The Intelligencer April 21, 1917 (page 2)
“The following telegram was received in this city yesterday: Ottawa, Ont., April 20, 1917. Mrs. Gladys Smith, 149 Bridge Street, Belleville, Ont. Sincerely regret to inform you that 210891 Pte. Thomas George Smith, infantry, officially reported admitted thirteen general hospital, Boulogne, April 11, 1917, gunshot wound in right shoulder. Will send further particulars when received. Officer in Charge Records.”
The Intelligencer April 21, 1917 (page 2)
“The War Workers of West Belleville held a very successful tea in St. Mary’s School yesterday afternoon and evening. A goodly sum was realized from the sale of articles donated, and much interest was shown in the splendid exhibit of work done by the children of the school. The assembly room was suitably decorated with flags and flowers. Instrumental music was furnished in the afternoon while the orchestra was present in the evening. The proceeds will be given in aid of the Red Cross.”
The Intelligencer April 21, 1917 (page 7)
“Died of Wounds. The following telegram received by Mr. John McConnachie of this city, is but one of many which has caused sadness to homes in Canada. Ottawa, April 17, 1917. John McConnachie, 48 Great St. James St., Belleville, Ont. Deeply regret to inform you, 636631 Private William Hurbert McConnachie, mounted service, officially reported died of wounds. Six Casualty Station, April tenth, nineteen and seventeen. Officer in charge of Records.”
The Intelligencer April 21, 1917 (page 7)
“Willing to Do Their Bit. Principal McLaurin of the Belleville High School, reported to the Board of Education last night, that 28 boy pupils of the school had signified their intention of taking part in the production of garden produce in the city during this year. The pupils were willing to do what they could in gardens, etc., if ground was provided for them.”
The Intelligencer April 21, 1917 (page 11)
“He Who Does His Best, Does His Duty! Shoulder your share of the Empire’s task by training for home defence.
Enlist in the Canadian Defence Force and release a trained man ready to fight in France. Men Still Required for Overseas in the Canadian Expeditionary Force.”
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