June 28, 1900
June 28, 1900
Local news: Lord and Lady Minto, accompanied by Princess Aribert, (the Queen’s granddaughter), have been visiting the Chats Falls. A number of our citizens were
Local news: Lord and Lady Minto, accompanied by Princess Aribert, (the Queen’s granddaughter), have been visiting the Chats Falls. A number of our citizens were
Local news: The annual Dominion Day picnic is to be held again this year at the Calumet Slides, Bryson. So successful did the Portage parishioners
Local news: The almost continuous down-pour of rain on Thursday last interfered seriously with the success of the church picnic at McCord’s grove at North
Local news: The building committee of St. Stephen’s Church, Thorne West, are calling for tenders for the completion of the stone tower and belfry. A
Local news: A new bell for St. Stephen’s church, Thorne west, arrived here last week.The Church Workers’ social on Wednesday evening was favoured with most
Local news: Bro. F.C.H. Barcelo, Supreme Court organizer of the I.O.F. for the province of Quebec, paid a visit to the several courts in this
Local news: The weather of last week was unusually cold for the season and rather injurious to early vegetation. There was a burglary in Otter
Local news: The old jail at Aylmer has again been pressed into service to confine the twelve prisoners who were in the Hull establishment when
Local news: Last week was noted for several disastrous fires in the Ottawa Valley, commencing with one at Gatineau Point, which destroyed about $59,000 worth
Local news: The roads for the past week are said to be in a more wretched condition than has been known for years. Mr. George
Local news: Lord and Lady Minto, accompanied by Princess Aribert, (the Queen’s granddaughter), have been visiting the Chats Falls. A number of our citizens were awakened from their beds between one and two o’clock on Friday morning by the prolonged
Local news: The annual Dominion Day picnic is to be held again this year at the Calumet Slides, Bryson. So successful did the Portage parishioners make the last picnic at Bryson that it is quite likely many from far and
Local news: The almost continuous down-pour of rain on Thursday last interfered seriously with the success of the church picnic at McCord’s grove at North Clarendon. Mr. Archibald Campbell, one of the family after whom the village of Campbell’s Bay
Local news: The building committee of St. Stephen’s Church, Thorne West, are calling for tenders for the completion of the stone tower and belfry. A gentleman named Mulligan has engaged in the enterprise of catching sturgeon on the Ottawa River
Local news: A new bell for St. Stephen’s church, Thorne west, arrived here last week.The Church Workers’ social on Wednesday evening was favoured with most delightful weather and a rather enjoyable time was had by those who attended. Empire Day
Local news: Bro. F.C.H. Barcelo, Supreme Court organizer of the I.O.F. for the province of Quebec, paid a visit to the several courts in this section during the past week, remaining two days at Shawville during which time he engaged
Local news: The weather of last week was unusually cold for the season and rather injurious to early vegetation. There was a burglary in Otter Lake on Monday. The building occupied by McGinn and Abbott was broken into at one
Local news: The old jail at Aylmer has again been pressed into service to confine the twelve prisoners who were in the Hull establishment when the fire broke out. We were sorry to hear of three of our young friends
Local news: Last week was noted for several disastrous fires in the Ottawa Valley, commencing with one at Gatineau Point, which destroyed about $59,000 worth of property in that village and terminating with the appalling conflagration in Hull and Ottawa
Local news: The roads for the past week are said to be in a more wretched condition than has been known for years. Mr. George Ballantine started ferrying between Bristol and Sand Point on Monday. A staff of masons and
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
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