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Standard
Feb 23/1877
We have been principally dependent on Mr. Mallory's stages for mail matter during the winter, and the service has been performed well and punctually, amid the heavy storms and almost impossible roads, showing he had good horses and careful drivers. He also has some fine horses for driving purposes, which appear to be well patronized.
We learn that Capt. Outhouse has purchased a controlling number of shares in the brig Anna P. Odell, and proceeded West last week, to take charge of the vessel.
Died
At St. John, on Sunday morning last, 25th inst., Rebecca, relict of the late Mr. Thomas Whitlock, of St. Andrews, in the 78th year of her age. The remains were brought here by train last evening, and the funeral will take place at 3 pm this day, from the residence of William Whitlock.
Ship News
Cleared
Feb 13, H. V. Crandall, Wren, Barbadoes boards, plank, etc., Robinson and Glen and others.
Rutherford Birchard Hayes
19th President of the United States (March 4, 1877 to March 3, 1881)
Nickname: "Dark-Horse President"
Born: October 4, 1822, in Delaware, Ohio Died: January 17, 1893, at Spiegel Grove Spiegel Grove in Fremont, Ohio
Standard
May 9, 1877
Fire. On Monday about 1 am, the house occupied by Capt. William Waycott, known as the "old lighthouse," owned by the heirs of the later Peter Smith at Indian Point, was discovered in flames, and such was the rapidity with which they spread, that the inmates had barely time to leave the building, not saving anything but the clothes they brought out. The engines were promptly at the scene of conflagration, but the building was so dry and the fire had made such headway, that it was consumed. Capt. Waycott lost all his charts, marine instruments, clothing and furniture. It is supposed that the fire originated from a defective chimney.
Terrible Accident
On Friday last, about one o'clock, George Stewart, a colored man, who resides on the Commons, was repairing a horse collar, was seized with a fit, and fell among the embers of the fire left after cooking dinner. There were only two small children in the house at the time, who attempted to drag the poor man out of the fire place, which they partially accomplished, but finding they could not get him out, they started for the shore where his father was at work, and while on their way, met a son of Mr. James Dougherty, and having informed him of the accident, he started at once for the house, and pulled the poor man away from the fireplace, not however before his face had been fearfully burned, the lower part of his right ear actually roasted and his right eye destroyed. The unfortunate man was some time before he showed signs of consciousness, and when able asked for water; his mouth was so dreadfully swollen that it was difficult for him to drink. Dr. Gove having been sent for, dressed the wounds, and ordered the suffering man to the Alms House. Little hopes are entertained of his recovery.
St. Croix Courier
May 10/1877
Terrible Accident—A Man Roasted Alive
George Stewart, a colored man who resides a short distance out of the Town of St. Andrews, while in a fit on Saturday last, fell off the chair on which he was seated headlong into the fire. There was no one in the house at the time besides Stewart except a girl of some six years, a niece of his. She ran out and called her brothers and sisters, who were at play in a field a short way off. They came in and with their united strength (they were all children) were unable to drag him from the fire, on which he lay roasting. One of the children ran for help and had to go about half a mile to the shore where some men were at work. When they entered the house, they found Stewart lying on the fire, head close to the back of the chimney and clothes burning. They speedily removed him and tore the burning shirt off him. Young Dougherty went at once into town for medical aid. Dr. Samuel T. Gove, and Dr. Harry Gove promptly repaired to the sense of the accident, and administered what remedies were necessary at the moment. The house in which Stewart lived in was a mere hovel, presenting a scene of squalid misery, and was not a proper place in which to take care of the man. The Doctor ordered his removal to the Poor House, on reaching which a thorough examination was made and all that could be done to alleviate the suffering of the patient was attended to. Fortunately, he was unconscious. His person presented a sickening appearance. The right arm from the wrist to the neck was literally roasted, the right side from the lower rib upwards, and extending from near the back bone to the right breast was almost as bad, the fingers of the left hand were burned, the fore finger dreadfully so, his right ear was burned off, also all the hair from his hear, the scalp and flesh on the forehead were literally charred, right eye destroyed, and right cheek roasted. It is not possible for him to recover. Sunday he was conscious, complaining of the pain to his shoulder; his head and arm had swollen very much, and the swelling was increasing.
Rural Cemetery Burial
George Stewart, Farmer
Age 51
Lot 26B
May 31, 1877
Standard
June 20/1877
Piece on summer visitors and hotels in St. Andrews.
It is generally believed that persons from Ontario and other parts of Canada will visit the Maritime Provinces, during the present season—among them are reported some of the leading political magnates. St. Andrews with its salubrious climate, splendid drives, healthful sea bathing, beautiful bay for yachting, excellent fishing and other pleasures, offers advantages for invalids, or pleasure seekers, not surpassed in the province. True there are no immense hotels, such as large cities can boast of, nevertheless there are good hotels of moderate size, well conducted, and supplied with everything that a reasonable visitor could expect, and at moderate prices; among them we may mention Morrison's hotel, the "Megantic,' the "Passamaquoddy," and near the Railway station, Kennedy's hotel, which has been recently enlarged. In addition to these are several private boarding houses, which have heretofore been patronized. Communication with all parts of the continent is kept up daily by steam, rail and sate. And we may add that the hospitality of St. Andrews people is proverbial. With these advantages it is hoped that during the next few weeks, many will improve the opportunity of leaving the dusty, close and over-heated cities, and enjoy all the comforts we have briefly alluded to.
The Alms House
The Warden and Councillor Stevenson in the discharge of their duty met the commissioners at the Alms House which they thoroughly inspected and also looked over the farm. We learn that they made some suggestions, which are being put into operation; and expressed themselves satisfied with Mr. and Mrs. Finley's management. The inmates spoke of the kindness and attention of the master and matron.
Standard
July 18/1877
Argument for St. Andrews as terminus of Megantic. Visitors arriving daily "to enjoy sea-bathing and get away from the heat and turmoil of large cities."
Standard
Aug 8/1877
More on Megantic or International Railway
Standard
Sept 12, 1877
Forty-Four Years
Last Monday—viz. on the 10th September 1833, the Standard first appeared before the public and amid many discouragements, has been continued up to the present date. Through all these long years the writer has been at his post, in "summer's heat and winter's cold," with the exception of a short time at the beginning of the present year during an illness brought on by over work. In the nature of things, it is not possible that he will be able to continue at his post for so long a period, nor is it desirable that he should. He has the satisfaction, however, of having endeavoured to carry out the views of the first editor and proprietor—the late George N. Smith, at that time the only person in this Province who edited his own paper, which his contemporaries vix. The N. Y. Albion, the Montreal Herald, Quebec Gazette and Nova Scotian, as well as many leading journals of the United States admitted it was ably conducted and frequently copied its lengthy editorial with commendatory remarks. In the original Prospectus its editor stated that "he considered that a newspaper to be generally useful should be pledge to no party but present a compendium of the opinions of the best Prints on the leading topics of the day, from which a correct judgment might be found of the various lights in which subjects are received by different political parties." He discussed the affairs of this Province with great ability, firmness and fairness, and in vindicating liberty did not permit it to degenerate into licentiousness, but maintained political rights in an undaunted manner, as far as allowed by the constitution.
Of the large original lists of subscribers to the Standard, very few are alive—only one in the town, and very few in the County. We believe that the paper has accomplished its mission, and that the time is drawing nigh when its present proprietor will seek relief from newspaper work. A consummation devoutly to be wished. Only these connected with a newspaper know, what labor and toil is required to produce even a moderately conducted sheet, and how very little compensation in comparison with other business it returns.
Standard
Oct 24/1877
Thomas R. Wedlock, of Shanghai, in town; wife sister to Mrs. Gove, Port Collector.
James Fraser 1878-82
Premier of New Brunswick
Conservative 1878