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Standard
Jan 1/1873
To many, ourselves among the number, the year that has passed, has its sad memories. In how many households is the "vacant chair" reminding of loved ones, once the light and life of the family, but now forever removed from their sight to a happier, purer and holier sphere; teaching us that we too must soon follow to that "undiscovered country" and admonishing us "be ye also ready." (ill four years)
Standard
Jan 29, 1873
Disgraceful
We feel it a duty to notice the disgraceful conduct of some persons who congregate around the Post Office delivery window, while the Mails are being assorted. The noise and rudeness of several rowdies, who mix with orderly persons waiting for the mail delivery, is such, as to materially interfere with the assorting of the mails, and prevents respectable persons, some of them females, from receiving their mail matter until the morning. A complaint has reached us from a reliable source, of a piece of ruffianism committed on Saturday night last, with the name of the aggressor. A messenger who had waited some time went to the window for letters and papers, and while the Postmaster was handing them to him, he was pulled away by a rough, and a letter of importance and value was lost, but afterwards picked up by a young man and returned to the Post Office. Such conduct would not be tolerated in any other community, and the sooner such disorderly persons are prosecuted and sent to "close quarters" for a few weeks, the better for the Town. We have forborne any allusion to these nuisances for some time, but feel called upon to expose such lawless acts, as we know them to be committed. The remedy is easy, anyone subjected to such annoyances can make complaint to a Justice of the Peace, and the guilty parties will then have the benefit of being fined or confined.
Standard
April 16/1873
Meeting of St. Andrews Hotel Company to "devise means for completing the building." Ad.
Standard
April 30/1873
Account of meeting of St. Andrews HC. . Financial details.
A meeting of the Hotel Company was held last evening as the Town Hall. Several influential Stockholders were present. The President in the Chair, the Secretary read the report of the Directors which went fully into the affairs of the Company. We have only space to notice a few items. Town stock was 8,322.00 Amount collected 6026.00 Balance due 2295 Town Bonds sold and realized, 4300.00. Cash received 10,200. Amount expended 13,068.00. Cash in hand 2.80. Amount due directors 2,869.00 Labour and materials 684.00. Unsecured liability 1,254.00. The estimate prepared of the amount required to complete the building ready for furniture is $7,000, WHICH WITH THE UNSECURED DEBTS MAKE A TOTAL of 8,500.00. There would be no difficulty in obtaining a person to rent the hotel. A resolution was passed that $7,000 of unsubscribed stock be issued as preference stock, to bear interest at 6 per cent, to be payable out of rents of hotel on such terms as the Directors may determine. Want of space prevents our giving as full a report as we could wish; but we are happy to state, that a favorable disposition is manifested to carry on the work to completion.
Standard
May 7/1873
Lord Dufferin Governor General. May visit St. Andrews for a few weeks this summer with other high-ranking officials.
Standard
May 14, 1873
Large Ox
Mr. Henry O'Neill, one of our oldest butchers, stole a march on his brethren of the trade in Saint John, last week. An immense ox owned by Mr. Driscoll, of St. Stephen, was being brought to Saint John in the steamer "City of Saint John," for sale. Mr. O'Neill was on board, and with his usual promptitude struck a bargain with Driscoll and paid 300 for the beast. Several of the butchers of the commercial emporiums were on hand when the steamer arrived, anxious to purchase the ox and some of the epicures were selecting particular portions of the animal they would have to grace their tables, but alas, they were doomed to disappointment, as Mr. O'Neill having a regard for his many customers, brought the ox back. It girths 11 feet, is 10 ½ feet long, stands 6 feet high, and weighs 3239 pounds.
Standard
June 4/1873
New Masonic Building—Our brethren of St. Mark's Lodge have purchased that excellent site on the corner of Water and Frederick Streets, [current site of supermarket, and indicated as Free Masons Hall on 1880 map, so Stevenson's was the current Drewhaven and former Masonic Hall after all.] and are having a foundation laid to place the large building upon, recently purchased by them from Henry Osburn, Esq. The lower flat is to be fitted up for a store, and the upper flat is to be finished for a large Lodge Room, with ante rooms. The site is a central one, and will fill a gap for many years vacant.
Tilley coming for summer. "The family of Sir Sandford Fleming, Esq., will also make St. Andrews their summer residence." Tupper also coming.
Standard
June 18/1873
Mr. Clarke has added to his stock of horses and carriages. Double carriage by DeWolfe and Son, St. Stephen.
Standard
July 2/1873
Excellent Beef. The Messrs. O'Neill slaughtered their immense ox on Thursday last, and such was the demand for the superior beef, that it was with difficulty the inhabitants of the town could obtain cuts. Mr. Clarke, of the Railroad Hotel, purchased one quarter which weighted 435 pounds. The remainder was purchased by person at SG, St. Stephen and Eastport, and some choice cuts went to Saint John. The Messrs. O'Neill will be prepared shortly to offer for sale some choice lamb and mutton, which for quality and weight cannot be surpassed. Their enterprise and energy as victuallers is already well known. They kindly remembered the Press, by sending a splendid roast of the mammoth ox; the beef was tender and of the best quality.
St. Andrews has now a number of visitors who have taken up their residence in town for a few weeks, to enjoy the blessings of its bracing air and sea bathing. There are several families who are desirous to come here provided they can obtain cottages or lodgings.
Standard
Aug 6/1873
Death of William Todd, of Todd's Point.
Standard
August 20, 1873
The Fire
On Monday morning, was the most destructive fire which has taken place in St. Andrews for many years. At a few minutes to 12 o'clock Sunday night last, the inhabitants were aroused from their slumbers by the ringing of the fire bell and the appalling cry of fire! Flames were seen issuing from the roof of Messrs. O'Neill's building at the head of the Market Wharf, fronting on Water Street. The fire originated between Mr. James Stoop's premises and the forward portion of Mr. O'Neill's building. Everything was so dry, that the flames spread with fearful rapidity, although the fire companies and engines were early on the spot, and the populace assisted, worked indefatigably. To save the buildings was impossible and their efforts were directed to confining the fire to the row in which it commenced, and playing on the buildings contiguous, which happily they succeeded in doing. Nearly all the goods and furniture were saved, excepting in the upper rooms of Mr. Stoop's house, where the fire had made such headway that it was not safe to enter the rooms. Mr. Stoop's loss of personal property is considerable. The heat was so intense, that one time Mr. M. Faul's roof took fire, but was promptly extinguished by the intrepidity and daring of a young lad, son of Mr. James McKinney, who ran up the ladder and clambered along the roof with a small bucket of water. The Market Wharf has now but one building left. Mr. William Hicks' store and dwelling, which owing to being a few yards distant from the Dougherty house, did not catch fire. The whole row of buildings was burnt to the ground by 2 o'clock am on Monday morning. The loss is estimated at nearly $3000. The buildings were insured as follows: Messrs. O'Neill's $800 in the Queen; James Stoop's $800 in the Queen; Mrs. Kearney's $600 in the Queen. The properties in the vicinity were in imminent danger as the sparks were carried to the roofs. Had the old Market House in the Square adjoining Clarke's hotel and Mr. J. S. Magee's store, caught fire, there is no doubt the principal part of the town would have been destroyed. It is high time that the old, dilapidated building was pulled down, and a new building erected on the site which would answer for public offices and a large Town Hall, a building much needed as has frequently been expressed.
About 4 o'clock the cry of fire was again heard. A new barn on the hill near Mr. A. Lamb's residence, with upwards of five tons of hay, owned by Leonard Chase was in flames, which with its contents was burnt to the ground. As no person had been near the barn during the day, it is believed to have been the work of an incendiary.
It affords us pleasure to state that the Firemen and populace worked splendidly. Where all did so well, it is almost invidious to make particular allusion, but we cannot omit noticing the able efforts of Revds. Messrs. Keay, Partridge and Kitson, Mr. Carnegy, of the bank, and others who worked nobly in removing articles to a place of safety.
Standard
Aug 27/1873
The Messrs. O'Neill have purchased the large store at Indian Point, formerly occupied by Mr. Goddard, and intend having it placed on the site of the building destroyed by fire ten days ago, head of the Market Wharf, fronting on Water Street. The work of moving the building is under the superintendence of Mr. George Gilley, which is a sufficient guarantee that it will be expeditiously and well done. The store is a comparatively new one, and in good repair. We congratulate the Messrs. O'Neill on their enterprise and energy, and trust that in their new building their will add to their already large patronage.
New school building corner of Carleton and William. Description. Caddy's school. With Bell tower. .
Dufferin in Saint John. (Hotel Dufferin?)
Standard
Sept 10/1873
Messrs. O'Neil's two-story building has been moved from the Point to an eligible lot adjoining Clark's hotel. Mr. Gilley, the contractor, accomplished his work rapidly. This building, and the new Masonic Hall recently moved to the adjoining corner, make an improvement as well as an addition on Water Street.
Standard
Sept 17, 1873
For the Standard
Mr. Editor,
A visit, however, brief, is always interesting, to the stranger in St. Andrews. The streets, free from dust, mud slop, or any such thing, seem like welcome greetings to the pedestrian who has just left such disagreeable walks and interrupters to pleasure behind him. The Market Square, presents a rather gloomy appearance, owing to the recent fire which destroyed a long range of buildings—but perhaps the purifying agent has but prepared the way for a more substantial row of edifices, ornamental and useful.
The O'Neil's, with commendable business activity, have a large building in course of preparation for the prosecution of their trade; not discouraged by being damaged by fire! The town seems unusually quiet today, so many having gone to the "Regatta."
It was pleasing to see the Editor of the "St. Croix Courier" in town—and it added to the pleasure to see that gentleman perambulating the good broad streets of your pretty town, in company with the Editor of the "Standard." It is well to see "Brethren of the press" thus walk together in unity. As I purpose writing a more lengthy article for your journal shortly—please accept this as its introductory.
—Friendly
Sept 16, 1873
Standard
Sept 24/1873
Tupper in town.
The New Marine hospital is boarded in, and the work is being rapidly carried forward by a large staff of carpenters, masons and others. A tower has been erected on the flat roof, which adds materially to the architectural appearance of the building, which will be an ornament to the town. The tower, we learn, is for the signal service, and will be used as an observatory; it commands a view of the surrounding country for several miles and may be seen from any point. The building when finished will be a credit to the Port, and to its architect and builder, Mr. Angus Stinson.
The large cottage recently erected for Mr. John Watson, on the corner of Edward and Parr streets, is now finished on the outside and is a decided improvement to the locality. When completed, it will be one of the handsomest residences in the neighborhood, and from that thorough manner in which it is has been built, will be a convenient and warm residence.
The large school building has been completed, for some time, and will be opened as soon as the stoves are put up.
Oct 1/1873
New schoolhouse opened. (Not Grammar School, which is being renovated) Change of ownership at Foundry—from Watson to Andrew Lamb and James Coakley and James Hickey. for ad.
Iron Foundry
Messrs. Andrews Lamb, James Coakley and James Hickey, have formed a co-partnership to carry on the Foundry and blacksmith business, in the establishment recently occupied by Mr. John Watson, from whom they have leased it. They intend to carry on the foundry business in all its branches as heretofore, and will furnish stoves, mill, ship, and railroad work, ploughs and other farming implements of modern style and well finished, at as low prices as can be had elsewhere. As a mechanical genius, Mr. Lamb has no superior in the Province, Mr. Coakley has had charge of the molding, ship and smelting, for several years, and Mr. Hickey has a general knowledge of the foundry business. We bespeak for the new firm an extensive patronage, as we desire to encourage home industry. The firm have made several changes and improvements in the foundry, and are prepared to fill orders at short notice, on reasonable terms. We wish them abundant success.
St. Andrews Foundry
The Subscribers respectfully announce that they are prepared to execute orders for Foundry Work, with punctuality and despatch. Stoves of approved patterns, Mill and Ship's Castings, and other foundry business attended to. Particular attention paid to Blacksmith work, of every description, and satisfaction guaranteed. By punctuality and a desire to please, they hope to merit public patronage. A. Lamb and Co. Oct. 22/1873
Standard
Oct 8/1873
New Shambles.
The Messrs. O'Neill have removed to their new premises, opposite J. W. Street and Co., and next Clarke's Hotel, on Water Street. The building has been adapted for a meat shop on the left, and a grocery on the right. This opening on Saturday last was a decided success, a large supply of splendid beef, mutton and lamb, with choice salt pork and beef, and a fresh supply of groceries. In common with the community, we wish them continued success in their new establishment.
Standard
Oct 22, 1873
Fannie Tilley, daughter of Sir Leonard, married at All Saints Church. Details. Tilley has also made unspecified renovations to his house in St. Andrews.
Standard
Oct 29, 1873
Large Pig.
Messrs. Henry O'Neill and Sons had for sale in their market on Saturday last, a splendid pig of eleven months old, which weighed when dressed 603 pounds; the hams weighed 48 pounds; and the spareribs were eagerly bought up, as the meat was tender, sweet and fat. They are packing choice pounds of clear sheer [sic]. The pig was raised by Mr. John Curry, of bay Side.
MACKENZIE, Alexander
Prime Minister of Canada
Liberal 1873.11.07 - 1878.10.08
Standard
Nov 12/1873
First ad for new owners of Foundry. .
LG: Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley (1818-1896) Born in Gagetown, New Brunswick. Appointed 15 November 1873 at age 55 until 11 July 1878.
Nov/1873: Alexander MacKenzie forms Liberal government after MacDonald government toppled by Pacific Scandal.
Standard
Dec 10/1873
River du Loup Railway Company violating their Contract with the Government. (Boss Gibson's railway to Edmundston criticized for deviation in line according to terms of agreement. Longish article)
Schooner Greta lost in Nova Scotia. [built in St. Andrews by James Starkey]
Ref. to Stevenson 's Hall for entertainment.
Election held Jan.22/1874 in which Mackenzie defeats MacDonald following Pacific Scandal