In 1897 Bertram Bourinot began the Richmond County Record, a periodical that lasted for almost 80 years. Marshall Bourinot worked with his father and continued the paper into the 1970s.
The following are excerpts from the Richmond County Record dated July 1, 1950:
“DELAVAL CREAM SEPARATORS
PARTS AND SERVICES
WATER SYSTEMS
For Particulars on these famous lines get in touch with the undersigned
A.L. SAMSON
P.O. Box 3
D’Escousse, N.S.
“Poulamond: The school closing was held on Friday, 23rd. The children were treated with ice cream and cake by their teacher, Mrs. Yvonne Britten.
“CONNOR WASHERS
for long service
When buying a washer you must take into consideration the service such a machine will give you. When you select a Connor Washer you are assured of long service and satisfactory operation.
“RICHMOND MOTORS
Your Ford and Monarch dealer
Clark Kaplan Manager
St. Peter’s, C.B.
“Arichat: Provincial Examinations were held in the Academy during the week with 51 candidates writing. Paul Doyle, B.A. is Deputy Examiner and was assisted by Wilfred Duann Petit de Grat and Mrs. M.J. Bourinot Arichat.
“IN STOCK
Gyproc, Cement, Brick, Flue Lining, Sewer Pipe, Asphalt Shingles, Clear Shingles, Brick Siding, Roll Roofing, Masonite, Ranges, Electric Washing Machines, Cream Separators, Automatic Water Supply Systems, Farm Machinery, Belting, etc.
A.N. MACLEOD
WEST BAY ROAD, CAPE BRETON
“St. Peter’s: The monthly meeting of the local Home and School Association was held on Wednesday evening and Miss Helen Archibald was chosen as president for the coming year.
“Poulamond: Stuart and Lloyd Packer also Godfrey Forgeron have gone to Ontario and have been fortunate in seeking employment.
“QUALITY MERCHANDISE AT FAIR PRICES
Let Us Fill Your Orders
Footwear for The Whole Family
Paint, Dry Goods, Hardware
Choice Groceries
Flour and Feed
W.S. URQUHART
‘Fair Deal Store
Grand Anse, Cape Breton
‘What You Don’t See. Ask for. We May Have It.’
“Public Notice
This notice certifies that Raymond Stone of Arichat, is custodian of the property owned by Thomas B. LeNoir, located at Arichat, Richmond County; lying north of Arichat High Street; bounded on the west by lands formerly owned by the late widow of Benjamin Gerroir; bounded on the East, by the lands of the late Francis Marmeau.
Thomas B. LeNoir, Dated at Arichat, June 19, 1950
“FOR SALE: bed, spring, Renfrew washer and battery radio. Good condition, reasonable price. Apply to Will Pringle, The Points, West Bay, Richmond County, C.B.
“St Peter’s: Mrs. Paul White has returned from Toronto where she attended the National Convention of the Home and School Association as a Provincial delegate. Before returning Mrs. White visited her mother and other relatives at Bangor, Maine.
“St. Peter’s: St. Peter’s Church in St. Peter’s was the scene of a very quiet but pretty wedding recently, when Rev. Joseph Lynch celebrated nuptial mass for his cousin John Bernard who Marie Theresa White as his bride.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Lynch, Union Street Sydney and the bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan A. White, Whiteside, Richmond County.”