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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 05, 1891
Page
2
A store note recalls a customer with hoarseness cured after using Boschee's German Syrup. The period testimonial claims relief after a few doses, with the customer promising to buy it again.
Sale of Work will be held at Herring Neck about the of October in aid of the new Church furnishing fund. Contributions in money of fancy articles will be received by Mrs. Chamberlain, Mrs. B. Day, Miss Chamberlain, Miss Parrot.
A postal notice outlines the Labrador mail steamer route starting from St Johns around July 15 1891 visiting Harbor Grace Flower's Cove Nameless Cove Lance au Loup West Blanc Cape Anguillar Blanc Sablon Forteau Red Bay Chateau Henley Harbors Dead Island Snug Venison Island Bolsters Rock Bows Griffin's Harbor Bateau Indian Tickle Indian Harbor Smoky Je White Bears etc with alternating calls including Battle Harbor and Cape Harrigan. The Conscript will connect at Battle Harbor on July 21 1891.
The editorial publishes the 1891 road and bridge allocations for Twillingate district from Farewell to Cape John. Twillingate receives 2092.82 for Main Lines and 4920.30 for Local Roads from a colony total of 125,004.45. The piece notes underfunding, winter spending for relief, and hopes for increased future grants.
Children from Crow Head St Peter and St Andrew schools joined a field day for the Church of England Sunday School Treat. A flag laden procession formed, culminating in a service at the church with a short address on pleasing others and God. Biscuits given, tea served, prizes awarded, and the day closed with song.
Clergy members Rev. R Temple and Raral Deen faced conscription pressures during a visit to parts of the deanery. Local authorities and church figures describe the trip amid tensions within the community.
Ministers of the Methodist Newfoundland Conference sever ties and seek new fields. Rev J E Manning retires from the colony due to ill health after years in George Street St Johns and Little Bay where he earned high esteem for work and character. The article presents his farewell address and his reply.
A farewell letter from the Quarterly Board and congregation expresses sorrow at a pastor's departure after a period of growth and strength for the church. It commends his energy and truth, wishes guidance from God, and includes a modest gift as a token of appreciation.
A dated handwritten letter from July 6 1391 at Little Bay signed by Jonny E. Mannina expresses gratitude for pastoral kindness and forbearance. He recalls duty to Christ and the flock, thanks supporters for memory and support for his mother, and wishes God's blessing on the congregation.
Captain Robert Palfrey reports from Flemish Gap and Outer Banks that on the 25th at 4 p.m. in latitude 47 N, longitude 44.45 W a dory sank while hauling trawls, drowning two women from a fishing schooner out of Carbonear and leaving a crew member with an ensign at half mast.
On August 24 Rev. P. G. Snow and companions sailed 30 miles up the Exploits River to Botwoodville aboard a schooner owned by Thomas Winsor. They toured the mill, enjoyed a large tea, shot targets, and noted the lumber yards before returning home by 3 45 p.m. The trip was described as enjoyable despite rough weather the next morning.
The annual Picnic for St Andrew’s Sunday Schools occurred on Tuesday the 23rd with mild weather. About 180 children from St Andrew’s and two local schools joined a processional parade, attended a church service, enjoyed tea, and held sports before returning home. The event closed with thanks from the incumbent and reflections on next year’s plans.
The Chinese monetary system relies on copper cash with a hole and weight-based silver usage. Cash notes circulate locally. gold is scarce. Exchange losses occur via weighing and cash devaluations, and cash shops predominate alongside pawn and medicine shops. A cash bag carries funds for daily purchases. wages and living costs are described for laborers and domestic workers.
A reader from Capé Island endorses Minards Liniment as a trusted remedy after using it for a serious family case of croup. The note urges others to keep Minards Liniment at home and calls it the standard liniment of the day.
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