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in the Town of Woodstock, N.B.

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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 2, 1891
Accident to a Former Woodstocker
The Daily Evening Expositor, San Francisco, Cal., on the 20th instant., gives the following account of a serious accident which befell R. A. Bull, son of the late F. W. Bull, and formerly a brakeman on the N. B. Railway:-

R. A. Bull, a railroad brakeman, was run over by a freight train near Herndon yesterday about 12 o'clock and in thirty minutes afterwards he was lying on a cot in the sample room of the Grand Central hotel.

His right foot and leg nearly to the knee was horribly crushed, and the man was suffering the most intense pain.

He was accompanied by several railroad men, one of whom witnessed the accident, but all of whom refused to say anything concerning it, or to give any particulars of how it occurred.

The fact that he jumped from a train at the gravel pits near Herndon and was run over is all that could be learned at the time.

Mr. Bull in his agony, and at the fearful contemplation of loosing a foot, bewailed his misfortune in the most piteous terms.

" Doctor, "said he to Dr. Maupin, drawing the physician near him, " for God's sake don't cut off my foot if you can help it. I am the only support of my mother who lives in Oakland. I might as well die as have my foot taken off, for I could never make a living without it."

The doctor assured the unfortunate man that everything possible would be done to save the foot.

" Had I only taken the advice of my mother, " bewailed Mr. Bull, " I should have never been in this condition. She wrote me a letter yesterday imploring me to leave the railroad and seek other employment, but it is too late now. My mother is an invalid, and I am afraid that when she hears of my misfortune the shock may kill her. Poor dear woman, what shall I do ? " and Mr. Bull wept bitterly.

A message was received from the railroad company instructing the gentlemen in charge to do everything possible for Mr. Bull and that Dr. Shannon would arrive on a special about 4 o'clock.

Dr. Maupin secured the assistance of Dr. Rowell in the operating upon the injured man, and the operation was performed before the arrival of Dr. Shannon. The leg was taken off just below the knee.

Then Mr. Bull was placed under the influence of anesthetics, and about the time he was losing consciousness he made a remark which was very amusing even in the face of the sad affair.

" I can never be a soldier now, " said he, " and I couldn't whip one side of an Italian. "

Mr. Bull was seen by an Expositor reporter. He was resting quietly and was comparatively without pain. His mother who had been summoned from Oakland was at his bedside.

Mr. Bull was asked how the accident occurred, but could only explain that he jumped from the front of the train and was run over by the same car from which he jumped.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 26, 1897
One of the great attractions at East Florenceville on the 22nd, was Mrs. A. D. Hartley's Museum, over her millinery store, where were to be found a sea lion, porcupine or devil fish, great northern diver, North American eagle, osley or fisher, victron, cormerant, green headed goosander, and many other birds of rare species. Also many curios from India, and a strainer from the mouth of a whale, supposed to be two thousand years old. Proceeds of the Museum was for Home and Foreign Missions.

Miles Moore had his foot quite badly crushed on Saturday, by having it caught between a revolving wheel and pulley attached to the circular, in his mill. Dr. Hand attended him. Fortunately no bones were broken and Miles is hobbling about again.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 29, 1897
MARRIED
At the F C B parsonage, on the 19th inst., by Rev J J Barnes, E P Dickinson and Mrs. Mary A Chilton, all of Rockland, C. C.

At the home of the bride, Rockland, C. C., on the 15 inst., by Rev J J Barnes, Mr. Beecher Stewart of Highgate, C. C., to Miss Florence Cook of Rockland, C. C.

At the residence of Mr. Howard Clark, brother-inlaw of the bride, Lower Wakefield, by the Rev. W. G. Corey, Mr. Carey Rideout, of Hartland, to Miss Cora E. Swaim, of Wakefield, Carleton Co., N. B.

DIED
At West Glassville, May 22nd, in the 72nd year of her age, Elizabeth, beloved wife of Mr. Richard Wood. After a protracted illness attended with much suffering, which she bore patiently and in humble submission to the will of God, she passed peacefully away.
"Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,
From which none ever wakes to weep."

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 19, 1897
June Weddings
A large number of interested friends gathered at St. Luke's church at 3 p.m., Wednesday, to witness the marriage of Mr. Geo. H. Clarke, of Tennant, Davies & Clarke, Fredericton, and Miss Alice Bull, daughter of Mrs. Birdsall Bull. It is a long time since the church was so lavishly and beautifully decorated, a tasty arrangement of potted plants, with clusters of white and purple lilaca presenting a most attractive appearance to the eye and filling the building with their fragrance. Archdeacon Neales officiated and the whole ceremony passed off most satisfactorily -as one young lady expressed it, without a single hitch. The bride entered the church leaning on the arm of her Uncle, Mr. Julius T. Garden, who gave her away. The bride wore a lovely travelling dress of brown basket cloth over green and carried a bouquet of cream roses. Miss Lizzie Bull, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and was gowned in green basket cloth over mauve, her bouquet being pink roses. Little Miss Louise Neales, daughter of Rev. Scofield Neales was maid of honor and was arrayed in pink and white and carried a basket of flowers. The groom was supported by Mr. Harry Chestnut of Fredericton. The users were Messrs. B. F. McKay and LeB.Dibble. The guests numbered about 50, being the immediate relatives of the parties interested. The presents were numerous, the groom's gift to the bride being a handsome gold watch and chain; to the bridesmaid a lovely stick pin set with pearls and gold cuff links; to the maid of honor a gold ring with pearl setting. After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's mother and wedding luncheon served after which the happy couple took the express for St. John, en route to P. E. Island. A number of Mrs. Clarke's young friends escorted her to Debec. The Sentinel joins in heartiest congratulations.

A quiet wedding took place in St. Gertrude's church, Tuesday morning, witnessed by the immediate friends of the contracting parties, in which Stephen McLaughlan of Jacksonville, and Miss Matilda McGrath of the same place, were united in the holy bonds of wedlock; the bride has of late resided in the United States. Miss Mamie Colten acted as bridesmaid, and William Lee acted as best man; Rev. Father Chapman was the officiating clergyman. The Sentinel congratulates.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 19, 1897
John Connor's store and the Merchant's Bank in Brown's brick block, are having plate glass fronts put in. Mr. Connor has also been painting and in other ways improving the appearance of his popular grocery store.

A. L. F. Vanwart, son of Jacob G. Vanwart, died at his father's residence, last week from that dread disease consumption. Deceased had carried on a successful undertaking business at Fredericton for some time, but some weeks ago he had to give up business, and was then brought home to meet his end.

William Campbell, while working at twitching logs at Dickinson's tannery on Friday last week, was struck by one of the logs swinging and thrown quite a distance. He was taken to his home, where Dr. Rankin attended him. He was unconscious for a time and severely shook up, but is now about again.

The dwelling house of John Day of Lower Woodstock was burned down last week. On the alarm being given, some river drivers, working near by hastened to the rescue and saved nearly all the contents, while the building itself was destroyed. The fire is thought to have caught from a defective flue. There was some little insurance on the building.

Miss Blanch Thompson, while wheeling on the road below town, on Wednesday evening, was thrown from her bicycle, and received a bad cut in the head. She was brought home, and Dr. Rankin being called had to put in eight stitches. The accident occurred opposite the Indian Camps where there is a bad hole in the road, and which should be at once repaired.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 22, 1897
Formely of Woodstock
We clip the following notice from the Boston Herald of May 9th, concerning a former Woodstock boy, Mr. George J. Raymond, whose name is more familiar through-out New England than that of any other Boston merchant.
"Sold out to Raymond"-I have been struck in my strolls " About Town " how often this sign has appeared in the last few years-it has appeared in the windows of stores of both high and low degree, in stores catering to the wants of the 400, and to those of lesser pretensions, but all alike have felt the reviving and stimulating influence of that announcement and stocks of goods no matter how large or of what character which before had moved so slowly as to make their owners despair, have melted away before the demands of an eager horde of customers like snow before a mid day sun when Raymond hung his magic name in the window.

What is true in Boston is true all over New England. If for any cause a merchant wishes to dispose of his stock of goods Raymond is the man to whom he turns, feeling sure that in him he will find a ready purchaser, and Raymond does the rest. I cannot help thinking that all this is a tribute to the business sagacity and enterprise of Mr. Raymond, for, whereas to-day we see inability to sell goods and consequent failure perhaps, to-morrow under his guidance the business takes on an activity which must be a revelation to its former owner.

It is said sometimes that " circumstances make a man "; here it a case where man has made circumstances and wrested success in numberless cases from conditions that have proved other men's undoing.

In these trying business times, when we see all around us men becoming financially shipwrecked, it is a satisfaction to see one house with a master hand at the helm steering clear of the rocks against which other men meet with disaster and displaying an ability to do business with the very goods that perhaps the other man could not sell successfully.

I can well believe in looking at the foregoing facts that the gentlemen who have interested themselves in the Raymond Syndicate and furnished any amount of capital to carry on the business must feel much pleased with the results of the past two years.
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May 22, 1897
George Robinson, son of Robert Robinson, residing some 4 miles above Edmundston, was drowned Thursday afternoon, last week, in the Iroquois stream while driving his father's logs. He was single, and 22 years of age.

At the adjournad meeting of the inquest held over the body of the man found on Raymond's flat, as stated last week, the verdict rendered was, that from the evidence before them the jury found it impossible to say who the drowned was or how he came to his death.

The sad news is received of the death at her residence, Bloomfield Corner, on Sunday, after a brief illness, of pneumonia, of the wife of Mr. Edward' Lundon, aged 38 years leaving eight children the eldest only about 16 years old. Mrs. Lundon was a lady deservedly held in highest regard in the community where she lived and wherever known.

About four weeks ago Hugh Shannon working at R. Crabbs', South Richmond, cut his left knee with his axe. The injury was neglected as it was not considered serious. On the 13th inst., however Shannon having been brought into town it was decided that amputation of the leg above the knee was necessary and that operation was performed by Dr. Colter assisted by Drs. Hand and Rankine.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 15, 1897
On Sunday afternoon last, some boys discovered a dead body, lying among some drift stuff, on Raymond's flat, a short distance below the town. The boys notified Mr. Edward Slipp of the discovery and he conveyed the intelligence to Coroner Hay, and Chief of Police, Gibson.
On repairing to the spot they found a human body, entirely devoid of clothing, with a large portion of the head and one foot gone, and without anything remaining that would favor recognition.
The remains were taken in charge by undertaker Henderson who removed them to his shop and had them properly coffined.
Coroner Hay, very rightly, we think, decided an inquest necessary, and summoned the following jury:
A. Henderson
A. Gilman
R. Cluff
Jas. A. Moores
J. C. Milmore
Jas. M. Dysart
Wm. Crabb
Dr. Hand was examined who testified to having made an examination of the body and found it to be that of a man. The inquest then adjourned to this, Friday evening, at 7 o' clock.

May 15, 1897
Deputy Sheriff Foster took Jas Nichols of Aberdeen, to the insane asylum, St. John last week.

On Wednesday a little 4 year old son of Bertram George, Pembroke, was run over by a load of logs, breaking the bones of the right leg close to the body. Dr. Colter set the limb and hopes to set the leg.

Palmer Settlement has lost one of its oldest residents in the death of Richard Grant, aged 70 years.

Wm. T. Sprague, brother of Dr. Sprague of this town, died in California on the 23 ult. Deceased at one time was a conductor on the C. P. R. in British Columbia.

Plate glass windows seem to be the fad just now. Oak Hall, R. B. Jones' and J. McLauchlan's store are being supplied with them.

Miss Martha McIndoe for very many years a teacher in the Methodist Sunday School was agreeably surprised Friday evening of last week, when the members of her class called upon her at her home, and presented her with a handsome gold brooch. Needless to add, she was greatly pleased at this evidence of esteem and respect on the part of her class.

Thursday evening, May 6th, a number of young folks gathered at the residence of Mr. Bryden, Lower Woodstock, to celebrate the birthday of his daughter, Miss Maude. The evening was spent in pleasant games and vocal and instrumental music. About half past nine ice cream and cake was served to the guests, after which a few more games was played, and about 11 p.m. the merry company dispersed.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 1, 1871
FATAL ACCIDENT
We regret to learn that Mr. Hunter Cox, of Kent, in this County, came to a sudden death on Wednesday of last week. The only particulars we have learned are, that the unfortunate man on the day named left his house for the purpose of hauling up some wood. About an hour after he left his family, he was found within 20 rods of his house, lying under his sled, dead.
It is supposed that some sudden movement of the horses threw Mr. Cox from the sled, and becoming entangled in the reins and chains dangling from the load, he was dragged under the sled and instantly killed.
He leaves a wife and four children.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 8, 1871
SAD DEATH OF A NEW BRUNSWICKER
Mr. E. D. Strange, a gentleman residing at Westport, Pa., sends us an account of a sad accident, which took place about 2 1/2 miles from Westport, on the 17th ult., and which resulted in the death of David N. Patterson, son of Mr. John S. Patterson, Upper Woodstock.
It appears that the deceased, with others, was employed in breaking a large brow of logs; going to the lower side of the brow to loosen the logs, the whole mass suddenly started; two of the men freed themselves, but poor Patterson was thrown down, and, it is said, fully half a million feet of logs rolled over him. He was carried with the logs down the bank into the water, and thrown up on the opposite side of the stream, at a distance of half a mile from where he fell. His body was frightfully mangled.
Our correspondent says, "he was a good worker, and generally liked by the men around him."
An inquest was held over the remains, and a verdict returned in accordance with the above facts.
Mr. Patterson left New Brunswick about four years ago.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 29, 1871
A Voice From One Of Our New Settlements !
In Johnville, Simon Cummins, Esq., raised last year, as one item, 24 bushels of grass seed, which he sold for $5.50 per bushel. This was produced from a portion of 100 acres now improved, on which nine years ago not a tree had been cut.

Master Horace Beardsley, son of Mr. Chas. Beardsley, of this place, while employed in McLean's mill, here, on Tuesday morning last, had the bone of his left arm quite badly broken, just above the elbow.
Dr. Smith set the bone.

DR. Smith lost a valuable cow on Wednesday night last. The animal was to all appearances in a perfectly healthy state when stabled for, the night, but on Thursday morning was found lifeless in the stall. The Doctor supposes she had in some way swallowed poison.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 24, 1897
Our esteemed townsman, J. M. Fripp, had a narrow escape a few days ago. Working at the head gate of the sluice at his grist mill, he slipped and fell into the water beneath, which was some ten feet deep and running swiftly. He caught a post as he was drifting down and held on with difficulty until his cries for help were heard and brought assistance, when he was rescued from his perilous position.

April 24, 1897
The dwelling house at Peel, owned and occupied by Wallace Ross, and in which Mr. J. K. Flemming was a tenant, was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning.

Letter of Condolence
Court Bloomfield, No. 1498.
Bloomfield, N. B., April 12th. 1897

To Mrs. Jewett and Family:
Whereas: It has pleased Almighty God to remove from our forest home our beloved Bro. Joel Jewett, a member of our noble order and thereby removing the first link in our Fraternal Chain and filing our hearts with sorrow for the loss we have sustained.
We therefore on behalf of Court Bloomfield take this opportunity of expressing our deep and heartfelt sympathy in this the hour of your afflicton. You mourn the loss of a dear and loving husband and father, we, that of a beloved brother. While the ways of Almighty God may appear to the human vision to be very hard and mysterious. God in his wisdom will make all things work for good. We trust that He will afford you and yours every comfort in this your terrible bereavement, and that He will guide your feet and those of your family in the paths of peace and righteousness.
Yours sincerely,
E London
C H Cheney
A. D Alterton, Committee

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 24, 1897
Jottings
John Dunbar, while working among some logs at Grafton, Friday last week, had his leg broken. He was attended by Dr. Hand.

Mr. John Wallace has sold his well known, very valuable mare, "Abbie W. with a record of 231, to Mr. Fred. G. Kerr. Fred has secured a prize.

Personals- April 24, 1897
Her numerous friends in this County will join the Sentinel in congratulations to Mrs. Clara I. Boyer, on her marriage, which event is recorded in the usual place. May the event prove felicitous in every regard.

Mrs. James McBride; age 71, Lindsay, died quite suddenly at her home, Friday evening of last week. Although not well for some time she was able to be up. Friday evening she complained of a pain in the head and laid down and expired in a very few minutes without a struggle.

DIED April 24, 1897
At West Glassville, N.B., April 12th, of consumption, James Alexander, second son of George and Elvira Logue, aged 24 years and 4 months. His end was peace.

At Centreville, on April 9th, Eva Lorana, infant daughter of Florence and John McLean, aged 4 months. The little flower perished down here, but only to bloom in the eternal Summer of the Saviour's presence.

At Bristol, N. B., April 14th, of consumpton. Francis A., aged 40 years, wife of Edward B. Tyrrell, leaving a husband and 5 children to mourn the loss of a faithful wife and loving mother. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.

Very suddenly, at Pembroke, Carleton Co., N. B., April 7th, 1897, Mr. Lyman Shaw, aged sixty nine years. He leaves to mourn their loss two sons, O. W. Shaw of Aroostook Co., Maine, and W. B. Shaw of Windsor, C. C., N.B., and three daughters Mrs. Beverly Alward of Boston, Mass., Mrs. James Barnett of Speerville, C.C., N.B., and Mrs. W. R. Stapleford of Lowell, Mass. He died in the full assurance of a glorious resurrection.
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.
A E. S.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Jan 18, 1864
Forgery Case
James Bannan, already in prison awaiting trial for stealing, from Hugh Hay, was brought before Mr. Justice Perley on the complaint of George Maddox charged with having altered a legal note of hand. Mr. Maddox testified that Bannan, then being a stranger to him, had some time in October last called upon him and, under the assumed name of Robinson, borrowed a sum of money, leaving with him, Maddox, as surety, a note of hand purporting to be drawn and signed by Geo. L. Hatheway, Chief Commissioner of the Board of Works. Bannan was committed to await trial for this additional crime.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Oct 15, 1864
Quite an excitement was created in our little town on Wednesday evening, by the announcement made through posters, that Elson, the pedestrian had arrived, and would, on the morrow, perform the incredible feat of walking or running 70 miles in 10 hours. The line of travel was from the Blanchard House corner, a mile up the Connell road, and back. Quite a crowd gathered to see the performance, and a good deal of interest was manifested.

Mr. Elson started at 8 a.m., and continued walking, or rather a slow trot, till 40 min. past 12, noon, when he gave up, having in that time, 4 h. 40 min. travelled 34 miles.

There were two circumstances to which Mr. E. attributes, his failure, one was that he was not in good health, the other that the road was too hilly.

The time made, however, by Mr. Elson was certainly remarkable, and judging from appearances, we think that under more favorable circumstances, he might have successfully performed the undertaking.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Oct 22, 1864
Miraculous Escape
On Tuesday last, as two little girls, aged respectively 5 and 2 years old, children of Mr. Ashel Seeley, were passing towards the Carding mill, at Williamstown, in which their father was then at work, they in some way fell off the plank, leading to the mill, into the raceway; the oldest child after a little struggling succeeded in getting herself out of the water; the younger was carried down the raceway, over a distance of 100 feet, to the waterwheel, over which she passed, and wonderful to say was found entirely uninjured. The wheel was a 12 foot one, and the child had to pass through a space of not more than 4 inches, where the raceway connects with the wheel. We have seldom heard of so miraculous an escape.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Oct 22, 1864
At the residence of the bride's father, Upper Woodstock, by the Rev. J. C. Bleakney, Mr. Stephen Patterson, of Southampton, to Miss Mary A. Westall.

By the same, at Richmond, Mr. James F. Sharp, of Jacksontown, to Miss Lavina Wilson, of Richmond.
(For bridal favors we return thanks; and wish the happy couple a lifetime continuabce of their present joy.

At Woodstock on the 11th inst., by the Rev. George S. Milligan, A.M., Mr. David Simpson, of Westfield, to Miss Marianne Crawford, of Richmond.

DIED
At Woodstock on the 15th Sept., Charles, second son of Jacob and Mary Smith, aged 3 yrs.6-mos.
Why should our tears of sorrow flow
When God recalls his own,
And bade him leave this world of woe,
For an Immortal Crown.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Aug 31, 1878
The body of a lad, aged about 14 years, named Albert Cadman, son of James Cadman, Esq., Civil Engineer, and who has been boarding at Mr. Chip Hazen's, Upper Woodstock, was found in the Meduxnakik, a short distance above the bridge, on Monday morning last. An inquest was held before Coroner J. T. Allan, Esq. From the evidence it appeared that the boy was subject to fits and that, probably on Saturday afternoon last, while fishing from the end of the wharf, he had in a fit fallen off into the stream.
Verdict, accidental drowning.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Dec 10, 1894
Some Small Pigs
Mr. G. W. Vanwart of this town killed, the other day, a 9 month old pig that weighed, when dressed, 345 lbs.
Mr. Charles Wolhaupter, Richmond, killed 3, eight months old, pigs which made 943 lbs of pork.

The following is the list of Councillors returned for the Municipality of Carleton for the year 1865:

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Feb 16, 1867
List of persons licensed to sell spirituous liquors, at the January semi-annual meeting 1867.

The Council complied with the petitions of Merril Blanchard, Richmond, for 6 mos., tavern license, Rogers McElroy, Simonds, 6 mos., and John Allbright, Brighton, 6 mos. tavern license, but the parties did not appear to enter into recognizance, and licenses were not granted them.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 27, 1871
An Inquest was held on Saturday evening last, before Samuel Watts, Esq., Coroner, on the body of William Kerrigan, an old man aged about 70 years, who was found hanging in the stair-way of his own residence at Lower Corner. The verdict of the jury in effect was that deceased came to his death by strangulation, the hanging having been a deliberate act on his part.

May 27, 1871
John W. Raymond, Esq., has set an example, in putting shade trees in front of his store and residence, south side of the Creek, that we hope to see generally followed. Where our streets are wide the appearance of the Town would be greatly improved were shade trees more generally planted, and the Town Council might do something to assist the movement.

May 27, 1871
We learn that Mr. Bernard McCluskey was killed at Grand Falls on Friday of last week, by a brow of logs, at which he was working, suddenly giving away and passing over his body.
It is a singular coincidence that about a year ago a brother of deceased was killed in the same way, and the brow was started by the same man who started that which the melancholy death occurred on Friday.

May 27, 1871
Mr. Charles Stephenson had a span of horses drowned in the river in front of this Town on Saturday last. His boy had driven them to the river to water, when they got beyond their depth and were drowned, no effectual steps being taken to save them, although there were a number of men working close by.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper July 15, 1871
Serious Accident
Mr. Charles M'Lean, of this town, had the bones of his right cheek and nose badly shattered on Monday last, by the kick of a horse. Dr. Smith was speedily in attendance and rendered the patient all possible relief.

July 15, 1871
Found Dead
An old gentleman, Mr. Nicholas Cunliff, Sen., was found dead in his bed on Monday morning last. It seems that a son and his wife, with whom the deceased resided, left on Sunday night to visit a brother, a few miles distant, who was dangerously ill, and on their return the following morning found the old gentleman as stated.

July 15, 1871
First of the Season
Mr. F. T. Bridges, of this town, informs us that on Sunday last, he dined off of new potatoes, green peas and cucumbers, this year's product of his own garden.

July 15, 1871
Fire
Three valuable barns, owned by, and connected with the dwelling house of Mr. R. S. Bull, Woodstock, were destroyed by fire on Monday last. It is supposed the fire was caused by the sparks from the locomotive on the outgoing train falling thereon. Fortunately there was nothing of value stored in the buildings. They were insured for $500.
July 22, 1871
Correction
In noticing the burning of Mr. Bull's barns, last week, we stated they belonged to Mr. R. S. Bull, when we should have said Geo. Bull, Sen.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper July 22, 1871
Escape From Justice
James Phillips, of Upper Woodstock, was examined before Justices Dibblee and McCaffery, on Tuesday last, on a charge of assault with attempt to commit rape. He was bound over for trial, or in default of bail, to stand committed to jail.
It appears that while on his way to jail, in company of the Sheriff and his Deputy, the prisoner requested to be taken up as far as John Fisher's, Esq., stating that the last named gentleman would go his surety. This request of the prisoner was complied with, and while going down the hill, near Mr. Fisher's, Phillips leaped from the waggon, sprang into the woods, and was soon "lost to sight" of the officers.
Carleton County is gaining rather an unenviable notoriety for the case with which her criminals escape " unwhipt of justice. " The present case ought to, and no doubt will, receive official investigation.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 8, 1869
Inquest
On Friday, 30th ult., an Inquest was held by Coroner R. B. ketchum, Esq., on the body of a boy apparently of about 10 years of age, and of French or Indian origin, found among some drift stuff at Lean's Rock's, Upper Woodstock. The body had evidently been in the water a long time; the only clothing was a grey flannel shirt, an old boot on the left foot and a sock. A verdict of " found drowned ' was returned. We call the attention of our up-river readers to above notice.

Since the above was in type the following facts in regard to the case have come to light:-

The boy was Indian, and it appears that at a farm-house at the Tobique he was taking a horse to water; the horse returned to the premises, but notwithstanding diligent search the boy could not be found. There was a wound on the forehead which the medical gentleman attending the Inquest could not account for. It appears that the horse must have kicked deceased in the forehead, and so stunned him that he fell into the water, the ice being loose at the shore, and so was drowned, as all the marks of drowning were apparent, together with a concussion of the brain.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 15, 1869
Mr. John Owens, agent for the Wicklow and Simonds Agricultural Society, passed up river by steamer, on Wednesday evening last, having in charge two of the finest specimens of Bulls ever seem in this county, which he purchased, the one at Sussex, the other at Hampton, for the society spoken of.
The bulls are five years old; one, a short horn Durham, girths 7 feet 7 1/2 inches, weighs a ton, and is a perfect picture of beauty; the other is a Devon and, like his companion, is a noble looking animal. The introduction of such stock as this into the County is indeed a public benefit, and Mr. Owens deserves much credit for the judgment displayed in his present purchase.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 26, 1869
Fatal Accident
On Monday last while two brothers, sons of John McLellan, North Richmond, were proceeding to their work one of the boys being on horseback by some mischance a cultivator which the lad on the horse was carrying with him fell off, causing the horse to kick, striking the other boy, James, aged 19 years, so severely that he died on the following day. Dr. N. R. Colter was promtly in attendance, but medical skill was of no avail. The deceased was a promising young man, and we sincerely sympathise with the parents in this their sad bereavement.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper July 10, 1869
Mr. Robert Bath had a part of a finger of his right hand taken off by the circular saw in the Messrs. Drysdale's Sash Factory on Monday last. Dr. Colter dressed the wound.

July 10, 1869
The County Court, for this County, opened here on Tuesday last, his Honor Judge Stevens presiding. The time of the court thus far, has been occupied trying a cause between John Good and Thos. Lundon, for the recovery of the price of 100 bushel of oats, & c. As we go to press the case has not been decided.

July 10, 1869
Among the many improvements going on in and around Woodstock none is more noteworthy than those just made by Mr. G. W. Vanwart, in the adornment of the grounds in front of his residence, by terracing and tastefully arranged clusters of shade and ornamental trees. After a few years shall have added vigor and size to the shrubbery, etc., these grounds will stand unrivalled for beauty in this County.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Feb 20, 1869
A Narrow Escape
As Mr. E. M. Shaw was going to his home in Wakefield, on Thursday morning last, from the public meeting in Woodstock, as he came to the old Spurr place in Lower Wakefield, he noticed a flash of light, and smoke issuing from the house. He immediately burst open the doors and found the house filled with smoke. With great difficulty he roused the sleeping inmates, a woman and four little children, and then succeeded by his own efforts, alone, with snow, to smother the flames and extinguish the fire. A few minutes later and the unconscious inmates would have been destroyed with the building.

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