April 27, 1903
PERSONAL NOTES
Mr. Nehemiah Frost, J.P., of Northern Bight, Trinity Bay, is visiting St. John’s en route to Canada and the United State for a trip on business and pleasure combined. He will be away about six weeks.
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May 20, 1903
MAN LOST OVERBOARD
Elias Avery, of Grates Cove, was struck by the boom of the schooner Royal Oak, while going through Bacalieu Tickle on the way from St. John’s, Friday last, and knocked overboard. He was sitting on the after “companion” at the time, when the mainsail “jibed” and knocked him over. The crew made every effort to save him, but he sank before they could reach him. He was 26 years of age, and unmarried. The Royal Oak is a 25-ton schooner, belonging to Skipper Nicholas Vey, of Random. Her crew consisted of only three men.
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Transcribed by Wanda Garrett and Lester Green, September 2014; Latest updated March 2021
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