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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 08, 1890
Page
2
Commodore Marcohn of the Prunch naval division surveys waters west of Miquelon Newfoundland. He notes shallow depths from the shore and only four meters of water in the area, indicating dangerous passages for ships.
The Jubilee Scholarship offers four hundred and eighty dollars to a student who passes the London University matriculation exam in the colony. It is open to natives or colonists resident five years who have studied locally and meet exam requirements. The award is tenable for two years, with examination plans published to the Lyceum Society three months before the exam.
The St Johns by election filled the vacancy caused by the death of Dr Dearin. Hon James Fox stood for government and Mr Scott for the Thorburn opposition. Fox won 1806 votes to 1483, a government majority of 3 percent. Fox returned as a representative in the House of Assembly for the first time.
The Maple Leaf of Albert reports the death of Rev J Embree in Albert County NB on October 2 after a diphtheria outbreak affected him and his household. He served as a faithful pastor on multiple circuits, chaired the Renee District, and was Newfoundland Conference head in recent years. The notice honors his charity and long ministerial service and notes his burial path through community sorrow.
A reader recounts visiting the Albert Memorial in Hyde Park, praising its design and national significance. The piece describes the memorial’s architecture, the heraldic panels, the four continental industries carved in marble, and Prince Consort’s statue, noting Victorians’ aim to honor art, science, and commerce. The author reflects on charity, urban life, and the memorial’s lasting legacy.
On Monday the 27th a meeting of the St James church members held in the schoolroom resolved to push completion of the church described as the Crown and Glory of Change Islands. The structure, built by local fishermen and friends, stands as a monument to their devotion to God. At the meeting $150 was subscribed toward the $400 lumber cost, with funds yet needed. Change Leads, Oct 23, 1890.
A letter from church leaders invites families to support a sewing circle fundraiser on the coming Friday. Volunteers describe handwork and materials contributed, noting items for sale to fund library and school needs. Additional attractions will be announced, and readers are urged to contribute generously to Mrs Welligan’s efforts.
A dubious advertisement touts a supposed “Favorite Prescription” by Dr. Pierco claiming to cure delicate women with a quick remedy for ailments. It urges women to apply for a money back guarantee if not satisfied, and warns about possible side effects including congestion and digestive issues.
Fragmentary local notes report a few arrests that week and a killed cow belonging to Mey Toba Young in South Sie. A church roof is being shingled, and a conscript returns to St Johns. Names appear garbled with several near intelligible items about passengers and weather related events.
Pha Lord Bishop of Newfound presided at the ordination in St John the Baptist Cathedral. W C White and A A Bryant attended the priomhood ceremony, with J Antis of Brigay and the Phatogical College faculty present. Chaplain A Haygate and J Rouse offered prayers as other clergy joined in the service.
The coastal steamer Conscript reached here Sunday morning after repairs to machinery. The captain, fearing bad news north of Tilt Cove, chose to return toward St Jolie rather than proceed beyond telegraphic reach. Passengers heading north remained at Tit Cove awaiting further developments.
A notice from the Bureau of Works reports that the fixed white light on the Wadham has been replaced by a revolving light at Port-au-Basque with white dashes every 30 seconds. A bell buoy is moored in seven fathoms to mark the weathering Baldwin location near Great Hawk. Red light to replace white at the Break Water after December first.
Fragmentary 19th century note describes early electric lighting experiments by Fontaine and Grimme, mentioning continuous current dynamos and century demonstrations in Paris and India. It references dates around 1872 to 1878 and notes attempts to scale lighting with motive force and substantial power outputs.
A damaged report from Montreal describes a simple remedy that allegedly cures a poreo condition in the head of jars. The account names individuals Nicworsox and Juha Surons as connected to the claim, offering no verifiable medical basis.
A fragment from a local page notes an event at Back Harbor on the 6th. It mentions the wife of My Jamon Anaty of 70, though details are unclear. Further context would clarify the action, persons, and exact location.
Fragmentary OCR lists marriages and exchanges between individuals including Charan of Ht and Jom Ahan, Mary Tung Dowall, Saline Willatt, and John Doe, with references to a notarized ceremony and a beidn’s father. The text remains uncertain but indicates wedding announcements and associated names.
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