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Standard
Jan 5/1859
St. Andrews needs direct steam communication with Saint John —either weekly or semi-weekly. Sounds like the Mechanic's Institute is devoted to lectures only.
Standard
Jan 19/1859
Meeting held to organize Rural Cemetery Co.
Standard
Jan 25/1859
Mabee's Hotel. Eastport. Washington St., two doors from Custom House. Packet John Conley once a week between St. Andrews and Saint John. Winter arrangement.
Standard
Feb 16/1859
Daily mail now between St. Andrews and Woodstock. When steamers running Boston mail can reach Woodstock in 48 hours.
Hatch farm extends from Poor House to Montague.
St. Andrews House: A. Kennedy has purchased large and commodious house corner Water and Frederick as hotel. Opened Feb. 14. "Neither trouble nor expense will be spared to render the establishment second to none in the town." [future H. Hatch Hotel, location of China Chest?]
Standard
March 23/1859
Annual call for tree planting. Elm and maple available near Digdeguash River, as per last year.
Standard
April 27/1859
For sale—water lot from railway to low water mark, corner Ernest, "a most desirable situation for building a wharf." D. Green
Steamer Admiral to leave Saint John for Boston Thursdays, returning Mondays.
Walter Gilley will accommodate permanent or transient boarders. Next the CC Bank.
Standard
May 4/1859
A brass band has been gotten up three months past.
Standard
May 11/1859
Topographical survey being made of C. County, showing public buildings, houses and wharves in St. Andrews area and St. Stephen. Messrs. J. Chase, Jr. and Co., of Portland.
Standard
July 27/1859
B. R. Stevenson , attorney at Law and Solicitor. Breen's Building, opposite Post Office. July 13/1859
Standard
Aug 17/1859
Decided improvements in St. Stephen in last three years, though feeling of "dull times" lingers still. Milltown rapidly increasing in population and wealth.
Standard
Aug 21/1859
Fire at Dr. McStay's dispensary. Partially saved thanks to tank in William St. Wells dry. More tanks should be built where wells are scarce.
Standard
Sept 7/1859
Excursions still the order of the day. "Queen" goes to Calais; returns evenings. On Friday Admiral to Saint John for Grand Regatta. Fare 2.25
Standard
Sept 14/1859
Destructive Fire. Six Buildings Burned
On Saturday morning last, between 3 and 4 o'clock, one of the largest and most destructive conflagrations took place, with which this Town was ever visited. The inhabitants were aroused by the appalling cry of 'fire" at half past 3 o'clock. It was discovered to have originated in a building in the church block on Water Street, occupied by T. G. Bounds, as a barber's shop, and James Butler as a dry goods store. Owing to the dry weather for several weeks, the flames spread so rapidly, that notwithstanding the efforts of the fire companies and populace, the fire was not extinguished before six buildings were consumed, viz.—the premises owned by J. Butler and J. Dougherty, the adjoining house owned by occupied by R. T. Fitzsimmons as a store and dwelling, and the large building on the corner of Water and William Henry Streets, owned by Thomas Berry, occupied by J. Ingram as a grocery store and dwelling. Fears were entertained that the entire range of stores on the east side of Water as far as King Street would be destroyed, and the occupants were ready "packed up" for a hasty removal; this however they were spared through the energetic exertions of the firemen, with a bountiful supply of water from the public tanks, the fire was got under, not however before it injured the house owned by Capt. James McMaster. The heat was so intense that the new brick building recently erected by D. Bradley, on the western side of Water Street, was slightly damaged, the casings of the window having been blackened and the glass broken.
Mr. Berry's house was insured for 250 pounds; Mr. Fitzsimmons for 300, his loss on goods uninsured is about 60; Messrs. Butler and Dougherty's house was insured for 250, on Mr. Butler's goods 300. The total estimated loss is about 1500. The goods and furniture saved are considerably damaged.
We cannot close this brief account of the fire, without adverting to the unwearied and successful exertions of the firemen, who are entitled not only to the thanks of the town and the Insurance companies, but to something more tangible. When work as they did on Saturday morning, until they were almost worn out with fatigue, refreshments such as coffee, tea, and accompaniments should be provided for them.
It will be admitted, that another tank is required at the foot of Edward Street near Irwin's corner, and that as soon as practicable, another fire engine should be procured; this, we think, will not be denied by our townsmen.
Standard
Oct 26, 1859
Scarlatina and Fever
This disease has been very prevalent among the children here for some time, and we regret to say has proved fatal in many cases, as may be seen by reference to our obituary list for the last few weeks; it is of a very bad type, accompanied by sore throat. There is scarcely a family of children in the town, which has not been attacked, and the cold weather seems to have had no effect upon the epidemic.
Standard
Nov 2, 1859
To Our Readers
The Standard today is published as half a sheet; and we feel confident our subscribers and patrons will make allowance, when we state, that seven of our children have been prostrated by the fearful epidemic now so prevalent—scarlet ever and putrid sore throat—and that one of them, a beloved son, principal assistant in the office, has been taken from our midst, by an All-Wise god, to whose will be humbly bow. We feel unable mentally and physically to issue the Standard in its usual form; and in our bereavement and affliction, rely upon the sympathy of our readers, to excuse any omissions in the contents or size of the paper, until we can make arrangements for publishing it in the usual form, which we trust to accomplish as soon as possible. To our friends in St. Andrews, we tender our warmest thanks, for their numerous kind offices and expressions of sympathy.
Standard
Nov 2/1859
Scarlet fever and putrid sore throat have killed one person: "beloved son," and Standard unable to publish full edition. Seven other children afflicted.
Standard
Nov 23, 1859
During the past season several new houses and cottages have been erected town. The new rectory is nearly ready for occupation, and presents an imposing appearance. Further up the hill, is a neat cottage erected and occupied by Mr. Houlton, from which there is a fine view of the harbor, bay and island. The large three-story building, on the corner of Water and William Henry street, in course of erection by Mr. Berry and Mr. Fitzsimmons, is boarded in, and being roofed with patent cement; the building is to be finished early in the spring. The foundation for another house adjoining, is being laid, and we understand that some of the old low tenements further up Water Street, will be pulled down as soon as the leases to be tenants expire, in May next, when larger and more modern buildings will be erected.
Nov 23/1859
Large three-story building corner Water / William being boarded in—Berry and Fitzsimmons. Roofed with patent cement. Old low tenements farther up Water Street to be pulled down when leases expire.
BNA should have a Thanksgiving, as in New England.
Standard
Nov 30/1859
Poem selected by children "as being appropriate to the recent death of their brother."
On the Death of a Brother
The following beautiful lines were selected by children, as being appropriate to the recent death of their brother:
Death has been here, and borne away
A brother from our side;
Just in the morning of his day,
As young as we he died.
Not long ago he filled his place,
And sat with us to learn;
But he has run his mortal race
And never can return
Perhaps our time may be as short—
Our days may fly as fast:
O Lord, impress the solemn thought
That this may be our last.
We cannot tell who next may fall
Beneath thy chastening rod;
One must be first; but let us all
Prepare to meet our God.
Standard
December 7, 1859
Final Notice
Persons indebted to this office for subscriptions, advertisements or job work, will confer a favor by paying their bills as early as possible. There are some delinquents of several years standing, who will, after the present notice, be called upon in another manner. A winter supply of paper, etc, cannot be obtained without money.
The Provincialist
We are sorry to learn from Mr. Clinch, that he will discontinue the publication of his paper, The Provincialist, after the next number. The cause he assigns is one which operates against ourselves as well as others, viz.—the dilatoriness of subscribers in making payments, and we speak feelingly when we state that a paper cannot be published without considerable outlay I money. He offers the establishment for sale, as will be seen by an advertisement in another column.
Fire. Home of Charles McQuoid, corner Montague and Adolphus, consumed by fire.
D. Bradley owns "British House."
Standard
Dec 14, 1859
Press and Types for Sale
The Establishment of the Provincialist Office, of this town, is offered for sale on easy terms. Apply to Patrick Clinch. Dec. 14.
Standard
Dec 2/1859
Correspondent of Carleton Sentinel gives his unbiased opinion of St. Andrews: Though a shrewd Yankee some years ago dubbed it "a finished town," "as neither the sound of axe, hammer, nor any other tool of iron, broke its monotony," yet it has persevered and in new RR population has increased to 4,000. Trading and shipping sleepers, bark, cordwood, deck knees, shingles from Canterbury to Maine. Cars run twice a week. Brighter day to dawn. Many fine buildings completed; wharves being repaired. C. M. Gove's wharves and buildings a credit. RR Co. contemplate building wharves on east side of Town. Carleton, Aroostook and Carleton farmers selling produce here. "St. Andrews is destined to be one of the finest cities in British America."