Mar. 17 1866
Mr. Gilmor of Little Ridge lost a very fine horse at the “ Union ” on Tuesday from a fall in which it was pierced by an edging. The horse died whilst the wound was being sewn up.
May 12, 1866
We were shown yesterday in the store of Messrs. Everett & Vaughan a large bear-skin measuring 7 feet long by 6 feet from paw to paw, formerly the property of a bear which was caught in a dead-fall on Wednesday morning at Little Ridge by Mr. Edward Irvin. Bruin’s last work of mischief was done on Monday night when he destroyed one of Mr. Irvin’s heifers and wounded another. He weighed 214 lbs. The skin was bought by Everett and Vaughn.
July 1, 1869
The Journal says Mr. John S, Weatherby is just finishing a very handsome cottage, 22 x 28 feet, and one and a half story. It is opposite his father’s farm on Little Ridge, and is beautifully situated.
Oct 14 1869 Saxby Gale
Damage done to buildings on Little Ridge
Mr. John McKeeman – 2 barns down.
Mr. J. Moody – barn down
Mr. Peter McBrine – barn unroofed
Mr. Peter Morrison – barn destroyed
Mr. - - - - Peters – barn destroyed
Sept 6 1877
The picnic at Little Ridge on Tuesday was very largely attended by persons from town and country, and was quite a success. The amusements of the occasion were heartily entered into by both old and young. There were nine entries in the handicap race, which was won by Balkam of Milltown.
Sept 25, 1884
A tea meeting will be held on the grounds of Mr. John Woodside at Little Ridge on Wednesday, Oct 1 st . Dinner will be served from 1 to 3 o’clock , supper from 5 to 7 o’clock . Dancing afternoon and evening.
Dec 27, 1888
An old lady by the name of Charlotte Neish, belonging on the Little Ridge, St.James, NB, seventy –six years of age, left St.Stephen on Monday last with her son for a trip to Oakland , California, to spend the winter with her two daughters who reside there. Although seventy-six years of age she had never before been on a steamboat or any other kind of a boat, but once in her life, and that was in the yard before her house. She had never been any farther from home than St.Stephen, a distance of about ten miles. She is a sister of Mr. John Pomeroy. She is a widow, and has a son and two daughters living. She intends to return to her old home in the spring
May 1892
On Arbor Day there will be a flag raising at Little Ridgeton, District No. 14. We congratulate the residents of the above place on their enterprising and progressive ideas.
Jan 31 1895
John Weatherby and Hector McKenzie, with the assistance of Moses Pomeroy, captured three fine bears on Tuesday morning at the upper end of Little Ridge. They were all in one den – a mother and two cubs, but they now grace the front of Frank N. Carter’s store.
February 21 1895
The people of Little Ridgeton are convinced that the much dreaded wolves have appeard in that locality. A number of deer recently sought shelter in a door yard there and were so terrified that it was difficult to drive them away. Tracks were found in the adjoining woods which were declared by Mr. Patrick Haggerty, and aged and respected resident, to have been made by wolves.
February 16, 1899
The farmhouse of John T. Weatherby at Little Ridge was totally destroyed by fire on Saturday morning, together with all the contents, including most of the clothing of the family. By vigorous work on the part of the neighbors and a favoring wind the barns were saved. Mr. Weatherby’s loss is a severe one as the insurance on his porperty amounts to only two hundred and fity dollars.
Oct 11, 1923 No Water
The big dam at Grand Falls was closed on Friday, to enable some repairs and the effect on several industries in this locality (St.Stephen) was soon felt. The street railway had no water to drive its machinery and Saturday night until Tuesday morning there was no street car service and several factories were operated under difficulties.
May 24, 1934
Edward McKeeman had the misfortune to have his house completely destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon. A large crowd of neighbours gathered and in spite of the high wind succeeded in saving the barn.
September 13, 1934
Little Ridge was the scene of a happy gathering Thursday, when a crowd estimated at well over 1,000 persons attended the second annual field day and picnic sponsored by the people of the Upper Little Ridge and enjoyed an excellent program of sports and entertainment.
The field day was initiated last year, largely through the efforts of J.Polleys Forsythe, and will be continued annually. Although the event was designed purely for entertainment and its social value, with revenue as a minor consideration, a tidy sum has been realized each year from the meals served on the grounds, and the proceeds have been devoted to an outstanding need of the community. The meals provide the only source of income and a large proportion of the food is donated by the people of Upper Little Ridge.
Mr. Forsythe was the prime mover in establishing the field day and each year has thrown open his comfortable home with its spacious grounds for the event.