===================================================================== Match: Bowles Source: NFLD-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com From: "Sue O'Neill" <sueoneill2@cogeco.ca> Subject: Misc news items Jan 12, 1907 PART 2 Because of it's length, this message is being sent in 2 parts Transcribed by John Baird and Sue O'Neill Reprinted courtesy of Robinson-Blackmore Printing and Publishing DAILY NEWS SATURDAY JANUARY 12, 1907 STEAMERS ARRIVE The S.S. Siberian, Eastaway, arrived from Philadelphia at 6 p.m. yesterday. She left at 8 p.m. Sunday and experienced fine weather until Wednesday afternoon, off Sable Island, when a heavy north-west gale, with heavy sea, was encountered. It continued rough until yesterday morning, when the storm moderated. She brought 200 tons cargo, 11 packager mail [smudge] and 1 steerage passenger ANNAPOLIS The S.S. Annapolis, Canham, entered port at 6:30 last evening, from Halifax. Favorable weather was experienced and the run was made in 48 hours. She brought 300 tons cargo measurement, and the following passengers: Messrs W.A. McRae, E.W. Wilkes, W. Forsey, D. Paton and H.H. McCoubrey. She begins discharging, this morning and as there is a large quantity to take on board, she will not sail until Monday evening. The Late George Smith On Friday, December 28th, there passed away at Brigus, a citizen well know to many in St. John's and throughout the Island Mr. George Smith. For some months he had been ailing and the end was not unexpected, the cause of death being attributed to the fell scourge of cancer. Mr. Smith leaves 4 sons and 2 daughters. Two sons are at Brigus, one is engaged at Petty Harbour Power House, and another resides in Saskatoon. Both daughters live at Brigus, one being the wife of Mr. Chafe, formerly the C. of E. school teacher, and now customs officer there. For some years Mr. Smith was in partnership with his nephew, in this city, and, under the style of Campbell and Smith, carried on an extensive commission and produce business. Of late years, he has been engaged in the business of the fisheries. At the time of his death he had attained his 60th year. Mr. Smith was a prominent figure in political circles, where he had a reputation for unswerving loyalty. His last public act was presiding as chairman at the meeting held by Mr. Morine, in Brigus, in February last. He was buried at the C. of E. cemetery, in Brigus, on Dec. 30th and leaves behind the record of a good citizen and a worthy man. Mr. John Smith, the well-known merchant of Brigus, is a brother of the deceased. To the family we extend the sympathy of our readers. The 6 p.m. train, yesterday, took out only a few passengers, including: Dr. Ames, G. Joyce, Miss Coady, J. Conway, Miss M. O'Brien, R.C. Rendell. The shore train arrived at 9:30 last night bringing a small quantity of freight and several passengers. PERSONAL Dr. Ames who was in town yesterday on business, left for home by the evening's train. Mr. R.C. Rendell, Talcville, who had been in the city, on business, returned home last evening. Miss M. O'Brien, who was visiting friends in the city the last few days, returned to Topsail, last evening. Mr. Cyril C. Duley, son of the well known jeweler of Water St., Mr. T. J. Duley, leaves by the Carthaginian, to enter an Horological college, where he will take a course of studies which will include everything that pertains to the running of a successful business. He will also take a full course in optics, making the latest methods a specialty. Young Mr. Duley has already shown much business ability, and as an engraver has displayed exceptional skill. We predict for him a successful career in his native land, when he returns from his studies in the neighboring republic. CITY AND ELSEWHERE [smudge]hard Bowles, of Marystown, Mortier Bay, lost his life by drowning on Monday night. He was returning home from a wedding, when his dory upset in a squall. On Thursday the body was recovered and yesterday interment took place. The S.S. Carthaginian has not yet arrived from Liverpool, although now 12 days out. For some time past the ship's main shaft has not been giving every satisfaction, and she cannot steam at full speed. On her return to Glasgow the present shaft will be replaced by a new one. The water service from George's Pond, which has been used by Harvey & Co., for watering vessels, and also at the steam cooperage, which was installed after the fire, will likely go out of existence within a short time. The new system from Winsor Lake will give an ample supply to the city for all purposes, and the Council will instruct Messrs. Harvey to discontinue the George's Pond service. Repairs to the damages caused by the recent washouts at North Branch, will be completed this afternoon. Thursday, the bridge was placed in position, and yesterday the track bedding was filled in by Roadmaster Cobb's men. Mr. W.D. Reid will go over the place to-day, in his private car, Terra Nova, and continue on to Port aux Basques, at which place he joins the Bruce for North Sydney and it is not unlikely that to-morrow's express will go right through. The repairing of the road means a large outlay, and the work under the existing weather conditions, was attended with great hardships, as scarcely a fine day has followed since the washouts occurred. Schr. Romeo, of Brugeo, has arrived at Cadiz, all well. Schr. Richard Wainwright, of Gloucester, has been lost at Flat Bay. One of the crew was drowned. The T.A. nod B. Society hold its regular monthly meeting, tomorrow at 2:15 p.m. The schr. Excelda, now at Halifax, will leave next week, with a general cargo for Bell Island. At present there are upwards of 70 reservists aboard the Calypso, putting in drill. Most of them have been "south," and a few will complete their service this month. Section Foreman Wall, of Bishop's Falls, underwent an operation for abscess on the leg at the General Hospital, Wednesday, which proved successful, and his complete recovery is only a matter of a few weeks. Another disgraceful scene was witnessed about 8 o'clock last night, near the railway station. Two young women, badly under the influence, and displaying a bottle of liquor, made night hideous with their yells, while their language was the worst ever. Their conduct attracted a crowd, whose presence seemed only to encourage the unfortunate girls in their disgracefulness. Being informed that the police were coming, they left with a friend, who assisted them in getting out of the way Such incidents are, fortunately, rare in the city, and it is hoped that such another will not be recorded for some time. The trouting season opens Thursday next, the 15th inst., and if the present mild spell spurt continue, the followers of Isaac Walton will be able to fish in any of the lakes without the trouble of cutting holes in the ice. Mr. Shortis' banjo concert in Harbour Grace, Thursday night drew a full house, and his clever playing was warmly applauded. Last night he appeared at Carbonear and no doubt, attracted a large audience. Gregory Greening, whose capture by Detective Cox was noted in yesterday's News, was taken before Judge Flannery, at 10.30 He pleaded guilty to the larceny of the razor and $1, and was sentenced to three months in prison with hard labor. Walking was extremely dangerous last night, and pedestrians had to be careful or they would have fallen. Two well-known young ladies proceeding down Garrison Hill at 9.30, slipped on the ice, and one sprained her foot so badly that she had to be driven home. To-day, the 12th, Hon. James Angel celebrates his 69th birthday, having been born at Halifax, on this date, in 1838. Mr. L. O'B Furlong will celebrate his 51st anniversary, having been born in St. John's, this date in 1856. The News extends congratulations and wishes both gentlemen many more years of usefulness. Rev. H. Uphill, who for the last three years has been curate of St. Thomas's church, will be leaving the city in April, and, after a visit to friends in England, will return to Newfoundland, and take charge of the mission of Port de Grave. There will be general regret at the departure of the Rev. gentleman, who has made hosts of friends during his brief sty in St. John's. The city thorofare were in a dangerous condition last night and not a few citizens have reason to remember it. A commission merchant, coming over Carter's Hill, fell and wiped up the year's accumulation of filth in a light overcoat, which before being used again, will need being sent to the dye-works. Coming from the Parade Rink, several ladies and gentlemen soaked up some of the rain water that was loosely lying around. An habitual who has often occupied a cell at the police station, was arrested, last night and given shelter there again. He will go before the magistrate this morning. The ketch Livonia, referred to by us yesterday has reached Carbonear in safety. Henry Rose, an elderly inmate of the poor asylum, left the institution, on Thursday and did not return for the night. At noon, yesterday, report was made to the police that he was still missing. Thursday afternoon, the remains of the late Miss Alice Butt were interred at Heart's Content. The deceased young lady was universally liked in the cable city, and her funeral was largely attended. Miss M. Drake, who was on an extended trip to the United States, returns by the express. A pair of kid gloves, picked up on Thursday, can be had by the owner, at the police station. Mr. P.G. Butler, Principal of the Springdale Commercial School intends opening night school on Monday night. Two new cases of scarlet fever developed in the city, yesterday, one on Military Road and the other at William St. There are ten cases now reported to the Health Officer. The Carthaginian, it is stated, is bringing from Scotland, a Mr. Flett, who has some knowledge of drift net fishing, and comes here to experiment. Mr. Dawe arranged to bring him out. The appeal in the case of Sergt. Newhook vs J.D. Ryan, J.C.Strang and P.J. Shea, for alleged illegal sales of liquor in Carbonear will come before the Supreme Court to-day. END Sue O'Neill List Admin NFLD-ROOTS ---------- Newfoundland Connection http://home.cogeco.ca/~nfldroots/nfldroots.htm Webmaster NL GenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~canwgw/tempnf/ (Temporary site) http://www.genweb.ca/ (Old site) ======================