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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 Jan 8, 1885
BURGLARY
Daniel Thompson's store on the corner of Queen and Carleton streets, was broken into last Friday night and a number of articles stolen. Mr. Thompson lives at the Boundry Line, and this shop is carried on here by his son John Thompson. The rooms over the store are occupied by John Nesbit as a residence. The store was closed between seven and eight o'clock last Friday evening by John Thompson. Sometime during the night Mr. Nesbit was awakened by a noise of hammering in the store below. He supposed John was making the noise and paid no further attention to it and went to sleep again. He was again awakened by noise in the store below but for the above reason did not get up to make any investigation, or to see what hour of the night it was.

About seven o'clock Saturday morning John Tompson went to the store. He first noticed that a pane of glass in the front window was broken. He opened the door on Queen street and found that some persons had been there during the night, and examining his stock missed a package of nearly half a box of tobacco, two boxes cigars, 18 or 20 boxes of canned goods, pair of skates, pair of gloves, a wallett and some other articles. He found the door opening on Carleton street unlocked, and appeared as though the buglars had gone out that way. During the day he got a clue to the whereabouts of some of his missing goods, and procured a warrant to search the premises of Edward Rugan.

The store occupied by Rugan is in a wooden building on King street, owned by Owen Kelly. Part of the building is occupied by Mr. Kelly as a residence and some of the rooms on the upper flat are occupied by Mrs. Macy Doyle.

All that Mr. Hanson found in Rugan's shop was a preserve bottle containing a small quantity of preserved fruit and two spoons, and some empty cans. He then went upstairs to Mrs. Doyle's rooms and informed her that he had heard that some stolen goods had been concealed in her room. She told him that McFarlane and Rugan had brought some goods there that morning and asked if they could leave them there as there was a warrant out to search Rugan's store; and that she had allowed them to leave the things there. She then brought to him a jug, tobacco bottles, cans and a buffalo robe. He arrested Rugan and took the articles to the police office. He afterwards went back to look for a pair of skates and found McLean on the street drunk and arrested him.

On Monday afternoon Rugan and McLean were brought before the police magistrate for examination.

Owen Kelly:
Testified to the facts regarding the store as above reported. He also stated that between three and four o'clock Saturday morning he heard considerable noise and got up to see what caused it. He went down to the store and found there Wm. Doherty, Frank McLean and Wm. Atherton. He saw two men coming by Glidden's stable on Carleton street. He waited till they came along. They were Ed Rugan and Ad. McFarlan. McFarlan had a jug in his hand. Next morning Mr. Kelly went into Rugan's shop. McLean, Doherty, Rugan, and McFarlan were there. Mr. Kelly told Rugan and McFarlan that Thompson's shop had been broken into the night before and that public opinion pointed to them as being guilty of the crime, and charged them with breaking into Thompson's shop. McFarlan flared up and said "Let Thompson prove it." The jug in court looked like the one he saw McFarlan have. McLean was too drunk to go anywhere.

John Nesbit:
Swore to the preserve bottle in court as so much resembling some he had in his cellar under Thompson's store, that he had to doubt, it was his.

Mrs. Mary Doyle was sworn and testified in substance as above reported.

??ward Dunphy:
Mail carrier between Fredericton and Woodstock, said: I was at the Gibson House on Thursday night, 1st inst., I lost a buffalo robe that night. It was taken from the stableyard of the Gibson House. The robe in court is the one I lost.

John M'Chea:
Hostler at the Gibson, testified that Rugan, and another man he could not recognize, were the only parties in the yard that night. The robe could have been taken while they were there, without him seeing them take it.

Rugan, was committed to the county jail to await his trial at the next sitting of the County Court. McFarlan cannot be found.
Frank McLean pleaded guilty to the charge of being drunk and disorderly and was fined $8 and costs, or two months jail.
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Press Newspaper June 9, 1890
DEBEC
Mr. Wm. Johnstone of the Johnstone House has opened a first class variety store, where groceries, soft goods, hardware, &c., of every description may be had.
Mr. Fanning, our esteemed first magistrate, has the contract for laying down the new sidewalk, now in course of construction.
Mr. Robert McElroy of the International has leased Mr. Robert Kirkpatrick's saw mill and will run it during the season. Boards and shingles will be plentiful and cheap.
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Press Newspaper June 9, 1890
UPPER WOODSTOCK
Two more young men of this place have joined the Army. I do not wish to be understood as meaning the Salvation Army, but the Army of Benedicts. Last Wenesday Chas. Wise, foreman in the N.B.R. blacksmith shop, was married in Marysville to Miss Brown, of that place. On Thursday A. A. Brewer, C. E. of the N.B.R., was married at the residence of the bride's father to Jennie Tilley, Waterville. The usual serenade was more than carried out at Waterville, but in the Town of Maryville no such performance is allowed. Mr. Brewer will reside in this place; Mr. Wise intends boarding in Town.
James Hardy has improved the appearance of his place by building a neat picket fence in front of his house.

Death has again visited this place, Robert C. Fitzsimons died suddenly after a short illness of two days. Last Tuesday afternoon, while working for Mr. Henderson in his warerooms, he was taken suddenly ill. He was carried to his home, where he endured great suffering, which was only relieved by the use of morphine. He passed away on Friday morning about one o'clock. His wife and family have the symathy of all who knew him. He was a man much respected and esteemed by the whole community. he will be greatly missed by his employer, Mr. Henderson.
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Press Newspaper June 4, 1893
Another Village Almost Wiped out by Flames, Supposed Work of a Tramp.
Canterbury Station was aroused at 2:30 Thursday morning by the alarm of fire.
The barn of Thomas Falconer was aflame and despite the most strenuous efforts of the villagers, the barn, Mr. Falconer's fine residence and store and all of his stock were soon consumed. The next victim to the devouring element was Luke Lawson, who had also to suffer the loss of his buildings and the stock in his store. Miss London's buildings were next, and they shared the same fate of her neighbors, but here by every possible effort being put forth, the fames were stayed. So sudden was the outbreak and at the dead hour of the night that thousands of dollars worth of property were swept away before the fiend was overcome. It burned the dwelling house and story combined of Thos. Falconer, the dwelling house of Miss. M. London, the dwelling house of Luke Lawson, and his story which was next to his dwelling. By extraordinary efforts the building of John Donovan and J. H. Carr & Sons were saved. The origin of the fire is unknown. The total loss is about fifteeen thousand dollars, partly covered by insurance. The fire made a clean sweep on one side from the railway track to the store of J. H. Carr & Son.
The insurance is held mostly in St. John. The Western has $15,00 each on the Falconer building and furniture; 1,500 on Miss London's stock and $300 on her furniture, and $475 on the Lawson dwelling and outbuildings. The Etna has 1,000 on Mr. Lawson's buildings and the Imperial holds a like amount, with $400 on the store and $100 on the barn. On his stock the Hartford has $500. The Fire Insurance Association has $800 on his furniture and $200 on Mr. Falconer's piano. The Phoenix of London has 4900 on Miss London's stock and $450 on her dwelling and outbuildings. The Lancashire has $12,025, divided as follows: Mr. Lawson, $5,275; Mr. Falconer, $3,300; Miss London, $4,350.
Mr. Falconer was away from home at the time and scarely any of the articles in his store or house were saved. Miss Falconer escaped with only a wrapper on.
A few of the goods in the Lawson store, were taken out, as well as a small portion of his furniture. A horse belonging to him was burned.
Very little of the stock in Miss Maggie London's store was saved.
There is little doubt that the fire was the result of incendiarism. Conductor Swift the previous night put a tramp off the train at Canterbury Station. The same tramp left the village the morning of the fire. There are some who think that he may have slept in Falconer's barn and by carelessly dropping a match caused the fire.
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MARRIED
Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 9, 1874

On the 26th ult., by the Rev. J. E. Blakney, Ebenezer R. Frost, of Aberdeen, to Miss Julia G. Watson, of Canterbury.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 9, 1874
At the residence of E. Hutchinson, Esq., on the 30th ult., by the Rev. Geo. B. Payson, Mr. Alex. Forbes to Miss Ellen Carter, all of Gordon, V.C.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 9, 1874
On the 28th ult., by the Rev. W. H. Sweet, Mr. John Alexander, of South Richmond, to Miss Nancy, daughter of Mr. Benjamin Bell, of Wakefield, Carleton County.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 9, 1874
At the residence of the officiating minister, by Rev. Thomas Vanwart, Mr. Thomas McDonald to Miss Mary J. Sanderson, all of Richmond, C.C.
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DEATHS
Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 9, 1874
At his residence, Richmond, Carleton County, on the 25th ult., Mr. Birdsell Carpenter, in the 73rd year of his age.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 9, 1874
In St. Louis, Mo., on the 13th April, of Typhoid Fever, Wm. S. Nevers, aged 31 years, son of the late W. S. Nevers, of Hartland.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 9, 1874
At Victoria Corner, Carleton Co., April 10th, Adelaide A., the beloved wife of Edward H. Cox, aged 21 years and 8 months
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 9, 1874
Unexpected and sudden, at his father's residence, Shiktehawk, on the 20th ult., Ludlow, third son of James and Elenor Boyer, aged 20 years.
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MARRIED
Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 16, 1874
On the 7th ult., at Bloomfield, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. I. E. Thurlow, Mr. James Wilson, of North Richmond, to Catherine, daughter of Mr. John Lindsay.
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DIED
Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 16, 1874
Quite suddenly, of heart disease, at her father's residence, 2nd Tier, Wakefield, Carleton County, May 2nd, Hannah J., youngest child of Jesse and Caroline Snow, aged 15 years.
"A sleep in Jesus, blessed sleep, from which none ever wake to weep."
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 16, 1874
In Denver, April 26th, Mortimer F., youngest child of W.W. and Avis A. Taylor, aged 15 months and 19 days.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 16, 1874
On Friday, the 8th inst., Clarissa E., beloved wife of C. S. Patterson, aged 39 years, 6 months. (Intelligencer please copy.)
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 16, 1874
At Southampton, on the 30th ult., James W. B. Cronkite, aged 24 years.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 16, 1874
At Lower Woodstock, on the 8th of May, Robert Hay, Esq., aged 55 years.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 16, 1874
At Santa Barbara, Cal., on the 8th inst., Edward F., son of David Jones of this town, aged 30 years, leaving a wife and three children to mourn his loss.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 23, 1874
On Friday evening last, as Mr. Charles Cowperthwaite, Conductor of the mixed train on the Narrow Guage Railroad, was about shackling two cars, he was struck on the head by a protruding sleeper, with which one of the cars was loaded, and received a severe and it is to be feared fatal fracture, through which a portion of the brain exuded. Dr. Smith was immediately called, and has since the accident been in attendance on the sufferer, who has retained perfect consciousness. There is a possibility of Mr. Cowperthwaite's recovery, and that this possibility may become an assured reality we sincerely trust.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 23, 1874
Theft.- Mr. Jas. Sherwood, Bedell Settlement, had two sets of double and one set of single harness, the whole valued at $100, stolen from his barn on Tuesday evening last.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 30, 1874
A HARNESS RAID
We caution our readers to provide against the visits of a band of thieves who are at present scouring the country, their chief aim, apparently, being to steal all the harness they can lay their hands upon. Last week we recorded the fact that Mr. Sherwood had been a loser in the way just spoken of, since that time we learn that a large number of barns have been entered and harness stolen therefrom. Among these we learn that on the night of the 22nd the barns of Messrs. Alex. Martin and James Kirkpatrick, Richmond, was entered, and from the former, 2 sets single and 1 set double harness, and from the latter 1 set each of double and single harness carried off. The same parties, so it is supposed, on Sunday evening last, entered and carried away from the barn of G. Tracy, Waterville, eight bushels of grass seed; from George Good's, 1 set single harness; from Chas. Good's, 1 set single harness, 3 fleeces of wool, a buffalo and a cloth robe; and from Jas. McGrath's, every particle of harness he owned. It is sincerely to be hoped that these strolling vagabonds may be detected and amply rewarded.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 23, 1874
Victoria County Items
On the 19th, one third of the Aroostook River Bridge was carried away by the logs.- The water is very high in the river.
A young man named Geo. Porter was accidentally drowned at River de Chute, one day last week.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 23, 1874
Monday, the 25th, having been proclaimed a holiday on which to keep the " Queen's Birth Day, " there will be no school kept.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 6, 1874
A man named Flynn, who formerly resided in Woodstock, was found dead at Magaguadavic one day last week. He had evidently been shot, but whether by accident or design is not positively known.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 6, 1874
Fire
An unoccupied dwelling house, above the residence of Capt. Duncan, owned by L. P. Fisher, Esq., was burned to the ground early in the evening of Monday last. It is supposed that the fire was caused by children getting into the building and carelessly handling matches therein. Loss some $600; insured for $400.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 6, 1874
CAN IT BE TRUE ?
Mr. James Watt, Richmond, informs us that he has a ewe which recently gave birth to a lamb, and eleven days subsequently gave birth to another one. Mr. Watt is confident that he cannot be mistaken as to the fact.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 2, 1874
Items For Farmers
Mr. Charles Smith, Woodstock, has presented us with some very large specimens of the product of his improved varieties of hens. He tells us that he has 22 hens, which between the 15th March past, laid 73 dozen eggs.
He further informs us that his father, Mr. W. D. Smith, sheared from 25 sheep 226 lbs of wool, a specimen of which tested by us measured over 12 inches in length and appears to be of a very superior quality; 20 of his ewes dropped 26 lambs, 25 of which are smart and healthy.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 16, 1874
For The Carleton Sentinel
CARLETON CADETS AT THE MILITARY SCHOOL
On the 30th ult. three young men from your County passed very creditable examinations, and obtained second-class certificates at the Military School, Fredericton. Their names are Lieut. C. A. West, Pt. W. J. Owens, and Corpl. H. G. Watters. At the conclusion of the examination the Deputy Adjustant General, Lieut. Col. Maunsell, called these gentlemen to the front and complimented them highly on passing so very well. He said he took a particular pleasure in seeing Carleton County men attending the School; as that County bore a very high Military reputation, from the gallant Lieut. Col. Upton down to the Privates in the Carleton Battalion. During the time he had been Adjt. General he had often inspected the Carleton Volunteers, and on every occasion he could bear testimony to their high soldier -like qualities,-steadiness, intelligence, and the pride they took in the service. Those Carleton men who had graduated at the Military School had all passed with great credit. He particularly complimented Lieut. West for the coolness and plainness with which he explained the firing exercise, and also for the different sections in Company drill in which he was tested.
At the conclusion, Capt. Cropley, of Fredericton, proposed three cheers for the " Carleton boys, " which were given lustily by the Fredericton cadets and others present.
FREDERICTONIAN
Fredericton, May 1, 1874.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Jan 10, 1874
For The Carleton Sentinel
Mr. Editor,
In your issue of the 20th inst., is a communication signed by L. R. Harding, in which I am misrepresented.- Feeling desirous of placing myself in a proper position before the public, I hereby state a few facts in connection with the subject at issue. I am, as stated by L. H. R., a member of the Wakefield Board of Health; but as regards my spending the larger part of my time in my paint shop, during the progress of the small pox disease in this place; this is not the case. I can furnish good proof that I spent more than half my time for seven weeks in attending to the wants of the sick. He also states that I am dissatisfied because I did not get the amount of my bill, giving the impression that I put in a bill for my services as a member of the Board of Health. I would just say, my bill was for necessary supplies furnished at reasonable prices. " I would have been glad to receive the balance of my bill, which I believe might have been paid in addition to the bills already paid out of the $1450."-Now sir, the chief cause of my dissatisfaction is because L. R. Harding, Chairman of the Board of Health, refused to call a meeting, after receiving the money from Goverment, thus leaving me ignorant of the manner in which the money was paid out. L. R. H. also states that I was one that did all I could to prevent his being elected as Councillor. I would just state that I exerted myself very little, thinking there was enough being done, without my aid, to bring about so desirable a change. There are other things of which I might speak, but I will not at this time.
Respectfully yours,
HIRAM SMITH
Jacksonville, Dec. 30th, 1873.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 13, 1874
COMPLIMENTARY TO A WOODSTOCK YOUNG LADY
We find in a recent number of a Hamilton, Ontario, newspaper, an account of a " conversazione " held in that city, in which a young lady from Woodstock, Miss Ella Smith, daughter of Mrs. Lewis Smith, took a prominent position, and filled it in such a manner as to elicit special commendation at the hands of the reporter. Among other complimentary references to Miss Smith is the following:
"The difficult part of the opening the programme with a piano solo devolved upon Miss Smith. ' Le Carnival de Venise ' was the piece selected, and was executed in a manner which drew the heartiest applause from the audience, and reflected the highest credit upon the young lady's ability as a musician."
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 16, 1874
FIRE AT VICTORIA CORNER
We regret to learn that the Steam Saw Mill at Victoria Corner, owned by Mr. Wm. Taylor, was completely destroyed by fire on Tuesday evening. We have not yet learned the particulars. Mr. Taylor's loss will, probably, reach $5,000 ; no insurance.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper May 16, 1874
Mr. Robt. Currie, Richmond, had his shoulder blade fractured and several ribs broken, by the bursting of the balance wheel of his steam saw mill, on Thursday of last week.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 27, 1874
MARRIED
At the residence of the bride's father, on the 28th May, by the Rev. B. Jewett, Mr. Randolph Lorom to Miss Louisa Elliot, both of the Parish of Brighton.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 27, 1874
By the same, on the 4th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. John W. Hallett, of Queensborough, to Miss Emily Louisa Hallett, of the Parish of Brighton.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 27, 1874
At the residence of the groom, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. S. Burtt, Mr. James T. Clark and Miss Lois Gallop, both of Wakefield, C.C.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 27, 1874
On the 10th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. Thomas Hartin, Mr. Joseph Hartin, of Hartin Settlement, to Miss Celia, eldest daughter of Mr. Alexander Stitham, of Howard Settlement, all of Canterbury, York County.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 27, 1874
On the 18th inst., at the residence of Mr. George Grant, Howard Settlement, by the Rev. Thomas Hartin, Mr. Zebulon Grant to Miss Cynthia, fifth daughter of Mr. Aaron Dow, all of Canterbury, York County.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 27, 1874
At the residence of the bride's parents, June 18th, by the Rev. H. A. Charlton, assisted by Rev. B. N. Hughes, Mr. George H. Corbett, of Williamstown, to Miss Maggie, daughter of F. E. Good, Esq., of Williamstown.
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DIED
Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 27, 1874
At Centreville, on the 17th inst., Mary, wife of Benjamin Burt, deceased, in the 86th year of her age; she was one of the first settlers of Jacksontown, and was beloved by all who were acquainted with her. She professed religion when sixteen years of age, and lived for seventy years a good, earnest Christian, and died strong in the faith of a glorious resurrection.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 27, 1874
In Bloomfield, May 28th, William Black, aged 72, leaving a sorrowing wife and 15 children to mourn their loss.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 27, 1874
Suddenly, on the 21st., of Congestion of the Lungs, George Allen Peabody, aged 40 years.
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MARRIED
Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 13, 1874
On the 14th May, by Rev. Isaac H??is , Mr. William Snow, of Wakefield, to Miss Lydia Dickenson, of the same place.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 13, 1874
On the 2nd June, by the same, Mr. John Barnett, of Hartland, to Miss Adelaid Hillman, of Victoria Corner.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 13, 1874
At Kent, on the 1st inst., by Rev. Gideon Estabrooks, Mr. Valentine Taylor to Miss Hannah Brown.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 13, 1874
In Aberdeen, on the 26th March, last, by Rev. Gideon Estabrooks, Mr. Wm. Haines to Miss Mary Jane Mills.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 13, 1874
JUST RECEIVED !
A quantity of Molasses, Sugar, Tea, Flour and Nails, which are offered low, Wholesale and Retail.
...................................................James Jordan.
Woodstock, June 12, 1874 _24
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 13, 1874
MEN WANTED
A NUMBER of Men wanted to work on my Brick Yard; reasonable wages will be given. BRICKS on hand for sale.
.....................................................ELISHA BAKER
Woodstock, June 8, 1874.-2w-24.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 20, 1874
Sudden Death _Inquest_
A man named Smith, a resident of Wicklow, Carleton County, fell dead in Mrs. Park's boarding house, Indiantown, Wednesday morning, while attempting to get out of bed. Several wounds on his body gave rise to unpleasant rumors. Coroner Earle held an inquest on the body. Several witnesses were examined. The evidence showed that the deceased had been drinking heavily lately. There was some talk of his having received a severe beating on the board the steamer " David Weston " while coming from Fredericton to Indiantown yesterday week. This was contradicted by Capt. David Weston, who swore positively that there was no disturbance on board the steamer that day. The jury returned an open verdict. " The supposition is that Smith while on one of his drunken sprees fell in with some parties who inflicted injuries upon him."--Farmer
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper June 20, 1874
Burned To Death
Last Saturday evening, 6th inst., Mr. James Cropley, of Canterbury Station, on the New Brunswick & Canada Railroad, left a " mosquito smoke " outside his house and soon retired. Shortly after midnight he was awakened and found the dwelling in flames. By dint of great energy he rescued his family from the burning building, with the exception of the oldest daughter, 13 years of age, who was badly burned and bewildered by the flames when taken from her bed to the street that she rushed again into the fire before she could be prevented. She was rescued a second time, but not till so severely burned that she died Monday. It was thought that the first injuries would not have proved fatal. --Commercial
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Press Newspaper Aug 2, 1887
For The Woodstock Press.
Debec
This village is becoming one of the most thriving in the county. There are five firms doing general business, and each appears to be doing well. The increasing amount of freight dropped off here is also an indication of the increasing growth and popularity of this place. The business firms are T. E. Henderson, Alexander Harron, Matthias Meagher, Mrs. J. Meagher and Mrs. S. B. Gray.
There are two boot and shoe shops, kept by P. D. McGrace, and C. W. Dickinson; two blacksmith shops, run respectively by A. McNeil and James Pickles; and two hotels, kept by William Johnston and David Gray; and a millinery establishment by Mrs. Henderson.
The increasing growth of the village is evidenced by the number of new buildings in course construction. P. Lennehan is putting up a house and store; R. Worrell a dwelling house; Alexander Kirkpatrick, Esq. has a substantial foundation laid for a dwelling house, and Thomas Henderson is putting up a double tenement. These will soon be all completed and will add considerably to the appearance of the place.
Among the industries must not be omitted the steam saw mill of Robert Kirkpatrick, Esq. This establishment was originally erected as a water mill on a somewhat limited scale, but the proprietor soon saw that steam might be used to better advantage, and in his usual practical manner adopted it, and put in a 100 horse power engine. He also made additions to his machinery, which now embraces a rotary saw, a shingle machine, lath machine, a planer and a tongue and grooving machine. The mill is operated by George Upham, of Woodstock, who is, I believe, making it a successful business for himself and truly a great convenience to the community. He cuts between two and three hundred thousand feet of custom lumber, besides the large quantities which he supplies for the mill himself.
A grist mill ought to pay well here, and it is hoped that some enterprising person will put one up before long.
Rev. S. Howard is away on his vacation, and his brother is officiating in his absence.
The railway folks have also been inspired by the progressive spirit and are laying new platform where needed around the station.
Other matters will be noticed in the future.
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Press Newspaper Aug 2, 1887
The Woodstock Band gave a concert on the river on Tuesday evening, playing between the Jubilee Boat House and the Water Works Station. A large number of small boats and canoes, containing many of the fair sex and their cavaliers, were on the water. The Boat House was decked with bunting for the occasion, and presented an attractive appearance. The residence of Geo. F. Atherton, Grafton, was illuminated with Chinese lanterns in honor of the unusual serenade. Boating is now a popular recreation here, and another Band Concert on the dancing waves is on the tapis.
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Press Newspaper Feb 1, 1897
DEATH OF MRS. BALMAIN
The deepest sympathy is felt for Mr. William Balmain in his present affliction, the death of his wife. Mrs. Balmain was of a remarkably kind and pleasant disposition; and her death has cast a cloud of gloom over the town. Her manner was mild and unassuming; her spirit, fervent, faithful and confiding. Her mild Christain influence as a member of the Methodist church, and especially of the Epworth League will be deeply missed. The rich floral tokens which now adorn her casket bespeaks the heartfelt esteem of her friends here, and are but humble emblems of the higher adornments with which her spirit is being crowned in the world to which she has been called. She leaves three young children, the eldest about twelve and the youngest only three and a half years old.
The Funeral takes place this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from the Methodist church.
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Press Newspaper March 3, 1890
PRESENTATION
The Young Peoples Society of Newburyport, Mass., presented E. Barker Burpee, who has been the President of the Society, on the eve of his departure from that place with a fine gold-headed silk umbrella and a gold pen and pencil case. Mr. Burpee has gone to Spartanburg, South Carolina, where he takes charge of a cloth-room in a Cotton Factory. He is a New Brunswick boy, born and brought up at Waterville, Carleton County. He wrote to his friends on the 15th of last month that the flower gardens in that place were in bloom, and the people had vegetables planted in their gardens.
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Press Newspaper March 3, 1890
LONGEVITY
As an evidence of the favourableness of this locality to longevity we give the names of seven persons, six of whom are in their ninetieth year or over. These seven live within four miles of each other, only three of them being within Town limits; they have all spent the greater part of their lives here, and some were born here. Besides these are many others who have passed four score; and promise fair to reach a similar advanced age. Mrs. Burns is in her 92nd year; Mrs. George Bull, Miss Emily Smith and Robert Hume are each in their 91st; Mrs. Winslow and Mrs. Peabody are in their 90th, and Mr. Marvin is in his 88th.
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Press Newspaper June 16, 1890
Thomas F. Wasson, Linsday, lost his house by fire Tuesday afternoon. It is supposed the fire was caused by the burning out of a flue. The wind was blowing hard at the time, and the flames enwrapped the building so suddenly that it was impossible to save all the furniture, though neighbors soon collected and used their utmost efforts to save what they could. Mr. Wasson desires to express his gratitude to all who so willingly assisted in trying to save his property. His loss is estimated at $1500; insured for $700.
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Press Newspaper June 30, 1890
There are several who are ready to vouch for the fact of a monster in Skiff Lake. John McFarlan says he saw it thirty-five years ago and that it was then about twelve feet long.
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Press Newspaper June 30, 1890
TO THE MEMORY OF
The heirs of the late Abner Bull have had erected to his memory, and that of Mrs. Bull, in the Cemetery at the Parish Church, Woodstock, a very handsome monument. It is of Italian marble, on a granite base. It is twelve feet in height, including the cap and urn. The work was performed by Oulton Bros. in the best style of their art, and presents a very fine appearance, creditable alike to the artisans and the affectionate memory of those who have caused it to be erected.
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Press Newspaper Feb 24, 1890
An alarm of fire was sounded about 11 o'clock Friday morning, and smoke was seen issuing from the windows over the kitchen of the Queen Hotel. The firemen were soon on the ground, but did not have to wet their hose. By some way fire had caught in a feather bed, and was extinguished by the hose of the hotel.
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Press Newspaper Feb 24, 1890
The new Baptist Church at Jacksonville is completed and will be dedicated on next Sunday. Dr. Hopper is expected to preach the dedicatory sermon. There will be services at 11 a.m., and at 3 and 7, p.m.
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Press Newspaper Feb 24, 1890
Dr. Grifith has recently made an important investment in purchasing for his professional practice an electric instrument which it is claimed positively voids all pain, while teeth are being extracted. This method of operating is recommended by high authorities, and many testimonials are given of the painless extracting of teeth by those who can speak from experience.
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Press Newspaper Feb 24, 1890
Bruno Poitras left Hopkins' Camp on Tobique river last Monday for Grand Falls, cutting across through the woods. He lost his way, and was found Wednesday on an old hauling road nearly frozen to death. He had been thirty -six hours without fire. He was about two miles from Forbes' camp, where he was taken with difficulty, and friends sent for ; they got him out Thursday but he died before reaching Grand Falls.
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Press Newspaper Feb 5, 1885
The Sun says, Absolom Grant, of Canterbury, York Co., last winter had thirteen sheep, five of which were lambs. He was offered by a drover eight dollars per head for the mature sheep but thought he could do better. The result proved him right. The expense of wintering was a trifle less than $2 per head. From the eight ewes he raised sixteen lambs, one bearing triplets, six bearing twins and one a single lamb. The lambs produced four, of which two died.
Last fall he sold all but six, having butchered one. He received from the sale of wool, ewes and lambs $120, the carcass of the butchered one was worth $3 amounting in all to $123. He estimates the value of the remaining six at $60, and believes that they will net ten more. He has cleared 7 from his thirteen sheep in one year, and has six left worth $60_ $156 net receipts, which is $12 per head from the thirteen sheep.
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Press Newspaper Feb 5, 1885
Mrs. Robert Kirkbride has won the oil painting offered by R. B. Belyea & Co., to the lady buying the largest amount of cash value of dry goods. The owner can obtain the painting by calling at the store.
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Press Newspaper May 15, 1893
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
To the Editor of the Woodstock Press.
They Remembered the Parson.
Mr. Editor.- And so it occurred. While on our way from Woodstock on the 4th inst. in a storm of wind with drenching showers of rain, and while passing by Mrs. C. Churchill's comfortable home, Lakeville, on one hand, and Squire Park's store on the other, we were suddenly greeted from the upper door-way and platform of that store by a number of well known female voices with " How are you today? Stormy weather, heavy roads," etc., and then by some other ladies who came from behind the scene holding in their hands a large and splendidly hooked mat, the just completed work of them all, who said, " How do you like this mat ? It is for the parsonage. Have you room for it in your carriage ?" At first we scarcely knew what answer to give. The circumstance was as happy as it was picturesque. We never saw brighter faces on dull days. After carefully folding up this superb piece of handiwork, a big stalwart boy who has not apparently seen the end of his school days carried it down the steps and placed it in the front part of the carriage, carefully protecting it from the rain by putting over it a large share of the buffalo robe.
The mat contains a little over thirty-three square feet, must have involved one hundred thousand stitches in, at least, and was begun and finished in less than two days. After exchanging a few hearty greetings, with a fair amount of hand shaking, we bade our Lakeville friends good day and continued our journey to Centreville. We value this piece of voluntary work very highly, because as in the composition of the old roman crown of grass, it is the work of many hands.
J. Parkins
April 5, 1893
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Press Newspaper May 22, 1893
Argyle (excerpts)
George Guthrie, our enterprising blacksmith, sleigh and sled manufacturer, and cart and plough wright, will shortly leave our immediate neighborhood for another stand on the Miramichi road, about a mile west of his present location, where he has purchased a fine lot of land and already put up and enclosed a commodious shop. He will put up a dwelling house and large barn immediately. Many of the Argyle, Foreston, Northfield, Knowlesville, etc., people regret his moving, as his present shop has been so handy, but after all they will not have much farther to go for their jobs.

Mr. John Crawford, one of our agriculturists and stock raisers here, has just imported a fine hive of bees from Mr. David Kennedy's fine apiary, South Richmond, and intends in future to devote considerable attention to bee culture. The ladies of the farm will look after the honey. "Sweets to the sweets," you know.

Mr. Chas. Crawford has completely recovered from late temporary though serene indispositions.

Mr. Henry Shaw has so far recovered from his pedal wound as to be able to walk with one crutch only. He will soon, it is expected, throw away the other one.
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Woodstock Press, 6 Jan. 1890
Debec
A Few Words About an Early Settler,
Article thanks to the Carleton County Historical Society
Many of the families here and surrounding districts are of Irish extraction. Their fathers brought with them from the old sod all the energy, perseverance and laborious instincts for which the children of the Emerald Isle, like Scotchmen, are everywhere distinguished. By dint of hard work, attention to their own business, and upright dealing, many of these families have risen from the ranks of the horny-handed sons of toil, if not to opulence, at least to conditions of competence and comfort. They have battled successfully with all the trials incidental to settlement in a new country, wrestled bravely with all the untoward circumstances with which they were surrounded in the land of the stranger, partially mounted, step by step, the ladder of success in life, and have now reached that stage, though in the sere and yellow leaf of the days of not a few, from which they can look back with feelings of some satisfaction on a life, comparatively speaking, well spent, and whose useful mission has not been altogether in vain.
One of the patriarchs of our village, Mr. James Henderson, a native of the County Tyrone, Ireland, is a striking example of this. That gentleman, now eighty years of age, came out from the old country to New Brunswick when only eleven years old. The first few years of his sojourn in this country he spent at Southampton. During a portion of that period he acted as clerk to Mr. Harry Jones, merchant, at the mouth of Eel River. While filling that responsible situation he not only proved himself to be an excellent book-keeper, but likewise a most efficient salesman, much esteemed by the public, and honored with the greatest confidence by his employer.
About sixty years ago he came to Debec, took up land and engaged in farming, being one of the pioneer agriculturists of Richmond. His successful career as a farmer is well known.
He likewise raised a large family, seven sons and four daughters - two sons having died many years ago - all the nine survivors of which are now comfortably settled in life. His wife died a few years ago - a lady much beloved and greatly respected by all who knew her. And now, although passing the forescore years, the old gentleman, making every allowance of course for increasing infirmities, may be said to be as active and energetic as of yore.
Unable to wield the flail as in the olden time, or to team oxen and horses as in days of early settlements, he is still up with the lark, and may be seen in the summer mornings vigorously at work with spade and hoe in his garden of a little over a quarter of an acre, raising vegetables for the table in great abundance and variety.
Last summer with his own hands he cultivated and raised 100 bushels turnips, 15 bushels corn, 5 bushels beans, 3 bushels tomatoes, 4 bushels beets, 4 bushels carrots, 3 bushels onions, and 115 heads of cabbage , weighing from 10 to 25 lbs. each.
Can any of your market gardeners in Woodstock or neighborhood beat this? If so, let us hear of it.
We have referred to Mr. Henderson's family. Of the seven sons, Robert is a successful farmer at Mackenzie Corner; Thomas is a thriving merchant at Debec; John died years ago in California; Charles is a distinguished minister (Baptist) at Andover; Joel resides on the old homestead; James died at Debec about thirty years ago; and A. Harvey is now a flourishing dentist in Philadelphia. Of the four daughters, Susan is the wife of Mr. David Kennedy, farmer, South Richmond ; Catherine married Mr. Robert Kirkpatrick, collector of customs, Debec; Jane is the wife of Rev. Mr. Gunn (P.C.), St. Andrews; and the last, Alma, married Mr. Horace Kinney, farmer, Scotch Corner. Mr. Henderson has likewise several great grandchildren.
The old man is still hale and vigorous, and visits the different members of his family from time to time, at whose houses "old grandfather" is always a welcome guest. Though the frosts and snows of years are thickly strewn upon his brow, he is cheerful and hopeful in the endless future-his eye ever fixed on "the beautiful gate" where he confidently believes that those around whom his tenderest sympathies on earth were entwined are waiting to receive him when his change shall come, and the silver cord shall be loosed.
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Press Newspaper Jan 8, 1885
Monday morning William Jewett, of Florenceville, went to the woods on the rear of his farm, distant about a mile from his residence, to fell some trees and was not expected home till night. Sometime between ten and eleven o'clock he fell a cedar tree which lodged in another tree, preventing its fall to the ground. Mr. Jewett thought by ascending the tree he might loosen it. He attempted it and when up some distance there was a sudden crash. This was the last he remembered. Sometime after one o'clock, Mr. Jewett's family were surprised and alarmed by his sudden appearance, with his face and hands covered with blood. He appeared stunned and unable to give any intellible account of the cause of the accident, his face was badly scratched and the under part of his chin was ? and bruised as though it had come in contact with some hard substance. He also complained of a compression on his chest. Dr. Hagerman was sent for, and Mr. Jewett is doing as well as can be expected.
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Press Newspaper March 31, 1890
Centreville ( excerpts)
On Tuesday last the funeral of John Smith of Monticello, formerly of this place, was held at the Methodist church. He was killed with a log, loading his team in the woods for Tingle in Aroostook Co., Maine; after the log rolled over him he got up and walked to the front of his horses and dropped dead. He leaves a wife and one child.

Scott Harold, son of John Harold of this place, died at his father's residence on Monday the 24th, after suffering eight months and a half from injuries he received in the back from a falling tree in the bark woods last summer. Although his suffering was severe he never was heard to murmur or complain until death came to his relief, which he was anxious and ready to meet.
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MARRIAGES
Press Newspaper May 29, 1893
Estey-Tracy.- At the house of the bride's parents, on May 24th, by the Rev. B. H. Thomas, John E. Estey to Helen E. Tracy, all of Jacksontown, N.B.
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Press Newspaper May 29, 1893
Arnold- McKenzie.- At Florenceville, N.B. May 24th, by Rev. A. H. Hayward, Mr. George Arnold of Woodstock, N.B., to Miss Annie McKenzie of Northfield, Aberdeen, Car. Co., N.B.
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DEATHS
Press Newspaper May 29, 1893
Carman.- On the 24th inst., Fanny L. Carman, youngest daughter of the late Samuel Carman, of St. Mary's, Y.C.
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Press Newspaper May 29, 1893
McDonald.- At Woodstock on Friday, May 19th, after an illness of several months, which she bore with christian patience, Eleanor, relect of the late James McDonald, aged 83 years. She was a native of Antrim, Ireland, but has resided in New Brunswick since she was 12 years old, and for the last 49 years has been a resident of the town of Woodstock.
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Press Newspaper May 29, 1893
Williams.- At Woodstock, at the residence of her son-in-law Mr. John H. Watt, on the 18th inst. Mrs. H. D. Williams, relict of the late Hubbard DeVeber Williams, aged ?8 years. (58 or 68 yrs.)
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Press Newspaper Jan 16, 1893
BIRTHS
Connor.- On Monday, Jan 9yh, the wife of Councillor John Connor ; a son.
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Press Newspaper Jan 16, 1893
MARRIAGES
Johnston- Frame.- At the residence of Chas. Kirkpatrick, Wakefield Centre, Charles Johnsten, of Woodstock, and Miss Ida A. Frame, of Northampton.
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Press Newspaper Jan 16, 1893
Boyer-McMullen.- At the residence of C. W. Burpee, Woodstock, on the 11th inst., by Rev. C.T. Phillips, Major Gordon E. Boyer, and Miss Jane McMullen, of Hartland.
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Press Newspaper Jan 16, 1893
Thunder Hawk - Brewer.- At the Manse, Pine Ridge Agency, on the 28th Dec., by Rev. A. F. Johnston, Martin Thunder Hawk, and Fannie Brewer, both of Porcupine , S. D.
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Press Newspaper Jan 16, 1893
Sangmanilupaheakannajin - Napewastewin.- At the Presbyterian Church of Pine Ridge Agency S. Dak. on 31st Dec., by Rev. A. F. Johnson, Sangmanitupahaakannajin, Scout and Indian Polleceman, and Napewastewin, of Fort Robinson.
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Press Newspaper Jan 16, 1893
Everett - Everett.- At Woodstock, Jan 7th, 1893, by Elder Daniel D. Page, Mr. Harris D. Everett and Mrs. Harriet Everett, both of Jacksontown of the Parish of Wakefield, Carleton County, N.B.
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Press Newspaper March 31, 1890

Mrs. J. Loane, Business Ad , Woodstock N.B., 1890
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Press Newspaper May 29, 1893

H. F. Simmons Business Ad, 1893
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Press Newspaper May 26, 1890

C. Estey's Business Ad, Woodstock, N.B. 1890
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