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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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Dispatch Newspaper June 13, 1894
Hotel Arrivals

Dispatch Newspaper June 13, 1894
LOCAL TOPICS

Jas. Davis, a brakeman on the C. P. R., had two of his fingers cut off last week while coupling cars at Perth.

A man named Ryan, of South Richmond, was charged last Thursday, before Police Magistrate Dibblee, with having stolen eight bushels of oats from his brother-in-law Kelly. He was convicted and sentenced to three months in goal.

The last pole in the telephone line between Houlton and Woodstock was put up on Saturday last. Below Connell's foundry the connection with the town system is made. The iron will be all on at the outside today, or so Mr. John Stewart, the contractor for the undertaking, told the Dispatch.

W. F. Glidden, of Woodstock, has a cow which he thinks leads as a milk and butter producer. She is one of the (Grovenor) Jersey breed. She now averages a little over two pounds of butter every day, and furnishes the necessary milk for a family of six. Besides this he sells a pound of cream every day.

A youth of fourteen summers named Edgar Taylor, was arraigned before the police magistrate, on Thursday last, on a charge of having entered the house of Rev. B. Colpitts and stolen from T. A. Lindsay, who boards there, the sum of $2.50. The magistrate made a conviction and sentenced Taylor to three months in goal.

A most sad ending of a young life occurred in the death of Miss Nora Dudley of Spragues Mills. She was only fifteen years old and died by her own hand. She was held in high esteem by all her friends. She deliberately took poison which produced speedy death. No cause can be given for this rash act.
Fort Fairfield Northern Leader.
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Dispatch Newspaper June 13, 1894

An infant child of Mrs. Herbert Wilson, Upper Woodstock, met with a painful and serious accident the early part of last week. An elder brother by some mischance spilt the contents of a bottle of eau-de-cologne over the baby's face. It was feared one eye would be destroyed, but Dr. Keirstead who is in attendance thinks now the results will not be so serious.

Among the lady graduates of the U. R. Seminary, St. Martins, are these Carleton County young ladies :-
Misses Carry Hartt, daughter of Rev. Henry Hartt, Jacksontown;
Kate Phillips, daughter of Rev. C. T. Phillips, Woodstock; and
Aurilla M. Hale, daughter of Mr. F. H. Hale of Woodstock. Miss Hale is the only lady graduate who has passed the matriculation examination.

Monday evening was the tenth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Watson of Chapel St. It was about eight o'clock when a large party of their friends bore down on them loaded with large quantities of everything in the line of tin- ware that a well regulated household could desire for itself, as well as with all the delicacies of the season that might suggest themselves to the taste of the women. Games and music were the order of the evening. About eleven o clock refreshments were served. Everyone enjoyed a pleasant evening, and agreed that a tin wedding celebration was a good thing.

Dispatch Newspaper June 13, 1894
WOODSTOCK SIXTY-FOUR YEARS AGO
HOUSES AND STORES WERE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN, AND POSTAGE RATES HIGH

Interesting Reminiscences of over a Half a Century Ago.- How Mails were Carried Between Quebec and Fredericton.-Names of Several Boats which Came Up the River.

A Dispatch representative had a talk with Mr. Wm. F. Dibblee the other day about old times in Woodstock. Mr. Dibblee came here some sixty-four years ago, and he has many interesting things to tell of Woodstock of old.

"In 1830," he said, "Woodtsock was a pretty small place. Chas. Perley had a house and store at the Lower Corner, situate just about where John Connor has his house now."

"Richard English was then building on the bank of the creek below the saw mill."

"Jeremiah Connell was raising a building where R. B. Manzer has his store now. A year or two after this his brother, Charles Connell, went into partnership with him."

Mrs. Richard Smith had a house situate about where Milmore's place of business now is, and there was no other building between that and old Mr. Baker's, a two storey building on the way to the Upper Corner. Across the Creek, nearly in the same spot as the present bridge, was an old hemlock bridge. There was an old fashioned mill where Craig's mill is now, that was built by a man named Dickey. It was afterwards bought and remodelled by John and Walter Bedell."

"We used to get mail once a week, and paid nine pence for a letter from St. John and seven pence for a letter from Fredericton. In those days, you know, letters wre not prepaid. The person who received them used to have to pay the postage, and very often there was a good deal of grumbling, for the letter was often not worth the price. A Frenchmen named Martin used to carry the mail from Fredericton to Quebec. He used to bring his mail --in winter time--on a sled hauled by a dog, and piloted an old hand cart in the summer time."

"The mode of travelling was by tow-boats and canoes on water, and on foot or horseback on land. I remember that old Mr. John D. Beardsley had the first wheeled carriage, and it was quite a curiosity."

"Do you remember when the first steam boat came up the river?"

"I can't recall the exact date, but the name of the first boat to come up the river was " The Novelty ". Captain Phillips commanded her, and I recollect she ran into an island at the mouth of the Guimic.. "The Gazelle " was another boat which attempted to make the run between Fredericton and Woodstock. She got up to the Meductic Falls, struck a rock and turned around and went back again. These boats simply made experimental trips."

"The first regular boat to do good service was the "Carleton," which was owned by Mr. George Connell. In my opinion she did the biggest business of any boat ever run on the river. She used to run about all the summer."

"A couple of other boats on the river were the "Bonnie Doon," and the "John D. Pierce." The "John D. Pierce" blew up about twenty-five miles down the river." The pilot was never seen after the explosion, and among the passengers was a Mrs. Johnson , daughter of the late Chas.Wetmore of Fredericton, who was killed in the blow up."

"In 1836 there was a big speculation in land-a regular boom. I remember that two Americans, named Webster and Washburn, bought up all the land on the hill on this side of the creek. One or two Woodstockers made quite a pot of money out of the transaction. That is the only thing in the shape of a boom I ever remember Woodstock experiencing. The growth has always been gradual, but sure."

Dispatch June 6, 1894
PERISHED IN THE FLAMES
Terrible Calamity Befalls a Farmer in Pembroke

Mr. David McKenzie and his wife who live on a farm near Pembroke, have been visited by a calamity, the remembrance of which must remain indelibly fixed on their minds while life lasts. In a few hours fire destroyed their house and all their belongings in it, and far worse than any such loss their three year old boy, Eldon, perished in the flames.

It was about 2 o'clock on Friday morning last, when Mr. McKenzie awakened to find his house enveloped in fire. He rushed down stairs and made for the front room but could not get out. He then came back for his wife and two children, and as he passed upstairs the smoke and fire followed him closely. With his family, he tried to get out an upstairs window, but the fire came down over the roof and swept in, driving the unfortunate man back. Finally he made his way to another window in the other end of the room and opening it dropped his five year old girl to the ground, some twelve feet beneath. By this time Mrs. McKenzie had become so excited that it was only by main force that her husband could get her out of window. He finally had to push her out. When he looked around for the boy he was nowhere to be found. How Mr. McKenzie escaped himself he does not know. He had become insensible and fallen, out of the window. There were neighbors 200 yards away, but the wind was blowing from that direction and they knew nothing of the ordeal the McKenzie's were undergoing until awakened by their knocking at the door.

Both Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie are severely burned and the hired man who managed to get out of the house somewhat ahead of them, and did all in his power to aid them, also suffered severely.

At daybreak a small collection of charred bones was found. It was all that was left of the three year old boy.

As soon as the neighbors were aroused they rendered all assistance possible, and the stricken man has at least the consolation of his barns being saved. This in a great degree was due to the rain which at the same time drenched the unfortunate family as they lay huddled around the burning house, Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie and the child were taken care of at the house of a neighbor named Hourihan. Dr. Sprague, of Woodstock, was called to see the sufferers and rendered all the medical assistance possible. Mr. McKenzie was at one time a school teacher. He is a member of the Independent Order of Foresters. The utmost sympathy is extended to him and his wife in their dread affliction. The poor woman is inconsolable over the loss of her boy.

LATER:-
Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie are now living with Mr. Kent, a neighbor. Mrs. McKenzie has not yet recovered from the terrible shock. At times she is not quite herself, grieving pitifully over the loss of her boy; but it is hoped time somewhat alleviate her distress. Both Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie's lungs are seriously affected by the results of their exposure to the flames and smoke.

Dispatch June 13, 1894
Mr. David McKenzie, whose house at Pembroke was destroyed by fire last week, and whose little boy perished in the flames, was in town the latter part of last week. He had a small insurance of $250.00 on his property. His neighbors are doing everything they can to help him along. They have put up the framework of a house already, and by this time probably have it closed in so that he can occupy it. Mr. McKenzie has recovered from his injuries pretty well, but his wife is quite ill.

Dispatch Newspaper June 6, 1894
Local Topics

John Gallagher of Brighton, who has been working this spring on the Corporation drive, broke his right leg above the ankle, on the 29th of last month.

Daniel Murphy who had the two fingers of his right hand cut off in Drysdale's factory a short while ago, is doing well, and hopes to be at work before many weeks.

Jessie Tracey, nine years old, a daughter of Farmer Tracey of Waterville, while playing on Saturday last, fell and broke her arm in two places. Dr. Hand was called in and set the fractured limb.

Charles W. Dickinson, of Debec, met with a serious accident last Thursday. While working in his stable a horse kicked him, fracturing his right arm. Dr. Best set the broken limb.

J. R. Murphy, leasee of the Woodstock trotting park, brought an action against Jas. M. Jacques for trespassing, by entering the grounds on the 21st ult. without paying the admission fee. The case has been settled.

Drs. Rankin and Hand performed a delicate operation last week, in the removal of a cancer from the lip of Mr. Thomas Flemming. Mr. Flemming is 79 years of age, but stood the operation, which was highly successful, bravely.

A late Chicago Tribune speaking of the election prospects in Michigan says: " in the Twelfth District, Stephenson, the Menominee millionaire has a tight grip on both nomination and election. When he defeated J. Maurice in the last election that man, who received a bag of money and many speakers from the Democratic State Central committee found himself over 3,500 votes short." The gentleman here referred to is Samuel Stephenson, a native of Hartland, Carleton Co., and now a millionaire. He is a cousin of Mrs. T. J. Boyer of Woodstock.

Everyone remembers the terrible railway collision near Dixon's crossing, which occurred on the 22nd of last February, and in which Allan Tracy was killed and Smith Mercereau was so injured that it was thought he could not survive. He had one leg amputated below the knee imediately after the accident and little hope was held out of his recovery. His other leg was awfully crushed. Since the accident the wounded man has laid in bed at the Exchange hotel, where he has received every care and attention. He is now doing well, under Dr. Hand's care, and unless something unexpected happens, will be above ground for many days yet.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 18, 1897

Death of Fred. J. Wolhaupter
Late papers contain account of the sad death of Fred. J. Wolhaupter, at Ogden, Utah, on the 19th April. Deceased was son of the late Charles Wolhaupter, Richmond, and will be pleasantly remembered by many in this section. He was employed at the Garfield Mine, about 6 1/2 miles from Brigham City, and the following particulars of his death are given:

Wolhaupter and another man named Maw were in the blacksmith shop, sharpening drills, when a monster snow slide came down the gorge, striking the blacksmith shop, crushing it like an egg shell and burying the two men beneath the ruins. Death, probably, was instantaneous. Deceased leaves a wife and one child to mourn.

The funeral occurred on the 22nd, when, after services at the house, the cortege was formed as follows:
The hearse was drawn by two black horses; two uniformed Knights going before and two behind the hearse, three Knights of Pythias on one side and three Odd Fellows on the other, forming the guard of honor. Then came the Lincoln Division Uniformed Knights, the Knights in citizens' dress and Odd Fellows. Following came carriages for the relatives and friends, the whole forming a cortege about one-third of a mile long.

The paper from which the above is compiled adds that " numbers of relatives and friends will mourn the demise of Fred. J. Wolhaupter, whom to know was to love, and a heartfelt sympathy is extended to the bereaved relatives."
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 11, 1876
DIED
At Fredericton, on the 5th inst., after a short illness, Maggie A., aged 10 months, only child of George N. and Abigail M. Golding.
Our darling bud of promise,
Too fair on earth to dwell;
The Saviour took it from us,
Yet, "tis well, "tis well.

At Woodstock, on the 8th instant, Mrs. Samuel, widow of the late Samuel Raymond, aged 83 years. Funeral to-day (Saturday), at 2 o'clock, P. M., from the residence of her son, Mr. J. W. Raymond.

At Upper Woodstock, on the 5th inst., James Smith, Esq., late shipbuilder of St. John, N. B., aged 73 years.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 8, 1897

Cassie Ryan, of Debec, employed at Daniel Gillen's, Houlton, died quite suddenly on Monday from the effects of Grippe.

The funeral of the daughter of Mr. Geo. Anderson will take place from her parents residence this Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock.

Peter Tardiff, one of a gang working on a special train distributing ties, on April 27th, fell on the track, near St. Leonard's station, and was killed.

George McLeod, Williamstown, died on Sunday, aged 70 years. A native of Fredericton, he has resided in this county over 30 years, and was highly esteemed.

Garden's Bros. have an attractive sign in their drug store window; it is a young lady drinking automatically. The act of placing and removing the glass to and from her lips, and the movement of the liquid in the glass is done with great precision and naturalness.

The enterprizing firm of Chestnut & Hipwell have built a two storey piazza in front of their factory, greatly improving the appearance of the building and affording them a large and convenient space to show their wares, & c. By the way, their wareroom is just now crowed with handsome carriages, of various styles, waiting a purchaser. Look in and see them.

A very handsome silver medal, hung on a blue ribbon, may be seen in the window of Carr & Gibson's Jewellery store. It is intended as a prize for Mr. Good's school for the best essay on Canadian and British history. On the front of the medal is the inscription, " Canadian and British history", on the back, " Presented by G. B. Manzer, D. D. S. Woodstock, N. B."

D F Merritt and Mrs. Merritt arrived home on Wednesday. Mr. Merritt is improved in health. He had, according to the New York World a narrow escape last Saturday. When driving with Mrs. Merritt and their son on Broadway, the horse ran away, colliding with another carriage with the result that Mr. Merritt was thrown out and slightly bruised. Mrs. Merritt and Charles escaped without injury.

James Queen has fitted up a very nice office for his insurance business , in Hale's wooden block, King street. The handsome sign he has hung will direct you to the place.

Mr. McLauchlan, Newburg, had four cows mysteriously poisoned last week. It may possibly have occurred from the cows reaching some poison that was set for foxes.

Very great sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson, over the loss of their bright little daughter, three and a half years old, who died on Wednesday morning from congestion of the lungs.

The Methodist parsonage was the scene of an early marriage on Wednesday morning, when Dr. Chapman united for life Alexander Dunbar and Miss Lizzie Hume. The happy couple took the train immediately for St. John. Congratulations.

Dr. Brown of Centreville performed a delicate and successful operation on Dr. Cody, Island Falls, the other day. A hole was drilled through the skull above the ear to give vent to an abcess that had formed on the brain. Dr. Cody is doing finely.

A handsomely painted flaming sigh of C. M. Sherwood & Bro., the hustling grocers, now decorates the south end of the building occupied by them, north end Creek bridge. The sign of A. J. Gray, harberdasher, occupies space on the same building.

Mr. Richard Hand, Plymouth, was seated in his carriage at the south end of the creek bridge, Tuesday, when a moving train frightened his horse and the animal, turning sharply around, upset the carriage and threw Mr. Hand out. Though not seriously injured he was considerably bruised.

Joseph Broderick, son of the late Patrick Broderick of Woodstock, a brakeman on the B. & A. Railway, on Monday fell under a freight car, the wheels of which passed over one of his legs. In consequence of his injuries and the nervous shock incident to amputation, he died soon after. He was 35 years old and leaves a widow.

A party of pleasure seekers from Debec on their way to Houlton, Friday night, met with a most serious mishap. The party comprised Dr. and Mrs. Howard, H L Bailey and Mrs. Bailey, C W Dickinson and Mrs. Dickinson and Mr. and Mrs. James Johnston, who, on the evening named, started for Houlton on a pumping car; a short from Debec they struck a hand car and were hurled a long distance. Dr. Howard was cut about the head and his hip badly bruised ; Mrs. Howard's leg was broken above the ankle; Mrs. Dickinson had two ribs broken; Mrs. Bailey was bruised about the head; Mrs. Johnston received a hip wound; the others escaped with a general shaking up and a few bruises.

Shaw & Dibblee, Hartland, are now carrying a very extensive stock of hardware, and claim to be selling at low rates. Farmers in want of fertilizers or plaster, paints, oils, glass, & c., will do well to get their quotations before buying.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 19, 1887
Races at Roller Rink
The first of a series of three races, on rollers, took place last Saturday evening in the Rink. The distance was two miles for each race. Six young boys-Herb. Craig, John Drysdale, Ben. Craig, Earnest Hanson, George Craig and Ed. Kennedy, were the contestants for the series--the two last for two evenings to be dropped, leaving the two fastest to compete for the championship on this Saturday evening. As there were six skaters it was thought best to send them off in triplets, making two races.
The first trio were Hanson, Drysdale and Kennedy, which race proved Hanson an easy victor, but was hotly contested by the two others, Drysdale winning 2nd place by only a few feet. The second trio were quickly sent off, Benj. Craig taking the lead which he kept to the finish; George Craig, 2nd; Herb Craig, last. The last one in each heat--Kennedy and Herb Craig--was dropped off from the second race. A large attendance of skaters and spectators were present.

The second race of the series took place last Tuesday evening, before a respectable audience. Benj. Craig, Earnest Hanson, John Drysdale and Willie Jones, toed the mark; the latter taking the place of George Craig, who was unable to be present. They all got off pretty well together, Drysdale having the lead slightly, but soon "took a back-seat," and made a place for Craig, who had Hanson close behind him. The position was but slightly changed to the close, Craig winning by one-quater lap, Drysdale third, Jones last; the two latter are discarded for the next race, and Craig with Hanson, will be the contestants.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Feb 21, 1891
Jacksonville Items
Feb 19, 1891
The weather this last few days has been cold but pleasant, affording a good opportunity for those interested in political matters to get around. The contest in this locality promises to be an extremely sharp one, both candidates being gentlemen well known, and having many personal friends, irrespective of party lines. The Doctor's friends however are quite confident of success in this place.

Mr. Fred Harper, who has made Minnesota his home for the last five years, arrived here on a visit to his parents, on Saturday. Mr. Aaron Harper is also home from the West. They both intend returning to the land of their adoption in a few days.

Mr. A Flemming of Fredericton, is visiting friends in Jacksonville.

Messrs. Isaac and Frank Slipp, and their sisters the Misses Sarah and Lillie Slipp, who have been spending a few weeks in Queen's County, returned to their home on Thursday.

Our temperance organization continues doing a good membership, which we hope to see much increased.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Jan 19, 1878
Mr. James McCann has handed us a letter from his son James, now unfortunately an inmate of the Provincial Penitentiary . The letter throughout is written in a style that discovers true heart and genuine sensibility on the part of the writer. Passing over the very touching sentences of a family nature, we make, by permission, the following extracts, which is a voice singularly appropriate to the present:-

When I look back upon so many old years, worse than wasted, it seems almost impossible to atone for so great a loss, and when one seriously examines his heart so many evil impulses confront him that he hardly knows which to encounter first. Still there is one evil that looms so giant-like above every other as to overshadow them with with its baleful influence. You will easily understand, my Father, that I mean the trebly cursed habit rum drinking. I have often tried to explain to myself what the great fascination of this habit was, but was never satisfied with the explanation. I believe that it is almost as much owing to the associations of rum drinking___the glare, the show, the comfort, and obsequiousness of the bar__tender__as to the simple appetite for the liquor. But if anyone really wants to know the results of this habit, let him get sent to this place for a few months, and if he does not find food for thought that will last him a life time it will be because his mind is incapable of receiving an impression.

When I look at the miserable, trembling, grey-haired wretches who once were (some of them) the love and joy of happy firesides-whose education has been watched over by fond parents who began life with every prospect of success--to see them with distorted visages, gibbering, half idiotic, the jest or the scorn of others a little less degraded, it makes me shudder to think of the narrow escape I myself have had, and to inflame me with a desire to restrain the many thousands that are daily walking as I was into this fearful abyss of degradation.

Equally heart rending is it to see the very young boys from 12 years up, generally bright, intelligent lads, sent here for being drunk, and thus taking the first step in a career of crime and debauchery that will end God only knows how or where. But these boys have not got formed the habit and could be saved by abolishing all those cursed traps of rum shops set to ensare the unwary.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Jan 12, 1878
NEW BUILDING
Among the new buildings of the past few months there is none that occupies a more central or prominent position than does that on the corner of Main and King streets. It was fitting therefore that the building occupying so sightly a place should be a character to adorn its surroundings. The brick building of Col. W. T. Baird fully meets all the reguirements.
The building is 22 x 35 feet, with frost proof cellar underneath, in which is a brick tank capable of holding 1500 gallons of water, which is supplied by pipes from the roof. The lower flat contains two rooms, occupied by Col. Baird as a drug store; the main shop is 17 x 35, with 13 foot ceiling, the other room is 6 x 18, which gives shelf room for rough goods, entrance to the cellar, and place for a sink in which is a force pump, with 50 feet of hose, and by which, , in case of necessity, water could be thrown from the tank below to any part of the building; there is a waste pipe to carry the dirty water into the street sewer.
The store is certainly one of the most tastefully, finished in town. The entire inside finish being of walnut and ash, harmoniously blended, in pediment trimming, the very heavy and handsome chandelier, with all the other surroundings in keeping, giving at once a rich and graceful appearance to the room.
The store has an entrance on Main and on King streets; the two windows on Main street, are each 54 x 80 inches, the glass being heavy English plate. The upper storey is finished into three rooms, two of them, very nicely adapted for the purpose, being occupied by Dr. Bruce as an office, the third being as yet unoccupied. We wish the Col. success in his new and handsome quarters.
The following were the mechanics engaged in the construction of the building:
J. T. Lawrence, architect; T. Harrison, mason; W. Craig, carpenter; Geo. Noble, designer, and Wm. Noble and Edward Stoddard the constructors of the store finish; Mr. John Lee, painter; Mr. C. Hazen, the up-stairs finish; centres in the ceiling, Mr. T. H. Richard.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 2, 1887

Bath Items
On Friday last, 25th ult., Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Phillips entertained many of their friends on the occassion of their golden wedding. Remarkably, there were able to be present, Mr. and Mrs. W. Boyer who acted as the groomsman and bridesmaid at the marriage 50 years ago. Mr. M. L. Phillips records that about three years ago after their marriage, his wife and himself, on the same day, experienced the saving power of religion. On Friday, after a liberal tea, beside the reading of Scripture and offering of prayer, by Rev. T. Vanwart , there were suitable speeches, singing and readings, to render the evening, both pleasant and proftiable. The host and hostess were presented by their friends with a contribution of $20 cash, and over $7 in kind, accompanied by many good wishes.

On the following evening, at a meeting of the Ray of Hope Division of the Sons of Temperance.
Mr. and Mrs. Thatcher Barker, recently married, who were both former members of the Division, were on this account given the glass tankard and goblets hitherto used by the Division, which as well as themselves may last another 50 years. The resolution passed in their case has been made a precedent which some are inclined to think may prove a dangerous one.

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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper April 2 1887
A Fire at Upper Kent
Joseph Armour's house was burned to the ground last Saturday night, at ten o'clock. It was only after much effort the grainary and workshop adjoining were saved. Considerable clothing, the organ, and sewing machine were also saved. The loss falls very heavily upon Mr. Armour, as there was no insurance. The fire originated in his son's bedroom. Most heartfelt sympathy for our suffering neighbors, is expressed on every hand. It was sad to see the aged and young children driven out of doors on a bitter cold night. The homeless ones were kindly cared for at the Methodist Parsonage, and Mr. Rideout's. Rev. Mr. Johnson's wife was one of the earliest and most active on the scene. Her presence of mind, and unselfish devotion to the welfare of her afflicted neighbors, deserve the highest commendation. I may add that the house was some fifty years old, having been built by a Mr. Rideout, who subsequently removed to Houlton, Maine.

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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Jan 29 1887
Thanks
Will you allow me through the columns of your paper to heartily thank my friends at Lakeville for the very handsome sum given me, as the proceeds of a basket sociable held on Friday evening last, viz, $22.63. It was a great surprise to me, as I did not expect more than one half the amount, the night not being very pleasant. I am a richer and I trust none of my contributors are any the poorer. May the Lord richly reward every donor.
J. E. Flewelling
Jan. 26th, 1887.

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Dispatch Newspaper Jan 18, 1905
Richmond
The funeral procession of Mrs. David Henderson of Plymouth passed through here on Thursday of last week. Besides her husband and five small children, she leaves her mother who fell a few years ago, since when she has been unable to walk, also a sister an invalid for may years. Mrs. Henderson lived with them and cared for them. She will be greatly missed in her own home.

Mr. Robert Kirk an old resident died quite suddenly Thursday morning. He was buried by the Orange Order on Saturday at the Presbyterian church, Richmond Corner, the Rev. Bleakney attended.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Jan 29, 1887

DIED

At Oak Mountain, 13th inst., in the 28th year of age , after a painful illness, borne with patience and submission, Agnes, the beloved wife of Henry Delong and second daughter of Mungo Dickison. " Blessed are the dead who die in the lord."

At Oak Mountain , 17th inst., William Frederick, infant son of Robert and Mary Blackie. "Suffer little children to come unto Me."

At Carlisle, C. C., on 30th December, in the ?1st year of age, Ruth A., beloved wife of William Orser, leaving a husband, large family and numerous acquaintances to mourn their loss. Deceased has gone to a devoted christian's reward.

Another of the age in this place has passed away to his rest. At his residence, Upper Brighton, Carleton County, on the 2?th inst., John Day, in the 74th year of his age, leaving a wife, one son, two brothers and a large number of relations to mourn their loss. Twenty-nine years ago he professed religion and united with the F. C. B. Church at Upper Brighton. It can be said of him that he was a good man in every sense of the word. The church has lost a worthy member, his companion a king, and loving husband, and his child an indulgent parent. He was followed to his last resting place by his friends and neighbors, Ministers present Rev. J. W. S. Young, B. Jewett, C. Turner. Sermon preached by Rev. J. W. S. Young and the other ministers joined in the service.

On Monday, Jan 17th, at his father's residence Lower Peel, William W., son of Anderson and Robecca Lewis, in the 30th year of his age. Brother Lewis professed faith in Christ when he was a boy fourteen years of age and lived a consistent life till his death; being naturally very ambitious, quite early in life, he strove to make his mark in the world, and through many difficulties worked his way up, passed a creditable examination at Ontario Commercial College, carried off his diploma with high honors and bid fair to be a useful man, but God willed it otherwise. Quite a while ago his friends saw with alarm that his health was falling, and although they tried the best physicians all seemed to fail. Through all his sickness his trust in God of his Salvation. By his death the community has lost a valuable member, like wise the church, but our loss is his gain. His funeral sermon was preached by Rev. T. Conner, from St. John, eleventh chapter and twenty-eight verse, " The Master is come and calleth for thee. " Rev. J. W. S. Young, ( Baptist ), and Rev. H. Raymond, ( Adventist ), took part in the services which were very solemn and impressive. A large concourse of people followed him to his last resting place. He rests in hope of a glorious resurrection.

Dispatch Newspaper Jan 4, 1905
S. R. Hemphill and wife entertained at their home at dinner Monday 32 relatives. Among the number were Mr. Hemphill's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hemphill, of Debec, and a uncle, Wm. hemphill, and wife, of Knowlesville, N. B.-Presque Isle Star Herad.

Duncan Brewer a young man who makes his home at the Stephenson House, Woodstock, had his leg broken at the head of Serpentine Lake on Tuesday, December 27th. He was brought to Woodstock arriving here on Wednesday afternoon when Dr. Rankin set the broken limb.

Mrs. Ruth A., relict of the late Samuel Barton, formerly of the Range, Queens County, N. B., died at the residence of her son-in-law, William I. Gildered, Union Corner, Carleton County, December 20th, aged 86 years. She leaves one son and six daughters to mourn the loss of a good, honest, consecrated and godly mother.-Com.

Hedley, the 10 year old son of Mr. Frank Slipp, of Lower Woodstock, met with a painful accident on Friday morning last. He was standing in the shed close to an Englishman, who was chopping wood when the axe glanced off a log and struck him on the cheek bone inflicting an ugly wound. Dr. Sprague was called and put several stitches in the wound.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper March 15, 1873
Carleton County Court
The above Court was opened on Tuesday last, His Honor Judge Stevens presiding. There was a good attendance of Grand Jurors. His honor, in his charge, complimented the people of the County on their willingness at all times to respond to the summons of the High Sheriff for the purpose of attending to the criminal business.

There was but one civil and one criminal cause tried. The former was :

Moses Clark vs. Alex. Munroe. Assumpsit__undefended. verdict for Plaintiff. Wm. M. Connell, Esq., for Plaintiff.

The criminal case was:

The Queen vs. Amaziah Parks. Indictment for larceny. In this case the prosecution relied upon the confession of the prisoner; but His Honor ruled that the inducements held out, under which such confessions were made, were inadmissable in evidence, and directed the Jury to acquit the prisoner, under which direction they found a verdict of not guilty. Wm. M. Connell, Esq., for the Crown; L. P. Fisher, Esq., for prisoner.
The Court adjourned on Wednesday morning.

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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 3, 1873
Among our obituary notices to-day will be found that of Mr. John Simonson, a gentleman well known in this County. The diseased left Jacksonville, apparently in good health, and went to Deer Island, Charlotte Co. It appears that he carried with him the seeds of disease and death, for almost immediately on his arrival at the Island he was taken down with smallpox, which, after a few days suffering resulted in his death. His friends have our warmest sympathy.

Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 3, 1873
Michael Clare, a Frenchman, was arraigned before Justice McCaffery, on Monday last, on a charge of assault and battery on one Andrew Paul, an Indian. It appeared that the Indian had imbibed " Tanglefoot "enough to render him slightly muddled ; Clare meeting him invited him to his house; while here the Indian fell asleep, and on awaking missed some articles of his; on enquiring for them, Clare denied having seen them; words followed and a clinch ; the Indian got out of the house and was going away, when Clare followed and struck him with a formidable looking club, inflicting a deep gash over the left eye, and rendering the Indian senseless for a long time. Clare was committed for trial at next County Court.

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