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St. Croix Courier
Feb 15/1934
Editorial: A Dustless Highway to Saint John. Main tourist conduit to Maritimes. Good article. Traffic figures. Anecdote.
The delegation from Saint John, from St. Stephen and from the other towns in Charlotte County appearing before the Provincial Government this morning at Fredericton to urge a dust-proof surface on the main highway between here and Saint John should, and doubtless will, meet with a favourable reception. As the recognized gateway to the Maritimes for thousands of tourist cars coming from all the New England States, the St. Stephen—Saint John highway has long been in dire need of some attention. Particularly in the last two years, when the summer seasons have been dry, the dust nuisance has proved an actual barrier to the entrance of hundreds of tourist cars. Many cases are on record where tourists planning to spend a week or two in the Province, have turned back after reaching St. Andrews or St. George, refusing to go farther. As one American stated it last year, "We like your scenery, but we refuse to eat it."
The tourist traffic into the Province last year fell off almost 15 percent, but the popularity of the St. Stephen entrance is proven by the fact that, in spite of the dust, our percentage here dropped off less than 2 percent, and held up far better than any other of the twenty-five points of entry, the next two largest falling off over 30 percent.
Tourist figures as compiled by the Provincial Information Bureau show the entry of approximately 42,000 American cars in 1933. Of the total over thirty percent entered the Province at St. Stephen and Milltown. And the popularity of this route is a natural one as no great amount of money has been spent to induce tourists to co0me this way. In fact 50,000 copies of the booklet issued each year for the past three years by the Tourist Information at Fredericton have contained misleading information detrimental to St. Stephen. This in spite of repeated attempts by our Board of Trade to have the error corrected.
In the speech from the throne delivered in the local Legislature last week, it was definitely stated that the Government would, this year, embark on a programme of hard surface highways. If this is to be carried out as promised, the logical place to commence this work is here at St. Stephen and the Saint John delegation at Fredericton today has also been instructed to urge that the work be started at this point.
The newspaper at this point has regular sermons from guest ministers, much news about temperance.
St. Croix Courier
March 8/1934
A. J. Moxan, chief mechanical engineer of CPR Hotels of Vancouver, here during inspection work of eastern hotels.
St. Croix Courier
March 5/1934
Basic Industries Improved in 1933, Asserts Cockburn. Tourism: defends attack on Tourist Bureau efficiency. "The tourist trade having grown to be one of our most important industries from a monetary standpoint, they would like to belittle and minimize the benefits derived to the province each year from the thousands of tourists who come to New Brunswick for vacation, sport and recreation, but they fail to tell us that last year it is estimated that these same tourists left 5 million in our province and due to prevailing conditions [Depression] that was less than in some previous years."
St. Croix Courier
April 5/1934
CPR gets 60 million loan from R. B. Bennett government. Investigation. This was "Buckshot Bennett," whom Beatty roomed with. See Lords of the Line.
St. Croix Courier
April 26/1934
Dr. Wallace Broad Passes in Boston after Brief Illness. Photo. April 22. Deaconess Hospital.
Dr. Wallace Broad, geologist, journalist and one of the distinguished sons of New Brunswick, died in the Lahey Clinic of the Deaconess Hospital, Boston, early Sunday morning following a brief illness of pneumonia which set in after an operation. For the last 20 years Dr. Broad had made his home in St. Andrews and up until recent years had been a frequent visitor to St. Stephen, where he was on several occasions the principal speaker at the annual meetings of the now dissolved St. Andrews' Society.
A man of unusual culture and versatility, he went to St. Andrews when nearing his sixtieth birthday, having retired from an active career in geological work, and took up the art of printing, in which he became remarkably proficient, turning out work from his office in St. Andrews which would have done credit to a much larger and better equipped establishment.
Dr. Broad was born in Saint John in 1856, a son of the late Elisha and Janet Rankine Broad. After attending the grammar school there he entered the University of New Brunswick, specialized in engineering and graduated as gold medalist in the class of 1877. He then took post-graduate work at McGill University, Montreal. Having completed his studies, he associated himself for a time with Dr. L. W. Bailey in geological work in New Brunswick, and then joined the staff of the Dominion Geological Survey. This work was followed by several year of activity in the manufacture of edge tools at St. Stephen, the firm being known as the E. Broad and Sons Axe Factory.
In 1894, Dr. Broad again resumed his geological work, this time in Rhodesia, South Africa, and in 1901 he went to East Africa. In 1902 he journeyed to China, and acted in the capacity of mining advisor for a period of three years to the Chinese Imperial Government. IN 1906, after spending a few years in Japan, examining mining properties there, and in London, England, for a rest, he again returned to China and was engaged in mining and metallurgy work until 1913, when he retired and returned to Canada.
He edited and published The Beacon at St. Andrews from 1914 until 1919. Latterly he was proprietor of the Beacon Press at St. Andrews. He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science by the University of New Brunswick in 1916, and was one of the oldest living graduates.
He took a keen interest in town affairs at St. Andrews and from 1917 until 1925 served as chairman of the School Board.
Surviving are three daughters, Miss Katie Broad, of the news staff of The Telegraph Journal, and Miss Mabel Broad, both of Saint John and Miss Lucy Broad of England, one brother Harry Broad of St. Stephen and one sister, Mrs. Ella Thorning, Cochrane, ON.
St. Croix Courier
April 26/1934
Cashman manager again.
St. Croix Courier
May 24/1934
St. Andrews Native to High CPR Office. E. P. Mallory Assistant to President CNR. In 1918 when "first" CNR formed out of Cdn. Northern And Grand Trunk, assigned to President's Office in Toronto "where he developed the system of operating control of statistics which continues in effect over the entire system." In 1933 amalgamation, appointed director bureau of stats in Montreal. In 1930 loaned to Mexican government advisory to national railways reorganization committee.
St. Croix Courier
May 31/1934
Mrs. Pillow of Montreal, who bought the Ayscough cottage recently, is arriving this week. (According to Willa, the Pillows bought Kingsbrae, not Topside)
St. Croix Courier
June 14/1934
Mr. and Mrs. Henry McQuoid went to Halifax on Sunday to bring home their son, Albert, who attends school there. Friends will be interested in hearing that Albert broadcasted three selections on his accordion from Halifax June 6.
St. Croix Courier
June 6/1934
Archie D. Skinner, son of James R. Skinner, chief greens keeper of the Algonquin golf course, is being congratulated on his wonderful display of golf when he negotiated the links in 67 on June 8 in a foursome. This low score shattered by one the course record made last season on the same course. Archie will be professional at this course, Digby, Nova Scotia, this season and is leaving for there before very long.
St. Croix Courier
June 28/1934
Algonquin opens July 1
St. Croix Courier
July 5/1934
Gordon Reed's new house on Water Street complete. Large livingroom in basement faces water. Arthur Rogers contractor.
St. Croix Courier
July 12/1934
Editorial: Only 9 miles of Route One hard-surfaced this year. "The allotment of only nine miles to all of Route One is outrageous. This route should have received at least twenty miles of the entire program, and there would have been little reason to complain had that much been decided upon. As it is, both St. Andrews, the outstanding summer resort of the province, and St. George have been left out entirely.
St. Croix Courier
July 19/1934
GG Earl of Bessborough in town guest of Hon. Marguerite Shaughnessy. Until July 24. Countess Bessborough here past week.
St. Croix Courier
July 26/1934
Tourist Camp Flourishing
Harry Wiley, proprietor of the popular "Wiley's Historic View" log cabins, situated on the St. Croix River, overlooking Dochet's Island, was in town this week, and was enthusiastic over the tourist business being enjoyed by his camps. Mr. Wiley stated that he now has ten separate cabins, and has been doing a rushing business all summer. The tourist trade is fine this summer, Mr. Wiley said, and the visitors seem to have money to spend.
St. Croix Courier
Aug 2/1934
[not Shiretown Items]
Eric Thompson won F. W. Thompson handicap golf cup defeating Charles Hope of Montreal. Deep sea fishing parties the order of the day.
One of the most pleasing events of the season took place on Monday evening, July 30th, when Thomas Marshall of New York, one of St. Andrews' summer visitors, opened his house and grounds of this friends among the summer people and the residents and for all the caddies of the golf course and their friends. Between three and four hundred were present and the fun kept up until midnight. Numerous Chinese lanterns were strung along the grounds. A number of bonfires were built on the beach in front of the house, where those who wished toasted marshmallows. A hot dog stand was also on the beach and those who wished could have all they wanted. Ice cream was served on the grounds and punch and cakes were served in the dining room. Those who wished could dance on the grounds to the orchestra music of accordions and violin. Sky-rockets were shown during the evening. Mr. Marshall was assisted in entertaining his guests by his sister and other relatives. It was an entertainment that will be long remembered by those present.
Telegraph Journal
August 15, 1934
St. Andrews Visitor is Killed
Mrs. W. C. Van Horne Loses Life in Auto Accident at Oak Bay
Member of Prominent Canadian Family has Skull Fractured when Car Leaves Road and Crashed in Creek's Botton
St. Stephen, Aug.14 (Special)
The body of Mrs. W. C. Van Horne, 27, Toronto, fatally injured in an automobile accident at Oak Bay, five miles from here, early this morning while returning to her summer home in St. Andrews, after attending a dance here, will be taken to St. Andrews tomorrow, when her father, William L. Fraser, Montreal, arrives here. It is expected that the body will be removed from St. Andrews on Thursday to Montreal for funeral services at her parents' home.
Mrs. Van Horne, whose husband is prominent in the automobile business in Canada, and is a grandson of the late Sir William Van Horne, formerly president of the CPR, suffered a fractured skull and other injuries when her car, which she was driving, left the road in failing to make the sharp turn at Oak Bay and plunged over a 20 foot embankment into the rocky bed of a creek. Nels Svensen, St. Andrews, the other occupant of the car, escaped injuries. She had motored to St. Stephen with other St. Andrews summer residents last evening to attend a dance and was on her way to the seaside town when the accident happened, at 2:30 o'clock. there was a heavy ground fog at the time, it was stated and this was believed to have obscured visibility.
Mrs. Van Horne was brought to Chipman Memorial Hospital here by Edward Corbett, who operates overnight camps near the scene on the accident, and her death followed shortly after her admittance to the institution.
Dr. H. S. Everett, St. Stephen, coroner, decided that no inquest was necessary, stating that death was purely accidental. The coroner and Royal Canadian Mounted Police visited the scene of the accident soon after being notified and conducted an investigation.
St. Andrews Grieves
St. Andrews, August 14—(Special)
News of the car accident near St. Stephen early this morning claiming the life of Mrs. Edythe Audrey (Fraser) Van Horne, wife of W. C. Van Horne, came as a great shock to the summer colony here and residents of the town generally, with whom Mrs. Van Horne was very popular. The body will be brought from St. Stephen tomorrow, and burial will be made in Montreal.
Former Montreal Girl
Mrs. Van Horne was formerly Miss Edythe Audrey Fraser, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. William L. Fraser of Montreal. She was married to William Cornelius Covenhoven Van Horne in Montreal, November 29, 1928. Her husband is a son of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Van Horne of Montreal, and a grandson of Lady Van Horne and he late Sir William Van Horne, former president of the CPR.
Following their wedding, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Van Horne took up residence in Toronto. Mrs. Van Horne is survived by her husband and a daughter, two years old.
Mr. and Mrs. Van Horne have been spending a vacation at "Covenhoven," the Van Horne estate at St. Andrews, guests of his aunt, Miss A. Van Horne. Miss Peggy Fraser, sister of Mrs. Van Horne, is also a guest.
*Willa Walker—August 16/1934
Mother of Beverley Van Horne killed in St. Andrews in car accident—check Courier
St. Croix Courier
Aug 30/1934
Shire town Items—second one.
Masquerade Ball in Casino Aug.23 best in years. The costumes were original and beautiful in many cases.
St. Croix Courier
Sept 6/1934
Shirley Temple, five, has amazing ability. In "Baby, Take a Bow."
St. Croix Courier
Sept 27, 1934
Ford's Great Test Run Completed. In 10,354 miles test runs five times around Maritimes, stock car average 21.75 miles per gallon. Receives public acclaim on return to Saint John. Details. Ad for W. B. Sampson Ford Dealer.
Clark Gable and Myrna Loy and William Powell in Manhattan Melodrama. First mention of Myrna Loy I've seen.
St. Croix Courier
Nov 8/1934
Mayor W. Frank Kennedy Dies Suddenly. Elected 1921, 1922, 1927, 1932. "Along with Dr. J. F. Worrell he was a prime mover in the establishment of the water system in St. Andrews in 1921, an enterprise which has been successful and since has been unanimously approved, although the promoters of the plan encountered strong opposition because of the expense involved. Mr. Kennedy was Mayor and Dr. Worrell was Chairman of the water committee when the system was installed." Born Oct. 26, 1877. Son of late Angus Kennedy. Succeeded father as owner of Kennedy Hotel.
St. Croix Courier
Nov 29, 1934
The Ford Motor Company of Canada held a talking picture in Andraeleo Hall last Friday. The object was to advertise the Ford car, which was at Conley's garage.
St. Croix Courier
Dec 6, 1934
St. Andrews Elects Dr. Worrell Mayor. To replace vacancy left by Frank Kennedy. Alderman 1916, 1919, 1920, 1921. Mayor 1922 and 1923.
St. Croix Courier
Dec 20/ 1934
Talkies Inaugurated in St. Andrews. Mayor J. F. Worrell gave a short address at the opening of the new talkies last evening. Three cheers were given Edward Finigan and William O'Neill for the work they have been doing in getting it started. There was a packed house and Ann Harding in "The Gallant Lady" was the picture shown.