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

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Press Newspaper Aug 18, 1886
Isaiah Birmingham, of Greenfield, died very suddenly on Sunday, the 8th inst. The previous Saturday evening he was at Florenceville, getting a casket for Mr. Elkins, and apparently enjoying his usual good health. He was ill only fourteen hours. His funeral service was conducted by Rev. John Perry.
Mr. Elkins was buried the same day by Rev. George Howard.
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Press Newspaper Aug 18, 1886
Last week in our death record was the name of Mrs. Leggett. A life of sterling worth, passed without ostentation, suddenly closed. Most unassuming in character, yet ever found at the side of the suffering. Many in our town had learned to appreciate her kindness, and deeply feel her loss. No kinder parent; no truer friend. Her later years spent in comparative quiet; her last moments passed without a struggle.
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Press Newspaper Sept 8, 1886
( Taken from the Glassville Items)
ACCIDENT.- As Mr. J. Adams, our esteemed harness maker was returning home from the dance held after Baptist tea meeting, on Wednesday night, with two young ladies in his buggy, he unfortunately met with a mishap. Though the night was dark the stars were shedding their sympathetic beams in soft and subdued radiance on the enchanted tric. Being altogether absorbed in sweet contemplation, their young hearts throbbing with tender emotians, and every faculty of the mind entranced with visions of the beautiful, the soft whisperings of love and vows of devotion were rudely interrupted by the rearing and shying of the horse at a man erect as a post in the middle of the road. By what mysterious influence the man was rooted to the spot so as not to move out of the way is not positively known. However the waggon shaft was splintered in two, and Mr. Adams took a fair one under each wing, and with the horse minus the waggon, walked pensively to our village.
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Dispatch Newspaper Sept 1, 1909
Everett vs. Currier
The
Rev. F. A. Currie was arrested on his way home from church on Sunday evening last by Constable Hebert Lindsay on a warrant sworn out by W. B. Everett for alleged fraud and misrepresentation, in the sale of land in the Kootenay Valley.
The preliminary examination took place on Monday morning before Police Magistrate Dibblee. F. B. Carvell is counsel for the prosecution and D. McLeod Vince for the defendant.

The first witness:
Judson Burpee sworn;
I reside in Upper Woodstock, County of Carleton. I know defendant Mr. Currie, have known him two or three years as pastor of the Free Baptist church. I remember a conversation I had with W. B. Everett and Rev. Mr. Currie at my son's house about 1st of January last. We were called there by Mr. Currier for the purpose of talking over land in Watshan Valley.
Wm. Everett , Alonzo Dow, H. G. Noble, Frank Burpee, Hurd Burpee and myself. We talked about the valley and he had a plan of lots which were numbered. He (Mr. Currie) said it was the greatest fruit growing land in British Columbia. He spoke about the parishioners of his church in Winnipeg who wanted him to establish a colony. He said he had been over every foot of land in the Watshan Valley, and he said the lots would be easily cleared. He said a man with a team could clear an acre a day. He showed pictures of fruit trees and a branch of a plum tree, which he represented it as having come from the Watshan Valley. He represented that two crops could be raised yearly in potatoes and turnips.

He said apples, peaches, etc. grew there in abundance. He produced a pamphlet and map of the place. I read the pamphlet afterwards. (Mr. Carvell read letter, which was produced at the meeting by Mr. Currier.) I was only one at one meeting........Wm. Everett arranged for a lot that evening. I do not think he paid any more. Mr. Dow and my two sons also arranged for lots and later on deposited the money with Mr. Currier. They started for the Watshan Valley with two carloads containing furniture, potatoes, horses, etc., everything necessary to start farming. They are not there now.

Roy Dow sworn:
I reside in Upper Woodstock. I heard a conversation between Mr. Currier and others in the fall of 1908. I was sent for by
Frank Burpee and told that I was wanted down at my father's. Mr. Currier was telling us about the Watshan Valley what a wonderful place it was. He had examined the land and said the soil was wonderfully rich and would grow potatoes and turnips in the same year. There was no danger of frost. He did not show us pictures at that time but he did later on at Mr. Everett's house. Some of the pictures which I understood to be of land in the Watshan Valley and were pictures of uncleared land and hay fields, fruit, plum branch, apple trees, strawberry patch, etc. He described Lot 4 on which were about six acres cleared, an acre and a half in clover and sixteen apple trees, house, etc. From Mr. Currier's conversation I understood there were several fruit farms in operation. Two crops of timothy could be grown in one year. Lot ? was bought by Fraser Everett. Ten tons of potatoes to the acre was considered poor crop. He had known of 19 tons being grown per acre without fertilizer. We had all been supplied with blue prints showing lots around Needles. He mentioned names of several persons who were living there. He said the pears grown there were six inches long. He said there was not wind enough in the valley to blow a light out and only about 10 or 15 inches of snow in winters. The valley was seven miles long in length and a good road up to a certain lot, with good grade. Good wagon road. Lot was a mile from the town of Needles, and contained ten acres.

The examination was adjourned until Thursday morning. It is rumoured that arrangements are being made towards a settlement.
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Dispatch Newspaper July 9, 1902
The Examinations
Examinations for Normal School Entrance, Superior License and University Matriculation commenced on Tuesday morning of last week in the college building and were finished Thursday evening. The examinations were conducted by Inspector Meagher and Frank A. Good.
The candidates were as follows:

For class 1 Geo N Belyea
  Medley F Miller
  Lona J. Z. Belyea
  Leora M. Harmon
  Nellie B. Harmond
  Lizzie M. Homes
  Damie E. Kennedy
  Mary M. Lindsay
  Mary A. London
  Albina C. London
  Inez E. Murphy
  Janet McDonald
  E Ferne McClintock
  Ethel D. Stiles
  Ella M. Tompkins
  Eliza E. Wilson
  Daisy Farnham
  A. Maude Hartley
  E. Maude McAdam
For class II E. Murray Burtt
  Jas Cronkhite
  Tillie L. Graham
  Hazen W. Hall
  E. Hope Barker
  Ina E. Campbell
  C. Mabel Dalling
  Mabel Estabrooks
  Chas G. Crawford
  Norman D. Foster
  Harry E. Hayward
  Neil A. McLean
  Inez C. Bradley
  Lida M. Leakin
  Marion Estey
  Alice Giberson
  Tenia Hunter
  Margaret E. Hemphill
  Ada M. Hovey
  Frances J. Kinney
  Julia Mack
  Jessie MacDonald
  Nellie L. Nye
  Jennie I. Paget
  Mabel A. Patterson
  Annie T. Scholey
  Dorcas R. Sharpe
  Anna E. Tilley
  Mabel Wiley
  Jennie Hemphill
  Ada H. Hartin
  Bessie E. Kearney
  Bessie L. Kitchen
  Jennie M. Merrithew
  Maude A. McNerlin
  Rubey P. Page
  Laura H. Page
  Verna R. Perkins
  Evelyn Shaw
  Marion R. Tompkins
  Bridget G. Griflin
  Angelina Clowes
For Superior License : Percy R. Hayward
  Myrtle A. Harmon
  Mable Shaw
For Matriculation : Jas. L. Milmore
  Ida M. Hall
  Mary E. Wetmore

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Dispatch Newspaper July 15, 1908
Grant - Smith
On Thursday afternoon, July 10th, the wedding of Mr. Eugene O. Grant and Miss Mattie A. Smith took place at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Thomas L. Stetson at Victoria Corner. The bride was becomingly attired in white organdie, trimmed with tucks and lace medallion, over a skirt of organdie elaborately trimmed with tucks, real torchon lace and insertion.
Her going away dress was of navy blue chiffon broadcloth with silk waist and hat to match. The latter was from the house of Manchester-Robertson-Allison. After the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. E. O. Steevens, luncheon was served to about forty guests, after which the time passed pleasantly until evening. The bride was the recipent of mnay appropriate and useful gifts. For the occasion the parlor was nicely decorated and the bride and groom stood under the arch of evergreen and a bell of white clover. The next evening the happy couple went on a tour of the Aroostook towns and will settle in Patten, Me.
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Dispatch Newspaper Aug 24, 1904
Weaver-Dibblee
A very pretty wedding took place in the Parish Church last Wednesday afternoon when
Miss Emily Gertrude Dibblee, youngest daughter of the late Livingstone Dibblee was united in marriage to Dr. Walter J. Weaver, of Fredericton. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Horace E. Dibblee, rural dean of Fredericton, brother of the bride, assisted by the Ven. Archdeacon Neales. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Reginald R. Dibblee.
The charming little Parish Church was decorated with cut flowers and potted plants by the choir of which the bride was a member. The presents were numerous and valuable, the groom's gift being a handsome gold watch and chain.
Mr. and Mrs. Weaver left on the express for a trip to Boston, New York and other United States cities.
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The information below about the Meduxnekeag was taken from the Carleton County Historical Society news letter, Jan. 2002.
From W O Raymond on the Meduxnekeag

The earliest notice of the MEDUXNAKIC is that contained in the narrative of John Gyles, published at Boston nearly two hundred years ago. During six years captivity among the St. John river Indians, Gyles lived chiefly at the old Meductic fort. In his narrative he states that in the autumn of the year 1689, soon after his arrival at the Meductic village:" we went up the St. John river about ten miles to a branch called ‘MEDEOCKSEENECASIS’ where was one wigwam. At out arrival an old squaw saluted me with a yell, seizing me by the hair and one hand, but I was so rude as to break her hold and free myself. She gave me a vile grin and the Indians set up a laugh, and so it passed over."

The form of the word MEDOCKSEENECASIS as given by Gyles, is worthy of consideration as being the oldest on record and likely, for that reason, to be the original form. It seems probable that Gyles has preserver the proper pronunciation of the word in the form he gives, as he acquired a pretty thorough knowledge of the Indian language during his captivity and was afterwards frequently employed as an interpreter in negotiations between the whites and the Indians.

The termination "asis" is a diminutive and it is possible MEDOCSEENECASIS is merely a form of the MEDOCTEC-ASIS or Little Meductic (Meductic being the old French and Indian name of Eel River). It may be urged in opposition to this idea that the creek at Woodstock would scarcely be spoken of so "little Eel River" since the volume of its waters is not, except perhaps in the dry season, much, if any less, that of Eel river itself. To this it may be replied that the river Meductic would appear of much greater importance in the estimation of the Indians as forming the great highway for inland travel from the valley of the St. John to the westward connecting by short and well worn trails or portages with the St. Croix Lakes and the head waters of the MATTAWAMKEAG or eastern branch of the PENNOBSCOT.

The usual interpretation of the word MEDUXNAKIC is "rocky at its mouth". Professor W. F. Ganong and Deward Jack, tow of the leading authorities, agree that this is the probable meaning of the word. It is equally appropriate to the creek at Woodstock, or to Eel River.

The names of the rivers and streams emptying into the St. John are all of Micmac origin. But the Micmacs either abandoned or were driven from their hunting grounds on the upper St. john more than two hundred years ago. The Indians now living on the river are all Maliseets, and their dialect differs so widely from the Micmac tongue that they are of little service in the interpretation of Indian place names.

Next mention of the creek at Woodstock which the writer has at hand occurs in the description of the St. John river written in the year 1783 by Captain John Munro, a loyalist. Alluding to the river MEDOCTICK, (Eel River) he writes:

"This stream has excellent falls and fine timber for boards; here is a fine piece of interval where two or three Indian families live; about the centre of this interval are the remains of an old breast work sufficient to contain 200 men. The next river on the west side is MADOCHENQUICK; here the Indians lived formerly; their church is still standing and kept in good repair. On both sides this river is good land and some of the islands opposite are very good."

Our next authorities are the older maps or plans in the Crown Land Office at Fredericton. On one of these, made by Isaac Hedden, Esquire, in 1790, the creek is marked " RIVER MEDUCTXNICOOK" and the island opposite MEDUCTXNICOOK ISLAND. In a plan made a few years later by George Sproule, surveyor general, the creek is marked MEDUCTSINICICK, and in tow other plans of similar date we have respectively MEDUCKSINIKECK and MEDUCTXNICK. Still another form occurs in the journal kept by Wm. F. Odell, Esquire, in which were recorded his surveying operations during the year 1818 by direction of the boundary commissioners. Mr. Odell said "on my return from Mars Hill homeward, I halted the party on the 12th October, at the mouth of the MADUCTSINICIK River."

Peter Fisher (father of ex-mayor of Woodstock) adopts another and a simpler form of spelling in his little work "sketches of New Brunswick" (published 1825). Speaking of the parish Woodstock, he says: "the river MADAXNIKIK passes through this parish to its exit into the St. John and adds to its importance as several settlements are making along its banks."

The journals of the House of Assembly make frequent references to the MEDUXNAKIC in connection with appropriations for roads and bridges. But there is still the same lack of uniformity of spelling; road commissioners, supervisors, legislators, all seemed to have agreed that it was better never to write the word twice alike. Witness the following:

MEDUCTSNICICK (Journal of 1793)

MEDUCTICNICICK (Journal of 1816)

MADXWAWICK (Journal of 1817)

MEDUCTINICIKICK (Journal of 1818)

MADISHNAKICK (Journal of 1820)

MADUXNEKEEK (Journal of 1823)

MEDUXNIKEEK, MEDUXNIKICK (Journal of 1827)

MADUCXSNIKIC, MADUCKSNEKIC, MADUCKSNEKICK (Journal of 1828)

But with all these variations we note there is as yet no sign of the termination "keag". The form MEDUXNAKEAG apparently came into existence about the time of the negotiations in 1840 which led to the settlement of the boundary between Maine and new Brunswick under the Ashburten Treaty. Dr. Gesner adopted the spelling in his history of New Brunswick, our provincial map makers did the same, and now it is difficult to convince the public that the name of Woodstock’s own little river was every anything else than the MEDUXNAKEAG. Nevertheless MEDUXNAKIC is certainly older and probably the more accurate form.

By far the most accurate and complete description of the river St. John and its tributaries yet written has just been published at Cambridge, Massachusetts by J. W. Bailey, a son of Dr. L. W. Bailey, professor of natural science in the University of New Brunswick. From the pages of Mr. Bailey’s admirable little book we quote his brief description of the MEDUXNIKEAG river.

"The MEDUXNIKEAG river (drainage area about 420 square miles) which unites with the St. John at Woodstock is formed by the junction of two steams of nearly equal size twelve miles above the mouth, one flowing southerly from the Aroostock water shed, the other northerly through one of the richest farming districts of Maine. Houlton, an ambitious rival of Woodstock, and the metropolis of Aroostook county, is situated on the south branch. Its business section is clustered about an open square, from which pleasant residential streets extend in several directions."

Press Newspaper Sept 15, 1886
A sad accident occurred last Sunday forenoon on the lake near Vanceboro, by which Daniel Dougherty lost his life. He and five others, Lewis Beach and his brother, Philip Merideth, Israel Stewart and one other, whose name we did not learn, were out on the lake in a sail boat when, about eleven o'clock, a heavy gust of wind struck them and capsized the boat.
The two Beach brothers swam ashore, from which they were about a mile distant when capsized. The other three clung to the boat until it drifted to within 300 or 400 yards of shore when Dougherty, who was a good swimmer, left it and swam towards the shore, but when within a few rods of land he sank and was drowned. The others were subsequently rescued.
Mr. Dougherty's body was found Monday forenoon. he has been for several years a driver on the N. B. Railway, and is well and favorably known. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn their loss. To these we tender our sympathies in their sad bereavement.
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Press Newspaper Sept 15, 1886
Kirkland Items
We are having harvest weather this week. Farmers here are all busy in their grain fields. Everywhere you look you see some reaping their wheat and sometimes you hear the buzzing of the reaper.

George McAnarlin is putting up a first-class dwelling house, 26x36, on the well known William Palmer farm, where about eight months ago lots of travellers went to get their toddy.

David Dykemar, has bought a fine two-storey building and a blacksmith shop from George McAnarlin. He has it all finished in first-class style. The mason work is very creditable; Richard Cherry was the master workman. All it lacks now is the bird.

Neil Deming has put up a fine two storey dwelling house. Jacob White contractor.

John Graham has sold his famous trotter, Woodbrook ; she has trotted in 2.48.

Monument Division is in full bloom. It has done a great deal of good down here. It has
banished five rum-shops out of the place, but there is one left, and we are in a fair way of destroying it. Today the young men of our vicinity go along the road quiet and respectable; before this Division was organized you could hear whoops and yells all night.

Robert McElroy is building a steamboat to run from his place to Benton. He will launch it in about a week. The S. of T. will have a good time visiting our Brother Templars at Benton, and they to visit us.

We have a first-class Hall; it is 30x40: two stories.
Sept 7, 1886.
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Dispatch Newspaper June 17, 1908
Mrs. Annie Kerr, of Union Street, fell down a flight of stairs on Saturday last in the home of Frank Vandine, Broadway, and was quite seriously injured.
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Dispatch Newspaper June 17, 1908
BORN
McLauchlan.-At Mars Hill, Me., on June 13th,
to the wife of George S. McLanchlin, a daughter.(note name spelt with uch & nch.)
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Dispatch Newspaper June 17, 1908
Hammond-Willis
A very pretty wedding took place at Golden Grove, when
Miss Jennie Willis, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Willis, was united in marriage to Mr. Howard Hammond, of Woodstock, N. B. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very pretty dressed in a travelling suit of wine broadcloth, with hat to match. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Rain. After the ceremony luncheon was served, and the bride and groom left on the C. P. R. train for Woodstock, N.B., their future home.
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Dispatch Newspaper August 12, 1908
Miss Gladys Foster
Miss Gladys Foster, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foster, died on Sunday morning after an illness of only a few weeks in the 19th year of her age. Miss Foster was an employee on the Post Office staff and was courteous and obliging in the discharge of her duties. Besides her parents she is survived by two sisters and two brothers.
Mr. Foster is at present in the hospital, having underwent an operation for appendicites a short time ago. The funeral took place yesterday, the Rev. Dr. W. C. Kierstead officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Foster will have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their loss.
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Dispatch Newspaper August 12, 1908
Mrs. Joseph Pryor
Mrs. Joseph Pryor
departed from this life July 22, 1908, after a lingering illness. She was a patient sufferer and bore her illness with christian fortitude. She leaves to mourn eight children, Frank, Annie, Alice, of Pioneer; Mrs. Zeph Good, of Goods Corner; Perry, of Prov., R.I.; Frazier, of Presque Isle, and Mrs. C. F. Bull, also Mrs. W. E. Gartley, besides a large number of relatives.
Funeral services were held at Williamstown church. Rev. Mr. Ayres and Rev. Mr. McGill officating. To all the friends who assisted in any way the children offer heartfelt thanks. It was hard to give her up; she was fifty-five.
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Dispatch Newspaper July 22, 1908
Born in Woodstock
The friends of
William MacDonald will regret to learn that he passed away early Thursday morning, after a brief illness, at the residence of his daughter, 84 Forest avenue, Bangor. Mr. MacDonald was born at Woodstock, New Brunswick, Sept.12, 1832. With his parents he moved to Bangor while a small child. He was a carpenter by profession. He served two terms in the City Council of Bangor as a member from ward 7. In former years he was an active member of Oriental Lodge of Oddfellows. His wife died in October, 1887, since which time he resided with his daughter, Mrs. Ora. W. Knight. Other surviving relatives are two brothers, J. Wallace MacDonald, of Stoneham, Mass., and Thomas S. MacDonald, of Bangor.-Bangor Commercial.
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Dispatch Newspaper July 22, 1908
Death of Mrs. Wm. Mills
The death occurred on Sunday of Mrs. William Mills of Middle Simonds. She had been about the house as usual Sunday morning and attended the Adventist prayer meeting in which she took part. During the service she was taken ill. Death came in a few minutes after reaching home. Paralysis was the cause.
Mrs. Mills, widow of William Mills, for many years well known to the travelling public as the keeper of Mill's Hotel in the days of steam-boating and stage-coaches, was before marriage Margatet Larlee. Her husband died less than two years ago. The only child, Cassandra, wife of Sandford Ingraham, is living, and George W. Hatfield of Middle Simonds is a half brother. Mrs. Mills was 79 years of age. The funeral was conducted by Rev. A. H. Kearney of Woodstock, pastor of the Adventist church at Middle Simonds.
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Dispatch Newspaper July 22, 1908
Weds Woodstock Man
A pretty but quiet wedding was celebrated yesterday afternoon about five o'clock at George street United Baptist parsonage, when Miss Laura Brewer, daughter of Mr. Whitman Brewer, the well-known contractor, of St. Marys, and Mr. William H. A. Hamilton, of Woodstock, were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. A. Rideout in the presence of a number of the friends and relatives of the happy couple who left after the ceremony by C. P. R. for Woodstock where they will make their future home.
The bride is a very popular young lady, being a graduate of the seminary at Acadia College, Wolfville, N.S., while the groom is the electrician in charge of the big power plant at Woodstock. Their many friends join in congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy married life.
-Fredericton Gleaner.
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Dispatch Newspaper July 22, 1908
MARRIED
CARPENTER-HAND.-
On July 16th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Plymouth, by Rev. A. W. Teed, M. A., Rector of Richmond,
Pauline Margaret, youngest daughter of Richard Hand to Harry Robert Ellory Carpenter, of Richmond Corner, N.B.
Dispatch Newspaper July 22, 1908
McLELLAN-WILSON.-
On July 15th, at the residence of the bride's mother, Bellville, by the Rev. A. W. Tweed, M. A., Rector of Richmond,
Nattie Evelyn, only daughter of Mrs. James Wilson, to Earle John Allen McLellan, of Richmond Corner, N.B.

Dispatch Newspaper July 22, 1908
BELL-PARENT
Tues. 14th, at Residence of B. D. Hoyt, MacKeazie Corner, Miss Georgia Parent to Albert G. Bell. After partaking of a wedding supper the young couple left for their home in Bellville. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. A. MacDonald.(Note: MacKenzie Corner spelt MacKeazie)

Dispatch Newspaper July 22, 1908
SMITH-DEWITT
Everett Perley Smith and Lila Bell DeWitt were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred DeWitt, in Woodstock, on May 21st, by Rev. W. C. Keirstead.
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Press Newspaper Sept 22, 1886
An alarm of fire was given at Upper Woodstock on Saturday afternoon, when the dwelling house of Mrs. Justus Stevens was discovered to be on fire. Through the vigorous efforts of a number of the neighbors the fire was extinguished before doing much damage. A spark from the chimney alighting on the roof is supposed to have been the cause.
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Press Newspaper Sept22, 1886
Our Glassville correspondent says:
Jamieson was found on Tuesday evening in Murdock McKenzie's barn, East Glassville, about two miles through the woods from home, emaciated and perfectly quiet; had to be taken care of from weakness; says he got confused and could not get home. Search for him was given up a week ago.
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Press Newspaper Sept 22, 1886
The Concert to be given in the Opera House on Tuesday evening, 28th inst., by Miss Minnie Sharp and the local talent, will be a rare treat to all lovers of music. Miss Sharp has spent two seasons in New York city under the instruction of the best teachers of vocal culture in America. Her naturally smooth and flexible voice has been brought to a wonderfully pleasant state of cultivation; and the assistance she will have on this occasion is all of a superior class. She will, we hope, receive a full house.
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Press Newspaper Sept 22, 1886
RECORDS BROKEN
A big egg is placed on our table by
John Coffey, of Richmond. It measures in its circumferences 6 1/2 x 7 5/8 inches.
An exciting contest between
Joseph Irvine and Wm. Kennedy of this place, each one eating 25 apples. Irvine won in 5 minutes, beating his opponent 1 1/2 minutes. Irvine now challenges any Orchard in the Province.

Wm. V. White, of Vinegar Hill, has a sunflower whose blossom measures 54 inches in circumference.

James Ratigan of Canterbury says, "I noticed something in your paper about the growth of our produce, and you asked if any one could beat it. I think I can beat it by long odds on my farm here. I found a potato stalk which measured 6 ft. in length, and one stem of buckwheat with 1987 grains on it. You beat that if you can."

J. G. Gill showed us some very fine turnips, but having no means at hand of measuring we cannot give their dimensions.
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Dispatch Newspaper March 2, 1910
Miss Shirley Peterson
At the home of her father John R. Peterson, of Royalton, on Friday 25th, occurred the death of his daughter, Shirley, of tuberculosis in the 25nd year of age. She leaves a father, three sisters and two brothers. her mother died less than a year ago. Her funeral took place at Tracy mill's on Sunday. Service conducted by Kev. B. Digget.
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Dispatch Newspaper Jan 8, 1908
Geo. E. Balmain for Mayor
A petition is being circulated and largely signed by the business men of the town, irrespective of party, asking Geo. E. Balmain to be a candidate for the office of Mayor of the town of Woodstock.
Outside of being a good business man, Mr. Balmain has had some experience in town affairs, having served at the council board. He has also taken a great interest in education matters and is a member of the School Board.
While at the council board he was always careful to guard the town's interests, and at the same time, eager to further any movements towards progression that came up for discussion.
He has not yet acceeded to the wishes of his friends to become a candidate for the office of Mayor, but should he do so, there is no doubt that he will have the hearty support of the ratepayers of the town.
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Dispatch Newspaper Jan 8, 1908
Social Events
The many friends of
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Duncan gave them a surprise party on Saturday evening, it being the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding day, there was a hundred guests present and a most enjoyable evening was spent.
A pleasing feature was the presentation by Mr. Wallace W. Hay of a purse of gold to Mr. and Mrs. Duncan.
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Dispatch Newspaper Nov 9, 1904
Death of Dr. David J. W. Wiley
Dr. David J. W. Wiley died at his home in Tillamook, Oregon, on Friday October 21st of neuralgia of the heart at the age of 62 years. He was born in Fredericton in 1843, was a graduate of the University of Vermont and of the medical school of Harvard University.
He practised 27 years at Florenceville in this county where he made many friends by his skill and his kindly and generous nature. He left Florenceville in 1889 and went to practise in the State of Maine. In 1892 he went to Tillamook, Oregon where he practised till the time of his death.
He leaves a widow,
one daughter, Mrs. Thomas A. McCain of Florenceville and three sons Robert, James O. and Percy J. who are living in the west.
An Oregon paper says of Dr. Wiley "He had been for two terms mayor of Tillamook City and lived a conspicuously upright and useful life. As a physician he was successful beyond the average, and though a man of positive opinions and outspoken character he was almost universally beloved. At the time of his death, he was ruling elder of the Presbyterian church and a mason."
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 15, 1880
At the regular meeting of
Reform Club Lodge, No. 61, I. O. G. T., on Friday evening, 7th inst.; the following officers were duly installed:

John McCaffery W. C. T.
Mrs. Tyler Atherton W. V. T.
T. H. Foster W. S.
Miss Matthews W. A. S.
W. I. Boyer W. F. S.
Jas. Watts W. T.
Rev. J. McG. McKay W. Chap.
Wm. Gibson W. M.
Mrs. J. C. Gibson W. D. M.
Geo. Lynch W. G.
Alfred Jackson W. Sen.
Mrs. W. Gibson W. R. H. S.
Miss R. Wallace W. L. H. S.
Tyler Atherton P. W. C. T.

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Dispatch Newspaper March 18, 1908
Henry S. Sharp
Henry C. Sharp, a wealthy lumberman living at Monticello, Me., died Saturday of heart disease, aged 72 years, after an illness of several weeks.
Mr. Sharp was born in Jacksonville, Carleton county, in 1836. In 1887-8 he was a member of the legislature. He was also later a member of the Senate. In 1803 he was Sheriff of Aroostook county.
He leaves his wife and eight children; Harry B., of Houlton; Mrs. Annie Campbell, Monticello; Mrs. Willard Pryor, Bridgewater; Mrs. A. Jewel, Monticello; Charles Sharp, Miss Clara Sharp, Clifford Sharp and Miss Pauline Sharp, of Monticello.
He was a prominent citizen of Monticello and active in all Aroostook county affairs.
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Dispatch Newspaper March 18, 1908
Samuel S. Vandine
Samuel S. Vandine died on Tuesday last at his home in Arthurette.
The deceased, who was born in Carleton county on the 18th of October, 1830, is survived by five daughters and three sons. Two brothers, Arthur Vandine, residing in Detroit, Mich., and Dow Vandine, of customs department in St. John, also survive.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Oct 26, 1906
Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy, aged 83 years, died on the 25th inst., at the home of Wm. Kearnes. Her maiden name was Green. She was twice married, her first husband, the late Cavalier Yerxa, dying in 1859. She leaves but one child, Mrs. Kearnes; the sole survivor of ??ven. Mrs. Hamilton Yerxa is a sister. Two brothers are alive_William of Pennsylvania, and Frank of Linneus, Me.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Oct 26, 1906
At Glassville, on the 20th inst.,
Janet, beloved wife of Andrew Spence, in the sixty eighth year of her age.
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Dispatch Newspaper July 29, 1908
Fatal Accident
Losing her foothold in the doorway of the second story of a shed in the rear of her home at ?0 Durham street, St. John,
Mrs. Elizabeth Powers, widow of Wm. R. Powers, fell to death to the ground at 4:30 o'clock Friday afternoon. She was picked up unconscious and died a few minutes later. Mrs. Powers was about seventy-five years of age. She was formerly Miss Akerley of Southampton but lived in St. John for many years.
She leaves two daughters, two brothers and four sisters. Mrs. Harold D. Ferris and Miss Ella, at home, are the daughters; John and Harrison Akerley of Southampton are the brothers and the sisters are Mrs. J. W. Estabrook of Boston; Mrs. Fred Moore, of Woodstock; Mrs. Charles Scott, of Temperance Vale, and Mrs. J. F. Estabrook, of this city. T. Fred. Powers of St. John is a nephew.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Oct 23, 1897
South New Bridge Items
(Received too late for last issue.)
The weather has been fine and such magnificent moonlight nights should not be spent in the house, at least a certain barber, who lives not a great distance from here, thinks so. Sunday night, for instance, will prove that. Go on young people enjoy this delicious moonlight while it lasts.
One day last week a young man named
Havelock Clark from Woodstock was out in this direction shooting partridges when suddenly he heard a heavy tread as of a large size animal. Stepping behind a tree Mr. Clark levelled his rifle and waited. In another moment an uncommonly large moose made its appearance around the tree. Mr. Clark fired, shooting the moose just behind the shoulder and instantly killing it. He fired another shot but the moose was dead. Then the young man commenced the task of preparing his moose so it would not spoil until he could have it conveyed to Woodstock. He intends having the head mounted. Mr. Clark, notwithstanding his courage, is only 19 years old and of a very slender build.
Going through the forest now one can see nothing but hunters. It seems as though all Woodstock is taking a vacation.
We are sorry to record the death of
Mr. Randolph Towers of Northampton. De ceased has been ill for some time and his death was not unexpected. He was a brother of Mrs. John Price of this place. He was unmarried and lived with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. John Kay and child of Waterville and Miss Bella Bagley of Woodstock spent Sunday last at Mrs. Sarah Bagley's.
Mr. William Bagley who has been in New Hampshire for a number of years has returned home and is building a fine new house. Although he has his house all up and shingled. It is hard to tell what may transpire in the near future.
Miss Nora Hartin, who is going to school at Southampton, spent Monday at home.
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Press Newspaper Feb 28, 1884
Mr. A. B. Page, of Houlton, recently offered to trot his two year old colt "State of Maine's pride", by Abraham, son of Daniel Lambert, against the two year old colt, "Governor Douglas" son of Bay Douglas, by R. R. Morris, dam Island Maid owned by J. D. Reid, of Woodstock, Carleton County.
Mr. Reid has accepted the challenge, and suggested that the match be trotted at the Eastern Maine Fair to be held in Bangor next September. Page's colt is a mahogany bay and weighs about 900 pounds. Mr. Reid's colt is black, and has remarkable fine style and action. Both youngster are good ones and if they come together will no doubt make a good race.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Dec. 19, 1913
Death came with awful suddenness to Hugh P. Johnson a respected and prominent resident of Newburg. He had been in the woods Friday and not arriving home in the evening his sons went to look for him and found him dead. He was 61 years of age. The funeral was held Monday. Rev. Francis Bradley officiated at the requiem mass. He is survived by the widow, four sons, Dennis, Nicholas and Hugh at home, and Michael, a student at St. Joseph's College, and two daughters, Nellie at home, and Mary A., of St. Vincent's hospital, Worcester, Mass.
The Sentinel joins with the whole community in extending deepest and most respectful sympathy to the family in their great and unexpected bereavement.
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The Press Newspaper March 30, 1908
Died
Colwell.-At Brainard, Minn., March 24, of pneumonia,
Fred Colwell, son of late John Caldwell and Mrs.John Craig now of Northampton, leaving mother sister and two half brothers.
The Press Newspaper April 13, 1908
Colwell,Fred -remains interred Kirk cemetery / Northampton Items .
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The Press July 15, 1901 
Northampton:
The Methodist Church is rapidly nearing completion. The building has been entirely renovated being re-roofed and painted, a fine porch and tower has been added, modern windows taking the place of the old ones, the old seats being shifted and new aisles erected, and the inside is now being sheathed with southern pine, and varnished. The old vestry is moved across the road and will be used for a public hall.
The work is being done by Messrs Rolston and Turney, and the church will now bear comparison with any in the country. A tea meeting held at the Bluffs on Wednesday for the purpose of raising funds was well attended, and the sum of $32.00 was cleared.
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Press Newspaper Sept 15, 1914
WEBBER-LINDSAY
A very pretty wedding took place Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Andrew Thompson Lindsay in St. Stephen, when their daughter,
Helen Elizabeth, was united in marriage with Ernest Hayden Webber, son of Frederick Webber of Woodstock, N.B., by Rev. E. B. Wyllie of the Presbyterian church.
At the appointed hour, the bridal party entered and took their places beneath the wedding bell, where the solemn words of the marriage service were spoken, the bride being given away by her father. The bride was gowned in white satin with lace over dress and crystal trimmings, with veil of tulle and wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley and was very winsome.
She was attended by Miss Bessie Dinsmore, who looked very dainty in a gown of yellow messaline with lace overdress. The groom was attended by Thomas Gallagher of St. John.
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Press Newspaper Sept 15, 1914
MURCH-MCKAY
On Wednesday afternoon, Sept 2, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McKay of Florenceville, was the scene of a pretty wedding, when their daughter, Kate Anna, became the bride of Charles Edward Murch of Unity, Me. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. H. Manuel in the presence of about fifty of the nearest friends and relatives. The wedded couple left by automobile on Saturday morning for their home in Unity, where Mr. Murch is a prosperous farmer. The bride will be much missed by her many friends in Florenceville.
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Press Newspaper Sept 15, 1914
MARRIED
Cunningham-McDade
Woodstock, Sept 9, by Rev. F. J. McMurray,
Thos. Cunningham of Newburg, and Miss Cassie McDade of Woodstock.

Press Newspaper Sept 15, 1914
Webber-Lindsay
St. Stephen, Sept 9, by Rev E B Wyllie,
Ernest Webber of Woodstock, and Miss Helen Lindsay of St. Stephen.

Press Newspaper Sept 15, 1914
Tompkins-Dow
Woodstock, Sept 9, by Rev. Richard Opie,
James Tompkins and Miss Delia Dow, both of Dow Settlement.

Press Newspaper Sept 15, 1914
Fishe-Steeves
Woodstock, Sept 2, by Rev Frank Orchard,
Carle Fishe and Miss Mina Steeves, both of Grafton.
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Press Newspaper Feb 5, 1894

W. R. Richardson, Business Ad, Hartland, N.B.
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Press Newspaper Feb 5, 1894

Daniel Lee, Business Ad, Woodstock, N.B.
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Press Newspaper Feb 5, 1894

Hamilton Brothers, Business Ad.
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Press Newspaper Feb 5, 1894

C. A. McKeen Business Ad, Woodstock, N.B.
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