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#71 Date: November 5, 2000#71a (There is no date on this clipping.) {Note CBB - d. during or following WW II}
LT.-COL. A. E. MASSIE DEAD AT SAINT JOHN
Born in Scotland, Lived for Many Years in Fredericton -- Ill Short Time.
News of the death in Saint John yesterday of Lieutenant-Colonel Albert E. Massie, was heard of with regret in Fredericton by many friends, who were unaware of the seriousness of his condition, although they knew he was not in good health.
Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, on Oct. 14th, 1868, he came to New Brunswick with his parents at the age of 11 years. With his parents, William and Annie (Soutter) Massie, he took up residence in Fredericton where he lived for a great many years. He was educated in the schools of Fredericton and a pupil of the late Sir George R. Parkin, principal of the old high school located in Brunswick Street. He was engaged as a young man in the watch repairing business and later entered the shoe
business, conducting a business in Queen Street. He later became a commercial traveller, representing several well known shoe and rubber concerns. He covered eastern Canada and Newfoundland. During his years on the "road" he acquired a great knowledge of people and conditions and was known for his genial and affable manner, his willingness to enter into any activity for the good of the community he happened to be in. Before leaving Fredericton to take up residence in Saint John where he was employed Colonel Massie was active in every work of Fredericton. He was a member of a musical organization in Fredericton known as the F. O. M. W., of which W A. Adams of Fredericton, was a member. In 1934 he offered as a candidate for the Saint John City Council and was elected. He served as commissioner of harbor, ferries, public lands
and publicity until the recent election in Saint John when the old commission system went down to defeat. He was vice president of the Board of Trade, and enthusiastic member of Saint Andrew's Society, being president for some time. He had the honored office of "bard" and his exceptional literary gifts were displayed in the greetings sent out by Saint John to sister societies on St. Andrew's Day. He was connected with the Saint John Tourist Association and in 1932 was appointed director of publicity. The airport was also under his supervision and he did much to have the airport facilities keep pace with modern ideals. He was a keen golfer, being a member of the Riverside Golf and County Club.
Col. Massie had a long military career which began in Fredericton in the ranks of the 71stYork Battalion. He was commissioned as an officer and later was captain and quartermaster of that unit. After removal to Saint John he was selected to organize and command the first unit of the Canadian Army Service Corps in New Brunswick. His success was so outstanding that he was promoted in that branch of the militia and in the early stages of the Great War was appointed to command the 2nd Divisional Train, C. E. F. and served with it in France. Col. Massie won the D. S. O. in active service, being three times mentioned in despatches. He returned to Canada at the end of the war and was for a time general sales manager with the Dominion Rubber Company footwear division in Montreal office before taking up the Maritime appointment under that firm.
In early life Col. Massie was prominent as a rifleman. "Al" Massie, as he was known to his numerous friends, visited Fredericton last fall and met many old friends, who will learn of his death with sorrow.
Besides his wife, who was formerly Miss Ada Burchill of Fredericton, he is survived by two sons, Dr. R. A. Massie, Sawyerville, Quebec and Donald A. at home; two brothers, Stephen of Boston and George, a barrister of Edmonton, Alta.; three sisters, Mrs. E. C. Dyer, South Portland, Me.; Mrs. William C. Clarke, Duke Street, Saint John, and Mrs. F. C. Wry, 127 Wright Streeet, Saint John.#71b (This short article in on the reverse side of the above obituary.)
BURTT'S CORNER.
Women's Institute Had Meeting and Made Presentation to Member Who is Leaving.
Burtt's Corner, Feb. 15 -- The Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Fred Allen on Thursday, Feb. 11th, with the President in the chair. Meeting opened with O Canada, followed by the Club Women's Creed. Roll call was answered by seventeen members exchanging Valentines. There were five visitors present. Correspondence was read by the secretary and discussed. The Mystery Box, donated by Mrs. Glenwood Jones was won by Mrs. Fred Allen. The contest for the evening was in
charge of Mrs. Tilley Bird. One shirt and two pairs of socks were sent to a sick boy. One school asked the Institute for help in serving hot lunches for the children at noon hours, as there are four schools connected with this Institute. It was felt that all should have the same help. This was left for consideration.
As Mr. and Mrs. Fred Allen are leaving the community in the near future there was much regret felt in this Institute as she is one of its most active members and her home always open. In the course of the evening Mrs. Allen was presented an electric iron. Meeting closed by singing God Save the King. Lunch was served by the hostess.#71c DIED.
NICKERSON -- At Marysville, N. B. April 17th, 1941, Phillip E. Nickerson, aged seventy-one years.
Funeral from his late home, 53 Canada Street, Saturday afternoon, with service at three o'clock by Rev. W. S. Loring, and the body taken on the 7.05 train to Orrington, Me., where the committal service will be conducted Sunday afternoon and interment made.
#72 Date: November 6, 2000#72a (There is no date on this clipping, but in clippings number 36, the funeral of Mrs. Annie C. Shaw, was from the home of Mrs. A. C. Fleming, 379 Charlotte Street on March 2nd, 1937.)
The Late Mrs. Fleming.
The funeral of the late Mrs. A. C. Fleming took place this afternoon from her late home in Charlotte Street and was very largely attended, all classes and creeds being present to pay tribute to a gracious lady and kind friend. Service was conducted by Rev. Dr. M. A. Gordon, M. C. and members of the choir were present and sang several hymns. There was a profusion of floral tributes and interment made in Rural Cemetery extension. Hundreds of friends called at the home and paid tribute to their friend. The chief mourners were A. C. Fleming, John A. Fleming, William Sinclair, Robert Fred Shaw, Edward Everett, Daniel Manzer, Ralph Sinclair, Arthur McF. Limerick, Ralph V. Limerick, Walter Limerick, F. Carleton Fisher, Saint John; Edward J. O'Neill, Lynn, Mass., George
Mitchell, Marblehead, Mass., Gordon Jewett, Worcester, Mass., and Alex. Cummings. The pall- bearers were Harry A. Smith, D. F. Cameron, Cecil D. Holder, T. E. Sutherland, C. H. Forbes, C. A. MacVey, M. B. E.#72b WHEELER -- Entered into rest at Marysville, N. B., March 8, 1944, Miss Katie Elizabeth Wheeler, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wheeler, aged 48 years.
Funeral from the home of her sister, Mrs. Edward Boyce, Bridge Street, Marysville, Saturday afternoon with service at two o'clock by Rev. A. G. Crowe, and interment in Baptist Cemetery.#72c Miss Wheeler's Death.
Miss Katie Elizabeth Wheeler died last evening at the home of her sister, Mrs. Edward Boyce, Bridge Street, Marysville, after only two days illness. The late Miss Wheeler who was 48 years old was born in Marysville and resided there all her life. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wheeler. She was well known and respected by all who knew her. A host of friends will regret to learn of her death.
She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Edward Boyce, with whom she resided; Mrs. Harry Dennison, of Toronto, and Mrs. Edward Winkler, of Chicago. Two brothers also survive, they are Joseph Wheeler, of Milltown, Me., and Frank Wheeler, of Douglas. The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock with service at the home of Miss Wheeler's sister, Mrs. Edward Boyce, by Rev. A. G. Crowe and interment at the Baptist Cemetery, Marysville.#72d DIED.
HAINING -- At Marysville, N. B., October 6th, 1943, Miss Delia G. Haining, daughter of the late Alexander and Rebecca (Brewer) Haining, New Maryland, aged 76 years.
Funeral Friday afternoon from home of her cousin, Miss Ella Shaw, 320 Morrison Street, Marysville, with service at two o'clock by Rev. A. G. Crowe and inerment in New Maryland Cemetery.#72e Died at Marysville.
The death occurred at Marysville this morning of Miss Delia G. Haining after an illness of 10 days aged 75 years. Miss Haining was born at New Maryland, a daughter of the late Alexander and Rebecca (Brewer) Haining, pioneers of New Maryland, and lived there until about six years ago when she went to Marysville to live with her cousin, Miss Ella Shaw. She was one of the best known and most highly esteemed women of New Maryland, the Haining home being known for its hospitality and friendship. She had many friends who will learn with regret of her death. She is survived by a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon from the home of her cousin, Miss Shaw, 320 Morrison Street, Marysville, with service at two o'clock by Rev. A. G. Crowe and interment made in New Maryland Cemetery.#72f DIED.
FISHER -- At Fredericton, N. B., December 21st, 1943, William H. Fisher, aged seventy-seven years.
Funeral tomorrow afternoon from his late home, 658 Union Street, with prayers for the family at two o'clock followed by service in Christ Church Cathedral by Very Rev. S. C. Gray and interment made in Rural Cemetery.
#73 Date: November 7, 2000#73a (There is no date on this clipping, and the size of the type and spacing of the lines is different from the other clippings.)
WEDDED
WYLLIE - VAUGHAN.
A pretty home wedding occurred Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's grandfather, P. M. Studley, Main Street, Thomaston. The contracting parties were Miss Edith A. Wyllie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Wyllie and Benjamin Vaughan of Waltham. Mass. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. A. Newcombe, pastor of the Thomaston Baptist church, in the presence of the relatives and intimate friends only of the bride and groom. The bride was becomingly gowned in white and was unattended.
It was expected that Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan would leave on the Pullman train Wednesday evening for Boston, and with the expectation of giving them a royal send off about 50 of their young friends gathered at the station with a generous supply of rice. They were much disappointed in not finding the bridal pair, who had meanwhile driven to Rockland in a hack.
Mr. Vaughan is an electrician at Waltham, Mass., and the bride is a well known and popular Thomaston young lady. Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan will make their future home in Waltham, Mass.#73b (There is no date on this clipping.)
Died in Hospital To-day.
The death occurred in Victoria Public Hospital at an early hour this morning of H. Blanch Sherman, of Marysville after 12 days illness at the age of 38 years. Deceased was born in Marysville a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Sherman and had lived in Marysville all his life. He was employed in the Canadian Cottons Co. Ltd. Mill for the past 14 years and had a great many friends who will learn of his death with regret. He is survived by his widow, a son, Harold; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William
Sherman, Marysville, four sisters, Mrs. Harry Myshrall, Fredericton; Mrs. Lewis Irving, Marysville; Misses Beulah and Barbara Sherman, at home; two brothers, William Sherman, Bristol, Conn., and John Sherman with the Seaforth Highlanders in England. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon from the home of his father, 21 Allen Street with service at two o'clock by Rev. A. G. Crowe and interment in the Untied Baptist Cemetery, Marysville.#73c DIED.
CHARTERS -- Entered into rest at Fredericton, N. B., April 14th, 1938, Mrs. Minnie W. Charters, widow of Thomas Charters, aged 70 years. The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon from her late home in Beaverbrook Street with service at two o'clock by Rev. George Telford,
M. A., B. D., and interment in Forest Hill Cemetery.#73d IN MEMORIAM.
In loving memory of our dear father, Nehemiah Smith, who entered into rest one year ago today, September 30, 1938.
We often side and think of him when we are all alone,
For memory is the only friend that grief can call its own;
Like ivy on the withered oak, when all other things decay,
Our love for hm will still keep green, and never fade away.
Sadly missed by SONS and DAUGHTERS#73e (There is no date on this clipping but the announcement of the death of Philip E. Nickerson on April 17th, 1941 was included in clippings number 71.)
Many at Funeral.
At the funeral on Saturday afternoon of the late Philip E. Nickerson from his home in Marysville a great many people were present and followed the hearse to McAdam's Funeral Home in Fredericton where the body rested until time to be placed on the 7.05 train Saturday night for Orrington, Me., where interment was made yesterday afternoon. There were a great many floral tributes silent tribute to a man who held the respect of all who knew him. At the house the service was conducted by Rev. W. S. Loring, pastor of Marysville United Church, assisted by Rev. J. M. Rice and Rev. M. H. Manuel, former pastors, Licentiate Thomas Everett, Rev. W. Fraser Munro of Fredericton, and Rev. F. A. Dunlap, Marysville. Rev. A. F. MacLean of this city, and Rev. A. G. Pentz of Devon, represented the Presbytery of Fredericton.#73f MOORE -- At Victoria Public Hospital, Fredericton, N. B., July 28thy, 1941, Mrs. Beatrics V. Moore, wife of Roy C. Moore of Marysville, aged 47 years.
Funeral from her late home on Wednesday afternoon with service at the house at two o'clock by Rev. F. A. Dunlap and interment in United Church Cemetery, Marysville.
#74 Date: November 8, 2000#74a (There is no date on this clipping.)
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH SCENE OF WEDDING.
Miss A. E. Brewer and Howard T. Tims Married Yesterday Afternoon. In St. Paul's United Church, Fredericton at 4.30 o'clock on Monday, June 15th, a pretty wedding took place when Rev. A. F. McLean united in marriage Miss Alice Eileen Brewer, daughter of Mrs. Chester Brewer and the late Mr. Brewer, North Devon, and Howard Theodore Tims, son of William Tims, Forest Hill Fredericton. The flowers in the church were pink and white peonies, palms and mixed flowers in pastel shades, the guest pews were marked with white satin bows and silver bells. Music was under the direction of Prof. J. Harrison Wade, organist. During the signing of the register Ronald Lawrence sang "Because." The bride's attendant was Mrs. Elizabeth Higgins of Rusagonis and John Tims, brother of the groom was groomsman. George Allen and David Boone ushered. The bride given in marriage by Harold Long, was attired in a redingote suit of old gold English feather crepe trimmed with turquoise, hat and accessories to match. She carried a bouquet of talisman roses.
Mrs. Higgins' gown was of turquoise crepe with flower hat and accessories to match, she carried an old fashioned nosegay in pastel shades.
Following the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's home, 92 Smith Street, North Devon, where flowers were tastefully arranged about the rooms. The table had a cloth of lace and its centre ornament was three-tiered wedding cake given by Mrs. Douglas Tims, Fredericton, which
was placed between silver candle sticks and tall ivory tapers. Mrs. Douglas Tims and Mrs. Andrew Stickles poured while the serving was done by Mrs. Raymond Perley, Mrs. John LaPointe, Miss Mary McManus, Miss Patsy Tims, Miss Vivian Welton, Miss Nan Tims and Mrs. George Allen.
Mrs. Avondale Boone and Mrs. John Burrow replenished. Mrs. Harold Long, Mrs. Fred Ferris, Mrs. Allison Fraser and Mrs. P. L. Morgan assisted in many ways.
The bride's mother was wearing a black and white sheer dress with silver fox fur and corsage of American beauty roses. The groom's mother was dressed in navy sheer with white accessories and a corsage of flowers.
After the reception the bride and groom left for a short wedding trip through New Brunswick, the bride travelling in a navy ensemble with red accessories and silver fox fur. On their return they will take up residence in their new home in Waterloo Row, Fredericton.
The bride is a graduate of Fredericton Business College and has been employed for the past seven years at the McMurray Book and Stationery Co., Ltd. The groom is a contractor. The bride and groom received many useful and pretty gifts including linen, china, silver, furniture, cheques, etc.
Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. James Foley, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sutherland, Saint John, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dennison, Halifax, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blake, Keswick, N. B., Miss Katharine McLaggan, Montreal.#74b (There is no date on this clipping, but the article on the other side mentions that there was a surplus in the wheat crop of 1915 and that this year's crop "may not give more than 150,000,000 bushels for shipment to Great Britain and her Allies." Also on the other side of the clipping: "Sir Allen Aylesworth, former Minister of Justice, has pronounced himself as being opposed to conscription.")
Married Today.
The home of Mrs. John McLenahan was the scene of a pretty event this afternoon at 3.30, when her daughter, Luella Mina, became the bride of Mr. James Hilton Horncastle of New Maryland. Only the immediate relatives were present. The bride looked winsome in a gown of ivory duchess satin and, carrying a shower of bouquet roses and lilies of the valley, was given in marriage by her brother. Before the ceremony Mr. Harry McLenahan played Hark, Hark the Lord, Venice and Naples, and
Liebestraum by Liszt and Mendelssohn's Wedding March. Little Miss Margaret Bishop acted as flower girl and looked very pretty dressed in white silk voile and carrying a basket of pink sweet peas. The bride is the recipient of many beautiful gifts besides a number of substantial checks. Mr. and Mrs. Horncastle are enjoying a trip through Maine and on their return will reside in New Maryland.#74c HARRISON -- At Marysville, N. B., March 8, 1941. Percy D. (Bingo) Harrison, aged 47 years.
Funeral from his late home tomorrow afternoon with service at two o'clock by Rev. A. G. Crowe and interment made in United Baptist Cemetery, Marysville.#74d DIED.
ANDREWS -- At Durham Bridge, N. B. May 14, 1941, Mrs. Minnie D. Andrews, aged 71 years.
Funeral Friday afternoon with prayers at the late home followed by service at St. Peter's Church at 2.30 by Rev. H. E. Dysart and interment in Anglican cemetery, Marysville.
#75 Date: November 9, 2000#75a (There is no date on this clipping. There is part of a date on the reverse in two articles - one dated February 27, and the other February 28.)
FUNERALS
Late Miss Laura MacMurtrie.
The funeral of the late Miss Laura MacMurtrie took place at the home of her parents, [Mr.] and Mrs. A. S. MacMurtrie, New Maryland, yesterday afternoon and was very largely; attended.
The deceased young lady was a very cheerful and lovable girl and was a general favorite, being loved by all who knew her. She was a member of the Women's Institute, New Maryland, for which she was a very willing worker, and her death has cast a gloom over the whole community. Prayers for the family were held at the house, after which the funeral cortege proceeded to the Anglican church, where the service was held, the Rev. A. F. Bate officiating. The pall bearers were John MacMurtrie, Henry MacMurtrie, Andrew MacMurtrie, Jr., Earle MacMurtrie, Cecil and Bruce MacMurtrie. Several favorite hymns of the deceased were rendered by the choir, including Safe in the Arms of Jesus, He Lifted Me, and Nearer My God to Thee.
The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful and were as follows: Pillow - Family. Crescent - Mr. and Mrs. H. F. MacMurtrie. Spray - Miss Mary Logan. Flat bouquet - Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clarke.
Flat bouquet - Mrs. And Mrs. Bebbington and family. Roses and carnations - Mrs. Robt. MacMurtrie, Mr. and Mrs. John Buzzell, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Hazlett. Flat bouquet - Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ferris.
Wreath - Women's Institute, New Maryland. Wreath - Mr. and Mrs. John MacMurtrie, Mr. and Mrs. S. Boyle. Cross - Miss Jennie Charters. Wreath - Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Griffiths and family. Basket roses and carnations - Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Horncastle and family and Miss Rynax. Flat bouquet - Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ball. Spray - Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kirk and family. Spray - Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Horncastle and family. Flat bouquet - Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Green, Lewiston, Me. Flat bouquet - Mr. and Mre. Robert Sinclair, Dorchester, N. B. Flat bouquet - Miss Myra Charters. Forget-me-nots - Mrs. S. Starratt, Dorchester, N. B. Spary - Mrs. Percy Guthrie, Miss Henrietta MacMurtrie. Bouquet of lilies and hyacinths - Mrs. Wm. Sharon.#75b (This item is on the reverse side of the above clipping.)
A DESCENDANT OF COLUMBUS FOUND.
London, Feb. 27 - Among the law students called to the bar at Middle Temple recently was C. J. Colombos who, although his name is spelled differently, is a descendant of the famous navigator Christopher Columbus. The son of the discoverer of America, Diego Columbus, was appointed by the government of Genoa to be governor of the Island of Chios in the Aegean Sea. The family settled there, and in time adopted the Greek method of spelling their name. The father C. J. Colmbos was born in Chios, but he himself was born in Malta and is a British subject. He is an LL.D., of Paris and Brussels, and has been recently a student of the Middle Temple.#75c DIED.
MORGAN -- At Nasonworth, N. B., January 29th, 1942, Mrs. Stella May Morgan, wife of John B. Morgan, aged 63 years. Funeral from her late home tomorrow afternoon with prayers at 1.20
o'clock followed by service at two o'clock in the United Baptist Church Nasonworth, by Rev. R. H. Blakeney and interment made in Nasonworth Cemetery.#75d MORGAN - At Victoria Public Hospital, Fredericton, N. B., May 22nd, 1942, John B. Morgan of Nasonworth, aged sixty-seven years.
Funeral from his late home tomorrow afternoon with prayers at 2.45 o'clock by Rev. A. G. Crowe, followed by service at three o'clock in the United Baptist Church, Nasonworth, and interment in Nasonworth Cemetery. The funeral will be under the auspices of Orange Order.
#76 Date: November 10, 2000#76a (There is no date on this clipping. It is very yellow with age and crumbled at the top and bottom so that some parts of the clippings are missing. It contains the following two wedding announcements. A series of dots (. . .) will indicate missing words. Reverend J. S. Sutherland also performed the weddings of Frederick Greer and Hazel Burden on June 25, 1919, and John Andrews and Bertha Smith on July 29, 1920. See newspaper clippings 53 and 66.)
. . . Crocket. . .
. . . wedding was . . . day afternoon at 4.30 . . .amanca, the home of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Crocket where . . . youngest daughter Miss Beatrice became the bride of Harry C. Moore, B. Sc., of this city. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. S. Sutherland, pastor of St. Paul's Presbyterian church.
The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a beautiful bridal gown of white crepe de chene over brocaded silk with pearl trimmings and bridal veil with orange blossoms, the only ornament she wore being a platinum bar pin with pearl and diamond setting, the gift of her father, and carried a bouquet of bridal roses. She had as her bridesmaid Miss Violet Wilson, who wore a very pretty gown of pale blue satin and georgette crepe with silver trimming and large hat with
ostrich brim and silver crown, and carried a bouquet of pink roses. Two little nieces of the bride, Elsie Trites and Eileen Crocket, were the flower girls and looked very sweet, being dressed in white voile and carrying pretty baskets of white and pink sweet peas and preceded the wedding party to the drawing room. The groom had as his best man Harry Wilson of this city. The bridal party entered the drawing room to the strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March, played by Miss McDuffie, of Portland, Me., and stood in the large bay window, which was a complete bower of flowers and greenings.
After the ceremony a buffet supper was served. The floral decorations, all the work of the girl friends of the bride, were beautiful; in the hall the banisters and noel posts were a mass of flowers, while in the dining room the color scheme was red and white. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful wedding gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Moore left on the evening train for a short trip to Nova Scotia, the bride wearing a travelling suit of navy blue serge with grey panne velvet hat with black ostrich tips and a black fur cape.#76b GREGG - WOOD.
Baptist Minister of Oromocto Weds Young Lady of Rusiagornis -- Groom's Brother, Who Is a V. C., Also to Wed.
A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the george Street Baptist parsonage last evening when Rev. R. S Gregg, pastor of the Baptist Church at Oromocto, and Miss Jennie May Wood, of Rusiagornis, were united in marriage by Rev. Z. L. Fash. The bride who was unattended, wore a travelling suit of navy blue serge, with hat to match and black fox furs. Rev. and Mrs. Gregg left
on the evening train for the home of the groom's parents at Nortondale, Kings County, where they will spend a few days before going to Havelock to attend the wedding of the groom's brother, Lieut. Gregg, V. C., who now hold a government position in Toronto. The ceremony will be
performed by rev. M. L. Gregg, pastor of the Baptist church at Sydney, C. B., after which both parties will leave on a campiing expedition. All three brothers are graduates of . . .dia University.#76c DIED.
BREWER -- Suddenly at North Devon on March 2nd, 1942, T. Murray Brewer, aged 79 years.
Funeral tomorrow afternoon from the home of his son, Barnett M. Brewer, 303 Union Street, with service at 2.30 o'clock by Rev. (Capt.) H. E. Dysart and interment made in Sunny Bank Cemetery.#76d DIED.
BARRETT -- At Fredericton, N. B., July 30th, 1941, George Barrett, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Barrett, aged 35 years. Funeral from home of his parents, 327 York Street, tomorrow afternoon
with service at three o'clock by Rev. John Linton and Rev. J. D. L. Howson and interment made in Forest Hill Cemetery.#76e PETTIGROVE - Entered into rest at Victoria Public Hospital, January 7th, 1941, Mrs. Catherine Pettigrove, aged eighty-one years. Funeral Thursday afternoon, from the home of her son, Horace R. Pettigrove, 867 Union Street, South Devon. Service at 2 p. m. conducted by Rev. A. G. Crowe, and interement in the Baptist Cemetery, Marysville.
#77 Date: November 11, 2000#77a (There is no date on this clipping, but is probably after 1947 because Mr. Fisher's son was a member of the United States Air Force and prior to 1947 would have been a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps.)
DIED IN MEDFORD.
Charles R. Fisher, Formerly of Marysville, Died Suddenly At His Home.
Marysville, N. B., Jan. 23. -- Word was received here yesterday of the sudden death at Medford, Mass., of Charles Robinson Fisher in the sixtieth year of his age. The late Mr. Fisher was born in Marysville, the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Magee) Fisher, and lived here during the early part of his life, removing to the United States many years ago. He was pre-deceased by his wife about two years ago. He leaves to mourn one son, George, at present stationed in the Philippine Islands with the United States Air Force, of which he is a member; one sister, Mrs. Horace Sloat, South Willington, Connecticut; three brothers, Harold F. and Herbert N. Fisher of Marysville, N. B., and John E. Fisher of Fredericton, N. B.#77b (There is no date on this clipping.)
Married at Franklin, Mass.
A marriage of interest to many friends in this part of New Brunswick and in Massachusetts, was solemnized on June 10th at the Baptist parsonage, Franklin, Mass., when Rev. H. N. Schluntz united in marriage Miss Ena E. Scott, of Brewster, N. Y., formerly of Prince William, N.B., and Earl M. Bramon, of Windsor, Conn. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. Harold King, the latter a sister of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Bramon will reside in Windsor.#77c (There is no date on this clipping.)
Killed in Airplane Crash.
Mrs. Roy Robertson, South Devon, received word yesterday of the death by airplane accident in the Canal Zone, Panama, of her nephew Lieut. LeRoy W. Smith, only son of Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Smith of Anderson, Indiana. The mother of the young man who was killed came from Marysville, N. B., being Miss Nina Charters. Friends here will regret to learn of the tragic death of her son.#77d BORN.
MORGAN -- At Fraser memorial Hospital, Fredericton, N. B., May 15, 1941, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Morgan, New Maryland (nee Eleanor Alexander), a son, Lewis Henry, weight 7 lbs. 6 oz.#77e DIED.
STERLING -- At Victoria Public Hospital, Fredericton, N. B., May 15, 1941, Clifford Theodore, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Sterling, aged one year and five months. Funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon from the late home, 130 Northumberland Street, with service at two o'clock by Rev. A. S. Coster and interment in Rural Cemetery.#77f SULLIVAN -- At Victoria Public Hospital, Fredericton, N. B., February 20th, 1943, James W. Sullivan of Marysville, aged sixty years. Funeral from his late home in Marysville on Monday afternoon, with service at two o'clock by Rev. A. G. Crowe and interment made in All Saints Anglican Cemetery.
#77g (Hand written at the top of the clipping - Charters.)
DIED
GREER -- At Traceyville, N. B., June 10, 1941, Mrs. Emily Jane Greer, widow of Archibald Greer, of New Maryland, aged seventy years. Funeral from McAdam's Funeral Home tomorrow afternoon with service at two o'clock by Rev. J. D. L. Howson and interment in New Maryland Cemetery.#77h (Hand written at the top of the clipping - Oct. 26, 1922.)
Married at South Devon.
A quiet wedding took place at the United Baptist parsonage at South Devon yesterday afternoon when Rev. H. H. Ferguson united in marriage Miss Sara Loney and Bert L. Brown, both of Marysville. They were unattended and will make their home at Marysville.#77i BREWER -- At Victoria Public Hospital, Fredericton, N. B., March 31st, 1940, Mrs. Marion B. Brewer, widow of Thomas Murray Brewer, aged 75 years.
Funeral from her late home in North Devon tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon with service at the house at two o'clock by Rev. A. Frank MacLean and interment made in the United Church of Canada Cemetery at New Maryland.
#78 Date: November 12, 2000#78a (Hand written at the top of the clipping - Nov. 12th 1938. The continuation of the clipping is not in the collection. There is a picture of Reverend Ross which I have scanned.)
REV. G. E. ROSS D.D., GOES TO MONTREAL TO ACCEPT CHURCH.
To Give Notice of Resignation to Saint Andrew's Tomorrow Morning. Rev. Dr. George E. Ross, who has been pastor of Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Fredericton for the past five years, will at the morning service tomorrow make the announcement that he is leaving Fredericton to take up residence in Montreal, he having been in Montreal for the past couple of weeks in anticipation of the change. Following the announcement tomorrow morning a special meeting of the Saint John Presbytery will be called next week to consider the resignation of Dr. Ross from the Presbytery and his transfer to the Montreal Presbytery. At the present time there is no indication as to who will succeed Dr. Ross at Saint Andrews. Rev. Dr. Ross came to Fredericton early in November, 1933, from Erskine Church, Ottawa, and was given a (Continued on Page Six.)#78b GREER -- At Fredericton, N. B., May 21, 1942, Harry T. Greer, aged 55 years.
Funeral from his late home 254 Argyle Street, Saturday afternoon, with service at 2.30 o'clock by Rev. A. D. MacPherson and interment made in Wilmot Section of Rural Cemetery.#78c DIED
EVERETT -- At Marysville, N. B., on November 13, 1940, Hezekiah P. Everett, aged 81 years.
Funeral from his late home on Saturday afternoon with service at two o'clock by Rev. A. G. Crowe and interment made in the United Baptist Cemetery.#78d DENNISON -- Entered into rest at Victoria Public Hospital, Fredericton, N. B., May 15th , 1938, Miss Verla Gladys Dennison of Marysville, aged 44 years.
Funeral from the home of Miss Evelyn Gilmore, Marysville, tomorrow afternoon with service at two o'clock by Rev. W. Steadman Smith and interment in the Untied Baptist Cemetery, Marysville.#78e MOSS - Suddenly at Stanley, N. B., July 19th, 1941, Thomas Moss, aged 74 years, and at Victoria Public Hospital, Fredericton, on July 20th, his wife, Annie M. Moss, aged 70 years.
Funeral this (Monday) afternoon from their late home at Cross Creek, with prayers at two o'clock followed by service in St. Paul's Anglican Church by Very Rev. S. C. Gray, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton, and interment in the churchyard adjoining.#78f (The following items are on the back of a poem. This clipping is on heavier paper than the standard newspaper - perhaps from a newsletter or magazine. The beginning of the first item is missing as well as the ending of the last item.)
#78g ... Wolfville W.M.S. from Mrs. L. C. Hutchinson, in memory of her friend, Mrs. George W. Munro; $5.00 for F.M. through Glace Bay W.M.S. from Mrs. G. A. Hull, in memory of her mother, Mrs. John Morrison of Woodstock, N.B., who passed away March 15, 1930.
Special Gift -- $5.00 for F. M. From Mrs. William Chappell through Sydney W.M.S.
In Memoriam -- Mrs. A. G. Morton, L.M. Yarmouth "Zion" W.M.S.
Correction -- $1.00 for Missionary Home form Overton W.M.S. instead of Port Maitland W.M.S.
Special -- $10.00 sent by a friend through Windsor W.M.S. toward a fund to send Gordon Barss to India. (This money cannot be credited to our U. B. W. M. U. work, as we have no estimate. Money for this fund should be sent to Dr. G. C. Warren, Wolfville); $10.00 sent through the Middleton Society by Mrs. J. A. Dodge and Mrs. C. R. Dodge in memory of J. A. Dodge.#78h PERSONALS
Mr. Gilbert Scott, a son of Rev. A. A. Scott, Chicacole, India, was one of the accident victims of the Queen Hotel fire. He was quite seriously injured, and will be forced to remain in the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax for some time.#78i We are pleased to announce the birth in India of Ralph Raymond Edward Gullilson, son of Dr. Ben and Mrs. Evelyn Gullison, on March 20, 1939.
#78j Miss Mabel Archibald is speaking in various cen-
#79 Date: November 14, 2000#79a (The only date I can find on this clipping is on the reverse side - "...y 17, 1937." This seems to have come from the Saint John, NB newspaper, and was folded so that it would fit in a small envelope. There is a picture of Colonel Massie which I have scanned and will send to anyone who requests it.)
PASSING BRINGS MANY REGRETS
Lt. Col. A. E. Massie Dies Suddenly at East Riverside.
With profound sorrow, friends throught the Maritime Provinces will learn of the death of Lieut. Col. A. E. Massie which occurred at his home at East Riverside shortly before last midnight. He had been in poor health for some months but the seriousness of his condition was not generally realized.
Born in Scotland, he came to New Brunswick with his parents as a lad of 11 years and had been identified with many different phases of life in this province, besides serving overseas during the Great War.
In every phase of community life which he touched as skilled mechanic, commercial traveler, leading business man, a member of the City Council and the Board of Trade and in his membership in St. Andrew's Society he displayed an ability and geniality coupled with the sterling qualities of his Scottish heritage that made him an outstanding figure, enjoying the esteem and high regard of all with whom he came in contact.
He was born in Aberdeen on Oct. 14, 1868, a son of the late William and Annie (Soutter) Massie and when the family came to New Brunswick they took up residence in Fredericton. There he received his early education. He graduated from the Fredericton High School with honors and he delighted to recall his association with his famous teacher, the late Dr. George R. Parkin. He made his residence in Saint John and vicinity in 1910.
His first business venture was in watch repairing and in that skilled craft he received training in matters mechanical which stood him in good stead when he launched out into wider business endeavors. From watch repairing he stepped out into a field in which he was most eminently
successful, that of commercial traveler. He represented Ames Holden Co., Montreal; James McCready Co., Ltd., Montreal, and Merchants Rubber Co., Kitchener, Ont. Eastern Canada and Newfoundland were embraced in the territory he covered and during those years "on the road" he
obtained a knowledge of people and conditions through the extended area that were invaluable in later activity.
He was advanced in the employ of the Dominion Rubber Company (Maritime) Limited through all the various stages from traveler to that of head of the firm's organization for the Maritimes and Newfoundland. When the firm underwent reorganization, Colonel Massie enjoyed a short period of
retirement only to return again to full business activity as a member of the firm of The Jones Electric Supply Co., Ltd., King Street.
Enters Politics
He first offered as candidate for the City Council in 1934 and was elected at that time. He served with zeal as commissioner of harbor, ferries, public lands and publicity, until the recent election returned the full slate of the Civic Improvement League nominations and the old commission system went down to defeat.
Colonel Massie served as a vice-president and as a member of the council of the Board of Trade, being chairman of the entertainment committee. He was among the most enthusiastic members of St. Andrew's Society and had served as president of that organization. Until last year, he held the honored office of "bard," and his exceptional literary gifts were displayed in the writing of the rhymed greeting sent by the Saint John Organizations to sister societies on St. Andrew's Day. He
had been a noted singer as a young man.
He had served for 30 years in the militia and enlisted shortly after the outbreak of the Great War and went overseas as lieutenant-colonel commanding the 2nd Canadian Divisional Train and won the D. S. O. in active service, being three times mentioned in despatches. He returned to Canada at the end of the war and was for a time general sales manager with the Dominion Rubber Company footwear division in Montreal office before taking up the Maritime appointment under that firm.
For a considerable period, Colonel Massie was connected with the Saint John Tourist Association and in 1932 he was appointed director of publicity. When publicity was added to the activities of his department as city commissioner, he continued his enterprising efforts to bring Saint John's attractions before the public and make the city a centre of tourist traffic. The air port was also under his supervision and he was untiring in his endeavors to have the airport facilities keep pace with modern ideals.
Colonel Massie had membership in the Riverside Golf and Country Club and in St. Andrew's Curling Club and was a member of the Masonic order.
Besides his wife, who was formerly Miss Ada Burchill of Fredericton, he is survived by two sons, Dr. R. A. Massie, Sawyerville, Quebec, and Donald A. at home; two brothers, Stephen of Boston and George, a barrister of Edmonton, Alta.; three sisters, Mrs. E. C. Dyer, South Portland, Me.; Mrs. William C. Clarke, Duke Street, Saint John, and Mrs. F. C. Wry, 127 Wright Street, Saint John.
#80 Date: November 14, 2000#80a (The first two items are from the same clipping as the Colonel A. E. Massie obituary apparently from the Saint John area and dated 1937.)
#80b SPEAKS ON LAW
K. P. Lawton, B.A., B.C.L., addressed the Men's Association of Exmouth Street United Church on the subject "Sources of Law," at the association's regular meeting last evening. The speaker explained
something of the scope of the provincial as against the federal laws and some of the duties of the various courts. James Williamson, vice-president, was in the chair and at the close of the meeting a vote of thanks, moved by Robert Gooderich and seconded by H. W. Jones was tendered to the speaker. A committee consisting of P. L. Miller, F. M. Hastings and Roy Ruddock was in charge of the refreshments served in the social hour at the close of the evening and shuffle board was enjoyed.
There was a good attendance.#80c SHOWS THE WAY
First woman to study at the local navigation school is Miss Molly Kool of Alma, N. B., who is working for her coasting mate's certificate. Miss Kool is a familiar figure on the Saint John waterfront, holding down the position of first mate on the 64-ton gas schooner Jean K., which plies between here and Alma. Paul Kool, her father, is the skipper of the "coaster."#80d (The next two items are the captions under pictures. I have scanned the pictures and will send them to anyone requesting them. There is no date on either clipping. The article on the reverse of the Isabel Carr picture is dated "Ottawa, Aug. 11" and mentions a government Order-in-Council of April 1926 being repealed by the present government. The reverse side of the Budd Fisher picture is about the provincial budgets of 1937, 1938, and 1939.)
#80e ISABEL CARR
The 17-year-old girl, of Geary, Sunbury Couty, who is charged with the murder of her aged employer, Mrs. Charles N. Clark, of this city.#80f WILLIAM C (BUDD) FISHER,
Fredericton, N. B., fireman in the Merchant Navy who lost his life as the result of enemy action in Carribean waters, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Fisher, 658 Union Street.#80g (Hand written at the top of the clipping - 1939.)
Blazing Barn In Midst of Ice-Run
"Fire! Fire!" was the shout that was rendered on the Fredericton-Devon Highway bridge yesterday afternoon at the height of the ice run. There floating down river was a barn, ablaze in all its glory, giving color to the huge white cakes of ice, which surrounded the blazing barn which a few hours before had been standing on one of the islands, full of hay.
As the floating fire drifted down river, it was soon lost to view as it was first enveloped in a dark cloud of smoke and then graciously vanished from sight among the floating cakes.#80h From the People
A PIONEER
To the Editor of The Gleaner
Dear Sir, -- In regard to your notice of recent issue of the passing of the Glasiers from the St. John River, I might say that Raymond's History of the River St. John has some points interesting from a historical view. In 1764, in Montreal, officers of the 44th and other regiments, joined the St. John's River Society and chose Capt. Beamsley Glasier as their agent. Having obtained three years' leave of absence from his regiment, he set sail for Halifax, where he was received by the
Governor, who called his council together, to consider what assistance they could give him. He then went to St. John, and took a boat up the river. Of the country he says: "The intervale lands on the St. John are wonderful - not a stone, and black mold six feet deep. No underwood; large, tall trees, all hardwood; you may drive a coach though the trees; the whole country abounds with game, and the river abounds with all sorts of small fry as trout, salmon, bass, white-fish and sturgeon." The Governor and Council consented to 20,000 acres of timber land being set aside, and a mill erected for the Society. Beamsley Glasier chose "Nashwaak Creek," and a townsite was surveyed. Next year another town was proposed, and Glasier proposed St. Anne's Point, which is the finest spot on the river for our purpose." Of his work for the settlers a contemporary said "Capt. Glasier has done everything that was possible for any man to do, and more than any one else in his situation would
have done to serve the Society." His descendants, Senator John and Stephen Glasier, were the first lumbermen to bring a drive over Grand Falls. At that time they employed six hundred men. I might add that Grant No. 1 in the Crown Land Office here was made out to Beamsley Glasier. He was also the first member to go from the new County of Sunbury to the Parliament at Halifax.
Respectfully,
A DESCENDANT
Fredericton, March 21st, 1918
Oct-Dec 2000
