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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 09, 1914
Page
1
A government circular directs St Joan's parish to convene public meetings to elect Road Board officials. Instructions specify section quotas, meeting timing, and candidate lists, with officials to oversee voting, ensure accessibility, and report results to the Public Works Department within weeks.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Mrs Rossiter and a MONET reference with a story about reads and a small sum of two dollars. The text mentions amusement or readings and hopes for future years, though details are unclear due to worn text.
An advertisement-style fragment markets Waite Swin yeast cakes with claims that they prevent bread failure and offer a free sample. The copy references plows and cerels, and mentions pricing hints like Y50 but remains muddled and promotional in tone.
A new comet named Delevan is forecast to become visible to the naked eye after August, approaching its perihelion near the sun around Get 28. It is expected to appear much tighter than Halley’s comet and to glow brilliantly in the heavens during the year’s final quarter.
The case details a search in the Lite Hrs area for a missing person linked to Merritt's store. A body was found hanging from trees, with a ligature around the neck and evidence of exposure and injury. The magistrate and doctor examined the scene, noted no signs of violent struggle, and prepared for disposal of the corpse while authorities coordinated with local residents.
In a case at Twillingate on April 30 1914 Magistrate and inspector general heard witnesses about a dirty Sart alleged to have caused grease and dirt removal. The court documented statements verbatim and sent proceedings to the Department of Justice for further orders as of the minister’s direction.
An overland trip reference appears to note Hodue regarding St John's event in Lewisparte, hinted by local wording from a cleaned newspaper fragment. No further context or dates are clearly readable.
The communication corrects earlier Jest week remarks asserting an adopted status. It states the child was the late Jos Sharp’s own and only child, emphasizing biological relation rather than adoption.
Fragmented notes report Governor Davidson departing on May 12 for St John’s via New This diverges into unclear details about ships, shores, and local events. It references seals, aid funds, and ongoing communication from treasurer and other officials amid a tense situation today.
The program featured Mr Iwo! Soare as host, with Mr Tigi recitations and Mrs A. acd, Mrs Ciarwuce Canén, and Abe Buide among performers. Vocal solos and a violin piece drew praise, with a lively audience and total receipts of 20 dollars and 40 cents.
The South Crow tragedy involving 175 crew aboard the SS South Crow is noted. The catch value tops 70 000 dollars, with about 19 020 dollars added to a total near 255 4000. The event marks the greatest haul and the high value of the Twilight and the Regulative.
A report from the Deep Set Mission concert notes a Monday discussion with Mr. Peters and Mr. Colbourne about establishing a hospital here. Details are unclear, but the meeting suggests a potential site at Twillingace as a suitable location, with a focus on the project’s necessity.
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