Government considers road, ferry, and petition actions
A fragmented report notes notices about a to be discussed House matter involving John White and others. It mentions a motion to place a resolution in committee, requests for road repairs, a highway issue near Cowes, and petitions from Holland, Cow, and Bay Bulls residents concerning mail service and steamer routes. The session hints at further continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John’ White
Paco
Carbonear
William Joopeord
Vaitch
Lotter
Lyrood
Hich
Harry
Gaerne
Benty, Williams
Bay Balls
Cholera fears rise from three part epidemic theory
The article warns that Asiatic Cholera may follow La Grippe and deaths from previous epidemics, predicting a possible summer outbreak if predictions hold. It urges readers to remove lingering illness now, promotes SPHYSON's Anodyne Liniment as a long standing remedy, and urges contacting I J Johnson & Co for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Sphyson
Zeday
Johnson
Jonson & Co
Boston
Mass
Buffalo World’s Dispensary stock take on patent medicines
The text questions the effectiveness of Dr. Pierce’s Medical Discovery and Fierce’s Favorite Prescription, claiming many bottles returned and noting a stock check at Buffalo’s World’s Dispensary. It highlights Golden Medical Discovery for liver and blood, and critiques false guarantees and sales by the million, arguing results do not meet claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N.Y
Dr. Pierce
Fierce
Advice to Mothers on Teething Relief Bottle
Distressed mothers urged to try Mrs Winston's Boornina Syrup for teething pain. The ad claims instant relief from crying and pain, relieves dysentery and diarrhoea, calms stomach bowels, eases inflamed gums, and restores energy. Promotes Winslow's Spongine Syrup as a trusted, globally sold remedy priced at 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
United States
Monsignor Howley Heads to England for Arctic Conference
Fragmentary report notes Monsignor Howley on the west coast of Newfoundland en route to England where he will meet Archbishop Leyr and other Canadian bishops as part of a church gathering. The article hints at a departure schedule around June 1 and mentions Holy See participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howley
Newfound
Leyr
Etland
Orrow
Prodland
Sune
False statements against Twillingate on monument vandalism
Twillingate letters to Evening Telegram misstate a winter incident at the Church of England Cemetery memorial to Mrs Berteau. The piece, signed Newusis, claims malicious acts by locals. evidence shows boys likely caused minor damage, including to Mr Ferneaut’s monument, with no broader malice. The article defends the community’s reverence for the dead and challenges the critic's insinuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twillingate
Evening Telegram
Church of England
Berteau
Newusis
Bearteau
Bertean
Huening Telegram
Ferneaut
Resting-place of the dead and cemetery protection debated
The piece argues against interfering with cemetery structures and resting places. It calls for law enforcement to handle any vandalism, urges punishment for offenders, and condemns false statements by a Telegram correspondent while defending the community’s lawfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Telegram
Arrival and Newfoundlander Bishop Elect Howley to be Consecrated
Saint John society anticipates a grand welcome for Rev Dr Howley, the Very Reverend Monsignor elected Bishop for the West Coast of Newfoundland. A reception is planned with arches across prominent streets, including Rawlin's Cross, Cochrane Street, and Barter's Hill, as preparations proceed and a sub committee reviews the programme for the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howley
Monsignor Howley
Newfoundland
St. John’s
Terra Nova
Rawlin’s Cross
Cochrane-street
Barter’s Hill
Expostulator Replies to Nemesis on Twillingate Cemetery
A letter to the editor defends Twillingate against a Telegram report accusing the town of vandalism at a local cemetery. The writer argues the act was by a few children from Sellon’s Cove, calls for calm, and questions the truth of the correspondent, urging the editor to temper sensational claims.
Opening of the New Church at Change Islands
The Sun reports the opening of the new church at Change Islands on the twelfth, a festival day with bunting on ships and flag staffs. The ceremony included hymns, prayers, three churchings, admissions, baptisms, and a sermon series by Rev. Chamberlain White Temple, with over fifty taking Holy Communion. The edifice, yet to gain a tower and spire, seats a large congregation in a nave chancel and aisles, to be dedicated to St. Margaret. Collections totaled $44.18 for the general fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Change Islands
Zion
G. S. Chamberlain
W. C. White
R. Temple
Temple
Henry Earle, Esq
Fogo
Margaret
Steamer Prado Brings Copper, Seeks Pilot To Pass Ice
The steamer Prado under Capt Wearing, carrying copper from Tilt Cove to a foreign market, entered port Monday morning due to heavy ice outside. A pilot was sought to navigate the inside run and avoid danger. The next day Mr Samuel Fox took charge and steered safely clear of all hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prado
Wearing
Tilt Cove
Samuel Fox
Bonavista District Meeting Report Pending Publication
A report of the Bonavista District Meeting has been received and will appear in the next issue. The steamer Miranda bound for Pelley's Island to load iron pyrites was seen passing Sunday morning and returning south Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonavista
Miranda
Pelley’s Island
Schooner From Beaver Cove Detained by Adverse Winds
The schooner industry vessel from Beaver Cove under John Elliott, master, put into port yesterday while bound North for fishing. She remains detained here due to adverse winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Cove
John Elliott
Brethren of 1Twillingate Lodge to attend church service
The brethren of 1Twillingate Lodge No 2364 A F and A M will attend Divine Service at St Peters Church Friday evening next the 24th at 730. All transient brethren are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren of
Ice damages boats force repairs for Rose of Sharon and Minnie Ha Ha
The Rose of Sharon under master F. House and the Minnie Ha Ha under master G. Guy, both bound north, sustained substantial ice damage and must return for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose of
Five Brothers Sailors Return With Provisions for Tobin
The Five Brothers came back from St John's on Monday carrying provisions for J. B. Tobin Esq. The Stanley and Mary Parker reached port on Tuesday with the latter completing a round trip in under six days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
J. B. Tobin
Stanley
Mary Parker
Guiding Star Arrives With Salt Cargo Here
The English schooner Guiding Star, Capt. Mackley, from Cadiz with salt for J. B. Tobin, Esq., arrived on Wednesday. Captain Mackley, long known and trusted locally, is in his third year here. He will sail to Sydney for coal after discharging salt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiding Star
Mackley
Cadiz
J. B. Tobin
Sydney
Two Men Drown Near North West Arm in Mine Trip
Two men, James Bridger and Temple Knight, were drowned when their boat upset on a North West Arm trip to the mine on Wednesday morning. Bridger's body was recovered and buried at Nipper's Harbor. Knight remains missing. Bridger leaves a wife and three children. Knight a wife and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North West Arm
By &Thinst
James Bridger
Temple Knight
Bridger
Nipper's Harbor
Knight
Loss of Two Men at Bay of Island Report
Telegraph dispatch from Belleoram last Saturday afternoon reports the loss of two men named Petite and Grady, both belonging to Belleoram. Caplin bait has appeared in the bay but lobster fishing remains scarce. A large lobster-trap wreck at Garnish is noted, several factories closing for want of lobsters, and recent gales. There is no current demand for caplin at St Pierre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleoram
Bay of Island
Petite
Grady
Caplin
St. Pierre
Loss of schooner General Booth off Cape John
News arrives of the schooner General Booth owned by Jacob Mores sinking near Cape John after hitting ice on Thursday morning. The crew escaped with their lives but all belongings were lost. The tragedy comes at the start of the fishing season, promising a severe blow to Mr Moores and his crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Booth
Jacob Mores
Cape John
Moores
Argonaut Sails on Labrador Cruise Under Burgess
The revenue cutter Argonaut, a stout oak fiag schooner owned by Wm. Duff of Carbonear and commanded by Capt. Wm. Luther with a seven-man crew, sails from port after noon Tuesday. Carrying Collector Burgess for Labrador, the voyage will follow the French Shore to Hopedale and along the Labrador coast visiting ports, as Burgess aims to surpass last year’s record collections and perform his official duties with noted qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labrador
Burgess
Wm. Duff
Carbonear
Wm. Luther
van Excell
Hith
Hopedale
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Rotts
Antilingate
Worthern
Advertiser
Twillingate Sur
Dazar Mr. Barror
Hector
Mr. Berteau
Sellon’s Cove
Rev. R. Temple
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