Newspaper & Documents write-ups about Carleton County People
The
Carleton Sentinel, The Dispatch and The Press Newspapers were
published
in the Town of Woodstock, N.B.
Page 48
Press Newspaper
Jan 22, 1894
WORDS OF REGRET
W. E.
Alexander ,
who has for several years held a position as mechanical
superintendent on the C. P. R., having accepted a similiar
position with the B. & A., and thereby necessitated the
removal of himself and family from Woodstock, there are general
expressions of regret at losing such valuable citizens. The Royal
Templars of Temperance, of which both Mr. and Mrs. Alexander are
members, give the following expressions of the esteem in which
they are held by them:-
To Mr. and
Mrs. W. E. Alexander,
Dear Brother and sister, __ It is with sincere regret that we
learn of your intended departure from among us.
Since the organization of "Emerald Council" you have
been with us, and we have ever found in you, able and willing
workers assisting in everything that tended to advance Temperance
and moral Reform.
While we feel deeply the loss, we as a Council will sustain by
your severance from us, yet it cheers us to know, that, wherever
your lot may be cast, in that place will be found at least two
earnest and faithful workers whose influence in the cause of
temperance will quickly and permantly be felt.
Before we part, we would ask you to accept this gift, as merely a
slight token of the esteem in which you are held by "Emerald
Council."
We trust and pray that in your new home through future years,
prosperity and happiness will attend you, and in the future when
looking back over the past, your reminiscences of the hours spent
in "Emerald Council" will not be numbered among your
unpleasant recollections.
Signed in behalf of "Emerald Council."
J. M. Queen, S. C.
Luelia Colpitts, R. S.
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Carleton Sentinel
Newspaper March 31, 1888
Ye Lower
Woodstock Firemen
Ye Lower Woodstock Firemen
What a noble band are ye;
Ye have held the rails of "Rescue"
Since the days of Mo ken-Dee-
That famous Indian chieftain,
Who, with a two-foot sieve,
Brought water up from "Sandy Road"
To the place in which ye live.
Since the days of pans and buckets,
Ye have held with grim despair
To' the glorious title of firemen.
Which so honorably ye wear_
What if you don't deserve it ?
Your papas did my boys;
So please "keep on believin',"
While the "Creekites" make the noise.
'Tis true " The man from Bangor"
Does sometimes get there first;
But when you wield your brawny arms,
Something's got to burst;
Perhaps a button, brace or belt,
Or some part of your clothes;
Sometimes it is the hose cart,
But most generally the hose.
When Jimmy's house was burning,
'Tis true ye saved a chair_
Ye earned your little "eigh'y"
At the scene that happened there.
We know ye couldn't use a wrench_
For you hadn't one to use_
Somebody's even hinted
It was lost in "Cuddy's" shoes.
Wellington Ward must be protected,
So your windy brethren say_
For your electric deeds of daring
Ye should receive more pay,
But, of course, ye do not earn it;
Ye can't "get there" on time_
So take the advice of old Jim Stevens,
And for gracious' sakes resign.
(A descendant of
Mo ken-Dee.)
Jim Stevens.
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Carleton Sentinel
Newspaper Oct 16, 1897
HANNAH __DAVIS
One of the most very interesting happenings, that have been so
frequent of late, was celebrated at the Upper Waterville
Methodist church, at 6 p.m., Wednesday last, at which Mr. Hartley Hannah was united in the holy bonds of
wedlock to
Miss Laura Idella,
daughter of Mr.
Wm. J. Davis,
Rev. Mr. Dewitt being the officiating clergyman. The church,
which was handsomely decorated for the occasion, was filled with
friends of the contracting parties. The bride, who is one of the
prettiest young ladies in the county, looked simply fascinating
in a dress of cream cashmere, prettily trimmed with lace and
ribbons, bridal veil caught up with orange blossoms, and carried
a white boquet. The bridesmaid, Miss Myrtle Vanwart, was attired in pink cashmere,
trimmed with chiffon and ribbons, and carried a white bouquet.
The groomsman was the bride's brother, Arthur P. Davis. The ushers were Messrs. Homer
Kimball and F. Gardiner. After the marriage a reception was given
at the home of the bride's parents. The presents to the bride
were numerous and handsome.
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Press Newspaper
Jan 7, 1895
A HAPPY EVENT
On New Year's day at the residence of the bride's parents, Tracey
Mills, Carleton County, a happy event took place, by which Miss Lottie A., fourth daughter of Mr. Andrew Page, was united in marriage with Mr. John
J. Lipsett of
Charleston. The bride was attended by Miss Lizzie Lipsett, and
the groom was supported by Mr. James Page, brother of the bride.
The ceremony which was performed by Rev. G. F. Currie was
witnessed by upwards of ninety invited friends and relatives, who
afterwards sat down to a sumptuous supper. The bride was the
recipient of a large number of handsome and valuable presents.
The happy couple left for their new home at Charleston, Carleton
county followed by the best wishes of all present.
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Press Newspaper
March 13, 1893
Centreville
The many friends of Capt. G. D. Perkins, of Centreville, were grieved
to hear on the morning of the 2nd inst. of his sad bereavement in
the loss of his much beloved wife. Though her death was not an
unexpected one, she having been ill for nearly two years. For
several years she has owned and managed a very popular millinery
in this place. Her natural taste for such things gave her the
requisite adaptability for such a place, and she will be missed
by the ladies of this community especially. She was also a humble
and devout christian, having professed religion some fourteen
years previously under the labors of Elder Taylor, who baptized
her and untied her to the Tracey Mills F. C. B. Church, of which
she continued a loved and honored member up to her death.
She was the only daughter of George R. Foster, of Centreville, who, although
aged and quite infirm with his wife, both survive her with a
sorrowing husband. Three brothers and a very large circle of
friends sadly mourn their loss. She died happy in the Saviour's
love. The funeral on the 4th inst. was very largely attended. The
service being held in the Centreville Babtist Church, Elder
Thompson, pastor of the Tracey Mills F. C. B. Church, preached an
appropriate sermon from the text " To live is Christ, to die
is gain." Revs. Cahill and Parkins also assisted in the
services. The court of Foresters, of which Capt. Perkins is a
member, turned out a strong delegation; also the W. C. T. U., of
which Mrs. Perkins was a member. It was a very large and
impressive funeral.
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Press Newspaper
Jan 18, 1887
I. O. O. F.
At a regular meeting of
Carleton Lodge, No. 41, I.O.O.F., held Thursday evening, January
13th, the following officers were installed by District Deputy
Grand Master G. W. Bridges, assisted by Grand
Officers, viz. :
| N. G., H. N. Black |
| V. G., C. S. Woodling |
| R. S., Wm. Gibson |
| P. S., W. V. Segee |
| T., Samuel Watts, P. G. |
| W., H. A. Poole |
| C., W. B. Belyea |
| O.G., John Williamson, P.G. |
| I.G., Arthur Garden, P.G. |
| R.S.N.G., Jacob Vanwart, P.G. |
| L.S.N.G., C. S. Grosvenor |
| R.S.V.G., John Burpee |
| L.S.V.G., E. G. Bailey |
| R.S.S., Frank Emery |
| L.S.S., James Parker |
| Chap. Geo. L. Holyoke |
| A.G. Grieves, Jun., P.G. |
After adjournment the body were invited by the N.G.
and V.G. to Lee's Dining Parlor, and there
treated to a sumptuous supper, after which a round of toasts and
addresses were enjoyed.
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Dispatch Newspaper Wednesday,
March 27, 1912
Mrs. Nehemiah Lee
On March 6th, at Reed's Point, Kings county, N.B., Edna wife of Nehemiah Lee, passed away of paralysis of the brain. Besides
her sorrowing husband, she is survived by four step-children;
Lorne F. Belyea of St. John; Harry H. of Woodstock; Pearl H. of
Wollaston; and Mrs. John H. Graham of West Roxbury, Mass., also
one sister, Mrs. B.C. Lyon of Montreal, two brothers, Geo. B.
Wetmore of Cambridge, Mass, and A. P. of Clifton, N. B. Interment
took place at Clifton on Saturday, March 9th.
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Press Newspaper
Jan 4, 1897
FIRE
Not Very Bad, But It Might Have Been Much Worse.
About ten o'clock Tuesday morning fire caught near the smoke
stack in the dry room of Jones' woodworking factory. The factory had shut down the
day before and the fire caught from the flue; burning out and
becoming hot it ignited the lumber in the upper part of the
building. An alarm was sent in and the hosemen were soon at the
scene, but as the material is very inflammable the building was
in a few minutes enveloped in a dense cloud of smoke, so that it
was difficult to know where the fire was worst. Five streams of
water were turned on, and it was not long before the fire was
under control. Every man knew his place and worked with will. Had
the organization been less perfect the whole factory would
probably have been destroyed. As it is the damage is
comparatively light and is covered by insurance. The principle
damage was done to the shafting and machinery. Saturday the
machinery was started for the purpose of ascertaining the extent
of the damage, and it was found to be more serious than at first
supposed. It will require considerable overhauling and it will be
some weeks before the factory will again be started.
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In the evening the firemen, and press representatives were
entertained at an oyster supper at Mrs. Gibson's restaurant, by
Mr. Jones, represented by W. P. Jones. After justice was done to
the sumptuous repast, Mr. Jones proposed a toast to the firemen
in which he complimented them.
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BIRTHS
Press Newspaper
Jan 5, 1891
Neales.- On Saturday, Jan 3, the wife of Rev.
Scoville Neales, a daughter.
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MARRIAGES
Press Newspaper Jan 5, 1891
Barter- McLean.- At
the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. C. T. Phillips,
on New Year's Eve, Laura B., daughter of
Allan F. McLean, Woodstock, and
Samuel G. Barter of Avondale.- (The Press was treated from the bridal
loaf.)
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Press Newspaper
Jan 5, 1891
Day- Rideout.-
At Somerville, Dec.
25th, at the residence of George Rideout, the bride's father, by
Rev. S. W. Shaw, Nelson Day to Effie
Rideout, both of Somerville.
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Press Newspaper
Jan 5, 1891
Brodrick - Lowther.- At the residence of the bride's
uncle, Lower Economy, Dec. 25th, by Rev. S. B. Layton, John
Brodrick of Five Islands, N. S., to Nellie
Lowther of Amherst, N.S.
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Monteith - McBride.- On Wednesday evening, Dec 31st, at
the residence of the bride's father, Northampton, by Rev. C.
Comben, Alice Monteith and John F.
McBride of Lindsay. (Thanks for a liberal slice from the bridal loaf.)
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DEATHS
Press Newspaper Jan 5, 1891
Maginley.- At
Johnville, Carleton County, on the 20th Dec., Charles Maginley, aged 104 years, a native of
Derry, Ireland, and a resident of New Brunswick for 65 years.
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Press Newspaper
Jan 5, 1891
Akerley.- At the
residence of R. G. Wetmore, Fredericton, Dec. 27th, Mrs. Mary Baldwin Akerley, aged 75 years.
Press Newspaper
Jan 5, 1891
Green.- At McKenzie
Corner, Carleton Co., December 21st, Alberta A. Green, aged 23 years. She leaves a
large circle of friends and relatives to mourn for her whose
loving eyes will never smile on them on earth again. Though God
has plucked this bright blossom from our home He knows what is
best. He alone can pour balm upon our crushed hearts. The holy
joy of knowing that angel eyes now watch for our coming is ours,
and that our darling will receive us when life's dark days are
done.
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MARRIAGES
Press Newspaper
Jan 19, 1891
Estey - Squires.- At
the residence of the bride's father, E. R. Squires, Wicklow,
Carleton County, Jan 14th, by Rev. A. H. Hayward, Charles
S. Estey of Wicklow, and Jennie A. Squires of
the same place.
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Press Newspaper
Jan 19, 1891
Bailey - McDiarmid-.
At the residence of John Adams, Fredericton, brother-in-law
of the bride, by Rev. G. B. Payson, on Wednesday, 14th inst., Alberta
McDiarmid of Fredericton, and Arthur G. Bailey, Woodstock.-
(Thanks for a box of cake.)
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DEATHS
Press Newspaper
Jan 19, 1891
Speer.- At
Speerville, Nov 7th, Robt. Speer in the 71st year of his age, leaving a
sorrowing wife and three sons to mourn their loss.
A precious
flower from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled.
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled;
God in his wisdom has recalled
The boon his love had given,
And though the body slumbers here,
The soul is safe in heaven.
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Press Newspaper
Jan 19, 1891
Bacon.- At Woodstock, Dec. 23rd, Daniel Bacon, aged 82 years. He leaves an
aged widow and three children to mourn their loss. "A shuck
of wheat fully ripe for the harvest."
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Press Newspaper
Jan 19, 1891
Shaw -. At
Hartland, Jan 10th, Sedgefield D. Shaw, in the 44th year of his age,
leaving a wife and a large circle of friends to mourn the loss of
a kind husband, a good citizen and sincere friend. His end was
peace. Deceased was baptized into the fellowship of the Rockland
Baptist Church twelve years ago by Rev. H. J. Shaw, of which
Church he continued a member until his death.
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Press Newspaper
Jan 19, 1891
Russell-. Departed
into rest on the 29th Dec. last, at Lynn, Mass., Mary D. Russell, relict of the late Hugh Russell, aged 83 years. Interment at
Richmond, Carleton County.
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Press Newspaper
Jan 19, 1891
Nelson -. At
Jacksonville, December 25th, of paralysis, Admiral Nelson, aged 68 years, leaving a wife,
one son and one daughter. ( Sentinel and Gleaner copy.)
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Press Newspaper
March 6, 1893
A NEW BRUNSWICKER
IN NORTH WOBURN.
The Boston Herald is publishing sketches of leading
Massachusetts clergymen.
The Mr.
Murphy referred
to is a
brother of J. R. Murphy of this town.
In Wednesday issue it has the following:
Rev. William J. Murphy, of the North Woburn Congregational
church, was born of Scotch English parent in Petersville, N.B.,
Oct. 1850, and as a lad lived for eighteen years on the home
estate, assisting his father, who was a farmer and meanwhile
acquired a solid educational foundation. When eighteen years old
he attended the provincial training school at St. John, N.B. and
was there fitted to follow the profession of a teacher.
Mr. Murphy taught for two years a grammar school at Upham, N.B.,
at the same time continuing his studies and carrying out a
systematic research into the realms of higher learning. Giving up
his position in the Upham school, Mr. Murphy was admitted to Mt.
Allison college at Sackville, N.B., and passed five years of his
life in the classical and theological departments. Shortly after
graduating from the college, Mr. Murphy was appointed an
instructor in mathematics at the university school, Fredericton,
N.B.
In 1870 he came to Portland, Me., and in 1879 was ordained pastor
of a church at Cape Elizabeth, in that state. His pastorate was
highly successful, and during the years of service at that place
his charge materially increased in spiritual strength and numbers.
The church of his denomination at Chester, Vt, extended a call,
and later accepted a call to Middleton, in that state. During
this latter pastorate Mr. Murphy was a hard worker to secure new
industries for the town, and through his determined efforts and
persuasive appeals a large sum of money was subscribed. Today a
busy shoe factory is one of the mouments of his tarry in
Middleton.
Mr. Murphy's next change brought him to North Woburn, where his
work has been productive of a prosperous congregation with a
marked increase in the membership of the church. The village is
indebted to him for its present free delivery, and many people
love the man for his unostentatious deeds of charity. His active
crusade against rum has won him a host of friends and supporters
and not a few enemies. His sermons show more than ordinary
ability.
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MARRIAGES
Press Newspaper Feb 17, 1890
Larlee- Baker.- At
the groom's residence, Jan 12th, by the Rev. G. A. Giberson, Daniel
Larlee of Drummond, and Ellen Baker of
the same place.
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Press Newspaper
Feb 17, 1890
Brown-Moorcroft.- At
the residence of the bride's father, Feb 6th, by Rev. G. A.
Giberson, Hubert Brown of Avondale, Carleton
County, to Albra Moorecroft, of Southampton,
York County.
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Press Newspaper
Feb 17, 1890
Manuel - Keirstead.-
At Woodstock on the 15th instant, by Rev. C. T.
Phillips, Desn B. Manuel and Alice V. Keirstead, both
of Danforth, Maine.
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DEATHS
Press Newspaper
Feb 17, 1890
Miller.- At the
Parish of Woodstock, Jan 16, 1890, of scarlet fever, Morrel Miller, aged 4 years, ? months and 22
days. Also, Jan 23, Mary Jane Miller, aged 2 years and 15 days,
children of Wm. and Jennie Miller.
Safe in
the arms of Jesus,
Safe on his gentle breast.
There by his love o'ershadowed,
Sweetly their souls shall rest.
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Press Newspaper
Feb 17, 1890
Estabrooks.- At
Eagle River, Wisconsin, Dec. 1st, Adolphus Estabrooks, aged 34 years, formerly of
Rockland, Carleton Co., son of the late Elijah Estabrooks, Grand
Falls, Victoria County.
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Press Newspaper
Feb 17, 1890
Pace.- On
Wednesday, Feb 5th, after a lingering illness, Mrs. William Pace, aged 50 years, beloved and
respected by her relatives and friends.
Dearest
mother thou has left us,
And our loss we deeply feel,
But'tis God that has bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
(Sentinel and
Fredericton papers please copy.)
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Press Newspaper
April 22, 1895
A new hotel has
opened at Hartland, N.B. It is called The Hotel American. It is situated directly
opposite the C.P. railway station, has been newly fitted up and
will be a great accommodation to the travelling public. There is
a good sample room in connection. All possible comforts will be
extended to its patrons. Mrs. C. T. Mason & C0. are the proprietors.
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G. C.
Watson,
Hartland, is ready to meet the spring trade in all kinds of
furniture, and has in a fine line of window shades, poles and
fixtures in a great variety of patterns and shades. He gives
special attention to house furnishing at this season.
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Press Newspaper
March 4, 1895
Letter of
Condolence
To Mr and
Mrs John Flanagan, parents of our deceased brother, Willard
Flanagan.
The officers and members of Crystal Tide Council, R. T. of T., No.
101, hereby sympathize with you in your deep affliction in the
loss of your beloved son. Just on the verge of manhood when his
future looked bright and prosperous, God in his wisdom has seem
fit to remove him from your midst. We trust, dear brother and
sister, that you bow in submission to His will, knowing that He
doeth all things well. We shall miss his cheerful face in our
council room, as well as you in your lonely, sad home. He was a
faithful member and ever at his post as an officer. Death has so
soon entered our ranks, yet we feel to say God's will be done.
And now we commend you to God and His word, where alone you will
find comfort in the hour of breavements, resting assured that
what is your loss is his eternal gain.
Signed by the Council__
Mrs Lizzie Holmes, Miss Mary Turner, Miss Jennie Upton, Miss Ida
Stickney, L L Moors.
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Press Newspaper
March 11, 1895
Joe Bite, an Indian, shot a large bear
near McCarthy's, Newburg, last week. The price of Bear skins
ranges from $25 to $60, according to size.
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Press Newspaper
March 11, 1895
Edward H. Craig was prostrated by paralysis
Saturday afternoon. His right side was affected, and he was
unable to speak. He was attended by Drs. Colter, Hand and
Sprague, and his condition is improving.
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Press Newspaper
March 14, 1892
CARLETON COUNTY
COURT
The March Term of
the County Court for this County opened Tuesday morning. Judge
Stevens presiding.
Naturalization
papers
were read as follows:
Thomas Ketch, by D. McLeod Vince; Foster Brown; Albert Brown,
Albert Naess and Lee Donoho by Wm. M. Connell.
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Downey vs. McLean, an appealed case, was, on the
application of the respondent, postponed till next term. J. R.
Murphy counsel for the appellant, and J. C. Hartley for the
respondant.
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But one civil case was entered for trial, Ann Jane Craig vs. Joseph B. Porter; an action of trespass; trial
on Wednesday; verdict for the defendant; J. J. Gallagher
attorney, and G. F. Gregory counsel for the plaintiff; A. B.
Connell counsel for defendant.
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Queen vs. James English
At the opening of the Court, observing no Grand Jury in attendane.
A.B. Connell, counsel for the prisoner, who had been committed
for trial for a felonious assault upon W. L. Dried and wife,
brought the matter before the Court, and contended that the
prisoner was entitled to his trial or discharge at this Court;
that the jail should be delivered.
The Judge, while admitting the force of the argument, concluded
not to take any action, but to leave the matter to be determined
should an application be made for his discharge under the Habeas
Corpus Act. On the next day, however, the Sheriff was directed to
summon a Grand Jury and nine additional Petit Jurors.
Two indictments were presented, one for the felonious assault and
one for larceny. "True Bills" were found.
The prisoner was then arraigned on the more serious charge, and ?
pleading, his counsel moved to quash the indictment on several
grounds, the principal objection being the manner in which the
Grand Jury had been summoned.
The Judge, without passing any opinion as to the force of the
objection, refused to quash the indictment, and the prisoner
pleaded not guilty.
The prisoner's counsel then challenged the array of Petit Jurors,
but the objections were overruled, the Judge preferring to have
the matter tried.
The defence set up was insanity, but after an absence of one and
a half hours the jury returned into Court and rendered a verdict
of Guilty on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 7th counts of the indictment.
Judgment was postponed until after the decision of the Supreme
Court on the case reserved on the several points taken by Mr.
Connell.
Court adjourned.
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Press Newspaper
Feb 18, 1895
Mrs. Ferguson
A remarkably pleasant and peaceful life was brought to a close
Wednesday evening, when Mrs. Ferguson died as she had lived,
peacefully, without a struggle. Mrs. Ferguson, whose maiden name was Martha Scoles, was borne in Londonderry,
Ireland, in March, 1805, and would therefore have been 90 years
old next month. She came to this country when ten years old, and
has lived in St. John since then, until the past few years, which
she lived with her
daughter in Woodstock, Mrs. Richard Bull. A more even and peaceful life
it would be difficult to find on earth; ninety years without
sickness or strite of any kind. She gradually wore away and was
conscious at the last that it was the hour of her departure. She
married in St. John the late Benbow Ferguson. her family
consisted of eight children, five sons and three daughters. Her
three daughters and two of her sons survive her. Her body will be
taken to St. John today for interment.
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Below newspaper
articles are thanks to the
Carleton County Historical Society, 128 Connell Street,
Woodstock, NB E7M 1L5
Phone 506 328-9706
cchs@nb.aibn.com
From the Woodstock Press 10 May 1911
Bull’s Creek
This place is five miles south of Woodstock on the West side of the St John River and fronting on the same; the people have many privileges; it is one hour’s drive to Woodstock over good roads, well supplied with shade trees.
Amaziah Dow has a good intervale which is very productive and of course gives satisfactory returns. Mr Dow and son Howard are hustlers. They landed last winter 300 spruce logs on the bank of the St John River which they sold at a good figure; they cut 78 cords of wood and drew 50 loads of dressing; they do all the work themselves and deserve credit. Mr Dow was favored with a family of three sons and four daughters, all married; one son Howard at home; one son Burton at Meductic and Rev H Smith Dow, United Baptist preacher at Hartland; one daughter Mrs Chas Cummings of Dow Settlement; one daughter living at Benton Ridge; one daughter Mrs Horace Fitzgerald, and a daughter Mrs Judson Hillman both of Fairville, St John. Mr Dow has been well favored to see his sons and daughters all settled, with good homes and pleasant surroundings; very few of us see all our family settled.
From All Around
Frank Seeley has started a restaurant at the C P R ticket office, and has fitted it up in first class style. He is a young man and deserves credit for his enterprise. He is well pleased at the patronage already received.
The Woodstock Hotel
One year ago W Dickinson came to Woodstock and bought the Woodstock Hotel, opposite hay market square. He has made great improvements on his property, and built a blacksmith’s shop and woodworking shop combined, where he repairs wagons and sleds on short notice. Changes have been made in the house from basement to attic. All the rooms are most comfortable for the guests. the plastering, painting and papering have been done in first class style.
Hartland
Dr and Mrs McIntosh and Mr and Mrs J T G Carr made an auto trip to Woodstock on Friday.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Price are rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter in their home.
On Friday afternoon fire destroyed the buildings on George McCollom’s farm at Ashland. The house was occupied by George Brown.
Mr and Mrs Charles Caldwell and Scott Orser and family, of Windsor, left on Wednesday for New Westminster, B C.
There will be Church of England service in Burtt’s Hall on Sunday Evening at 7 o’clock.
Miss McRobert of Woodstock is stenographer in M L Hayward’s office.
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Joseph Oldham of Southampton was in town today and erected a Tablet in the Methodist cemetery for W A Clark. The Tablet is of dark marble and a very neat and pretty design. Mr Oldham also erected a very pretty Tablet at the Episcopal Cemetery Jacksonville to the memory of Thomas Emery.
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The PRESS has the wallet, now it wants the money. B M Hay of the firm Hugh Hay & Son, which was established in Woodstock in 1855, has presented the PRESS with a very handsome wallet. The ad of this enterprising firm can be found on the eighth page of the PRESS every week and for bargains it should always be consulted.
Obituary
WARD CHIPMAN BURPEE
Ward Chipman Burpee whose death occurred at his home in Grand Falls , N B, recently, was probably the oldest resident of that parish. He was born in Fredericton in 1819, being therefore 92 years of age. Mr Burpee was a blacksmith and was established in that industry in Woodstock, N B when a young man. In 1841 he married Eliza, second daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Wm Johnston of Fort Fairfield. His wife died in 1875 and a few years later he married Miss Hetherington who survives him. Mr Burpee was one of the pioneers of Grand Falls, removing there from Woodstock in about 1845. Owing to the heavy lumbering operations those early years on the St John river he built up a large and lucrative blacksmith business. He remained at Grand Falls, with the exception of two or three years residing in Fredericton, from 1845 - a period of 66 years. He is survived by two sons, Havelock and Ward Burpee, and two daughters, Mrs Theresa Wilson of Grand Falls and Mrs Eliza Littlefield of Boston.
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That enterprising foundry firm, Connell Bros, has commenced the erection of a garage. This is being built of concrete and will be suitable for storing automobiles while undergoing repairs; a large amount of this kind of work is being done by the firm.
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Press Newspaper
Jan 5, 1891
James McBride, Lindsay, received a dispatch
from Marinette, Wisconsin, last Wednesday morning, that his son
Albert, who has been in that locality some four years, was
seriously, if not fatally injured. No particulars were
telegraphed. Ernest
McBride
started for Marinette the same evening to attend his brother.
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Press Newspaper
Jan 5, 1891
WEDDING BELLS
On New Year's Eve the residence of Wm. Monteith, Esq.,
Northampton, was the scene of more than usual interest, being the
occasion of a gay and brilliant wedding. Over one hundred had
accepted an invitation to be present at the nuptials of one of
Northampton's favorite belle's, Miss Alice G. Monteith and Mr. J. F. McBride of Lindsay. Rev. C. Comben tied
the connubial knot. The bride, as well as her sister Miss Etta
Monteith, by whom she was attended, were very synonyms of
loveliness, arrayed in fine heliotrope, cashmere and china silk.
The groom was supported by his brother, Mr. Ernest McBride. As the bridal party entered
the spacious drawing room, Miss Ena Gill at the organ pealed forth the
glorious strains of Mendelsohn's Grand Wedding March. Immediately
after the ceremony and congratulations, a luscious collation was
spread and partaken of.
The numerous and costly presents told of the high esteem in which
the bride is held by her many friends. The happy couple drove to
their home in Lindsay the same evening.
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Press Newspaper
Jan 19, 1891
Thomas Miller received a telegram from Butte
City last week, bringing the sad intelligence of the death of his
son Robert, after an illness of pneumonia of only three days.
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Press Newspaper
Jan 19, 1891
Arthur G. Bailey and bride arrived home
Wednesday, and had the usual attention paid them by the boys in
the evening.
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Press Newspaper
Jan 19, 1891
John Hall says this is fine weather for
taking pictures, and is prepared to receive a host of customers
at his photograph rooms two doors above the Wilbur House.
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Press Newspaper
Jan 19, 1891
Dr. Rankin has located in this town for
the practice of his profession. His rooms are at Wolverton's on
Chapel Street.
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Press Newspaper
Jan 19, 1891
In the parlor of
Mayor Dibblee is to be seen a very pretty and unique piece of
work, it is silk work; an English Pheasant worked in silk and on
silk ground. The
work was
done in
1781, 110 years ago by
Miss Elligood.
It is an heirloom in the Elligood family, and came to Mrs.
Dibblee from her mother, Mrs. Elligood of Dumfries.
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Press Newspaper
Jan 5, 1891
On New Year's Eve a
large company assembled at the residence of Allan F. McLean,
Woodstock, to witness the marriage of his daughter, Miss Laura B. McLean, to Mr. Samuel B. Barter of Avondale. The ceremony was
conducted by Rev. C. T. Phillips, assisted by Rev. Thos. Todd.
The bride was attended by Miss Alice Donnelly of Woodstock, and was neatly
attired in a dress of Cream Nun's Veiling and white kid gloves.
The bridegroom was supported by James E. Barter. After the ceremony the guests
were ushered into the dining room, where a bountiful repast was
prepared for them. The bride was the recipient of many valuable
presents.
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Press Newspaper
March 10, 1890
LETTERS FROM THE
PEOPLE
For the Woodstock
Press.
Mr. Editor, __Bruno
Poitras,
before he expired, related the following shocking story of
depraved humanity. When he left Hopkin's Camp, on the head waters
of the Tobique, he took his axe, gun, snowshoes and a bag of
clothes to take a short cut home to Madawaska on the 17th, and
after travelling some distance he found his load too heavy, and
laid down the bag and gun, taking his axe only.
He travelled all day and all night until he got done out. The
distance was further than he thought, but he kept on travelling
in hopes to meet a camp any minute, and at last had to go on his
hands and knees, and came across an old hovel used by fur-takers
with a stove in it, and he crawled into it to lay down and die,
not being able to start a fire. He laid there about two hours
when he heard a team; he shouted loud enough to be heard, and a
man by the name of Corbit, who drove the team, came in and looked
at him, and Poitras begged of him to take him to some camp, and
save his life.
Corbit told him it was only two miles to Forbe's camp, and he
could walk there. Poitras told him he was not able to make a fire
or stand up, and begged of him to take some matches out of his
pocket, and there was his axe, to make a fire to warm him. Corbit
gathered up a bunch of old hay, put it into the stove, broke up a
few old icy splints, and put a match to it, starting a blaze, and
not waiting to see if it would burn, cleared out and left him.
He had not got out of sight before the fire died out, and there
Poitras had to lay all day and the following night, slowly
freezing to death, until Mr. Tedlie, the lumberman, on his way to his camp,
happened to look into the old hovel and there discovered Poitras.
He turned his team, after trying to warm Poitras up, and took him
to Forbe's camp. On the road he met this Corbit, and asked him
the shortest road. After reaching the camp friends were sent for,
and Poitras was brought out on Thursday forenoon, but died on the
road when within four miles of his home.
He was a man well known, a practical lumberman, above the common
run of operatives, and always did good work. He leaves a wife and
two children to mourn his loss, and all who knew him have a good
word for him.
P. O. Byram
Powers Creek, Madawaska.
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Press Newspaper
April 1, 1895
A Richly Bred Filly
At Copper Hill Farm, Carleton county, owned and managed by Thomas Stephenson, formerly of the town of
Woodstock, now a very neat and pro-percus farmer, there was
foaled on Tuesday last, probably the most fashionably bred filly
ever bred in the county. Her sire is Lord Dufferin, whose
breeding and performances are given in another column. Her dam is
Nancy Dale, by Elation, by Electioneer, the greatest sire of
trotters that ever lived. Her second dam is Jennie C , race
record 2.42, by Sandy Morris, 2.32, by Robert R. Morris, aire of
J. P. Morris, 2.19, etc. This filly is seal brown in color, good
size, straight on her legs, sound and right in every way, and a
born trotter. She
is the property of our popular townsman, Dr. N. R. Colter, M.P.
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Press Newspaper
April 1, 1895
BIRTHS
Hay.- On Friday, March 29th, to the
wife of Wallace Hay a daughter.
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Press Newspaper
April 1, 1895
Deaths
Ketch.- At Woodstock, on the 26th
March, after a short illness, Evlline, aged one year, child of Willis and Edith Ketch. Of such is the kingdom of
heaven. ( Fredericton papers please copy.)
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Press Newspaper
April 15, 1895
Miss Elizabeth
Robertson,
the youngest daughter of the late James Robertson, died this
morning. She was taken ill last Monday night; Wednesday morning
she was removed to the residence of Richard Cluff, who kindly cared for her till
the end came. Her funeral will take place tomorrow, Tuesday
afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the residence of R. Cluff, Connell
street.
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Press Newspaper
Feb 28, 1895
An interesting case
was tried in the police court Thursday. Williamson Fisher sued James D. Nelson for $7.50 in an action of tort
for damage caused to his wagon by Nelson running into it. The
defence was that the accident was unavoidable, and that the
plaintiff's wagon was wrongfully on the street. J. R. Murphy was
attorney for Fisher and D. B. Gallagher for Nelson. A verdict was
rendered in favor of Mr. Fisher, the plaintiff, for the full
amount claimed.
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Press Newspaper
April 15, 1895
The Haggarty bears at McAdam have come to a cruel
grief; after Mr. Haggarty left, the cage containing them was
moved a little way from the station, where the male starved to
death, and the female only sustained life by devouring her young
cub. Where is the society for prevention of cruelty to animals ?
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Press Newspaper
March 25, 1895
Obituary
The familiar face of Andrew Colton will no more be seen on the
streets; he, too, has passed on. He was a native of Tyrone,
Ireland, and emigrated from that country to New York 47 years
ago, then 21 years of age. He came to Woodstock 33 years ago, and
has resided here ever since, an industrious, honest, economic
life.
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Press Newspaper
March 25, 1895
Another of the
oldest of our citizens, Mrs. George Jewett, has been called to her higher
home. One who had spent the most of her life in this town, and
whose death reminds another generation that they have reached the
front rank of age. Those who have ranked with her generation
have, with a very few exceptions passed away, and those of the
succeeding line have; by the sweep of time, reached the verge of
the great future.
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Press Newspaper
March 18, 1895
Candidates Pledge
I, Lewis E.
Young,
town of Woodstock, in the county of Carleton, district of
Carleton, am in favor of the immediate total prohibition of the
manufacture, importation and sale of intoxicating liquors and
pledge unflinching fidelity to the prohibition cause as the
supreme issue before the people of Canada today. If elected to
the house of commons I pledge myself to introduced, or see that
there is introduced at the earliest opportunity, a resolution
committing the parliament to a prohibition law, and I further
pledge myself that in discharging my parliamentary duties, apart
from the prohibition question, I shall maintain an attitude of
independence, holding myself free to support any measure which I
believe is in the interest of my county and dominion regardless
of the source from which it emanates, and I further pledge myself
not to use or permit to be used in my behalf, if in my power to
prevent, any unlawful or immoral influences in my election.
Signed
Louis Eugene Young
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Press Newspaper
Feb 28, 1895
Hartland Concert
The concert in Burtt's hall on Monday evening 18th inst.,
was a financial success, and judging from the interested
appearance and attention of the people throughout the hall, when
the different pieces in the programme were rendered, it was well
appreciated. Rev. G. Swim presided.
| Programme | |
| Instrumental solo | Miss May Stevens |
| Chorus of mixed voices | |
| Recitation | Miss Etta Thistle |
| Duett | Mrs. Keith and Miss Cassie Thorton |
| Reading | Mr. R. Kerr, of St. John |
| Solo | Mrs. Good of Woodstock |
| Recitation | Master Wendell Tracey |
| Sole | Mrs. Kerr |
| Male quartette | Messrs. Cox, Estabrooks, Esty and Morgan |
| Duett | Miss Bessie Nevers and Master Chester Richardson |
| Five minute intermission | |
| Violin solo | Miss Laura Watson |
| Recitation | Master Hallie Brown |
| Solo | Miss Bertie Tracey |
| Recitation | Master Arnie McFarlane |
| Solo | Mrs. Shaw, of Woodstock |
| Recitation | Little Sadie Curry |
| Duett | Misses Dora Thornton and Clara Matheson |
| Recitation | Little Ethel peoples |
| Quartette | Mrs. Bennison, Mrs. Carr, Messrs. Cox and Estabrooks |
| Tableaux | Two scences in a toboggan slide, showing little Helen Alexander, Nellie McAdam and Arnie McFarlane |
The outside talent
was much appreciated our Hartland friends were at their best and
the people of the village should be proud of such an
entertainment, that was completely got up in one week. The
proceeds from the concert, and having been sent by friends for
the benefit fund now amount to $38.00.
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Press Newspaper
Feb 18, 1895
JACKSONTOWN BOYS IN
AROOSTOOK
A good many Jacksontown farmers have moved to Aroostook county in
the last few years, and it will be interesting to learn what they
raise. The staple product there is potatoes, and farmers of
ordinary means plant from ten to thirty acres, and use about 500
pounds of fertlizer per acre. Here are some of the boys that live
near Fort Fairfield, and an estimate of their potato product last
year :
| Henry Kinney | 2,200 barrels |
| C. H. Armstrong | 1,800 barrels |
| George Churchill | 1,400 barrels |
| Ralph Seely | 2000 barrels |
| Wm. Cogswell | 2000 barrels |
| J. W. Plummer | 1,800 barrels |
| G. F. Plummer | 2,500 barrels |
| Alonzo Dewitt | 1,400 barrels |
| Leverett Kimball | 1,000 barrels |
| B. Kimball | 1,900 |
| Frank Kimball | 1,300 |
The average yield
our informant says is about 80 barrels to an acre.
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Press Newspaper
March 18, 1895
Mr. Victory, after giving due consideration
to the matter, concluded that Hartland with its present booming
prospects would be a good place to open a beer saloon. He rented
a fine shop on Main street and opened up.
The
Hartland boys
have not had much experience in beer saloons, and they don't seem
to have a fine sense of just where to draw the line of propriety.
A number of them entered the saloon one evening and drank beer,
and while Mr. Victory was absent for a few minutes, engaged with
some one at the front door, his stock of beer disappeared through
a back window. This was hard on a new business.
Mr. Victory sent for new stock. When the second sled load
arrived, and was about to be carried into the shop, a lady coming
along the street took in the situation and commenced pitching the
bottles about the street. No one interfered. Only a portion of
the second installment found its way into the saloon. This was
harder. At last accounts the last lot of beer was at the station
awaiting financial adjustment before being removed to the saloon.
This is harder still. What would be the effect of a rum shop in
full blast on the young people of Hartland ? This is the hardest
of all.
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Press Newspaper
Oct 31, 1892
TEACHERS' INSTITUTE
(excerpt)
The 15th session of the Carleton County Teachers' Institute
convened in the vestry of the Presbyterian Church , Woodstock, at
10 o'clock, a.m., Oct. 28th. The President, Mr. F. A. Good,
occupied the chair. The attendance, notwithstanding the bad state
of the roads and inclemency of the weather, was up to the average.
There was seventy-four enrolled:
| Mr. R. P. Steeves, M. A. | Woodstock |
| Mr. John Farley | Jacksonville |
| Mr. Chas. McLeann | Upper Woodstock |
| Miss Alice M. Reed | Wakefield |
| Miss Mary J. Hayden | Wakefield |
| Mrs. J. M. Bull | Bull's Creek |
| Miss Jennie B. Bull | Woodstock |
| Miss Lizzie Gilmore | Woodstock |
| Mrs. E. J. Cupples | Woodstock |
| Miss C. M. Donally | Woodstock |
| Miss Jennie C. Smith | Wicklow |
| Miss Georgia M. Good | Upper Woodstock |
| Miss J. T. Steveson | Woodstock |
| Miss Edith E. Porter | Woodstock |
| Miss Grace E. Porter | Woodstock |
| Miss Etta A. Monteith | Simonds |
| Miss Maggie L. Tracy | Kent |
| Miss Annie Caldwell | Wakefield |
| Miss Lizzie L. Simpson | Brighton |
| Miss Effie Kirkpatrick | Woodstock |
| Miss A. L. Campbell | Richmond |
| Miss M. A. Haynes | W ? |
| Miss Ella M. Wolhaupter | ? |
| Miss Edith Fletcher | W ? |
| Miss Ena G. Gill | Victoria |
| Miss Minnie S. Carman | Woodstock |
| Miss Ella A. Smith | Woodstock |
| Miss Sadie G. Mammond | Woodstock |
| Miss Julia Neals | Woodstock |
| Miss Bessie M. Good | Woodstock |
| Mrs. R. J. Taylor | Northampton |
| Mr. Harry H. McKeen | Richmond |
| Miss F. A. Fletcher | Brighton |
| Miss E. Gertrude Dibble | Richmond |
| Miss Jessie Moores | Richmond |
| Miss Mina L. Fisher | Woodstock |
| Miss Grace M. Hovey | Brighton |
| Mr. Hugh A. Peppers | Brighton |
| Mr. S. S. Miller | Centreville |
| Mr. R. W. Demmons | Avondale |
| Miss A. S. Comben | Lakeville |
| Miss Edith Comben | Northampton |
| Mr. F. A. Good | Woodstock |
| Miss E. L. Rogers | Richmond |
| Miss Emma Simonson | Jacksonville |
| Miss Jennie S. McLeod | Brighton |
| Miss Helena Rouse | Northampton |
| Miss Helena Mulherrin | Woodstock |
| Miss Flora McLeod | Jacksontown |
| Miss Mary E. Phillips | Kent |
| Miss Annie N. Porter | Northampton |
| Miss B. E. Richardson | Northampton |
| Miss Thersa J. Jamieson | Brighton |
| Miss Lizzie F. Savage | Wilmot |
| Miss Annie A. Carpenter | Woodstock |
| Miss Annie A. Taylor | Simonds |
| Miss Helen Hutchinson | Wicklow |
| Mrs. M. H. Ross | Simonds |
| Miss May White | Centreville |
| Miss Jane E. Estabrooks | Windsor |
| Miss Mary S. Turner | Brighton |
| Miss Maggie Harold | Wilmot |
| Miss Ida B. Day | Brighton |
| Mr. Thos. B. Hunter | Peel |
| Mr. J. Leigh White | Royalton |
| Mr. Clinton Gray | Pioneer |
| Miss Lydia Barker | Summerville |
| Miss Abbie W. Niles | Rockland |
| Miss Mary Fleming | Benton |
| Mr. C. T. Hendry | Florenceville |
| Miss Agnes Garrity | Kirkland |
| Miss Mary T. Crabe | Limestone |
| Miss M. H. Ross | Simonds |
| Miss Sadie F. Squires | Glassville |
| Miss Mary A. McLeod | Brighton |
| Miss Ada Hasty | Brighton |
| Miss K. McIntyre | Oak Mountain |
The
President, Mr. F. A. Good, addressed the Institute and welcomed
the new members. The enrollment fee was fixed at 10 cents.
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Press Newspaper
March 18, 1895
R. W. Richardson is making extensive changes and
improvements in his store at Hartland to be ready for the spring
trade. He has taken the upper flat of the building and will have
it fitted up for a ware room. He is putting in a large stock of
seasonable goods in every line of general merchandise. He attends
strictly to business and his customers will always be attentively
waited upon. He is agent for the Maritime Wrapper Co., and
carries a stock of their goods.
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