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Newspaper
Daily News Record
Location
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
6
In a Canadian assize case Perry et al v Clergue et al the Sault Ste. Marie Ferry Co fights to restrain the Clergue International Transit Co from operating a rival ferry across the river. Details recount landings, dock access, and ferry schedules amid a government charter dispute and court motions before Justice Street.
A lamp explosion last evening caused almost total destruction of a house on Tatlered street near Queen. Firemen swiftly arrived, confined damage to upper rooms, most contents lost, and neighboring furnishings damaged. Estimated loss around fifty dollars.
The high court assizes begin with Justice Street presiding. William Johnston of Bind Hirer faces rape charges assigned to the grand jury. Civil case Pens et al v Clergue et al tests Clergue interests over Soo Ferry operations. Funeral of Mrs. W. B. Plummer to be held at St Luke’s Pro-Cathedral with burial at Greenwood. procession and arrivals noted.
Pat Dooley is in police court again in Soo after midnight arrest for drunkenness. He carried $1.36, a rarity for him, and faces government detention. John Riely, another repeat offender, will serve time by Magistrate Quiver. Joan Ailes fined $1 and costs for drunkenness. Keetch Bros jewelers advertise Oriental Christmas novelties and fine china in Soo.
Nominations for mayor and councillors open December 2 in the council chamber from 9 to 11 am for mayor and 12 noon to 1 pm for councillors. If a poll is needed voting occurs January 5 at nine polling places. Ward polling locations include Cameron's office, School house, McLean's store, Council chamber, Menzger & Wilcox's office, Hallams store, Taillefer's store, Barnes' store, and West ward school.
Chief of Police Downey patrolled a west town district for hours guarding prisoners and seizing contraband. Seven people were arrested including Nellie, keeper of a house, and two others, with fines set at costs each.
Soo hockey candidates held a late practice to select defense and forward lines. Donald, Pier, and Gordon Macdonald are highlighted as key defense prospects with Hogerth anticipated on the forward line. The club plans to rely on a strong defense as they prep for the upcoming season amid a cautious ice session. Separately, H.R. Moore and W. H. Deere formed Moore & Deere real estate, occupying offices on Queen Street near Mackay Bros, with Moore previously part of Brown Pardee & Bears and Beers of the Colonial chain. The firm will be Moore & Moore.
War letters praise Buckien arnica for scrapes and burns while small ads tout 25 cent drugstore cures. Silly dream vignette and a Thanksgiving note mention prize turkeys and antique china from Keetch Bros jewelers in Soo Ont.
Ottawa reports MPs from both parties press for Canadian voice in imperial defense funding. They argue Canada should have representation before any annual cash contribution to imperial systems, warning against taxation without representation. Local figures note transport and railway plans tied to broader imperial strategy, while social events and auctions fill the day in Soo.
A fragmented newspaper page recounts a child's pretend barber shop with Bennie and friends in a nursery scene. The piece blends playful grooming antics, family interruptions, and a humorous aside about a grandmother and a misadventure with a hair wash. Also included are light anecdotes about an Emperor Francis Joseph’s courier, a parrot’s porridge, an ostrich anecdote, and a bibliomaniac husband joke from Chicago.
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