Articles: 1900's

1901

Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
June 27, 1901 page 4
Married at Marysville - Allen, Wolfe Island, June 25 - A pretty wedding took place on Monday at St Mary's church Marysville, when James McDonald was united in marriage to Katie Ryan. The ceremony was performed by the Rev, Fr Spratt in the presence of many friends and relatives of both parties. Susie Ryan, sister of the bride, performed the duties of bridesmaid, while Duncan McDonald, Watertown, NY assisted the groom. After the ceremony the wedding party drove to the residence of the bride's parents, where a dinner was served. The bride received numerous and costly presents. They have taken up residence in this vicinity. D C McDonald, ill is recovering. A Large number of people from here attended the mission at the Roman Catholic church, Marysville, last week, given by the Redemptorist Fathers Grogan and Connley, Toronto. Archbishop Gauthier, Kingston was present at the mission on Friday evening. On Saturday he called on his relatives in this neighbourhood. The foundation of our new school is completed. A Number from here attended a festival in the Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening. D H McDonald and son, George are building a new barn for J Driscoll, Howe Island.

Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
June 13, 1901 page 4
A Catholic Mission - Wolfe Island, June 10 - Rev Mr Laird, Kingston, conducted service in St Andrew's Presbyterian church on Sunday last. He preached a very forcible sermon. We hope he may soon visit us again. A mission will be held in the Catholic church next week by the Redemptorist fathers from Montreal. A very pretty wedding took place in the Church of the Sacred Heart, on Monday morning, when James McDonald and Catharine Ryan were united. A brother of the groom acted as best man, while the bride's sister looked after her. Michael Buggees?, Rochester NY who was called to the bedside of his sick sister, Mrs James Moran, has returned home. The condition of Mrs James Moran and Mrs William Henderson is much improved. A horse buyer from Montreal, visited the island this week, but only purchased four horses; prices ranging from $80 to $100. Good horses on the island seem to be scarce. Michael O'Brien had the misfortune to loose two valuable milch cows this week: Andrew Stevenson is the proud possessor of a bouncing pair of twins, James Lyons is laying the foundation for a new residence. When completed it will be the finest on the island.

Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
June 6, 1901
Wolfe Island Incidents -Wolfe Island, June 3 - Farmers who have their planting done state they will have to plant over again, as the seeds have all rotted. Thomas O'Shea, Buffalo, NY formerly of the island, met with a serious accident while engaged at work upon an elevator. The funeral of the Late Eliza Friend took place during the past week. Her remains were placed in the vault. The funeral of the late Trumen S Bennett took place on Sunday and was a very large one, reaching from his late residence, formerly known as Ardagh Castle, to the English church, where service was conducted. The banns were published in the Catholic church yesterday of the marriage of James R McDonald, son of Angus McDonald, to Miss Ryan, second daughter of Matthew Ryan. Rumor says a prominent widower will shortly wed a fair lady from the extreme foot of the Island. Mrs Philip Ryan, Jr has returned home much improved in health, she having underwent an operation in the Hotel Dieu hospital. We are very sorry to learn that Mrs James Moran's life is despaired of, also to hear of the serious illness of Mrs William Henderson sr.

Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
July 18, 1901 page 3
Entrance Examinations- The names of those successful at Sydenham. The high school examiners for the county of Frontenac have completed their work of examining candidates for admission to Sydenham high school. The written examinations were held at Sharbot Lake, Sydenham and Wolfe Island. There were in all 117 candidates and of this number seventy-eight were successful.
The total number of marks obtainable was 1,100 and of this 550 were required to pass. The successful candidates passed well as the average is 650.
Following is the complete list of successful candidates in order of merit:
Spankie, Herbert L, Wolfe Island, 801
Weese, Winnie, Wolfe Island 621
Todd, John, Wolfe Island 581
Adsitt, Ralph, Garden Island 569
Murphy, Maggie, Wolfe Island 568
Allison. Bertha, Wolfe Island 567
Spoor, Loepold, Wolfe Island 551
Keyes, Albert, Wolfe Island 550

Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Jan 3, 1901
Municipal Nominations - Township of Wolfe Island - for reeve - John Spoor, Job Watts, Thomas Fawcett. For councillors - William Grimshaw, Thomas Flynn, Stewart Armstrong, W G Woodman, Thomas Bush, Wellington L Keil, The latter two are reported to have resigned, making an acclamation.

Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
January 3, 1901
Wolfe Island A.O.U.W. Officers
Wolfe Island A.O.U W. NO 260, has elected these officers: Master workman, William Bustard; recorder, Thomas Friend; physician, Dr Spankie; foreman, RJ Spoor; receiver, W. B. Card; treasurer, Daniel Catanach; inside watchman, James Davis; outside watchman, James Coyle.
(NOTE: AOUW is Ancient Order of United Workmen)

Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
January 3 1901
Pyke's contention
Wolfe Island, Dec 28 - (To the Editor): The new market toll on baskets is a gross injustice to the island market. To get to the market we have to drive through a mud hole- from two to twenty miles long, and from six to eighteen inches deep, unload on the ferry dock, put away the horse, and get the load on the boat, then from the boat to the cart in Kingston, from the cart into the market. The expense say for five large baskets is 10c.for horse 15c fare, 2c each, freight 15c cartage, 5c each market fee. Then if they have shopping to do, (your merchants will tell you the Islanders do buy) they cannot go home on the noon boat. They can then take their choice, starve or pay 25c for dinner. As the Islanders are not used to starving they get their dinner. This runs the expense up to 81. Those living on the main land load up their wagon, drive to the city on a nice, smooth road, often sell out without unhitching, go home again in time for dinner, pay 7c market fee, perhaps a few cents on bridge, or road, and have the afternoon to work. The Islanders get back to the island near four o'clock and it is often dark when they reach home, cold hungry and often wet, and have their chores to do after dark, besides losing the extra half day. The mainlander pays 25c in all, this leaves 75c in his favor. Some may say that is not much, but if the load is worth 87.50 it is ten percent, and this repeated three times per week soon runs up to a large sum. One non-paying subscriber does not amount to much, but multiply the one by a thousand or more and it makes a large sum. Yours Truly, GEORGE PYKE.

From The Toronto Star “Pages of the Past”
Wednesday, January 30, 1901
From Our Own Province
About fourteen years ago James JOHNSTON left his home for British Columbia, since when his people at Kingston have heard nothing from him. Last week a letter from him at Seattle tells them that he had been in Klondike for five years and has struck it rich.

From the Toronto Star “Pages of the Past"
Tuesday, June 25, 1901
Article: May Prescribe Pills and Powders – An Weild the Scalpel The results of the June examinations of the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Final; names listed, Intermediate; names listed and Primary; A.A. STALEY, Wolfe Island.

From Toronto Star “Pages of the Past”
Tuesday, July 30, 1901
An electrical storm which swept over Kingston and vicinity knocked the pinnacle off the House Providence, temporarily paralyzed the lighting systems and burned down the barn of Geo. McCREADY of Wolfe Island.

1902

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
June 12, 1902 - article
- Wolfe Island Dispute - long article - here is the main point
A deputation consisting of reeve Fawcett and councillor Armstrong was present from Wolfe Island in connection with the assessment of that municipality. J M Farrell was spokesman on behalf of the deputation. He asked that the island assessment be placed at its former amount. The island was out of the Sydenham high school district, and could come in only by petition of the ratepayers, who were unwilling to come in. This being the case, the municipality of Wolfe Island held that the county council had no right to assess them for the high school tax.
Reeve Fawcett said he had letters from Mr Madonnnell;RC and from the minister of education declaring that Wolfe Island need not join any high school district.
Council Avery gave a brief review of the case, pointing out that the county had to keep up Sydenham high school without the aid of Wolfe Island and at the same time pay the cost of educating the children from the latter municipality at the Kingston collegiate institute, Wolfe Island he said had no right to be allowed to go scot free. The county council was seeking to bring the island to time, and force the people of that municipality to pay their share. The present condition of affairs was unfair to the other municipalities in the county.
Councillor Toner said he felt very strongly about the matter, as Wolfe Island had already cheated the county out of $1,200.
Councillor Avery said he was not blaming the Wolfe Island council. They had done what they could. The ratepayers over there were to blame. Mr Farrell pointed out that township councils contention was that the assessment should not be increased. He believes that the island was liable for its proportion of the cost of it pupils education at the collegiate institute, and that such amount could be collected.
Warren Spoor stated that in 1895 Wolfe Island was forced to take the action it did. It objected to the extravagance at Sydenham high school in those seven years, by Wolfe Island action, the county had been saved $8,400, and this should be remembered. If the county was losing $120 per year through Wolfe Island's action, it was gaining $1,200 per year. Council Avery said the county council did not want to coerce Wolfe Island but simply wanted a fair settlement. He suggested the matter be arranged by committees from the county and township councils. This will likely be done.

1903

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Dean Snider
1903-Nov-12
Kingston Whig Standard
A WOLFE ISLAND CASE
R.S. Spoor, J.P., sat in judgment today at Marysville, Wolfe Island, to bear evidence in the case of McLaren VS O'Brien, for unlawful detention of cattle. Eight head of cattle, owned by McLaren strayed on the premises of one McDonald, who impounded them. O'Brien, the pound keeper, refused to release the cattle, though McLaren, the owner offered to give bonds to indemnify all loss occasioned by them. This was not satisfactory to O'Brien, so McLaren brought suit to compel the delivering up of his goods.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Dean Snider
Kingston Whig Standard
1903-Nov-17
FROM NEW ONTARIO
Wolfe Islander Pleased With The New Country
Spafford Joy, Wolfe Island, who, together with his two sons and Romaine Mosier, went up to New Ontario about a month ago, returned Tuesday morning. The remainder of the party are still in the woods near New Liskcard. Mr. Mosier is completing the task of taking up a settler's claim. Mr. Joy and one son each took up a claim of 100 acres not far distant from the town of New Liskcard, in the township of Lunday, eighteen miles from the above mentioned town.
Mr. Joy says that all available land open to veterans has been taken up. Fifty more townships are to be opened up for this purpose, but the land will not be available for some time. However, there is lots of good land open to intending settlers, who are welcomed and preferred to veterans; the latter are generally looked upon as speculators. Mr. Joy met Col. George Hunter and some of his party at New Liskcard. Col. Hunter has a number of veterans claims, but cannot locate land for the reason here given.
Mr. Joy says the land is very rich; it is Manitoba land, with the timber included. New Ontario will soon be easy of access, when the new railroad building from North Bay is completed. It is now within forty miles of New Liskcard and the remaining distance is expected to be completed by June. At present the only means of getting in is by way of Mattawa, thence by boat to New Liskcard. Rates on the steamers, at present, are very high. Despite this fact, necessities are not more then ten per cent higher than in Kingston. Board can be had for $1.50 a week, and good hotel accommodations for $1 per day. During the summer 300 new dwellings were erected in the town, and since a brick yard has been opened, many houses are being veneered?. There is plenty of employment for willing workers, and building tradesmen are in active demand at good wages.
The district is a sportsman's paradise. Game abounds and may be obtained conveniently. Mr. Mosier was successful in locating a couple of gold fields, and will endeavor to interest capitalists to work them. While Mr. Joy was there the weather was balmy and agreeable. The party slept in the open, without shelter, and suffered no inconvenience. The timber is good, not extra large, but tall and straight. As Mr. Joy was (??) out he met another Wolfe Island party, including Messrs. (??) and Boyd going in. The members of this party intend remaining in the woods all winter, and will locate land.
Mr. Joy says the government is doing good work in opening up the country and making it accessible by splendid ??ation roads; these roads are good and built to last. The (??) of settlers going in are the most desirable kind, foreigners not being among them. All the men who see the land are delighted with it.

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Nov 14 1903
One of our greatest sportsmen is W. Horne, custom Officer, who brought home two fine deer from the wilds of Hastings county. William Raneous has purchased the house in the village formerly owned by Mr. McTeer. The Ladies’ Aid of St. Andrew’s church held their annual meeting at Bernard Grant’s on Wednesday.
--Marysville will shortly lose one of its fairest ladies, she will leave shortly for Ottawa, as nurse-in-training. The islanders will be proud to know that M.J. Healy, an old Wolfe Island boy, was elected supervisor of Third Ward in Buffalo, by the handsome majority of 1,120. J. Abbott, Dextor Pyke and Robert Boyd, Jr., have left on a trip to New Ontario. The many friends of Rodney Moore are pleased to hear he is recovering from typhoid. While S. Armstrong was driving to the village with his fine team of colts, valued at #300, one of them dropped suddenly dead on the road. Mrs. Barrie, Chicago, visiting her mother, returned home. R.J. Spoor has moved to the village. D.J. Dawson has moved to the city for the winter. A couple of weddings will take place shortly in Marysville.

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Nov 26 1903
Miss Edith Crawford left on Saturday for Ottawa to enter a hospital as nurse-in-training. . Our council held a special meeting on Monday night to consider where they would have the dredge working the harbor. Much sympathy is extended to Patrick Hawkins in losing his entire crop and barns. While the hay press was in the barn, fire started from some unknown cause and before Mr. Hawkins discovered it, too much headway had been gained to save the building. James McGlynn has just returned from a trip through the United States. Miss Maud Wollever, Cape Vincent, is visiting in the village.

1905

Submitted by AM Benson
Paper Sept 7, 1905 Building An Addition
Allen, Wolfe Island, Aug 31 – J Mahoney is building an addition to his residence. John Murphy has purchased a new milk separator. Mrs P Casey, who has been ill, is improving slowly. The social which was held at Mrs Montgomery’s, on Tuesday evening in aid of Trinity church, was a decided success. Mr and Mrs P. Grant, Kingston are visiting at A. Docteur’s. Miss Katie McDonald, Watertown, N.Y. ; is visiting at her mother’s, Mrs J. McDonald. Miss Ellie Greenizen and Gertie Brown. Gananoque, are visiting at A Henderson’s.

Submitted by AM Benson
Sept 7, 1905
Wolfe Island Notes
Death of Aged Resident- Visitors to Fair
Wolfe Island, Sept 4. The sad news reached the island, on Friday last, of the death of Peter Grant Sr, which took place at the hospital, on Friday morning. Mr Grant was pretty well up in years, and had been ailing for some years past; his funeral took place to the island, on Saturday afternoon; and was largely attended. The service was held in the Presbyterian church, after which his remains were placed in the vault at Marysville. He leaves two daughters, Mrs Thomas Muckian, and Mrs Henry Henderson, and one son, Bernard Grant, all of the island. The busy hum of threshing machines is to be heard in our midst; it looks, at present, as if it would be a very short job this fall. The date has been fixed for our big annual exhibition here on September 26th and 27th. All efforts will be put forth to make it surpass previous years. Mrs McRoby, Sr., is seriously ill. The boat made a special trip on Friday evening with the orchestra to attend the dance in CMBA hall, conducted by Prof Crosby and H Dawson. F Connolly is expecting the arrival of his large steam threshing outfit, from Toronto. William Furlong and wife returned to their home in Mendon, NY, on Sunday, after spending a week with his mother and sisters here. Miss Jennie McCarthy of Rochester Hospital, a nurse in training, arrived at the island, Sunday, and will spend a week with her sister, Mrs A Staley. Burt Dawson is home from Montreal, visiting his parents in the village, John Connolly who has been away from here for quite a number of years, is home from Rochester, visiting his relatives. Misses Jessie Vanness and Stella McKenna are visiting friends in Watertown, NY. Robert Boyd is about to retire from farming and move to the village. His nephew, Wilbur Boyd, will work his farm next year. Islanders who are taking in the Toronto exhibition are; C Cummings, J Davis, L Card, R Card, William Horn, Frederick Whitmarsh, R J Spoor, Archie Berry, H Holliday. Mrs S Staley and Master Staley, Toledo, NY are visiting with her relatives in the village. Mr Staley was suffering from a stroke, and is receiving treatment in the city. His many friends are pleased to hear of his recovery. James McGlynn has just returned form Toronto fair where he spent a few days last week. James Hulton is home from Buffalo, N Y. Miss Ruby Cummings has returned to the convent in the city to resume her studies. Mrs McReady, Sr, died on Tuesday evening. Her funeral will take place on Wednesday at one o’clock to the Presbeterian church.

Submitted by AM Benson
Sept 21, 1905
Cattle for Toronto
Wolfe Island Sept 18 – S Armstrong lost a very valuable cow on Saturday last. P Briceland, left with a car load of cattle for the Toronto market on Monday. D H Cosgrove’s pacing mare, carried off first money in the big trot at the Cape last week. John Kingsley and Grant Pyke were two of the largest exhibitors at the Cape Vincent fair, last week, and carried off many first prizes. The young lady friends of Miss Annie Hogan gave her farewell party, Friday evening, in the CMBA hall. There was about forty couples, and a very enjoyable time was spent by all. Prof Crosby’s orchestra was in attendance. Miss Hogan left for her home in Muskegon, Mich., on Monday. Gertie McLaren is spending a week with relative sin Watertown. Leonard Staley took in the Ottawa fair. William Kingsley has recently returned form Montreal. DH Hinckley is remodeling and improving his buildings. A Large number from here took in the Cape Vincent fair, and their dances there were well attended from here by our young people. LJ Spoor and Arthur Higgins attended the state fair in Syracuse NY last week. Misses May Cuff and Katie Lyons returned to Watertown, NY after spending a week here with friends. Miss Agnes Briceland, Buffalo, NY is spending a couple of week’s vacation with her aunt, Mrs E Briceland. Miss Smith, Toronto, is spending a few weeks with her cousin, Miss McArdle. Miss Nola O’Brien, of the city, is spending a week with Miss McAllister.

Submitted by AM Benson
Sept 1905
Dance well attended
Marysville, Sept 27. The dance held in the CMBA Hall at Marysville, Wolfe Island last night, proved to be one of the most enjoyable events that has occurred in this district for some time. The committee who managed the affair were Lloyd Card and John Briceland of the island, and Herbet Swaine and Dr Lappin, Kingston and they are to be congratulated on the success which resulted form their endeavors. The Steamer, Wolfe Islander left the ferry wharf at eight o’clock, with a crowd between eighty and ninety young people on board, and when they arrived at Marysville, and were welcomed by the Islanders, they assembled in the hall. Dancing was enjoyed to the excellent music of Professor Crosby’s orchestra and although the hall was apparently filled to the utmost, the dancers appeared to find no difficulty in making their way through the crush. The floor was in excellent condition, and altogether the affair was most enjoyable. During the evening refreshments were served of the choicest nature, after which the dancing was continued till three in the morning. The city people left for t heir home at two o’clock, arriving in the city twenty minutes later, most of them loth to leave the scene of gaiety.

Submitted by AM Benson
Oct 5, 1905
Wolfe Island tidings
Wolfe Island, Oct 4 – Last week there were two very exciting runaways in the village. One rig was badly broken and a young lady got her nose broken. Dr Spankie has just returned from a trip through Europe. He was away nearly three months. Daniel Dawson has moved back to his house in the city for the winter months. Miss M Mosier, Watertown, NY is home on a visit with her parents. Miss Annie Spankie has left to attend the college at Hamilton. L Spoor and Richard Card and wife took in the trip to Rochester, NY. E Woodman has purchased the property from Mac McDonald in the village and intends to move in there soon. It is likely Mr McDonald will build a new house for himself.
The engagement is announced of Miss Bessie Hanley, daughter of John C Hanley; Read, Ont to Leonard M Staley, a popular young man here. James McDonald has moved from the city to his house in the village. W B Card has moved out of his house on Front Street into his other house in the village. R Berry has moved his family into a house at the lower end of the village. William Bullis is moving into his new house. Mr Costello is moving into the house Mr Berry moved out of. Rev M Hay has moved into Richard Card’s house. Miss Smith, a Toronto young lady visiting friends here while attending the fair last Wednesday lost a very valuable heart locket.

Submitted by AM BENSON
Kingston Whig Standard
June 14, 1905
Wolfe Island Marriage
Allen, Wolfe Island, June 12.--Farmers are busy pressing hay. The crops and meadows are looking well; prespects are brigh for an abundant harvest. THe supply of milk at our factory is daily increasing. Charles Docteur and bride, Rochester, N.Y., are visiting at his father's, Alexander Docteur's. Miss Nora Murphy, seriously ill, is improving. Miss Kathleen McGlynn and Mollie Moran, after spending a few days last week with Miss Anna Hogan, returned to their home in Marysville, Sunday. D.H. McDonald is beautifying his residence by applying a coat of paint. T.V. Hogan is spending a few days in Kingston on business. The marriage of Marjory Halliday will take place on Wednesday morning to Arthur Vincent, Depauville, N.Y. Another wedding is expected to take place in a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Burr, Kingston, are visiting at A. Henderson's. Miss M. McCusker, Perth, visiting at Mrs. T. Murphy's, returned to her home Saturday.

1906

Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
May 4, 1906 page 6
…Filo Cummings purchased a house in the village from W.B. Card. Mr Cummings will become a permanent resident. George Taylor is engaged on the ferry steamer. Miss Katie Baker is very ill at the village, also Richard Davis, Sr. James Murphy is slowly recovering from his recent illness. Master Earl Briceland is improving….Mrs. John Dawson has returned from Cape Vincent, where she has been visiting her son, Dr. Dawson of that place.

1907

Submitted by Eileen Truesdell
From:Daily British Whig
Date:Jan 16, 1907
ON WOLFE ISLAND
Various
The Late Mrs. Dee – A delightful At Home
Wolfe Island, Jan 14 – One of the island’s oldest settlers passed away this week, in the person of Mrs. John Dee. She is survived by an aged husband and one daughter Mrs. James Hogan. The funeral took place, yesterday to the Church of the Sacred Heart.

The remains of Sarah Abbott, formerly of the island, were interredhere last week. Richard Henderson was called to Pierrepoint Manor, recently, his mother being seriously ill. William Laughlin is indisposed. Mrs. Fair, an aged lady, had the misfortune to fall on a slippery walk on Wednesday and fractured her leg. Lagrippe is very prevalent on the island, and as a result the doctors are reaping a good harvest. George Keys’son, who had his hand injured in a straw cutter, is doing nicely. John Greenwood Jr. and John Kane are spending a few days in Rosiere N. Y.

The township council will be sworn in and take their seats onMonday. The following are the coun- cil in the order in which they were elected: John Flynn, H. Horne, George Keys and John Spoor. Mrs. John Laughlin held an “At Home” on Monday night. The hostess received and was assisted by Miss Cassy Greenwood and Mrs. Edward Kelly. Miss Taylor poured tea and coffee and Miss Mary Morgan cut the ices. The table was prettily decorated with carnations and candles lighted both drawing-room and dining-room. There was a full attendance of pretty girls.

The village proved to be quite a lively place last week. There was a dance in C.M.B.A. hall, on Monday evening, and another on Friday. H. Davis orchestra furnished excellent music for both. James Murphy is in Hotel Dieu in the city with an attack of pneumonia. William Laughlin is on the sick list. Mrs. Phair Sr, had the sad misfortune of slipping on the icy walk, on Tuesday, at her home and breaking her leg.

Mrs. Halliday’s two grand-daughters from the west, the Misses Gibson are down for a three month visit. Miss McPhail, from Cornwall was the guest of Miss M. McDonald, the past week. Miss Jessie Vanness gave a party on Monday evening for her brother Dr. Vanness. The Christmas purse to Rev. Father Spratt this year was the largest he ever received. It amounted to $285.

The sad news reached here on Saturday morning that W. Clark, Watertown, husband of Miss Stella Oshea, who formerly lived in this village, had both his legs cut off by a train. He died on Sunday. T. Berow of Watertown, was visiting friends here last week. The Wolfe Island cheese factory held its annual meeting on Saturday evening. D. H. Hinckley was appointed salesman for 1907.

1908

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Jan 2, 1908 page 9, Wolfe Island Nominations
Wolfe Island, Dec 30 – the nominations on Monday for reeve were: E Briceland, John Spoor, H Davis, J McAllister. The two first names resigned. For councilors, G Keyes, J Spoor, G Grimshaw, J Flynn, W Fawcett, Patrick McGlynn, W G Woodman and W B Card were nominated. The hall was crowded to the doors and the excitement was raised to quite a high pitch. Richard Moore, one of the island’s largest ratepayers, brought out some good points and also spoke strongly in favor of the present reeve’s work, stating that it would be many a day before the islanders would get a man who could fill Mr Briceland’s place. John Kingsley also spoke on the same subject. There was quite a bit of excitement in the hall when Allen Davis fainted and had to be carried out. He revived quickly.
Samuel Charles, an old gentleman, while walking past his horse in the stable, was kicked in the arm and the bone was broken. Miss Sadie Furlong is home from Mendon, NY, Miss Eva Pyke was home from Ottawa. Miss Ruby Cummins has gone to Hamilton to visit her aunt, Mrs McRae. Stanley Spoor is on the sick list. Miss Kathleen Dumphey, who has been visiting the Misses O’Brien has returned to her home in the city. Henry Fawcett was hired for cheesemaker for the season of 1908 in Wolfe Island factory.
Reeve Briceland Retires
Wolfe Island, Dec 31,- the nominations took place here yesterday and were attended largely from all parts of the island. The principal speaker, was the present reeve, E Briceland, who had served the township as reeve and manager of their ferry for the past three years, and last year received the position by acclamation. The people all looked to him for a statement and it was brought out in a straightforward way. Reeve Briceland gave an accurate account for every dollar that was expended in the township and on the boat. When Reeve Briceland took the steamer in hand three years ago, there was little over two thousand dollars in debt, and to-day it is reduced to less than five hundred. For all his services and work which was certainly a great burden for one man to undertake he accepted the small sum of one hundred dollars. Mr Briceland’s many friends nominated him and wished him to stand for another year, but he declined, having been well satisfied with the honor that they had bestowed on him for the past three years, and thanked his nominator and seconder. Mr Briceland also resigned the management of the steamboat. He wished the islanders all a happy new year and hoped that his successor would have a successful year.

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Jan 2, 1908 Howe Island
Incidents of the Day – Newsy Paragraphs Picked Up By Reporters On Their Rounds.
Howe Island re-elected John Foley reeve and all last year’s councilors.

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
January 8, 1908, Wolfe Island News
James McAllister was elected Reeve on Monday
Wolfe Island Jan 8- Monday was a very quiet election day at the village. The following were elected: Reeve James McAllister, councilors W Fawcett, John Spoor, G Keys, Grant Grimshaw.
On Monday evening the home of Mr and Mrs John Laughlin was the scene of mirth and enjoyment when they tendered to their many friends numbering seventy five, the third grand annual party. Dancing started at 8 o’clock, and was continued till ten, in leap year fashion. Refreshments were served and then the gentlemen stuck to the fair sex the rest of the evening. Excellent music was furnished by L Larush’s orchestra. John Greenwood, Jr. acted the part of floor manager and promoter. Dancing continued into the early hours of the morning. At midnight a grand supper was served. Mrs Laughlin was assisted by Mrs G Greenwood, and Mrs W Taylor. Guests were present from Kingston and Watertown, NY. Walter Niles has entered the Kingston Business College, Stanley Spoor continues improving slowly.
Allan McLaren gave an old-time dance in the CMBA hall on Tuesday evening, which was well attended Davis orchestra furnished music. Part of the programme was old-time dances. There was eighty six tickets sold. Quite a number attended from Howe Island.

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
January 16, 1908 Wolfe Island
A Lovely Bride – Is captured by fine young Islander
Wolfe Island, Jan 11- The head of Wolfe Island, on Tuesday, was the scene of a very pleasant event, when William Taggart, one of the island’s leading and prosperous farmers, gave a grand wedding turnout to his eldest daughter, Miss Ella, who was united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev Father Spratt, to John Hogan, eldest son of Henry Hogan. The bride who was becomingly attired in a traveling suit of brown ladies cloth and white silk blouse and a set of mink furs, looked exceedingly fine. She was attended by her sister, Miss Stella, who also wore a suit of brown, with hat to match. James Hogan was best man. The bridal party was congratulated by numerous friends and also showered well with rice, while getting into the back. They left for the home of the bride, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was waiting. They received many numerous presents. The groom is a well to do young man, and has a fine furnished home on the 5th concession, where they will take up residence.
John O’Reilly, from the west is visiting his many friends, The sleet storm broke all the telephone and telegraph wires, and it will be some time before the line can be used. Miss Eileen Staley is home from the convent in the city with a severe cold.
Earl McRae, Watertown, is visiting friends here. There is a masquerade looked forward to, to be given by a couple of young ladies towards the end of the month. R J White is on the sick list. Stanley Spoor’s condition remains about the same. A number from here took in the Hibernians ball, on Wednesday. Miss Gehan is re-engaged as teacher in No 7 separate school.

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
January 24, 1908 Wolfe Island Council – Appointment of Officers left over accounts passed.
Wolfe Island, Jan 13 – Newly elected council met. Present: Reeve James McAllister, and councilors, William Fawcett, Grant Grimshaw and George Keys. Minutes last meeting confirmed. Moved, Keys-Grimshaw and resolved, that the appointment of all township officers be laid over to next meeting. Accounts ordered paid…

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
January 25, 1908, The Frontenac Council – Who’ll be Warden? John Foley said to be chosen
The Frontenac county council will convene next Tuesday for its inaugural meeting. Its members will make no mistake in coming on that day. The 28th is the right date of meeting, not the 21st as the councilors learned to their regret when they gathered in “the red parlor” last Tuesday, and were informed that they could not transact business and might as well return home. At their caucus, last Monday night, it was understood that John Foley, reeve of Howe Island, was the choice for warden. Robert Shannon, reeve for Storrington, and who has been a member of the county council for the past six years, will be his opponent. Both are leading farmers of Frontenac, and worthy men….

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
January 27, 1908, Will it be leased? Offer made for Use of Steamer Wolfe Islander
Wolfe Island Jan 24- The newly elected council took their seats last Monday. Very little business was transacted, owing to the absence of one of its members. The reeve and Councillor Keys were delegated to settle the threatened action of the Cataraqui Bridge Company against the township, caused by the steamer Wolfe Islander last summer. There are several applicants for the captaincy and pursership. A manager will have to be appointed, as ex Reeve Briceland’s time expires the first of February. It is stated that Thomas Hutchinson is anxious to charter the steamer, and when the council convenes the first of February, he will make an offer. Many hold to the opinion that it would be better if the boat was chartered to some individual, proper security to be given; the council to fix rates and specify trips. Very many think the contrary, and for that reason the pros and cons are being discussed.
William Card will break the road over the ice and build the approach to the wharf at Kingston. Mr Allison’s many friends are glad to learn that he is able to be out again. John O Reilly, who has spent the past week with his friends here, will leave for his home in Portage la Prairie tomorrow. James Berry, Jr will accompany him to take charge of a farm of his in the west. The AOUW will hold its annual ball on February 12th. The CMBA will hold its ball the following week. The sailors also talk of having a ball shortly. The familiar faces of Thomas Muckian and William Horne are again to be seen driving the Cape Vincent Stages. A gang of men are busily engaged repairing the telephone line, after the recent sleet storm.

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
January 30, 1908 Wardens Elected – County Councils Choose Presiding Officers
The County Councils of Ontario met, Tuesday, and elected their wardens: Frontenac – John Foley, Howe Island

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
February 4, 1908, Wolfe Island News – the Islanders continue to Make Merry
Wolfe Island, Feb 3 – The wedding of John Allore to Miss Lizzie Ryan took place at the Church of the Sacred Heart, on Wednesday morning. After the ceremony the happy couple drove to the residence of the bride’s mother, where a wedding breakfast was partaken of and then left to visit friends in Ogdensburg.
The masquerade held in the village hall on Wednesday evening was largely attended. The young ladies who had it in charge were congratulated on all sides for the success of the evening.
W Bolton is visiting friends in Watertown, NY. The Cape Vincent and Kingston rigs make if quite lively now since the ice is good. The death of Robert Boyd occurred at noon on Saturday from Heart disease. The deceased had lived at the village for the past four years, moving there from his farm. The funeral took place on Tuesday to the Presbyterian church, and was largely attended. The deceased leaves a wife two brothers and three sisters, John and William, Mrs C Horne, of the city, and Mrs J Leakey and Miss M A Boyd, here.
Quite a number from here attended the CMBA ball in Cape Vincent, on Wednesday night. A surprise party came to the residence of Robert Henderson on Tuesday evening, and a very enjoyable time was spent.

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
February 12, 1908 Wolfe Island news
A number of weddings recorded
Capt David Cummings and Miss Furlong Wedded – The council appointed the Officers of the Ferry Boat.
Wolfe Island Feb 12 – A very pretty wedding took place at the Catholic church, Marysville, on Wednesday morning, when Miss Mary Furlong was united in matrimony to Capt David Cumming, both of this place. The bride wore a pretty traveling dress of blue broadcloth, with white silk waist, trimmed with Irish point and blue velvet hat with plumes. The bridesmaid was Miss Sadie Furlong, sister of the bride, who wore a tailor made suit of Burgundy, with velvet hat to match. W Furlong was best man. The happy couple received many costly presents. They will take p residence in the village for a couple of months and then remove to the city.
Miss Katie Keys, formerly of the village, but now of Chatham is to be married to a young man of the above place today.
A pretty house wedding is to take place at the residence of William Bolton today when his eldest daughter Annie, is to be united in marriage to Wallace Mosier, a prosperous young farmer here.
Miss Cassie Comer, of Kingston, is to be united in marriage to Thomas White here. The young couple will take up residence on the island. Mrs Robert Barry is ill in the Hotel Dieu, Kingston, with pneumonia. Wilson Taylor is confined to the house with la grippe. Mrs T Briceland and son Orel, and daughter, of Watertown, are visiting friend here. About twelve from here attended the engineer’s ball in the city. Miss Bella McDonald is very low at present.
John Collar, an engineer on one of the large boats running out of Buffalo, is the guest of Mr O’Brien, proprietor of the Island hotel. Mrs Hicks, of Mendon, is visiting her mother, Mrs Furlong. Mrs Earl Ryan and two boys are at R Moors. R Moore and wife, of Cape Vincent are at Mrs J Boyd’s. Master Wallace Hall, son of Charles Hall has an attack of appendicitis. D McRae is home from the west.
The council met for the third time on Monday, Mr Keegan was appointed purser of the steamer. J Crawford captain, R Mullin engineer, F Baker assessor. T Hutchison offered to charter the boat from the council but his was not considered.
The dance to have taken place under the management of James McGlynn and M Johnson on Wednesday last was a failure owing to the bad weather and roads. Arthur Laughlin celebrated his seventy eighth birthday on Monday last. All his relatives were present. The Workmen’s ball is to take place this evening. A vanload left here for the Garden Island Ball. Miss O’Connor, of Kingston is visiting at Mrs James Lyon’s.
D J Cosgrove, captain of Wolfe Island hockey club, is open for engagement with any amateur team Saturday afternoons from now on. Richard Moore sold to Green Bros city; a thoroughbred bull weighing 1,080 pounds.

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
February 21, 1908 Wolfe Island News
The CMBA Ball one Lady over Exerted Herself
Wolfe Island, Feb 19 – The members of Wolfe Island CMBA, held their annual ball on Monday night. There were one hundred and fifty-six couples present. Crosby & O’Connor’s five piece orchestra furnished excellent music. The supper was excellent. The committee who was in charge, were Messrs G Keegan, J Hulton, Capt J Crawford, J McAvoy, A McLean; F Moran, W Hawkins, J O’Shea. A young lady from Howe Island took sick in the hall from over exertion and Dr a Spankie had to be called in. She revived shortly.
Miss Isabella McDonald died on Sunday at 4:30 o’clock, from a severe cold that she took nearly two years ago, and which developed into lung trouble. The funeral was on Tuesday morning at nine o’clock to the Roman Catholic church, where a requiem mass was sung for the repose of her soul. Joseph Murphy is enjoying a few holidays in Toronto. Dr Michael Baker is here from Denver, Col. Mrs R Barry is home from the Hotel Dieu. Allen Barry is home on the island for a few days. Miss Sadie McArdle has resigned as teacher of the head of the island school, and will take a position in Belleville. Miss Nellie McCann will take charge of the head school.
T J Conley was appointed chairman for the island at the liberal meeting on Saturday. Frederick Whitmarsh and J S Briceland will conduct the last dance for this season in the CMBA hall on March 2nd. James McGlynn will leave for Toronto on Friday for a few days visit. James Mcallister and William Fawcett have left for Toronto to look after the road grant. P McDermott, Sr is ill.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Dean Snider
Kingston Whig Standard
July 27 1908 page 6
Wolfe Island News
Wolfe Island, July 24. – The death of Mrs. Rawley occurred in Hotel Dieu hospital on Sunday evening and the funeral took place to the Island on Monday. James O’Neil and two cousins were visitors here last week. Michael White, of Rochester, was visiting friends here and has purchased a fine horse to take back with him. Rev. Mr. McQuade has had a slight touch of blood poisoning from a bite from an insect. Frederick Nolan and Miss May Kane , of Watertown, visited the Island on Sunday. Misses Annie and Gertrude O’Reilly , of the city, are at Mrs. F. Briceland’s. Mrs. Robert Barry has left to visit friends in Watertown, N.Y. Albert Dawson is home from New York. L. Spoor is home from Toronto. Allen McLaren‘s summer house is becoming more famous every year for the good fishing grounds. There were several large yachts up from the Bay, that has stayed there the past week. Miss Evelyn Staley, who is a nurse in the John Hopkins hospital, in Baltimore, is home visiting her parents and is accompanied by her sister, Mrs. (Dr.) Nicholas. Miss Kathleen McLaren , of the foot of the Island, is the guest of her cousin, Miss Madelin Kingsley.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Dean Snider
Kingston Whig Standard
July 28, 1908 page 6
Council of Wolfe Island
July 13. -- Members all members present. Resolved, that Peter O'Shea be notified to open up road allowance across lot 1, a continuation of the concession road between 14 and 15 concessions. Voted: Mrs. J. McCaul, charity to Norris, $6; W.B. Card, carting and labor $6; W.L. Allinson, road account for lumber $100.6S; W.L. Keif, road work and stringers, $10; Thomas O'Connell, do, $10; P. McDermott, on account, hall steps, $13. Moved by J.W. Spoor, seconded by William Fawcett, that Mrs. Ryan be paid $40 for right of way through her farm to Brophy's Point. Yeas, James McAllister, William Fawcett and John Spoor; Nays, G. Grimshaw and George Keys, adjourned to the first Monday in august at 1PM.

From AM Benson
Transcribed by Dean Snider
Kingston Whig Standard
1908, July 8 page 6
AT WOLFE ISLAND
Wolfe Island, July 8.--The excursion to Ste. Anne de Beaupre was largely attended from the island, as in former years, some twenty-five taking advantage of the trip. Rev. father Suratt left on Sunday, for Belleville, to be present at the bedside of Rev. Father Farley, who is very ill. Grant Pyke had ninety berry pickers at work on Wednesday. They picked three thousand boxes. H.D. Hinckley and his father were awarded the mail contract between Wolfe Island and Garden Island and Cape Vincent. Henderson Howe has built an addition to his barn. Colin Arlow gave the contract of painting his new resident to J.S. Briceland and the work was completed last week. Miss Leatha McReady recently returned from Pittsburg and Miss Agnes McAdoo has arrived to spend a week at the former's place. Charles Halliday has sold his farm here to James McDonad and will move to the American side this fall. William Armstrong and Miss Edna O'Brien are the guests of Mrs. John O'Brien at the foot of the island. L.J. Spoor has left for Toronto to take a position. Alexander Yott has returned home from sailing. John Mackie and wife, of Watertown, N.Y., are visiting Miss Katherine Mackie and other friends in the island. Herbert Leakeu has the contract for building an addition to Casey brother's home. D.J. Dawson has opened up his summer cottage at the village. Miss McCann, teacher at the head school has left for her home in New York. Mr. McCullin and family, of Pittsburg,, Pa., have arrived at their cottage. Miss Nellie Briggs has returned from teaching school. Fred Whitmarsh is home from Arden where he taught school. The excursion to Clayton, Monday evening g, was very well attended. H.C. Hogan is home from sailing. William Davis is employed at the Wolfe Island cheese factory for season. Edward Kelly and Ernest Crawford are home from Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. C. Cummins were in the city a couple of days attending the funeral of Mrs. Barton. D. Dawson and his brother are home from the American side. Crosby and O'Connor's orchestra was in attendance at the moonlight excursion on Monday evening to Clayton. J.S. Briceland and mother have left on a pleasure trip to Quebec for a couple of weeks.

From AM Benson
Transcribed by Dean Snider
Kingston Whig Standard
JUL 14, 1908 page 7
WOLFE ISLAND BUDGET
Wolfe Island Jul 13-- Mr. Lancaster, the genial pastor of Trinity church will shortly sever his connection with the above parish. He has been called to one of the leading pastorates of British Columbia. Since his advent amongst us he has endeared himself not only to his own parishioners, but to all classes, by who he was held in high esteem, and the good wishes of the whole community will follow him to his far off mission. The reverend gentleman will leave next week. Rev Father Spratt was in Belleville last week, attending the funeral of Rev. Monsignor Farrelly. Rev. Dr. Kingsley, Kingston Mills was the guest of his parents last week, and enjoyed himself fishing at James Conly a summer resort. On Friday he made the largest catch of the season. "Jim" Conly is doing a rushing business, his house being taxed to its utmost capacity. The Ste Anne de Beaupre excursionists all arrived home on Friday and Saturday. The weekly dance held in the brick hall are growing in popularity, with the young people, as is evidenced by the increased number that are attending. The township council is erecting a cement platform in place of the dilapidated wooden platform at the townhall. Kingston workmen are affecting it. Many of the ratepayers think some of the islanders should have received the contract. It is stated that Mrs. Patrick Griffin, who has been confined to the Hotel Dieu hospital for the past two months owing to an injury received by a fall through a defective sidewalk, will return home in a couple of weeks. It is stated that a (??) of damages will be held against the township as the result of the accident. Mrs. James Hennessy after spending the past weeks with relatives, left for her home today in Watertown, N.Y. Workmen are busily engaged erecting a barn to replace the one, which was destroyed by fire during a recent storm, on Mrs. Kyle's farm. The death of Mrs. McFadden Sr., occurred last week, at the foot of the island. Charles Ryan has given his order for a new Traction engine, to arrive here in august. Some of our farmers who were not satisfied last winter at $18 and $20 a ton for hay and held the above commodity with for higher prices, own now realize only$10 per ton.

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