The Intelligencer July 26, 1917 (page 3)

“Do You Put Winning The War Ahead of Everything Else? Are you willing to have party politics dropped until after the war has been won? Do you believe that Canada must ‘carry on’ to the end, and support civilization with men, money, munitions and food? Ought every ability and activity of Canada to be devoted to winning the war? Are you determined that honor, duty and patriotism shall prevail over selfishness and indifference? Shall we support those sons, those brothers, those husbands, those fathers who are fighting for us at the front, and shall we send them the aid needed to save them from being killed alone and unaided?

Of course you answer YES. Then fill out and mail this coupon and get your friends to do the same. Win-The-War Convention, Toronto, August 2^nd and 3^rd, 1917.”

The Intelligencer July 26, 1917 (page 3)

“Enlist Your Kitchen in the War! ‘The kitchen must help as well as the workshop and the trenches’ Mr. Lloyd George has said it! What does he mean? He means you must know and practice real thrift—make every dollar you spend on food serve your family and your country. Banish those things which are wasteful and substitute real foods.

Thrift Suggests Serving Cocoa. Cowan’s Cocoa. ‘Perfection Brand’ Made in Canada.”

The Intelligencer July 26, 1917 (page 8)

“Appreciation of Musical Festival. While the extremely hot weather has to some extent marred the success of the Veterans Music Festival, those who go to the City Hall are pleasurably surprised at its coolness. The excellence of the work of Isolde Menges, and her associate artist Miss Eileen Beattie, accompanist, continues to evoke enthusiastic commendation. …

The programmes for the remaining nights cover a range of delightful classic selections with a generous sprinkling of popular airs. …  It is to be hoped that the remaining concerts will be attended in a way appropriate to the beauty of the music and the good of the cause.”

The Intelligencer July 26, 1917 (page 8)

“Overseas Boxes By Express, just received. Another lot of these splendid, strong, durable, steel sewn boxes for sending overseas. We have them in three sizes, and they sell at 15¢ and 20¢ each. Chas. S. Clapp.”

The Intelligencer July 24, 1917 (page 3)

“No Furlough for Soldiers. Toronto. No greater pleas for conscription could be found than an extract from a letter written by Sir Edward Kemp, K.C., M.G., M.P., Minister of Militia, to Sergeant W. E. Turley, Secretary of the Great War Veterans Association, regarding an enquiry as to the possibility of bringing soldiers who had been on active service since the commencement of the war back to Canada on furlough.

The Minister says that every fit man is needed for service in the field and the request cannot be granted. …  Sir George Perley, Minister of Overseas Military Forces from Canada, while expressing every sympathy for the men and their relatives, states that under present conditions it is impossible to give leave to Canada to any man who is fit for service in the field.”

The Intelligencer July 24, 1917 (page 5)

“Soldiers’ Meals. On the average every Canadian family wastes enough to feed a soldier. Such is the declaration of Miss B. Phillip of Macdonald College who urges every Canadian woman, as a necessary war measure, to at once examine the details of her household expenditure. She says:—’The average Canadian household is not organized with a view to the greatest measure or efficiency. The possibilities in the way of economies are enormous. It has been calculated that on the average each Canadian family wastes enough to feed a soldier. The most satisfactory economies that may be effected are in small things. They involve sacrifices or even discomforts.’ ”

The Intelligencer July 24, 1917 (page 7)

“The opening entertainment of the Musical Festival being given this week by the Belleville branch of the Great War Veterans’ Association was held last evening in the City Hall and the pleasure afforded by the splendid program of popular and classical violin literature as rendered with rare charm by the talented young English violinist, Miss Isolde Menges, augurs well for the success and appreciation of the entertainments to be given each evening during this week. …

The pleasure of the program last evening was enhanced by the assistance rendered by the talented young Australian pianist, Miss Eileen Beattie, who accompanied the selections of Miss Menges. …

The interest taken in the entertainment last evening was evidenced by the large crowd of citizens which gathered outside the City Hall and enjoyed the entire program from vantage points in the open air. The only drawback to an unofficial audience of this kind, however, while being entertained in this manner by a talented musician, the veterans of the Great War are deriving no revenue from the enjoyment furnished as a result of their enterprise. However there can be little doubt but that the audience outside would be pleased to contribute their bit or ‘two bit?’ if given an opportunity so to do, and the veterans would do well to provide the opportunity.

Notwithstanding the heat of the day, the large assembly hall was quite cool and the audience was able to enjoy the program in comfort.”

 

The Intelligencer July 23, 1917 (page 2)

“To-Night! To-Night! The Great War Veterans Present The Summer Musical Festival at the City Hall All This Week with Isolde Menges, England’s Greatest Violinist. Eileen Beattie, Great Australian Pianiste, at The Heintzman & Co. Piano.

Seats on Sale NOW at Doyle’s Drug Store. C. W. Lindsay, Limited.”

The Intelligencer July 21, 1917 (page 2)

“Died of Wounds. Mrs. Joseph Adamson, 66 South George St., has received the sad news that her husband, Pte. Joseph Adamson, died of wounds, on the 12^th of July. He had only been in France five months as he left with the 257^th Construction Co.”

[Note: Sapper Joseph Adamson died on July 12, 1917. He is commemorated on Page 189 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.]

The Intelligencer July 21, 1917 (page 3)

“The Navy’s Band of Efficiency covers everything afloat, from manoeuvring battle-cruisers, training great guns, and spotting ‘subs’ to keeping brass-work ‘bright’ decks spotless and faces clean-shaven.

In this atmosphere the Gillette Safety Razor most emphatically ‘makes good.’ Always keen—always ready for instant action—swift and workmanlike—the Gillette commands the respect of the most exacting naval man, and the affection which every real man feels for a good tool. Gillette Safety Razor Co. of Canada, Limited.”

 

The Intelligencer July 20, 1917 (page 1)

“Private Shorts Killed in Action. Popular Young Belleville Soldier Has Made the Supreme Sacrifice for His Country. Word has been received in the city that Private Roy Shorts, who was well known here has been killed in action. The young hero enlisted in Belleville with the 39^th Battalion, and went overseas last year.

Previous to enlisting he was employed in a local printing office. His parents reside at Newburg. Pte. Shorts was a young man who was deservedly popular with all who knew him, and the report of his death will be learned with deep regret.”

[Note: Lance Sergeant Roy Shorts died on July 3, 1917. He is commemorated on Page 325 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.]

The Intelligencer July 20, 1917 (page 2)

“Awarded Military Medal. Mrs. B. L. Stewart, who resides at 298 Coleman street, in this city, has received a letter from her son Sapper Roy O. Stewart, which conveyed the information that he had been awarded a military medal for bravery on the field of action. Sapper Stewart enlisted with an engineer battalion at Ottawa and went overseas a year ago.

Previous to enlistment he was engaged as an electrician with the C.P.R. at Ottawa. His many friends in Belleville offer congratulations to the noble young hero.”

The Intelligencer July 18, 1917 (page 2)

“Wounded in Action. Ottawa, July 17, 1917. Mrs. Emily Michaud, 12 Harriet St., Belleville. Sincerely regret to inform you that No. 59657, Sapper William Michaud, engineers, is officially reported admitted to No. 11 casualty clearing station on June 30^th, 1917, wounded on scalp. Will send further particulars when received. Director of Records.”

The Intelligencer July 18, 1917 (page 2)

“Ottawa, July 18, 1917. Mrs. James H. Turney, 263 Ann St., Belleville, Ont. Sincerely regret to inform you that No. 454536, Sergt. James H. Turney, Mounted Rifles, is officially reported wounded on June 21^st, 1917. Will send further particulars when received. Director of Records.”

The Intelligencer July 18, 1917 (page 6)

“Help the Veterans. From one end of Canada, in fact from one end of the Empire to the other, loyal Britishers are vieing with each other to show some measure of their appreciation of the heroic deeds of their glorious soldiers. …  Belleville, loyal British Belleville, will not be found wanting in gratitude to her sons. The Belleville Branch of the War Veterans’ Association are making their first appeal to the citizens of this loyal town, and they are giving the citizens something in return that will place them under one more obligation.

The Summer Music Festival, to be held at the City Hall all of next week, will be a treat for the music lovers of the city, that they will never forget. Music such as will be heard during this series of concerts, will appeal to all classes of our citizens, and the programme will be changed nightly. Therefore, surely there will be no citizen of Belleville who will fail to attend at least one of these concerts, and great numbers will attend every concert.

The Veterans need money to get their headquarters established. Furniture, etc., costs money, and there is no doubt that the people of Belleville if called upon, would subscribe all the necessary amount, but the veterans in view of the many noble responses made by Bellevillians to the numerous funds, have taken this method to raise money, which is absolutely needed if the Belleville Branch of the Great War Veterans’ Association is to continue in existence.

Therefore, Citizens of Belleville, go to Doyle’s Drug Store, or the C. W. Lindsay, Limited, and secure your tickets for the series of concerts, thereby showing that you are heart and soul, and pocket-book, which is more substantial, behind the boys who have done their bit for you.”

 

The Intelligencer July 17, 1917 (page 2)

“Military Medal For Bravery. For outstanding bravery in attending wounded comrades under shell fire during the battle of the Somme, Pte. R. Logue, who left Belleville with the 39^th Battalion, June 24, 1915, was awarded the Military Medal.

Pte. Logue’s decoration has just been received from the Canadian Record Office at London, England, by his aunt, Mrs. Robert Stewart, 16 East Moira Street.

Pte. Logue’s mother is Mrs. John Logue, who is at present visiting in Buffalo. He has two brothers in uniform. Gunner Fred Logue, with the Canadian Horse Artillery in France and Pte. Leo Logue with the 235^th Battalion in training in England. An other brother, Walter Logue of Oshawa, tried to enlist, but was not accepted.”

The Intelligencer July 16, 1917 (page 3)

“Aeroplane Mail Service. As an evidence of the possibilities of aerial navigation in peace times the delivery of mail in Belleville yesterday may be taken as the forerunner of future competition by sky skimmers with railways and ships in transporting passengers and mail.

A number of aviators from Camp Mohawk came up Saturday and were guests over Sunday at the Hotel Quinte. Their letters arriving at the Camp post office after their departure were tied up in a bundle and Sunday morning brought to the city by an aviator who circled about until directly over the Hotel Quinte when he dropped the letters to his comrades awaiting below. His aim was good and the mail delivery was perfect.”

The Intelligencer July 13, 1917 (page 2)

“Soldier Hero Arrives Home. Gunner E. L. Phillips, who enlisted with the 34^th Battery, 1^st Contingent, arrived at his home, Church Street, yesterday afternoon. He was wounded in April, 1916, and since that time has been in Hospitals in England.

Returning to Canada three weeks ago he was taken to the Mowat Sanitarium, Kingston, but was allowed two weeks’ leave to visit his mother. Ernie was one of the first to enlist when war broke out, and he now carries a number of scars and wounds.”

The Intelligencer July 12, 1917 (page 1)

“Canadians Must Cut Consumption of Food. Ottawa. Hon. W. J. Hanna, the food controller, in a statement issued last night, says that the consumption of wheat, beef, and bacon in the Dominion must be reduced by at least one-third to meet the needs of the allied armies and people. …  Every man, woman and child in Canada is under a direct war obligation to assist in that reduction. …

The allies look to Canada to relieve their food shortage. Both the producer and the consumer must assist to give that relief, the producer by producing and conserving to the utmost of his capacity and the consumer by substituting perishable and conserving storable foods for export. By such joint action the soldiers of Canada, the empire and the allies will be strengthened in the struggle for victory.”

The Intelligencer July 12, 1917 (page 1)

“Welcomed Home. A large number of citizens gathered at the C.N.R. station yesterday afternoon and tendered a hearty welcome to Nursing Sister C. Geen who has returned for a brief furlough from actual military service in the war zone, and will take a well-earned rest at the home of her parents, Rev. A. L. Geen and Mrs. Geen, West Bridge street.

On behalf of the citizens Mayor Ketcheson and Lieut.-Col. Ponton extended a warm welcome to the young lady and hearty cheers were given in appreciation of her work in the war zone. A feature of the gathering was the presence of a large number of returned soldiers who added a military welcome to the civic reception. Nursing Sister Geen came over on a hospital ship with a large number of wounded Canadian soldiers whom she ministered to on the voyage.”