From The Scrapbook By Rev. Bill Randall

“From The Scrapbook” by Rev. Dr. William “Bill” Randall captures the rich history of Harvey, New Brunswick. Inspired by his passion for local history, Bill began archiving family scrapbooks, genealogies, and personal stories in 1954. His articles, first published in local newsletters, connect Harvey’s present with its roots, tracing back to settlers from the Borders of England and Scotland in 1837. Dive into these fascinating stories and explore the legacy that shaped Harvey’s community.

From The Scrapbook By Rev. Bill Randall

Rev. Bill Randall’s “From The Scrapbook” recounts the dramatic story of Werner Horn, a German agent who attempted to blow up the St. Croix Railroad Bridge at Vanceboro, Maine, in 1915 during World War I. The failed sabotage, hindered by extreme cold and poor timing, narrowly avoided becoming an international incident. Explore the history of this bridge and the near-miss event that could have changed the course of history.

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From The Scrapbook By Rev. Bill Randall

Rev. Bill Randall recounts the harrowing story of the 1919 Onawaua train wreck, where a tragic miscommunication led to a devastating collision near Onawaua Lake, Maine. Nineteen lives were lost, 59 were injured, and the freight and passenger trains were reduced to twisted wreckage. Survivor Earl Austin’s miraculous escape and the aftermath of this disaster remain etched in local history.

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