Abbott Named Premier Following Macdonald's Legacy
The article reports Hon. Mr. Abbott chosen by the Governor General as the new Premier after Sir John A. Macdonald's death. It praises Abbott as a shrewd, experienced Canadian politician with long service in Parliament and the Senate, noting his leadership in banking and commerce and his widespread public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Macdonald
Canada
Upper Canada
Dominion of Canada
Ament
Party
Thisistate
J. ©. Abbott
Toronto Empire
Dominion of ‘Canada
Abbott
McGill University
Hinself
Province of
House of Commons
Council of the Nation
John Macdonald
Senate
Montreal
Meyoralty
Owig
Ted
Rainville
Stern
Ottawa
Sntéd
Presentation to Rev Freeman by local Methodist church
A deputation from the Methodist congregation presented Rev. R. W. Freeman with an address and purse in thanks for his three years of service. They praise his zealous ministry, note church improvements including debt reduction and shingles on the North side, and mention progress at the South side and Little Harbor church. Mr and Mrs Freeman depart for Blackhead Conception Bay with best wishes for future success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Chas, Mayne
C. White
George Roberts
J. P. Thompson
R. W. Freeman
Freeman
Church of God
Testimonial and purse presented to Rev R W Freeman
In Twin Lingate on July 16 a testimonial and purse were presented to Rev R W Freeman on the eve of his departure after three years of ministry. The assembly praised his indefatigable work for God and the church, wishing Mrs Freeman God’s blessing and success on his new circuit. Signed by Cons L D Mayyg and Coas. White on behalf of the subscribers.
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Freeman
Farewell thanks from E.W. Feexwan to friends at Twi timeate
In a closing note dated July 16, E W Feexwan extends gratitude to Messrs Magny and WHITE and others for their testimonial and gift. He praises three years of labor among the group and wishes Blessings and prosperity for Mrs Freeman and all friends at Twillingate.
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Messrs
Magny, White
China’s Empire Seen as World Whole Under Heaven
A Sun article surveys China’s view of itself as the world’s center, noting the emperor’s supreme rule and the “All under the whole Heaven” concept. It compares China’s vast territory with Europe and the Americas, detailing provinces, sizes, and the improbability of a world map reflecting this belief.
Gold Coinage in 1890 Analyzes Global Mint Output
The piece compares gold coinage in 1890 across London Australia and India, totaling nearly £13,000,000 from Britain while other nations total £17,000,000, with the United States shifting to gold and silver in its treasury. It notes potential economic tensions as nations diverge on metal policy and mentions a Glasgow Salvation Army bequest from Elizabeth Orr Bell. It also reports England and Wales population at 29 million, up by 3 million in a decade.
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London
Uni
Republic of the United States
Britain
United States
Toronto
Lmpir
SalvaTion Army
Elizabeth Orr Bell
David Bell
Craigmore and Blackhall
Blythswood Square
General Booth
Glasgow
Newfoundland Conference St John's District Members List
A list of clergy and officials assigned to Newfoundland Conference St John s District with names and positions including secretaries chairmen and superintendents. Placenames such as St John s Pouch Cove Cupids Harbour Grace and Random North are shown with assigned representatives and a financial levy note.
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St. John’s
Gever St
Humphrey
P. Cowperthwaite
M.A
John’s
West
Mla
M. J. Hutcheson
Milligan
Ll.d
James Dove
Sapo Y
Children’s Home
Pouch Cove
Solomon Matthews
Topsail
John Reay
Bngus
John Pratt
Cupids
James Pincock
Ray Roberts
Port-de-Grave
Spaniards Bay
W. T. D. Duan
Chas
Flemington
Flower’s Cove
St. Anthony
Red Bay
John C. Sidey
Hamilton Inlet
Selby Jefferson
Chapel Arm
Railway Mission
Janes Dove
A. D. Morton
Leo’y
Bonavista District Delegates and Officers Listing
A historical roster lists district delegates and officers including James Nurse as Chairman and Jabez Hunt as Financial Secretary, with representatives for Bonavista James Nurse, Bird Island Cove Samuel J Russell, Catalina Edgar Taylor, Trinity Herbert Hooper, Musgrave Town Henry Scott, Glover Town W Patterson, Greenspond Joseph Parkins, Wesleyville William Harris, Musgrave Harbor A A Holmes, Fogo Henry Abraham, Herring Neck Charles Leach, Twillingate Jabez Hill James K Kelley, Moreton's Harbor W R Tratt, Exploits Geo C Frazer, Laurendon Marshiville Henry Whitmore, Little Bay Islands William Rex, Little Bay James Lumsden, Nipper's Harbor Tilt Cove Mark Fenwick J E Peters.
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Bonavista
James Nurse
Bird Island Cove
Samuel J. Russell
Catalina
Edgar Taylor
Trinity
Herbert Hooper
Musgrave Town
Henry Scott
Glover Town
Labrador
Greenspond
Joseph Parkins
Wesleyville
William Harris
Indian Islands
Musgrave Harbor
A. A. Holmes
Fogo
Henry Abraham
Herring Neck
Charles Leach
Twillingate
Jabez Hill
James K. Kelley
Moreton’s Harbor
W. R. Tratt
Exploits
Geo
Nipper's Harbor
Tilt Cove
Mark Fenwick
J. E. Peters
Jabez Hunt
Maritime District Listings and Attendee Names
A transcription lists offshore locations and agents such as Burin Swann and Fortune James Wilson with names like John T. Newman and William Swann. It notes students permitted to attend Sackville and names several individuals including Thomas B. Darby and Henry J. Indoe.
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Burin
Wm. Swann
W.H. Dotcher
Vlat Island
W. J. Bartlett
Sourid Island
W. B. Ambrose
St. Pierre
Fortune
James Wilson
Grand Bank
Levi Curtis
B.A
Gamish
William Seeley
Burgeo
Petites
Channel
John J. Wheatley
St. George’s Bay
Bay of Island
John T. Newman
Bonne Bay
John Pye
French Shore
William Swann
Joan T. NewMan
Sackville
Thomas B. Darby
A. Boyd Stoney
Henry J. Indoe
James Smith
C. Skinner
Jabez Moores
Well Earned Honors Bestow Death?
The Rev. William Pilot, B.D., elected Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in London on June 15 and Hon. Fellow of St. Augustine's College Canterbury on June 29 for his clerical and educational work in Newfoundland. He arrived twenty five years ago and led Church of England Schools for fifteen years as Superintendent, noted for promoting teachers and raising education standards.
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Royal Geographical Society
London
William Pilot
St. Peter's
St. Augustine's College, Canterbury
Church of England College
Forest Road
Church of England
Newfoundland
Synod Hall
Avening
Local Coastal Steamers Report Fishery Decline and Tragic Accidents
The coastal steamer Conscript returns toward St Johns from Griquet reporting a poor fishery. The Curlew arrives with 3 mail on route to coast and Govt thanks. A fatal accident at South West Arm New Bay drowned two Baggs daughters aged 14 and 8 after slipping from the wharf. An open air Methodist Sunday School service is planned on Parsonage grounds tomorrow at 2:30 PM with recitations singing and addresses.
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Conscript
Walsh
Rt. John’s
Griquet
South West Arm
New Bay
Joseph Baggs
South Side
Reverend Harris Delivers Sermons on North and South Sides
The Rev. Wm. Harris preached at the North Side church Sunday morning and at the South Side in the evening delivering earnest practical discourses. Mr Harris and wife left by Conscript for Greens pond en route for Wesleyville his newly appointed circuit where we wish him every success.
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Wm. Harris
North Side
South Side
South Side Methodist Church Reopens After Painting
The South Side Methodist church has not held worship for several Sundays due to interior painting and staining. An open-air service was held on Parsonage grounds last Sunday evening led by Rev. Wm. Harria. The church will reopen next Sunday the 26th inst. Lay-Reader Mr. Sterling attended St. Peter's Church and gave a practical discourse. despite illness his voice carried well and the service was well received.
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South Side Methodist
Wm. Harria
Mr. Sterling
Church of England
St. Peter’s Church
Ministers Appointed to Newfoundland Circuit by Conference
The Conference releases the list of stations for the upcoming year. Rev. J Hill and Rev. J K Kelly are assigned to this circuit. Hill is a senior Newfoundland minister with strong preaching talent. Kelly is renewed after two years here, marking his third year in field work.
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J. Hill
J. K. Kelly
Hill
Newfoundland
Kelly
England
Letters From a Foreign Missionary
Mr Thompson, a five year China mission worker, begins a series of papers on China for young readers in the Sun after delays due to mission duties. The first installment appears in today’s Sun.
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Thompson
China
The
Sun
Sux
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R. W. ‘Freeman
J. B. Tuosison
B.D
Japan
Earth
Mencius
Confucius
Heaven
France
United States of America
Great Britain
Ireland
Inner Mongolia
Tibet
Europe
Russia
America
Shansi
Kansa
Old
Terra Nova
England and
Wales
St. John’s District
Carbonear District
Carbonear
T. H. James
John S. Peach
Super'y
Harbor Grace
George Paine
Freshwater
Anthony Hill
Blackhead
Western Bay
Henry C. Hatcher
Lower Island Cove
Jessie Heyfield
Old Perlican
Samuel Snowden
Hant’s Harbor
Francis G. Willey
Heart's Content
T. W. Atkinson
Green's Harbor
William Kendall
Random North
William H. Browning
Random South
J. Durrant
Britannia Cove
S. J. Hull
Thomas H. James
Tomas W. Argixson
Financial Levy
W. Pilot
Evening Telegram
A. Kean
Scott
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