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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1928
Page
4
Twillingate paper outlines subscription costs and international rates. It notes display and short term ad pricing, notes for notes of thanks, and states no guarantee for late news items or correspondent opinions. Dated Twillingate November 3, 1928.
Congratulations extend to Mr. K. M. Brown for his election success in the newly formed Twillingate District. Brown will join the Government as the Liberal party gains a stable House of Assembly with 25 seats and four districts reporting. Celebrations included Wednesday blags and night guns amid Liberal victories.
Special Evening Telegram reports Thomas Ashbourne drew 500 plus listeners, urging that the Hollis Walker enquiry should erode public confidence in Sir Richard Squires while praising Monroe era editorials. The message questions Sun paper’s stance and notes Parliament changes and concerns over monopoly and merchant influence.
Ashbourne Ltd of Twillingate requests removal of an advertisement and cancels subscriptions for Mrs Wor. Ashbourne of Toronto, Mrs. Sceviour, and Thos. G. W. Ashbourne of Twillingate, dated Oct 31 1928, Roberts editor.
A historic Sun newspaper item notes a political stance clash and discontinues business ties while fulfilling a current order. It mentions Mr A H Hickman advertising through the Sun despite differing political views and references a letter signed Tom Ashbourne thanking Electors.
A playful political verse mocks canvassing for Kenneth Brown, noting voter attention and women’s role in the race. The chant salutes Brown’s favor with lines about polling, Ashbourne, and crowds shouting his name door to door.
Two papers in one deal offering Farm and Home sections. Superior quality content promoted. Subscriptions priced at one dollar per year or three years for two dollars.
Notice states the Ladies Ride Society of the South Side United Church plans a sale and tea on Wednesday November 21 with details to follow next week. Secretary B Guy signs the notice.
Notes from Gander Bay detail autumn turning to winter as furriers hunt, canoes ply the Gander River, and families stock Supplies. The fishery warden Thos Francs is praised for steady service since 1908 while Horwood Lumber Co plans more logging to support families.
Confederation Ltd. and Schri members Clarke and Heckman arrived from St John's with freight on Saturday. Schr Grace departed for Brown's Arm to load Juurber for St. John's.
Mr Lye Anstey is described as caretaker of the Ballot Box to and from Ble Jona in a Ble Week item. The note reflects a brief reference to local election setup and a named official.
Ad copy touts palatable cod liver oil emulsion to strengthen and build up weak women and children. Product from Davis and Lawrence Co priced 50c to 100 bottles sold in Montréal.
Miss Annie J. Gillette daughter of Eliza and late Capt A J Gillette married Harry A. Young son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Young of Twillingate Md The ceremony took place at First Baptist Church Cambridge Mass by Rev W D Goble The matron of honor was Mrs Lester Ballard best man Lester J Ballard A reception was held at 82 Richdale Ave Cambridge The couple will reside in New York after a short wedding trip.
The Family Herald and Weekly Star is praised as the great Agricultural Paper of Canada and the Family Circle's best magazine, highlighting its improvements and expanded appeal.
Mate Percy Knee of S. S. Clyde has been moved to S. S. Home as Captain. On the Clyde, Second Mate Phillips becomes First Mate and Boatswain Freeman shifts to Second Mate.
Scr. M. P. Cashir and Capt John Gillard sailed last Saturday for the Bay to prosecute the Ashbournes Ltd herring fishery.
Mr and Mrs Stewart Young announce the birth of a daughter born on Friday October 26. The new arrival joins the family with greetings from relatives and friends.
Personal notices list Stephen Jones from Toronto visiting relatives, Mrs Hughes planning a winter in Mortons Harbour, Miss Mary Wornell visiting magistrate and Mrs Wornell in Nipper's Harbor, Eleazer Mills from Burlington planning Ashbournes Ltd sealing schooner, Mr and Mrs Cooper visiting from South Side with Andrew Cooper's family, Myrtle Guy from Toronto, and A Mantel traveling to the city on business.
A family memorial notice recalls Walter with fond memories and evergreen thoughts. The notice expresses enduring affection and remembrance around his grave.
Election returns list Liberal candidates in caps across Newfoundland districts. Names include White Bay Jos A Strong Joseph Moore Green Bay R G Starks 1356 W B Milley 388 Peter Parsons Ind 85 Grand Falls William Earle 1848 Jos S Ayre 1088 Legrisporte Geo F A Grimes 1005 William Drover 334 Twillingate Kenneth M Brown 9221 Thos G Ashbourne Ind 804 Fogo Richard Hibbs 1588 Robt Gill Brown 482 Bonavista North Robt G Winsor 1587 William G Winsor 1149 Port de Grave Robert J Smith 1351 Henry Norman Bart 331 Harbour Main Philip J Lewis 1532 Albert J Walsh 1486 Hon W J Walsh 1463 St John’s City Bas William E Brophy 2956 Hon F C Alderdice 3826 Gerald G Byrne 3687 St John’s West Ken ruby 1317 Peter J Cashin 1241 James Binbon 966 Cyril J Cahill 733 Thos F McGrath 265 Placentia East Capt T J Connors 18 Hon Michael S Sullivan 1512 Fortune Bay Harris M Mosdell 1092 Hermitage Philip T Fudge Rendell Watson Jeans Arthur Barnes among others.
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