The following newspaper items were transcribed by Tom Hynes - please quote him as your source if you use any of this information in your research.
Times January 19, 1889 (Saturday)
Married, on the 13th inst., by
the Ven Archdeacon Forristal, Edward, only son of Richard and Catherine Gaul,
Topsail road, to Maggie, eldest daughter of Ann and the late John Fewer, Harbor
Main.
Royal Gazette January 29, 1889 (Tuesday)
Married. On the 13th
inst., by the Rev. Father Forristal, Edward, only son of Richard and Catherine
Gaul, Topsail road, to Maggie. Eldest daughter of Ann and the late John Fewer,
Harbor Main.
Royal Gazette January 29, 1889 (Tuesday)
Died. On the 25th inst.,
aged 2 months, Lizzie, infant daughter of Patrick and Eliza Purcel, of
Holyrood.
Times January 30, 1889 (Wednesday)
Died, on the 25th inst., aged 2
months, Lizzie, infant daughter of Patrick and Eliza Purcel, of Holyrood,
C.B.
Times February 6, 1889 (Wednesday)
Died, on the 1st inst., Mrs.
John McGrath, a native of Harbor Main.
Times February 13, 1889 (Wednesday)
Died, at Harbor Main, on the
3rd inst., Mary Alowecius; and on the 8th inst., Lucas, aged respectively 5 ½
and 3 ½ years, children of Mary Josephine and Joseph A. Holden.
Royal Gazette February 19, 1889 (Tuesday)
Died. At Harbor Main, on
the 3rd inst., of diphtheria, Mary Alowecius; on the 8th inst., Lucas, aged
respectively 5 ½ and 3 ½ years, children of Mary Josephine and Joseph A.
Holden.
Times April 24, 1889 (Wednesday)
Died, at Holyrood, on the 12th
inst., Mary, wife of Patrick Duggan, aged 45 years.
Royal Gazette April 30, 1889 (Tuesday)
Died. At Holyrood, on the
12th inst., Mary, wife of Mr. Patrick Duggan, aged 45 years.
Times April 24, 1889 (Wednesday)
Died, at Harbor Main, on the 9th
inst., Capt. Thomas Ezekiel, aged 61 years.
Royal Gazette May 28, 1889 (Tuesday)
Died. On the 21st instant, at
Harbor Main, William Holden, Esq., J.P., a native of Red Acres, County
Waterford, Ireland, aged 80 years.
Times May 29, 1889 (Wednesday)
Died, at Harbor Main, on the 21st
inst., William Holden, J.P., a native of Red Acres, Co. Waterford, Ireland, aged
80 years, 50 of which he spent in this country.
Times June 5, 1889 (Wednesday)
Married, on the 1st inst., by the
Ven. Archdeacon Forristal, Richard Norris, of Witless Bay, to Eliza Meason
[sic], of Harbor Main.
Times June 15, 1889 (Saturday)
Died, at Holyrood, on the 11th
inst., Gregory M., youngest son of John and Ellen Veitch, aged 3 years and 11
months.
Royal Gazette June 18, 1889 (Tuesday)
Died. On the 11th instant, at
Holyrood, Gregory M., youngest son of John and Ellen Veitch, aged 3 years and 11
months.
Times July 31, 1889 (Wednesday)
Birth, on the 25th inst., the wife
of W.P. Holden, Harbor Main, of a daughter.
Royal Gazette August 13, 1889 (Tuesday)
Died. On the 29th ultimo,
at Harbor Main, John Mullowney, aged 88 years.
Times August 17, 1889 (Saturday)
Died, at Harbor Main, on the 29th
ult., John Mullowney, aged 86 years.
Times November 20, 1889 (Wednesday)
Married, on the 12th inst., by
the Rev. G.J. Battcock, John Joy, of Holyrood, to Bride Hackett, of Fogo.
Times November 27, 1889 (Wednesday)
Died, on the 22nd inst., Mary
Davis, relict of the late Patrick Tobin, a native of Co. Kilkenny, Ireland,
Parish of Dunamag. ... Died, at Holyrood, on the 17th inst., Mary, wife of the
late Maurice Tobin, aged 70 years.
Times November 30, 1889 (Saturday)
Died, at Conception Harbor, on
the 24th inst., Mrs. Bridget Whalen, aged 83 years.
Royal Gazette December 10, 1889 (Tuesday)
Died. On the 4th instant,
suddenly, at Harbor Main, Peter Camilan [sic], aged 78 years.
Times December 11, 1889 (Wednesday)
Died, suddenly, at Harbor Main,
on the 4th inst., Peter Quinlan, aged 78 years, a native of that place.
Times January 15, 1890 (Wednesday)
Married, on the 9th inst., at
the Roman Catholic Cathedral, by the Rev. D. O' Brien, Michael Kennedy, of
Holyrood, to Mary F. Kenny, of Conception Harbor.
Times February 15, 1890 (Saturday)
Died, on the 11th inst., at
Holyrood, Annie, eldest child of Ambrose and Mary Sparks.
Times February 22, 1890 (Saturday)
Married, on the 17th inst., by
the same [Ven. Archdeacon Forristal], Richard Furlong, of St. John's, to Maggie
Crawley, of Holyrood, C.B.
Times February 26, 1890 (Wednesday)
Died, at Holyrood, on the 10th
inst., Mary J., fifth daughter of P. Mullowney, aged 14 years.
Times April 9, 1890 (Wednesday)
Died, on the 2nd inst., Mary Ann,
wife of Peter Kavanagh, and daughter of Patrick and Elizabeth Lannon, of Harbor
Main.
Times June 7, 1890 (Saturday)
Died, on the 28th ult., at Harbor
Main, James, eldest son of Patrick and Margaret Crawley, aged 29 years.
Times July 23, 1890 (Wednesday)
Died, at Holyrood, on the 13th
inst., Ann, relict of the late P. O'Rourke, aged 50 years.
Times August 16, 1890 (Saturday)
Married, on the 9th inst., at the
Roman Catholic Cathedral, by the Ven. Archdeacon Forristal, Peter Harvey, of
Portugal Cove, to Margaret Ann Maher, of Holyrood.
Times September 27, 1890 (Saturday)
Died, at Harbor Main, on the
24th inst., Gerald, infant son of W.V. and Alice Holden.
Times November 19, 1890 (Wednesday)
Died, on the 14th inst.,
Jeremiah, aged 5 years, only son of William and the late Ann Penney, both of
Holyrood.
Times December 6, 1890 (Saturday)
Died, at Holyrood, on the 26th
ult., Isabella, aged 2 years and 3 months, child of James and Anastasia
Lewis.
Times December 13, 1890 (Saturday)
Married, on the 24th ult., at
Harbor Main, by the Rev. Mr. Brown, Michael Styles, of Bellisle, to Mary
Sullivan, of Harbor Main.
Times December 13, 1890 (Saturday)
Died, on the 6th inst., Edward,
only son of John and Bridget Farrell, of Chapel Cove, aged 24 years.
Times January 24, 1891 (Saturday)
Married, at Holyrood, on the 18th
inst., by the Rev. G. Battcock, Edward Kirby, of Holyrood, to Alice Kennedy, of
Harbor Grace.
Times January 28, 1891 (Wednesday)
Died, at Holyrood, on the 18th
inst., Maggie M., wife of John Joy, third daughter of the late Capt. Patrick
Deady, of St. John's.
Times March 21, 1891 (Saturday)
Died, at Holyrood, William Curran,
aged 61 years.
Times March 21, 1891 (Saturday)
Died, at the same place [Holyrood],
on the 4th inst., James Butler, aged 31 years.
Times March 21, 1891 (Saturday)
Died, at Harbor Main, on the 9th
inst., Michael O'Gorman, aged 71 years.
Times April 11, 1891 (Saturday)
Died, at Chapel's Cove, on the 3rd
inst., Nicholas Curran, aged 88 years.
Times April 11, 1891 (Saturday)
Died, at Harbor Main, on the 3rd
inst., Michael Hannon, aged 92 years.
Times April 25, 1891 (Saturday)
Married, on the 22nd inst., at the
Roman Catholic Cathedral, by the Ven. Archdeacon Forristal, John Minnett, of St.
John's, to Elizabeth Mackay, of Holyrood.
Daily News June 8, 1896 (Monday)
We learn that the American schooner, Nelly Bly, Capt. Richard O'Neill,
arrived at Gloucester on the 22nd ult., with 25,000 cod, 15,000 hake and
10,000 cush. The prices realized were: For the cod and cush, $3.50 per
quintal, and for the hake $3.30. Capt. "Dick" is a native of Harbor
Grace,
and when formerly in command of the schooners Flying Arrow, Thrasher and
Mary M., was considered one of our most successful banking captains.
His
luck seems to follow him under the stars and stripes.
Daily News June 9, 1896 (Tuesday)
A railroad siding is being built at Harbor Main. This will be a great
boom
for the people of the locality.
Daily News June 13, 1896 (Saturday)
Death of a Brakesman.
A sad event happened last Saturday, the 6th inst. Upon the railway
track,
about two miles from Mount Moriah, whereby a worthy fellow named William
Hannon, brakesman and assistant foreman, was so seriously injured that
he
died in a few hours. ... He was very active and always energetic, his
position was assisting in laying rails; his home was at Harbor Main. He
was
27 years of age, and the sole support of his aged parents.
Daily News June 16, 1896 (Tuesday)
A new church is about to be built by Rev. Father Murphy at Holyrood. A
large quantity of stone, with sills, uprights, etc., have already been
got
out, but the exact site has not yet been decided on.
Daily News June 26, 1896 (Friday)
The funeral of the late Michael Woodford took place at Holyrood
yesterday,
immediately after Requiem Mass, which was celebrated by the Rev. Father
Murphy. The obsequies were largely attended as deceased was much
esteemed
in the settlement.
Daily News June 30, 1896 (Tuesday)
We notice by a late exchange that Capt. Denis O'Neill, brother of the
well
known banking master "Capt. Dick" O'Neill, recently landed at Gloucester
111,000 fish, as his first trip of the season. The two brothers seem
determined to keep up their record and sustain the honor of Harbor
Grace,
their native city.
Daily News July 6, 1896 (Monday)
Railway and other items from the Bay of Islands. ...
Accident occurred last week to a laborer named Stephen Sevior, formerly
of
Harbor Main; he was working with the ballast cars when a rock which he
was
told to keep clear of on account of its dangerous position in the slope,
suddenly gave way and forced him under the car. It was found that he
had
been injured, and he was sent out to Dr. Martin to care for. The doctor
found the man was seriously injured internally; he died the following
day
and was buried at the Catholic Cemetery here.
Daily News July 20, 1896 (Monday)
Birth. Costigan.
At the Terra Nova Hotel, Bell isle, July 17th, the wife of Richard J.
Costigan, of a son.
Daily News July 29, 1896 (Wednesday)
The fishery out-look at Harbor Main is exceedingly gloomy. Ten qtls. is
reported as the entire catch for the season.
Daily News July 30, 1896 (Thursday)
A Popular Doctor.
Dr. Freebairn has built up an extensive practice in Harbor Main
district.
At first it included the South Shore and northwards to Harbor Main. But
he
has pushed further northward; and now has a number of patients at Salmon
Cove and Conception Harbor. The Doctor has been very successful in the
treatment of his patients and the fullest confidence is reposed in him
along
the line.
He has a surgery at Mr. Jas. Lewis', Holyrood, where he may
be
consulted every Saturday.
Daily News September 2, 1896 (Wednesday)
A Railway Accident.
A serious railway accident occurred near Bay St. George on last Friday.
A
working train comprising three cars bearing nearly 100 men, was going to
the
scene of work when a cow was seen on the track, and before the engine
could
be stopped the cars, which were in front, struck the cow and derailed
the
train. Men were thrown in every direction.
John Hawco who came in by
yesterday's train fell under one of the cars and had his leg broken
below
the knee.
Another man named Jno. Tubrett, of Holyrood, C.B., also got
nipped in the cars and his leg broken near the thigh. The latter was in
too
weak a condition to be sent on, the others were not so seriously hurt.
Daily News September 3, 1896 (Thursday)
The unfortunate man Hawco who received injuries in the late railway
accident, was in a precarious position last evening. His wife was
telegraphed for and arrived by last evening's train, to see him before
his
painful life terminates.
Daily News October 6, 1896 (Tuesday)
Rev. Father Murphy, of Holyrood arrived back from Maule Bay, Riverhead,
and
Salmonier on Thursday where he had been attending a number of sick calls
of
an urgent nature.
Daily News October 8, 1896 (Thursday)
At Holyrood.
There was a grand evening party held in the Holyrood High School Tuesday
night last, under the control of the Sunday School Committee. Miss M.B.
Lewis managed the affair, and it was a great success. Fully fifty
people
were present and enjoyed themselves splendidly after supper in making
speeches, singing songs and tripping the "light fantastic toe" till
broad
daylight. A number of outside visitors were present.
Daily News October 21, 1896 (Wednesday)
Death. Power.
At Torbay, Monday morning, Jane, the beloved wife of Patrick Power, aged
56
years. She leaves a husband, three daughters and three sons to mourn
their
sad loss.
Daily News October 24, 1896 (Saturday)
Marriage. Healey - Williams.
On the 22nd inst., at the R.C. Cathedral, by Rev. Mon. Scott, Michael
Healey, of Cookstown, to Emma, eldest daughter of Michael Williams,
Esq.,
Bay Bulls.
Daily News November 16, 1896 (Monday)
Marriage. Flynn - Corbett.
On November 11, by the Rev. P. O'Donnell, Daniel J. Flynn, to Bridget M.
Corbett, both of Salmon Cove, Harbor Main.
Evening Telegram August 3, 1898 (Wednesday)
At Holyrood. - There
are now at Holyrood twelve Nova Scotia bankers getting bait. Bait is very
plentiful and a good sign of fish is reported.
Evening Telegram August 13, 1898 (Saturday)
Holyrood Notes.
At
Holyrood there are five American, one Lunenberg, and one St. Pierre banker
looking for bait. Squid is very scarce in Conception Bay just now. Twenty-four
bankers are at Carbonear awaiting bait. Among the high liners is Capt. Davis
Morrissey, in the schooner Meteor, just back from home after landing a full load
of fish. The schooner Bessie, Capt. A. Devine, is nearly filled to the hatches.
Capt. Morrissey, in the schr. Essex, has also done good work, and bids fair to
uphold the name of the Morrisseys. Capt. Choon, in the schooner Arbutus, and
Capt. Oscar Lyons, in the B. Monroe, are also here well fished.
Daily News August 22, 1898 (Monday)
The remains of William Mason,
of Conception Harbor, who died at Crow's Nest, were landed at Salmon Cove on
Saturday. Death resulted from pneumonia.
Evening Telegram September 14, 1898 (Wednesday)
Died. At Salmonier,
on the 7th instant, after a tedious illness, Richard Fewer, aged 73 years,
leaving 2 sons and 3 daughters to mourn the sad loss of a kind and loving
father. - R.I.P.
Evening Telegram September 19, 1898 (Monday)
Coming Marriage. Of
Mr. Veitch and Miss Ryan in New York. Cards are out in New York announcing the
marriage of Mr. W.J. Veitch of the Western Union Telegraph staff, and Miss
Maggie Ryan of St. John's, to take place on the 29th inst. Father Fitzgerald,
Pastor of St. Peter's Parish, Brooklyn, and late of this city, will perform the
ceremony.
Evening Telegram September 20, 1898 (Tuesday)
Death of Engineer
Gorman.
Yesterday evening, at 3.15 o'clock, Engineer Michael Gorman, one of
the victims of the Rushy Pond railway accident, died at the Hospital. All that
medical skill could do was done. Rev. P.W. Browne and Dr. Smith were in
attendance on him until he breathed his last. He was a young man, only 24 years
of age, a native of Harbor Main and had been promoted to the position of
engineer only a short while ago. His remains will be sent out to Whitbourne
to-day for interment.
Evening Telegram November 4, 1898 (Friday)
Harbor Main
Notes.
William Kennedy, Esq., the local Liberal merchant, has done well at
the fishery this season. The John Prince secured a bumper trip. Well done,
William! May success crown your efforts in the good old Liberal cause.
Evening Telegram November 8, 1898 (Tuesday)
Died. At Harbor Main,
after a long and painful illness, James Flynn, aged 70 years, leaving a wife,
five sons and three daughters to mourn their sad loss. - R.I.P.
Evening Telegram November 15, 1898 (Tuesday)
The Photographer. -
Mr. Jas Vey, photographer, returned to town yesterday from Holyrood, where he
had been engaged taking several views of the place. He proceeds on Thursday next
to Bell Isle, where he purposes giving a magic lantern and photograph
entertainment.
Daily News November 17, 1898 (Thursday)
Marriages. Walsh -
Royal.
On Nov. 9th at St. Patrick's Church, by the Rev. Dean Ryan, Michael,
eldest son of the late Michael Walsh, of Holyrood, to Miss Annie Royal, of St.
John's.
Evening Telegram December 30, 1898 (Friday)
Mr. Wm. Power, teacher
at Dunnville [sic], is in town spending his Christmas holidays.
Evening Telegram January 14, 1899 (Thursday)
Married. At Harbor
Main, at the residence of Rev. P.O'Donnell, P.P., on Saturday, Jan. 7th, Mr.
John O'Donnell, second son of T.P. O'Donnell, J.P., to Miss Katie Hanrahan,
daughter of the late Thos. Hanrahan of Harbor Grace.
Daily News January 28, 1899 (Saturday)
Mr. J. Lewis, of Holyrood,
came in to town by yesterday morning's train to undergo medical treatment for
his eyes, he was examined by Dr. Rendell but nothing could be done for him.
Daily News February 10, 1899 (Friday)
Deaths. Kennedy.
At the
General Hospital, Halifax, after a long and tedious illness, John Kennedy, a
native of Harbor Main, aged 50 years. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn
the sad loss of a kind husband and loving father. The deceased was for many
years the boatswain of the Portia. R.I.P.
Evening Telegram February 10, 1899 (Friday)
Died. At the General
Hospital, Halifax, after a long and tedious illness, John Kennedy, a native of
Harbor Main, aged 50 years. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn the sad loss
of a kind husband and loving father. The deceased was for a number of years
boatswain on the Portia. - R.I.P.
Evening Telegram February 17, 1899 (Friday)
Married. On Sunday,
12th inst., at the Palace, Harbor Main, by the Rev. P. O'Donnell, P.P., Mr.
Maurice Kennedy, to Miss Mary J. Meaney, both of Avondale.
Daily News February 25, 1899 (Saturday)
The remains of the late
William Curtis which were brought from Boston were sent out on the regular train
yesterday afternoon to Holyrood. Mr. Curtis was a young man only 21 years of
age. Mr. Frank Walsh accompanied the remains out.