150 years ago
Thursday, July 17, 1873
GEO. Q. O’NEILL: Dealer in Teas, General Groceries, Provisions, &c. “Y Gwyr Yn erbyn byd.” New Season Teas at very low prices always on hand, which will be sold at a small advance upon cost; making it an object for all who relish a beverage really answering to the term a good cup of Tea. “The best house in Huntingdon for Tea” – Public Opinion.
DR. J.T. McPHERSON, DENTIST will visit for the practice of his profession: Huntingdon… Valleyfield… Durham… and Howick. Those requiring his services are requested to call early. Artificial Teeth, from one to an entire set, furnished. The preservation of the natural Teeth a speciality.
125 years ago
July 21, 1898
SAINTE-MARTINE: A large amount of good hay was well saved last week, not having had a drop of rain during the whole time. We might say, we have had no rain since the 3rd of this month to do the roots any good. Peas in blossom were splendid until a few days ago but now they are wilting as they did last year. Early planted potatoes are ripe before being grown to full size. … Blueberries were promising on the rock, but now are scarce. Many from this town enjoy a trip to the rock, but those who went last week came back with empty baskets.
100 years ago
Thursday, July 19, 1923
HEAVY TRAFFIC ON MONTREAL HIGHWAY REVIVES TALK OF BRIDGE AT CAUGHNAWAGA: Saturday afternoon saw a tremendous traffic over the Caughnawaga-Malone highway and at one time there was serious congestion in Huntingdon …[due to] such heavy traffic coming from Montreal for week ends in the mountains… One drawback to this route is the ferry at Caughnawaga. The boats can only take so many cars at a time, and can only make a certain number of trips in the day, so long and tedious waits result at the ferry pier. This is bringing the question of a bridge again to the fore.
GRAND TRUNK PUMPS AT BRYSON’S SAVE BARN: Saturday Night Blaze Threatened Bryson’s Property at Bryson’s Station – CAUSE UNKNOWN – Suspicion Centres on Hen Thieves But First Warning Given by Passing Car.
BIG SILVER CUPS FOR FAIR: In W.S. Brown’s window this week are two cups on display for the Havelock Show this fall. One large, massive cup is the gift of the Hon. Jas. A. Robb and it is for the horse classes, the class being for the best broodmare and colt. The other cup that is offered by R.W. Blair of Hemmingford for the best loaf of bread made from any flour.
75 years ago
Wednesday, July 14, 1948
HOWICK: Band Concert, Country Fair at Howick at Howick a Complete Success – Royal Montreal Regiment Band Provides Excellent Musical Programme. As predicted, the Band Concert and Country Fair held at Georgetown Presbyterian Church on the evening of July 7 proved successful to all concerned. From near and far, 450 people gathered to become part of the gala event. The church shed with its colourful flags, bunting, flowers and streamers, attractive stage setting and decorated booths, gave an atmosphere of festivity.
50 years ago
Wednesday, July 18, 1973
CAZAVILLE: Yvon Lapierre … formerly of Cazaville, landed [a] huge muskie while fishing near Dupuis Point on Lake St. Francis on Saturday night. Lapierre and his brother-in-law, Claude Beaudoin, were trolling for doré when the 33-pound, 48-inch fish struck his artificial lure.