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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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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Jan 2, 1869
Mr. Jas. Clinock, Carpenter, a well known and esteemed citizen, residing at Upper Woodstock, was killed on Thursday morning, near his residence, from a kick from a colt he was leading to water. Death followed almost immediately after the kick.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Jan 30, 1869

For The Carleton Sentinel
Dear Sir,
One of the most appalling tragadies took place here on Monday evening. A young man belonging to a very respectable family killed his sister. The circumstances connected with which, have terrified all classes of people. His sister, Miss Innis, a beautiful and accomplished girl, was engaged to be married. Her brother did not like this, and, two months ago, swore that she should never marry the person to whom she was engaged. Under a threat to take her life, he made her solemnly vow that she would go West with him.

At that time, one of our most skilful medical men, Dr. Black, pronounced him insane, and had him sent to the Lunatic Asylum, in St. John. He went there and after a few weeks he was released; Dr. Waddell not considering him a fit subject for that institution. Last week he got as far as Eastport, and wrote to his family for his clothes, saying he was on his way out West. It seems, however, that he came to Milltown, and secreted himself in his mother's house, fully determined to kill his sister and himself.

On Monday he watched when his brothers should leave the house, and then jumped down from an upper room not much used. The front door was locked. When his sister saw him she ran for the door, but could not get out; he struck her with an axe on the temple; he again buried the axe in her brain, and then struck her in the shoulder. She was almost instantly killed. Shortly afterwards he went into another room and gashed his head with a butcher's knife, which he had provided and sharpened on both edges, for his own destruction. He drove the knife deep into his own heart, and when the neighbors came in, they found the assassin and the victim in a gore of blood.

This terribly sad event has filled the locality with gloom and horror. The family are much respected, and the deepest sympathy is expressed. Much blame is attached to Dr. Waddell, and the subject engrosses all the public attention.
Yours respectfully,
P. R. B.
St. Stephen, N. B., Jan 27, 1869
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 20, 1878
Jottings
Second-class certificates have been granted at the Military School, Fredericton, to the following persons in Carleton County, all belonging to the 67th Battalion:-
John Foy Nevers
Sergt. Frank W. Bourne
Sergt. C. H. Shaw
Capt. Gordon E. Boyer
John H. Kilburn
J. Norman W. Winslow

April 20, 1878
There will be a total eclipse of the sun, apparent in this province, on the 19th July next.- Another astronomical event of importance, is the transit of Mercury across the sun, on the 6th of May next.

April 20, 1878
A man named Savage took a woman, named Rose Vincent, out for a sail on the river at Biddeford, Me., on Tuesday of last week, when he threw her down in the boat and choked her to death, giving as a reason that "he loved her too much." They were both married. The murderer has been arrested.

April 20, 1878
Mrs. Tilton has published a letter, acknowledging having been guilty with Henry Ward Beecher of the " improprieties " charged at the trial some time ago. Henry Ward in another letter denies the charge.

April 20, 1878
A little boy, son of Mr. J. C. Milmore, had a narrow escape from drowning, in the Creek, on Sunday Last.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 17, 1893

There was a pleasant surprise in store for those who attended the Wednesday evening prayer service in the Advent Church this week. At the conclusion of this service Mr Charles Lee and Miss Agnes Annett presented themselves and were united in wedlock's bonds by Elder Page. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the residence of the bride's mother, Lower Corner.

June 17, 1893
The fine steam saw mill of Messrs. Murchie, at Deer Lake, was entirely destroyed by fire on Monday night. The boarding house and all the ema?l buildings in the vicinity were destroyed, as well as some 600 cords of hemlock bark and a large quantity of lumber. The railroad ties for half a mile were also burned, thus making a stoppage of all trains north and south for several hours.

June 17, 1893
The many friends of Dr. Colter will regret to learn of an accident which happened to him on Wednesday evening, which will, probably, confine him to the house for some time. The doctor was seated in a waggon in front of Hanson's fruit store, when the horse suddenly starting threw him out backwards, with the result of a fracture of the collar bone. He was at once driven home and attended to by Dr. Hand.

June 17, 1893
The shingle mill of Moores & Son, was discovered to be on fire , early Saturday morning. The alarm was speedily given and in a surprisingly brief space of time the firemen were on the spot; owing to their prompt and energetic actions, as well as the previous acts of the watchmen of the mill and Connell's electric light station, in laying the hose of the respective establishments and keeping the fire in check, the flames were subdued and the mill rescued.

As Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Watts were driving on Sunday afternoon, their top buggy was upset and Mrs. W. sustained a broken arm and some minor injuries. She is doing as well as could be expected, under Dr. Sprague's treatment. Mr. W. escaped with contusions and wrenches. They desire thus publicly to thank Mrs. Peabody. Mr. and Mrs. Sills and Mr. Cookson-near whose residence, fortunately, the accident occurred, for timely assistance rendered and great kindness shown.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 17, 1893
MARRIED
At the Methodist Church, Woodstock, on the 14th inst., by Rev. R. S. Crisp, Mr. R. Ernest Holyoke and Miss Annie Cupples.

At the residence of the officiating minister, on the 14th of June, by Rev. J. C. Harvey, Mr. William I. Burk and Miss Mary A. Carvell, all of Bloomfield, Carleton County.

At Woodstock, on the 13th June, 1893, at the residence of R L. Allingham, by Rev. A. H. Tratton, Ernest Allingham, of Woodstock, to Alma Fairweather, of St. John, N. B.

At Penobsquis, on June 8th, at the residence of the bride's father , by Rev. James Crisp, assisted by Rev. J. J. Colter, George T. Baskin of McAdam, to Lizzie Augusta Murray, of Penobsquis.

At the Manse, Woodstock, June 12th., by the Rev. Jas. Ross, Mr. Andrew Dickison and Minnie Athinson, both of Parish of Richmond, Carleton Co.

At the residence of the officiating clergyman, Woodstock, on the 1?th inst., by the Rev. Thos. Todd, Mr. Ar vid Tompkins and Miss Jennie E. Dickinson, both of Canterbury, Co., of York.

In Woodstock, N. B. , June 14th, 1893, at the Advent church, at 9 p. m., by Elder D. D. Page, Mr. Charles C. Lee and Miss Agnes A. Campbell, all of Woodstock.

DIED
Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 17, 1893

At Richmond, June 7th., of paralysis, Arthur McBride, aged 77 years.

The following is republished in order to correct a mistake made in it last week by the p????? sending it for pubication.
At Upper Brighton, the 1st. inst., John Bubar, finishing the life of righteous in 78 years and 4 mos.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Dec 26, 1863
Bear-Shot
A Bear, weighting 500 lbs., was shot by Mr. Oliver Peabody on his farm, in Northampton, one day last week. He was discovered late in the evening, by Mr. W. C. Bull who, with Mr. Paebody, returned to the place at day break next morning, and killed him. His bearship had been committing extensive depredations, for some months past, among the flocks and herds of the farmers in that vicinity. Success had given him undue temerity as well as fat-just as is often the case with that portion of the genus homo who delight in feasting on the hard earnings of their neighbors. That he lived well is evident from the state of his ribs, a slice of fat from which Mr. Peabody left at this office about three inches thick; one of the paws was likewise left with us. As an evidence of his strength of arm, at dealing a blow, a heifer which he had, probably, killed, was found some time since, with its shoulder blade broken, and one horn driven into the hard earth up to the head. He has gone, and we are glad here to record his obituary.

Dec 26, 1863
The Town has been favored with quite a cheering amount of bustle and business during the week. Whether there was much money in the trade or not we don't know, but the Farmers came in great numbers with sled loads of beef, poultry, butter, &c., and went home laden with store goods. The prices have ranged at moderate rates. Potatoes, 30cts. per bus. ;
Turkeys, 8 to 10 cts. per lb. ;
Geese 30 cts. ;
Chickens, 20 to 25 cts. ; per pair
Beef, 4 to 5 cts. per lb

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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 24, 1893
Names of Parish officers added to the lists in several parishes, as follows :-

June 24, 1893
Again, it is said, the women are to aid their natural charms by that unnatural appendage, "ear rings." Such is the behest of fashion.

There will be a basket sociable at the residence of Mr. Merchie Seely, Richmond, on Wednesday, June 28th. Music will be furnished. Proceeds of sociable for painting the Rectory.

A party of ladies and gentlemen who went to Pokiok on Monday, in canoes, intending to return by the Florenceville, had to hire carriages to bring them back, on account of the non-arrival of the steamer.

While Fred Brewer, a section man on the C. P. R., was working about the lower station on Saturday morning, he was struck by a moving locomotive and had the bones of one leg broken. Dr. Hand was called.

Mrs. Titus will close out the balance of her stock of Ladies Tea Gowns, Wrappers and Waists, at cost from date. Will be found at Mrs. W. D. Camber's, Chalmers' building. Ladies, call for bargains.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Jan 12, 1895
Five Generations
It was noted in an exchange the other day, as a noteworthy fact, that in Scotland was a family in which were living representatives of five generations. This section can show a similar case, as follows:-
Mrs. Chas. Boyer, East Florenceville, aged 96 ;
her daughter, Mrs. Geo. S Hartley, E. Florenceville, 72 ;
her grand child, Mrs. Geo. F. Street, Perth Centre, 56 ;
her great grand child, Mrs. Geo. Dent, Woodstock, 33 ;
her great great grand child, Nellie Dent, Woodstock, 10 .
All in the enjoyment of good health.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Jan 12, 1895
A little boy, son of Odbury Tracey, 2nd Tier, Wakefield, received a severe kick from a horse on Monday evening last. A piece of the skull, 2 1/? x 1 1/? inches, was driven in upon the brain just above the left ear, and the base of the skull was fractured. Drs. Colter, and Curtis of Hartland, were speedily called, who, after placing the child under anesthetics, removed several pieces of the broken bone, and raising the remainder to its normal position. After the operation the little fellow regained his consciousness, at once recognizing his father.- The injuries are serious and the result doubtful.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Jan 12, 1895
George Gray, aged 16, son of Samuel Gray, Connell st., had been a severe sufferer from rheumatism for two years, when it finally developed into hip disease. About six weeks ago, Drs. Colter and Hand, operated on the right leg below the knee, removing several large pieces of bone.
On Monday, 31st ult. the patient underwent another operation, this time Drs. Colter, Hand and Kierstead excised the left hip joint removing about 2 1/2 inches of the bone with several smaller pieces from the pelvic bone. This latter operation is a difficult one, not frequently performed; this is the first time, we believe, that it has ever been performed in this province. The patient is doing well.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Jan 12, 1895
The popular shingle machines built by Small & Fisher are fast gaining a world wide reputation. On Thursday morning this firm shipped two of these machines, built to order, for a firm in British Columbia. The machines are larger than the ordinary size, being made to cut shingles 20 inches wide. They are made of the very best material, finished and painted in very fine style, and reflect credit on these enterprising manufacturers.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Jan 12, 1895
Sudden Death
A correspondent writes from Greenfield, January 7th inst. :-
All in Greenfield and Knoxford were horrified at hearing of the sudden death of Mrs. Thos. Oliver. She rose about 4 a.m. Saturday, and complained of a pain between her shoulders. Her son Robert persuaded her to go back to bed. She was soon up again and prepared her husband and son's breakfast and dinner. Feeling worse toward evening, her daughter, Mrs. Trafford, was sent for, who arrived in time to see her breathe her last. Her taking away so suddenly was a great shock to her husband, who is quite feeble.
Today service was held at Mr. Olver's residence, and a short address given by Rev. J. E. Flewelling, from words of St. John the Revelator: "Surely I come quickly."-
She was buried in the Baptist burying ground at Centreville. She was 74 years of age.-
Her mother was Eleanor White, who married Francis Elliot. Fifty-three years ago Ann Elliot married Thomas Oliver. Three of her children were at the funeral, the other, Annie, being out in E?----.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 30, 1895
Edward Craig, who was stricken down by paralysis some two weeks ago, died at an early hour on Wednesday morning, Mr. Craig was 57 years, and had resided in Woodstock over a quarter of a century. He was formerly engaged in the milling business, but of late years he has pursued the occupation of a contractor and builder. He was a man universally esteemed for his excellent qualities. Funeral to-day, Friday, at 2:30 p. m.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 30, 1895
Mrs. H. P. Gillespie and Miss Riley (formerly of Fredericton) have opened a dressmaking establishment in the Turner House, Florenceville. Ladies will have an opportunity of selecting from the lastest styles, with work and fit guaranteed.

March 30, 1895
A PARTIAL ECLIPSE
of the Sun is predicated for March 26th, visible here.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 9, 1872
HANDSOME SLEIGHS
Our attention was called the other day to some sleighs got up by Messrs. Boyer & Kirk, of this Town. They are all fine specimens of workmanship, but one, more especially is worthy of notice, as evidencing a capability on the part of the firm alluded to of turning out an article in this line that, whether as regards material, workmanship, or beauty of finish, can scarcely be excelled in the Dominion.
The sleigh alluded to was built for Mr. James McElroy, of this place. The lumber in its composition is all of the very best seasoned oak; it is thoroughly and neatly ironed, having all the modern appliances, steps, scaper, &c.; upholstered in Mr. Edgar's best style, and of the painting it is sufficient to say that Boyer did it, as only few but Boyer can. It is well worth the inspection of all who have a taste for such matters.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 16, 1872
List of Letters
Remaining uncalled for in Post Office, Woodstock, March 15th., 1872

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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 30, 1872
Fatal Accident
While Mr. Daniel Albert Hatfield, of Coldstream, and Mr. Robert Kent, were at work on a brow of logs on the South Branch of the Miramichi, on the 16th inst., the brow suddenly started; Mr. Kent was enabled to escape with a slight injury, while poor Hatfield was crushed to death. Coroner Port held an inquest on the body on the 18th inst., when a verdict of accidental death was returned. The deceased leaves a wife and two children.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 30, 1872
Broadway, N. Y., scarcely presents a more lively scene, ordinarily, than did our streets on Saturday afternoon last. We do not remember ever to have seen so many persons and teams in town, on any ordinary business day, as on the afternoon spoken of. Drinking to a large extent was indulged in, and its effects exhibited on our streets, to a degree, we are glad to say, seldom witnessed. The services of the Town Marshal were called into requisition, and through, his kindness several individuals provided with accommodation at the town's expense.

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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 20, 1872
We are again placed under obligations to Michael McGuirk, Esq., for English papers. We were in error in reference to the object of Mr. McGuirk's visit to the Old Country: it was not " to visit friends, "as we stated, but for the purpose of personally selecting a stock of goods for this market. Our friend's excellent taste and judgment is well known, and purchasers may expect to find a rich display of choice goods at the " Golden Fleece " soon.

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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 20, 1872
FISH ! FISH !
150 HALF bbls. Fish ;
........................20 bbls. do.
Which I will sell cheap, and warrant.
ROBERT SMITH.
Woodstock, March 15, 1872.

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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 20 1872
Insolvent Act of 1869.
James Logan and Matthew Lindsay, Plaintiffs, and Daniel McLean, Defendant !
A WRIT of Attachment has issued in this cause.
Woodstock, April 4th, 1872
F. R. J. Dibblee,
Sheriff of Carleton County.
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Insolvent Act of 1869
In the Carleton County Court.
In the matter of James Logan of the City of Saint John and Matthew Lindsay of same place, carrying on business under the name, style, and firm of Logan & Lindsay, Merchants, Plaintiffs, and Daniel McLean, late of the Town of Woodstock, in the County of Carleton, Lumberer, Defendant.

UPON reading the several affidavits of James Logan, the above named Plaintiff, and Thomas R. Jones, and John C. Winslow, respectively by them made, and on motion of Mr. Phair, on behalf of the said James Logan, that a Writ of Attachment may issue against the said Daniel McLean, on absconding debtor, within the meaning of the Insolvent Act of 1869, and being satisfied from the facts and circumstances set forth in the said affidavits that the said Daniel McLean is Insolvent within the meaning of the said Act, and that his estate is subject to compulsory liquidation by reason of his absconding, I do order that a writ of attachment be issued against the estate of the said Daniel McLean directed to the Sheriff of the County of Carleton, and that the said writ be made returnable after the expiry of three days from the service thereof, which service I do order to be made on the said Daniel McLean by publication of this order in the "Royal Gazette " of the Province of New Brunswick , and in the " Carleton Sentinel, " a newspaper published in the County of Carleton, in the said Province, for a space of four consecutive weeks. Dated at St. Stephen this third day of April, A. D., 1872. James G. Stevens, J. C. C.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 13 1872
VERY SAD
A little child, daughter of Mr. Thomas Dent, of this Town, aged 7 1/2 years, met its death suddenly and under very painful circumstances, on Tuesday last. On Monday the deceased attended school as usual, and while there, during the fore part of the day, complained of a headache and nausea, and was by the teacher sent home in company with her brother. On arrival home she laid down upon a couch where she slept for some hours, and on awaking was immediately seized with convulsions; but being subject to worm fits, it was supposed by her mother that the sickness proceeded from this cause. The convulsions, however, continued, and presenting a more serious nature that usual, Dr. Connell was called in, who pronounced the symptons those of poisoning, and administered the usual antidotes for such, but to no purpose, for after continuing in convulsions until the following morning about 9 o'clock the little sufferer died.

Upon investigation it was discovered that on the day the deceased was taken sick a box of "belladonna salve" had accidentally come into possession of a little cousin of hers, aged about 6 years; this salve was black, presenting somewhat the appearance of liquorice, and it is supposed that under the impression that it was such, the deceased had swallowed a portion of it, and thus brought about the fatal termination to this very painful occurrence. There is not the slighest blame to be attached to any body; and the afflicted parents and friends have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their sudden and terrible calamity.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 4, 1872
Another Railway Accident
A young lad, named Wallace Ritchie, whose parents reside in Canterbury, was run over by the up train on Friday of last week , near Robinson's mills, receiving such severe injuries that he died the following morning.

It appears that the boy was leading a mule near the track, and on the approach of the train the animal became frightened and started across the rails dragging the boy with him. Poor Ritchie's foot tripped on the irons and he fell, his head and body lying within and his legs across the rails. In this position the entire train passed over him. He was immediately placed aboard the cars and brought to Woodstock as the speediest way of getting him medical assistance. Dr. Smith had been telegraphed to and was in waiting to receive the patient.

On arrival of the train Mr. Joseph Estabrooks acted the part of the good Samaritan and offered his house as an asylum whither the sufferer was taken. An examination by Drs. Smith and Colter showed that the bones of both legs from the knees down were completely crushed, and that amputation of the limbs would be but inflicting useless pain. Sedatives were administered to allay the suffering, and after lingering till 4 o'clock in the morning the boy died. The same morning the remains were carried home by train, in company of his friends who had arrived during the night.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 4,1872
Fire
A house on the east side of the river, opposite this town, owned and occupied by Mr. Jeremiah Bragdon, was burned down on Wednesday last. Two women were the sole occupants at the time, and nearly the entire contents were destroyed.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 11, 1872
Inquest
An Inquest was held by Coroner Dr. Connell, on Friday of last week, on the body of Wm. Shannon, of Richmond, who was found dead that day on the platform of Murdock's tavern. From the evidence it appeared that the deceased had been in town for some days past, drinking heavily and exposing himself to the weather at night. On the day of his death, he entered Mr. Murdock's house, but did not procure any liquor there; after remaining in the house about an hour he complained of sickness and took to vomiting; the occupants supposing that he would feel better in the open air assisted him out on to the platform, where in a few minutes he dropped dead. The verdict was "death from excessive use of intoxicating drinks and exposure."

May 11, 1872
Capt. J. S. Cleaves lost a valuable horse, harness, and waggon one day last week under the following circumstances:
The horse was left standing in the road in the neighborhood of Mr. Cleave's Mill, on Bull's Creek, and being dry started down to the water to quench his thirst; the weight of the waggon, it is supposed, the bank being quite precipitous, forced the animal into the water, and the current being strong, he was swept from his feet and carried over the dam.

May 11, 1872
The Photograph Saloon of Mr. W. L. Alterton, in this town, was burglariously entered on the night of the 3rd inst., and property to the value of $60 abstracted therefrom. No clue to the perpetrator has been obtained.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 11, 1872
The new Steam Fire Engine underwent a trial of its powers on Saturday last, being engineered by Mr. Bacheler, who came on from the manufactory for the purpose. The machine is a fine specimen of workmanship, and we believe very general satisfaction was given by its working on Saturday, as to its probable efficiency in case of fire, under circumstances where it can be supplied with water.

The first trial was with 500 feet of hose, extending from the bridge, on which the Engine stood, its feed pipe being in the creek, up the hill to the American House. In five minutes from the time the match was touched to the fuel, water was coming from the nozzle, and it threw water entirely over the American House, 4 stories. The hose was then divided in lengths , and two powerful streams were poured upon the buildings on either side of Main street.
Next, one of the pipes was extended over the bridge, and the curious spectacle presented of a constant and vigorous stream being poured at the same moment upon buildings north and south of the Meduxnakeag.

Of course, the successful working of this Engine does not allay the fears of those who apprehend that the Town has been unwise in assuming so heavy a financial responsibility, as the purchase involves, just now when all our taxes are increasing, but we must think that the outlay will be speedily more than repaid, and it must not be forgotten that while we can estimate just what the Steamer costs each of us, we can not estimate how much loss it may prevent, and therefore of how much real value it is to the Town.

The machine was built at the Amoskeag Manufacturing Co.'s Works, Manchester, N. H. It was ordered for the Town, personally, by G. W. Vanwart, Esq., and arrived here on the 3rd inst. Its cost was $4200, American currency, and is in charge of three very competent gentlemen, who constitute the Fire Committee of the Town, B. Lynch, F. T. Bridges, and H. A. Connell, Esqrs., who have onerous and difficult duties to perform in making the necessary provisions for a House for the Engine and Reservoirs for securing water supply at proper points of the Town.

On Tuesday last the Steamer was again brought out and worked for some time under the inspection of Mr. James White Engineer of the Fredericton Steam Fire Engine, and Mr. Lang, Engineer at Connell Bros. Foundry, both these gentlemen expressing very great satisfaction with her movements. After this trial she was, we believe, formally accepted by the Fire Committee.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 6, 1895
There was no less than four infant children lying dead in Woodstock, at one time, last week. Among them the son of William Balmain and daughter of C. Dickinson.

If you desire to exchange a good work horse or breeding mare for sawn lumber, cattle or farm machinery, call on Otis Shaw, Florenceville, and you will find an excellent chance.

Mrs. M. Shaw slipped and fell, near Lee's Restaurant, on Saturday, and broke one bone of the right leg; Dr. Rankin was called.

Watson Settlement Items
March 30, 1895 (In the Press newspaper-April 6th)
Quite a number of farmers have sold out here lately and bought farms in the State of Maine:

Mr David Adams, who sold his farm to Mr Wm Bell for $1200, and bought a farm at Caribou, paying $3500 for it, has not been very well lately.

Mr Joseph Smith, who sold his farm to Messrs John and George Bell for $1800 and bought a farm in New Limerick, paying for it $2500, intends planting 20 acres this spring. He is well satisfied with his move.

Mr William Gartley, who sold his farm a short while ago to Mr Thomas Gartley, jr, for $2200 and bought a farm at Caribou paying $2500 for it, was home on a visit a few days ago; he says times are good in Aroostook county, and thinks they will better further on.

Mr Samuel Baird sold his farm a few weeks ago to Mr David Smith, of Jackson Falls, for $1800 and bought a farm at Caribou for $2000; will move away in a few days bag and baggage.

Mr James R Smith, formerly of Jackson Falls, who sold his farm to his brother David Smith for $2000 and bought the George Watson farm, a few rods across the line, paying $4700, has had about 90 tons of hay pressed this winter. He owns the old Smith homestead which lies in this settlement. He says if he sold out now he could realize between $10,000 and $12,000. He made all this in a few years by farming; he is not married and keeps bachelor's hall.

Mr Charles Starkey, who keeps the line store, is keeping a hotel in Houlton. Mr. M Starkey, Sr, has started a cooper's shop in one of Mr John McBride's outbuildings, just across the road in a building owned by Mr William Strong of Jacksontown.

Mr McArthur and son run a blacksmith's shop at the line, where they make everything from a darning needle to a ship's anchor, both included.

A new dwelling house, owned by Mr Wm Watson, a few steps on the other side of the American line, was burned down a few days ago with all its contents; loss about $2000, no insurance.

Mr Thomas Jenning, of Windsor, sold his farm there a short time ago and has moved to this settlement. He has fixed up his former residence here and has come to stay. He has a fine turnout, consisting of a pair in hand with silver mounted harness, sleigh and robes to match and a coon coat. Money makes the mare go; he is not married and keeps bachelor's hall.

Mr Henry A Bell, who bought Mr W McElroy's farm, is getting ready to repair his barns the coming summer.

Mr Thomas Love is one of the wonders of the nineteenth century. He is bordering on 90 years of age; keeps his own road broke out in good shape, which is about half a mile long; he has hauled up all his own wood this winter and is taking care of quite a stock of cattle; he has a big farm and looks after all his own business; he goes to Woodstock on any business he has to do, the distance being about 14 miles, he is an Irishman.

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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Feb 9, 1895
Noble Charity
Among the many who have gone from Carleton County and have made a good record for themselves, the Milburys from Wicklow, who have settled in New York and vicinity, are notable.

In proof of this we have in the Review of Reviews for January, an article by Arthur W Milbury which is the result of an interview of that gentleman by the editor of the magazine named.

It is an account of the origln, method of work, object and results of the "Industrial Christian Alliance of New York," of which Mr. Milbury was the founder and is the indefatigable manager.

The impression left with the reader is that this alliance is one of the most useful and helpful philanthropies of the great city. It deals only with three classes of men:
First, outcasts from friends, employment, self respect, through their sins and follies.
Second, those who are homeless through no fault of of their own, with no employment, no savings sufferers from long sickness, etc.
Third, partially incapicitated men with impaired sight or hearing, or from loss of limb, the paralytic, semi-invalid, etc. For these the Alliance provides shelter, food and work.

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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Sept 7, 1878
For The Carleton Sentinel
To Hon. William Lindsay, Lewis P. Fisher,Esq. D. McLeod Vince, Esq.
We the undersigned residents of the Parish of Richmond wishing to hear the views of persons outside of the candidates on the present political aspect, we respectfully invite you to address a meeting to be held in Montgomery's Hall at Richmond Corner, on Monday evening the ninth of September inst., at the hour of seven o'clock.

Messrs. Lindsay, Fisher and Vince will attend at the place and time named.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Sept 28, 1878
We enjoyed the pleasure, on Wednesday, of a drive over that beautiful section of country lying between Woodstock and Centreville. The scenery along the route, now that the fingers of Jack Frost are touching the forests and draping them in their bright and lovely autumn array, is decidedly charming, while on every hand indications of the growing prosperity of the settlers are to be seen.

At Jacksonville, a short distance from Upper Woodstock, Mr. Stephenson is erecting a very neat and commodious cottage; further along on the same road, where it is intersected by the 7th Tier road, a very nice looking new school is about completed.

At Williamstown we notice that Mr. John Hunter has up and boarded in the frame of a dwelling house, covering the spot of the one recently destroyed by fire. The Methodists have also here, in Williamstown, a handsome little place of worship pretty well along toward completion.

We noticed also other marks of improvement in the shape of new fences, new and repaired barns and the application of paint to many buildings.

At Centreville business appears to be comparatively lively; the various traders seem to be doing a fair business, while the manufacturing establishments are in full blast. Here Mr. John Alexander has up the frame of a building intended for a blacksmith and carriage shop. Mr. Gilford Perkins has boarded in and roof shingled a building intended for a milliners shop; and Mr. Shedrach Perkins has well along a new and sightly dwelling house.

The hotel here is under the charge of Mr. L. D. Kinney, a gentleman who seems to know his business and to do it.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 16, 1887
Fire
The well known " Dugan Stand, " at Lower Woodstock, owned by Mr. Jas. H. Dugan, and occupied by his son Birdsell, with the ell, sheds, pig pen and large new barn, comprising all the buildings on the west side of the post road, was totally destroyed by fire about 2 p.m., on Wednesday.
The fire is thought to have originated from a spark from the chimney falling on the roof. There was a fierce wind blowing at the time, and notwithstanding the whole neighborhood, including large numbers of persons from the opposite side of the river, turned out and worked hard, a large portion of the contents of the house was burned, and neighboring buildings were with difficulty saved. Insured in North British, buildings and contents,$1,300; loss, $2,300.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 5, 1887
A Woodstock Boy Dies in Boston
The remains of Mr. Charles E. Marshall reached here on Monday evening by train from Boston where he died on Friday last. Mr. M. was a son of the late John Marshall of Woodstock; he was a printer by trade, having worked for some time here in the Sentinel office.
The Boston Herald says:-
Mr. Charles E. Marshall, a well-known Boston printer, and lately connected with the Boston Journal, died on Friday at the Massachusetts General Hospital, after a brief illness. He learned his trade in Fredericton, N. B., and came to Boston about 20 years ago. Mr. Marshall several times embarked in theatrical enterprises, being author and manager of the play entitled the "Two Salvis". He has also played several parons in Uncle low's Cabin- combination, his principal role being Simon Legree. He was about 37 years of age.

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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 9, 1896
Last Saturday a horse owned by Mr. Kilfoil, stage driver for Johnville, which was tied near the station , taking fright at a bicycle which Dr. McNally was passing on, broke its fastenings and started with all the speed of a mad creature; a wheel of the carriage to which it was attached caught in the wheel of a road cart belonging to Mr. John Corcoran of Canaan, and which he was sitting in at the time, upsetting it. Mr. Corcoran's foot getting caught in some part of the cart he was not able to help himself; if help had not been near the result might have been very different, as it was, the old gentleman escaped unhurt.
The horse tore on by C E Gallagher's store and up Main street as far as P W Cass's house, when it jumped his fence, leaving the waggon hanging on the gate post; it rushed by the house with the velocity of a whirlwind over to the station and across the track near Mr T Barker's house before it stopped. There it was caught and upon examination was found to be uninjured; the carriage was considerably damaged.

May 9, 1896
Miles McRae, who has been in the employ of J McCready as a blacksmith for the past year, left a short time since for Perth Centre to go into business for himself, having purchased the blacksmith and woodworking establishment of E W Harmon. Some of the fair ones look quite lonely on account of his absence. Mr. McCready has his brother Converse McCready working with him now; he purposes learning the trade.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 23, 1896
A terrible accident occurred last week, about a mile below Debec.
Mr. Joseph Blue was playing with his little 4 year old child, when the latter fell backward into a tub of hot water standing on the floor, scalding the little one so fearfully that it only lived 24 hours.
Dr. Howard was called, but could only attempt to relieve the intense suffering of the child.

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