Articles: 1910's

1910

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig
Jan 11, 1910 page 6
Wolfe Island news
Good roads over the Ice - The C M B A Ball
Wolfe Island, Jan 11, - Mrs Ena Payner's dance on last Friday night was a great success. Seventy three couples enjoyed themselves to the strains of Davis & Allen's fine orchestra. The village sporting club has a strong hockey team organized and has joined the Kingston City league. H Card has a fine van fitted up for use as a daily stage between the village and city. It will be used by the boys for a hockey club van also. Thomas Muckian has the honor of taking the first horse across the American channel this year, on Sunday last. William Pyke had the sad misfortune of breaking his wrist on the iceboat last week.
B Stevenson had a very exciting runaway on Friday afternoon last while breaking in the colt on Sand Bank road. He got off with a slightly bruised back. A Johnson and brother Michael, were over in the city on Sunday to attend the funeral of there brother-in- law, John Flanagan who died on Friday last.
At the council meeting on Monday there was very little work done. Miss Lizzie O Brien is visiting at the foot of the Island. Mrs W Keys was home for a few days. Announcement is made of the coming wedding of Robert Boyd to Miss Mary Moran. H Davis Orchestra is in great demand. It played at Garden Island on Monday night at a reception given by the young people to William Sauve on his return home with his bride. Born to Mr and Mrs James Hulton, a daughter.
H Henderson has got the bridge on ice crack. The Islanders are to pay 20c each and that will do for winter. Strangers have to pay five cents going each way. Robert Yott has bushed off the road to Kingston. The C M B A ball is to take place on Tuesday January 25th. There is excellent sleighing all over the island at present and good going to Kingston and Cape Vincent. Miss Violet Greenwood, daughter of Mac Greenwood had her arm sprained badly last week.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Dean Snider
Kingston Whig Standard
Jan 20, 1910 page 8
Wolfe Island Council
Wolfe Island, Jan 10. -- The newly elected council, Wm. Fawcett, reeve and Geo Gillespie, Joseph Greenwood, Geo. Furner and John Flynn, councilors, made the necessary declarations of qualification and office and took their seats. Minutes of last meeting confirmed. Moved, Greenwood - Flynn and resolved that these steamboat accounts be paid: McKalvey & Birch, amount of account, $14.53; Jas. Crawford, 1 month captain, $50; D. Simons, 1 month engineer, $66.66; Jas. Davis, 38 days mate, $50.66; R. Keel, 38 days deckhand, $24; John Crawford, 36 days deckhand, $24; Geo Rattray, 16 days Purser, $16; R. Berry, 31 days fireman, $36.16; Mrs. David, 36 days cook, $24; Harry Davis, 2 ½ days extra deckhand, $3.75; G. Keegan, 16 days purser, $18; Jas. Crawford, 506 meals, $60.72; G. Keegan 360 meals, $43.20; Mrs. L. W. Baker, amount of account, $1.65; Mrs. Rawley, washing, $2.65; John friend & Son, amount of account, 75c; R. Waldron $33.88.
Moved, Greenwood-Gillespie, and resolved that these township accounts be paid: Robert Grimshaw, deputy returning officer, $6; Joseph McAvoy deputy returning officer, $5; T.J. Connolly, deputy returning officer, $6; John T. Murphy, deputy returning officer, $6; Henry Holliday, deputy returning officer, $6; Mrs. Matin, charity to Norris, $6; Mrs. Cadotte, Charity to Norris, $10; Mrs. P. Kelly, charity to Norris $10.
Moved, Furner-Gillespie, that Robt Yott and Henry Henderson be given the bushing of road on ice to Kingston, at $4.50. Moved, Greenwood-Flynn, that Henry Henderson be given bridge on ice at 20c for the season to Islanders or 5c round trip. Resolved, that the appointment of assessor be laid over to next meeting. Moved, Flynn-Furner, that by-law be passed appointing T.D. Minnes and James W. Allister, auditors to audit township and steamboat books for 1909 at a salary of $15 each. Moved Gillespie-Furner, that the reeve be appointed manager of the Steamer "Wolfe Islander" and that he and Geo. Furner be enpowered to sign cheques on bank for monies deposited to the credit of the steamboar on all orders issued by the council. James Duffy allowed $2 for statute labor performed. council adjourned to the first Monday in February at 10AM

1912

From Janet Jones
From the Orangeville Banner
dated Sep 12, 1912 page 1, column 3
"Francis Baker and William Kiell, two young men belonging to Wolfe Island, are in Kingston hospital in a serious condition as the result of the explosion of a shot gun while they were taking a prominent part in a charivari party."

From the Toronto Star “Pages of the Past”
Thursday, September 12, 1912
Two Young Men Shot at Charivari Party
Kingston Sept 5 – Francis BAKER and William KIELL, two young men belonging to Wolfe Island, are in the hospital here in serious condition as the result of an explosion of a shotgun while they were taking a prominent part in a charivari party at the island yesterday.
The marriage took place on the island of James BERRY and the daughter of Michael SHEA, and KIELL and BAKER were members of the party which made arrangements to give the couple a “send off.” One of the men received about thirty grains of shot in the shoulder, and the other twelve in his head. They are in serious condition but expected to recover.

1913

Thanks to Eillen Truesdell
Gan Reporter July 1913
Robert Gillespie died Sunday morning past July 5, 1913. born on Wolfe Island in 1845 married in 1868 to Ann Breakey also of Wolfe Island and came directly to Howe Island after marriage.

1914

Submitted by AM Benson
From Kingston Whig
June 9, 1914 - Wolfe Island News - another wedding is scheduled to place shortly by the contracting parties being Miss May Raneons, and J Pyke, both of the Island.
The funeral of the late Angus McDonald took place last Friday morning to the church of the Sacred Heart,. A very large concourse followed the remains of him, who, in life was known to have been a very hospitable person. He leaves a wife and a large family of well to do sons and daughters. Also one sister Mrs Scott, Kingston.
The many friends of Michael Griffin are pleased to see him able to be around again.
The first series of dances which will take place during the summer, was held last Monday evening on Allan McLaren's spacious grounds. A large number attended and a very pleasant evening was spent. Some of the visitors to the Island are Mrs Matthews, New York,at the home of her father, Frank Greenwood.
Mrs Dr Nichols, and her two children, Master Bill and Miss Julien are at the home of her father Mr Archibald Staley.
Thomas McGuire, Portsmouth at Frank Greenwood's.
Miss Sadie McArdle is visiting with her mother.
Richard Spratt, Lindsay, also his sister, Mrs O'Keefe, Detroit, at Rev Father Spratt's.
D J Dawson and fmaily, Kingston have moved to Mrs Dawson's former home in Batteau Channel.
A G Woodman has purchased from DJ Dawson his former village home, the purchase price was $2,500. James Davis Sr has moved into Mr Woodman's house. Hugh Morrison has purchased from Sheriff Dawson the house and lot on the water front.
All is activity along the water front as cottages are being got in readiness and many are already occupied. J Andrie, Kingston with a staff of men and his cement mixer, built a barn wall for George Rattary and Clifford Stevenson last week.
Dr William Spankie, Calgary, is visiting his father.

1916

From the Toronto Star “Pages of the Past”
Friday, July 21, 1916
Church for Wolfe Island
Kingston July 21 – The corner stone of the new Church of the Sacred Heart, Wolfe Island, was laid by Archbishop SPRATT. It will be a structure of stone and seat a thousand people.

1917

Submitted by Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Jerry Vaughn
Kingston Whig Standard Jan 1917
HORSE RESCUED FROM THE LAKE
In 1906 Temperature Was Sixty Degrees Above in January
Wolfe Island, Jan 26 – On Saturday afternoon right on the track in mid-channel, Jack Kingsley (?), while driving to the city with a single horse, broke through and but for the timely assistance of Mack McLaren and Clarence Kenny, who were sailing on an ice yacht, would have had much difficulty rescuing the spirited animal. The Cape channel was very unsafe for crossing on Saturday and a couple of loads of calves had to be pushed over by hand as the ice was too weak for a horse. On Monday single horses were crossing.
The writer in looking over some old records finds that in the year 1906, January 21st, 22nd and 23rd the temperature registered 60 degrees above zero. The roads were very muddy. On January 24th, the present steamer, then called Thomas Fawcett, made her regular Thursday trip to the foot of the island, the river being clear of ice.
The very many friends of Miss Rachel Bamford, are grieved to learn of the serious accident that befell the above lady, she having accidently (sic) fallen down stairs, breaking her leg in the fall. Miss Bamford, who is over eighty years of age was removed to the hospital and is resting as comfortably as possible. Mr. Michael Coyle is at present confined to the Hotel Dieu hospital, suffering from a severe cold.
On Monday night a euchre and dance was held by the Trinity Church members in the C.M.B.A. hall. The pastor, Rev. Mr. Ware, is proving himself to be very popular among not only his parishioners, but among all classes.
Mrs. Arnold Clancy, Peterboro, is the guest of her mother Mrs. Clara Murphy. Miss Irene Doyle is visiting relatives in the vicinity of Watertown, N.Y. Mr. George Todd is spending a few days in the city. Mrs. May Taylor of Kingston, returned home to-day after a brief visit among friends.
Mr. James Daly has given a contract for a Preston steel truss barn to be erected in the spring. Miss Irene, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boyd has returned home from the hospital where she underwent an operation for appendicitis. Their many friends are pleased to learn that little Irene is much improved in health.

From the Toronto Star “Pages of the Past”
Monday, September 17, 1917
Mysterious Barn Fire
Farmer’s Grain and Hay Crop On Wolfe Island Burned Last Night
Kingston, Ont., Sept. 17 – A mysterious fire occurred on Wolfe Island last night when the big barn of Wm. KEELEY, a prominent farmer, was totally destroyed with a large grain crop and 100 tons of hay.

1918

Submitted by AM Benson
Paper dated Nov 8, 1918
150 Hogs driven on Foot to the Ferry Wharf
Wolfe Island Nov 5 – Influenza appears to be on the wane, although nearly every household had the disease the island has had only one death that can be attributed to the above cause. Nearly all the schools were closed for two weeks. A few are still closed.
The remains of Mrs Edward Cough, Watertown, NY who died from influenza were interred here. Mrs Frank McCue’s death at Rochester, NY, occurred from the same disease. The above were both former islanders. A large concourse of people attended at the burial of the late David Adair. Interment took place on the island.
Thomas Hutchinson, who has been confined to the General Hospital for some time, has returned home quite recuperated. Stanley Woodman, who has been quite seriously ill, is improving. The many friends of Archibald Staley are pleased to learn that he is rapidly improving after his recent runaway accident.
Charles Baker has returned home from Loyola College, as owing to the epidemic the college has been closed. Wilfred Staley and Gordon Larush returned home from the Ironsides College, Ottawa, owing to the same cause. Jack Briceland, the energetic tax collector, is again on his rounds.
A novel sight was witnessed the other day when Frank Briceland drove on foot about one hundred and fifty hogs to the ferry wharf possibly the first time for such a large number to he taken on foot. The above lot were purchased for seventeen cents a pound.

Submitted by AM Benson
Nov 9, 1918 page 2
Wolfe Island News
Late Mrs Cough – The Island Cheese Factories Closed
Wolfe Island Nov 6 – William Thrusell has finished a water main and sewer in connection with the Island Hotel. William Keys has rented Mrs William Henderson’s fifty acres.
Frank Creamer is making a house to house canvas in aid of the Victory Loan and is meeting with A McDonald, T Moran, A Johnston and J Green. H Hogan has taken up his residence in Dr McCarthy’s house on Main Street. The cheese factories are all closed down on account of a shortage of milk.
Frank Baker, Jr has rented Mrs McRay’s lower 100 acres from the coming season. Edward Kane has moved to his new house on the sixth concession. William Gillespie has purchased the Michea farm at the foot of the island. William Davis is able to be around again after his recent illness. Stanley Woodman’s many friends are pleased to hear that he is on the gain to health after his very severe attack of typhoid pneumonia.

Submitted by AM Benson
Nov 13, 1918 page 2
Doings at Wolfe Island
Statement given of Earnings of the Island Ferry
Victory Loan Campaign is Meeting With Much Success – Large Amount of Merchandise Goes Over From the City.
Wolfe Island, Nov 11 – On Saturday the steamer Wolfe Islander carried an unusually large number of Islanders to the city. It is only those who are accustomed to the traveling on this particular day who have any idea of the large amount of farmers produce that crosses to the city and see the amount of merchandise that returns the casual traveler would certainly suppose the village was bereft of any stores in our village. The islander makes a special trip to Amherst Island tomorrow, the first in three weeks. The city waiting room is now open to the public, but as yet no heat or light is installed. It is to be hoped that this deficiency will soon be made right.
The earnings for our ferry since the opening of navigation up till Oct. 1st are as follows: April $808; May $1,451.21; June $2,219.16; July, $2,526.71; August, $3,444.77;, September, $1,881.70. It must be taken into consideration that out of this expenses, which are very much higher than formerly, will have to be taken, cost being one of the principal items of increased cost. The captain and crew have during the season been untiring in their efforts to accommodate the public. The Kingston –Cape Vincent mail is now carried across the island by W E Horne. A party of hunters are camped on the shores of Big Bay. They hail from Alexandria Bay. A number from Brockville are also hunting in the vicinity. Victory loan canvassers are meeting with success. We are all optimistic that the required amount shall be exceeded.
The friends – and they are legion – of Rev and Mrs Workman are pleased to learn that they have both fully recovered from an attack of the “flu”. Rev Mr Workman has been so ill that he has been unable to officiate at service for a couple of Sundays.
Mrs Quirk, who has been seriously ill is slightly improved.
At a recent credit sale, held on the island, amounting to over $2,000 only one note for a small amount was given, which speaks for itself.
Our coal dealer is looking forward for a cargo of coal this week.
William Petterson shipped a drove of cattle from here on Friday last. William VanNess, Minnesota, is visiting with friends.
The United Farmers Club have ordered a cargo of salt at greatly reduced prices. Miss Rose Hennessy Watertown NY spent the weekend among relatives. Miss Margaret Shields, Toronto, also spent the weekend at her home.
Hearts heat joyously when the announcement was made this morning by ringing of bells blowing of whistles and booming of guns that the armistice had been signed, and that victory was ours.

Submitted by AM Benson
Nov 13, 1918 page 2
Frontenac Fight Failure
The county canvassers for the Victory Loan in Frontenac, backed by the warden and reeves, are bending every effort to raise their half million. The sum of $295,300 is already in and the campaign closes Saturday night. Kennebec, Portsmouth, Wolfe Island and Portland all have honor flags. The townships of Pittsburg and Storrington still have to hustle hard to obtain their objectives and secure their flags.

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Paper dated July 3, 1918 -
Wolfe Island news - July 1 - Mrs McCormick, Detroit, is visiting at H Leakey's. Mrs Howard Abbott was taken to Kingston on Friday in Reid's ambulance to the General Hospital. Mr and Mrs John Amo, Watertown, NY and their two children motored here to visit the latter parents. Howard McReady lad a successful bee raising a bent to his barn on Saturday. Mrs J McGrath and her two children are visiting relatives here. H Leaky has completed the cellar of his new dwelling house. Mrs A Garlock, Cape Vincent, is visiting her parents here. John Abbott had a successful bee raising a cow and horse barn. William Allinson, Jr has resigned his position as lighthouse keeper at Brophy's Point. "Mack" McDonald has been appointed in his steady, his duties to commence on the first of July. Mrs John McKenna, NY and her two children are visiting at James McKenna's.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Jerry Vaughn
Kingston Whig Standard
June 21 1918
ORDAINED AND INDUCTED
REV. H. V. WORKMAN IN A CHARGE AT WOLFE ISLAND
Methodists Take Part in Ordination Service Held By Presbytery On Thursday – Newly-Inducted Minister Has Bright Prospect For Fruitful Ministry.
According to agreement reached by the joint committees of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches for co-operation and for the prevention of unnecessary or undue overlapping in mission fields and receiving congregations which agreement had received the unanimous sanction of the Kingston District, and the Montreal conference of the Methodist Church, and of the Presbytery of Kingston, the supply of gospel ordinances on Wolfe Island was left to the Presbytery.
On June 4th, a hearty and unanimous call to H. V. Workman, who had labored for some time as a student missionary, was sustained by the Presbytery of Kingston, and arrangements were made for his ordination and induction on the forenoon of June 20th.
The Presbytery met for the purpose appointed. Rev. J. D. Ellis, chairman of the district, and Rev. G. S. Clend??nen, president of the conference, corresponding with the Presbytery, and taking part in the ordination service.
Rev. Mr. Morrison, of Pittsburg, preached the ordination sermon, Rev. James Rattray of Tweed, Moderator of the Kingston Presbytery presided. Rev. J. W. Stephen addressed the newly ordained minister and Rev. Messrs. Boyd and Ellis addressed the people. A good-sized congregation assembled and extended a hearty welcome to those who had visited the Island for the solemn service.
Rev. Mr. Workman has a bright prospect before him for a happy and fruitful ministry. He is a member of the graduating class of Queen’s University this last term.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Jerry Vaughn
Kingston Whig Standard
June 24 1918
PRESENTATION TO ISLANDER
George F. McAllister Given a Purse of Gold.
On the occasion of his departure to join the artillery, George F. McAllister, son of Mr. and Mrs. James McAlister, Wolfe Island, was presented with a purse of gold by the citizens of Rhein, Sask. In thanking those who so kindly made the presentation, Mr. McAllister, who has been a valued school principal in Rhein for six years, expressed his appreciation of their kindly feeling and assured them that he would “play the game.” In concluding an account of the presentation the Yorktown Enterprise says; “Rhein will miss Mr. McAllister. As a teacher he was everything that could be wished for and his pupils had only words of the highest praise for him. The school board very much regretted to part with him. Rhein is proud of him and wishes him God speed and a safe return to his many friends.

Toronto World
Saturday, February 2, 1918
Kingston Trotter’s Win
Kingston, Feb 1 - Over fifty members of the Kingston Gentlemen’s Driving Club were in Dexter, N.Y. this week at the ice races. Seven horses owned by members of the local club were entered. Judge Murphy, owned by Frederick Whitney came in first in a classified race, and won first in the 2:20 class. Permalty, owned by Charles Reynolds, won first in the 2:25 class. Armourdale, owned by Oliver HAWKINS of Wolfe Island, came in first in the free-for-all, and Lord Burke, owned by R. GREENWOOD, Wolfe Island, was second.

Toronto World
Monday, November 18, 1918
Ontario Casualties
Wounded: A. DAVIS, Wolfe Island

1919

Submitted by AM Benson
Jan 16, 1919
Wolfe Island news
Hockey Team May Be Formed – Island Has Good Material
Wolfe Island Jan 14 – Frank Briceland, the well known drover, shipped a large consignment of cattle and hogs on Friday from Kingston and Pittsburg townships to Toronto market. An assembly and dance was held in “Sandy” McLaren’s hall on Monday evening. The hall was beautifully decorated. There were forty couples present, who danced to the sweet strains of Moran’s orchestra, James Hogan acted as prompter. The committee were William Davis, Samuel Hogan and James Hogan.
Howard Staley has gone to Chicago to study dentistry, Leopold Spoor, Buffalo, is visiting relatives here. H C Hogan has been appointed cheese-maker for the Silver Springs factory, Miss Marion Staley has gone to New York to finish her studies in music. Mrs N Mosier has returned home from Watertown, NY after a brief visit with relatives.
The local sports are thinking of forming a hockey club, as there is some good material to choose from. It is hoped they will select a good team to defend the cup they still hold. Patrick McGlynn, the veteran mail courier of Route No 3 has been appointed for another term.
Patrick McDermott made the first trip across the ice with a horse on Sunday, Jan 12th.

Submitted by AM Benson
Jan 18, 1919 page 15
Allen, Wolfe Island – Jan 14 – the roads are now in excellent condition. A number from here attended the assembly held in the CMBA Hall, Marysville, on Wednesday evening. The party at George Woodward’s on Tuesday evening was well attended. Miss Louise O’Brien Toronto, is visiting her sister, Mrs Stewart Murphy. A meeting of the Farmers’ Union was held on Monday evening in the township hall, Marysville, and was well attended.

Submitted by AM Benson
Jan 24, 1919 page 13
Wolfe Island Jan 13 – The newly-elected council, composed of Dr William Spankie, reeve, and councilors James O’Reilly, Morey Spoor and William H Woodman, took declaration of office and qualification. Steamboat accounts paid: Allan McDonald, captain, $75; John Gray, engineer, $75; M O’Shea, mate $50; Adrian Ryan, fireman, $50; William Armstrong, $35; Earl Briceland, $35; George Rattray, 26 days purser and steward, $234.84; George Rattray, sundry accounts paid, $24.24; Kingston Laundry, $6.68; Collingwood Shipbuilding co., Plates, $15.72; Bell Telephone co, $10.82; General Refining Co Barrel oil, $27.53; Kingston Milling co, wharf rent to Fe 1, $100; JD Cosgrove, steamboat books, $40. Township accounts paid; R Crawford, coal and slabs, $13.50; County of Frontenac tile, $3; Robert Grimshaw, DRO No 1 $6; George Whitmarsh, DRO No 2 $5, Thomas Couley, DRO No 3 $6; Arthur Henderson, DRO No 4 $6; John W Niles DRO NO 5 $6. By-law passed confirmed appointment of following township officers; MHO Dr Wm McCarthy; members of Board of Health, Dr Wm Spankie, James Russell and JD Cosgrove; sanitary inspector James McKenna. Dr Wm Spankie, re-appointed manager of steamer Wolfe Islander for 1919, with same power and conditions as former years. The following township officers appointed by by-law; Herbert Dawson and Francis Baker, auditors; George Whitmarsh, assessor; George Friend and Wilber Keyes, township representatives at Board of Agriculture; clerk and treasurer, confirmed in office by by-law salary $200 per annum. Allan McDonald and John Gray re-appointed captain and engineer respectively of steamer Wolfe Islander for ensuing year, with salary of $80 per month. Council adjourned till first Saturday in March at 10:30AM.

Submitted by AM Benson
Paper dated Jan 31, 1919 page 3
Had a Fine Dance
It was Under Auspices of Knights of Columbus
Wolfe Island Jan 23 – It is a rare thing to see cattle and colts grazing in the fields the last of January. There is very little frost in the ground and the grass is fresh and green. Wm Laggart Sr., is confined in the Hotel Dieu, Kingston, suffering from rheumatism of the heart. His friends wish him a speedy recovery. Edward Cough, Watertown, NY is visiting relatives here. An assembly and dance was held in the CMBA hall on Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Knights of Columbus. There were ninety nine couple in attendance. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion. James Hogan acted as promptor. Supper was served at midnight. The dance broke up at three o’clock in the morning with a tired but happy crowd.
The members of the Agricultural Society held their annual meeting in the town hall on Monday afternoon. The auditor’s report showed receipts $880, expenses $714, a neat balance of $166 on hand to start work. The palace was discussed as being in need of repair also the vegetable and grain department needed repairing. It was decided to repair both. The prizes on produce will be increased. The election of officers are as follows; Pres Wm Healey; 1st Vice, D Kiel; 2nd vice, Geo Friend; Sec-treas Geo Rattary; directors, R Walker, Wm Allum, E Briceland, Thos Rogers, Thos Moran, Thos Conley, Wm Kemp, D Watts, R Kingsley, Geo Woodman, Wm McAdoo, Wm Bullis; committee on races, Aso Hough, O Hawkins, William Healey; auditors, E Briceland and W G Woodman; delegates to Toronto to convention, George Rattary, Wm Healey, alternates Thos Moran, Asa Hough.
The council would make a step in the right direction. If it would secure the captain and engineer of the steamer Wolfe Islander for another term. Both are good, capable and trustworthy men, and are worthy of recognition, George McAllister returned home from overseas on Monday; he looks fine and is none the worse for his experience. The members of the Chosen Friends and their wives held their annual oyster supper at Harry Card’s on Tuesday evening.

Toronto World
Tuesday, July 1, 1919
Cut By Wire Fence
Kingston, Ont. July 1 – Reuben McFADDEN, farmer, Wolfe Island, had his throat cut when horses ran away and threw him against a wire fence. Right side of neck cut from chin to ear and his condition is critical.

Toronto World
Monday, September 22, 1919
Frontenac U.F.O. Chose Wm. FAWCETT
Canadian Press Despatch
Kingston, Ont., Sept. 21 – William FAWCETT, Wolfe Island, who said he was conservative and his father before him, was unanimously chosen by the United Farmers of Frontenac to be their standard-bearer in the coming provincial elections. The selection was made at a largely attended meeting on Saturday at which both political parties were represented. G.F. Murton, J.L.F. Sproule, Wm. Reid and E.L. Amry were also nominated but they retired in favor of Mr. FAWCETT. The candidate is an ex-reeve of Wolfe Island and a past president of the Frontenac cheese board.

Toronto World
Wednesday, October 8, 1919
Is Independent Candidate
Kingston, Ont., Oct. 7
SPANKIE
Dr. Wm. SPANKIERE [sic], of Wolfe Island, is stumping Frontenac county as an Independent candidate in contest for seat on the Ontario legislature for which Mr. Rankin, Conservative, present member, and Wm. FAWCETT, Wolfe Island, are also running.

The Islands: Articles: 1910's