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Misc. Newspaper Articles Adolphustown |
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Aug 29 1815 Kingston Chronicle |
WHEREAS BENJAMIN
CLAPP of Adolphustown, did, on the 28th of June laft, infinuate in
a certain advertifement publifhed in the Kingfton Gazette, refpecting a STRAY MARE that I deemed it of too little
confequence to inform the owner where fhe might be found; I think it my duty to inform thofe who
are inclined to credit the malicious affertions of B. Clapp, of a few of the
circumstances attending the above tranfaction. I can prove to the fatisfaction of any perfon defiring it, that
the following notice was pofted up in the moft public places, in three
different townfhips, viz. Adolphuftown, Fredericksburgh and Erneft Town, for
at leaft three weeks previous to the advertising of the Mare by B. Clapp. “BROKE Into the Pasture of the Subscriber, on the 25th
of May, 1815, a likely BAY MARE. Any
person by proving property and paying charges, can take her. WILLET CASEY” The above Mare was at my houfe on Friday, the 23d of June,
towards night; but miffing her on
that night, and hearing by chance that fhe was in the poffeffion of B. Clapp,
I fent him the following note in order to obtain her. I was credibly informed that B. Clapp was
feen riding faid mare on Saturday morning, and in the afternoon lent her to
go feveral miles. “BENJAMIN CLAPP,
“I hear that there is a BAY MARE, at your place, that broke out of my
pafture & if it is the one, the boy I fend will know her. She and two others broke into my enclofure
on or about the 25th of May.
The other two, the owners have got.
The mare I have advertifed, therefore, I am holden for her, and I will
thank you to let the boy have her;
and the firft time I fee you, I will pay your demands for
pafture. You will oblige me in
fending her. “From yours to ferve, WILLET CASEY ADOLPHUFTOWN, 27TH JUNE, 1815.” B. Clapp, refufing to comply with the requeft contqained
in the above note, I immediately went myfelf, and took her away. I think it proper to ftate that I had
about nine months previous to her breaking into my enclofure, agreed for faid
Mare and her mate, for two hundred dollars.
However, the rightful owner has got her, and I really hope the
difturbed mind of B. Clapp, concerning her, is now at eafe.
WILLET
CASEY Adolphuftown, Auguft 28, 1815. |
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Jan 16 1816 Kingston
Chronicle |
NOTICE - For Sale or to Lease - That valuable Farm in the townfhip of Adolphus Town adjoining
the Village of Holland Ville, owned and formerly occupied by the
fubfcriber. Poffeffion of the
premifes to be given on the first day of April 1816 - Also, That valuable
Farm No. 8, fituated and lying in the Townfhip of Fredericksburgh additional,
containing 200 acres, more or lefs, together with a large and commodious
Houfe, Barns, and a large improvement thereon, formerly owned by the late
Hazelton Spencer, Efq, deceafed;
poffeffion alfo to be given on the first day of April 1816 Charles Stuart Kingston
23d Dec 1815 |
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June 15, 1816 Kingston Chronicle |
Broke into the enclofure of the fubfcriber, in
Adolphustown, on or about the fifteenth day of May, 1816, a bright Bay HORSE about fifteen hands high, feven
years old, and natural trotter. The
owner may have the fame by proving property and paying charges. THOMAS DORLAND, June 1, 1816 |
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Sept 14, 1816 Kingston Chronicle |
Melancholy Circumstance On Saturday last, the 5th inst., as the scow was
crossing from Adolphustown, at Barker’s ferry to Sophiasburgh, with eleven
persons, two men, three women; the others boys and girls - and a span of
horses and waggon on board. In
consequence of the Scow being leaky, and the wind blowing fresh, she filled
about mid-way of the ferry, when, melancholy to relate, four of the eleven
were drowned; viz. 2 sons of Mr.
Bloat’s the ferry-man, one aged 21, and the other about 14, a son of Mr.
Joseph Dorland, of Ameliasburgh, aged 11 years and a young lad by the name of
Snyder, aged 13 years, - By the spirited actions of Reuben Height, a lad of
about 16 years of age, son of Mr. Daniel Height, Mrs. Height, her daughter,
and two girls belonging to the home, were saved; the other girl, a daughter of the widow Trumpour, was saved by
the timely assistance of Mr. Wessels with a skiff. The horses swam ashore and the waggon sank, but has since been
found. - They were the property of Mr. Height. - Three of the bodies have been found and buried. |
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Oct 13 1818 Kingston Gazette |
Five Dollars Reward - runaway from the fubfcriber on the
night of the 30th September, JOHN WHITE, an indented apprentice to
me, aged fixteen, is fhort and ftout built, fay four feet fix or feven inches
high, pock marked, had on when he went away a black round jacket and fuftian
trowfers. Alfo, faid J. White took
with him, a fmall boy by the name of John Myer Blunt, aged about feven years,
is frefh faced, has large eyes, had on large ribbed corduroy trowfers, a new
wool hat, is very light of his age, when he walks his toes turn in a
little. Alfo, on the afternoon of
October 2d, Jonas Coffiftor, a boy about feven or eight years of age,
freckled in face, very ftout built, had on an old ftriped flannel fhirt, brown
flannel trowfers, a black cloth round jacket - All the above boys have other
clothes with them. Any perfon that will return the above Boys to their
mafter, or lodge them in any jail in this, Johnftown, or Newcaftle Diftricts,
and give the fubfcriber proper notice of it, fhall be entitled to the above
reward, or Four Dollars will be paid for John White alone, Six pence for
James Corriftor, and any reafonable charges paid. MOSES CARNAHAN, Adolphustown,
October 4, 1818 The above unfortunate Boys have had no caufe whatever for
what they have done, and I muft obferve what is moft aftonifhing, their
behaviour for the whole feafon has been GOOD, and not the fmalleft
difaffection is known to have exifted.
- If the faid Boys will immediately return to their duty, all
will be well. M.C. |
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Feb 5 1819 Kingston
Chronicle |
FOR SALE - On very reafonable terms, and immediate
poffeffion given, a FARM, lying in Adolphuftown, on the Bay of Quinty, one
mile weft of the court Houfe, formerly owned and occupied by the late Philip
Dorland, deceased; on which is an
orchard of 115 large Apple Trees and almoft every other kind of fruit Trees
that is planted in this country.
Alfo, a convenient framed houfe and barn and houfes. About one hundred pounds, will be required down, and the
remainder will be made very eafy. For further particulars enquire of the
fubfcriber, on the premifes GEORGE DOUGLAS Adolphuftown,
8th Nov 1818 |
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Feb 5 1819 Kingston
Chronicle |
NOTICE - The subscriber having been duly appointed
Executrix to the estate of PAUL HUFF, late of Adolphuftown, deceased; Notice is hereby given, to all thofe
indebted to faid estate to make immediate payment; and all perfons having claims againft it, are requefted to
prefent them, duly authenticated, for adjuftment. ELIZABETH HUFF Adolphuftown, Dec 24, 1818 |
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Sept 3 1819 Kingston
Chronicle |
From the U.C. Herald, August 31 Melancholy Accident On Sunday morning last, about eight o’clock, as eighteen
young persons were crossing Hay Bay, from the fourth to the third concession
of Adolphustown, for the purpose of attending Divine Service, in a small
leaky boat, when within about three hundred yards of the shore the boat
filled, and precipitated them all into the watery element ! ! Eight escaped - the other ten sunk never
to rise again ! The names of those
who perished are as follows: - JOHN
GERMAIN, JANE GERMAIN, MARY DETLOR, JANE DETLOR, MATILDA ROBLIN, ELIZABETH
McKAY, ELIZABETH CLARK, MARY COLE, HULDAH MADDEN AND PETER BOGART. This truly distressing scene was rendered doubly so by the
presence of several agonized parents who were on the shore and unable to
rescue their children from the water.
From a personal acquaintance with many of the deceased we are enabled
to testify to their worth -tender parents, affectionate brothers and sisters
and an extensive circle of distant relations and friends are left to bewail
this unexpected and awful visitation.
While it operates as a warning to those who survive, not unnecessarily
to risk their lives, let it impress us with this solemn truth, that, “in the
midst of life we are in death,” and to be prepared for so sudden a change, is
the peculiar privilege of the good and virtuous. |
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Oct 27 1820 Kingston Chronicle |
NOTICE - I am under the disagreeable necessity of warning
all persons against trusting my wife, Mary Clapp, on my account, as I will
not pay any debts of her contracting after this date, she having left my bed
and board without my consent, in a clandestine manner. GILBERT D CLAPP
Adolphus Town 28th Sept 1820 |
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1826 |
BY AUCTION Will be
sold on Thursday the 12th of October next, at the subscriber’s
Auction Room, positively without reserve, LOT NO. 9 in the Village of Adolphustown, lately occupied by Noxon
Harries, as a Tavern, containing one Acre of Land - with a two story frame
House erected thereon and an excellent Well of living water - Also, an
Orchard with 50 BEARING Trees of choice grafted fruit. Conditions of sale - 1-4 of the purchase
money to be paid at the time of sale -
1-4 in six months - 1-4 in
twelve months and the remainder in two years. Sale to commence at 12 o’clock, noon, JOHN STRANGE, A. & B. Kingston,
25th Aug, 1826 |
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Apr 2 1831 Kingston
Chronicle |
List of Letters remaining in the Post Office, at
Adolphustown, 5th March, 1831. Isaiah K. Boyce, Willet Casey, Gideon Daton, Ebenezer
Doil, Rev. G. Ferguson, Mrs. Mary Garrison, Wm. A. Griggs, Burger Huyck, Able
Huyck, Ricketson Haight, 2, Elisha Hill, Noxen Harris, Royal C. Hicks, Edwin
Mallory, Wm. Martin, Daniel Ruttan, Wm. M. Roblin, Owen Roblin, Jacob Ruttan,
Neal Shannon, Charles Sr., Charles, Joseph Trumpour, 2; John Wilson, Mary Wilson, Paul Wright. N.B. If these
Letters are not taken up, or redeemed within six weeks, they will be sent to
the Dead Letter Office. JOHN D. GILBERT, P.M. |
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May 12 1832 Kingston
Chronicle |
A communication in the Hallowelll Free Press, under the
signature of “Lennox,” recommends that the people of Adolphustown and part of
Fredericksburgh should meet together to petition the Parliament for a
dissolution of the present incorporation of the counties of Lenox and
Addington, and to attach the above parts of the country to the County of
Prince Edward. The writer concludes
by observing, “We have lived long enough to see and feel the evil
consequences of the incorporation of the counties of Lenox and
Addington. In fact (he very pointedly
remarks) it is high time that we should be separated, that we may in future
send a man to Parliament, whose interests are solely and wholly interwoven
with our own; and who among us is so
likely to discharge that important duty as Samuel Casey, Esq.?” |
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Jan 20 1836 British
Whig |
FOR THE BRITISH WHIG ADOLPHUSTOWN MEETING TOWNSHIP OFFICERS … CAMPBELL, Esq., Chairman Ricketson Haight
Town Clerk Peter V. Dorland
Assessor Thos. J. Dorland
Collector John Bogart Thom. Casey Henry Davis
Commissioners |
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May, 1874 Misc.
Article |
TO THE
EDITOR OF THE DAILY NEWS Mr.
Editor - Being in Conway Post Office
I heard a discussion as to the propriety of the inmates of the Postmaster’s
house at Adolphustown changing the mail or waiting upon the Post office as
the small-pox is in the house, and with all the care that can be taken they
must be more or less exposed and liable,
to taken it, and if they do must spread it far and wide, as the mail
boy has to go into so many Post Offices, and the Postmasters must be exposed
as well as persons in the offices. As
the disease is so much to be dreaded, would it not be wise in the Post Office
Surveyor to have the office for the time being changed to Mr. Pool’s, or some
place convenient? We hope those
remarks will not offend Mr. Watson or his family, as we all appreciate Mr.
Watson as a kind, obliging man, and one who would not inflict any wrong upon
his neighbour knowingly, but as that disease is so contagious or infectious,
too much caution cannot be taken for the public weal. As Mr. Watson is a special friend of mine,
as well as his family, I append my real name, knowing it will create no
ill-feeling in them toward me, and will exonerate persons whom he might
suspect, believing that it originated through some ill-feeling. E.
SILLS, Picton. Conway,
May 2, 1874 (We greatly regret to learn that
there is small-pox in Mr. Watson’s family.
We may say, however, the Post Office Inspector has already attended to
the matter -ED.NEWS.) |
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Oct 13 1877 Canadian
Illustrated News Montreal |
Adolphustown
was the centre of civilization and refinement when York or rather Toronto,
was yet primeval forest. It has been,
and let us hope still is, the nursery of Ontario statesmen. It was here that the Rt. Hon. Sir John A.
Macdonald, when a boy, trembled beneath, the withering glance or uplifted arm
of the pedagogues, Burns and Hughes.
Here it was that the ex-Premier’s good father looked at his thin
legged stripling and declared that “John A. would make a man yet.” The old school house is no more, but the
willow trees which stood near by, and from which the master made his urchins
cut his whip sticks, stand and flourish still. The old oak tree is there also, around which the school boys
were wont to gambol, and where in mutinous conclave, the school lads schemed
deeds of vengeance against their tyranical domine. No less than fifteen members of Parliament have arisen out of
Adolphustown, among whom we call to mind VanAlstine, William Casey, Samuel
Casey, Paul Peterson, Daniel Hagerman, Christopher Hagerman, (Judge) Philip
Roblin, David Roblin, Sir John A. Macdonald,
Sheriff Ruttan, Philip Doran, etc.
In the old U.E. Loyalist burying ground can be seen the resting place of
the first settlers, where may be noticed dilapidation par excellence, the boundary
fence being down, and many of the enclosures (Hagerman’s in particular) lying
in wild disorder. The headstone of
“VanDusen” measures its length on the
ground as though it had got tired of the obituary business and wanted to go
back to the less exalted a vocation of
an ordinary stone, and will succeed in its efforts unless something is
done to prevent it. We here again
present our readers with a striking contrast in the picture of this desolated
cemetery and the splendid mausoleum of the Allison family. The latter is situated on the banks of
the Bay, and was erected at a great cost by David Allison, Esq. The interior is arranged for the
depositing of thirty bodies in apertures having marble tablets for the
inscription of names. There are
double walls to the building, between which a man may walk. A stranger approaching it would wonder
what proud hero or statesman rested under such an imposing structure. Neither hero nor statesman, however, as
yet, has graced this receptacle of the dead.
The bones of the hero of the Allison family the United Empire
Loyalists, still lie in the cemetery spoken of. At present there are three members of the Allison family buried
in the vault, among whom is the father of D. Allison, whose lives were as
uneventful as they could very well be - lives of ordinary honest labour
incident to a farmer. There is an air
of quiet beauty about Adolphustown that is quite captivating. A prominent
view as you ascent from the water is “Glenwood,” the seat of John J. Watson,
Esq., a descendant of the United Empire Loyalists. The old English church, surrounded by numerous monuments of the
dead, stands as a memento of the past.
It was built about thirty years after the advent of the Loyalists to
the Bay of Quinte. It is a quaint edifice,
the interior being arranged in the old fashioned English way, and is in
keeping with the quiet, peaceful, contented, and prosperous community amid
which it is situated. |
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Mar 29 1878 Clipping
from the Watson Scrapbooks |
[FROM
OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT] This quiet little place, as usual, is
beginning to wear a cheerful appearance as spring approaches; but, notwithstanding, it has to bear its
share of calamities, misfortunes, and grievances, as well as other
places. Diphtheria is raging to an
alarming extent. It has carried many
to their long home, and those who have recovered, are still in a very weak
condition. On two occasions there has
been three buried in one day. Mr. Barker of Kingston, Post-office
Inspector for the eastern division of Ontario, was here yesterday, and many
of the inhabitants of the place had the pleasure of seeing a man whom they
never saw before, although he has been a long time in office. The late mail robbery between Adolphustown
and Kingston, in which the Grangers of Lodge No. 377 lost a registered money
letter, was brought in question, at the Post Office here, and a lively
discussion was soon stirred up. The
Inspector finally began to take evidence without swearing. Several of the carriers stated that they
had been in the habit of undoing and doing up the strap, and shaking out the
contents of the bag, and one of them stated that he had locked the bag,
whereupon the Post master called him a liar.
The carrier offered to swear to his statement, but the Inspector did
not put any person under oath, considering such liberties of a light
character. The Grangers are calm, but
they feel a grievance and seem determined not to let the matter drop until they
receive justice. From the statements
made of the liberties allowed in the Post Office, and the circumstances
connected with the robbery, many are led to believe that the carrier who
robbed the mail knew that the letters were in the bag. It looks reasonable too, for it seems that
he opened the main or outside bag very soon after leaving this office, and
only examined the through mail for Kingston made up at this office, not even
being suspected by the other offices.
The Grangers say they will now put the matter in the hands of a
competent lawyer, and try the brains of the law. Section 78, chap. 7, 38 Vic. Statute of Canada, reads to me as
if some one in the mail service would have to make good the lost money. Farmers are preparing for sowing, and some
of them with high lands expect to put in some seed this week. One man here has already planted his
potatoes - put them in on the 9th inst. They are called six week’s potatoes, but they are not up yet,
and of course nobody knows how they will turn out. If I remain here long I will write you
again, and give you what news there may be afloat. I am quite taken up with the place and think I shall remain,
the situation is so pleasant. Yours &c., AN EYE WITNESS Adolphustown, Mar. 19, 78 |
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June 19, 1884 Clipping from the Watson Scrapbooks Adolphustown
Centennial |
The
readers of THE TRIBUNE have long since been familiarized with the early settlement
of the Loyalists in the Bay district and with landing of the little band at
Adolphustown. It is pleasing to know
that the demonstration of the past three days has been fairly successful. As a preliminary to the proceedings the
corner stone of the new Methodist Church was laid with appropriate ceremonies
by Mr. J. Allison, who is 86 years of age.
From all parts of the adjoining country there came in crowds of
visitors on Monday morning to witness the laying of the foundation stone of
the monument. The proceedings of the
day were commenced by the playing of the National Anthem, after which the
Divine blessing was invoked on the day’s festivities. In the afternoon after a short address by
Mr. Bogart, the venerable chairman of the Committee, Dr. Canniff gave an
interesting oration winding up with the sentiment - Canada for the
Canadians. The stone was then laid by
R. W. Bro. A. McGuinness, D. D. G., M. of the Masonic order, with the
beautiful and impressive ceremonies of their rite to prayer being offered by
Worshipful Bro. Rev. R. J. Craig, of Deseronto, as Grand Chaplain. Able speeches were then delivered by Sir
Richard Cartwright and Rev. Mr. Lucas, who both paid a just tribute to the
Loyalists. On Tuesday, the number of
visitors was much greater than on the previous day, all the steamers being fairly packed with a living
freight. The corner stone of the
Memorial Church was laid by the Lieutenant Governor, the different offices
being said by the Archdeacon of Kingston assisted by several clergymen of the
diocese. Happy addresses were
subsequently delivered at the grand stand by his Honor the Lieut Governor and
other distinguished visitors. Chief
Annosothkah in his handsome and striking costume, the observed of all
observers, delivered an oration abounding in interesting facts. Grand processions and sports completed the
programme for that day. Yesterday concluded the centennial celebration, the
principal feature of the proceedings being the procession in the costumes of
1784. Thousands have been attracted
to Adolphustown by this celebration, all of whom return home with better
ideas of the heroic deeds of the U. E. Loyalists. |
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April 23 1887 Clipping
from the Watson Scrapbooks |
DEAR MR.
EDITOR; -- Can you be so unkind to your
old friends in this good old village of Adolphustown, of U.E. Loyalist fame,
the birth place of many distinguished men and no less than fifteen members of
Parliament, and today one of the most beautiful and picturesque villages in
the Province of Ontario. How did you
come to permit any correspondent through malice or any other cause to say
“this place had lost its charms for business,” or anything else? No, Mr. Editor, that is not the case; on the contrary this village is in every
way prosperous. We have to record in
the first place a first-class general store, under the management of Mr. J.
Frank Chalmers, where you can buy everything that is required in the country,
having a large and well assorted stock at as low prices as can be bought in
Picton or Napanee, and having few expenses and buying his goods in Montreal
and the best markets elsewhere. The post office is also in a flourishing
condition and I am credibly informed that the income was never greater than
at the present time; that more than
nine-tenths of the post office business is done upon the Bath route, and not
upon the Napanee, as has been asserted.
Another industry, I may mention, that is
considered a great boom to the surrounding country, is the steam saw mill,
kept in full blast for a considerable portion of the season by a worthy
inhabitant, Thos. F. Gibbs, jr. In addition to this, it is the place of
residence of the Rural Dean, Rev. R. S. Forneri, through whose
instrumentality and the liberality of the members of the church of England,
here have erected a U.E. Loyalist Memorial Church, of graceful gothic style,
externally finished except the steeple, and of which the entire cost will be
when finished about $7,500. This village is also the place of
residence of the Rev. W. R. Young, of the Methodist Church, a minister held
in the highest estimation by all classes of people here and wherever else he
is known, and bids fair from his piety and earnestness to take an exalted
position in the Methodist Church. We have also a goodly number of retired
gentlemen of wealth and respectability, and the ladies are well known for
their hospitality, piety, and charity. And, moreover, about the time of the
Queen’s Jubilee, a monument will be erected to the memory of the U.E. Loyalists,
whose remains lie in the old cemetery, mainly through the perserving energy
of a few of the remaining scions of that good old stock, therefore, Let no rude
foe with ruthless hand Or impious
discontent, Mar the
happiness of its inhabitants. YOURS
etc., TRUTH P.S. A large vessel is fitting out
in our harbor, and in a short space of time we shall have the daily steamers
calling at our wharves. a lovely
place of summer resort, and facilities for any kind of business or pleasure,
and a good house of public entertainment under the control of Mr. and Mrs.
Garner. |
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Dec. 20 1889 The
Napanee Express |
There was an interesting service at the Centennial Church, last
Sabbath morning, when five adults received the solomn rite of Baptism. Next Sabbath morning, in the
same Church, the memorial service for Mr. E. A.Mallory’s children will be
held. Mr. John Pollard lost a sweet little girl by Dyptheria on
Saturday last. A few years ago, Mr.
Pollard lost three children at a stroke by this fatal disease, and the dear
little Rosa makes the fourth victim taken from this one household by the
terrible scourge. The Methodist Sabbath School will have a Xmas Tree in the
Centennial Church on Xmas eve. The
ladies of the congregation will have their annual Xmas Tea Meeting on Xmas
night. The
annual New Year’s Festival at No. 1 on New Year’s night. |
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April 4 1890 The Napanee Express |
The ice is beginning to break
up, and we are looking for the steam boats soon. Mr. J. F. Chalmer has a fine store an deserves the patronage of
the public. T. F. Gibbs has his saw mill in
full blast and is turning out a fine lot of lumber. Our council held a meeting on
Saturday and appointed W. Hawley, treasurer, in the place of the late Cyrus
Roblin. The Windsor hotel is open and in
first class trim for the public, as a boarding house which was needed very
much. Our village is booming, their has been lots of fun for our boys
and girls for parties and dances are all the go for the last week, go it
while you are young, boys. The English Church when completed will be one of the handsomest
edifices in the county and illustrates the advance made by our flourishing
village. Mr. Wilmot Hawley has been appointed Treasurer of Adolphustown in the room of the late Mr. C. A. Roblin. The Trustees of the village school have been summoned to meet
to consider a case of unruly conduct, at present, issue not known. Sugar socials and parties are in order; the crowning one of the season will be held
in the Centennial Church on Tuesday the 8th inst. The funeral of the late Treasurer was attended by a large
concourse of sympathizing friends.
The Centennial Church, of which he was an honoured Trustee, was
appropriately draped in mourning as a token of respect to his memory, and his
remains were reverently borne to the grave by his four sons and two
sons-in-law. The home of the popular reeve of South Fredericksburgh, Mr. C.
R. Allison, was made glad on the 19th ult. by the birth of the
first grandchild, a bright little daughter of his only child. --
Mother and infant doing well.
We tender according to mood of circumstance, congratulations or
sympathy. |
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April 18 1890 The Napanee Express |
Messrs. Farnsworth and Butler from Albert College,
whose labours were so acceptable here last fall, will conduct service next
Sabbath both morning and evening, in the Centennial church. After having had the most terrible roads
ever known in this vicinity they are becoming fairly passable again. The plow is fairly at work, and some little
seeding has been done in favored spots. Navigation is fairly opened for the season
on the front Bay. The Hero and
Reindeer made their first trips on Monday.
Quite a fleet has cleared from the different Bay ports with ice for
the other side, at prices that will give an ample remuneration. The many friends of the Rev. David Wilson
will be glad to learn that he will preach (D.V.) next Sabbath morning at
Conway, and in the evening will take part in a platform service in the town
hall, Sillsville, in the interest of the missionary cause. About forty of the young people of the
Centennial church raided the parsonage on Tuesday evening, bringing with them
syrup and sugar for a real old-time social.
With plenty of good cheer, vocal and instrumental music, and parlor
recitations, a very pleasant evening was spent.. The funeral of the late Solomon Wright, of
south Fredericksburgh, was held in the Conway church on Friday last, and a
large congregation attended to pay the last tribute of respect to this
memory. The church was heavily draped
in mourning. (From
another correspondent) The
roads are drying up. Farmers
are starting to sow. The best
party of the season was held at Mr. Fred H. Pollard’s last week. Miss Jennie
Arthurs intends going away for a few days to visit her sister in Kingston. Mr. Fred
Pollard intends moving in a few days. Mr. D.
W. Allison has purchased a fine team of horses. Mr. D.
W. Allison is talking of letting the Gibb farm. Mr.
Duffett wants a first class clerk as business is so rushing. Mr. J.
F. Chalmers has rented D. W. Allison’s dock.
We wish you luck Jack. |
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April 25 1890 The Napanee Express |
Mr. D. W. Allison is preparing to build this season, on his Glebe
farm, a barn over a hundred feet long.
It will be built chiefly for the storage of hay. The prayer of the petitioners for a license for Adolphustown
has not been granted. This will be
glad tidings to many an anxious parent. Mr. Wm. Taverner, in the 81st year of his age, is
lying very low, and fears are entertained of his recovery. Mr. W. H. Cadman, who has been confined to his house for
several weeks, is beginning to get around a little again. It would seem as if the after-consequences
of the latest epidemic have to be carefully guarded against, more so than
even the first attack. Many of its
victims in this vicinity, especially among those more advanced in years, are
still languid and prostrate. The Rev. David Wilson rendered very acceptable service on this
circuit last Sabbath. In the morning
he preached an able sermon in the Conway church, and in the evening gave a
fine missionary address in the townhall, Sillsville. The congregation was large and the people
responded nobly considering other claims upon them. A fine site has been secured from Mr. Lasher on which will be
built a Methodist church this summer. Messrs. Farnsworth and Butler, students from Albert College,
held services morning and evening last Sabbath in the Centennial church,
Adolphustown. Large congregations
attended. The Rev. Mr. Howard, of Napanee, will preach educational
sermons on this circuit as follows:
Adolphustown 10.30; No. 1,
2.30; and Conway at 7. Collections in aid of the educational
enterprises of the church. (From another correspondent)
Miss Flo Pollard is spending a few days with her aunt, Mrs.
Frank Fournia, before leaving for her future home in Toronto. Her many friends are sorry to lose her,
but hope she may be as successful in the future as in the past, and be a
happy bride. Parties are all the go. Mr. J. F. Chalmers has started to repair the Windsor hotel, and
it needed it very much. Mr. Luke Trumpour, one of our councillors, has gone to
Rochester, N. Y., and an election will be necessary. Go it, Fred. Mr. D. W. Alison has bought the Robinson farm. It is rumoured that D. H. Pollard is to start for California
next week. Fall grain and meadows want rain; but the land is in good trim for working. It is said we are to have a wedding soon. Our cheese factory opens on the first of May. Mrs. Lyons is home on a visit at her mother’s Mrs. Capt.
Chalmers. |
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May 9 1890 The Napanee Express |
I hear some one played thief around. Mr. Bowen Aylsworth was here this week. Mr. David Pollard has given up going away. Mr. D. W. Allison has Mr. John Jewell at his
big barn. Quite a time is expected on Friday night in
the town hall. A court was held in the town hall here on
Friday. Justice was given. Mr. Ash and several others have lost a number
of eggs. Be careful boys. Farmers are not done sowing. The weather has been so wet and cold. Miss Vic Pollard is expected home to spend a
few weeks with her sister Mrs. Fred Pollard. An exciting time took place in the village
here on Saturday night a race between a mule and a mare owned by Ruttan: mule winner. Messrs. Pollard & Cousins are getting up
a lot of new nets. Mr. Frank Fournier is having a pool table put
in his tavern. Mr. Duffett expects a tailor this week. Leave your orders, boys. Andrew Fournier and Wilmot Hart are fishing
together this spring. Mr. R. Hawley is going to enlarge his store
as business is so rushing. Fish are running well this spring. Roney & Roney hauled over 400 weight
his spring. The third con. Sabbath school has opened with
J. F. Roblin manager, and Mr. F. Buck, assistant manager, Mrs. R. Hawley, Miss D. J. Hawley and Mrs.
W. Hawley committee. At the Adolphustown horse races Stewart
Ruttan took first money with his running mare, “Flying Alice,” and Gallagher
second with the two-year-old mule.
White Dublin was not fatigued.
He ran one heat alone. |
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May 16 1890 The Napanee Express |
At the fourth quarterly meeting of the
Adolphustown circuit, held in the Conway church on the 10th inst.,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted regarding the death of the
late Solomon Wright: That
whereas this is the first meeting of the Adolphustown Quarterly Board since
the lamented death of the late Solomon Wright, who was one of the oldest and
most highly esteemed members of the Board, and whereas the Methodist church
on this circuit has by his death lost one of its most generous supporters,
who was always ready with open heart and hand to serve the cause he loved so
well; therefore resolved that this
meeting cannot allow the opportunity to pass without placing on record our
deep sense of the loss we have sustained by his removal to the church
triumphant, and while we bow with uncomplaining submission to the Divine will
we pray that from his own family may be raised up worthy sons of a worthy
sire, and that his mantle may fall upon the younger members of the church. The following were elected at this meeting,
according to the discipline of the Methodist church, the Trustee board for
the Sillsville church, now in course of erection: Samuel H. Mellow, Felix Mellow, Thomas Mellow, Duncan Hough,
martin Hough, William Hough, Ortin Robertson, Jethro Card and Jacob S. Benn. Building committee: Samuel H. Mellow, D. Hough, David Young and Orton Robertson. Mr. George Phippen was elected delegate from
this circuit to the District meeting which meets at Napanee on the 27th
inst. The contract for the removal of the Hamburg
church and its re-erection at Sillsville has been awarded to the Card Bros.,
and the church is to be ready for dedication by Nov. 1st. The Rev. David Wilson will preach next
Sabbath morning at the Centennial Church, Adolphustown, and in the evening at
Sillsville. Collections in behalf of
Educational Fund. The Bishop of Ontario will hold a
confirmation service to-day (14th) in St. Paul’s church,
Adolphustown. The
Alexandria, disabled on her down trip to Montreal last week, was brought back
to the Picton dry dock, promptly repaired, and was ready for her regular
service this week. |
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May 23, 1890 The
Napanee Express |
In the list of trustees for the Sillsville
church published recently in THE EXPRESS
the name of Norris Fitchette
was omitted. The Rev. M. J. Bates will preach next Sabbath
at the Centennial Church, Adolphustown, in the morning, and at Conway in the
evening. Miss McGillvray from Picton has been secured
as a dress maker in connection with Mr. Duffett’s store at the village. She comes highly recommended. The Sabbath schools for the Adolphustown
circuit are now well organized for the season, and have entered upon their
work with more than usual enthusiasm. In the political campaign there must be a
good deal of the still hunt, as there is not much being done in the way of
public meetings; in such cases it is
difficult to foreshadow the final result, as it is frequently the unexpected
that happens. Mrs. D. W. Allison and Mrs. Duffett and other
elect ladies are interesting themselves to organize among the young people
and Anti-Slang Society. Any effort of
this kind to promote purity of speech and conduct among the young cannot be
too highly commended. Farmers have been greatly delayed in their
planting operations by the recent rains, although the crops on the whole are
looking very promising. There is the
prospect oaf another abundant crop of hay.
It is said that D. W. Allison will take off at least 200 tons from his
Globe farm alone. He is pushing
forward his new barn, which will be over 200 feet long, to make storage room. [from
another correspondent] We have
had nice showers of rain lately. The
grain is growing fine. Mr.
Thos. Bretler is the father of a fine young son. Shake Tom. Rumour says
Mr. J. B. Allison is to take to himself a wife this summer. Messrs.
D. W. and J. B. Allison expect friends in California to visit them shortly. Mr. M.
Pollard received a severe kick from a cow he was milking on Monday night. Jack,
you must do a little better than you did on the 24th, or you wont
get the black eyed girl. Mr. W.
S. Duffett has a fine store, a handsome dressmaker, and will soon have a
first class tailor. Hurrah
for Aylsworth! Go in Bowen. All the people of this burgh wish you luck
and will do all they can to put you in Lennox’s chair in the Provincial
parliament. |
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1919 Scrapbook Clipping |
THE ONE
HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY The One
Hundredth Anniversary of the drowning of the pioneers in Hay Bay was most
fittingly observed in the Adolphustown Church on Sunday, August 3rd,
last. The
Union Quarterly Meeting Service held was similar in form and spirit to that
of August 1819, when occurred the lamentable accident by which ten lives full
of youth and promise went down to a watery grave. The large
attendance and devout spirit of the worshippers was eloquent testimony to the
fact that the mantle of those early pioneers has worthily fallen upon their
children and grandchildren of the present day and generation. Having
entered into the heritage bequeathed to them, the successors of that sturdy
race of men have striven to maintain the principles of truth and
righteousness. Thus passing on,
untarnished and unsullied, the glorious heritage of the past. A former
Pastor, the Rev. Mr. Osborne, of Ohio, U.S.A., was present and assisted in
the service, and the Pastor made special reference to the drowning accident
and to the religious life of the time. May such
occasions ever keep green the memory of the early pioneers of Adolphustown. |
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Sept 13 1923 Clipping from the Duffett scrapbooks |
ADOLPHUSTOWN seems to be coming into its own as one of
the precious spots connected with early Ontario history. The recent celebration there as a
preliminary to the observance next June of the one hundred and fortieth
anniversary of the landing of the Loyalists calls attention to the remarkable
place of the old village in laying the foundation of Ontario. It is to be hoped that one
result of the celebration will be to make the landing place more
accessible. At present the plain
granite shaft erected in 1884 stands in a small square fenced off from a
field, and the only method of approach is over private property. The memorial
is several hundred yards from a side road which runs to the edge of the Bay
of Quinte, and about a quarter mile from the main street of
Adolphustown. A site so intimately
bound up with the very beginnings of the Province surely deserves better
treatment. In this old village, now but a hamlet, began the Bay of Quinte
settlements in 1784; local self-government
for the Province was her started by the town meetings, which began in March,
1792, and a Courthouse was built in 1796.
The leader of the Adolphustown
settlers, Major Peter Vanalstine, was appointed to the command of the company
before they sailed from New York in the fall of 1783. They wintered, with other Loyalists in
Lower Canada, at Sorel and Machiche, and came up the St. Lawrence in spring
in batteaux. Vanalstine was a typical
Dutchman, rotund in form, with a swarthy complexion. As there was at first no municipal
government, the good natured Major exercised a fatherly supervision over the
entire township, and many a dispute ended in a friendly compromise through
his mediation. Old St. Paul’s Church,
replaced by a new and ornate edifice some years ago, is retained as a
community hall, though the original spire has been removed. |
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July 15 1936 Napanee Beaver |
DORLAND, July 11. -
Everyone is suffering from the intense heat and crops are rapidly
drying up. On Wednesday afternoon a
heavy downpour of rain and hail visited a portion of the first and second
concessions, but failed to cool the air.
Unless relief comes soon the situation will be very serious. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Gallagher
and family, of Detroit, spent the past week with relatives here. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gallagher,
are accompanying them home. Mrs. Andrew Magee and Mr. Keith
Magee are spending a couple of weeks with relatives in Prince Edward County. Members of the W. I. enjoyed a
pleasant afternoon on the lawn of Mrs. W.D. Roblin on Wednesday. Hay Bay is a popular place these
days, a number of muskies having been captured. |
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Sept 24 1936 Kingston Whig
Standard |
ADOLPHUSTOWN - Fall ploughing is
being rushed since the recent rains. A
considerable acreage of rye has been sown and some wheat. There is an abundance of pasture now but
the outlook for meadows for next year is gloomy as most of this year’s
seeding was killed by the heat and drought.
It is hoped there may not be a serious shortage of potatoes as late
varieties are growing now. Corn
cutting and silo filling are in progress.
The Women’s Association held
their meeting in the church in order that the men of the congregation might
be present to assist in laying plans for the anniversary services. During the storm last week a
large tree on the farm of J. A. Humphrey crashed across the telephone line
into the road. George Mogg and daughter, who
recently returned from a trip to England, spent last week-end with his
daughter, Mrs. Russel Cousins, and Mr. Cousins. They report Sidney Cousins, who is spending a year in the Old
Country, as well and having a good time. A. W. Allison was busy this week
distributing the tax bills throughout the township. Taxes are higher than they were last year. |
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April 27, 1942 |
Rev. C. C. Brazill has returned from Montreal after attending
the wedding of Miss Mildred Brazill to Mr. Edward LeGrow, all of
Montreal. Mr. and Mrs. LeGrow are
spending part of their honeymoon at the Rectory here. Mrs. Ross Allison who has been ill in the General Hospital, Kingston, for the past three weeks, following an operation, has gone to the home of her father, Mr. L. T. Parks, Napanee, for a time before returning to her home at Adolphustown. Among the Laymen of St. Alban’s Church who attended the banquet
and meeting in Picton, on Monday evening last, were Messrs. Albert Chalmers,
Irwin Brooks, Frank Mallory, Hugh Instant, Jack McCormick, Arthur Collings,
Marshall Mallory and George Chalmers. Mrs. Hugh Box, who has been living in Kingston for the last few
months has returned to her home for the summer. The many friends of Mrs. James Dorland, of Kingston and
formerly of Adolphustown, will be sorry to hear of her serious illness in the
General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Norm Connors and two children of Markham, visited
a few days with Mrs. Connors’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gallagher. Miss M. L. Allison, who has been spending the winter in
Kingston, was a week end guest in the village. |
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May 25 1942 |
Our teacher,
Mrs. Lasher, and the pupils of the village school are to be congratulated on
having purchased over sixty-five dollars worth of war saving stamps. Mr. and
Mrs. Pyne of Toronto, were week-end guests of Mr. Pyne’s sister Mrs. Arthur
Collings and Mr. Collings. Mr. and Mrs. James Shelley and family and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Shelley and family, attended the wedding, last Friday, at Milford, of their nephew, Mr. Joseph Shelley. Mr.
Busst, who has been with his daughter, Mrs. Jack Baker, for the past few
months, has left for his summer home at Bobcaygeon. Mr. and
Mrs. William Gallagher, have received word of the safe arrival in England, of
their son, Private Kenneth Gallagher. Mrs. C.
C. Brazill has been ill for the past two weeks, with a severe attack of flu. The many
friends of Rev. Mr. Quarterman, a former rector of this parish will be sorry
to learn of his serious illness. |
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June 22, 1942 |
St. Alban’s Church was well filled on Sunday last, when the annual service commemorating the landing of the United Empire Loyalists was held at 3:30 p.m. The special preacher was Rev. M. Wright, of Christ Church, Belleville, and Mr. Eppes, of Napanee, was at the organ. A large number from Picton, Napanee and Kingston were in attendance. Miss Ruth Roblin, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Reade Roblin, was among the successful students at the Normal
School, Peterborough. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hall and Mr.
and Mrs. Jim Wright, of Belleville were Sunday guests of Mrs. Hall’s father,
Mr. Marshall Mallory. Little Joan
Hall was baptized by Rev. C.C. Brazill after the U.E.L. service. Mr. Clarence Plested came down
from London, Ont., where he resides, and will spend a week with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. George Plested. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harkness, of
Kingston were with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Duffett for the week end. Rev. C. C. and Mrs. Brazill
entertained the ladies of the woman’s Auxiliary of St. Paul’s Church,
Sandhurst, on Thursday of last week. |
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July 20, 1942 |
Mrs. William Potter and
children, Allison, Sandra and Gary, of Toronto, are down to spend the rest of
the summer with Mrs. Potter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Duffett. One of the planes from
Mountain View crashed here on Friday morning last on Mr. John Mack’s
farm. Fortunately the aviators were
not seriously injured, but were taken back to Picton by ambulance. A number from here attended the
funeral in Kingston of the late Mrs. Lewis Robey on Wednesday of last
week. Mr. and Mrs. Robey and sons,
Fred and Lewis, resided in Adolphustown for several years. Miss Margaret Forester, of
Niagara Falls, who is spending the summer in Kingston, was a week end visitor
with her sister, Mrs. Ray Allison. Congratulations to Miss Rose
Allen and Robert Allison on passing their entrance examination. Mrs. Coulson and daughter, of Hamilton, are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Sandford Gallagher. |
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July 25, 1942 |
Dorland
- Harvest work is rushing along, without any let up. Threshing of fall grain has begun and spring
grain is being cut as rapidly as possible. The sudden passing of Mr. David Pollard, a life-long resident, came as a surprise to the community. While it was known he was in failing health, few were prepared for the news that he had passed away while seated at the breakfast table on Wednesday morning. The sympathy of the district is extended to the stricken family. The W. M
S. held a pot luck dinner and quilting in the school room of the church on
Wednesday. During the afternoon a
business meeting was held to take care of business connected with the
Society, and also the Women’s Association. Mrs.
Andrew Magee is visiting relatives at Milford. A number
from here have made expeditions to the north in search of huckleberries, but
were not very richly rewarded for their efforts. |
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July 27, 1942 |
The
death occurred very suddenly at his home on Wednesday morning of last week of
Mr. David John Pollard, a much respected resident. Mr. Pollard had spent his entire life at Adolphustown, and was
in his 78th year. His
funeral took place on Friday morning at St. Alban’s Church, and was conducted
by Rev. C. C. Brazill. The
pallbearers were Messrs. Alex. Allen, David King, John Duffett, Jonathan
Allen, Raymond Allison, and Marshall Mallory. Besides his widow, Mr. Pollard leaves four children: Ray, of Kingston, Hardy, at
Sandhurst; Mrs. Gerald Pollard,
Napanee, and Harold, at home. Mrs.
Clarence Hegadorn and three children, of Bath are with Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Gallagher for a few days.. Mr.
Hegadorn has been transferred to Debert, N.S. Lorne
Daverne, of the R.C.A.F., who has been in the Northwest for some time, has
been sent back to Trenton, and, with his wife and family, arrived last week
at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Daverne. Mrs.
Brazill and children, Barbara, John, and Hartland, are spending part of the
holidays with Mrs. Brazill’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hackwill, at Waterloo,
Quebec. Among
those who attended the funeral of the late David Pollard, were his brother,
Mr. Joseph Pollard, of Ottawa; Mrs.
Sayers and daughter, Pauline, of Picton, and Miss Isobel Pollard, of Sorel,
Quebec. Dr. and
Mrs. D. M. Allison, of Camden, N.Y., and Mrs. McKnight and family, of Texas,
are visitors in the village. |
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Jan 4 1943 |
In spite of the severe snow storm on Monday last, there was a large vote polled at the Municipal Election. The results were as follows: Reeve, Roy Johnston; Councillors, Geo. Plested, Lawrence Magee, George Smith, and Hugh Allison. School Trustees, Alex. Allen, Jack Roblin, Roy Smith. Mr. Marshall Mallory has been
quite ill the past week, with tonsillitis.
His son, Private Keith Mallory, of Kingston, is spending a few days
with him. Mr. George Gallagher left on
Monday for Kemptville, where he will take a six weeks’ course in
cheese-making. Mrs. S. B. Cunningham, who has
spent the past few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Allison, has
left for Halifax, Nova Scotia, to join her husband, Paymaster Lieut. Stanley
B. Cunningham, who is stationed there.
Congratulations are extended to
Mr. and Mrs. Powers of Picton, on their recent marriage. Mrs. Powers was formerly Miss Bessie
Henderson, who was a teacher here for several years. Mr. and Mrs. George Chalmers
entertained a large party over the holiday.
Among their guests were Mr. and Mrs. U. D. Mossup, of Montreal, and
Miss Mossup, of Toronto. |
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Jan 18 1943 |
The
annual cheese meeting of the U.E.L. factory was held in the Municipal Hall on
Thursday afternoon of last week, with a large attendance. The officers appointed were, President,
Mr. Roy Johnston;
Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. A. Heathcote, and Salesman, Mr. Frank
Gallagher. Rev. C. C. Brazill was taken suddenly ill on Friday morning of last week and was rushed to the General Hospital, Kingston, where he was successfully operated on for appendicitis. Mrs.
Harold Allison and son, David, of Calgary, Alberta, are expected this week on
an extended visit at the home of Mrs. Allison’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. a.
Heathcote, and with other relatives. Mrs.
Hugh Instant is convalescing in the General Hospital, Kingston, following a
serious operation. The
euchre at Miss Allison’s on Wednesday evening, sponsored by the Ladies Guild
of St. Alban’s Church was well
attended. There were 12 tables in
play. Those winning prizes were Miss
Joan Punchard, Mrs. Ray Allison, and Mr. Jim Mack. Mr.
George Gallagher, who is attending Dairy School at Kemptville, spent the week
end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gallagher. |
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May 24, 1943 |
The
U.E.L. cheese factory is nearing completion, and will begin operations
sometime this week. The building,
which is very modern, is a credit to the community. At the
Kingston General Hospital, on Sunday, May 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs.
Gerald Gallagher (Clare McCormick), a son. Lieut.
Kenneth Collins has finished his training at Brockville, and, with his wife
and daughter, Marianne, left for North Bay to spend a few days with his
parents. Mrs.
Fred Harkness and small son, John, of Kingston, are with Mr. and Mrs. J. W.
Duffett for a few weeks. Mrs.
Harkness is convalescing, following an operation for appendicitis. At the Prince Edward County Hospital, Picton, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Herman (Dora Gallagher), a son. Mrs.
Andrew Magee is ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ercel Foster. |
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July 10, 1943 |
Dorland - The rain last Sunday damaged a lot of hay, but all other crops benefited enough to compensate for the hay. Fall grain is beginning to change color. Those who raised canning factory peas had to stop hay work this week and harvest peas. There are no holidays in sight for the farmers. The members of the W. M. S. had
a picnic dinner at the Old Hay Bay Church on Wednesday, followed by their
regular meeting in the afternoon. The
attendance was small, owing to the rush of work. Mrs. R. H. Hawley, who was
seriously injured by a fall, is able to sit up for short periods each day. Mr. R. M. Roblin is able to be
out a little, after being confined to his home for a couple of months. Mr. Arthur Bogart was renewing
acquaintances in this locality recently. Miss Joyce Berndt, of Deseronto,
also Earl and Neal Berndt, of Selby, are holidaying with their uncle and
aunt, Mr. and Mrs. H. John. Mrs. Clarence Plested was a
recent guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Plested. The different summer camps and
cottages are now occupied. The date for the annual United
Church anniversary has been set for September 26th. |
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July 12, 1943 |
Mr. Arthur Bogart of Detroit, Mich. is spending a few days with his sister, Mrs. Reade Roblin, and Mr. Roblin. Congratulations
to the following pupils in the Adolphustown area, who were successful in the
Entrance Examinations: Jean Foster
and Barbara Brazill (recommended), Arthur Punchard, Robert McLeod, Marjorie
Chalmers and Jean Davis. Mrs.
Stanley Cunningham and infant son are home from the General Hospital,
Kingston, and will stay a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J.
Allison. Mrs. Lawrence
Allen will teach in S. S. No. 1, this coming year. Mrs.
Thomas Chalmers was hostess to St. Alban’s Church Guild on Thursday evening
last. There was a good attendance and
it was decide to paint the floors of the church. Miss S.
G. Nation, of Toronto, is visiting friends in the village. Mrs.
Henry Hall and daughter, Joan of Belleville, are visiting with Mrs. Hall’s
father, Mr. Mallory, while Mr. Hall takes a course at Petawawa. |
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Sept 13, 1943 |
Labor Day visitors in the village included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wright
and son, Peter, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mallory, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harkness
and son, John, all of Kingston. School reopened on Tuesday with Mrs. Lawrence Allen as teacher. The Misses Jean Foster, Frances and Marjorie Chalmers, and Jean Davis
left last week to attend Napanee Collegiate. Mr. Floyd Allen has enlisted with the Artillery and leaves this week
for Kingston, where he will be stationed. Mrs. Marcus Hackwell, of Waterloo, Que., is a visitor at the rectory. Mr. Cummings Daverne has been engaged as Principal of the Public
School at Odessa, and left to take up his duties there. Mrs. William Gallagher and daughter, Mrs. Carl Richards, have
returned, after spending a week with relatives at Watertown and Syracuse,
N.Y. Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Brazill and daughter, Barbara, spent a few days in Toronto last week. Miss Barbara remaining to attend Bishop Strachan School. |
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1942-1944 |
Dorland
- We have surely had a variety of weather this week. Sunday started off fair, but rain began in
the late afternoon and lasted until Monday noon. Tuesday afternoon brought snow, which, with some rain, kept on
until late on Wednesday. the snow is
not all gone yet, if Thursday and Friday were bright. Frost at night and chilling winds during
the day prevented it melting quickly.
Today is dull, and threatening, so April is maintaining its tradition
for fickleness. The
Easter United Church service last Sunday morning was well attended. Special music was furnished by the choir,
and Rev. K. J. Crawford delivered a thoughtful Easter message. The pulpit was flanked by beautiful
flowers furnished by the Women’s Association. The
leaders of the Sunday School hope to see a larger attendance with improving
weather and road conditions. Members
of the Y.P.S. Have been busy for some weeks preparing a 3-act play, “Tillie
Goes to Town”, and will present it in the near future. Keep the date clear. We were
sorry to learn that Frances Humphrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Humphrey,
was seriously ill in Kingston Hospital, but at last report, she was improving
and is expected home early next week. Among
the Easter visitors were Mrs. F. L. Bogart, Napanee, with her daughter, Mrs.
R. M. Roblin, and family; Mr. W. Mogg
and daughter with Mr. and Mrs. Russel Cousins; Mr. and Mrs. A. Church; Milford, with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Bird. |
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Easter holiday guests in the village were Mr. and Mrs. Norman Conners and family, of Markham, at Mr. Fred Gallagher’s, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wright and son, Peter, of Kingston with Mr. M. Mallory; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harkness and son, John, at Mr. John Duffett’s, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mallory and Miss Mary Allison at R. J. Allison’s. Mr. Joseph Vance had the misfortune to fall
downstairs on Saturday afternoon, and is under the doctor’s care. The Women’s Institute sponsored a very enjoyable
euchre on Friday evening in the Municipal Hall. There were 10 tables in play and the proceeds were in aid of
the soldiers’ cigarette fund. The
prize winners were Mr. Bob Allison, Mr. Clarence Davis and Mr. Roy Johnston. Mrs. Jack Baker is in the Kingston General
Hospital, where she will undergo an operation. Her mother, Mrs. Busst, of Toronto, is with her. The following are attending the annual meeting of
the Woman’s auxiliary of the Anglican Church, held in Kingston this
Thursday; Rev. H. C. and Mrs. Seeker,
Mrs. Hugh Instant, Mrs. George Chalmers, Mrs. Fred Wilson, and Mrs. Ray
Allison, who is the delegate. Mrs. David Pollard and Mr. Harold Pollard, who have
spent the winter in Napanee, have returned to their home for the summer. |
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1942-44 |
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lloyd (Anne Shelley) have returned from their wedding trip and are at their home in Conway. A shower is being given them at Adolphustown. Miss S.
E. Natron who has spent the summer in the village has returned to her home in
Toronto. Lieut.
and Mrs. Stanley B. Cunningham, of Kingston, are visitors with the latter’s parents,
Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Allison. Mrs. J.
W. Duffett is spending a few days in Kingston with her daughter, Mrs. Fred
Harkness and Mr. Harkness. There
was a good attendance at the Euchre held in the Parish Hall on Thursday
evening under the auspices of St. Alban’s Church Guild. The prize winners were: Mrs. Herb
Trumpour, Mrs. R. Allison, and Mr. Bob Corkhill. At the
meeting held by the U.E.L. Cheese Factory last week, Mr. Mac Remington was
hired as Cheesemaker for another year. A
well-known and respected resident of Adolphustown, in the person of Mrs. Fred
Instant, passed away last week and burial took place at Amherst Island. Rev. C.
C. Brazill, who has been ill in a Toronto Hospital has returned home and is
much improved. Mrs. Will Gallagher was the hostess to the Women’s Auxiliary on
Thursday afternoon last and preparations were made for the packing of a bale
for the Canadian West. |