Note of thanks for aid after sudden death
Mrs M Compton and family thank all who offered help during the sorrow of the sudden passing of husband John Gillett on January 10. Gratitude extended to Mr Fred Pelley Mr John Primmer Mr Samus Rogers and families Mrs Sidney Mitchell Mr Burt Mitchell Roy Slade John Lewis and all who sent wreaths sprays cards and letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gillett
Fred Pelley
John Primmer
Samus Rogers & Family
Sidney Mitchell
Burt Mitchell
Roy Slade
John Lewis
Gems for your scrapbook and quotes on kindness
A garland of sentiments on kindness and selflessness sourced from Wordsworth, Lyndsay, Mary Baker Eddy, Bailey, J. M. Barrie, and F W Robertson. The collection highlights acts of kindness as reciprocal and enduring, with reflections on forgiveness, empathy, and sharing sunshine.
Aberdonian Sends Self Postcard to Save Morning Train
An Aberdonian living alone fears oversleeping for an early train. To ensure wakefulness he mails a stampless letter to himself. A postman arrives at dawn with a note demanding payment fivepines. The man rebukes the careless postage, saying such carelessness deserves discouragement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdonian
Thanks for the Wreaths and Sympathy Note
Dear editor, we express heartfelt thanks to friends who sent wreaths and sprays for our daughter and sister’s casket, plus letters and cards of sympathy and those who helped during our sad bereavement. Names listed include Anstey, Blackler, Sharpe, and others who sent wreaths, sprays, letters, and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tw'gats Sun
Billy
Ernest
Mrs. Chipman
Joan Chipman
John Blackler
G & A Black
Fred
White
James
Nellie Hurley
Laura Dawe
Margaret Randell
Marion Moors
Muriel Roberts
S. F Hinds
Hazel Rideout
Jobo
Margaret Curtis
Albert
Mrs
Sharpe
Wreck of Rio Sama Towing Ship and Barge at St Lawrence
The Rio Sama towing ship and a machinery barge loaded with equipment for Croshle & Company's herring reduction plant at Belleoram were wrecked near St Lawrence after arriving last week with $510,000 worth of gear. The incident prompted salvage efforts and investigation into the voyage and cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lawrence
Croshle & Company
Belleoram
Loss of Foundation Jupiter and Rio Sama Impacts Crosbie Plant
A hurricane maims Crosbie & Co operations as the Foundation Jupiter and the whaler Rio Sama, carrying heavy machinery for a Belleotam herring plant, run aground near St Lawrence. The Rio Sama is a total loss while Foundation Jupiter is also presumed lost. eight to nine crews survive ashore. Damaged cargo valued over 1000000 dollars. The incident delays Fort Fortune Bay plant development and affects local industry.
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Jupiter
Crosbie
Belleotam
St. Lawrence
Rio Sama
Morelos
Crosbie and Co
Trepnessy
Tain
Harold Kellaway
Roy Bartlesa
Lem Bartlett
Crosbie & Co
Couaotry
Williamsport
Fortune Bay
Newfound land Receives Cupals Medicines Shipment
A shipment of Cupals Limited English Medicines arrives for sale by leading Newfoundland merchants. The products include the king of tonic for nerves and anaemia and a skin salve for boils and ulcers. Nazex Nazotarr capsules claim to rapidly relieve severe colds and catarrh when used as directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupals, Limited
Blackburn
England
Newfoundland
Jokes and misidentifications at local gathering
A crowd debates an art bust, mistaking a Robert Burns tribute for Shakespeare. Wal jokes about his biblical knowledge, while Eddy questions the sculpture’s identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy
Robert Burns
Burns
Wal
Letter Promises Return of Lost Wallet Funds
A lumberman, after misplacing a wallet, receives a handwritten note stating that some of the money will be sent back and more will follow when it is noticed again. The letter uses a phonetic, informal spelling indicating the sender plans to return partial funds soon.
Man quips oak leaf from dining table bites verdict
In court a man claims his wife bit him with an oak leaf sourced from the center of their dining room table. The magistrate replies that the bark bite must have hurt. The exchange highlights a humorous confrontation over a domestic incident in the witness box.
Bachelor Uncle asks about six month old baby
Dialogue recalls a six month old infant and a father who has not yet spoken to the youngster. The bachelor uncle comments on Bit's hard work and short-sightedness, noting he can't see when his boss is not looking.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Adam Dy
Mrs. M Compton
Lindsr
Mary Baker Eddy
Bailey
J. M. Barrie
F. W Robertson
Confederation Life
Dr-Wood
Mr. & Mes We. Crackure & Family
The
Foundation Jupiter
Government
Harbour Board
Canada
U.S
Great Britain
Cupas, Limited
London
N. Powell, Sparkes and Sons, Ltd
Water
Cupals
North Sydney
Port Aux Asques
St John's
Port Aux Basques
St. George's Corner Brook
Humbermonth
Millertown
Grand Falls
St. John's
St. John’s
Humbermouth
Corner Brook
St George's
Port Auz
Ess
Millertown Jem
Fem
Muir’s Marble Works, Ltd
Twillingate
E. J. Linfield
P.M. O'Leary Ltd
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