This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1930
Page
4
Mr John Roberts and his crew arrived from Change Islands by motor boat on Wednesday with Mr George Diamond who required hospital care for a broken leg. The patient had a long standing bone defect and a fall caused a compound fracture necessitating an operation. The boat departed the next day in good conditions.
Three residents Mrs Robert Smith Mrs Adolphus Fifield and Mrs F G Stuckless were admitted to the town hospital this week and are receiving timely attention and turning to be fairly well.
On Friday the 14th, William Churchill collapsed from a heart attack and died within seconds while hauling water near a seal-hunting site. A prominent schooner master, he was about 72 and had endured some weak spells recently. His funeral and burial were held Sunday at St Andrews Church with Rev F W Mitchell officiating.
Memorial Hospital appeals in Twillingate push for 1000 target as donors from local firms and residents contribute to the New Wing Fund. The list includes D G Parsons 3000 and Anstey's Ice Cream Parlour 10 25 with many others giving varied amounts to support hospital care costs and community efforts.
A list of donors and supporters for a hospital wing expansion is provided with numerous surnames including Jenkins Rogers Dalley Vineham Penny and Pelley lines. The document records varied gift amounts and contributors from multiple families and local names.
Telegraph dispatch from St Johns reports Crabbes bridge swept by ice halting in section railway service. Sealing fleet totals and ship by ship catches update including Sagona, Hood, Swile and Thetis. Naval conference setbacks and port arrivals listed with crew changes and captains.
A historical notice restricts keeping stallions to designated places with penalties up to fifty dollars and liability for damages caused by animals. It also prohibits selling diseased or unfit meat or animal products and requires proper handling of meat from healthy slaughtered animals.
A lengthy letter from Scout will be published in our newspaper columns next week. The piece promises insights and reflections from the contributor, enriching the upcoming editorial lineup.
The report notes a recent Ice Carnival on the Harbour ice bringing enjoyment to many despite concerns. It mentions heavy laden recreation and a mix of sentiments about amusement, implying a tension between pleasure and moral codes with notable quotes on virtuous behavior.
At all dealers in Newfoundland Gerald S. Doyle Ltd Sole Agent St John's.
In last week's issue an omission occurred listing Hospital New Wing Campaign Committee members. The name Mr. Alfred R. Rideout was left out of the members’ roster.
The members of Loyalty Lodge No. 5 L O A convey a vote of thanks to the St Andrews Sewing Class Association for a feast or feature provided on their anniversary, noting it was pleasing and satisfactory to the Brethren.
Mrs George Watcher expresses gratitude to those who visited during illness and death of her husband and to those who sent wreaths for the casket.
Mr. H. Pellerin of Corner of the Beach reports lumbago and kidney trouble. A friend urged Dodd's Kidney Pills. after a first box he felt relief and after four boxes he is significantly improved. The pills are described as a kidney remedy aiding purification of the blood and overall health.
Personal Capt. George Gillett of the Eagle crew at the icefieldg signals a good catch ahead. Wm Peyton and Obadiah Bridger run two trips for Hodge Bros to Lewis Port. Arthur Simms departs Monday for Montreal. Thomas Wheeler visits from Corner Brook to his mother, Mrs Thomas May. Claude Holwell Sr from Herring Neck visits this week. Harry Frazer arrives Monday in company with Frake of Boyd's Cove on firm business. Clifford Luther returned last week from the Interior.
The Masonic Brethren held their Annual Dinner on Thursday evening in the Temple with many guests in attendance.
Mr Adolphus Rice traveled to Change Islands on Friday week and brought up Mrs Thomas Peckford and her son Wilbur Peckford who visited his father Thomas Peckford at the hospital. Mrs Wilbur Peckford went down on Thursday with Mr Rice.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.