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 68
Carleton Sentinel Newspaper September, 1901
MYSTERIOUS STRANGER
Who was it ?
An inquest on the remains of the unknown man found dead on the
railway track near Benton was held by Coroner W W Hay on Thursday
of last week but no evidence was produced to prove the identity
of the man. Two witnesses swore to the belief that the body was
that of one Charles
Malloy, a well-known
laborer in this section, but the value of their evidence was
greatly weakened when it was learned that Malloy was still in the
flesh and actively engaged in hay making.
Later some one who viewed the remains was struck with the
resemblance existing between the dead man and one Blodin, who is a fugitive from justice suspected of
killing his wife in a frightfully brutal matter. The conviction
that the remains were those of Blondin became so strong in the
minds of the officials that the intended burial was postponed,
and Marshall Harvey wired the polices authorities in Boston, and
in an answer to their request sent them an accurate description
of the dead man, especially the tatooed marks on his arm. These
consisted of the initials "I. V."
Blondin, as it was stated in the description given him by the
Boston papers, had the tattoo of a ship on his arm. After one or
two telegrams had passed between Woodstock and Boston police, the
latter wired "need not delay funeral." The inference
therefore is strongly convincing that the victim was not Blodin.
The undertaker, Jacob Vanwart, had given the body careful
preparations for burial, and the funeral took place on Saturday,
with Rev. J S Bleakney conducting the service, the interment
being made in the Methodist Cemetery. On the person of the dead
man was found a small pocket knife and a wallet containing $3.15;
not the least thing to aid in indentifying him.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 1863
DROWNED
We regret to learn that a young man named Clarke from Beckaquimec was drowned from aboard the
Bonnie Doon on her upward trip from Fredericton on Wednesday last.
It appears that as the Doon was in the neighborhood of Burgoyne's
Eddy she came in contact with a stick of lumber which had the
effect of swinging her broadside to the current and this caused
her to careen suddenly; the unfortunate man Clarke and a Mr
Stcickney were seated on the lower side of the boat, and as the
steamer careened both were precipitated into the river.
A canoe was immediately pushed toward them and Mr Stickney
succeeded in catching and clinging to it until rescued; Clarke
seemed to have been stunned by the fall as he made no attempt
whatever to preserve his life, and after floating quietly for a
short distance, sank to rise no more.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper February, 1902
BARK SHED BURNS
What might proved a disastrous fire occurred Wednesday morning at
4:30. Flames were discovered bursting out of the back of the bark
shed of Dickinson's tannery.
This shed is connected with the main building and the bark used
at the tannery is ground there; it contained a small quantity of
bark.
One of the hydrants proved to be frozen, and a short time elapsed
before water could be turned on the building. Both hose companies
were present and they confined the fire to where it started, but
that building was destroyed; it was insured.
One of the firemen, Robert Welch,
was on a ladder resting on the side of the building and, when the
roof fell, he was precipitated among the ruins, but he succeeded
in escaping with but little injury.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper February, 1902
INJURED ON BRIDGE
Frank
McGorrill of this town,
who is one of William Dorey's bridge crew, while at work at
McAdam Junction last week was painfully injured.
He was in front of a lorry, carrying a gasoline engine when a
spike caught in his overalls and he was thrown across the rails,
the lorry bruising his leg quite badly.
Dr. Rankin is attending the sufferer.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June,
1901
SAD ACCIDENT
The sad accident which occurred on Tuesday of last week by the
breaking away of part of the dam at Murchie's mill and resulting
in the death of Robt
Elliott, cast a heavy
gloom over Benton. The body was recovered on Thursday about four
miles down the river. There were bruises about the head as though
he had been struck by some of the timber in the fall; he was a
good swimmer and in all probability would have escaped if he had
not been injured at the time.
As soon as the accident occurred, a rescue party began at once
the sad search and continued, untiringly, for two days before
they were rewarded by finding his remains. At seven o'clock on
Saturday morning, a funeral service was held in the Methodist
church, Rev Mr Ross officiating, after which the casket, on which
rested a beautiful display of flowers, some having been sent from
friends in Boston, was taken to St Andrews by train, where the
interment took place.
Deceased was a native of St Andrews, aged 52 years, and had been
in the employ of James Murchie and Son for seventeen years. He
was highly respected, was a member of the Methodist church here
in Benton, and a kind, genial neighbor. He leaves a widow and 10
children, four by his first marriage, two daughters and one son
reside in Boston, and one son in St Andrews, while the widow and
six children live here in Benton, all of whom were present at the
funeral service.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June
1901
A sad accident happened this
forenoon to Hon.
Ira G. Hersey and Mrs Hersey.
They had started from Houlton to Woodstock, and when on top of
Cook's hill just east of the village, Mr Hersey opened an
umbrella which scared the horse, and they were thrown from the
carriage.
Mr Hersey had three broken ribs and Mrs Hersey received a
fracture of one arm. They were conveyed to their residence on
Winter Street and are being attended to by Drs. Mann and
Dickinson.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June,
1901
Some time ago, Love's Hotel at
Glassville was considerably damaged by several young men who were
under the influence of liquor. One J Scott and one F Welch appeared before the police magistrate to answer
to the charge.
While they may have been in the crowd, no evidence was produced
that they did the damage to the property and on Saturday of last
week, Magistrate Dibblee dismissed the case.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June,
1901
James Rogan was arrested last Thursday night for threatening
to slaughter his son-in-law, Thomas Burns, with an ugly looking
carving knife.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 1901
A barn raising and dance at Charles McDade's, South Newbridge, Monday, was taken advantage
of by a number of our young people who enjoyed the occasion
thoroughly.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 1901
It is reported that Gallagher's
Bros. have purchased the bay colt of Wm. Skillen of this town, paying one hundred dollars for the
young fellow.
He is out of a daughter of that famous speed producing stallion
Red Glen, being the only stallion that ever stood in Carleton
County to produce a 2.10 performer.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May, 1901
The two young ladies who visited
Houlton yesterday have doubtless by this time discovered that
they drove home with the wrong horse. The mistake was noticed by
the hostler after the ladies had been gone an hour. Too bad. next
time they will probably tag their animal.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May, 1901
Last week, but too late for that
issue of the Sentinel, we received notice of a little girl, Lucy Dugan, 3 1/2 years old, straying from her home,
Holmesville, on Wednesday. Later news brings the intelligence
that the child was found on Friday evening, under a stump in a
clearing 1 1/2 miles from home. She was much exhausted and in a
critical condition but it is hoped that she will come out all
right.
The child with a sister a little older than herself was returning
home on Wednesday from school, when being attacked by a dog, they
ran away in opposite directions. The oldest child reached home in
safety, although exhausted.
Nearly 100 men made a search of the woods and millstream until
Friday evening when the lost one was found.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper January, 1902
WELL KNOWN, POPULAR MAN
Capt.
Moses A Akerly__The
deceased was well known in Woodstock and the county where he
found many friends and who will learn of his sudden demise with
regret.
Capt Moses A. Akerly of Fredericton died suddenly on Christmas
morning at the residence of Mr D J McLaughlin. Mrs Akerly of
Fredericton is a sister of Mrs. McLaughlin and had come down on
Tuesday night by train, arriving after midnight. He had not been
long in the house when he became ill and suddenly expired.
Capt Akerly was of Loyalist descent and was known and highly
respected in St John (sic) and Fredericton and wherever else he
was known. For a long time he commanded river steamers, and about
forty years ago ran the stern wheeler Col. Fremont between St
John (sic) and Hampton, until the railway proved too formidable a
competitor. Once he had a narrow escape from death by being
scalded by the sudden escape of steam into a compartment in which
he was at work. Afterwards he was the Union Line agent at the
capital and for some years past has been engaged in business as
an auctioneer. He was a pleasant man and a popular citizen. A
large body of citizens attended the obsequies of the deceased at
the home of Mr McLaughlin.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May, 1901
A double team belonging to Arthur Duff of South Richmond caused quite an excitement
Monday morning by running away.
The horses started at King Street and ran up that thoroughfare,
over the bridge of the Meduxnakik, and over Broadway, where one
of the animals collided with a telegraph pole, breaking his leg.
A shot from a rifle put the equine out of its misery.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May. 1901
Mrs Susan Boyer, aged 84 years, of Somerville, who had often
predicted in years past, that she expected to live to walk across
the bridge at Hartland, had her expectations realized when on
Tuesday of last week, she was able to be the first woman to pay
toll and cross over the completed bridge.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May, 1901
"Tally-Ho" Arrives in
Rockland
On Victoria day our townsfolk were taken by surprise at early
forenoon by the arrival from Woodstock of a well loaded five-seat
buckboard "Tally-Ho", drawn by three spanking greys
abreast, and just the happiest and most jolly company of young
folk that ever paid us a visit, chaperoned by Mrs. McElroy and
piloted by one of Rockland's native daughters, Miss Nellie Snow, and also her brother Roy, who showed the boys the best places for trout.
The party, some 21 in number, picniced on the beach at mouth of
Cold Stream; fished, climbed the hills, scampered over the
fields, patrolled our streets, visited some of our homes,
laughed, sang and cheered heartily, and if they did not do just
as they had a mind to, it was entirely their own fault.
When all on board, at 5 p.m., they were driven to the village
square and sang the national anthem with a patriotic will. Three
cheers for Rockland, acknowledged by A W Estabrook, Esq., the
reins were drawn and with singing, shouting and handkerchief
waving, the merry party drove away. When a next visit is
anticipated, give notice and some of our good people will prepare
to render greater attention.
Woodstock may well be proud of the representatives of its young
folk who paid us a visit.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May, 1951
HORSE TO MUSEUM
The big grey horse, that for many years "gazed" upon
the customers in Mr
Frank L Atherton's Leather
Goods and Harness Shop in Woodstock left a little over a week ago
and is now in the museum in Rockland, Maine.
About fifty-five years ago, the animal was purchased by Mr
Atherton, who on February 28th of this year, observed the
anniversasry of sixty-one years in business in Woodstock.
Life-Like in size, proportions and general appearance, the horse
has been an object of admiration and wonder to the generation of
young folks in the town and county. Fathers and mothers by the
score have brought their sons and daughters to see the animal
that had proved such an attraction to them in their youth.
In the years gone by, the animal was a familiar sight in the
street parades and exhibitions held in Woodstock.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper February, 1902
NEARLY FROZEN TO DEATH
A serious accident occurred at Ashland last week, Mr Edward Orser, a mail carrier, was coming over from Hartland
one morning before daylight when he was thrown from his pung and
his frightened horse ran until it reached the post office where
it had a habit of stopping and was captured and held by Mrs
Belyea until help arrived, which was some time for there was no
one within hearing distance. Finally a neighbor came and went in
search of Mr Orser whom he found about a half mile distant lying
beside the road, with a fractured thigh and as it was a very cold
morning, he was nearly frozen. As soon as possible he was taken
to his home in Rockland. Dr Curtis was telephoned for and came
and performed the necessary surgical operation.
Mr Orser is as comfortable as could be expected although the Dr.
says he will be confined to his bed for several weeks.
The mail bags, which had been strewn along the road, were picked
up and distributed to their several places later in the day.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April, 1902
Chas. Hurst thinks he had enough bad luck last week to last
him 20 years. One day his house went up in smoke and ashes, and
on Friday while working about the ruins he noticed a small
whirlwind coming tearing through the fields and his place was
directly in its path.
A flock of his famous Brahma fowls were in the yard and three,
including the rooster, were caught in the vortex of the miniature
cyclone and their end was pieces. The rooster was dashed against
the chimney of the old house and escaped with a badly fractured
neck, and the life knocked out of him. His two consorts fared
worse__they were tumbled about until neck, legs, wings and ribs
were broken or badly bent and they crawled away in sadness to
die, which transaction was speedily accomplished.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper January, 1893
Another of our old inhabitants has
gone to try the realities of another world, namely Mr Thomas Kirkpatrick, who lived to the good old age of 87 years.
Some of our divine prophesiers said that Richmond would furnish
fifteen to the tombs this year; nine or ten of that number have
already gone.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper January, 1893
John Johnson, while crossing the railroad track with a load
of bark, got stuck on the rails and while there a train came
along and immediately removed his load off the track; fortunately
he was able to get his team out of the way. Little damage was
done except to the sled.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper January 1893
One of the most convenient things
in the furniture line that we have seen for some time, is a
folding bath tub, imported for his own use by Mr. J. A. Lindsay.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper January, 1903
The community was startled last
week when it became known that the boxes in the post office had
been tampered with and letters abstracted therefrom. On
investigation it was found that letters had been taken from
private boxes, opened and when they did not contain money, torn
up and then thrown on the streets.
W P Jones was handed an envelope addressed to him, which
he never received and on his way to the post office to make
inquires picked up along Main Street, near the office, nearly a
peck of letters which had been torn open and then thrown down,
some of these contained portions of checks, P.O. order, notes of
hand, etc.
The officials at once took steps to discover the perpetrators,
and soon had under arrest four boys who had been frequenters of
the lobby lately.
The four boys arrested __one Atherton, one Baker, one Munro and one Grier , had their preliminary examination before the
police magistrate when Grier was discharged no evidence appearing
against him; the other three were committed for trail.
F B Carvell was prosecuting attorney for the Post Office
Department; A B Connell, K C, appeared for Munro and T C L
Ketchum for Atherton and Baker. Judge Stevens is expected here
right away, when the boys will be tried under the Speedy Trial
Act.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May, 1901
Jail Burned To The Ground
Fire started from a defective flue in the ell of the County Jail
at Upper Woodstock, 9:30 Thursday morning and in five minutes the
whole building was in flames. The wind was blowing heavily from
the south and in two hours the building was burned to the ground.
The jailer,
Herb Jones, was absent on
the farm when the fire started, but his father, Samuel Jones, was nearby and he quickly released the
prisoners who were confined in the cells. The fire spread so
rapidly that but one load of furniture could be removed. The cell
in which one O'Shea of Saint John was confined for drunkenness
was filled with smoke before he could be released, and, as he
only had a couple of days to serve he was given his liberty; the
other prisoner, Gee, held for theft, was taken to Woodstock by
Deputy Sheriff Foster.
Mr Jones was a heavy loser; nearly all his furniture, a large sum
of money, mortgages, bonds and other valuable papers all were
destroyed. The jail was insured in the Sun Fire Insurance Co., T.
M. Jones of Hartland, agent, for $2,000. The jail had been lately
repaired at a very heavy outlay and was nearly as good as a new
building. A dwelling house near the jail caught several times but
the fire was extinguished with little damage.
The prisoner O'Shea, speaking to The Sentinel, said he had been
under the doctor's care for some days and his first thought
naturally was to get out of the cell as quickly as possible, as
it was the narrowest escape he ever had. He thought thta the time
given was sufficient to save the money and valuable papers and
most of the costly furniture if those present had not been so
highly excited.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April, 1901
A DRUNKEN CAROUSAL
A drunken carousal occurred at a place two miles from Bath,
parish of Kent, on Tuesday last, which resulted in the death of
one of the participants, P Sparks. It seems that the two
brothers, P
Sparks and J Sparks, both bachelors and well advanced in life,
lived on and cultivated a good farm, their sister keeping house
for them.
P Sparks had been engaged in chopping wood for Albert DeMerchant,
and while thus engaged, some parties, so it is said, returning
from the woods, had a quantity of liquor with them, the
consequences being that a general drinking bout prevailed. Early
in the following morning P Sparks returned home badly bruised,
but would give no information regarding his condition. Dr Commins
was called but his services were of no avail as on Friday morning
he died.
On the inquest which was held, Dr Commins, who had conducted the
post mortem examination, stated that while the deceased showed
many bruises, he did not believe these caused his death; he
suffered from a fatty heart, and he believed his death was caused
by drinking too much bad liquor. The jury returned a verdict of
death from alcoholism.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper August, 1901
J Ferro, who is subject to epileptic fits, was seized
with one at the approach to the river bridge last week, and fell
from the bridge to the hard ledge below, breaking his hip. Dr.
Sprague was called.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper August
1901
One of Newburg's promising young
girls, Miss
Evelyn Gallagher, has very
successfully passed the entrance examination to Normal School for
second class and will attend that institution the ensuing term.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper
August, 1901
Four of Newburg's young men__Messrs.
Wallace
Ryan, Charles Cunningham, Daniel Troy and Charles Cunningham__took their departure on Saturday for the
harvest fields in the Northwest. They intend going farther after
the harvest season is over; a large number of their friends
gathered at the station to see the boys off, who wish them every
success, till they return again.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 1, 1901
SOUTH WAKEFIELD
A passenger coach in the form of a hay cart has been running
between the South Wakefield school house and Upper Woodstock.
Messrs. Manzer
Clark and Harry Cowan caught a raccoon in the vicinity of Lower
Wakefield last week.
Miss
Martha Shaw, who has been
sick for a number of years, is reported to be slowly recovering.
The South Wakefield school is in a flourishing condition.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Feb 8, 1901
FINED FOR SELLING ALUM BAKING
POWDER
On Thursday Walter
E Sugden, grocer,
Wakefield Road, was summoned for selling adulterated baking
powder. Mr
Herbert Hankinson, deputy
town clerk, who prosecuted, said the inspector called at the
defendant's shop and purchased two kinds on sale.
The article described as the best was sold at 20 cents for four
ounces and the cheaper kind was sold for 20 cents for half a
pound.
The cheaper sample when analyzed was found to be adulterated with
20 per cent of alum. The use of alum in making bread was
injurious to health and it was used as a cheap substitute for
tartaric acid. Alum in bread liberated the gas and made the bread
rise but it was injurious to the children. The Bradford
Corporation were determined to put a stop to these adulterations
which pressed especially upon the poor.
The defendant said that he purchased the baking powder ready made
up in packages and did not know it was adulterated. A fine of $7
and costs were imposed.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Feb 1, 1901
SOLDIER GIVEN WARM RECEPTION
Saturday evening at Lakeville, a warm reception was given to "Bob" Smith, the returned soldier from South Africa.
He was met just below Lakeville and a torchlight procession
escorted him to the village. A rousing and largely attended
meeting was held in the evening at which Rev. M Spargo was
chairman.
Mr Smith was presented with a gold chain and locket and an
address.
Stirring addresses were delivered by F B Carvell, J K Flemming
MP, Major Murphy, W S Saunders and others.
The Centreville band provided the music. The reception was a
hearty one, well deserved by the recipient, and creditable to the
people of Wilmot.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April, 1901
DIVIDING UP A FORTUNE
The relatives of the late Moses Jewett will
soon have about $40,000 distributed among them. Moses Jewett was
well known along the river having been a Baptist preacher for a
number of years. He lived at Becaquimec, Carleton County, where
he operated a sawmill and did considerable business. He died
about two years ago, leaving an estate worth $40,000. He left no
family, his wife and children having died before him. His fortune
is now to be distributed among the surviving relatives of whom
there are about 40.
Among them is
Mrs John Anderson, who
lives in the old Atherton house; Jewett Brothers, who run a grist
mill at Upper Kingsclear, are also heirs, and a number of them
live at Keswick.
Mr L E Young, a Woodstock lawyer, is now making arrangements to
have the estate closed up and equally divided among the different
heirs.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April, 1901
NEW OWNERS
Francis
Kelly and Thomas McCafferty of St Thomas have purchased the livery stable on
Connell Street formerly owned by William Lee. The stable will be brought up to first class
standard, and, as the purchasers are popular young men, no doubt
they will obtain their share of the business in that line.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April, 1901
RIVERSIDE HOUSE
Colin Campbell has again taken up residence in town and has
opened his "Riverside House, " at Queen St. Station for
the accommodation of the public.
"Colin
Campbell" is known
everywhere as one of the most successful caterers to the wants of
a hungry travelling public that this province has known. His
rates are $1.00 a day, and he will furnish permanent or transient
board. he has a good sample room and will carry for free, baggage
from and to the Queen Street station.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April, 1901
NEW FIRE BELL
The new town fire bell was hung in its position in the bell tower
on Saturday and was rung sufficient to show its tone, which
certainly is a clear and musical one. It was not sufficiently
fastened to justify its being rung to its loudest capacity, but
those who profess to be judges claim it will be heard at a long
distance.
The bell weighs about 1,100 lbs. John Price superintended the hanging of the fire bell.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper January, 1893
DECEASED WORE SNOWSHOES
The people of Beaufort settlement were greatly shocked on
Thursday when Mr Wiggins of Florenceville, who had been trapping
on the Miramichi, arrived here and reported the finding on
Wednesday night of the dead body of Mr Francois La Pointe, at Curtis Camp on Bedell Brook, some ten or
twelve miles from here.
Deceased, when found by Mr Wiggins, was reclining on his sled
with his snowshoes still strapped upon his feet, having
apparently died very suddenly. As soon as the case was made
known, five men started on snowshoes for the scene of the sad
event, and on Friday they brought the remains here and thence to
W H Staten's, Forreston, where an inquest was held by Dr. E A
Webb, Coroner, who returned a verdict of death from natural
causes.
Deceased was about 70 years of age, a resident of Johnville and
during the winter has followed hunting and trapping on the North
Branch and other tributaries of the Miramichi river. He was well
and favourably known in many parts of the province and was
respected and esteemed by all who knew him. He was a man of
sterling virtues, hospitable and generous to a fault; a
consistent and faithful member of the R. C. church at Johnville;
he leaves a widow and several sons and daughters who have the
sympathy of the whole community in this their doutly (sic) sad
affliction.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper November, 1902
EXCELLENT BLACKSMITH
James
Anderson of Perth, who has
moved here recently, is an excellent blacksmith. He is very
obliging young man and we predict for him a large amount of
patronage. The people will not be compelled to go elsewhere to
get their work done in the future and for this they are very
thankful.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper January, 1903.
FELL DEAD
Patrick Moore, an old man, fell dead on the steps of the Holy
Trinity church last Sabbath morning.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper February 1903
A sad accident occured in
Glassville on Thursday when Mrs Asa Bell was
instantly kiled. She was in the shed when without any warning the
roof of the shed fell in. There were none of the men at home to
render assistance at the time. She leaves a husband and a number
of sons and daughters.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper February, 1893
DROWNED IN MICHIGAN
Wilford
Schriver, 30 years of age
of East Florenceville, was drowned in the Ontonagon river, Mich.,
recently. He was fixing a dam and fell through the ice.
The remains were recovered and brought home for interment. The
deceased had been employed as a foreman for five seasons and was
very generally respected. He was unmarried.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper February, 1893
What is known as the " Foundry
Block' of land, containing some eleven thousand acres, has been
purchased by Messrs. James Carr of
this town and H
F Walker of Peabody, Mass.
The land is not only valuable for the lumber on it, but is said
to be excellent for settlement, for which purpose it will be at
once laid out in lots.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper February, 1893
Bart, little son of Thomas Connell of Montana, who is staying with his mother at
Miss Hederson's, is very sick, although hopes are entertained of
his recovery. Not long ago he had his arm broken, so that seems
to be getting his share of this world's ills in his youth.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper February, 1893
Our friend John Craig has received his check (sic) for $56, as he
carries the sick and funeral benefit in connection with the
Foresters. Prompt payment is one of the mottoes of this order. Mr
Craig seems a little better.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 22, 1903
The drug store of E W Mair has been undergoing alterations that, when
completed, will place it in the front rank of Provincial drug
stores. The show case is already in position. It was built by a
Christie Woodworking Co., St. John (sic) and is the largest one
ever built by that well-known firm; the top fixtures were built
from a cut sent by Mr Mair to the firm, which cut represents the
idea of Mr Mair as to how the fixtures should be built; the
slides work on roller bearings, nichel electric light fixtures
are inside the case, and the whole rests on a marble base.
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Dispatch Newspaper May, 1903
On Saturday afternoon a fire
started in that wooded region near Elm Street, known as the Black
Firs, and it might have proved disastrous for a strong wind was
blowing directly on the town. The firemen were promptly on hand
and extinguished it. They wet 700 feet of hose. On Monday the
firemen were called out again for a small blaze near the tannery,
which they put out with the use of 300 feet of hose.
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Dispatch Newspaper May, 1903
Auction sale on Saturday , May 16th,
at 2 o'clock p. m., at the residence of Wm. G. Harper, Jacksonville. There will be offered for sale
cattle, horses and hogs, including one Pure Bred Yorkshire Boar;
also, farm machinery and numerous other articles. Nothing will be
sold until date of sale.
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Dispatch Newspaper May, 1903
Pure bred Barred Plymouth Rock eggs
for hatching, 15 eggs for 45c. W. E. Shepard, Jacksontown, N. B.
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| Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 8, 1903 | |
| HOSE CO. NO. 1 | |
| At the semi-annual meeting of Hose Co.,
No.1, held on May 4th, the following officers were elected: |
|
| Jas. Gibson | Foreman |
| R S Welch | Second foreman |
| James Wilbur | Secretary |
| Chief Tattersall | Treasurer |
| The chief appointed the following: | Pipemen: |
| C McKenney | |
| J Fewer | |
| T V Monohan | |
| Axemen: | |
| E B Manzer | |
| O A Townsend | |
| Lanterns and Ladders: | |
| E Fisher |
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 8, 1903
News From The Country_Rockland ( excerpt)
Will Drake has opened a store at his residence a little
more than mid-way between here and his former stand, Mount
Pleasant.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 8, 1903
JOTTINGS ( excerpt)
Albert
Smith, son of Postmaster
Smith, who was so seriously ill of pneumonia, is rapidly
convalescing.
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Press Newspaper April 17, 1905
Hodgdon ( excerpt)
Havelock
Grant has 120 acres of a
first-class farm and as good land as there is in the town of
Hodgdon or elsewhere. This farm is well watered. It is now 20
acres fields and when fenced in 10 acres fields there is plenty
of water in each field; there is a living well at the house and
barn, also an aqueduct 20 rods from the barn. A young orchard
consisiting of 65 trees of well selected fruit; a handsome sugary
consisting of eight acres which is valued at $2000. A house one
and a half story, with 14 rooms all finished; a woodshed
attached; two barns, one 36 x 45; one, 23 x 32; with a shed 18 x
36. A carriage house, granary and hog pen. This property is under
good cultivation, situated four miles from Houlton square. The C
P R, Houlton branch, passes on the north line, bounded on the
east by the boundary line; the road from Greenville depot one
mile and a half from this place; there is a road on the south
line; on the west a road leading to Houlton. This property is
sitauted in a good community.
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Press Newspaper April 17, 1905
Hodgdon ( excerpt)
George Slipp has a building lot separated from the one he
lives on. The lot where the buildings are situated is on the
Calais road and Pierce brook, and the line extends to the centre
of the brook. The house is 22x32, two stories and a half high;
ell, 18x26, two stories high. This house is planned for two
families and is in good shape. The barn is 36 ft, 20 ft posts,
square, with basement the whole size; barn has a Mansard roof;
wood-shed, 18x22, with basement whole size. Any person wishing to
purchase would do well to look this property over before
purchasing elsewhere. Part of this house is rented for $14 a
month which means $168 a year. Write to George F Slipp, Houlton,
Aroostook Co, Me.
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Press Newspaper Oct 21, 1901
Notice of Sale
To the Heirs representatives and next of kin of Rachel C Craig, late of the Town of Woodstock deceased' and
all others whom it may concern-
Notice is hereby given that under and by virtue of a Power of
Sale contained in a certain Indenture of Mortgage bearing date
the first day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and ninet six and made between said Rachel Craig and
Lewis P Fisher of said Woodstock of the other part and registered
in the office of the Registry of Deeds and Wills for the County
of Carleton in Book V No 3 on pages 631, 632 and, 633 of said
Carleton County Records there will for the purpose of satisfying
the Mortgage default having been made in the payment of the same
be sold at public Auction in front of the Town Hall the sixteenth
day of November next at the hour of eleven o'clock in the
forenoon the lands, premises mentioned and described in the said
Indenture of Mortgage as follows_ All that piece of land situate
in said Town of Woodstock, Commencing on the corner of Broadway
and Centre streets running ninety feet in a Southwesterly
direction along said Broadway; thence in a Southeasterly
direction or in a line parall to Centre street, one hundred;
thence in a Northeasterly direction or in a line parallel with
Broadway ninety feet to Centre street; thence along Centre street
to the place of beginning.
Together with all buildings and improvements thereon and
appurtenances and priviliges to the same belonging or in anywise
appertaining.
Dated the Eleventh day of October A. D. 1901
LEWIS P FISHER, Mortgagee.
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Press Newspaper April 3, 1905
THE EVER POPULAR CARLISLE
With the improvements completed that he has now in progress, C J Tabor, the proprietor of the Carlisle, will have a
model, strictly up to date hotel, in fact one of the finest in
the province. From time to time, year after year. Mr Tabor has
been making many improvements throughout the house and increasing
its attractiveness for the large number of guests who patronize
this popular hostelry. Attention is being given to the chambers
and the rooms are getting repainted, repapered and refurnished;
following out his intention of some years ago, iron bed steads
have, in nearly all the rooms, replaced the wooden ones.
Great changes have been made in the dining room. The whole
appearance has been altered from a darker too lighter effects.
Instead of the drop lights, new electoneers have been installed
which make a marked improvement. The ceiling and walls have been
repapered; the border is of a light shade. All the wood-work is
white enamelled.
There has just been added a steam carving table from the Gurney
Foundry Co., Toronto, through its agents W F Dibblee & Son.
This is the only one of its kind in town and was purchased at a
high price; it has proved a great success. Connected with the
table is a heater; after the food is cooked it is placed on this
table, and the hot water running through the coil of pipes into
the expansion tank keeps the food warm; on the table is arranged
meats, fish, vegetables, soups and gravies, the coverings being
suspended over the articles on balanced weights. There is a
carving board attached to the table, and large warming closets
for dishes.
Mr Tabor is to be congratulated on the pains he has taken and the
expense incurred in bringing the Carlisle up to such a high
standard of excellence.
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Press Newspaper March 13, 1905
Death of Lamber Williams of
Knoxford, Carleton County
Five years this April while working alone in the woods Mr
Williams had a paralytic stroke, that rendered one side of him
helpless. He was for a long time confined to his bed. Under the
skilful treatment of Dr Brown of Centreville and the untiring
attention of his wife, he regained sufficient strength to walk
around the house. His mind was clear and active and it was
expected he might live for a number of years longer, but on
Friday, the 3rd inst., he complained of a pain in the region of
the heart and in twenty minutes after, he passed quietly away
without a struggle or a groan.
His funeral took place on Sunday the 5th, at 2 p.m., in the F B
Church. A very large concourse of people assembled to pay their
last tribute of respect to his memory and to testify to the
esteen in which he was held by the community in which he lived.
The funeral sermon was preached by Rev Mr Hart who referred to
his exemplary christian character and his unanswering loyalty to
his denomination as also of the many manly traits of chracter as
a citizen and a neighbor. Appropriate remarks were also made by
Rev Mr Kierstead and Rev Mr Sterling. The choir sang some
appropriate selections with great feeling and effect.
Mr Williams was a native of Long Reach, Kings county, and came to
this county 35 years ago and took up a new farm.. Gradually as
the years passed by the forest receded and he soon became one of
the well to do farmers of this county. He married Miss Sarah
Bacon, daughter of Jacob Bacon of Carleton, St John. Their family
consisted of two adopted children, a boy and his sister. The
property is now owned and occupied by his adopted son Fred
Williams and the girl is the wife of Mr Fraser of Presque Isle,
Me. Mr Williams took a deep interest in all that contributed to
the welfare of the community, was secretary of the school
trustees until his health failed. He was a great reader of the
papers and took a keen interest in the great events going on in
the world, especially in the awr. He was always a strong liberal
in politics and it was a great source of pleasure to him that he
was able to attend the poll at the last election and vote for Mr
Carvell and meet with many of his old friends. He was in the 58th
year of his age.
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Press Newspaper Oct 8, 1898
James Rulof Fowler
Died in the triumphs of saving faith, at the home of his
daughter, Mrs Geo F Squiers, Wicklow, Carleton county, N.B., on
the 27th of April, 1898, in the 90th year of his age. He was born
at Upham, Kings county, N.B., on the 19th of June, 1808. He was
of Loyalist descent. His grandfather, Rulof Rulofson, served in
the British army throughout the American Revolutionary war and,
on the declaration of peace, came to New Brunswick where he
henceforth made his home. His father, the late Joseph Fowler,
died when he was only 18 years of age leaving him to care for his
widowed mother, and to assist her in providing for a number of
younger brothers and sisters.
Mr Fowler was twice married. His first wife was Miss Rachel
Melick, daughter of Capt Wm Melick of St. John. After spending
together fifteen years of happy life, she died, leaving one
daughter and two sons, Annie, wife of Mr George F Squiers, of
Wicklow, Carleton County, N.B.: O M Fowler, now a resident of
Vancouver, B. C., and J R Fowler of Lakeville, Carleton Co. N.B.
His second wife was Miss Martha Fenwick of St John, by whom he
had one daughter, Mrs James Baxter of Carter's Point, N.B., and
one son, the late T Fenwick Fowler, with whom he lived for many
years at Upham, Kings Co,, N.B. His three children of the first
marriage and his wife ad daughter of the second marriage survive
him.
He was blessed with Christain parents, and from his infancy he
had the benefit of their godly teaching and example. After his
father's death, his mother, who was a woman of devout piety,
remained true to God and afithful to her family in the
continuation of family worship. These Christian home influences,
under which he was brought up, helped to lead him to early seek
his Saviour. When quite young, a book entitled, " An Alarm
to the Unconverted," by Joseph Alliene, came into his hands.
This book he read with much spiritual profit.
For many years it was his privilege to sit under the eranest,
faithful preaching of an English Methodist local preacher by the
name of William Tweedale, through whose effective ministrations
of the Word, together with the use of Wesley's Hymns, he was led
into the experience and enjoyment of spirit life.
He was strong in his admiration and love for hyms, particularly
Wesley's and being musical, he found much enjoyment in singing,
both in the public means of grace, and with his loved ones in the
home. The singing of God's praises, and the resting upon His
promises, were dear Father Fowler a source of joy in the sunshine
of prosperity, and of consolation in the cloudy days of trail and
adversity. Among his more favorite hymns were the following:
"O, for that tenderness of heart," Jesus, lover of my
soul," "How precious is the Name brethren sing,"
"God of my life through all my days." And as his heart
turned towards his heavenly home, he loved to sing, 'I the good
fight have fought, " and " I've heard you sing of
earthly bowers, all overhung with fading flowers, now sing to me
of heaven."
In the year 1826, he received his first ticket of membership into
the Methodist Society, at the hands of the Rev Robert Alder, and
throughout his Christain life he endeavored to promote the
welfare of the Methodist Church. He possessed the grace of faith
to believe the doctrine she taught; the grace of humility to
serve at any post of duty, her interests; the grace of
benevolence to give in support of her funds; the grace of
hospitality to welcome to, and entertain within, his home her
ministers. He was a subscriber for the Wesleyan from its earliest
publication.
He was always a strong advocate of the temperance cause. At one
time he was Grand Worthy Patriarch of the Sons of Temperance, and
was ever ready for every good word and work that would aid in the
onward march of the same.
A few years ago, while attending some meetings for the promotion
of holiness, he sought and obtained the blessing of a clean heart
and, during the remainder of his life, he enjoyed a closer walk
amd more blessed communion with God the Father, and with His Son
Jesus Christ. He was afterwards frequently heard to give his
testimony to this higher and more blessed experience, which could
not be better expressed than in the words written in his own
diary as follows: " I placed myself on the alter, and bound
the sacrifice with cords to the horns of the alter, and there it
remains to-day." He was given the glorious assurance of his
full acceptance with God through Christ, which enabled him to
keep saying and singing, "I've given all for Christ, He is
my all, He is my all."
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Press Newspaper Jan 26, 1891
CARNIVAL
The Carnival in the Skating Rink last Tuesday evening, under the
management of the Woodstock Brass Band, was fairly well attended,
the skating surface being comfortably filled, while the
spectators numbered upwards of four hundred. The late storm,
which made travelling disagreeable, was no doubt the cause of the
attendance being smaller than on previous occasions of this kind.
The Band rendered inspirating music, while the merry maskers
skimmed over the smooth surface of the Rink to its sweet strains.
There were quite a number of handsome and unique costumes, among
the more conspicuous of which were__
| LADIES : | |
| Sadie Blackmore | Italian Singing Girl |
| Ella Whenman | Fancy Dress |
| Annie Britton | School Girl |
| Julietta Dysart | Topsy |
| Sadie Gibson | Fancy Dress |
| Annie Kennedy | School Girl |
| Nettie McLean | Grandma from Ireland |
| Mabel Whenman | Dollie Dimple |
| Pearl Ervin | Hen's Feathers |
| Hazel Welch | Little Boy Blue |
| Lizzie Day | Old Aunt Betsy |
| Carrie Scribner | Flower Girl |
| Alice McLean | Fairy Queen |
| Laura Brawn | Fancy Dress |
| GENTS : | |
| Stanley Neales | Darkey Dude |
| Ham Brewer | Scared White Nigger |
| Coles Vanwart Guy Starrett |
Alabama Twins |
| Sam Hull | Base Ball |
| Geo. Gibson | Charles I of England |
| Gordon Connell | Robin Hood |
| Geo McHarg | Zulu Chief |
| Barry Whenman | Fancy Dress |
| Charlie Glew | Indian Chief |
| Charlie Colter | Vinegar Hill Dude |
| Guy Vanwart | Blue Boy |
| Robbie Welch | Blue Beard |
| Harry Lee | Little Lord Fauntleroy |
| Geo Laird | Cowboy |
| Frank Parker | Red, White, and Blue |
| J W Ketch | School Boy |
The prizes were awarded as follows:
First prize, lady's best costume, $5.00, Miss
Sadie Blackmore, Italian Singing Girl;
Second prixe, gent's best costume, $4.00, Geo
Gibson, Charles I. of England;
Third prize, best original costume (either
lady or gent), $2.00, Charles Glew,
Indian Chief.
The costume worn by Miss Ella Whenman was
decidedly handsome, and this in connection with her gracefulness
on the rollers, impressed many with the idea that she would
capture the first prize; at least she was worthy of an honorable
mention. The judges were Messrs H F Burpee, T W Murphy
and John McKenzie.
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Press Newspaper Jan 26, 1891
A PLEASANT PARTY
Dr. and Mrs. Smith entertained a large number of their friends
last Tuesday evening. Their handsomely furnished residence was
brilliantly illuminated with electric lamps, presenting a
pleasantly inviting appearance to their numerous guests. Their
large parlors were comfortably arranged at the disposal of the
young people who, inspirited by excellent music by Prof Robinson
and Miss Werner enjoyed the mazy dance. There were present:-
| Mr and Mrs Wm Connell | Mr and Mrs Allen Dibblee |
| Mr and Mrs Allison Connell | Mr and Mrs Julius Garden |
| Mr and Mrs Holyoke | Mr and Mrs Wendell Jones |
| Mr and Mrs Fleming | Mr and Mrs Norman Winslow |
| Mr and Mrs Duppa Smith | Dr and Miss Rankin |
| Mrs Welch | Miss Cadman |
| Miss Sharpe | Miss Hazen |
| Miss Munroe | Miss Jones |
| Miss Cupples | Miss Minnie Connell |
| Miss Ella Connell | Miss Helen Connell |
| Miss Cora Smith | Miss Flo Smith |
| Miss Annie Brown | Miss Peabody |
| Miss Jessie Peabody | Miss Bessie Dibblee |
| Miss Dora Dibblee | Miss Till Beardsley |
| Miss Balloch | Miss Hattie Carman |
| Mr Rice Tupper | Mr D Merritt |
| Mr Harry Smith | Mr Johnston |
| Mr Brown | Mr Allen Smith |
| Mr Earnest Holyoke | Mr Bert Holyoke |
| Mr Walter Fisher , Fredericton | Mr Anderson |
| Mr Harris | Mr Kerr |
| Major Dibblee | Mr Chas. Peabody |
| Mr Karl Carman | Mr Harry Dibblee |
| Mr Reginald Dibblee | Dr Hay, Philadelphia |
| Mr English | Mr Arthur Garden |
| Mr Frank Griffith |
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