03 Jun 1869
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Newspaper
Summerside Journal
Location
Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Jun 03, 1869
Page
1
The President travels to Annapolis with Secretary Borie as debates over the Alabama question and potential conflicts ease. Reports from Madrid and Rome show maneuvers in colonial and papal affairs while Atlantic cable work progresses. In New York a lively political scene critiques Grant era policies and war notions, urging restraint amid populist sentiment.
A massive fire at Hunter's Point Long Island City caused by explosions consumed the Devoe Petroleum complex and nearby vessels. The Devoe refinery plus Day & Co and Provost yards suffered heavy losses with oil, benzine, and coal storage destroyed, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.
Boston Board of Trade passes a reciprocity treaty with the British Provinces by unanimous vote. Cuban revolutionists report favorable progress and filibusters from New York near the battle area. General De Roda to sail June 15 to govern Cuba. Irish Church disestablishment bill passes Commons. Mr. Motley addresses Liverpool on Anglo American relations.
In Epiron the talk centers on cold backward spring weather and slow vegetation then shifts to the era of hard times. Citizens argue about causes and cures, debating Confederation and annexation while voices split between loyalty and dissent.
A Vermont minister notes the balsam’s supremacy against coughs, colds, and asthma and claims lasting relief after trying Wistar's Balsam of Cherry. J. L. Gilman testifies to heart and lung cure and endorses the remedy for pulmonary complaints. warns against imitations. Prepared by S W Fowle & Son. sold by druggists generally.
The June Term of the Supreme Court for Prince County opens Tuesday at St Eiranor's. Lawyers will meet at the Clifton House while the court sits, with Chief Justice and other judges presiding.
A Summerside Journal item states that no notice can be taken of anonymous communications and asserts the need to know names and addresses of correspondents as a guarantee of good faith. It notes communications not used cannot be returned.
A Cork mayor, Sullivan, is rebuked for praising a murderer and rebels, deemed a Christian magistrate supporting violence. The letter condemns his stance as hypocritical, urging Parliament to act while warning of a corrupt public opinion that tolerates him.
Mr James Campbell of Montrose and Mr Martin, a teacher, ambushed a very large old bear in the western island woods after it had killed three sheep in Campbell’s pasture. They fired as darkness fell and the bear fell. The crowd gathered to view the bear, said to weigh 400 pounds or more. Campbell and Martin praised as skilled sportsmen.
At a meeting held on the 20th alt. it was agreed the locality from Mr. Johnsons on the Malpeque Road to the Presbyterian Church at Strathalbyn including parts of Townships 22 28 and 31 be called Dantinaron. I C Hat opened a Fresh Fish Depot in Charlottetown selling fish from the North Shore. The Royal Canadian Bank of Toronto has failed. Oysters shipped from this port since navigation opened and a law forbidding their export or catching is now in force. The Rev Mr Frame and wife left for Boston for a few weeks. An advertisement for a new mowing machine, The Climax, will appear at Mr J F Bakers for exhibition and full description to follow. A large number of passengers travel on steamers. the island remains a summer tourist spot. Circular dated June 2nd from Hanrom Brokens. St John market quotes: Oats 48c, Oatmeal 6 75, Butter 23c, Eggs 19c, Potatoes 35c, Mess Pork 22.00.
The advertisement touts Johnsons Anodyne Liniment for chronic rheumatism and mentions Sheridan's Cavalry Condition Powders as beneficial. It also promotes Dr Victars Wild Cherry remedy for coughs and throat issues and notes Turnip and Clover Seed available at Prince County Book Store on Central Street.
A fragmented list of ads and vendors including Wool Picking by Stephen Wright Sewing Machines by John Iggins Great Rush by J F Bake Something for Everyone by John Mc Kernan Tea Party Concert Facts for the People by L Vickerson Climax Mower by J F Baker Removal by Dr Jarvis New Books by A Harvie Dissolution by R A Grong Winding up Selling at Bo Albion House Baker Neec 1 & Garpo 8 Arseneault Furniture by Wm Beairsto
The column notes a tea and concert for Summerside Episcopal Church on the 29th met, Wesleyan teas in Alberton area in July, and rumors of a new lieutenant governor appointing Lawsee and the Hon E Palmer and Hon J Beasley to the Judicial Bench. It also mentions a failed Board of Education license exam, leaving many young candidates dissatisfied after about thirty sat the test.
On May 24 at the bride’s father residence by Rev St Laird Rev Jus Sinclair Stewi ncke N 8 to Margaret eldest daughter of James Beairsto Malpeque Canada wedding announcement notes party names and location
Multiple death notices list Emma Jane Mitchell aged 10 months 14 days at 46 Bow Street Charlestown Mass of congestion of the brain. Margaret wife of Neil Graham aged 28 years leaving infant. BR Glover of Murray Tarbor aged 21. James Curtis Lawson of Stanhope aged 16 with wife Margaret A who died four days after him. Florence May Hughes daughter of Frederick W. and Margaret Hughes aged twelve months at Charlottetown.
A vintage advertisement from June 1869 at Albion House by R. A. Strong lists cheap hats bonnets prints dress goods skirts ribbons feathers flowers parasols mantles waterproof cloths doeskins bread cloths ready-made clothing collars ties gloves and more.
Boots and shoes offered by Eli Steamer Flamborough of Montreal. Three cases comprising ladies girls misses genteel and boys infants. Prices low by Rh. A. Strong. Albion House June 3 1860.
Advertisement from D Rogers dated June 3 1869 offers wine goods and flour after Montreal shipment aboard the schooner Josephine including 200 barrels of superfine flour and choice flour for sale. Limited listings for alpaca cloth broadcloth dress goods and groceries appear with prices and vendor R A Strong Albion.
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