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From: "Chris Shelley" <>
Subject: [NFLD-LAB] Newspaper Lookups and R.A.G. 1922 - 19
Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 11:00:06 -0800


To the List,
The Events for 1922 were transcribed with the help of John Baird.

Reprinted courtesy of Robinson-Blackmore Printing and Publishing

From the St. John's Daily News

Mon. Aug. 28, 1922

DROWNING AVERTED AT LONG POND

Whilst bathing in Long Pond yesterday afternoon, a young boy named Stanley
KAVANAGH of Military Road, narrowly escape drowning. In company with a
number of companions KAVANAGH, who is 17 years of age, had been swimming for
a considerable period. He had gone beyond his depth and was suddenly seized
with a cramp, which prevented the use of his limbs. His companions, who
were somewhat further inshore, heard his cries for help and at once hurried
to his assistance. Mr. HICKEY, the instructor, also plunged in and the boy
was soon brought ashore. He was apparently lifeless and a messenger was
sent for a doctor, while artificial respiration was used. Dr. ANDERSON
arrived very promptly and after working hard succeeded in bringing the boy
to his senses. KAVANAGH was taken to his home where he was at once put to
bed and given further treatment. Last night he was very well and had almost
fully recovered. Mr. HICKEY always has his hands full at the popular
bathing centre as the young boys are particularly fond of going out of their
depth and trying to emulate grown men by swimming across the pond. But for
Mr. HICKEY's assistance several fatalities would have occurred this season
and the City Council are to be congratulated upon having him in charge.


DEATHS:

O'DWYER - On August 26th, at Liverpool, England, William, third son of the
late Hon. R. O'DWYER. R. I. P.

O'DWYER - This morning, Richard Horton, aged 64 years, eldest son of the
late Hon. R. O'DWYER. Funeral on Wednesday at 2.30 p.m. from his late
residence, 33 Military Road. R.I.P.

DOHONEY - Suddenly on Sunday morning, Helana, widow of the late Edward
DOHONEY, leaving two brothers, William and John, to mourn their sad loss,
funeral on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. from her brother's residence, head of
Robinson's Hill. Friends will please accept this intimation. R. I. P.



TILLEY - On August 26th, after a long and painful illness, Susanna, beloved
wife of Joseph TILLEY, aged 65 years, leaving husband, one son in Colbalt,
Ont., one son in St. John's, one daughter, two sisters, two brothers and
twelve grandchildren. Funeral to-day, Monday, from her late residence, 16
Cuddihy Street at 2.30 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.
Boston and Canadian papers please copy


NOTE OF THANKS

Mr. Harry DEVEREAUX desires to thank the following kind friends for wreaths
to adorn the coffin of his dear wife and for letters of sympathy in his
recent sad bereavement. For wreaths:- Employees Reid Co. Dry Dock shop, Mr.
Malcolm DAVIDSON, Mr. and Mrs. P. K. McLEOD, Mr. and Mrs. GUNN, Mr. H. M. K.
WHITE.


Fri. Sept. 1, 1922

OBITUARY

THOMAS O'REILLY

Fortified by the rites of Holy Church there died at Placentia on the 29th
inst., after a lingering illness Thomas, son of the late Edward O'REILLY, at
the age of sixty years. Deceased was a man of exemplary character, one of
nature's gentlemen; one who held the respect and esteem of a large circle of
friends and acquaintances. His illness was of a very long duration but the
patience and cheerfulness with which he bore his great suffering was a
lesson to everyone. All that medial skill could suggest both here and at
St. John's was availed of but without success, for him the fiat had gone
forth.
He leaves behind him a widow, two daughters, one of whom is Sister M.
Thomasine of the Franciscan Order at Maisville, Kentucky, and who came home
last season to visit him; one son, Victor, the Manager of James Murphy and
Sons, business on the Jersey Side, and two brothers Mr. James and Capt. Geo.
O'REILLY and one sister living in Boston. The funeral which was attended by
the Star of the Sea Society and a large concourse of citizens took place
this afternoon at Mount Carmel Cemetery, when all that was mortal of Thomas
O'REILLY was consigned to earth to await the Resurrection Morn.
To the sorrowing relatives we tender heartfelt sympathy. May he rest in
peace.
Placentia August 31st, 1922


We hope this helps someone,
Chris and John

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