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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 19, 1929
Page
4
The Twirlingate Sun lists subscription prices of 1.00 per year within Newfoundland and higher rates for Canada England the U S and other countries. Advertising options include long term contracted rates and short term 25 cents per inch with potential reductions by length. Notes of Thanks incur a 25 cent fee. The paper excludes late items and disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions.
In two weeks Mr. Jonas Rice asked about paying royalties on timber for lumber. He compares wood harvesting to fishing, noting wood cannot move or replenish quickly. Crown stumpage rights cover cutting areas, while fish remain free. Labrador imposes a 25 tax on codtraps. Additional answers exist to the royalty question.
The Motor Association under Mr 3S Facey supervises rock blasting and sod clearance opposite H C Roberts store with Willis Simms and Thomas Curtis. Workers use explosives with caution due to nearby windows. Our dynamiters claim a long accident-free record in Twillingate and surrounding areas. Widening danger points for street safety is noted.
Telegram from Dr Burke and Dr Mansbridge says they are en route to Twillingate and arrangements will be made today for a public meeting in Alexandra Hall either tonight or tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs Abel Burton died last Thursday week and was buried Saturday by Rev W E Mercer in the U C Cemetery. Her son Albert traveled from Corner Brook to attend the funeral, another son had just arrived from the United States.
Sdr Pratincole under Capt Andrew Bourden arrived from Labrador on Saturday seeking 900 bins of fish. Bourden locks a Twillingate voyage this season with a bumper trip. Ida M Clarke sailed South on Tuesday with lumber from White Bay. Schr Gr wa voyaged to St John s and back, arriving Wednesday night with general cargo.
Mrs Lemuel J. Kearley of Herring Neck has lived in the United States for three years. She recently visited her parents and relatives, came by Clyde Sunday night to see Mrs George Randell and Mrs Fannie Stuckey, and plans to return to America at the end of the month.
Fragments describe a hospital wing addition at N D B M with names of donors and a detailed list of monetary contributions totaling 32.95. The text shifts to a dog incident, a court summons for tying a dog, and a citizen letter critiquing a court sentence. It references Sub-sections of animal protection law and notes about press commentary and potential re hearing.
Confederation Life notes the Newfoundland Labrador shore fishery is mostly average or short with no definite figures. European demand remains strong, prices to Brazilian buyers rebound, and the industry expects a good year ahead. Mining exploration stays active, paper mills run at capacity, and tourist traffic is rising.
In a Twillingate Sun letter Mr Frank Cooper questions the court record and notes a date mix up claiming the summons described a dog cruelty charge. He recounts taking a dog to a stake for safety and describes hearing a gunshot the following day with a breed later shot for maiming a veteran’s dogs.
A fragmented OCR list names individuals and places across Newfoundland communities including Primmer House Gent Miss Elsie Abbott Grand Falls Messra J Taylor K Oakley F Miller J Wakely St John's Bramwell Potter Selby Potter Sampsons Island M J Joy Corner Brook Wesley Loder Harold Wells Alex Kinz Change Islands Mrs Frederick Manuel Exploits. Readable items indicate notices or notices of assignments across multiple towns.
Dear Sir records the death of Jemima Elizabeth Rowsell child of Solomon Rowsell who died after a brief illness aged 17 months. The family expresses sorrow and remembrance while noting the child’s cheerful nature and cherished place at home. Burial was at the Church of England Cemetery with service by Mr Gillett.
A string of residents and visitors are noted in town records. Rev. W. H. Casey P. P. of Fortune Harbor came Tuesday by Prospero. Claude Young from Grand Falls visited relatives. Dre-WeBRos Gear and Assistant Elsie Abbott arrived for dental work from Grand Falls. Roland Sharp visited from Corner Brook. A. G. Shbourne traveled to St John’s by Prospero. Magistrate Short of Fogo appeared Monday. the Warner family plans to reside in St. John’s after leaving by Prospero. M. A. Hodge returned home with Clyde. Mrs. J. W. Roberts visiting the Cooks in Corner Brook. Stella Manuel heads to General Hospital St John’s and Mildred Manuel and Annie Austey to New York by Prospero. Louise Locke, nursing trainee at Englewood, enjoys three weeks vacation at relatives’ homes in Mortons Jr and Newburgh.
J W McGrath of St John s, Newfoundland agent, accompanied by Arthur Manuel and General Lee Whitman, traveled to Lew Istport on Sunday for hospital matters. Others from St John s included T J Lacey and a Ray expert. Lacey handled insurance compensation for Alfred Rideout, whose left foot was badly crushed by a concrete mixer on the new water system.
Mimi, central to party life, is duped by a street urchin then discovers a fantasy house worth fifteen thousand dollars. A shy stranger at the fountain reveals a budding romance as she imagines renting the upper floor and sharing the home with a roommate.
Telegraph reports Premier Macdonald and President Hoover discussed a potential demilitarization accord for the West Indies Bay and Halifax if Canada consents though no official confirmation exists. Halifax papers note a summer case totals 106,000 versus 135,000 last year with average vessel catch around 1500 amid Porto Rican distress and competition from Norwegian and British fish in Havana markets.
Captain Ian White has bought about 4500 gds of fish for Ashbournes Ltd between St Anthony and Cook's Harbour, arriving by the Prospero on Monday night. He also secured another schooner of about 80 tons at Jersey Harbour, Fortune Bay, with delivery expected at month’s end.
Leo Ledrew from Tslanda writes Oct 10 1929 in Twillingate Suv replying to Mr Rice on fishing and lumber taxes. He argues fishers should not pay to catch fish and questions government inspections of lumber camps and the cost of burnt lumber, noting crowded mills and local resistance to new ventures. He asks for space to voice concerns.
At Mrs Cooks, Mrs Lemnel J. Kearley, Arthur Kearley, and Mrs Wace are listed among social attendees and family mentions in this brief community item.
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