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From: "Chris Shelley" <>
Subject: [NFLD-LAB] Newspaper Lookups and R.A.G.
Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2000 07:01:18 -0700


To the List,
From the St. John's Daily NEws

Mon. July 22, 1901

MARRIAGES:
ELLIS - CALLANAN - On 21st inst., at the residence of the bride's mother,
Water St. West, by Very Rev. Dean RYAN. Chas. ELLIS to Bessie, youngest
daughter of the late Jas. J. CALLANAN.

DEATHS:
CORCORAN - At Cambridge, Mass. July 6th, Patrick J., aged 19, beloved son
of William and Elizabeth CORCORAN. Funeral took place from his late
residence, 585 Franklin Street, Tuesday July 9th at 8 a.m. High mass of
requiem at St. Paul's Church at 9 o'clock. A native of St. John's
Newfoundland.

ARTICLES:
STREET CAR ACCIDENT
At 2:40 p.m. yesterday, when the street car on the Western circuit was
passing near Steer's Cove, a seriuos accident was barely averted by the
watchfulness of those in charge. A lad named TWEEN, aged five years, was in
the act of crossing the street when he was hit by the car and knocked down.
The motorman quickly stopped the car and not a second too soon. As the child
was underneath when it was brought to a standstill. The lad was taken to his
home much frightened, but beyond a few slight bruises, was not hurt.
Repeated warnings should make parents more careful, and in view of the
number of children allowed to play about the streets, the wonder is that so
few fatalities occur.

AVONDALE PICNIC
A large and pretty gathering of children with flags, assembled at Avondale
School Tuesday the 18th to celebrate their picnic, which took place on the
church grounds. Flags were flying on honor of the occasion. Although the
morning looked dull and cold, still nothing daunted the teacher Miss P.
CORBETT, and young ladies of the place decided to hold it. The day turned
out to be very fine and everything proved most successful. At 12 p.m.,
dinner was served, two hundred children doing ample justice to the good
things provided. After thet, they all marched in order to the playgrounds,
where a series of execises were gone through, which merits well for the
teacher and pupils. Everyone who attended to witness the affair was pleased
with the days enjoyment, as loud cheers were given for the Rev. Father
O'DONNELL, Rev. W. VEITCH, teachers and people by the children; also many
thanks to Mr. S. G. FORBES, our telegraph agent, for sending candy to the
little ones, to help make the thing a success.

LAST NIGHTS WEDDING
The wedding of the most popular young couple was solemnized at the
residence of the brides mother, Mrs. J. J. CALLANAN, Water St. West, last
evening; when Mr. Charles ELLIS and Miss Bessie CALLANAN were made man and
wife by the Very Rev. Dean RYAN. The bride was attended by Misses HAYES and
ELLIS, and the groom by Messrs. W. LINGEGAR and W. COLLINS. Following the
marriage, the party partook of refreshments, and shortly afterwards left for
Forest Pond where the honeymoon will be spent. Mr. ELLIS is popular in
cricket and football circles, is secretary of the West End Club, and
generally esteemed by a large circle of acquaintences. Mrs. ELLIS is
daughter of the late James J. CALLANAN, for years connected with prominently
with Legislative and Municipal concerns, being a member of both; and this
large number of valuable presents recieved by the newly wedded pair,
boreeloquent testimony to the high esteem in which both are held. The "News"
extends heartiest congradulations, wishing continual happiness to Mr. and
Mrs. ELLIS.


Tues. July 30, 1901
DEATHS:
BARRINGTON - On July 3rd, at Brooklyn, N.Y., Hannah, relict of Edward
BARRINGTON, a native of St. JOhn's.

ARTICLE:
WEDDING BELLS
A very pretty wedding took place at Newtown, B. B. on the 19th inst., the
contrasting parties been Miss Elfrida J. BARBOUR, daughter of the late
Captain Joseph BARBOUR, and the Rev. George BURRY, Methodist Minister. The
marriage ceremony was performed by the rev. John E. PETERS, B. A., assisted
by the Rev. Charles LENCH. The bride ws very tastefully attired in white
silk with bridal veil and orange blossoms, and was attended by little Miss
BARBOUR as maid of honor. Her bridesmaids looked charming in white organdie,
and picture hats, while the floral decorations of the church and the large
audience which had assembled to witness the ceremony, all tended to to make
the occasion one long to be remembered in the quiet community. Mr. Baxter
BARBOUR, brother of the bride, acted as groom's best man, and Miss Allie
KEAN of Brookfield presided at the organ and rendered "the wedding march" in
good style. Captain Alphaeus BARBOUR conducted all the arrangements,
pertaining to invitations, etc., and left nothing undone to make the
occasion one of supreme enjoyment to the visitors, who out of respect for
the young and popular couple had come from far and near. The bride was the
recipient of many handsome and useful presents, showing the esteem in which
she is held by her many friends. The Rev. George and Mrs. BURRY contemplate
leaving for Boston in a few weeks, but anticipate returning to the work of
the Newfoundland ministry in due course. Their many friends unite in wishing
them a very happy voyage throuth life.


Sat. Aug. 17, 1901
ARTICLE:
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
The residents of Long's Hill became somewhat alarmed yesterday morning when
the report was circulated that R. CRIMP, who resides there, had cut his
throat. The unfortunate man had been acting strangely for the past few days,
but nothing of a serious termination was expected. At breakfast hour, in the
absence of his wife, he took a bread-knife off the table and went to his
room, and before any person was aware of his suicidal intentions, he
inflicted a nsty cut in the throat. After he had discovered the seriousness
of his rash act, he cried out to his wife, who quickly responded, and was
horrified at the sight that met her gaze. She immediately gave the alarm,
and one of the residents hurried for a doctor, and within a few minutes, Dr.
SCULLY was on the scene. The Doctor did all possible to alleviate the man's
sufferings and put several stitches in the wound. CRIMP had by this time
come to his full reason, immediately realized what he had done, and gave, as
a reason, that a case of gods, which had come under his care, while in the
capacity of tally-man at Bowring Bros. had been mislaid, and he held himself
accountable for the missing package, though the firm had exonerated him from
all blame. The unfortunate man was taken to the hospital in the ambulance,
and, at a late hour last night, was doing fairly well.

PERSONAL:
Mr. and Mrs. GEO. SHEA will likely return from England by the Siberian next
trip.

Dr. McDONALD, of Brigus, returned with his bride from Nova Scotia by
Thursday's train.

Mr. T. J. MURPHY, M. H. A., and his bride returned home by the Bruce train
on Thursday.

Mr. J. T. HISCOCK, Anglican school teacher at Herring Neck ia in town on a
short holiday. He returns by to-morrows train.

LABRADOR NEWS:
The news of the Labrador fishery brought up by the Lo\eopard last trip is
much better than that recieved for some weeks. Blanc Sablon and Lance au
Loup report fish more plentiful than at any time this season. At Battle
harbor, the men are doing well with traps. The other places along the coast
report good catches daily. The S. S. Diana left for Cape Chidley on
Wednesday. Captain WHITELY is also doing well at Bonne Esperance.

I hope this helps someone,
Chris

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