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Beacon

Jan 2/1913

Its First Christmas

The New Canning Town Welcomes Saint Nicholas

The jolly old Christmas saint has promoted many a merry Christmas entertainment during his merry career, but it is very doubtful if he ever gave his countenance to a merrier gathering than that which assembled in the big dining hall at the new canning town of Chamcook last week to mark the celebration of its first Christmas. No pains had been spared by the management to make the function a success. The immense room, which was opened to the public for the first time, was beautifully decorated, and was fairly ablaze with electric lights. Standing in a prominent place in the hall was a massive Christmas tree, bedecked with colored electric bulbs and weighted down with a vast number of Christmas favors. Such precious fruit was never carried on a tree in Chamcook before. Add to this illumination and decoration, 250 gaily dressed young people, laughing and chatting, their faces beaming with fun and laughter, and some idea can be formed of the scene which presented itself on Christmas eve, when the orchestra began to play and the young folks began to line up for the opening dance.

Miss Robertson, superintendent of the women's department, and Mr. King, of the mechanical department, led off the merry dancers.

The hours sped along, and dance followed dance as fast as the prompter, Mr. C. Parker, could call them off. A feature of the evening was the dance of the Norwegian girls around the Christmas tree. The dancers formed in a series of circles around the blazing tree, singing Norwegian Christmas Carols and dancing the Christmas dance of their country. It made a most inspiring scene.

When intermission came, the Norwegian girls, through the assistant matron, Miss Severina Danielsen, presented Miss Robertson with a toilet sett of ebony, also an ebony manicure sett. The names of the Norwegian girls who had thus shown their esteem for the superintendent were written on the address which accompanied the presents. Miss Robertson was greatly pleased with this manifestation of appreciation and thanked the girls most heartily. Then the "Casarco" bon-bon boxes, which had been specially supplied by Ganong Bros., candy manufacturers, of St. Stephen, were distributed from the Christmas tree among the girls. Very many of the young people took advantage of the occasion to present each other with Christmas gifts. Several songs were rendered in English and Norwegian; then the dancing was resumed and was kept up without interruption until the morning sun of Christmas Day burst upon their festivities.

Throughout Christmas Day, at intervals, the dancing was carried on, the dancers showing little weariness.

The feature of Christmas Day was the Christmas dinner at 3:30. Three hundred pounds of turkey, to say nothing of the loads of other sweetmeats, graced the tables, and everyone was filled to the bursting point. It was the unanimous opinion that the Christmas programme was a pronounced success.

About 100 cases of clams are being packed daily at the canning works. The output will shortly be increased. It is expected that the packing of other fish products will be taken up at an early day. Great quantities of potatoes and fish are now in stock to be used in the manufacture of fish cakes.

St. Croix Courier

Jan 9/1913

According to the Railway Age Gazette of the 5,441 miles of new railway built in North America in 1912, the United States share was 2,997 miles that of Canada 2,323 miles and that of Mexico 212 miles. Canada

Its rate of progress, population and available area considered, is greatly in excess of that of her neighbours. Evidently, the railway builder in the north has a big share of the faith in the country that keeps the locomotive at the end of track a little ahead of the men who are to make business for it.

Beacon

Jan 9/1913

New school opens. 2 stories, with concrete sub-basement

Deed

Jan 13, 1913

Canadian Sardine Company Ltd. to Sir William Van Horne for one dollar "all that parcel of land being a part of the Chamcook estate, situate at Chamcook . . . recently conveyed to the Canadian Sardine Company Limited by F. Howard Grimmer and wife by deed dated the 8th day of December last past . . . 26 and 3/4th acres

Beacon

Jan 16/1913

Sir William Van Horne Buys Rembrandts

Montreal Star. Jan.11. New York. Two paintings by Rembrandt, an "Old Man in Black Cap," and "Young Rabbi," have been purchased in this city by Sir William Van Horne, of Montreal, according to the American Art News, in its issue yesterday. In November, 1911, the former President of the CPR acquired a Murillo through a dealer here. The "Young Rabbi" according to the art publication was formerly in the Rudolph Kahn collection.

C. R. Hosmer's splendid dance held at Ritz-Carleton

John Rigby, veteran boat-builder of Bayside, missing. Feared drowned. 72 years old

Notes from Sardine Town

Affairs at the new sardine canning town are gradually getting down to a business basis. The management is weeding out all undesirable help, being determined to maintain a good reputation for the new community. In addition to the canning of clams which is being vigorously prosecuted, the company are putting up large quantities of dried hake for the West India market. Carpenters, masons, plumbers and painters have been employed lately in remodelling and otherwise improving the interior of the Boyd house, which is to be occupied by Mr. Charles Haycock, treasurer of the Company. The house occupies a pretty site.

Thousands of raspberry, blackberry and strawberry plants and many fruit trees have been planted on the Company's farm (the Boyd place) the product of which will later on form a part of the output of the Company's canning plant.

A mill for the manufacture of box shooks will shortly be begun.

The Canadian Sardine Company is drying large qualities of hake for the West India market this winter.

The frame of the new Golf Club House on Town Home Farm is well advanced, showing quite a large building. Mr. Wright McLaren is the contractor.

New Summer cottage

The contract for the erection of the summer cottage for O. A. MacLem, barrister, of Toronto, has been awarded to Mr. Wright McLaren, who is to have it ready for use next season. The design is rather a handsome one. There will be broad verandahs around three sides of the building. The plumbing contract, which involves considerable digging, has been awarded to the DeWolfe concern, St. Stephen.

Beacon

Jan 23/1913

A Social Evening At Chamcook

With the kind permission and approval of Mr. McColl, the large reception hall, on the premises of the Canadian Sardine Co., at Chamcook, was the scene on Tuesday last week, of a cheerful and pleasant function. A party of friends representing various churches, very acceptably rendered a program of music, reading and recitations. There was a piano duet beautifully executed by Mrs. B. Rigby and Miss Kerr; there were readings by Mrs. Andrews, William Morrow and Mr. Hobson, all of a humorous turn. Miss Hilda Finnigan, whose composure and "aplomb" evidently pleased the audience, gave a short recitation, and Mrs. Bartlett of Bayside, gave one of her inimitable recitations in character. Mr. Morrow and Mrs. Putman sang songs, Mrs. B. Rigby and Miss Gardiner sang a duet, and all the ladies a ballad—all very much appreciated. Our Norwegian friends contributed two choruses, sung in fine harmony, and a violin solo. Last but not least, was the generous contribution provided by Miss Robertson, and the assisting ladies—coffee and cake for everybody. The everybody numbered not less than 150, including visitors from Chamcook and St. Andrews. It was a notice to the stranger within our gates that they have friends who wish them well.

Looking After the Norwegian Girls

Norwegian Consul Koren came down from Montreal last week to enquire into the case of a number of Norwegian female employees at the Chamcook works. Mr. Koren had an arrangement with a town boarding housekeeper whereby disgruntled Norwegians were boarded until he had an opportunity to personally enquire into their grievances. The result of the existence of this haven of refuge was that quite a bunch of girls came in with real or fancied complaints and were lodged in town at their country's expense. When Mr. Koren came here and investigated, he found that his good intentions were being abused. He forthwith despatched 2 or 3 girls back to Chamcook, others he sent to Montreal and Toronto to seek employment and four were left on the town's hands as he could not recommend for employment elsewhere. He advised that they be deported. Their names were Kamila Wiche, Dagney Johanessen, Betzy Anderson and Thora Svensohn, all hailing from Bergen, Norway. Proceedings for deportation were begun and in the meantime the girls were looked after by the town authorities.

While here, at the suggestion of the Mayor, a conference was held between the town authorities, Manager McColl and the Consul. As a result of this conference, the Consul decided that he would, no longer maintain a shelter home in town. It was felt that this would lead to better discipline at the works. Manager McColl agreed with this view. He promised to look closely after the interests of the foreign employees, and agreed to promptly furnish the town authorities with the names of all foreigners who were dismissed from the works and who were likely to become public charges. These people will be placed under strict surveillance pending their deportation. The Consul expressed satisfaction with the result of the conference, and thought it would lead to a better understanding all round.

Wheels and Wheels

Some of the Things Seen at the Big Canning Works

"Come out and see the wheels go round," was the cordial invitation extended to the Beacon reporter by Manager McColl, of the Canadian Sardine Company, the other day.

And the reporter went out to the big factory at Chamcook and saw so many wheels going around, so many whirring places of machinery acting with almost human instinct, so many evidences of industrial energy and ingenuity, that he found it difficult to believe that he was within the borders of the quiet little parish of St. Andrews.

In connection with this plant, one does not know which is calculated to excite the greatest admiration,—the natural beauty or commercial advantages of the situation, the largeness of things about the factory plant, the elaborateness and perfection of detail, intricate labor saving devices, completeness of the sanitary arrangements, or the evidences of interest in the health and comfort of the employees of the big plant which are everywhere discernible.

Of course, there is much yet to be done. When it is considered that less than a year ago, Ross's Point, where the new town was been established, was nothing more than a cow pasture and that today it contains an industrial plant that has no peer in Canada., if anywhere else in the world, the wonder is that so much has been done. There is a great deal of machinery yet to be installed, many parts of the buildings to be finished, several industrial accessories yet to be supplied, many workmen's dwellings still to be built, but enough has been done to enable the Company to begin the labor of manufacturing.

At the present time the Company is confining itself to the canning of clams and to the curing of dried fish for the West Indian and South American markets. To these lines will be added when fish are procurable, the packing of sardines in several forms, also the manufacture of fish cakes, of baked beans and brown bread, the canning of fruits and the production of a variety of other valuable food products. There is no limit to the possibilities of the plant.

The clams are brought to the factory from various parts of Passamaquoddy Bay and Bay of Fundy and are landed in boats at the Company's factory. After being hoisted into the factory building on the wharf, they are lifted by elevator to the floors above, where they are shelled. The clams thus removed are placed in a water conduit and conveyed by gravitation to the packing building some distance off, the running water cleansing and carrying them at the same time.

The packing room represents the very latest in the line, both as regards convenience in handling and in sanitation. The floors are of smooth concrete; the walls sheathed halfway up with white enameled tiles, there is light everywhere. The packing rooms are arranged in units of 100 tables. These tables have smooth, polished steel tops, with a swinging adjustable seat for the operator attached to each. A conveyor is continually in motion between the rows of tables, carrying the filled cans to the sealing room. There is a device,—when sardines are being packed,—whereby oil is automatically placed in each can as it passes to the sealing machines. After being sealed, the caps are carried through the other processes of manufacture by means of overhead conveyors and the like.

The fish that are being dried for the southern markets are also prepared in this building, the drying being carried on by means of an air blast. The cold air from the outside passing through rows of steam pipes is driven with the force of a Chinese typhoon among the flakes of fish in the drying room. The smoking arrangements in connection with this building are very complete.

When the necessary ovens have been placed, the work of putting up fish cakes, baked beans and brown bread etc., will be proceeded with.

The cans are manufactured by the American Canning Company, in a large building adjoining the packing room, the process of manufacture being a very interesting one. The power for the driving of the electric dynamo which operate the plant and also furnishes power for the electric lighting of the Company's buildings, dwelling houses and streets, comes from a Corliss engine of 150 horsepower, three steam boilers being necessary to supply the steam therefore.

The sanitary arrangements about the factory are very complete. There are no square corners, even on the floors, when refuse may lodge, and sluices alongside the packing tables and at other points are provided for the carrying off of all waste products. The toilets are of the most modern description. In addition to the ordinary flushing, shower baths are provided.

The offices are very large, well-ventilated and roomy, with a most attractive outlook.

The rails of the CPR run down to the company's packing house, giving every facility for the transshipment of goods.

In addition to the works indicated above, the foundations are now being laid for the erection of a mill for the manufacture of box shooks. The Company has its own lumber on its land which can be used for this purpose for a time.

No description of the Canadian Sardine Company's works would be complete without some reference to the hotels, dining rooms and dwelling houses which the Company have already erected, or which they will erect before another season. The women employees are housed in large hotels, or boarding houses, which are supplied with all the conveniences the male workers are accommodated in other buildings within and without the Company's reservation. Before another season comes around a large boarding house for the men will be erected.

The water for the plant and for the hotels and dwelling houses comes from Chamcook Lake and is recognized as being of the purest description.

Beacon

Swept to sudden Death by a great Avalanche

Edward Clinch Treadwell, son of James Treadwell, a Victim. Details. (California gold connection)

Beacon

Feb 6/1913

We have a fishing industry in Charlotte that is capable of great expansion. The fact that a wealthy Canadian Company has established large canning works near St. Andrews, and that successful canning works have been carried on at L'Etang, Black's harbor, and other points—for many years, proves this beyond contradiction. All the staple food fishes—besides lobsters and clams—are found in our waters or along our shores.

Beacon

Feb 13/1913

Roof being put on casino

Sir William in Jamaica: in connection with development of tourist business by acquisition of big hotel and extension of steamship services.

On Pansy Patch: "There are many novelties introduced into the construction of the building in order to give it a quaint, old-fashioned look.

The Canadian Sardine Company began packing sardines last week, having been able to get quantities of suitable fish from the vicinity of L'Etang.

Norway Sardines a Failure

A prominent firm of New York importers state as follows: Unfortunately the sardine situation is unchanged and if possible, worse, because the catch in Norway has not improved, but, on the contrary, it is so bad that he fishermen are contemplating giving up fishing for the time until they can see better prospects. Not a single one of the packers in Norway has been able to fill even a fair part of the contracts they have entered into before the season commenced. The scarcity of Norway sardines begins to make itself felt and prices are higher all along the line and some of the best known brands are out of the market for the present. There can be no change in the French sardine situation because that catch has been over and in Portugal unfortunately, they are packing but very little and not nearly enough to keep us going.

Beacon

Feb 20/1913

French Sardine Industry

The sardine packers of France have of late, as a consequence of the very poor catch of the past few years, decided to close all their factories along the coast of Brittany and Vendee. The fishermen were poorly equipped, could not go far off the coast, and as a consequence, their catches have been very trifling. They were unable to supply the factories with sufficient quantity of fish and when they secured a good catch asked very high prices for it. The manufacturers claim that the Spanish and Portuguese fish are sold at very low price, and they cannot compete with the foreign goods Over 100 factories closed on Jan.1, 1913, and many others, it is said, will close before the end of January. It is also said that several manufacturers will re-establish their works in Spain and Portugal. The manufacturers' decision affects quite a number of industries, such as tin can factories, olive oil works, etc, and in Brittany along 50,000 people will be put out of employment.

The big Fish Plant

Shook Mill Finished. Icehouse Begun. All Ready for Baked Beans and Brown Bread.

The work of development is still proceeding at the Canadian Sardine Company's works. Last week, Foreman Rigby completed the erection of the new shook mill, being only 15 days on the job. One of the Company's officials wagered a silk hat that he could not do it in 26 working days. As he did it in almost half that time, another hat should be thrown in. The building is of wood, 100 x 28 feet. The Company's carpenters have now begun the construction of an icehouse, 70 x 50 feet.

The labor of making cans in the can-making plant has been going on for several days; just at present it is being confined to round cans and quarter oils. The oven for the manufacture of baked beans and brown bread and such like products has just been completed, and work on these lines will probably begin at once. A carload of beans arrived last week.

The Canadian Stores Limited are running their moving picture show every night except Sunday changing films every night. This is in addition to their general business, of which Mr. Robert Strain is manger.

Norwegian consul Koren, of Montreal, paid a visit to Chamcook on Saturday. On Monday, several Norwegian girls and men took their departure for the United States. One Norwegian family was turned back at Eastport. Thirty-five French Canadian girls arrived at the works on Tuesday.

Eastport girls as Instructors

A number of girls from this city, who have had experience in the can-making plant of the American Can Co., have been engaged by the Canadian Sardine Co., at Chamcook to work in the Can Plant there and to instruct the Norwegian and French –Canadian girls in operating the machines.—Eastport Sentinel

Beacon

Feb 27/1913

Electric lights now adorn front of "Acme" picture-house. Ice 18 inches thick being cut from Chamcook.

Woodrow Wilson

28th President of the United States
(March 4, 1913 to March 3, 1921)

Nickname: "Schoolmaster in Politics"

Born: December 28, 1856, in Staunton, Virginia Staunton, Virginia 
Died: February 3, 1924, in Washington, D.C.

Beacon

March 6/1913

Pansy Patch Cottage and Friendship Cottage are the names by which Mrs. Hayter Reed's cottages will be known.

Fishermen Want Open Market

Messrs. Cowie and Calder, the commissioners appointed by the government to hear the evidence of the fishermen of Charlotte County on the subject of the preferential clause in their weir licenses, concluded their labors last week, and have submitted their report to the Minister of Marine and fisheries.

The only point in the County, where there was any disposition on the part of the fishermen to give the Canadian sardine packer a preference over the US packer, was in St. Andrews. In St. George, West Isles and Grand Manan the fishermen were almost to a man against any preference. They wanted an "open market,' with liberty to sell to the best customer they could find.

At Grand Harbor, about 130 fishermen attended the meeting. It was conducted on very orderly lines, the fishermen making their statement clearly and respectfully. The same was true of Seal Cove, where about 50 fishermen attended the meeting.

No session was held at Campobello, as interested Campobello fishermen for the most part had attended the meeting gat Lord's Cove.

Beacon

March 13/1913

Town of St. Andrews Accounts for 1912

Poor Account

get details, show detailed disbursements and receipts

272 dollars disbursed for lights for town. Lamps.

Pauline Johnson dies in Vancouver. Obit

Photo of new Prince Arthur School. Photocopy

The booklet of the Algonquin Hotel for 1913 is undoubtedly the finest of its class that has ever been issued in Canada. Throughout it is a work of art. The illustrations, taken from actual photographs, are beautifully printed in delicate tints, while the letterpress is beyond compare.

Beacon

March 20/1913

French Canadians girls Arrive at Chamcook

Over seventy French Canadian girls from the North Shore and from Nova Scotia points arrived at the Chamcook works on Saturday. These girls, who appear to be a very respectable, well-behaved lot, are displacing some of the Norwegian help, who have left the Company's employ. There are now about 250 girls at these works and when the factory begins to take fish in larger quantities they will be able to turn out a lot of work.

The clam factory in own will be opened again for the manufacture of the luscious shellfish. The Sardine Company have decided to put up their clams here for a while, and have placed Messrs. Leavitt and Seavey in charge as before.

Sir William Van Horne dropped into St. Andrews on Tuesday to look over his interests here.

Beacon

March 27/1913

Charlotte County Matters Before Presbytery

The situation at Chamcook, which has been brought about the introduction of Norwegian girls, was referred to by Rev. James Ross as being much less serious than it has been. The reports of the affairs down there had been exaggerated, Mr. Ross said, and while the situation had unquestionably been serious, people there had over-colored it. A great many of the girls had left the factories through breaking their contracts with the company, sometimes because of disobedience or from other causes, and these girls were left without homes and sometimes without food. In recommending a grant of $600 for the work at Chamcook Rev. Mr. Ross said that the situation was gradually being relieved and that it might not after all call for this expenditure, but in the meantime he deemed it wise to ask for the grant.

Beacon

April 3/1913

Reads Like a Romance

Deer Island man Owned a Little Kingdom

The Beacon some time ago noted the death in the Massachusetts hospital of "King" Adams, of Swan Island, in the Caribbean Sea.

Alonzo Adams, the "King" referred to above, was a native of Deer Island, and a brother of Capt. Ed. Adams. When 13 years of age, he began his seafaring life by sailing out of St. Andrews in a brig. Though he passed through many perilous experiences he continued to follow the sea until he was able to command a ship.

During his travels the world over, Capt. Adams discovered that Swan Island, off the coast of Honduras, in the Gulf of Mexico, was unclaimed by any power and that it was fertile and worthwhile. He squatted upon it. He did more, he became king of it. His family followed him to the island. The native blacks multiplied and took kindly to their new king's rule.

Cocoanuts and fruit were raised and shipped. His little fishing vessel was used thereafter to transport the island's produce to the mainland. Sometimes a trip was taken to Boston or New York. The island was divided by a rocky channel. As a whole the territory is 40 miles in circumference and five miles across. On the more dangerous shore of the island, King Adams caused to be erected after some years of prosperity and home comforts, a lighthouse, to warn vessels of the perilous reefs, and also for signaling purposes. All skippers in those seas knew Capt. Adams personally, and would stop on signal. The king's home was on a little eminence overlooking the harbor.

Alonzo Adams was the king, secretary, treasurer, boss farmer, board of trade and press agent, and there is every reason to believe he fulfilled every trust within credit and profit to all concerned.

In late years, Capt. Adams made his northern home in New York, where his wife, who was a daughter of James and Louisa Lambert, of Deer Island (a sister of Capt. Frank Lambert) now resides with her grown–up family.

The family still retain their interest in Swan Island, which is a veritable mine of wealth. In addition to the fruits it raises in such abundance, valuable woods are found on the island also some rich deposits of guano.

St. Croix Courier

April 17/1913

The Campobello Company are making some large additions to their hotel and will spend $50,000 this season in still further beautifying the new summer resort. The tourist season commences about the last of June and before that date another new hotel and numerous private cottages will be erected.

Beacon

April 10/1913

The finishing touches are now being put to the Casino, a striking-looking building which has been erected on the Ross lot fronting on the Algonquin Hotel. This building is of concrete, two stories in height, with broad, pillared verandahs. It is designed for amusement purposes. . . . The same Company have added a two-story concrete tower to the Algonquin Hotel, which will provide more dining room space. It is expected that this Fall the task of removing the wooden part of the hotel and erecting a concrete structure in its place will be begun. This will be quite a large undertaking, but it is necessary for the safety of the hotel and its guests.

An addition is to be made to the hotel power station.

Chamcook Sardine Plant

Business is moving along quietly at the Chamcook sardine works. Last week, about 100 hogsheads of sardines were manufactured. As the fish become more plentiful, and the workpeople more proficient, very much larger quantities than this can be handled.

There was a general clean-up of carpenters, masons, painters, etc., on Saturday last. After this, all buildings are to be erected by contract.

Schooner Samuel Castner, Capt. Hooper discharged 353 tons of "buckwheat" anthracite coal at Chamcook last week.

The Canadian Sardine Company have shipped their first sardine manufactures. The article the Company are putting up is of a particularly fine quality and no difficulty will be experienced in disposing of it.

The Clam factory at the steamboat wharf is now packing clams for the Sardine Company, with Messrs. Leavitt and Seavey in charge.

Beacon

April 17/1913

Opening of Sardine Season

The sardine factories at Eastport opened for the season on Tuesday. Fish are reported plentiful and there are indications of a good season. On Monday, the weirs at Chamcook, within a few rods of the big factory, were able to supply sufficient fish to keep the factory working all day. Up to the present time the Canadian Sardine Company has been paying $6 per hhd.

St. Croix Courier

April 24/1913

Provincial Auto Association preparing for summer

A regular meeting of the New Brunswick Auto Association was held in Saint John last week. A resolution was adopted that the president write to Hon. J. K. Fleming, premier of New Brunswick, congratulating him on the provisions of the new Highway Act as a distinct step forward, an also thanking him for the courteous consideration extended to the association. President Regan announced that the minister of public works for New Brunswick had agreed to have the road signs placed in position when furnished by the association, and this work would be done immediately.

Beacon

April 24/1913

An Outside Report

St. John Globe. Sir William Van Horne, one of the heaviest stockholders in the Canadian Sardine Co at Chamcook, has been making an official inspection of the plant. As a result some of the departments are to be consolidated and entirely new systems are to be introduced in a number of them.

15-foot extension planned to powerhouse for another boiler.

CPR having 45,000 gallon reservoir alongside pumping station below Senator MacKay's property. "This is designed to improve the supply of water to the Algonquin Hotel and its cottages."

Intermediate school moved to Parr Street is now being fixed up for use as a tenement house

Beacon

May 1/1913

Reference to shabby beaches. "Garbage of all kinds is dumped everywhere."

The Chamcook Factory

Poem by William F. Wren

Sardines led other fishes in value

That the sardine, or small herring, catch of New Brunswick last year represented in money over a million and a quarter dollars, or to be exact, $1,236,551 was shown by William McLean, school inspector, in the course of an interesting lecture before the members of the Natural History Society at Saint John, last week.

A Great Factory

"Nothing is equal to it in the world for completeness of equipment" was the remark dropped by an American packer, while discussing the Chamcook sardine plant the other day. Built in the very heart of the sardine fishing grounds, easily approached from salt water; with abundance of the finest fresh water in the world right at its door; with the rails and steamship lines of the CPR bringing it into touch with the entire world; with mechanical appointments of the very latest design; with sanitary arrangements that cannot be excelled, there would seem to be nothing in the way of its success unless it would be an utter failure of the fisheries or reckless mismanagement. The former contingency is one that is not likely to arise, while the latter should be equally remote.

Sardine Business in Maine

The sardine season of 1913 is well underway and thus far two factories of the Seacoast Canning Co have received fish, Nos. 3 and 7, and it is expected that no 5 will commence operations today and No. 1 sometime during the latter part of the week. McNichol Bros. plant is in active operation, while the factory of the Blanchard Mfg. and Canning Co, opened for the season on Monday. It is thought that the other canners will rapidly fall into line, and the Seacoast Canning Co will open their largest plant Factory No. 4 as soon as necessary repairs and alterations are made.

Beacon

May 4, 1913

Drowned at Princeton

Mrs. Hannah Lola the victim on Way to St. Andrews

A tragedy occurred on Sunday night, near Princeton, Maine, by which Mrs. Hannah Lola, widow of Lola, the once celebrated Indian runner, lost her life. She was being taken in a canoe from the Indian reservation to Princeton, in order to catch Monday's train for St. Andrews, when the canoe was upset in some rough water not far from the shore. Sabbatis, the Indian who was paddling the canoe, swam ashore, while Mrs. Lola sank and was drowned. The body was recovered on Monday morning. The drowned woman was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Nicholas, of Indian Point. She is survived by two sons and two daughters. Much sympathy is felt for the family. Mr. Nicholas left for the scene of the tragedy on Monday night.

Beacon

May 8/1913

Was She Murdered?

Father of Mrs. Henry Lola Thinks She Was

Newell Sabbatis, the Indian who was managing the canoe from which Mrs. Hannah Lola, (formerly of St. Andrews) was drowned, was arrested and held to await an investigation into the woman's death.

At the coroner's enquiry, the fact was disclosed that the woman had come to her death from heart failure as a result of the shock from the cold water when the canoe sank. John Nicholas, father of the dead woman, visited Princeton after the tragedy. He told the Beacon that he believes his daughter was foully dealt with, as her face was bruised and her neck showed marks as if she had been throttled. She had had some money on her person, and this had disappeared.

Tourists . . . will find an enlarged summer hotel, with a well-appointed amusement hall in close vicinity. They will also find a greatly improved and a greatly enlarged golf course, with a new and comfortable club house within easy walking distance of the hotel. The Hotel Company has also been improving the tennis ground and likewise the bathing beach at Katy's Cove.

Beacon

May 8/1913

New Golf Grounds

Nine-Hole Course Added—18-hole Course Increased

Golf enthusiasts who visit St. Andrews this season will find that golf conditions have greatly improved since last they were here. The acquirement of the Town Home property has enabled the Club not only to provide a supplementary 9-hole course, but it has made it possible to enlarge the old 18-hole course by about 500 yards. The 9-hole run will cover about 2,600 yards, so that it is not a small course by any means. Both courses will start from the new Clubhouse, which has been erected within three minute's walk of the Algonquin Hotel.

The new Clubhouse is quite a sightly building. It is of wood, one story in height, of an L shape, with a frontage of 70 feet, and is surrounded on three sides by broad verandas. There are two locker rooms with about 80 lockers in each, a large general assembly room with ample fireplace, a kitchen, work-room and caddy house. Toilets, with running water from Chamcook Lake, are attached to each of the locker rooms.

The building was constructed by Wright McLaren; the plumbing connections were made by Mr. Goodwill Douglass, and the painting is being finished up by Mr. Albert Shaw.

Mr. J. M. Peacock, golf professional, who has been superintending the improvement of the grounds and the laying out of the new courses, has his work about completed.

The grounds will be ready for play when the Algonquin Hotel opens.

Mr. Albert Denley is doubling the capacity of his livery stable, in order to give him more room for his horses.

Beacon

May 15/1913

Maine Packers Don't Like New Tariff

Eastport Sentinel. A conference of the sardine packers in this vicinity was held at Bangor Thursday to take some action relative to the probable effect of the proposed new tariff on the sardine business in Maine, and to consider the advisability of sending a committee to Washington to protest against the reduction of duty as proposed in the bill now pending. It was decided to send a committee and to employ counsel and it is expected that a hearing on the subject will be held in Washington on May 7, at which time a number of the packers will be present at give their views. As the tariff now stands, there is a duty of about $2.20 per case of 100 boxes or cans on foreign sardines, and it is proposed to reduce this to about 55 cents, which would no doubt be disastrous to the industry in this city and other places in the state where sardines are packed.

Mr. F. P. McColl of St. Andrews has secured patent rights for roll-top receptacles, roll top cans, packing devices, and decorated cans.

Beacon

May 22/1913

A ponderous boiler for the Algonquin Hotel power station was hauled lately from the railway station to the powerhouse by Frank Gillman.

A sea-wall, 200 feet in length, is to be built along a part of the eastern side of Sir William Van Horne's property, Minister's Island. The work will be done by Mr. Charles Horsnell.

Sir William Van Horne—Pays an Early Summer Call to St. Andrews

Sir William Van Horne dropped in to St. Andrews on Friday last to look over his interests here. He spent the afternoon on Minister's Island, inspecting the work that is going on there, and suggesting further additions. Then on Saturday morning he took a look over the Chamcook sardine enterprise, spending the entire morning there.

A Beacon representative called upon him at his car in the afternoon, and found him in a most pleasant conversational mood. During the talk, he incidentally dropped the remark that he had just completed his fifty fifth year as a railroad man. "If I could go all over the ground that I covered in those years again," remarked Sir William, "and could recall all the happenings, it would make Rockefeller look like thirty cents." The reporter suggested that he ought to write a book on his railroad experiences, but he dismissed the suggestion with the remark, "What would be the good of that."

Sir William said that his family would be here next month, but he would have to go to Cuba first, and, perhaps, Europe. He says he is still in love with Cuba, its beautiful climate, and its general conditions. He finds it hard to tear himself away. He is always extending his enterprises there, making railway extensions, building sugar mills, and the like.

His Grand Falls enterprises were still in the hands of the engineers. "There is a good deal of money at stake there," remarked Sir William, "and we have got to move along cautiously."

Sir William said he was glad to know that St. Andrews was prospering. He departed for Montreal on Saturday evening.

Beacon

May 29/1913

Amusing the Visitor

What the Algonquin Hotel Co. has Provided

There was a time in the history of St. Andrews as a summer resort when the visitor had to find his own pleasures, or go without. But that time has gone, at least as far as shore amusements are concerned.

Now, his pleasures are all ready waiting for him—and of the very best. If he golfs—and there are few summer people who do not—he will find tow of the finest golf courses in America to play upon. If he plays tennis, there are six tennis courts at the Algonquin upon which he can amuse himself to his heart's content. If his tastes run to the quieter game of croquet, there is an English croquet lawn in front of the big summer hotel that is unrivalled. If he is fond of bowling, whether it be on the green under the canopy of heaven, or within doors, he can be accommodated. If he plays billiards, either of the French or English variety, he will find what he needs. If he prefers the swimming pool, he can get all the saltwater bathing he wants at Katy's Cove. If he is fond of the dance, the dancing floor is here for him to trip upon.

The Casino, recently constructed in front of the Algonquin Hotel, is an ideal amusement hall. The building is of concrete, two stories in height, with broad, shaded verandahs where the visitor may lounge and enjoy himself. One half of the lower floor is used as a billiard room, the other half for bowling. There are three playing alleys in the latter, with two return alleys, fitted up in the best possible manner. A French and an English billiard table, and a pool table occupy the other side of the big room. Near the entrance there is a convenient lavatory and toilet. Upstairs, there is a splendid floor, 70 feet long, for dancing or other amusements. A ladies' coat room and lavatory occupy one corner of this floor. The building is heated by a steam plant, and will be lighted by electricity.

The old billiard room in the hotel building will be turned into a gentlemen's cafe—something that has been very much needed.

Should it be necessary to add other amusement features to the hotel these will be added, for the managers are determined that no one shall lack for the means of entertainment, whether it be for the out or the inner man.

Manager Allerton is hastening along the improvements and will have everything ready for opening on the 15th of June. The housekeeper, Mrs. Banks, and a small army of assistants from Boston, arrived last week and are getting the rooms in shape for the guests.

Manager Allerton looks for a bumper season.

Manager McColl Resigns

Is now the resident director, Mr. Haycock new manager

Mr. Francis P. McColl, managing Director of the Canadian Sardine Co., Ltd., has resigned as Manager to become Resident Director, and will represent the Board in St. Andrews. Under Mr. McColl's careful and efficient management, the construction of the plant, which is acknowledged to be the most up-to-date and best-equipped sardine factory in the world, has been brought to a successful completion; and now that a very capable staff has been organized to handle the details of operation, Mr. McColl has asked to be relieved of the management, so that he might be free to devote more of his time and energy to the extension of the company's markets throughout the Canada, the US and in foreign countries.

Mr. C. A. Haycock, the Treasurer of the Company, has been appointed Manager, to take effect at once, and his duties as Treasurer will be assumed by Mr. W. F. Lynch, who will become Secretary-Treasurer of the Company. The above changes were decided upon at a meeting of the board of directors in Montreal, last week, which was attended by Messrs. McColl, Haycock and Lynch.

Mr. Haycock's promotion to the position of manager is well deserved. He has been one of the hardest-worked officials of the Company since it was organized, and if there is perfection of detail, in connection with the plant it is largely owing to his untiring labors. He has mastered every detail of the business, and is well qualified to succeed even so good a man as Mr. McColl. Mr. Lynch is another very competent official. He graduated from the secretary's chair in Sir William Van Horne's office, which is quite a sufficient testimonial as to his energy and business capacity.

St. Croix Courier

May 22/1913

G. Harold Stickney mentioned

The Inn at Indian Point still in operation.

Beacon

May 29/1913

R. E. Armstrong went to Toronto last week as representative of Greenock Presbyterian Church to great Presbyterian gathering there.

Beacon

June 5/1913

Writes About Pleasant Point Indians

The June number of the National magazine contained an article entitled "A picturesque Tribe of New England Indians," dealing with the life, habits and sports of the Passamaquoddy Indians located at Pleasant Point. The author is LeBaron P. Cooke, the well-known young writer and poet of Boston. The illustrations are by Mr. Harley, M. Perkins, the artist of Brookline. Mr. Cooke is the author of a book, "The Stranger," a psychological romance of Scandinavia, dedicated to the late Mr. Kate Gannet Wells, the distinguished authoress and charming lady, who so long frequented Campobello Island.

Mayor Frink of Saint John paid a visit to Sir William Van Horne's farm on Minister's Island, last week. He was greatly impressed with what he saw.

St. Croix Courier

June 19/1913

The summer cottages at Campobello are filling up and it is expected that the Inn will be opened at an early date.

Beacon

June 19/1913

New summer homes:

O. A. MacLem, of Toronto, near Saint John Road, mid-way between Algonquin and golf course.

Mr. Douglass Seely, of Montreal, on Victoria terrace overlooking Katy's Cove.

Near the Saint John Road, and almost mind-way between the Algonquin Hotel and the new golf club house, Mr. O. A. MacLem, of Toronto, has had a beautiful summer home built. It is on rising ground and commands a splendid view of the historic St. Croix River, and the territory of Uncle Sam beyond, to say nothing of the nearer beauties of St. Andrews harbour and Navy Island. Some finishing touches yet remain to be done, but these are being applied as fast as the circumstance will permit. Mr. MacLem's grounds have been beautified with hedges and flower beds, besides having a large tennis court laid in front.

Perhaps the most striking of all the new cottages is that of Mrs. Hayter Reid, of Montreal, just alongside the Algonquin Hotel. It is of old English style, imitating the thatched roof of the old country houses of rural England. The walls outside are mortared, and the narrow windows, the tower with vane, and the many gables are all calculated to carry out the design of the owner. The interior is even more old English than the exterior. The ceilings are arched, the timbers showing the adze marks, even to the ponderous locks, and even more ponderous keys, is in keeping . . . . Mrs. Hayter Reid, who has a dominion wide reputation as an artist, has given her personal attention to the erection and dedication of this dwelling. . . . The old dwelling, which formerly stood on this property, has also been rebuilt and beautified, making it a very attractive summer home.

No reference to the new summer houses would be complete without an allusion to the very pretty cottage built for Mr. Douglass Seely, of Montreal, which is situated on Victoria terrace overlooking Katy's Cove, and commanding a wide sweep of St. Andrews Bay and of the shores and islands beyond. This cottage, with its commodious and comfortable living and sleeping rooms and its broad, sun-shaded verandah, is an ideal summer home. Mr. Seeley's family took possession of their new house this week. That they may spend many happy summers therein is our sincere wish.

The Algonquin Hotel—Opens Its Doors for its 25th Season

This year the Algonquin Hotel celebrated its 'silver wedding." Twenty-five years ago, it first opened its doors to the public, and since then each year has witnessed large additions to its guests, besides numerous additions to its equipments. As a result of these constant improvements, the Algonquin Hotel of 1913 is as far ahead of the Algonquin of 1889 as the progress of Canada is ahead of that date. Since last season, a large addition has been made to its dining room space, by the building of a tower in front. The lower floors of this tower have furnished opportunities for other necessary improvements.

Another important addition to the hotel's equipment this year is the Casino, which was built during the past winter in front of the tennis courts. This will furnish opportunities for dancing, also for billiard and pool playing, and of bowling.

The staff of the Algonquin Hotel of 1913 is made up as follows:—Andrew Allerton, Manager; W. J. Allerton, Assistant Manager; Spencer Farmer, Accountant; Raymond McCarthy, Chief Clerk; Charles. S. Partridge, Second Clerk; Mrs. McLean, Stenographer; Miss Olive Fountain, News Clerk; Mrs. H. E. Banks, Housekeeper; Mrs. Revere, Assistant Do; Mrs. White, Linen-Keeper; Miss Rich, head Laundress; Albert J. Miller, Chef; Jacob Sessler, Chief Baker; John A. McLean, Head Waiter; Ira Brown, Chief Engineer; Robert Tennant, Head Porter; Alphonso Cummings, Head Bellman; Charles Elrich, Chief Wine Clerk; Bert. Pye, Casino Keeper; Joseph Harrison, Head Gardener; Orchestra: Prof. Suck, Miss Ames, Mr. Percy Leveen, Boston Symphony Orchestra (Fiedler connection?)

R. J. Christie again in cottage four. Cottage five occupied.

Mrs. T. T. Armstrong left Tuesday for Welchpool, Campobello, where she will act as housekeeper as "The Inn." Calais Times

Beacon

June 26/1913

Covenhoven was opened for the season on Thursday last, when Sir William and Lady Van Horne and Miss Van Horne arrived from Montreal. Mrs. R. B. Van Horne is expected her in a few days.

St. Andrews Island very frequently used by picnickers in the summer.

Beacon

July 2/1913

Sardine catch very small thus far this season.

Charles Smith of Saint John occupying elm corner cottage

Rural Cemetery Burial

Obadiah Conley

Age 69

Son of late John Conley

Lot 13B

July 7, 1913

Beacon

July 10/1913

Yacht "Covenhoven" brought down last week from Camden Maine by R. B. Van Horne.

Dances at Casino very popular with guests.

Prime Minister Borden and the "Emergency" on the Algonquin golf links. . He had a health condition, probably his heart, seemingly associated with the stress of the job, and the "emergency" that appears here and there on the course is merely an allusion to supposed attacks of his condition.

Mr. Borden on the Links

St. John Times

St. Andrews, New Brunswick., July 3—Two distinguished Canadians are now here enjoying the cool sea breezes, Premier Borden, who arrived by train today, and Hon. W. S. Fielding, who reached here yesterday. Both have their wives with them. The premier hopes to enjoy a few days golfing on St. Andrews famous links.

A later despatch from St. Andrews gives additional—and harrowing—particulars concerning the visit of Canada's Prime Minister to the golf links. Just as Mr. Borden got teed up to drive the seventeenth hole a pale green Emergency was detected peering from the bushes on the right of the starboard bunker. The Emergency had a neglected look, after the fashion of something that had been reared in luxury and accustomed to sit in the front seats, and then fallen into disuse and neglect at the hands of its former admirers. An Emergency that has been constantly in use for a couple of years has a tendency to become shop-worn and nervously debilitated.

Mr. Borden, who had been in high spirits while playing the rest of the course, was in the very act of addressing the ball at the seventeenth when the caddies and the players discovered the Apparition to starboard. As golf etiquette sternly forbids anyone to move, whisper, telephone, or even wig-wag while a man is staring a teed ball out of countenance, no one was able to give the Premier any warning. At length he looked up, to take one final glance at the direction flag—and there was the Emergency, wan and hollow-eyed. And it stared at him, long and reproachfully.

The great man's knees were loosened. He was greatly shaken, and after a hurried consultation it was decided to cut out the seventeenth and eighteenth holes and to play the "nineteenth" three time to make up for the others. Later news from the scene of this untoward occurrence will be awaited by the public with some anxiety. It is feared there will be no rest for the Prime Minister while the Emergency remains at large.

P. S.—The "nineteenth" hole on an 18-hole course is commonly played as a "Scotch" foursome, and is thought to have a soothing influence.

[This looks like an attempt to be funny. No pale green Emergencies are allowed to linger around the St. Andrews golf links,—not for the fraction of a minute. Sometimes a long-legged moose will break away from his forest haunts and cavort over the green sward, and sometimes—though the occasions have been very infrequent—a wild-eyed editor from Awayback will canter over the green and pound up the sods under the delusion that he is playing golf, but with these exceptions no high brows from the outside world are allowed to disturb the meditations of those who have reduced the pounding of the long green to an exact science. If Mr. Borden's nerves have been shocked by an Emergency, green or orange, or any hue, since he came to St. Andrews, it was when an Algonquin waiter suggested that he should get outside of a little "Weiner Schnitzel a la Holstein." He is said to have displayed evidence of a deep emotion, but otherwise he behaved with great courage. The fire-fighting staff of the Algonquin have been specially warned to be on their guard against Emergencies, so that Mr. Borden can rest assured that the "closure" will be promptly applied should any appear.

Beacon

July 17, 1913

The Laurentide Company of which Sir William Van Horne is president, has made an issue of new stock to cover extensions which have been forced on the company to cope with expanding trade due to an enlarged market with the change in the US Tariff. This is where all those anti-reciprocity arguments that were dinned into our ears a year ago, are knocked into smithereens.

Two Men's Work

What Connors Brothers have done in Black's Harbour

[short history of company]

Beacon

July 24/1913

Charles Bonaparte back at Algonquin. Of Baltimore. Former Attorney General of US under Roosevelt, etc., in recent years.

Sir William Van Horne knows all that there is to know about railroad work. The packing of sardines is new to him, but he is gathering information and experience every day, and it won't be long before he is acquainted with all the latest wrinkles about the little fish.

Beacon

Aug 7/1913

Borden had a quiet stay here. "The stories about the critical condition of his health, like the stories about Sir Wilfred Laurier, are largely imaginative."

Beacon

Canadian Sardine Co. Affairs

The affairs of the Canadian Sardine Co have been the subject of conferences lately between leading members of the directorate, including President Johnson, Mr. Bosworth and Sir William Van Horne, and General Manager Richardson, of the Bank of Nova Scotia. On Tuesday afternoon, a meeting was held at Sir William Van Horne's residence, and an adjournment was made until the following day, without a conclusion being reached.

St. Croix Courier

Aug 7/1913

The name of the river steamer Henry F. Eaton has been changed to "St. Andrews." The outside steamers of the line carry a large summer traffic between Boston and St. Andrews and it is believed that the company desired to have the steamer "St. Andrews" waiting to receive them at Eastport, and hence the change. The steamer is still without the comfortable seating equipment that a river steamer should carry.

Beacon

Aug 14/1913

H. S. Southam of Ottawa has bought land beside Seely residence overlooking Katy's Cove, and contracted Harry Russell to erect a $10,000 cottage.

President of Cuba Attacks Sir William Van Horne's Company

Havana, August 5. Following a cabinet meeting yesterday President Menocal signed a decree which will have an important effect on the Ports Improvement Company of Cuba, which has long been the subject of bitter attack in the press. The company is composed of American capitalists, (with Sir William Van Horne president) and holds concessions for the dredging of harbors and carrying out of other improvements in various ports, in return for which it is permitted to collect a surtax on the merchandise of incoming vessels.

The decree declares that the company has not fulfilled all the provisions of the law under which it is permitted to do business and that therefore the secretary of the Treasury will immediately suspend payment of tonnage dues, on which the company largely depends to defray its cost of operations. It says also that the Secretary of Public Works will immediately take charge of the company's works in all Cuban ports and that the Secretary of Justice will begin proceedings, based on the contention that the company has failed to comply with the terms of its concession, to annul the concession and recover the amounts of money alleged to have been paid in excess of the work alleged to have been performed, reserving the right to prosecute and punish any persons guilty of offence in connection with the concessions.

Officers of the Ports Company declare that they have faithfully carried out all their obligations and deny the president's right to annul an act of the Cuban Congress without submitting he case to the courts. They add that the President's decree is an act of bad faith with ulterior political designs and that the company intends immediately to take action against the government for damages and the restoration of all its rights under the concession.

To those who have watched the progress of events at Chamcook, since the inception of the sardine enterprise, it is not a matter of very great surprise that the directors of the Canadian Sardine Company should have decided to suspend operations until the outlook seemed a little clearer. Albeit, it is all matter of regret to the public and to the working people that this course should have been rendered necessary, but perhaps it is better in the interest of everybody that the agony should be over as quickly as possible. A permanent and ample market is undoubtedly a very great essential to the ultimate success of the enterprise, but there are other essentials which must be apparent to the hard-headed capitalists who are backing this large undertaking. We are glad to be assured by a leading official of this company that the suspension is not likely to be a lengthy one.

Canning Works Suspend

Expects to Resume Work in a Few Weeks

As a result of the deliberations of the directors of the Canadian Sardine Company, it has been decided to suspend operations, for a time at least, in their canning works at Chamcook.

All of the Company's boats took a number of the employees to Nova Scotia, the rest have scattered to other points. The mammoth engine has been stopped, the hum of industry has ceased, and all is quiet in the new town that started a few months ago full of such bright hopes.

Just how long the suspension is to last no one seems to know positively—some say three weeks, others a much longer period. In conversation with some of their friends, members of the directorate have said that work will be resumed when a sufficient market has been found for the output of the factory, and a more economical administration has been assured. President Johnson, it is said, will go to England to see what can be done towards procuring a larger market on the other side of the water, and in the meantime a reorganization of the Company's affairs will take place here.

The closing of the works, even temporarily, is s serious bow to many people, and it is to be hoped that a speedy adjustment of the Company's trouble will be reached.

In connection with the present situation, the following letters have been addressed to the creditors of the Company:

Canadian Sardine Company

St. Andrews, New Brunswick. August 8, 1912

Dear Sir:

I enclose a copy of a letter which, in substantially the same form, has been sent to a number of the creditors of the Canadian Sardine Company, Limited, and which was intended to make clear the general situation of the Company as it was up to the past week. Since that time a Conference has been held between a number of the Directors of the Company and its Banker and some of the general creditors. Some of the Directors have expressed their willingness to furnish the necessary means for paying off the Company's general creditors and a reasonable amount for carrying on the business, provided that they can be assured of a thoroughly efficient management of the manufacturing department, and provided that they find that the markets for the Company's products are approximately as have been stated to them; and there is no reason to doubt that these conditions can be satisfactorily met.

The Company's Bankers have looked into the situation and have expressed their willingness to afford all the assistance that could be reasonably expected of them in the readjustment of its affairs.

The Directors, after the conference referred to, have declared that, pending the necessary enquiries concerning the markets, the reorganization for the working departments, the payment of the floating debt, and the provision of the necessary working capital, it will be best, both for the company and its creditors, to shut down the works until the proposed arrangements may enable them to be started again under such conditions as will insure profitable results.

The works themselves, together with all the equipment and accessories, including the housing of the large number of employees required, are complete and no further capital expenditure is required. The works are in readiness to be started again at a moment's notice when the reorganization of the working department and the necessary financial arrangements are completed, and it is expected that all this will be very quickly done.

The works of the Company are by far more complete and perfect than any other, both as regard facilities for high-class products and general sanitary conditions, and they are so situated as to command the most ample and certain fish supply known anywhere; and they have, at the same time, exceptional shipping facilities both by rail land by water. It follows that with proper management the business should be more profitable here than elsewhere.

W. F. Lynch

Secretary Treasurer

July 25/1913

Dear Sir,

We are as anxious as you could be to settle for reduce your account, and all others, but at this moment it is an impossibility. I need not remind you of the extremely bad financial conditions prevailing in Canada and elsewhere. These have prevented our getting the new money we had every reason to expect. There is apparently no hope of getting a dollar of new capital until the situation is very much improved, and I do not hesitate to tell you frankly what our particular situation is.

The works, machinery and general outfit cost a great deal more than was estimated. Up to this time, although very much better off than our neighbors in the supply of fish, we have not had enough to run the works at more than one fifth of their capacity, and it is impossible for a manufacturing concern to run in this way and make a profit; indeed with the overhead charges a loss is certain. At this season we should have an ample supply of fish to run the works to their full capacity and we are hoping for this from day to day. We have got beyond the limit of our bank advances, and against these advances the bank holds our entire issue of bonds—$300,000—together with our oils and other materials for manufacturing as collateral. We have a considerable amount of Bills Payable and Accounts Payable, and the people to whom these are due can, if they wish, make us serious trouble, but it would, no doubt, be bad policy on their part to do this because it would necessarily result in the surrender of everything in the bank.

We are convinced that the business is a profitable one; we know that our product is of the highest character and that there is wide demand for it, and that when the fish comes, we shall be able to work at a profit and work out of our difficulties if we have a chance. I can only assure you that the leading stockholders are vastly more concerned about the interests of the creditors of the Company than they are about the heavy loss which would fall upon themselves in the event of a stoppage, and I may say that some of the Directors have, within the past few months, become responsible as unconditional guarantors for large amounts in the hope of keeping things going until the business could be fully established, and they cannot be expected in these time to do more in this way.

W. F. Lynch

Secretary-Treasurer

Mr. Lynch stated to the Beacon that it is expected work will be resumed under a reorganized plan in about three weeks. The assurances that the Company have received with respect to the outlook for the factory's output have been of a very satisfactory character, and he can see no present reason, provided the creditors do not force a foreclosure, why work should not be resumed at an early day. He says that all the working people and all the fishermen to whom bills are owing will be paid off at once. President Johnson will go to England at once to look into market conditions there.

Beacon

Aug 21/1913

The death of Mr. Alexander Gibson removes a striking figure from the life of this Province. Born 94 years ago, in a little cottage still standing on the Oak Bay Road, near St. Stephen, Mr. Gibson early began the struggle for his daily bread. A man of indomitable will, of abounding energy, a giant almost in size and strength, he soon began to make his mark in the world. The writer remembers him when in his manhood's prime he carried on the biggest lumber industry in New Brunswick. He had an office at the foot of King Street, St. John, and when not attending to the details of his rapidly growing lumber business at Nashwaak, spent his time in this office meeting ship captains, merchants and the thousand and one men of this class who did business with him. In those days he was a "king," and a very busy one, and the man who did business with him had to do it very promptly. He was a man of few words, being curt of speech almost to roughness, but beneath this rough exterior his friends knew there beat a great big heart. Carrying on the biggest lumber business in New Brunswick, it was his ambition that he should have the biggest cotton factory, and when he built his big cotton mill at Marysville it was his proud boast to the writer when he inspected it soon after its erection, that it was the biggest cotton mill in New Brunswick. Mr. Gibson likewise built a railway, which he conducted for a time with profit. He was interested in politics, too, his sympathies for the most part being with the liberal party, whose platform of free trade with the world at large appealed to his strong, self-reliant manhood. In the election campaign of 1900, when a St. Andrews man was the standard-bearer of the liberal party, Mr. Gibson manifested his sympathy by coming into the County and assisting by is presence in the campaign. [this would have been Mr. Armstrong himself!]

Alexander Gibson

The death occurred on Thursday last of Mr. Alexander Gibson, famous as the "lumber king of the Nashwaak," and known throughout Canada as the founder of Marysville, York Co., with its great lumber and cotton mills, and also for his railway enterprises. As he was in his 94th year, and had been in ill-health for some time, his death was not unexpected.

Mr. Gibson was a native of Charlotte County, and commenced his life work at Milltown when he secured employment as a youth in a lumber mill at Milltown at $1 a day. He soon began to display the ability that distinguished him in after life, for he became the owner of a mill, but Lepreaux attracted him, and he transferred his activities to that stream. There he was very successful, although other operators had not done well. He was not be satisfied, however with the progress he was making, and the opportunity offering to buy the valuable mills and lumber lands on the Nashwaak York Co., from Robert Rankin and Co., he availed himself of it, the purchase price, it is said, being $130,000. Mr. Gibson was at this time quite a young man, with a good knowledge of the lumber business. He quickly improved his milling property, secured large tracts of lands for future supplies of logs, and became the principal shipper of deals from the port of Saint John to the English markets. He next became interested in the development of the upper St. John, and was the builder of what is now the Gibson branch of the C.P. R. It was then the New Brunswick Railway; it extended to Grand Falls and had branches into Maine. The Canada Eastern, now a branch of the I.C.R., running from Fredericton to Loggieville, Northumberland, Co., was also his work, jointly with the late Hon. J. b. snowball.

One of Mr. Gibson's greatest enterprises was the erection of a cotton mill at Marysville, soon after the National Policy came into operation. Work was started in it in 1885. It was pronounced by experts to be superbly equipped mill, and it gave employment to hundreds of persons.

In time all these enterprises passed into other hands. The CPR and the Dominion government bought the railways, the Dominion Textile Co. secured the cotton mill, and the Partington Pulp and Paper interests obtained the lumber mills and lumber lands. Mr. Gibson has been practically living in retirement for a few years.

Mr. Gibson was generous to Marysville. He built a handsome church for the Methodists (afterwards destroyed by fire) and presented it with an organ. He erected a town hall, established a free public library, and furnished a site for a trotting park. It is recorded of him that he took a deep interest in the welfare of those with whom he was brought into contact; that on a number of occasions he struck off his ledger accounts of debtors whom he knew to be in serious financial difficulties; that he voluntarily paid the expenses of young men who were struggling for an education, while many times barrels of flour and other necessaries of life have arrived in the nick of time to relive the distress of needy families. Mr. Gibson was a man with a kind heart, agreeable disposition, and very hospitable. His death will be deeply mourned not only on the Nashwaak, but throughout the Province.

Large number of auto parties in town this summer.

The Chamcook Pant

With the exception of a few workmen who are placing the machinery and other parts of the pant in order, almost all the work-people attached to the Chamcook Canning works have gone to their homes. No further information has been given out with respect to a resumption of business, but the representatives of the company seem confident that an early start will be made.

CPR Owned No Stock in Chamcook Plant

Bangor Commercial. The report that the CPR owned stock in the Canadian Sardine Company, whose million-dollar plant at Chamcook New Brunswick, was recently closed, printed in the Commercial on August 9, was incorrect. A statement made by Vice-President Ogden of the CPR to the Commercial, states that the road never has owned stock in the sardine company, and that it has never had an interest in it, either directly or indirectly.

Having purchased a large stock of clothing for the Chamcook trade, and the works at that place having closed down, I find myself with a heavy stock of goods which I must dispose of, hence the reduction in prices, all of which are genuine bargains. P. G. Hanson, Clothier, St. Andrews.

Pillows summer guests at Algonquin—Mrs. H. W. Pillow, child and nurse.

Beacon

Aug 28/1913

The Late Mr. Gibson

Mr. Arthur Doon, who was well acquainted with the late Alexander Gibson, and went to school with him after he had reached man's estate, says that Mr. Gibson was born in St. Andrews in a little house which stood on the shore near the Thomas Odell store. His parents were natives of the North of Ireland. An older brother of Mr. Doon was born the same day as Mr. Gibson, and had he lived would now be 96 years of age.

A giant lobster, which must have been the grandfather of all lobsters in these waters, got stranded on the beach here last week, and his shell now graces the museum of the biological station.

Rural Cemetery Burial

Jessie Brickson

Age 83

Lot B26

Sept 2, 1913

Beacon

Sept 4/1913

Everybody in this section will be glad when the new canning plant resumes its operations. The suspension of the enterprise, even though it be temporary, only serves to emphasize the necessity of the US market being kept open and unhampered for our weir fishermen. If they were wholly dependent on the local plant, they would be in a pretty hard situation just now.

Macaulay Club, composed of members of Sun Insurance Company, having annual outing at Algonquin. Members arrived by special train. 150 persons. Annual dinner in Algonquin dining hall prominent feature.

Knights of Pythias coming. 100 persons.

The dining room girls at the Algonquin presented head waiters John and George MacLean with a complimentary address, also giving the former a silver chocolate set and the latter a set of military brushes.

Beacon

Sept 11/1913

The experience of last Wednesday night, when a large portion of the town was threatened with sparks from a fire on the hill in the rear of the town, has abundantly demonstrated the necessity for a better water service than we now possess. St. Andrews has so far been singularly fortunate in the matter of fires but no one can tell when a situation will arise that will produce direful disaster. We want to get busy on the water question and at once.

(This was Lady Tilley's barn) "Manager Allerton, of the Algonquin, who was catering for the Sun Insurance banqueters, also caught sight of the blaze, and ordered a string of hotel hose to be connected to the nearest hydrant. . . . Help soon arrived, and with their assistance, and with the splendid work done by the hotel fire brigade, the progress of the fire was soon stayed."

Algonquin Golf Club—the first formal function at the new Club house was held last week by a luncheon and bridge. Those present were Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Maltby, Mrs. Brophy, Miss Green, Mrs. Horsey, Mrs. Pugsley, Mrs. Christie, and Miss Sparks. The Ringer Silver Shield presented by Mr. Wren to the Algonquin Golf Club, for the year 1913, was won by Mr. W. L. Maltby, of Montreal, who in three weeks;' play had a gross score of 66.6.

Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Merriman are visiting on Campobello.

St. Croix Courier

Sept 11/1913

The Sun Life of Canada banquet in the Algonquin Hotel, Sept. 3rd, was participated in by over one hundred and forty persons.

Beacon

Sept 18/1913

11-car special train brings Canadian manufacturer's association to town—160 people. Lunch at Algonquin with Van Horne, etc.

Armstrong ex-mayor. At lunch

St. Croix Courier

Sept 18/1913

A Distinguished Party Visits the Shiretown

Canadian Manufacturers Association Entertained by G. W. Ganong on Sail to Eastport

Charlotte county, or at least one corner of it, was invaded, for a few hours on Monday, by a distinguished company of ladies and gentlemen, numbering about one hundred and sixty, representing the Canadian Manufacturers Association, who were en route to Halifax for the annual meeting of the society.

The side trip was made for pleasure, the party travelling by special train. The arrival at the Shiretown was at 12:30 and the departure at about midnight. At 1:30 pm lunch was enjoyed at the Algonquin, where on invitation of Gilbert W. Ganong, they were joined by some people from St. Stephen and St. Andrews, his guests including Attorney General Grimmer, J. Whidden Graham, C. E. Huestis, J. L. Haley, H. F. Burpee, A. R. McKenzie, W. R. dresser. F. P. Hunter, H. Hedges, F. T. Evans, R. E. Armstrong, F. P McCall, T. R. Wren, Sir William Van Horne, a Courier representative and others. The gathering was a very enjoyable one, and was marked by a pound box of Ganong Bros., famous "Delecto" chocolates placed at the plate of each participant.

Mr. Ganong had chartered the steamer St. Andrews for a trip to Eastport and return, which was enjoyed by the entire party in the afternoon. Had the tide served, the party would have been brought to St. Stephen.

The visitors enjoyed a banquet at the Algonquin and hop in the new casino and left for Halifax at midnight very much pleased with the attention shown them while in this section.

Beacon

Sept 18/1913

St. Stephen Exhibition

Sir William Van Horne's farm on Minister's Island carried off many of the animal prizes. Sir William's winnings on Dutch belted and French Canadian cattle, Southdown Sheep and Tamworth pigs totalled $170.

St. Croix Courier

Sept 18/1913

The Inn and most of the cottages at Campobello closed last week after a fairly successful season.

Beacon

Sept 25/1913

Steel Bridge at Katy's Cove. The CPR have workmen employed at Katy's Cove trestle, filling in either end with stone and shortening up the dam which encloses Katy's Cove bathing waters. the intention is to put in a steel span in the centre. The undertaking will necessitate the rebuilding of the dam.

Beacon

Oct 2/1913

Improvements on roads leading from St. Andrews. Praise for government.

Far From Cheerful

President Johnson, of Canadian Sardine Company, Talks of English Trip

Mr. George F. Johnson, President of the Chamcook Canning Company, who returned last week from a visit to England, told a reporter that while monetary conditions in London were greatly improved during the past two months, they are still 'far from cheerful.' "I found there still," said Mr. Johnston, "a large quantity of undigested Canadian securities, which the market will require some time ye to absorb. Until this is effected, the market for new issues will be exceedingly narrow, although I believe a general tendency is towards a more easy feeling. Canadian issues have passed through a most trying situation more or less satisfactorily, but, barring untoward political developments in Europe, I think the worst is over."

Beacon

Oct 9/1913

The Chamcook Works

Expects to Resume on a Moderate Scale

The hope is that the sardine canning plant at Chamcook will resume operations before long on a more moderate basis than that on which the plant began a year ago. A few men are now engaged in labelling up the manufactured goods on hand. It is doubtful, however, if there will be any extended work until Spring opens.

The Montreal Star had this to say on Friday last:—

"Officials of the Canadian Sardine Company, whose big plant at Chamcook, New Brunswick, has been closed down for some time, announce that they expect to resume operations within a few days. The company has started a number of hands at work making boxes, cans, etc. It is said that about 100 hands will be employed when the factory begins to handle fish again. That means the company will only attempt to operate the plant to a small proportion of its capacity."

The Canadian Stores Ltd., as will be seen by announcement elsewhere, feel sufficiently encourage by the outlook to continue their business at Chamcook. A new lighthouse is being built at the entrance to Chamcook channel. It is being built by the Marine department by days work.

Beacon

Oct 16/1913

Seized at Eastport

Casarco carries Watchman to Canadian soil

Miss MacNaughton, the authoress, who has been feted by numerous Montreal friends, is now the guest of Lady Van Horne, Minister's Island.

Bible in slang.

St. Croix Courier

Oct 30/1913

An exchange recalls that it is only twenty two years since Sir John A. McDonald passed from life's activities and yet Sir John never dodged an automobile, never heard the stuttering of a motor bike, never held a strap in a trolley car, never posed for a motion picture, never mailed a latter regularly for less than three cents, never listened to the squeaky voice of a phonograph, never saw an aviator capering around in the atmosphere with a heavier than air machine, never despatched a message by wireless and never was mobbed by suffragettes.

Beacon

Oct 30/1913

New US Tariff

How It Struck the Sardine Men of Lubec

Here and there the new tariff strikes a community as something very real, and not simply as an interesting document that Congress has been discussing, says, the Boston Herald. Lubec, Maine, a town that is farther east than Eastport itself, though Eastport usually steals its laurels in this respect, has learned that the new tariff is more than a vague, distant and intangible economic theory. Last Tuesday, for the first time since a steamer has been running between Saint John and Boston, the Boston steamer did not stop at Lubec on its way west. Instead, the captain sent word ashore that the steamer was loaded to its capacity with Canadian potatoes, and other farm produce now admitted to the United States free of duty, and that it could take no Lubec freight to Boston. On the Lubec wharves were several thousand cases of sardines waiting shipment on rush orders, and standing around were several cores of laborers, waiting the $3 that would come to each as his payment for loading.

A small matter, no doubt, but it has loomed pretty big in the general conversation of eastern Maine for the past few days, and there are other communities that will understand the significance of the incident. Of course, other steamers will bring the sardines later and the delay will probably work no harm. But how about the cargo of Canadian potatoes and other produce? Does it mean lower prices in the Boston market? What housewife sees the difference? Yet, in theory there should be a sudden drop of 25 cents a bushel in the price of potatoes, for that was the duty now removed.

St. Croix Courier

Nov 1/1913

The Megantic Railway has reached the Maine boundary and operations on the line through Maine will be carried on all winter.

Beacon

Nov 6, 1913

Sir William Van Horne and family out-stayed all the summer visitors, returning to Montreal last week, after a most delightful summer spent on Minister's Island.

beacon

Nov 13/1913

3 million year-old "dinosaur" discovered in Alberta

A summer resident has sent us a circular issued by Mr. Desert resorters in favor of an auto-less health and pleasure resort, with a request that a study be made of it with a view to applying such legislation at St. Andrews. The request comes too late. The auto is here, and whether it is good or bad, it has come to stay. Anything that we might say or do would not keep it out. Besides, we are not prepared to admit that from a summer resort point of view the auto has not been helpful. It has created a desire to travel, and the effect has been seen by the transient arrivals during the summer season at our hotels. It may be that in some instances its presence suggests the turmoil of the city streets, and in that sense it is offensive to the eye and ear of many summer people who pine for absolute rusticity when away from their city homes, but it must also be remembered that many city people bring their autos with them when on their vacations.

Beacon

Nov 20/1913

When the C. P. R. was granted permission by the Town of St. Andrews to lay water pipes through the town streets or roads, it was with the express understanding that when the Company got in a position to do so, a proposition to provide the town with water was to be submitted. Years have passed by since then, and the town still awaits that proposition. The Town Council should get in touch with the heads of the Company at once and insist that they should come forward with the proposition without further delay. It may be that the Town will not be in a position to accept it, but by all means let us know what it is so that we may give it consideration. We must have water from some source. We should prefer to have it from Chamcook Lake, if it is practicable, but water we must have.

The new club house was opened at Chamcook Lake on Friday night by a basket social and dance, which were thoroughly enjoyed.

Deer Island—sardines still scarce.

Beacon

Nov 27, 1913

There was a rumor afloat in Montreal that Sir William Van Horne's address at Toronto had been followed by a sharp attack of illness. Glad to know that it was only a rumor. We are not ready to say good-bye to Sir William yet.

Beacon

Dec 4/1913

We quite approve of the movement looking to the development of the St., Croix as an ocean port, and we hope it will bear fruit for St. Stephen as well as for this port. We do not approve, however, of the manner in which St. Andrews is being treated in this matter. It would only seem natural that the opportunities for harbor works at the entrance to the river should be enquired into, as well as the advantages which undoubtedly exist further up the river; it would only seem right that when representatives of the government are in the locality enquiring into the question that the people of St. Andrews should be invited to present their case. But not so. When Hon. Mr. Rogers, the minister of Public Works, was in Saint John, looking into Atlantic port matters, it does not seem to have been suggested to the town, council or to any individual interested, that St. Andrews should send a delegation to present its claim. No; the idea appeared to be to keep St. Andrews out of sight and hearing as much as possible. More recently, when Engineer Swan visited the St. Croix, the same policy of suppression was carried out. He touched here to ? the county member and to send a telephone message; upon the invitation of ss gentleman he took an auto drive here on Sunday and dined at the hotel. Quite by accident it was learned that he was in town and a request was made of him that he should remain over until the following noon so that an opportunity might be given him to hear St. Andrews claims and advantages, but the request was refused. One citizen was invited to present his views by letter. This is not the kind of treatment that should be meted out to a port that has been struggling for recognition for so many years, nor is it the kind of treatment that we have a right to expect from our federal representative. It may be that the government is fully advised as to the claims and advantages of this fact; it may be that no necessity exists for any further information being supplied; it may be that our representative is doing all that is possible for man to do to urge our claims. If so, he has neither been fair to himself nor to this community by not seeking every opportunity to strengthen his position. This is no a partisan question; it is not a matter that one or two party leaders can dispose of; it is a matter in which the whole people are interested, and in which all have equal voice.

Beacon

Dec 11/1913

St. Andrews From a Local Viewpoint

A Few Facts to Harbour Expert Swan Relative to this Port

[Armstrong in letter to A. D. Swan, C. P. R. harbour expert, summarizes argument for St. Andrews as winter port.]

Chamcook Plant

Lubec Paper Hears Favorable News of Opening

Lubec Herald. A resident of St. Andrews who is in a position to know what is being said in regard to the big Chamcook plant, told the Herald Monday that the thought there was little doubt that the factory with its connected industries such as go with an immense canning plant, would undoubtedly reopen in the spring of 1914. While not making the direct statement, our correspondent hints that there may be a scheme on foot to freeze out the small stockholders, and put the big plant in to the hands of a few men, who after calling vainly on the "little fellows" for more cash to start this up, will then put it up themselves—and there is no doubt but what they have got it.

Such men as Sir William Van Horne, Sir Thomas Shaughnessy and other men whose names are household words for success in the Dominion, are not, says our informant, going to let a little job like getting Chamcook in motion, stop them. They have tunnelled too many mountains and conquered too many difficulties—made too many millions—to let a little problem like the Canadian sardine trouble hold them up.

From an unbiased standpoint, it looks probable. The plant with all its accessories, including a refrigerating plant, three hotels, saw mills, and every possible sanitary appliance is on the ground. It is supplied with powerful boats near the weir, and prepared to handle immense qualities of sea food. If it does not run it will be the first time that the principal men behind it were ever beaten to a stand still.

St. Croix Courier

Dec 11/1913

A new hotel to cost $45,000 is being talked of for Eastport, to be erected on the site of the old Quoddy Hotel that was burned some years ago.

Bank to Build

Purchased Land Co. Lot on Water Street

The rumor, which the Beacon gave currency to a few weeks ago, relative to the acquirement by the Bank of Nova Scotia, of the vacant lot of land on the corner of Water and King Street, St. Andrews, has been confirmed by Manager Babbitt, of the Bank of Nova Scotia, who says that the Bank has purchased the lot from the St. Andrews Land Company, and that the work of erecting a modern bank building will be begun at once.

The character of the building has not yet been given out, but it will undoubtedly be a building that will be a credit to the town and to the Bank. The size of this lot is 54 x 62 feet.

Beacon

Dec 18/1913

A National Port for Canada

[Armstrong at it again—10 miles of contiguous shorefront available where St. Croix meets St. Andrews—details]

Board of Trade organized.

Businessmen of St. Andrews alive to the Value of their Port

[R. E. Armstrong President.] Details

Steamship Captain Amazed

At the Magnificent Port Opportunities of the St. Croix

Details

How it Hits Lubec

Lubec Herald. The new regulation permitting smoked herring from Canada to enter the American market under a reduction or entire removal of duty, has been in operation fully long enough to show that it is working a decided and evident injury to the only winter business of the town, and that without being of benefit to any person in the United States.

In former times, boxed herring were assessed half a cent a pound and boneless herring were assessed a cent and a half, which was a fair difference between the cost of catching and curing on the Canadian side and on the American side. Under this regulation the packers of smoked Herring had originated and developed an industry in which the men and women employed in the boneless herring business were able to make good wages, while leaving a good margin of profit for the dealer himself.

The raw material was usually purchased at Grand Manan or about its neighboring Island, which is the natural home of large and small herring.

Today, the effect which it was feared the new tariff would have, is all too evident. American packers who have worked had for a home market, are forced either to pay a higher price for the herring smoked on Grand Man, or else see Canadian boxed herring which once aid half a cent a point, go by under the noses, bound for the western market; while their own hands are tied, willing as they are to employ help and do business. Americans have no fishing rights in Canadian waters, so that they are entirely at the mercy of the Canadian fishermen unless suitable fish are to be had on this coast, which is not always, by any means.

Beacon

Dec 25/1913

The filling at Katy's Cove has been completed and the steam shovel which was operating at Heenan's Cut has been removed to McAdam for the winter. The only trestle-work now at the entrance to the Cove is that which covers the dam.