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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1927
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists subscription prices: 1.00 yearly in Newfoundland 1.20 to Canada 1.50 to England and the U.S. Advertising rates are given for display long term contracts with fortnightly changes and short term ads at 25 cents per inch. Notes of Thanks incur a 25 cent fee and late items may not be inserted.
Arctic explorer Roald MacMillan plans a June voyage from Wisconsin to Labrador aboard the Bowdoin with 25 crew, including 12 to stay for botany geology and fisheries work. They will use a companion ship Radio and build a station near Kowk while seeking polar bears walrus and new fish species.
Citizens discuss forming a Board of Trade modeled on Bay of Islands and Corser Brook to aid municipal welfare. The Executive Government weighs establishing a Municipal Council for local money matters while urging community input. Weather turns mild, grass grows, colds fade as sunshine warms homes.
A brief notice thanks donors for campaign contributions totaling 5324.16 and 6522.96, signed by K. M. Batten as treasurer, dated June 23 and 27.
The report notes payments totaling 8801 dollars by named individuals including Mrs Samuel Parsons and Captain Joe Johnson for work related to a new light at South Island. Mechanic Bowring of the Lighthouse Dept appears on site connected with the erection. Material was landed by Reginald A. aboard Captain Alex Anstey at Coastal Wharf and Mor ton's Hr for Little Hr Pott light.
Night sweats are cited as signs of nervous exhaustion and the ad claims a new remedy from Jake Asaya Neurall. It invites readers to write for a free sample to Davis & Lawrence Co. in Montreal.
Strathcona with Dr W T and Mrs Grenfell arrived from Lewisporte on Thursday. The vessel departed for St Anthony Thursday afternoon as Mrs Grenfell returned home. Dr Grenfell stayed to officiate the wedding of Mr A H Hodge and Miss Wood held yesterday morning.
The schooners Myrtle M. Gray Josian Noel taster Mildred G. Knight Joseph W. Knight Ophir Isaac Greenham master M. P. Cishin George Hallett master Susan Jane William Adams master cleared from the Customs for the canfshery.
An advertisement from Kingston Ont promotes VET MEDICAL WONDER medicines for internal troubles in animals. It lists Cow Physic Worm Powders Gall Cure Condition Powders Physic Balls and Triple Strength Liniment. The Dr Bell Wonder Medicine Co claims forty years of relief and global popularity.
Mrs L Watkins a respected resident of Clyde River Nova Scotia swore Dodd's Kidney Pills cured her dropsy and swelled limbs. She urged others suffering kidney trouble to obtain the remedy from a druggist and use as directed noting the pills strengthen the kidneys to filter impurities from the blood.
Mary Anstey of Sceviour's Island and Twillingate, wife of Andrew Anstey, aged 33, died after illness. She embraced faith at nineteen and lived to serve the Master. Funeral by Rev. Kelloway focused on joining Jesus. she leaves a husband, two children, parents, sister Mrs Claude Jenkins, and many relatives.
The Western Star editor A ly Barrett reports the death of his brother Gilbert Preston Barrett at Fir Vale Hospital England at age 45. A native of Twillingate he served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force 106 Division and was Sergt Instructor in the Machine Gun Section. He worked for Dominion Iron and Steel Co in Sydney before and after WWI and later for a steel works in Sheffield. He leaves six brothers Geo W Sydney Johe A Andrey L Carling Dorie Morse Sask Eugene Vancouver Harold Holewade and a sister Mrs B H Rideout Badger.
Capt Elias Young aboard the Sinbad to St Anthony notes a good sign of fish at the location. He records 270 qtls on the Wei.
Mrs Wm Hughes returns from Mortons Harbour for wintering. Mrs Kate Osmond visits with her mother and son Ewen. Mr and Mrs Frederick Simins traveled from Fogo by Clyde, visiting a week before returning. Miss Agnes Guy worked in hospital. Constable Talk with James Scott leaves for St John s to enter the asylum. Mr Augustus Dwyer from Fogo goes by Kyle to assist Operator Brazil at Battle Harbour wireless station. Malcolm and John Leveridge sail to Battle Harbour for summer. Miss Louise Scott arrives at Corner Brook from Canada with sister Mrs Muir to stay at Noirmont. Several visitors for St Anthony stay at Harbor View Hotel then depart by Sinbad. Bourne and Ryan left by H C Roberts motor boat for Lewisporte en route to St John s. Ronald Jones from Port Union visits I House. Miss Flora and Master Harold Ashbourne arrive from Toronto. Eli Young Ralph Lambert and Alan Young from Millerton arrive.
When you go to the country take a tin of Davis Menthol Salve along. It relieves earache sprains burns cuts and bruises and costs 25 cents.
A Monday night gathering at the hospital hosted a surprise party for Miss Weod. Guests enjoyed the evening and contributed many practical gifts for the bride-to-be.
Frederick Walter and Isaac Roberts begin painting the church exterior after securing the foundation and installing several shores to support the work.
About 800 people were aboard on Sunday as SS Boothic headed north toward Labrador. Most travelers are fishermen heading to start the new fishing season in the region.
Mr Andrew Anstey expresses gratitude to all who assisted during his bereavement. He particularly thanks those who sent words of comfort and sent flowers for his wife Mary’s funeral.
The Motor Association reports certain road stretches widening during recent rain with concerns over corner cutting and aid access. Officials warn repairs may be needed to restore safe travel conditions.
Telegraph notes that the Abanian minister and staff departed Belgrade yesterday completing diplomatic break. Irish elections yield deadlock with five parties heard. Government may seek cross-party support to sustain House majority.
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