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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 26, 1927
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun, Mar 26 1927, outlines subscription costs for Newfoundland Canada England US and other countries. It lists display and short term ad rates, notes a 25 cent fee for notes of thanks, and limits on late news items while disclaiming responsibility for correspondents opinions.
Sir Robert Bond, a renowned Newfoundland statesman and former Prime Minister, died Wednesday night at The Grange Whitbourne just after his 63rd birthday. The long political career included roles as Speaker, Colonial Secretary and Premier with numerous international negotiations and honors. The funeral at Whitbourne Anglican Church drew many city residents and relatives, marking the loss of one of Newfoundland's most popular public figures.
Several weddings occurred recently with Sidney Phillips to Miss Rice of Little Hr and Eli Sharpe to Mrs Earle of the Arm. A large audience attended a three hour Children’s Concert at Central School directed by Miss Baggs, the teacher.
Mrs J B Dawe of Upper Gulleys, Mid Mar, writes that back pain and headaches kept her from housework until she started Dodd's Kidney Pills. She reports immediate relief and ongoing use, praising the product for rebuilding strength and health. The ad claims kidney trouble is common and that the pills strengthen weak kidneys and renew health for many people worldwide.
Mr Robert Keefe departed for Buchan Millerton to take carpentry work and 1560 families may settle as Buchan Mine opens. Waldoe Hodder left for Braddock to Lewisporte, Clarence Hodder visited Boyd's Cove, Dunley and Norman Anstey headed to Lewisporte via New York. Rev H Gilbert officiated at Mrs Wall's funeral. John Cook and Lewis Clarke returned from Herring Neck. Edwin Luther and wife left for New York. Roland Gillett in hospital for typhoid. John Gillett discharged to Grand Falls. Miss Flossie Young and her ill father are described as bedridden and very ill.
The schooner Young Harp with Capt. Geo Bragg left Port Union last week for the ice fields. Owned by Northern Fishermen and Traders, the vessel is built at Port Union and capable of carrying 7000 seals. Crew listed includes Capt. A Kean and Capt. W Winsor among others.
There will be a meeting of the Methodist Bible Class on Sunday at 2 15 p m in Frazer Hall. All male members under fifty years who do not attend Sunday school are urged to attend. If interested come and bring others. Success depends on you. Will Superintendent kindly arrange for a fire in classroom.
Rev. J. W. Winsor has been attending missionary meetings at Morton's Hall and the Herring venue during the past two weeks.
L O A anniversary celebrated on a Thursday with a parade to the L A Citadel for Divine Service addressed by Commandant Bowering from Psalm 20 4 and referencing modern leaders and founders. Rev J W Wieser offered prayer. The hall program featured Francis Roberts presiding Rev J W Winsor, youth recitations, solos, and Flora Roberts at the organ.
Station N D B M H broadcasts news on a campaign to raise five thousand dollars with past donations totaling four thousand three hundred twenty one dollars and forty cents. Twillingate praised for aiding the Memorial Hospital while Lashes Eight and Leading Tickles plan a tea and entertainment to boost funds. Treasurer K M Batten appeals for continued support. Med. 24 1927.
A Wireless message from Mr Frank Lonnen dated Thursday reports that she is feeling better and will be out again shortly.
March report from Telegraph News details Premier King’s response to the Duncan Commission, shifts in Dominion finances, and British stance on disarmament. It notes cannons in Shanghai, Cantonese advances, and the escape of Northern forces toward the city, with strikes, evacuations, and casualties among British and Punjabi troops.
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