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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1927
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists subscription prices and advertising terms. It notes rates for Canada, the U.S., and other countries, advance payment, and a Thursday evening cutoff for notices and communications. It specifies display and short term ad pricing and a notes fee for thanks.
A prominent Wrench Commander says non stop fights across the Atlantic bring no benefits and regrets the toss of Nungessor. Collard argues even successful feats did not advance aviation due to small planes. The piece notes many aviation accidents and sacrifices while praising air achievement. It cites Soviet remarks on trade with Britain and warns of looming war and closed shipping routes. Local mortality and widow figures are given for Twillingate district.
Alfred Williams known as the wild man of the woods in Hereford district was finally captured after months of evading police. He hid in Showlers Hill woods near a cottage, fled at times into the River Wye, and was seized when officers battered his door and surrounded the property.
Mr William James Cull thanks Dr McKenzie Harald Earle of Fogo Captain Jacob Kean of 88 Home and Thomas Roberts age 70 for leading crew who moved axafelatidine from the ship to Wald Cove. Also credited are Isaac Roberts Tsrman Roberts Obadiah Roberts and others at Fogo who aided during the journey to the hospital with his injured daughter Nordh.
The schooner Ida M. Clarke with freight arrived from St John’s on Tuesday. The schooner Vernie May reached G. J. Carter with freight from Herring Neck on Wednesday. The schooner H. A. Heckman departed for Brown’s Arm and Botwood to land freight on Monday and arrived yesterday morning.
Mrs Susan Hodder marked her 3rd year on May 16 and is now able to move around her home again.
A man fell while leaving the woods to reach his boat at Cobb's Arm, his windpipe was severed, and he died from the injuries this week. The report notes another accident occurring recently in the area.
About 350 converts have been recorded over the past months since Evangelical services began under Rev. Winsor at the United Church.
The Well Known Curtis Publications advertise subscriptions to Saturday Evening Post at $2 per year, Weekly. Ladies Home Journal at $1 per year, Monthly Country Gentleman at 1 for 3 years. All other magazines available through the promoter with potential savings.
As we go to press we note the death of Benjamin Smith at Wild Cove in his 92nd year. He was a longtime resident and was widely known in the community for his charitable works. A funeral is planned for later this week.
A Bellevue citizen arriving home Saturday afternoon found himself locked out. After trouble he pried a window and entered to discover a note from his wife on the table stating she had gone to the matinee and would be back about 8 30. She said to fetch the key under the big stone by the door.
Dr Walter F Gear of Grand Falls reports he could not make the appointment due to ice on the roads. He hopes to reach the location by noon today.
Obituary notes Mr Martin Phillips died Wednesday after a two month illness in his 53rd year. Former fisherman and ship captain for F.P.U. Trading Co. He chaired Local Road Board and Local Council, member of Loyal Orange Association United Church. Funeral at South Side United Church with Rev J W Winsor. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs Matthew Anstey, brother Joseph, sisters Mrs Oliver Psoke and Mrs Geo Skinner in Canada.
Botwood reports the death of John Locke a longtime seafaring man who lived in Twillingate. He left the sea about nine years ago to pursue business in Botwood and sold property after his wife passed away. He died at age 93 and had no surviving heirs.
Susannah Frances Luscombe widow of Richard Newman of Twillingate died at General Hospital Saginaw Michigan on May 6 after a four day illness. She had lived in the United States eighteen years with four sons William Augustus Frederick Pearce and two daughters Mrs Bell and Mrs Godfrey. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery Saginaw.
The Sun expresses sympathy to families who have suffered loss. The newspaper offers condolences and support to those affected by recent deaths and asks readers to join in prayer and remembrance.
Mrs W G De Bay of 28 Pine Street Dartmouth Nova Scotia shares how Todd’s Kidney Pills improved her health after nearly two years of misery. She used the pills with Dodd’s Dyspepsia Tablets to stimulate digestion and tone the body, leading to better rest and energy.
A six year old girl Norah R of Shoal Bay, Fogo Island, was severely wounded by a gun explosion when a hunting accident occurred at her home. The shot entered her face after passing through the ceiling and feather bed. She was transported to hospital by boat and motor ambulance. surgeons removed about eighteen shot and feathers, with remaining pellets near the windpipe. The patient showed signs of recovery by the following day.
Mr Donald Brett of the Bank of Nova Scotia is transferred to Carbonear. Mr Herbert Rideout arrived Friday from Millerton. Mr 8 Loveridge came from the City on Saturday. He left Tuesday with his son John and Mr J W Minty for Lewis parte in Mr H C Roberts motor boat en route to Battle F Kr. Mr H W Rideout and his men are constructing a cement block fence around the U C Cemetery South Side.
At Tizzard's Harbor on Monday afternoon Melvin Boyde, 14, son of Elias Boyde, was killed instantly and Alfred Boyde, 16, son of Samuel B Boyde, was seriously wounded after a lad threw a lighted match into an empty gasoline tank causing an explosion.
Nurse Pricilla Augur from Baltimore arrived by Lilly's motor boat from Lewisporte on Wednesday to work in the hospital. Mr. John Loveridge, who traveled on Tuesday with his father to Battle Harbor, returned in charge of Nurse Augur, with a heavy cold.
Telegraph News reports a severe storm hit Kentucky Tennessee and Virginia with hail and high winds causing dozens of deaths and extensive property damage. It notes casualties and missing people while detailing subsequent international and imperial reactions.
S Clyde faces a trying ordeal moving around the Norv Side of the Bay due to ice. North communities are handicapped in obtaining their spring supplies.
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