Nov. 22,1995
25 Years Ago
More deer and bear, fewer moose this year: Nine hundred and seventy six deer were killed in the hunt in Zone 10 this year, compared to 663 last year.
This figure includes 822 bucks, 119 does and 35 fawns.
Only one hundred and seventy-one moose were bagged this year; 85 bulls, 60 cows and 26 calves.
Zone 10 includes most of southern Pontiac, Gatineau and Papineau.
Novice tie Wolves at home, win the Cobden “B” at tournament: The Shawville Novice All-Star are enjoying a good season so far and played one of their most entertaining game last weekend, even if it was a tie says assistant coach Terry Campbell.
Last weekend . . .
the Novice squad overcame a called back goal that would have tied the game up at one-all.
But instead, they fell back to a three-nothing score and had to claw their way back.
Renfrew opened the scoring midway in the first and Shawville quickly replied but were just as quickly denied the goal by the officials.
Renfrew built on that single point lead and by the end of the first period, the Wolves were up 3-0.
Then Shawville’s Jason Campbell scored an unassisted marker for a 3-1 game. Renfrew scored once more close to the end of the second but Shawville never gave in.
Nov. 25,1970
50 Years Ago
Waltham fire destroys mill: Fire has completely destroyed the saw mill in Waltham belonging to W.W. Gillespie president of Gillies said in a statement on the fire that only the mill itself was burned; the lumber yard and the saw logs were not. No one was hurt in the blaze, he said.
The sawmill, which had 46 employees was the only industry in Waltham, a community of some 150 people.
Gillies Bros., which has its head office and main sawmill in Braeside, Ont., operates two other mills, both in Quebec.
Street signs at Otter Lake: The municipality of Leslie, Clapham and Huddersfield are in the process of erecting signs indicating the name of the present streets in the village of Otter Lake.
The designation of streets was necessary in 1967 when arrangements were made for the water system which was installed in 1969.
The Rev. Father Jos. Gravelle, Parish Priest and genealogist was asked to supply a list of the names of early settlers who owned or lived on the land now occupied by the residents of this village.
The names were chosen at that time and are as follows: Farrell St., Gravelle St., Johnston Rd., Martineau Ave., Palmer Ave., Picanock Rd., Quaile Rd., Roy St., Tessier St., Vadneau Cres., Derouin St., and Prince Arthur Rd.
Dec. 6,1945
75 Years Ago
Local News: Fire destroyed the work shop and garage on the farm of Secil Sly near Starks Corners on Thursday afternoon with loss to buildings, tools, sleighs, etc. amounting to nearly $1,000. There was no insurance.
John J. Sly, father of Secil Sly, had gone from his home in Shawville to work in the shop, widening the farm sleighs. Before noon he built a fire and went to dinner and on his return found the shop in flames. The garage also caught but Mr. Sly was able to get the car out.
Mr. Sly Sr. was burned badly about the face and Mrs. Sly was burned about the hands. Neighbours who were hastily summoned kept the fire from spreading to the nearby barn and house.
Arriving at his home at Morehead from overseas on Saturday was General James Clarke, second son of Mrs. David Clarke and the late Mr. Clarke.
Petty Officer H.R. Glenn, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Glenn, Bristol was among the latest repats to arrive home on the Queen Elizabeth.
A meeting was held in Felming’s Hall for the purpose of discussing the problem of plowing No. 8 Highway, Shawville for the winter months, 1945-46.
Before a matinee audience on Thursday afternoon and an evening crowd which in both cases packed the Shawville Theatre to capacity, Shawville High school presented a program of considerable merit which was enjoyed by all.
Under the leadership and accompaniment of Mrs. Edgar Hodgins, the School Girls Choir of 30 voices sang five stirring numbers, with delightful harmony and musical shading.
On the piano, a solo was given by Miss Phyllis Smart and a trio by Misses Beverley Harris, Erma Robinson and Iva Robinson while vocal numbers were given in good voice by Miss Faye McDowell and a trio by Misses E. and I. Robinson and Claire Rennick. A humourous recitation was given by Miss Dorothy Schwartz.
Much laughter was aroused by two humourous dramas. The first was a pantomime entitles “A Japanese Tragedy” with the parts taken by Hughie Horner, Neil Blaney and the Misses Betty Harris, Beulah Cotie and Joan Macfarlane with Miss Boyce as director.
Nov. 18,1920
100 Years Ago
Local News: Having leased the exhibition hall, I am prepared to store cars for any parties who require storage room for the winter months. G.A. Howard.
The Choral Society have had several good practices on the Cantata, which had to be abandoned last year on account of the flu, and expect to be enabled to present it to the public some time next month.
The mercury dropped to 13 degrees below freezing point on Thursday night and a howling wind with snow flurries next morning and throughout the day gave all and sundry the first real taste of winter.
“If you have a job, stick to it, and if you are out of employment, lose no time in finding something to do,” is in substance the nature of the advice that is being handed out by men who have been giving their attention to the business outlook of the country. Certain things are transpiring which are a pretty sure indication that a period of commercial depression is approaching.
Ad: Pulpwood wanted: I have taken the contract from the J.R. Booth Co. to buy spruce and balsam pulpwood – 12 ft. 6 in. and 16 ft. 6 in., delivered along the Quio River, any place between the head and the mouth. This is a great opportunity for property owners that are a distance from the railroad to get out their wood at the high prices.
Nov. 28,1895
125 Years Ago
Local News: The steamer “J.L. Murphy” plying on Chats Lake, consumed three thousand cords of wood this season.
G. Fred Hodgins is paying cash for all kinds of grain, hogs, wool, hides, etc.
A substantial iron bridge is being placed across the river at Eau Clair near Mattawa by the C.P.R.
Dr. R. H. Klock has decided to return to Shawville and we understand has purchased the house of Messrs. H.H. and T. Elliott, lately vacated by Mr. W.B. Crawford.
Dr. H.H. Knox who is preparing to open out in the drug business, says his stock has been ordered and is expected to arrive next week.
A social was held in the court room on Wednesday evening under the auspices of the Parochial Temperance Society. A program of music was carried out and an enjoyable time was spent.
9,000,000 worth of live stock: The above figures represent the value to Canada of this season an export of livestock to the British and other markets. The final shipment of cattle for the season to Great Britain was made by the Beaver Line steamer Lake Huron which sailed for Liverpool on Saturday last.
Ad: New blacksmith shop at Bristol Ridge: I wish to inform the inhabitants of Bristol Ridge and surrounding country that on Tuesday I intend opening up my new Blacksmith Shop at Bristol Ridge (next door to Post Office) and having procured the services of a first class mechanic, I will be prepared to do every kind of work in the line of general blacksmithing with which I may be favoured. Special attention given to horseshoeing and repairing. I hope by strict attention to business and by giving good satisfaction to merit a share of public patronage. J.A. Lucas.
Ad: New shoe shop just opened in Armitage’s old shop by T. Robinson. Boots and shoes made to order, in the latest style. First class River boots and shoes made to order. Repairing promptly and neatly done.
