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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1926
Page
1
For the money Brahmin Tea has no equal in Canada a Pure India tea made from fresh young leaves from the famous Assam valley. When buying tea ask your dealer for Hastard's Brahmin packed in PE.
In London Ontario on January 31, nurse at St Joseph's Hospital spotted Wesley McPherson a 24 year old from Lucknow hanging from a light fixture after a night of attempted death by own action. Attendants cut him down and he was taken to the police station where he faced a charge of attempted death by own action and was remanded for a week.
Reports from Jeru salem via London quote Rev J Garrow Duncan of the Palestine Exploration Fund detailing underground rock cut chambers at Ophel. A central chamber with five smaller rooms links to a southward suite, dating to iron age around 1200 BC. Eastern side chamber series near Jebusite wall suggested royal tomb complex. Plans for full City of David excavation have progressed since 1923 with prior work by Bliss Parker and Weil settling site location near Mount Ophel.
Wilson Chambers, seventy five, maintains a family skating tradition by making an annual round trip from River Bend, Ontario to Welland and back. At over a century old his wooden Holland made skates with steel blades endure, and he completed the 15 mile journey without fatigue.
Funeral notice for Francis McAleer states his funeral will move from 24 Clark Street this afternoon at three o clock to St Dunstan Cathedral then to R C Cemetery for burial.
QUEENS COUNTY L C L meets In Kingston Hall on Tuesday February 2 at 10 a m. The meeting will feature community announcements and plans for local events. Members are urged to attend promptly to discuss forthcoming activities and collaboration with the Baptist Church youth groups.
Shareholders of the Charlottetown Hotel Company are asked to attend the dinner at Hotel Victoria this evening at 8 o'clock, with the annual meeting to follow after the dinner. Other notices include an organization meeting in G W V A Rooms for L B Miller supporters, a Zion Presbyterian service with Rev Dr Banks Nelson, a hockey match at the rink between St Dunstan's University and alumni, a fox ranches escape due to snow, Zion Church services by Rev George Extance, and archaeological discoveries in Jerusalem announced by various groups.
Home from Rome His Lordship Bishop O Leary Rev W Monaghan and others landed in Halifax on Saturday. Preparations are under way for the reception of Bishop O Leary tonight by St Dunstan's Cathedral. Convalescent Rev C and Mrs Graham are in Prince Edward Island Hospital after an operation. Mr R L Denault and Mr Blenkorn of Boston install a new switchboard cabinet in Western Union offices. three weeks of work, Denault a noted expert in cable work.
The prospective beekeeper should weigh present day industry conditions comparing roles with other callings. In older provinces marketing through organizations may dominate honey sales while younger regions offer local markets. Start with one or two colonies to gain experience, use modern equipment, and follow proper timing. avoid over optimism and respect etiquette while combating disease.
Mr G W Murphy formerly of Hills River was in the city last week on important business. Master Joseph Storey has been successfully operated on at Prince Edward Island Hospital and is recovering well. Jacob Scott of City is also recovering after a serious operation. W Chester S MacLure and W K Rogers returned by yesterday’s mail train after attending the Canada For Auction Sales in Montreal and Premier Stewart and J A MacDonald were on the same train from Shediac for a Maritime premiers conference. Mrs A Lord of Charlottetown has arrived to visit her sister Mrs W Abbott. Rev R C Eaton and T W Bentley were among passengers on the eastbound train arriving yesterday afternoon.
Ottawa reports from January 31 quote William Irvine former Labour MP describing Calgary's unemployed as being jailed after dining in restaurants then asked to call the police to obtain meals for a month. The piece notes west coast unemployment levels as similar to recent winters and limited relief. Toronto dispatch cites Rev. Geo C Pidgeon urging a church evangelism period until Easter with emphasis on grace doctrines and prayer groups.
Death notices from the County Hospital Fast St John New Brunswick list Mrs Reagh W Tinney died January 30. Funeral from Willard Kelly residence Southport with interment at Clifton Cemetery. Also Ernest O Cudmore four months died January 31 with funeral at parents residence at 2:39 pm and interment Peoples Cemetery. John A Stewart 16 died January 31 at P E B hospital Bethel with funeral at MacLean Funeral Home King Square and Cross Otatisk Cemetery at 2 pm.
A discussion on public figures' reputations notes posthumous attacks on Gladstone and Wilson, critiques of Xmas usage and religious writing, and recommendations of Frank Crane, Bruce Barton, Hutchinson, Twain, and Tolstoy. The column surveys contemporary writings and includes brief notes on monuments and street naming.
A hockey game at the Arena Saturday night featured the Jam-Tarts defeating the Garage Men 3 to 2. The match offered fast play from start to finish with notable lineups and referees Percy McInnis and Charlie Young overseeing the contest.
Alberta turkey raisers increase output after a favorable season says J R Higgins of the Poultry Division who toured Peace River district. Valhalla district estimate three to four thousand birds, Grande Prairie tributaries could ship over one hundred thousand pounds of dressed turkeys this fall. Growers plan community turkey bills as past live shipments proved unsatisfactory and many farmers seek gobblers and stock improvement.
Gunnison correspondent recalls a father's bluff that he could cook a perfect supper. After five minutes in the kitchen he produced a feast of biscuits, fried chicken, potatoes, and ice cream, then dismissed it as a one time effort. An aunt overheard and stepped in, leaving Dad to resume silence on cooking.
London confirms that Maharajah Holkar of Indore will be tried by peers for involvement in the failed kidnapping of Mumtaz Begum and the murder of Abdul Bacha. The case, unprecedented, could dethrone him if convicted. Sir John Simon acts as his counsel with a rumored fee near $500,000. Major D. Graham Pole represents Holkar in London.
The first trains to Summerside since Thursday arrived yesterday afternoon with the Borden train at 12 30 p m and the Charlottetown train at 4 15 p m The westbound service departed Summerside at 3 50 p m A death notice follows for Ronald D McNeill 47 of Scouche Parish who died after several months illness His funeral is set for Tuesday at eight in the morning and the bereaved family receive sympathy
Three representative members of the Canadian cooperative wheat pool are set to sail aboard the liner Regina for Liverpool. The mission in Europe remains unknown. B Ramsay of the pool S D Smith Manager of the pool and BP Clare Montreal representative are listed to sail.
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