The Ottawa, Arnprior and Parry Sound Railway Company

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History

Date Event Source Notes
1891-07-31 Formed from amalgamation of Ottawa and Parry Sound Ry Co and Ottawa,Arnprior and Renfrew Ry Co. Deed of amalgamation 1896-07-15. Victoria 54-55, chapter 93. Bell p158
1894 Line opened Renfrew to Golden Lake, 28.25 miles CNRHist
1895 Line opened Golden Lake to Whitney, 60 miles CNRHist
1896 Line opened Whitney to Cache Lake, 20 miles CNRHist
1896-10-05 OA&PS formed by amalgamation of Ottawa & Parry Sound Railway Co. and Ottawa, Arnprior & Renfrew Ry Co. Effected by deed of amalgamation dated 1891-05-18, and ratified by shareholders. Bell p158
1897 Line opened Cache Lake to Scotia, 49.25 miles CNRHist
1898 Line opened Rose Point to Depot Harbor CNRHist
1898-01-14 George P. Sills issued writ for death of Arthur Sills. $5000. Fleming: Renfrew Mercury
1898-01-21 Excursion fares for races at Lansdowne: Douglas $1.55, Renfrew $1.30. Fleming: Renfrew Mercury
1898-05-13 Pembroke Observer reports 2 freight trains collided near Edgington. First train was rear-ended by second eastbound after stalling on hill. Fireman Frank Walker (26) of Parry Sound killed; John McQuaig of Ottawa broke leg; engineer Crogham remained in cab, unscathed. Fleming:Pembroke Observer, 1898-05-13
1898-05-27 13 cattle, valued at $275, killed near Eganville. Fleming:Renfrew Mercury
1898-05-27 Reported 100 loaded cars eastbound and 50 loaded cars westbound per day. Fleming:Renfrew Mercury
1898-06-03 No train may pass a station until the preceding train has passed the next station. Fleming:Renfrew Mercury
1898-06-10 3 horses from Barry's Bay killed. Fleming:Renfrew Mercury
1898-06-10 Train went through trestle between Brule and Rainy Lake. Engineer Bearly broke leg. Fireman Albert, Conductor M. Gourlay shaken. Four cars and engine damaged. Fleming:Renfrew Mercury
1898-07-01 Sectionmen of CA & OAPS went on strike demanding $.25 increase on $1 per day Fleming:Renfrew Mercury, 1898-07-08
1898-07-08 Sectionmen strike over. 10 cent per day increase won. Fleming:Pembroke Observer, 1898-07-08
1898-11-11 Trestle near Cache Lake shifted, delaying mail train. Fleming:Renfrew Mercury
1898-11-18 McCauley Lake branch nearing completion. Fleming:Renfrew Mercury
1898-12-16 Special train of OAPS was derailed due to broken engine wheel. Fleming:Pembroke Observer, 1898-12-16
1899-01-20 OAPS received subsidy of $327,232. Fleming:Renfrew Mercury
1899-03-24 OAPS issues writ to restrain St.Anthony Lumber company from damaging the line. Fleming:Renfrew Mercury
1899-03-31 Trestle two miles east of Canoe Lake collapsed. Trestles are being filled night and day. Passenger trains are slowing for all trestles; in some cases, passengers are on foot. Fleming:Renfrew Mercury
1899-03-31 Mail contract for year ended 1898-06-30 gave OA&PS $6999.92. Fleming:Renfrew Mercury
1899-04-21 Derailment at Brule Lake caused by washout. Fireman W.McLean of Lanark killed. Brakeman J.McDonald of Canoe Lake and engineer J.Campbell of Chicago injured. Fleming:Renfrew Mercury
1899-04-28 OAPS to run 14 trains per day through Pembroke (?). Summer traffic to be 48 trains per day. Fleming:Renfrew Mercury
1899-04-28 Spur to Parry Sound under discussion. Fleming:Renfrew Mercury
1899-04-28 Discussion regarding freight boats year round. Fleming:Renfrew Mercury
1899-06-09 Mountain says much land-clearing under way, resulting in fencing. Fleming:Renfrew Mercury
1899-06-16 Bill introduced by Mr.Belcourt to amalgamate CA and OA&PS. Fleming:Renfrew Mercury
1899-06-23 OAPS starting weekly reefer shipments from Renfrew to Montreal. Fleming:Renfrew Mercury
1899-08-11 Amalgamated with Canada Atlantic Railway Company, by deed of amalgamation, dated 1899-06-06.. Bell p158

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