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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 10, 1925
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists subscription prices by region with Canada at 1.20 and other countries at 1.50, payable in advance. Advertising notes include display rates for long term contracts and short term ads at 25 cents per issue, with weekly cutoff for news and ads.
The Road Board faces funding limits and argues for authority to use allocations for winter snow removal. A public meeting is urged to decide on emergency shovelling and street maintenance as streets hinder steamer haulage and affect trade and revenue. The public is urged to a square deal and timely action.
Dr Greene sent a case of Toys to adorn a Yamas Tree at the Hospital for the little tots who raided his car in summer. The Tree bore on December 31st though late for December 24th. The Parish Halls entertainment drew many as drills recitations and singing impressed under Principal Mr Harnett. The L A folk also had a Tree filled for Xmas. Public gatherings revived old time spirit and prompted festive brightenings.
Messrs Greeham have begun the winter mail service starting up. Thoreday last.
Personal Messrs Frederick White and others have returned home from the Gulf for the winter. Rev H Gilbert spent days at Morton's Hr and arrived by the Portia on Saturday night. Capt A J Gillett and his two sons came by Portia from the city. Welter B Milley went north by the Meigle to Nipper's Harbor from St Johns. Stephen Hancock F P A Store Inspector is here stock taking with Mr Hayward. Edward Roberts remains bedbound after a Xmas hemorrhage but is slowly improving. Benjamin Roberts is able to move about. Mrs Isaac Fond is very ill and not expected to remain long. S Facey went to the City by Portia on business.
Mrs Nath Chippett of Leading Tickles expresses gratitude to Dr Parsons and the nursing staff at Notre Dame Memorial Hospital for their kindness during a stay. She notes the hospital’s value to Notre Dame Bay and thanks local supporters, wishing a prosperous New Year.
Mr S Loveridge, agent for Baine Johnston and Co at Battle Harbour, returns to Twillingate for winter duties after managing St Johns business last season. He has received congratulations on taking the post following the death of J T Croucher in July, a key figure in the firm.
Mr. Joseph A. Young has died. Reports note good fortune in the netling of seals. Several Blue Hoods have been captured and over 40 seals taken in recent days. Many have been seen in the Bight.
The obituary reports Mrs William Budgell died at Paradise on December 18 at age 23 years 8 months. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Rolf. She leaves a husband a mother four sisters and two brothers. Funeral held Saturday at home conducted by Captain Eidgar.
A tribute lines the obituary of Fred Brett, describing a kind neighborly woman who had been ill for twelve months and was prepared to die. The message asks God to sustain her husband and family and ends with a prayer for guidance through grief toward heaven.
Miss Emma Young of Twillingate wed Mr. Harry Dory in Bridgeport with a 70 guest reception at the bride’s uncle Phil Young home. The S Army held their annual concert and Xmas tree on December 26 with gifts distributed by Santa. A local thief stole entrance gates from Mrs. Emily Small’s home reported in this column.
Acknowledgment of receipt lists calendars from Linfield Ashbourne, Small, Standard Mfg Co, Bush and Co of Canadaland and a copy of The Quarterly Visitor from Rev R C White at Yarmouth Nova Scotia.
A wedding took place on Wednesday afternoon at St Peter’s Church uniting Mary Vivia Boyd and Edward Frederick Bridger in holy matrimony. Rev H Gilbert officiated. The bride wore cream silk with pearls and lilies of the valley bouquet. Attending was Dolly Bridger. Reception followed at the groom’s home with about sixty guests and a merry afternoon.
A wedding at Curling Methodist on Tuesday December 16 united Miss Flora Dunn Scott and Dr. William Somerville Muir with a large reception at the brides home. The couple plan to reside at Deer Lake as Mr Muir continues work for Armstrong Whitworth. A second ceremony at George Street Methodist Church joined Miss Bertha Hull and Rev. Robert Belbin with a formal service conducted by multiple ministers.
The couple signed the register and adjourned to Sterling's Restaurant for a wedding breakfast. Rev. R. B. Fairbairn proposed the toast to the Bride and Bridegroom, Rev. Dr. Curtis to the Bridesmaid, amid many friends' congratulations. The pair departed on the noon express for Exploits. Daily News. December 31. The Sun wishes many happy years to the newly married.
Allocation of a 150000 dollar fee is noted for lawyers who saved Loeb and Leopold. Church Union Committee reports Canada wide voting results on church union with Ontario 12 for 1 against Saskatchewan 45 for 4 against Alberta 4 for 3 against British Columbia 0 for 1 against Evangelistic services start at local Methodist churches. Radio photographs praised as a success across the Atlantic. First test photo featured the Prince of Wales. Government treats outport papers alike for advertising.
Rumor claims Hon A B Morite has submitted his resignation to the Government. Details are unavailable. Capt Burgess and pilot Thomas Doyle arrived Sunday from North and seized several hundred casks of codfish from Estate Ashbonrnce. Dr J A Robinson reports the charity collection for the Permanent Marine Disasters Fund raised 7543.12 dollars over the past year.
Telegraph reports a Laprippe epidemic spreading across Belgium with rising deaths amid temperature fluctuations. Oslo renamed Oslo, floods intensify in Britain, and a fierce English gale disrupts Thames valley transport. Fires in Nova Scotia Manhattan and Philadelphia cause deaths and damage.
Captain W. C. Winsor, minister of marine and fisheries, invites planters and fishermen to report repair plans for schooners. A bounty will be enacted to encourage repairs or construction using new material, aiming to boost the codfishery next summer and restore a larger, safer Labrador fleet.
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