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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 May 6, 1901
THE GAOL BURNED DOWN
And Only The Direction of The Wind Saved Court House And Village.
A heavy south wind blew all day Thursday. About half past ten word came that the gaol at Upper Woodstock was burning down. When the PRESS reporter got within sight of the Corner, the building was seen to be a mass of flames. On reaching the scene of the fire it was found that all that could be done was to get on the roofs of the barns, and the houses far away across the road, where the cinders were falling incessantly, and thus prevent the fire spreading. One could only watch the fire consuming the renewed gaol and its contents. As everyone in the county is well aware the building was completely renovated last autumn. A tank was placed at the top of the house, and flushing closets were put in the cells. The gaolor's quarters were remodelled, the verandah was extended, and it was quite a model gaol. It would appear that the fire caught from a defective flue in the ell. There were a couple of prisoners. Herbert Jones is the jailer, having succeeded his father, who, however, lived a good deal with his son, and had all his furniture in his quarters. The gaoler was away on his farm. The cook, a man named Cooper was in the kitchen. Assisting him was George Gee a prisoner. Gee first discovered the fire, noticing it on the outside of the roof over the kitchen. He and the cook started to put it out. First they tried a pail of water, and then tackled the hose, but they say the hose were next to useless. In a moment the fire was everywhere. So rapidly did it spread that by the time the gaoler was notified by telephone and had reached the gaol, it was about impossible to save anything. The organ, a few pieces of furniture, and a carpet were got out. Everything else was destroyed.
At one time it was feared the fire would not be confined to the gaol. The house belonging to Mr. Dunlap caught in the roof. A dozen men were on hand to assist in putting it out which they soon succeeded in doing. Mr. Perley's house was also in danger. Some forty cords of wood for the gaol was divided some under shed and some in the yard. Not more than six cords of this was saved. About 11 o'clock the chimney fell in and the greater part of the building collapsed. At the time of the fire Samuel Jones was out at his farm. He hurried in, but was not in time to even save any of his clothes. His loss is a good $500, aside from $250 which he had on his furniture. The gaol was insured for $2000 in two policies in the Sun Fire Company, for which Thane Jones is agent in this county. As soon as the county councillors in town got their wits about them, they made preparation for immediate action. Mr. G. L. Cronkhite, warden of the county was notified by telephone to come down immediately and in the meantime, three councillors under the authority given them, notified the county secretary to call a special meeting of the council for May 10th at 9 o'clock, a. m.
The Press was informed that until a new gaol is built, arrangements will be made to use the town lock-up. The prisoner Gee who has yet some three months to serve, was taken in charge by deputy Sheriff Foster, who has taken him out to his farm for safe keeping for the present.
Few people are now left who can remember when the gaol was first built. There was a contest between the people of Upper Woodstock and those residing at the "creek" a long while ago, as to the location of the court house and gaol, and after a "hard scrabble" the people of the corner won. The land for the gaol was given by Col. Richard Ketchum. From the intensity of the struggle which resulted in the location of the gaol and court house, the Upper Corner long bore the name "Hard Scrabble." Al-together a great deal of unpleasantness has been engendered by the gaol question, and much of the unhappy feeling between town and county can be attributed to it. Everyone hoped that the question was finally settled, although the county councillors shifted their base a good many times. The matter will come up for discussion at the special meeting, and it is to be hoped will be dealt with in a sensible way. It is for the councillors to decide where the new gaol will be built.
One cannot but express surprise that a large amount of insurance was not placed on the gaol, after the expensive repairs had been completed. This is not the first gaol that has been destroyed by fire. Twice and some people say three times, has fire destroyed the buildings been on fire but the fire not succeeded in making headway.
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Press Newspaper April 15, 1901
Death of Charles Cluff
Charles Cluff, proprietor of the Grand Central Hotel Aitken, Minn., died on Saturday the 6th inst. Mr. Cluff was the third son of the late Francis Cluff, of Northampton. He went west in 1886 and became quite independent , financially. He was 41 years of age. His widow, formerly a Miss Boyd, of St. Stephen, three sons and a daughter survive him. Four brothers and four sisters are living, one of the latter being Mrs. J. R. Murphy of this town.
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Press Newspaper May 6, 1901
Death of Mrs. McLellan
The death of Mrs. Mary Jane McLellan occurred at Upper Woodstock on Sunday the 28th instant, after a long illness from gelatic rheumatism. Mrs. McLellan, whose husband, John McLellan was killed by an accident some time ago, had been engaged in Lowell, Mass., as superinterdent in a cotton mill department. She came home, ill, a while ago, and the illness resulted fatally. She was a daughter of the late Thos. McCluskey of Upper Woodstock, a well-known resident of Upper Woodstock. Four brothers, two sisters, one, Mrs. Ellsha Moore of Meductic, another Mrs. McLellan, and a son, now a student at Fairfield, Me., survive. All were at the funeral which took place on Wednesday at the Parish Church, the archdeacon officiating.
The pall bearers were Messrs. Arthur F. Garden, J. N. W. Winslow, Wm. R. Wright and Matthias Watson.
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Press Newspaper April 15, 1901
George Hatt, formerly of Fredericton, lately of Vancouver , B. C., died in the latter city on Friday, the 5th inst. Deceased was a son of the late George Hatt of Fredericton and was for many years associated with his father in the grocery business there. He was a brother of Mrs. Dr. Colter, formerly of Woodstock.
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Press Newspaper April 15, 1901
The death occured at St. Mary's, Tuesday night, of Lillie P., wife of Charles Wright, and a daughter of the late Henry E. Leavitt of St. John. She leaves a husband, two children and mother, Mrs. Alex. Weatherspoon. Mrs. Wright formerly lived in Woodstock and her husband worked in Dickinson's larrigan factory here last winter.
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Press Newspaper April 15, 1901
Henry H. Moxon went to Lowell, Mass., Friday last, where he has occurred a good situation. Mr. Moxon has been employed at Dent's bakery for a year past and will continue his avocation in his new home.
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Press Newspaper April 15, 1901
"Chick" Stevenson, of the Aberdeen Hotel, has purchased a 6 weeks old bear cub from Hugh Johnson of Newburg, who recently captured it. "Chick" intends raising the animal unless somebody is very anxious to buy it.
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Press Newspaper April 15, 1901
Mrs. Fred Cronkhite of Northampton was brought to town Sunday and is at the home of her sister, Mrs. Harry Baird. Mrs. Cronkhite has been ill all winter and last week the attending physicians pronounced the trouble a tumor. Tuesday of last week Drs. Rankin and Hand attempted an operation but the patient was too weak to stand it.
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Press Newspaper April 15, 1901
Edward Grear, caretaker of the cemeteries, wishes to inform the public that all people having friends or relatives buried in the old R. C. cemetery can have the graves fixed up and cared for by letting him know. His address is P. O. Box 9. He says there are also a few lots in the Methodist cemetery that need some work done on them. A good way to show respect for the dead is to have their graves kept green.
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Press Newspaper April 8, 1901
Mrs. Getchell, a widow, who owns the Centreville flour mill, had it fitted with machinery of the latest kind for manufacturing flour, and has had it in operation since last year. The mill is situated on the heavy Pristeel stream. The dam, which has never failed for many years was undermined by recent rains, and the water has left the pond with only ice in it. Repairs cannot be made before summer, in consequence of which the mill will be idle-a heavy loss to the owner.-Ex.
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Press Newspaper April 8, 1901
There was a great time in Centreville last Wednesday night when the new hotel conducted by S. Perkins was duly opened to the public. It is a beautiful hotel fitted up in the most approved modern style. The opening was celebrated with a dance, and a number of guests from all parts of the county participated. Among those who went from Woodstock were T. J. Boyer, Jos. Fewer and A. W. Fields.
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Press Newspaper April 8, 1901
A wedding in which many Woodstock people are interested will take place in St. Andrews today, when Mr. Arthur F. Garden, of the firm of Garden Bros., druggists, and Miss Georgia Stevenson, sister of Mr. Fred Stevenson, postmaster of St. Andrews will be married at the home of the latter. After the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Garden will go on quite an extended wedding trip including a visit to leading cities in Canada and the United States.
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Press Newspaper April 8, 1901
Recently the members of the Mission Band of the Methodist Church gave an entertainment in the school room, the following programme being carried out:-

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Press Newspaper April 8, 1901
Robert Hull went to Canterbury the latter part of the week to see his aged father Samuel Hull, about 90 years old, who is very ill with grippe. Other of his sons gathered at his bedside. The old gentleman was reported better , on Saturday and Mr. Hull returned to his business.
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Press Newspaper April 8, 1901
The last Royal gazette contains a notice of the appointment of Jas. A. Gibson, of Woodstock as issuer of marriage licenses, and John L. Flemming as Justice of the Peace.
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Press Newspaper April 8, 1901
Births
At Woodstock, on the 30th ult., to the wife of Rev. H. D. Marr, B. A., a daughter.
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Press Newspaper April 8, 1901
The Old Fellows of Woodstock among whom Fred Hayden was a valued member met on Thursday evening last and presented him with an address and a very pretty gold charm.
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Press Newspaper April 8, 1901
Among the improvements on Main street is a new coat of paint on the front of J. Corkery's meat shop. A bay window is being put in the quarters occupied by Mr. Keith, the photographer.
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Press Newspaper April 8, 1901
The horse which has been purchased by the town from Frank Slipp of Jacksonville for $60 is a fine animal and evidently well adapted for the work. He weighs 1400 pounds. The mayor states that he has been offered $200 for the horse since the town bought him.
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Press Newspaper April 8, 1901
Among the visitors in town during the Easter season are Rev. A. F. and Mrs. Baker, formerly of this place, W. B. Jewett of Buffalo and his son-in-law, Fred Harrison. It is understood that Mr. Jewett will open a store in Houlton.
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Press Newspaper May 6, 1901
A shocking accident happened at Benton last Tuesday resulting in the death by drowning of Robert Elliot, an esteemed citizen of that place. There was a number of men at work repairing the mill dam, which had been weakened by the high freshet, when part of it gave way. All escaped without injury except Mr. Elliot, who was last seen struggling in the waters. He leaves a wife and ten children, four by a former marriage.
The body of Mr. Elliot was recovered shortly after noon on Thursday, some three miles down river, farther than where the sad accident occurred. He was taken to St. Andrews for interment.
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Press Newspaper May 6, 1901
Officer Robert Crawford arrived in the city yesterday from Woodstock, where he had been visiting his sister, who had been dangerously ill. While there it was reported to him that his brother had been drowned while on the drive in the Tobique River. On making inquiry, Officer Crawford learned that the unfortunate man was not his brother, but a young man named Samuel Crawford, who was a clerk in one of the general stores along the river, and that, while taking a passenger across the river in a canoe, he missed a stroke of the paddle and fell out of the canoe. He was carried over a dam by the current and drowned. Friday's Telegraph.
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Press Newspaper April 11, 1901
NUMBERING THE PEOPLE
The Work of The Census Enumerators Commences To-day.
Everybody must be prepared to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth about their ages, etc. and there is no privilege of ladies. His Majesty the King through his Goverment in Canada, is after all the information he can get. The work of taking the census will begin this morning, and this is no joke, so when, the enumerator approaches you with a big book and a serious face, and asks you if you are dead or alive, you musn't say " April Fool." Through out the Dominion this work is going on. We are mostly concerned with the census in this county. Col. J. D. Baird of Grafton is the commissioner and the various enumerators are:

The enumerators will have a number of questions to ask and you must smile and be civil. He will have the hardest end of the work, and if he is anything of a humourist, is likely to have some amusing stories to tell when the whole thing is over. It is understood that all persons living on March 31st. (yesterday) are to be counted in as residents. If you die after that date, still you will appear as alive, while if you are born after midnight, you can't figure in the population of this great and glorious dominion till next census. There must be some uniformity, somewhere. You will be asked your age last birthday, and several other things. The man of the house will be supposed to be put down as the head of the family, however untrue in fact, this may be. Persons who are temporarily absent from home will be counted in the family circle. The enumerator is given detailed instructions but nevertheless he will be supposed to exercise common sense. The work of taking the census will be continued during the month.
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Press Newspaper March 18, 1901
GLASSVILLE
Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Bell left here on Tuesday the 12th, for a trip to the Klondike where they expect to remain for some time; this is the second trip for the doctor.
Mrs. Hector McIntosh who has been ill for some time passed away on the 8th; the funeral took place at Glassville Cemetery on Monday; the day was very rough and stormy and the roads very bad.
Mr. John R. Ronalds has gone to Fredericton on business, with Mr. M. Welch, Bristol.
Mr. James Lyons is loading cars at Bristol with hay and oats, the teams are still busy hauling produce.
Mr. E. McBrine East Glassville buried his little girl on the 12th; she died with that fatal disease congestion of the lungs. We are glad to hear that their baby is getting better.
We are glad to hear that Mr. Percy Fitzgerald and family intend moving back to their old home in Glassville.
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Press Newspaper May 6, 1901
The death of Mrs. Geo. Hazlett, occured on Saturday in Benton the 27th, inst. She leaves a husband and two small children, and an infant six days old, a widowed mother, one sister and two brothers. The funeral was large and took place on Monday afternoon. Rev. George Ross, pastor of the Methodist church of which deceased was a member, officiated. He was assisted by Rev. Mr. Barton, Baptist interment was in the Benton cemetery. The pall-bearers were Maurice Austin, John Speer, Thomas Muce and Harry Fraser. Deceased was twenty years old, daughter of the late John Hawkes of Kirkland, whose death was occasioned by being accidentally shot while out on a deer hunt about five years ago.
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Press Newspaper May 6, 1901
A sad event occured at the Victoria hospital Fredericton on Friday morning last in the death of Mrs. James McLean, who had gone there to undergo a surgical operation. Mrs. McLean was a lady well known in town and held high esteem. Her maiden name was McAnarlin, and her native place, South Richmond. Besides the husband, three children, one son, Ernest, married, and two daughters survive. The remains were brought home to Woodstock.
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Press Newspaper May 6, 1901
Wm. Hill of this town employed in Dent's Bakery recently had a letter from his half brother J. Amber who is orderly to the major of the 66th Royal Field Artillery now in service in South Africa. This corps suffered severely in the relief of Ladysmith under Buller. Mr. Amber writes that he was at Wondersfontein, 150 miles north of Pretorin. Sniping was the order of the day. He was enjoying excellent health. At the time of writing his corps was under orders to go to India.
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Press Newspaper May 6, 1901
Claude Augherton, for a dozen years past, clerk in J. N. W. Winslow's office went to Boston on Thursday morning where he expects to fill a good position. He was one of the most popular and capable young men of the town and his departure is regretted by a large circle of friends. At the same time it is to be hoped he will succeed in his new venture. The Micmac club, of which he was a prominent member and one of the originators, presented him with a handsome silk umbrella on the eve of his departure.
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Press Newspaper May 6, 1901
William Jordan died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. C. Milmore, aged 78 years. His remains will be interred in Houlton tomorrow morning.
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Press Newspaper May 6, 1901
A house owned by Mr. Fred Moore, at Meductic, York Co., was destroyed by fire Monday. The occupants succeeded in saving most of the effects. -Reporter.
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Press Newspaper May 6, 1901
Mr. Asley Stubbs, who was visiting Archdeacon Neales, has decided to learn practical farming, and with that object in view is now working with Mr. Parks of Richmond.
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Press Newspaper May 6, 1901
On Sunday the ?th ult the remains of Herbert Lovely who was accidentally killed at Everett, Wash., were laid at rest in the burial ground at Lower Perth. The funeral service was in charge of the Foresters.
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Press Newspaper May 6, 1901
Mr. W. Adam whom met with a heavy loss recently by the burning of his mill at Muniac was in town last week. He says he is about rebuilding his saw mill, but at present at all events he will not build a grist mill.
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Press Newspaper May 6, 1901
Miss Mamie Connor, daughter of Mr. John Connor is giving shorthand lessons. She has been in Chicago for some time where she did skilled stenographic work. Miss Connor has taken an office over the law office of J. N. W. Winslow.
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Press Newspaper May 6, 1901
Herbert E. Clark, son of Mr. E. J. Clark, who has been working for some time past in the Sturtevant Blower Works, Boston, is home. The works were burned down a short while ago, necessitating the laying off of some hands temporarily. Mr. Clark will return to his work in a short time, when it is expected the work will be going again.
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Press Newspaper May 6, 1901
According to the Fredericton Gleaner, R. A. Estey's cut on the Tobique was about 3,000,000. McNair cut about 2,000,000 on the Waska. He also had 1,500,000 on the Serpentine, while Hale & Murchie had 5,000,000 on Little Tobique and 2,000,000 on Sisson Branch.
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Press Newspaper April 1, 1901
Road to Canaan
The Scene of a Death Leading to Coroner's Inquest.
A General Mix-Up Which Ends in a Tragedy_What the Witnesses Had to Say_A Youth Who Admitted That He Lied.
The following good men of the county inquired into the cause of death of one Peter Sparks a farmer living two miles back from Bath, in the parish of Kent:- Elijah Shaw, Wm. Harris, Marshall Smith, Alfred Giberson, John McCready, Robert Squires, Whitfield Giberson.
On Thursday last David Crane came to Bath for a coroner. He said that his uncle, Peter Sparks was dead, and that he thought his death was caused by a beating he had received while at the home of Albert DeMerchant. Deputy Sheriff Foster was soon on the trail, and he arrested, temporarily Stephen Cox, a youth, with much to say, who had proclaimed that Sparks died from the result of a severe beating. Dr. Cummins had not been sworn in as coroner, so he sent word to Dr. Atkinson of Bristol, and in the meantime he and the deputy sheriff went to the scene of the supposed tragedy. They had to walk the two miles or so. It was impossible to get a team through. On Friday morning however, the jury, and Coroner Atkinson were brought out to the Spark's farm in a double sled. Dr. Cummins, in the meantime had conducted a postmortem.
In order to make the story clear, it may be remarked that Peter and Jacob Sparks were two old bachelors, the former 57, the latter 60 years of age. Their sister kept house for them. They had a fairly good farm. Neither was ever bright enough to set the St. John river on fire.
For some days past Peter Sparks had been working for Albert DeMerchant, chopping wood. Parties coming home from the woods, it is claimed, brought lavish quantities of alcohol, adjusted in various mixtures, and lively times prevailed. At any rate Sparks went home one night about ten days ago. He was pretty well bruised up, but would give no explanation of how this happened. He became ill, sent for Dr. Cummins who mattended him, and on Thursday morning he died. The request for a coroner's inquest followed. Much interest was taken in the enquiry. The affair was the talk of the neighborhood, and a couple of hundred people went to view the remains and to hear all that was to be said before the officer of the law.
Isaac DeMerchant, son of Albert DeMerchant swore that the evening Sparks was taken home there was a big glorification going on at DeMerchants. he said he teid his father and old man Sparks together. He did it for fun. He thought it was a pretty good one on them. He did not see them strike each other.
Jacob Sparks said he did not know who hurt his brother. He had told him, when he got home, that they had had a row. They had rum. "Was it good rum?" was inquired. "yes, it was good," said the witness. "We all drank some. I do not know who killed my brother."
Fannie Sparks said they had rum on the evening in question and they all drank. It was good. She did not know what caused her brother's death.
Horace Rourke swore that Stephen Cox told him that he was at DeMerchants, that they tied deceased and Albert DeMerchant together, that they got into a row.
Stephen Cox, being sworn said that he told Rourke the story as told by him, but that when he did so he told a lie. "I am telling the truth now, I lied at first."
Cashman Gee said he brought Peter Sparks home the night in question. He thought he was all right.
Dr. Cummins said that he attended deceased. He was bruised considerably, but he did not think it was the bruises that caused his death. He thought his death was due to drinking too much bad whiskey. he suffered from a fatty heart.
Winstead Dyer laid out deceased. he found a good many heavy bruises on the body, but did not know how they got there.
The jury after deliberating came to the conclusion that deceased came to his death as a result of alcoholism. They recommended that Cox be brought before the grand jury.
The funeral of deceased was held on Saturday, Rev. G. A. Giberson conducting the services.
David Sparks, the surviving brother did not take the affair very much to heart. One who was present at the inquest attempted to sympathize with him. He said, "Yes! I must do the best I can, alone, now."
It is possible that further developments may yet be forthcoming.
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Press Newspaper Dec 24, 1900
A late issue of the Bonham, Texas News has an obituary article on the late Howard Sawyer who died at his old home at Upper Woodstock this autumn, when on a visit.
Among other things the paper says:
He came to Bonham in February, 1874, representing the large publishing house of D. Appleton & Sons, in the sale of the American Enclyclopedia. He canvassed the entire state and no private individual was more extensively and favor'ly known than he was. In June 1875, he married Miss Bessie Smith daughter of Dr. J. C. Smith. Though not a naturalized citizen of the state, yet he took a deep interest in all matters pertaining to the public welfare. He was active , energetic, untiring and strictly conscientious in all acts. To these qualities, added to his socail worth, he owes the high respect which he commanded. As a friend he was as true as steel. As a neighbor he was kind and obliging. For the unfortunate he felt the deepest sympathy, and no man ever looked more earnestly after their welfare. In politics Mr. Sawyer was an out-spoken, earnest Republican, but that was no barrier to his popularity, His honesty, integrity, high social standing and unflinching adherence to principles which he believed just and right endeared him to the hearts of those who differed with him in political sentiments.
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Press Newspaper Dec 31, 1900
JACKSONVILLE
As Jacksonville has not lately been represented in the Press, I take responsibility of writing a few lines to let its numerous readers know that Jacksonville is alive during this Merry Christmas season.
Xmas passed by quietly here, many of the young people came home to help eat the turkey. The Misses Annie Watson, Mary McCready, Marion Fowler, Martha Everett, Delia Payson, Blanche Plummer and Anne Good returned home from their schools to spend their Xmas vacation.
Miss Ella Mott is home from St. John, she expects to return on the 14th prox.
Jos Churchill of Presque Isle and wife and Horace Johnston and family spent Xmas with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Puddington.
If reports are true a number of Jacksonville's young lady school teachers will not return to their former schools but will teach higher schools of one scholar.
Rev. Cahill is now preaching in the Baptist Church. Rev. James Crisp changed appointments with Rev. Mr. Marr on Sunday evening.
Miss Idella Plummer of Houlton is visiting her father Mr. Chas. Plummer.
Mr. and Mrs. George Perley of Maugerville spent Christmas with her father Mr. Jas. Harper.
Wm. Plummer the venerable hunter has captured forty fox skins this season.
E. S. Carr, our general dry good and grocery merchant, had a large Christmas trade, he has his store well stocked in dry goods and groceries.
Chipman Tilley, our popular blacksmith is not doing as large amount of horse-shoeing as usual, owing to the snow coming so early.
Our skilful cobbler Ernest Puddington has resumed business here again and the blaze of his lamp is seen burning till near midnight.
We are glad to hear that Miss Emily Crisp, who has been very sick, is improving in health.
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Press Newspaper Dec 24, 1900
BRISTOL
The river closed above here on Tuesday, leaving a long open space opposite and below the village. It will be some time before there will be any crossing with teams.
School closes next week, for the usual vacation. Miss Mattie Bell who has had charge of the primary department for several years has resigned and Miss Katie Walters of Lakeville has been appointed to fill the vacancy. Mr. Merrit will continue in the advanced department for another year.
The village stores are now bright with Christmas goods.
The annual meeting of Court Sterling I. O. F. was held on Saturday evening and officers elected for the next year as follows:-
A. J. McLean, C. R.
Erlon W. Bell, V. C. R.
Harry M. Thompkins, T. S.
John Farley, R. S.
George Tompkins, Treas.
William Jones, Orator
Ansley Lockhart, S. W.
F. Kearney, J. W.
Perley Tapley, S. B.
Gordon Caldwell, J. B.
C. W. Brittain, P. C. R.
J. W. Curtis, Deputy
Dr. Somerville, Physician
M. A. Tompkins and C. W. Brittain, Trustees.
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Press Newspaper Dec 24, 1900
HOULTON NEWS ( excerpt)
Townspeople will be sorry to learn that J. H. Kitchen is seriously ill at his home on Military street. He has been sick but a few days and is suffering from a disease known as celleluaritis, resulting from a decayed tooth.
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Press Newspaper Dec 24, 1900
CENTREVILLE
S. A. Perkins has his new Hotel near completion. It is a great addition to the place, no doubt it will be the finest public house in the county, with every modern improvement.
Elmer Gregg has bought the property owned by G. E. Perkins.
Mrs. Gretchell's new flour mill is giving good satisfaction and is being well patronized.
Jack Balloch has let his pacing horse go to parties in Woodstock, sorry to see him go, we are expecting some fun Xmas with him.
We are looking anxiously for our boys to return from South Africa. They deserve a royal reception. It would be a good thing for the Parish of Wilmot to show their appreciation of our brave Bob Smith to hold a demonsteration at Lakeville for him in honor of his return.
D. W. Perkins V. S., is kept busy early and late attending to his large practise, he being very successful in his profession and worthy of the confidence of the people.
Dr. H. A. Green is proud of his Red Glen, it being a pacer.
We would recommend any one wanting a first class driving harness to call upon F. G. & H. S. Burtt where they can be suited.
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Press Newspaper Dec 31, 1900
A BOISTEROUS YOUTH
Canterbury Christmas Entertainment Broken Up
The Fredericton Herald says:-
Constable McNeely and his son, of Canterbury, arrived in the city Wednesday, having in custody a young man named Thomas Nicholson; arrested by them on the charge of creating a disturbance at a public entertainment at Canterbury Station on Christmas night. It appears that the entertainment was held in Carr's hall, under the auspices of the Orange Lodge at Canterbury, and everything went along smoothly until the closing number on the programme, a thrilling tableau, was being put on. Nicholson and several companions, all more or less under the influence of the ardent, occupied a seat in the rear of the hall, and it is claimed that they are responsible for a tableau which knocked the other one higher than a kite, resulted in serious injury to several persons and came near sending the building up in smoke. In order to make the stage tableau appear more realistic the lamps had to be turned down; and this had no sooner been done when one, located near the spot where Nicholson and his companions sat, fell to the floor with a crash, as a result it is alleged, of a kick administered by Nicholson. There were between four and five hundred persons, including men, women and children present, and when they saw the lamp fall and the burning oil blaze up, and heard fighting words and oaths from the rear of the hall, it is only natural that the timid ones should become alarmed for their safety. The result was a scene of disorder and confusion bordering on a panic, and the wonder is that someone was not killed in the midst of the general stampede and excitement which ensued.
Fortunately several men sitting near the spot where the lamp had fallen, retained their self possession, and picking up their overcoats they promptly applied them to the flames and smothered them out. While they were doing this windows had been hoisted, and a number of persons of both sexes had succeeded in making an exit from the building. A young man by the name of McNally in getting out collided with a post and fractured one of the small bones of his leg. He and a young lady, who also enstained injuries while escaping from the building, are now under the doctor's care.
While the flames were being extinguished and people were making their exit from the building, a free fight in which fists, stove-lifters, and articles of furniture were the principal weapons used, was progressing in the back part of the hall. Nicholson was captured during the melee, but afterwards made his escape, as also did those who were mixed up in the affair with him. When order was restored and the hall cleared it was found in addition to a broken lamp that the furniture has suffered severly, and that several persons in addition to those referred to bore marks of the struggle.
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Press Newspaper Jan 7, 1901
Thomas Nicholson, of Canterbury, at the Police Court in Fredericton pleaded guilty to the charge of disturbing a public meeting at that place on Christmas night. He was fined $25. and costs $69.65 in all $94.65, or one month imprisonment at County jail. In imposing the sentence His Honor said that he very much regretted that the law would not allow him to impose a longer term of imprisonment than one month, otherwise he certainly would have given him six months. Nicholson, however, preferred to pay the fine than go to jail.
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Press Newspaper Dec 31, 1900
Miss Louise McCormac has resigned her position on the teachers staff of the town and left on Thursday for Great Falls, Montana to take a position in the hospital.
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Press Newspaper Dec 31, 1900
A narrow escape did young Gallagher of Newburg son of George Gallagher have on Christmas Eve. He had driven down to Hayden's mill for a load of boards. His horses were young and frisky, and when the upcoming express made itself heard they began to cut rough. Gallagher got at their heads and tried to hold them, but when the train came in view they started for the crossing carrying him with them in spite of himself. He had to hang on. To let go would have been to be trampled under and run over by the sled. The horses galloped up to the crossing and ran full tilt into the passing train. Fortunately they struck the side of car, and horses, sled and driver were piled in a heap on a pile of boards. The driver was quite badly cut and has been laid up since. The horses escaped without much damage. It was a wonderful escape all round.
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Press Newspaper Dec 24, 1900
Our Bristol correspondent writes under date of the 21st: (excerpt)_
Mrs. George Hopkins, died at her home on Monday after a few weeks illness, aged 60 years. She leaves a husband and one son, besides brothers and sisters.The funeral took place on Wednesday, at the Primitive Baptist Church. Rev. A. G. Giberson conducted the services at the church, and the interment took place at East Florenceville.
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Press Newspaper Dec 24, 1900
A quiet wedding took place on Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mr. Davis, Bristol when his second daughter, Vella Davis, was married to A. B. Gaines, he well-known and popular C. P. R. agent at Florenceville. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. H. Hayward, pastor of the Baptist church. Only the relatives of the family were present. The bride received many beautiful presents. Mr. and Mrs. Gaines will reside at Florenceville.
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Press Newspaper Dec 24, 1900
On Wednesday evening last Albert E. Denton, clerk in Garden Bros' and Miss Nellie Cole, eldest daughter of Mr. H. Cole were united in marriage at the home of the bride by Rev. W. B. Wiggins. Mrs. Denton has been for some time past organist at the Reformed Baptist church. The bride was attended by her cousin little Jennie Whelply of Bangor as maid of honor. After the ceremony the bridal party and guests comprising the immediate relatives and intimate friends were served with lunch and spent a very pleasant evening. The wedding presents were numerous and handsome. Among them was a beautiful upholstered Rocker from the members of the Reformed Baptist Choir and congregation. Mrs. Denton will be at home Wednesday and Thursday 26th, and 27th, at their present quarters, at the home of Mrs. McLardy on Broadway.
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Press Newspaper Dec 31, 1900
Mrs. Mary Cullen died in Mars Hill Wednesday night of last week, at the remarkable age of 105 years, 2 months and 5 days. She was the daughter of an English revolutionary soldier, the youngest of eleven children, and had she lived a few days longer would have lived in three centuries. She was the first white child born north of Woodstock, N. B. on the St. John River._Star Herald.
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Press Newspaper Dec 31, 1900
On Saturday George Parks road supervisor of the parish of Woodstock laid an information against Robert Bull of the same place charging him with having obstructed the highway at a point between the town of Woodstock and the boundary line by piling rocks and cedars in the gutters obstructing the drains. Defendant did not appear and the police magistrate fined him $5 and costs.
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Press Newspaper Dec 31, 1900
Charles Carr of Upper Brighton was up before Justice John Barnett on Thursday morning charged with assault and battery upon the person of Mrs. Samuel Yorke, of this village. On Wednesday Carr' entered Yorke's premises and raised quite a row, while Yorke was absent. The lady of the house proceeded to law and papers were issued at once. Dan Brooks arrested the man. The prisoner pleaded guilty of the charge and was fined $6 and costs. Thane M. Jones conducted the prosecution while John L. Fawcett appeared for the defence._Hartland Advertiser.
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Press Newspaper Dec 31, 1900
George Saunders returned home Saturday from a hunting trip at Kilmarnock. He brought back the carcass of a handsome caribou.
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Press Newspaper Dec 31, 1900
The little daughter of Alex. Beaton was severely hurt on Saturday afternoon, with other children she was coasting down hill and ran into a passing team. Dr. Saunders was summoned.
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Press Newspaper Dec 31, 1900
Mrs. Henry McIntyre died in this town yesterday morning, at the ripe old age of 73 years. She leaves a large family to mourn their loss. Deceased was born in Queens county, Long Island, on May 27th, 1827. She was held in high esteem by a large circle of relatives and friends.
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Press Newspaper Nov 5, 1900
Drowning Accident
Frank McLean met his death Thursday night, in the Mednxnekeag a short distance above the bridge. A Mr. Johnston was coming along Water Street when he noticed something in the water, and heard a splash. He could not see what it was, but tried to reach the object , and found a hat. The object, which he then believed to be a man had disappeared. Search was at once made, and in about half an hour the body was recovered, and proved to be that of Frank McLean. He was 45 years of age. He leaves a wife, a father and three brothers.
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Press Newspaper Dec 31, 1900
Albert Cole who has been dangerously ill with pneumonia is reported to be improving somewhat.
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Press Newspaper Dec 31, 1900
Mr. and Mrs. George Kennedy of Bedell Settlement are receiving congratulations on the arrival of a son who made his welcome appearance on the 23rd inst.
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Press Newspaper Dec 24, 1900
BROKE HIS BACK
Distressing Accident to a Newburg Young Man.
A very sad accident occured on Friday at James Carr's lumbering quaters back of Havelock Junction. A young man named Ernest Kiggins, aged 19, son of Jas. Kiggins was tending yard. A log fell across his back, breaking the backbone. Dr. Saunders from Woodstock was called to attend the case. He found the young man very dangerously hurt, the lower part of his body been paralized. It is feared he cannot recover. He belongs to Newburg.
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Press Newspaper Dec 31, 1900
The condition of Ernest Keegan whose severe injury at Jas. Carr's mill was reported last week is very precarious. Drs. Saunders and Rankine removed a portion of the spine on Wednesday last.
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Press Newspaper Dec 24, 1900
Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson of Jacksonville have the sympathy of their many friends, in the death of their little daughter, Stella, H. aged 3 months and 17 days.
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Press Newspaper Dec 24, 1900
Mr. Jacob E. Chase of Union Corner who was quite seriously hurt by being kicked by a horse, has so far recovered as to be able to attend to his business again. He was in Woodstock, the middle of the week.
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Press Newspaper Dec 24, 1900
J. J. Gallagher, Barrister, and Mrs. Harriet A. Flemming were quietly married at the residence of G. E. MacIlwain, Houlton, Me., on Dec. 3rd, inst. Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher will reside at Grand Falls, where Mr. Gallagher will practise his profession. The Press extends congratulations and best wishes.
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Press Newspaper Dec 24, 1900
Mr. Hugh Hay of Hugh Hay & Son of Woodstock met with a serious accident recently in Philadelphia where he slipped on the street and fell breaking three ribs.
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Press Newspaper Dec 24, 1900
Montreal papers, report the death in that city of Jennie Merritt, eldest-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshman Brayley, at the age of six years. This sad news will be learned with regret by many Woodstock people.
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Press Newspaper Dec 24, 1900
UNION CORNER
For the last month or two there have been no items in your paper from here. For several reasons, too numerous to mention the correspondent has been silent, but will be heard from in future occasionally.
Several things have happened during the last two months, Some of them are:
The Rev. C. Currie and family have moved to St. Andrews_Rev. E. P. Calder from Centreville supplied the pulpit one Sunday_Rev. C. N. Barton from Benton was up on a few day's visit at his Uncle's. __The Lady Evangelists held a very successful series of meetings at Hodgdon Corner, which some of the neighbours attended quite often.
J. E. Chase our Post Master was kicked by a horse on the right breast, some two weeks ago, and has been able to do scarcely anything since.
The farmers are about through with threshing_grain crops are fairly good. Nearly every one raised some wheat. J. R. Barton says he raised 70 bushels of a good quality.
All are trying to get up their yearly supply of wood, plenty of snow for work, a little less would be better.
Wood is being hauled through the settlement to Houlton by some parties, for which they get a good price.
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Press Newspaper Jan 7, 1901
George Gee of Bath was arrested on an information laid by James A. Phillips charging that he broke into the latter's store and stole therefrom a coat and other articles. The police magistrate after hearing the case found the defendant guilty and sentenced him to six months in goal.
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Press Newspaper Jan 7, 1901
Miss Ida Buchanan sister of Mrs. Harry Nevers who lives over near the park died very suddenly last Wednesday evening. She had been in poor health for some months. On the evening in question she had retired to her room when one of the inmates of the house heard a fall. On reaching her room it was found that Miss Buchanan was dying. Death followed almost immediately. Heart disease was the cause.
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Press Newspaper Jan 7, 1901
Balmain Bros. have given their patrons a very handsome calender. It is a bust portrait of Lord Roberts with beautiful colouring and is evidently a true likeness of this heroic general. The calender is one which is much in demand and the supply which was quite liberal is now exhausted.
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Press Newspaper Jan 7, 1901While Mr. Rainsford Trafford of Knoxford, was cutting wood last Monday morning his axe glanced and entered the calf of his leg, almost severing the limb from his body. Dr. Brown was telephoned for and was so quickly on the scene that the bleeding was stopped before it became fatal. Mr. Trafford is reported doing well.
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Press Newspaper Jan 7, 1901
New Years Day passed off quietly. The stores were about all closed. In the afternoon there was the usual amount of driving. The river this year was used as a temporary trotting tract. Fully one hundred teams were on the river at one time. In the evening the Roller Rink was the main attraction. There were about 250 present, and the band discoursed sweet music.
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Press Newspaper April 22, 1901
On Friday last, Robert J. McKee was brought before P. G. Fraser, Esq., Parish Court Commissioner charged with selling liquor at Boundary line in less quanties than a quart, said McKee having a wholesale licence. Mr. J. J. Carter appeared as the attorney for the prosecution. No person appeared for the defendant although J. J. Gallagher was present in court among the large number of spectators. The defendant was convicted and fined $50 and costs. At the close of the case, Mr. J. J. Gallagher announced that Mr. McKee was served with a summons in the state of Maine, he would move the court for a Writ of Certiorari. Mr. Carter then, without calling any witnesses, adjourned another case against Robert J. McKee for unlawfully selling intoxicating liquor on Sunday, until the first day of June next. Both summons were served in the state of Maine.
On Thursday evening, Geo. McKee was arrested for assaulting George Young near Fort Fairfield. The prisioner was brought before P. G. Fraser, Esq., and was compelled to enter into bail for $400.00. The following morning George Young was arrested and brought before James P. Kelly, charged with unlawfully assaulting George McKee near the Boundary line. J. J. Gallagher appeared for the prosecutor and J. J. Carter for the defence. The prisoner was remanded until the 20th inst, bail being fixed at 500.00.
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Press Newspaper April 22, 1901
William Hilley lost a valuable cow recently. She ate Paris Green which was by accident put in her way.

Press Newspaper April 22, 1901
James Johnson, engineer of the Aberdeen was recently threatened with appendicitis. He is improving.
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Press Newspaper April 22, 1901
There were two alarms of fire on Saturday morning. A vacant house at the head of town owned by Nat McIntyre was burned down. It could not be reached with the hose. The other alarm was for a burning chimney.
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Press Newspaper April 22, 1901
Mr. Egerton Everett, who since 1897 has held the contract for conveying the mails between Fredericton and Eel River, has been notified that his services will be no longer required. Mr. Everett has performed the service very regularly and most satisfactorily and the people all along the route regret his summary dismissed. There is no reason and only one excuse for Mr. Everett's dismissal. Messrs. Thompson and Whitehead, who control the patronage for this county have no further use for him, and he is dismissed without previous notice, and notwithstanding that he has been a life long supporter of the dominant party. On the recommendation of Messrs. Thompson and Whitehead the mail contract held by Mr. Everett has been given to Mr. John McCoy, proprietor of the Commercial Hotel, without tender.-Gleaner.
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Press Newspaper April 22, 1901
Customs officer George Robinson has a new cap. This is of blue, with a gold around it, and on front is a wreath encircling the words "Customs", "Canada."
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Press Newspaper April 22, 1901
Mered Brewer is moving into the store, next to Fewer Bros. plumbers, formerly occupied by John McCormac. Mr. Brewer's vacancy will be filled by a Montreal firm who advertise in this issue of the Press.
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Press Newspaper April 22, 1901
An alarm of fire Monday evening gave No. 1 Hose company a run to the Lower Corner. The blaze was in a vacant tenement belonging to Henry Upham. Another alarm was sounded Tuesday morning about 8 o'clock for a fire in the same place. There was no insurance on the building which was nearly destroyed. The fires were of incendiary origin.
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Press Newspaper April 22, 1901
At the annual meeting of the ladies' Auxiliary of the Woodstock Golf Club, held last week, Mrs. Dr. Sprague was elected president; Mrs. B. Harry Smith, vice president, and Miss Dennison secretary. Mrs. R. V. Dimock, Mrs. Wm. Dibblee and Miss Rankine were made the committee on golf teas.
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Press Newspaper April 22, 1901
The parlor concert given by the Y. P. S. C. E. of the F. B. church at the residence of C. R. Watson, Monday evening, was a success. The program consisted of gramophone selections:

Press Newspaper April 22, 1901
The death occured at Newburgh last Monday of Wm. McCarron, who has been ill for some time with pulmonary trouble. He was about 55 years of age, and leaves a wife and seven children. His brother J. P. McCarron, works in Connell's Electric light station.
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Press Newspaper April 22, 1901
The following gentlemen greatly enjoyed a canoe sail down the Medunxnekeag to Woodstock the other day:

Three canoes were required to convey the party and they report the sail sublime. Houlton Pioneer.
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Press Newspaper April 22, 1901
Mrs. Martha Henderson, relict of the late John Henderson, died at the home of her son, Colby Henderson, at Upper Woodstock on Saturday, 13th inst. aged 76 years. She leaves one son, Colby, and five daughters, Mrs. A. E. Gilmor, Mrs. A. Gayton, Mrs. G. M. Robinson, Mrs. Wilmot Robinson and Mrs. Genevieve Shaw. The remains were interred at Hartland, last Monday, at 2 p. m. Services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Daggett of the F. B. church.
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