150 years ago
September 14, 1876
THE DAVIS ROCK AND STUMP EXTRACTOR Possesses a combination of advantages which commend it to general use… It can easily be operated by one man on level, side-hill, or swampy land. To move a building it works horizontally. Price $25. … The whole machine can be moved on a wheel-barrow. It can be easily and cheaply mounted on wheels, or by using four posts it may be framed into or mounted on pole runners. Thereby rocks can be hauled into wall at once as soon as taken out. … It is used for pressing cider and hay; makes a cheap portable derrick …; is just the machine to lay wall with, or build and repair bridges, and for a windlass in digging wells, or a capstan to move buildings… .
125 years ago
September 12, 1901
VALLEYFIELD: Through the giving way of a hoist-derrick in use at the new Hochelaga bank building on Saturday, a large ornamental piece of granite was broken and a man in attendance got a bad shaking up.
100 years ago
September 9, 1926
HUNTINGDON: … To provide a means of amusement for the children two sets of swings, two sets of teeters, a slide and a giant slide have been purchased by the Board of Trade at an expense of about $225. These playthings have been erected in the park and are already meeting with much favor from the coming generation and the many citizens of the town who have children are pleased to see that the men of the town are taking such an interest in providing health giving amusement for their children.
75 years ago
September 12, 1951
Tournament At Chateau Courts – Reception and Presentation to Winners in Gai-Lounge – The Huntingdon Tennis Club held its annual Invitation Tournament on Sunday, Sept. 9th, on the Chateau Courts. Clubs from D.I.L, Nitro, St. Johns, Ste. Martine, St. Stanislas, Lacolle and Huntingdon participated. Each club was represented by 6 men and 4 women players.
50 years ago
September 15, 1976
WILD RED HIGH BUSH CRANBERRY – That’s not the name of a new rock group but rather a report that wild red high bush cranberries have been located in the Chateauguay Valley, reviving memories of the same lush fruit and resulting cranberry jelly enjoyed in the Assiniboine Valley of Manitoba and the St. John Valley in N.B. Right now they’re at their best.
THE MAGIC – of Havelock Fair continues. Wouldn’t you know it – with rain all around us the Havelock Fair Grounds got none during last Saturday’s day-long running of the event for the 105th time. As usual it was a dandy, a real taste of the country enjoyed to the full by city folk and country dwellers alike.