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Pilot
Jan 15, 1885
There has been recorded at the record office, a lease from the Municipality of Charlotte Co. to Jessie Brickson, of that lot of land on the western commons, the lease of which up to the date of the transfer, Nov. 13, 1884, was held by Moses Stewart. There has been also recorded a mortgage on said lot dated November 14th, 1884, given by the before mentioned Jessie Brickson to Thomas Turner Odell for the sum of two hundred dollars payable in two years from date with interest at eight percent
Having heard that one of the Councillors for the Parish St. Andrews, was securing signatures to a petition addressed to the Municipal Council, praying that the rent due by Moses Stewart on the lot of commons land, now occupied by Jessie Brickson, be remitted. Friday last the editor of the Bay Pilot addressed a note to the gentlemen referred to, requesting an opportunity of reading said petition and also for a copy thereof for publication. As requested, an opportunity was given to read the petition, but a request for permission to take a copy of the same for publication, was flatly refused. A perusal of the petition showed that the object of its promoter or promoters, was to secure the remission of the rent due on the lot referred to, up to the first day of November last, but the amount of rent due was not stated in the petition.
That the rate payers who have not already signed the petition may not do so under a misapprehension of the facts, as we know some of those who signed it did, we will state for their information that the rent of the lot recently held by Moses Stewart, and transferred to Jessie Brickson, is nineteen dollars and two cents per annum, that the arrears of rent due up to November 1st, 1884, is seventy seven dollars and twelve cents, or over four years' rent. Why was such a large amount of arrearages allowed to accrue? One reason we have heard stated, was that the senior councilor had directed the collector not to press for payment.
Is there any good and substantial reason, why the Parish of St. Andrews should make the present lessee of the lot, a present of seventy-seven dollars? If there is, we would like to hear it. At the present time, there is owned either by Moses Stewart or by the new lessee, and on the premises, ten head of neat cattle and one horse, besides several tons of hay, and other produce of the lot. Is that a reason why the rate payers of St. Andrews should be called upon to add at least ten percent to their taxes next year?
Why it may be asked would the remission of the rent add to the taxation? Simply for the reason that the income derived from the commons Lands, is for the support of the poor of the parish, and as in addition to the commons Lands rent, a sum of $700 or $800 is annually assessed so that if $77 is given away the rate payers will be called upon to make it up.
Is it fair for the rate payers of large means to throw a burden upon their poorer brethren which they are ill able to bear? Their proportion of the tax may be a matter of little moment to them, but how with men who are earning only a dollar a day, and men who have not earned half that during the past year? Is it not a matter of little moment to them.
If a remission of rent is to be made on a property that yields a return, sufficient to pay that rent, why not remit the taxes of the poor men, who have had a hard struggle to make both ends meet?
Is not the present lessee of the lot, sufficiently remunerated for any service rendered to her father Moses Stewart, by the free gift of the lease of the lot, and presumably, of the buildings stock and other personal property thereon?
St. Croix Courier
Jan 22/1885
The Campobello Co. lately sold twenty-five acres of land on their Island for $7979.00. The purchaser covenants not to build any wharves, or a hotel on the premises, and one . . . only with a barn to each half acre. None of the houses are to . . .
Pilot
Feb 12/1885
Father of B. R. Stevenson dies— Robert. Magistrate in St. Andrews. From Greenock, Scotland.
Grover Cleveland
22nd and 24th President of the United States (March 4, 1885 to March 3, 1889 and March 4, 1893 to March 3, 1897)
Nickname: None
Born: March 18, 1837, in Caldwell, New Jersey Died: June 24, 1908, in Princeton, New Jersey
Pilot
March 5/1885
Old house and outbuilding on site for proposed Catholic Church offered for sale at auction.
Pilot
April 23/1885
Quinn Hotel on Queen St. sold at auction. Herbert plans to open Argyll early. Prospect for large influx of visitors good.
Pilot
April 30/1885
W. F. Cram, Eastern freight agent for Maine Central has accepted position as Gen. Man. of New Brunswick Railway.
Pilot
May 7/1885
Megantic has been decided shortest possible route, and CPR has promised a terminal point at Saint John.
Mr. Thomas McCracken, painter of this town, went to Saint John last week, to take charge of the New Brunswick Railway company's paint shop at Carleton. Mr. McCracken is a steady reliable man and a skillful workman.
Pilot
May 14/1885
Large numbers of rooms have been reserved at Argyll.
Editor reviews plan for new Catholic church.
No. 2 Fire Engine Company is called "Faugh-a-ballagh."
Pilot
June 11/1885
The Argyll opened yesterday. "In no previous year has such a large number of rooms been engaged so early in the season, as has been done the present season."
Mr. Howard Grimmer last month moved into the house on the hill formerly occupied and owned by Mr. Greenleaf Holton, but now owned by Mr. G who amongst sundry important improvements to the property has added a new barn 35 x 18 feet, 10 foot post, which was built by Mr. D. Mc Roberts. Mr. G. has one of the most pleasantly located and comfortable residences in town; his father George S. Grimmer, Q. C., lives with him. We wish them all long life and happiness.
Pilot
June 18/1885
Montreal Daily Star: discusses St. Andrews re Short Line
Pilot
July 9/1885
About 10 o'clock of the evening of Tuesday the 30th ult., a newly born female child, was left on the step outside the door of the house on Sophia Street in this town occupied by Mr. Joseph Handy and Mr. Brad Boone. The infant whose parentage is unknown, was cared for during the night by Mrs. Boone, and rather than allow the little waif to be sent to the Alms House, it was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dolby, whom it is to be hoped, will be amply repaid for this kind act.
M. McMonagle has leased the St. Andrews Foundry.
"Sir John MacDonald moved to amend the resolution by making St. Andrews one of the harbours with which the short line shall connect."
Pilot
July 16, 1885
The remains of a newborn child were found in the R. C. Cemetery last week, by the men engaged digging the grave for the interment of the late Byrne. The remains of the child found in the R. C. Cemetery were those of a still born babe, for the interment of which a permit was granted, but which through the carelessness of the party was not buried in part of the cemetery used for such purpose.
Pilot
July 30/1885
Sir Leonard Tilley not well; to start for St. Andrews "where the recuperative powers of the sea air will be much more favorable for him than the heat of Ottawa." Montreal Gazette, July 24.
Pilot
Aug 6/1885
There was a Temperance House in St. Andrews, the former Megantic Hotel, now Gumushel's.
Sir Leonard in town and recovering, "which to some extent at least is due to the rest he is enjoying, as well as to the health giving properties of the salubrious air of St. Andrews."
Pilot
Aug 13, 1885
The rite of baptism by immersion was administered to Miss Smith and Miss Keizer, by the Rev. F. M. Ellis, D. D. at the Argyll beach, at 10 am Sunday last, and in the afternoon, at Sandy Point, Bay Side, to two daughters of Mr. James McFarlane. The ceremony on both occasions was most impressive and was witnessed by a large number of interested spectators. [cf. Boss Gibson?]
Story of man injured on H. V. Crandall, at Hopewell Cape.
Birth
Child SHIRLEY, ARCHIBALD ANDREW
Sex M
Date of Birth 1885 | 08 | 15 (Y-M-D)
Place ST. ANDREWS
County CHARLOTTE
Father SHIRLEY, James ALEXANDER
Mother WEATHERBY, MARY ELLEN
Code 1885-S-45
Microfilm F18773
Pilot
Aug 20, 1885
Belleview
The property known by the above name, and recently purchased by J. Emory Hoar, of Brookline, Mass., for a summer residence, contains twelve- and three-quarter acres of land, together with a dwelling house and outbuildings. It is situated on the southern slope of a hill three hundred feet above sea level, and one mile and a half from St. Andrews. From it an extensive view is had, embracing nearly all of Passamaquoddy Bay, the shores of Maine, from Perry to Kendall's Head, and from Clam Cove Head on Deer Island, to the mouth of the Digdeguash river. The dwelling house is of the Swiss style of architecture, and with its pointed gables, bay windows, and verandah presents a very attractive appearance. Since coming into possession thereof, Mr. Hoar has made considerable additions to the premises, which have secured more room inside, and improved its outward appearance. The walls inside have been thoroughly scraped, cleaned and painted, the parlor walls olive green, trimmings cream, the hall a rich dark orange, and the floor ashes of roses. The risers of the stairs leading from the hall to the second flat have been painted a deep red, the treads a brownish yellow, the balusters cream and the rail a very dark brown. In addition to parlors, billiard room, dining room, kitchen, etc., the house contains ten bedrooms. The lower story outside is painted French gray, the half story cream and the trimmings dark green, while the roof is a brilliant Venetian red, a combination of colors which harmonizes with the deep green tints of the foliage on the trees which form a background to the building. Mr. Hoar who is now engaged in placing his furniture on the premises, intends to beautify and improve the grounds. We hope that he will long be spared in health and prosperity to enjoy the comforts attainable in a home so delightfully situated. The painting, which is first class in every particular, was done by Mr. Harry Williamson of St. Andrews, who is making for himself, such a good reputation, as a competent and reliable workman. The carpenter work was done by Mr. William Ross, in good form, and is creditable to him.
The schooner H. V. Crandall from Moncton to Boston, with a cargo of sleepers got ashore Thursday last, at Black River during the fog, but came off again and was towed to Saint John for repairs.
Pilot
Aug 27/1885
Regular and longish lists of guests at Argyll hotel. It seems evident, from the "summer visitors" column, that many private homes were used as boarding houses, like B. R.
Stevenson and Miss Lorimer.
Pilot
Sept 3/1885
The Hon. Sir Charles Tupper arrived at St. Andrews by special train Saturday evening, and took his departure by train Monday morning; while here he concluded the sale of his farm, Highland Hill, near this town, to this nephew, Mr. Nathan Blakeney, who has had charge of it for the past three years. [is the property later bought by Robert MacKay for Clibrig?]
Sir Charles Tupper in town over weekend to conclude sale of Highland Farm to nephew.
Pilot
Sept 10/1885
Death of Robert Robinson, native of Ireland—lumberman in early part of century, then member of New Brunswick Legislature, involved in the New Brunswick Railway, resident of St. Andrews for last 15 years, where he ran a wholesale and retail lumber business, West India and provision business.
Officers of St. Andrews Lawn Tennis Club.
Pilot
Oct 15/1885
Winter train schedule in effect—one train in at 4:10 p. m. and out at 10:40
Pilot
Oct 22/1885
M. McMonagle has some new and good patterns for stoves, cheaper than can be imported.
Pilot
Oct 29/1885
Tilley's resignation as Minister of Finance prompted by health concerns. Second appointment as Governor of New Brunswick
The Temperance House is the former Megantic Hotel. Began operations 1883. See Ad. Walter Gilley, prop.
LG: Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley (1818-1896) Born in Gagetown, New Brunswick. Re-appointed 31 October 1885 at age 67 until 21 September 1893.
Pilot
Nov 12/1885
Completion of the Canadian Pacific
Winnipeg, Man. Nov. 8. The last spike of the CPR was driven near Farwell, BC, at 9:22 on Saturday morning by the Hon. Donald Smith. General Manager Van Horne was present; and the party went through to the Pacific Coast, thus traversing for the first time the whole line from ocean to ocean.
H. V. Crandall still operating. Loading turnips.
R. A. Stuart now agent for Bay of Fundy Red Granite Works. Office with B. R. Stevenson over Snodgrass's Shoe Store, Water Street. (Was the shoe store also in Stevenson Hall?)
Pilot
Nov 19/1885
Short Line will make the trip from Montreal to Saint John in 15 hours—a night and a morning. "The temporary exchange of population, as between the Upper and Maritime Provinces, to be brought about by this Short Line, we predict, will be quite remarkable, while the fresh stimulus to be given to exchange of products must have a most favourable effect upon the trade of the Dominion." Montreal Herald.
Short Line to extend to St. Andrews, Saint John and Halifax via Sherbrooke from Montreal. Summary from Editor's viewpoint.