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From: "Chris Shelley" <>
Subject: [NFLD-LAB] Newspaper Lookups and R.A.G. 1925 - 21
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 18:01:14 -0800


To the List,
The Events for 1925 were transcribed with the help of John Baird.

Reprinted courtesy of Robinson-Blackmore Printing and Publishing

From the St. John's Daily News

Mon. June 22, 1925

OBITUARY

GEORGE AND ELIZABETH PENNEY
Passed peacefully away at New Perlican on June the 10th, George PENNEY, aged
86 years. The funeral took place from the late residence of the deceased
and was attended by many friends and relations, also the L. O. Association,
who went to pay their last tribute of respect to one of the oldest members
of Trinity Bay South. Mr. PENNEY predeceased his wife, Elizabeth, only
three days, when she died aged 84. Her funeral took place at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday. She leaves to mourn three daughters, Mary , wife of Alex J. ROWE,
Heart's Content, Annie, wife of Lewis HOLLETT, Winterton; and Selina, wife
of Elias HARRIS, New Chelsea.


Sat. June 27, 1925

LAID TO REST

The funeral of the late Mrs. Ellen COUGHLAN took place yesterday afternoon
and was largely attended, showing the esteem in which the deceased was held.
At the R. C. Cathedral, the prayers were recited by Rev. M. J. KENNEDY, and
interment was at Mount Carmel Cemetery.


DEATHS:

HEARN - On June 26th inst., after a long illness, Jane, beloved wife of
Henry Hearn, aged 48 years; leaving two brothers, Matthew and Patrick JOYCE,
one sister, Mrs. LAVENE, to mourn their sad loss. Funeral on Sunday at 2:30
p.m. from her late residence, Petty Harbour.


Tue. July 2, 1925

WEDDING BELLS

McGRATH - DUNPHY
The Oratory of the Sacred Heart, Mercy Convent, was the scene of a pretty
wedding on Tuesday morning, when Miss Elizabeth DUNPHY, youngest daughter of
Mrs. and the late Capt. P. DUNPHY, was united in the holy bonds of Matrimony
to Mr. Charles McGRATH, youngest son of Mrs. and the late Thomas McGRATH.
The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Alex M. DUNPHY, of
Curling, looked charming in a gown of orchid and brocaded silk broche, with
panel of silver lace caught at the side with a pretty rhinestone ornament.
The bride's bouquet was of pink rose and carnations.
The Nuptial Mass was celebrated by the Very Rev. Dr. F. J. McGRATH, of
Marystown, brother of the groom, and as the bride entered the Chapel the
Wedding March was ably rendered by Miss Margaret DUNPHY, cousin of the
bride. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Teresa, who was attired
in a gown of silver grey satin beaute and grey hat and carried a bouquet of
pink and white carnations. The groom was supported by Mr. ORGAN.
After the ceremony the wedding party motored to Smithville, where they
partook of a sumptuous breakfast, after which the usual toasts were honored.
At noon the whole party motored around Bowring Park and at Waterford Bridge
the happy couple took leave of their friends and proceeded to the Goulds,
where the honeymoon will be spent, after which they will proceed to Corner
Brook, where the groom holds a responsible position in the General Office of
the Sir W. G. Armstrong, Whitworth Co. The happy couple were the recipients
of many beautiful and valuable presents, including a magnificent silver tea
service, suitably engraved, from the staff of the Board of Pension
Commissioners, to which staff the bride was attached for several years. The
many friends of Mr. and Mrs. McGRATH wish them every success and happiness
in the years to follow.


PARSONS - BUFFETT
The home of Borough Attorney and Mrs. B. R. BUFFETT of Larch Avenue, was the
scene of a pretty wedding on Monday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock, when Miss
Rita BUFFETT of Grand Bank, Newfoundland, was united in marriage to Mr.
Malcolm PARSONS of St. John's, Newfoundland, by Rev. I. C. SCHROEDER, of
Bogota Memorial Church. Mr. PARSONS is an official in the firm of the
Newfoundland Boot and Shoe Mfg. Co., of St. John's, Newfoundland, and is
traveling in the States. He is the son Allen and Mrs. PARSONS of St.
John's, Nfld. Miss BUFFETT is the daughter of George BUFFETT, merchant in
Grand Bank, Nfld., and a sister of Dr. Claude BUFFETT of Hawaii. She is a
cousin of Attorney BUFFETT of Bogota and has been visiting at his home for
the past week. The relatives who live in this part of the country were
present; Mrs. and Miss SQUAREY of South Orange; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BUFFETT of
West Englewood; Mr. and Mrs. B. R. BUFFETT and son Benjamin of Bogota, and
other friends. Mrs. PARSONS will accompany her husband on the remainder of
his business trip and they will return to St. John's, Newfoundland, probably
in the early part of July, where they will reside. -
Interboro News.


We hope this helps someone,
Chris and John

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