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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 Nov 18, 1901
Death of Miss Sadie Britton
At her home on Academy street, Auburn, Oct 10th, occurred the death of Miss Sadie Britton, after an illness of about a year.
It will be remembered that over a year ago Miss Britton while crossing Court street in Auburn, was run over by a horse. At that time she received severe injuries and was rendered unconscious for days. Ever since the accident she has been an invalid. The deceased was 20 years of age and was deeply loved by all who knew her. Up to the last moment she was patient and cheerful. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuei A. Britton and was born in Woodstock, N.B. During the past five years she has resided in Auburn where she has won for herself scores of friends by her gentle manners and unlimited cordiality. She was very well known in the musical circles of Lewiston and Auburn, at one time having been teacher of music.
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Press Newspaper Nov 18, 1901
Wm. Walker has returned home from Boston where he had been visiting his daughters, Mrs. DeMerchant and Mrs. Jones. While in Boston he visited the Government House and several other noted places. Besides visiting his daughters he also visited his brother-in-law, Wm. McIntyre, who is a prominent citizen of Newton. He also took in all first class theatres and visited the Brighton Cattle Market. Wm. says after all his travel he knows no better place than Woodstock where a man can obtain three good square meals a day.
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Press Newspaper Nov 18, 1901
At the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Harry Estabrooks, on Tuesday, two of our popular young people, Alex Vanwart and Miss Hattie Stairs were happily married by Rev. Joseph Noble.
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Press Newspaper Nov 18, 1901
NOTICE
A bay horse with two white feet, white face and eye. Owner can have the same by calling and paying expenses. If not called for in ten days the same will be sold at auction.
John Jones. Lower Woodstock.
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Press Newspaper Nov 18, 1901
Mrs. H. E. Brown of Upper Woodstock wishes to inform the public that she does tailoring work at her home. Anyone desiring work done by a first-class seamstress, or needing repairing or pressing done, would do well to give her a call.
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Press Newspaper Nov 18, 1901
A well known resident of the town, Mrs. Benjamin Welch, died at her residence Wellington ward, Monday last. The deceased was aged 75 years, 9 months and 17 days. Mrs. Welch, who was ill only eleven days of paralysis, leaves a husband, four sons and one daughter, Mrs. Fred Dewit. The interment was made at Jacksonville Wednesday afternoon, Rev. C. A. Lyons conducting the services at the house and grave.
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Press Newspaper Oct 14, 1901
BRISTOL ( excerpts)
Charles Tinker has been transferred to the Florenceville office of the C. P. R. for a while to take Mrs. Gaines' place, who goes to Edmundston. Frank Bradley has charge of this station for the present.
Mr. J. D. Giberson has been making some improvements in his woodworking factory. He has moved all the machinery from his old building to the new one and has also put in some new machines and is again ready to serve his new patrons.
Mr. W. H. Kendall has returned to his home in Rochester, N. H. Mrs. Kendall will remain for a few weeks longer visiting her parents here.
The parish elections have passed and peace again is restored. The vote stood as follow:
Michael Bohan, 216; C. E. Gallagher, 165; Dr. Atkinson, 91; E. F. Shaw, 65; J. R. Tracey, 64; Thos. McCommack, 8; Beaufort, which has only 13 votes on the list, gave Dr. Atkinson 22 votes. What district can beat this ?
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Press Newspaper Oct 14, 1901
UNION CORNER (excerpts)
Mrs. J. E. Chase and Mrs. Wm. Gildred received the sad news of the death of their brother, G. A. Barton, in one of the Pacific states.
Mrs. R. H. Barton, an old lady 83 years of age, while making a short visit to see her brother-in-law, Mr. L. Sypher, who is very sick, fell down the cellar stairs and fractured her hip.
Miss Janie Chase, after a very pleasant visit of two months, has returned to her home at Upper Gagetown, Queens Co.
Samuel Potter has purchased a new Moody Thresher from Balmain Bros. and it is doing good work.
Misses Blanche and Susie Ebbett from the Barony, York Co. were up on a short visit last week.
Wm. Atherton has sold his farm to his brother-in-law, Barney McAtee.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 12, 1884
BIRTHS
At 18 South Street, Halifax, March 31st, the wife of James B. Forgan, of a daughter.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 12, 1884
MARRIED
At the residence of Mr. George W. Vanwart, April 2nd by the Rev G W McDonald, Mr. William Sipprell, of Wakefield, Carleton County, and Miss Edith E. Moore, of Woodstock.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 12, 1884
At Elm Wood Cottage, on the 18th inst., by Rev Thos Todd. Mr. Geo W. Brown, of Avondale, C. C. and Miss Elmira McLean, of Waterborough, Queens Co.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 12, 1884
DIED
At Weston on the 13th March, Annie J., eldest daughter of Robert and Sophia McLellan , aged 15 years.
Dearest Annie thou hast left us,
And thy loss we deeply feel,
But'tis God that hath bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.

Yet again we hope to meet her
When the day of life is fled,
Then in heaven with joy we'll greet her
Where no falling tears are shed.

Near the throne we trust to find you,
There again unto our hearts
We shall press our darling Annie,
Never more from us to part.
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Press Newspaper Nov 18, 1901
The following having passed the attorney examination at Fredericton, Nov 15, were, on motion of Mr. Phinney, R. C., sworn in as attorneys:-

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Feb 7, 1863
Melancholy Accident
A sad accident resulting in loss of life occurred last Wednesday morning at the residence of Mr. Samuel Simpson a few miles from this village. A young lad aged 17 years, son of Mr. Vincent Bell of this Parish, as was his usual custom, decended into an outdoor cellar for the purpose of kindling a fire in a stove, used as a preventive against the frost. Not returning at his usual time, his employer thinking his absence rather strange went to look after him and discovered the unfortunate youth lying dead on the floor. It is conjectured that he had been smothered; as the stove having no pipe, the only outlet for the escape of its smoke was by a trap door, which opening he had himself closed in descending.
Since the above was in type we have learned the decision of the Coroner's Inquest.
An Inquest was held by Coroner William Clifford, on Friday last, on the body of Vincent Bell, Jnr., whose neck was broken by a fall of some ten feet through the air hole of a Green House. A verdict in accordance with the above facts was returnedby the Jury.-Guardian.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 1, 1884
DIED
At Jacksonville, on the 23rd January last, Phoebe V., beloved wife of John E. Payson, aged 53 years. She died in full hope of a glorious immortality.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 1, 1884
At Williamstown, Feb. 6th, after a lingering illness. Ada, second daughter of Thomas and Gusty Emery, aged 12 years and 7 months.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 1, 1884
At his residence, in the Parish of Wilmot, on the 27th December last, Wm. Trecartin, after a lingering illness, which he bore with Christian patience, aged 72 years, leaving a wife, three sons, two daughters and other friends and relatives to mourn their loss. The deceased professed religion some 15 years ago and was baptized by Rev. Mr. McMullin, F. C. Baptist Minister, at Waterville, and died believing in that faith. (St. John and Bangor papers please copy.)
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Press Newspaper Oct 14, 1901
SPEERVILLE
Most of the farmers are done digging their potatoes and are now busy doing their fall ploughing.
Mrs. W. O. Kerr who was quite ill the past week is able to be around again.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Horton are wearing smiling faces over the arrival of a fine, bouncing boy.
Owing to the severe illness of Miss Maud Speer her brother Albert, who has been in California for the past three years has returned home for a short visit. As Mrs. W. M. Edwards will accompany him on his return she will dispose of her household effects and farm implements by public auction on Sat. Oct. 19th at 1 p.m. at her home near Benton.
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Press Newspaper Oct 22, 1900
A Testimonial
Hartland, N. B., June 19th, 1900;
To Murry Wheel Co., Lower Woodstock, N. B.
Gentlemen,__Replying to your inquiry would say that I have spent sixty years of my life in the manufacture of wagon wheels and have used spokes made of different kinds of wood including Hickory, Oak and Beech, and I have found Red Beech spokes to give the best satisfaction of any I have used.
I manufactured wagon wheels for the Iron company at Upper Woodstock using Canadian and English Oak. Hickory imported from the United States and New Brunswick Beech. The Iron company finally used Beech spokes altogether finding them the best when great strength and endurance was required to carry heavy loads.
Yours truly,
Hector McLean
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 22, 1884
MARRIED
In Houlton, March 12th, by Rev. A. A. Lewis, Chipman R. Coes and Agnes Crellin both of Woodstock, N. B.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 22, 1884
At the residence of the bride's father, on the 10th of March inst., by Rev. T. Connor, Mr. William R. Rorx, of Bath, to Miss Sarah E. Underhill, of Simonds, Carleton Co.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 22, 1884
At the residence of the bride's father, on the 12th inst, by Rev. R. Opie, Mr. W. Teed Inch to Miss Bertha G. Webb, both of Jerusalem, Queens Co.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 22, 1884
At Centreville, 16th inst., by Rev. J. E. Flewelling, Roderick Lee to Emily S. Gray, both of Parish of Aberdeen, Carleton Co. (St. John "Sun" please copy.)
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 22, 1884
DIED
In Pembina, Dakota, Feb 26, Mr. John R. Parsons, formerly of Woodstock, N. B., aged 57 years.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 22, 1884
At Middle Simonds, March 16th, George W. Vallentine, Esq., aged 92 years, 2 months, 8 days. He died trusting in the Lord. His death will be a loss to the community. (St. John papers please copy.)
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 22, 1884
At South Richmond, on March 5th, Margaret, widow of the late Neil McFadden, aged 85 years.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 22, 1884
On the 21st ult., at Ashland, C. C., after a protracted illness, which she bore with christian resignation, Matilda J., aged 54 years, wife of Amo C. Shaw.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 22, 1884
At Middle Simonds, on the 30th January, after a lingering illness, sustained by an unfaltering trust in Him whose love for many years had smoothed her path, Mary Ann, relict of the late Elisha Shaw, of Middle Simonds, in the 75th year of her age leaving, one son, two daughters and a large circle of friends and acquaintances who long will miss the kind compansonship of the " Mother in Israel."
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Press Newspaper Nov 4, 1901
William Forsythe, a young man who formerly resided in town, arrived in Woodstock again last week after some years absence. This young man is quite a checker player and when here before he was nick-named "Checker." Wednesday afternoon he was strolling up Main street and when at Bailey Bros. shoe shop stopped. Evidently his mind turned to that old and respected adage about laying up something for a rainy day, for he picked up a pair of rubbers on exhibition at the door and, putting them under his coat, strolled away. Messrs. Bailey Bros. evidently did not relish this freedom with their property and Town Marshall Harvey was sent in pursuit of " Checker ". He was arrested on Queen street while trying to dispose of the protectors for a small sum. After being the town's guest for a night he was brought before the Police Magistrate on Thursday morning and was given three months in the county jail.
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Press Newspaper Nov 11, 1901
A Record Breaker
A Florenceville correspondent sends the following to the Press for publication:
One of the greatest week's work on record__in fact the largest ever done in this county__was performed by one of the crews operating a hay press, for B. F. Smith. Names as follows; Lorenzo K. Tracey, foreman; Burtt White, Ruel Barrett and Wesley Margeson.
In one week the above named boys pressed 80 tons hay, not working over 10 hours each day. The largest amount put through any day was 15 tons; best half day's work 8 tons. There is quite a rivalry among the crews who are working on Mr. Smith's presses and if any of them can beat this performance this crew will try to go a notch better.
The seven presses that are working for Mr. Smith put through last week the aggregate sum of 410 tons. At this rate in their pressing season which is about 6 months they ought to tie up between ten and eleven thousand tons of hay.
This crew does not confine the competition to Mr. Smith's crews, but would invite any crew who think they can beat it to come to the front.
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Press Newspaper Nov 4, 1901
BRISTOL (excerpts)
Dow Boyer has moved into the house, which he recently bought from Rainsford Giberson, while Mr. Giberson now occupies his new house, opposite Dr. Atkinson's.
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Bell who were married at Springfield, Mass., on October 16th, arrived at their home, Bristol, on Monday. The bride is well known in Bristol, having formerly been Miss Kate Stewart. She is a sister of Mrs. Marcus C. Atkinson and at one time resided here.
Drs. Brown and Somerville performed an operation on Mr. Asa Kinney, of Bristol on Thursday, removing a cancer from his face. Mr. Kinney is now doing well.
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Press Newspaper Oct 14, 1901
Mr. Fred Fisher has gone to British Columbia, where he expects to ingage in business. He has handed over his silver plating and bicycle and gun repairing business to Mr. Tim Fields, who will be found ready to attend to any business that is given him.
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Press Newspaper Oct 14 , 1901
Frederick Gee, the eldest son of the late Peter Gee died at his home near Holmsville on Sunday last. He was about 65 years old, and leaves a grown up family. His funeral was held on Tuesday, and was largely attended, the sermon being preached by Rev. S. E. Currie.
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Press Newspaper Oct 14, 1901
Mrs. William Broad died very suddenly of paralysis at her home, near Holmsville on Sunday. She was about 60 years old, and was a daughter of the late William Giberson. A husband and family are left to mourn their loss. The funeral was held at Bath on Tuesday, the Rev. A. G. Giberson officiating.
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Press Newspaper Oct 14, 1901
Ex-mayor Murphy was assaulted by Albert Brown one day when the races were taking place during the Exhibition, and as a result a preliminary, hearing of the case came up before Police Magistrate Dibblee last week. Mr. Brown was committed for trial at the next Circuit Court, which will open a week from tomorrow.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 26, 1884
MARRIED
At the Methodist Parsonage, Jacksonville, by Rev. John C. Berrie, on the 2nd inst., Mr. Matthew Dickenson, of Rosedale and Mrs. Sarah E. McKenney, of Lower Brighton.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 26, 1884
At Upper Wicklow C. C., on the 12th inst., at the residence of the bride's father by Rev. S. E. Sprague, Mr. Robert C. Ford, to Miss Mary E. Smith, all of Upper Wicklow, C. C.
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DIED
Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 26, 1884
At Grafton on the 19th inst., Matilda Emily, beloved wife of John Burpee, aged 40 years.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 26, 1884
On the 15th inst., at the residence of B. K. F. Rideout, Upper Kent. Nicholas Rideout, late of Bridgewater, Me. , aged 74 years.
We laid his body in the ground,
Where it must rest with those that die.
"Till Gabriel's trump shall give the sound
And raise it to the upper sky."
(Houlton papers please copy.)
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 26, 1884
At Grafton, on the the 23rd inst. , Emily J, beloved wife of J. H. Hale and daughter of W. D. Smith, Esq., aged 29 years, leaving a husband and three children to mourn the loss of a most affectionate wife and loving mother.
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Press Newspaper Nov 11, 1901
A Narrow Escape
Rice Watson, son of C. R. Watson of this town, met with a painful accident last Monday afternoon, and came near being minus of a hand in consequence. As the matter stands now he loses only the top of the second finger__cut off at the first joint__while the top of the first finger is somewhat sore.
Rice is employed as an apprentice in the machine shop of Connell Bros. foundry, and was working at a lathe when the accident occurred. In some manner his fingers got caught in a cog of the lathe and were in a fair way to be "smashed" when Charles Fournier turned the lathe out of gear.
Had it not been for Mr. Fournier's fortunate promiximity to the lathe Mr. Watson would, doubtless, have lost his hand.
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Press Newspaper Nov 4, 1901
Sad And Fatal
A correspondent writing from Plaster Rock gives the following particulars of the sad accident to Charles Derrah of Gordonsville.
" A very sad and fatal accident occurred at Faulkner's camp on the little Tobique, last Friday, when Charles Derrah, a young man belonging to Bristol, was struck on the temple by a skid. Shortly after he fainted but recovered and was able to ride a horse to camp. On Saturday he was able to walk to the camp yard, but on Sunday morning died. J. J. Hale took charge and telephoned to Perth for a casket and the remains were sent to his home at Bristol on Monday's train.
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Press Newspaper Nov 4, 1901
Mrs. John Redmond, daughter of Mrs. I. N. Boyer of Bristol, died at her home Manchester, N. H., on Tuesday last. Her mother was with her at the time of her death, having gone to Manchester a fortnight ago.
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Press Newspaper Nov 4, 1901
The peaceful slumbers of the majority of our citizens in general and the members of the fire department in particular were rudely disturbed about 3 o'clock last Monday morning. An alarm was sent in for a fire in the building directly opposite Charles Vanwarts' on the corner of Main and Connor streets, occupied by Guilford Lint. The flames were subdued after a sharp fight but the building was considerably damaged.
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Press Newspaper Nov 11, 1901
Mrs. Watt, widow of the late Thomas Watt, died at Lower Kintore, October 29th, aged 70 years. She was the mother of John H. Watt of Woodstock.
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Press Newspaper Nov 11, 1901
George H. Saunders of Woodstock has been appointed enumerator of fisheries, for the Dominion census for Carleton County and Hector Nadeau, Edmundston, enumerator for Victoria and Madawaska counties.
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Press Newspaper Nov 11, 1901
Mrs. Willaim Coy died at the residence of her son, Rev. J. H. Coy, Woodstock, on Sunday morning, Nov. 3rd, at the age of 90 years. She was the widow of the late Wm. F. Coy, of Nashwaak. She is survived by four sons. Zenos I., of Sacremento, Cal., Edward B. and Frederick W. of Boston, and Rev J. H. Coy of this town, and one daughter, Mrs. W. H. Howett of Prince of prince Edward Island.
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Press Newspaper Nov 11, 1901
A. D. McCain of Florenceville, was in town last week and purchased ten tons of pork for the St. John market. Price paid $7.00 cwt.
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Press Newspaper Nov 11, 1901
The Woodstock Business College will open tomorrow morning in Payson's hall, which is being furnished for the occasion. Professor E A Banks, the principal of the college, will have as his assistants, Mr. Harry Martin of Red Beach, Me. and Miss Mabelle Jones of this town. Anyone desiring to take a course can see the business manager at the Carlisle every evening.
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Press Newspaper Oct 14, 1901
Charles Gordon Currie, son of Richard D. Currie of Bath, who went to Assimboia on the harvest excursion in August last was taken ill of Typhoid fever, and started to return home on Sept. 18th. But being very ill he was placed in St. Joseph's at Port Arthur, where he died on October 1st. His father was notified and he directed that the remains be sent home, but from some cause they did not arrive at Bath until Thursday the 10th. The funeral was held the same afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. M. L. Gregg, in the Free Baptist church. Mr. D. V. Boyer had charge of the funeral arrangements. The young man was only 16 years old, but was a general favorite. Besides a father and mother, he leaves two brothers, George W. , of the Oak Hall Co., St. John and Theodore H. in British Columbia, and two sisters, Mrs. Tweedie of Wicklow, and Miss Flora Currie at home. He was a grandson of the Rev. Joseph Noble the oldest Free Baptist minister in the province, and who was present at his funeral.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 14, 1946
Woodstock Man Gets High Award
Sgt. Jack Chipman Whitehead Canadian Forestry Corps,  of Woodstock, has been awarded the Medaille Couronne de Chene (silver) by the liberated Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, it was announced by defence headquarters in Ottawa Monday.
Sgt. Whitehead was one of nine in the Canadian Army to receive the Medaille. In addition each of the nine men concerned have also been awarded the Croix de Guerre 1940 - 45 by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Sgt. Whitehead  enlisted early in the war and went overseas originally with the Canadian Forestry Corps.  He returned from overseas last month, and spent some of his thirty day leave here. He has since returned to Fredericton where he will receive his discharge.
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Press Newspaper Oct 14, 1901
Mr. Geo. W. White Married
On the tenth instant, in St. John at 174 Duke street, George W. White of Centreville was married to Miss Frances A. Mason of St. John, by the Rev. Mr. Wedell. A few friends of the bride and groom witnessed the cermony, after which the newly married couple took the 7.35 train going east. After a few days they expect to return and witness the reception of the Duke and Duchess of York in St. John. Mrs. White will be at home to receive her friends on the 22nd and 23rd of October.
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Press Newspaper Oct 14, 1901
The Methodist church, Williams Town, will (D. V.) hold a Thanksgiving Harvest Festival on the 25th of October at 6 p. m., at the residence of Wm. L. McNaid, Esq. Tickets, adults 40 cts; Children under 12 years, 25 cts: Ample provisions will be made for a good time. Proceeds to be appropriated to the renovation o f the church. A cordial invitation is tendered to all.
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Press Newspaper Oct 14, 1901
It seems about certain that the armory in Woodstock will be built and perhaps got, under way this autumn. The goverment have purchased from Small & Fisher Company, a piece of land, on which an armory will be erected. The lot is on the corner of Green and Elm Streets, opposite the Woodworking Factory. It measures 185 ft by 65 ft and the purchase price was $1250. A survey of the land was sent to Ottawa, and plans for the building will be forwarded at once.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper 1863
The Treasurer of the Lancashire Relief Fund, acknowledges the receipt of the following sums:

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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 5, 1884
MARRIED
At Nanaimo, Brithish Columbia, on the ?th ult, at the residence of W. Earl, Esq., by Rev. A H Henderson, Mr. Andrew Haslam of the Nanaime saw mill, to Eva E., youngest daughter of the late Chas. McDougall, Esq., of Richmond, Carleton Co., N.B.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 5, 1884
At the Methodist Parsonage, Woodstock, March 22nd, by Rev. G. M. Campbell, Isaac Bishop, to Ada R. Graham both of Brighton, Carleton Co.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 5, 1884
At Canterbury, on the 2nd inst., by Rev Jos. A. Cahill, Mr. Chas F. Keef ; of Washington Co., Maine, to Miss Alwilda, eldest daughter of D. W. Grant, Esq.
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Tombstone at Nortondale Cemetery, York County
Bently Cox
Died Feb 19, 1884
Aged 39 Years and 10 months.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper January 31, 1863
A Southern Soldier
Mr. John Johnston_one of Stuart's celebrated Southern Cavalry_arrived in Town on Monday afternoon. He was taken prisoner by the  Federals, and sentenced to be hung as a spy, but managed to escape from Washington by means of a forged pass and reached St. John last week. In course of conversation he said that Beauregard had been dead and buried for over a year. He states that he was taken from his employment in Charlestown a year ago last June and mustered among Stuart's Cavalry and was present when they made the raid on Pope's army, stealing his papers & c. He left Town on Tuesday morning for Dorchester where he has friends. Westmorland Times
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Feb 14, 1863
Dr. D. Burpee, of Sheffield, has had, since the battle of Antietam, charge of one of the hospitals at Philadelphia. He is spoken of as being very skilful and possessing a kind and amiable disposition. Philanthropist.
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Press Newspaper March 10, 1914
OBITUARY
William R. Snow
A telegram was received by this paper on Friday morning, dated at Meredith, N. H. stating that "Mr. W. R. Snow, a wealthy Woodstock, N. B. man, was burned to death in a leading Boston hotel fire horror last night."
Friends in Boston were communicated with and it was found that the sad news was only too true. he left here for a visit to Boston about a week before his death. Deceased was 76 years of age and is survived by one brother, C. B. Snow, of Woodstock.
The funeral took place Monday, in St. Andrews, the Rev. Mr. Elilott, of the Anglican church officiating. C. B. Snow, brother of deceased, his newphew, Roy Snow, and G. Harry Noble, attended the funeral. The pall bearers members of Ivanhoe Lodge K of P, Woodstock, as follows: Wm Balmain, W E Stone, Fred Cowan and Frank Foster, also went to St. Andrews Monday morning to attend the funeral.
William R. Snow was the son of Joshua Snow, of this town. When a yopung man he enlisted in the maine cavalry and fought through the Civil War. During that trying period he was attached for a while to the staff of General Grant. Only one of the local men who were in the Maine Cavalry with deceased is now alive. Returning after peace was declared he was in business here for a while, when he was married to Miss Ella Martin, and shortly afterwards he removed to the States where he was in the shoe business. His second wife was Miss Carrie Dawson who died some years ago. For a couple he was chief of police of the town. he then conducted a steam laundry here for some years. Disposing of it, he retired from business and has been leading a quiet life. he has been receiving a large pension from the United States. The deceased was the possessor of many virtues, being kind and charitable, was a good citizen, a member of the K. of P. Lodge, Woodstock, and all will regret the accident that caused his death.
A Boston newspaper decribing the fire says:
"One man was burned to death, three others were seriosly injured, and hundreds of men and women were rescued, largely through the heroism of a telephone girl and elevator boy in a fire that gutted the upper floors of the Quincy House Thursday eveing, causing a damage of $50,000. There were more than 500 people in the hotel, and more than 100 lost their belongings.
On entering room 619, where the fire had been raging the fiercest, W. R. Snow, 68 years old, of Woodstock, N. B., was found unconscious on the floor. he was taken to the office and found to be dead. he was badly burned and had evidently been suffocated by smoke. Snow came to Boston on February 27th and had been staying at the Quincy House since that time. Though little is known of him, it is believed that he was a retired business man.
Heroes were made by the minute. While other employes were rushing through the halls, almost blined by smoke. Miss Mary M. Murphy, the telephone operator, cooly stuck to her post of duty and by sure and rapid work, saved the lives of hundreds by calling them in their rooms.
For half an hour the hotel was the scene of the wildest excitement. Women, scantily clad, fled screaming through the halls and down the steps, or were carried down by the elevator boy, MacKay. men with clothing and baggage under their arms, supported them to the exits. Banqueters in evening dress, fled from four dining rooms where as many clubs were holding dinners. More than $200,000 worth of jewelry belonging to guests was saved.
The flames had reached the telephone wires before they were discovered, the lights on the house telephone switchboard flashing. So many flashed at the same time that Miss Murphy realizing that something out of the ordinary was happening ordered employes to the sixth floor to investigate.
Carleton Sentinel Newspaper article about William R. Snow death at https://sites.rootsweb.com/~nbcarlet/newspage9.htm

Press Newspaper Dec 23, 1889
DEATHS
Jackson_ At Upper Woodstock on the 13th instant after a longering illness patiently endured, Charles Jackson, aged 71 years. He professed religion thirty-one years ago. From that period there was a visible change in his life, and some six years since he by faith in the merits of his dear Saviour's atonement attained to heart purity and perfect love, and continued until his death to believe that God would preserve his whole spirit and soul and body blameless until the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thess. 5_:23. For him to die was gain.
"Servant of God, well done;
Rest from thy loved employ;
The battle fought, the victory won,
Enter thy Master's joy."
He leaves a wife, two sons and five daughters, together with numerous friends, to mourn his absence, all of whom have the sympathy of the public generally.

Press Newspaper Dec 23, 1889
McDonald.- At the McDonald house, Unlonville, Conn., of paralysis, on december 8th, James Alexander, eldest son of Ellen and the late James McDonald, of Woodstock, N. B. aged 16 years.

Press Newspaper Dec 23, 1889
Davis.- At Anaconda, Montana, December 3rd, of typhoid pneumonia, D. Gilbert Davis, formerly of New Brunswick, aged 37 years and 6 months, leaving a wife and two children to mourn their loss.
Dearest father thou hast left us,
Here thy loss we deeply feel;
But 'tis God that hath bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.

Press Newspaper Dec 23, 1889
Belyea. - At Windsor, on the 13th instant, James W. Belyea, aged 55 years, leaving a wife and ten children to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. He died at peace with God.

Press Newspaper Dec 23, 1889
Grant. - At Hartland, Sept 27th, Catherine M. E. third daughter of George F. and Mary Grant, in the 20th year of her age. Her end was peace.

Press Newspaper Dec 23, 1889
Richards.- At Edmundston, on the 13th instant, of bronchitis and lung complaint, Mrs. T. Medley Richards, aged 45 years, leaving a husband and three small children to mourn their sad loss.

Press Newspaper Dec 23, 1889
Smith.-At Cambridgeport, Mass., Dec 11th, of diphtheria, Robert Cecil, aged nine years and four months, a son of Robert and Emma L. M. Smith.

Press Newspaper May 25, 1915
OBITUARY
George Briggs
George Briggs passed peacefully away on Monday morning May 10th at his residence Gordonsville in the 74th year of his age. Much sympathy is felt for the family in their bereavement. Funeral services were conducted by Rev P J Quigg.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper  March 12, 1864
Married
In Houlton, Me., on the 12th ult., Mr. John Cronan, the 6th Maine Battery,
to Miss Caroline Jones, of Woodstock.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper  March 12, 1864
DIED
At Northampton on the 2nd inst., of diptheria, after an illness of 9 weeks, Eliza, aged 5 years, eldest daughter of James and Catherine Hemphill.
Weep not parents, though your loved one,
So soon is taken from your home and care,
And your hearts is left so sad and lonely;
She has found a brighter home above,
Where sickness, pain, death, nor sorrow,
Ne'er can reach your loved Eliza there.
Though your hearts may bleed with anguish,
And you miss her sweet smile and prattle,
Yet by faith left up your hearts and view her
Waiting in that home, bought by a Saviour's blood;
Yes, in Heaven Eliza waits to greet you
When your pilgrimage on earth is done.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper  March 12, 1864
At York Hotel, Fredericton, after a short illness, connected in the woods, Charles E. Sprague, of Presque Isle, Maine. (Pioneer please copy.)

Press Newspaper Sept 18, 1905
Woodstock
Sept 11, Robert Bull gave a surprise party in honor of his eldest son, Percy on Friday last. Over 70 guests were entertained during the afternoon and evening. J Jarvis Bull added much to the enjoyment of the evening by rendering a number of selections on his phonograph. A most appetizing supper was served at 6 o'clock. In the evening there was dancing in which those present partook with a most lively interest. Later in the evening the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Bull was demonstrated by a delicious repast served in a manner above reproach. Percy was the recipient of many beautiful presents. All who were present will agree that they had a most enjoyable evening and all went away satisfied that they had never had a better time. It was the social event of the season. C. G.
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Press Newspaper Sept 4, 1905
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Balmain and E R Teed left for St. John on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Teed, who is visiting the Winter Port, will join the party at St. John which will proceed to Toronto, thence to Hamilton, a visit will be made to Niagara Falls , and a sail enjoyed through the Thousands Islands. The return trip will be made from Toronto to Montreal by boat. The party will arrive home the last of this week.
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Press Newspaper Sept 4, 1905
At a recent meeting of the Board of School Trustees, A B Connell, who has been secretary for twenty-nine years, tendered his resignation which was accepted, and a resolution of regret passed that Mr. Connell felt called upon to retire. E K Connell, a rising young barrister, will succeed his father as secretary of the board.
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Press Newspaper Sept 4, 1905
The nuptials of Rev. George D. Ireland of Woodstock, and Miss Carrie Winslow, daughter of the late E Byron Winslow, will be celebrated at the cathedral, in Fredericton, on Wednesday, Sept. sixth.
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Press Newspaper Oct 7, 1901
There are 108 students at the U. N. B. this year. Among the freshmen class are Edmund Dibblee, N. D. McKendrick and Mary M. Winslow, Woodstock. Miss Winslow won the county scholarship.
The St. John Globe says: Some newspaper paragraphs announcing matriculants this year at the University of New Brunswick state that a young girl who enters from the Woodstock schools, is the first colored student so distinguished. This is true only so far as sex is concerned. A St. John student, Mr. A. St. George Richardson, who graduated A. B. in 1866, was a man of color. Mr. Richardson was a medallist of the High School here. He is now, or recently was, principal of a college for the education of colored students in Alabama.
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Press Newspaper Sept 11, 1905
Johnville
Johnville, Sept 6 Michael O 'Brien returned Friday to resume his studies in the Grand Seminary, Quebec.
The Misses Alice and Katie Cronin intend going to Melrose, Mass, on Saturday next.
Fred Gibbons, of Bangor, is visiting friends here.
Ambrose McGinley left on Thursday for St. John, where he intends visiting friends before proceeding to St. Joseph's University.
Miss Margaret Brennan has gone to St. John to attend the millinery opening this week.
Willie Mitchell seems to be the leading meat dealer around here.
Miss Katie Boyd returned on Wednesday to Portland, Me.
Miss Mary O'Brien went on Monday to Normal School, Fredericton.
What is it that makes some of our young men look so happy ? probably it is because our teachers have returned. Some of the young men are wearing the smile that won't come off.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allison are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son.
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Press Newspaper Dec 17, 1900
They Are On The Way Home (excerpts)
Kingston Dec 12. Lt. Col. Duff has received a message from his son at Capetown saying the Canadians sail on Wednesday for Canada.
Wheeler Leighton wrote his father under date of Nov. 7th. He said they wanted to catch DeWett and then would be ready to start. The Woodstock boys had been up near Pretoria, but at the time he wrote they were at Modder River bridge. He said they could easily have all the fighting they wanted, and that they found it necessary to water the horses under the protection of the guns.
Robert Hughes wrote his father under date of Nov. 10th. He, with 300 others was then at Capetown expecting to go on board ship, bound for England, any moment. He said he was then in first class health.

Press Newspaper Dec 10, 1900
To Welcome the Boys Home (excerpt)
Robert Hughes who was invalided to England, may be looked for about Christmas, and a right good reception will he get, for he was one of the very first to volunteer, and is one of the most popular lads in the quota. If the others left, as it was expected they would, the first of December, they should tumble into Woodstock about the same time as the 20th century.
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Press Newspaper Jan 2, 1905
Hartland
Dec 21 _We are enjoying delightful weather; the cold is endurable; the roads could not be any better, and those having team work are striving to benefit thereby.
Holland Smalley and Allison Clark, with two teams, put in one hundred and fifty thousand feet spruce logs for W W Craig on Restigouch in less than 5 weeks. Mr. Smalley returned home on Saturday last; other parties on same job have about completed their contracts and Woodford Craig's contract is filled but he will continue to cut until deeper snow renders it unprofitable.
We learn by those who were present and came in this evening, that the wedding of Miss Sophia Hallett to John Hill at the home of her father, Moses Hallett, was a very pleasant affair. Rev. Addington Giberson performed the ceremony in the presence of a large number of relatives and invited guests.
James A Rogers offers his grist and shingle mill for sale on easy terms or will exchange for a farm.
W. S. Henderson, in view of his intention to go west, will sell his store and dwellings at a sacrifice. Others would go if they could dispose of their property.
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Press Newspaper Sept 11, 1905
Southampton
Sept 4. __During my recent trip through Southampton I called at Oldham Bros. marble and granite works. I found a large yard full of finished work, all ready to be shipped and erected. I particularly noticed a fine gray granite monument for J. C. Linton, Tobique; a fine marble monument for John McKee, Richmond; also a handsome black granite tablet, which was just being lettered and finished up and is to be erected at Jacksonville for Albert Simonson. Oldham Bros. about 30 years ago, commenced operations at this place, in stone cutting and marble works. They have succeeded year by year, and the secret is honesty, industry and prompt in business engagements. The evidence of these facts is their work goes north, south, east, and west. They are first class workmen in every respect. The cemeteries all over our county contain their excellent work. Orders from new customers are coming in every day. They farm on an extensive scale and their premises show that they have also been successful with that branch of industry. C G.
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Press Newspaper Sept 11, 1905
Centreville ( excerpt)
Sept 1: On Monday morning of this week the citizens of our village were alarmed by the cry of fire. Hastening to the scene we found out that the fire had broken out in a barn of John Cormier, catching in a barn of S W Burtt, just a few feet away, burning it with contents of hay, oats and some machinery. Mr. Burtt is a heavy loser. Mr. Cormier lost his house and barn, also fourteen cords of wood ready for the stove by hard work; the destroying element was confined to these places.
James Clark an old and respected citizen, was stricken with a paraletic stroke on Tuesday while eating tea; at present he is improving a little.
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From the files at Connell House: Thanks to Judy Tribe

Apprentice Contract

This indenture witnesseth that Margaret Truesdell of the Parish of Woodstock in the County of Carleton and province of New Brunswick hath put her son Andrew Inglis Truesdell an apprentice to James L Heald of the Parish, County and province aforesaid to learn the Art and Trade of a Blacksmith and after the manner of an apprentice to serve from the day of the date hereof for and during and until the full end term of four years and six moths or until he shall come to the full age of twenty one years, during all of which time the said apprentice his said master faithfully shall serve his secrets keep- his lawful commands readily obey- he shall do no damage to his siad master nor see it done by others without giving him notice thereof- he shall not waste his said master’s Goods nor lend them unlawfully to any- he shall not commit fornication nor contract matrimony within the said term- at Cards, dice or any other unlawful game he shall not play whereby his said master shall have damage- with his own Goods nor the goods of others without licence from his said master he shall not buy or sell- he shall not absent himself day nor night from his said master’s service without his leave- nor haunt ale houses taverns nor playhouses- but in all things he have himself as a faithful apprentice aught to do during the said term- And his said master shall use his utmost endeavours to teach or cause to be taught and instructed the said Apprentice in the Art and trade of a Blacksmith and provide for him suitable and sufficient- meat-drink-apparel, lodging, washing and mending fitting for an Apprentice during the said term of Four years and six months or until he shall come to the age of twenty one years- and at the end of said term will give or cause to be given to the said Apprentice one Good and full set of common Blacksmith Tools and one set of good and decent- dress cloths besides- good common wearing apparel.

And for the true performance of all and singular the covenants aforesaid the said parties bind themselves each to the other firmly by these presents

In witness whereof the parties to these presents have hereunto have set their bounds and seals at Woodstock the twenty-seventh day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five.

Signed seal’d and deliverd in the presence of B.C. Beardsley & Chas Beardsley

Carleton to witness be it remembered that on the twenty seventh day of August in the year of our Lord 1835 personally appeared before me - the above named James L Heald- Margaret Truesdell and Andrew Inglis Truesdell and declared themselves satisfied with the above written Indenture and that they executed the same for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.

C.B. Beardsley, Justice of the Peace, Carleton County.

Charles married Margaret Walton in 1841 one assumes after serving his apprentice time.

And in a later paper:

The Sentinel- 26 May 1855
At the residence of his brother, on Tuesday evening last, after a lingering illness of Consumption, which he bore with pious resignation to the divine will of his Redeemer, Mr. Andrew I Truesdel, in the 36^th year of his age, leaving a wife, 5 small children, and a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn their loss.

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Rules and Regulations of the Woodstock Temperance Society, the constitution of which as follows:

"We whose names are hereunto subscribed, considering the many and great evils, which are brought upon individuals, upon families, and upon society by the intemperate use of ardent spirits, and being - persuaded that the moderate use thereof countenances and encourages those who are weaker in practices which imperceptibly lead those to contract habits of intemperance; and also being well convinced that the use of such liquors tends only to injure the Health and ____ the natural faculties- do hereby bind ourselves to each other to abstain from drinking ardent spirits, not to use any these liquors to excess, and to use our utmost endeavours to persuade all others to abstain from spiritous liquors, and in no way encourage the use thereof."

                                        Samuel Lee Sheet, Chas. D Rice, Daniel McNiel, William Kirk, John Payson

                                        R.A. Hay, Charles Connell, J.M.Connell, James C Boyer, John McBeath,

                                        William Connell, L.D. Rice, Alex Jordan, Daniel Fairfield, T Nelson Baker

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Membership renewal form: Name _______________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________

Telephone & email ____________________________________

Fees: $10 - individual; $15 - family; $25 - supporting; $50 - sustaining; $100 - patron

Press Newspaper Oct 14, 1901
Kicked by a Horse
Grant Saunders, a son of Mr. Wm. Saunders, aged 8 years, met with a most serious accident on Friday. He was in the yard, playing about a horse that was tethered out. The horse became vicious and kicked at the boy, hitting him on the forehead above the eyes. The skull was fractured. Medical aid was soon summoned and it is hoped no permanent injury will accure. It was a narrow escape from instant death.
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Press Newspaper Oct 14, 1901
The King Pays Well
It has been suggested that Woodstock's growing prosperity is evidenced by the good round price which His Majesty the King has paid for the ground for an armory on Elm street. As pointed out elsewhere the lot is 185 X 65 and the price paid is $1250. This rise in the price of real estate is most reassuring. The census shows our population to have declined between 1891 and 1901. But, certainly, property must have increased in value.
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Press Newspaper Sept 2, 1901
The new Anglican church at East Florenceville is being rapidly built, and will be ready for consecration by November 1st. The church is 20 X 50, vestry 12 square, tower room eight square with a tower of 55 feet. The interior walls are wainscoted with ash and butternut, some feet from the floor and from that to the peak with hard pine and butternut. It is a very pretty building indeed.
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Press Newspaper Sept 16, 1901
Oldham Bros. of Southampton have today erected at The Free Baptist cemetery at Upper Woodstock, a handsome moument for Mr. Leonard Slipp to the memory of his deceased wife. The monument is of Spoon Island granite, cottage design and stands about 8 ft. high, and a few days ago a beautiful red granite monument at McKenzie Corner for Mr. Alfred Merrithew in memory of his deceased father, also at Waterville cemetery a finely executed monument in red granite for Mr. Edward Gray to the memory of his deceased wife. Numbers of beautiful and appropriate grave stones of every design are daily being taken from the Southampton Marble Works at this season to the different cemeteries throughout the province.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper, Jan 9, 1864

James A. McInnis, Business Ad_1864
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper, Jan 9, 1864

Richard Cluff , Business Ad _1864
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper, Jan 9, 1864

Nathaniel Fletcher, Business Add _1864
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper, Jan 9, 1864

L. P. Tuttle, Business Ad_1864
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper, Jan 9, 1864

G. W. Vanwart, Business Ad _ 1864
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper, Sept 18, 1886

Geo. B. Wolhaupter, Business Ad _ 1886
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Press Newspaper , Sept 2, 1901

J. H. Thompson, Business Ad _ 1901
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Press Newspaper Sept 2, 1901
Dr. R. G. Thompson is opening his new and handsomely fitted up dentist office over the Baird Co's store. He is a graduate of the Philadelphia Dental College and of the Garretsonian Hospital of oral surgery. His card appears else-where. With a successful college career, he is likely to succeed in his profession.
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Press Newspaper Sept 2, 1901

Press Newspaper Sept 16, 1901
Evidently, Mr. J. Hollis Linsday the talented pianist, son of Coun. J. A. Linsday has a future ahead of him in the profession of music. Assisted by Mrs. Tappan Adney, soprano and Miss Margaret Ross, contralto, Mr. Linsday gave a musical recital in the Opera house last Monday evening. It was the young gentleman's first appearance in public in his native town, and it is not too much to say that while his ability was well known, his handling of difficult classical selections was simply a revelation. His technique was really brilliant, and his prospects would seem to be such that Woodstock may have good reason to be proud of him. Both Mrs. Adney and Miss Ross were in excellent form and fully sustained their part. Altogether the affair was a treat to all lovers of music.
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