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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 14, 1892
Page
2
A spirited discussion laments the seal fishery’s shift from small crewed sailing vessels to crowded steamers. Speakers urge more shore-based catching to support coastal districts and curb pauperism while condemning seven firms that dominate harvesting, processing, and sale. The debate links reform to broader colonial capital dynamics and calls for practical measures to safeguard workers and communities.
The Sunday seal killing bill was defeated in the House of Assembly on the 2nd inst by the Speaker's casting vote. Introduced by the Hon. Surveyor General Mr Woods the measure faced strong debate on second reading and in committee as opponents tied devotion to the Sabbath with sealing interests. An amendment proposing sharing seals to those who kill on Sundays failed, and the original bill was defeated by the Speaker's vote. The piece laments the outcome and urges the Legislative Council to overturn the decision as it clashes with Christian principles and the sanctity of the Lord's Day.
Many sealing captains oppose Sunday work insisting others flout Divine Law. Several top captains signed a Woods bill supporting legal action, with Captain Blandford of Bonavista district endorsing it. A similar bill may be proposed next session, with hopes for broader legislative support.
The Parejero was wrecked near Petty Harbor after a voyage from Bridgetown to St John's Newfoundland. Captain Thoms details heavy seas from April 26, a bulwark breach, and a sternward contact with rocks. The long boat survived with crew and wife Mrs Thoms keeping papers safe. wreck auctioned for twenty eight dollars.
Memorial notice for Lizzie Pearce aged 54 who taught at North Side Methodist Sunday School and died after a short illness on May 10 1892. The verse honors her as a child of faith awaiting reunion with loved ones and praises a peaceful rest in Jesus. Location Twittingate dated May 12.
A verbose circa 1890s advertisement promises weekly prizes for correct answers and rewards, inviting readers to send $1 for six months. It touts large cash prizes, silver services, and cloak rewards, with global participation claims and a Canadian newspaper endorsement.
A firm, large in the country, touts its patent medicines Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for blood diseases and Favorite Prescription for women's ailments as warranted hopeful cures. The ad claims if the medicines help, they cost $1 per bottle. if not, they cost nothing.
The Government issued tenders for steamers to ply on the bays of the Island with bids due by April 12. Three or four tenders were received though specifics remain unclear outside the Executive. The aim is to keep the construction work within the country as much as possible.
A historic advertisement claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup calms crying infants teeth pain and night disturbances. It purports to cure dysentery diarrhea regulate bowels relieve wind colic soften stool reduce inflammation and energize the system. The syrup is touted as pleasant tasting and prescribed by nurses and physicians. available from druggists worldwide for 25 cents.
In Seal Island Quebec a hunting party of four killed 193 black ducks 21 geese and other birds. Schooners Gladys Tamarack Manitoba Liberty Mary Parker and Bianca arrived from St John’s this past week. Rev Dr Pilot thanks for the Church of England schools report for year ending December 31 1891. F Berteau and daughter arrive aboard Conscript and appear well after winter travel.
The steamer Conscript under Capt Walah reached at 3 yesterday morning and, ice permitting, will travel to Griquet returning here by Monday. Passengers listed include Mr and Miss Berteau and Mr W Baird at this port.
A fisherman named William Pretty, while tending his herring net at Wil's on Monday morning, hauled in between reeds and four quintals of fine codfish. The local fishermen are urged to be active, with the motto now's the day and now's the hour.
The new coastal steamship will be named the SS Grand Lake and should sail for St Johns in the second week of July. It will start Northern service around August 2. Capt Delaney will command after earning a masters certificate from Capts English and Moss of the Board of Marine Examiners.
The schooner Forward captained by White, owned by Hodge and Twillingate, was driven ashore and total wrecked at Cadiz on March 22 amid a strong 8 E gale. No cargo was aboard. Captain White and crew were reported safe.
Over the past week diphtheria struck our city with several cases and three deaths. Among the victims is Ellen May Temple, youngest daughter of Rev R Temple, who died Thursday morning just after her eighth birthday. Her funeral drew a large crowd and floral tributes marked the community’s sympathy for the bereaved family.
The note claims deep scalp baldness improved after using Minard's Ointment. Mrs Albert McKay of Wheatly River P. B. I and Mrs Anderson of Stanley Bridge w. E. endorse the product, asserting good hair regrowth compared to prior years.
The notice records four deaths from diphtheria in May. Jeremiah Osmond of Winter Bay died May 9 at age 19. Elizabeth Pearce, child of Andrew J. and Ophelia Pearce, died May 10 at age 5 days. Ellen May Temple, youngest child of Rev. Robert and Hannah Elizabeth Temple, died May 12 at age 8. Ann Munden, widow of Joseph Munden, died May 12 at age 84.
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