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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 03, 1928
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists subscription prices for Newfoundland Canada England U.S.A. and other countries with advance payment. Advertising rates include display long term and short term 25 cents per inch. A notes of thanks fee is 25 cents. News items accepted only if received by Thursday evenings. Twillingate March 3, 1928.
An appeal from Dr. Parsons calls for generous subscriptions to eliminate a three year operating deficit for the Memorial Hospital. The note praises past local support that funded debt clearance and new construction in 1927, highlighting free giving for emergencies. It urges a liberal response to sustain long term service. Remember the Memorial to our Fallen Heroes.
Major Robert Tilley, General Secretary of the Salvation Army in Nild, is named Divisional Commander of the Halifax Division. Mrs. Tilley and the family will soon move to Halifax. The move is expected to yield successful pew appointments.
The Register at the Hospital shows several parents admitted over the past ten days. Mr. Thomas Peck ford was discharged and returned home to Change Islands on Sunday last.
Confederation Life party led by Messrs Peyton Manuel and Baird left for Lewisporte to transport Mrs Peyton Nurse Alice Peyton and her sick sister Janette from the train. Fred Earle with Ashbourne’s team accompanied Miss Eleanor Peyton reaching Newstead within two hours after a death earlier reported of Miss Peyton and the associated arrangements.
George Gillett, aged 87, longtime Arm merchant, died after a month of paralysis. Funeral at South Side United Church conducted by Rev. J. W. Winsor, with burial at Arm cemetery. Survived by seven daughters, an adopted son, and fifty six grandchildren. four sons predeceased. A loyal L.O.A member and active church figure, he was respected as a good citizen.
Nurse Janette Peyton of St John’s General Hospital died at Newstead at 4 a.m. on Sunday after a bout with peritonitis. She had worked a year at the hospital since arriving last November and, before illness, planned a holiday. Funeral at St Peter’s Church with Rev H Gilbert officiating, burial in the cemetery. She leaves father J A S Peyton, mother, sisters Eleanor Alice Rose, brothers William John, and many relatives. The Sun extends sympathy.
Elijah Burt of Carter's Cove stands before Magistrate Wornell on two dates for obtaining relief under false pretenses from Mr. Chas White. A full barrel of flour was found on his premises and he admits the action but says the barrel belongs to his wife. The magistrate admonishes him and issues a warning, citing the offense and costs.
Twillingate and Notre Dame Bay readers are urged to donate to the Memorial Hospital to cover a funding deficit. The letter argues that the hospital saves tax money by operating more cheaply than the General Hospital and seeks a government grant increase to $25,000 annually. A campaign committee will collect voluntary subscriptions, with a possible house to house canvas, to raise the shortfall until government support is secured.
In Fogo and Twillingate districts outside Twillingate communities are urged to form hospital committees to decide the best fundraising method. Clergymen or former patients may suggest candidates to serve. Change Islands recently led a generous collection and Fogo plans to start efforts again. Many communities helped pay off debt last year. new helpers are welcome. The call stresses communal effort with urgent, wide participation.
Advertisement notes a tonic Emulsion named The D. and L for lingering illness like la grippe or bronchitis. It promises to restore weight and strength and is sold in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles.
Personal items document visits and travel by William Freeman from Herring Neck, Frederick Earle from Change Islands, Captain F Roberts to Fogo Change Islands for wreck gear sale, Fredk Locke from Tizzard's Harbour with freight, Loveridge family to Tizzard's Harbour for L.O.A annual parade and tea, and Elnio from Herridg Neck.
Capt Kean announced at Llewellyn Club that season prices for young fat are set at five dollars, with old fat priced in proportion due to demand for immature sealskins. Bay de Verde branch train service was halted yesterday until further notice. Legislative Assembly of Quebec refused women the provincial vote by 39 to 11. In St Malo thousands welcomed departing fishermen for Grand Banks ceremonies as seventy four three mast ships and several oil bornine and electrically driven smacks prepared for the fleet.
Mr Herman Wevers of Lumby British Columbia recalls back pain from 25 years ago in the United States and credits Dodds Kidney Pills for relief. He says the pills purify the blood boost energy and act as an excellent tonic especially after winter to strengthen the system and aid kidney function.
Sir Wilfred Grenfell backs a survey of Labrador to unlock coastal wealth in water power and fur. talk of hydro and sea routes from Hamilton Inlet north. Terra Nova and Neptune set sail or likely sail for the Gulf seal fishery while pilots Lews and assistants study Hudson Straits ice conditions. An accident at Bell Island injures Samuel Cobb in a blast, leading to life saving amputation.
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