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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 20, 1894
Page
2
Fragmented scraps report a poisoning plot involving a rich landowner and her child, with arrests and a disturbed town mood. Other items describe mysterious deaths, charity aid, and a new African expedition led by Charles Robinson, plus legal and social notes from Melbourne and St James's.
A public meeting at the Court House with the Magistrate’s permission elected eight members to a Local Committee to work with the Council of Higher Education for June 1894 examinations. The group includes F Starronn MD as Chairman and J P Thompson MA as Secretary, with Rev Roger Teurie and several others.
Bye elections in St Johns East Placentia and St Marys were uncontested after Fox and McGrath were named to departmental posts. On the nomination day the two incumbents were declared elected, with strong government support and praise for their qualifications and suitability for the new offices.
Crow Head Church of England Sunday School children received tea and treats plus a Christmas Tree from Miss Georgie Stirling now visiting Twillingate. The box from England provided toys sweets and dolls for every attendee. Teachers and Miss Stirling’s efforts delighted the youngsters and encouraged their weekly routine.
The Methodist friends of Morton's Harbor began a new church project in the New Year laying the ground tier with a large crew. A New Year meeting promised 800 dollars and plans target 1000 with hopes to reach about 1600 to complete the edifice.
A private letter from North China reports murders in Central China triggering united foreign government action. Viceroy Li orders magistrates to shield missionaries, while the viceroy who dislikes foreigners faces a petition to degradation after opposition from imperial authorities.
A letter to the Twillingate Sun reports a new road line from Little Bay Bight to the railway, completed by Dec 20, linking St Johns and White Bay routes. It notes employment for 300 workers, improved mail service, shelter provisions, and praise for Mr White and government policy amid election era disputes.
Intelligence reports the rescue of 13 crew members from the Norwegian bark Helene, ashore in heavy north westerly gales. Captain William Deuchars of the Mexican Prince directed a night horizon watch and guided the lifeboat crew to safety by dawn. He previously commanded a Dundee whaler and has saved 127 lives.
The Montreal Herald weekly wins readers by championing farmers causes and issuing a premium supplement. It offers inducements for subscribers, including a postcard copy of the paper. Contact 603 Staite Street Montreal for details.
The first regular mail between here and Fogo and all intermediate stops closes at five o'clock on Monday evening. This is shown in the Postmaster notice in another column.
Messrs George Roberts John Locke and John Hodge of Fogo arrived from St John’s by train to the janction road near Burnt Bay yesterday. They reached Burnt Bay Wednesday morning and left there yesterday morning. The crews of the Princess Hay and Minor Light also arrived later in the day by various routes.
Reported murder at Gander Bay about ten to fifteen days ago leaves Cleaves, long time manager of Mr. Phillips lumber tram, as the victim. A dispute with bookkeeper Cater over a pattern allegedly led Cater to strike Cleaves on the head with an argny, causing his death. Authorities say investigation continues and full details to come by mail.
Our Fogo correspondent reports weeks of undelivered mail lying in Fogo and Change Islands Post Offices. The writer suggests post masters should have rerouted correspondence via Gander Bay on weekly courier trips to prevent inordinate delays for local traders and residents.
At the January 1 annual meeting of St Peter's Lodge No 12 SULE the officers were elected and installed. Wm Arroncocn is WM with Frep Newman and Wx Hoops. Joan Watrz Purser and Joan Luynen Sec were re elected. Committees include Fovanor Arthur Colbourne William Snow. Trustees Rev Temple Obadian Manuel. Finances show a balance and dues.
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