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Evening Telegram April 29, 1902 (Tuesday)
Wedding Bells.
On April
24th a very pretty Wedding took place at the residence of Rev. P. O'Donnell,
Harbor Main, when Miss Katie Flynn, of Harbor Main, and Mr. Edward Walsh, of
Holyrood, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The bride was attended by
Miss Bride Walsh, sister of the groom, and the groom was assisted by Mr. Joseph
Walsh, a cousin. The bride was beautifully attired in a dress of pale blue satin
trimmed with white satin and chiffon with hat to match, and looked charming. The
bridesmaid wore a dress of pale blue nuns veiling trimmed with white silk, and
looked very pretty. Lunch was partaken of at the residence of the bride's
parents, after which they were driven to their future home, Holyrood, where the
wedding was kept up in good style until the wee small hours of the morning. They
were congratulated by a number of friends on the happy occasion. - Com.
St.
John's, April 28th, 1902.
Evening Telegram June 14, 1902 (Saturday)
Personal Notes.
Capt. W.
Kennedy, who lately commanded the S.S. Magnific, goes to his home in Holyrood by
to-day's train.
Evening Telegram June 23, 1902 (Monday)
Grand Time at Holyrood
A
few evenings ago a grand wedding party was held at the residence of Mr.
Bartholomew Dunphy, Holyrood, to celebrate the marriage of his son Barth.
(ex-engineer of the Newfoundland Railway, but now doing business at Salmonier),
to Miss Carter, of Bay of Islands.
The guests were numerous, and included the
parish priest, relatives and friends, the youth and beauty, and even old age,
were well represented in the circle. The tables were elaborately decorated with
palms, bridal roses, white carnations and sinilax, and seemed to croak under
their loads of 'good things'. When a sumptuous repast had been partaken of, the
Rev. Fr. Murphy wished the newly-married couple the blessings of God upon their
future.
Festive speeches were made by Messrs. Dunphy, Walsh, Veitch and
Byrne. Songs were sung by Messrs. Ryan and Mullowney, and stories of Klondyke,
etc. told by Messrs. Kirby and Furey.
Music and dancing kept up the
enjoyment until the early noon, when the party dissolved, delighted with the
night's entertainment and the attention they had received from their host (Mr.
Murphy). Mrs. Dunphy was accompanied here by her sister, Miss Carter. The
honeymoon will be spent here, when they leave for Salmonier. They will be
followed by the best wishes of their numerous friends for their future happiness
and prosperity. - Com.
Evening Telegram July 16, 1902 (Wednesday)
His Excellency the Governor
in Council has been pleased to appoint ... Mr. Edward Fewer to be a member of
the Road Board for Harbour Main, District of Harbor Main, in place of Mr. John
Costigan, deceased; ...
Evening Telegram July 16, 1902 (Wednesday))
Died. At Harbor Main,
on the 8th inst., after a lingering illness, Margaret, beloved wife of Michael
Flynn, aged 56 years; leaving five daughters and two sons to mourn the loss of a
kind and loving mother.
Evening Telegram September 16, 1902 (Tuesday)
Statutory Notice. In
the matter of the Estate of John Veitch, late of Holyrood, Telegrapher,
deceased. ...
Evening Telegram September 23, 1902 (Tuesday)
In Memoriam.
It is
with the deepest regret and sympathy we chronicle the death of Mrs. John Healy,
of North Arm, Holyrood, wife of ex-Foreman Healy, who died of consumption Sept.
14th after a long illness, aged 42 years.
Hopes were entertained for her
recovery at the beginning of her illness, and even at the last stages of the
development an interesting event in her condition confirmed these hopes. No
pains were spared by such skilful physicians as Drs. Jones, MacDonald and Dunn,
and loving friends to restore her, but of no avail. She collapsed, as death
loves a shining mark, and the bonds of love are never too dear to be broken, nor
too strong to be severed by Him.
Deceased was a good woman, and leaves behind
her a kind husband, four sons (one an infant), three daughters and two sisters,
of Cambridge Port, Mass., both of whom came to be present at the obsequies.
The
remorseless hand of Death has been very busy in Mr. Healy's family the past
year. Besides his wife, he has snatched away his daughter [sic] Benedict, aged 3
years, and son Philip, aged 20. The funeral of Mrs. Healy, which took place from
the North Arm school on Tuesday last, where Mass was offered up for the repose
of her soul by the Rev. Fr. Murphy, was largely attended by friends from the
neighboring parts of the community. The procession then slowly wound its way to
Harbor Main Cemetery, where interment took place. Mr. Healy, who has been
connected with the railway for the past twenty years, and in the employ of
R.G.Reid and Sons twelve, came home August 1901, to spend a holiday with his
family, when sickness and death visited them, and have been most unwelcome
guests of his ever since, with the above sad results. We offer him our sympathy,
and pray that God may comfort him in all his trying afflictions. May the souls
of the departed ones all rest in peace. Amen. - Com.
Evening Telegram October 4, 1902 (Saturday)
Picnic at the
'Peak'.
On Monday last the church choir, Altar boys, teachers and football
teams from the Central and North Arm Schools, Holyrood, held a very successful
picnic at the 'Peak'.
Everything that goes to make a good picnic was noticeable,
favorable weather, variety of attractions, a large gathering of people, and the
choicest delicacies served by diligent caterers. The energetic pastor, Father
Murphy, and the committee, spared no pains to make the day enjoyable for their
patrons.
It is no new thing for Fr. Murphy to organize successfully a gathering,
such as was held at the 'Peak'. For over seven years he has labored with marked
success in the parish of Holyrood, and organized and superintended church
gatherings, but that held at the 'Peak' was the largest and most successful of
its kind held yet.
It was indeed a grand sight to see twenty carriages start at
the early morn, each overloaded with passengers and bound for the 'Peak'.
Arrived there, they found the grounds decorated with bunting, and Mr. and Mrs.
Walsh in holiday attire, and ready to extend to the party a most cordial
reception and generous hospitality.
The greatest attraction of the day was the
football match between the Central and North Arm Schools. For some weeks they
have been practicing for this event, and the result was awaited with much
anxiety by the sympathizers of both. The Central boys were captained by Samuel
Davis (late of Holy Cross Schools, St. John's), and the North Arm boys by their
teacher, Mr. M.P. Dwyer. The result of the match was a draw, no advantage being
scored on either side. Architect Carroll refereed the game to the entire
satisfaction of all. After the game the boys of both sides were feasted, and did
justice to a hearty meal, their outward appearances plainly indicating to the
observer that they were well satisfied with their share of the day's enjoyment
and entertainment.
The 'Peak' is an ideal spot to spend for a picnic or holiday
resort, and to all pleasure-seekers who want to spend an enjoyable time, we say
go to the 'Peak'. Among the party we noticed Mrs. Wm., Miss Helen and Master
John Veitch, of New York. - Com.
Evening Telegram October 20, 1902 (Monday)
A Good Catch. - Capt.
Kennedy of Holyrood, arrived in town on Saturday.He has had a very successful
season at the Bank fishery, and has landed nearly 2,000 qtls. of fish.
Evening Telegram October 20, 1902 (Monday)
Services for Dead at
Holyrood.
Solemn High Mass and Office of Requiem was celebrated in the
beautiful church of Holy Cross on Thursday for the repose of the soul of the
late Wm. Lewis by the Right Rev. Monsignor Walsh.
The Revs. Wm. Veitch
officiated as deacon, P. O'Donnell, sub-deacon, and J. Murphy, master of
ceremonies. The new choral class under the conduct of Miss Lizzie Veitch, a
graduate of the Littledale school of music, was present in full force, and,
assisted by Misses M.A. Mullowney and Janie Wall, two popular vocalists,
rendered the solemn chant in faultless voice and measure.
Some touching
selections were rendered at intervals in vocal duets by the conductress and
Master Tom Dwyer, whose voices are of attractive and sympathetic quality and
imperceptibly affected the hearers by the dulcet though solemn harmony. The
singing evoked the favorable comments and compliments of the celebrant. The
ceremonies right through were grand and impressive, the deep bass voice of the
celebrant resounding through the building, the sublime and inspiring notes of
the organ, the somber shade of the vestments of the priests, the smoke of the
incense, all contributed to impress us with the solemnity of the occasion and to
elevate man's thoughts from the visible to the invisible.
Deceased was an old
fisherman, served Capt. 'Az.' Munden in his palmiest days, and during his time
of service witnessed the rise and fall of that once famous seal-killer.
Requiescat in pace. Amen. - Com.
Evening Telegram November 27, 1902 (Thursday)
Three Men Drowned
Last Night in Placentia Gut.
By the Accidental Upsetting of a Dory - Names of
the Victims - Bodies Not Yet Recovered. Placentia, To-Day.
A terrible and sad
fatality occurred last night. Seven persons - one woman and six men - from the
Northeast Arm, were returning to their homes, after visiting the bazaar here,
when they upset their dory by striking an anchor which was in Placentia Gut. All
were precipitated into the water. Four were saved by parties who heard their
cries for help. The others lost their lives. The drowned are Charles Roberts,
Patrick Power (of Michael) and Maurice Hartigan. The two former were married;
the latter was single. Search is being made to-day for the bodies, but up to the
sending of this despatch no trace of them has been found. The awful accident
throws a gloom over the whole place.
Evening Telegram November 28, 1902 (Friday)
That Placentia
Accident.
The sad drowning accident at the Gut, Placentia, happened in this
way: A bazaar was being held at Placentia, and the people of the Northeast went
over on Wednesday evening in dories.
They returned at 10.30, and in one dory
there were seven [sic] persons, namely: Mrs. Julia Nugent, (nee Summers), who is
here on a visit from the States, Mr. Maurice Power and his wife Mrs. Power,
formerly Miss L. Grant, Philip Summers, railway section man, and J. Bird. Three
were drowned, viz.: Charles Roberts, Patrick Power (of Michael) and Maurice
Hartigan.
The party left Mr. Murphy's wharf a little after 10.30 p.m., when the
tide was running out very strong. The dory struck against the anchor that Murphy
has at his wharf to moor the schooner, and her off side was instantly crushed
in. All seven were thrown into the water. Mrs. Nugent caught an oar and was
picked up going out the main gut. Mr. Summers got hold of a 'thwart', and was
carried over to the Jersey side into shoal water, where he was rescued. Maurice
Power and Bird held on to the dory and were picked up drifting out the gut.
A
deep gloom is cast over the town of Placentia. All the boats were jigging for
the bodies up to a late hour last evening, but not one body was recovered.
Evening Telegram December 4, 1902 (Thursday)
All the Bodies
Found.
All the bodies of the victims of the Placentia drowning accident have
now been recovered.
The body of Patrick Power was recovered by Sergeant Kent,
and the body of Charles Roberts was recovered by Mr. J. Wyse, and yesterday the
body of Maurice Hartigan was found by Capt. P. Dunphy. Power and Roberts were
buried Tuesday. While the Requiem Service for Power was going on at the chapel
in the morning, the body of poor Roberts was found and brought to the Court
House. The people made a coffin for him and buried him right away. Hartigan was
buried yesterday from the Court House. The sad affair has cast a deep gloom over
the place, and the people are glad that it is all over, and the bodies
recovered.
Evening Telegram December 10, 1902 (Wednesday)
Personal
Notes.
Capt. Walter Kennedy, accompanied by his daughter, arrived in town
to-day from Holyrood.
Evening Telegram January 14, 1903 (Wednesday)
Men Wanted.
Mr. R.
J. Barrett, formerly of Holyrood, but now working in Cape Breton, is here
looking for men for the Mabou Gulf Railway Co., who are building a branch from
the coal mines at Mabou to connect with the Intercolonial.
Men who agree to go
there for six months, if they are miners, will get from $2.50 to $3 per day;
loaders and helpers will get from $1.35 to $1.50. The Company will assist those
who have not already worked in mines to get certificates. If the men engaged
decide to remain they will be encouraged to bring their families up the coming
summer, and the company will provide them with houses to live in. Mr. Barrett
will take 150 men.
Evening Telegram February 21, 1903 (Saturday)
Wedding at Harbor
Main.
An interesting wedding occurred at Harbor Main on Wednesday last, 11th
inst. The contracting parties being Mr. P. Murphy, son of James Murphy, Esq.,
deputy sherrif, and Elizabeth, daughter of the late Mr. William Maloney, of
North River.
The best men were Mr. John Maloney, brother of the bride, and Mr.
E. Fahey. The bride was attended by Miss Bessie Murphy, sister of the groom, and
Miss E. Maloney, cousin of the bride. The bride was neatly attired in cream
silk; and the bridesmaids wore blue and fawn.
After the nuptial knot was tied by
the Rev. P. O'Donnell, P.P., about twenty couples sat down to table, covered
with dainties most tempting to the greatest epicure. After the inner man had
been satisfies, dancing commenced to the music of Mr. M. Corbett, when the young
folks tripped 'the light fantastic' till the wee small hours. The party
dispersed, wishing the happy couple a pleasant voyage through life. - Com.
Evening Telegram March 11, 1903 (Wednesday)
Mr. Thos. Power, of
Dunville, and Fishery Warden for Placentia Bay, is now here in town. He has been
absent from the city for five years, and his many friends are glad to see him
looking so well. Mrs. Power accompanies him.
Daily News March 21, 1903 (Saturday)
Reception of a Religious.
A
religious reception took place at St. Joseph's Convent, Carbonear, on Sunday
15th inst., when Miss Lizzie Mullowney, of Holyrood, now known as Sister
Margaret Mary, gave up the world and outside engagements, and joined the
Presentation Order.
Singular indeed to know she is the fourth member of one
family who has given up the outside world and devoted their young lives to the
honor and glory of God (two sisters are in the convent at Carbonear, one at St.
Jacques, and one at Idaho, U.S.A.).
No doubt Mr. and Mrs. Mullowney feel proud,
and well they may, to know in their old age, that four of their good and noble
daughters are within the sacred walls of the Holy Convent where they devotedly
spend their time for the honor and glory of Almighty God and his saints. We all
join today in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Mullowney, also in wishing Sister
Margaret a long and happy life, and may God grant her Heaven's choicest
blessings in her new sphere of life.
Evening Telegram March 27, 1903 (Friday)
Obituary.
At Holyrood
on Wednesday, the 24th inst. [sic*], there passed away to the 'Great Beyond' the
spirit of John T. Barrett, at the early age of thirty-six. He had been ailing
but for a very short time., so that his unexpected demise came as a shock to his
many friends. The deceased possessed many manly and sterling qualities, and
followed the fortunes of the fisheries from his earliest days. His funeral took
place on Thursday morning, when all that was mortal of John T. Barrett was laid
to rest to await the final resurrection. He leaves a wife and six children to
mourn the loss of one who was a loving husband and a kind and affectionate
father. 'May his soul rest in peace.' - M.D. [* the 24th was Tuesday - TPH]
Evening Telegram May 14, 1903 (Thursday)
June Weddings.
Miss M.
Flynn, daughter of Mr. Michael Flynn, of Harbor Main, will go to Glasgow by the
next Allan boat to be married to Mr. Doherty, who was lately petty officer on
H.M.S. Charybdis, whom she became acquainted with in St. John's last summer. Mr.
Doherty has now a position as one of the coast guards in Drogheda, Ireland,
where they will, in future, reside.
Evening Telegram May 28, 1903 (Thursday)
Heroic Conduct. Of an
Eleven-Year-Old Girl -
Deserving Appeal to the Public for Aid. (Editor
Evening Telegram)
Dear Sir, - It is seldom a case that is more deserving
appeals to the public for aid and sympathy than that of Mr. James Walsh, Five
Mile Post, Salmonier Line, who had his house and contents destroyed by fire on
the 20th inst., during his absence.
Not one article of value was saved from the
conflagration, and now the poor man, seven children and wife, who is an invalid
suffering from an incurable disease, and who was sent from the general hospital
about a month ago to die, are dependent on the kindness of a neighbor to shelter
them.
The wife was in her bed at the time, unable to move, and watching the
burning building around her, and watching also the flames greedy to devour their
victim. When hope for safety had almost vanished from her, and she had resigned
herself to her fate, her plucky little eleven-year-old daughter rushed into the
burning building and, with strength superhuman, bore the helpless mother through
the flames to a place of safety.
Well can we imagine the father's joy, mingled
with sorrow, on his return - joy for the beholding of his wife, safe to die a
natural death, and sorrow for the loss of his belongings. Those who may be
disposed to help the fallen in distress, could not donate to a better advantage
than by helping this distressed family, and any donations in the form of food
and clothing for them will be thankfully received by Mr. Michael Walsh, Peak
Hotel. - Com.
Holyrood, May 25, 1903.
Evening Telegram May 30, 1903 (Saturday)
Narrow Escape.
John
Lewis, of Holyrood, intended going on the steamship Coban. The accommodation was
all taken up below, and he was told that he would have to sleep on deck. He
refused to do so, and took his trunks ashore. He was on his way back to Montana,
U.S., where he has been doing well the past few years. He believes that if he
had gone in the Coban he would have met the fate of Dawe and Cox.
Daily News July 1, 1903 (Wednesday)
Published by Authority.
His
Excellency the Governor in Council has been pleased to direct that Holyrood,
District of Harbor Main, be made a Port of Entry for the Colony.
His
Excellency the Governor in Council has been pleased to appoint Mr. Walter Joy,
to be Sub-Collector of Customs at the Port of Holyrood, District of Harbor
Main.
Daily News July 21, 1905 (Friday)
Published by Authority.
His
Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint ... Messrs. Patrick
Woodford, Capt. John Sullivan, Stephen Hickey, Edward Hannon, Edward Fewer, and
Thomas Costigan, Sr., to be a Road Board for Harbor Main, District of Harbor
Main.
Daily News September 27, 1905 (Wednesday)
Banker Campanula Reached
Port Yesterday.
The banking schooner Campanula, Captain Walter Kennedy,
reached port yesterday at 4 p.m. Captain Kennedy has been fishing at the Funks
for the past few weeks, and during that time has secured 500 quintals. The
weather was fairly good, though fog was prevalent, which prevented the men from
securing more fish than they did. Captain Kennedy has already landed 1850
quintals, and his latest trip will put him in the running for high liner. The
Campanula will take another small baiting and will sail again for the banks on
another short trip. The last trip would have been much longer but for the
scarcity of bait, and the prevalence of dogfish. Captain Kennedy and crew are
all well.
Daily News October 9, 1905 (Monday)
The banker Exceldra, Captain
John Lewis, got a supply of bait at Holyrood Friday, and Saturday evening sailed
for the banks.
Daily News October 11, 1905 (Wednesday)
Published by
Authority.
Under the provisions of Section 35 of the Education Act, 1903, and
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Education, ordered that the
Roman Catholic Educational District of Harbor Main be divided into the three
Districts of Holyrood, Harbor Main, and Conception Harbor.
Holyrood District
shall extend from Indian Pond, exclusive, to Flynn's Bridge. The Board to meet
at Holyrood.
Harbor Main District shall extend from Flynn's Bridge to the
boundary of Conception harbor Parish at Middle Arm. The Board to meet at Harbor
Main.
Conception Harbor District shall extend from Middle Arm to Colliers,
inclusive of James Cove. The Board to meet at Conception Harbor.
Rev. Joseph
Murphy, Capt. John Lewis, M.H.A. (Holyrood), Capt. Walter Kennedy (Newtown),
Messrs. James Carroll, Holyrood (South Side) and James Quinlan (North Arm), to
be the Roman Catholic Board of Education for the district of Holyrood;
Rev.
P. O'Donnel, P.P. (Harbor Main), Messrs. James Hawco, Sr. (Chapel's Cove),
Edward Murray, J.P. (Har. Main), Patrick O'Brien and Dr. Wm. Jones (Avondale),
to be the Roman Catholic Board of Education for the District of Harbor
Main;
Rev. Wm. Veitch, P.P. (Conception Har.), Messrs. Patrick Larissey,
Conception Har., David Gushue (of Patrick), Kitchues, George Whelan (Collier's
Ridge), and Samuel Whelan, Sr. (Colliers) to be the Roman Catholic Board of
Education for the district of Conception Hr.
Daily News January 12, 1906 (Friday)
Mr. Hawco, of Salmonier, who
is to marry Miss M.A. Kennedy, daughter of Capt. W. Kennedy, Holyrood, on
Sunday, only arrived from Klondyke a few weeks ago. Mr. Hawco when in the gold
regions was very successful and is credited with having brought back a fairly
good "pile".
Daily News January 17, 1906 (Wednesday)
Wedding Bells. Kennedy -
Hawco.
Holyrood was en fete Sunday for the wedding of Miss M.A. Kennedy,
daughter of Captain W. Kennedy, to Mr. J. Hawco, of Salmonier.
The ceremony took
place in the R.C. church, the pastor, Rev. Dr. Murphy, tied the knot. The bride
was handsomely attired and was attended by Miss Katie Veitch, the popular
teacher of Newtown. Mr. John Kennedy, brother of the bride, assisted the groom.
The bride was given away by her father. After the ceremony, the happy couple and
friends, numbering about 80, drove to the residence of the bride's parents,
where a most enjoyable time was spent. During dinner speeches were made by Rev.
Dr. Murphy, who proposed the health of the bride, the groom responding; Capt.
Kennedy, Capt. J. Lewis, M.H.A., and R.O. Dwyer, J.P. The younger folk were
given the use of the school-room where dancing was engaged in. Mr. and Mrs.
Hawco are very popular in the district, a fact evidenced by the many presents
received. Monday morning the bride and groom left for their future home
Salmonier.
Daily News March 9, 1906 (Friday)
A respected resident, in the
person of Mr. Thomas Costigan, passed away on Sunday last at Hr. Main. Deceased
had been ailing for some time and death was not unexpected. Besides a widow,
several sons and daughters survive. Interment took place at Hr. Main on
Wednesday.
Daily News April 11, 1906 (Wednesday)
Harbor Main Notes.
Mr.
Patrick Kennedy, our young and enterprising merchant and fellow townsman, has
just made an addition to his fleet of schooners by the purchase of a staunch
schr. at LaHavre, and a crew under the command of Philip Healy left by Sunday's
express to bring her down. She takes a load of coal from North Sydney to Hr.
Main. Mr. Kennedy's fleet now comprises six schooners, all of which will engage
in the Labrador fishery. Such enterprise is commendable and deserves
success.