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 54
Press Newspaper
June 11, 1900
DROWNING ACCIDENT
A very sad drowning accident occurred at Grafton Thursday morning.
Ora
Stairs, the
12 year old son of
Charles Stairs of
Grafton was the victim. He with other children were playing at
the shore; he got out on a catamaran which swung out from the
shore and was taken by the current; when the boy found he was
rapidly drifting down stream he jumped off the catamaran, though
cautioned by those on the shore not to do so. The water was
deeper than he thought, and he sank beyond his depth. He tried to
swim and kept himself at the surface for a time, and the other
boys tried to reach him but failed in their effort. Greely Shea heard the alarm and hastened to
the rescue, and dived for the drowning boy, but failed to find
him; every effort was at once put forth to find the body, but it
must have been carried away by the current which is very strong a
little off the Grafton shore.
The deepest sympathy is felt for the afflicted parents and
brothers and sisters.
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Press Newspaper
June 18, 1900
Another sad
drowning accident occurred at Grafton Tuesday near the spot where
young Stairs lost his life the week before. Mr. Chas Jackson had been up the shore gathering
drift wood and was drifting down on his catamaran. When nearly
opposite his house he either fell off or tried to jump ashore and
found the water deeper than he thought. He was an industrious and
respected man. He leaves a wife two sons and one daughter. All
efforts to recover the body have thus far been unavailing.
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Press Newspaper
June 28, 1900
Both of the bodies
drowned at Grafton two weeks ago have been recovered. That of Mr. Charles Jackson was found by Mr. A. W. Grant who was crossing the river on
the ferry a few miles below Medutic Wednesday afternoon; and that
of the boy
Stairs was
found at Schogomac Thursday. Both bodies were brought to Grafton
for burial.
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Press Newspaper
June 28, 1900
Jane relict of the late James Carr died at Grafton on the 11th
inst., after a painful illness. She was 64 years of age.
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Press Newspaper
June 28, 1900
There will be a
school picnic held on Wednesday June 27th inst. in Mr. George Kennedy's grove, Bedell Settlement.
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Press Newspaper
June 28, 1900
Jarvis Watson working in Small & Fisher
machine shop got his hand badly cut up on the variety moulder
this morning. Drs. Kierstead and Sprague are attending to it.
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Press Newspaper
June 18, 1900
Mr. Frank Richie of Canterbury and Miss Maud Ferro of Southampton were married by
Rev. Thos Todd at his residence Woodstock, on Wednesday the 13th
instant.
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Press Newspaper
June 18, 1900
Frank S. White of Sprague's Mills and Louise Sabina Kinney were married by Rev. A. H.
Hayward at the residence of Mr. Hood Kinney father of the bride
at Greenfield on Wednesday the 6th instant.
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Press Newspaper
June 11, 1900
Richard Ketchum
Richard B.
Ketchum died
at his residence on Broadway Saturday afternoon. Nearly a year
and a half ago he had a severe attack of Lagrippe, from which he
did not recover, and for a year or more his constitution has been
perciptably breaking down. He was 67 years of age, and has spent
most of his life here and at Upper Woodstock, of which latter
place he was a native. He lived several years in Houlton, and
carried on a lumber business. He was a careful business man and a
good and worthy citizen. He leaves a wife and one son and one
daughter, and several grandchildren. His funeral will take place
from his late residence Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
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Press Newspaper
July 2, 1900
Emmigrant Children
Get Comfortable Homes
Mrs. Irving of Birmingham, matron of the Middlemore Home, and Mr.
L. Loyd superintendent at Halifax were at the Turner House June
23, with twelve children from the home all of whom were placed in
good families.
Child | Have a home with |
Lilly Makepeace aged 4 years and Walter Barber 13 | with George Haley, Rosedale |
Robert Richardson 10 | with Robert Briggs, Lindsay |
James Caddick 13 | with George H. Buchanan, Royalton |
John Caddick, 11 | with James L. Kirkpatrick, Union Corner |
Joseph Vincent, 11 | with J. R. Kirkpatrick, Debec |
Leonard Wyld, 8 | with Horatio London, Bloomfield |
Victor Wyld, 12 | with Benjamin London, Bloomfield |
Frederick Wyld, 10 | with Hugh Hamilton, Rosedale |
Wm. Ray, 10 | with R. W. Tompkins, Riverbank |
Patrick Morrell, 11 | with J. R. London, Bloomfield |
Wm. Stanley , 9 | with Jas. W. Montgomery, Bedell Settlement |
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Press Newspaper
July 16, 1900
BANK BREAKERS
Made A
Failure of Their Job at Hartland.
An attempt was made by burglers to open the safe of the Peoples
Bank at Hartland Thursday morning.
About 3 o'clock Mr.
T. J. Hurley,
who lives above his store just opposite the bank, and sleeps in a
front room, was awakened from a light sleep by an explosive noise.
He jumped out of bed and looked out the front window when he saw
the door of the bank open and a man standing near it. He hustled
on some street clothes as quickly as possible and went out; when
he came out of his house he heard a person or persons escaping
from the bank, from the rear of the building.
Mr. Hurley went to the Commercial Hotel and told Mr. Cochran the acting manager, what he
heard. These two with Mr. Rideout started for the bank and found
evidence of a well planned burglary, such as to convince them
that the attempt had not been made by any inexperienced hands.
The screen had been taken out of the window that opens into the
alley, and a pane of glass removed but the aperture made was too
small to admit a man, and, as the door had been open the idea of
ingress through the window was evidently abandoned. A
blacksmith's sledge hammer, rasps and other tools were found on
the floor, while about the crevices around the safe door were
evidences of nitroglycerine. This lively explosive had also been
spilt on the floor. The door of Wm. Cass's shop was forced open in the
night, and he indentified the tools as his, John Dickinson's canoe was also gone and it is
supposed the culprits escaped by way of the river.
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Press Newspaper
July 9, 1900
J. B. Grant is putting up a blacksmith shop
on the corner opposite the Aberdeen Hotel.
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Press Newspaper
July 9, 1900
Plaster rock is the
name of the new Post Office on the Tobique; George Ridgewell is Postmaster.
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Press Newspaper
July 9, 1900
Mr. H. P.
Birmingham has
sold his trotting mare Cora S. to Mr. J. H. Kidder of Houlton.
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Press Newspaper
July 9, 1900
An ice cream
festival will be held at the residence of Mr. Fred Burpee at Jacksonville July 10, 1900.
This is for Jacksonville Baptist church.
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Press Newspaper
July 2, 1900
Miss Mary Griffeth died at the home of her brother,
Joseph Griffeth on Wednesday. She was 68 years of age. She leaves
one sister, Mrs. Whetmore, and six brothers, Dr. W. H. Griffeth,
of Trenton, N. J., Dr. Jas. Griffeth, Boston, Colden and Percy
Griffeth, in Texas, Frederick in Montana, and Joseph in Woodstock.
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Press Newspaper
June 28, 1900
Willard L. Carr wants men to peal hemlock bark.
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Press Newspaper
June 28, 1900
Holis Lindsay captured first prize in French
at the Halifax school for the blind this year.
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Press Newspaper
June 28, 1900
Dr. Hugh J. Speer died in New Zealand of dropsy on
the 12th of April. He was 50 years of age.
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Press Newspaper
June 28, 1900
At the Rectory at
Westfield on the 21st instant, to the wife of H. T. Parlee was born a daughter.
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Press Newspaper
June 28, 1900
Mr. Odber P.
Lenentine
and Miss
Mary Barron,
of Southampton were married by Rev. J. W. Clarke at Woodstock, on
the 30th, ult.
Press Newspaper
July 16, 1900
STEPHEN GRAY
Accidentally Killed In Montana
A Missula dispatch of June 25 says:-
The funeral of Stephen
Gray, who
met death at a lumber camp near Carlan, when a log rolled from
the top of the hill and over him, was held today from the
undertaking establishment of J. M. Lucy. The Woodmen of America
took charge of the funeral and Rev. J. J. McAllister officiated.
The remains were followed by a number of his fellow workmen to
the Valley cemetery.
The dispatch comes to us from Mr. Walter Hay, Stevensville, Mont.
who says that Stephen Gray is a native of this county and that he
has left some property or bank account to be looked after by his
relatives.
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Press Newspaper
July 9, 1900
Mr. Allison Hall of Richmond came into the police
office Saturday afternoon with a badly bruised and cut face; he
laid information against Ernest Haines for having caused the bruises
and cuts. He says he went to see the Haines brothers on business
when an alteration occured and blows and kicks followed. The
Police Magistrate issued a warrant for the arrest of Beecher, and Ernest Haines and gave it to Constable
Wolverton, and Mr. Hall went to C. A. McKeen's to have his wounds
dressed. The trial is going on in the Police Court this morning.
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Press Newspaper
July 16, 1900
In case of assault which was before Police Court last Monday, Ernest Haines was fined $30, and Beacher Haines $10.00 with costs on each.
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Press Newspaper
July 9, 1900
A service in memory
of the late Rev.
Thomas Connors will
be held in the Free Baptist church next Sunday evening at 7
o'clock. Mr. Connors was in his 84th year and for several years
had been too feeble for active service. His death on the evening
of Thursday June 28th was not unlooked for by his friends. He had
been in the ministry upwards of forty years. His third wife, a
daughter of Rev. Thomas Vanwart survives him. He leaves one son, Frank R. Connor who is in the St. John Customs
House and two daughters. Mr. Zebulon Connor is a brother and E. J.
Clarke a nephew.
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Press Newspaper
July 16, 1900
Mr. Carey Rideout and Miss Mary E. Pearson of Upper Brighton were married
Wednesday by Rev. J. B. Dagget.
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Press Newspaper
July 16, 1900
Margaret, relict of the late George Good died at her home at Upper
Woodstock Tuesday night the 10th inst. She was in the 67th year
of her age. She leaves three sons and one daughter. She was a
woman of most estimable character and admirable disposition.
Loved in life, and lamented in death.
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Press Newspaper
July 9, 1900
An ice cream
festival will be held at the residence of Mr. Fred. Burpee at Jacksonville July 10, 1900.
This is for Jacksonville Baptist church.
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Press Newspaper
July 9, 1900
Dr. J. T.
Fitzmaurice and Miss Lizzie Estabrooks of Houlton were married Thursday
afternoon, they took the evening train for Montreal where they
intended to take steamer Saturday for Liverpool to make a four
months tour of England, Paris & c.
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Press Newspaper
July 9, 1900
Plaster rock is the
name of the new Post Office on the Tobique: George Ridgewell is Postmaster.
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Press Newspaper
July 16, 1900
Robert Rolston, Ferryville met with an
accident Saturday while limbing a bark tree, his axe glanced and
struck his right leg below the knee cutting a bad gash. Dr. Hand
attended to it; he had to put in six stitches.
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Press Newspaper
July 16, 1900
Among the prize
winners in the Barlow Competition at Bisley are the following:
Canadians:
Pte. Milligan, 87, L3
Capt. Kirkpatrick, 82, L2
Lieut. McCrimmon, 82, L1
Pte. Graham, 83, L1
Sgt. Carruthers, 80, L1.
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Press Newspaper
May 21, 1900
Death of A. G.
McFarlan
Adinoram
Gillmor McFarlan,
whose severe illness was referred to last Monday died shortly
after noon on Tuesday. He had been ill of pneumonia less than a
week. He had the skilful attendance of Drs. Saunders, Rankin and
Hand, and was tenderly cared for, but the strong and vigorous
constitution had to give way. He was 42 years of age; and leaves
a wife and one child. Most of his life had been spent here. Some
months ago on the resignation of J C Gibson he was appointed Town
Marshall, to the onerous duties of which office he gave strict
and satisfactory attention. He was increasing in the public favor
and confidence as an official.
He was a member of the Masonic brotherhood and the burial service
of that order was rendered at his funeral on Thursday. General
sympathy is extended to the mourning wife and child; and also to
the bereaved parents and sister.
On behalf of the family A. McFarlan father of deceased desires
through The Press to express their gratitude to the people of the
town who so generously rendered assistance through his son's
illness.
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Press Newspaper
May 14, 1900
HARTLAND
It was with deep regret the community learned of the death of Wm. McCrossen at Pembroke, son-in-law of Geo.
Grant of this place. He was ill but a few days with pneumonia.
Funeral services and interment will take place here next Sabbath.
Ed.
Alexander
spent the latter part of last week at McAdam attending a
committee meeting in connection with the Railroad Telegraphers
Union.
J. T. G
Carr has
moved into his new residence. Dr. Estey is moving into the house made
vacant by Mr. Carr and Thane Jones takes up his residence in the house vacated by
the Doctor.
The roller rink was recently opened up here by a Houlton
gentleman but was so slightly patronized that it soon closed down.
All efforts to run the rink here are a failure.
Sawyer's drive is rapidly coming in and the mill will soon be
running full time with a full crew.
Wm. Lilley, tonsorial artist has had a new
shop fitted up next door to the Post Office.
Anthony
Baker has
gone out of business to accept a postion in Woodstock.
Campbell and Nixon are calling on tenders for the balance of
their stock on hand, they are going out of business.
The water work commissioners have offered $25.00 reward for
information which will lead to the conviction of the party, or
parties, who recently endeavored to damage the reservoir. They
will make it interesting for them if detected.
The new assessment list is raising a large row. There has been a
general increase of the valuation; one gentleman in particular
who has never been assessed on more than $2000 is now called on
to pay upon $10,000. Others are equally hard; but if they are
worth it there certainly is no injustice. It is easier for a man
worth $10,000 to pay his large tax than for a working man with no
capital to pay his small tax.
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Press Newspaper
May 14, 1900
Kirkland ( excerpt)
Mrs. Thomas Smith of North Lake York Co. died May 5th aged 71
years. She was not confined to her bed but died very suddenly ,
just 2 weeks ago she drove a distance of seven miles and was
visiting friends in Kirkland.
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Press Newspaper
June 11, 1900
H. E. Gallagher proprietor of the Trotting Park
is preparing for some fast races on Saturday the 30th inst. He
offers four purses, for 2.19 class 2.24, 2.29, and 2.50. These
classes will give an opportunity for all horses of merit either
trotters or pacers; and he expects to have a good field and give
the public an afternoon of rare sport. Entries close on Friday
the 15th instant.
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Press Newspaper
June 11, 1900
The interior of St.
Paul's church presents a new and attractive appearance. The walls
and ceiling were covered a few weeks ago by handsomely tinted
paper and the woodwork touched up and varnished. Mr. Guiggey was the paperer and he did fine
work. Last week new seats were put in: they are the work of the
Woodstock Woodworking factory and reflect credit on the
manufacturers. They are of modern form and much more comfortable
than the old seats. They are made of prettily grained ash and
finely varnished.
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Press Newspaper
May 28, 1900
Charles McLean
Charles
McLean
died at his home with his mother on Union Street Thursday
afternoon of Consumption. He had been confined to the house about
five weeks. He was a
son of the late Daniel McLean. He was twiced married, his
first wife was Miss
Mary Shea,
and his second wife Miss Emma Ganong. He leaves six daughters, three
of whom live in New York and three in Lowell Mass. He was 55
years of age.
His family wish through the Press to thank their friends for the
many practical expressions of kindness shown during his sickness.
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Press Newspaper
May 28, 1900
Mrs. Godfrey
Mrs.
Godfrey,
relect of the late Charles
Godfrey
died on Sunday the 20th instant, at the age of 80 years. She
leaves one daughter, Mrs. Jacob Diamond. Her funeral on Tuesday
was attended by Rev. Thos. Todd.
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Press Newspaper
May 21, 1900
Miss Alexa Corbett has completed a course in
Stenography with Miss
Mabelle Jones,
and after only three months study she is able to make an average
of 131 words per minute in Shorthand and 71 words per minute in
Typewriting. During that time she has taken up both the Legal and
Commercial course. In a trial hour from Legal Dictation she has
taken 2885 words in 60 consecutive minutes. One could not wish
for more satisfactory results.
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Press Newspaper
May 21, 1900
Nellie the fifth daughter of the late Silas Prosser died at St. Thomas Ont. on the
17th of April at the age of 29 years.
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Press Newspaper
May 21, 1900
Geo. W. Boyer of Florenceville passed through
this town on Wednesday on his way home after taking a course in
cheese making at the Provincial Dairy School Sussex.
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Press Newspaper
May 21, 1900
There will be
another auction of tinware at Geo. P. Lynche's on Connell St. Saturday
afternoon and evening.
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Press Newspaper
may 14, 1900
Mr. Leonard Slipp of Lower Woodstock has a pair
of heavy beef cattle in the market. He put them on the scales
Saturday when they tipped the beam at 2100 and 2050 pounds
respectively.
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Press Newspaper
May 14, 1900
A plate glass front
has been put in R.
E. Holyoke's
grocery store, and when it is painted up inside it will be a very
handsome store. Mr. Holyoke is making arrangements to extend his
business this season.
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Press Newspaper
May 14, 1900
Mr. Lewis Coombes died last Monday at the
advanced age of 92 years. Mr. Coombes was very well known in this
vicinity; he for many years ran the ferry between Grafton and
Woodstock and introduced steam power in the boat.
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Press Newspaper
May 14, 1900
Chipman Tilley of Jacksonville has two jersey
cows from which was made 81 lbs of butter in 31 days besides
furnishing milk for the family.
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Press Newspaper
May 14, 1900
Mr. William McKay
Martin and
Miss
Maggie Riley,
both of Glassville were married on Monday the 7th instant by Rev.
J. K. Beairisto at the manse.
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Press Newspaper
May 14, 1900
A. G. McFarlane the town Marshal is prostrate
with pneumonia, and but slight hope of his recovery can be
entertained. he is attended by Drs. Saunders, Rankine, and
Sprague.
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Press Newspaper
May 14, 1900
Hanford and Moody Cullins and Murchie Tibbits were before the Police
Magistrate Wednesday charged with breaking into the C. P. R.
station at Florenceville and taking confectionery. The
examination was adjourned till today. The accused were captured
by Deputy Sheriff Foster and are held in goal.
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Press Newspaper
May 14, 1900
A. B. Carr left on Thursday to locate in
Sydney, C. B. The previous evening he was entertained by a number
of citizens at supper at the Hofman House Cafe. He was at the same time
presented by citizens with a large trunk. W. W. Hay was master of ceremonies, and
the responses to the various toasts elecited very appropriate
expressions, appreciative of the guest of the evening. Mr. Carr
as the kind of young man that it pays any country to retain if
possible.
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Press Newspaper
May 28, 1900
The little four
years old son of Clifford
Everett had
his thigh broken by a falling staging Tuesday evening. Dr. Hand
is attending him.
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Press Newspaper
May 28, 1900
Parker Monroe Smith of Castle Hill, Presque Isle
and Miss
Maretta Boyd of
Peel, were married at Presque Isle on May 12th by Rev. Cecil Dean.
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Press Newspaper
May 28, 1900
Norman Brawn, who for several years had been
clerk for John
McLaughlan
has a position in St. John. Mr. A. G. Baker of Hartland is now in
Mr. McLaughlans establishment.
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Press Newspaper
May 28, 1900
Mr. John Reid
Ronald jr.
of Lynn Mass formerly of West Glassville, and Miss Agnes Miller of Exeter N. H. formerly of
Glassville were married on Wednesday the 23rd instant at the home
of the father of the bride Alexander Miller Esq. Exeter N. H. by
Rev. Geo. E. Street.
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Press Newspaper
May 28, 1900
Rev. D. M. McLeod was Licenced, and ordained
pastor of the Presbyterian Mission at Greenfield Thursday. Rev. J.
K. Beairsto, of Glassville presided; Rev. A. D. Archibald of
Richmond preached; Rev. G. D. Ireland of Woodstock addressed the
minister, and Rev. Pringle of Kincardian addressed the
congregation. Mr. McLeod had a call to a church in Ottawa, but
accepted the call to Greenfield.
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Press Newspaper
May 28, 1900
C. W. Starkey of Boundary line has the fine
Clydisdale Stallion, Bell Boy Chief; he was sired by Angus chief
and is nearly a full blooded Clyde: he weighs upwards of 1800
pounds and is the right kind to breed heavy stock from. He stands
at the Aberdeen stable Saturdays at the proprietor's stable
Boundary Line Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays and travels through
Richmond Thursday and Fridays.
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Press Newspaper
May 28, 1900
Recent Deaths
William Tedlie
William
Tedlie died
at his home in Upper Brighton on Sunday the 20th instant, of
pneumonia. He was one of the heavy lumber operators of the
county, and also a farmer on quite a large scale. He was
enterprising in business, a good citizen and a kind friend. He
will be greatly missed by the community, and his death causes
deep regret. He was 68 years of age. He leaves a wife, three
sons, Geo. Henry, and frederick; and two daughters, Mrs. N. S.
Boyer, of Hartland and Mrs. T. B. Trafton. The funeral took place
Wednesday afternoon and was attended by a very large number of
his friends. Rev. G. W. McDonald leading the services.
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Press Newspaper
June 4, 1900
Walter Raymond son of Charles Raymond of Middle
Simonds died on Wednesday May 30th from an accident sustained two
days before. He was out on a bicycle Monday and when descending a
hill he lost control of the wheel which ran him against a fence
and injured his head. He was then some six miles from home which
distance he walked. Inflammation resulted which caused his death
on Wednesday. He was 14 years of age.
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Press Newspaper
June 4, 1900
The house of Odber Tracey at Waterville was struck by
lightining during the storm Thursday night, but was not very
badly damaged, no one in the house was injured.
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Press Newspaper
June 4, 1900
Mrs. Wilbur relict of the late James H. Wilbur died yesterday afternoon at her
home on Chapel street of pneumonia. She was 64 years old. She
leaves three sons and three daughters. She was a Miss Smith of
Dorchester, and her body will be taken there for interment
leaving by express this afternoon.
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Press Newspaper
June 4, 1900
C. J. Tabor received a letter a few days ago
from his brother in-law, Miles Foster who went to Montana, leaving
here the 8th of May; he is at Butte city and is delighted with
the place; he has already found a lucrative position with M. Daly.
He had met a number of Woodstock boys all of whom are doing well.
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Press Newspaper
June 4, 1900
Frank Gilman has recently added some needed
equipments to his livery business; he has purchased a stylish
span of heavy chestnut horses, and dressed them out in a new
harness, which makes a fine team for the business. A few weeks
ago he added a buckboard that will accommodate fourteen persons,
and to handle which he has four handsome horses well rigged out
with new harnesses. Besides these he has all other rigs usually
found in a first-class livery stable.
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Press Newspaper
June 4, 1900
Etta A. the eldest daughter of J. H. and Dalia Cluff died at their home in
Northampton on Wednesday the 23rd of May at the age of 17 years
and seven months, leaving a sorrowing father and mother, three
sisters and one brother, and a large circle of friends to mourn
their loss. She died trusting in Jesus, and her friends mourn,
not as those without hope. (Dispatch and Sentinel, copy.)
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Press Newspaper
June 4, 1900
Roy Harvey started his ten cent team again
today.
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Press Newspaper
June 4, 1900
Annie Keezer died at her home Greenville on
Saturday May 26th after a lingering illness.
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Press Newspaper
June 4, 1900
At the University examinations at Fredericton last week Mr. Chas. Appleby took the degree of L. L. B.
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Press Newspaper
June 4, 1900
Mr. George F.
Briggs has
been appointed by the Government caretaker of the bridge at
Centreville.
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Press Newspaper
June 4, 1900
William H.
Courtland
died at his home on Thursday, after quite a long illness. He had
for a number of years been Sexton of the Methodist church.
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Press Newspaper
June 4, 1900
Samuel Harper
Hemphill
and Sadie
Agusta Rogers
were married Wednesday at Northampton by the Rev. James Crisp.
Their future home will be in Presque Isle Me.
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Press Newspaper
June 4, 1900
Israel Churchill has opened a plumber's shop in
the store recently occupied by George Lynch as a tinshop.
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Press Newspaper
June 4, 1900
R. W. Balloch is showing this week children's
white cloaks at reasonable prices, girls bicycle gloves, belt
buckles, ribbons, laces, veiling blouse waists, hosiery and
corsets in all sizes from 18 to 36, also curtain nets, bunting in
plain colors, red white and blue at 6 cts. per yd and a fine
assortment of prints and printed muslins.
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Press Newspaper
June 4, 1900
R. J. McLean has moved his meat business to
the Connell building Queen street next to the Aberdeen Hotel; he
keeps all kinds of fresh meat in season; and canned meats and
vegetables.
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Press Newspaper
June 4, 1900
For all kinds of
first-class groceries, teas, coffees, biscuits, canned goods,
fruits we go to Noble
& Trafton's.
They have an especially full stock of canned meats fish, and
fruits, very fine and good and very convenient at this season.
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Press Newspaper
May 7, 1900
Lieut. Neville
Vince
Lieut.
Neville Vince
left on Wednesday afternoon for Montreal thence to Dublin, in
obedience to orders received the previous Friday to join the 3rd
Liverpool regiment to which he had been assigned, and which is
now stationed at Dublin.
Lieut. Vince has many friends in this county, and province who,
while they are ready to congratulate him on receiving a
commission in the Imperial army, yet deeply regret his departure
from their midst. This friendly feeling found practical
expression on Tuesday evening when he was entertained at supper
at Troy's restaurant. There were present H. Paxton Baird who was
chairman of the ceremonies, Capt. J. R. Tompkins, Capt. F. B.
Carvell, M. P. P. H. E. Burtt, I. E. Sheasgreen, Arthur Hay,
Charles Appleby, Dr. Kirkpatrick, A. D. Holyoke, George Mitchell,
Geo. W. Gibson, J. A. Lindsay, T. C. L. Ketchum, W. W. Hay, P. J.
Trafton, and others.
After supper the chairman on behalf of several citizens presented
Lieut. Vince with a sword. A round of toasts and responses gave
those present an opportunity to express their high appreciation
of their guest and their warm fellowship towards him.
Lieut. Vince was accompanied to Montreal by his father Col. D. McLeod Vince; and a large number of citizens
were at Queen St. Station to bid him farewell.
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Press Newspaper
Jan 30, 1899
Mrs. Samuel Clayton died at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. Shields, at St. Mary's, Sunday morning, 22nd inst.,
aged 84 years. She was the mother of B. B. Manzer, who with Mrs. Manzer, was
present at the death and obsequies.
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Press Newspaper
Jan 30, 1899
Harry Haskell and Arthur Glew will battle for supremacy in a
two mile race in the Roller Rink tomorrow night. The contestants
will start from opposite corners. Race called at 9:15 o'clock.
Admission, Gents 15 cts., ladies, 5 cts, skates usual prices.
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Press Newspaper
Feb 6, 1899
Killed At
Fitchburg
Mr. Newton
Bunnell,
who for some years was an employee on the N. B. Railway Co. was
accidently killed at Fitchburg Mass. last Wednesday. He was
conductor on the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railway, and
received the injury which proved fatal while gilpoking a car at
Fitchburg. His body was sent here for interment, and the funeral
took place yesterday afternoon from the residence of his father-in-law,
Mr. Edward Lindow. Mr. Bunnell was 35 years of age, and married
about ten years ago Annie the eldest daughter of Edward and Maggie Lindow. He leaves a wife and one
daughter. He was a native of Presque Isle Me.; and went to Boston
some seven or eight years ago.
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Recent
Deaths
Press Newspaper
Feb 27, 1899
Moore__At his home, East Florenceville, on Monday February 13th
of la grippe, and heart failure, William L. Moore, in the 43rd year of his age,
son of William and Mary Moore, of Scotch Town, Queens Co. N. B.
Deceased leaves a wife nad five children to mourn the loss of a
kind husband and loving father. By his death the church and
community have lost a useful member and active worker.
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Press Newspaper
Feb 27, 1899
Cullins__At Landsdowne, N. B. on Saturday February 11th of la
gripp, Phoebe, widow of the late Ephraim Cullins, aged 62 years, leaving three
sons and three daughters to mourn their loss.
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Press Newspaper
Feb 27, 1899
Alexander__At the residence of John Lyons Esq., North Lake, Hugh Alexander, a native of Hilltown County
Down, Ireland, in the 84th year of his age.
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Press Newspaper
Feb 27, 1899
Wilkinson__At Bloomfield, February 12th, of heart disease, Robert Wilkinson, in the 91st year of his age;
leaving a widow, three sons and one daughter to mourn their sad
loss opf a kind and affectionate husband and father. The deceased
was much respected and an upright honest christian who looked
well to the ways of his own household.
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Press Newspaper
Feb 27, 1899
Yerxa__At Lower Woodstock, on Monday February 20th, Jean, relict of the late Gideon Yerxa, aged 80 years and 9 months.
The deceased was a
sister of
the late John Johnston, and a native of Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
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Press Newspaper
March 6, 1899
H. H.
McCain's warehouse, on Main street, south side of the bridge, was
burglarized Thursday night and two tubs of butter, valued at
eleven dollars, were stole. Frank Brewer was arrested on suspicion, and
examined before Police Magistrate Dibblee this morning. There was
not sufficient evidence to convict and the case was dismissed.
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Press Newspaper
March 6, 1899
A Holstein
Milker
The Holstein cow, Geldertje 2nd, the property of Mr. A. E. Plumer, of Waterville, has finished
her milking season which began on the 1st day of April 1898 and
continued up to the latter part of February 1899 less than eleven
months. During that time she gave 10,180 lbs. of milk. She is due
to calve again on the 17th of this month, Mr. Plumer's Holsteins
are highly creditable to this county.
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Press Newspaper
March 6, 1899
Kirkland (excerpts)
Meta, eldest daughter of Thomas Slater, Jr., had a birthday party on the 28th
February, about thirty-two of her young friends were present,
including a few of her cousins and school mates. A nice tea was
partaken of, and music, games, etc. indulged in. She received a
number of very nice presents, all joined in saying they had a
pleasant time.
D. Dykeman, and his youngest son Hedley, drove to Benton on the 28th.
They say there is slush on the roads and heavy going at present.
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Press Newspaper
March 13, 1899
PEEL
La gripp has been doing its work here also. Mrs. A. Lewis, and her daughter, Miss Ella are very ill with it.
Miss Flora
Rideout and
her brother are down with the mumps.
J. K.
Flemming,
our local merchant is doing a thriving business.
Mr. J. W.
Atwater,
who lately purchased the mill formerly owned by Wm. Brooker, is getting a large quantity of
lumber, and is about to start sawing operations. He expects to
put in more machinery.
Miss Addie
Nevers, of
Rockland, is visiting friends here.
Mr. A.
Lewis is
prepared to meet all demands in the boot and shoe line; he
invites the people to call and leave their measure.
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Press Newspaper
May 7, 1900
James T.
Lister a
notice of whose marriage appears in another place in this issue
was a boarder at the Turner House and on the eve of his marriage
his brother boarders entertained him at an Oyster supper when an
hour or two were spent very pleasantly; at the same time they
presented him with an easy chair. A round of toasts was proposed
and in the responses many good words and hopeful wishes were
expressed for Mr. Lister and his proficient bride. Rev. J. W.
Clarke who celebrated the marriage service was also a guest at
the supper.
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Press Newspaper
May 7, 1900
Rev. J. W. Clarke
had a sort of matrimonial field day last Tuesday. He married Mr. James T. Lister and Miss Emma Gardner of this town: also Mr. Edward Johnson and Miss Emma Peters of Brighton; and Mr. George B. Grant of Canterbury and Miss Margaret Westall of Woodstock. On Monday Mr. Frederick Alexander and Miss Jessie Alexander of Hodgdon were married by him.
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Press Newspaper
May 7, 1900
Mr. Roland Turner
Hanson and
Miss
Eleanor-Mabel
daughter of Joshua and Isabel Gentle were married on April 23rd
by Rev. A. W. Teed in St. John's church Richmond.
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Press Newspaper
May 7, 1900
Mrs. W. Armstrong is now selling a nice
assortment of spring and summer millinery including all the
lastest novelties in the new pulley belt and pully ties, etc. at
her Millinery shop in Glassville.
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Press Newspaper
May 7, 1900
R. Hull and Sons have opened a Boot and Shoe
repair shop upstairs in the Connell block on Main street. They
have bought out the machinery and tools of J. D. Dickinson &
Sons.
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Press Newspaper
May 7, 1900
Tim Fields is prepared to do Wall papering,
Calsomining, & Alabastine in good shape.
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Press Newspaper
May 7, 1900
Quality tells. R. E. Holyoke's stock of tea and coffee can't
be beat. Fresh cream daily; nice and thick just the kind you
wan't to whip quickly.
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Press Newspaper
March 6, 1899
RECENT DEATHS
Barrett_ At Tracey Mills, February 2nd, of consumption, Mary G.,
adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Barrett, in the 14th year
of her age, leaving kind parents and a large circle of friends to
mourn their loss. Funeral sermon by Rev. Wm. DeWitt.
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Press Newspaper
March 13, 1899
Mrs. W. L. Carr met with quite a serious
accident Saturday Morning ; while assisting to move some
furniture it fell on and badly crushed one of her feet.
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Press Newspaper
March 13, 1899
Hannah,
relict of the late Joseph
Tompkins,
of Peel, died at Presque Isle, Me., on Feb. 19th, aged 93 years.
The body was buried at East Florenceville.
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Press Newspaper
March 13, 1899
Wilmot Lister,
Johnny Brown and
Clyde Hull
will skate
a mile race in the rink Thursday night for the Junior
championship.
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Press Newspaper
March 13, 1899
Robert Kidney, Weston, has imported from
Ontario two fine Tamsworth pigs, ten weeks old.
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Press Newspaper
March 13, 1899
Ernest Plummer of Waterville, sold a car load
of Holstein to Mr. Mclean of Presque Isle last week.
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Press Newspaper
March 13, 1899
Mrs. John
Porterfield
died on Feb 20th., at her home at Coldstream of Lagrippe. She was
88 years of age!!!
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Press Newspaper
March 13, 1899
James Alexander Tracey, died at Greenfield on February
17th of thyphoid fever, , in the 21st year of his age, He leaves
two brothers, one sister, and a large cicle of relatives to
lament. His
Press Newspaper
Feb 13, 1899
A Grafton Wedding
Grafton was the scene of a quiet wedding on Wednesday 8th. inst.
At the residence of Mr. Archie Hale Esq., brother in-law of the
bride, at five o'clock p. m. Miss Maude Atherton, daughter of the late Geo. F.
Atherton and niece of Dr. A. Atherton of Fredericton, was united
in marriage to Mr.
Hans W. Walker,
second son of John Walker Esq. The ceremony which was witnessed
by only the immediate friends of the contracting parties, was
performed by Rev. C. T. Phillips assisted by Rev. Mr. Hartley of
Fredericton. The petite bride who was unattended looked very
sweet in the bridal gown of cream silk and chiffon.
Mr. and Mrs. Walker will reside at Mr. Hale's for a short time,
where Mrs. Walker will be at home on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday.
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Press Newspaper
April 10, 1899
Sarah Sherrard died at her home in Bloomfield
on the 29th of March. She was a native of county Derry, Ireland,
but with others of the family had lived for many years in
Bloomfield, highly esteemed and respected. She was in the 85th.
year of her age.
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Press Newspaper
April 10, 1899
W. F. Dibblee &
Son have
on exhibition samples of the different styles of Bicycles which
they will handle for the season 1899. The prices range from $27.50
to $75.00. They cordially invite the public to call and look them
over. They also carry in stock full line Bicycle Tires, Saddles
and other Sundries.
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Press Newspaper
April 10, 1899
The Presque Isle Star
Herald says:
Mr. Jacob
J. Smith
died at his home in this village on Tuesday, March 21. Mr. Smith
was born in Woodstock, N. B. 1825, and was one of the pioneers of
that town, and at one time was a soldier in the war 1812. Mr.
Smith came from Woodstock to Presque Isle 1875 and has resided
here ever since that time. He united with the Free Baptist church
about twenty years ago, and has lead a consistent christian life.
The funeral services were held last Thursday, conducted by Rev. I.
C. Cheney.
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Press Newspaper
March 6, 1899
Of Interest to Milk
Takers
Mr.
Charles Peabody
has received the following certificate from the Department of
Agriculture, which speaks for itself: -
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Ottawa, 13th Feb., 1899.
Notice is hereby given that Mr. J. H. Frink, V. S., of St. John,
N. B., Veterinary Inspector, having reported that contagious
disease no longer exists in animals in the farm and premises of
Mr. C. Peabody of the township of Woodstock, County of Carleton,
N. B., under the provisions of Chap. 69 ( R. S. C. ) cited as the
"Animal Contagious Disease Act," I do hereby declare
that the said farm and premises are now free from infectious or
contagious disease in animals.
By order,
W. B. Scarth,
Deputy of the Minister of Agriculture.
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Press Newspaper
April 9, 1900
The Old Must Die
After a long illness of gradual wearing away Mrs. W. F. Dibblee died Saturday morning. She was
in the 80 year of her age. Mrs. Dibblee was formerly Miss Clements; She was a lady of mild
disposition. Besides a husband and two step sons she leaves a
wide circle of friends. Her's was an exemplary christain life.
The funeral takes place this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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Press Newspaper
April 30, 1900
The firemen were
called out between one and two o'clock Sunday morning by fire in
the Gallagher building on Queen street, Mr. Gallagher has a sleeping room off the
back part of his office and was found there in an unconscious
condition and was got out only with the greatest difficulty. The
building was considerably damaged and also the adjoining part
occupied by C.
D. Johnson
as a Barber shop. Mr. Johnson's furniture was also damaged.
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Press Newspaper
April 30, 1900
On Thursady last Mrs. J. A. Lindsay of this town received a message
that her sister, Mrs.
Ruel Lowell
had died at her residence in Blaine Maine, and on Friday another
message came to inform her that her sister's husband had also
died that morning, both having died within 24 hours.
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Press Newspaper April 9, 1900
Mr. Charles F.
Clare has
been appointed an issuer of marriage licenses.
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Press Newspaper
April 9, 1900
The house of Mr. S. Steeves near the Park was almost
destroyed by fire Friday night. The fire broke out about 10
o'clock but, owing to the location some time elapsed before the
alarm was given.
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Press Newspaper
April 9, 1900
Mr. George W.
Herrin of
Augusta Me., and Miss
Gertrude Hamilton
of Woodstock, were recently married at Augusta by Rev. Everett
Lesher. Mr. Herrin is an enterprising young man, and Miss
Hamilton is an estimable young lady. They start out with the
warmest wishes of a wide circle of friends.
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Press Newspaper
April 9, 1900
Henry Wells, an employee in the Woolen
mills got his right arm caught in some part of the machinery,
Thursday evening and sustained a fracture of both bones, and some
slight bruises. Dr. Hand attended him, and he is improving as
fast as can be expected.
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Press Newspaper
April 9, 1900
Sympathy is
expressed for Mr.
and Mrs. George Wolhaupter in the death of their infant
son, which occurred Saturday morning.
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Press Newspaper
April 9, 1900
Rogers & Bubar have opened a meat market at
Hartland and will be ready to supply everything in their line.
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Press Newspaper
April 9, 1900
H. E. Burtt has a few sap buckets left that
he will sell cheap to close them out.
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Press Newspaper
April 9, 1900
The Massey-Harris
Bicycle is claimed to be the best on the market. H. E. Burtt has them in stock and is making
excellent offers on them.
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Press Newspaper April 9, 1900
April Weddings
Mr. Hugh F.
Murray,
and Miss
Catherine E. Baker
were married Wednesday afternoon at the home of the mother of the
bride, Mrs. J. Baker, by Rev. H. D. Marr. The wedding was a quiet
one, only immediate relatives of the bride being present. The
presents included many rich and handsome tokens of the high
esteem in which the bride is held. After lunch had been served Mr.
and Mrs. Murray started on a trip to Boston and other large
cities, followed by the best wishes of hosts of friends.
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Press Newspaper
April 9, 1900
Foster__Campbell
Mr. Albion
R. Foster,
and Miss
Evaline M. Campbell
were married at the residence of the father of the bride, Mr.
James Campbell at Hartland, on Thursday afternoon bt Rev. G. B.
Trafton. This also was a very quiet wedding. Lunch was served
after the marriage service; and Mr. and Mrs. Foster took the
evening train for St. John. The bride was the recipient of many
handsome presents.
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Press Newspaper March 26, 1900
George Demerchant of Bath was before the police
magistrate Friday on the information of Superintendent Newcombe
of the C. P. R. ; the charge was drunkenness, blaspheming and
disorderly conduct on the train, and at Bath station he was fined
$25.00 or two months in goal. The travelling public will be glad
to know that Mr. Newcombe intends to prosecute any similar cases
should they arise in future.
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