The Intelligencer October 15, 1917 (page 1)

“Canned Goods Can Be Sold. Ottawa. ‘Canned vegetables’ may be now sold without restriction in Canada. An announcement from the food controller’s office states that the embargo of August 24 upon the sale and purchase of peas, beans, tomatoes, beets, celery, corn, spinach, rhubarb and pumpkins preserved in cans, glass jars or other containers has been raised.

The lifting of the embargo applies to the three maritime provinces, Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia, in the three prairie provinces the prohibition was withdrawn some time ago. The announcement adds that the embargo has been effective in stimulating the consumption of fresh vegetables and increasing the supply of canned vegetables available for the coming season.”

The Intelligencer October 15, 1917 (page 4)

“On Thursday, October 18 Canadians will have another opportunity of assisting the wonderful work of the British Red Cross, an organization worshipped by the soldiers and sailors for the constant miracles of joy and comfort brought to the sick and wounded through this great society which with ‘healing in its wings’ never tires in its work of mercy to human beings, battered and bruised by war. …

Canada, of the whole British Empire, is perhaps the best off as regards war conditions. …  With bountiful harvests and busy workshops Canada should break all previous records, and on Thursday, October 18^th, roll up an immense fund for the British Red Cross, not only for the great good accomplished by that organization but as a national thanksgiving for the blessings of a prosperous peace in a world of war.”

The Intelligencer October 13, 1917 (page 1)

“Authorities to Aid Injured Soldiers. Ottawa. The important announcement was made by Secretary E. H. Scammell, of the Military Hospitals Commission, that soldiers who incur disabilities requiring special appliances, such as orthopedic services, trusses, rubber bandages and belts, will be given a bill of credit in addition to their pensions.”

The Intelligencer October 13, 1917 (page 2)

“First Call to the Colors. Postmaster Gillen, of this city has received a supply of the exemption forms to be used for eligibles who are answering the call of the Military Service Act. The filling in of the forms will take place at the postoffice. No official word has been received by the local authorities as to what time of day the forms are to be given out. They are waiting for the proclamation and official advice from Ottawa.”

The Intelligencer October 13, 1917 (page 2)

“Injured in England. Gunner Albert Hill, who was injured in England by being thrown from a gun carriage has returned to Belleville and is now at his home 76 Cedar street. Gunner Hill was one of the first to enlist when war broke out and served two years with the first Canadian Contingent, was gassed and invalided home.

He reenlisted and went overseas with the Cobourg Heavy Battery last June and met with the accident while in training in England. He was treated at Moore Barracks Hospital, Shorncliffe, and afterwards invalided home. Gunner Hill is being treated at the Military hospital in Kingston.”

The Intelligencer October 13, 1917 (page 5)

“Play Time With The Soldiers. Writing from ‘Somewhere in France,’ to his parents in Belleville, Sapper J. H. Bone reports that he is in excellent health and had just returned from an enjoyable vacation outside. The letter was written on September 2, and the weather then was fine and cool, just right for baseball. The writer states that the Y.M.C.A. has made three tennis courts which afford the boys great entertainment.

‘I don’t know what we would do without the Y.M.C.A.,’ writes Sapper Bone, ‘they furnish all the outfits for sports free of charge. It must cost them quite a sum too. There’s a dandy concert party playing here all this week, too, so you see there is always something for us to do after we get off work. Oh, yes, and there is a moving picture show here every evening, except Sunday. The Y. M. C. A. are building a new theatre here for the winter, and I guess it will be a pretty nice one. I hear they are going to have a spotlight and everything up to date.’ ”

The Intelligencer October 13, 1917 (page 10)

“ ‘Let Me Help You Carry the Burden, Mother. It now costs $300,000.00 a week to carry on the work of the British Red Cross, or $16,000,000.00 a year.

Last year Ontario’s magnificent contribution paid for the entire work of the British Red Cross for nearly six weeks. This year, in view of the greater need, it is earnestly and confidently hoped that Ontario’s contributions will be as great proportionately as the magnificent offering of last year.

Our trust is, that the Citizens of Ontario will give generously to this noble cause on—’Our Day’, October 18^th.”

The Intelligencer October 13, 1917 (page 14)

The looking glass, banned from the Puritan household and held in suspicion by the pious even into this twentieth century, has come to be a thing of even more importance to the physician than the vain woman.

In all the great European hospitals the mirror is in use in multiple ways, and instances of remarkable cures effected through its use are on record at Hart House in Toronto, where the Military Hospitals Commission provides treatment for the disabled soldiers returned from the front. …

A few weeks ago the young soldier came to Hart House just to look around, and his limp arm attracted the attention of the instructor in charge. …  The instructor …  asked him to move his fingers. He tried, but no action resulted from the effort. …  Then a mirror was placed in such a way as to reflect the arm and hand for the man. Again he was told to move his fingers, watching the hand in the glass, and a slight twitch rewarded his effort. Since then he has been steadily improving, but nothing can be done without the mirror yet. The patient has a new hope, and the instructors believe that his case will ultimately yield to this treatment. …

Other men who have lost control of their limbs are learning to walk by watching their legs in the glass as they try.”

The Intelligencer October 12, 1917 (page 2)

“ ‘How Many of our Men are Liable to be Drafted?’ The Canadian business man is asking this question often, now that the Military Service Act is the law of Canada.

Every employer of labor will find it to his advantage to note carefully the formation of Medical Boards in his locality and to be sure that his employees secure as early as possible this very important information as to their status under the Military Service Act. Issued by The Military Service Council.”

The Intelligencer October 12, 1917 (page 2)

“D. M. McLennan Killed in Action. Word has been received at Stirling that D. M. McLennan who was for some time assistant with Mr. A. D. McIntosh, District Representative of the Department of Agriculture, has been killed in action.

[Note: Acting Bombardier Donald Murdock McLennan died on September 20, 1917. He is commemorated on Page 286 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.]

The Intelligencer October 12, 1917 (page 2)

“the New ‘Military’ A Smart Shoe for Women.

With every woman knitting—doing Red Cross and Special Aid Work—’tis only natural that Dame Fashion should show the same military spirit too.

Here’s the latest in street footwear—Low Heel, medium narrow toe, mahogany high lace, neolin soles and rubber heels, perfectly plain and wonderfully comfortable.

$8.00 Adams, The Shoeman”

The Intelligencer October 12, 1917 (page 5)

“To the sick and the wounded, the British Red Cross ministers according to the highest traditions of the Hospitallers, or Knights of St. John of Jerusalem.

To Ontario is given the privilege of once more leading the Empire in aiding the work of the British Red Cross, by contributing generously to its cause.

On ‘Our Day’—October 18 Let Your Gift Be Generous.”

The Intelligencer October 12, 1917 (page 7)

“The wounding of Pte. H. H. Lawrence of Canifton, is officially reported in the following message from the Director of Records at Ottawa: Ottawa, Ont. To Mr. D. Lawrence, Canifton, Ont. Sincerely regret to inform you 2003528, Pte. Harold Hazellet Lawrence, Princess Pats, officially reported admitted to 9^th Field Ambulance Hospital, Oct. 3^rd, 1917, lacerated hand. Director of Records.

Harold enlisted last January with the Canadian Army Service Corps at Kingston, was moved to Toronto later and on April 4^th left Canada for overseas. After training at Otterpool Camp in England, he was transferred with No. 1 Company of Princess Pats during the summer.”

The Intelligencer October 12, 1917 (page 7)

“Belleville School Children Learn to be Thrifty Through Penny Bank Savings. The Penny Bank, an institution fathered by the Ontario Department of Education, has more than justified its inception by the practical good it accomplishes in encouraging school children in habits of saving. The report just issued shows that at the end of the financial year on June 30, 1917, the total amount on deposit was $392,302.

Belleville schools have 856 depositors, with total savings of $3,077.86, the pupils of Queen Mary Public School having 268 accounts, and $980.74 on deposit. Queen Alexandra School, 249 accounts, and total deposits of $916.88, while Queen Victoria School had 339 accounts and $1,080.24. The average monthly deposit per pupil attending the three schools was 34 cents.

The following is an extract from a circular issued by the Department of Education for Ontario: ‘The Minister desires to express his appreciation of the devotion shown by the teachers of those schools where the Penny Bank has been in successful operation. He also wishes to point out that it is not enough merely to establish the system in a school. There must be loyal co-operation and persistent sympathy upon the part of the teachers. …  Thrift needs to be encouraged as steadily and persistently as good manners or as any other desirable habit.’ “

The Intelligencer October 11, 1917 (page 2)

“A Patriotic Tea. On Monday, Thanksgiving Day, during the afternoon and evening, a large number attended the tea given by Miss Fleming at her home, 267 John Street. The reception hall and drawing room were beautifully decorated with ferns and autumn leaves, while the dining room looked very pretty with cut flowers. Many friends assisted Miss Fleming during the afternoon and evening. The housekeeper’s table and home-made candy table were well patronized.

During the evening a number of young girls, many of them pupils of Miss Fleming, entertained those present with recitations and singing, which was thoroughly enjoyed. The proceeds amounted to $62.00, which was disbursed as follows: C. W. C. A., $20.00; Red Cross, through Mrs. (Col.) Lazier, $27.00; R. T. Trench Workers $8.00; W. B. W. W., $7.00.”

The Intelligencer October 11, 1917 (page 2)

“Donation Shower. A very successful ‘Y. Donation Shower’ was recently held at the home of the President, Mrs. John Williams, Charles street, city. As a result thirty-six pairs of socks containing many acceptable comforts for our boys are being forwarded overseas.

In writing from France to thank the members of the society for a previous contribution of socks and insect shirts, Captain C. T. Sharpe said: ‘I am opening a new branch in a day or two near a branch in which are the remnant of the 39^th branch and the drafts from the 155^th both Belleville units. He says he ‘marvels at the work each parcel represents’ and also that ‘things are very bright here just now and everyone is optimistic. They never were pessimistic, but the great advances make us unusually happy.’

The President and members of the ‘Y’s’ hope that Captain Sharpe will be able to distribute the box recently packed among the Belleville boys with whom he is working.”

The Intelligencer October 11, 1917 (page 6)

“To Serve You—Sons of Canada—and to serve your comrades, the women in hundreds of thousands of Canadian homes have pledged themselves and their families to observe the Food Service Regulations.

Live up to your Food Service Pledge.”

The Intelligencer October 10, 1917 (page 2)

“Belleville Soldier Died in England. Leaving a widow and five children in Belleville, death called Pte. Charles Barnett on October 5^th in an English military hospital. The sad news was broken to Mrs. Barnett at her home, 18 Emily street, this city, on Sunday and came as a great shock to the little family. Five children, the eldest being thirteen years of age, are left fatherless.

Pte. Barnett was 47 years of age and a veteran of the South African war, for which he proudly wore his service medals. He enlisted and went overseas with the 80^th Battalion, but was taken seriously ill in England and death was the results of haemorrhage of the lungs. Great sympathy is felt for the bereaved family.”

[Note: Private Charles Barnett died on October 5, 1917. He is commemorated on Page 196 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.]

The Intelligencer October 10, 1917 (page 3)

“Frankford Women’s Institute. At the regular monthly meeting of the Frankford Women’s Institute held in Orange Hall on October 2^nd the following report was given by the Secretary for the month of September:—

Sent to the Belleville Cheese Board Red Cross Society: 24 Service Shirts. Sent to the Frankford boys in the trenches in France:—2′ pairs of socks.

Receipts from the Red Cross on Frankford fair grounds:—Sale of flowers by little girls $20.00; Sale of lunches, ice cream and confectionery 140.00; Cash donations 21.00; Making a total of $181.00.

To the knitters we would say we have on hand a good supply of yarn and hope they will keep the needle flying. We have plenty of sewing work on hand for all who will help. M. E. Porter, secretary.”

The Intelligencer October 10, 1917 (page 6)

“Examining Eligibles. The members of the Military Medical Board in this city, yesterday afternoon and evening were kept exceptionally busy examining eligibles for the first draft. Some 60 were examined during the periods above mentioned. Already some 350 have been examined, and of this number the great majority are in Class A. This afternoon a number from the country were being examined.”

The Intelligencer October 9, 1917 (page 2)

“Invalided Home. Private Dack of this city, has been invalided home, and arrived here from the east at 5 o’clock last evening. He was met at the station by acting-Mayor Ald. Woodley, and escorted to his home on Yeomans Street.

Pte. Dack enlisted and went overseas with the 155^th Battalion from this city. While on active service he was badly wounded on the right leg, and as a result was for some time in a hospital in England.”

The Intelligencer October 9, 1917 (page 2)

“Thanksgiving Dance. A most successful dance was held last evening in the Johnstone Academy on Campbell street, under the efficient management of Professor and Mrs. Johnstone. A very large number were present and all enjoyed the popular dance music rendered by the large orchestra. A number of guests were present from out of town, and Prof. and Mrs. Johnstone were untiring in their efforts to make the affair the success that it was. Dancing was continued until after midnight.”

The Intelligencer October 9, 1917 (page 2)

“Lieut. W. W. Lowery Wounded. Mr. John B. Lowery, of Frankford, has been notified that his son, Lieut. Wm. Lowery who went overseas with an Edmonton infantry battalion was wounded on Sept. 29^th. Lieut. Lowery was educated at the Stirling High School and taught school in North Hastings before going to the West.

He was in the same battalion in France as his brother Major Jas. Lowery, M.L.A., who is at present on sick leave in Canada having been wounded at Vimy Ridge last April. No report as to the nature of his wounds has yet been received.”

The Intelligencer October 9, 1917 (page 2)

“Thanksgiving turkey dinners were scarce this year as the price asked on Belleville market was thirty cents a pound. Toronto people were worse off, however, for the price at St. Lawrence market started at 32 cents and ended somewhere among the clouds in a millionaire’s dream. Ducks were plentiful on Toronto market at $1.25. Chickens joined the pluto class at 35 cents per pound, with eggs food for kings, scrambled for at 50 cents, 55 cents and 60 cents per dozen according to the pedigree of the hen, apparently and the age of the egg.”

The Intelligencer October 9, 1917 (page 6)

“Belleville Soldier Instantly Killed by a Shell—Highly Spoken of by His Officers. Mrs. A. Lambert has received the following letters of sympathy in the death of her husband, who was killed in action. From the King. The King commands me to assure you of the true sympathy of His Majesty and The Queen in your sorrow. Derby, Secretary of State for War.

From Lieut. Jackson. In The Field, Sept. 11^th, 1917. Dear Mrs. Lambert:—I find it very hard to find words to convey to you my sympathy and the sympathy of Mr. Lambert’s comrades in your sad loss.

Mr. Lambert was killed in the early hours of this morning by a shell, while on duty, and I know you will be glad to know that he did not suffer, death being instantaneous. We have experienced a double loss as his officer, Mr. Edwards, was killed by the same shell.

Mr. Lambert was an excellent soldier, and well spoken of by his officers, while he was greatly respected by all the men. I have had the body brought out by his chums, and will attend personally to the details of his burial; the location of the grave will be sent you from Ottawa. Assuring you of my heartfelt sympathy, I am Yours sincerely, Jas. Jackson, Lieut., O. C. No. 4 Co.”

From Lieut. P. B. D’Esterre. Somewhere in France, Sept. 11^th, 1917. Dear Mrs. Lambert:—It is with regret I write this letter to you to express my deep sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband.

He was instantly killed at 11.50 on the night of September 10^th, 1917, by an enemy shell, when he was facing his country’s enemies, taking his share in the glory of that which will be the pride of Canada for ages. Lieut. Gilbert Edwards of Port Hope, was also killed with the same shell.

Your beloved husband was as brave and as gallant a soldier as ever put on a uniform for Canada. He was in my platoon and left with my party at 8.30 P.M. on that fatal night. I will write you later if any other particulars can be found. With deepest of sympathy for you I remain P. B. D’Esterre, Lieut. O. C. 16 Platoon, 2^nd Canadian Brigade.”

From Lieut.-Col. McLaughlin. Field, Sept. 12^th, 1917. To Mrs. A. Lambert, 337 ½ Front Street, Belleville, Ont., Canada. Dear Madam—You will doubtless already have received official notification of your husband’s death in action. May I extend my sincerest sympathy to you in your great bereavement, which has caused you so much sorrow and grief. Rest assured the sacrifice is not in vain, nor will it be forgotten.

Your husband had won very high commendation from his officers—and, although he had been with us a comparatively short time, he had proven himself a thorough soldier and a good and true friend. As such he will be greatly missed by us here. Yours in sympathy H. H. McLaughlin, Lt.-Col., Commanding 2^nd Can. Inf. Bn., East Ontario Regiment.”

The Intelligencer October 9, 1917 (page 7)

“In Memoriam. In loving memory of my only son, Sidney Hollgerson, aged 20 years, a member of the 58^th Battalion, killed in action at the Somme, October 8^th, 1916.

With every smile he said good-bye, / Went forth the bravest of the brave, / Alas! alas! went forth to die! / And now he fills a hero’s grave.”

The Intelligencer October 9, 1917 (page 7)

“In Memoriam. Pte. Andrew Stark, 59^th Batt., C. E. F., killed in action, 8^th October, 1916.

My husband is gone but not forgotten, / Never shall his memory fade, / Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger, / Round the spot where thou are laid.—His sorrowing wife and Children.”
 

The Intelligencer October 6, 1917 (page 6)

“Fry’s Makes muscle for the munition worker. The Great Food Drink. Most drinks are mere stimulants. FRY’S Cocoa, however, is a complete food in itself. It acts quickly too. Remember—nothing will do but FRY’S.”

The Intelligencer October 6, 1917 (page 7)

“In Memoriam. Lance-Corp. W. A. Dingham, 2^nd Battalion, killed in action, Oct. 6^th, 1916.

Far and oft our thoughts do wander / To the Battlefield away. / Where now lies our dear Brother / Killed one year ago to-day. / Sleep on dear brother, in your distant grave, / Your life for your country nobly gave, / No loved one near to say good-bye, / But in God’s keeping now you lie.—Inserted by Brother and Sisters.”

The Intelligencer October 6, 1917 (page 9)

“Soldiers Will Get Fruit. Provincial Government Will Send Abroad Two Million Packages. According to information contained in the latest issue of the fruit circular, the provincial government will this year send to convalescent Canadian soldiers in the hospitals overseas about 2,000,000 parcels of fruit, of which 800,000 will consist of canned fruits and jams.

The consignment of canned goods is being put up at the Vineland experimental station, and will consist largely of peaches, plums and peas. The remainder of the shipment will consist of 27,000 boxes of apples, and will be put up by the fruit branch in Eastern Ontario

The Intelligencer October 5, 1917 (page 2)

“Awarded Military Medal. Wm. Frederich Bedell, son of Mr. C. Bedell of Rawdon township, who was engaged with the Canadian troops in the recent fighting at Lens, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery on the field.”

The Intelligencer October 5, 1917 (page 2)

“Awarded Military Cross. Lieut. J. A. McCamus has been awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous bravery on the field. He is the son of Rev. John A. McCamus, formerly of Belleville, and is with the machine gun corps in France.”

The Intelligencer October 5, 1917 (page 2)

“Arrived Safely Home. Gunner Alfred Wallace, who left Belleville with the 34^th Battalion, returned home this morning. He was in active service at the front for some time, having left Canada with the first contingent. Flight Cadet Wallace, a brother, was some months ago, accidentally killed by the fall of his machine. Gunner Wallace is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Wallace, residing on South John street.”

The Intelligencer October 5, 1917 (page 5)

“Medical Boards Are Ready! Medical Boards are now ready to examine all men who apply as to their physical fitness for military service. These boards are established throughout this district.

Men between the ages of 20 to 34 inclusive, who were unmarried or widowers without children on July 6^th, 1917, are strongly advised to report before a Medical Board at once. This is the quickest and surest way for them to find out their status under the Act.

Issued by The Military Service Council.”

The Intelligencer October 5, 1917 (page 7)

“Sympathy of the Minister of Militia. Mrs. R. Prest, 78 St. James street, whose husband, Pte. Harold Prest was recently killed in action, has received the following letter of sympathy from Sir A. E. Kemp, Minister of Militia and Defence for Canada:

Minister’s Office, Ottawa, Oct. 1, 1917. Dear Mrs. Prest:—I desire to express to you my very sincere sympathy in the recent decease of your husband.

No. 455098, Pte. Harold Prest, who in sacrificing his life at the front in action with the enemy, has rendered the highest services of a worthy citizen.

The heavy loss which you and the nation have sustained would indeed be depressing were it not redeemed by the knowledge that the brave comrade for whom we mourn performed his duties fearlessly and well as became a soldier, and gave his life for the great cause of human liberty and the defence of the Empire.

Again extending to you in your bereavement my condolence and heartfelt sympathy. I am, Yours faithfully, (Signed) A. E. Kemp, Minister of Militia and Defence for Canada.”

The Intelligencer October 4, 1917 (page 2)

“Christmas Presents for Soldiers. The report of the Red Cross Society for the special Red Cross Penny Bag collection is as follows: We did not quite reach our desired amount for the boys’ Christmas packages in our Red Cross penny bags this month. In fact we have delayed this report in the hope that the few necessary dollars to make up $400 might be collected.

There is, however, a very substantial increase over the usual monthly collection. Several of the wards have doubled their collection of last month, all of which is to be used in sending individual Christmas packages to our soldiers.

Will anyone whose bag was overlooked, or who wishes to add a little more for a Christmas offering, kindly send their money to Miss Mary Yeomans, or notify her by telephone (375) and the money will be collected? We would like very much to make up the $400.00.”

The Intelligencer October 4, 1917 (page 2)

“Won Military Medal. Mrs. B. L. Stewart, who resides at 298 Coleman street, Belleville, was yesterday in receipt of a military medal from her son Sapper R. Stewart, of the 4^th Signal Canadian engineers. The medal in question, was won by Sapper Stewart for bravery exhibited upon the field of battle. It is needless to state that the medal is highly prized by Mrs. Stewart.”

The Intelligencer October 4, 1917 (page 6)

“Druggists Warned Re Invalid Wine. That the druggists of the city will hereafter be called upon to discriminate between those to whom they sell invalid wines, and will be prosecuted if they sell it to those who purchase it for purposes other than as a medicine, became known today through a warning given them by Inspector R. Arnott acting on orders issued by the Board of License Commissioners of the Province. …

Notice was served on the local druggists and the law explained to them by Inspector Arnott, and hereafter it will be more difficult to secure the wines. It will take more than a big thirst to convince the druggists that a bottle of wine is necessary to the health. In cases of bona fide use for tonic purposes there will be no difficulty in getting it, but the case must be well established else the druggist must bear the consequences.

At least one druggist in the city is not selling wine and others may do likewise. It was reported that a doctor’s prescription would be necessary in order to secure the wine, but there is nothing in the order to confirm this.”

The Intelligencer October 4, 1917 (page 7)

“Former Bellevillian Killed. A telegram from Montreal was received in the city last evening by Mr. E. H. Laroche, which stated that Lieut. Frank Quinlan, of Montreal, had been killed in action. Lieut. Quinlan was well known in Belleville where he was born. He was the second son of Mr. Hugh Quinlan of the well-known contracting firm of Quinlan & Robertson.

The brave young officer was connected with an engineering corps at the front and previous to enlistment was following his profession as an architect. He was an exceptionally clever young man and deservedly popular. His many friends in Belleville will regret to learn of his death, but his life was sacrificed in a worthy and noble cause.”

[Note: Lieutenant Francis Timothy Quinlan died on September 29, 1917. He is commemorated on Page 312 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.]

The Intelligencer October 4, 1917 (page 8)

“Foolish to Disobey Call. Ottawa. One man in five only, coming within the first class of recruits, will be called to the colors under the Military Service Act. Estimates show that at the present time there are 493,187 bachelors in Canada between the ages of 20 and 34. Consequently, out of every five men in the class one will be called and four will be left at home. …

Any man who resorts to what is sometimes called ‘passive resistance’ will be acting contrary to his own interests. By so doing he will render his selection for military service inevitable, and that, under conditions of ignominy. He will also throw away the opportunity of being one of the four bachelors out of every five who, in complying with the act, are relieved from the necessity of serving the country under arms.”

The Intelligencer October 3, 1917 (page 2)

“Accidentally Wounded. Mr. A. H. Holway, 165 Church Street,has received a letter from his son Cecil, who went overseas with the 8^th C.M.R., and has been nearly two years on active service in France. The letter is dated September 11^th, and states that the writer is in a military hospital ‘Somewhere in France,’ recovering from a wound in his left foot.

He was accidentally shot while cleaning his rifle, the bullet passing through the instep. At the time of writing the young soldier said that he had recently been operated upon, and was recovering nicely, but still confined to bed.”

The Intelligencer October 3, 1917 (page 2)

“War Trophies Exhibited. A display of trophies from the war zone in the window of Messrs. Wallbridge & Clarke’s store on Front street attracts considerable attention. They were sent here to Mr. George Wallbridge from his son Major F. Wallbridge, who is at the front.

The articles shown consist of French, German and British steel helmets, German water bag, German billy, which is studded with heavy nails, a German bayonet, German gas helmet, German gun handle, bullets and German bayonet. A helmet made from the cap of a large shell, is cleverly executed. The trophies are prized by the owner.”

The Intelligencer October 3, 1917 (page 7)

“Successful Tag Day. The Argyle Chapter I.O.D.E., held a most successful Tag Day on Saturday, September 29^th, in aid of our soldiers in France. The sum of $540 was realized.”