1903 Social Notes
Paper Date | Event |
Jan 22, 1903 |
On Wednesday evening, Jan 14, the annual congregational meeting of the Presbyterian church was
held and was most successful in every way. The Rev. J.P. MacInnes occupied the chair, while Mr.
B.M. Wylie acted as clerk in the absence of Mr. James Mullin. The most satisfactory reports of
the kirk, session, Sabbath school, Ladies' Aid and Christian Endeavor were read and approved.
The board of management for 1903 is as follows: -Secretary, Mr. B.M. Wylie; treasurer, Mr. Jas
Mullin; Mr. L. Hoefflier, Mr. Jas Allan, Mr. John MacLandress. After the business was disposed
of the ladies served light refreshments. On Friday evening a dance was held in the I.O.O.F. hall and a very enjoyable time was spent, a number from Espinola being present. On Sunday last Mrs. C. Bannerman, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Wm. Irving, left for Toronto where she will visit friends prior to taking her departure for her home in Marquette. Miss Vernie Johnson left town for her home in Little Current on Sunday Jan 11. On Tuesday, Jan 13, the sitting of the fourth division court was held in the I.O.O.F. hall. The newly elected council for 1903 held their first meeting on Monday Jan 12. One noteworthy event which marked this meeting was a by-law enforcing the pound laws. Mr. Jos Mayville was appointed pound-keeper. Mrs. J.B. Spellman left on Jan 14 for Toronto where she contemplates a visit of several weeks. |
Feb 26, 1903 |
The third anniversary of the dedication of the Methodist Church at Lee Valley was held Feb 16.
A large number drove out from Webbwood and a most enjoyable time was spent. Mrs. John McLandress, of this town, received the sad news of her father's death at Picton. Mrs. McLandress left on Feb 13 for Picton to attend the funeral. Mr. Chas Purvis has returned from North Bay where he has been spending a couple of weeks. Miss M. Cathcart of this town returned from Little Current on Feb 16 where she had been visiting her parents. Mr. Lamb, C.P.R., day operator, has gone to Sudbury to assume a like position. Mr. Chas Douglas, photographer, is now doing a rushing business with camp pictures, which is his specialty. We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Toland whose life was dispaired of is slowly recovering. Mrs. Aigens of Toronto who has been visiting her sister Mrs. J.B. Spellman left for home last week. On Feb 25 a specialty called congregational meeting a the Presbyterian church will be held. The object at the meeting will be to appoint a delegate to attend the meeting of Presbytery at Copper Cliff Mar 3. |
Mar 5, 1903 |
On Tuesday evening Feb 24, Mrs. J.P. McInnes gave a party to the young people of the manse.
There was a large gathering, and a most enjoyable time was spent. A special congregational meeting was held in the Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening Feb 25. The auditor's report was read and referred to the board of managers, who were to effect a settlement with the ex-treasurer. The following delegates were appointed to represent the congregation a the meeting of the Home Mission committee in Copper Cliff on the 3rd inst. Messrs. A. McKay, L. Hoeffler, and Jas. Mullin treasurer. Mr. Thomas Doran has returned from North Bay prior to he and his family taking up residence in Abbottsville. Mr. & Mrs. Doran's departure from our town is greatly regretted by all. Miss Richards of Shawville is now forming music classes in Massey and Webbwood. Miss Richards is an accomplished musician and we trust her efforts will be met with success. All mundane amusements such as dancing etc. have ceased during Lent. The ice from the Spanish is very good this year. |
Mar 19, 1903 |
On Wednesday, March 18, Mr. Ellsworth Plumstead, a celebrated entertainer will give a concert in
the I.O.O.F. hall under the auspicies of the Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian Church. Mr.
Plumstead is widely known as a most versitile entertainer and the anticipations are for a
delightful evening. On Monday a commission of Presbyterian from the Algoma presbytery will converse here for the purpose of investigating certain church matters in connection with this field. The Revs J.P. McInnes of town and White, of Copper Cliff, exchanged pulpits on Sunday last. Dr. Jones and family have returned from a trip down east. Mr. R. Telfer, who was formerly bartender at the International, and who left town some time ago, has returned and resumed his former position. We regret to announce the fatal accident which befel Mr. Thos Thompson, one of our highly respected citizens. Last Sunday week, Mr. Thompson, who is an engineer on the C.P.R. and who had been down to North Bay, with his engine to have it repaired, was returning on a freight and sleeping in the "van" when another train crashed into the van completely demolishing it. Mr. Thompson and others were badly hurt, Mr. McCoy, fireman, dying from his injuries. Mr. Thompson's life was almost despaired of at first as one of his legs were smashed and the other one broken besides sustaining internal injuries. The doctors amputated one leg on Thursday, and after the operation he seemed to improve. The shock and the internal injuries were severer than his system could stand however, and on Saturday he took a turn for the worse, and his death occurred on Sunday night. He leaves a widow and a child only six weeks old. His father and sister Miss Nellie and a half brother and sister, Mr. Wm. Marshall and Miss Bessie Marshall, reside in the Soo. They have the sympathy of the community in their affliction. |
Mar 26, 1903 |
On Wednesday evening Mar 18 a concert given by Mr. Ellsworth Plumstead under the auspicies of
the Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church was held in the I.O.O.F hall and was greatly
appreciated by all present. Mr. Plumstead is certainly an artist, of high repute, and his
impersonations etc. were splendid, while his make-up was all that could be desired. |
Mar 26, 1903 |
One in high position in this town received just punishment at the hands of a commission from
the Presbytery of Algomaa for circulating certain scandalous reports by having to read a public
apology. This should teach all gossips a much needed lesson. We are pleased to announce the return to town of Miss Ethel Myers, who has been away on a visit to the Soo and Blind River. Spring has once again paid its earliest visit to Webbwood and everyone is smiling and joyous after the chill blasts of winter. |
Apr 23, 1903 |
The false prophesis of certain cynics last summer predicting the non-completetion of the old
American which Mr. M.E. Doyle had purchased and was starting to renovate have come to naught.
Mr. Doyle has a large force of carpenters etc. on the work and the building is rapidly nearing
completion. When this "to be palatial hotel" is completed it will certainly equal anything of
its class between Sudbury and the Soo. Mr. Doyle will have the honor of being propriotor of
such a fine building. The tug Espinola is now making daily trips between here and Espinola. The boat now ties up at the "upper dock". On April 15 the wedding of Mr. Ed. Gorman, of Cutler, and Miss Alice Davidson, of this town was solomnized at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Dobson. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a large number of guests at 5 pm by the Rev. Mr. Brett. Mr. Charles Douglas assisted the groom while Miss Edith Rollins acted as bridesmaid. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful presents. On Easter Sunday the Presbyterian church was beautifully decorated with flowers. Mr. & Mrs. H. Stevenson have removed to White River. Mr. Chas Douglas has removed his photographic studio from Main St. to Front St. We are pleased to announce that Mrs. J.P. McInnes has recovered her usual health. |
Apr 30, 1903 |
A load of young people went out into the country for a drive on Thursday night. Did you hear
them singing "The song that reached my heart" in the Soo? Tom Rollins is preparing to build a house. The funeral of the late Mrs. John Collins took place from the Roman Catholic church at 4 o'clock pm on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Collins was born at Bonfield and was 32 years of age. She was taken ill Thursday week and passed away Friday morning at 8 o'clock am. She leaves a husband and nine young children to mourn her loss. Mr. Collins has the sympathy of the entire community in his sad affliction. Mr. John Beaudrea is out of town but is expected home next Monday. Mrs. Bellall gave a party to her young friends on Thursday. The evening passed very pleasantly and the young folks went home in the "wee" small hours of the morning. We are very pleased to hear that Mrs. Disley is recovering from a severe illness. Mr. B. Bowman returned from a business trip to Orillia on Monday. Mr. George Porter spent a few days in town the guest of Mrs. W. Meyers. Mr. E.B. Wylie left Saturday evening for Algoma, where he expects to remain for some time. Mrs. John McLandress has been suffering from an attack of la grippe, but we are glad to hear that she is much better now. Mr. Pardu Wing left for Sudbury on Friday to work in Purvis Bros. hardware store there. Mr. Wallace McLandress was unable to teach school on Friday as he was laid up with la grippe. Mrs. McIntyre and family leave for the Sault next Tuesday where they intend to make their home in the future. Miss Gertie Wra of Nairn Centre, is visiting friends in Lee Valley this week. |
May 21, 1903 |
Rev. Mr. J.P. McInnes and family left on Thursday evening for their future home at Richard's
Landing, where Mr. McInnes has accepted a call as pastor of the Presbyterian Church there.
Mr. & Mrs. McInnes will be sadly missed here. Through the summer months the stores will be closed at 6 o'clock every evening except Saturday. Messrs. Wm. Johns and Alfred Piper are in town now, but they intend leaving on Friday for Toronto. Mr. & Mrs. J.P. McInnes received a very pleasant surprise on the eve of their departure. They were called down from their home to the church; and were presented with an address and a handsome gold watch chain and guard for McInnes and a purse of money for Mrs. McInnes from the members and friends of the congregation. Their daughter, little Miss Marie, is now also the happy possessor of a beautiful large dollie given to her by her little Webbwood friends. The address was read by the Rev. Mr. Lawlor, and was very fittenly replied to in a feeling manner by Mr. McInnes. The death of Mrs. Joseph Disley occurred on Friday night at 6 o'clock. Mrs. Disley had been ill for some time but seemed to be on a fair road to recovery until a relapse took place and she began to sink. The remains were taken to Ottawa for burial on Saturday. A husband and three small children are left to mourn her lose. Mr. Disley has the deepest sympathy of the entire community in his sad affliction. Mr. B.M. Wylie left on Tuesday for Nairn where he intends to remain for some time. Miss Alma Douglas has been ill but we are much pleased to hear that she is able to be out again. Mr. Melville Garrow arrived from Kingston on Monday where he has been attending college. |
June 25, 1903 |
Mr & Mrs. Jos. Morgan left town last Saturday for Parry Sound, where they will spend a few
weeks. Mrs. J. Spellman left on Friday for Copper Cliff on a short visit to her brother. |
June 25, 1903 |
A baseball match will be played on July first between Massey and Webbwood at the former place.
Massey will need a good team to play against our boys as they are up to their business.
The members of the Webbwood baseball club gave a grand ball in the I.O.O.F. hall on Wednesday
evening. Refreshments were served during the evening and a most enjoyable time was spent. Mrs. Irving, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Drainey and Misss Sybil, left last Wednesday on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. W.C. Bannerman, at Marquette Michigan. A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the residence of Mr. Thomas Cumming last Wednesday when his daughter, Elizabeth, was united in the bonds of matrimony to Mr. James Sarochell, brakeman of the C.P.R. The bride, who looked charming in a costume of white tucked crepe de chine and carried a lovely bouquet of white bridal roses and maiden gair fern, was attended by her sister, Miss Marjory, who was attired in a very becoming gown of white organdie over pink silk, and who carried a bouquet of pink roses. Mr. James McCarthy acted as groomsman. Mr. and Mrs. Sarochell will take up their residence in town. The happy couple received many useful and handsome presents from their friends who wish them every happiness. Another very pretty June wedding took place at "The Grange", the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Archie McLeod, when his fourth daughter, Jennie, was united in marriage to Mr. Bert Clinton. The bride, who was given away by her father, was gowned very becomingly in white organdie over white silk and carried a bridal bouquet of white roses and maiden hair fern. Miss Ethyl Meyers, cousin, of the bride, acted as bridesmaid in a beautiful costume of white organdie trimmed with tucks and white silk applique and lace and carried a bouquet of white carnations and lily of the valley. Little Miss Lily McLeod, youngest sister of the bride, attired in a pretty frock of white muslin over pink, made a very pretty maid of honor. After a reception at the home of Mr. McLeod the young couple left for their future residence "Hillhurst" followed by the well wishes of their many friends. Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Brett arrived on Tuesday from Toronto where the former had been attending conference. A young son arrived at the home of Mr. S.J. Hawkins last Saturday. Mr. Wm. Smith, of Spanish Station, was in town for a couple of days this week. Our boys are practicing football with a vengeance and they can play too. They play every evening on the lawn of the Van Horn park. The recent rains have done a lot of good to the crops and gardens and they are coming on splendidly now. Hurrah for baseball in Massey on the first. |
July 9, 1903 |
On July first the Webbwood baseball team went to Massey as arrange to play that burgh's team
for a money prize. Arriving there by boat and not being met by any of the representatives, they
found their way as fast they could to the village and provided themselves with meals, dressing
rooms, etc. After lining on the field to play and one hearing the names of the supposed Massey
team called, our boys found they were being pitted against Toronto professionals, who had been
imported for the occasion and the caption of our team very properly refused to play such a
combination and we think he did perfectly right in so concluding. Our village team are purely
amateurs at the game, and while also being gentlemen of the purest type, do not feel it
incumbent on themselves to traduce the reputation of baseball in thus departing from the
custom. They keenly regret the unsportsmanlike conduct the Massey team have shown in the
matter. Mr. W. McChestney, Mr. E.B. Wylie, Miss Eva Wylie, Mrs. T.A. Winglas, Messrs. George and John Waram were all at Soo Mich, helping Uncle Sam to celebrate the Fourth. Next Monday, July 13, will be a red letter day for Webbwood Orangemen as the district celebration will be held here, and the demonstration bids fair to be the largest ever held here. Huge preparations are being made and no expense will be spared to ensure success. |
July 23, 1903 |
Celebration at Webbwood
The Orange celebration of the 12th and 13th of July was a grand success in every particular, so
much as to warrant the older residents in pronouncing it the grandest yet held in this part of
Algoma. Owing to failure of the committee in getting a special train from the east, it became
necessary for those brethren and their friends to come here on Sunday,the 12th and Copper Cliff
lodge responded to the call of duty most loyally by turning out as a lodge and bringing with
them the True Blue Lodge and their friends so that on the arrival of No. 7 train we were most
agreeably surprised in having so large a number already with as and although it was no small
undertaking for the committee to provide sleeping places for so many yet with the valued
assistance of Mr. M.E. Doyle and others, this matter was soon arranged and accomodations were
prepared for all. In the evening, headed by the Copper Cliff Brass Band a church parade to the Methodist church took place at 7 o'clock. The Rev. R.H. Brett delivered as his text the 17th verse of 2nd. chapter of 1st. Epsitle to Peter "Honor all men, love the brotherhood; fear God; honor the King" and in opening his discourse announced that his intention was to portray the required standing of an "ideal Orangeman" in which he was most successful and although space prevents a full text of his discourse, suffice it to say that his works of instruction and warning had their desired effect, for very many of the craft were heard to remark that evening and also the following day that they could never forget these solemn warnings. They will always keep them in mind and thus have a guide to their actions. On the morning of the 13th, after the arrival of the train from the west, bringing the Blind River and Walford contingents, a procession was formed in the following order: Union Jack; Copper Cliff Brass Band; Lady True Blue in carriages; Lodge 86, O.Y.B. Blind River; Fife and Drum; L.O.L. No. 317 Blind River; Fife and Drum; L.O.L. No. 921 Walford; Fife and Drum; L.O.L No. 1100 Webbwood; Fife and Drum; L.O.L. No. 1283 Copper Cliff. Each lodge displayed and carried their respective banners and in marching through the principal streets, decorated with arches, flags, etc., the procession presented a grand appearance and met with the applause of the spectators who lined the streets. The marshalls of the day were Brothers A. McKay and Bros. Jas. Lochore, being most efficient in the discharge of these duties. After the parade and dismissed for dinner, the lodges reformed and marched to Van Horne park where under the chairmanship of Wor. Bro. Rev. J.P. McInnes district master, very able speeches were delivered by Bros. Rev. McKay of Walford and Bro. Jos. Lochore of Blind River. |
July 23, 1903 |
(Celebration at Webbwood) The speeches ended, resort was made to the grounds where a good list of sports was run off in various races from 100 yds. to half mile, putting the shot, etc. The centre of sport was the baseball match between Blind River and Webbwood, resulting in a victory for the latter. But it was known before the game started that Blind River had not been practicing regularly, yet they did remarkably well. This celebration was placed by Webbwood lodge in the hands of committee of three and this committee approached the leading citizens of our town for co-operation in making it a successful day and to this end a hearty response was made and the general success of the day belong to our citizen committee of which Mr. J.B. Spellman was chairman and with him must be mentioned the names of G.F. Jones, M.D.; Mr. Wm. Irving; G.S. Chant. But to Mr. Spellman and Dr. Jones belongs all the credit for providing for the sports etc. and the Orange Lodge wish to publicly thank them for their activity and self sacrifice in this matter. The Orange committee also wish to publicly thank Bro. James Lochore of Blind River and his D. of C.; Bro. R.H. Sargeant and his D. of C. of Copper Cliff; Bro. Geo. Simpson D.D.G.M., True Blues and Bro. Jas. Simpson of Walford and his D. of C. for their personal efforts in the celebration; last but not least Wor. Bro. McInnes for his attendance, he having to make a considerable sacrifice of time etc. in coming so far. At a special meeting of district lodges. Wor. Bro. S.B. Eyre of Sudbury was elected county master for the new county of West Nipissing to be formed and a vote of thanks was tendered to Rev. R.H. Brett, his church choir and church officials for Sunday service. |
July 30, 1903 |
Mr. Geo. S. Thompson, late of Sudbury who has purchased the Miller estate, has removed the old
decayed structures and has reconstructed the place into an ideal residence and grounds. The baseball match between Espanola and Webbwood was declared off on account or rain. We are pleased to announce the return to town of Mr. and Mrs. (nee Annie Courier) Richard Telfer who have been residing in Massey for the past four weeks. Mr. and Mrs. (nee Miss M. Myers) Geo. Porter have just returned to Webbwood after a protracted wedding tour took them to the east. Mr. and Mrs. Porter will reside permanently in Webbwood. We regret to announce that Misses Sarah and Minnie Cathcart, who have been for some time in Webbwood, took their departure for their ome in Little Current last week. |
July 30, 1903 |
Miss Ellen Chant, one of Webbwood's most popular young ladies has returned to town after
visiting friends and relatives down east. Miss Sadie McKay left on Monday for the Manitoulin where she will spend a few weeks visiting friends and relatives. |
Aug 27, 1903 | Pursuant to notice published in the Sault Star His Honor Judge Johnston held court here Aug 20. |
Oct 15, 1903 |
The farmers are bringing in their potatoes and report much damage through rot caused by too
much rain. We regret to announce the removal of Rev. Edward Lawlor from Webbwood. Mr. Lawlor has been here for nearly five years, and he and his estimable wife have all friends and no enemies throughout his large field of labour. But, while we are keenly sorry to part with them, yet we are pleased to know they are going to such beautiful place as Wellington in the county of P.E. Ont, and in their departure a host of well wishes tender fondest wishes for general welfare. Rev. Mr. Drinnan is moving to Webbwood to take over work of the Presbyterian church. Mr. H. Atkins left here on 6th inst. for Winnipeg, where we understand a good position awaits him. Well, the best is not too good for Harry. Concrete sidewalks are being laid at corner of Young and O'Neil streets at hotel recently erected. Mrs. W.H. Gougeon is visiting her parents in Pembroke. Mrs. B.M. Wylie is at Peterborough visiting her parents, Mr. & Mrs. S.J. Griffin. Miss Balker of Tennesse, is visiting her aunt Mrs. J.B. Spellman. Miss Ranie of Thessalon, is at Webbwood, filling the wants of her many customers in the millinery line. |
Oct 22, 1903 |
St. Jacques: born at Webbwood on Sat. Oct. 10 to Mr. & Mrs. Alex St. Jacques, a daughter. Rev. Mr. Drinnan has moved here and taken over the Presbyterian church work. We trust he may be successful in getting the congregation re-united, and if he takes the proper and only course necessary to such end, he will receive the support of this congregation, and we will hope that through such determined course, the large congregation of Mr. McInnes' pastorate will be again filling our church to its fullest capacity. Messrs. J.R. Spellman and Mr. Coulter, of the Soo, have returned from their extended partridge shooting trip up the Spanish. The teams will be down in a few days with their game. There are several bad places in the road, and extra men will probably be required to make repairs before the heavy loads can be safely and the general distribution made to the villages. Later advices report wagons broken, game transferred to fleet of pointers, which will possibly be transhipped by train to Espanola. Messrs. L. Hoefllier and Jas. Currier have contracted with McArthur Bros. to cut the balance of timber on their limit north of Webbwood, and are preparing for extensive operations. This is a great boom to this village. On Thursday evening the 15th inst. Mrs. G.H. Calloway threw her house open to the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lawlor, and although the evening was very dark and rain fell fast and furious, yet a good number assembled at the farewell party. The Missus Garrow furnished a good programme of instrumental music and other members of the party assisted in singing which with games and cards provided a very enjoyable time. A lunch of coffee, sandwiches and cakes was served at 10 o'clock, after which Mr. B.M. Wyli was asked to ready the following address and Miss Maud Calloway presented Mr. & Mrs. Lawlor with a well filled purse. |
Oct 22, 1903 |
To Rev. Edward Lawlor
Rev. and Dear Sir
We, your parishioners and citizens of Webbwood, generally regret to learn that you are about to
remove from the village and are moved by the truest spirit of friendship to convey to yourself
and Mrs. Lawlor our highest estimate of your personal worth. It falls to the lot of few men who
occupy positions like yours to have the confidence, regard, respect and esteem of the great
majority of all classes in the community. This, however, is your proud distinction for we are sure you are universally admired by the good citizens of Webbwood. The changes incident to the life of a clergyman are such as give to him no absolutely permanent abiding place. But during your faithful ministry for nearly years amongst us, coupled with your exemplary life and conduct, has left such impressions for good, was will be we trust, a lasting monument to your faithful teaching, and this reminds us of acknowledging in some way our gratitude, and to this end we ask you to accept this purse and its contents. In making this presentation in the manner we have chosen, it is the better to impress upon your memories, handing it to you we wish it to be accepted as the token of true friendship and the sign of our remembrances of you and your many kindnesses. Wishing your lives may be long spared in the pursuit of the Master's work and that His richest blessings ever attend. We are yours in affection, S.J. Hawkins and N. Fairbarin, on behalf of English Church; E. Garrow and B.M. Wylie, on behalf of citizens |
Oct 29, 1903 |
Mrs. Gougeon has returned from visiting her parents, as has also Mrs. B. Wylie Mrs. Barnhardt and son, of Copper Cliff, are visiting her mother, Mrs. G.S. Thompson. Mrs. Barnhardt, of Barrie, is visiting Miss Daisy Thompson. The C.P.R. company have completed grading for the several new sidings being put in here, and the steel gang are pushing the laying of rails, and very soon ample accomodation for the heavy transfer work at this important point will be provided. And Mr. Mayo, the accomodating and efficient agent, will have better opportunity for dispatch of business. The weather has at least settled down to something grand, and the several parties of deer hunters are aconcing(?) up their old friend prices, replacing the worn-out ones with guns of the most modern design, coaching the dogs and generally preparing for the chase. But we learn that Game Warden Irving has received special instructions as to enforcement of regulations to the letter, and those who attempt illicit hunting may depend on summary convictions, as William knows no man when strict enforcement of law is the issue. There is no excuse for any person killing deer without legal right as the township clerks are provided with permits for settlers which are issued at the small sum of twenty-five cents, which gives him the right to take two deer, but if such settler is too penurious to pay such small sum and fully observe the law, then he should be justly condemned in the fullest penalty possible. The wild geese are taking flight from their far northern summer resorts, and large flocks are frequently seen passing over the village. Some of our sportsmen tried their hands and guns on a passing flock last week, but Messrs. Geese in the reply to the reports of the Savages, Winchesters, Marlins, Sniders, Mausers, Blunderbusses, etc., etc., sang back a song of defiance as much as to say. You fellows want to practice considerable before you go to the bush, for in failure in the attempt when we are so many and compact, what chances of killing, do you think you can possibly expect against a single deer at his highest rate in a runway? In communication with the Orillia News-Letter regarding the prospects for a heavy cut of timber this winter, Mr. Wm. Webster, of Webbwood, says: "Owing to the great advance in wages the cut this year will be considerably curtailed. Combined with high wages is a great handicapped, and as a natural result there will not be the same amount of timber out as in past years. They are paying as high as $40 a month this year for bushmen, which, together with the risk assumed in getting out the logs in the spring, makes lumbering this season a reather risky speculation." One of the largest tows of logs ever brought into Midland was that which landed there recently in charge of Mr. Webster, containing 60, 000 pieces. It was brought safely through a severe storm, the logs being piled 8 and 10 feet high. |
Nov 19, 1903 |
The Shaksepeare mine is being worked by day and night shifts. Dr. Chamberlain of Toronto; Sam Hunington of North Bay; Wm. Irving and J.B. Spellman, of Webbwood brought in 4 moose and five red deer. M.E. Doyle, Geo. Rosebrook, Hy. Pitt, Kirk W. Cavanagh and Fred Gauzon got several moose and deer. T.W. Trotter and E.J. Euring got a big buck deer and shipped it to the Soo. The residence of Mr. John Hanrahan was entered Tuesday afternoon while Mr. Hanrahan and family were absent, and several articles stolen. The theif, after ransacking the house from cellar to garret, attempted to burn the place by setting fire to a quanity of bedding and furniture he piled up in the dining room. A neighbour, seeing a stranger fleeing from the place, and knowing Mr. Hanrahan and family were absent, rushed to the house, and after an exciting time succeeded in extinguishing the flames. Later in the evening Provincial Constable Irving and Spellman arrested a stranger answering the discription of the man seen running from the house, and found some of the stolen articles on him. To the officiers he said his name was Henry McCotton of Watertown, New York. McCotton is a stranger here, having only arrived on Friday. He was taken tothe Sault on Monday. |
Nov 26, 1903 | Dr. Chamberlain, inspector of prisons, Toronto, took home with him the biggest moose that has been seen here a hereabouts this season. The animal which occupied the larger part of a box car, weighed, dressed, no less than 1, 013 pounds and stood over six feet at the withers. The antlers had a spread of fifty-one inches and had twelve adn eleven inches respectively. The length from tip to tail was eight feet six inches and the girth at the shoulders was seven feet six inches. This monarch of the forest was presented to the Doctor by Major S. Huntington, Provincial game warden at North Bay, to whose rifle it fell. It is worthy of note that the Major brought his quarry low with but one shot. Those two gentlemen have been encamped for the last fortnight twelve miles to the north of Webbwood. The party consisted, beside themselves, of John Spellman, and William Irving of Webbwood; Charles Brown of Sault Ste. Marie and S.B. Brown of Orangeville and their total bag consisted of four moose, and six bucks. Altogether, Dr. Chamberlain's trophy was, however, the king of the bunch. |