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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 22, 1911
Page
2
A speaker appeals to authorities over a dead dog decaying on the Little Arm shore near Captain Time Young's premises. The odor and rotted condition prompt calls for enforcement against dumping animal matter into the harbor waters, noting prior promises to cover waste like fish manure within three days.
A Boston Traveller excerpt reports St. John’s, Newfoundland salor John Johansen died in a Arctic chill after yesterday’s heat wave. He was found frozen to death this morning near his home, reflecting the era’s brutal temperature contrasts.
Carriage owners protest the width of a boar wall across the fridge claiming it is too narrow and damages paint while risking wheel damage. They ask the board to widen it promptly, arguing liability if a wagon is damaged.
Two young men asked Rev Brodie at St Peter's Parsonage on Saturday night to marry them before Monday. The request was carried out discreetly in the parsonage with two witnesses present. The ceremony was simple and the couple were blessed with best wishes for a happy married life.
A Twillingate boy named Arty, a standout sprinter, won the 100 yard dash 220 yard and half mile events at Botwood's 12th annual sports. Stockley, once favored, saw supporters disappointed as Arty secured the prizes amid keen rivalry. Arty belonged to the Tweate Orange Cadets.
The whaler Hawk under Capt. Fred Smith has moved from Lane Broyle to Cape Charles due to adverse weather. Fog and rough seas kept her in port for ten days with limited fishing, yielding 12 fish per date. The vessel is expected back before the next landings.
The fragment notes Mr Thomas Preven of Lewisport arriving at seven in the morning on a Wednesday, with two American lightweights visiting Farmer's Arm to observe the following day. It mentions Mr Ashhnntie recently obtaining a fine horse and agents pursuing a suit involving Eran ayy News.
A rough sketch notes several vessels docking near Treaty Shore. Buela under Captain WW G Hulgin arrived with 373 barrels, Widis Hull reported 7s barrels, Captain John Phillips brought 300 barrels to Herring Neck after attempting to unload locally. Mabel captained by Martin Phillips arrived with 20 percent barrels. Gondola under Captain Howell with HJ Earle supplier reached Herring Neck with 400 barrels.
Fishermen at the Arms reported strong catches from Saturday through Wednesday with Yowlett's trap securing 21 barrels on Saturday and hand line crews averaging two barrels. Trap fishing around Bust Head Wizard's Hy and Mitton Bay showed marked gains while Atlantic fisheries at other bays also improved. Capt. Trane Young sailed to Labrador Monday leaving his motor boat for shipment and the season. other anglers noted good daily trout and pier activity with several vessels and crews preparing for upcoming trips.
The New York hospital reports 15 cholera cases, with quarantine measures tightened aboard steamers Perugia and others. The alert mentions ship movements, port measures, and upcoming political and maritime developments affecting trade and travel.
Prospero arrived near North at lock on Friday with good fishing nearby. Reports indicate excellent catches from Bay de Verde to Benavista and near St Anthony. A group including The Mapistrite enjoyed a picnic in Clar field on Thursday afternoon.
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