04 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Feb 04, 1920
Page
1
Charlottetown electors are urged to support D. J. Riley in the upcoming mayoral election. He notes a balanced city budget, long council service, and a pledge to advance council projects for the general welfare, while stating he cannot meet voters in person before polling day.
The Farmers announce buyers will operate at multiple stations on January 14 and 28. Names listed include Everett Wedlock in Hunter River, John Whitehead in Kensington, Muttart and T. H. Smith in Ybany, Perley Drake in Vernon Station, Bert Brown in York, Alex. D. Martin in Grand View, with contact via Canadian Co. Ltd., Kensington Road, Plant 663.
Lt. B Miller appeals to Warq Five electors urging continued council service. He cites openness of the Gravel Pit, Dominion Housing cooperation, and converting Bridge Hill lease into a park with a fountain. He pledges to pursue improvements within fiscal means and asks for votes on November 11.
Tenders will be received by the undersigned until Friday February 11 for any person willing to supply and deliver at Vernon River Church by April 1 1920 specified amounts of spruce lumber including 2000 feet 2x4 15 feet long 2000 feet 1x6 14 feet long 1000 feet 1x4 16 feet long and 5000 feet 1x10 or over feet long Tender must state cost of each amount separately P D McGuigan P P Vernon River P RI
At the request of many Ward 2 residents, WM Moran announces his candidacy for Councillor in the upcoming election. He pledges to look after city interests overall and specifically Ward 2, asking for support.
A narrator recounts a tense morning with Robert as Marion Hovey’s brother arrives with news of Marion’s illness and a dinner invitation. They plan a day of tension, planning to visit Marion after Mary, while Robert frets over a lost position and their uncertain future. The scene blends jealousy, duty, and the search for employment.
Two friends stroll through the park on a bright day and discuss visiting Mary. They joke and share light memories while planning to hurry to Mary’s for dinner, recalling past kindness toward a relative and noting Castoria’s use through generations.
Motors owners receive guidance on safe battery removal and reconnection to avoid reverse charging. Proper clamp tightness, correct post polarity, and cautions about generator regulation when the battery is removed are outlined. Readers may send self addressed stamped envelopes for immediate answers to motor questions.
An old warning piece promotes California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for children, urging mothers to check for the California label and follow dosing directions on the bottle, claiming a tasty fruit flavor and no fear in giving it to kids.
Ro bert Murray, aged eighty, died January 27 from pneumonia in Bedeque. He leaves a widow, three daughters Bessie Holmes Victoria P E I 14 Percy Campbell Borden PB L Mrs Thomas Frost Chatham NB and two sons John Hugh Becague. Funeral conducted by Rev W A McQuarrie and Rev George Somers in severe weather. pallbearers Jesse Schur man Fred Davison William Ramsay John Davison.
An ad announces Fruit-a-tives for ailments from digestive issues to skin conditions. It claims fruit based medicine using apple orange fig and prune principles, with tonic antiseptics, priced 50c a box or six for 2.50, available via dealers or postpaid from Fruitatives Limited Canton Ont. The launch at Hog Island yesterday featured no champagne.
Public notice under Edward VII. charter for Charlottetown announces mayoral election and council seats by ward. One mayor and eight councilors to be chosen across five wards, with vacancies specified for ward one two three four and five, listing one two and three councillor quotas in each ward.
The town announces polling divisions for the Charlottetown city election. Division locations include Felix Hughes shop at 56 Queen Street and Patrick McCloskey at 174 Sydney Street, with hours from nine to five and a noon to four office period at City Hall. Voters are directed to the specified addresses for each ward and division.
Public notice proclaims an election for three commissioners of sewers and water supply for Charlottetown City to be held in the third year of the reign. Citizens are informed of the upcoming vote and the authority conducting the election.
At multiple city wards polling stations are listed including Ward 2 East at Patrick McCloskey No 174 Ward 3 Market House Ward 4 Central near Silas J on Kent Street Ward 4 East near Mrs Mce Ward 5 west near Harry Lar Queen Street Ward 5 west Central near Mrs Gray Ward East Central near Bernard Higgins No 266 Euston Street East. Polls open at nine o clock in the forenoon and close at five o clock in the afternoon on the same day.
The document details polling division boundaries for Charlottetown with ward numbers, street addresses, and polling places. It specifies divisions from No. 66 Queen Street through Ward Five, including hours, venue near City Hall, and qualification acts under City Clerk and Mayor authority.
Farm for sale near Charlottetown at Suffolk features 77 acres with good buildings. Convenient to school churches butter factory saw and grist mills. Prime rural property offering easy farm operation and access to local services and mills.
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