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From: Chris Shelley <>
Subject: [NFLD-ROOTS] Newspaper Lookups and R.A.G.
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 06:09:45 -0700


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

Wed. Mar. 18, 1908
DEATHS:
GILL - On Monday, 16th inst., after a short illness, Frederick W.
GILL, aged 22 years. Funeral to-day (Wednesday) at 2:30 p.m. from his late
residence, No. 7 Long's Hill. Friends and acquaintances will please attend
without further notice. No crepe.

PIKE - On March 16th, Alfred Mark, darling child of Bertha and
Alfred PIKE.
"We miss him from our home,
We miss him from his chair,
Our home is dark without him,
We miss him everywhere."

ARTICLES:
Mr. Fred. GILL, a popular young man, died at his home, Long's Hill,
Monday, after a protracted illness. Deceased was well liked in the city, and
was very prominent in temperance work, being one of the oldest members in
Onward Lodge I.O.G.T, who will attend his funeral to-day.

Chief Gunner BIDGOOD, formerly of H.M.S. Sappho, arrived by the
Ulunda, last night, to relieve Mr. BLACKMORE, who has just finished his
service. Mr. BIDGOOD has many years of service, and is well known in St.
John's. He has some Newfoundland blood in his veins, his ancestors formerly
belonging to Petty Harbor, where he has several near relations.


Sat. Mar. 21, 1908
DEATHS:
JOHNSTON - This morning at 1 o'clock. R. G. JOHNSTON, tailor.
Funeral notice late.

PHILPOT - At Bedford, England, March 2nd, Maude, widow of the late
E. I. PHILPOT, esq., and eldest daughter of the late Hon. Sir Frederic B. T.
CARTER, K.C.M.G., Chief Justice of Newfoundland.

ARTICLE:
The remains of the young man SNOW, who was killed Monday last at
Glace Bay, was brought home by Thursday's express, and forwarded to
Carbonear for internment. Deceased was but 24 years old, and had only been
working in the mines a short while.


Mon. Mar. 23, 1908
DEATHS:
FORAN - At 9 last night, Thomas J. FORAN, sailmaker. Funeral at 2:30
p.m. Wednesday, from his late residence, 37 Barter's Hill. Friends and
acquaintances please attend without further notice. No crepe.

O'NEIL - Yesterday evening at 7 p.m., after a short illness, Bridget
KENNEDY, only daughter of Thomas and Ann KENNEDY, and beloved wife of Wm.
O'NEIL, aged 25 years, leaving a husband, 4 children, father, mother, 3
brothers, and a large circle of friends to mourn their sad loss. Funeral on
Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., from her late residence, 34 Flower Hill. No crepe.
R.I.P.

ARTICLES:
The funeral of the late Robert G. JOHNSTON will take place this
afternoon at 3 o'clock, from his late residence, Queen's Road. The Masonic
body, of which deceased was a prominent and popular member, are summoned to
attend.


Mon. Apr. 6, 1908
DEATHS:
CAMP - At Pushthrough, Hermitage Bay, on March 29th, Henry CAMP,
aged 47.

HEARN - On April 2nd, at Holyrood, after a long and painful illness,
Michael HEARN, aged 78 years, leaving 3 sons and one daughter to mourn the
loss of a kind and loving father. R.I.P.

FLEET - On Saturday, April 4th, at 3 o'clock, after a brief illness,
Frederick H. FLEET, aged 18 years. Funeral to-day, Monday, at 2:30 o'clock,
from his late residence, 36 Signal Hill; friends and acquaintances please
accept this intimation.

FREEMAN - At Harbor Grace, on the 3rd inst., Head Constable FREEMAN,
at the age of 58 years. He leaves a wife, three sins, mother, and three
sisters besides one brother, to mourn their sad loss. Funeral this evening
at 3 o'clock, from his brother's residence. 382 Water Street. friends and
acquaintances will please accept this, the only intimation. R.I.P.

SEXTON - Passe peacefully away on Sunday, at 3:15 o'clock, after a
long and painful illness, Mary, relict of the late John SEXTON, aged 56
years, leaving a son and daughter, brother and sister, to mourn the loss of
a loving mother and affectionate sister. Funeral on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.,
from her late residence, 43 Flower Hill; friends please accept this, the
only intimation.


April 27, 1908
HYMENEAL:
McNEIL - BLACKBURN
At 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, at the residence of the bride's
mother, Grove Hill, Waterford Bridge Road. Miss Jean Harvey McNEIL, daughter
of the late John McNEIL, Esq., was untied in Matrimony to Mr. Charles
BLACKBURN of Liverpool, England, and Vice-Consul for Brazil at this port.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. ROBERTSON, of St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church, in the presence of only the immediate friends of both
parties, owing to a recent bereavement in the groom's family. The bride, who
was given away by her brother, Mr. T. McNEIL, was beautifully attired in a
wedding dress of white chiffon, trimmed with silver and lace, and a veil of
rich lace, and carried a bouquet of white carnations. She was attended by
her sister, Miss Margaret McNEIL, who wore a gown of white silk, and her
niece, Miss Catherine McNEIL, who was dressed in white silk muslin, both
carried bouquets of pink carnations. Mr. T. B. GOODRIDGE attended the groom.
After the ceremony, the happy couple were honored at a wedding repast. Later
they drove to their future home, Devon Row. A three month's trip abroad had
been contemplated, but had to be abandoned owing to the death of Mr.
BLACKBURN's brother, who was to conduct business during his absence. The
bride, who is one of the most popular young ladies in St. John's, received
many valuable presents, both from home and abroad, and numerous
congratulatory telegrams. The "News", along with hosts of friends, joins in
wishing Mr. and Mrs. BLACKBURN, an unclouded matrimonial life.

I Hope this helps someone,
Chris

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