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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 Feb 11, 1901
Young Ernest Kiggins of Newburg whose back was broken by a log falling on him, some weeks ago while working in Carr's lumber camps, is still living. He is paralyzed, however, in the lower portion of his body, and it is said can only move his lips and eyes. Whether he is likely to remain long in this distressing condition, or has a chance for partial recovery, seems uncertain.
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Press Newspaper Feb 11, 1901
Harry McLean who was delayed in hospital at Cape Town and did not get away with the other boys from South Africa, got to Halifax last week and was expected in Woodstock on Thursday. The band and a number of citizens were at the station, but Mr. McLean did not arrive, nor did he put in an appearance, on Friday although again all preparations were made for his reception.
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Press Newspaper Feb 11, 1901
Hockey Match.-
An interesting game will be that of Wednesday evening between the St. Stephen and all Woodstock teams, the latter of which is known as the Century team.
It will be made up of
Claude Augherton, goal;
Jas. Long, point;
Jack Dibblee, cover point;
Forwards,
Stanley Pickles, right wing;
Hal Drysdale, left wing;
Fred McLean, centre;
Gordon Connell, rover.
The game will begin at 8:30 p. m.
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Press Newspaper March 25, 1901
CENTREVILLE (excerpts)
La grippe still lingers around, Mrs. Francis West was stricken down with it Sunday, Dr. W. W. White was called immediately and rendered medical resistance. At time of writing she is a little better.
D. W. Perkins V. S., has placed a telephone in his residence in connection with Dr. Brown for the benefit of his large and growing practise.
White & Tweedie have placed a telephone in their store. C. M. Sherwood has shown that he is up to date by following the example of business places by adding a telephone to his store and running one to Mr. Roy Lee's residence.
S. A. Perkins is moving into his new hotel. The N. B. Telephone Co. has taken the telephone from C. E. Vail's jewellry store and placed it into the new hotel. Mr. Perkins is sparing no pains in fitting up his house. He intends to have the best finished house in the county. We are looking forward in the near future to having the iron house coming into our village.
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Press Newspaper March 25, 1901
The death occurred at the home of Mr. Charles Palmer, Fredericton, of Mrs. Palmer's sister, Mrs. Byron J. Kimball, of Woodstock, N. B. Mrs. Kimball came to Fredericton in December last for treatment at Victoria Hospital, but nothing could be done to check the disease from which she was suffering, tubercular peritonitis. Deceased was a daughter of C. L. Tilley of Woodstock, N. B. formerly of Sheffield, Sunbury Co., J. T. Tilley, dairy Supt. is a brother. A husband and two children survive. Mr. Kimball is at present in the west. The remains were brought to Woodstock. The funeral which was largely attended took place last Wednesday afternoon.
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Press Newspaper April 22, 1901
A Narrow Escape
Jas. L. Belyea, proprietor of Rockdale Hotel, Brown's Flats, had a narrow escape from drowning last Friday evening. He was out rowing in a small tender, when it capsized, throwing Mr. Belyea into the water. He managed to cling to the bottom of the boat, but could not make any efforts to save himself, as his coat pocket had caught in the trolling pins underneath. Three boys, Frank and Edwin Brown, and William Wilcox, heard his calls for help, more than half a mile away, and after some difficulty, got a boat launched and rescued Mr. Belyea, exhausted and benumbed, from being so long in the icy water.-Sun.
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Press Newspaper March 18, 1901
County Court
The Carleton County Court, that opened last Tuesday closed on Friday afternoon at three o'clock. There were three cases for trial, two criminal cases and a civil.
In The King against Alonzo Shaw for stealing the sum of $28 from the pocket book of Patrick Haley in the Parish of Kent last December. Charles Appleby represented the crown and D. B. Gallagher defended.
In The King against James Dean and George Ferguson for blowing the safe in the Florenceville station last November. Chas. Appleby represented the Crown, Allison B. Connell, K. C. represented the Canadian Pacific Railway Co., and Frank B. Carvell defended.
The Civil Case, Thos. O. Boyer against Granville Nevers, was an action for damages, for burning the plaintiff's wood land; Chas. Appleby for plaintiff and Frank B. Carvell for defendant.
In the King against Shaw the evidence was entirely circumstantial. The jury could not agree, and after being out two hours were discharged. Shaw was bound on his own recognizance to appear at the Circuit Court in April.
In the King against Dean and Ferguson the evidence was again circumstantial and inferential. The defence set up an alabi, and after being out twenty minutes the jury came in with a verdict of not guilty.
In Boyer against Nevers the jury considered the matter for half an hour and brought in a verdict for the plaintiff of ten cents.
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Press Newspaper March 4, 1901
A run-away that caused quite a commotion occured on Thursday afternoon last. A horse with a sleigh attached, owned by Mr. Tower started on King St. and crossed over to the West side of Main. Here the sleigh struck a telephone pole. This frightened the horse and, he half extracated himself from the sleigh. He took to the sidewalk sleigh and all and passed up on a gallop nearly upsetting some people. Away he tore with the sleigh hauling behind and wasn't stopped till the Upper Corner was reached.
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Press Newspaper March 4, 1901
Mrs. Charles Manuel of this town met with a painful and serious accident attributable to slippery sidewalks on Tuesday evening. She was turning the corner of Main and King streets when she slipped and fell so heavily as to break her arm at the wrist. She was helped into Baird's drug store and a doctor summoned.
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Press Newspaper March 4, 1901
Miss Barbara Yerxa died at the residence of her nephew James Woolverton, on Wednesday last. She has been in poor health for some time. One sister survives, Mrs. Woolverton. Deceased was 74 years of age. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon.
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Press Newspaper March 4, 1901
Centreville people have formed a mock Parliament and are having a good deal of fun out of it besides the advantage to those who take part in it. George Cronkite was the governor general on the opening of the parliament last Wednesday evening, and he delivered a speech which would make the author of the "speech from the throne" in Fredericton green with envy. Dr. Peppers is leader of the goverment and minister of public works. Among his cabinet are John Barnett, minister of fiance, George Briggs, minister of agriculture, A. Adams minister of militia, Rev. E. W. Simonson, secretary of state, F. D. Tweedie, minister of trade and commerce, Burton Clark, postmaster general, Lee Burns, minister of interior, Harley White, minister of customs, Allan Reid, minister of railways and canals. H. T. Scholey is leader of the opposition.
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Press Newspaper March 4, 1901
The Houlton Band will give an entertainment in the Opera House here next Friday evening the 8th, inst. in the shape of a minstrel show. A most enjoyable time may be looked for by those who will be wise enough to attend. Mr. E. J. Pooler of Bangor, a leading vocalist of Maine will be the star of first magnitude, while Robt. Wetmore who has again and again delighted a Woodstock audience will be among the troupe. The performance is highly spoken of, and Woodstock musical people will no doubt patronize the affair to a generous extent.
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Press Newspaper April 22, 1901
Much sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. George H. Sutton, whose daughter Etta, died of consumption last Thursday evening.
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Press Newspaper April 22, 1901
Thomas Ryan, the 15 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ryan of Newburg, died at the residence of his parents Wednesday last. Cause of his death heart failure.
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Press Newspaper April 22, 1901
The McKendrick (Upham) mill property below is to be sold next month, under mortgage held by Mr. J. T. Allan Dibblee. The sale is to take place at Woodstock.
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Press Newspaper March 25, 1901
Edward Bishop, of Centreville, was taken to the lunatic asylum on Monday.
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Press Newspaper March 25, 1901
Mrs. Marion Shaw, of Middle Simmonds whose maiden name was Stickney, died at her home at Middle Simmonds on the 15th inst. A husband and five children survive. The funeral was conducted by Rev. G. A. Giberson.
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Press Newspaper March 25, 1901
Albert McBride of Red Bridge and Miss Ella Hamilton daughter of Henry Hamilton of Woodstock were married last Wednesday evening at St. John's church, Richmond by Rev. A. W. Teed.
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Press Newspaper March 25, 1901
At the regular quarterly meeting of the Methodist church, Mr. Geo. W. White was presented with an address testifying to the high appreciation of his long continued faithful and valued services in the office of Circuit Steward. The address was accompanied with a handsome chair.
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Press Newspaper March 25, 1901
Mrs. J. H. Day of Melrose, Mass. desires to express her sincere thanks to the many friends for their great kindness during the illness and death of her late father, Elias Collins, whose death occured at Woodstock on the morning of the 20th, inst. Woodstock and Fredericton papers please copy.
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Press Newspaper April 22, 1901
Died: At Middle Simonds, on March 14th inst., Louise beloved wife of Marvin Shaw in the 42nd year of her age. She leaves six sons, a mother, one sister, two brothers and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. She professed religion in early life and was baptized by Rev. Charles Orser and joined the Primitive Baptist church. She lived what she professed a consistent Christian. Her voice was always heard in the prayer meeting. Her poor health never kept her from the house of God. Her purse was liberally open to every good cause and all charities. The hungry were fed and the poor cared for at her home. She was highly respected and dearly beloved by all who knew her. Her funeral was conducted by Rev. G. A. Giberson. He preached to a large congregation from the text. "She hath done what she could."- Com.
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Press Newspaper March 25, 1901
BRISTOL
Mrs. John B. DeMerchant is receiving congratulations on the arrival of a son.
Mrs. Charles Smith who has been on the sick list for some time is now better.
Mr. Connolly of the Baird Co. paid the village a visit last week.
Leonard Hotham who took a load of wheat to the Woodstock roller mill last week speaks well of that institution.
The village wood working factory is cleaning and preparing to start its routine work for the season. The factory deserves success.
Mr. Charles Dyer intends selling his property in the village and trying another field of labor.
Dr. Bell recently returned to the Klondike. His wife accompanies him.
We are sorry to hear of the illness of Mr. Miller of Glassville.
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Press Newspaper March 25, 1901
A BAD FIRE
Destroys The Residence of Dr. G. B. Manzer
A very bad fire occurred here Saturday morning early whereby the cosy residence of Dr. G. B. Manzer was almost totally destroyed by fire and water. The alarm occurred about 12:30 and when the firemen got to the house they found the fire well under way at the head of the kitchen stairway. They worked away with a good will and soon had the flames under control, although it was only put out after a good deal of hard work. The water destroyed, perhaps, more than the fire. The interior of the building was very badly damaged, much of the furniture being utterly ruined. Dr. Manzer's family are away visiting her mother and he boarded with his father B. B. Manzer. However, he left a fire in the furnace to keep the frost out. The building was injured with the Royal for some $1200 of which company, Charles Comben is agent.
The furniture was insured for $1500 in the Law, Union & Crown, represented by A. D. Holyoke.
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Press Newspaper March 25, 1901
The relatives of the late Moses Jewett will soon have about $40,000 distributed among them. Moses Jewett was well known along the river, having been a Baptist preacher for a number of years. He lived at Becagumec, Carleton County, where he operated a saw mill, and did considerable business. He died about two years ago leaving an estate worth $40,000. He left no family, his wife and children having died before him. His fortune is now to be distributed among the surviving relatives, of whom there are about 40. Among them is Mrs. John Anderson who lives in the old Atherton house, corner Queen and Westmorland streets, this city. Jewett Brothers who run a grist mill at Upper Kingsclear, are also heirs, and a number of them live at Keswick. Mr. L. E. Young, a Woodstock lawyer, is now making arrangements to have the estate closed up and equally divided among the different heirs. _F'ton Gleaner.
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Press Newspaper April 22, 1901
THE NEW BELL
Is Put in Place And is Now Ready For Business
So much has been said about the new town bell, that some citizens expected when it arrived it would be something as fair to see, as imposing to hear. But such is not the case. As far as appearance goes it is a very commonplace looking affair, doesn't appear more preposessing than the old bell, which has rung its last ring. The new bell was put in position on Friday, the old one, of course being first removed. Someone suggested that their should have been an inscription on the new one, for instance:
"This bell was put up to take the place of one which went cracked over the celebration of Cronje's surrender." But, times are hard and inscriptions cost money.
John Price and a crew of men were busy all day Friday replacing the bells. It was no easy job, but was accomplished in safety after a time. The entire cost of the new bell is $131.75, made of these items: Cost of bell $95, duty $28.50, freight $8.25.
The bell was rung a bit on Saturday, just to let the people know it was on duty. The old bell will be shipped to the Cincinnati Bell Co.
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Press Newspaper March 18, 1901
An Objection Raised
To the Editor of the Press:
I notice in the papers an advertisement calling for tenders for slag to be hauled on the street between the hay scale and the Lower Corner. As a citizen I protest against such an outrage on the people of this town and particularly the people living on that street and on Victoria Terrace. Besides it is a waste of public money, for the experiment was tried before and proved an utter failure. Where is the slag that was put on Queen street a few years ago ? It was ground up to powder and blew all over the country. Surely the people living on Victoria Terrace have some rights in this town. They now have to contend with the smoke from the railroad yard, but what will that compare with this brown iron dust that will be blown all through their houses. Why not get the same gravel that Councillor Graham got for Main street which has been such a sucess ? It can be obtained cheaper as the haul is so much shorter.
If the councillors could hear the comments of the people who have to ride over that road between here and Upper Woodstock, made by slag last year, they would hesitate before bringing the same to the centre of the town. It is a damage to any kind of a carriage to drive over it, particularly rubber-tired carriages.
Hoping the councillors will consult the dwellers of this section of the town before using this worse than useless material.
I remain,
Victoria Terrace.
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Press Newspaper March 4, 1901
The Fredericton Herald in writing of the new members of the legislature says of Mr. Appleby.
He is a native of Florenceville, and on his maternal side is decending from the Burpees of Sunbury. Mr. Appleby was educated at the common schools of his native place and at the Carleton County grammer school. He studied law with L. P. Fisher of Woodstock, graduated L. L. B. at Albany law school, and was called to the bar in 1868 and created a Q. C. in 1899. He first entered public life in 1873 when he was elected to represent Carleton in the House of commons defeating Hon. George W. White. Mr. Appleby was re elected by acclamation in 1874, but was defeated in 1878, and never since that time has he been a candidate until he was prevailed upon to accept nomination for the legislature a few weeks ago and was elected by acclamation. Mr. Appleby held the positions of referee in equity and divisional registrar of births, marriages and deaths.
He married Miss Harriet E. Estey of Woodstock and has one son and four daughters one of the latter being married. The son Mr. Chas. Appleby, is a rising young barrister of Woodstock and editor and proprietor of the Woodstock Dispatch. In religion Mr. Appleby is a Congregationalist and in politics a staunch Liberal. All who have the honor of Mr. Appleby's acquaintance greatly esteem him for his sturdy honesty of purpose, his ability and his genial manners. He succeeds Mr. Carvel in the House.
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Press Newspaper March 18, 1901
Fred Brewer, Of Upper Woodstock, fell from the railway bridge across the Meduxnakeag, on which he was working, on Monday afternoon last to the snow below, a distance of nearly thirty feet. He was severely bruised though, fortunately no bones were broken.
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Press Newspaper March 18, 1901
Mrs. William Glew has purchased the Owen Kelly block on the south side of the Meduxnakeag.
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Press Newspaper March 18, 1901
A Fredericton despatch to the Globe says:
Mrs. Kimball, of Woodstock, who was under treatment for some weeks at Victoria Hospital and a few weeks ago was removed to the residence of her sister Mrs. Chas. Palmer, is in a very critical condition with little prospect of recovery.
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Press Newspaper March 18, 1901
BRISTOL
D. S. Jones has sold his property to Mr. Delong of Simonds, and has bought property from Mr. McNutt of St. John.
Daniel Spark after a long and tedious illness died on the 12th inst.
Dr. Somerville paid a visit to Woodstock on the 12th inst.
Edwin Phillips has sold his hay to H. H. McCain for the South Africian war. He got a paying price for it.
C. A. Phillips intended to go to the Fort on the 12th but the storm delayed the train too much for that day.
Mrs. William Bell is receiving congratulations on the arrival of a daughter. The same may be said of Mrs. Fred Gigee, while Mrs. O'donald's is a boy.
After the recent windy stormy weather a fine season would be welcome.
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Press Newspaper March 18, 1901
BATH (excerpts)
The inhabitants of Bath are aroused to the fact that a new wire ferry is in operation. Herbert Hutchinson of Wicklow and C. E. Gallagher of this place are the interested parties. They have received the wire and other necessary equipments and are making preparations to draw it across the St. John river at or near the old Milbury landing.
William Smith has been quite ill for some time.
Miss Florence Giberson grand-daughter of David Giberson is lying very low with inflammation of the stomach. There is little hope of her recovery.
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Press Newspaper March 11, 1901
BRISTOL (excerpts)
We are glad to report Mrs. Cornelius Rider improving.
We are glad to see Mr. Charles Bell on the old stand again. He has just completed a large lumber operation for M. Welch at Burnt Hill.

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Press Newspaper March 18, 1901
UNION CORNER
A barn belonging to A. Carpenter on his American farm in which he had been pitching hay and grain with a horse fork last summer and autumn, fell to the ground last Monday night.
Fred Givan was laid up a while with la grippe.
Thomas Breen & his family are about all sick. I suppose it is the grippe, too.
J. Finnegan & Wm. McAter are hauling logs over to Jewett's Mill, Hodgon.
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Press Newspaper March 4, 1901
DIED
At the residence of William MacDonald, Woodstock Feb. 26, of apoplexy, Walter Whitney, second son of the late James and Elizabeth (Richards) Belyea of Round Hill, Kings county, in the 56th year of his age.
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Press Newspaper March 4, 1901
Coun. Jarvis A. Tracey has sold his hotel at Bath to Chalmers Milbury of Wicklow.
Carey Hay who has been dangerously ill with a relapse of grippe is reported somewhat better.
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Press Newspaper Feb 4, 1901
The boys of the Carleton Co. Quota E Battery have dispersed and are here there and everywhere. Major Good is attending to the duties of his farm. Al. Hayden is on a visit to his home in Grafton. Harold Gray is at a farm in Northampton. Robt. Smith is at his home in Lakeville. Wm. Kennedy goes to work this week in the C. P. R. yard. Robt. Hughes leaves today for Monticello where he will work in a lumber camp. Norman Cameron is in Fredericton. Wheeler Leighton is back at his old job in Boston. Frank Brewer has gone to Boston and expects to work with his brother Ham who is employed at the paper hanging trade. George Glew is up river taking part in a moving picture travelling show. Frank Buck is expecting to work in this town at the Foundry business. Col. Dysart will remain to see that the town keeps all right and Robt. Welch is still living home.
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Press Newspaper Feb 4, 1901
The news of the death of Fred Munro, eldest son of Mr. Donald Munroe of Woodstock came as a shock to his many friends in town. He had been poorly for some time but the end was not anticipated so soon. A very severe cold followed by lagrippe, was too much for his lungs, which had been weak before. He died on Thursday, at the early age of 19. Many beautiful floral offerings testified to the number of his friends. The funeral on Sunday was conducted by Rev. Geo. D. Ireland of St. Paul's church.
There was a very large attendance at the funeral. Music was furnished by the choir of the Presbyterian church. The pall-bearers were Arthur Hay, Olie Townsend and Andrew and William Dunbar. The burial took place at Upper Woodstock.
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Press Newspaper March 18, 1901
The first game of polo in this town for about 14 years was played in the roller rink, Saturday night, between the Tigers and Stingers. The game was quite interesting at times and some good plays were made. The Stingers won by 3 goals to 2. The teams were composed as follows:

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Press Newspaper March 18, 1901
Frank Jones, son of R B Jones, left for Philadelphia Monday, where he has secured employment. He will be much missed in social circles. Saturday evening he was banquetted at Monahan's restaurant, by the members of the Micmac club, and his fellow boarders at the Wolverton House presented him with a briar wood pipe.
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Press Newspaper March 18, 1901
Franklin Wade of 72 Center Street and Miss Eva A. Chapman of Woodstock, N. B., were united in marriage Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Boston, by the Rev. F. W. Hager. Mr. and Mrs. Wade will reside at No.72 Center Street. Mr. Wade has been in the upholstery business in Boston the past three years. The young couple will give a wedding reception to their Bath friends next week. Ex.
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Press Newspaper Feb 18, 1901
A TRIP WEST
Interesting Letter From a Florenceville Young Man.
Nevada, Feb. 8th, 1901
Mr. Editor:
Would you kindly allow me space in the columns of your paper for a few lines from the far West. I promised my friends on leaving home I would write them a short account of my trip. I take the present opportunity of doing so. I left Florenceville Station Wednesday afternoon Jan 16th at 3:30 p. m. arriving at Woodstock about dark, thence to McAdam, where we changed cars for Montreal. As we journeyed in the night and through the forest most of the way there is nothing worth mentioning. We arrived at Montreal three hours too late for the Western bound express, the cause of delay being heavy storms and bad roads. While waiting for the next train which would be due at 10:30 p. m., I met an old friend, Mr. Thomas Bohan a Carleton Co. boy who was coming home from the south where he had spent a year or more on account of failing health. I have learned since he died, shortly after his arrival home.
I took the train that night arriving at Toronto next morning. Toronto is a beautiful city. From there I came through Woodstock to Detroit leaving Detroit at 4:30 p.m. for Chicago where we arrived at nine o'clock at night. We had to take a transfer across the city to the Western depot arriving on the nick of time just one minute to show our tickets and board the train. Chicago is a beautiful city, in fact it is the city of the west. The signboards are so arranged with electric jets as to make the city look handsome at night. We left Chicago at 9:40 p.m. Friday night, arrived at Council Buff and Omaha at three Saturday afternoon. From there we crossed over the rockies. There is nothing of importance to see only red sand and rocks. The highest point we reached crossing was eleven thousand feet above the sea level. Having crossed the mountains we sped along through sage brush and sand until we arrived at Halleck station the end of the journey. When I got out of the cars at Halleck station to my great joy and delight I found I was not a stranger in a strange land. I met with good kind friends who took the poor wanderer in to their home and treated me like one of themselves.
Well ! Boys I am here in Nevada. I am in the employ of mu uncle H. McCain with good wages and plenty to eat. I will remain here for a while if nothing prevents. I find my uncle provided with every thing that tends to make one happy in this life. He is the owner of thousands of acres of grazing ground. I was in one field containing 800 acres as level as a floor without a break and a good substantial fence around it at the present time. He has eight hundred head of cattle ,sixty head of horses and a drove of swine.
Yours,
SCOTT McCAIN
Nevada
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Press Newspaper Feb 11, 1901
A runaway accident that came very nearly having a fatal ending occured on Friday morning. A horse owned by H. N. Payson ran away and rushed at a terrific clip down Main street. On the sled was a little boy, Willie Best, son of Chris. Best who works in Dickinson's larrigan factory. The team made for the corner of King, and then sluing around the sled struck the end of the creek bridge. The force of the concussion threw young Best fully ten feet right on the edge of the sidewalk. He was just about slipping through to the ice beneath, when a lady, a Mrs. Hudson, who was passing, saved him. The little chap was quite badly cut.
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Press Newspaper Feb 11, 1901
There passed away Wednesday last an aged and highly respected lady in the person of Sarah L., relict of the late Joseph Yandell, of Maugerville, in the eighty fourth year of her age and after a long illness. She had resided for a number of years with Mrs. E. S. Waycott, a relative, of Brunswick Street. Mr. H. A. Connell of Woodstock is a nephew of the deceased lady. The funeral took place on Saturday, interment at Lower St. Mary's . Gleaner.
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Press Newspaper Feb 11, 1901
The late Royal Gazette announces that Milton Dayton has resigned as a member of the Liquor License Commissioners and chairman of the Board for Madawaska. The following are among those who have been registered to solomnize marriages: Reverends S. W. Benison, of Hartland. M. P. Orser, of Hartland. John Hartt, of Hilandale, Victoria County. George L. Orser, of Bristol, Carleton County.
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Press Newspaper Feb 4, 1901
Ludlow Wise of this town has been appointed a Justice of the Peace. He is the first colored man who has been elevated to the bench in this locality.
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Press Newspaper Feb 4, 1901
R. Allingham of this town has gone to Caribou Me., for treatment for cancer. Dr. Morrow who has the case in hand looks for a speedy cure. Mr. Allingham is suffering from cancer in the lip.
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Press Newspaper Feb 4, 1901
Mr. Wm. Skillen of this town received word on Saturday of the death of his aunt, Mrs. Wm. McGuirk, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Conland in Brattleboro, Vt. The deceased was a sister of Mr. George Tracey of Richmond Corner. It is probable the remains will be brought to Woodstock for burial.
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Press Newspaper Feb 4, 1901
The remains of Miss Edith Grant daughter of D. A. Grant who died in San Antonio Texas arrived here in Woodstock Wednesday last and on Thursday the funeral was held. An impressive service was conducted at the house, Revs. Messrs. Clarke, Wiggins and Martin officiated and a quartette consisting of Dr. Baker bass, Mrs. Good soprano, Mrs. Lockwood alto., and Fred V. Mooer tenor supplied suitable music. The pieces given were "Abide with me" "Lead kindly light" "Now the day is over". The pall bearers were Eldon Fisher, Alex Vanwart, Wm Madden, Hartley Watson.
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Press Newspaper Feb 11, 1901
Clarence L. Smith, son of Delancy Smith of Woodstock, died of pneumonia, at his home, Watertown, N. Y. on Monday last. The news of his death was a great shock to his parents and relatives, as well as the many friends. he was 37 years of age.
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Press Newspaper Feb 11, 1901
Dr. C. M. Hay, son of Mr. Hugh Hay of Woodstock, and Miss Louisa Gordon Price of Philadelphia, were married in that city on the 7th. inst.
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Press Newspaper Feb 11, 1901
Exchanges report that Chas. G. Connell of Woodstock has bought a property on King St., Digby, N. S. It is said that Mr. Connell has about completed the sale of his property here.
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Press Newspaper Feb 11, 1901
Ladies will please remember that hairwork will still be continued at the residence of Mrs. A. F. Winslow, Regent St. Short stemmed switches a speciality, Shades matched at short notice. Highest cash price will be paid for combings.
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Press Newspaper Feb 11, 1901
Jas. H. Bradley, Game Warden at California Settlement, took a stroll through the woods recently to see that everything was all right, and quite close to the settlement he found a large wild cat caught in a trap by the hind legs. He undertook to kill it with his axe, but evidently in a somewhat careless manner, as before he got within striking distance the cat made a spring carrying the trap with it, and landed with its paws on Bradley's head cutting severe gashes behind his ears. He jumped back and fortunately fell out of the animal's claw's the chain stopping his catship's advance. When Bradley recovered himself he made a more careful advance and with a well directed blow ended the animal's existence. When skinned it measured 8 ft., making a very handsome No. 1 hide which he disposed of to F. D. Sadler. This is the eight he has caught about the same place during the last two seasons. _Hartland Advertiser.
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Press Newspaper Feb 25, 1901
Mr. John Eagles, of Woodstock, was in the city Monday. Mr. Eagles has begun proceedings against the Canadian Pacific Railway claiming heavy damages for being compelled to spend Sunday in the railway town of McAdam away from his home and family. Mr. Eagles, it appears, was in St. John on a Saturday several weeks ago. He made enquires and learned that the so-called C. P. R. train from Halifax, on which it was necessary for him to proceed west to make his connections at McAdam, was two or three hours late. Mr. Eagles, if he had gone to the station at the regular time, would have learned that to accommodate Woodstock and the other country visitors to the city and enable them to reach home for Sunday the C. P. R. had decided to send out the passengers on the Fredericton express, run a special to McAdam and thus make the connection. He did not learn this, nor did he learn until he reached McAdam on the late train from Halifax that he had missed his connection and could not get home until Monday. Mr. Eagles has placed his case in the hands of Woodstock lawyers, who have begun proceedings in his interest. There will be room for some nice legal points as to the rights of passengers if this case reaches the courts._St. John Globe.
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Press Newspaper Feb 25, 1901
Ambrose Scott has sold his farm at Hartford and recently left the county for Riverside, California, where he will take up his residence with his brother-in-law Jas. Boyd. Mr. Boyd it will be remembered was at one time engaged in the produce business in the town.
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Press Newspaper Feb 25, 1901
On Tuesday morning last Mr. Merbert E. Hascall and Miss Alice L. Thibedeau were united in wedlock, at St. Gertrude's church by Rev. W. F. Chapman. Miss Lizzie Day was bridesmaid and Mr. J. Lewis Millmore best man. The young couple received many warm congratulations. They left by the afternoon train for Portland, Me., where they will make their home.
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Press Newspaper Feb 25, 1901
C. B. Snow has bought out the grocery stand next to the bridge at the foot of Main street formerly conducted by C. M. Sherwood, and will carry on a first class and up to date grocery store therein. He was in business here before, and for several years conducted a general business up river. An experienced and capable business man, he is bound to make his new enterprise go. His advertisement in another column is worth reading.
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Press Newspaper Feb 18, 1901
Glassville ( excerpts)
Hector McIntosh of Rutherglen died at his home Tuesday. He has been ill for some weeks.
Fred McKay Rutherglen has gone to St. John to have an operation performed on his eyes for cataract.
Earnest Carey who is in the employ of Mr. J. McIntosh will soon start for Sussex to attend the dairy school. Mr. Carey has only been out from England about 3 years.
J. R. Lamont's home West Glassville was gladdened by the arrival of a little daughter.
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Press Newspaper Feb 18, 190
Bristol (excerpt)
Mrs. Solomon Drost is receiving congratulations on the arrival of an heir.
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Press Newspaper Feb 25, 1901
Grip Descriptive
A man who has had it says it feels this way:

A wheeze,
A sneeze.

Bones ache,
Brains bake.

Eyes red,
Sore head.

Can't feed,
Can't read.

Can't smoke,
No joke.

Can't sing,
Ears ring.

Can't talk,
Can't walk.

Don't care,
Rip ! Swear !

Take pills,
Doc's bills.
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Press Newspaper Jan 21, 1901
IS NOT THE MURDERER.
Portland Chief of Police Allows The Suspected to Go.
There was quite a sensation in town on Saturday morning when it was reported that a man answering the description of the Maine murderer had been around. With regard to this murder the papers said:
Clifford Mosher, of Gorham Maine, was murdered the other day, and a John Mclean said to be a New Brunswicker, is accused of the crime. The police are looking for him, and there is a suspicion that he has escaped into this province.
The Portland Press gives this description of the accused:
John McLean, forty to forty-two, height about five feet nine inches, weight 170 to 180 pounds, dark eyes, sandy complexion and dark sandy brown hair; has V shaped scar on the right cheek near nose. His moustache, if any, has recently been clipped quite short, and his beard, if any, dark brown. He may also have scars on his hands and wrists, or may have bruises on the face. When last seen he wore a full grey suit of clothes, which he may now have discarded. He also wore a blue winter cap a little too small for him. His shirt was of blue with pearl buttons and a rolling collar. He wore a string tie. He also had in his pocket a corncob pipe and a pearl white handled knife. He was tatooed on the arm with two hearts entwined.
A man got a meal at the Aberdeen on Friday and was afterwards at Troy's restraurant. He spent the night at Lee's stable. Saturday morning Constable Woolverton got on his track and found him in a house at the lower corner. He took him into a room and examined him. As to weight and complexion he filled the bill but two characteristic marks seemed to clear him. A star tatooed on his forehead and he had lost two fingers of his right hand.
The more this matter is looked into the worse it looks for the prisoner. Chief Harvey concluded that he was worth keeping and put him in the lockup. He then telegraphed the Chief of Police of Portland Me., and on Sunday received a despatch from him asking for a full description. This the Woodstock marshall attended to. The arrested man is a hard looking chap. He has all manner of things tatooed over his body. A ship, a weeping willow, a crucifix adorn one arm. Two butterflies, as he says they are, might be mistaken for two hearts. He has lost two fingers but said that he had lost them within a year. He had been away from the locality in which the murder occurred for several years. It is said that the negro associated with the crime has been captured. If so he may prove an important witness. The only other would seem to be the mother of the murdered man who is reported as very old. People here will await development with interest.
He gave his name as John McNamara and said he came from Millinockett, here. Yesterday morning the Chief received word from the Portland Chief of Police telling him to let the suspected go. So he was given his liberty.
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Press Newspaper Sept 17, 1900
Bristol (excerpts)
Mr. James Bell met with quite a serious accident a few days ago, by having his leg broken by a kick from a horse. Dr. Atkinson was called and set the fractured bones and the patient is doing well.
The store occupied by F. A. Phillips and owned by M. Welsh has had its appearance improved by a new coat of paint. Mr. Welsh has also had a fine tall flagstaff erected in front of his residence.
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Press Newspaper Oct 1, 1900
James A. Hannah of Bisalia, California, after an abscence of 20 years, is here with his wife and two children on a visit to his father William Hannah, Jacksonville. Mr. Hannah was a student here in the office of S. B. Appleby, and has been practising his profession while in Bisalia, where he is the owner of a cattle ranch and is interested in mining property. His home is 200 miles from San Francisco.
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Press Newspaper Jan 14, 1901
BROUGHT HOME FOR BURIAL
Sudden Death Near Boston of an Old Upper Woodstocker.
On the noon train Monday last arrived from Boston the remains of Ashael Broderick for many years a well-known resident of Upper Woodstock, where he had many friends as well as in town and throughout the county. He was taken ill suddenly with pneumonia and the end came with startling rapidity. Mr. Broderick was 72 years old.
He was engaged while here in blacksmithing and farming, at one time running a forge in connection with Chipman Tilley, at Jacksonville corner. About seven or eight years ago he moved to Fannel near Boston to live in comparitive ease and retirement with his family who are well to do there. He came home on a visit about two years ago. His wife who survives him and is in very precarious health herself, was a Miss Emery a sister of Mr. Hamilton Emery of Jacksonville. One son, Norris, came to Woodstock on Saturday to make arrangements for the funeral which was most impressively conducted under the auspices of the Masonic Body of which the deceased was a member.
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Press Newspaper Oct 1, 1900
Mrs. Sprague, Mrs. J. T. Allen, and Mrs. Strong, were driving down Main Street Friday evening, and, when a little below Small and Fisher's the horse became unmanageable, and the ladies were thrown from the carriage, and injured. Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Strong, quite severely so. They were badly bruised, and Mrs. Allen had a bad cut in her face. Mrs. Strong was injured internally, but, it is hoped not dangerously.
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Press Newspaper Jan 14, 1901
A old man of Houlton, a pensioner of the United States army, came over to Woodstock the other day to get his pension. To do this he had to interview the American consul. He succeeded in getting his money. He was driven over by two young men named Campbell and Boulanger, and while here the old man became decidedly the worse of liquor. The conduct of the young men was such as to excite suspicion, the old chap having a good deal of money with him, and the police authorities placed them in custody, while the old man was sent on his way with about $260 he had drawn. The young men were afterwards let out of custody.
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Press Newspaper Oct 8, 1900
Died At Brandon
At Brandon Man., on Sept. 26th 1900 Edith M Gardiner of Knowesville, Carleton County, N. B. passed away from this life into life beyond the grave after an illness of sixteen days with Typhoid and Brain fever; aged 19 years and sixteen days. The family have many kind friends in Brandon who have not let them feel alone in a strange place.
The flowers were many and very beautiful from her class and teacher in the Sunday school, and many other friends. She leaves her parents, four brothers, and one sister to mourn the loss of a kind daughter and sister. One brother lives in Fort Fairfield, Maine.
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Press Newspaper Sept 17, 1900
Mr. William Tracey died at his home in Jacksontown Wednesday after a long illness. He leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. John Estey. An unassuming upright man.
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Press Newspaper Feb 25, 1901
DIED
Entered into rest, at Glassville, February 12th, 1901, highly respected and esteemed by all who knew him, Mr. Hector McIntosh, in the 69th year of his age, leaving a widow and 1 son to mourn their loss.
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Press Newspaper Feb 11, 1901
A recent letter from R. H. Seaborn well remembered in this town, shows that he has moved from the Soldiers Home in Togus, Me. where he was for some time, to Fitzgerald, Georgia.
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Press Newspaper Feb 11, 1901
Bristol (excerpt)
Sterling Britnell, having sold his farm at West Glassville, and bought another at Mars Hill, intends removing there, in a few weeks.
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Press Newspaper Feb 11, 1901
Centreville (excerpt)
The sad news reached here this morning that Matthew Smith has passed away, stricken by pneumonia. His relatives have the sympathy of the whole community.
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Press Newspaper Jan 21, 1901
There is a sad incident in connection with one of our boys who went to South Africa. Norman Cameron went with the Carleton County quota. His wife and boy were living in Boston. About three months after he had gone away his wife died and just a few months before his return his son, about nine years of age joined the great majority. Cameron did not come to Woodstock, but has gone on to Boston where he will make his home.
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Press Newspaper Jan 21, 1901
The death occurred last Tuesday morning of Mr. Francis Murdock at the residence of his son-in-law, John Tattersall, chief of the Fire Department. Mr. Murdock belonged to St. Stephen but came here with his wife to spend the winter. He was a victim of Bright's disease. Besides Mrs. John Tattersall he has one daughter living Mrs. Henry Purington of St. Stephen. The remains were taken to St. Stephen for burial on Wednesday.
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Press Newspaper Jan 21, 1901
All the soldier boys but Bob Smith, Kennedy and Everett went over to Houlton last Friday evening at the invitation of some of the New Brunswickers living there and were entertained at a very enjoyable little banquet. Mr. Robt. Wetmore presided at the spread which was held in the Snell House. A jolly good time was spent. Major Good and the boys made speeches narrating many instances of the campaign. J. C. Hartley accompanied the boys and addressed the meeting. The boys are delighted with the reception they received in the sister town.
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Press Newspaper Jan 28, 1901
Death of T. C. Bohan
The many friends in this community of Mr. T. C. Bohan, for a number of years station agent of the C. P. Ry. in this village, will hear with regret of his death, which occurred at his home in Bath, N. B. on Tuesday. Mr. Bohan has been ill for some time with consumption, and had but just returned from a trip to California, where he went in hope that the change might be the means of restoring his health.
Mr. Bohan will be remembered as a gentleman of most genial and warm-hearted social qualities, courteous and obliging as an official, and of excellent business capacity. He was one of the most capable station agents in the employ of his company, and highly popular with the public. Mr. Bohan was well known in Woodstock having been in the old N. B. railway office here. _Ex.
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Press Newspaper Jan 14, 1901
Union Corner (excerpts)
Samuel Dickinson who has been boss of a crew in the lumber woods up Ashland, Me. was taken to his home in South Richmond on Tuesday with a broken leg. Dr. Dickinson of Houlton followed him home and set the leg.
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Press Newspaper Jan 14, 1901
Miss Lena McAnarlin is quite sick with inflamatory rheumatism.
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Press Newspaper Jan 14, 1901
TAPLEYS MILLS (excerpt)
There was a dance at Mr. Stead's last week and a very enjoyable evening was spent by all. Some of the folks there were Ed. King, Herb King, Jack McGrath who was prompter and Messrs. Colwell, Burns, Grant, Peter Murray, Alex Miller, Willie Hanson, Harry Tapley, George Tapley and Willie McIntyre. Among the young ladies there were Minnie Forrest, Jennie McGrath, Annie McKeen, Inez Smith, Ethel Colwell, Winnie Siken and Mrs. Colwell. Clarence Hanson and Robert Currie furnished the music.
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