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The Dartmouth An Halifax Ferry Company

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THE DARTMOUTH AND HALIFAX FERRY,
The bill for incorporating the new Dart- mouth Ferry Company will pass its third reading in the lower House to-day, or at a very early date. If passed, we are assured that the necessary stock will be taken up at once. We learn that every obstacle that can be thrown in the way of the bill will be used, and that every member of the House has been canvassed by the shareholders of the old Company to detent it.
The old Company has a capital of $80,000- 100 shares of $800 each-and with necessarily few shareholders. The new Company proposes to make the price of shares $10, so that, in point of fact, every man can be his own ferry- man, and destroy what is even yet a monster monopoly: for, though the charter of the old Company expired some five years since, what greater monopoly can exist than to allow them to treat the community as they please, in slow boats, wretched accommodation, and at prices against which it is of no avail to resist or complain ?
A strange anomaly is this: that while the shareholders state that their enterprise is a non-paying one, that they are martyrs to public necessity-that they do not open up their shares, which would be readily taken, increase their capital, and thereby secure a better class of conveyance. We have never seen a share offered in the market, and fancy has not to spread her pinions far to find the reason. In other words, the shares are too valuable to of fer, and are hugged closely to the bosoms of their fortunate possessers.
We would not be considered one sided in our views, but would on the other hand cheerfully slush ink in the encouragemet of the old company, if there were the slightest chance of improvement in the management. But that belief is fruitless and needless.
We believe that the new Ferry, if gone into, will be one of the greatest boons ever bestowed upon both Dartmouth and Halifax, if conduct- ed upon any different system than the one now in vogue; and he is a public benefactor who enlists in breaking down an old timed eyesore and inconvenience, and giving us a better order of things. So mote it be.

Morning Chronicle, Apr 6, 1870. https://books.google.com/books?id=xc4JAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA2&dq=dartmouth+incorporation&article_id=3919,2624650&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwimtqDciIaGAxWzFBAIHQ1qAPkQ6AF6BAgNEAI#v=onepage&q=dartmouth%20incorporation&f=false

Dartmouth Incorporation

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DARTMOUTH INCORPORATION.-Saturday last being the day appointed by law for receiving nominations for Warden and Councillors for the municipality, the following named gentlemen were nominated. For Warden- W. S. Symonds, Esq. Councillors-Ward 1- James W. Johnston, James D. Woodaman,and Joseph W. Allan, Esqrs. Ward 2-John Forbes, William G. Murray, Esqrs. Ward 3- Thomas A. Hyde, and Francis Mumford, Esqrs As but one nomination for Warden was made, W. S.Symonds, Esq., will be declared elected without opposition. Two Councillors for each Ward are required. There being but two nominations for Wards No. 2 and 3, the gentle- men named will also be declared elected. Ward 1 will be contested, as there are three candidates in the field. The election will be held to day.

The British Colonist, May 20, 1873. https://books.google.com/books?id=mf0GAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA3&dq=dartmouth+incorporation&article_id=2184,6573055&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwimtqDciIaGAxWzFBAIHQ1qAPkQ6AF6BAgJEAI#v=onepage&q&f=false

Sale At Auction

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SALE AT AUCTION.
MAY 22.
Pine Street, Dartmouth.
BY J. D. NASH,
On the premises, on THURSDAY, May 22nd, at 3 o’clock:
THAT lot of land on Pine street, with Dwelling thereon, at present occupied by the Rev. A. W. Nicholson. The lot measures about 35 x 120 feet. The house is quite new, fitted with Register Grates, folding doors, and a never-failing well of water, with pumps in kitchen.
Also-A House on the Common road, with a large lot attached thereto
Also-11 BUILDING LOTS adjoining.
The above properties offer a grand chance to those who wish a select, retired and respectable situation; the view commands the sure rounding country, the harbor and far out to sea.

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The British Colonist, May 20, 1873. https://books.google.com/books?id=mf0GAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA3&dq=dartmouth+incorporation&article_id=2184,6573055&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwimtqDciIaGAxWzFBAIHQ1qAPkQ6AF6BAgJEAI#v=onepage&q&f=false

For Sale in Dartmouth

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For Sale in Dartmouth.
ALL that LOT OF LAND fronting on Water Street, with Dwelling and other Buildings thereon, and known as “Elliot’s Tannery.” The property has a never failing stream of water running through it, and is in every respect well adapted for a Tannery or manufacturing site. For further information apply at the office of JOHN TOBIN & CO.,
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Halifax.

The British Colonist, May 20, 1873. https://books.google.com/books?id=mf0GAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA3&dq=dartmouth+incorporation&article_id=2184,6573055&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwimtqDciIaGAxWzFBAIHQ1qAPkQ6AF6BAgJEAI#v=onepage&q=dartmouth%20incorporation&f=false

Dartmouth’s Proposed Incorporation

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DARTMOUTH’S PROPOSED INCORPORATION.
-This evening the adjourned meeting to consider the propriety of applying to the Legislature for an Act incorporating Dart- mouth, will be held at the Mechanics’ Institute in that town. Chair to be taken at 7 1/2 o’clock. The meeting ought to be largely attended, that all may have an opportunity of understanding the nature of the proposed change, which cannot fail to have a large influence on the future status of their town,

Morning Chronicle, Jul 8, 1872. https://books.google.com/books?id=kWADAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA3&dq=dartmouth+incorporation&article_id=6306,1620492&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwimtqDciIaGAxWzFBAIHQ1qAPkQ6AF6BAgLEAI#v=onepage&q=dartmouth%20incorporation&f=false

Incorporation of Dartmouth

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INCORPORATION OF DARTMOUTH, — The meeting held at the Dartmouth Mechanics’ Institute last evening, for the purpose of dis- cussing the practicability of procuring an Act incorporating the town, was well attended, and the subject was well ventilated. James Turner, Esq., presided. James Johnston, Esq., opened the debate. He argued that Dartmouth would be greatly benefited by the organized united effort, and the improvements in streets, sewerage, schools, etc., and the town generally, which an Act of incorporation would ensure. He moved that the question of Incorporation be submitted to the people at the polls forthwith. Mr. Troop seconded the motion. Mr. Regan moved, in amendment, that, the consideration of the subject be deferred for two years. Mr. Justice Shields spoke against Incorporation.
thought Dartmouth was unable, at present, to bear the additional taxation which Incorporation would involve. He moved to defer the matter. Lewis H. Fairbanks, Joseph Works, George Troop, Justice Russel, William Forbes, Mr. Esdale, and Mr. Van Buskirk, all argued that incorporation would materially benefit Dartmouth in various ways. Dr. DesBrisay was the only speaker who favored the views expressed by Justice Shields. Our reporter left the meeting before the motions were submitted to a vote, but judging from the general tone of the meeting there is little doubt but that the resolution introduced by Mr. Johnston was carried, and that the question of incorporation will be submitted to the people at the polls at an early date.

Halifax Citizen, Jul 9, 1872. https://books.google.com/books?id=cnQ7AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA2&dq=dartmouth+incorporation&article_id=839,28536633&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwimtqDciIaGAxWzFBAIHQ1qAPkQ6AF6BAgGEAI#v=onepage&q=dartmouth%20incorporation&f=false

Slipped

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-On Friday the wife of Captain John A. Frazer, of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, slipped on a banana skin and fell to the sidewalk. Some hours after she gave premature birth to a child, and mother and child have since died.

The Huron Expositor Oct 16, 1891. https://books.google.com/books?id=xTJKAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA1&dq=dartmouth,+nova+scotia+%22banana%22&article_id=3678,3404400&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjpxfbF44SGAxVrVPEDHUm1AZ0Q6AF6BAgIEAI#v=onepage&q=dartmouth%2C%20nova%20scotia%20%22banana%22&f=false

Dartmouth Electric Light Company

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At a meeting of the Dartmouth, N. S., ratepayers this week a report of the town council recommending paying $25,000 for the property and franchise of the Dartmouth Electric Light Company was rejected, 65 to 18. The whole matter may be dropped now or the question of price may be referred to arbitration.

St. John Daily Sun, Jul 28, 1900. https://books.google.com/books?id=EYAdAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA8&dq=dartmouth,+nova+scotia&article_id=2608,4142759&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj_8JSK4oSGAxWPJBAIHSujAr44ChDoAXoECA0QAg#v=onepage&q=dartmouth%2C%20nova%20scotia&f=false

Got Edge Of It

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Got Edge Of It
DARTMOUTH, N.S., Dec. 9.-This town, on the opposite shore to Hall- fax, caught the edge of the destructive blast from the munition ship, Mont Blanc. A number of manufacturing plants were destroyed and several rows of houses blown down. The loss of life was 150 and the big buildings destroyed were:
Dartmouth rink, Emmanuel church, Consumers’ Cordage Company, Starr Manufacturing Company, and and the Dominion Molasses Company.
The houses destroyed were on George, Pleasant, Jameson and Hector streets.

The Calgary Daily Herald, Dec 10, 1917. https://books.google.com/books?id=vwpkAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA11&dq=dartmouth,+nova+scotia&article_id=2440,4531652&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwje3sWZ4ISGAxVaJBAIHYKBBRYQ6AF6BAgGEAI#v=onepage&q=dartmouth%2C%20nova%20scotia&f=false

Ploughing Match

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THE PLOUGHING MATCH.-The Annual Ploughing Match, under the joint auspices of the Halifax and Dartmouth Agricultural Societies, postponed from Tuesday last in consequence of the unfavorable state of the weather, came off on Wednesday, 24th inst, at the “Old Homestead,” situate off the road leading to the head of the N. W. Arm. Eleven ploughs competed, starting at about 10 A. M., and finished at 2 P. M. There was a tolerably large attendance on the ground, and good judges have pronounced the ploughing highly creditable to the parties engaged in the work. After the Match was concluded, the President, C. D. Hunter, Esq., delivered the prizes to the following successful competitors. The sum of five shillings was also awarded to each of the unsuccessful Ploughmen:

  • 1st Prize-Exhibition Plough. Mr. Kline, Halifax
  • 2nd Prize-£3 10s. cast, Charles Bissett, Dartmouth
  • 3rd Prize-£2 10. cash, John Morash, Dartmouth.
  • 4th Prize-£1 10s. cash, Wm. Miteholl, Halifax.
  • 5th Prize-£1 5 cash, John Mulroney, Halifax.
  • 6th Prize-15s. cash, John Gastin Dartmouth.

Acadian Recorder, Oct 27, 1855. https://books.google.com/books?id=cdBFAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA2&dq=dartmouth,+nova+scotia&article_id=3347,2078655&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjUtcijq4SGAxUOLRAIHexmAQM4vgEQ6AF6BAgNEAI#v=onepage&q=dartmouth%2C%20nova%20scotia&f=false

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