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 64
Press Newspaper March 20, 1905
Centreville ( excerpt)
Mar 6- A very sad accident happened to the home of James Hartley, in Hartley Settlement, two miles from the
village. Mr. Hartley rose early and went to work, leaving Mrs.
Hartley and two children in the home. Mrs Hartley ran to a near
neighbor on an errand leaving the children in bed; after she
left, the children got out of bed, the younger being three years,
seeing a can of kerosene, she poured the contents in the stove,
the flames gushed out, her clothes catching fire. The boy being
five years ran out of the house, and calling his mother when help
came. The house was all on fire; the little girl's body burned in
the building, the barn and all their contents. The family has the
sympathy of the whole community.
Samuel
Johnston, who has been
spending several weeks visiting his parents, has returned to his
home in Druffer, Oregon, accompanied by his nephew Hal McClintock, second son of G E McClintock.
Eugene
Gilland who recently
returned from Boston, with a beautiful Wilkes Stallion had the
bad luck to get the animal's leg broken a few days ago; the horse
had to be destroyed; we wish Dr Perkins had been called and the
horse's life might have been saved.
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Press Newspaper March 20, 1905
Thomas White is very ill at present, he is threatened with
another attack of appendicitis.
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Press Newspaper March 20, 1905
Maudsley Davis is filling the position at the freight shed,
made vacant by the accident to Percy Bourne.
P Haley and family, of Johnville, went to California on Monday
last where they will make their homes.
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Press Newspaper March 20, 1905
Mr. Doucett, of Cloverdale, was in town on Wednesday,
preparatory to taking a job with Hull & Glidden in a few
weeks.
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Press Newspaper March 20, 1905
P Gorey, John Cronin, Frank Doherty
and Matt Bohan, of the parish of Kent, were in town last week,
witnesses in cases before the county court.
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Press Newspaper March 20, 1905
William Lilley is selling good beef at his meat market, Main
street. Recently he bought from John Henderson of Greenville, a pair of steers, one of which
dressed over 600lbs.
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Press Newspaper March 27, 1905
Obituary
The death of Mrs
John Saunderson took place
at her home on Monday after a few days illness from inflammation.
She is survived by husband and five children, the eldest being
only eight years of age. The deceased was Miss Philomene Legassie, and she came to this town about 12 years ago
from the North Shore. She was 35 years of age. The funeral took
place on Wednesday afternoon, in charge of Mr. Kelly of Vanwart's
undertaking rooms, and the interment was made in the Catholic
cemetery.
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Press Newspaper March 27, 1905
OBITUARY
L W Wilson
The many friends of Leonard W Wilson
will regret to read of his death which took place at his home in
Grand Falls, on the 18th inst. Although indisposed for upwards of
a year he continued to attend to his business affairs until the
Tuesday previous to his death, when he was taking seriously ill.
Deceased was 64 years of age and had been in business in Grand
Falls for upwards of 30 years. He was engaged extensively in the
manufacture of wagons, sleighs and pungs, in partnership with his
son, Fred B Wilson, and had a large patronage.
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Press Newspaper March 27, 1905
OBITUARY
Lawrence Gallagher
The death of Lawrence
Gallagher, a prosperous
farmer of Johnville, took place on Tuesday morning after a brief
illness of stomach trouble. He was about 60 years of age. The
previous week he was in Woodstock in attendance at the county
court and returned home on Friday. He was then in good health. He
is survived by wife and large family. Mrs. M A Doherty of
Woodstock and Mrs. B Holbrook of Boston are sisters. The funeral
which was largely attended took place on Thursday afternoon and
the interment was made in the Catholic cemetery at Johnville.
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Press Newspaper March 20, 1905
George McLauchlan, the genial editor of the Hartland Advertiser,
was in town Tuesday, looking after his furniture, which had just
arrived from New York. After many years of boarding in hotels, Mr.
McLauchlan has decided to ' commence house-keeping " in the
near future.
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Press Newspaper March 20, 1905
William Lilley is selling good beef at his meat market, Main
street. Recently he bought from John Henderson of Greenville a
pair of steers, one of which dressed over 600 lbs.
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Press Newspaper March 20, 1905
About a fortnight ago, Guy H., son of H N Payson,
met with a bad accident near Onawa, Me., where he was working. He
was running a gasoline trolly over a high bridge, when the
gasoline played out, when he was in the centre of the bridge. The
car was struck by a rapidly moving train, and the young man had a
miraculous escape from death. A leg, arms and back were badly
bruised. He was under the doctor's care at that place until
Thursday when as he was able to travel he was brought home.
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Press Newspaper March 20, 1905
John Scott died at his home, Lower Woodstock, on the 6th
inst., aged 66 years. He had been in failing health for some
years and was a farmer with a large circle of friends and
relatives. A wife and grown up family consisting of four sons and
two daughters, survive him. The remains were interred on
Wednesday in the Porter cemetery. Rev. Mr. Barton had charge of
the services, assisted by Rev Geo McDonald.
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Press Newspaper March 20, 1905
On last Sunday morning after a
brief illness of diabetes, William Simonson,
aged 71, of Jacksonville, who has many friends, this town, died
at his home deeply lamented by all who had the pleasure of his
acquaintance. Less than a week before his death he was in
Woodstock and seemed in pretty good health. He leaves a widow but
no children. Albert Simonson, now of Centreville, is a brother,
and Rev. E. W. Simonson was a life-long and earnest member of the
church of England, and one of the leading churchmen in
Jacksonville. The funeral was held at 2:30 o' clock Tuesday
afternoon, the services being conducted by Ven Archdeacon Neales.
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Press Newspaper March 27, 1905
John R Tompkins is the contractor for the cellar of the new
Consolidated School at Florenceville. It will be 50 x 68 feet.
Work will be commenced immediately.
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Press Newspaper March 27, 1905
Born. - At Gorham, New Hampshire,
on the 31st inst.,, to the wife of Mr. Robert Hughes of Woodstock, N. B., a son
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Press Newspaper March 27, 1905
The residence of John E. Currie was considerably damaged by fire caught from the
flue; and after much effort the flames were subdued.
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Press Newspaper March 27, 1905
Hartland ( excerpts)
The death of Frank
Dickinson, who has been
confined to his bed for over five months, occurred on Wednesday
evening last in the 34th year of his age, leaving a widow and two
small children and a large number of relatives and friends. Rev S
A Baker who was with him in his last hours, attended to the
funeral obsequies on Friday, 10 a.m., and preached a very
appropriate sermon in the Methodist church.
Page
Rideout underwent a
straightening operation upon injured limb, which confined him to
his bed and kept him from his business during entire winter. Dr.
McIntosh is looking after him.
On the morning of the 5th inst., joy and gladness reigned in the
home of Mr.
and Mrs. Harry N Dickinson forun- to them a child was born.
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Press Newspaper March 27, 1905
C A McKeen has recovered sufficiently from a recent
accident to be able to attend to business.
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Press Newspaper March 27, 1905
The death of Mrs. Joseph Martin, Richmond, occurred on Friday. Her demise will
be generally lamented. The burial took place at McKenzie Corner
cemetery yesterday.
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Press Newspaper March 27, 1905
Miss A L Trafton of Woodstock, who has been visiting her
brother, Rev Miles Trafton, St. John, left that city on Friday
for Sydney where she will start a millinery business.
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Press Newspaper March 27, 1905
Judson Calnan, a well known residence of Benton, died at his
home on Friday night, after an illness of several weeks, aged
about 50 years. The funeral took place at Benton yesterday.
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Press Newspaper March 20, 1905
ROBERT FLEMING DEAD
Robert
Fleming died at the
residence of his daughter, Mrs. Z. Nason, Osage avenue and
packard Street, early Tuesday morning Feb 28. He had been an
invalid for seven years and he passed away quietly as one who has
lain down to pleasant dreams. Mr. Fleming was born in New
Brunswick, Carleton County, Canada, April 24, 1825. He was
brought up a Presbyterian, his father have been a clergyman
filling charges along the St. John river, traveling from station
to station on horseback. For many years and until his removal to
this city in 1893. Mr. Fleming was a justice of the peace in his
native county. When he came here he became connected with the
Armourdale Baptist church, his daughter being a member. Deceased
? brother in Minneapolis and two sisters, one in Bangor and
another in Auburn, Me. A widow and the following children survive
: Colonel Fred W Fleming, Kancas City, Mr. Robert E. Fleming,
Lafayette, New Jersey and the wife of Dr. Z Nason.
The funeral services were held at the residence of his son-in-law,
Dr. Z Nason, 636 Osage Avenue, Thursday morning at 10 o'clock and
were conducted by Rev F(?) L Streeter, pastor of Armourdale
Baptist church, of which the deceased was a member. The pall
bearers were General Milton Moore, R L Gregory, G M Randall,
Colonel Cusil(?) Fetchtman, Q Q ?latlin, and A L Stintz.
Interment at Forest Hill cemetery. Kansas City Press.
Deceased was an uncle of Wm E Flemming of Bloomfield_ Ed. Press.
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Press Newspaper March 6, 1905
C A McKeen met with an accident on Thursday. While driving
down a street his sleigh was upset by the heavy drifts of snow
prevalent. He was thrown out but held to the reins and was
dragged some distance. When the reins loosened the horse stopped
running and was captured. Mr. McKeen was conveyed home, and a
doctor found the muscles in arm and back badly sprained. Mr.
McKeen suffered ? Wednesday night and Thursday. He will likely be
confined to the house for some weeks.
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Press Newspaper March 6, 1905
A span of horses owned by William McDonald and driven by Leonard Greer came in collision with a train at the crossing
leading to the Woodstock Manf. Co. factory on Friday. It was a
miraculous escape for the driver who was thrown from the upset,
but neither he nor the horses were badly hurt.
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Press Newspaper March 6, 1905
William Sutherland, Fredericton, received a telegram on Friday,
from Boston, announcing the sudden death the previous day, at
that city, of his sister-in-law, Miss Minnie Lint formerly of Fredericton. Mr. Sutherland,
notified Lee
Lint of Woodstock, a
brother of deceased, who went to Fredericton to attend the
funeral which took place at Nashwaaksis, yesterday.
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Press Newspaper March 13, 1905
The thirteen year old son of Mrs. John Kennedy, Richmond, died on Tuesday, of la grippe. The
funeral arrangements by Undertaker Kelly, and the funeral took
place on Thursday at the Kirk burial ground.
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Press Newspaper March 13, 1905
H W Shaw, John F Allen, of
Hawkshaw; George S Ingram, of Southampton; A J Fox, of
Canterbury, and Abraham Grant, of Shogomoc, York county, are
seeking incorporation as the Skiff Lake Manufacturing Company.
The capital stock is to be $25,000 and the chief place of
business is to be Canterbury. The object is to carry on a
lumbering and manufacturing business.
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Press Newspaper March 6, 1905
Frederick Tapley died at his home in Woodstock, on Wednesday,
aged 66 years. Mr. Tapley has been sick for a year or more. The
deceased is survived by his mother who is 91 years of age, four
sisters and a brother, two sons and three daughters. Funeral
services took place at the house at 8 o'clock, on Thursday
morning, conducted by Rev Allison Currier and the remains were
taken to Queensbury, York county for interment.
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Press Newspaper March 6th , 1905
OBITUARY
Mrs. J T Collins
The many friends in Woodstock heard with regret of the sad death
of Mrs. J
T Collins at her home in
West Somerville, Mass., last Monday, at the age of ? years. A few
days prior to her death, while returning from the depot, where
she had been to farewell her daughter who was coming to Woodstock.
Mrs. Collins and her husband purchased some cream puffs and ate
them before retiring. She then was enjoying fairly good health.
In the morning both husband and wife were unwell, but the former
recovered. A doctor was summoned and he found the deceased to be
suffering from poison which evidently had been in the cream puffs.
All medical efforts and careful nursing proved of no avail and
the illness had a fatal termination.
Mr and Mrs Collins were residents of Woodstock until a few years
ago when they removed to West Somerville. The deceased is
survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Claude? M
Augherton and Miss Mande Collins; Mrs. Dr. Camber and H N Payson
of Woodstock; Lemuel of Colwell, Me. and George of Massachusetts
are sister and brothers of deceased.
The remains arrived in Woodstock on Wednesday and the funeral
took place on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from the residence of Dr.
Camber. Rev. G A Ross officiated at the house. The pall bearers
were L E Young, R B Jones, C L Smith and R E Holyoke. The
interment was made in the Methodist cemetery.
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Press Newspaper March 13, 1905
Geo. W. Gibson, the popular tailor of Woodstock, made a call
on up River, friends last week, in the interest of business.
George has many patrons along the line and all speak in the
highest terms of his workmanship also the promptitude in which
orders entrusted to his care are executed.
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Press Newspaper March 13, 1905
The following company with a
captial stock of $200,000 has been organized to carry on a
general lumbering business, under the firm name of Timothy Lynch
& Co. Ltd:
Timothy Lynch, Thomas B Lynch, Timothy Leo Lynch, Margaret Lynch
of Fredericton; J D McMillan of Boiestown, and P B Mille of Glassville.
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Press Newspaper March 13, 1905
Percy Bourne, son of Town Treasurer Bourne, was seriously
injured on Wednesday afternoon. He was at work at the railway
siding and was accidentally caught between a car and the freight
shed, a space of seven and a half inches. The collar bone was
broken and he was other wise severely injured, but it is expected
by the doctor in attendance that he will recover.
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Press Newspaper March 13, 1905
Charles Parker has just finished the painting and decorating of
the interior of four churches in the county and his work has
given satisfaction.
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Press Newspaper March 13, 1905
J Ansley Roger leaves for Cabano, Quebec, today, where he has
secured a lucrative position. He likes the place, he will move
the family there in the near future.
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Press Newspaper Oct 21, 1901
Samuel Buxton, aged 77 years, died at the home of his son,
Samuel, in Farmerston, Car. Co., N. B. on Oct 2nd. When a young
man he went into the forest and by toil' prudence and strict
honesty made a home for himself and family. But while he thus
labored he also prepared for the eternal Home to which he has
been called by death. The large attendance of all denominations
at his funeral showed the high esteem in which he in life was
held. - Com.
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Press Newspaper Nov 4, 1901
George McElroy of Grafton was the purchaser at the recent sale
of two of the western horses. One he has already broken in so
well as to resemble a tried veteran of the harness. One day last
week George hauled a load of wood to town with his new animal and
was well pleased with it. He also works well in double harness.
The colt has not as yet been broken in but Mr. McElroy thinks he
soon will be a dandy driver.
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Press Newspaper Nov 4, 1901
Frank E.
Smith, who has been C. A. Lindow's able assistant in the C. P. R. office here during
the past four years, has accepted a similar position with the
same company at Woodstock and will leave for that town next week.
Mr. Smith has made a host of friends in business and social
circles here whose best wishes will accompany him. -Courier.
Mr. Smith is a son of Mr. Thos. E. Smith of the C. P. R. here.
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Press Newspaper Nov 4, 1901
WILLIAMSTOWN
The harvest festival held at the residence of William L. McWaid, on the evening of the 25th ult., proved a
grand success in every way. The handsome sum of $70, which will
be devoted to the renovation of the Methodist church, was
realized.
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Press Newspaper Nov 4, 1901
LIMESTONE
The people are glad to see fine weather again, and are making
good use of it in doing their fall work.
Mr.
Ambrose O'Donnell, who has
been seriously ill for some time, is, we are glad to say,
improving. A plowing frolic is to be held at his place on
Wednesday.
Miss Ava O
' Donnell has returned
home from Bangor.
A number of young folks spent an enjoyable evening at the home of
Mr. Elmer
Sanderson on Tuesday
evening.
Miss
Lizzie Hemphill who has
been at Woodstock for some time has returned home.
Mr. Martin
Garety, an aged residence
of Elmwood, died at his home on Friday last, and was buried in
the Catholic cemetery of this place.
A flag-raising is to be held at the Ivey Corner school house on
Saturday, Nov. 9th.
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Press Newspaper Oct 21, 1901
A meeting of the Woodstock
Steamboat Co. was held last week at the Victoria hotel, Woodstock.
Those present were Pres. James S. Neil, Frank R. Brooks, John S.
Rogers, M. Byron McNally, H. C. Grant and David Gilman. The
directors were able to report good progress being made upon the
new steamer, and expected to have her ready for the boilers and
engines in March, and ready to go upon the route early next
spring. All the required stock, $10,000 is subscribed.
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Press Newspaper Oct 28, 1901
Thomas Troy, Jr. about two weeks ago had the second finger of
his left hand injured severely, resulting in the removal of that
digit, last Tuesday, by Dr. Rankine. Mr. Troy has been
particularly unfortunate, as, about a year ago, he had his right
arm jammed between two cars while attending to his work on the C.
P. R.
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Press Newspaper Oct 28, 1901
A young man named John Boyne of Houlton, drove over to Woodstock on Monday,
got drunk, kicked up his heels, jumped in the air, disturbed the
peace of his sovereign lord the King and sassed the police force.
He was locked up in the afternoon. In the evening he was released
on payment of the usual $4.90 and drove home a subdued man. Dispatch.
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Press Newspaper Oct 28, 1901
Mr. and Mrs. John Blackie of the Queen Hotel were greatly surprised
recently when their son, Anthony,
paid them a pleasant visit, after an absence in the Klondike
regions for about seven years. Mr. Blackie has many interesting
tales and anecdotes to relate regarding the frozen region, to
which he intends to return to look after his claims.
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Press Newspaper Oct 28, 1901
An Ottawa dispatch of the 22nd inst.
says:
"Capt.
Bull and 2nd Lieut. F. G. McLean, 67th Regiment, have received musketry
certificates." These officers have but recently returned
home from Ottawa, where, for a month past, they had been taking a
course in musketry.
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Press Newspaper Oct 28, 1901
John Kirk, an aged and respected resident of Bedell
Settlement, died Wednesday, aged 76 years and 5 months.
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Press Newspaper Oct 28, 1901
SOUTH WAKEFIELD ( excerpts)
Norval
Britton returned home last
Friday from Manitoba, his brother Arthur remaining till later on.
Alonzo
Boyer is rapidly
recovering from an attack of fever. Norval Britton will take his
school at Hawkshaw for the rest of the term.
One of our prominent young men, Harry Cowan, was unfortunately thrown out of his carriage
last Sunday evening, but sustained small injuries.
Miss
Maggie Cowan is clerking
for Mr. McMurray at Avondale.
Miss Cora
Estey still continues to
teach here.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 15, 1884
Died
On the 4th March inst, at Peel, Nehemiah Tompkins, aged 90 years.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March
15, 1884
Died
At Gordonsville, C. C., on the 2nd inst., James A. Jones, in the 78th year of his age. He leaves a wife
and large family to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and
kind father.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March
15, 1884
Died
At Scotch lake, York County, on Feb. 11th, Mr. Archibald Flemming, in the eighty-fourth year of his age. Mr.
Flemming was one of the oldest residents in this part of the
County. He emigrated from County Derry, Ireland, A. D. 1819. He
leaves three sons and two daughters.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March
15, 1884
Died
At his residence, Victoria Settlement, Peel, Dec 29th, 1883,
after a long and severe illness which he bore with christian
patience, James
Clark, aged 72 years,
leaving seven sons, one daughter and other friends and relations
to mourn their loss, but which was his gain.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March
15, 1884
Died
At River DeChute, on the 24th January, of Consumption, Francis Beulah Gallagher, in the fifteenth year of her age.
So rests
the worn and wearied heart,
So sleeps the pale and wasted form,
Till the dull shades of night depart,
'Till bursts the fair eternal morn.
For, though the dust of death may hide
This withered and decaying form,
There comes a life that shall abide,
There comes a calm beyond the storm.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March
15, 1884
Died
At Woodstock , March 10th, after a lingering illness, which she
bore with christian fortitude, Nellie M., daughter of Wm Jordan, aged 19 years. (
Houlton and Bangor papers please copy.)
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March
15, 1884
Died
At Bloomfield, Feb 18th, after a lingering illness, which she
bore with christian patience, Caroline A., wife of the late Geo. Simmons, and daughter of Elijah and Joanna Briggs, aged 41 years, leaving six children with
numerous friends and relatives to mourn the loss of one who was a
loving mother, a dear sister and true friend. Yet our loss is her
gain.
Another
hand is beckoning us,
Another call is given
And glows once more with angels steps
The path that reaches Heaven.
Alone unto our Father's will
One thought hath reconciled;
That he whose love exceedeth ours
Hath taken home his child.
(Religious Intelligencer please
copy.)
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Press Newspaper Jan 6, 1914
Mr. John McMurray met with a painful accident on Friday. While
putting wood in the furnace he bruised a finger, tearing off the
nail, and slightly injuring the remainder of the hand.
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Press Newspaper Jan 6, 1914
Stephen Flowers, an aged resident of Northampton, was buried on
Saturday at the Grafton cemetery. Director Kelly was in charge of
the funeral, while the burial was in charge of the Salvation Army.
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Press Newspaper Jan 6, 1914
Mr. Currie Sullivan has returned to his studies at McGill
University, Montreal, and Miss Marie Sullivan left on Monday to continue her studies at the
Normal School, Fredericton.
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Press Newspaper Jan 6, 1914
Mr A G Fields, superintendent of the water works, who was
operated upon at the hospital Friday by Dr Rankin for a sudden
attack of appendicitis, was resting easily to-day.
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Press Newspaper Jan 6, 1914
George McIntyre, of Kickland, who left the County some time ago
on account of Scott Act matters, returned a few weeks ago and was
on Friday convicted of a first offence and sent to gaol for a
month as he was unable to pay his fine of $50.
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Press Newspaper Jan 6, 1914
New Year's Day, bright and cold,
witnessed some speeding on the course in Wellington Ward between
Woodstock and Houlton horses. Horses owned by Messrs W B Belyea,
G W Dugan, Sidney Gans, Walter Mott and Jake Wise, of Houlton, as
well as others, made a good showing.
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Press Newspaper Jan 6, 1914
Mr and Mrs Wylie Russell of Houlton, Me., celebrated their 25th
anniversary on Dec 22nd. A large number of friends, also six sons
and daughters gathered at their home to express their heartiest
congratulations. Dinner and supper were served to some thirty
guests, after which they departed for their homes having spent a
very pleasant day with Mr and Mrs Russell. The presents were
numerous, being silver, money and other useful gifts.
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Press Newspaper Jan 6, 1914
Stephen Thibadeau, of Woodstock, has been visiting his nephew W J Thibadeau. Mr. Thibadeau, who is 87 years old, first
visited Houlton 67 years ago and reminiscences of the "shire"
town back in the forties were highly interesting --Houlton Pioneer.
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Press Newspaper Jan 6, 1914
Florenceville ( excerpt)
The death of an old and respected resident occured on Monday
evening at her home, when Mrs. Dennis McGaffigan, wife of Dennis McGaffigan, passed away after
an illness of two months. Two daughters, Misses Katherine and
Mary survive, both at home. Mrs. McGaffigan was 89 years of age.
Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved husband and daughters.
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Press Newspaper Jan 6, 1914
Spokane Letter
To the Editor of the Press:
Having left home on the 7th October going to Boston and then to
Spokane., Wash., and stopping with my daughter Mrs. A E Dibblee
here in Spokane, up to the present, I do not think that this
country is any improvement on ours. The weather is not cold but
foggy and very damp with a lot of rainy weather, about half I
should say and very little sunshine, but this is a very
progressive city with 109,000 population, with some beautiful
buildings. They are building a great hotel here to cost about $2,500,000,
which is a handsome building and will be completed by spring, but
times are hard with lots of idle men roaming aroung here with
robberies every day. It does not seen like home where it is much
different than it is here.
There is a great water privilege here which used to supply the
city electric street railway with its cars which also runs out to
different sections for 50 miles and more.
The Spokane river has a lot of different falls which are all used
for power purposes. They are spending about $1,000,000 for a
union station and a right of way, but for all that times are hard.
The mining that is carried on here is what keeps this city moving.
It is a mountainous country, only the villages that are farming
which is combined with extensive lumbering. The ground is white
here and the thermometer is 30 degrees.
Having completed my stay here I will be back home 1st February,
as I think New Brunswick is as good a place as you will find,
taking everything into consideration, and so I have decided to
return and finish my days in New Brunswick, as my home is in
Grafton.
W. M.
Ralston
Spokane, Wash., Dec 26, 1913.
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Press Newspaper Jan 6, 1914
Weddings
Grant--Fraser
A pretty wedding was solemized at the Presbyterian Church, Prince
William, Thursday, at high noon, when Miss Edna Fraser, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs T L Fraser was
united in marriage to Mr. Clifford Grant,
of Woodstock, Rev. Dr. W H Smith, of this city, performed the
ceremony. The bridal party under a floral arch, decorated for the
occasion. The church was crowded with friends of the bride and
groom from Fredericton, Woodstock and elsewhere. Mrs. True, of
Woodstock, a sister of the groom, played the wedding march.
The bride was beautifully gowned in white brocaded charmeuse over
lace, and wore a bandoir bridal veil, caught up with orange
blossoms, and carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley and
maiden hair ferns.
Two girl chums of the bride acted as ushers assisted by Mr. Earle
Hall, of St. Mary's. After the ceremony the happy couple drove to
the home of the bride where a dainty wedding luncheon was served.
Mr and Mrs Grant left on their honeymoon through Nova Scotia, and
on their return will reside in Woodstock.- Gleaner
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Press Newspaper Jan 6, 1914
Weddings
LUNN--ANTWORTH
The home of Mr
and Mrs Herbert Antworth,
Greenfield, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Thursday
evening, Dec. 26th, 1913, when their daughter, Lucy E. was united in marriage to George R Lunn of Summerfield. The ceremony was performed under
an arch in the parlor by George A Ross, pastor of the Methodist
church, Summerfield. Precisely at 5 o'clock, while the strains of
the wedding march was played by Miss Vida Hamilton, cousin of the
bride, floated through the rooms, the bride entered the parlor
attended by her bridesmaid, Miss Lena Lunn, sister of the groom.
Howard Antworth, brother of the bride, was best man. The bride
looked charming in a costume of cream messaline silk trimmed with
lace. She wore the customary bridal veil. The bridesmaid wore a
dress of white brilliantine. At the conclusion of the ceremony a
wedding supper was served. The wedding gifts were numerous and
costly, showing the popularity of the bride. They consisted of
silver, cut glass, china sets and linen. Their many friends wish
them great joy and prosperity.
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Press Newspaper Dec 16, 1901
Joseph Oldham Bros, Southampton, passed through here one day
last week on a business trip through the up river counties. This
up-to-date firm has put out a large amount of work in the marble
and granite line during the past season. Among the work put out
within the last few weeks were __at Perth, a handsome heavy
capped monument in red granite standing 8 feet high and
beautifully engraved, erected by Ransford Lovely to the memory of his son, Herbert W.; at Peel, to the memory of the late John Campbell, a massive and finely erected monument in red
granite.
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Press Newspaper Dec 16, 1901
BATH (
excerpts )
Chipman H.
Giberson, who spent the
summer at Plaster Rock, Tobique, left here on Wednesday for
Houlton where he intends staying this winter.
Bath is indeed flourishing, J. R. S. Simms
has opened a law office opposite E. F. Shaw's store.
Theo H.
Currie, one of our popular
young men who recently returned from the west, has opened up a
harness shop, and is prepared to fit you out in first-class style
in sleigh robes, bells, whips, etc.
Rupert
Hutchinson had the
misfortune to have his horse run away last week, the sleigh and
harness being badly damaged.
C. J.
Greene intends building a
large addition to his store in the spring.
Bohan & Co. have been enlarging their store, which adds much
to its appearance.
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Press Newspaper Dec 9, 1901
Union Corner ( excerpt)
The funeral of Brother Burnham Carpenter
took place on Sunday, Nov. 24th at 11 o'clock. A large number of
the brethren of Court Fidelis, No; 897 I. O. F. were present,
also a number from Court Defiance of Houlton, who were formed in
procession and marched ahead of the hearse to the church, where
an appropriate sermon was preached by Rev. A. H. Hayward, after
which all marched in the same manner to the cemetery. The funeral
was very large, the church being filled beyond its seating
capacity.
Mrs. Susan
Crane was buried at 2
o'clock the same day, services conducted by Rev. Mr. Melvern, F.
C. B. of Houlton , assisted by Bro. Hayward. She was buried in
the White Settlement burying ground.
James
McAtee died on Friday, Nov.
28, aged 15. He leaves a father, mother, brother and three
sisters to mourn. He was buried on Sunday, Dec 1st. at Debec in
the R. C. burying ground.
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Press Newspaper Dec 2, 1901
BRISTOL ( excerpts)
Neil
McLean, of Cape Breton has
been visiting his brother, A. J. McLean. Mr. McLean who has been
in the Yukon district for two years intends to return to the
northwest in the spring.
BRISTOL ( excerpts)
G. Fred DeLong died on
Monday last after an illness of some months. He was 28 years old
and leaves a widow. His parents live at Charlestown in this
county, but he had been in business here for about six years,
carrying on a general store. He was highly esteemed by all who
knew him, and was a trustee and secretary of the village schools.
The funeral was held on Wednesday, the services being conducted
by Rev. A. H. Hyward, and Rev. D. Fiske. D. V. Boyer had charge
of the arrangements.
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Press Newspaper Dec 9, 1901
THE LATE G. W. BROWN
His Interest in The New River Steamboat Hastened The End.
A contributor writes to the Fredericton Herald an interesting
article on the late G. W. Brown
of Southampton, whose death occurred a short time ago. Among
the things in the article is this:
He (Mr. Brown) began life as a farmer, though he never liked it,
chiefly on account of the distant from market, and without a cent
of capital, except his indomitable pluck and energy, enlarged and
ditched and cultivated and fenced, till he had one of the largest
and best farms in the country, some years yielding 100 tons of
hay and 1,000 bushels of oats. But by instinct he was a mechanic
and builder. Had George
Brown received an early
training in this particular line, he would have stood easily
chief among men of this calling, in the province. As it was, he
aquired sufficient knowledge to enable him to build mills,
churches, boats, etc. He was at once a millwright, a carpenter
and engineer; and at all was equally skilful. In his lastest
enterprise " The Fredericton and Woodstock Steamboat "
his calculations and reasonings were all pronounced correct by
the best engineers of the city of St. John. He was too a leader
and organizer. What other man, unaided by capital, could have got
up, and organized, and put into successful working order, "
The Fredericton and Woodstock Steamboat Company ? " There
stands the boat today " in frame, " and the lumber for
completing it, scattered over his field. As we moved past it in
the funeral procession Sunday it gave silent but eloquent
testimony of courage and ability of the man whose remains we were
following to the tomb. But alas ! The strong man had said, "
Now I must die. " and the busy brain had ceased to create,
and the hands to execute.
Beyond a doubt getting up the steamboat company gave him his
death. With his own hands he went far into the woods and felled
the giant birches, out of which he afterwards hewed the "
grubs," In the last two years he had driven thousands of
miles in wagon and sleigh through blinding snow storms and
pouring rain, sleeping in cold beds at night, till severe cold
upon severe cold, gave him the rheumatism of which he died.
But his dying request was that " the boat go on, " and it shall go, till this section has
some sort of accomodation other than a weekly or monthly tow boat.
He gave
strict orders about his funeral.
" A plain black casket, " said he, " with no
hearse and not a flower. ! He chose his ministers and pall-bearers.
They were Rev. G. W. McDonald and Rev. John Gravinor, and for
pall-bearers_ four directors of the steamboat company, viz:
Councillor F R Brooks of Upper Southampton, ex- councillor John J
Rogers of Woodstock; H. C. Grant, of Middle Southampton , and
David Gilman, of Pokiok, with John C. Moxon as conductor, and
Jacob Vanwart, of Woodstock , undertaker.
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Press Newspaper Dec 9, 1901
Much Appreciated
The good people of Wicklow, when they take to a friend, do so ?
no half-hearted manner. When Mr. and Mrs. Jas. W. Blackie decided to leave Wicklow and take up their
residence on the Chase farm at Upper Brighton, previous to their
removal , a number of their friends met and presented Mr. Blackie
with a handsome arm chair and his wife with a comfortable rocking
chair. The following address was read by Miss McCready, school
teacher of that district:
Mr. and Mrs. Blackie and family, _
It is with deep regret that we have learned of your decision to
leave us, and we meet tonight to bid you farewell and Godspeed.
During the fifteen years which you have spent in our midst, we
have found you to be kind neighbors, and faithful friends; and
not only in this respect will you be missed but in the Sabbath
school where you, Mr. Blackie have labored so faithfully as a
teacher, and have done all in your power to make the school a
success. The younger members of your family, too have always been
ready and willing to help on in every good work; and we feel that
you are leaving a vacancy which cannot soon filled.
Although sad at the thought of parting with friends who have so
endeared themselves to the hearts of the whole community, we have
this cheering thought that you will not be so far away but that
we may often see or hear from you.
And now, in appreciation of your faithful service amongst us, I
beg you in behalf of the Sabbath school and other friends to
accept these small tokens of our esteem and regard. As you leave
us to go to your new home, our best wishes for future health and
prosperity go with you.
Mr. and Mrs. T. C. B. Milbury
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Estey
Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Estey
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Giberson
Mr. and Mrs. Olmstead
Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Squires
Wm Post and Family
Upton Squires
Herbert Olmstead
Stanley White
Mary McCready
Maude Hutchinson
Carey Estey
Miss Helen Hutchinson
Miss Jennie Tweedie
Miss Francis Olmstead
Miss Marion Estey.
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Press Newspaper Dec 16, 1901
EDWIN R. McCLEMENT
A Worthy And Well-Known Citizen Called to His Rest
In the death of Edwin
R McClement, which
occurred quite suddenly on Tuesday evening last, the town loses a
good citizen and a bright man. Born in this town he spent
practically all his life here, following the occupation of a
shoemaker. For some weeks past he had been bothered with what is
known as a weak heart, but was able to be around and the evening
of his death was in his shop. He was taken seriously ill during
the night, and passed away as reported, almost painlessly. When
the news became known around town there was a general and genuine
expression of regret. Deceased had many warm friends. He was
extremely well posted in current events, and a great reader. On
any subject, almost, he could talk in an interesting manner.
He was the son of E. R. McClements who will be remembered by the
older members of the community. There are three sons of deceased
still living, John and Frank of this town, and William of New
York. Mr.
McClement's wife was a Miss Doherty.
She survives him. The funeral was on Friday afternoon.
The funeral services at the house and grave was conducted by Rev.
Archdeacon Neals. The pall bearers were, John McCormac, Thos
Dent, John Cogger. There was a very large attendance at the
funeral.
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Press Newspaper Dec 16, 1901
Mrs. Eliza Handley, who died in San Francisco recently, was a
native of Woodstock, and formerly lived in Orono, Me.__Star.
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Press Newspaper Dec 16, 1901
A quiet wedding took place at the
Aberdeen Hotel on Wednesday evening when John E. Howard and Annie Marnot were united in wedlock, Rev. J. C. Berrie
officiating.
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Press Newspaper Dec 2, 1901
Mrs. Chas. N.
Killam wife of C. N.
Killan the well known contractor and builder died here on
Thursday morning last after an illness of some duration. She was
under thirty years of age, and leaves two children, a girl and a
boy. Her death is much regretted by a large circle of friends.
Mrs. Killam was before her marriage, Margaret Sproule, a daughter of T. S. Sproule of Peticodiac. Her
mother and two sisters are living. Mrs. L. A. Jonah of
Peticodiac, Mr. Killam's sister arrived on Saturday morning in
time to attend the funeral which took place this afternoon the
funeral service being conducted by Rev Mr. Fash pastor of the
Baptist church of which deceased was a member.
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Press Newspaper Dec 2, 1901
Stanley Hamilton and George McKinley shot a deer weighting upwards of 300 pounds, up
Doherty Brook, recently.
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Press Newspaper Dec 2, 1901
James Montgomery who is known in Woodstock, as a good tin smith,
as well as a good roller rink skater, has bought out the tin
business, in Hartland formerly conducted by H. F. Smith.
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Press Newspaper Dec 2, 1901
BORN
At Bristol, on Nov. 19, to the wife of Rufus Giberson, a son.
At Bristol, on Nov 26, to the wife of John P. Meed, a son.
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Press Newspaper Dec 9, 1901
Samuel Freeman, a well- known resident of Wakefield parish,
died suddenly at his home on Sunday, the 1st. inst., aged 81
years. He had been in town on the previous day and was then
apparently in good health. Rather a peculiar incident in
connection with his last visit to town is vouched for. He brought
in a quarter of beef and offered it for sale to Mr. A. Henderson.
Mr. Henderson said he did not want the beef, but on Mr. Freeman
stating that he would take the price out in trade , consented to
keep it. The Monday following deceased's son came to Mr.
Henderson, told him of his fathers death and ordered a casket.
The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon and was largely
attended. Service was held at the house and at the church in
Jacksonville, Revs. Messrs., Cahill and ?erry officiating.
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Press Newspaper Dec 9, 1901
A new post office has been opened
at Deerville in Wilmot parish, with Chas. Gallivan as postmaster.
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Press Newspaper Dec 9, 1901
Col. Vince has received word that his son, Lieut. Neville Vince, The King's (Liverpool Regiment) sailed from
Southampton on the troopship Oratavia, to join the first
battalion of his regiment in South Africa on the 16th., of
November.
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Press Newspaper Dec 9, 1901
M. E. Smith, for some time proprietor of Oak Hall, in this
town, has many friends in and outside Woodstock, who will be glad
to hear that he has passed successfully through a most delicate
operation, performed in Boston. It is hoped that Mr. Smith will
permanently recover.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 5, 1884
DIED
At her residence, Northampton, on the 2nd inst., Amelia Sophia, relict of the late Wm Connell Esq., aged 69 years and 3 months, deservedly
regretted by all who knew her. Funeral from her late residence
this day ( Saturday) at 2:30 p.m.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April
5, 1884
At Florenceville, on the 19th Feb,
after a lingering illness of consumption, which she bore with
christian patience, Eliza E. Boyer,
in the 27th year of her age. She leaves many kind friends to
mourn their loss.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April
5, 1884
At Vineland, New Jersey, U. S.
after an illness of only four days, Mrs. W. H. Sisson, formerly of Upper Woodstock, C. C., aged 51
years.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April
5, 1884
At Middle Simonds, on the 6th of
Sept. last, at her own residence, Mrs. Matilda Shaw, aged 62 years, only daughter of the late Phillip D. Drier. She leaves six sons and two daughters to mourn
the loss of a kind and affectionate mother. She was a good
neighbor, a faithful Christian, highly respected and dearly
beloved by all who knew her. Her last request was " sing,
oh, sing,' I am going home to die no more."
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April
5, 1884
At Rockland, Feb. 29th, after a
lingering illness, Wm.
Cook, eldest son of Wm
Cook, Esq., aged 50(?) years.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April
5, 1884
At Florenceville, on the 8th(?)
March, of whooping cough, Pearl Olivia only
child of Henry
and Thankful Darkis, aged 8 ? months.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April
5, 1884
At the residence of Rev A. H. Hayward, Rockland on the 30th(?)
March, Rev
J D Fatman, aged ? years.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April
5, 1884
In the Parish of Woodstock, on
Saturday morning, March 28th, after a short illness, Ella Elizabeth, fourth child of Robert and Mary Forrest, aged 1 (?) year, ! month and 21 days. "
Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not."
Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April
5, 1884
At St George, Maine, on Wednesday,
the 19th March, Etta
May, only child of John J. and Rina B Jenkins, aged 15 months of dropsy on the brain.
Dearest
Etta, thou has left us,
Here thy loss we deeply feel,
But 'tis God that hath bereft us,
Who can all our sorrows heal.
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Press Newspaper Nov 25, 1901
Another Record Breaker
To the Editor Woodstock Press.
DEAR SIR:-
Having read the article entitled " A Record Breaker" in
your last issue, we feel it would not be right to let it pass
unanswered. We know some facts that prove that Mr. Tracey's crew
did not beat the record for hay pressing in Carleton Co.
Although we know we did good work on our press, still we did not
deem it worth publication until we read the challenge thrown out
by your Florenceville correspondent.
Last winter while pressing for Mr. Dan. Rice, Widow Rice and Mr. Elisha Perkins, our crew Bradford Smith, Rankins Smith, Willie Green and Norman Green, in five and one half days pressed 74 3/4 tons,
15 tons of that being straw_which fact our challengers know would
dock us three or four tons at the least. In this time we made
four moves, had no extra help from teams or men, worked no day
over ten hour, and were making no special effort to do big work.
Your readers will plainly see that our weeks record has not been
broken, although our days record was. But last Thursday, 14th
inst., while pressing for Geo. Lewist,
in Cogswell settlement, in ten hours, without any help outside
our team and crew we kicked out seventeen tons, with a few pounds
extra for good weight. This work was done by Bradford Smith, Rankine Smith,
Norman Green and Herbert Brown.
From what information we have had consider this " Recorder
Breaker."
We throw no challenge to any pressing crew still if this record
is broken, just drop us a line.
Branford
and Rankine Smith,
Summerfield, Nov 18th, 1901
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Press Newspaper Nov 25, 1901
Woodstock, Nov. 20, '01
To the Manager of The Meteor Flour Mills:
Dear Sir__I am using "Meteor" flour in my hotel at the
present time. I have never used a pastry flour that has given as
good satisfaction. While it was only good as a pastry flour, I
have used it for bread and obtained good results.
Very truly yours,
(Mrs.) ANNIE
G. ALTERTON,
Proprietress Turner House.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 21, 1946
Frank Doherty
Friends of Frank
Doherty will regret to
learn of his death which occurred at his home in Holmesville on
Sunday evening March 10.
Mr. Doherty was born at St. Martins, St. John County, on April 4,
1869. At the age of 14, his family took up their residence in the
Parish of Johnville where Mr. Doherty resided until the time of
his death. His wife Hannah Hurley,
predeceased him 38 years ago.
Mr. Doherty had been in failing health for the past three years,
yet his death came as a shock to his relatives and friends.
He is survived by one daughter Josephine, Montreal, and one
Francis at home; six grandchildren, Patricia at Mount Carmel, St.
John, Constance, Cecelia, Jerome, Brian and Charles and one
brother James of Portland, Me.
The funeral was held from his home to St. John the Evangelist
church, where Requiem High Mass was celebrated by the Rev. S. C.
Oram.
Interment was in the Johnville Cemetery where prayers were read
by the Rev. S. C. Oram.
Pallbearers were William and John O' Donnell, Robert Ryan and
Lawrence Gallagher.
Numerous spiritual and floral offerings expressed the sympathy of
his many friends.
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Press Newspaper Nov 25, 1901
A Young Life Cut Off
We have to record the death of a young man in the community who,
according to the old adage, should have lived on and prospered.
However, death is no discerner of persons. He comes into the
cradle and cuts off the young full of vigor. Death suddenly
stalks around and takes him away and nobody knows what is going
to happen, so bewildered are they who are thus afflicted. There
is consternation in the family. The death, the dead body lying in
the house is something full of fear. How will it be we think in
the future. But we leave it all to the Supreme Father of
everything, who in his wisdom looks after the mountains and takes
warmest cares of the hurt ones who are suddenly called. It is
with painful regret that we record the death of Fred K. Dickinson, a very popular young man of this town, son of Chas. Dickinson, lately proprietor of the Brunswick House, who
died on the 19th inst., after an illness of 21 days of typhoid
fever. He would have been 21 years of age next month. His birth
took place on a Tuesday, his illness commenced on a Tuesday, and
he died on a Tuesday. Dr. Rankin did everyting a skilled doctor
could do for the sufferer but it was of no avail. His parents and
one brother, Harry, survive. The remains were taken to Eel River,
on Thursday, for interment.
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Press Newspaper Nov 25, 1901
Robt. Porter of St. Stephen while working on the railway
bridge fell off the pier striking the framework and suffered
quite a severe accident including a shaking up and the breaking
of his arm. He was taken to the Riverside Hotel where he is being
well looked after.
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Press Newspaper Nov 25, 1901
They say that only two things are
necessary to secure deer, a well loaded rifle, a man who can
shoot, and the deer, and the other day Nightwatch Kelly and J. J. Troy started out up the creek and shot two fine deer.
Some people who don't hunt are afraid that if they go in peaceful
pursuits they will run across an army of deer intent on avenging
the insults to their race.
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Press Newspaper Nov 25, 1901
Whitfield Porter lower Woodstock died last week aged 50 years.
He leaves a wife and several children.
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Press Newspaper Nov 25, 1901
Barsall Dugan son of the late Jas. Dugan died at his home at
Lower Woodstock last week. He left a wife, and young family, well
provided for.
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Press Newspaper Nov 25, 1901
Miss Mabel Mallory, eldest daughter of Geo. Mallory died at her
home at Jacksontown, Thursday evening Nov. 22nd in the 19th year
of age, she leaves a father, mother, sister and four brothers.
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Press Newspaper Nov 25, 1901
The Victoria hotel which always
holds its old guests and acguires a share of new guests is
greatly improved by the laying of a new hardwood floor in the
main hall and entrance to the dining room.
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Press Newspaper Nov 25, 1901
Found Dead in The Woods
Hampton, N. B., Nov 21
Patrick
Sinnott, 86 years old,
left his house at Chaple Grove on Tuesday morning to go to the
woods to cut an axe handle. As he did not return search was made
for him. On Wednesday morning seven men went to look for him but
without success. This morning 26 men continued the search and
about 9 o'clock they found the lifeless body in the woods about a
mile from his house. The body was taken to the home of Peter
Scallan, and Dr. Wetmore, coroner, who happened to be attending a
patient in that neighborhood, was called in. After making careful
inquiry he considered an inquest unnecessary, the man having died
from exposure and fatique. Mr. Simmot had been known to lose his
way on several occasions.
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Press Newspaper Nov 18, 1901
County Court
The Carleton County Court opened at the Court House on Tuesday of
last week, His Honor Judge Stevens presiding. There was no
criminal business.
The civil docket was as follows:-
Thomas
Kinney vs Frank Freeman. Action for damages on warranty of a horse. F B
Carvell for plaintiff and J C Hartley for defendant. Verdict for
plaintiff for $24 00.
Frank
Lockhart vs
Benjamin
Wilson. Action for damages
for shooting a dog. W P Jones for plaintiff and A B Connell K C
for defendant. Verdict for plaintiff $8; amount sued for, $200.
Samuel K
Boyer vs Wm T McArthur. Action for damages on warranty of a horse. J L
Fawcett and J C Hartley for plaintiff and G W Fowler M P for
defendant.
John
Corcoran, jr vs W
Winslow Grant. Action for
damages for trespass of cattle. F B Carvell for plaintiff and D
McLeod Vince for defendant.
Wm. Adam vs John Lorenzo and wife. Action on account. F B Carvell for
plaintiff and D McLeod Vince for defendant.
Thomas
Nelson vs
Alexander
Lindsay. Action for work
and labor, F. B. Carvell for plaintiff and D McLeod Vince for
defendant.
James W. Dalling vs Robert White and
wife. Action on account. F. B. Carvell for plaintiff and W M
Connell for defendant.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 1st, 1884
E. J. Clarke, Business Ad 1884
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 1st, 1884
Jno. J. Gaynor, Business Ad 1884
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Dec 13, 1890
Saunders Bros.
Business Ad 1890
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Dec 13, 1890
Mrs. W.
D. Camber, Business Ad.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 1st, 1884
A. S.
Mott, Business Ad, 1884.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 1st, 1884
John
Connor, Business Ad, 1884
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