21 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Jul 21, 1921
Page
1
Deaths in the hospital at Bangor Mary Hall Brownville formerly of Bradulbané on Wednesday. Services and arrangements expected. Prophycerian Church Friday. Funeral details to follow.
British industry solved the wartime shortage of Continental chemical glassware by rapidly developing effective substitutes. Tests showed British glassware matched or exceeded the famed Jena glass in corrosion resistance. Designers also pushed artistic advances, drawing on Egyptian motifs to create novel crystal pieces, signaling British glass as a leading world standard.
Auctioneer Benj Carter advertises a sale of R. H. Campbell's household goods at 15 Grafton Br on Tuesday July 26 at 1 30 pm including piano cabinet table sideboard desk sewing machine range and other effects with mats rugs dishes glassware books and bedding. viewing Saturday and Monday afternoons.
The city will issue summonses starting August first to all dog owners who have not paid the dog tax. Owners are urged to settle dues to avoid legal action.
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Prize Meeting takes place in Charlottetown on August 3 1921 at 8 30 p m with practice shots at 200 yards and regular matches from 9 4 am Entries must be received by August 2 1 pm A prize list of 914 00 is offered plus inducements for novices and cadets Information available from the secretary at The W K Rogers Co Ltd or P O Box 384 Charlottetown.
A narrator recalls joining Champion Film Company for a one reel filler on a seaside location. Tension hints at inappropriate boss behavior as Nellie Birney experiences professional and personal pressure during the trip with Dayton and the crew.
Public auction to sell by mortgage foreclosure in front of the Court House Charlottetown Queens County on Saturday July 30 1921 at noon two parcels in King's County Lot 61 Prince Edward Island. First tract about fifty acres described along St Marys Road and Philip McGee line. Second tract about fifty acres described from St Marys Road to James Hughes land and Edward Hughes land. Sale per mortgage dated September 25 1914 between Patrick Patrick McKearney Peter McKearney and Sarah McKearney and Edward Bayfield and Sherman Peters now assigned to Edward Bayfield Philip Broke Freeland assignees. For details contact McLean McKinnon Charlottetown Royal Bank Building.
A St John New Brunswick resident Mrs. Robert Clayton describes years of indigestion and suffering before Tanlac brings strength, health, and happiness. She praises the medicine and urges others to try it, mentioning Charlottetown retailers Reddin Bros. The narrative shifts to a film company executive offering a bathing suit photo opportunity, framing it as business.
London reports Wilfred Glenn aged 26 died from an insect bite after a three day vacation. Brockville Ontario notes Mrs. Thomas Taylor died of blood poisoning from a bee sting at Newboro Leeds County. she leaves a husband and seven children.
Notice of sale announced for the fishing plant at Frog Pond near Tignish on Friday July 22 at 2 p m. Bargains for somebody. W Agnew.
Land in Township 38 King’s County Prince Edward Island sold by public auction in Charlottetown on August 4 1921 at noon. Property comprises about 100 acres bounded by Savage Harbor Canoevey Road and a former Patrick McEachern possession. Indenture of Mortgage dated January 11 1918 between Alfred McEachern and David B Stewart under power of sale due to missed interest. Further details at J D Stewart Nelson Block Charlottetown.
Prohibition agents link reports of mysterious ships seen near the North Atlantic trade lanes to a seizure of whiskey worth about twenty thousand dollars landed at a cove near Wildwood New Jersey from an alleged mystery ship. Officers say illicit smuggling on a vast scale is probable with large shipments converted to small boats under cover of night and stashed in remote spots.
London reports the King and Queen greeted a Fort William Ontario Rotary group led by president Dr Crawford McCullough at Buckingham Palace. The occasion was informal with the royals chatting with visitors about their towns and Rotary aims. The King and Queen spoke briefly with President McCullough during a long conversation.
Senate naval committee reports split over Rear Admiral William S Sims charges that navy delays and misdirection cost lives and money in World War I. Majority defends Sims and faults Daniels and Wilson while urging commissions to study lessons. minority vindicates the administration and rejects the cost claims as unfounded.
The King and Queen listened as a Canadian speaker detailed the movement’s spread and its statistical aspects. They were impressed by the breadth of the movement and the visitor’s remarks. At the ceremony’s end, the royals exchanged handshakes and wished their guests a safe return home.
An old notice warns buyers to insist on Bayer branding as genuine aspirin. It notes directions for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism and toothache, mentions tin boxes of twelve and larger packages, and lists manufacture details in Canada.
In New York City on July 20, fifteen year old Max Rochester wedged his head between two pilings off Ocean Parkway Brooklyn. Police and firemen used axle grease and an axe to free him after more than an hour of effort as the tide rose, with bystanders watching the dramatic rescue.
Dr. Horn of Coney Island hospital examined Max and found only superficial abrasions. the crowd gathered but the youth was unharmed beyond minor injuries.
Gloucester Massachusetts business leaders led by J Norman Abbott pledge funds for another expedition to lift the fishing schooner Esperanto, sunk off Sable Island May 30. A salvage crew reviews the failed first attempt and plans to use heavier cables and better gear with extra divers and pumps. The Fabia will sail to East Boston for repairs and return for sea by week end as the team aims to depart for Sable Island again soon.
Property listing for 75 acre farm at Caledon Iowa with 60 acres clear and 16 acres of good hardwood. Buildings described as good. For further information apply to the advertiser.
Desirable farm of about thirty acres in the suburbs of George town lately occupied by George Coombs. Building consists of seven room dwelling house finished complete. Also barn and granary in good repair. Farm will be sold with growing crop. This is an ideal home and will be sold reasonable. For particulars apply to:
A 50 acre farm on Brackley Point Road ten miles from Charlottetown with a large dwelling, barn, hen house, brook, orchard of apples pears plums cherry and fifty black currant bushes plus an eight pen fox ranch. Will sell with or without stock. Apply to.
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