These pages will give you a unique look into politics at the grassroots in 1910 Quebec. It's no secret that the Scots of Quebec idolized Sir Wilfrid Laurier. The Nicholsons were no different. They also respected another political figure, their MP E.W. Tobin. Tobin held his seat in Richmond Wolfe for 30 years from the turn of the last century. It appears he was a fine politician and big-hearted man. He was of Irish ancestry and owned a pulp mill in Brompton. Some of his letters are on the list below. The 1911 election was a pivotal one: Laurier lost over Reciprocity (Free Trade) and a Naval Bill. So when War War 1 soon arrived, another Prime Minister, Borden, was at the helm of Canada.

1911Town Meeting Richmond:Margaret's Account

Norman pleads for Tobin to interfere and get him back his job

Tobin says "Will do."

Dr. Hayes, running for Conservatives in Richmond Wolfe in 1911 writes the Nicholsons

Tobin: "Good ole fight" against Hayes

Marion, at McGill in 1905, admits her political stripes

Liberal Party of Canada Thank you note to Norman 1915 for 1.00 donation

Letter (gif) making fun of Marion's political enthusiasm. And some other memorabilia

Edith, at home in 1913, admits she's all for the militant suffragettes!

Dr. Skinner's auto comes in handy during elections. He would soon move out West.

Richmond Voting List and Proclamation of Results

Margaret Votes in 1921 and description of political meeting that got testy

Quebec Budget Speech, Nicholson Copy. Peter Mackenzie was Treasurer in Quebec and the local MNA. The Nicholsons helped him get around by carriage during the 1912 Provincial Election.

It's time the Libs and Cons dropped party strife: Herb Nicholson

Letter from Tobin on House of Commons Stationery

Letter concerning Peter Mackenzie's re-election bid in 1912