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Wednesday, May 20, 1911: Capt. Paul YOUNG has purchased another schooner - the Elva M. she will bring a cargo of coal from Sydney.
Wednesday, May 31, 1911: The sch. Elva M., Capt. P. YOUNG, arrived from Sydney with a cargo of coal and is discharging at O'Briens'.
Wednesday, May 21, 1913: The schr. Elva M., Capt. P. YOUNG, arrived from North Sydney Thursday evening with a cargo of coal to W.K. Augwin.
Wednesday, June 18, 1913: The schr. Elva M., Capt. P. YOUNG, arrived from Sydney Sunday morning with a cargo of domestic coal.
Wednesday June 25, 1913: Capt. P. YOUNG has his vessel under charter at first July to take a party of tourists to Straits Belle Isle.
Wednesday, July 2, 1913: S. wax and party arrived from boston by Sunday's express. They have charted the schr. Elva M., Capt. YOUNG, for a cruise along the northern part of the west coast and sailed yesterday
Wednesday, August 6, 1913: Arye & Sons have chartered the schr. Elva M., Capt. P. YOUNG, to go to straits to procure cargo of dried fish.
Wednesday, August 20, 1913: The schr. Elva, Capt. P. YOUNG sailed for the straits last Saturday, on a trading expedition.
Wednesday, September 17, 1913: Vessel lost - J.T. Throne manager of Ayre & Sons, business at Curling received a message Monday morning from Capt. YOUNG stating that his vessel Elva M. had been lost and that a few quintals of codfish had been saved. The vessel was lost just east of Flowers Cove[.] Capt. YOUNG was under charter to Ayre & Sons on a trading venture to the straits.
Wednesday, December 13, 1913: Capt. Paul YOUNG went to Halifax on Sunday, we understand for the purpose of looking up a vessel.
Wednesday, December 24, 1913: The schr. Francis Willard, Capt. Paul YOUNG, arrived from Sydney with a cargo of coal to W.R. ANGWIN
1914
Wednesday, January 14, 1914: The [s.s.] Seal towed the Francis Willard to North Arm Thursday.
T.M. NICHOLSON of Bucksport has charted the schr. Francis Willard, Capt. Paul YOUNG, to take away a cargo of frozen herring to the American market.
Wednesday, January 21, 1914: The American schooner Georgie Campbell, with a cargo of frozen herring for Davis Bros., of Gloucester, is ice bound at Lark Hr. The American sch. Hiram Lowell, and the Bay of Islands schr. Francis Willard, Capt. P. COUNG, are ice-bound at woods island. Both vessels are loaded with frozen herring, for T.M. NICHOLSON of Buckport, Maine. Unless a big change takes place these vessels will have to remain here till spring.
Wednesday, February 4, 1914: U.S. naval tug Potomac got within 3 miles of imprisoned vessels at Woods Isle but then turned back due to ice.
Wednesday, February 11, 1914: The cargoes of frozen herring belonging to T.M. NICHOLSON and on board of the vessels which got caught in the ice at Woods Island, are to be shipped to Curling and shipped to Port au Basque by rail there to be loaded on board vessels at present at the port waiting.
Wednesday, March 15, 1914: Capt. P. YOUNG went to Woods Island yesterday.
Wednesday, Aug 5, 1914
Away Twenty-Six Years
Mrs. TIMMINS, daughter of Mrs. Ed McCARTHY of Corner Brook who had been absent from here twenty-six years, arrived last Wednesday from Boston on a visit to the old home and friends. She expressed herself agreeably surprised at the vast improvements that have taken place in this section of the Bay of Islands during the past decade. Mrs. Timmins, who is accompanied by her youngest daughter, will be remaining about a month, when she returns to the land of Uncle Sam, and hopes to visit here again next year. Religious Celebrates Golden Jubilee
St. Jacques was en fete on 29th ult, in honor of the Jubilee of Rev. Mother Bernard GREENE, Superioress of the Convent. His Lordship Bishop POWER presided at the function, assisted by Rev. Fr. Ward, of Scranton, Penn, Rev. Frs. Hawkins, St Croix, and the parish priest, Rev. P. W. BROWNE. After the ceremony the episcopal party left in yacht "CARMEL" for Bay de Espoir, to assist at the dedication of the Mic Mac Church at Conne River settlement. West Coast News
- There will be a garden party at Crabbes on next Tuesday.
- The schr. "COLONIA" is taking a cargo of herring from St. George's to Halifax.
- The annual garden Party at Robinsons commences tomorrow and will be continued on Friday.
- On Tuesday the "ANTOINETTE" sailed from R. MOULTON's premises at Burgeo with 3,016 qtls cod for Oporto.
- The Anglican people of Stephenville Crossing held a garden party at that place yesterday, and it is being continued today.
Wanted
2 Servants, no washing. Apply in person to Mrs. RUEL, Pleasant Point, or by letter to Bank of Montreal, Curling. (transcriber's note: at that time F. Herbert J. RUEL was manager of the Bank of Montreal, West Coast Branch, Curling)
All of the above items for Wednesday, Aug 5, 1914 were submitted by Linda Elkins-Schmitt
Wednesday, August 19, 1914: The schr. Francis Williard which had been landing coal at Summerside and Corner Brook, came down the river yesterday and is continuing her discharging.
Wednesday, November 11, 1914: Paul YOUNG found caribou very plentiful; he went up hunting on Friday and returned home on Saturday night with three heads.
Wednesday, December 2, 1914: Capt. P. YOUNG'S schr, Francis Willard, with 981 brls, herring from Bay of Islands to Sydney.
| 3 February 1915 |
Mrs Susanna MATTHEWS, of Burgeo, passed to her eternal
rest on January 11th, at the extreme age of one hundred years.
The body was laid to rest in the Anglican churchyard which nestles among
the rocks of Burgeo. Among the mourners was Mrs. Fanny MATTHEWS, her daughter,
who has exceeded the limit of three score years and ten. There are left
208 descendants, consisting of 11 children, 66 grandchildren, 121 great
grand children, and 10 great, great grandchildren. |
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| 3 February 1915 |
S.S. SEAL HAD TOUGH EXPERIENCE
After a hard battle the steamer Seal,
Capt, MURLEY, reached Halifax Tuesday night from the Magdalen Islands.
Six days, were occupied in making the trip and during most of that time
the steamer pounded heavily into the seas. The seas and ice carried away
the anchor. An attempt by Captain MURLEY to put on the windlass compressor,
nearly cost him his life. Just as he was in the act of doing this, the
ship pitched forward and he was hurled against the windlass. The first
ice was met off Cape North, between Cape North and St. Paul's. The ice
was at first light but later the steamer soon ran into heavy ice. On Sunday
the ship ran into a regular hurricane and it was during the worst part
of this that Captain MURLEY came within an ace of being washed overboard.
He was only saved from being plunged into the boiling sea by holding tightly
on to a cable. |
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| 10 Feb 1915 |
Ed. Francis BUTT, son of Jas BUTT, and Edward
EDMUNDS, Jr., son of Edward
EDMUNDS, Sr., both of Child'd Point, have volunteered for service in the
Nfld. Royal Naval Reserve. |
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| 17 Feb 1915 |
Mr GEORGE LOADER
At an early hour on Sunday morning a highly esteemed
resident of Summerside, in the person of Mr. George LOADER, passed into
the Great Beyond. Deceased had not been enjoying good health for a long
time, and for several months he had been confined to his bed. As time passed
he gradually became weaker until the summons came. Mr. LOADER was born
at Summerside, fifty-two years ago, and resided there all his lifetime.
He was a good citizen; kind and hospitable. For several years he carried
on a dry goods and grocery business at that place. His wife predeceased
him by several years. Interment took place yesterday afternoon from St.
Mary's Church, Curling. |
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| 24 Feb 1915 |
WEDDING BELLS
Hunt-Stone:
The marriage took place Thursday afternoon
at St. Mary's Church, of Miss Maude HUNT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
HUNT, formerly of Harbor Grace, and Henry K. STONE, of Bay of Islands.
Rev. H. PETLEY officiated. The bride was becomingly gowned in white embroidered
voile with hat to match, and carried a boquet of apple blossoms. She was
attended by Miss Mallie BAGGS, who wore a cream dress and blue sash. The
groom was supported by his cousin, Wm. STONE. Following the ceremony a
reception was held at the residence of Mr. Jas. H. BAGGS, where, upon the
arrival of the party, Mendelssohn's wedding march was played by Miss HOLMES.
A delightful tea was served to a few immediate relatives and friends. Various
toasts were proposed by Messrs. J.H. BAGGS, Geo ALLEN, Jas. H. PENNELL,
Ed STONE and Samuel ALLEN, all of which were duly honoured. Mr. BAGGS,
in proposing the health of the bride, congratulated the groom upon his
good fortune in winning such a charming young woman. A musical programme
was indulged in until 9 o'clock, when the party drove to the groom's home
at Pleasant Cove, where a large number of relatives and friends of the
contracting parties had assembled to join in the festivities, and where
tables had been spread with delicious viands that would please the most
fastidious. Owing to the large attendance, Roland DOMAN kindly placed his
house at the disposal of the guests for amusement purposes, and where dancing
and other games were indulged in during the night. The groom's gift to
the bride was a bracelet watch, and to the bridesmaid a gold locket with
chain. The happy couple were the recipients of many useful presents, testifying
the esteem of their numerous friends. |
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| 5 May 1915 |
CHILD BURNT TO DEATH
Fire in Field Ignites Child's Clothing:
By the spreading
of a fire in a field, a little girl was burnt to death at Child's Point
on Wednesday. The victum was Mavis Lillian ASH, the two-and-half-year-old
daughter of Silas and Mrs. Carrie ASH. The little child was out in the
field playing. A fire, which had been lit to burn up some rubbish spread
among some old straw and quickly enveloped the child during the absence
of its mother for a minute or two. The screeches of the little one drew
the attention of Mrs. BUTT, who rushed into the flames and grasped her
little granddaughter, whose clothing had already been burnt to a cinder.
The child lived only two hours after being rescued. Mrs. BUTT in rescuing
the child, became badly burnt also. The tragedy has been a severe shock
to Mrs. ASH, who, we understand, is in a delicate condition of health,
and the sympathy of the community is extended to her and her husband, in
which the Star unites. |
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| 12 May 1915 |
SCHOONER LANDS CAPTAIN WITH LEG BROKEN
Capt. James DAYLEY, of Salmonier,
had his right leg broken by a sea last Wednesday. Capt. DAYLEY, of the
schr. Shamrock, was fishing on the banks, 30 miles N.W. Of Bay of Islands.
He had made two sets and was finding cod plentiful, when on Wednesday evening
a tremendous sea brok over his vessel amidships. Capt DAYLEY was standing
just forward the mainmast at the time and was knocked down, as were also
the other members of the crew. When the vessel freed herself it was discovered
that Capt DAYLEY's right leg had been broken between the knee and the thigh.
He was taken to the cabin, where the Captain set the fractured limb himself.
The vessel after put into Port au Port where the services of Dr. McDONALD
were procured, after which she came on to Bay of Islands. At Woods Island
Capt John HACKETT was engaged to take charge of the vessel during the present
fishing voyage. Yesterday morning the Shamrock came up the Humber to Curling
to land Capt DAYLEY. |
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| June 1915 |
George and Henry ALLEN and crew left some days ago for Labrador in their
motor boat. They reached Flower's Cove the second day after leaving here,
having had a good run up the coast. |
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| June 1915 |
The Boone (sic) Bay men and women who were down to St. John's as witnesses
in the SNOWDEN case, arrived here last Wednesday, and on Saturday proceeded
home by motor boat. |
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| June 1915 |
Jas PENNELL, Jr., on Saturday caught a half pound native trout in Third
Pond. We understand this to be the first native trout ever taken from that
water. |
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| June 1915 |
Capt A. LARKIN who had been here in the interest of CUNNINGHAM
& THOMPSON,
of Gloucester, and Mrs. LARKIN left by Monday's express for Gloucester. |
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| June 1915 |
A woman named WINSOR, of Greenspond, says the Mail and Advocate, fell
into a deep sleep about 10 days ago, and remained in this state for some
40 hours. On ..... (rest missing from my notes) |
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| June 1915 |
BAY OF ISLANDS:
John BUTT and brothers trapped 40 qtls. In one haul on
Friday. |
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| June 1915 |
BAY OF ISLANDS:
The s.s. Port Saunders is becoming a popular boat with
those who have occasion to travel by her: and the people in outlying parts
of the Bay now have an easy means by which they may get from one place
to another.....(rest missing from my notes) |
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| June 1915 |
BAY OF ISLANDS:
A landslide at Mount Moriah on Saturday evening kept
section foreman SHEPPARD and his gang busy will into Sunday morning. Several
huge boulders rolled down the side of the mountain, hitting the railroad
and crippling a pair of rails. These were replaced by new ones, and the
debris was cleared away without interfering with the operation of trains. |
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| June 1915 |
BAY OF ISLANDS:
Capt J.N. PETIPAS' schr, Triton sailed from Summerside
on Friday, taking a cargo of split herring bulked in kenches to Halifax,
where they will be packed in barrels for the Canadian Market. |
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| June 1915 |
BAY OF ISLANDS:
Gorton-Pew Comany's schooner John R. BRADLEY sailed from
Woods Island on Thursday, taking away 1,116 barrels pickled herring. |
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| June 1915 |
BAY OF ISLANDS:
The C.H.E. Examinations begin on Monday, and will continue
about a week. |
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| June 1915 |
BAY OF ISLANDS:
Capline have been plentiful the past week around the
shores of the islands. |
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| June 1915 |
BAY OF ISLANDS:
Along the north side of the bay trapmen are doing well
with cod. |
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| June 1915 |
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION OF GASOLINE GAS
Capt. PETIPAS' Miraculous
Escape:
The escape of Capt. Joseph N. PETIPAS, of Summerside, Bay of Islands, from
instant death at the time of the explosion on board of this schooner Triton,
last Thursday evening, is a marvel. Capt. PETIPAS and his crew reached
Curling by Saturday evening's train, when they were interviewed by the
Western Star. They sailed for Halifax in the schr. Triton, on Monday, 15th
inst., with a cargo of bulked and barrelled herring. On Wednesday he ran
into a heavy breeze from the south-west, and put into Codroy for the night.
He sailed from there the next morning, and when about ten miles north west
of Cape Ray, noticing that the vessel had been leaking considerably, Capt
PETIPAS went below to try and discover the leak. He struck a match to aid
him in his search, when a tremendous explosion occurred the concussion
of which hurled Capt. PETIPAS up through the companion way. The quarter
deck was blown out, two beams broken off as though they were but matchwood,
two plank torn from the main deck, the vessel shook from stem to stern,
and was set on fire. Capt. PETIPAS was rendered unconscious for a while.
His left hand was badly bruised and he was considerably burned about the
face and head. All the rest of the crew, however, escaped without injury.
Fearing other explosions, the crew left the vessel in the ship's boat and
stood by. After a while they again boarded the craft and put out the fire.
They then worked her in shore to North-West Cove, where they anchored her
in seventeen fathoms of water. It was not after dark and they proceeded
to Codroy for the night. Next morning they went back to the craft to see
what could be done in the way of salvaging the cargo and vessel, but found
that she had been taken possession of by men from the vicinity, and towed
to shore. The Triton was fitted with a gasoline engine as auxiliary power;
but the engine had not been used since last fall. There was no gasoline
on board of the vessel at the time of the mishap, which somewhat shrouds
the occurrence with mystery. The explosion is thought, however, to have
been due to gas from gasoline, which may have settled in the bottom of
the vessel from last year. The gasoline gas being much heavier than air,
would settle down and remain in confined places such as the bottom of a
vessel for ages, unless forced out by a current of air. |
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| 23 June 1915 |
PERSONAL MENTION:
George and Mrs. HOUSE, of Meadows, went to Daniel's
Hr by the last trip of the Meigle. They will spend the summer there. |
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| 23 June 1915 |
PERSONAL MENTION:
Rev. E. MERCER, who was attending the Methodist District
Meeting at Curling, returned to St. George's by Monday's express. |
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| 23 June 1915 |
PERSONAL MENTION:
His Lordship Bishop JONES, who was to Grand Falls on
a visitation trip, returned to St. John's on Wednesday. |
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| 23 June 1915 |
PERSONAL MENTION:
Misses Johanna and Elizabeth RUEL, who were attending
school at Winsor, N.B., returned home on Sunday. |
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| 23 June 1915 |
PERSONAL MENTION:
J.A. CLIFT, K.C., M.H.A., came in from Canada by Wednesday's
express and proceeded to St. John's. |
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| 23 June 1915 |
PERSONAL MENTION:
B.D. LILLY, teller of the Bank of Montreal at Curling,
returned from St. John's on Monday. |
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| 23 June 1915 |
PERSONAL MENTION:
James COOPER left for Pleasure Hr., Labrador, by the
Meigie on Wednesday. |
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| 23 June 1915 |
PERSONAL MENTION:
Rev. W.W. COTTON went to St. John's by Friday's No
2 express. |
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| 23 June 1915 |
PERSONAL MENTION:
J.B. ORR, of the Cleveland Trading Co., passed west
last week. |
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| 23 June 1915 |
PERSONAL MENTION:
R. WHITTINGTON of the Log Cabin, was in Curling on
Wednesday. |
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| 23 June 1915 |
PERSONAL MENTION:
Geo. E. STONE went to Henley Hr by the Meigle. |
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| June 1915 |
AD: HARNESS, HARNESS:
Full assortment of Carriage and Cart Harnesses
on hand. Comprising Sets, Straddles, Bridles, Pads, Collars, Breast Straps,
Tracks, etc., etc. All handmade. Orders shipped same day as received. I
guarantee first-class and up-to-date work combined with best imported leather
and accessories. Repairing a specialty. James HAYES, Stephenville |
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| June 1915 |
William ALLEN has installed a 27-h.p. motor engine in the schr. Bertha
ALLEN, and the craft has been otherwise fitted up with accommodations.
She will be used by a arty of tourists in cruising the West Coast, leaving
here early next month. |
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| June 1915 |
The s.s. Portia, Capt. Jos KEAN, arrived Sunday evening from St. John's
and intermediate ports, and after landing mails, etc., proceeded to Bonne
Bay, from which place she proceeded direct to Sydney. |
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| June 1915 |
The Seal returned from Bonne Bay on Saturday evening. She took on board
several hundred barrels of pickled herring, and next morning sailed for
Halifax via usual ports. |
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| June 1915 |
The s.s. Seal, Capt. Geo MURLEY, arrived from Halifax and intermediate
ports on Friday morning. She brought a quantity of pig iron and considerable
general merchandise. |
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| June 1915 |
Wool has been ordered from St. John's for the W.P.A. of this place, and
when it arrives it may be had at the Parsonage or from Mrs. FISHER. |
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| July? 1915 |
CURLING:
Mr. Thomas PAYNE and Miss Flossie BELLOWS were united in holy
wedlock last evening, at St. Mary's church. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. H. PETLEY. |
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| July? 1915 |
CURLING:
American sweaters, all wool, in red, gray and navy, right up-to-date.
We carry only latest style goods. HAYES Clothing Store, Curling.-advt. |
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| July? 1915 |
CURLING:
The patriotic garden fete at Pleasant Point was continued on
Thursday. But owing to the day being so warm, many of the sports were cancelled. |
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| July? 1915 |
CURLING:
John CLARKE, who had three ribs broken by falling through PARSONS
mill at Gilliams, is on the high road to recovery, and will soon be all
right again. |
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| July? 1915 |
CURLING:
The s.s. Seal, Capt. G. MURLEY, arrived from
Halifax and intermediate ports yesterday morning. |
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| July? 1915 |
CURLING:
Mrs. Chas. STEWART, of Woods Island, was in Curling the first
of the week. |
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| July? 1915 |
CURLING: The roof of the church of the Sacred Heart is being re-shingled. |
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| July? 1915 |
CURLING: Rev. P. BRYCE officiated at the Methodist Church here on Sunday. |
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| 15 September 1915 |
John T BUTT, of Child's Point, has just launched what is considered one
of the finest built motor boats in Bay of Islands, and there are many fine
boats. She is called the Lintrose, and on Saturday Capt. BUTT's son, Arthur,
took a party of young people for a spin on the Humber Sound on her trial
trip. They called at Curling and Meadows, and spent a jolly good evening.
We trust Capt. BUTT will be as successful with the herring this fall in
his new boat as he was with cod the past summer in his other one. |
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| 15 September 1915 |
FREAK POTATO: Our esteemed friend George WHEELER, of Frenchman's Cove,
whilst devoting considerable attention to the fisheries, is quite an agriculturist,
and raises some of the best vegetables in the Bay. We have on exhibition
in our office a potato, received from him, which is a most peculiar looking
tuber. It is of a triangular shape, measuring 7 inches on one side, and
the other two sides measure 7 inches each. Although not fully grown, it
weighs 1 lbs., and somewhat resembles four potatoes in one. But for weight,
George will have to try again before he can outclass our old friend Sandy
McDONALD, of Child's Point. |
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| 22 September 1915 (part 1) |
OBITUARY - Mr. Clement PENNELL: This community was shocked on Thursday
to learn of the sudden death of Mr. Clement PENNELL, which sad event took
place at an early hour that morning. He had risen before daylight, and,
partly dressing himself, went downstairs. Mrs. PENNELL was awake at the
time, and knew of her husband leaving the bedroom, and expected him to
return shortly, but she soon fell asleep again. Upon awakening about 6
o'clock, she discovered that her husband had not returned, so she aroused
the household. After a diligent search was made of the house and surrounding
grounds, the lifeless body of the unfortunate man was discovered sitting
up in the well close by the dwelling house. No one knows why he went there;
but it is surmised he was in a semi-comatose state, and getting into the
chilly water the shock was so great as to cause his demise. By the death
of Mr. PENNELL an old and respected landmark has been removed from Bay
of Island. Born at Sandy Point, Bay St. George, in 1842, he came to Bay
of Islands over half a century ago. A year or two later he married Miss
Mary CAMPBELL, of Port au Port, and settled down here, hewing for himself
a homestead out of the forest of Birchy Cove, known to-day as Curling.
Being possessed of an iron will and indomitable courage, the many obstacles
encountered in those days melted away as dew before the morning sun. |
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| 22 September 1915 (part 2) |
OBITUARY Mr. Clement PENNELL ( part 2): For a number of years he successfully
carried on a fishing and coasting trade, taking his fishery products to
Montreal and other Canadian ports, and bringing home therefrom his household
supplies. His home was ever open to the stranger, and his hospitality to
all was proverbial. As special police constable for Bay of Islands he ably
served for some time in conjunction with the late W. H. BAGG. For about
twenty-eight years Mr. PENNELL was engaged in telegraph line repairing
on the West Coast, and helped to erect the first telegraph line put across
the country from here to Green Bay. Many and untold were the hardships
he endured in those days. Braving blinding blizzards with the mercury away
below zero, the fording of swollen streams in winter time, the conveying
of heavy mail packs together with his repairing outfit from Bay St. George
to Bonne Bay alone were common occurences, and it required a man with a
brave heart and an adamantine constitution to perform this service. Such
a person was found in Mr. PENNELL; and his work was always faithfully and
efficiently carried out.
Now the labourer's task is o'er,
Now the battle day is past;
Now upon the father shore
Lands the voyager at last;
and he has been gathered home, as a shock of wheat ripened for the garner.
The funeral took place Friday afternoon, and a large concourse of people
followed the remains to the graveside at St. Mary's cemetery. The deceased
is survived by a widow, four daughters and six sons, to whom the sympathy
of the community is extended. |
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| Sept-Oct 1915 |
OBITUARY - Miss Emmie GUY: A telegram received by Jas. H BAGGS on Monday
announced the sorrowful tidings of the death of Miss Emmie GUY, which sad
event occurred at Carbonear on Saturday. Miss GUY contracted a severe cold
while teaching school at Humbermouth last winter, and had to resign her
position in April and go home. Later it developed into the dread disease
consumption, and although skilled medical practitioners attended her the
ravages of the fell disease could not be arrested. Miss GUY was a most
estimable young lady, kind and affectionate to her pupils, and was highly
esteemed by all who knew her. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T.
GUY, of Carbonear, to whom in the hour of their bereavement we extend our
sympathy. |
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| 6 October 1915 |
A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS:
On Monday Mrs. John LYNCH, of Petrie's fell down
and fractured a small bone of her right leg. Dr. FISHER wa called and attended
to the injured limb. |
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| 6 October 1915 |
A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS:
On Monday Kenneth DOMAN met with an accident
which will lay him up for a month or more. While working at his fishing
boat he inflicted a cut on his arm, in which Dr. FISHER found it necessary
to insert six stitches in order to close the wound. |
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| 6 October 1915 |
A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS:
Thomas BRAKE, of Meadows, accidentally chopped
his left arm about the wrist on Friday, severing several of the leaders.
Dr. FISHER had to insert several stitches. |
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| 6 October 1915 |
A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS:
John CLARKE of Curling, is certainly up against
misfortune this season. On Wednesday, while operating the shingle machine
at PARSONS mill, he had his left hand so badly lacerated by coming in contact
with the saw, that Dr. FISHER found it necessary to amputate the two middle
fingers. Only a short while since when Mr. CLARKE had the misfortune to
have several ribs broken, from which he was only just recovering, when
he met with Wednesday's accident. |
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| 13 October 1915 |
A wharf 120 feet long has been constructed at Woman Cove, Middle Arm,
by J.N. PETIPAS, stores 80 x 80, cook house and bunk house, with accommodation
for over eighty persons, have been erected for the use of A. FLETT & Co.
in the prosecution of the herring fishery. Middle Arm has been a hive of
industry since the middle of August. |
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| 20 October 1915 |
In the salvage case of the schr Triton, Capt J.N. PETIPAS, judgement
was entered in the Supreme Court at St. John's last Tuesday in favor of
Capt. PETIPAS and allowing him $121 damages. W.R. HOWLEY was for BRUCE,
and Hon. M.P: GIBBS forPETIPAS. |
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| 20 October 1915 |
On Sabbath, 24th Oct., the Communion will be observed in the Presbyterian
Church, Corner Brook, at 11 a.m. And at Petrie's at 4 p.m. |
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| 27 October 1915 |
SCHOONER CONSCRIPT RESCUED BY HOME:
Had 50 Souls on Board: On Sunday,
17th inst., the s.s. Home picked up the Conception Bay schooner Conscript
with all her sails blown away, and towed her in to Cape Charles, Labrador.
The vessel is owned by the firm of P. Templeman. She lost her sails in
the storm of the previous day, and drifted to Battle Harbor Islands, where
she anchored, till the Home went to her rescue. She had on board fifty
souls, among whom were several women and children. The schooner will have
to remain at Cape Charles till refitted with sails. |
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| December 1915 |
CURLING: The s.s. Seal, Capt GALLOP, arrived here Monday night from Halifax
via St. Paul's Island, from which place she came direct. She brought a
big freight for this place and Bonne Bay, and will take back a full cargo
of barrelled herring. |
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| December 1915 |
CURLING: Election of a new Road Board for Curling, takes place at the
Court House to-morrow night. The jurisdiction of the new Board is to extend
from Crow Gulch to Cook's Cove. |
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| December 1915 |
CURLING: The s.s.Portia returned from north on Friday morning, and after
taking on board a quantity of barreled herring, sailed for St. John's via
the south coast. |
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| December 1915 |
CURLING: It is rumored that one of our most popular young ladies will
shortly be leaving us to gladden the hearth and grace the home of a resident
of the Great Republic. |
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| December 1915 |
CURLING: James PENNELL has about 3,000 pounds of Fresh Beef stock for
the Festive Season. Place your orders early and secure a choice cut.-advt.
Dec 13 3 ins. |
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| December 1915 |
CURLING: The s.s. Home sailed North on Sunday morning, and may not be
expected back again till about the end of this week. |
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| December 1915 |
CURLING: The s.s. Sable I, Capt. George MURLEY is due here early next
week, she being scheduled to leave Halifax to-day. |
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| December 1915 |
PERSONAL MENTION: Dean READ visited Bonne Bay last week, having gone
there and returned to Curling by the Portia. On Friday he proceeded to
St. George's to take part in the opening of the new church at Sandy Point. |
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| December 1915 |
PERSONAL MENTION: Capt. G MURLEY, formerly of the Seal, has been promoted
to the command of the Sable, and Capt. GALLOP has been appointed to the
command of the Seal. We congratulate them both. |
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| December 1915 |
PERSONAL MENTION: Canon BOLT, who was to St. George's attending the opening
of the new St. Stephen's Church at Sandy Point, returned to St. John's
by Sunday's express. |
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| December 1915 |
PERSONAL MENTION: Capt. Norman ROSS, who had been to Bonne Bay loading
the schr. Jas. DOUGLAS, came to Curling Monday night. He returns to Gloucester
to-day. |
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| December 1915 |
PERSONAL MENTION: F.H.J. RUEL, manager of the Bank of Montreal at Curling,
and his son James, went to Sydney by Monday's express. |
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| December 1915 |
PERSONAL MENTION: J. P. And Mrs WHITAKER came from Grand Lake on Monday.
They propose spending the winter in Curling. |
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| December 1915 |
PERSONAL MENTION: W.H. TAYLOR joined the express train at St. George's
on Saturday night for New York |
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December 1915
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St. Mary's Church: The usual Christmas services will be held at St.
Mary's Church on Saturday, and will be conducted by Rev. H. PETLEY.
The services will consist of Holy Communion at 8 a.m., and Mattius and
Holy Communion at 11 a.m. The interior of the building is being decorated
with evergreens, for the festive season.
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Wednesday, January 3, 1917: The cruiser Fiona bunkered from Capt. Paul YOUNG'S schooner Francis Williard yesterday.
A short notice appeared in the "Notes from the Codroys" column
from the May 16, 1917 edition as follows:
The death occurred at Millville on the 6th instant, of
Capt. Richard Hynes, Sr., after a long and painful illness.
He was buried at Searston on the following Tuesday.
(Contributed by Cathie Grant & Gloria Bruce)
Wednesday, November, 14, 1917: Capt. YOUNG, who returned from North Sydney last week, reports that he has had his schooner Francis Willard repaired, and she will bring a cargo of coal here late[.]
Wednesday,November 14, 1917: Capt. YOUNG, who returned from North Sydney last week, reports that he has had his schooner Francis Willard repaired, and she will bring a cargo of coal here late[.]
Wednesday, December 17, 1917: WIND 95 MILES AN HOUR
MUCH DAMAGE DONE TO SHIPPING
The storms of last week were disastrous to shipping along the Atlantic seaboard, and those craft which pulled through experienced very trying times. Two Gloucester fishing vessel[s] came to grief. PETIPAS' schooner, Douglas Adams, was lost on the way to Bay of Islands. The s.s. Simcoe was abandoned off the Magdelene Islands. The Seal which attempted to go to her rescue had such a hard time of it that she too had to run for shelter, after shipping a number of huge seas and shifting part of her cargo. The Portia had to lay up at Channel. The Glencoe was some six days doing about thirty-six hours work. The s.s. Adrian Islin came near going ashore at Caplin Cove, lost her compass and sustained other damage so that she had to be towed to Sydney for repairs. Basha's schooner, Acadia, carried away her foresail and had to put into St. George's. Paul YOUNG'S schooner, Francis Willard, broke from the pier at St. George's and went ashore, where she now lies and is likely to become a total wreak. At Codroy, one man lost several barrels of flour and apples which were being landed by boat from the Seal. At Channel a small building was thrown by the force of the wind against the Public Building, which became somewhat damaged. Some vessels caught in the storms are yet unreported, and it is feared that some of them met with mishap. So far, however, we have not heard of any loss of life. At Port aux Basque the velocity of the wind was 95 miles an hour.
(All of the above items for 1915 were contributed by Linda Elkins-Schmitt)
Wednesday, April 9, 1919: Pte. Wm. YOUNG, of the Canadian Forces, arrived here by train last Tuesday on a visit to his father. Sergt. S.P. YOUNG, of the R. Nfld. Regiment, who came across from England recently, arrived home on Saturday.
30 April 1919
Curling News:
At Petries Crossing Samuel ALLEN and others are having a new ship built. The "S.S. George L" took up the Bay of Islands Steam mail service on Sunday.
Wednesday, 14 May 1919
Curling News:
Schooner "Earl Grey", Captain John McLEOD sailed yesterday morning with a cargo of herring for New York.
Wednesday, 28 May 1919
Bay of Islands News:
Cod has struck in along the north shore of the Bay. At Beverley's some traps are doing fairly
well. On Friday BUTTs had 20 tubs from 2 traps.
Wednesday, 2 July 1919
Curling News:
Schooner "Ada Mildred", Capt. R. HILLIARD with a cargo of gasoline and kerosene arrived from New York Saturday morning.
9 July 1919
Curling News:
Schooner "Ada Mildred" went to Woods Island last week to load fish from the Bay of Islands Fishery Company for Gloucester.
23 July 1919: S. Farnell of Corner Brook who went to New York for medical treatment has returned home greatly improved.
13 August 1919
The Schooner "Earl Grey" with Capt. J. MacLEOD, arrived in St Pierre on Friday.
1 October 1919
Obituary
Mrs. George PYE
Mrs. George PYE of Cape Charles, Labrador, died very suddenly in the hospital at Battle Harbour, Tuesday, September 10, age 59 years, due to heart failure. Mrs. Pye was a lady much loved by those who knew her and her sudden death came as a severe shock to the community. Her maiden name was Emily FRENCH and she was born in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. She is survived by her husband, a prominant fisherman at Cape Charles, and the following children: Mrs. Benjamin STONE of Henley Hr, Mrs. Augustus BRADLEY of Indian Cove, George Junior, Amelia, May, Archibald and Kenneth at home.
Meadows Notes:
A large boat is under construction here for BARRY Brothers of Summerside. George BRAKE is superintending the job.
8 October 1919
Curling News:
George ALLEN had two fingers of his left hand cut off and the others badly lacerated by coming into contact with a saw at his mill on Monday.
15 October 1919
Curling News:
George ALLEN who met with an accident ten days ago at his sawmill went to St John's by Sunday's Express to enter the General Hospital.
November 1919
Schooner "George L" going from Bay of Islands to Bonne Bay with mail.
15 December 1919: Mrs J.A. Farnell nee Mary Benzy, relict of the late John A Farnell of Corner Brook passed away on Monday, 15, at the age of 82 years. She was born at Mabou, Cape Breton. Forty two years ago she came to the Bay of Islands on the Schooner Kate MacKenzie with her husband and settled at Corner Brook where they raised a family of six, five of whom survived. Her husband predeceased her by 18 years
All of the above articles dated from April 30, 1919 to December 15, 1919 were submitted by Linda Elkins-Schmitt
December 31 1919, Western Star
FARNELL, Mrs. J.A. (nee Mary Benzy)
Mrs J.A. Farnell nee Mary Benzy, relict of the late John A Farnell of Corner Brook passed away on Monday, 15, at the age of 82 years. She was born at Mabou, Cape Breton. Forty two years ago she came to the Bay of Islands on the
Schooner Kate MacKenzie with her husband and settled at Corner Brook where they raised a family of six, five of whom survived. Her husband predeceased her by 18 years.
Contributer: Linda Ulrich Schmitt
September 1920
(transcriber's notes: there are not complete entries, just list of names found in article)
Death of Mr. William BARRETT, father of Al Barrett, from Twillingate. Born at Freshwater, Conception Bay, 29 Jun 1838, passed away at 4 score and 2 years of age.
Wednesday, November 17, 1920: WEST COAST LAD WINS RHODES SCHOLARSHIP
We offer our congratulations to Sebastian YOUNG, upon his winning of the Rhodes Scholarship for 1921. Seb is the youngest son of Capt. Paul YOUNG of this place. He was born in Codroy, and came here some years ago with his parents. From St. Patrick's school he passed on to Bonaventure College. He taught at Dunville, Placentia, and afterwards was appointed principal of Notre Dame
academy at Grand Falls. He fought in France with the Newfoundland Regiment and was wounded. He is now studying medicine at Dalhousie University.
Contributor: Linda Elkins-Schmitt
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