Twillingate Sun notices and rates from February 1928
The Twillingate Sun lists annual subscription rates of 1.00 for Newfoundland and higher fees for Canada England U S and other countries. Advertising charges include 25 cents per inch for short term displays and a 25 cent fee for notes of thanks. News items from correspondents may be delayed if received after Thursday evening.
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Twillingate
Newfoundland
Canada
England
U.S. A
Descriptive notice and local updates from St. John’s
Letters discuss concerns about advertising influence on youth and public morals. Ernest Fox elected Rotary member for Newfoundland life insurance. Hodge Bros. receives calendar from Elliott Shipyard Co. Texas. Twillingate men Bennett Isaac and Arthur Elliott highlighted. Mrs Arthur Hiliott now in Texas. Burial of the Hiliott child by Rev H Gilbert at the Church of England cemetery.
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Ernest Fox
Newfoundland
Confederation Life Association
Rotary Club of
St. John’s
Nld
Fox
Messrs Hodge Bros
Elliott Shipyard Co
Texas
Messrs
Bennett
Isaac
Arthur Elliott
Arthur Hiliott
Joseph Hiliott
Rev
H. Gilbert
C. of E
Mr George Gillett Sr Confined Ill After Paralysis Attack
Mr George Gillett Sr lies bedridden and very ill after being attacked earlier, resulting in paralysis in both legs.
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George Gillett, Sr
Family Album Play At Parish Hall Admission 20 Cents
A local notice says the play The Family Album will be performed at the Parish Hall on Monday evening. Ice cream will be sold and doors open at 7 30 pm. Admission is 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.
Death notice for Jessie Sweetland in Detroit
Died on January 24 Jessie Sweetland wife of Edgar Sweetland Jr and mother of Ronald in Detroit.
Magistrate Wornell Informs Aunt Mrs Stratton Dies
Magistrate Wornell learned on Monday of the death of his Aunt Mrs Samuel Stratton in Valleyville at age 85.
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Wornell
Samuel Stratton
Valleyville
Note of Thanks for Mr. Andrew Hull Bereavement
The family of Mr. Andrew Hull wish to thank all friends for assistance during the sad bereavement and for wreaths sent to adorn the casket.
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Andrew Hull
Resolution from Change Islands on Notre Dame Bay Hospital funding
Public meeting resolutions from Nov 8 1927 urge government support for Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital serving Twillingate and Fogo districts. The list of signatories includes Collins Chaffey Watton and LeDrew family members. Total funds recorded: 351.83 with various small contributions dated Dec 17 1927.
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St. John's
Twillingate
Fogo
Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital
Change Islands
R. Hibbs, Esq
Jane
16Th
Donation by George Newman to N D B Memorial Hospital
A record lists a $2000 donation from Mr. George Newman of Malden Massachusetts to N D B Memorial Hospital Inc. Also noted is a $351.83 collection from James Adey for Change Islands and an entry dated February 8 1923 referencing Robert Roberts actg sec.
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George Newman
Malden
Mass
James Adey
Roberts
T’ Pate
Change Islands Charity List Totals Large Mr Templeman
A fragmented charity list for Change Islands shows multiple donors with varied amounts from $75.00 down to 50¢. Names include W A Templeman L G Hyde John Hinds Archibald Elliott Rex Taylor Archibald Elliott and many LeDrew Elliott Scammell and Porter families among others contributing sums such as 75, 50, and 25 cents.
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W. A. Templeman
L. G. Hyde
St. Margaret's Rectory
Wm. H. Earle
F. C. Yarle
Archibald Elliott
John Hinds
Tobias Short
Fred. R. Earle
Rev. W. Reid
Levi Loder
Esau Diamond
Andrew Elliott
Rex. Taylor
John Elliott
Thomas W. Peckford, Jr
Francis White
Frank Morgan
Arch. Scammell
John R Hawkins
A. J. Chaffey
Claude Oake
Samuel Elliott
Thos. A. Elliott
Robert H Ledrew
Stewart Scammell
Euos Bursey
Martin Taylor
Joseph John Taylor
James White
Matthew LeDrew
Wallter Watton
Harry Hale
Henry Waterman
Chas
Scammell
Lewis Edwards
Hubert Oake
Leander Morgan
Joseph Peckfort
Josiah Bown
T. W. Scammell
John Torraville
Leo Ledrew
Lewis le Drew
Mia
Ajex
Taylor
George Diamond
Wmn
John LeDrew
Benjamin Steele
Thomas Scammell
Sr Fred, Parsons
Walter J. Parsons
Arthur Scammell
John Strong
Dermat Gatelouse
Isaac J. Porter
Henry Geo. Porter
Fred
Porter
John Waterman
Elijah
Saskatchewan Man Reclaims Health With Dodd's Kidney Pills
John Steil of Wucaster Saskatchewan describes severe backache and nightly urinary troubles. After two years of relief from five boxes and then a relapse, two more boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills restored his health and he reports no trouble since. The ad emphasizes kidneys needing attention and claims Dodd's Pills strengthen kidney function and improve blood health.
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Saskatchewan
Wucaster
Sask
John Steil
Dodd
Oldest Mason In Country Ill At Morton House
Mr Peter Young of Chance Porte crossed the ice from Tizzards Hr to Bluff Head Cove on Monday. Messrs Robert Boyde Almon Boyde and Titus Locke were in town from Tizzards Hr on Tuesday. They report Mr Thomas French very ill at Mortons Hr aged 83, perhaps the oldest Mason in the country. Stanley Warr Ira Barnes and Bennett Price came from Buchans on Sunday. They say men will not be needed there until end of March.
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Peter Young
Chanceporte
Tizzard
Bluff Head Cove
Robert Boyde
Almon Boyde
Titus Locke
Thomas French
Morton
Stanley Warr
Ira Barnes
Bennett Price
Buchan’s
Fifth Term for Rev J W Winsor Proposed by United Church
A notice states the Q O B of the United Church invites Rev J W Winsor to serve another year. The congregation supports him, praising his fervent preaching and untiring pastoral work and deeming him a man of God devoted to spiritual welfare. Amen.
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Q. O.B
The
United Church
J.W. Winsor
Winsor
Stuckless and Roberts Marriage at Frazer Hall
The marriage of Mrs. Gertrude Stuckless daughter of the late Edward Anstey Purcell's Hr to Mr. George Roberts Wild Cove took place at Frazer Hall on Wednesday February 1 at 530 pm by Rev JW Winsor. John Guy gave away the bride and Mrs Guy acted as mother giver. A feast followed at the home of the groom with many locals present. The couple received many valuable presents including a Singer foot sewing machine and a $10 gold piece. Mr. Thomas Roberts Jr Wild Cove recently wed Mrs Elizabeth Rideout of Bridgeport by Rev Winsor. The SUN joins well wishes for the newly married couple.
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Stuckless—Roberts
Gertrude Stuckless
Edward Anstey
Purcell
George Roberts
Wild Cove
Frazer Hall
JW. Winsor
John Guy
Guy
Proom
Bbride
Thomas Roberts, Jr
Elizabeth Rideout
Bridgeport
Winsor
Obituary Notice of Jessie Sweetland 1928 Detroit
Jessie Sweetland aged thirty one, wife of Edgar Jr, mother of Ronald, died January 24 1928 at 6726 Strong Ave Detroit. She suffered Bright's disease and parasitic strokes with internal hemorrhage and had been an invalid for over a year. Survived by mother, three brothers, one sister Mrs. Cramm of St John's. Funeral January 26 at St Columba with Rev. O R Buckley officiating. Deep sympathy to husband and son and relatives.
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Strong Ave
Detroit
U.S A
Jessie
Edgar Jr
Ronald Sweetland
Kenneth
Dean
Bright
Cramm
St. John's
Botwood Foneral
O.R. Bukeley
St Columba
Miss Bessie Cook Struck by Paralysis in 59th Year
Miss Bessie Cook sister of Mr. John Cook was stricken with paralysis at 1 am Saturday. She has been unconscious since and has taken little nourishment. The condition is not crustal but from below the brain’s crux down her right side. She is in her 59th year and has been fairly active.
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Bessie Cook
John Cook
Misa Cook
Central High School Plays Tonight at Orange Hall
Senior pupils of Central High present a play at the Orange Hall on Wednesday evening February 15. Doors open 7 p.m. Admission 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for children under 12. Reserve tickets 25 cents. Ice cream and candy will be sold.
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Orange Hall
Central High School
Wornell Elected Government Director to Hospital Board
Mr E J Wornell S M was unanimously elected Government Director on the Hospital Board on January 25th. This action was approved by the board in a unanimous vote and records the new appointment.
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E.J. Wornell
S. M
Ors
Striking changes announced in British Empire Steel Corp
Ray Wolvin retires from the presidency. C B McNaught of Toronto succeeds him as the new head. Wolvin hopes severing ties may aid litigation and reorganize finances and properties.
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British Empire Steel Corporation
Ray Wolvin
C. B. McNaught
Toronto
Wolvin
Philadelphia
Halifax
Leo Fayole
Gull Island B. C. V
Fall River
Boston
Daily News
Red Indian Lake
Italy
Grand Council
The
Fascist Party
Joan
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Edgar Sweetland, Jr
Ronald At
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C. I. Hospital
Collins
John Chaffey
Robert Wat‘ton
Heber Saunders
Oswald Terraville
Silas LeDrew
Herbert King
Lewis LeDrew
Otto T LeDrew
Wm. Wells
Samuel LeDrew
Wesley LeDrew
Fred. Diamond
Joseph Cull
Phillip Bursey
Robin Bursey
Thomas LeDrew
Arch, Moore
Beniah LeDrew
George Waitt
Arch Hoffe, Jr
George Brinson
Sam
Herbert Dalley
Ginn
Allan Wells
John Porter
Lemuel A. LeDrew
Abel Bown
Dorman Whitt
Elizabeth Waterman
Fredk. Hart
Garland Hale
Wilfred Moore
William Moore
Frank LeDrew
Abel LeDrew
Men’s Patriotic Association
N.D.B. Memorial Hospital Inc
AW Coin
Montreal
UVER
BT Toy
Estey Organs
Ingersoll
Victor
Victrolas & Records
Ayre & Sons, Ltd
Nfld
Telegraph News
United States
Kellogg
League of Nations
Archbishop of Canterbury
National Assembly of Church of England
France
United As
Bernard Barker
Ottad
Jopping
Baeger
Ewding
China
Makor
Lindbergh
Havana
Central America
Lebrex
Costes
Paris
South Atlantic
Washington
J. A. Purdon
Bank of Montreal
Japa
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