen
Bill Urine
Trilonia
Local sea weather and shipping notes from the coast
The report notes severe winter weather with the thermometer below zero and ice conditions. Several fishing vessels report good catches on the South Side while others suffer losses in flooded waters. The SS Clyde arrived due to a storm and will replace the Argyle while the latter undergoes work. radio outages delayed news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Placentia
Trepassey
Treen
Clyde
Argyley
Salvation Army World Congress to Return in Summer
The Salvation Army plans a world congress in London next summer with thousands of delegates from many nations. A large corrugated iron hall will seat about 5 000 as representatives from across the globe gather in native attire. After the congress 300 delegates will depart, and at once the delegation will participate in the opening of a hall built by local townspeople in memory of General Booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Imizmiory
Até General Booth
Not Enough to Move Logs in Badger Area
Reports from Bridger crews arriving from Badger Ist detail severe winter disruption. Fogs, heavy snow halt logging. no logs hauled yet. Milertown and Norris Arm see activity, but Badger remains cut off with roads impassable and crews unable to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ob. Bridger
Auiober
Badger
Millertowm
Norris Arm
Adger
Rabbity and Town News From St Johns and Surroundings
Winter meager weather and heavy rabbit abundance across the country. Crow Head men arrived this week. W Earle and Mr Harvey Hodge noted among arrivals. Mr F Lockyen struck ill with pneumonia the day after. others including Mr W Earle, Mr Martiss Phillips, and Capt Janes and Robt Brett returned from St John’s via Lewisporte. Beersupply property suits served. Mrs R Temple celebrated her second birthday. Trallingate Club adjourned meeting set for February 15 at 3 pm. Parade planned for Wednesday February 28. church service at S A Barraclough. Harold Baint arrived from St John’s.
Furniture sale at Bairds forge declines
A sale of furniture belonging to Mr. W. Newman occurred at Bairds forge on Tuesday. Newman’s premises were offered but only $35 was bid, the bid was declined and no sale was made.
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W. Newman
Baird's Forge
Pupils at Methorist Central School Plan Animal Concert
The Methorist Central School pupils will stage an animal concert on Wednesday February 13. Doors open at 7:15 with the concert starting at 2:45. Reserved seats cost 20 cents and general admission 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methorist Central School
Sunday church services listed with times and pastors
A fragmented church notice lists services at St Prena s St Anogaw s St Peter s and North South side locations. It names Rev Wy Stenlake Bennett and W D Steuleke with evensong sermons and a Bible class scheduled for 2 30 pm on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associajior
Fou
St Peter's
North Side
Stenlake
Bennett
South Side
S. Bennett
W. D. Steuleke
Reading Subcriber Burden and The Sun’s Readership
A reader questions if subscribers or casual borrowers benefit from The Sun, urging white men and women to pay for what they read while stressing voluntary involvement. The piece challenges unpaid access by neighbors who borrow the paper weekly.
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Ouport Menetie
St. Fo
Lity Young
Trule
Babe SL
Salvation
World Congress
Society of United Fishermen
Peter's
Stirling
St. Peters School
Buxder
Mra i White
Heo
Mlw
Cou
Tasae Chiveetil
Maxdanes Hoos
W Earbe
Lewes Porte
Harvey Hodge
F Lockyen
Poeumonia
W. Earle
Martiss Phillips
Kineull
Jon
Jan, Janes
Robt Brett
St. John
Mr. Frask Lockyer
Herrio Neck
Dp Wood
Boston
Beer Supply Co
R. Temple
Earle
Plece
Tg S.A. Barraci
Harold. Baint
St. John’s
Goneart
Newstead
Notre Dame Bay
Solomon Rveligh
St. Prena's
St. Anogaw's
Caint
Mas
le Banuit
Wolverine
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