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Standard
Feb 16/1859
St. Andrews House: A. Kennedy has purchased large and commodious house corner Water and Frederick as hotel. Opened Feb. 14. "Neither trouble nor expense will be spared to render the establishment second to none in the town." [future H. Hatch Hotel, location of China Chest?]
Standard
Nov 12/1862
Charlotte County Hotel, Water Street, St. Andrews. Near steamboat landing, few rods from railway depot. "Large and commodious house, lately occupied by Angus Kennedy." Thomas McVay
Standard
Nov 27/1867
Mr. Angus Kennedy is remodelling the house and store near the Railway Station, which will be entirely new with the exception of the outside. The arrangements of the Store and private rooms are such as to reflect credit upon the master workman, Mr. Ben Johnson. The contiguity of the building to the Railway and Steamboat landing, will adapt the house as a good place of business, and when the warehouse in the rear is finished will afford room for storage of goods, etc.
Standard
April 21/1869
Improvements—former idea to continue line extension westward past Market Wharf
Never went anywhere. for this. Steamboat Wharf and Kennedy wholesale business. The eastern end of town will now be most benefited, and we are not in the least surprised at the improvements that Mr. Angus Kennedy has already been making in his well situated property—not only has he re-built in a substantial manner, what formerly was but a mere shell, and I snow adapted to his wholesale business, and a comfortable Hotel for the accommodation of all visitors, and which he has furnished in a very neat style; but he has recently purchased an adjoining lot of ground from Mr. Charles M. Gove, on which he intends to erect a store for his own business purposes; and it is because we hope to see all such enterprising people succeed in their business after a large outlay in endeavouring to establish it, that we now express a hope that before long, some other live Canadian, Nova Scotian or Yankee, will follow Mr. Kennedy's laudable example, for the good of our town, and take hold of those excellent stores belonging to Mr. Gove, which now invite the business propensities of men of pith and enterprise who are not afraid to speculate in a business at the terminus of a railroad that runs ninety miles into the interior, and commands an extent of country in proportion to its length not only within the Province but likewise, beyond the line, from Houlton to Presque Isle.
Standard
May 19/1869
New Hotel—In our advertising column will be seen a notice of a new establishment, vis:
Mr. Kennedy's Hotel which we briefly noticed a few weeks ago. Having passed through the House we can safely state that it is newly and handsomely furnished, the bed rooms are large and airy, the dining room well adapted for the purpose and the attendance all that could be desired. Its central location and contiguity to the Railway and Steamboat Wharf render it a convenient and pleasant house for visitors.
Ad for Kennedy's: "This Hotel is situated in the most business part of the town, and within a short distance of the Steamboat landing and Railway Station."
Standard
Dec 8/1869
Opening of Western Extension
On Wednesday last, that grand conception, Western Extension, to unite this Province with the continental network of railway, became a reality, and was formally opened for traffic. A train of seven cars left Saint John with a number of leading gentlemen from that City, other parts of the Province, Nova Scotia, and the United States; when it arrived at the Fredericton Junction they were joined by Governor Wilmot, members of the government, and others from that city. The train proceeded up to City Camp, where Western Extension intersects the N. B. and C. Railway. Here again the numbers were increased by additions from St. Andrews and St. Stephens in the trains from those places. We must not omit to mention, that while the trains remained at City Camp, many accepted the generous hospitality of Robert Robinson, at his temporary residence, and partook of an excellent dinner. The train left again about 3 o'clock for Saint John; the St. Andrews representatives were not as numerous as they would have been had the morning been fair, but Messrs. Stevenson , M. P. P., George D. Street, H. Osburn, A. Kennedy. N. T. Greathead, and the Editor of this paper, were of the number.
Standard
Jan 4/1871
Mr. Angus Kennedy is enlarging his new Hotel, which has been so largely and deservedly patronized during the past season. He has recently fitted up a large, comfortable and well-arranged stable, which is supplied with ample store of hay and forage, with a careful groom. . . . Mr. Kennedy, in addition to his lumber business, is largely engaged in the grocery trade.
Standard
May 1/1878
Improvements—Among others which are being made, we notice that Kennedy's Hotel, is having a large dormer window in front, from which an extensive view of the Bay, Islands, and American shore can be seen distinctly.
Pilot
May 9/1878
The new "Dormer" window in Kennedy's Hotel ads largely to its appearance. It faces Water Street and will afford a fine view of Chamcook Mountain, the cone-shaped hills of several parishes, and surrounding cou8ntry, in the distance, while the new Hotel, soon to be an Inebriate Asylum, will always be an interesting object to look at from that handsome "Dormer Window."
Standard
June 19/1878
Ad for Kennedy's concludes: "in a word, the house is a favorite resort for men of business, and visitors generally."
Standard
Aug 14/1878
80 guests at Kennedy's past 10 days, including Dr. Tupper. List almost entirely Charlotte County, couple from Woodstock, Houlton, Boston.
Pilot
Aug 22/1878
Tour of Water Street, continued:
Foundry on west side of Water Street, near Kennedy's.
Description of Kennedy. . "This Hotel possesses attractions for summer visitors not easily paralleled, and hardly excelled, far and near."
—24 bedrooms
—2 parlours
Pilot
Jottings on the Street
No. 11
Kennedy's Hotel. This fine Hotel has a superb location. Adjacent to the Railway Station and the Steamboat Wharf—having a charming outlook over the broad and lovely waters of St. Andrews Bay—with Deer Island, the conical hills, the rivers, and the pebbly shores of this part of the Country; and with the towering top of the grim old Chamcook Mountain in the distance; this Hotel possesses attractions for Summer Visitors not easily paralleled, and hardly excelled, far or near. There are 24 airy bedrooms, well-furnished—2 parlors, and 2 sitting rooms; and what is of more consequence, than all—A good dining room, and, when the Bell rings, the Table bountifully supplied with the best viands the Market can produce. The Hotel Register is the best proof that Kennedy's Hotel has been largely patronised this season. "Kennedy's Hotel has been largely patronized this season. Since the publication of the Bay Pilot, scores of strangers have been piloted into town; and we shall continue our piloting efforts yet more ardently, until Kennedy's Hotel will have to be enlarged to twice its present dimensions; and other hotels be made to sing with joy and gladness."
Standard
Jan 22/1879
Kennedy's burns. .
One of those unwelcome occurrences from which St. Andrews has been happily exempt, took place on Wednesday afternoon, 15th inst., after the Standard was issued. The weather was intensely cold, and the ringing of the fire bell caused a thrill of terror, as its tones were distinctly heard at half past four o'clock in the afternoon. The engines were quickly brought to the fire, which was discovered in the attic of Kennedy's Hotel, near the Railway depot, lower end of Water Street. The engines were early at work and the populace were busily engaged removing the furniture and supplies, but the flames had made such headway that it was plain the fine building and large L would be burnt to the ground as there was a strong wind blowing from the north-west. The firemen, noble fellows that they are, labored with a will, and displayed great endurance, for the water froze on them while working at the fire, notwithstanding the intense heat from the burning building. The old Watson house, within a few feet of the hotel, was with difficulty saved, its being so near the burning building made it difficult for the firemen to get at the side and rear. Mr. Donahue's house in rear of the hotel was also in danger, and narrowly escaped; had the Watson House caught the Foundry adjoining and other buildings would have been destroyed; indeed there is no telling to what extent the fire would have spread, had it not been for the excellent management and labours of the firemen.
During the fire, several had their hands and feet frost bitten, and two persons Joseph Shaw who fell from a ladder, and James Henan, were slightly injured by the bricks from a falling chimney. Mr. Kennedy must have suffered a great loss, as but a short time since he made an addition to the hotel by the erection of a well finished L, and put in new furniture, and made other improvements, all of which cost him a large sum of money; he also had a valuable stock of liquors. The house was largely patronized and well kept, as has been admitted by the travelling public. Mr. Kennedy and his family have the sympathy of the people in their great loss. We are informed that the establishment and furniture was insured for $6,500, which will not cover the loss, as much of the furniture was damaged, and the business temporarily destroyed. We learn that Mr. Kennedy has been looking up a new site, with the intention of erecting a large hotel. The building was burning for upwards of four hours. (The old Watson house may have been on the site of the Kent home. Like Ladd's house was the Donahue house.)
Pilot
Jan 23/1879
Kennedy's Hotel burns to the ground.
On Wednesday afternoon, 15th inst. the Town Bell rang out the exciting peal of Fire! It was only the work of a few minutes before the Fire Companies, Nos. 1 and 2, were at the Engine House, and away on the run down along Water Street toward Kennedy's Hotel. Capt. McKinney of No. 1 and Capt. Magee of No. 2, with their men, were now on the scene of action. Kennedy's Hotel was on fire! That was enough. Officers and men of both companies worked as firemen do. The firemen of St. Andrews are determined, zealous, and full of pluck—that is the record. As evening closed around them the intense cold of the day increased in intensity; and notwithstanding all was done that human effort could do under the circumstances—the Hotel succumbed to the fiery conqueror; and heaps of ashes and smoking debris were all that remained to tell the story of the conflagration. Capt. Magee with a few others remained with his engine, until the Morning Star shone out like a bright diamond among its firmamental sisters—when weary and cold, the gallant fellows retired to their homes. In connection with the burning of the Hotel, the following accidents occurred. Joseph Shaw, fireman, No. 1 Company, fell from a ladder and was so seriously injured that he and to be taken home. James Heenan, Mariner, received so much injury from a falling chimney that he was taken to the Marine Hospital, and Capt. John S. Magee had both feet so badly frozen that Dr. Gove had to be sent for the render medical aid. The Hotel was insured for $5,000 and the furniture for $1500—but no money consideration can compensate for all the inconvenience, expense, trouble and distress consequent of being burned out of house and home in mid-winter, especially with a large family. It is expected that Mr. Kennedy will be encourage to re-build a new and bigger hotel on the Clark lot opposite the Market Square, as such an establishment would prove an acquisition to the town and profitable to the proprietor.
Standard
March 19/1879
Editor gives similar argument to above.
Hotel—Mr. Angus Kennedy has leased the International Hotel, and is building an addition which will contain Kitchen and bed rooms, and hopes to open it by May, if not sooner. We understand he has purchased the old Railroad Hotel lot, (late Clarke's) and proposes erecting on it a large hotel, the plans for the edifice have been drawn and the building when erected will be a credit to the town.
Standard
April 9/1879
The old "International" has been thoroughly renovated—painted, papered, and altered, and a large ell will be added. Mr. Kennedy expects to open his hotel next week. . . . His new premises are nearly opposite the Manchester House, and centrally located. (Clothing store, owned by Odell and Turner)
Pilot
July 24/1879
A list of guests at "Kennedy's Hotel." Still retains old name, though in new building.
St. Croix Courier
June 3/1880
Mr. Angus Kennedy has bought and paid for the Pheasant lot on which Clarke's hotel formerly stood and intends to build a summer hotel on it during the summer.
Standard
June 16/1880
Start made on Provincial Building, Fredericton. We omitted to notice the sale of one of the most central and valuable properties in St. Andrews, fronting the Market Square, and familiarly known as the Railroad Hotel lot—where Edward Pheasant for many years kept his hotel, and latterly owned by the late Michael Clark, whose executor disposed of it at private sale to Mr. Angus Kennedy, for $450.00, being $50.00 advance on the price offered at auction. It is said that the present owner purposes erecting a large hotel of modern style, the front to be on a line with Water Street.
(It seems as though Kennedy's business picked up after the destruction of the Railroad Hotel)
Pilot
Oct 7/1880
Mr. Angus Kennedy has commenced operation with a view to the erection of a Hotel on that well known site on the Market Square in this town on which the Clark Hotel formerly stood. We believe it is Mr. Kennedy's intention to erect a first-class building three stories high and covering rather more ground space than the former building did. the erection is to be of wood, the frame will be raised and boarded in before the snow flies.
Oct 21/1880
Syndicate formed of Hill, Stephen, Angus, Kennedy and Smith to complete remainder of trans-Canada railway line
St. Croix Courier
Jan 20/1881
Kennedy's finished inside and out and is all lathed and ready for plastering.
Pilot
May 26/1881
How the Queen's Birthday was Celebrated in Saint Andrews
On Tuesday last, the 24th inst., the sixty second anniversary of the birth of Her most gracious Majesty the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India, was right loyally observed by the residents of the Shiretown of Charlotte county. The weather was as fine as could be desired, "traditional Queen's weather," the sun shone with his most brilliant rays, all nature seemed to rejoice; from the effects of last weeks' rain the earth was decked with brightest green, the foliage of the trees was bursting into life and beauty. The water of Passamaquoddy Bay was as smooth as a mirror reflecting from its molten surface the resplendent blue of the heavens. The Dominion flag and the Union Jack floated proudly from a number of flag staffs in town, both alike loved and admired the former as the emblem of our Dominion, the latter as the representative of the glorious traditions of the mother land which are the common heritage of all loyal British subjects. Mr. Kennedy for the first time flew the Union Jack from the flagstaff on his new hotel.
St. Croix Courier
June 16/1881
Finishing touches being put on Kennedy's. Hot and cold water pipes and bathrooms being put in. Jarvis Stinson, late in the employ of the New Brunswick and C, engaged as clerk at Argyll.
Pilot
July 7/1881
Description of Kennedy's. and below.
"The Hotel building recently erected by Mr. A. Kennedy on the lot formerly occupied by the Pheasant Hotel on the Square, is a very commodious sightly structure, an ornament to the town in which it is situated. The internal arrangements of the building are of the most convenient and comfortable character, not surpassed by those of any similar establishment in the Dominion. The parlors and dining room are spacious, the bedrooms large and airy, the ventilation of the house exceptionally good; the furniture new and tasteful. On the premises are the indispensable conveniences of W. C.'s and bath rooms which are of the century valve style, the wash-basins are set in marble slabs, the faucets and couplings are of the latest patterns and nickel plated, the soil pipes extend upward through the roof, with fresh air inlet at foot and trapped outside to exclude impure gases; traps and closets ventilated. The bathroom is supplied with hot and cold water, and in it is a copper-lined tank with a capacity for 250 gallons. . . . The color on the body of the house is light stone, and the trimmings a dark stone color."
Pilot
Oct 13/1881
A Summer Visitor's Correspondence to the Norfolk Register, Randolph, Mass.
Part Two
"Kennedy's Hotel, of which the owner and gentlemanly proprietor, Mr. Angus Kennedy, is also manager, is located on Market Square, Water Street, (on the site formerly occupied for many years by the Railroad House, E. Pheasant, proprietor,) has a frontage of 50 feet, extends back 104 feet, and is three stories in height with a hip roof. It is a very commodious and handsome structure, while its internal arrangements are convenience, comfortable and airy. The rooms are large, high and well ventilated, and fitted with all the modern conveniences. The furniture, carpets, etc., are all new and very tastefully selected from the very latest designs and styles. The house in point of completeness of arrangement and elegance of finish, manner of ventilation, etc., will compare favorably with hotels of the same capacity either in the United States or Canada. Two verandas run along the front on the first and second stories. The entrance is large, opening into a spacious hall 44 feet long and 12 feet wide, from which doors open to the office, coat and washrooms, sample rooms, private parlor, and large dining room, in the rear of which are the kitchen, pantries and laundry, all of which are supplied with the most modern conveniences. On the second floor are the ladies' parlors, which are commodiously and handsomely furnished, 16 sleeping rooms and bath rooms. There are 36 rooms on the third floor, while space enough remains unfinished to provide for 20 more bedrooms on the fourth floor. An air of cheerfulness and comfort seems to pervade the whole house, which together with the geniality of mine host, the popular proprietor, Mr. Kennedy, must continue as it always has done to attract a large share of the patronage of those who visit St. Andrews, either for business or pleasure. The location of the house makes it very desirable as a commercial hotel. In connection with the hotel is a good livery stable conducted by Burton and Murphy, who are always ready to supply customers with good steppers, fine carriages and equipments. T he views from the different parts of the house are very fine indeed, and nearly all the points of interest are to the seen without leaving it.
Pilot
Aug 16/1883
Kennedy's Hotel is receiving very large patronage, being full nearly all the time. . . . by a consensus of opinion it is admitted to be one of the best hotels in the province.
Pilot
Nov 29, 1883
Use of the Knife in St. Andrews
On the night of Wednesday the 21st inst. A lad named James Gallagher, for some misconduct, was by the proprietor of Kennedy's Hotel, ordered off the premises, refusing to go he was ejected; shortly afterwards Gallagher returned and attempted to force his way into the hotel. Mr. Kennedy barred his entry, when a tussle took place. Gallagher drew a jack knife and stabbed Mr. Kennedy in the left breast where the passage of the knife was stopped by the rib, and in the abdomen immediately below the ribs where the knife, fortunately, only made a slight puncture. Both wounds were in a dangerous locality. Had the knife been thrust with a little more force, either of them, would probably have cost Mr. Kennedy his life. Mr. Kennedy also had one of his fingers gashed. Mr. Mark Hall, the County jailer, came to Mr. Kennedy's assistance, and succeeded in disarming Gallagher who we are informed, was severely punished by Mr. Kennedy striking him across the head and face with a whip.
Pilot
May 15/1884
Bull from Highland Hill, Tupper's property, weighs in at 1,150 pounds in town. Tupper arrives in town. Puts up at Kennedy's. Tilley expected soon. Both men followed closely in paper.
Pilot
July 1/1886
Argyll can sleep 250. Dining room seats 300. Kennedy's can sleep 150. Dining room 100. Lansdowne smaller. Leased by Mrs. Randall on Water St.
Pilot
March 31, 1887
The Boston Comedy company would up a successful season at St. Andrews, Monday evening lat, by the performances of the tragical drama, "Lady Audley's Secret," to a very large audience. The cast was a good one, Mrs. Webber's rendition of Lady Audley was most natural; Miss Hillman as Miss Audley, was a clever conception, as was Mrs. Hillman that of Phoebe Marks. Price Webber's impersonation of Luke Marks the game keeper, was exceedingly clever, as was Eugene Sullivan's of sir Michael Audley. The play throughout was rendered with that consideration of the details that characterises all the performances of Mr. Webber's company, and is one of the most important reasons that makes his troupe so pop0ular. At the conclusion of the play, Mr. Weber, standing in front of the foot lights, in a neat and witty speech, thanked the people of St. Andrews for the generous patronage bestowed upon him by them and announced his intention of returning again later on in the spring or early summer. He also spoke of the comfortable quarters he and his company had in Kennedy's Hotel, and of the attention paid to the guests thereof by the proprietor Mr. Angus Kennedy. The entertainment concluded by the performance of the laughable farce, "The Silent Woman," in which Mr. Webber had an opportunity of displaying the versatility of his conception of Corporal Smirk, of the Campobello Home guards and the Bocabec Rangers.
Pilot
June 28/1888
The erection of a mammoth hotel building at Indian Point, is one of the possibilities of the near future. Mr. R. S. Gardiner and Capt. W. B. Sears of Boston arrived here Monday last and are registered at Kennedy's Hotel.
The St. Andrews Land Co have decided to commence forthwith with the erection of a two-story brick building with basement on the lot corner of Water and Prince Streets. To be used as a club room and offices. The specifications for the erection of the first house on Indian Point are now in the hands of contractors for tenders.
Beacon
May 23/1889
Kennedy's sinking its own artesian well. Others may follow suit.
Beacon
Aug 22/1889
Kennedy's Hotel will be heated by hot water shortly.
Beacon
Nov 14/1889
Workmen have been employed the past week in adding a wing to Kennedy's hotel. The addition is quite a large one and extends to the third story. (8 bedrooms, plus laundry and pastry room)
Beacon
Dec 5, 1889
The annex to Kennedy's hotel is being rapidly pushed forward in anticipation of wintry weather. Mr. Shaughnessy is in charge of the work and is making a good job of it. With the additional room [8 rooms] the extension will give Mr. Kennedy ought to be able to cope with next season's run of tourists.
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.
St. Croix Courier
June 18/1890
Addition to Kennedy's, which will give ten more rooms, nearly finished.
Beacon
Dec 31/1891
Attacked by a Rat
Mr. Angus Kennedy, hotel proprietor, intends applying to the County /council at its next session for a wholesale liquor licence. It is probably that the application will be opposed. (Charlotte was already under the Scott Act, and merely decided to continue it, it seems)
Beacon
May 30/1895
M. McMonagle constructing a windmill for use at Kennedy's hotel. The proprietor of Kennedy's hotel is about to place a large water tank in the upper story of his hotel, to be filled with windmill power. this tank will be at once an additional protection against fire and a convenience to the guests of the house.
Beacon
June 6/1895
A handsome illustrated folder, containing a bird's eye view of St. Andrews and a cut of the hotel has been sent out by the proprietors of Kennedy's hotel.
Beacon
June 20/1895
A neat folder has just been issued by the proprietors of Kennedy's hotel, St. Andrews. It has a bird's eye view of St. Andrews and the country in its vicinity, and a picture of Kennedy's hotel, and it contains a variety of information for tourist and summer visitors—Telegraph
Beacon
July 11/1895
E. Pauline Johnson guest at Kennedy's.
Beacon
Aug 15/1895
Kennedy's hotel now enjoys a first-class water supply. On the upper floor of the house a large tank holding hundreds of gallons has been erected. This tank is kept constantly filled by a windmill pump which draws the water from an artesian well. Leading from the tank are iron pipes which carry the water to the several floors. A fire hose is connected to this pipe, so that the house is amply protected against emergencies.
Beacon
July 30/1896
The beautiful moonlight of last week was taken advantage of by several parties. On Thursday night, a large party came down from Calais on the Standish, bringing the Ferry Point band with them. the excursionists landed and the band played a brief but pleasant programme in front of Kennedy's hotel. The boat remained here only half an house. Nearly dozen people were left behind. Some of these drove back by moonlight, others remained over until the next day.
Beacon
March 11/1897
Valuations for 1897
Van Horne's real estate now assessed at $13,000. Land Companyat 25,000. Robert Gardiner at 3,800. Angus Kennedy at 5,000. Algonquin Hotel at 25,000. Donald Smith not on list this year either. Must have sold. Shaughnessy at 150.
Beacon
Jan 19,1899
A very fine quality of fifteen-inch ice is being taken from Chamcook lake. Sir William Van Horne is already storing his. He will put in about thirty tons. (Angus Kennedy will store 50 tons)
Beacon
Sept 6/1900
At Kennedy's hotel, the proprietors have been at their wits' end to house all who sought shelter. For several weeks the hotel has been overflowing. It is not improbably that net year an addition will be made to this comfortable house. There has been some talk of the Canadian pacific people adding another hotel and erecting a number of cottages, but, so far as known, no definite action has been taken in this direction.
Beacon
Sept 18/1902
Kennedy's Hotel
There is no feature so well calculated to gibe a stranger a favorable impression of a place as the presence of first-class hotel accommodations. St. Andrews is particularly well favored in this respect, and a few words concerning Kennedy's hotel cannot but prove of interest to many of our readers. The hotel is a large three and a half story structure, imposing in appearance and centrally located in the heart of the town and presents many attractions to the ordinary visitor as well as to the business man who seeks central situation for his temporary abiding place. It has 60 rooms, both single and en-suite, handsomely furnished and kept scrupulously clean. the dining room is a large, airy rooms, the tables of which are laid with white linen and bright silverware, while that which is served thereon includes all the delicacies of the market and season, cooked and served in a manner that proves the cuisine to be in charge of a thorough chef who allows nothing to leave the kitchen that is not palatable and would please the most fault finding. The parlors are large and homelike. The office, dining room, reading and writing rooms are all on the first floor. the house has modern improvements, sanitary plumbing, hot and cold water baths, electric call bells, et., Taken all in all Kennedy's hotel is first class and the proprietors are unsparing in their efforts to make their guest comfortable.
Beacon
March 5/1903
Among the Hotels
Kennedy's hotel is being placed in readiness for the tourist traffic, which is expected to be larger than ever this season. Painters have been employed for several weeks in painting and decorating the interior. Among the improvements contemplated is the addition of a large fireplace in the hotel office.
Beacon
Nov 26/1903
Two large sample rooms being constructed in rear of Kennedy's. Desc. Dec. 10/1903
Beacon
Feb 4/1904
Angus Kennedy Dead
Well-Known Hotel-Keeper Dies after a Few Days Illness
The death of Angus Kennedy, proprietor of Kennedy's hotel, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, after an illness of a few days, was a great shock to his family and fellow townsfolk. Though showing the weight of his years of late yet his general health was excellent up until about a week ago when he contracted a cold. Pneumonia was threatened but by securing prompt medical attention the attack was averted. He returned to his duties and on Saturday night last again took to his bed with what appeared to be an attack of indigestion. On Sunday, his heart became affected; on Monday morning syncope followed, which continued, with the exception of a brief interval, up to his death.
Mr. Kennedy was born in Glengarry, Ontario, in 1832, his direct line of parentage coming from the colonists of the late Bishop McDonald, who was a cousin of his mother's and who settled in that part some years previous. The late John Sanfield McDonald's mother was a sister to deceased's father and their nearly life in Canada was closely linked together. Mr. Kennedy came to the lower provinces in the capacity of a railroad contractor about 47 years ago. He took a sub-contract for the construction of a section of the New Brunswick and C Railway and it was then that he was first introduce to St. Andrews. Subsequently he engaged in the sleeper business out of this port. His first experience as an inn-keeper was in the location now occupied by Miss O'Neill's millinery store. From there he removed to larger premises near the railway station. After several years occupancy of that site his hotel was destroyed by fire. He then removed up town to the American House, which stood on the vacant lot opposite the Post Office. While there he purchased the site upon which the present hotel stands and began the work of building. Before removing his family to the new premises he lived for a time in the brick dwelling now occupied by Registrar Hibbard. For over twenty years Kennedy's Hotel has stood on its present site, the enterprising proprietor year by year enlarging and improving his building and hotel equipment until it is now one of the best appointed hotels in the lower provinces. He was never content to stand still. Forward was his motto as a hotel proprietor all through life. IN 1856 he married Miss Margaret MacDougall, of Glengarry County. Their wedded life was a happy one. Eleven children were born to them, two of whom died in infancy. Six daughter and three sons are still living. His eldest daughter, Catherine, is wife of Mr. James Dalton, of the journal staff of the House of Commons, Ottawa; Annie is the wife of Mr. J. E. Cunningham, of Boston; Amelia is a professional nurse in Philadelphia; Jennie as at home; Mamie is the wife of Mr. John Twohey, of Pearcefield, New York, and the youngest, Julia, has entered upon the life of a religious in Montreal. His sons are Dr. Charles E. Kennedy, of the dental firm of Maloney and Kennedy; Archie of Medford, Mass., and frank who was partner with his father in the hotel business. He is also survived by hone brother, Daniel Kennedy, and one sister, Mrs. Buchan, of Owen Sound, Ontario. Physically Mr. Kennedy was a man of powerful build and in his younger days won renown in feats of strength. He was person ally very popular as a hotel man. Kind of heart, genial of manner, and particularly fond of a joke, he had many warm friends. He had a great fund of anecdote at his disposal, chiefly relating to humorous incidents that occurred during his life in St. Andrews. He was delightful story-teller and while his stories were seasoned with pungent twit and biting sarcasm at times, they were never unclean. He had no sympathy with those who used unclean language or who failed in their respect to womankind. He was a devout Catholic and was always attentive to his religious duties. He was one of the most progressive businessmen of the place and his death will create a void in the business life of the town that it will be hard to fill.
Beacon
May 5/1904
The Dreyer livery stable will be transferred to E. B. Coakley, who with two others will be its future owners.
Kennedy's Hotel—Bathrooms and Other improvements Being Added. The reputation for excellent which Kennedy's hotel has won in past years is being well sustained by the new management. This season, many improvements, designed to add to the comfort and convenience of its guest, have been made to the interior of the house. On the first floor the office has been tinted (wallpapered?) and lighted up with paint and varnish. The lavatory adjoining has also been modernized and is now nearly complete. The walls of the writing room have been painted a delicate shade of green. This, with a white dado, makes the room very attractive. Two bedrooms, for the use of the male help have been added to this floor, with a door opening into the yard. This addition will give two more rooms upstairs of the use of guests. New stair and hall carpets have been laid down. Many of the rooms have also been carpeted with Brussels and tapestry, of exquisite designs. New furniture has been placed in several of the rooms. One suite, shown to the reporter, was furnished throughout in white, —a very effective arrangement. On the third floor, a bathroom has been added, with closets, the plumbing work being done by Mr. O'Brien, of "SS. The appointments of the new bathroom are very complete and handsome.
Beacon
May 3/1906
Kennedy's has erected a 100 candle power gasoline lamp in front of hotel.
Beacon
May 31/1906
New steel ceiling for Kennedy's put in by Leo Ross. Also gets a Heintzman piano. Gasoline lamp outside Andraeleo Hall.
Beacon
April 4/1907
A hot air heating apparatus is being installed in Kennedy's
Beacon
June 6/1907
St. Andrews Booklet—St. Andrews and About There is the title of an illustrated booklet in colors issued by the enterprising manager of Kennedy's Hotel. It is printed on "Toile Moiré Tanjib" a grained paper of fine quality—and is generally admired. The work was done in The Beacon office and will compare favorably with any city work. The letter press, besides being of a concise historical character, contains information as to railway and steamboats. Manager [Frank - son of Angus Kennedy] Kennedy will be pleased to supply booklet on application.
Beacon
July 18/1907
A telephone station to be placed at Kennedy's.
Beacon
July 25/1907
Picture with History
St. Andrews Fifty Years Ago Sought by Tourist
There is a picture in the writing room of Kennedy's hotel that has an interesting history. It is a lithograph of St. Andrews, made by FrederickWells, an officer of the 1st Royals, which regiment was stationed here about fifty years ago. Presumably that is about the age of the picture. At present it is the property of Mrs. R. M Hazen, of Saint John. Some years ago, the late Miss Hazen, of Saint John, was visiting a member of her family at Tonbridge, Kent, England. One day, in passing a bookseller's shop she noticed this lithograph in the window and she at once secured it. After Miss Hazen's death it fell into the hands of Mrs. Hazen, who prizes it very highly
The picture bears below it the following inscription, which indicates that even at that remove period St. Andrews had a reputation as a tourist resort, besides being an aspirant for winter port honors:
VIEW OF THE TOWN OF ST. ANDREWS, New Brunswick, WITH IS MAGNIFICENT HARBOR AND BAY. From the extreme beauty of its scenery and the salubrity of its climate, the town is much resorted to by tourist from all parts. It is situated at the entrance of the Bay of Fundy, at the southern and warmest extremity of New Brunswick; and lying in close proximity to the US at their nearest point to Great Britain it commands the whole of their extensive system of railways and is probably destined at no distant period to occupy an important position in the history of British north American, particularly as on the completion of the St. Andrews and Quebec Railway (the great trunk line to the Canadas and which is now in active progress under the Earl Fitzwilliam, Lord Ashburton, and other gentlemen) it will become the winter port to those vast provinces and that line being the shortest which can be constructed to reach them on British territory it will naturally be much resorted to as a port of disembarkation for emigrants, who will doubtless long cherish it in grateful remembrance as the spot where after the perils of their voyage they first touched the hospitable shores of their adopted home. [circa 1857 then]
This lithograph hangs upstairs in the Charlotte County Archives.
Beacon
Aug 15/1907
Good Hotel Season Despite Bad Weather—"This has been the best season Kennedy's hotel has ever had," remarked Manager Kennedy to The Beacon last week. "We have never had so many people during August before. They have filled our rooms and overflowed parlors, halls and writing grooms, while some have been compelled to sleep outside. We have managed to care for all who have come. Next season we ma add more rooms to the house. This will entail an enlargement of our dining room space and other changes, all of which means a large expenditure of money." Manager Allerton has a like story to tell of the Algonquin and of its new annex, The Inn. The latter has been crowded of late.
St. Croix Courier
November 25/1909
A floor of mosaic tiling has been laid in the office of Kennedy's Hotel in St. Andrews by Robert Faloon. This is to be taken as further proof that the youthful proprietor of the excellent hotel "leaves no stone unturned" to maintain his position in the vanguard of the leading hostelries.
Beacon
July 28/1910
Big Tourist Traffic. "We have never had such a rush of people in July before," said Manager Kennedy, of Kennedy's Hotel, when asked by the Beacon as to the condition of the summer tourist business. "They are coming by boat, by train and by auto, and it wouldn't surprise us if we had them coming by flying machine before August is out. Every room in the house is filled up, and we are sending them to outside rooms." Just then some one exclaimed, "The Campbells are coming," and there was a rush to the door to greet an auto load of Fredericton folks, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. "Campbell and their two daughters. Right after them rattled another mud-stained car from the capital, occupied by Mr. Blackmer and wife. The two autos left Fredericton on Monday and had run into a heavy storm and bad roads. It was 2 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon when they drew up at the curb in front of Kennedy's hotel. They were all tired and travel stained, but the folly greeting and the goof are soon elevated their spirits.
St. Croix Courier
Nov 17/1910
(from 30 years ago—1880)
Approaching the town of St. Andrews from the Harbour there is seen towering above the adjacent buildings a new structure of large dimensions. It is the new hotel being erected by Angus Kennedy, the genial landlord of the long-established Kennedy's hotel. The former structure was burned some years ago, since which time he has been occupying a building which was altogether inadequate to the requirements of his large patronage. Some time ago he purchased the site of the hotel formerly kept by Michael Clarke, which structure was also destroyed by fire several years ago. The hotel has a frontage of 48 feet on Water Street, and the main building extends back 42 feet. The ell is nearly of the same dimensions, being 42 by 37 feet. In height the building is 3 ½ stories. A piazza 8 feet wide will run across the front the height of 2 stories. The building when completed will be an ornament to St. Andrews as well as a credit to its enterprising proprietor. Our talented townsman, Leonard Markee, is the architect and superintendent of the building, and when we state this, our reader will know that it cannot be otherwise than "approved." Mr. Kennedy expects to move into his new premises about the first of May next. (The builder and the original proprietor have both passed to the silent majority, but so late as last winter the present proprietor, Angus Kennedy's son, stated to the writer that, so well had the building been put together, that not since it was build had even a shaving made to be taken from a door or window in the house. That was the kind of work that was done in those days.)
Beacon
Oct 27/1917
Kennedy's Hotel Closes for the Winter
It is with very sincere regret that we have to announce that Kennedy's Hotel closes its doors to guest to-day, and will not reopen till early in June next year. This is the first time this famous and inviting hostelry has even temporarily ceased to cater to the travelling public since it was first opened on May 24, 1881, its then proprietor, Mr. Angus Kennedy, who began the hotel business on a site lower down on Water Street over fifty years ago, having moved into it on that date after his former premises had been destroyed by fire.
The occasion of the temporary closing of this hotel gives another opportunity to reflect and to moralize on the present decadence of the future winter port of Canada. As a port and a commercial and manufacturing centre, St. Andrews does not occupy anything like the position it did over fifty years ago when Mr. Angus Kennedy started in the hotel business in the Town. Many thing contributed to the decline of the business and the place, and the same causes produced similar results in most of the coast towns of the Maritime Provinces. But other towns have introduced new enterprises to take the place of the lost lumber business and shipbuilding industry, and have entered upon careers of expanding prosperity. St. Andrews is now almost entirely without any industry whatever, if we except the relatively small fish-curing and clam-canning establishments which together do not give daily employment within the Town to twenty men. The Town is situated in the most advantageous position conceivable for carrying on many industries; it is beautifully planned, and affords the greatest possible facilities for effective drainage and for the installation of electric light and a water-supply system; and the vacant lots in the Town are crying out for occupants, and the grass-grown and deserted streets plead eloquently for the traffic which lack of enterprise and of cooperation on the part of the townspeople is repelling.
In summer the place bustles with activity; the natives of the Town who have gone elsewhere to build up other communities, return for a brief season to the dear old Town they love so well; the hotels are thronged with visitors who come here to participate in the delights of scenery and climate which have made the place famous; and the wealthy cottages occupy for three or four months the comfortable summer homes they have built within sight of the ever-alluring Passamaquoddy Bay.
All this is very nice to think about and to write about and to participate in; but what of the other seven or eight or almost nine months of the year when there is "nothing doing," and "stagnation" is written large over the whole community?
The closing of Kennedy's Hotel this winter is lamentable from every point of view, for a town which is unable to provide the business necessary to keep open profitably all the year round at least one such hotel, must be regarded as an insignificant place. The remedy is not far to seek, it is within easy reach of the people here who have the means and ability, but lack the faith and the enterprise, to grasp it. Those people who have benefited most by the community do the least for it in return; and an utter selfishness on the part of the a number of the permanent residents of the Town is the only reason that the place is lacking in those industries which would attract additional permanent population and retain all the young people who now leave year after year to seek their fortunes in more progressive centers. A word to the wise is sufficient, it is said; but only the blast of Gabriel's trumpet will arouse those whose selfishness and indifference have deafened them to the eloquent appeals which the Town's decadence puts forth.
St. Croix Courier
April 24/1927
W. Frank Kennedy (photo) elected Mayor April 19. Former Mayor Everett defeated.
St. Croix Courier
Aug 21, 1930
[Worrell item?]
Shiretown Gaily Decorated to Welcome Sir John. Leading Business Houses and prominent Citizens of Other Days Identified for Courier Readers.
The above picture, loaned to The Courier through the kindness of Capt. Wren, gives a view of St. Andrews forty-three years ago. As may be seen by the inscription on the archway, the picture was taken on the occasion of the visit to St. Andrews of Sir John and Lady MacDonald in 1887.
The photo is taken looking up the river, and, through the kindness of S. A. McBride, The Courier is able to identify a number of the business houses of that day, and some of the figures standing beneath the archway.
The first building shown on the right is the St. Andrews Post Office forty-three years ago, over which J. R. Bradford presided at that time as postmaster. The next building back, and just beyond the arch is O'Neill's grocery, with the proprietor, Henry O'Neill, standing in the doorway. Beyond that again is a small fruit and confectionery store that was conducted by Edward Saunders. Overhanging the sidewalk at this point may be seen the sign of Burton and Murphy, livery stable. This firm was composed of Mm. Burton and Emery Murphy, the late Mr. Burton the husband of Mrs. Maria Burton, at present matron of the Robinson Memorial Home at Chipman Memorial Hospital. The next building, the high one with the peak roof, that stands back from the street somewhat, is Kennedy's Hotel, and, standing directly under the centre of the archway is the well-known proprietor of that day, Angus Kennedy, father of Mr. Frank Kennedy, the present manager of the Hotel.
Beyond the Kennedy House may be seen a large building with awnings on the street, and a window facing up-street. Here were housed three firms—first, the well-known London House, handling dry goods and clothing, and conducted by Smith and Murray. Here S. A. McBride worked as a clerk about the time this photo was taken. The next store in this block was a boot and shoe store conducted by John Jones, while the third was the Wren Drug Store, today situated some distance farther along the street.
On the opposite side of the street, and on the left side of this picture, is a two and a half storey building which housed at that time the firm of Street and Forster, wholesale liquor dealers. In the same building, immediately adjoining, was the Bank of Nova Scotia. The next building contained a met store, conducted by S. Billings, while next was the firm of Ross and Son, ship chandlers of that day. Just beyond may be seen the band stand at the head of the driveway to the wharf, while beyond is the building that contained the Hanson Shoe Factory.
The photograph from which the above cut was made, while somewhat discoloured with age, showed that the town was gay with bunting on the occasion of Sir John's visit, and, in addition to Mr. Kennedy and Mr. O'Neill, three other figures can be identified. On the left, just under the arch, is Emery Murphy of the firm of Burton and Murphy, while standing a the edge of the sidewalk, at the horse's head, on the right side of the picture, may be seen William Burton and "Towny" Ross, the latter one of the members of the firm of Ross and Son, ship chandlers.
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
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
May 25/1939
Opening 58th Season: Kennedy's Hotel, now run by Amelia Kennedy since father's death. "This fine hotel continues to be well patronized although, with all other moderately priced hotels, it feels the competition of the tourist camps. Some of these camps are beautifully situated and if one is disposed to pay the price he can receive the same accommodations, conveniences and comforts as can be had at a moderately priced hotel. But to take them by and large as they line the highways throughout the province, it is difficult to understand how so many people will profess almost an insulting preference for what strikes the eye as a set of glorified dog-houses."
St. Croix Courier
May 24/1945
Shiretown Items—The Commodore (Kennedy's sold and reopened (June 1) as Commodore. Remodeled etc.)
Kennedy's Hotel, built in 1880 and for many years operated by Angus Kennedy, afterwards by his son, Frank, and more recently by Miss Amelia, has been sold to Gerald O'Brien, of Saint John and henceforth will be known as "The Commodore." We like the name—it has an inviting sound—and is appropriate to the hotel's situation on the seaboard. According to the cards just printed the Commodore is already famous for its lobsters. That should be a reputation easy to maintain here in St. Andrews, where fresh live lobsters can be procured any day in the week, the year round. It is a dish which, properly served and in sufficient quantity, should satisfy the palate of the most fastidious epicure. You understand that the proprietor has secured the services of an excellent cook which is the "sine qua non" of a successful eating place. The kitchen is being remodeled and as funds permit more bathrooms and other additions will be provided to add to the comfort of the guests. The hotel is to be opened on June 1, will continue till late in the fall and if business warrants will remain open the year round. Beside the income from permanent summer guests there should be a good trade in transients from St. Stephen, Calais and Saint John , providing the dining room service is made sufficiently attractive. The manger is not a stranger to St. Andrews, having had charge, during the too brief shipyard days, of the electric wiring in several of the minesweepers built here. He is a young man with progressive ideas and plenty of pep, has a pleasing personality and should make a popular proprietor. It goes without saying that the people of St. Andrews wish Jerry and the Commodore the best of luck.
Courier
Sept 24/1970
Recollections of Angus Kennedy, who came here from Ontario in 1857.