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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 05, 1927
Page
4
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Cart W J Smith aboard Eliza Rodway reports spotting a derelict schooner about 60 tons fifteen miles east southeast of Cape John Gull Island. Heavy seas prevented examination. hull submerged with spars and windlass above water. possible old wreck or new disaster from Monday’s storm. Brighton locals report a 27 foot motor boat found, other drifted items spotted near Lewisporte and Battle Harbour.
Stone cut Indian utensils were dug from near Messrs Anstey premises at Back Hill. The finds suggest a camp from centuries ago with utensils buried with an ancient Indian remains. Mr Stanley Anstey holds the recovered items.
Married announcements report Gladys Oake to Rev. H Torraville of Fogo at St Andrew’s on Sept 29, now residing at Upper Island Cove. Also Hilda Mand White of Ragged Point to Stanley John Andrews of Crog Sead after a Thursday ceremony at the N S United Church.
Walter Gillett son of Mr John Gillett of Gilesporte died after a long throat cancer battle. He endured years of suffering with limited relief despite Boston medical efforts and Radium treatment at St Anthony. He was 16. His sister Elsie and stepbrother Herbert, along with his parents, mourn his loss.
A six point star pendant once owned by Captain John Goobie of the S S Ethie, gifted in 1902 by Chief Engineer James Whiteley, was lost in 1913 on the S S Meigle in the Straits of Belle Isle. It was found in August by a Relource Webb on the South Coast after drifting through fish offal. Captain Goobie thanks Mr Webb for returning the pendant, a curious relic for fish movement enthusiasts.
On Thursday Captain Saul White in a motor boat aided by motor H C R boarded the waterlogged schooner Northern Light near Long Point. The vessel loaded with fish and oil on deck was towed to Herring Neck with no sign of her crew. Insurance: Conceptions Bay for Northern Light and Notre Dame Mutual for Harry and Ralph.
A hot supper will be held in the Jerkin's Cove School Room on Wednesday evening November 9 at 6 30. The Swapper charges 45 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
A goat's glaive was lost on Monday night on the North Side. Finder should leave a note at this office with details or contact information.
The article reflects on the Amen as the final chord of prayer and its expected global chorus. It cites biblical visions from Revelation and urges reverent worship, noting differences among churches and condemning bigotry while praising unity among believers across denominations.
Mrs Thomas White and family thank the Doctors and Nurses of Memorial Hospital Twillingate for their kindness during her illness. They specially thank Dr Wood for transporting her to the hospital and Nurse Anger for care. They pray God blesses all who cared for the sick and helpless.
Shipping notices report Hthel E from a northern trip delivering fish to Ashbournes Ltd and lumber from Middle Arm. Dorothy Adams along with Eliza Rodway and Magna cargoes visit St John’s, Fogo, and Flower's Cove region with oil, general cargo, and repairs planned for Plas Dinam after last week’s grounding.
Mr Donald Scott of Corner Brook and Mr Edwin Colbourne of St John s visited Lilly s by motor boat Moneymoon from Lewisporte Friday. Miss Stella Payne and her mother Mrs Ambrose Payne traveled from Fogo by the Little Clyde. Miss Payne underwent an acute appendicitis operation at the hospital and is recovering well. Mr Dunley Anstey arrived from New York via Lewisporte in motor H C. Mr Jobn Gillett came from the City after his son Walter s passing. Mrs Josiah Hawkins left by Prospero for St John s to see her son Harry at Swift Co. Miss Tina Colbourne, recently to Corner Brook for vacation, is studying stenography and will spend winter there. Mr H W Baird came from Hampden by Prospero Thursday. More people are traveling now that the work is finished.
Horses and cattle suffer colic and cramps. A half bottle of Perry Davis Painkiller is claimed to cure them. Sold in bottles priced 250 and 50 cents.
Fragmentary notice listing N D B Memorial Hospital Inc and Parker Monroe Ltd of St John s with sums of 40.00 and 50.00 and names Matthew W Cook Port Union plus a date Oct 26 27 indicating a financial or notice event.
Poppies will be sold on November 11 by Miss Nellie House to aid Ex Service men and Dependents through the G W V A Relief Fund. The drive aims to support veterans and their families.
At Little Harbor School on Nov 9 the United Church Helpers present a social and sale of fancy work. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission 5 cents. Refreshments 20 cents.
Mr. David Wheeler carried several bags of mail and multiple passengers from Lewisporte on Tuesday aboard his motor boat.
The Hallowe'en party held Monday night at St Andrew's Hall was a success with attendees enjoying the event despite disagreeable weather. Many villagers joined in the festivities and the mood remained cheerful throughout.
The issue notes 331 drowned as the Italian liner Princess Mafalda foundered with 1259 aboard and later final tolls rise to 314. It reports Niigata earthquake, China winter hardship, and looting aboard ships. Also mentions Armistice night broadcast plans and maritime accident follow ups.
Grant Burnell of St Johns finished 10 yards behind the winner in 3 hours 56 minutes 38 45 seconds as the Halifax race concluded. Burnell led for 54 miles before losing ground in the final stretch. A separate report notes the body of Captain Churchill, a Ray Roberts coasting trader, found in harbour waters after a fall. A Greek President was shot at but unharmed in a separate incident. the assailant, possibly a communist, arrested. Foreign tensions rise as nationalist forces push toward Hankow with reports of losses and advancing troops.
The fragment lists individuals and locations including Thos Leonard William Vatcher Ray Roberts Henry Genge Albert S Rose Flower s Cove Capt W J Smith New Perlican Miss Florence Potter Mrs Hi J Baker Sampsons Island Miss Lassie Anstey Master Harry Analey Scotiaour s Island.
The Northern Light carried a load of fish including herring and codd on deck and sailed toward Herring Neck where cargo handling was arranged for owners. Mr. C White Wreck Commissioner and the local Magistrate are on scene. Captain Parsons and crew from Newton aimed for Port Union with Trading Co cargo. Aided by Exploits to reach safety after Ship's Rockea wreck near Hazey. The schooner is 1931 years old and not built at Seldont. In 1893 the
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