Eastern Ontario Review
The Eastern Ontario Review (weekly newspaper), Vankleek Hill, Ontario
Facts citing this source
| Ref | Date | Subject | Statement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1894-01-19 | 1894-01-05 | Alexandria | The Dreadful Grade Crossing. Several level crossing disasters are reported, one occurred at Alexandria, on the 5th, when the Ottawa eastbound morning express, while entering the station, struck the sleigh of Mr. Donald Cameron, of Lochiel. The accident occurred at the railway crossing, a little west of the station. Mr Cameron, his daughter Winfred, and a Miss Young, of Montreal, were in the sleigh at the time, and were on their way in to the village with grist for the Alexandria roller mills. Seemingly, they did not hear the whistle, and were opposite the Alexandria Manufacturing Company factory, situated on the north side of the track, when they first perceived the approaching train. Knowing he could not turn his horses and believing he had time to cross, Mr Cameron made the attempt, but had hardly reached the track when the engine struck them, leaving the horses unscratched on the south side, and hurling the sleigh and its occupants to the north side. The two ladies escaped with slight bruises, but Mr Cameron received several scalp wounds and the right thigh bone was broken. Surgical aid was called in, and Mr Cameron is reported as doing well. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1894', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1894.pdf (file revised February-25-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1894-04-13 | 1894-04-05 | Middle Subdivision | Owing to the spring floods having damaged the roadway of the O.A. & P.S. line in several places between Eganville and Golden Lake, the carriage of freight west of Eganville has been stopped. They are now busily repairing damages. Mr. J.R. Booth passed over the line last week as far as Golden Lake and inspected some of the new work. He was accompanied by Mr. Chamberlain, manager of the company. The construction of the line from Barry's Bay to Long Lake, a distance of thirty-five miles, will be pushed through rapidly. It is said the contractors are bound to have it completed by the first of November so as to be ready to ship lumber from the mills being erected by the American company which purchased the Perley and Pattee limits. It is said by some who think they ought to know that the division station between Ottawa and Parry Sound will be at Long Lake. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1894', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1894.pdf (file revised February-25-24). Original issue not seen. Near-identical wording (also from the Eganville Enterprise), lacking the Booth/Chamberlain inspection and division-station paragraphs. |
| 1894-06-22 | 1894-06-22 | Glen Robertson | A fatal accident. Yesterday morning or Wednesday night Mr McDonald and his brother-in-law Mr. John Erwin, both of this place, left Alexandria to walk to Glen Robertson on the railway track. About midnight or a little before, Mr. McDonald feeling tired wanted to sit down and rest; his companion kept on for a while, until they were about 2 miles from the Glen when Mr. McDonald sat down on the track. Erwin kept on a little further, sat down on the bank, went to sleep, and on wakening at about four o'clock in the morning started back to find McDonald, but found his brother-in-law's mangled body lying on the track cut into three pieces. An inquest was held on the body at five o'clock in the afternoon and returned a verdict of accidental death. He leaves a wife and four children. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1894', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1894.pdf (file revised February-25-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1894-07-20 | 1894-07-13 | Vars | Vars, July 13. - A fatal accident occurred on the C.A.R. near this place last night. An old man who was walking on the track was struck by the Montreal express and instantly killed. He was unknown here, but papers found on his body show his name to be John ?ton. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1894', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1894.pdf (file revised February-25-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1894-07-20 | 1894-07-20 | Vankleek Hill | The station is getting to be quite a lovers walk in the evening. The boys and their sweethearts take a quiet stroll down and back the past few nights particularly to enjoy the bright moonlight. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1894', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1894.pdf (file revised February-25-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1894-09-03 | 1894-08-25 | Hawkesbury | While working in the lumber yard at Hawkesbury last Saturday Mr. Laurent Harbick aged seventy-five was instantly killed. He was laying a track for the cars to run on when another man came up with a car loaded with heavy timbers. Mr. Harbick bent down to arrange some of the rails when the load of timbers accidentally fell off, three of them striking him on the head killing him instantly. When the timbers were removed the body turned over but the head was crushed into a jetty. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher, Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1894.pdf (revised February-25-24). Original not seen. |
| 1894-10-12 | 1894-10-12 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | From a communication in another column it appears that our hopes of a railway this fall are doomed to disappointment. Neither the C.P.R. nor the C.A.R. seem inclined to take hold of it just now, whatever the reason. The fact remains, though, that we want a road that will give us direct communication East and West. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1894', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1894.pdf (file revised February-25-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1895-07-26 | 1895-07-26 | Alexandria Freight Shed | Thieves have broken into the C.A.R. freight shed at Alexandria on two occasions during the past few weeks and appropriated to their own use goods found there. No clue to the perpetrators. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher, Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1895.pdf (revised February-25-24). Original not seen. |
| 1895-10-11 | 1895-10-07 | Rockland Depot | Rockland - work has commenced on the C.A. Railway station here and will be rapidly pushed. When the station is completed the company intends to build freight sheds and have everything in readiness for the running of regular trains as soon as possible. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher, Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1895.pdf (revised February-25-24). Original not seen. Near-identical wording (tagged 'Rockland' rather than 'Hammond'). |
| 1896-03-27 | 1896-03-27 | The Ottawa, Arnprior and Parry Sound Railway Company | The Ottawa, Arnprior and Parry Sound R.R. will carry free all patients from this district going to or from the consumption sanitorium in Muskoka. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1896', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1896.pdf (file revised February-23-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1896-07-03 | 1896-06-19 | The Ottawa, Arnprior and Parry Sound Railway Company | On the O.A. & P.S. Ry. there are two sets of mail clerks. One set runs from Ottawa to Eganville and the other has charge of the distribution of the mail from Eganville westwards to the terminus of the line. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1896', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1896.pdf (file revised February-23-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Renfrew'. |
| 1896-07-03 | 1896-06-19≥ | Whitney | On Tuesday last Mail Clerks Reeve and McLatchie in sorting the mail from west of Eganville came across a parcel which did not meet the requirements of the postal regulations. ... Upon examination it was found to be a boy who was attempting to steal a ride from Whitney to Ottawa. It appears that when examining the train at Barry's Bay where he would be safe from the lynx eyed conductor, the urchin passed through the mail car and discovered some empty mail bags hung on hooks. Thinking one of these would fill the bill he popped in and remained until discovered by the mail clerks. ... The boy had made a sudden disappearance upon the arrival of the train at Eganville. (As reported by 19 June 1896; the source dates the event only relatively.) Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1896', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1896.pdf (file revised February-23-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Renfrew'. |
| 1896-09-25 | 1896-09-25 | Hawkesbury | The Great Northern Railway Company, we understand, has made an informal proposal to the residents of Hawkesbury to construct a railway bridge across the Ottawa and erect repair shops there, the consideration to be a bonus of $50,000. Several of the officials of the Great Northern were in Hawkesbury on Tuesday and submitted their proposal at a meeting of citizens. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1896', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1896.pdf (file revised February-23-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review L'Orignal'. |
| 1896-09-25 | 1896-09-25≥ | Vankleek Hill | The excursion train which left here on Thursday morning is said to have carried the largest number of passengers ever taken into Ottawa in one train, it was composed of seventeen cars and carried over seventeen-hundred excursionists. (As reported by 25 September 1896; the source dates the event only relatively.) Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1896', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1896.pdf (file revised February-23-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Vankleek'. |
| 1896-11-20 | 1896-11-20≥ | Vankleek Hill | On Sunday night last a car at the Canada Atlantic depot was broken open by thieves and three pairs of boots and one pair of slippers stolen from the boxes of merchandise. (As reported by 20 November 1896; the source dates the event only relatively.) Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1896', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1896.pdf (file revised February-23-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1896-12-11 | 1896-12-11 | Hawkesbury Branch | It is reported that the Canada Atlantic will put on an early morning train which will leave Hawkesbury at six o'clock, and Vankleek Hill at 6.15 making connection at Coteau with the 'Moccasin' arriving in Montreal about nine o'clock. This would be a great convenience, a person could then transact business in Montreal and return the same day. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1896', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1896.pdf (file revised February-23-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1897-01-15 | 1897-01-15 | Ottawa Central Station | The C.P.R. has the right to enter along the Rideau Canal bank to the depot of the Canada Atlantic at Sappers Bridge: but it is said that the privilege will not be taken advantage of and that the Company will establish a central depot of its own. The Free Press tonight locates this depot to the north end of Bank street that is at the base of the cliff on which the Supreme Court building stands. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1897', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1897.pdf (file revised February-23-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1897-02-05 | 1897-01-21 | Barrys Bay | The unusual record of immunity from serious accident which the Ottawa, Arnprior & Parry Sound railway has enjoyed since it opened for traffic, was broken last evening by a casualty which occurred near Barry's Bay, resulting in the death of three train hands and the injury of another. ... The train to which the accident occurred was No. 60, way freight, which left Ottawa yesterday morning at 8:30, in charge of conductor Aris and engineer William Taylor. ... Four miles above Barry's Bay is a short side track, known as O'Brien's siding. It was here the disaster occurred. ... Just as the siding was reached the engine jumped the track, through what cause is not yet known, although it is surmised that an open switch had to do with the run-off. Two cars were standing on the siding. Into these the derailed engine crashed and was thrown into the ditch. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1897', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1897.pdf (file revised February-23-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1897-04-23 | 1897-04-23 | Rockland | Station Agent Raymond, at Rockland was arrested in Ottawa last week charged with stealing $641 of the C.A.R. Company's funds. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1897', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1897.pdf (file revised February-23-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1897-05-14 | 1897-05-14 | Ottawa Central Station | Regarding it the Ottawa Free Press had the following despatch from Montreal:- 'Montreal, May 8 - ... it is proposed to allow it [the new Montreal and Ottawa branch] to enter the city by means of a loop line around Nepean Point to the Central station on the canal, now used by the Canada Atlantic. The idea is to make it a union station.' Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1897', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1897.pdf (file revised February-23-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1897-10-01 | 1897-09-23 | Hawkesbury Branch | The largest excursion that ever came into Ottawa was brought in by the C.A.R. this morning. There were 2,300 people on it. It took twenty-five cars to carry the people and two engines to draw them. The train came in two sections ... The excursionists came in from Hawkesbury and intermediate stations between that point and Ottawa. ... On this day last year the same excursion train brought in 1,750 passengers. (Almonte Gazette, 1 October: 'There were 2,500 people on it.' Eastern Ontario Review, 1 October: the Canada Atlantic carried 457 excursionists from Vankleek Hill to the Central Canada fair at Ottawa.) Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1897', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1897.pdf (file revised February-23-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Vankleek'. |
| 1897-10-08 | 1897-10-05 | Casselman | The passenger train, which left Montreal on Tuesday morning was hemmed in with the fire all Tuesday and night and only reached Ottawa Wednesday morning. ... the train, of which Mr. Pease was the conductor, reached Casselman about 11.45. ... about two miles west of the village the train was flagged, and ... the conductor was informed by a section-man that the fire had destroyed South Indian and that further progress would be fraught with the greatest danger. ... within an hour we were forced to retreat and Casselman was on fire. (Ottawa Journal, 7 October: the train 'started out at a high rate of speed, and was flagged a short distance outside of the village by a sectionman'.) Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1897', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1897.pdf (file revised February-23-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1897-10-15 | 1897-10-15≥ | Eastern Subdivision | Mr. Walter S. Booth, railway mail clerk between Ottawa and Montreal, fell off the C.A.R. train between Alexandria and Glen Robertson and was killed. (As reported by 15 October 1897; the source dates the event only relatively.) Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1897', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1897.pdf (file revised February-23-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1898-06-17 | 1898-06-17 | Ottawa Central Station | The C.P.R. short line has been granted running privileges into the Central station at Ottawa. The C.P.R. will enter on the C.A.R. tracks. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1898', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1898.pdf (file revised January-05-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1898-07-08 | 1898-07-06 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | The sectionmen of the Canada Atlantic Railway and the Ottawa & Parry Sound Railway went out on strike for higher wages on Friday. They are receiving one dollar and have struck for twenty-five cents more. Their action has not interfered at all with the despatch of passenger trains. It is said that recently the companies reduced the rent of the houses belonging to them, in which the sectionmen live, by $2.50 a month. (Eastern Ontario Review, 8 July: the men were asking an increase 'amounting to ten cents a day' and trains on the C.A.R. 'were quite late for several days'.) Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1898', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1898.pdf (file revised January-05-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1898-07-08 | 1898-07-13 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | The sectionmen's strike on the C.A.R. and O.A. & P.S. railways was declared off on Tuesday evening of last week and on Wednesday all the men returned to work. The men have accepted a compromise offered by the company. By the terms of the compromise the sectionmen will get $1.10 a day instead of a dollar as formerly; the section foremen will get $1.60 instead of $1.50; and the yard foremen will get $1.85 instead of $1.75. (Eastern Ontario Review, 8 July: 'The strike of the section men on the C.A.R. has been settled and the men have returned to work. The men got what they asked for.') Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1898', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1898.pdf (file revised January-05-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1898-07-15 | 1898-07-02 | Alexandria | On Saturday July 2nd there was a small wreck on the C.A.R. near Alexandria. Two cars laden with corn were derailed and precipitated into the ditch while a dozen others were badly damaged. A wrecking train under James Ogilvie, superintendent of motive power, was immediately sent down from Ottawa and by 7 o'clock Sunday morning the track was completely cleared. The accident was caused by a portion of a freight train breaking loose. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1898', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1898.pdf (file revised January-05-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Canada Atlantic'. |
| 1898-07-15 | 1898-07-15 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | The C.A.R authorities deny that they made any concessions to the men on account of the strike. The management alleges that the increase in wages was decided upon before the strike occurred. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1898', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1898.pdf (file revised January-05-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1898-07-15 | 1898-07-15 | Eastern Subdivision | A number of employees of the Bell Telephone are now in the vicinity of Alexandria and Glen Robertson. They are constructing a telephone line along the C.A.R. from Swanton to Ottawa. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1898', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1898.pdf (file revised January-05-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1898-07-15 | 1898-07-15≥ | Hawkesbury Branch | A herd of cattle were seen on the C.A.R. track between the Hill and Dalkeith on Tuesday night last. They were grazing quietly when noticed. The owners hardly succeeded in getting them off before the evening train came along. An accident most certainly would have occurred if the animals had not been noticed just when they were. (As reported by 15 July 1898; the source dates the event only relatively.) Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1898', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1898.pdf (file revised January-05-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1898-07-15 | 1898-07-15≥ | Vankleek Hill Freight Shed | Vankleek Hill. The new C.A.R. freight shed was completed and put into use on Friday last. Freight is now delivered to and from the new shed. (As reported by 15 July 1898; the source dates the event only relatively.) Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1898', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1898.pdf (file revised January-05-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Vankleek'. |
| 1898-08-05 | 1898-08-05 | Whitney | The Haliburton, Whitney & Mattawa railway is the name of the new line that is likely to be constructed to connect Mattawa with the Ottawa, Arnprior and Parry Sound railway at Whitney, and continue on to Haliburton, where connection will be made with the branch line of the Grand Trunk railway. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1898', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1898.pdf (file revised January-05-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1898-08-26 | 1898-08-26≥ | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | The bridge on the C.A.R. between the station and the 'Suy' was discovered the other day to be insecure. It is being put in good repair. (As reported by 26 August 1898; the source dates the event only relatively.) Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1898', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1898.pdf (file revised January-05-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1898-09-02 | 1898-09-02≥ | Hawkesbury Branch | On Saturday last a special train ran from Glen Robertson to the Hill to convey a camping party safely home from a pleasant outing at Parry Sound. ... They cannot say too much in favor of the C.A.R. and the accommodation furnished by the company. (As reported by 2 September 1898; the source dates the event only relatively.) Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1898', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1898.pdf (file revised January-05-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1898-09-23 | 1898-09-23 | Vankleek Hill | Seven full car loads of freight came into town in five days last week over the C.A.R. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1898', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1898.pdf (file revised January-05-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1898-10-28 | 1898-10-28 | Ottawa Central Station | The C.A.R. has been refused an injunction to prohibit the O. & N.Y. from proceeding with their terminal arrangements at Ottawa. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1898', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1898.pdf (file revised January-05-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1898-11-04 | 1898-11-04 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | The C.A.R. company will not increase the wages of the men at present but will give them new rules to work under. The new rules are in compliance with the request of the men. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1898', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1898.pdf (file revised January-05-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1898-11-11 | 1898-11-11 | Hawkesbury | The C.A.R. have had very heavy freight the past week. There are large shipments of lumber from Hawkesbury. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1898', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1898.pdf (file revised January-05-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1898-11-18 | 1898-11-18 | Hawkesbury Branch | It is rumored that the C.A.R. will put on an early morning train from Hawkesbury to Coteau to connect with the G.T.R. train for Montreal. This would land Vankleek Hill passengers in Montreal at about 9 o'clock in the morning. ... It is also reported that the afternoon train will run to Alexandria so that the C.A.R. fast trains will not have to stop at Glen Robertson. ... On the Hawkesbury branch this would necessitate two trains - a freight and passenger, instead of at present, a mixed train. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1898', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1898.pdf (file revised January-05-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1898-11-18 | 1898-11-18 | Vankleek Hill | Material has been received at the C.A.R. depot to make extensive repairs to the station and surroundings. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1898', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1898.pdf (file revised January-05-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Vankleek'. |
| 1898-11-28 | 1898-11-26≥ | Hawkesbury Roundhouse | The Canada Atlantic round house at Hawkesbury was burned to the ground Wednesday night. The cause of the fire is unknown. The total loss to the company is about $10,000, of which $9,000 represents the value of one of the company's engines which was completely destroyed. (Eastern Ontario Review: 'Fire broke out in the C.A.R. round house on Wednesday ... night about nine o'clock, completely destroying the building and rendering useless the engine and tender which had just been housed a short time before ... Owing, it is supposed, to the presence of oil about the building, in an incredible short time it was completely enveloped in flames.') (As reported by 26 November 1898; the source dates the event only relatively.) Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1898', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1898.pdf (file revised January-05-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Vankleek'. |
| 1898-12-09 | 1898-12-09 | Hawkesbury Roundhouse | The engine and tender damaged by the fire which destroyed the round house two weeks ago, has been taken to Ottawa to be repaired. It is expected that it will be on the old route again soon. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1898', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1898.pdf (file revised January-05-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Hawkesbury'. |
| 1898-12-09 | 1898-12-09≥ | Kearney | James McFall of Plantagenet, section man on the Ottawa, Arnprior & Parry Sound railway, while propelling a hand car near Kearney a few days ago, fell underneath it, the wheels running over his face and the back of his head. He was taken to Ottawa Saturday last in charge of his father, and was taken to the Water street hospital. (As reported by 9 December 1898; the source dates the event only relatively.) Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1898', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1898.pdf (file revised January-05-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1899-02-24 | 1899-02-24 | Vankleek Hill | Mr. A. Lajeunesse, has started a freight delivery wagon to and from the C.A.R. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1899', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1899.pdf (file revised March-06-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Vankleek'. |
| 1899-03-31 | 1899-03-31 | Ottawa Central Station | The Central Depot at Ottawa on Monday morning last presented a busy scene. There were three trains for Montreal all standing side by side. The C.A.R. left at 8.25 a.m.; the Capital Flyer on the C.P.R. at 8.30 and the C.P.R. local at 8.35. The Flyer had a sign board stating 'This train stops at Vankleek Hill, Vaudreuil and Montreal.' Many of the officials of both roads were on hand to look after their respective interests. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1899', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1899.pdf (file revised March-06-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Canada Atlantic'. |
| 1899-08-18 | 1899-08-18 | Vankleek Hill | Agent Tomkins of the C.A.R. has been hiring men and sending them to Parry Sound this week to assist in handling grain. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1899', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1899.pdf (file revised March-06-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Vankleek'. |
| 1899-09-15 | 1899-09-15 | Vankleek Hill | The C.A.R. are putting in a new siding at the pulp mills. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1899', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1899.pdf (file revised March-06-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1899-10-24 | 1899-10-24 | Casselman Depot | Mr. Coupel has just entered upon his contract to supply the tank with water. This is a new arrangement as up to the present the company have had their own pump house engineer. Mr Lisle Rice, who has had charge of the C.A.R. pumphouse here for several years leaves for Ottawa this week, where he intends taking up the machinist trade, He will work in the C.A.R. shops there. Mr Dewar who has been in town for the last three months superintending C.A.R. works, has left, the work having been completed. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1899', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1899.pdf (file revised March-06-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Canada Atlantic'. |
| 1899-11-10 | 1899-11-10 | Vankleek Hill | The trial of two little boys summoned by the C.A.R. detective for throwing stones at passing trains, was laid on Friday last before the local magistrates. ... Mr. Donaldson of the C.A.R. appeared on behalf of the company, but owing to the boys being so young did not press the case. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1899', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1899.pdf (file revised March-06-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1899-11-17 | 1899-11-13 | Alexandria | The first class and Pullman car of the Canada Atlantic express from Montreal left the rails at Alexandria, Ont., Monday tearing up 300 feet of rails and ties. This was the only damage done outside of slight damage to one of the Pullman trucks. (Eastern Ontario Review, 17 November: 'The C.A.R. fast train left the track at Alexandria last Monday (13/11) owing to the switch breaking.') Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1899', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1899.pdf (file revised March-06-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Canada Atlantic'. |
| 1899-11-24 | 1899-11-24 | Hawkesbury | The stage line between here (Hawkesbury) and Vankleek Hill will be established at once. The stage will meet all C.P.R. fast trains and will carry passengers, express and baggage. Mr. D. Themens will operate it. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1899', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1899.pdf (file revised March-06-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Vankleek'. |
| 1899-11-24 | 1899-11-24 | Vankleek Hill | The C.A.R. depot presents a busy sight now nearly every day. Messrs. Revary and Vrevier are shipping large numbers of cattle and Mr. John Node is having large quantities of hay shipped. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1899', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1899.pdf (file revised March-06-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Vankleek'. |
| 1900-01-19 | 1900-01-19 | Vankleek Hill | Very large shipments of hay, grain and livestock were made from both stations here last week. Two carloads of grain were delivered by farmers at the C.A.R. one day. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1900', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1900.pdf (file revised April-25-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Vankleek'. |
| 1900-01-26 | 1900-01-26 | Glen Robertson | A serious accident occurred at Glen Robertson on Monday night by which Mr. Iem. Bathurst lost his right hand. In alighting from a moving freight he slipped and fell across the rail and had his right arm almost severed between the elbow and wrist. He was taken to the hospital in Montreal on Tuesday morning for treatment. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1900', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1900.pdf (file revised April-25-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Canada Atlantic'. |
| 1900-02-02 | 1900-02-02 | Vankleek Hill | Large quantities of St. Lawrence river ice are being shipped into town by the C.A.R and will be sold here. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1900', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1900.pdf (file revised April-25-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Vankleek'. |
| 1900-02-16 | 1900-02-16 | Vankleek Hill | A new sign board and lamps to be used by the C.A.R. at this station have been put into position and add considerably to the exterior appearance of the building. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1900', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1900.pdf (file revised April-25-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Vankleek'. |
| 1900-03-30 | 1900-03-30 | Rockland | C.A.R. Appeal. The Canada Atlantic Railway Company has entered an appeal in the court of appeals from the judgment of Justice Rose at Ottawa a few weeks ago, dismissing their action against the town of Rockland for $6,000 in bonuses made to the Central Counties railway company. The Canada Atlantic company took over the assets of the other company and in consequence claims the bonuses. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1900', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1900.pdf (file revised April-25-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Vankleek'. |
| 1900-04-27 | 1900-04-27 | Hawkesbury | A meeting took place of the board of education took place last night and decided to put up a fence between the play grounds and the C.A.R. station. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1900', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1900.pdf (file revised April-25-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Vankleek'. |
| 1900-06-29 | 1900-06-22 | Glen Robertson | In a rear-end collision between two freight trains on the Canada Atlantic near Glen Robertson last night, Fireman J. Logan of Ottawa had his leg broken and several cars were damaged by fire. The trains were running in the same direction and the rear train was supposed to be at a safe distance from the one ahead. ... four cars loaded with grain and lumber caught fire and were somewhat damaged. (Ottawa Citizen, 23 June: the accident 'occurred through some misinterpretation of the rules.') Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1900', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1900.pdf (file revised April-25-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Canada Atlantic'. |
| 1900-07-06 | 1900-07-06 | Vankleek Hill | Mr. C.Y. Northcott, merchant, shipped this week six car loads of oats via C.A.R. Each car holds from 1000 to 1200 bushels. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1900', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1900.pdf (file revised April-25-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Vankleek'. |
| 1900-10-26 | 1900-10-26 | Hawkesbury | There was a big smash on the C.A.R. here last Friday at noon. A ballast train crashed into an engine and freight train standing on the line. Six of the ballast cars were badly damaged and the engine wrecked. No person was hurt although there were several narrow escapes. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1900', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1900.pdf (file revised April-25-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Vankleek'. |
| 1900-10-26 | 1900-10-26 | Hawkesbury Branch | The formal opening of the Great Northern Railway took place Wednesday when a through freight ran from Quebec to Hawkesbury, thence over the Canada Atlantic line to Parry Sound on the shore of Georgian Bay. ... It is expected that the first through train of grain from the west via Parry Sound for Quebec will pass over the Great Northern line within a fortnight. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1900', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1900.pdf (file revised April-25-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Vankleek'. |
| 1900-11-09 | 1900-11-09 | Hawkesbury Branch | There were several grain trains passed through here this week over the C.A.R to connect with the G.N.R. at Hawkesbury for Quebec. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1900', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1900.pdf (file revised April-25-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1900-11-16 | 1900-11-16 | Hawkesbury Branch | The roadmaster of the C.A. Railway was here last week. He said that a through passenger service would be established on the G.N.R. from Quebec to parry Sound. Conductor Cote, of the Hawkesbury branch, will get a run on the through service. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1900', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1900.pdf (file revised April-25-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's paper column reads 'Eastern Ontario Review Vankleek'. |
| 1901-01-04 | 1901-01-04 | Alexandria | Mr. John Morrow, C.A.R. agent, has succeeded in establishing a regular stage line from Alexandria to Green Valley to connect with all C.P.R. trains. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1901', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1901.pdf (file revised May-31-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1901-03-09 | 1901-03-09 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | Surveyors are at work on a short line between Ottawa and Montreal for the Canada Atlantic Railway. It is claimed that it will be the shortest line between the capital and the metropolis... When the new line is built the Canada Atlantic fast trains will not run to Coteau. They will leave the central depot as usual, but will branch off from the present line after leaving Ottawa and will run direct to Vaudreuil and thence into the city of Montreal. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1901', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1901.pdf (file revised May-31-24), quoting the Ottawa Journal. Original issue not seen. |
| 1901-04-05 | 1901-04-05 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | The Canada Atlantic Railway authorities state that they have surveyed three routes for their short line to Montreal. One route is from Glen Robertson direct to Vaudreuil. A second is from St. Justin direct to Vaudreuil and a third is north of both of these and not touching at Vaudreuil at all, but entering Montreal by a direct line. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1901', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1901.pdf (file revised May-31-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1901-04-12 | 1901-04-12 | Coteau Elevator | Mr. E.J. Chamberlain, general manager of the Canada Atlantic Railway, was in Montreal Friday (5/4) and expressed himself very plainly on the elevator question. He states that the contract his company has in connection with [Coteau] and [the elevator] between that point and Montreal had expired after running three years. They now have to make other arrangements and unless something can be done in Montreal the company will have to go elsewhere. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1901', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1901.pdf (file revised May-31-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1901-09-20 | 1901-09-14 | Hawkesbury Branch | C.A.R. Leaves the Track. Bad wreck on the Canada Atlantic Railway last Saturday - much damage done but no lives lost. The Canada Atlantic mail train, due here at noon, was wrecked at Potter's brick yard on Saturday last on its way to Hawkesbury. The train was taking two new engines down to Hawkesbury for the use of the Great Northern Railway. It is thought the weight of these engines running at a rapid rate of speed spread the rails and derailed the train. One engine, four freight cars, a baggage car and the passenger coach were wrecked. The engine and one freight car were turned entirely upside down and another freight car was thrown at right angles across the track. The road bed and track were completely destroyed for several rods. There were only four passengers in the coach and they escaped without any injury. A wrecking crew came down from Ottawa in the afternoon and after working all night and all day Sunday in the rain succeeded in clearing the track. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1901', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1901.pdf (file revised May-31-24), tagged 'Vankleek Hill'. Original issue not seen. Article datelined 'last Saturday'; issue is 1901-09-20. |
| 1902-01-31 | 1902-01-30 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | Railway Officials' Admission. Respecting the acquisition of the Canada Atlantic railway by the syndicate representing Dr. W. Seward Webb, a statement was given out at the C.A.R. head offices: 'We placed a price on the road and Dr. Webb has been given a specific time to raise and pay over the money. Of course this has not been done so far and in the meantime it cannot be said that the line has changed hands.' Chauncey Depew and Sam Callaway are reported associated with Dr. Webb in the negotiations. 'C.A.R. Sold. The news has been given out that the Canada Atlantic Railway has been sold out in its entirety to the New York Central Railroad Company.' Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher, Ottawa Railway History Circle, Papers by Year 1902 PDF (revised June-01-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1902-03-14 | 1902-03-14 | Hawkesbury Branch | The Old, Old Story. Passenger traffic on the line of the C.A. Ry. from Hawkesbury to Glen Robertson is getting completely demoralized. A passenger train leaving Glen Robertson at 10 a.m. reaches Hawkesbury at 2 p.m. - 4 hours to run a distance of 20 miles - though it carries His Majesty's mail and should be run on time. Two or three cars full of passengers are left on the track near Dalkeith while the engine takes half of the train to the (Vankleek) Hill station and returns for the other half, owing to its inability to draw the whole train. - L'Orignal Advocate. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1902', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1902.pdf (file revised June-01-24), quoting the L'Orignal Advocate. Original issue not seen. |
| 1902-04-04 | 1902-04-04 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | Mr. Arthur L. Meyer, the millionaire banker of New York, came via C.P.R. and was met by the C.A.R. and taken to Hawkesbury and then over the Great Northern to Quebec. Mr. Meyer, connected with the Webb syndicate in the purchase of the Canada Atlantic, reaffirmed that the transfer of the road had taken place, and that a large sum of money had been paid; they will wait until June 1st to take over the title. The same company is negotiating for the purchase of the Great Northern. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1902', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1902.pdf (file revised June-01-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1902-06-13 | 1902-06-09 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | Mr. Booth agrees to use of Central Depot. C.P.R. may pass through. Before the Railway Committee of the Privy Council, Mr. J.R. Booth consented to allow the C.P.R. trains to run through the Central station yard pending some definite agreement as to terms between the two companies. Mr. Blair said he sympathized with Mr. Booth, as the proposed C.P.R. trains would interfere with traffic on the C.A.R., but 'the committee would endeavour to make ample compensation in the terms.' The committee ordered that the two companies get together and arrange terms. Mr. Booth finally agreed to allow the trains to go through without a formal order from the committee. Corroborating report: 'The difficulty between the Canadian Pacific Railway and Mr. J.R. Booth of the Canada Atlantic Railway regarding the use of the Central Station yards, Ottawa is settled temporarily.' Tagged 'Ottawa Central Depot' in Churcher's file. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher, Ottawa Railway History Circle, Papers by Year 1902 PDF (revised June-01-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1902-06-20 | 1902-06-20 | Hawkesbury | While pulling out from the lumbermills on Saturday afternoon a C.A.R. engine ran off the track at an open switch, and after bumping over the ties for about 20 yards it toppled over. Several cars were also off the track. The wrecking gang from Ottawa arrived about eight o'clock at night, and by noon on Sunday they had the wreck cleared up. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1902', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1902.pdf (file revised June-01-24), tagged 'Hawkesbury'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1903-01-16 | 1903-01-16 | Glen Sandfield | The new C.A.R. station at Glensandfield between Glen Robertson and Dalkeith is nearly completed. It will be a flag station. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1903', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1903.pdf (file revised February-15-24), tagged 'Glendandfield'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1903-03-20 | 1903-03-20 | Hawkesbury Branch | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company contemplates a number of changes in connection with the service on the branch between Hawkesbury and Glen Robertson. They will put on two passenger trains each way which will make the trip in 35 or 40 minutes and will carry no freight whatsoever. They will also endeavor to arrange for the opening of a ticket and express office at some central point in the town of Vankleek Hill. The company find that their passenger traffic is growing and they purpose entering for this increased traffic. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1903', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1903.pdf (file revised February-15-24), tagged 'Vankleek Hill'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1903-03-27 | 1903-03-24 | Glen Robertson | Killed at Glen Robertson. Sidney Cluff, son of Capt. Cluff of No. 9 fire station, Ottawa, was killed on the Canada Atlantic Railway at Glen Robertson about 10 o'clock Tuesday (24/3) night. Deceased was a brakeman on the C.A.R., and slipped down between two cars of a moving train. The wheels passed over his legs above the knees and he died from the shock and loss of blood several hours after the accident. He was about 27 years of age and had entered the employ of the company about a year ago. His work necessitated his residing at Coteau, from which place his trips were made. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1903', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1903.pdf (file revised February-15-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1903-03-27 | 1903-03-27 | Hawkesbury | The C.A.R. are making direct connection of their tracks from the Lumber Co's saw dust house to the furnace rooms at the pulp mills and the sawdust from the mills will be delivered direct. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1903', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1903.pdf (file revised February-15-24), tagged 'Hawkesbury'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1903-04-17 | 1903-04-17 | Vankleek Hill | A gang of Italians arrived at the C.A.R. station at Vankleek Hill to take the place of the striking trackmen. A score of boys and young men, thinking it would be good fun to scare the foreigners, armed themselves with stones and attacked the car, yelling, and one discharged a gun; the Italians took to the bush in alarm. The next day several C.A.R. detectives arrived and got the names of some of the boys involved. Superintendent Donaldson and a solicitor for the Company laid a charge against Victor Blackwell and a young man named McIntosh. McIntosh appeared before Magistrate Thistlethwaite and pleaded guilty, and was remanded until Monday next. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1903', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1903.pdf (file revised February-15-24), tagged 'Vankleek Hill'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1903-05-08 | 1903-05-08 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | Canada Atlantic Strike. Mr. Jacob T. Schall (Glengarry) asked in parliament if the government was aware that there is a strike on the Canada Atlantic Railway and that there are no section men employed on the road. Sir William Mulock, minister of labor, replied that the government was aware of a misunderstanding between the company and some of its employees, a strike of trackmen; the strikers' committee had asked for the intervention of the department of labor, which had offered its services, but no reply had been received from the company yet. On Wednesday a gang of 73 Swedes were sent up the western division of the Canada Atlantic Railway on the regular train to replace the striking trackmen on the different sections; several had their families with them and were given houses recently vacated by the strikers. Chief Engineer Mountain said the Swedes were a superior class of men to the Italians, many with experience in track work. Several strikers from the western division arrived at strike headquarters in Ottawa in search of other work. Tuesday the men at Valleyfield and Bearbrook took hold of the hand car again, and the foreman at Eastman's Springs was reported to have resumed work Wednesday; the men on the western division were still holding out. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1903', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1903.pdf (file revised February-15-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1903-05-15 | 1903-05-15 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | The C.A.R. has discharged all the striking trackmen. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1903', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1903.pdf (file revised February-15-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1903-06-05 | 1903-02-01 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | The Canadian Atlantic Railway Company proposes to extend its road from Whitney to Sault Ste. Marie. Corroborating report, 'The C.A.R. will be extended from Whitney to Sault Ste. Marie.' Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher, Ottawa Railway History Circle, Papers by Year 1903 PDF (revised February-15-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1903-08-21 | 1903-08-15 | Hawkesbury | There was an accident in the C.A.R. yards at Hawkesbury on Saturday afternoon last. Two cars were derailed and damaged. The wrecking gang from Ottawa was sent for and arrived about 8 p.m. The wreck was cleared by Sunday morning. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1903', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1903.pdf (file revised February-15-24), tagged 'Hawkesbury'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1904-02-26 | 1904-02-26 | Vankleek Hill | There were large shipments of horses and cattle from the C.A.R. station here (Vankleek Hill) Tuesday last. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1904', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1904.pdf (file revised February-22-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1904-05-13 | 1904-05-13 | Hawkesbury | The tracks leading to the pulp mills were badly flooded this week by the high water in the Ottawa. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1904', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1904.pdf (file revised February-22-24), tagged 'Hawkesbury'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1904-06-10 | 1904-06-10 | Hawkesbury | Owing to a car leaving the track near Hawkesbury the C.A.R. trains on Saturday afternoon were delayed several hours. The night train did not reach here (Vankleek Hill) until nearly ten o'clock. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1904', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1904.pdf (file revised February-22-24), tagged 'Hawkesbury'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1904-06-10 | 1904-06-10 | Arnprior | The Canada Atlantic Railway employees' picnic will be held at Arnprior again this year, the date fixed being June 25th. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1904', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1904.pdf (file revised February-22-24), tagged 'Arnprior'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1904-07-08 | 1904-07-08 | Canada Atlantic Refrigerator 1500-1524 | The Canada Atlantic have now their refrigerator car service in regular operation for the shipment of butter and cheese. A car leaves Vankleek Hill every Friday on an extra freight train and is transferred to the main line at Glen Robertson and then straight through to Montreal. Until Sept 13th these cars will be under the direction of the Government and there will be no extra charge for their use. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1904', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1904.pdf (file revised February-22-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1904-12-16 | 1904-12-16 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | C.A.R. purchase. While the Canada Atlantic has passed into the hands of the Grand Trunk Railway no immediate change in arrangement of staff is anticipated. Statements have been made that some changes might be anticipated on January first, but according to an official who is in the best position to know, little change will be made until after the legislation ratifying the purchase is passed at the impending session. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1904', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1904.pdf (file revised February-22-24), tagged 'Vankleek'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1905-01-13 | 1905-01-13 | Vankleek Hill | The C.A.R. is bringing in some very fine ice for sale here this year. Any citizen wanting ice should notify Mr. Goodier at once. The price will be 75c per ton at the station here. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1905', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1905.pdf (file revised February-23-24), tagged 'Vankleek Hill'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1905-02-10 | 1905-02-10 | Vankleek Hill | A. Cameron, foreman for Mr. J.T. Schell, Alexandria, is engaged at present loading logs at the C.A.R. station here (Vankleek Hill). Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1905', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1905.pdf (file revised February-23-24), tagged 'Vankleek Hill'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1905-04-07 | 1905-04-07 | Vankleek Hill | A union bus now does the business between the Hotels and the Canada Atlantic station. Mr. Joe Bray is the owner of the bus. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1905', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1905.pdf (file revised February-23-24), tagged 'Vankleek Hill'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1905-06-09 | 1905-06-09 | Vankleek Hill | Mr. Ed Flood, proprietor of the Windsor, has put on a fine new bus to the C.A.R. station. He has hitched to it one of the best team of drivers in Eastern Ontario. It makes an attractive turnout and does credit to the 'Windsor'. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1905', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1905.pdf (file revised February-23-24), tagged 'Vankleek Hill'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1905-06-23 | 1905-06-19 | Hawkesbury Branch | The officials of the C.A.R and G.T.R. made a trip of inspection over the Hawkesbury branch in a special train. In the party were Messrs. McGuigan, Pullan and manager Hays of the G.T.R.; Mr. Jones of the Central Vermont; and Messrs. Chamberlain and Donaldson of the C.A.R. They went from Hawkesbury to Rockland. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1905', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1905.pdf (file revised February-23-24), tagged 'Hawkesbury'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1905-07-21 | 1905-07-21 | Coteau Junction | Fred Donovan, a brakeman on the C.A.R., was run over and killed at Coteau last week. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1905', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1905.pdf (file revised February-23-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1905-07-28 | 1905-07-28 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | C.A.R. Changes. In about four weeks the Canada Atlantic Railway will be under the control of the Grand Trunk Railway company. There are numerous changes in contemplation. The offices, for the present at least, will be in Ottawa. Extensive improvements will be made to all the road with particular attention to some of the branch lines. Just what changes will be made on the Hawkesbury branch is not yet known. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1905', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1905.pdf (file revised February-23-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1905-09-22 | 1905-09-22 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | G.T.R. Next Month. The Canada Atlantic Railway will be under the control of the Grand Trunk after Oct. 5th. A new depot will be commenced immediately at Ottawa as well as a grand new hotel. The company will build several new hotels across the continent at various points. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1905', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1905.pdf (file revised February-23-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1905-11-03 | 1905-11-03 | Hawkesbury Branch | The Grand Trunk Railway is rushing repairs on its branch from Glen Robertson. The past week there have been three work trains and five engines at work ballasting and making other repairs to the branch. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1905', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1905.pdf (file revised February-23-24), tagged 'Vankleek'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1906-08-31 | 1906-08-31 | Vankleek Hill | No More Free Rides. There will be no more free bus rides between the town and the Grand Trunk station. This week the Grand Central and Windsor Hotel Proprietors agreed to withdraw their bus service and let one union bus do the business. Mr. Dumas has purchased the bus of the Grand Central and the bus team from the Windsor and will handle the passengers from both hotels. The fare to be charged will be ten cents. Mr. Dumas is entering into a three year contract. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1906', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1906.pdf (file revised February-23-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1906-10-26 | 1906-10-20 | Glen Robertson | Sad Death on the G.T.R. Mr. Homer Taylor of Montreal, a dealer in railway supplies, was killed Saturday morning by a fall from the rear end of the Canada Atlantic Express between Ottawa and Montreal. Taylor disembarked at Alexandria for a light lunch; when the train started he ran and caught the rail and step of the last car, the parlour car, but could not open the door because the platform trap inside was down. A man on the station platform at Alexandria warned him of the water tank. As the express sped up to about sixty miles an hour his position became more precarious; about ten minutes later a passenger noticed him and had the porter pull up the trap, but as the door swung open Taylor swayed, lost his hold, and fell, striking his head on the roadbed. The train was stopped and backed to the spot, but he was dead of a crushed skull when picked up. The scene of the accident was two miles from Glen Robertson. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1906', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1906.pdf (file revised February-23-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1907-07-05 | 1907-07-05 | Hawkesbury | A horse was killed near Byers crossing on the G.T.R. this week. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1907', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1907.pdf (file revised February-24-24), tagged 'Vankleek Hill'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1907-12-27 | 1907-12-24 | Hawkesbury Branch | Breadalbane. What might have been a serious accident took place on the Grand Trunk Ry. on Tuesday, as the 10.45 a.m. train was going up, the rails spread and the coaches went for about a hundred feet on the trees. No serious damage resulted, however, and by 3 p.m. the train was got on the rails and proceeded to Hawkesbury. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1907', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1907.pdf (file revised February-24-24), tagged 'Vankleek'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1908-01-10 | 1908-01-10 | Grand Trunk Railway | The G.T.R. announces that in future it will not draw private cars on its fast trains between Montreal and Ottawa. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1908', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1908.pdf (file revised February-24-24). Original issue not seen. |
| 1908-02-21 | 1908-02-20 | Vankleek Hill | An engine got off the track in the G.T.R. yard here yesterday and tied up the trains for the day. There were no morning trains at all. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1908', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1908.pdf (file revised February-24-24), tagged 'Vankleek Hill'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1908-03-20 | 1908-03-10 | Casselman | Saved by a Conductor. Conductor D.P. Ward, in charge of the regular incoming passenger train from Montreal on the Grand Trunk Railway, made a thrilling rescue at Casselman. A passenger had boarded the train intending to get off at Casselman but failed to notice the station, though the trainmen had called out the next stop distinctly. The train was moving off at a good rate when he discovered his mistake and prepared to jump off backwards, likely to be thrown under the wheels. The conductor ran forward, jumped, and caught the passenger as he struck the ground, an instant before he would have rolled onto the rails. The conductor, without waiting for name or address, or stopping the train, swung onto the rear Pullman after averting a serious accident, and was warmly congratulated by the passengers for his bravery. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1908', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1908.pdf (file revised February-24-24), tagged 'Casselman'. Article datelined 'Ottawa March 11'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1908-05-15 | 1908-05-12 | Vankleek Hill | A freight train on the G.T.R. got off the track here on Tuesday evening and did not get away until Wednesday forenoon. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1908', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1908.pdf (file revised February-24-24), tagged 'Vankleek Hill'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1908-06-26 | 1908-06-20 | Hawkesbury Branch | Breadalbane. The wreck that occurred on the G.T.R. here on Saturday afternoon was rather more interesting than usual and attracted a large crowd of spectators from the surrounding neighborhood. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1908', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1908.pdf (file revised February-24-24), tagged 'Bredalbane'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1908-09-04 | 1908-08-29 | Greenfield | A westbound freight train of the Canadian Atlantic, which passed Alexandria at two o'clock this afternoon, met with a mishap about two miles east of Greenfield, which derailed nine loaded cars and so damaged the tracks that traffic was tied up and the line was not cleared until Monday morning. The train was travelling at a fair speed when a rail broke, throwing the fifth car behind the engine off the tracks; eight more followed, the rails being torn up for some distance before the train could be stopped. None of the crew was injured and the cars were not badly damaged. A wrecking gang was sent out as soon as possible. Passengers were transferred at the scene of the wreck to specials sent from Ottawa and Montreal so that passenger traffic was little delayed. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1908', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1908.pdf (file revised February-24-24), tagged 'Greenfield'. Article datelined 'Alexandria, Aug 29 (Saturday)'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1908-12-25 | 1908-12-21 | Alexandria | Struck by a Train. A valuable team of horses owned by Laughlin McKinnon of Laggan were killed by the Grand Trunk train No. 27 at the bridge east of Alexandria. McKinnon, driving home along the Laggan road, accidentally turned the horses onto the track; the Montreal train, travelling about 50 miles an hour, struck them at the bridge, where one horse had become stuck between the ties, and threw them to the river about sixty feet away. The driver jumped clear and was not injured. After the horses were struck the train backed up, but after searching for half an hour among the mangled remains and in the snow no trace of the driver could be found; he was found later by a farmer and driven home. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1908', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1908.pdf (file revised February-24-24). Article datelined 'Alexandria Dec. 22'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1909-03-12 | 1909-03-12 | Hawkesbury Branch | Through collision of a G. Trunk snow plow and an engine of the C.N.R. Quebec line on the Hawkesbury branch of the G.T.R. about half a mile out of Hawkesbury, Wednesday afternoon, plow foreman Marlow, of Coteau, lost his right arm and a boy was less seriously injured. The C.N. engine had been placing cars on the G.T. siding and was backing down to the junction switch when it struck the snow plow, wrecking it with the casualties mentioned. A wrecking gang was hurried to the scene and the wreck cleared in time to allow passage of the evening train from Glen Robertson. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1909', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1909.pdf (file revised April-21-24), tagged 'Hawkesbury'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1909-03-12 | 1909-03-12 | Coteau Junction | W.J. Finner, a fireman on the G.T.R. between Coteau and Hawkesbury, had his leg broken in an accident that occurred at Coteau on Sunday night. Finner was standing on the tender of the engine during a stop when the engine was taking water, and in some way fell to the ground, sustaining a badly broken leg. The accident, it is thought, was due to the engine suddenly starting, but it is not known if anyone was at all to blame. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1909', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1909.pdf (file revised April-21-24), tagged 'Coteau'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1909-04-09 | 1909-04-09 | Ottawa Central Station | The Ottawa City Council has requested the Government to order the G.T.R. Co. to remove a big fence placed around the property where a big Union station was to be erected by the company, but which seems to have been abandoned. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1909', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1909.pdf (file revised April-21-24), tagged 'Alexandria'. OCR of the station name is garbled ('hoeland'); read as 'Union' from context. Original issue not seen. |
| 1909-09-17 | 1909-09-17 | Hawkesbury Branch | A young man by the name of Dufresne was killed on the G.T.R. track in Breadalbane on Wednesday afternoon. He had come into Vankleek Hill on the morning train and was walking back on the track in the afternoon. There is a big curve and a steep down grade at the point where he was killed. It was impossible to stop a heavy freight train when the fellow was seen by the engineer. His body was completely severed in two. He was about 34 years of age and unmarried. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1909', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1909.pdf (file revised April-21-24), tagged 'Breadalbane'. Filed on the Hawkesbury Branch, as with the 1908 Breadalbane wreck item. Original issue not seen. |
| 1910-03-18 | 1910-03-18 | The Central Counties Railway Company | The shareholders of the Central Counties Railway Co. met at the Russell House, Ottawa, on Monday to authorize the directors to issue in sterling or currency the first mortgage bonds to the extent of $475,000 and to amend the draft deeds of the mortgage. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1910', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1910.pdf (file revised February-21-24), tagged 'Vankleek'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1910-04-01 | 1910-04-01 | Ottawa Central Station | The stonework on the new G.T.R. station at Ottawa was finished this week. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1910', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1910.pdf (file revised February-21-24), tagged 'Ottawa'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1910-04-22 | 1910-04-22 | Glen Robertson | A rear-end collision, happily unattended with loss of life, took place on the Grand Trunk about a mile east of Glen Robertson. Freight train No. 99 westbound had halted owing to a broken drawbar, and while engaged in effecting repairs a light engine from Coteau, in charge of Engineer Whitmore of Hawkesbury, speeding along at forty miles an hour collided with and demolished the van and damaged the engine. The engineer jumped from the engine, landing in a pool of water and sustaining injuries to his arm; he was conveyed to his home in Hawkesbury. A wrecking train from Coteau cleared the track and traffic was resumed after a nine hour interruption. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1910', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1910.pdf (file revised February-21-24), tagged 'Glen Robertson'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1910-07-29 | 1910-07-29 | Hawkesbury Branch | Freight trains began running on the Hawkesbury branch of the Grand Trunk on Tuesday last. Regular trains are now being operated both on the branch and main lines. Note: after a strike. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1910', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1910.pdf (file revised February-21-24), tagged 'Vankleek'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1910-08-12 | 1910-08-12 | Arnprior | Fred Yahuke, a brakeman, was instantly killed in the Mclachlan lumber yard yesterday by being buried beneath a pile of lumber which fell from a lorry as he was passing. His home was in Mansfield, where he had been married a short time ago. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1910', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1910.pdf (file revised February-21-24), tagged 'Arnprior'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1910-09-23 | 1910-09-23 | Whitney | Falling off a wagon beneath the wheels of a moving train at Whitney, Martin Shields of Hastings County had both legs taken off. He was rushed to the hospital at Parry Sound, where he died. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1910', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1910.pdf (file revised February-21-24), tagged 'Whitney'. Datelined 'Eganville, Sept. 21'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1911-05-05 | 1911-05-05 | Chateau Laurier | The order for the china for the Chateau Laurier, the new Grand Trunk Hotel at Ottawa, has been awarded to the Theodore Haviland Co. of Limoges, France. This china is of a very handsome and unique pattern, and will be the best that can be turned out by this well known company, and includes Regular service, Banquet service, Palm Room or Tea Room service and a De Luxe set for use in the Royal Suite. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1911', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1911.pdf (file revised February-24-24), tagged 'Chateau Laurier'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1911-05-26 | 1911-05-26 | Alexandria | The gang of G.T.R. employees who were engaged in laying the Eastern Pipe and Construction Co.'s siding at Alexandria have completed the same, and now three sidings at the station here will be operated by the one switch. Two carloads of piping consigned respectively to Vaudreuil and Rigaud were shipped out this week by the Eastern Construction Co. of Alexandria, and as four cars of British Columbia fir are expected in a day or so, we may reasonably look for a boom at this factory. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1911', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1911.pdf (file revised February-24-24), tagged 'Alexandria'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1911-07-07 | 1911-07-07 | Maxville | The little town of Maxville on the Grand Trunk Railway in Glengarry County was almost destroyed by fire on Wednesday night, with the loss in the neighbourhood of $100,000 and less than half that amount of insurance. The chief losses were: Smiley & Robertson, sash and door factory, saw mill and lumber yard, $30,000; J.W. Smiley, residence and granary, $7,000; W.H. Dwyer & Co. Ltd., Ottawa, two granaries, $3,000; R. Woodroffe, residence, $2,000; D. Duparent, residence, $1,500; D. McMillan, stables, $1,500; Grand Trunk Railway Company station platforms, five box cars loaded with pressed hay, rails etc., $20,000; A.J. McEwen, logs, $1,200. Assistance was sent from Ottawa but the fire was under control when it arrived. The fire broke out in Smiley and Robertson's factory about 9 p.m. from some unknown cause, and quickly spread to surrounding buildings. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1911', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1911.pdf (file revised February-24-24), tagged 'Maxville'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1912-08-16 | 1912-08-13 | Alexandria | On Tuesday morning a section man, Mr. Chartrand, was riding on a speeder when he was struck by an express about 9 o'clock. The train was stopped and he was picked up and brought to the station, where he lived for only a few minutes. These double accidents inside of a week cast a gloom over the town. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1912', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1912.pdf (file revised February-26-24), tagged 'Alexandria'. Dated to the Tuesday preceding the 1912-08-16 report, which also covers the separately-recorded Saturday death of Isaac Theoret. Original issue not seen. |
| 1912-08-16 | 1912-08-17 | Alexandria | On Saturday afternoon last about two o'clock little Isaac Theoret, aged fourteen, crawled under a freight car standing on the siding at Alexandria. He wanted to keep out of the rain and did not notice an engine shunting on the track. The car was moved in shunting and the boy was caught under it; his left leg and right arm were both severed. He died Sunday morning. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1912', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1912.pdf (file revised February-26-24), tagged 'Alexandria'. Churcher's transcription groups this with a second, unrelated accident the following Tuesday, recorded as a separate fact. Original issue not seen. |
| 1914-02-27 | 1914-02-21 | South Indian | The Grand Trunk train due at Ottawa at 7:13 on Saturday evening from Montreal jumped the track about four miles east of South Indian, at Pilon Siding, at 6:45, the spreading of a rail said to be the cause. None of the 40 passengers or crew received anything worse than a slight shaking up. The train was making about 40 miles an hour when it left the tracks; engineer J. Kickley of Montreal shut off steam and applied the brakes so quickly and carefully that he prevented the coaches from turning over. All four passenger coaches, the baggage car and the tender left the tracks, the engine alone remaining on; the middle coach was tilted at an angle of about 60 degrees and was quickly propped up to prevent it falling over. Passengers were taken to a nearby farmhouse until the arrival of a special train from Ottawa three hours later. The accident delayed all traffic on the Montreal-Ottawa line for about three hours. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher, same collection, tagged 'South Indian', headed 'Accident at South Indian'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1914-05-15 | 1914-05-12 | Saint Polycarpe | The G.T.R. station at St. Polycarpe was destroyed by fire at five o'clock Tuesday morning. The damage is estimated at $4,000. Sparks from a passing engine are believed to have caused the blaze. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher, same collection, tagged 'St. Polycarpe'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1914-06-19 | 1914-06-13 | Hammond | Fire, said to have been started by sparks from a railway engine, did about $10,000 damage on Saturday morning in the village of Hammond, on the branch line of the Grand Trunk from South Indian to Rockland. The fire started in the Grand Trunk freight shed soon after a train had passed and gained considerable headway before it was noticed by the station agent about 10:30; a strong wind carried it to the station and then through the village, destroying the Grand Trunk station, Joseph Roy's butcher shop and residence, O. Heney's general store, the Orange hall, the Methodist church and W.F. Empey's residence within about two hours. Mr. Roy's loss was about $2,500, partly insured; Mr. Heney's $2,600, also partly insured; Mr. Empey's $1,000; the Orange hall, Methodist church and the Grand Trunk station $1,000 each, with very little insurance on any of the three. The volunteer bucket brigade worked valiantly and saved the remainder of the village, with water drawn from long distances and considerable aid from the boiler of a G.T.R. train which pulled into the village while the fire was raging. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher, same collection, tagged 'Hammond', headed 'Fire at Hammond'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1914-06-26 | 1914-06-21 | Kinburn | Two men were killed and three others more or less seriously injured when two freight trains collided head-on on the Parry Sound line of the Grand Trunk railway about a mile west of Kinburn, at Smiths Crossing, at 9:30 the previous night, as a result, it is believed, of a misunderstanding of orders. The dead men were the firemen on the engines, H. Jessop, who was firing the eastbound train and boarded at 397 Elgin Street, Ottawa, and E. O'Connor, a native of Arnprior, employed at similar work on the other; both were single. The injured were George Smith of Ottawa, engineer of the westbound train, injured in the right arm and right ankle; W.J. Moylan, brakeman; and E. Carroll, brakeman, left ankle injured. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1914', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1914.pdf (file revised February-18-24), tagged 'Kinburn'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1914-12-11 | 1914-12-09 | Vankleek Hill | The worst railway accident recorded in the vicinity of Vankleek Hill occurred on Wednesday night shortly after six o'clock, when Moses Cameron, his wife, and Mrs. Joseph Dupuis were struck and killed by a G.T.R. train at a private crossing at Steele's Brickyard, about two miles from town, leaving six children under 13 years old without father or mother. The regular evening train from Vankleek Hill to Hawkesbury, running about thirty to thirty-five miles an hour on a downgrade, struck the horse and buggy as they crossed; no one saw the accident and none of the three survived to tell the story. The engineer did not see them until he saw the horse go into the air and felt the jar on his engine. The bodies were found several yards from the crossing; death came almost instantly. The train hurried to Hawkesbury and returned with two doctors, but nothing could be done. The horse was killed and the buggy broken into matchwood. Driver Whitmore and Conductor McDonald, in charge of the train, had seen many years of service and were badly shaken by the accident, their first. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1914', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1914.pdf (file revised February-18-24), tagged 'Vankleek Hill', headed 'Three Killed on G.T.R. Tracks'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1915-01-22 | 1915-01-14 | Maxville | The winter sitting of the high court before Justice Lennox was concluded by an action brought by John A. Hamel of Cornwall against the Grand Trunk Railway for injuries sustained while assisting in loading cattle at Maxville in October. An engine shunted against a car in which he was working, instead of on another track, causing serious injury to Hamel. A verdict was returned against the railway company and damages assessed at $1,000. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher, same collection, tagged 'Maxville'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1915-02-12 | 1915-02-06 | Coteau Junction | A Brockville Grand Trunk Railway brakeman named W. Saundercook met his death on the line at Coteau. The train upon which he was working was pulling away freight from the junction when Saundercook was missed, and a search revealed his mangled remains alongside the track. The supposition is that he slipped and fell from the top of a car. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1915', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1915.pdf (file revised February-18-24), tagged 'Coteau'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1915-07-23 | 1915-07-14 | Alexandria Depot | The Grand Trunk station and restaurant at Alexandria, thirty-year-old structures as dry as tinder, were destroyed by fire this afternoon; by the time the brigade reached the scene the fire was already beyond control. The spread of the blaze was prevented, saving the freight shed and a number of adjoining factories and granaries, though the buildings destroyed were only ten feet apart from those saved. It is believed the fire was caused by sparks from a shunting engine. The contents of the buildings were practically all saved. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher, same collection, tagged 'Alexandria', headed 'Serious fire at Alexandria'. Adds that the fire was confined to the station and the old restaurant building on the south side of the track by a fortunate west wind. Original issue not seen. |
| 1915-10-29 | 1915-10-29 | Vankleek Hill | The old Canada Atlantic Railway Stations will soon be out of sight. Several of them have been destroyed by fire in the past few years. Unless the one in Vankleek Hill burns pretty soon it will fall down. It is a disgrace to the Grand Trunk Railway Company. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1915', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1915.pdf (file revised February-18-24), tagged 'Vankleek Hill'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1915-11-05 | 1915-11-01 | Hammond | The Grand Trunk Railway company is the defendant in an action, the trial of which started in the high court, brought by Oliver Harvey and seven other residents of Hammond claiming damages from the railway company for the destruction of buildings by a fire which occurred on June 13, 1914, and for which they allege the Grand Trunk was responsible. Witnesses testified the fire started in the roof of the company's station and was observed almost immediately after a train had passed; the plaintiffs' theory was that sparks from the engine ignited the station and spread to the other buildings, with Mr. Heney's loss considerable and the others' much smaller. The defense was that the fire started from other causes. G.F. Henderson K.C. and A. Greeve acted for the plaintiffs, the company being represented by W.E. Foster K.C., the Grand Trunk solicitor of Montreal, and W.N. Tilley K.C. of Toronto. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1915', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1915.pdf (file revised February-18-24), tagged 'Hammond', quoting the Ottawa Free Press of the preceding Monday. Concerns the 1914-06-13 Hammond fire already recorded as a fact. Original issue not seen. |
| 1916-03-24 | 1916-03-21 | Hawkesbury | Mr. Stanley Robertson, a brakeman on the G.T.R. and a brother of Mr. James Robertson, formerly a G.T.R. agent here, was killed instantly at Hawkesbury when he was standing on the rear of the engine while it was shunting in the yards. He was out over the edge and was crushed between two cars; his chest was crushed in and nearly all his ribs were broken. Death resulted at once. His home was in Glen Robertson. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1916', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1916.pdf (file revised February-18-24), tagged 'Hawkesbury', headed 'Accident at Hawkesbury'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1916-09-08 | 1916-08-25 | Rockland | A search for train wreckers, after the six o'clock passenger train had come to a stop within a few feet of obstructions placed across the rails of the Grand Trunk Railway within a short distance of town, resulted in the arrest of five young boys who wanted to see a train wreck, and to satisfy their wishes, placed a tie across the rails and then hid themselves behind the hill to watch the smash up. Engineer H. McCulloch saw the obstruction in time and stopped his train within a few feet of the tie, near the roundhouse and only a few hundred yards from the station. Detectives aboard the train found the five boys crouching behind the hill; one confessed that they had committed the deed and said he would 'do it again' as he wanted to see a wreck. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1916', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1916.pdf (file revised February-18-24), tagged 'Rockland'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1916-11-03 | 1916-10-30 | Hawkesbury Branch | A freight train on the G.T.R. left the tracks near the farm of Mr. Albert McLaurin, Breadalbane. Fourteen cars were ditched. Nobody was injured. It required some thirty-six hours for the wrecking crew to clear the track. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1916', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1916.pdf (file revised February-18-24), tagged 'Breadalbane'. Filed on the Hawkesbury Branch, as with earlier Breadalbane items. Original issue not seen. |
| 1917-02-02 | 1917-01-16 | Coteau Junction | A fatal accident occurred at Coteau, resulting in the death of Alexander Lauzon. The young man was boarding the Toronto train and slipped under the platform and was dragged 175 feet. He had his scalp taken off, arm bruised, and suffered other severe injuries from which he died that evening, never regaining consciousness. Deceased, 21 years of age, was a son of the late Alexander Lauzon of Coteau Junction. The remains were taken to Williamstown and interred beside those of his father. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1917', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1917.pdf (file revised February-11-22), tagged 'Coteau', headed 'Fatal Accident at Coteau'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1918-02-08 | 1918-02-05 | Vankleek Hill | On account of the very severe weather, trains on the G.T.R. branch were cancelled on Tuesday and Wednesday. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1918', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1918.pdf (file revised February-20-22), tagged 'Vankleek'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1918-07-19 | 1918-07-16 | Vankleek Hill | Two G.T.R. detectives were here looking for the parties who placed rocks on the tracks near the station. They have secured the names of several boys who have been on the track, and as this offence is a very serious one these boys may be arrested any day. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1918', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1918.pdf (file revised February-20-22), tagged 'Vankleek'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1919-06-20 | 1919-06-18 | Dalkeith | A serious accident happened at the crossing of the G.T.R. tracks on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Wm. Gruer, liveryman, was taking Mr. P. McMaster and Mr. T.N. Barton out to Dalkeith to buy horses; they were chatting and did not notice a through freight coming. The engine struck the car right in the centre. Mr. McMaster jumped and was uninjured; Mr. Gruer was badly cut about the head, face, arms and legs, and Mr. Barton had an arm broken. The car was completely wrecked. The injured men were taken to hospital and are doing well. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1919', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1919.pdf (file revised February-20-22), tagged 'Vankleek Hill'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1919-08-01 | 1919-07-30 | Casselman | Big fire in Casselman. About 4 p.m., Mr. Damase Racine, member of the Legislative Assembly for the county of Russell, phoned for assistance to Ottawa, and an engine and equipment from No. 4 fire station arrived on a Grand Trunk special at 5:20 p.m. The engine and crew did marvellous work and credit is due them for practically saving the town from being completely destroyed. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1919', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1919.pdf (file revised February-20-22), tagged 'Casselman', headed 'Big Fire in Casselman'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1920-07-30 | 1920-07-27 | Maxville | Thomas Blaney, a prosperous farmer living near Maxville, was instantly killed and his son William, aged 14, died in St. Luke's hospital shortly after midnight, when a motor car in which they were driving with Mrs. Margaret Blaney, another son and a nephew was struck by the Montreal-Ottawa express two miles east of Maxville at Donald Allan Cameron's crossing at eight o'clock in the evening. The other three occupants were seriously injured but expected to recover. Dr. W.B. McDiarmid of Maxville, called to the scene, described Cameron's crossing as one of the worst in the country, with a stone fence on one side and the tracks hidden from approaching traffic by large trees. An eyewitness, Mr. J.A. McLeod of Maxville, said the engine struck the automobile a tremendous blow, throwing two of the boys fifty feet; the car was turned completely around and left a total wreck. A passenger on the train, Harry Conley, said he felt the engineer apply the brakes and heard shrill whistle blasts before the tender struck the rear of the auto; Conley believed Blaney had been trying to beat the train across the crossing, remarking afterward, 'another yard and he would have made it.' Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher, same collection, tagged 'Madawaska', headed 'Two killed at Maxville when Montreal Express crashes into Motorcar'. Names the operator 'Canadian National Railways' explicitly and gives the crew's names. Original issue not seen. |
| 1920-11-12 | 1920-11-12 | Grand Trunk Railway | The management of the Grand Trunk Railway forwarded a message to all station staffs and track forces of the railway expressing appreciation of their efforts in caring for the flower beds around stations and tool houses during the past season. A large number of stations and their surroundings had been beautified under the direction of the company's head gardener, William Glass, and the employees had taken the greatest interest in maintaining this work. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1920', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1920.pdf (file revised February-20-22), tagged 'Alexandria'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1920-12-31 | 1920-12-31 | Grand Trunk Railway | Such is the volume of freight traffic on the main line of the G.T.R. at present, phenomenal for this season, that the motive power department is very busy keeping engines in trim for service. Practically all engineers and firemen in the employ of the road are now in regular service. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1920', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1920.pdf (file revised February-20-22), tagged 'Alexandria'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1921-02-11 | 1921-02-11 | Coteau Junction | "Ice on the St. Lawrence for use on the Grand Trunk at Coteau Junction is now being harvested at Valleyfield, Que., and being stored at Coteau." Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1921', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1921.pdf (file revised February-28-22). Original issue not seen. Churcher tags this item 'Coteau' and files it under his Kingston (CN) heading. |
| 1921-05-06 | 1921-04-25≥ | Casselman | By 25 April 1921 (the issue date), the paper reported: Noel la Plante, an old resident of Casselman, was "instantly killed by a G.T.R. train near Casselman station yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock." The Eastern Ontario Review later reported that Noel Leplante, aged 75, was "struck down on Sunday afternoon by the G.T.R. Ottawa-Montreal express" while crossing "at a private crossing near the station", and that the inquest returned a verdict of accidental death with no blame against anyone. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1921', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1921.pdf (file revised February-28-22). Original issue not seen. Churcher tags this item 'Casselman', which is not yet in his line-tags map; it is taken as ours because it names the G.T.R. Ottawa-Montreal express. Churcher notes that both Leplante and Laplante are used; the Citizen has La Plante. |
| 1921-06-24 | 1921-06-20≥ | Glen Robertson | By 20 June 1921 (the issue date), the paper reported: Miss Phoebe Villeneuve of Montreal "was instantly killed, when their buggy was struck by a G.T.R. Montreal-Ottawa train on Saturday morning", about a mile east of Glen Robertson; her nephew Eugene Villeneuve, who was driving with her, was hurt and taken to St. Luke's hospital, Ottawa. The Journal and the Citizen both report it on 20 June; the Review says it happened "Monday" and gives the train as G.T.R. train No. 2. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1921', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1921.pdf (file revised February-28-22). Original issue not seen. This paper's account says Monday, not Saturday, and gives Miss Villeneuve's age as 61. |
| 1921-06-24 | 1921-06-24≤ | Hawkesbury Depot | From 24 June 1921 (the issue date), the paper announced: "The Government intends to shortly close the local station of the G.T.R. and use the C.N.R. station. Mr. E.C. Higginson has been appointed town ticket agent for the two companies, Mr. McCrea's office is to be closed." Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1921', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1921.pdf (file revised February-28-22). Original issue not seen. Churcher's tag is 'Hawkesbury'. |
| 1921-09-23 | 1921-09-23≥ | Hawkesbury Depot | By 23 September 1921 (the issue date), the paper reported: "An important event in town this week was the closing of the Grand Trunk station. Beginning on Thursday morning the Grand Trunk trains arriving or starting from Hawkesbury left at the CNR station. The schedule is not altered in any way." The G.T.R. staff was to be placed on the reserve list, and "it is also likely that the services of the watchman at the Main Street crossing will now be dispensed with." Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1921', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1921.pdf (file revised February-28-22). Original issue not seen. Churcher's tag is 'Hawkesbury'. |
| 1921-09-30 | 1921-09-30≤ | Hawkesbury Branch | From 30 September 1921 (the issue date), the paper announced: "Beginning on Sunday, October 2nd, the Grand Trunk railway from here to Glen Robertson will cancel all its passenger service. The only reservation for passengers will be a passenger coach attached to to the way freight. This train will leave Glen Robertson in the morning arriving in Hawkesbury about noon. In the afternoon it will return to Glen Robertson." A deputation from the Hawkesbury Board of Trade and others was to ask the Railway Commission to hold the change off until the municipalities could prepare a case. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1921', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1921.pdf (file revised February-28-22). Original issue not seen. Churcher's tag is 'Vankleek'. |
| 1921-09-30 | 1921-09-30≥ | Hawkesbury Depot | By 30 September 1921 (the issue date), the paper reported: "The personnel of the G.T.R. station and freight office have mostly all been transferred to the C.N.R. station. Mr. Onesime Bertrand was moved to Davenport for a couple of months, while Mr. Partridge is not yet placed." Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1921', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1921.pdf (file revised February-28-22). Original issue not seen. Churcher's tag is 'Hawkesbury'. |
| 1921-11-04 | 1921-11-04≤ | Hawkesbury Branch | From 4 November 1921 (the issue date), the paper announced: "On Wednesday next week the Railway Commission will hear the case of the several municipalities between Hawkesbury and Glen Robertson protesting against the G.T.R. intention to cut off their passenger train on the branch line." Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1921', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1921.pdf (file revised February-28-22). Original issue not seen. Churcher's tag is 'Vankleek'. |
| 1921-11-11 | 1921-11-11≥ | Hawkesbury Branch | By 11 November 1921 (the issue date), the paper reported: "On Wednesday the Railway Commission heard the protest of a municipalities between Hawkesbury and Glen Robertson against the stopping of the passenger train on the local branch line of the G.T.R. Decision will be given next week. We heard unofficially that we would likely have only one train a day leaving Hawkesbury in the morning and returning in the evening." Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1921', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1921.pdf (file revised February-28-22). Original issue not seen. Churcher's tag is 'Hawkesbury'; the item names the G.T.R. |
| 1921-11-18 | 1921-11-18≤ | Hawkesbury Branch | From 18 November 1921 (the issue date), the paper announced: "As we predicted last week, beginning next Monday we are to have only one passenger train a day between Hawkesbury and Glen Robertson. The train will leave Hawkesbury at 7:45 a.m. and arrived Glen Robertson at 9:45. The same train will leave Glen Robertson at 5:35 and arrive at Hawkesbury at 7:30. Two long hours to convey 21 miles." Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1921', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1921.pdf (file revised February-28-22). Original issue not seen. Churcher's tag is 'Vankleek'. The item does not name the G.T.R.; it follows the 11 November item on the G.T.R. branch-line hearing. |
| 1921-11-25 | 1921-11-25≥ | Hawkesbury | By 25 November 1921 (the issue date), the paper reported: "Since Monday our town has only one mail a day, at 8 p.m. owing to the change of service on the G.T.R. Branch line. This new arrangement is extremely unsatisfactory, and on Tuesday night our Board of Trade met and authorized the president to communicate by phone at once with the Postmaster General and endeavor to obtain relief by having mails come by C.N.R. both from Montreal and Ottawa." Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1921', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1921.pdf (file revised February-28-22). Original issue not seen. Churcher's tag is 'Hawkesbury' (a caution tag: the Canadian Northern also ran there); the item names the G.T.R. branch line. |
| 1921-12-09 | 1921-12-09≥ | Rockland Depot | By 9 December 1921 (the issue date), the paper reported: "The old Grand Trunk railway station in Rockland is to be closed, according to a judgment of the Board of Railway Commissioners. This step is one of the results of the consolidation of the G.T.R, and the C.N.R, both maintaining separate stations in Rockland at present." The municipality had objected because a grist and flour mill was close to it; the board granted the application on condition that the company keep the Grand Trunk tracks between the "Y" switch and the Grand Trunk station open as an industrial siding. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1921', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1921.pdf (file revised February-28-22). Original issue not seen. Churcher's tag is 'Rockland'. |
| 1922-01-13 | 1921-12-27 | Eganville | Roderick Milroy, a farmer of Sebastopol, "was instantly killed by a G.T.R. freight train at Perrault's crossing about a mile west of Eganville, on December 27." Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1922', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1922.pdf (file revised January-15-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's tag is 'Eganville', a caution tag (the CPR also served Eganville); the item names the G.T.R., which settles it. Reported 13 January 1922, so the December 27 is 1921. |
| 1922-04-28 | 1922-04-28 | Vankleek Hill | "The Main street crossing of rthe G.T.R. track is very bad and dangerous for automobile and carriage springs. Perhaps a simple request from our town council to the proper authorities would have the desired effect." Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1922', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1922.pdf (file revised January-15-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's tag is 'Vankleek Hill' (a caution tag: the CPR's Montreal and Ottawa line also served the town); the item names the G.T.R. |
| 1922-06-02 | 1922-06-02≥ | Hawkesbury Branch | By 2 June 1922 (the issue date), the paper reported: "Mr. I. Sauve, section foreman of the G.T.R. branch line here, has lately purchased a gasoline railroad track car to travel to and from his work." Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1922', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1922.pdf (file revised January-15-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's tag is 'Vankleek'. |
| 1922-10-06 | 1922-10-06≥ | Coteau Junction | By 6 October 1922 (the issue date), the paper reported: "The value of Grand Trunk first aid training was demonstrated in a striking way at Coteau Junction when a telephone message was received by locomotive Foreman Maw, at the roundhouse, that the little son of J.D. Fletcher, Grand Trunk brake man, had swallowed poison." The foreman and an assistant trained in first aid reached the house on an engine and treated the child, who was recovering. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1922', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1922.pdf (file revised January-15-24). Original issue not seen. Churcher's tag is 'Coteau'; filed under his Kingston (CN) heading. |
| 2006-01-18 | 2006-01-18≥ | Maxville | By 18 January 2006 (the issue date), the paper reported: "The township of North Glengarry has learned that it is facing an arbitrary 'deductible' of $96,000 before the province will help pay for the costs of the Maxfield train derailment emergency which happened last May": "an Ottawa Central Railway tanker containing ethanol was derailed and started leaking its contents". Council voted to accept an offer from Ottawa Central Rail of $23,410.59 toward the township's costs, $4,207.98 short of its invoice. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 2006', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/2006.pdf (file revised July-30-18). Original issue not seen. Churcher's tag is 'Maxville'; the edition is the Eastern Ontario Review, Alexandria. |
| 2006-08-02 | 2006-08-02≥ | Vankleek Hill | By 2 August 2006 (the issue date), the paper reported: A Prescott Russell Trails vehicle "was brought to a halt recently by an Ottawa Central Railway (OCR) flag man" on the trail "just east of Highway 34 near Vankleek Hill", where the OCR tracks cross the trail. OCR general manager James Allen said heavy equipment could not cross without a flag man "at a cost of about $1,000 the first 8-hour day, and $800 for each subsequent day", under the Railway Safety Act. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 2006', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/2006.pdf (file revised July-30-18). Original issue not seen. Churcher's tag is 'Vankleek'. |
| 2009-02-18 | 2009-02-18≥ | Vankleek Hill | By 18 February 2009 (the issue date), the paper reported: Residents of Vankleek Hill complained about "the noise and smell of diesel" from idling trains kept at the base of the hill near the industrial park. CN's Ottawa Central Railway division said "CN trains without block heaters must be left idling until the ambient temperature outside is above 10 degrees Celsius"; at a meeting on February 17 Champlain councillor Paul Emile Duval gave CN "a week" for a solution, though CN said it was "much more looking at a solution for next fall". On 9 March MP Pierre Lemieux wrote to CN about a petition of almost 300 names; by 28 October Mayor Gary Barton said CN had assured him "they wouldn't be there this fall". Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 2009', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/2009.pdf (file revised April-18-19). Original issue not seen. Churcher's tag is 'Vankleek Hill'. Two items of the same date. |
| 2009-03-18 | 2009-02-18≥ | Vankleek Hill | By 18 February 2009 (the issue date), the paper reported: Residents of Vankleek Hill complained about "the noise and smell of diesel" from idling trains kept at the base of the hill near the industrial park. CN's Ottawa Central Railway division said "CN trains without block heaters must be left idling until the ambient temperature outside is above 10 degrees Celsius"; at a meeting on February 17 Champlain councillor Paul Emile Duval gave CN "a week" for a solution, though CN said it was "much more looking at a solution for next fall". On 9 March MP Pierre Lemieux wrote to CN about a petition of almost 300 names; by 28 October Mayor Gary Barton said CN had assured him "they wouldn't be there this fall". Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 2009', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/2009.pdf (file revised April-18-19). Original issue not seen. Churcher's tag is 'Vankleek'. |
| 2009-04-08 | 2009-03-31 | Vankleek Hill | "On Tuesday March 31 at about 7:40 a freight train operated by Ottawa Central Railway, a division of CN rail, passed over highway 34 and derailed." Three freight cars slipped off the tracks, no one was hurt, and the train, carrying steel coils from Ivaco Rolling Mills, was going about 16 km an hour; "The train derailed due to the track conditions," said J.C. Santerre, the local manager. Crews rerailed it about 4:30 on Wednesday. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 2009', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/2009.pdf (file revised April-18-19). Original issue not seen. Churcher's tag is 'Vankleek'. |
| 2009-10-28 | 2009-02-18≥ | Vankleek Hill | By 18 February 2009 (the issue date), the paper reported: Residents of Vankleek Hill complained about "the noise and smell of diesel" from idling trains kept at the base of the hill near the industrial park. CN's Ottawa Central Railway division said "CN trains without block heaters must be left idling until the ambient temperature outside is above 10 degrees Celsius"; at a meeting on February 17 Champlain councillor Paul Emile Duval gave CN "a week" for a solution, though CN said it was "much more looking at a solution for next fall". On 9 March MP Pierre Lemieux wrote to CN about a petition of almost 300 names; by 28 October Mayor Gary Barton said CN had assured him "they wouldn't be there this fall". Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 2009', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/2009.pdf (file revised April-18-19). Original issue not seen. Churcher's tag is 'Vankleek Hill'. |
| 2023-11-05 | 2023-11-05≥ | Alexandria Depot | By 5 November 2023 (the issue date), the paper reported: "Renovations are being made at Alexandria's historic railroad station." "The station was built in 1916 and 1917 by the Grand Trunk Railway, which eventually became part of Canadian National Railways (CN). Currently, it serves as a stop for passengers on VIA Rail's Ottawa-Montreal line. In 1994, it became a federally designated Heritage Railway Station." The work includes roofing replacement, small foundation repairs and brick repointing, planned to finish by the end of November. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 2023', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/2023.pdf (file revised December-11-23). Original issue not seen. Churcher's tag is 'Alexandria'; the edition is the Eastern Ontario Review, Alexandria. |