James Edward Clowe

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• Baptism: 19 Oct 1894, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

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1922

FATAL ACCIDENT AT FERRYLAND- JAMES CLOWE DIED FROM INJURIES WHILE ON HIS WAY TO HOSPITAL

An accident that ended fatally, occurred at Ferryland on Saturday afternoon, the victim being James CLOWE, a fisherman of that place. The accident was a peculiar one. Deceased was returning home from the fishing grounds in his motor boat and was leaning over the engine house when the fly wheel of the 7-horse power engine came off and smashing the woodwork, struck CLOWE with terrific force in the abdomen. He was knocked unconscious and on reaching shore was attended to by Dr. FREEBAIRN, while Rev. Father MAHER was also called. On recovering consciousness, it was seen that he was hurt internally, but it was not thought his conditions was so serious. Yesterday his condition became worse, however, and he suffered intense pain and it was deemed advisable to have him sent to the General Hospital. Sir. M. P. CASHIN received a message yesterday at noon telling him of the accident and as it was impossible to take him to the city by motor, asking that a steamer be sent. Sir Michael immediately arranged to send the Cabot and at 3.30 p.m. yesterday the ship left for Ferryland. Captain DALTON lost no time in getting there and at 7.40 last evening the ship left with the injured man on board. He was accompanied by his brother and another relative. All possible for his comfort on board the steamer was done but shortly after passing Cape Broyle he passed away. The Cabot thereupon returned to Ferryland with the body, where there is universal sympathy felt over his untimely end. Deceased, who was 24 years of age is survived by a widow and one child.

James — Bridget [Clowe]. Bridget was born Abt 1896; died 7 May 1941, Ferryland, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 9 May 1941, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]