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

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Press Newspaper Nov 3, 1886
Correspondence
For The Woodstock Press.
Florenceville Items
Thursday morning 21 st, Daniel Dooley, says, on his way to work, he heard groans, and looking over the side of the Florenceville bridge discovered that Mr. John Lovely was lying on the rocks at the foot of the western pier, some 34 feet below. He immediately went down, and found that Mr. Lovely was in a helpless condition, as he was considerably bruised; he went at once to his family and told them about what he saw, and Mr. Lovely's sons, with Mr. J. L. Pitt and John Jamieson and some others had him brought home.
Dr. David Wiley was called in and he at once pronounced it a very bad fracture of the skull, and said it was impossible for him to live. In about three hours after finding him he was dead. A jury was called by Dr. Hagerman, coroner, and a number of witnesses examined; it then adjourned until next day, when the examination was finished and the following verdict rendered:
We, the jury on the cause of John Lovely's death, after a careful examination of evidence, believe that he came to his death from a wound on the head received in some unknown way.
There are a number of theories afloat as to the cause of death, numbers holding that it would be impossible for him to fall that distance without being broken to pieces. There were no marks on his body, only his face and head showing any marks.
He was one of the old residents of this place, and Postmaster for a number of years. The evidence before the coroner's jury shows that he was drinking some that evening, and had visited Daniel Dooley's house. Dooley says he came over the bridge with Mr. Lovely at about 11 o'clock.
He was buried on Saturday at 2 p. m., Rev. Mr. Hoyt, of Andover, was officiating clergyman. The funeral was attended by a very large concourse of people. Mr. Lovely was a quiet unassuming man, and very much respected by all who knew him, and his sad death has thrown a gloom over both East and West Florenceville.
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Press Newspaper Jan 18, 1892
FRED FOSTER
Popular Furniture Dealer and Owner of Livery Stable.
Of Fred G. Foster, son of Geo. F. Foster, Deputy Sheriff of this county, who located at Hoquian Mills, Washington, a few years ago, the local paper of that place says__
One of the prominent business men of the city is Mr. Fred Foster, who conducts the commodious furniture store on Eighth street and the fine livery barn on K street. Mr. Foster carries an extensive stock of furniture, comprising elegant bedroom suites, upholstered goods of all kinds, office furniture of the best, also a choice assortment of household furnishings, such as curtains, curtain poles, mattressess, bedding, wall paper, etc.,etc. In all departments the stock will be found most complete and the gentlemanly proprietor is ever ready and willing to supply the public with best goods at most reasonable prices.
At his livery stable Mr. Foster employs experienced horsemen and takes pride in keeping his horses and rigs always in the pink of condition and ready for immediate use. He will furnish on demand the finest turnouts and best saddie horses to be found in the county. Horses are boarded by the day, week or month. The large stable on K street is a model of neatness, cleanliness and order, and is well and systematically conducted. Mr. Foster is a live, energetic citizen, highly respected by his fellow-townsmen.
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Press Newspaper Feb 22, 1892
George Howe was before the Police Magistrate on Tuesday, charged with having a pistol on his person with intent of doing grievous bodily harm to George W. Goodine. he was sent to jail for three months.
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Press Newspaper Feb 22, 1892
A sad drowning accident occurred at Southampton ten days ago, when Wm. Dunbar an old gentleman 72 years of age, while staking a road across the river, broke through the ice in two or three feet of water, and was carried under by a strong current.
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Press Newspaper Feb 22, 1892
Holland Palmer, Jacksontown, died Saturday morning; the funeral takes place this afternoon at two o'clock.
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Press Newspaper Feb 22, 1892
Mr. Charles Trafton is piling up beach gravel, is under contract with the Town for 400 cords to use on the street when summer comes.
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Press Newspaper Feb 22, 1892
The body of Mrs. T. E. Simonson was brought from St. John Monday by her son George F. Simonson. He was met at the station by many relatives and proceeded to Jacksonville, their former residence where the interment took place.
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Press Newspaper Feb 22, 1892
Mr. Daniel Perrington, of Richmond Corner, who has long been enjoying a large legree of popularity in his business relations with the public at that place as one of the firm of Parks & Perrington has bought out the interests of Mr. Parks in their grist and saw mill and will fit up the machinery in a first class style and will in a few days be prepared to do first class work. We have no doubt that Mr. Perrington's urbanity and indefatigable attention to the wants of his numerous patrons will insure to him a liberal patronage in the future.
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Press Newspaper Nov 3, 1886
The people on the Benton Road, Lower Woodstock, are putting up a convenient sized house of worship near John Moxon's. Such a house is needed there, and we trust they will soon have it comfortably finished and profitably occupied.
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Press Newspaper Nov 3, 1886
T. J. Boyer has recently had his hotel, the " Victoria," fitted up in first-class order, and is prepared to give his guests a comfortable reception. He has improved his dining room, new plumbing, and for commercial men has convenient sample rooms.
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Press Newspaper Jan 18, 1892
K of P.
The following officers were installed in Ivanhoe Lodge, No. 7, K of P., on Monday, 4th instant, by Deputy Grand Chancellor Brewer__

Press Newspaper Jan 18, 1892
S. of T.
The following are the officers elect of Campbell Division, S. of T.__

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Press Newspaper Jan 18, 1892
Upper Woodstock
(Excerpt from Upper Woodstock Items.)
Geo Hamilton, who broke his leg just above the ankle, while skating up at Pine Island, on the 2nd inst., is doing as well as can be expected. He was fortunate in taking out an accident policy a short time before the accident occurred.

Press Newspaper Jan 18, 1892
We clip the following from the Lowell Evening Mail.
The young ladies mentioned are daughters of Andrew Blackie of Oak Mountain in this county :
The Misses Blackie of 4 Columbus avenue were on Christmas eve the recipients of two handsome presents, given to them by the patrons of their boarding house. To Miss Nellie Blackie was given an elegant gold watch and chain, and Miss Mitchell Blackie was presented with a handsome set of earrings, with a pin to match. Mr. Fred Jager made the presentation speech, and the Misses Blackie responded in a few well chosen remarks.
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Press Newspaper Nov 3, 1886
Joseph B. Wright
While helping to load a car with logs near Newburg Junction, last Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Wright received severe, and what subsequently proved to be fatal injuries. He, with another man, were on the partly loaded car when the stakes broke, and part of the logs rolled to the ground. The other man saved himself by jumping, but Mr. Wright was brought to the ground with the logs, several of which rolled on his legs. He was liberated as soon as possible by those present, place in a car, brought to Woodstock, and carried to his home.

Drs. Connell and Colter were at once called in, and found both legs badly broken below the knee, and in one a bad flesh wound. All possible aid was rendered, and after several hours of severe, but patient suffering, he seemed to rest more comfortably. His injuries, however, proved to be too severe for his constitution, and on Saturday morning he passed quietly, peacefully away.

Mr. Wright moved here from Studholm, Kings County, about 30 years ago, and except one year at Lakeville, has resided in this vicinity. He was converted under the ministry of Rev. John Prince, and joined the Methodist Church some thirty-two years ago, and has ever since proved himself a worthy and useful member of that body. His path in christian life grew brighter as he advanced in years, and his last testimony was probably the brightest he ever made. He has lost three children, and leaves a wife and seven children__three sons and four daughters__to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and kind parent. He will be missed by his brothers in the church as one of sterling christian character, and by all who knew him as an obliging friend.
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Press Newspaper Oct 27, 1886
Robert A. Dickinson starts today (Tuesday) for the woods. He operates this winter on the Umculcus, a tributary of the Aroostook, and will probably have in 100 men. J. Hale also starts in this week; he will operate near Monticello, with a crew of about 70. Wm. Tedlie is also starting a crew on the Machias, a tributary of the Aroostook, and expects to send in crews in two or three other places later in the season.
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Press Newspaper Oct 27, 1886
St. Luke's Church was the scene of the pleasant event, last Wednesday morning, by which Councillor Duppa Smith, and Maria, daughter of Col. R. B. Ketchum, were united in marriage. The bride was attended by Miss Smith, sister of the groom, and Woodford Ketchum attended the groom. The happy young couple, after partaking of refreshments at Col. Ketchum's, took the western train for their bridal tour.
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Press Newspaper Oct 27, 1886
A sad and fatal accident occurred at Skiff Lake last Friday morning. Thomas McCarthy, a lad 13 years old, with a neighbor were engaged loading a heavy stone on a drag. The stone was on end, the lad standing on the drag, when the horses started, the boy fell, the stone also falling struck him on the head. He did not recover consciousness, and died in about thirteen hours.
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Press Newspaper Oct 27, 1886
At Wm. Upham's barn Charles Montgomery and Perry Smith threshed 157 1/2 bushels of oats, and loaded their horse-power, in 3 1/2 hours. The work was done with a Moody machine for which Geo. N. Clark is agent.
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Press Newspaper Oct 27, 1886
A sheaf of oats, measuring seven feet in height, was placed in our window yesterday. They are black oats of the ordinary variety, grown this season on old land by Alexander Johnston of Lower Woodstock.
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Press Newspaper Oct 27, 1886
There will be a Pie Sociable held at William B. Tempkins, Upper Peel, Saturday evening, October 30th, for the benefit of Rev.George Howard. A cordial invitation is given to all.
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Press Newspaper Oct 13, 1886
J. G. Simonson's mare, which took first prize in driving horses at the Wakefield Show, was very neatly harnessed. The harness was made by Charles Cliff, of Centreville, of superior material, double and neatly stitched throughout; it was handsomely mounted, and showed very careful and superior workmanship.
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Press Newspaper Oct 13, 1886
We have received a pretty song, "Ever so long ago," and a piece of music composed for the pianoforte by a lady resident of this town, Miss Grace Jordan. The compositions are published by Landry & Co., St. John, and are on sale here by A. Letts. They do equal credit to composer and publisher.
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Press Newspaper Oct 13, 1886
Brakeman John Stroop, on Grand Falls train, on Saturday last, while approaching Aroostook station, was struck by the overhead frame work of Aroostook bridge, injuring him badly about the head and body. An engine was at once dispatched to Andover for medical aid. Dr. Hanson pronounced his injuries serious but he thought not fatal. He was removed to his home at Grand Falls, same evening.
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Press Newspaper Oct 13, 1886
J. T. Raymond & Co. have enlarged their business and have added to their former premises the store formerly occupied by J. C. Milmore, and filled it with choice, Majolica glass and crockery ware, lamps, etc., teas and coffees. They have put in a very large stock in all of these lines of goods, and are getting a good run of trade. tea will be put up in any sized caddeis, and of best quality. They have a large, varied and very fine assortment of lamps. They intend to keep all the latest novelties in their special lines.
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Press Newspaper Oct 13, 1886
For the Woodstock Press.
Kilburn Items
C. H. McLaughlan is finishing a handsome new dwelling house.
Benj. Enman has recently effected various improvements on his premises.
Miss Bertie Morehouse went to Woodstock to have a tooth extracted. She returned with a broken jaw, and has since suffered from lock jaw.
Benj. Kilburn owns a two year old colt that is hard to beat in a day's travel.
Rev. Dr. Fisk and lady, of Kincardine, are visiting in Nova Scotia.
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Press Newspaper Oct 13, 1886
For the Woodstock Press:
Mr. Editor,_Reference was made in your issue of last week, to a new stove in the Methodist Church, here. Your correspondent omitted to state how it was obtained.
A Woodstock lady, (Mrs. C. B. Street,) kindly procured the funds from friends in town, and delightfully surprised us with the gift of a fine $20 stove.
As a congregation I am sure we thoroughly appreciate the unlooked for kindness of Mrs. Street, and all concerned.
This may serve as a humble expression of our gratitude.
Woodstock friends in search of warm quarters, may rest assured of a welcome to our snug little church on the hill.
Upper Kent, Oct 8, 1886.

Press Newspaper Oct 20, 1886
A sad accident occurred on the N. B. R. last Wednesday afternoon, by which one of our oldest citizens, Jean Baptiste Thibadeau, lost his life. As the train entered the sharp curve near King Street a man was seen on the track, and so near that it was impossible to stop the train, and Mr. Thibadeau, not hearing it, did not notice the approaching train, to which his back was turned, in time to escape. An inquest was held by Coroner W. W., Hay and a verdict in accordance with the above facts rendered.
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Press Newspaper Oct 20, 1886
Intelligence was received here on Friday of the death in Boston of Mrs. W. C. Ferguson of Upper Woodstock. Two weeks ago we announced her departure for Boston, where she had gone for surgical treatment, which, we learn, was successfully performed, and the patient seemed fair for recovery until Friday, when word was wired that she was dangerously worse, and soon after the sad news of her death was received. The body has been brought home for intermet, and the funeral will be at Mr. Ferguson's residence, Upper Woodstock, this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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Press Newspaper Nov 3, 1886
On Monday evening the following were installed officers of Woodstock Lodge, No. 131, I. O. G. T., for the current quarter:

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Press Newspaper Nov 3, 1886
Marriages
Barker-Vennor._
At the Fredericton F. C. Baptist parsonage, on the 8th ult., by Rev. Jos. McLeod, D. D.,
Mr. Lewis W. Barker, of Fredericton and Miss Jane Vennor, of Dumfries.
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Press Newspaper Nov 3, 1886
Clayden-Fraser.-
At the residence of T. L. Fraser, merchant, on the 19th ult., by Rev. William Ross, B. A.,
Robert Clayden to Sophia Fraser, both of Prince William, York county.
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Press Newspaper Nov 3, 1886
Deaths
Wright.- At Woodstock, October 30th, Joseph B. Wright, in the 61st year of his age. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn their loss.
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Press Newspaper Nov 3, 1886
Dyer.- At Greenwich, Kings county, on the 25th inst inst., in Christian faith, after a lingering illness of consumption, Samuel K. Dyer, in the 32nd year of his age, leaving a wife, one child, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss.
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Press Newspaper Nov 3, 1886
Belyea.- On the 12th September, at his residence, Windsor, Carleton County, Mr. Lorenbeza Belyea, in the 36th year of his age, youngest son of of deacon John Belyea.
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Press Newspaper Nov 3, 1886
Mallory.- At the residence of his daughter, Mrs. G. E. Orser, Maple Grove, Me., on the 25th October, William N. Mallory, Sr., aged 91 years, 3 months and 14 days.
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Press Newspaper Nov 3, 1886
Lovely.- At East Florenceville, on the 21st inst., John Lovely, aged 59 years.
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Press Newspaper Nov 3, 1886
Dickenson.-At Rockland, on the 19th ult., Emma, eldest daughter of E. Perry Dickenson; in the 19th year of his age.
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Press Newspaper Nov 3, 1886
Estabrooks.-At the residence of Jesse Estabrooks, Ashland, Carleton County, October 23rd, of consumption, Kitty Estabrooks, in the 27th year of her age, daughter of Sarah and the late Cavalier Estabrooks.
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Press Newspaper Nov 3, 1886
Richardson.-At Lower Brighton, Oct. 20th, of consumption, Bertha J., wife of Edward Richardson, aged 22 years.
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Press Newspaper Dec 8, 1886
I. O. G. T.
The rapid increase in the number of local lodges of the Independent Order of Good Templars having made it advisable to organize a District Lodge, notices to that to that effect were circulated to the different lodges in the County, with a request to send delegates to a meeting to be convened in Cole's Hall, Woodstock. Pursuant to these notices the following representatives gathered in the hall last Wednesday for the purpose designated.

A District Lodge was organized with the following officers:

The next meeting was appointed at Hartland on the second Tuesday in January, to which meeting each Subordinate Lodge will be entitled to send five representatives.
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Morning Sentinel
Ester Ann Giberson Paul, widow of George Paul of Clinton died Dec. 15. She was born June 17, 1873, daughter of Aron and Eunice Giberson. At the age of 12 she was adopted by Noah and Urania Prescott, who owned the farm now owned by Samuel Wright. She married George Paul of Caribou, who died in October 1947.

Death Record-Maine Archives
Name: Ester G. Paul
Place of Death: Clinton, ME.
Date of Death: Dec. 15, 1949
Date of Birth: June 19, 1872
Place of Birth: Bath, N.B.
Age at Death: 76yrs, 5mos, 28days
Name of Father: Aron Giberson
Name of Mother: Eunice ( couldn't make out the last name)
Cause of Death: Heart Disease
Informant: Mrs. Thomas Simmons
Cemetery: Greenlawn Rest, Clinton, ME.
Information thanks to Lloyd Webber.
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Press Newspaper Dec8, 1886
Heir to a Half a Million
Alexander Mitchell, of Aberdeen, Carleton Co., N. B. is a firm believer in the saying that it is better to be born lucky than rich. Sixteen years ago he emigrated to this province and since then has led the life of honest toil that falls to the lot of most emigrants, who take more interest in the buckwheat crop than the winter port. Before he came here, however, he had often heard around the old fireside in the Isle of Jersey, where he was born, tales of the fabulous wealth of an uncle in the Island of Ceylon. Time wore away until a year or more ago, when a letter reached him from the wife of this uncle advising him of his uncle's death and wanting him to go to Ceylon to look after the estate.
The long journey for his wife and the little ones and the comfortable little home he had reared for himself made him hesitate, and he heard nothing more until some ten or twelve days ago, when he was startled with an advertisement in a newspaper announcing the death of his aunt and calling on this Alexander Mitchell to whom, by the will of the uncle, all the property reverted on the death of his wife.
Mr. Mitchell has taken steps to prosecute his claims and prove his title to an estate, compared with which his little New Brunswick home will be small indeed. The estate is valued at half a million dollars.- Telegraph
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Press Newspaper Nov 17, 1886
For the Woodstock Press:
Peel Items
News from this place very seldom reaches the columns of the Press, therefore it probably will not be amiss to write something of what we are doing. This place, if we judge by the building that is being done, is progressing very rapidly.
C. A. Harmon & Co., have built a large hay and grain shed in connection with their store, which they have fitted up in a first-class manner. The enterprising firm have one of the handiest places for doing business in the county. Success to them. Mr. Harmon has also added improvements to his dwelling house.

Mr. J. W. Atwaters has his store nearly completed, and intends to "stock up" this month.

H. B. Harmon, Esq., is as usual to the front in the manufacture of waggons and sleighs; he also does job work of all sorts. Give him a trial.

The following have improved both in appearance and in warmth their dwelling houses: N. B. Harmon, S. H. Harmon, S. H. Clark, G. Burke and Gideon Llyod.

Our school is under the charge of Miss DeWitt, a very capable and proficient teacher.

The N.B. Railway Co. have supplied a long felt want by establishing a ticket and telegraph office here.

We have had a series of religious meetings under the clerical charge of Elder Cotton, Adventist. The Revds. Woodworth and Hutchinson of your town, have also visited us.

The high wind of Sunday last did considerable damage to the fences, also blowed top off of Mrs. R. R. Ross's barn.

Farmers have taken advantage of the very fine fall, and have prepared to a great extent their grounds for coming seed time.
Peel, N.B., Nov. 13th, 1886.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Jan 16, 1892
All Went Merry
The occasion of the marriage of Miss letisha McLellan, of Richmond, to Mr. John Davis, of Oakville, in this county, which took place at the residence of the bride's brother, Richmond, on the 16th ult., was made a very pleasant social gathering.
The appended list of presents, proves the great popularity of the bride:-

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Dispatch newspaper March 27, 1912
Mrs. Jacob McLellan
Died at her home, Bellville, Carleton county, March 16th, after a lingering illness, Ann Eliza, wife of the late Jacob A. McLellan. She was 82 years and 4 months of age. She is survived by ten children all living in Carleton County. Three daughters, Mrs. John McBride, of Hartford, Mrs. Thomas Strong, of Lindsay, Mrs. Alexander Strong, of Grafton, and seven sons, George and Woodford of Bellville, Allan and John of Oakville, Joseph of Plymouth, Frederick and Benjamin at home. One step-daughter, Mrs. Wm. Baker of Lindsay, and one brother, John Wilson of Richmond, besides a large number of relatives. Funeral service was attended by Rev. M. Charman of Bellville, and Rev. H. Pierce of Centreville, Car. Co.
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Press Newspaper Dec 8, 1886
FOUND DEAD
On Thursday, Nov 25th, while Elisha Lewis, of Hartin Settlement, was looking for some lumber, he came across the remains of a man who had evidently been dead for some time. He at once communicated the fact to Coronor Keith, who held an inquest on the remains.
The body was so decomposed as to be unrecognizable. Deceased was about 5 feet 8 inches in height, and about 65 years of age. He wore a brown reefer, lined with blue flannel, no vest, colored pants, blue woolen outside shirt, plaided homespun inside shirt and drawers; he had on an old pair of boots, and wore a brown woolen cap. A black felt hat, and pocketbook containing $2.39, was found on his person.
The jury returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death from unknown causes.
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Press Newspaper Dec 14, 1886
The description of the body found dead in the woods at Canterbury, referred to in our columns last week corresponds with the description of Grieves, for whom a reward is offered for shooting the game warden near Machias a few weeks ago.
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Press Newspaper Dec 1, 1886
Mrs. James Kinney while hanging out clothes for Mrs. Glidden, last Wednesday afternoon, on a verandah just at the rear of this office, fell to the ground, striking on her head and arm. Dr. Sprague was sent for, and found the left arm broken.
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Press Newspaper Dec 1, 1886
While working at the bolter in Briggs' Mill, Oakville, Willaim Martin got his hand caught in the saw, which cut a bad gash between the thumb and first finger, nearly severing the thumb from the hand. The wound was sewed up and dressed by Dr. Connell.
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Press Newspaper Dec 1, 1886
Wellington Haley's horse took fright Monday morning near Dr. Sprague's and ran away with his milk cart; he turned Garden's corner, and sent two cans over to Graham's; the milk became badly diluted; he promenaded down Queen Street, and falling at the Exchange corner was stopped.
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Press Newspaper Dec 1, 1886
J. J. Elder, who has been a clerk with Connell Bros. for several months has gone to Montreal to consult an oculist. Mr. Elder, cousin of the late Wm. Elder, is a clever young Irishman who came out here last spring, and is highly esteemed by those who have made his acquaintance.
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Press Newspaper Nov 24, 1886
We had a call last week from Thos. Elder of Derry, Ireland, brother of the late William Elder. He had been to Philadelphia, and was on his return to Ireland.
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Press Newspaper Nov 24, 1886
John W. Barker, formerly a resident of this place, was a candidate in the recent State Election in Montana, and lost his election by only five votes.
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Press Newspaper Nov 17, 1886
Three carloads of cattle, containing 65 head, were forwarded by Joshua Corkery, by the Saturday train, to the Brighton market. These were all fine animals, otherwise it would not pay Mr. Corkery to send them to Brighton. Four large steers, which he purchased from William Cook of Coldstream, were prominently noticeable. A favorable opportunity is now afforded our farmers of disposing of their surplus stock, either beef or working cattle, as Mr. Corkery says he is ready to buy all in suitable condition.
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Press Newspaper Nov 24, 1886
J. H. Hall, after several years absence, has returned to Woodstock and reopened his photograph business, of which see a full notice in our advertising columns.

J. H. Hall Business Ad, King Street, Woodstock, N.B.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper July 23, 1926
The Hayden Reunion
There was a grand reunion of the Hayden family at Island Park Thursday afternoon.
Four generations of the family were represented in the fifty who were present. Members of the party came from Portland, Maine, Worcester, Mass., Richmond, Northampton and the Town of Woodstock. A sumptuous picnic dinner was served. It was truly a most enjoyable reunion, and proved so successful that it is proposed to make it an annual.
Among those present were:

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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper July 23, 1926
Mrs. William Bragdon
Mrs. Wm. Bragdon died on Thursday morning of last week, after a lingering illness of two years, aged 50 years. She leaves a husband, a daughter May, married in the States and a daughter Della at home.
The funeral was held on Friday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. H. V. Bragdon and burial is the Grafton cemetery.
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Dispatch Newspaper March 18, 1908
DIED
Crouse
Mrs. Sarah Crouse relict of the late Urial Crouse formerly of Charleston, died March 7th, at the residence of her son, Emerson, Centreville, aged 94 years 8 months.
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Dispatch Newspaper March 18, 1908
Waterville Trot
Baring a few slight accidents the waterville trot was highly successful. The contests were run over a three-quarter mile course on the mill pond, March 13th., and racing conditions were fine. Many local and outside horsemen were in attendance. Brown Dick; and H. A. D. by Allendref lost their shoes and then a race promising much fun, was hindered.
Doty Glen, owned by Newman Black and Leading Lady, owned by Donald Plummer tried conclusion. After a spirited sprint Doty Glen carried away the honors.
Henry Birmingham's Alice D., and A. E. Plummer's Scotia had a two heat brush, Alice D. winning. Scotia did not show her usual style, breaking very badly.
A large crowd was in attendance and expressed themselves as greatly pleased.
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Press Newspaper Feb 12, 1894
Marriages
Brown-McLauchlan.-
At the residence of the bride's father, John McLauchlan, Esq., West Glassville, on Wednesday, 7th inst., Byron W. Brown, Lower Brighton, and Miss Lelia E. McLauchlan, by the Rev. J. K. Beairsto.

Press Newspaper Feb 12, 1894
Deaths
Davis.-Suddenly at Butte City, Montana Jan 10th, in the 38th year of her age, Elida Ann Coburn, beloved wife of Wm. R. Davis, and daughter of the late Arthur McBride, of Richmond, N.B.

Press Newspaper Feb 12, 1894
Upham.-
At Woodstock, Feb. 2nd, 1894, in the 31st year of her age. Nettie Munro, beloved wife of Geo. W. Upham, and eldest daughter of Wm. O. Johnnston, Esq., Debec Junction.

Press Newspaper Feb 12, 1894
Vanwart.-
At Woodstock, on Friday, Jan.5th. 1894, George Vanwart, aged 67 years. He leaves five sons and two daughters to mourn their loss.
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Dispatch Newspaper March 18, 1908
The Lumber Industry
F. E. Sayre & Company's mill at Hartland was closed on account of a breakdown on Friday, but started up again on Monday. Lath sawing for the winter season will be completed probably by the last of next week, after which the mill will undergo a thorough overhauling for the summer's cut. It is expected the sawing of long lumber will begin on April 20th, almost a month earlier than it did last year. The winter has been favorable to lumbering on the Becaguimac as it has been everywhere else, and the Sayre concern has cut about 5,000,000 feet, of spruce chiefly, which will keep the millmen busy until the pond freezes next fall. The men are hardly through with the work in the woods yet, but a few days will see the end of operations. The entire output of the winter's operation of the lath machine is being held for better prices. However shipping will begin about April 1st, when the 3,000,000 will be shipped to the American market. Last summer's cut is still in the yard, but was sold long ago to American parties. The shipment of this is now begun.
The Peel Lumber Company's mill at Stickney is in daily operation and gives employment to a large number of men. All kinds of lumber is being cut and shipped to the American markets.
J. K. Flemming's mill at Hartland is running full blast, and both hard and soft woods are being cut. Most of the hard wood is sold to the C. P. R. and sent to Montreal, where it enters into the construction of freight cars.
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Dispatch Newspaper March 18, 1908
Henry H. Moxon
Henry H. Moxon, a resident of this town for a number of years, died at his home Sunday morning after a brief illness from the effects of an operation performed Saturday for internal trouble. Deceased was twenty-four years of age and was a general favorite.
He was proprietor of a grocery store here. He was born in the parish of Woodstock and came here with his mother from Benton after the death of his father about twelve years ago.
His mother and one sister, Mrs. Heber Connell, of Woodstock, survive. The funeral was held on Monday the interment being made at Oak Mountain cemetery.
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