Stories : 1923-1926 82 Pulp Wood Industry to Start? "It is rumored around town from a reliable source that one of the enterprising merchants is about to start buying pulp wood in the near future. This is the initial attempt for such a project in this section of the country and is probably the first one of this kind on the Island. This wood will be shipped to mills in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick . Although this will hardly be carried on a vary large scale this winter yet it will give the farmers in the vicinity an opportunity to dispose of their surplus supply of fir and spruce which in the past years have been used for railing. But since this style of fencing has practically been abolished the wood has been only useful as fuel. This business, properly handled, will do its part toward bringing trade to the town." (Patriot. Jan. 2, 1925) Interesting School Debate "A very interesting and instructive debate was held by the pupils of the principal's department of the Georgetown High School on Friday afternoon. The subject was: Resolved that a lawyer is justified in defending a client whom he knows to be guilty. The speeches were of a very high order and were delivered in an excellent manner and although it would be unfair to comment on any one in particular in regard to material or points taken, nevertheless from a standpoint of delivery the effort of Elsie Knight is especially worthy of praise. Pro: Mary Clarke , David Lavers , Enid Knight and Catherine McKinnon ; Con: Elsie Knight , Waldron Lavers , Florence MacDonald and Agnes Soloman . After the vote the president declared the resolution defeated." (Guardian Mar. 10, 1925) several men on the opposite wharf. Too great a strain was put on the rope with the result that the mast broke into three pieces and, thundering down the deck, narrowly escaped pinning the workers under it. The loss to Captain Jerroir at this time of the year is a severe one as it will delay launching his vessel for several days." (Patriot. April 15, 1925) Pictou Visits Georgetown "Welcome was the word with which the visitors from Nova Scotia were hailed from the moment they came within hailing distance until they left on their return. More than three hundred people made the excursion from Pictou to Georgetown in the steamer Lovat, Capt. Frank Campbell . As the boat came within hailing distance of King's Wharf, three hearty cheers for Pictou were given by the large numbers assembled on the wharf. To this the Pictou crowd responded with three cheers for Georgetown . Three cheers for Captain Campbell were given. Those on board the boat heartily responded. Mayor Smith and Council met the excursionists immediately upon landing and His Worship in a few well-chosen words extended a welcome in the name of the town. The crowd next wended their way to the park to witness a baseball game between and Georgetown and here the fans were treated to one of the best games seen in Georgetown for years. Owing to the boat being a little late the game did not get started on time. At the end of the 5th inning the game was called by the umpire, H. Morrisey , on account of darkness. The score at this time was 6-6." Patriot. Aug. 8, 1925) The account ends here but presumably the Pictou group returned on the same ship that evening.] Serious Accident Avoided "While men were making repairs on the schooner, 'Silver Bell' owned by Capt. James Jerroir , Georgetown , what might have been a serious accident was luckily avoided. The vessel had been hauled ashore to have her hull scraped and painted and when the work was finished a number of volunteer workers were on hand to help the captain straighten up his vessel. A rope was attached to the foremast and was held by Lady Barber Attracts " Mr. F. J. Solomon , Tonsorial Artist, was in Charlottetown last week purchasing another barber chair for his growing business. He has taken his daughter Stella in his shop to learn the barbering business and F.J .'s trade has increased considerably especially among the young men who seem to want a shave and haricut more often than has been their custom recently." (Patriot. Feb. 6, 1926)