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Standard
Jan 28, 1876
New Light House
The lamps in the Lighthouse recently erected on the Sand Reef near the Eastern ballast ground, we omitted to mention, were lighted on the 1st instant, and each following night; the light is brilliant and can be seen from all points in the bay. Capt. James Clark, the oldest Queen's Pilot, at this Port, has been appointed Light Keeper, and is the right man in the right place; few however would care to exchange places with him, in his lonely and cheerless situation.
Standard
Feb 23/1876
James Coakley to carry on Foundry business alone. See ad.
Montreal Gazette
June/1876
International Steamship Company
Line of steamers to Lower provinces.
Two trips per week from Boston and Portland to Eastport, Saint John, Halifax and Charlottetown
Connections at St. Andrews, Calais, Digby, Annapolis, Kentville, Windsor.
Montreal Gazette
June/1876
Intercolonial Railway
From Riviere du Loup to Halifax, Saint John, and all places in the Lower Provinces. At Riviere du Loup, direct connection with Grand Trunk Railway.
On and after July 3, 76, express trains, with Pullman Palace cars, will run between Quebec and Halifax, and Saint John, making the run from Quebec to Saint John in 23 1/182 hours, Halifax in 27 1/182 hours, without transshipment.
Montreal Gazette
June/1876
Montreal Boston Air Line
Most direct route to Lake Memphremagog, White and Franconia Mountains, Portland, Boston and New York.
Montreal Gazette
July 1/1876
New York and Canada Short Line—via Delaware and Hudson Canal Company's Railroads. Saratoga, Albany, Troy, New York. Through mails and express trains between Montreal and New York. Leaves Montreal at 6:45 am; arrives New York 9:30 pm same day (15 hours). 8:00 pm through sleeper car leaves 5:00 pm Montreal, arrives New York 7:00 am (14 hours)
Montreal Gazette
July 18/1876
Sea Bathing
Tadoussac Hotel, River Saguenay
Montreal Gazette
July 18/1876
Grand Trunk Railway
Excursion to Lower Provinces via Grand Trunk and Intercolonial Railways. Via regular trains M/W/F Aug.7, 8 and 9. Three weeks duration. Return fares to Saint John, Halifax. 15.00 from Montreal; 12.00 from Quebec, 20.00 from Toronto.
Montreal Gazette
Aug/1876
St. Lawrence Steam Navigation Co.
Grand Excursions to far-famed River Saguenay.
Standard
June 7, 1876
A New firm.
We omitted to mention in last week's edition, that Dr. Cockburn purchased the stock and trade of the St. Andrews Drug Store. He has associated with him in the apothecary business his brother, Mr. E. A. Cockburn. The business will be conducted under the doctor's immediate supervision, and prescriptions made up by him. The new firm have added to the stock of chemicals and have also a display of fancy articles and stationery. The Doctor's office is at the rear of the store.
Standard
June 14, 1876
Handsome Stoves. While visiting the St. Andrews Foundry the other day, we noticed some very excellent cooking stoves of the latest patterns, cast and fitted up at this foundry, which are offered at prices as low as can be imported. The proprietor, Mr. Coakley, also casts machinery for mills, etc., and turns out good work. He has facilities for casting mill or other machinery and is prepared to fill any orders entrusted to him with fidelity and despatch. It would be true policy on the part of person requiring such articles, to encourage home manufactures, and thereby circulate money in the province.
Tupper and Tilley families in town.
Standard
July 26, 1876
Excursions by Steamer and Rail
On Tuesday morning at 6:30 the special train with several passenger cars left here for St. Stephen, with a large representation from St. Andrews to visit "Barnum's Great Show" at Calais. The day was a fine as could be desired. At half past 8 o'clock the Steamer "Belle Brown" arrived with a full freight of passengers from Eastport and vicinity, and the number was increased by many residents of this town, who preferred the sail up the river. The land fog was very thick; nevertheless, Capt. Ryan steered the steamer through it and after a short time we left the fog behind and came into a clear atmosphere. A more orderly or better conducted large excursion party never passed up the river. Many of the prominent gentlemen from Eastport were accompanied by members of their families; among them we notice the popular postmaster Charles Norton, whose genial disposition contributed materially to the pleasure of the party.
After a pleasant passage, the tide being too low to reach the wharf at Calais, the excursionists were landed at St. Stephen, and being desirous of witnessing the procession, at once proceeded to Calais where the streets were thronged with immense crowds from the surrounding districts. The hotels were filled to repletion, but the major number found accommodation at the St. Croix Exchange, whose popular and attentive landlord, W. H. Young, did all that could reasonably be expected to accommodate the numerous guests. The dinner tables were filled several times by hungry excursionists, but the supply of edibles was equal to the demand, and everyone expressed their satisfaction. At two o'clock, the immense Circus pavilion was filled; it was computed that not less that 5000 people were present to witness the performance and view the menagerie and numerous curiosities. So much has already been published with reference to the "Great Show" that anything we could write would not add to its attractions.
At 6 o'clock the steamer left for St. Andrews, arrived about half past 7, where the St. Andrews passengers were landed, after an agreeable trip. Space forbids giving fuller description today, but we heartily join with others in expressing satisfaction and pleasure at the day's amusement.
Standard
Aug 9/1876
Visitors from the upper parishes and inland Counties are hastening to the seaside for fresh air and sea bathing. The great heat is driving them down this way, where the balmy breezes and refreshing baths can be enjoyed without comparative cost.
Foundry under Coakley producing cooking stoves for coal and wood.
Standard
Aug 16/1876
Sarah Beach launched from Indian Point
New Brunswick Reporter
Aug 23, 1876
Death of an Old Militia Officer
Jas. Boyd, an old and respected resident of St. Andrews, and for many years a representative of Charlotte County, in the House of Assembly, died at his residence on the 11th inst., at the age of 80 years. His Honor the Lieut. Governor attended the funeral, which was one of the largest ever seen in St. Andrews.
Standard
Sept 6/1876
Western Extension in the hands of English bondholders, due to non-payment of interest.
Standard
Oct 25/1876
Clarke still contemplating building hotel on old lot
Standard
Nov 15/1876
Mr. Mallory, stage contractor, has enlarged and improved his livery stable, which enables him to conduct his business with greater facility. His horses, carriages, are all good, and he has pluck enough to command success. (first mention of Mallory)
Standard
Nov 29/1876
Improvements
Morrison's Hotel has recently undergone several improvements internally and externally. The inside has been newly painted and papered, and the magic touches of Mr. Charles Kennedy's brush has given the shop and rooms a cheerful look; his imitating of the pretty paper—an excellent matching of oak and Birdseye maple, has a pleasing effect. New heating apparatus has been placed in the house, where flowers are in bloom in the rooms during the winter season. The large and commodious stables are well fitted up and comfortable, and the approaches are such that the horses and vehicles can be driven under cover. There is an abundance of hay and grain for use.
The large new stables of Mr. Mallory, which are referred to last week, have since been inspected; the interior arrangements are good—a large space is left for vehicles which can be driven under cover, the stall are well arranged, and the stable office is close to the main entrance; careful hostlers are in attendance and the stables are quite near the railway and steamboat wharf.
Rural Cemetery Burial
Elizabeth Stewart, Wife of Moses Stewart
Age 89
Lot 26B
Jan 10, 1877
[the stone was put on later, presumably by Jessie Brickson, the daughter, as hers is the last entry on the monument]