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St. Croix Courier
Jan 6/1927
Increasing value of Tourist Traffic. Overall increase over 1925. Stats for Canada.
St. Croix Courier
Jan 6/1927
CPR will spend 700,000 in New Brunswick. 150,000 last year. Bulk ballasting and tie replacement.
St. Croix Courier
Jan 20/1927
Editorial: Winter in Canada. By Natural Resources Intelligence Service. "Creditable attempt to bring them [our winter sports] to the favourable attention of winter tourists."
St. Croix Courier
Feb 3/1927
CR Hosmer of Montreal and summer visitor here gives two beautiful large cups to the Heather Curling Club. One for ladies and one for men. Small cups also are to go to each member of the winning rink. The cups are on exhibition in Cockburn's drug store window.
$100 Exemption for US Tourists Restored again. (Duty free allowance)
Cleveland Writer Predicts Vaster Tourist Invasion for Ontario in 1927.
St. Croix Courier
Feb 24/1927
Increased Tourist Trains During Summer. Market for Maritimes in New England.
Market for Maritimes in New England.
Three Special Services Will Begin in July and Continue for Ten Weeks
Extension of the direct tourist train connection between NY and the New England States and the Maritime provinces including a through train from NY to Saint John an Halifax every weekend during the summer season, was decided upon at a conference of railway passengers here today.
It also was decided to continue for the same period the direct train from Boston Saint John and Halifax, which proved so successful last year, and to extend the six day a week service on the regular trains in a daily schedule.
The three special services will commence during the first week in July and continue for a period of ten weeks.
The conference was attended by representatives at railways operating in NY and in the New England States and in the maritime Provinces, as well as officials of the New Brunswick, NS and PEI Tourist Association.
The new through sleeper train from NY will be known as "The Downeaster," and will leave Grand Central station every Friday at noon, starting the first week in July. It will travel via Worcester, Portland and Bangor, and will arrive in Saint John at noon on Saturday in time to make connection with trains running east to places in New Brunswick, NS and PEI, proceeding thence to Halifax. Returning this train leave Halifax every Sunday afternoon.
The direct Boston service will be taken care of by "The Pine Tree Acadian," which will leave Boston every Friday afternoon during the same period, arriving in Saint John at 6:15 on Saturday morning, connecting with the morning trains, both east and west to points in the Maritimes and with the steamer Empress to Digby the Land of Evangeline points proceeding thence to Halifax. Returning it will leave Halifax on Sunday afternoon.
In addition to these the regular train service to and from Boston will be increased to daily; it now operates six days a week.
The opinion was expressed at the meeting that the eastern provinces were the logical summer playgrounds for the people of NY and the New England states, with a population of some 30,000,000 to draw from. It was pointed out also that many of the residents of these localities were former Maritime Province people and that the speedy service would enable them to pay vacation visits to their old homes.
All the lines interested in the service agreed to unite in a joint advertising program which would be started immediately throughout the territory from which tourists might be drawn. While it was felt that much had been accomplished by the tourist organization of the Maritimes, a great deal more cooperation on the part of the people themselves here, particularly, the hotel and resort interests, was needed to bring the people here and to take care of them after they arrived.
One of the officials said after the meeting that all the transportation companies could do was to bring the people here; that after that it devolved upon the people of the Maritimes to take care of them, to provide them with accommodations and to see that they enjoyed themselves.
The Maritime Provinces being to a great extent a sporting area from a tourist standpoint, it was pointed out the necessity here was for the systematic installation of fishing and hunting camps with suitable guides and other facilities to attract the visitors who were anxious to participate in these pastimes. A good start had been made, it was said, in the erection and operation of summer camps for boys and girls, but great improvement and expansion was possible in this lien of endeavor. One of the officials declared that there were many parents of wealth who would like to send their children to summer camps in this area, but first they must be assured that the camp was well conducted and under proper supervision, and otherwise was highly recommended.
Log camps provided a great attraction for the summer tourist, one of the railway men said, and he thought considerable expansion of this idea would be profitable to the Maritimes.
The question of hotels, also was dealt with at the meeting. Maine and Quebec, it was pointed out, had advanced remarkably in the matter of hotel accommodation for tourists and were reaping great benefits from their enterprise. Particularly was this true of Quebec, where a special representative had been appointed whose duty it was to visit all the hotels of the province and, if up to a fixed standard, to give them cards which might be displayed in front of their houses to show that they had measured up to the requirements of the plan. In this way, it was said, the visits were assured of adequate and suitable accommodation.
St. Croix Courier
March 17/1927
Mrs. Robert Peacock celebrates 93rd birthday.
Mrs. Robert Tennant, who has been connected with the Algonquin Hotel for a number of years, has been promoted and leaves shortly for Regina.
St. Croix Courier
March 24/1927
Palace Hall filled on St. Patrick's Day for comedy drama titled "Excuse Me." Cast included Cleveland Mitchell, F. L. Mallory. Sax solo at end by S. Anning. "High Jinks," a chorus with solo part by Miss Marjorie Clarke, completed the splendid entertainment. Refreshments served at Stinson's Cafe. Proceeds to Wesley United Church.
St. Croix Courier
April 7/1927
J. Parkins in town.
Capt. M. N. Clarke of New York spent a few days here at Seaside Inn with Mrs. Clarke and his daughter Miss Marjorie Clarke.
St. Croix Courier
April 14/1927
Canada Tourist Resources. Charlotte County was Canada's First Tourist Summer Resort. By Strongarm. (probably R. E. Armstrong) See also p. 12.
"The Tourist Resources of Canada" is the title of an excellent editorial in the March number of the "Canadian Opportunities Magazine" of Toronto, ON. As St. Andrews is one of the great tourist sections of Canada, and as St. Stephen has an international bridgeway which is increasing year by year along motor touring lines, and which is providing connections on the part of tourists with practically all Maritime Provinces and Eastern Canada, it might be of value and interest to reproduce the following extracts from this "Canadian Opportunities Magazine" editorial.
"The holiday seekers are rapidly coming to realize what glorious opportunities for enjoyable vacations are to be found in Canada. Canada's tourist traffic is growing every year by leaps and bounds, and this year it is expected to be larger than ever. There is ample reason for the increasing interest in Canada as a tourist country. There is every form of tourist accommodation available ranging from popular summer resorts in beautiful districts to primitive bungalow camps set among the uncleared woods. A record development in tourist facilities is the motor camp, which provides a camping place for motor tourists. These camps vary from mere locations to those equipped with kitchens filled with all modern conveniences, club houses and sleeping quarters.
"The tourist traffic is rapidly becoming one of the largest sources of revenue from Canada's natural resources. It is also one of the most desirable ways of realizing on the great natural resources to be found in Canada. The importance to Canada of this tourist traffic cannot be overestimated. In addition to being a most profitable source of revenue, it is an excellent means of disseminating information about Canadian life and possibilities. The problem of developing and increasing this traffic is one that is worthy of every consideration.
"Canada has to offer the tourist everything that can be desired in the way of beautiful scenery, remarkable facilities for hunting and fishing, summer sports, attractive and interesting cities to visit, and as previously mentioned every variety of accommodation. While many tourists already realize what attractions Canada has to offer there are doubtless many who have not as ye become interested in Canada as a holiday country. The possibilities of increasing the tourist traffic through a wider knowledge of Canada as a summer and winter playground are almost unlimited.
"Within this valuable "Canadian Opportunities Magazine" pages are many other well-informed articles, but the above are most interesting and should arouse a good feeling.
Throughout not only New Brunswick but also NS and PEI, there are increasing number of tourists, who are delighted with the many pleasurable opportunities that these Maritimes have at their disposal, as well as their beautiful scenery, healthy climate, natural resources, hunting and fishing facilities and numerous other advantages de . . . [something missing here]
Charlotte County, being supplied with many natural, industrial, and other advantages, being the possessor of camping, boating, bathing, fishing, hunting and numerous attractions, and being also a border county, connected closely with the State of Maine, the Bay of Fundy, Passamaquoddy Bay and St. Croix International
River, adorned with sea islands of splendid character, became as previously stated the first summer resort of the Dominion of Canada, and has been constantly successful along this line. St. Andrews, the Shiretown of Charlotte, which is in close touch with fine Passamaquoddy Bay, and which has numerous pleasurable facilities, was chosen as the first summer resort of Canada. The establishment of this magnificent resort began in 1888. The following year the Canadian Pacific Railway entered Charlotte County and other New Brunswick sections for the first time, and shortly after its patronization and adornment the CPR Company became the ownership of the summer hotel (the Algonquin) and all the other summer facilities that the St. Andrews Summer Resort Company had fixed upon and at its disposal Sir William Van Horne, the president of the CPR became the owner of a portion of Minister's Island, and not only adorned it along numerous lines, but he erected a charming summer home, and supplied a roadway for public pleasures through his section of this beautiful and highly respected island. Lord Shaughnessy, the CPR vice president, also erected a lovely summer home on the old Fort area a few steps from the Algonquin Hotel.
Since those early days, a magnificent golfing region numerous other pleasurable areas, including a bathing section in Katy's Cove, and fine community water, sewerage and electrical connections, were determined upon, and at the present time St. Andrews is a glorious summer resort, with fine scenery, healthful climates and many other advantages. Being the possessor of a good port, connected closely with Passamaquoddy Bay, as well as the Bay of Fundy, and being also supplied with excellent farming regions in close touch, this capital city of Charlotte should not only expand itself but it should render assistance and expansion to its good neighbours.
St. Stephen, also a CPR station, having many fine industries, stores, institutions, international connections, river piers, street railway and excellent highways within and without has become the largest and most active city in Charlotte. Throughout the summer its international bridge connections have led to an increase in its tourist patrons. These patrons find it possible to secure many pleasures and comforts both within St. Stephen and other adjacent areas, so that it is not surprising that there should be an increase in its traffic. St. Stephen is the possessor of a fine Exhibition, a most useful hospital, and a series of excellent school buildings, one of which was recently erected in memory of the late Lt. Gov. Ganong.
Milltown, a neighboring town of an active character, which has large industries, and is also the possessor of an international bridge, railway and other services is another progressive section of Charlotte County.
St. George, on the Magaguadavic river within Charlotte, is another active and fine town. The Magaguadavic Falls not only furnish it with hydroelectric power but they are also advantageous to various local industries as well as the public. Lake Utopia, just east of SG, is a charming region, which is well patronized by tourists, by fishermen, and numerous other seekers after pleasure. It has been adorned with a fine square and camping region, so that it is well worthy of patronization. St. George itself has excellent stores, restaurants and hotels, in addition to such lofty industries as granite workers, pulp and paper mill, etc. It has summer piers connected with Magaguadavic river that are intimately associated with Passamaquoddy Bay.
Pennfield, Black's Harbor, Letete, Beaver Harbor, Digdeguash, Bocabec and Chamcook are adjacent areas of a good character. There are numerous others that are deserving of patronization within Charlotte and outside of it.
Within Charlotte County there are three lofty islands, Grand Manan, Campobello and Deer Island, that are busy not only during the summer when delightful pleasures are available, but during the rest of the season. There are numerous types of fine fish and lobsters connected with Grand Manan as well as the other islands. Throughout practically the whole season the Grand Manan steamer not only connects with local island an coastal areas but also with Port Saint John.
As Charlotte, as well as other counties of New Brunswick, have numerous natural resorts, farming sections, orchards, as well as hunting, fishing and other advantages, it would seem wise to impress upon tourists the opportunities that are available and that are worthy of being developed and patronized, also it would seem wise to utilize all ports. Impressions made along these lines should be helpful to all industrialists, farmers, fishermen, boatmen, and other local individuals of good type, who are deserving of promotion. They should tend to increase the population of this fine New Brunswick area.
Charlotte County is one of the regions of the Maritimes that is well worthy of advancement along reasonable and possible lines, not only by tourist but by all local individuals. The promotion of Charlotte would be helpful to its neighboring areas within the Maritimes. Certain recommendations have been made along these lines and they should produce good results.
Tourists are heartily welcome to the Maritimes.
St. Croix Courier
April 24/1927
W. Frank Kennedy (photo) elected Mayor April 19. Former Mayor Everett defeated.
St. Croix Courier
April 21/1927
Only 2 provinces (NS and PEI) left who have not rejected prohibition. In all other provinces, government controls sale of liquor. Editorial. Government supports temperance however.
St. Croix Courier
March 28/1854
Great Britain declared war on Russia and began Crimean War. Russia had attempted to seize control of Turkey. Especially Constantinople and Bosphorus.
St. Croix Courier
April 28/1927
Miss Marjorie Clarke enlarging Seaside Inn and having a tennis court made. Albert Denley building bungalow on Parr St.
St. Croix Courier
June 16/1927
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Ross of Montreal, accompanied by Cyrus Inches, KC, and Alex Gray of Public Works Dept, Saint John, have been visiting Mr. Ross' father at Chamcook Farm, Bayside.
Mrs. Frances Ayscough, D. Litt. (recently conferred at Acadia) will speak at Gilbert W. Ganong Memorial School on China.
St. Croix Courier
June 16/1927
Road Signs on Outskirts of Town Help Tourists. With the increase of motor car travel . . . cities are making a bid for business through the erection great signs at their gateways notifying tourists of their industrial activities, their recreation advantages, their historical points and other such information as may be appropriately set forth in a manner that he who rides may read. . . . The practice, therefore, of notifying the touring public that "This is Squeedunk" or "You are Now Entering Milltown" or "Nine Miles from Here to Shoetown," is entirely an innovation.
St. Croix Courier
June 16/1927
Sea Beaches for the Islander. By Maude Petit Hill. MacLean's June 1st issue. On Grand Manan, mainly. "Grand Manan for Artists and Hikers, for sea shells and quiet rest; Baie des Chaleurs for quiet and warmer bathing; St. Andrews for bathing, golf and variety."
St. Croix Courier
June 23/1927
Mrs. Jennie Clarke and Robert Clarke arrived on Monday and are guests at Seaside Inn. Mrs. Clarke has recently sold her house on Water Street to Wilford Tucker.
Golf tournament at St. Andrews between Fredericton and St. Andrews. St. Andrews won. Banquet at Kennedy's.
An underwriter's convention came in on Tuesday by special train to the Algonquin Hotel—90 in number.
St. Croix Courier
June 30/1927
Mrs. Lawford of Montreal was here for the week and opened the "Gift Shop," which will be under the management of Mrs. J. M. Hare, with Miss Alice Hold as assistant this summer.
St. Croix Courier
July 7, 1927
How the Day Was Spent at The Shiretown
Sixty Years of Confederation Had Splendid Observance
The programme for the Diamond Jubilee celebration opened at 5:30 on Friday am with ringing of bells, blowing of whistles and firecrackers.
8:30 Presentation of flags and medals to the school children and salutation of the flag at the school house and grounds.
9:00 Children marching to Market Square singing, headed by Boy Scouts
9:30 Grand parade of floats, autos, etc., at which the prizes were won as follows:
Decorated Cars
1. Mrs. Alan Magee, The British Bull Dog
2. Lady Tait, The British Empire
Floats
1. Laying the last spike by the CPR by St. Andrews Boy Scout Troup
2. Landing of the Loyalists, the Women's Canadian Club of St. Andrews
3. Resources of Canada, Passamaquoddy Chapter of the I.O.D.E.
4. Lumber Industry, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wilson
Polymorphian Parade
1. St. Andrews Firemen
2. The Village Blacksmith
3. The Rooney Children
Judges: The Hon. Marguerite Shaughnessy, Rev. Father O'Keefe and Francis Ayscough
After the judging of the parade all went to the Court House when the reading of resolution of Parliament and other addresses were read by G. W. Babbitt, Father O'Keefe, Canon E. B. Hooper, Rev. G. F. Dawson, F. L. Mallory and salutation to Flag which Rev. Mr. Ideson unfurled.
12:30 Planting of maple tree in front of Town Hall, Miss Susan Mowatt placed the first shovel full of earth.
Afternoon: Ball game at Indian Point Park between Deer Island and St. Andrews, in which St. Andrews won. Bicycle polo and auto polo games.
9 pm. Stereoptian pictures of Fathers of Confederation at Market Square, mammoth bon fire at 10 pm, which Rev. Mr. ideson took charge of.
Dance in Andraeleo Hall
Much credit is due Hon Hon the Mayor, W. F. Kennedy, and the different committees, Rev. Mr. idson, Scout Master, devoted a great deal of time and work in making the scouts float a success.
St. Andrews By the Sea
Word has been received by Mayor Kennedy that His Excellency, the Governor General of Canada, and Lady Willingdon will arrive here by CPR on July 15th. It is expected that they will remain over Sunday.
St. Croix Courier
July 14, 1927
St. Andrews By the Sea
The Niger Reef tea house at St. Andrews conducted each year by the Passamaquoddy Chapter of the I.O.D.E. is again open and its service proving popular with its many patrons. Noticeable among the many articles for sale are the various sets of photos of local scenery mounted on post cards. These photos have all been taken by Mrs. Florence Ayscough, D.Litt. and the results are a tribute to her skill in selecting the scenes and to her treatment of the subjects.
Governor General Coming for Big Game and Salmon
Fredericton, July 7.
His Excellency Viscount Willingdon, Governor General of Canada, is coming back to New Brunswick to hunt moose and to enjoy the thrills of catching an Atlantic silver salmon. "I intend to return to New Brunswick to enjoy some of the excellent fishing and shooting," said His Excellency in replying to the civic address presented by Mayor W. G. Clark upon his arrival here yesterday. So, after having read the provincial address at the reception at the Parliament Buildings last evening, premier Baxter presented Lord Willingdon with a big game hunting license made out for His Excellency and staff. Nothing apparently could have pleased Lord Willingdon more; he immediately enquired if it was good for my five years in Canada" and was assured by Hon. C. D. Richards, Minister of Lands and Mines, that it was.
The special license for His Excellency and party was bound in Morocco and was inscribed "presented on the occasion of His Excellency's first visit to New Brunswick." Lord Willingdon is a noted big game hunter and has hunted elephants, tigers, lions and other big game in the Dominion of the British Empire where he has been stationed; since his arrival in Canada he has expressed a wish to hunt moose and also for a salmon fishing trip, and he had been advised to come to new Brunswick. If he does not have his moose hunting trip this fall he will return to New Brunswick in 1928 for the purpose.
St. Croix Courier
July 21. 1927
Community Honored Saturday by Visit of Their Excellencies
The Governor General of Canada and Viscountess Willingdon Make Friends of all During Brief Stay
The town and nearby country was much agog Saturday afternoon due to a visit here of the representatives of King George and Queen Mary, the Governor General and Viscountess Willingdon.
Unfortunately, it was a busy time in the stores and on the farms and many were prevented attending.
The distinguished visitors came by auto from St. Andrews, arriving at 3 pm and were received by His Honor the Lieutenant Governor and Ms. Todd at Government House whose spacious lawn had been made beautiful by a display of bunting.
An orchestra discoursed sweet music and the scene was enchanting. Returned men in uniform and school children in pretty frocks or boys in Scout realia were drawn up in front of the house.
Mayor Graham and town councilors attended with their wives as did the clergy and many citizens.
The little Misses Christine Graham and Mary MacKenzie had the pleasant task of presenting baskets of beautiful bloom to the Viscountess and Mrs. Todd.
On behalf of the people, the mayor read the following address which was brief by request: . . .
Lord Willingdon responded briefly but very happily and took occasion to present is own bronze medal to Miss Alca Fulton, who had won it by her high school work.
A large concourse of young and old passed before Their Excellencies and paid tribute to our beloved Sovereigns.
After the reception outside, their Excellencies came into the house, and received about one hundred and fifty guests, including the mayor, councilors, clergy and their wives, leaders of the Boy Scouts and Canadian Girls in Training. The guests were served with salads and ices by the wives of the councillors and other ladies.
Mrs. Todd wore a gown of rainbow chiffon over cerise with hat to correspond and Ms. J. Carleton Brown, who was the guest of her parents at Government House, wore a powder blue lace and chiffon with mohair hat to match. During the afternoon, Lieut. Governor and Ms. Todd were presented with two beautiful portraits of Lord and Lady Willingdon. These were on easels, were twenty-two by nineteen inches in size and were framed in velvet and gold with the coat of arms and crown.
After the formal reception the distinguished party departed by autos for St. Andrews, first however making a trip through Milltown and along the front streets of St. Stephen, where the stores and other buildings were gaily decorated for the occasion.
St. Croix Courier
July 7/1927
GG of Canada and Lady Willingdon to arrive in St. Andrews on July 15 by CPR. Will remain over Sunday. Photos July 14.
St. Croix Courier
July 14/1927
Niger Reef Tea House again open. Post-card photos of local scenery by Mrs. Florence Ayscough for sale for IODE.
St. Croix Courier
July 21/1927
Mrs. Irene Castle McLaughlin and family are occupying Corey Cottage for the season.
Community Honored Sat. by Visit of Their Excellencies. GG of Canada and Viscountess Willingdon make Friends During Brief Stay. Photo with Lt. Gov. Todd and wife. Arriving from St. Andrews.
St. Croix Courier
July 28/1927
A. Mason is from Boston.
From Courier July 29/1897: Charles Horsnell, proprietor St. Andrews House, has changed its name to Bayview Hotel. The genial landlord is enjoying a good share of the hotel business.
St. Croix Courier
Aug 18/1927
Reps. of newspapermen of England came in Tues by CPR and left same afternoon. Touring Maritimes. Luncheon at Algonquin.
St. Croix Courier
Aug 25/1927
Retail Liquor Store to open Sept. 6. F. A. Grimmer, manager; Charles Horsnell and Miss Frances Stinson, cashier.
On Friday last a special train brought E. W. Beatty, President of the CPR, the Rt. Hon. MacKenzie King, Prime Minister; Ms. Munroe and Hon. Arthur Howard, who were entertained at lunch by Baroness and Hon. Marguerite Shaughnessy at Fort Tipperary.
St. Croix Courier
Aug 11/1927
Increased Revenues Mean Road Improvements. Provincial roads soon to have new marking system. (Highways signs and route destinations) "The increasing number of automobiles in the province, the growing number of motor bus lines, and the multiplying tourist travel by autos was making the highways maintenance problem one of growing importance.
Sept 1/1927
Liquor Control Act for New Brunswick become law Sept. 6. New Brunswick to become decidedly "wet" province on Sept. 6 when a new liquor law goes into effect, giving govt. a monopoly on the sale of intoxicants and requiring purchasers to drink their liquor only in their homes, hotels, camps, or where they ordinarily spend the night. Permits required in ON. New Brunswick is preparing for a rush of American tourists after labour Day. Travel from New England is expected to pick up decidedly, with trains, boats and automobiles doing a capacity business. The fact that visitors may buy as freely as residents and none has to get an official permit is expected to prove quite popular with Americans. Editorial.
Only New Brunswick liquor may be drunk in New Brunswick. Officers empowered to search autos, homes, etc. where illegal liquor suspected.
Stores open 9:30 to 5:30. Closed Sundays, election days and public holidays.
St. Croix Courier
Sept 22/1927
Cleveland Mitchell and family leave this week for Point Clair, Quebec, where they expect to remain for the winter.
St. Croix Courier
Oct 20/1927
New Conservative Leader is Native of New Brunswick. R. B. Bennett's Romantic Story goes back to Bay of Fundy and Brave Days of Tall Ships.
October 6/1927
First Talkie: Al Jolson in "The Jazz Singer." Mixture of talkie and silent.
St. Croix Courier
Oct 27/1927
A. Denley and wife move into new house on Parr. J. Parkins left last week for Montreal.
St. Croix Courier
Nov 17/1927
Charles R. Hosmer, Leading Financier of Montreal, Has Passed.
Had Summer Home at St. Andrews and Owned Much Property There
Montreal Nov. 14. Charles R. Hosmer, one of Canada's leading financiers, died tonight at 6:30 at his residence, 3530 Drummond street, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Hosmer had reached his 76th birthday on Saturday last. In the death of Mr. Hosmer, financial, industrial, commercial and railway life loses one who during a long number of years played an important part in the building up of Canada. He had been ill for a considerable time, and especially so in the last two years, but from his sick-bed he continually showed an interest in charitable affairs.
Charles Rudolph Hosmer was probably the most important figure in telegraphic and cable circles in Canada during the past 25 years. He rose from the position of telegraph operator to places on the directorates of a number of the great telegraph and cable companies in the United States and Canada. In addition, Mr. Hosmer was an officer of a number of the most important enterprises, and probably in his time held places on more boards than any other businessman in Canada. He was rated as a multi-millionaire.
Mr. Hosmer was very little known outside the ranks of his business associates. He was very retiring and dreaded publicity. He loved his offices, in which he used to get through daily an enormous amount of work in a quiet but very efficient manner.
Prominent positions he filled were the presidency of the Ogilvy Milling company and the vice-presidency of the Laurentide Pulp and Paper Company. He was associated with the board of directors of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, the Bank of Montreal, the Sun Life Assurance Company, the Halifax and Bermuda Cable Company, and the West India Cable Company.
Mr. Hosmer was born at Coteau Landing, P. Q., in 1851. He was educated at the common school. After learning telegraphy, he entered the employ of the Grand Trunk Railway as operator. Subsequently he joined the Canadian Pacific Railway and was for a number of years general manager of its telegraph system. Mr. Hosmer married Miss Clara Jane Bigelow, of Montreal. They had two children, Elwood B. Hosmer and Olive Hosmer. Mr. Hosmer had for some years had a summer residence in St. Andrews where he had acquired much property and where he was greatly esteemed.
St. Croix Courier
Dec 15/1927
Black and White movies may soon be colored by special lens.
St. Croix Courier
Dec 29/1927
New State Theatre Opens Tonight (Calais) Photos. Very handsome and large.