Stories : 1909-1913 56 "acclaimed." Mayor was G. A. Aitken , in recognition of his having served chair of the Board of Assessors for over 30 years; councilors were; W. W. Jenkins , Chas. Fitzgerald, R. R. Jenkins, John McCormack , Temple MacDonald and Seymour Knight Street lighting and a steam ferry for the Cardigan River ferry were cited as much-needed advances for the town. Georgetown would have twice as much money at its disposal but would be responsible for the whole upkeep including streets. (Guardian. Nov. 20 & Nov. 26, 1912) Duck Shooters Rescued " John C. Macdonald and Benjamin Stewart of Georgetown had a narrow escape from drowning recently. They were out in a small nine foot boat, duck shooting in the harbour one afternoon, and Macdonald, in reaching over to pick up a bird he had shot, capsized the boat, throwing both men into the water. They clung to the sides of the upturned craft until picked up by James Condon , who was also out shooting. Macdonald and Stewart were almost exhausted and severely chilled when rescued. They could not have held on much longer. They lost their guns but recovered the ducks which had cost them such a ducking." (Patriot. Nov. 19, 1912) Rev. Back Honoured at Christmas " Rev. A. J. Back , pastor of St. David's Presbyterian Church at Georgetown , was presented with an address and a purse containing over $100. by the members of bis congregation last week. The presentations took place at the close of the regular prayer meeting and was made by Elder William McConnell on behalf of the congregation. The address contained expressions of hearty appreciation of Mr. Back 's work in the pulpit and among the people. The address also contained fitting appreciation of Mrs. Back and family who have proved such worthy helpmates to him in the church work. Mr. Back replied in suitable terms to the Christmas remembrance from the congregation." (Patriot. Dec. 16, 1912) Baptist Church Burns Mortgage The "Burning of the Mortgage " on the Baptist Church property here was an event in the church on Dec. 26th. Several divines were present. Mr. Wilson was the recipient of a fur coat on the same occasion. It speaks well for the Baptist denomination here that the fine new church and other property is without one dollar in debt. The local speakers were Messrs. James Stewart , James Manual , Rev. Mr. Back and Mrs. George Hibbett who made the presentation of the coat. Solos were rendered by Rev. Mr. Bell , Miss Edith Rafuse , & Mrs. Back . A recitation was given by Miss Laura Yoston . [The same issue printed a summary of the address] (Patriot. Jan. 2, 1913) Miraculous Recovery "A very strange thing happened at Georgetown on Saturday afternoon when the six-year old son of John A. Morrison , tailor, was on a truck with other children. As the horse was being driven along the boy fell to the street and the truck wheel passed over his neck. To the surprise of those who witnessed the accident, the little fellow got up and ran home apparently little the worse for his experience." (Patriot. Apr. 3, 1913) Accident on the Ferry Montague Mr. Alexander Renton of Georgetown had a narrow escape from very serious, if not fatal, injuries, recently. Mr. Renton has been engaged for some time past on the repairs to the ferry steamer Montague and has been working of her since she started running. The other day he was putting in a post in the paddle box. The captain, not knowing that he was there, started the steamer and the paddle wheels, when they began to move, knocked the piece of timber out of Mr. Renton 's hand and forced him down through a very narrow space into the water below. Fortunately the steamer men, hearing his shout, had the steamer stopped and Mr. Renton was rescued in a dripping condition. Ffe is badly bruised and considerably shaken up but will be able to resume work." (Patriot. June 9, 1913) [The Patriot of May 15, 1914 reports an even more serious injury to Donald McCormack when he was caught in the paddle wheels of the Montague while doing repairs.]