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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 14, 1925
Page
4
Page from Twillingate Sun details subscription prices for Newfoundland Canada and international readers. It lists advertising rates with long term and short term options, notes biweekly price flexibility, and states news and ads may miss publication if received after Thursday evening.
Observers saw a partial lunar arc Sunday evening with Earth's shadow passing at 8 pm and the full moon reappearing. In the Supreme Court Justice Kent ruled for the Finance and Customs Minister against Sir Edgar Bowring over a 123000 dollar income tax dispute, with Chief Justice and Justice Johnson concurring. The case concerns investments held by Bowring, with an appeal to the Privy Council anticipated. Rumors say Bowring has resigned from the Legislative Council. Government invites bids at the Bank of Montreal for four million dollars in Government Bonds at five percent interest under the 1924 Loan Act, while local commentary urges transparent public finances and businesslike handling of money matters. Harbor Grace petition for a government bond store is said ineffective per Harbor Grace Standard due to new law.
The Kimberley Press debuts as a new weekly edited by J. D. S. Barrett formerly of the Coleman Journal. Proprietors are F. A. Williams and R. Potter of Cranbrook. First issue has six pages of home print with liberal advertising.
Ontario resident Mrs. G. Woonch reports strong relief from backache lumbago and neuralgia after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. The advertorial claim states kidneys cause most ill health and urges women to use the product, noting availability from druggists and The Dodds Medicine Co. in Toronto.
A personal constable departs for St Johns Monday morning with a son of Mr. Geo Hopkins who will enter the Insane Asylum. Mr Bertram French traveled from Summerford this week. Mr Geo Blandford went to Herring Meck on business last week. Capt Wm Bulgin arrived from the City on Tuesday.
Rev. J W Winsor received a telegram from Timmins Ontario that Lovie Rideout, 28, wife of Mr. Rideout, died suddenly the day before. She was raised by Mr. and Mrs Levi Elliott Crow Head after her mother Gee Hiliott died. She married Mr. Rideout two years ago when he lived at Pilleys Island. A member of the North Side Methodist Choir, she suffered from tuberculosis but felt better last spring. Her body will rest in Timmins. The SUN extends sympathy to her husband and family.
The firm Harvey and Co will not send Bankers this winter and will start late March. Berring has struck it but demand remains poor. One schooner loaded there on January 23, the date of his Jetter. The company added a fish drying plant at Bellecrant and cured 7000 gils of their catch for shipment by the Agga which had just arrived.
Former pupils of St Peter's Parish Hall School held a social to raise funds for a day school. Attendees enjoyed a pleasant evening and supported the cause.
The report notes progress on wood haulling despite a rough running path. A few showers and a frost could improve conditions soon, potentially making the area more usable after these changes.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Legge express gratitude to friends from the North and South Side and one from Durrelas Arm for parcels sent on Xunas Eve and to the two who delivered them at their home. They wish each giver a prosperous New Year and many happy returns.
The Wesley Church Sunday evening service will be broadcasted. Improvements over the last two weeks enhance transmitter efficiency. Walter Vey installs a colored Habt signal system linking broadcasting room pulpit and organist for bidirectional directions and music testing before air.
Mr C D Mayne writes from Franklin Massachusetts that Twillingate is well represented at Watertown with the American Woollen Co. He names Hooper Hawkins and sons Fred Moors Rev Arch Young Arthur Anstey and Capt John Gillett and Wm Snow among others. His sons Joe and Roy work in an office and his daughters attend school. Letters can be sent to 34 Dean Ave Franklin Massachusetts USA. Mr G B Nott writes from Belleoram noting recovery from last year’s flu and Mrs Nottia not well with a cold.
Published by Authority His Excellency the Governor appoints I J Mifflen J P chairman Joseph Peters and Nicholas J Vinicombe to the Board of Liquor Control under the Alcoholic Liquor Act 1924 Section 3 Chapter 9.
A letter from WM Harnett invites local handy-men to support St. Peter's School by making sale items for the April 22 1925 event. He notes carpentry displays by boys and requests craftsmen to craft goods like water barrels tables boats and other useful items to improve this year’s auction.
Sealed tenders are to be received by Mr. Silas Facev at his office no later than February 24 for the construction of a scow to be used at Shoal Tickle. Specifications may be examined by contacting Capt. A. Roberts. February 7, 21.
The scow must be decked and able to carry three tons. It shall be 25 feet long and 15 feet wide on top with 2 feet high sides. Planking includes a 3 inch edge plank around the edge and a 3 inch by 12 inch keel plank in the middle. Bottom planks may be 234 inch thick with full width. Frame uses 5 by 5 scantling. Spar 15 feet, boom 25 feet. Two end hatches and four ringbelts at corners. Scow to be caulked pitched and galvanized bolts peed.
Local letter to the editor criticizes Read Board for road grants and winter work in Twillingate, questions tender plans for a scow project at Shoal Tickles, and urges the Sub-Committee to resign. The writer asks for open specifications and criticizes governance and political influence, noting that further time was granted and tenders will be reviewed by the General Committee.
A new company named Samuel Harris Export Co Ltd is incorporated at Grand Bank. The former Samuel Harris Ltd transfers its business and branches at Lama jine and Garnish as a going concern. S Harris is elected president with Mr Carr as general manager, aiming to continue shore and bank fisheries.
Commissioner Thoisia Walker served as a judge in a high profile manslaughter case in Northamptonshire Rassizes. Dr Alexander Jobo Cameron received a severe sentence after being found guilty of gross negligence in a farmer's death. Sir Ryland Adkins urged leniency, but Judge Walker insisted on duty and parity before the court.
Telegraph News reports Bell Island mines shut yesterday over new working regulations as government discusses with President Wolvin in Montreal. Also note a strike by 1000 Cloak Making Guild members in Toronto and the death of Donald Lynk of De nnion Coal Co. at Glace Bay, believed from poisoning after a banquet.
Amounts collected for the fire sufferer Isaac Keefe and others total 3300 with many donors named. Contributions include 100 each from a long list of residents, 50 cents to 30 cents per person, plus larger gifts such as 250 from Rev G Templeton and 2 for others, with weekly totals collected by Mr Chas Butt.
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