1902 Social Notes
Paper Date | Event |
Jan 4, 1902 | The nominations for reeve and councillors took place at noon on Dec. 30th, in
the I.O.O.F. hall. The meeting was well attended, and the following nominations took place: For
Reeve - Messers. J.C. McMillan and S.J. Hawkins. For Councillors - Messers. Harris, Bayes,
Hunt, Farrio, Cloughley and McMillan. Mr. Wm. Irving was elected school trustee by acclamation.
The meeting was then adjourned till evening. In the evening a well attended meeting was held
for the purpose of hearing the annual report of the council. The Rev. J.P. McInnes was
chairman, and the following candidates spoke - Messers. Bayes, Harris, J.C. McMillan and
Hawkins. Messers. Hawkins and McMillan were the chief speakers. Mr. Hawkins strongly advocated
putting a bridge across the Spanish River at the scrow ferry, and repairing the streets of
Webbwood, instead of spending money on bridges and roads from which the town derived no benefit. Mr. and Mrs. Purvis have returned home after spending Xmas in North Bay. Mr. H. McNeil is back from Toronto. Miss McClellan, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J.P. McInnes, returned home on Saturday. Miss Annie and Mr. Melvin Garrow returned to College on Sunday. Mr. A.G. McKenzie, successor to Mr. Day as principal of Public School, arrived on Saturday. The Misses Garrow gave a card party to their friends on New Year's night. It was a decided success. A sleigh-load of young people drove out to Mrs. Wilkinson's on Thursday evening, where a very enjoyable evening was spent. Mr. B.M. Wylie gave a progressive euchre party on Friday evening. Mr. Melvin and Miss Maggie Garrow were the victorious couple. There is every chance of the "workshop" opening again The roads are badly drifted in some places. |
Jan 13, 1902 | The municipal elections passed off rather quietly and results as follows:
Reeve, J.C. McMillan; Councillors, Geo Bayes, Geo Harris, M. Cloughley, D. McMillan. Upon these
rests the responsibility of placing the necessary requirements of this municipality in such
positive manner before the Ontario Government as to procure the erection of a permanent bridge
across the Spanish River A quiet wedding took place at the manse on Monday, Jan. 6,when Miss Annie Thompson, of Eganville, was united in marriage to Mr. James Allen our popular tailor. Miss F. McKechnie was bridesmaid and Mr. Clayton Bannerman assisted the groom. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.P. McInnes. Mr. E.B. Wylie has taken a position with Messers. Purvis Bros, hardware merchants of Sudbury, and entered upon his duties on Monday last. Surveyors are at work in this vicinity locating the line of Manitoulin and North Shore Railway, and it is expected work at grading will begin early in the spring. The Spanish River Pulp Company are said to be preparing to resume work on their building etc, which will rapidly be pushed to completions. Oh, let it be soon. The Orangemen at their annual meeting elected the following officers: Rev. J.P. McInnes, W.M; Geo Greaves, D. M; Jas Mullen, Secy; Geo McKay, Treasurer. |
Jan 15, 1902 | J.C. McMillan had 22 of a majority over S.J. Hawkins for the reeveship. Our town is filling up with surveyors, land lookers and lumbermen. We have 18 inches of snow. At the council meeting on Monday it was decided to send a deputation to Toronto to ask for a bridge across the Spanish River. In your last week's issue, a correspondent says Mr. Hawkins at the nomination meeting said that he wished to get a bridge across the Spanish River, for the benefit of the farmers, but that he did not want to see any money going on any roads or bridges. This statement is very contradictory and foolish. What we want is to get our country opened up and give encouragement to farmers to come in. We are proud to say this township has always done. |
Jan 21, 1902 | A number of our young people drove to Lee Valley on Thursday evening last to
attend a social given under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church, at the
home of Mr. F. Lee. A very enjoyable programme was presented, which consisted of games and
music. Refreshments were served. On Suday last the services in the Methodist church were of a special character, those of the morning being conducted by the Rev. Mr. Depew, of Frankford. In the evening the annual missionary service was conducted by the Rev. Ashen T. Tatter, chairman of the Sudbury district. On Sunday morning last some excitement was caused by a C.P.R. box car breaking down at the crossing, east of the station. The section men were called out, and with the help of the trainmen the track was speedily cleared. Rev. Mr. Depew, of Frankford, who has been visiting his son here, is leaving this week. W.A. Depew, who has been C.P.R. agent here for some time, has accepted a better position in Sudbury, and will remove his remove his family there this week. Mr. Del. Hunt, who lives near Brockville, is visiting his brother, Mr. Wm. Hunt, of Lee Valley. Mr. Ira E. Wright, of Pembroke, is visiting Mr. W.H. McLeod. Mr. A. Tessen has returned from his business trip to Toronto. |
Feb 8, 1902 | Webbwood is rushing to the front as fast as her worthy citizens can rush her. We are through
with our Xmas trade and are now preparing for our Easter rush. The pulp mills at the Falls which will be managed by the progressive and engergetic Co'y, are going to be erected as soon as spring sets in. Several carloads of the very finest and best machinery have been purchased by the Co'y. Messers. Spellman & Doyle are having their ice for next summer drawn from the Spanish. It is said to be the finest ice cut for the past five years. |
Feb 8, 1902 |
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church are making great preparations for a Grad Concert to be
held on the 20th. A one act farce will be one of the main features. The various actors and
actresses ae rehearsing under the management of Mr. C.A. Douglas. Mr. Drawley and family, formerly of Sudbury, have removed from there to Webbwood. Mr. Drawley, who was station agent at Sudbury, will take up that position here. A glee club has been formed here and we may expect some musical treats before long. Mr. S.G. Chant, our druggist, leaves on an extended business trip along the line on Monday. We deplore the many railway accidents lately and extend our sympathy to the injured ones. MASSEY STATION Miss Emma T. Irons, a gifted elocutionist from Toronto, who is now filling a number of engagements on the "Soo Branch," gave an evenings entertainment at Massey Station last Thursday, before a crowded house. Miss Irons captivated her hearers with her witty and pathetic selections so much that it is hoped she will in the near future favor the people of Massey with another entertainment. |
Feb 17, 1902 |
Mr. D. Conroy, of Peterborough, has taken charge of the excavating at the Falls. Contractor J.W. Munro has again taken control of the work at the falls. The brick yard at the falls is being put in a shape ready to commence operations as soons as the frost is out of the ground. Mr. B.M. Wylie, who is yard foreman for the Monde Nickle Co. at Victoria mine, spent Sunday with his family in town. Miss Gertrude Peckover spend Friday in the Soo. The old time favorite, Harry Lindley, is billed hero for a week's stay, starting on the 24. Mr. Finley Fisher, aged 91 quietly passed away, at his sons residence, Friday. |
Mar 3, 1902 |
It is probable that the bear did not his shadow on the 1st. Mr. A.G. McKenzie paid a flying visit to Sudbury on Saturday. Miss M. Garrow, who has been visiting with Mrs. Brodie, of Massey, returned home on Friday. An Easter ball will be held on the 30th inst. Mr. B. Clinton is visiting friends in town. Rev. J.P. McInnes made a circuit of the lumber camps last week. The recent thaws will place the lumber men in an awkward position. Miss Gertrude Peckhover spent Saturday in Sudbury. The honor roll for the entrance class of February will appear next week. The Webbwood choir of the Presbyterian church rendered, "I Shall Know Him" at the evening service on the 2nd, inst. in the most delightful manner. Mr. Dury is again superintendent of this division. |
Mar 10, 1902 |
Rev. Mr. Anglin was in Blind River on Sunday. Mr. Webb of the Soo, formerly of Webbwood, is in town. The ladies of the Presbyterian congregation will give a social in commemoration of the 17th of March on the 14th. inst. at the residence of Mrs. B.M. Wylie. The new bell for the Roman Catholic church, will be christened shortly after the end of Lent, the exact date has not yet been decided. Mrs. Chas Purvis entertained a few friends at her home on Tuesday evening last. The following is a list of the name of the three highest in the monthly school exam's of February. The names appear in order of merit. Senior Division: - IV Classes - Abe Lesser, Reuben McLeod, Jennie McLeod, Class III - Willie McChisnie, Louis McChisnie, John Faught, Senior II Class - Philip Lesser, Joseph Lesser, Irving Bayes. Junior Division: - Jr. II Class - Robbie McCarthy, Hazel Jelly, Wallace Douglas. Pt II Class - Willie Bentley, George Gignac, Tom Faught. Senior Pt I Class - Mary Devon, C.M. McPhee, Arthur Gignac. |
Mar 24, 1902 | On Thursday evening the 20th Mrs. Chas Purvis gave a reception to her friends.
The gathering was one of the most select of the season. Among those present was Miss Florence
Reynolds, of the Soo and Mr. Brodie of Massey. Mrs. Purvis assisted by Miss M. Garrow received
the guest between the hour of 8 and 9 o'clock p.m. The guests were furnished with several
musical selections of a very classical nature which were greatly enjoyed by all present. At a
very elaborate dinner which followed, the following toasts were drank - The Host and Hostess by
Mr. Brodie responded by Mr. Wm Irving, New Ontario by Mr. Chas Purvis responded by Mr. E.B.
Wylie: Our King by Mr. Wm Irving responded by Mr. Chas Douglas. The guests finally dispersed
after spending a very enjoyable evening. Mr. H.M. Peckhover, conductor on the local, sprained his ankle, while in Sudbury on Tuesday the 18th. Monday evening the Odd Fellows held an At Home for the members and their families. There is considerable talk of forming a base ball club here. Every citizen should heartily support such a movement. It has been decided to hold the entrance examinations in Webbwood. The date of the concert in connection with the Roman Catholic church, is the 31st of March, Easter - Monday. Mr. G.W. Angus spent Sunday with his family in town. |
Apr 1, 1902 |
On Easter Sunday the new bell for the Roman Catholic Church was christened. The church was
beautifully decorated with flowers. Mr. B.M. Wylie spent Easter with his family in town. The Presbyterian church was profusely decorated with beautifully cut flowers on Easter Sunday. Mr. J.D. Norton of the Soo is in town. Mr. A.G. McKenzie spend Sunday in Sudbury. Rev. Mr. Anglin's young son is dangerously ill. Special prayer's were offered up for the child's safe recovery, at the church on Sunday. On the 31st of March a concert in connection with the Roman Catholic church, was held in the I.O.O.F. hall. Mr. Chas Purvis was in the chair. The programme included contributions by Bernaby Angus, L.G Faugh, Mamie Lunday, M. Boudreau, C.M. McPhee, Clara Collins, Hazel Jelly, A. Mitchell and L. McIntosh, Katie Flavin, Chas. Douglas, Sadie McKay and Eva Wylie, E.B. Wylie. Farce, "Brandgan's City Niece" - Mr. Chas Douglas, Miss Eva Wylie Tableaux, "The Three Graces" - M. Bourdreau, O. Pratt, M. Drawley; "The Three Disgraces" - J. Courier, E. Hanrahan, J. Faught; "Before and After Marriage" - Miss A. Courier, Mr. E.B. Wylie. |
Apr 14, 1902 |
On Wednesday afternoon the 9th inst. the special train; bearing Hon. G.W. Ross and his
colleagues over the Soo line, stopped here for twenty minutes, during which time Mr. Ross
briefly addressed the large crowd gathered on the station platforms. On Wednesday afternoon a meeting of the Webbwood Liberals was held in the I.O.O.F. Hall, to appoint delegates to the convention at Bruce Mines on the 15th. The following were chosen: - Messers. Spellman, Doyle, McInnes, Chant, and A. McKay. The family of Mr. G.W. Angus has removed to the Soo. The young son of Rev. Mr. Anglin who has been very ill for some time past, has been taken to the hospital in Kingston. Mr. G.L. Challinor, of the Barbadoes, who has been stopping in Webbwood for two weeks, left town on Saturday. About three months ago the town council of Webbwood passed a resolution providing for the building of a much providing for the building of a much needed side walk on the south side of Main St., between the corners of Main and George Streets, to the school. The logs for stringers were drawn and unloaded along the section of the street where they still lie, a good deal of danger to pedestrians on dark nights. Men are flocking to the Falls in large numbers, and operations have begun in earnest. |
Apr 21, 1902 |
A man suffering from smallpox was taken out of one of the hotels and put in the "pest house"
while the hotel is allowed to remain open. Several cases are traceable from this hotel. The sidewalks are falling into a most disgraceful and dangerous state. The family of Mr. Chas Reynolds has removed to the Soo. Mrs. B.M. Wylie spend Sunday at Victoria Mines. Mr. Macintosh of Londonderry, Ireland, who has been stopping in Webbwood for several weeks past, left town for Winnipeg on Sunday. Miss Alzina McLeod is home for a visit. Bush fires have been burning fiercely for the past week. No harm to buildings has yet been done. Mr. A.Lesser has a new dry goods clerk. |
Apr 27, 1902 |
A very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday the 23rd, in the Methodist Church, when Miss Addie
Clark and Mr. Wm McLeod were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by the Rev. G. Anglin,
pastor of the Methodist Church. The ceremony was performed at one o'clock in the presence of a
large number of friends. The bride, who was attired in white silk, wore the bridal veil and
carried a bouquet of orange blossoms. She was assisted by a sister of the groom, Miss Alzina
McLeod, who looked charming in a dress of white silk and carried a bouquet of scarlet color.
The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Clark, of the Sault, and the groom was assisted by
Mr. Wright, also of the Sault. The young couple were the recipients of many costly and
beautiful presents. We unite with their many friends in wishing them many years of happiness. The Rev. Mr. Anglin ahs returned from Kingston, where he had taken his young son. Doctors hold bright hopes for the child's recovery. It is rumored that the Canadian Coppery Company has bought a mine about two miles out on the Birch Lake road, and that they are about to commence operations. On Tuesday evening the body of an unknown man was found in the bush about two miles out of Webbwood. The man, though he has been seen in the neighbourhood previously, is a total stranger, and was slightly demented. The last time he was seen alive, some days ago, he was roving through the bush, bare-footed, during a snow-storm. The body lay where found for two d ays after discovery, pending an inquest, without covering or any guard whatever. Mrs. G. McKay spent a couple of days visiting in Walford. Nine more weeks until the entrance examinations. Regular attendance is requested. |
May 5, 1902 |
SMALLPOX CASES AT WEBBWOOD Hotel, and also Several Young Men, including a Teacher, all Under Quarantine Owing to the inadequate precautions taken against small-pox in the past, the epidemic has obtained considerable headway. The Windsor hotel has been quarantined. Six young men are also in quarantine. Mr. H. McNeil is very low, and Dr. Andrew of Sudbury arrived on the local last evening to attend Mr. McNeil. Mr. Paquet, of Worthington, suffered a severe accident on the local last evening. It seems Mr. Paquet got on the local at Worthington and standing on the rear platform with his arms clasping the railing, he could not save himself and fell from the platform, his arm being severed at the elbow. Dr. Arthur was fortunatley on boared and performed an operation on his arrival at Webbwood, in the office of Dr. Jones. The public school is closed, as the principal is in quarantine. Packed houses have greeted the nightly performance of the Basset Comedy Co. who have played a week's engagement here. |
May 5, 1902 |
Dog thieves are getting in thier work. A beautiful thoroughbred collie owned by E.B. Wylie and
also a large and valuable dog owned by the surveyors of the A.C.R., were stolen on the night of
the 3rd. On Wednesday evening a large crowd gathered on the station platform to welcome Mr. Jas. McCarthy who brought his bride, nee Miss Muncastor, of Walford, home. On leaving the train the young couple were not with a shower of rice, which signified the good wishes of the numerous friends of both the bride and groom. Dr. Arthurs, Sudbury, is in town looking after our smallpox patients. |
June 2, 1902 |
Pauline Johnston and Walter McRaye gave an entertainment here May 24. On the night of election the returns, as they came over the wires, were received at the I.O.O.F. Hall and were from there transmitted by phone to the Falls. The new and handsome belfry on the Roman Catholic Church is now completed. This afternoon Miss E. Campbell was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Joe Morgan. The ceremony was quietly performed at the "Manse" by the Rev. Mr. McInnes. Several families have recently taken up their abode here. Just a month until the entrance exams. A telephone line has been put in here. It connects us the Falls and with Cutler. If the local changes to its old run it will be a great inconvenience to travellers in general. Potatoes are at a premium in Webbwood at present. |
June 15, 1902 |
On the 15th inst, what terminated in a fatal accident, ocurred to Mr. Jno. Armstrong, employed
at Webbwood Falls. Mr. Armstrong was working under a derrick, when the derrick slipped,
striking him on the head. He died about two hours later. The coroner's jury the following
morning found that he had met his death accidently. Mr. Calway and family, who have been in Port Arthur have returned to town. Mrs. G.W. Angus has also returned to Webbwood. M.H. McNeil left Saturday for his home in Toronto. Mrs. J. Allen and Mrs. Lynch of North Bay are visiting Mrs. J.R. Allen of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Fulerton have been visiting Mrs. S.J. Hawkins. Mrs. Fowler has returned home after, spending several weeks visiting friends in North Bay. Mr. W.C. Ackerman, of Peterborough, was in Webbwood over Sunday. It has rained on an average every night this week. On Friday last a "bum" broke the large plate glass window in the drug store. He refused to make the loss good and accordingly watched his chance to skip. He was traced and when caught was brought back to Webbwood. |
June 23, 1902 |
The contract for building the sidewalk on Main St. West was given to Mr. Thos. Stewart. The Entrance examinations begin here on the 25th and pupils are coming from Walford, Massey, Worthington, etc., to write. Our entrance class of Webbwood has not had the advantages of the usual classes, only taking the Entrance work for six months instead of ten. Prior to Mr. McKenzie's incumbency of the principalship here, there was no Entrance class. The gardens are looking splendid in Webbwood. Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Aylsworth of Newboro', are visiting Mr. and Mrs. S.G. chant of this place. Mr. Aylsworth is the father of the member for Addington. Work at the Falls is progressing favorably. Mrs. Brodie is visiting Mrs. Ed. Garrow of this place. |
July 7, 1902 |
At last the weather is what it should be, so the farmers around here say. Crops are looking
fine. We are developing into a great mining town. We have some good claims around here. June is the month for weddings all right. Robbie Robinson and bride passed through to Algoma a few days ago. Max. Spencer and bride (nee Miss Horn) arrived home Thursday last. Mr. Jas Kennedy and Miss Mamie Patterson of Cutler, were married at the Intenational Hotel here July 2. Rev. Mr. Anglin preached his farewell sermon on Sunday last. He leaves this week for Commands, where he will take charge of the Methodist church. Rev. Mr. Brett will have charge here. Miss Bertha McIntyre is home from the Soo for a few weeks. Mr. Ernest Wylie has secured work on the C.P.R. construction train. Our merchants are so busy that they had no time to do honor to the 1st of July. Mrs. S.J. Hawkins is on a trip to Blind River and the Island. SCHOOL PROMOTIONS From Jr. 2nd to Sr. 2nd - Howard Fisher, Melville Boyes, Bruce Douglas, Wallace Douglas, L.G. Faught, Delore Gagne, Arthur Gagne, Mamie Garrow, Myrtle Boyes, Lizzie Fisher, Hazel Jelly, Robert McCarthy. From Jr. to Sr. Part 2nd - Willie Bentley, George Gignac, Victor Waters, Tom Faught, P.J. Currier, Allan Fisher, Robbie McKay, Ernest Peckhover, Dave Belleisle, Archie McKay, Allan Roe. From Part 1 to Part 2 - Dan Fisher, Arthur Gignac, Eddie Doyle, Zelie Lesser, Irene Douglas, Emily Young, C.M. McPhee, Mary Devan, Sara Devan, Cecelia Belleisle, Maude McKay. |
July 7, 1902 |
From 2nd to 3rd - I. Boyes, F. Dobson, M. Lundy, G. Jelly, M. Boudreaux, E. Hannerhan, L.
Fisher, P. Lesser, Joe Lesser, O. Pratt. From 3rd to 4th - H. Boyes, W. McCarthy, L. McChesnie, M. Fairbairn, C. Young, R. Jelly, J. Faught. Recommended - Wm. McChesnie, Chas. Douglas. About 15 students wrote on the Leoving examinations, five coming from Massey Station. |
Aug 7, 1902 |
Farmers are feeling better now, having got their haying done. There is some talk of the locals changing from Algoma back to Webbwood on the 15th. It will make a good change for this town. Master Albert McIntyre, who has been in the A.C.R. offices at the Soo, passed through on his way to Sudbury. He will enter the C.P.R. offices there. Mr. J.A. Persha, of Fort William, is visiting his sister, Mrs. J.B. Spellman. Mr. Allen Longmore, of Camden East, has come to learn the drug business with Mr. Chant, of Webbwood Drug Store. Mr. Honsworth, C.P.R. agent at Cutler and family are visitng Rev. Mr. Lawlor. Mr. Doyle, of the Windsor Hotel, has purchased the old American and is having it remodelled, putting on a new brick front. This will make a first-class house and be an improvement to the town. |
Aug 20, 1902 |
Very light frost a few nights ago. Mr. Ike Bond, of Ottawa, is visiting here this week. He and Mr. Will Irving caught 150 black bass in one day. But this in not all they caught. Mr. Bond, while standing on the bank fishing hooked a big one and just as he got him to the top of the water he got away and the line flew up into a tree, where it wound around the neck of a partridge. One of Mr. Spellman's hounds has been shot by an unknown person. Miss Irving has arrived home from the west. Dr. Fisher, who has spent a month with us, has gone to Stratford. Mr. Chas. Reynolds, of the Sault spent Monday with his sister, Mrs. McIntyre. Mr. and Mrs. Garrow left Monday for Toronto on a pleasure trip. Rev. Mr. McDonald, of Buffalo, is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Purvis. The six o'clock dinner given by the ladies of the Presbyterian church was a grand success. A very pleasant garden party was given by the Misses Roland. The Webbwood and Lee Valley Methodist Sunday schools picnic took place at McKay's grove. There was a large turn out. Som of the berry pickers around here got a good scare the other day. A good sized black bear is contesting their right to the berries. Mr. C. Bannerman, night operator here, and Mr. Sam Lesser are on an extended trip to eastern cities. A pretty early morning wedding took place at the R.C. church last Thursday, when Miss Alexine Bennett and Mr. John Lundy were united in holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. Father LaFleuve. The ceremony was conducted at 7 a.m. in the presence of a large number of friends. The bride was assisted by Miss Mamie Lundy, sister of the groom. Mr. A. Hanrahan was best man. The happy couple left on the local for the east amid showers of rich and old boots. Messers. R. Wylie and M. McDonald have left for Cartier to enter the C.P.R. shoops there. |
Aug 25, 1902 |
On Thursday evening last a moonlight excursion per S.S. Espanola was run to the Falls and back
under the auspices of the Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church. The trip was greatly enjoyed
by all , and a very pleasant hour was spent at the Falls where ice cream was served to all. Mr. and Mrs. Edf Garrow have returned from a visit to Toronto. Mrs. J.B. Spellman has returned from a visit to Toronto friends. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wairm gave a party to their many friends on Friday evening last. Dancing was the pastime of the evening, and a very pleasant time was spent. The Rev. B. Brace will deliver lectures here and at Lee Valley on his experience in South Africa in the near future. |
Oct 20, 1902 |
On Thanksgiving evening the ladies of the Methodist church gave their annual Thanksgiving
dinner in the Oddfellows' hall. Dinner was served from six to eight p.m., and was partaken of
by a very large number. The splendid menu and the promptitude with which the ten misses filled
the various orders rendered the dinner this year far superior to any held in the past which is
saying a good deal. Mrs. Ketch, of Sudbury, is visiting Mrs. Chas. Hughes. On Wednesday evening Mr. Frank Courier was the recipient of a telegram bringing sad news from his son, Joe, who is in Valley City, North Dakota. It appears that Joe, while hunting, accidently discharged his rifle, the ball penetrating the shoulder inflicting serious and painful injury. The first news was the boy was killed, but we are glad to relate the latest news rectifying the mistake, and at present Joe is recovering slowly. Mr. Courier is well and favorably known here, and he has the sympathy of the entire community at his sad accident. Mr. Alex Courier, brakeman on the local, is at present with his brother. On Friday last two young men thought they would indulge in a little target practice and fancy shooting and accordingly repaired to the side of the International. A couple of bottles were placed on a log and they at once started to clip off pieces of glass, etc. But strange to relate, after firing two boxes of ammunition, both bottles were seen in the same place grinning at the discomfited shooters and the onlookers had a big laugh. Threshing in most places has been finished and the results are very satisfactory. Potatoes are a good crop but will not supply the demand. |
Oct 27, 1902 |
On Tuesday, the 21st inst, a very pretty though quiet wedding was celebrated at the residence of
Mrs. Irving when her daughter, Ethel, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Clayton
Bannerman, night operato at the C.P.R. station. The ceremony was performed at 11:30 by the Rev.
Mr. Brett, Methodist minister here, in the presence of a few of the most intimate friends of
the bride and groom. The bride was beautifully attired in white crepe de chene trimmed with
duchess lace. She wore the usual bridal veil and carried a bouquet of orange blossoms. The
bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Wm Irving. After the ceremony dinner was served in the
spacious dining room, which was effectively decorated with roses, carnations and maiden-hair
fern. The happy couple left on the 6:30 local for Marquette amid the showers of rice and hearty
good wishes of their numerous friends, who thronged the station platform. Among the many
beautiful gifts was a beautiful dinner set presented to the bride by Messers. Huntington,
Mattawa; Dr. Chamberlain, Toronto; Castleton, California, friends of Mr. Wm Irving. On Wednesday last Messers. Huntington, Castleton, Chamberlain, Spellman and Irving went on a partridge hunt, and also to locate deer "run-ways" for the approaching season, in the vicinity of Mr. Falkner's. Mr. Mayo, agent, has returned from the hospital, Montreal, where he was under treatment for his eyes. Several couple have come here to procure marriage licenses but were unable to do so. Such negligence on the part of the authorities should be remedied at once. Mr. Wm Irwing, Espanola, unexpectly came home with his bride on Tuesday last. As soon as feasible your correspondect is planning to write the history of Webbwood and have it appear in print. Those in authority here should see that a danger signal is placed at the old site of the "American" which is a constant menace to public safety in its now unguarded state. On Oct 31st a meeting will be held in the Presbyterian church to organise a Literary Society in connection with the church. On Monday last, Mr. Allen Longmore, who was drug apprentice for Mr. Chant, left for North Bay. Mr. Longmore, although not a long resident of our town, made himself popular with all and will be sorely misseb by his many friends. |
Nov 3, 1902 |
On Wednesday evening last a very pretty wedding was celebrated in the Lee Valley Methodist
church when Miss M. Capes was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. H. Reid. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Mr. Brett in the presence of a large number of friends. The happy
couple receive the hearty good wishes of the entire community. On Hallowe'en the youngsters resorted to their usual harmless tricks. We are pleased to relate that in Webbwood altho many amusing tricks were performed, that no damage to property was indulge in. This speaks well of our boys. Hallowe'en was celebrated in Lee Valley by a dance being held at the home of Mrs. Wilkinson, where a very pleasant time was spent. Mr. John McLandress, Birch Lake, has purchased the fine property of Mr. C.C. Reynolds on Main street west. Owing to the very wet weather lately the roads around Webbwood are in a very bad state. |
Dec 1, 1902 |
On Monday evening last Mrs. Gignac gave a farewell party to Miss E. McGregor. A very pleasant
evening was spent by a large number of Miss McGregor's friends. The departure of Miss McGregor
from Webbwood leaves a vacancy in her circle of friends hard to fill. The cold nights of last week converted Lily Lake into a ideal skating rink, but the snow and rain of Saturday ruined the ice pro tem. Mr. Mago, of Quebec, has taken a position as clerk in Mr. Lesser's store. Mrs. McIntyre and Miss Olive spent Sunday and Monday in Sudbury. Mr. Wm. McKay met with a serious accident on Saturday while employed in rolling a log. His foot got jammed between two logs, inflicting a painful wound. Mr. M. Doyle has suspended operations on the old "American" until spring. |