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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 February 20, 1899
KILLED ON THE TRACK
Body Found Three Miles Below Town
The community was shocked on Friday morning when it learned of the horrible accident that had happened during the night on the line of the C. P. R., about three miles below town, by which Mr. George Hillman of Debec, met a sudden and terrible death. When the accommodation train which left here at 6:20 o'clock Friday morning was about three miles below town, the engineer's attention was attracted by some object lying on the track ahead. He at once applied the brakes and brought the train to a standstill. The object proved to be the body of a man, although it could hardly be recognized as such, it was so terribly mutilated and mangled. The body was headless and the track for fifty yards was strewn with pieces of clothing, flesh, bones, and skull.
When the body was discovered word was at once sent back to town, and a special engine and car conveying Coroner Hay and a number of citizens was dispatched to the scene of the accident. A jury was sworn in and viewed the remains; the body was then taken charge of by undertaker A. Henderson.
A pocket book was found containing some papers and letters which gave the first clue to the identity of the deceased.
Mr. Hillman was in town Thursday night, and intended leaving for home on the Houlton train at 9 o' clock, but missed the train and stated to an acquaintance that he would walk home.
Just how the accident happened will never be definately known, but it is supposed that while walking along the track he met the accommodation train coming in, which arrived here about midnight, and stepped off the track, as he supposed, far enough to clear the train, but it proved otherwise and the flanger on the rear end of the train caught him in its wings with the above result.
Mr. Hillman was a married man, and his widow and a child four or five years old survive him. The inquest will be held this afternoon at 2 o' clock.
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Press Newspaper Feb 2, 1891
Hall. - At her residence, Richmond, Jan 9th., 1891,, Mary E., beloved wife of S. H. Hall, aged 69 years, leaving a husband and twelve children to mourn their sad loss. Deceased was the daughter of the late George Hillman, one of the first settlers in the Parish of Richmond. Deceased also leaves 21 grand children and a large circle of friends to whom she was dear.
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MARRIAGES
Press Newspaper Feb 2, 1891
Dibblee _Schriber. - At the Free Baptist parsonage, Tracey's Mills, on the 21st Jan., by the Rev. J. W. Clark, Edward S. Dibblee, of C. P. R., to Annie Schriber, both of Florenceville, Carleton Co.
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Press Newspaper Feb 2, 1891
Purvis _Kerr.- at the Manse, Kirkland, Carleton Co., Jan. 21st, by the Rev. F. W. Murray, David Purvis of Debec, to Margaret A. Kerr of Oak Mountain, both of Carleton County.
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Press Newspaper Feb 2, 1891
Brooks _ Scarrah.- At Hartland, on the 17th Jan., at the residence of D. E. Morgan, by Rev. M. P. Orser, Hugh Brooks and Mary Ann Scarrah, both of Gordonsville, C. C.
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DEATHS
Press Newspaper Feb 2, 1891
Orser.- At Rockland, Jan. 18th, Ines A., youngest daughter of Joseph and Jane Orser, aged 20 years, 8 months. She was a member of the F. C. Baptist Church at Charleston, and died in hope of a glorious resurrection.
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Press Newspaper Feb 2, 1891
Connors.- At her daughter's residence, Williamstown, on the 5th January, 1891, Mrs. Connors, aged 80 years, leaving one daughter and three sons to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother. Rev. Father Bradley attended the deceased in her dying moments, and administer the holy rite of the Catholic Church. Her remains were followed to her last resting place in the Catholic graveyard, Williamstown, by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. May her soul rest in peace.
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Press Newspaper Feb 2, 1891
Clapham.- At Seattle, Washington, on the 4th of January, Mrs. Daniel W. Clapham, aged 44 years, formerly a resident of Carleton County, N. B. , leaving a husband, one son and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. St. John Sun and Nova Scotia papers please copy.
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Press Newspaper Feb 2, 1891
Puddington.- At Jacksonville, January 7th, Wendall, infant son of William E. and Ella M. Puddington, aged 25 days.
Death has been here and borne away,
A loved one from our side,
Just in the morning of his day,
So fair and young he died.
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Marriages
Press Newspaper March 30, 1891
Stetson _ Siprell. - On the 2?th inst., at the residence of the bride's brother, Abner M. Siprell, Somerville, Carleton County, by Rev. C. T. Phillips, Mr. Thomas Stetson of Sioux City, Iowa, and Jennie P. Smith, daughter of Rev. E. Siprell, of Somerville, New Brunswick.
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Press Newspaper March 30, 1891
DEATHS
Mills.- Died at Tracey's Mills, Car. Co., N. B. , March 21st, 1891,
Sarah Jane, wife of Rev. Hezekiah Mills and daughter of Deacon Cornelius Connolly of Jacksontown, aged 61 years. Our deceased Sister professed faith in Jesus Christ when only a girl; was baptized by Rev. Thomas Todd, and united with the first Baptist Church Woodstock; For more than twenty years she lived at Tracey's Mills, where she regularly worshipped with the free Baptists. She was a good woman and a faithful christian. While the loss to the family of which she was the true and faithful wife, the kind and loving mother, is great, much also is the loss of the community and church of this place. Her sickness (which was Paralysis), was short, and her death was triumphant, for "she desired to be with Christ which is far better," a sorrowing husband three sons, two daughters and many relatives and friends mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer assisted by Rev. J. G. Harvey (Baptist) Text _Hebrews, 11th chapt: 16th verse.
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Press Newspaper March 30, 1891
Kearney - At the residence David W. Smith, Upper Woodstock Thursday, March 19th, Anthony Kearney. Aged 71 years. He leaves two sons.
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Press Newspaper February 20, 1899
Patrick Gallagher
Patrick Gallagher died Tuesday. He was probably the oldest resident of the town, and was an ideal of truthfulness and integrity. He was a native of Ireland, and left there about 1846. He said the temperance pledge at one of the Father Mathew's meetings in 1845, and never violated it. He was never known to use profane, or obscene language, nor to speak evil of his neighbors.
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Births
Press Newspaper Jan 26, 1891
McDade._At Fredericton, Jan 24th, the wife of M. McDade of a son.
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Marriages
Press Newspaper Jan 26, 1891
Estey - Squires, - At the residence of the bride's father, E. R. Squires, Wicklow, Carleton Co., Jan 14th, by the Rev. A. H. Hayward, Charles S. Estey, of Wicklow, and Jennie A. Squires of the same place.
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DEATHS
Press Newspaper Jan 26, 1891
Montgomery.- At Everett, Mass., December 31st, 1890, Walter, infant son of Charles R. and Annie M. Montgomery, aged 22 days.
"Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."
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Press Newspaper Jan 26, 1891
Hamilton.- At Woodstock, on Monday Jan 18th, after a lingering illness, Amelia Josephine, only daughter of John and Minnie Hamilton, aged 11 years and 3 months.
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Press Newspaper Jan 26, 1891
Armstrong._ At Lindsay, Jan. 7th, at the residence of her brother-in-law, Robert Briggs, Eliza Armstrong, in the 72nd year of her age. She died trusting in Jesus, and those who gazed upon her placid, tranquil features were ready to exclaim; Can this be death; surely she has only fallen asleep, till Jesus comes."
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Press Newspaper Jan 26, 1891
Lockhart.- At her residence, Bristol, on the 22nd Dec., Lydia A. Lockhart, wife of Isiah Lockhart, and eldest daughter of the late Ziba Shaw, in the ?th year of her age, leaving a husband, 4 sons and 3 daughters to mourn their loss. Deceased rose on the morning of the 22nd before daylight, and while conversing with her husband concerning the children coming home for Christmas, she was seized with a paralytic stroke and passed away in 12 hours. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. S. E. Currie.
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Hartland's Observer Newspaper Nov 30, 1911
Fisher Hospital Opened in Woodstock
Was Gift to the Town from its Late Distinguished Citizen
The formal opening of the Carleton county L. P. Fisher Memorial Hospital took place on Thursday. Hundreds of people from town and county were present. A lunch was served all in attendance by the ladies auxiliary to the hospital. Speeches were made by Rev. F. J. McMurray, chairman of the board of control; F. H. J. Dibblee, one of the executors of the Fisher estate, and a member of the board; Mayor Ketchum, member of the board; Warden Stevens, a member of the board; Donald Munro, M. P. P., chairman of the building committee; W. B. Belyea a member of the board, and Dr. Sprague.
Votes of thanks were given to the ladies auxiliary, to the ladies of the W. C. T. U., for furnishing a ward for children, and to Miss Lane, the matron of the hospital.
A letter from Premier Flemming was read, regretting his absence and enclosing a check for $25.
The Chairman of the meeting, Rev. Father McMurray, stated that he believed the hospital was the finest in the province outside of St. John.
The hospital is situated in the upper end of town and was the residence of the late L. P. Fisher. It is a handsome building in the centre of ten acres of land, with a large orchard in connection, and surrounded by many shade trees. It is worth at least $75, 000 and $4,000 has been spent in a heating apparatus, etc., in preparing for the admission of patients.
The executors of the Fisher estate, A. B. Connell and Colonel Dibblee, have set apart $10,000 to be invested to assist in the maintenance of the hospital, the county gives $750 a year, the town $500 a year, and the province $500 annually.
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Hartland's Observer Newspaper Nov 16, 1911
Hartland's New Pumping Station.
Perpetual Supply of Spring Water is now Assured
Hartland's new pumping station is now in working order, and there is no apparent reason why henceforth the town may not have all the water it can drink, lave in or put out a fire with supposing the fire rages for 40 days.
The water, as has already been stated, is taken from the never failing springs at the foot of Maple street, a neat brick building located on contiguous ground houses the "plant" that consists of a Gould Triple Plunger, made at Seneca Falls, N. Y., and a Fairbanks __Morse gasoline engine of 15 horse-power. Water is pumped into the main and thence to the reservoir, which the pump is capable of filling in a few hours and keeps full at trifling cost.
The entire cost of the outfit is not yet computed, but it is thought to be in the vicinity of $3,000 __perhaps not so much.
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Press Newspaper, January 12, 1891
1891
Another decade is just begun,
On this first day of ninety-one;
The world does wag its usual way,
And Progress is the word today.

If human nature has not changed,
Nor man's warm fancy been deranged;
It does appear then that our race,
Is stepping to a higher place.

Science with her lever strong,
Is smashing down opinions wrong;
And bringing out the sterling truth,
In all the beauty of its youth.

Research does run from clime to clime,
Antiquities are now sublime;
And vaunting War in all her pride,
Is rapidly being cast aside.

The tyrant's name is not so sweet,
And less are now that shrine to greet;
It matters not in Church or State,
Oblivion is the tyrants' fate.

The human mind from slumber free,
Is dashing out on every sea;
And weighing with an even hand,
What's good and bad on every strand.

While some still to their errors cling,
And gloss them with the sophists' wing;
Afraid to venture reason's test,
For they do love their feelings best.

But swamped in the o'verwhelming tide,
Is where they'll find their soothing pride;
Which faster every hour is rising,
Without a wave of compromising.

Then let it never be called treason,
To test our way by highest reason;
This verdict history's page does shout,
With trumpets that you cannot doubt.

The muses now are just as bright,
As when they came to Homer's sight;
With such effulgent beauty then,
To bring their sweets down unto men.

Education now's being spread,
And superstition is in dread
To meet a force, which in the past,
To earth so many monsters cast.

True, "distance does not now divide,"
Electric force is now our pride;
And soon we'll ride the very clouds,
And hurl improvement to the crowds.

The Germans leading in the race,
Are solving problems few can face;
And giving confidence to all,
Who do their reason most extol.

We start an Age in which the World
Has flags in every part unfurled;
And each to emulate her cause,
Does seek improvement of her laws.

The World has yet in fashion's game,
Delusion's cup to drink and tame;
And reconstruct on reason's ground,
Her flaunting robes and hollow sound.

And many other questions still
Are sure to bow to reason's will;
It matters not what is the cost,
Or what is gained or what is lost.

Before another decade's dressed,
How shall the progress be expressed ?
If things do tread by past progresssion,
Earth's wonders will be past expression.

M. R. Benn
Debec, N. B.
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Hartland's Observer Newspaper Aug 9, 1911
Sketch of a Veteran Rifle Man
As there is considerable interest manifested in rifle shooting in the county at the present time it brings to my mind the career of an old friend Peter Appleby who is living at Avondale N. B., at the present time.
He was born on the 23rd of June 1832 and began to shoot in the marches of the county with the old muzzler-loaded rifle and is a veteran of the Home guard which was organized and drilled at rifle before the breech load rifles were in use. He won a prize winner with the old muzzle loading rifle he was the winner of the first prize given for shooting in the 67th battalion and this was the first shooting ever held in Carleton County with a breech loading rifle ( the old snider enfield rifle.) He was the winner of the Bridges silver medal given by Mr. Bridges for the best marksman in the 67th battalion as early as 1880. He was a winner of the Irvine cup two years in succession and the 3rd year was unavoidably absent in the northern part of Maine and could not attend the county shoot so forfeited his claim to the cup. He has won the Irvine cup more than any one marksman and although now he is totally blind he is just as enthusiastic over the news of the County Association matches as anyone in the county.
Mr. Appleby was a sergeant of the 67th regiment and has won prizes and trophies all along the way. Having led his Brigade in markmanship at Sussex and St. Andrews at different times; and is a connecting tie between the old rifle and the new. Having won the prize in the Home Guard with the muzzle loading snider. The Irvine cup with the enfield breech loading rifle. Having made as high as ten consecutive bulls eyes with that rifle at five hundred yards. Has won prizes with the Marton Henry and Le enfield and the new Ross rifle.
Sergeant Appleby is always pleased to meet any of his old friends and when talking rifles becomes a boy again despite his 76 years.
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Hartland's Observer Newspaper March 14, 1912
The C. P. R. is going to check the antics of drunken men who try to take charge of its trains. Last night Albion R. Foster, who is now a special officer in the railway's employ, came to town on the Boston express. Arthur Duplisea, who had been drinking, became profane and disorderly after the train left Fredericton Junction, and Mr. Foster arrested him, to the relief of all the passengers within reach of the man's voice. __Times.
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Hartland's Observer Newspaper June 21, 911
JIM MANFRED
This man issues a challenge to any one to box ten rounds according to Canadian Rules. Height 5ft. 11 in.; weight 170. This is a fast boxer, a keen sportsman, and fair. He wants three weeks notice and will meet anyone anywhere for a clean boxing exhibition.
Or, he challenges to Run with anyone from 1 to 5 miles. He has done a mile in 5:40.
Address:
Jim Manfred
Carlisle, Car. Ca., N. B.
(note: There was a photo of Jim Manfred but it was of poor quality and wouldn't scan properly.)
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Hartland's Observer Newspaper June 21, 1911
Marshall F. Kelley of Woodstock is now running the Troy restaurant in that town. It is neatly fitted up and excellent meals and lunches are served there.
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Hartland's Observer Newspaper June 28, 1911
D. E. Morgan and Son are putting new sills under their store, raising it considerably, and will put a new concrete wall under it. They will also take out the stairway that goes up the side and place a double window on that side of the shop. This will give them much more room. To reach the upper flat an outside stairway will be built.
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Hartland's Observer Newspaper June 28, 1911
The marriage of Miss Ressie E. Daggett and Sumner A. Fairbanks, of Bangor, took place at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Isabell S. Daggett, Smyrna Mills Baptist church. The bride wore a gown of cream silk and the bridal bouquet was of white roses. Miss Ada McNally, of Ashland, was maid of honor, and C. Miles Daggett, of Houlton, was best man. Mrs. A. W. Rideout, of Hartland, an aunt of the bride, was present at the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Fairbanks will reside in Bangor.
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Hartland's Observer Newspaper June 21, 1911
Under the name of the " Hartland Woodworking Co.," application has been made for incorporation of J. T. G. Carr, D. H. Nixon, A. G. Baker, S. S. Miller, W. D. Keith, W. H. Keyes, J. E. McCollom, M. L. Hayward, Lorne Macintosh, H. R. Nixon, F. N. Clark, R. J. Potts, W. C. Craig, J. K. Flemming, G. B. Nixon, and Ziba Orser, all of Brighton, Carleton county. The capital stock is to be $15, 000.
A crew of men have been at work for two weeks overhauling the old woodworking factory. A new boiler of 80 horse power capacity is to be put in, and whatever of new machinery is required to equip the plant in first class shape.
W. H. Keyes who has had experience in Woodstock and Campbellton, where he was burned out last year, will have the management of the factory and be working foreman.
Half a dozen men will be employed and the Company is assured of all the work they can handle.
It is indeed a splendid thing for the village to have this work going on and is indicative of the progress the town is enjoying.
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Press Newspaper June 18, 1900
Harry Thompkins and Maud M. youngest daughter of Mr. George Davis of Bristol were married at the residence of the bride's parents by Rev A. H. Hayward on Tuesday June 5th.
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Press Newspaper June 18, 1900
Mr. Charles Campbell a customs officer at Richmond Corner and Miss Mary Wolhaupter were married at the residence of the bride's sister Mrs. J. T. Allan, Albert st. Wednesday evening, by Rev. H. D. Marr; only the immediate relatives were present.
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Press Newspaper June 18, 1900
Mr. Samuel J. Smith and Miss Louise Dickinson, of Woodstock were married on Friday, the 15th instant by Rev. Thomas Todd.
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Press Newspaper June 18, 1900
Mr. Clayton Adams and Miss Eva Richie of Canterbury were married by Rev. Thomas Todd at his residence on Tuesday the 6th instant.
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Press Newspaper June 18, 1900
Henry Norton has the honor of being the pioneer "Shiner" of this town; all kinds of foot gear polished while you wait.
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Press Newspaper June 28, 1900
Rev. F. W. Harrison
Rev. Frederick W. Harrison died at the residence of John Harper Esq. Jacksonville last Monday evening. He had been quite ill for several weeks, the last of which he was with his sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Harper. He was a native of Woodstock, and was 65 years of age. He was in ministry of the Methodist church nearly 40 years ago. In 1865 he married Mary Louise Fisher, and was in that year appointed to the Jacksonville Circuit. He occupied several important circuits in the New Brunswick conference and always filled them in a wise and acceptable manner. He was wise in counsel, and fervent in the discharge of his pastoral duties. Some seventeen years ago he was forced by ill health to enter the list of superinmearies, but took an appointment again as soon as his health would permit.
He leaves a widow and one son; their only other child, a daughter the late Mrs. Snowball of Chatham died several years ago. At his request his body was taken to Chatham, and interred beside that of his daughter.
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Press Newspaper Feb 6, 1899
Letters patent have been granted a joint stock company composed of George T. Baird, James NcNair, J. E. Steward, Claude Knapp and J. A. Perley, who have taken over the telephone line extending from Andover to Plaster Rock. There are offices at Brymer's, Red Rapids, Arthurette, Three Brooks, Plaster Rock, Perth, Perley's hotel. This line is used by the C. P. R. in place of a telegraph line to Plaster Rock. There is a telephone line extending from Willard's hotel at Perth to Roger's at the boundary line.

Press Newspaper June 4, 1900
Admirers of nice driving carriages are delighted with the rigs every day seen on the streets from the establishment of Balmain Bros. The "Pneumatic King" driven by Geo. W. Gibson, Merchant Tailor is certainly a beauty and something entirely new here. It is fitted with ball-bearing bicycle wheels, piano body finished in black with carmine gear and trimmed in whip cord. Another splendid vehicle is that driven by Dr. G. B. Manzer Dentist. This is a "Solid Rubber King" fitted as the name implies with rubber tires. It is a very neat piano body on end springs with gear finished a rich carmine and is trimmed in very light shade whipcord. The vehicle bought by Dr. M. G. McLean is the latest style American Road Wagon with stick seat, body and gear finished in black and trimmed in blue cloth. It is also fitted with hard rubber tires. All these rigs embody the latest and most up-to-date ideas in gentleman's driving wagons and a drive in any of them is nothing less than a delight. Balmain Bros show other styles of buggies and road wagons quite as desirable.
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Press Newspaper July 2, 1900
School Closes
The terminal examinations and distribution of prizes in the town schools in the College building took place Thursday and Friday.
The subject of the essay for the Wm. M. Connell prize this year is "The Typography of South Africa. The prize is a pretty silver medal; it was won by Victor Bedell.
The W. Hay prize for Mathematics in the 10th grade was won by Tillie Winslow. Mr. Hay also gave a prize for Latin in the 9th grade which was won by Mary Wetmore. Both were silver medals.
In Miss Smith's room a prize given by Arthur Bailey for highest average was won by Ralph Allingham.
Mr. Hay also gave two prizes in Mrs. Cupples department, one for the highest average was won by Gertrude McManus and the other for second best average was won by Evelin Hammond. Also in Mrs. Cupples department a prize given by Col. Vince for best attendance was won by Burpee Hay.
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Press Newspaper May 7, 1900
A Busy Firm
Alex Dunbar, the senior member of the firm of A. Dunbar & Sons went to Campbellton last Tuesday to start a large rotary that his firm had built for the Richard's Lumber Co. Within about a year this firm has put in for the Richards Co, at Campbellton a rotary, a clapboard machine and planer, and three shingle machines. This rotary has a daily capacity of 60M. They have also put in at Campbellton four shingle machines for Mr. John Mair and three for W. R. Rawley. They have now several orders in for shingle machines and their foundry and machine shop present a busy scene.
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Press Newspaper April 30, 1900
Chief Justice Tuck opened Circuit Court at Upper Woodstock Tuesday afternoon. There was no criminal cases on the docket, and the grand jury after recommending some alternations and repairs in the Court House were discharged.
The first civil case was that of Minnie B. Adney vs The Trustees of Schools for Upper Woodstock School District for trespass and false imprisonment.
This was the same matter which was tried in 1898, when a verdict of $1.00 was found for the Plaintiff. This verdict was, on application of the plaintiff set aside by the full bench, and a new trial ordered. The case was given to the jury Wednesday afternoon, and after some deliberation they brought in a verdict for the plaintiff for $75.00. The question as to costs is an open one.
C. N. Skinner Q. C. and W. P. Jones for the plaintiff, and L. A. Currie Q. C. and F. B. Carvell for the Defendant.
The second case was that of Charles Nodden vs John Scott et al. This is an action for trespass and assault. The case for the plaintiff was opened Thursday morning, and continued till Friday afternoon when court was adjourned till Tuesday afternoon May 22nd at 2 o'clock.
The adjournment was made on account of the chief justice having two other circuits to attend in the meantime. C. N. Skinner Q. C. and W. P. Jones for the plaintiff, and L. A. Currie Q. C. and A. B. Connell for the defendant.
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Press Newspaper June 15, 1891
Lost By Fire
The fire alarm sounded last Tuesday morning soon after ten o 'clock, and following the Hose Cart the crowd reached C. L. Smith's. Although action was prompt and unchecked by accident, yet by the time the hose could be laid from the nearest hydrant, that near Dickinson's Tannery, the barns and outbuildings were burned and the west side of the house so far gone that it was deemed useless to try and save any part of it. All of his buildings except the old house and the small tenement to the south were burned. With the house went all of the furniture, in the side next the barns. Some of the furniture and clothing in the east side were saved. With the barns and outbuildings were consumed nearly all of his farm machinery, carriages, sleds, sleighs and harness, milk cans and pans; in fact nearly everything that he housed about his well equipped establishment. A pure bred Jersey bull, valued at $150, perished in the flames, and also three hogs. His total loss will reach at least $5500, probably more. He had $1200 Insurance on the house and $500 on the contents, and $600 on the barns_in all $2300. There were two barns each more than than 100 feet long.
Mr. Smith was in a back field when the fire occurred, and the first notice he had of his loss was when coming out of the woods to his front clearing he saw the smoke and ruins. The cause of the fire is unknown. The first report was that children playing with fire in the yard caused it, but this has been disproved. Then it was said that a dog had been shot under the barn and fire caught from the burnt wadding. This also proved without foundation in fact, and the mystery remains unsolved. Mr. Smith will reside in his old house for the present. He will commence rebuilding his barns this week. The insurance was in offices with J. N. W. Winslow, and has been promptly ajusted at the full amount.
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Press Newspaper May 28, 1900
Northampton (excerpts)
Justus Gill has commenced the erection of a small house for the use of tenants.
C. P. Bull has added to his herd of Jerseys, a bull calf purchased from Captain Elderkin, the well known breeder of fancy stock in Amherst, N. S. This calf is registered in the A. J. Cattle Club under the name of "Woodstock's Golden Ladd."
Milligan Rogers is receiving congratulations on the advent of a son.
The new skimming station is now in operation under the management of N. R. Bacon. During the cool weather it will only be operated every other day. Quite a large amount of milk is being received.
D. S. Gibson's drive got into the river last week. About 14 men were employed.
Sad indeed it is to record the untimely disease of Etta, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cluff, on Wednesday, the 23rd inst. This young lady was about 17 years of age and had been ill for some months. The funeral on Friday was largely attended.
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MARRIED
Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Dec 13, 1890
In Bridgewater, Dec. 4, by Charles Kidder Esq., Mr. Norman Creig of Bridgewater, and Miss Agnes Creig of Bath, N. B.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Dec 13, 1890
At the residence of the officiating minister, Woodstock, on the 6th Dec., by Rev. Thos. Todd, Mr. Robert W. Watson and Miss Sarah E. Graham, both of Benton, York Co.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Dec 13, 1890
At the residence of the bride's mother, Upper Kent, on the 3rd Dec, by Rev. W. E. Johnson, B. A., assisted by the Rev. Geo. Seller, Frederick J. Slipp Esq., of Brainerd, Min., U.S.A., to Candace M., only daughter of the late Alexander Thompson, Esq., of Upper Kent, Carleton Co., N.B. (St.John Sun, Telegraph, and Wooodstock Press please copy.)
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DIED
Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Dec 13, 1890
At Speerville, Carleton Co., on 7th November last, Robert Speer, aged 71 years. (Press please copy.)
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Press Newspaper Mar 27, 1899
A. F. Lockhart received a few days ago from the International Exhibition Association four diplomas, for products of the Hartford Mills exhibited at the exhibition last September. One was for superior flour ground from New Brunswick grown wheat; one for Graham flour, also from native grown wheat; one for buckwheat flour, and another for the Keystone Brush Scourer and Separator , exhibited in operation by Mr. Lockhart as agent of the Keystone Company. It may be added that this machine received a great deal of attention from millers at the exhibition.
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Press Newspaper Mar 27, 1899
Mr. Frank S. Lewis, of Mount Pleasant, and Miss Ella V. Estabrooks were married at the residence of Joseph H. Estabrooks, father of the bride, at Rockland in this county on Tuesday, 21st inst. Rev A. H. Hayward.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Sept 11, 1886
East Florenceville Items
September 4, 1886
Judging from the amount of building going on, we think this place must be gaining. Mr. D. L. Pitt is putting up a fine dwelling house and store which, when finished, will be an ornament to the place.
Mr. Ben McIsaac has a good, substantial, blacksmith shop under way, and we learn Mr. J. H. Jameson is to commence the building of a harness shop this week.
On Saturday last the people of this place held their annual basket picnic on the grounds of Wm. Boyer, Esq. Nearly three hundred persons were present. A good programme, including base ball, obstacle and foot races, jumping, croquet, etc. arranged by the committee was successfully carried out. Handsome prizes were awarded to the winners of the different races. It is only justice to the ladies of the place to say we think there are but few places in the country that so much trouble and expense is taken for a basket picnic. A sumptuous feast is always provided and everything, passes off with perfect order.
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Press Newspaper Aug 2, 1909
Eli Sawyer
The death occurred on Tuesday night, at the home of Mrs. Fisher, of Eli Sawyer, at the age of 90 years. He was one of a large family born at Upper Woodstock, but he removed to and lived in Texas for many years, returning here about seven years ago. Mrs. H N Payson of Woodstock is a niece and Grover Watts and Clarence Ferguson of St. John are nephews of deceased. The funeral was held from the residence of H N Payson on Thursday afternoon, Rev H G Kennedy officiating. The interment was made in the Methodist cemetery.
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Press Newspaper Aug 2, 1909
George A Bustard
There passed away at about four o'clock in the afternoon, July 23rd, George A the only son of James and Elizabeth Bustard of Monument Sett, Car Co.; he was 23 years and nearly five months of age and had been ill about six months of consumption, he is survived by his parents two sisters. Alice living at home and Alalia who is married to Frank Anderson also a very large circle of other relatives. Rev A W Teed, rector of the Anglican church attended the funeral services. J F Saunders conducted the funeral. The pall bearers were Ernest Anderson, Howard, Edward and Hazen Bustard cousins of the deceased, there were several floral offerings by intimate friends. The hymns, Safely, Safely Gathered in, Rock of Ages, Nearer My God to Thee and Jesus Lover of my Soul, were sung about 37 teams followed the hearse to the cemetery; the church was well filled with friends and neighbors of the deceased.
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Press Newspaper May 7, 1900
CHARMING NUPTIALS
Charming Wedding of Eldest Daughter of Mayor Beckwith.
St. Anne's church was filled with a fashionable assemblage this afternoon to witness the nuptials of Maud Agnes Leigh, eldest daughter of His Worship Mayor Beckwith, and Francis Edwin Ketchum Griffith of Cambridge, Mass., formerly of Woodstock, N. B. The bride was given in marriage by her father and was attended by her sister, Miss Ethel. The groom had the support of Fred B. Dibb, a cousin of the bride.
As the bridal party entered the handsomely decorated church the organ, presided over by Miss Carman pealed forth the Wedding March, and after the ceremony the choir sang, The Voice That Breathed O'er Eden. The floral decorations were exceptionally fine; both at the church and at the home of the bride's parents and were the arrangement of Miss Schleyer. The marriage ceremony was performed at ? o'clock, Rev. Canon Roberts officiating. The invited guests included only the immediate relatives of the bride and groom.
The bride was charmingly gowned in grey moire silk trimmed with white satin and chiffon and wore a becoming white hat, and carried a bridal bouquet of white roses. The bridesmaid's dress was of blue silk with red and white trimming and hat of blue and white chiffon. Her bouquet was of pink roses.
After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of His Worship when a recherche luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs. Griffith took their departure upon the 4:30 o'clock express for Boston and will make their future home at Cambridge. The bride's travelling suit was a tailor made costume of green with hat to match.
The numerous and handsome presents received by the bride testified to the high esteem in which she is held both here and at Boston where she resided for some time. The groom's present to his bride was a piano; from her father she received a cheque; and her mother's gift was in china and linen. _ Gleaner Monday.
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MARRIED
Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Sept 4, 1886
On the 1st inst., at the residence of the bride's father, Lower Woodstock, by Pastor W. F. Parker, Hedley V. Parker, of Woodstock, N. B., to Hannah E. Colwell.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Sept 4, 1886
At the residence of the bride's father, Northfield, Aberdeen, August 22nd, by Rev. A. H. Hayward, Mr. John Campbell, of Wicklow, C. C. to Miss Frances S. Lloyd, of Northfield, C. Co.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Sept 4, 1886
In Houlton, Me. Aug 25th, by Rev. W. H. Williams, Mr. James O. Syphers and Miss Cynthia D. Jamieson, both of Woodstock.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Sept 4, 1886
On the 27th July, by Rev. John E. Moyle, at his residence, Birtle street, Moosomin, N. W. T., Sergeant Jeremiah Fyffe, N. W. M. P., of Qu'Apple, N. W. T., to Miss Sarah Bubar, of Selkirk, Manitoba, daughter of Mr. Charles Bubar, Upper Brighton, Carleton Co., N. B. - (Fredericton papers please copy.)
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Sept 4, 1886
Benton Items Sept. 1, 1886
Through the courtesy of the interested parties we have been allowed to examine a decree of the supreme court over the signature of the Chief Justice, authorizing Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Parsons, of Benton, to adopt as their own, Willie Boice, two year old son of the late Rev. A. R. B. Shrewsbury. This decree changes the name and makes the child to all legal intents and purposes the son of Mr. and Mrs. Parsons. We heartily congratulate them on this addition to their home circle, and hope it may prove a rich blessing to all concerned.
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Press Newspaper May 14, 1900
James Harvey Wilbur
Mr. Wilbur died at his home on Chapel street Wednesday evening. He was stricken by paralysis more than a year ago but recovered so far that he was able to walk about again. But he became weaker and for the past few months he has been confined to his house. On Saturday preceding his death his throat was affected so that he could not speak, nor take nourishment; and he continued to fail rapidly till his death. Mr. Wilbur was a native of Westmorland county and was in his sixty-seventh year. He followed the hotel business his first opening being at Shediac. He next moved was to Newcastle and from there to Bathurst; from Bathurst he came to Woodstock. It is now about thirteen years since he bought the Gibson House and moved here. About three years ago he sold the hotel to Mr. C. J. Tabor and retired to a quieter life in his home on Chapel street. He was a regular attendant at the Methodist church; and was a member of the Masonic order. His wife formerly Miss Flora Smith of Cape Breton survives him. He also leaves three sons, William, Percy, and James H. and three daughters, Mrs. John Thompson, Mrs. James Creighton, and Miss Annie Wilbur. The body was taken to Dorchester for interment, whither it was accompanied by Mrs. Wilbur, her sons William and Percy and Mrs. James H. Wilbur Jr. It was attended to the station by members of Woodstock Masonic lodge. Mr. Wilbur was well known all over the province as an honest upright man.
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Press Newspaper July 9, 1900
B. B. Manzer is one of our citizens who takes pride in having his home pleasing to the eye without, as well as comfortable within; he has been at considerable expense this summer in renewing the appearance of his residence and is amply rewarded by the effect produced. He had a new roof and crestings on his buildings and all newly painted. The painting is canary body and white trimmings, and olive green shutters, the roof slate color. He has also put considerable expense on his grounds. The result is not only a gratification to himself but is a credit to the town. The carpenter work was done by Stephen Green and painting by Sanderson & Son.
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Press Newspaper Jan 26, 1891
PROBATE COURT
Letters of Administration of all and singular, the goods and chattels, rights and credits, which were of Henry H. Davis, deceased, were granted to George W. Davis in the Probate Court on Monday. The estate was valued in Petition at $6000.00 real estate and $1500.00 personal estate. S. B. Appleby appeared as Proctor for Petitioner, George W. Davis; J. J. Gallagher appeared as Proctor for Robert B. Davis, and D. McLeod Vince was Proctor for Hugh Davis. The matter of the hearing of the Petition was adjourned until the afternoon, when the necessary bonds were executed and plead.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Aug 28, 1886
Sad Drowning Accident at Forest City, York County
William Robinson a young man 18 years of age, was drowned while in bathing, Friday afternoon, 13th inst. between 4 and 5 o'clock. He could not swim and, as he was alone, no one knows how it occurred exactly, as the water at the place was not deep, but runs swiftly. An ugly gash on the left temple leads us to suspect that he slipped and fell, striking his head which made him unconscious, the swift current then carrying him away into deep water. An inquest was held and Dr. Cody, who was called on by Coroner Bartlett to make an examination of the body, stated in his evidence that the wound was not sufficient to cause death, but would produce unconsciousness, and while unconscious the young man had drowned. The jury returned a verdict of death by accident. Young Robinson was a steady-going, strictly temperate young man, and his sudden and mysterious death has cast a gloom over our little town. _ Com.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Sept 4, 1886
Wedding Bells
A large and happy company gathered at the residence of Mr. W. H. Colwell, Lower Woodstock, on Wednesday evening, when Rev. W. F. Parker united in the bonds of matrimony, Mr. Hedley V. Parker of this town and Miss Hannah E. Colwell. The bride was becomingly and neatly dressed in white and looked charming. The bridal presents were many, beautiful and costly. After the marriage ceremony, the company sat down to an excellent supper, at an early hour after which the guests separated after having spent a most enjoyable evening and leaving behind them earnest wishes for the continued happiness of the newly married couple. The Sentinel congratulates.
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Press Newspaper January 23, 1899
THE VICTORIA HOTEL
Has Adopted the New System of Lighting.
Mr. Guay, of the Savoie_Guay Company, of Pussisville, P. Q., is at the Victoria. He is the inventor of Guay's Acetylene gas generator, and is putting a plant in the Victoria. The system has been extended to several rooms and on Saturday night was turned on. This being the first plant put in here many were naturally anxious to see its effect.
Mr. Boyer seems to be perfectly satisfied with his venture, and says it works first rate. It gives a pure white light, soft and easy on the eyes, and distributed with great evenness through each room where it is used.
Fewer Bros. are the local agents, and are equipped ready to put in plants. It is claimed for this light that it is both cheaper and better than any other.
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MARRIED
Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Sept 18, 1886
At Jacksontown, 15th inst., by the Rev. J. E. Flewelling, James Wilson, to Ida E., daughter of Mrs. Geo. Green.
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DIED
Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Sept 18, 1886
At Middle Simonds, on the 2nd inst., of paralysis, Julia M., widow of the late Samuel Munroe, aged 75 years and 6 months, leaving one son and one daughter, with other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. ( Religious Intelligencer please copy.)
Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Sept 18, 1886
At Houlton, on the 8th inst., Mary Louise Laurence, beloved wife of Samuel Porter, in the 32nd year of her age, leaving a husband and three young children to mourn her early departure. Her end was peace.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Sept 18, 1886
At Bloomfield, on Friday, the 10th inst., William Shirrard, aged 68 years. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Sept 18, 1886
In Hodgdon, August 24, Lula V. Terrill, dauhter of Jacob and Cordy Terrill, aged 9 years, 2 months, 16 days.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Sept 18, 1886
At Ludlow, Aroostook Co., August 8th, of pressure of the brain, Nellie M., second daughter of W. F. and Jane McCain, aged 9 years, 8 months and 19 days.
Thou art gone to the grave,
But we will not deplore thee,
Though sorrow and darkness
Encompass the tomb.

The Saviour has passed
Through its portals before thee,
And the lamp of his love
Is thy guide through its gloom.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Sept 18, 1886
At Pembroke, C. C., July the 29th, Solomon Percy, youngest and beloved son of Solomon C. and Elizabeth Steeves, aged 7 years , 2 months and 24 days.
Brother thou art gone to rest,
Thine is an early tomb;
But Jesus summoned thee away
Thy Saviour called thee home.
The Press, Fredericton and St. John papers please copy.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Sept 18, 1886
At Pokiok, Victoria Co., Sept 12th, of dvsentery, Georgea, aged 2 years and 7 months, son of George and Sarah Lovely.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Sept 18, 1886
Daniel S. Dougherty, one of the longest in service of the New Brunswick Railway's engine drivers, very competent and highly esteemed, was drowned on Sunday morning last, in the Chipuneticook lake, some five miles from Vanceboro and St. Croix. A party of six were in a boat, enjoying a sail, when a squall struck and overturned her, precipitating all six into the water. Having regained the boat keel up, two of the party swam off and reached the shore; after a little while there appearing to be some danger that the boat would sink, Dougherty decided that he would swim to the shore, about half a mile distant, he started but when within two rods of land he sank and was seen no more, until his dead body was recovered on Monday. Coroner Watts held an inquest and the verdict returned was accidental drowing.
Mr. Dougherty leaves a widow, a daughter of B. Kilburn, Esq., of Kilburn, and three children; to the latter place the remains were taken by train on Tuesday, for burial.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Sept 18, 1886
Sudden Death
William Sherard, of Bloomfield, had been unwell- for some time and confined to his room. On Friday of last week, however, he was able to leave his room and come down stairs to dinner. After dinner he remarked to his niece that " you will not have to carry the laddie up his dinner today"; she replied " no, I am glad laddie is able to come to his dinner." Almost instantly she noticed a change in his countenance, and hastening to his side found him helpless; the other members of the family at once responded to her cries for help, but before they reached him Mr. Sherard was quite dead.
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Press Newspaper June 28, 1900
Thanks to W. B. Belyea for a mess of very fine trout. Mr. Belyea and Mr. Percy Grosvenor of Meductic spent four days last week on a fishing trip to the Miramichi, and were amply rewarded with a fine catch of trout.
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Press Newspaper June 28, 1900
Ambers Giberson has opened a store at Bristol; he has just put up a new building on the spruce hill road only a few rods from the river road where he says goods are sold cheaper than anywhere else in the village. He has a nice new stock and invites the patronage of the public.
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Press Newspaper June 28, 1900
Mr. Archie D. Annett of Woodstock, and Miss Maggie L. McMullen of Canterbury, were married by Rev. J. W. Clarke at Woodstock, on Tuesday the 19th instant.
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Press Newspaper June 28, 1900
Mr. Ernest Dufferin Haynes and Miss Ruby Antoinette the youngest daughter of Mrs. Thomas McIntyre were married by Rev. Arthur W. Teed, Rector in St. John's church, Richmond on Wednesday June 20th.
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Press Newspaper June 4, 1900
R. E. Holyoke has added another line to his grocery business; this addition is a most perfect ice cream apparatus consisting of a patent freezer and a refrigerator expressly adapted to and built for the purpose. He puts up the ice cream in pint and quart cans in which it is kept frozen solid. When wanted for use the can is dipped in water and the cream slips out in a solid brick. This makes it very convenient for families and he supplies it at a very reasonable price. Special orders will be flavored to taste.
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Press Newspaper July 9, 1900
Grafton ( excerpts)
William McDonald from Woodstock is doing a large stroke of work in the Brick Business of the Campbell Brickyard we wish him success.
Mr. A. F. Hale has made large addition to his residence this season which makes a big change in his home.
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Press Newspaper May 21, 1900
Celebrate The Anniversary
WHEREAS , the anniversary of the birth of Her most gracious Majesty the Queen has been held in the past throughout Great Britain and the Colonies as a day of celebration in a manner consistent with loyalty and patriotism; and whereas the events of the past years have intensified that regard held towards a Sovereign whose long reign of 63 years has been identified with the growth of a Great Empire, we therefore express our approval of the closing of business establishments on the coming anniversary as a means of its observance as a general holiday.
The undersigned agree to close their stores on the day above named, said agreement not to be binding if, in any one instance a request to do so, be declined:-

Press Newspaper Jan 30, 1899
UNION CORNER ( excerpts)
The "grippe" is quite is quite prevalent. Among those who are sick is our post master J. E. Chase who has been confined to his bed for about a week and is a very little better yet.
John Martin found his stolen mare at Pittsfield Station, Me., where she was left by an unknown man, who travelled on by rail toward Bangor.
Samuel Potter while hauling wood about a week ago, caught one of his feet under the sled and jammed it so badly that he is unable to put it down yet.
Mrs. John Marshall intending to take some medicine, mistook the wrong bottle, and had swallowed two teaspoonfuls of poison before she discovered her mistake. A doctor was immediately sent for, in the meantime by taking greace, mustard etc. causing her to vomit she was comparatively out of danger when the doctor arrived.
Hebert Martin is pressing his American hay.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnham are receiving the congratulations of their many friends upon the arrival of a young daughter in their family on Jan 20th, 1899.
Fred Given and his bride Union Corner appeared out in the Presbyterian church on the 22.
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Press Newspaper July 2, 1900
UNION CORNER (excerpts)
John Nelson White a former respected resident of this place, died at his home Montecello Me., after a lingering illness, which he bore with Christian resignation on Wednesday morning June 13th. He was buried at this place on the following Friday. He was a member of Court Meduxnekeag I. O. F. the members of which attended to his wants while he was living, and after he passed away they took full charge of everything in connection with his burial. The religious services of his funeral were conducted by Mr. David McCluskey (Sec) who frequently visited him during his illness. He leaves a wife, two daughters, a brother, a sister and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss.
Mansfield London, son of John London of East Hodgon Me. having been very poorly for sometime, went to the Hospital in Bangor and was operated upon for appendicetes after a few days had a second operation for some other trouble, and died a short time after. He was brought home and buried at White Settlement on Tuesday June 19th. He was aged about 32 leaving a wife and two children, father and mother, brothers and sisters and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss.
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Carleton Sentinel Newspaper Aug. 6 1909
Obituary
Robert Brown of Summerfield, died at his home June 3rd, of Consumption, at the age of 73. Besides a host of relatives and friends a widow and one son are left to mourn their sad loss. His remains were laid away in the Episcopal burying grounds at Greenfield.
Dearest Husband thou hast left us,
And thy loss we deeply feel,
But 'tis God that has bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
Dearest Husband how I miss thee
From thy old accustomed spot,
But in heaven we hope to meet thee,
Where all sorrows are forgot.
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Dispatch Newspaper August 4, 1909
Obituary
At Norridgewock, Me., Wednesday, July 28th, 1909, of heart failure, Clara A., beloved wife of Arthur F. Mumford, aged 33 years, leaving a husband and two children to mourn the loss of a faithful wife and loving mother.
Deceased was a resident of Waltham, Mass. She was taken ill early in May, and went to Norridgewock in June hoping for a benefit from the change, but death came unexpectedly, and she passed away at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Cook Estey. The remains were taken to Woodstock for burial, where interment was made, on Sunday, in the family lot, beside her father and her twin sister, Laura. The service was conducted by Rev. H. G. Kennedy, pastor of the United Baptist church at the home of Rev. F. S. Todd.
Her mother, Mrs. B. F. Estey, of Waltham, and Mrs. F. S. Todd, of Woodstock, were present at the funeral.
Her hope was in Christ.
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Press Newspaper July 2, 1900
Mr. Delbert Carpenter and Miss Mary Masor were married at Bloomfield on the 26th by Rev. Joseph Cahill.
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Press Newspaper July 2, 1900
Second Lieut. E. S. Kirkpatrick, has been gazetted Lieut. of the 67th regiment, Carleton Light Infantry, vice C. W. Dickinson, retired.
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Press Newspaper July 2, 1900
At the closing exercises of St. Joseph College, on the 21st inst. the degree of M. A. was conferred upon Rev. F. L. Carney, Debec.
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Press Newspaper July 2, 1900
Mr. H. Greely Hillman of Green Bush, York Co., and Miss Edith Marsten of Northampton were married at the residence of the brides parents by Rev. J. W. Clarke on Tuesday the 26th instant.
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Press Newspaper July 2, 1900
Mr. Allen G. Ownes and Miss Laura May, daughter of Captain John Adams were married in the Free Baptist Church at Tracey's Mills by Rev. J. W. Clarke, on Wednesday the 27th instant.
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