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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1891
Page
2
An advertisement section argues consumption is caused by tiny lung germs unseen by the eye. It claims these "hazilli" enter via food air or skin, travel to the lungs, and multiply rapidly. German Syrup is praised as a remedy that loosens, kills, expels, and heals the damaged tissue.
A sale of work will be held at Herring Neck near the end of October to raise funds for church furnishings. Contributions in money or fancy articles will be received by Mrs Chamberlain, Mrs B Day, Miss Chamberlain, Miss C Paipor.
The 1891 Labrador mail steamer plans to sail from St John’s around July 15 calling at numerous ports including Arbor Grace Flower’s Cove Nameless Cove Lance au Loup Blanc Sablon Bonne Esperance Salmon River Forteau Cape Harris Battle Harbor and more with limited trips to Nain and Hopedale. A conscript will depart St John’s July 21 to join at Battle Harbor. J O Fraser P A G General Post Office St John’s NF July 8 1891.
Editorial excerpts from the British Trade Journal profile Sir Ambrose Shea KCMG native of Newfoundland. It highlights his long service in Newfoundland politics, his governorship of the Bahamas, and praise for introducing sisal fibre cultivation which revived the Bahamas economy. It notes potential vacancy in Trinidad but Shea wishes to remain in the Bahamas.
Advance Joseph Taylor, master, returned to Morton's Harbor on Friday last from White Bay with 200 barrels of herring caught in Jackson's Artin-
The lettered community laments Constable Burt’s transfer from Tilt Cove to Fogo not for misconduct but for necessary changes elsewhere. Residents praise his efficient duties and note testimonials from L. M. Gil and Ambrose Shea affirming his good conduct and popularity.
The British Trade Journal notes Sir Ambrose Shea Governor of the Bahamas, cited as savior of the colony by introducing and expanding sisal fibre cultivation and processing. It mentions a Trinidad governorship vacancy but says Shea declines promotion, remaining devoted to Bahamas reform and prosperity.
The sketch highlights Lord Brougham born in Edinburgh 1778, his zeal and reform drive, his rise as a barrister and MP, defense of Queen Caroline, support for education, science, and the abolition of slavery with Wilberforce. It notes his habit and discipline as keys to greatness and his death near Cannes at age ninety.
In port last week the Volunteer carried news of a seventeen year old John Willar from Lower Island Cove who fell into a hold and is recovering with Dr. Scott attending. Mr. Harvey returns to St Johns from Burton's Pond with copper samples, claiming rich depots near Water. The Volunteer, Capt. Delaney, arrived with ample freight and a long passenger list including G Webber Murphy Smart March Nurse Coles White Skelton Blandford.
Severe September to October storms on the Labrador coast caused massive flooding tides and the loss of more than twenty vessels. Notable wrecks include the brig Sneezer, Nyanph, Maud, Swallow, Bella B, Fox 64 tons, Sir J. Glover, and Adice among others, with many shoreside losses reported at Degrat Cape Bauld and Dark Ticks.
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