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The Carleton Sentinel, The Dispatch and The Press Newspapers were published
in the Town of Woodstock, N.B.

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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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