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Newspaper

Twillingate Sun

Location

Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada

Date

May 12, 1928

Page

4

Twillingate Sun Advertisement and postal rates

The Twillingate Sun lists subscription prices for Newfoundland, England, the U S A and other countries with in advance payment. Advertising rates for display and short term ads are given with contract pricing and fortnightly composition changes. Notices of thanks incur a 25 cent fee and late items may not be inserted. editorials reflect no guaranteed stance.

Twillingate Nad Newfoundland England U.S. A

Government Increases Hospital Grant By 8900

Dr. C. E. Parsons telegraphed from St. John s to Afr Charles White chairman of the Hospital Association reporting that the Government raised the yearly grant by 8900. The Association had urged the increase after accounts showed the prior grant inadequate and the delegation praised representatives and both House groups for urgent action.

C. E. Parsons Afr Charles White Hospital Associaton St. John’s Tis Association Ingate House of Assembly Ti. Parsons E J. Voroell S. AI Parsons

Hitchcock resigns position to pursue New York opportunity

In a note received by last mail Wm Hitchcock resigns from Covenreemvith Ayre & Son's Ltd and will sail to New York on Saturday May 19. He led the Gent's Foresting Department after earlier years with Edwin Dutler, now Ashbournes Ltd, and returns to England to begin a new career path with his family set to reunite in New York.

Ilvehcock Covenreemvith Ayre & Son's, Ltd New York Edwin Dutler Ashbournes, Ltd England Hitchcock Fussons

Sailor Hurt On Board Melita Accidental Injury

Mr. Thomas Rice sustained a bad bruise when entangled in a line while pivoting the schooner Melita on Saturday evening. He is laid up for several weeks and cannot join the fishery.

Thomas Rice Melita

Play The Donation Party staged for hospital benefit

Mrs Hedley Hawkins leads associates in a benefit performance of The Donation Party at Mortons Hall on Tuesday night to raise funds for the hospital.

Hedley Hawkins Morton

Motor Auxiliary Netherbay Departures and Church Plans

The Motor Auxiliary Netherbay was hired from Fogo on Friday 4th inst to Mr A Colbourne. The motor also carried Mrs Wm Sibley of Fogo to the Hospital on Monday. Mr H W Rideout came from Joe Bott s Arn and left for Grate s Cove C Bay on Wednesday by Clyde Wit Lewispore to discuss plans for a new United Church after a request to come on.

Netherbay Fogo A. Colbourne Wm. Sibley H. W. Rideout Joe Bott Arn Grate’s Cove C. Bay Clyde Lewispore

Emulsion promises health boost from Davis & Lawrence Co.

An advertisement from Davis and Lawrence Co of Montreal touts Emulsion as a health aid that builds up and makes you fat and well. It markets 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles to help bronchial and related ailments.

Davis & Lawrence. Co Montreal

Ice Jam Extends From North Bay Into Green Bay Coast

A field of ice extends from N. EB. into Green Bay and along the North Coast. A Battle Hr message on Wednesday reports a solid jam of ice.

N. EB Green Bay Battle Hr

Annual Meeting of the Fire Patrol of Newfoundland at Grand Falls

The Con traiting Committee of the Fire Patrol of Newfoundland held an annual meeting at Grand Falls on April 24. Officers elected include Chairman AEH Harris Deputy Chairman H S Crowe and Secretary LR Cooper II. The patrol plans to extend the West Coast section to St Andrews and split Notre Dame Junction to Glenwood into two sections. Plans include supplying Water Packs, issuing pamphlets and posters on forest fire prevention, and requesting telephone links between danger points on the West Coast. Applications to the Minister of Posts and Telegraphs for telephone connections and newspaper advertising of the forest fire provisions were approved or pursued.

Fire Patrol of Newfoundland Grand Falls Aeh Harris H. 5S Crowe LR Cooper II St. Andrews Notre Dame Junction Glenwood Minister of

Mrs McDonald Finds Relief with Dodd's Kidney Pills

Mrs M McDonald of New Carlisle PQ reports back pain relief after taking five boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills. She says the medicine cured her tired back and she now recommends the remedy to others suffering from kidney trouble. The advertisement notes back pain as an early kidney symptom and warns that untreated kidney issues can lead to rheumatism lumbago and urinary trouble.

New Carlisle MM. McDonald Dodd Tse Dodd

Schooner Built at Summerford This Winter

Mr Frank Bovde had a schooner built at Summerford this winter about 27 tons. She was launched one day this week.

Frank Bovde Summerford

Twillingate Lodge Members Attend Divine Service

The members of Twillingate Lodge ALF. & 4. M. R.E. are attending Divine Service in the U. S. United Church on Sunday evening.

Twillingate Lodge ALF 4. M R.E U. S. United Church

Clyde Arrives to Begin Year’s Work in Bay Commanded by Captain Butcher

The S. S. Clyde reached from the south Wednesday at 4 p.m. starting the year’s duties in this bay under Captain John Butcher. After loading passengers mail and some freight she headed toward Lewisport. If ice clears she will travel on the bay’s north side. Crew member Ben Vreeman was brought home ill but is hoped to recover soon.

S.S. Clyde John Butcher Tewisporte Clyde Ben. Vreeman

Note of Thanks from the Flynn Family

Mr. and Mrs. James Flynn and family express gratitude to friends for help during their son's illness and for wreaths flowers and sympathy notes sent to honor their bereavement.

James Flynn

Mrs Pugs Pippy Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Pugs Pippy died yesterday after a long illness. The death occurred at her residence with informal notices stating she was advanced in age. Her passing leaves family and friends in mourning.

Public Meeting of the N. G. I. T. Led by Miss Georgina Roberts

Confederation Life reports the annual public meeting held at the SS United Church last Thursday night under the direction of President Miss Georgina Roberts, described as a decided success.

S. S. United Church Georgina Roberts

Thinan Province Fighting and multiple naval incidents reported

Telegraph dispatches detail heavy fighting as Japanese troops withdraw from Thinan Fu where Nationalists seize control of key town. Casualties include 46 Japanese soldiers and numerous civilians. Other items note ship incidents in the English Channel, a Newfoundland harvest report, and political debates in the House of Assembly.

China War Reports and Shipping News Summary

Reports from Shantung Province indicate ongoing heavy fighting between Japanese and Chinese forces with high casualties. Tsinan reportedly bombarded with claims of 500 killed, while Change Tso Lin calls for peace and a halt to hostilities. Viking and Eagle finish discharging. totals include 9 448 and 2 862 seats, with fisheries tallied at 227 022 and Norwegian catch at 55 300 000 for 1928.

Ranger Royal Commission On Fisheries House of Commons Newfoundland Japan China Shantung Tsinan Carol Neptune Shantung Province National Agency Tso Lin Woorrow Viking Eagle

Obituary of John T. White, 64, Newfoundland resident

John T. White died April 27 after a period of illness from cancer at 64. He moved with his family from Herring Neck years ago and was a diligent worker in fair health until recently. Funeral services were held April 29 at N. S United Church with Rev. Winsor officiating, burial at Bear Berry Head Cemetery. He leaves a wife, four daughters Mrs. Mouland Musgrave Harbour, Mrs. Clarke St. John s, Gladys and May, a son John, three sisters Mrs. Hirley Herring Neck, Mrs John Whton Change Islands, Mrs Mark Janes Campbellton, and other relatives.

John T. White Herring Neck N. S United Church Winsor Bear Berry Head Charles R. Mouland Musgrave Sidney Clarke St. John's Gladys Beaton U S. A May John Hodge Brothers Amelia Hirley Whton Change Islands Mark Janes Campbellton

Bright young life mourned at Port Union

Evelyn S. aged 14 the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M W Cook died at Port Union after brief illness from brain abscess. Survived by five brothers, one sister Kathleen, and both parents. Body returned with her father. funeral held at St Peter's with Rev Henry Gilbert at Snellin's Cove Cemetery.

Port Union M. W. Cook Evelyn S Cleveland James Purchase Kathleen Clyde St. Peter’s Susan Cook Henry Gilbert Snellin’s Cove

Death Angel Takes Hedley Gordon at Sixteen

On Thursday April 16 Hedley Gordon beloved son of Mr and Mrs James Flynn died at sixteen after illness from a cold and meningitis. He was laid to rest April 28 at Little Harbour Cemetery with a sermon by Rev J W Windsor. He leaves a father mother two brothers and two sisters and many friends.

Hedley Gordon James Flynn Hedley Little Harbour J.W. Winsor Jesus Charles Eliza Toronto Herbert Lizzy

Solemn notice of bereavement and sympathy

A place made vacant in the home which never can be filled inserted by one who visited bit to the bereaved families the Sun extends sincere sympathy

Memorial Hospital fund receipts listing contributors

Receipt summary from N D B Memorial Hospital shows a list of donations and amounts including contributions from Rev. John W Winsor, Capt. Saul White, J T Upward, Mrs Hedley Hawkins, Mrs Kenneth Manuel, and others. Totals and donors are recorded by treasurer K M Batten with proceeds from local events and social activities.

Memorial Hospital John W. Winsor Henry Spencer Paradise Samuel Anstey Saul White J. T. Upward Harry Twillingate & Morton Hedley Hawkins Ladle Cove Loon Bay Kenneth Manuel John Dove, Sr Anne Sharpe Edwin Roberts Obadiah Roberts Maxwell G. Roberts Tsu Joseph Roberts

Paradise ledger shows multiple payments totaling over a thousand

The fragment lists payments to individuals including Obadiah Bridger Annie Anstey Sami Anstey Thomas May Mrs Wills Bridger William Bridger Robert Brett Mrs Lysnett Burton Herbert May totaling 1159 dollars credited under Mr Samuel Anstey with a 3.00 2.00 1.00 0.50 amounts and reference to Paradise.

Samuel Anstey Obadiah Bridger Annie Anstey Sami Anstey Thomas May Wills Bridger William Bridger Robert Brett Lysnett Burton Herbert May

Community ledger of local sales and names at Ladle Cove

A dated list from Ladle Cove records multiple buyers and amounts totaling 53.00 with postage and small fees. Names include Spencer, Rideout, Simms, Wellon, West, Pinsent, Tulk, and others, along with per person payments ranging from 10c to 5.00 and a final total of 53.00.

Henry Spencer Jo'm Rideout, Jr Fredk Luther Mark Spencer Robert Simms Mark Rideout Henry Simms George Simms Martin Rideout Edwin Rideout Wm. Rideout, Sr Cecil Simms Ladle Cove ML Uussey M. Hussey Jacob Pinsent Thomas Wellon Chesley Wellon Fred Coish Harold Chaulk Nash Peckford B al. Tulk Samuel Wellon Uedley Wellon Ezra West Richard Chath A. M. Coish Jesse Piafyard E. T. Tulk Fredulk Pronassal Tulk Wilfred Wellon A Nbrey Wellon Theophilus Wer George West Noah Smith Y. Texis Square Chaulk Baxter Leonard Goolyear Theodore Pinsent Gordon Tuk Wis. Tulk Frank Wellon Samuel Welton Lewis Wellon William West Moses West Joseph West Rolart West Eli Head Samuel Pinsent Aaton West Alma Pinsent

Local travelers update from Clyde and St John

Mr Phillip Freeman of tit staff at the Evening Telegram visited his ill mother in St John s while Mr John Auetey and family sailed to New York via the Nerissa. I C Roberts drove them to Lewisporte with others also heading to New York and the U S A this week.

Phillip Freeman Clyde St. John’s Freeman John Auetey St. John's New York I C Roberts Lewisporte Messrs Dunley Stanley Anstey Frank James Roberts Edward Clarke Herbert Younsz U.S.A

Schooner Young Harp Sails from Sunngdale Toward Port Union

The Schooner Young Harp left Sunngdale on Thursday at noon with part cargo of hur ling en route to Port Union. It was planned to proceed to Botwood to tow down the Sordella to Ashbournes Ltd.

Young Harp Sunngdale Port Union Botwood Ashbournes Ltd

Post and Telegraph Department 1927 annual report receipt

Acknowledgement received for the 1927 Report from the Post and Telegraph Department. The note confirms receipt of the document and expresses thanks for the copy.

Post & Telegraph Department

Lio International Paper Monthly Show Highlights Corner Brook Plant

A copy of Lio International Paper Monthly showcases illustrations of the Corner Brook plant and emphasizes profitable information about production and operations. The material presents a positive view of the facility and its economic potential.

Lio International Paper Corner Brook

At the Primmer House Names Plural Guests

Readable text lists Mrs. Butt Mrs. Batson Cur manville and Mr. Maddock associated with the Primmer House event or listing.

Primmer House Butt Batson Curmanville Maddock

Also Mentioned on This Page

Quebec Mrs. M. McDonald Pugs Pippy Confederation Life Ayre & Sons, Limited Ingersoll Estey Organs Estey Victor Victrolas & Records Ayre & Sons, Ltd John's Nfl Telegraph News Thinan Shanking Manchuria Walter Oldford Greenspond St .John's Oldford Terra Nova Messers Scammell Brown Hertes Hong Kong Chiffe Psiminsee Bacchus Toannes Fafrhos English Channel Portland Bishop Field College Owen Oberst Kansas Motces Oberst Spitzbergen Polar Courtney America Southampton Plymouth Tokio Thinan Fu Shanghai Tsinan Fa Tsinan yFa Thea Raschem Europe London Daily Mail Romania Treeport N.S Davis & LawRencr Co G. A. Thurber Davis & Lawrence CO St. Antoine St. Ontreal Que J.W. McGrath Chang Kai Shek Tsiwan N.D.B. Memorial Hospital Inc K. M. Batten
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