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Standard
July 7/1875
Anna P. Odell launched at Indian Point. 380 ton brigantine. James Starkey's yard. Owners Stinson, T. T. Odell, A. Lamb, Capt. Wren, Capt. Outhouse, J. M. Hanson, and Robinson and Glenn.

Pilot
Aug 15, 1878
Jottings on the Street, No. 9
Our walk of Jottings along Water Street brings us down to Robinson and Glenn's store and wharf. This business firm is of many years standing, and it remains firmly on a firm basis.
            From the large lumber piles on the premises, it is evident that the manufacture of logs forms a large part of the business; which, as a matter of course, gives employment to many persons, mill men and others.
            This fact of itself is sufficient to make an impression favourable to the enterprise of the industrious firm. Mr. Robinson is well-known outside of business transactions, having represented York County in the Legislature for years; and that large, influential, and populous County always regarded him with favour, confidence, and respect—indeed, his geniality of disposition in politics or out of them, is such as to win public and personal esteem. Of Mr. Glenn, it is only necessary to remark, that his work is deemed equivalent to his Bond in all business affairs; and, while he attends to business on the wharf, or behind the counter, or in the counting room, he can spare time to talk politics with such a vim and argumentative ability as would lead one to conclude he had made it a life study. To see so much lumber ready for shipment by one firm from our Port is very encouraging these "dull times."
            Opposite this store is the "International Hotel" occupied by Mr. Edward Hatch. This is a large building, and being pleasantly and conveniently located, ought to be filled with summer boarders; and probably would be, were St. Andrews patronized by tourists as it ought to be, and the landlord keenly alive to the profit of business activity.
            Should Mr. Hatch pass it into other hands, it may yet become a favourite resort for travellers and others; and thus the "International" once more open its doors for Ladies and Gents to walk in. A net little shop and bakery by a Mr. Burton, is close by—and a little further on is Dr. Gove Office, where lancet and pill, plaster and bandage, are ready at all times to give effective testimony to the Doctor's professional skill.
            A large wholesale and retail establishment now rears its lofty head in stately magnificent before us; but, its magnitude is so overpowering, that our nerves must quiet down ere we come to a closer inspection.

Pilot
March 22/1888
"A public meeting of the ratepayers of the town and parish of St. Andrews having been called for the purpose of considering and discussing the terms and provisions of certain bills now before the Legislature of this province, for Acts to incorporate "The St. Andrews Land Company" and "The Chamcook Water Company." About forty of the resident ratepayers of said town and parish met at the office of M. N. Cockburn on the afternoon of Tuesday the 20th inst.
Geo. F. Stickney, Esq., being called to the chair announced the object for which the meeting was called and requested a full and careful examination and discussion of the Bills. F. H. Grimmer, Esq., was requested to act as secretary.
            The Land CompanyBill was read and criticized by Henry Osburn, Esq., and was further criticized by Messrs. R. Glenn and M. N. Cockburn.
            Moved by M. N. Cockburn sec'd by r. Glenn, and unanimously resolved, That in the opinion of this meeting the clause of the first section on Land Co.'s Incorporation Bill, exempting their lands from taxation is decidedly objectionable and unfair to the ratepayer of this parish and ought in fairness to be struck out. Section two and three were approved of.
            It was moved by J. S. Magee sec'd by D. F. Campbell, and carried by a unanimous vote, That this meeting recommends as an addition to section 4 of the Bill the following: Provided that this section shall not be construed or interpreted as in any way conferring an exclusive right upon said company.
            The Chamcook Water Company Bill was read in part by Mr. Osburn and in part by Mr. F. H. Grimmer. Section 1st was agreed to as it stood.
Moved by M. N. Cockburn sec'd by G. Durell Grimmer and carried unanimously, That section two of the Bill should be amended also as to provide that the company shall for the purpose of obtaining water supply, have the right to select on either side of the front of the first Chamcook lake only, a parcel of land one quarter of a mile in extent, which they may purchase, acquire and hold, for the purposes mentioned in the Bill, and extending into the lake not more than one quarter of a mile, but not to interfere with the use of the lake for a winter road, nor with the natural out of said lake.
Sections 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 were approved.
            It was moved by G. H. Grimmer sec'd by R. Glenn, That in view of the fact that an exclusive right is to be conferred on the company by the Act, of supplying water under the terms thereof, the fees or charges to be paid for public water supply for fire and other purposes, should at all times be liable to be fixed and determined by the fire wards and the company, and in case of disagreement the same should be settled and adjusting claims for water or lands to be taken by the company. An amendment as follows was moved by Mr. J. H. Hanson, That the price charged the private consumers of water should also be regulated in arbitration. The amendment was negatived and the original motion carried.
            Moved by R. Glenn sec'd by . . . and unanimously carried, that the company should be by the Act required to commence operations inside two years from incorporation and should have pipes laid and water thereby brought to the Town of St. Andrews within four years from incorporation, otherwise said company to forfeit their charter.
            Moved by M. N. Cockburn sec'd by R. Glenn, and carried unanimously, that Henry Osburn, Esq., be authorized to represent this meeting before the Legislature, and that the minutes of this meeting be transcribed by the Secretary and placed in his hands."

Beacon
Jan 16, 1890
The directors of the St. Andrews Steamboat Wharf Company are W. D. Forster, A. Lamb, J. S. Magee, A. Kennedy, R. Glenn, W. Whitlock, B. F. Milliken.

Beacon
June 5/1890
Chamcook Lakes. Home of big trout and bigger salmon. Article. First stocked 12 years ago. Up to within a recent period the people of St. Andrews and vicinity enjoyed a monopoly of these lakes, but as their reputation extended their circle of patrons became wider. Last year a great many Americans and upper Canadians fished in Chamcook waters, and from present indications the number of outside sportsmen who will favor the lakes with their presence this season will be far ahead of any previous year. There are now half a dozen fishing lodges in the neighborhood. Mr. Haviland, of New York, has a very unique log cabin in close proximity to the dam. Dr. Gove, Messrs. Odell, Glenn and others have also houses in the same vicinity. On the island, in the first lake, Mr. T. T. Odell built during the winter a neat little fishing lodge, and this season eh will occupy it for the first time. Farther up the lake, Mr. William B. Hayford, of Saint John, has a very neat cottage erected. Its completion was only accomplished a few weeks ago.

Beacon
Sept 18/1902
Robert Glen Est.
James A. Shirley, Manager
The establishment conducted under the style of Robert Glenn is one of the oldest doing businesses in St. Andrews. It was originally founded by Messrs. Robinson and Glenn about 1865. In 1886 Mr.  Robert Glenn became sole proprietor and he conducted it until 1894 when at his death Mr. James A. Shirley assumed the management of the business for his widow, Mrs. Robert Glenn. The premises occupied are large and the stock carried includes a general line of staple and fancy groceries, teas, coffees, spices, canned and bottled goods, flour etc., heavy and shelf hardware, iron and steel paints and oils, farming tools, lumber and a general assortment of everything one would expect to find in a first class store of the kind.

Beacon
April 13/1905
Old Landmark Gone
The Street Wharf Goes Down with Buildings
Thursday last was a day of local sensations. First came a threatened fire, which drew everybody out in the rain storm. Then a few hours afterwards followed the collapse of the old Street wharf and the two warehouses thereon, owned respectively by the Glenn estate and H. O'Neill. The wind, and tide and ice we responsible for this catastrophe. The latter loosed the under pinning of the wharf, and the tide and wind did the rest. Both building will be complete wrecks. The Glen building contained a carload of shingle and a quantity of pine lumber, while the O'Neill warehouse had abut 50 tons of hard coal on the main floor. The contents of both buildings will likely be saved. Both buildings were very old—older, probably, than the oldest inhabitant. Postmaster Stevenson says that forty years ago he was employed as an office boy with the late James Bolton in one of the buildings; it had been standing for over half a century. For many years, while St. Andrews was to the fore as West India port, the firm of James Street and Co. used these buildings as warehouses for rum, molasses, sugar and the other products of the West Indies that cam this way. By their down fall two of the oldest land marks of the place have been swept away.

History of Journalism in St. Andrews
Paper Read Before Canadian Lit. Club by R. E. Armstrong
Feb 10, 1910
. . .
THE BAY PILOT
The Bay Pilot first saw the light of the day on the island of Grand Manan; the late John G. Lorimer was its publisher. This was in the year 1876. It was a bright little sheet containing considerable local news. But Grand Manan proved too small for the venture and the paper and press were removed to St. Andrews, the plant being set up in a store on Water Street, adjoining the Bradford Hotel. On the 30th day of May 1879, a company composed of John S. Magee, John Wren, Robert Robinson, W. D. Hartt and Robert Glenn, became proprietors of the paper. Mr. Magee was appointed editor and Mr. Wren manager. These are the only two of the company who are still living. The new proprietors removed the plant to the office on King Street, on the site occupied by the Andraeleo Hall, and owned by the late Harris Hatch. The paper was subsequently taken over by Mr. Magee, who bought out the owners. George Mitchell, now of the Woodstock Dispatch, and the late Frank Howe were successively foremen of the Bay Pilot. Bothe Mr. Lorimer and Mr. Magee possessed considerable ability as editors. After severing his connection with the paper Mr. Lorimer was appointed a messenger in the House of Commons at Ottawa. He corresponded with a number of newspapers while there. He also compiled a brief history of the island which is frequently quoted. Mr. Magee sold out his plant in 1889, and on the 21st day of March that year ceased publication. In his "valedictory" Editor Magee concluded a very flattering reference to his successor by remarking: "The editor of the Bay Pilot, having steered his craft safely though the storms that sometimes beset here, until The Beacon is within measurable distance, cheerfully resigns his charge, with best wishes for the prosperity of the new craft." Mr. Magee is now spending the evening of his life, with his son in Boston. He is in good health and takes an active interest in all that is going on in this town.

Standard
Nov 25, 1874
Destructive Fire. On Thursday afternoon about 2 pm fire was discovered in Hughes and Whitlock's stable. The populace and fire Companies were early on the grounds; owing to the stable being attached to the surrounding buildings, and the hay and straw in the loft being on fire, the flames spread with fearful rapidity despite the noble efforts of the firemen and hose companies, aided by the people. The horses and wagons in the stable were got out, as well those in the opposite stable belonging to Mr. Adams of the Central Exchange. The shed and house owned by C. C. Bridges, with his hacks, the house occupied by T. Rooney and others, and the Exchange stable were consumed. Mr. Adams saved his horses, carriages and the rest but lost his sleights, stable furniture and two fine pigs. John Bailey's small cottage took fire but was torn down to prevent the fire reaching the adjoining buildings on Water Street, W. Sharkey's house, and Michael Faul's two houses, all occupied by several families, a barn by Thomas Healy and Hartt and Co., store and remises on the Market Wharf, owned and occupied by Mr. Hicks was several time son fire, but by well-directed efforts the building was saved; the large pile of lumber on Robinson and Glenn's wharf was with great difficulty saved. Another pile of lumber owned by the same firm on the wharf below the old steamboat landing and a pile of railway ties owned by R.  Ross were burnt. Several families on Water Street including Mr. Adams of the Exchange removed their furniture. The losses gathered from the most reliable sources are: [here list]