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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1890
Page
3
Local notices and fishing report from St John’s describe ships returning from St Tahoe Qutag with limestone and teak cargo. Weather remains severe with many icebergs and dangerous seas hindering voyages while drought like vegetation delays farming and diphtheria fears rise in Warbur.
The notice outlines penalties for depositing dirt or offensive matter in streets and buildings, not exceeding twenty five dollars. It forbids casting refuse into public spaces and carrying offensive substances through streets unless secured. The Stipendiary Magistrate may order removal of nuisances and inspect private places to prevent health hazards, with fines up to twenty dollars or removal at cost if not complied.
A government proclamation dated May 9 1890 bans keeping dogs in the Swillingate district from June 1 1890, within the Bastion area described. The measure, issued by Governor in Council, requires petitions for proclamations and imposes a ten year enforcement with a possible extension, except for licensed dogs in transit.
The text mentions A L March and North Shore St John’s parties, inviting visits to discuss professional matters. It promises learning from northern parties and offering remedies free of charge if satisfaction is not met. It also notes plans to visit Twillingate and other places with notices to follow.
A garbled ad style note describes O Lynn seeking boots for wear,with locals and J D Martin mentioned. The passage recounts buying choices, a sign at Martin's, and a mysterious encounter as someone lifts a latch and stands with a voice. The fragmentary text hints at a small town marketplace scene and a living room or street setting.
A historic notice outlines duties for householders to report contagious or infective disorders among occupants. Penalties include fines up to one hundred dollars or imprisonment for up to three months for failing to notify the Board of Health or Justice of the Peace. The act also prohibits transporting or handling infected items without disinfection ordered by authorities.
Public notice prohibits any person from hunting killing wounding or taking Sturmigan Grows or Partridge within the Colony and Dependencies from January 12 to September 15 each year. Prohibitions extend to Stipe Blackbird or other wild migratory birds from January 22 to September 1, with additional limits on Daer and Py Giters of Beavers and Wild Rabbit within specified dates and methods. Violations may incur penalties and enforcement by authorities.
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