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Dec. 15th-- Jack Frost has been quite busy by the looks of things. There is fine sleighing along here at present, Hope it continues for Xmas, as it is so nice to here the jingle of the sleigh bells. Miss Worth, our teacher, is having a Xmas concert and tree she and the pupils are very busy practising for the same, we wish them every success. Mr. Frank Connolly has been quite sick. Dr. McCullough was to see him and pronounced it flu. We all wish him a speedy recovery. The home of E.E. aikens, of this place, is closed up for the winter months. Mrs. Farrell intends going to the sanatorium. Mrs. Guy O'Connor and sons Francis and Lawrence, were visiting her parents, in Havendale, Sunday last. Our Post office has taken another move. Mr. J.A. Farrell is our postmaster now. We don't know how this will suit every one as its far below the middle of the section. Messers. James Irvine M. Wilcox have arrived home from Antigonish, where they were engaged threshing. They were not quite through but had to quit on account of Mr. Wilcox having a sore hand. We are pleased to have them home again. But sorry for Mr. Wilcox. Hope his hand won't be too serious. Mrs. Frank Connolly paid a flying visit to Havendale and Guysboro Intervale Saturday last with her brother. Dec. 12th--the death of Joseph Peitzsch occurred at Yankee Harbor, on Friday, December 1st, in the 73rd year of his age. Yankee Harbor is a fishing Village situated on the Eastern side of White Head Harbor, where the deceased resided all his life. On Friday morning he came to White Head in a small boat and bought his supply of groceries for winter and left here about 11 a.m. to return to his home, his boat loaded with the necessary supplies. He arrived home safely and went to his house and had dinner. After dinner he, with his two sons, came down to the wharf and took the stuff out of the boat. The old gentleman got in the boat and passed the parcels up to his boys, and in some way lost his balance and fell overboard. His two sons jumped in the boat and hauled their father out of the water immediately and took him to the landing. He was still conscious and they attempted to lead him to the house but before they got very far the poor old man said to lay him down he was done for and he breathed his last in a very few moments. He used to complain of having a weak heart and it is supposed the shock of falling in the water caused his death. He is survived by eight sons and one daughter, Edward, Manager of the New Glasgow Fish Market, New Glasgow; Roland in Worcester, Mass.; George in Liverpool, N.S.; William, Joseph, Howard, Haws and Spurgeon at home. The daughter is Mrs. Albert Munroe, Yankee Harbor. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon Interment being in the Methodist cemetery at White Head. The funeral services were in the Methodist Church. The Rev. Mr. Friesen officiated. The Schr. "Pearl Beatrice H.," Capt. John Dillon arrived from Montague, P.E.I. Saturday with a load of produce, which is being sold here. Mr. Willoughby Digdon, Engineer, on Scotia the Second "Mulgrave", is spending his vacation home with his parents. Mrs. William Digdon went to Mulgrave on Saturday to visit her son, Wiley. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Myres, of Cole Harbor, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Dillon, White.... (This article is cut off at the bottom of the page, and continues in the next column) ....for shelter on Dec. 1st, and remained a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Harry MacDuff, of Fox Island, are visiting Mrs. MacDuff's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levi MacDuff. Mr. John MacDuff of Fox Island, paid a short visit to White Head during the week. Mr. G. B. Mills, representing John Tobin & Co., was in White Head last week calling on customers. Mr. J.J. Resser, representing Wentzells Ltd., was in White Head last week. Mr. White, agent for Rawleighs Medicines, was in White Head last week. |
Dec. 16th--The weather has been nice and warm up until the past week and it has begun to look like winter. We would like to see a little snow for Christmas. Mr. Samuel Digdon was visiting old friends at Upper White Head on the 15th, we are all glad to see Sammie come again when the sleighing is good. Mrs. Rena Munroe and little son, who has been visiting friends at Canso for some time has returned home again. we are all glad to welcome her back. Mr. Edward Grover, from Charlos Cove, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Abe George, of this place. Mrs. Spurgeon Snow and little daughter, who have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Munroe, Cole Harbour, have returned home. Miss Eliza Snow is engaged with Mrs. Clifford Haine at present. Mrs. Burton Kirby was visiting at the post office on Friday 15th. Mrs. Wm. Fraser is visiting his sister, Mrs. Kawaja, Mulgrave. Mr. Angus Fogarty, of Fox Island, was visiting some friends at Upper Whitehead, recently. Come again Angus, you are always welcome. Messrs. Henry B. Spears, Wm. Lawlor, Robert Grove have gone to the lumber woods. We wish them success. We are sorry to say one of our popular young men, Willie Kirby, has also left us and is working at Sheet Harbour. Do not stay away too long Will, as we all want another dance. Mr. Frank Fougher passed through here on the 15th. Messrs. Spergeon and John Snow were eeling on Friday but sorry to say they only got nine, try again, Boys. We are glad to have the smiling face of Chester Snow with us again as he has been away from us all summer. Spend the winter in our midst, Chester. Our school is progressing rapidly under the skillfull management of Miss Gertrude Munroe. We are all glad to see the smiling face of W.R. White, Rawleigh Retailer we all think that his spices and flavorings are wonderful. Mrs. B. Feltmate, from Canso (Little) was visiting Mrs. E. Feltmate of this place recently. We are sorry to report at the time of writing that Miss Mary Richardson is very ill. We all wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. Wm. Spears, of Canso, was visiting friends of this place 2nd to the 5th. Mrs. Wm. Fraser, Miss Bertie Kirby and Mr. Earnest Casey were visiting Mrs. C.E. Haines on the evening of the 7th. We are glad to say we have a minister on our field for the year 1922 and 1923. Dr. P.A. McGarry passed through here on the 12th going to Lower WhiteHead. Messrs. Amos Feltmate and Archie Snow are fall fishing of Canso this year. Christmas will soon be here so we will close wishing our readers and editor a Merry Christmas and many of them. Dec. 15-- Capt. Sangster arrived in Port. J.G. and is discharging oats and turnips. Mr. Preston Pinkham is home from Ontario, where he has been employed for the past few months. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Gillie and son Latin of New Harbor drove to Coddles Dec. 8th, and spent the day visiting friends. Mrs. Roy Sponagle and Miss Lottie Sangster were visiting one evening at Mrs. Rob and Mrs. John Crooks. All the men are busy in the woods getting fire-wood. An ice-cream party was given at Mr. Lemuel Sponagles, Dec. 11th. Quite a number being present and enjoyed themselves very much. Mrs. Rual Pinkham has gone on a visit to her daughter's at Halifax. Dec. 18th--We had quite a little snowstorm and I do hope it will stay for awhile as Xmas is getting near, and we would like to see all enjoy it and spend a Merry Xmas. Glad to see that Mrs. H. Williams has started a little Sunday School as it will be quite a little help to the children as we do not have service only once or twice a month. Xmas holidays will be here soon and the children are expecting to enjoy a holiday sleigh coasting. There was to be an entertainment held at Halfway Cove school house on Friday, conducted by his two evangelists but sorry it stormed so bad as there were quite a few started and had to turn back. Glad to see Mrs. Percy Dort able to get around again after having such an attack of pneumonia. Mrs. Raymond Ryter has returned to her home at Halfway Cove. Wishing all a Merry Xmas and a prosperous New Year. |
Dec. 18th--Mr. and Mrs. John J. Jones were visiting at Mr. Thomas Cahill, Monday evening. Miss B. J. McCallum was visiting at Mrs. Joseph Worth's lately. Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCallum made a flying trip to Guysboro Tuesday. Mr. John Earley is working with Collen P. Lawlor of Ogden. Most of the folks in our vicinity are sick with the cold. Messrs. Thomas Cahill and Edward Worth and Mr. Collen McDonald spent Wednesday evening at Miss B.J. McCallum's. Mrs. Purvis Worth was visiting at her mother-in-law's, Mrs. Joseph Worth, Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. David Graham, of Ogden, was visiting at Mrs. Joseph Worth, Tuesday afternoon. Miss Margaret Jones was visiting at Mrs. Esther C. Greencorn, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. William Borden was visiting at Mr. Thomas byard, lately. Mr. and Mrs. David of County Harbour, was visiting at Mr. Thomas Byard's lately. There is not much news just now but will try and find some. glad to see the smiling face of Mr. Dave MacFarlane with us again. He had been working with Capt. J.G. Sangster on the vessel, "Elihas Crowell." Mr. Murray Henderson spent Sunday, Dec. 10th, in Coddles Harbor. (The rest of this article is cut off, and continues at the top of the next page with news from New Harbour) ......spent a few days in New Harbor, recently. Mr. Silas Sangster, who has spent the summer with Capt. J.G. Sangster, on the vessel "Elisha Crowell", has returned home for the winter. Mr. Philip Webber, of Torbay, spent a few days in New Harbor, recently. Mr. Leslie Sponagle, was in New Harbor, on Dec. 12th. Mr. Edward Hull, is doing carpenter work in Tomkinsville. Mr. Albert Cook and Miss Jinkens of Cooks Cove were in New Harbor recently. Sorry to report Mr. Joseph D. Luddington, is not improving any in health. Mr. John H. Crooks, of Coddles Harbor, was in town, recently. Capt. J.G. Sangster and son, Owen are home now for the winter months. Mrs. John C. Luddington is spending sometimes with her daughter, Mrs. Bayfield Crooks, of Seal Harbor. Miss Nina F. Sangster is employed at Mr. Lorne Sangster's. Glad to report that Mrs. Isaac Luddington has returned from St. Marthas Hospital, very much improved, after undergoing an operation. The young people certainly did enjoy themselves skating some nights last week. Dec. 16th--Mrs. T. Hendsbee and family drove through from Canso, Saturday, to visit Mrs. Hendsbee's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Hendsbee before leaving for Sommerville, Mass., returning to Canso on Sunday. Mr. Roy Hendsbee was visiting Mr. Alfred Hendsbee Saturday night. Mr. Barney Hendsbee and son, Manford, drove through to Canso Saturday returning the same day. Mr. & Mrs. Hendswood were visiting Mrs. Stephen Greencorn, Saturday who is confined to her bed from recent illness. Miss Catherine Dort was visiting friends here last week. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Greencorn on the birth of a daughter, Mamie Marguerite. Dec. 18th--There was a very nice service held in St. James Church Dec. 3rd, conducted by Rev. Earnest P. Wood and Rev. L. J. Donaldson. The congregation seemed to be larger than usual. Glad to report William Hayden at work again, after being off duty, for several days with a sore foot. The sleighing is very good now. Suppose we will soon see Mr. Alex Byers out with his trotter. The ladies seem to think that Alex has the nicest horse in town. Mr. Bert S. Laurie comes to Steep Creek quite often. Mr. James Meagher purchased a new horse. Jim certainly flies to work now. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Percy Hayden on the arrival of a bouncing baby girl. Sorry to report Robert Swain home on the sick list. Hope he will soon be better. Willie McCall is doing quite stroke catching rabbits. Hope your luck continues Willie. |