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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 30, 1927
Page
3
The Twillingate Sun lists subscription costs for Newfoundland Canada and overseas, with rates for display and short term ads, notes of thanks, and publication timing. It notes non-guarantee for late submissions and disclaimer about readers' opinions.
The governor and party planned to arrive around 7 pm Monday by the Wistaria for an unofficial visit. They will call at the Hospital before the vessel departs for the South. A hunting display is expected during the ship’s stay.
Rev. G. M. Ambrose of the Canadian Bible Society will preach at St. Peter's Church tomorrow morning and speak at 2 15 in the hall. He travels to Herring Neck for the evening service. Sir Wilfred Grenfell was honored with a knighthood by the King through Governor Allardyce. Alex Wheaton of Fredericton was jailed for 60 months or a 200 fine for arson near Noggin Crye, affecting timber and regional towns. A new fire is reported on Gander Lake at Carcless Cove with crews from Norris Arm and Glenwood areas nearby.
A public meeting will be held in Alexandra Hall on Sunday July 31 at 2 15 pm. Rev G M Ambrose district secretary of the British and Foreign Bible Society will lecture on the society work. Attendance expected. bring C of England and Methodist Hymn Books for a collection to cover expenses. Treasurer A G Ashbourne Y zate Branch Schr. Hattie A Heckman delivered freight from St Johns. Scbr Grace arrived from the City with freight.
Nurses Clothier Palmer and Lyman continue duty at the hospital with Lyman taking head nursing. Several visitors arrive by Clyde and motor boat from St John’s Grand Falls Fogo and Millerton while officials from Admiral Sir Jennet Startin and others attend the hospital opening. The Kyle ferry transported passengers and canoes to St John’s as the ship crew stays with the wrecked vessel nearby.
The advertisement notes The D. & L Hualsion as a palatable cold weather tonic that wards off colds and maintains weight. It lists 50¢ and $1.00 bottles from Davis & Lawrence Co, Montreal, and mentions various farmyard activity and local movers like John Kearley and N. Dancan among others.
Notice to the public from Fred. G. Roberts of Wilds Cave Twillingate inviting orders for a 16 foot boat. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect existing boats with Capt. Saul White Mr Ki. J. Linfield and others at Fogo before purchasing. For details contact Box 3 Wild Cave Twillingate.
At a quarterly N D B M Hospital Association meeting held July 14 at the hospital in Twillingate the Special Finance Committee was praised for raising funds for construction. The unanimous resolution commends the committee and directs a copy to the chairman for publication in the Twilingate Sun.
Arthur G Ashbourne Esq chair of the South Side Loan Committee reports a very satisfactory result of the Campaign started last Autumn. The association expresses deep appreciation for the committee work and forwards best wishes to the chairman for publication in the Twillingate Sun and to the hospital on the 14th inst.
Advertisement notes that biliousness and indigestion come from constipation and recommends taking Davis Liver Pills at night until regular movements are established. Mentions 40 pills for 25 cents from Davis & Lawrence Co of Montreal.
A note from Botwood dated July 22 27 thanks the doctors nurses and staff at Twillingate Memorial Hospital for their care of daughter Gertrude during illness and to visitors who helped keep the hours bright.
The schooners were cleared from customs since the last report. Masters listed include Soate Rebt Bartlett Sesperus Samuel Cox Opal Germ Andrew Anstey Milvine and Victor Moors with no further details provided.
Just arrived a new stock from Dr Bell Wonder Medicine Co Kingston Ont offering powders for animals of 2 lbs veterinary remedies including Gall Cure distemper powders veterinary liniment louse powders fire blister and household items Mastroliniment for rheumatism stomach and liver tablets cold tablets fly tox in 8 oz bottles priced at 1.10 dollars with guaranteed insect killing and prompt mail order attention.
A cloud of smoke and a fierce fire struck Noggin Cove on July 9 destroying four houses and several stores. By Sunday a wind shift and local volunteers, led by Capt. J. R. Goodyear, fought the flames as further losses occurred. Aid arrived from Change Islands and Wesleyville while heavy rain helped subdue the fire. Four families were left destitute and gardens damaged. a four-man patrol now watches the hills countryside.
A severe thunderstorm last evening hit Little Bay Islands with lightning blasting a Nelson Wiseman house, tearing floors into ten pieces while occupants escaped unharmed. A bolt at Safe Hr. struck an unoccupied Charles Attwood home, setting it on fire. Three sheepNearby were killed.
Sad news from this town confirms the death of Sergt F Churchill a native who passed away at St Johns after a long illness including pleurisy and heart trouble. He spent time in the General Hospital.
The Schr Lindbergh owned by Capt. James Adey completed a trial run yesterday after nogy and appears to be a good salter.
In New York last night Jack Dempsey scored a seventh round knockout of Jack Sharkey to stage a comeback. The bout drew strong crowd interest as Dempsey reclaimed a decisive victory in a high profile heavyweight clash.
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