30 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Dec 30, 1912
Page
1
In Charlottetown Annie widow of the late eras died in her 78th year. Interment at OG cemetery following services at St Cathedral. Also noted are obituaries for Mrs Clarkin aged, with references to Mis W. We F and Mis H. W. Har teatow.
A domestic scene unfolds as John Willie resists discipline and faces pressure from his mother. The boy declares he will stay out, while the parent seeks calm, later learning the cause of Willie’s distress and the hope for change.
The Guardian invites reliable reports from parsons across the province and asks subscribers to remit by money order or registered letter. Readers urged to mail news promptly after events. publication notes and local notices appear in Charlottetown News Dept.
Sir Ernest Shackleton, arriving aboard the Lusitania after a near pole crossing in 1909, plans another Antarctic expedition. He may cross the continent from the Australian side, with work to begin after his two month stay in the United States and talks in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago, and Washington.
Victoria introduces a curfew by by law requiring youths under sixteen to be off streets by 8.30 pm from October to May and by 9 pm for the rest of the year. A whistle will sound for at least twenty seconds as the curfew signal, with the city council responsible for enforcement.
A reader from Port Richmond recounts a winter illness with chronic stomach pain after meals. He describes persistent indigestion, weak bowels, and poor appetite until using Hamilton’s Pills which eased symptoms, improved digestion, and restored strength. The notice promotes the remedy as a mild, effective, affordable option available from druggists and stores.
Drunk arrested and a Winter tide impact reported in Charlottetown. Rev D MacLean to preach on Glasgow Road Tuesday at 7 p.m. Fox-biz sting halves a $500 fox deposit. Charlottetown harbor endures high tide and ice.
Charlottetown visitors and residents noted in New Year week notices include Harry L. Crocker of Moncton visiting in Charlottetown and Walter Simpson of Bay View returning home after a brief stay. District figures such as Lieutenant Governor and Mrs Rog ers will host New Year’s Day. Emma Gaudet of Charlottetown is home from Chatham NB and Miss Effie McKenzie returns from North Rustico. Also listed are D R Morrison and P G Clark of Summerside and others visiting or traveling among Charlottetown, North Rustico, and surrounding areas.
An illustrated Popular Mechanics article notes the Arlington Virginia government wireless station recently placed in operation and capable of transmitting messages about 3000 miles. It reports later messages between Arlington and Reno California about 500 miles, crediting Mare Island's wire section for the first cross continental transmission.
Market notes advertise a display of chocolates including Neilson's Liggett's and Moire in Wolfday boxes. Prices range from 85c to 4 dollars with fresh, pure quality touted. The MecKinion Dry Co at Great George and Kent and Bell & Co are named in trade items.
A list shows guests registered at the Be rgere Minto and Queen and Victoria Hotels in Charlottetown from last evening until Friday evening. Names include WW La Murray G McLellan W A Jedkins G S Martin B McDonald L Strickland M Moor W Taylor Mrs Adams Miss Adams B Williams P Bentley Hessian G Lathhford G Beattie F Britain and others from New Glasgow North Rustico Sask Toronto Halifax and Boston.
Cambridge mass December 25 a health expert Dr Sarah Merrick offers a list of don'ts for wives to keep husbands happy. She urges meeting him at the door, not nagging about lateness, and not overburdening him with troubles. She also advises grooming, comforting routines, and pleasing pet names.
In Lockport a drunken quarrel led to a shotgun blast and a dynamite explosion. The 16 year old Alexander Williams died. his mother and two sisters were injured. Daniel Williams, Danny Graham, Chauncy Orson and others witnessed the deadly chain of events at the cottage. The front collapsed as the blast occurred after the gun mishap.
It is expected that 22 foreign countries will be represented by rifle teams in the International match at Camp Perry Ohio in September next following the National Rifle meet there. Amendments of the rules are contemplated to permit participation of teams now barred because of their high record in preceding matches.
Ottawa December 26. The department of trade and commerce released grain year totals ending August 31 1912. Lake and rail shipments reached 199 322 961 bushels surpassing 1911 and 1910. The report lists breakdown figures for eastward shipments and transport modes.
London cable reports Prince George son of the King may visit American ports after four years at Osborne and Dartmouth. He will sail aboard the armored cruiser Cumberland on January 16 with naval cadets for a world observance and instrumental purposes as Admiral ty permits a foreign port visit.
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