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OXFORD JOURNAL NEWS

Oxford, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

Thursday, April 4, 1918

Private MURRAY E. FRASER 21 March 1918

OBIT - JOHN FRASER
Fox Harbor mourns today the loss of an honest, industrious, good hearted citizens in the demise of Mr. JOHN FRASER. Mr. FRASER was only sick three days, when on the advice of his physician, he was removed to Aberdeen Hospital, where an operation was performed for Cancer of the stomach, with fatal results. He was 71 years of age. He is survived by his sorrowing widow, formerly Miss HANNAH PEERS of North Wallace Point, and four daughters, FLORA, SUSIE, JESSIE and CASSIE and two sons JOHN and CAMPBELL.

A short service was held at the home, after which the remains were conveyed to St. Andrews Church, where a solemn and impressive service was held, by his pastor, Rev. J. W. BRITTON, having for his text, "Prepare to meet they God," hymns sung were: The Lord is my Shepherd, and What a Friend we have in Jesus.
The large number present bore silent testimony to the esteem in which the deceased was held, also to the sympathy, felt for the bereaved.

** DIED
Capt. FRANK A. CATES formerly of Amherst died at his home in Grandview, Vancouver, March 3rd, 1917, after a very brief illness. Capt. FRANK ABBOTT CATES was born in Machias, Maine, United States. His parents moved to N.S. when he was quite young.

MARRIAGES
On the 13th inst at 40 Rupert St. by Rev. D. A. STEELE, D.D., LLOYD BOSS of Rodney and VIOLA McCORMACK of Springhill.

BORN
At Hastings, N.S. March 9th to Mr. & Mrs. E. H. FOSTER, a daughter.

**Pugwash
Mar 20th - The remains of the late BENJAMIN MATHESON, one of fire victims at ALVIN SIDING last Friday night, were brought to Pugwash Monday, Interment taking place on Tuesday. Rev. M. B. WHITMAN was the officiating clergyman. The late Mr. MATHESON is survived by wife, who was ALIDA KNOWLTON of Port Greville, on brother EDWARD of this town, and a mother and one sister in RICHIBUCTO, N.B.

Mr. & Mrs. DAVID JONES, for some years residents of Pugwash, left on Monday for Woodrow, Sask, where they plan on making their home.

Miss KATE McNAB and brother ROBERT leave on the 21st inst for Southern Sask.

**Mr & Mrs. HENRY READ were called to Attleboro Mass, last week by the illness of their son, ERNEST.

BORN
To Mr. & Mrs. E. SCHOFIELD, a son, March 16th.

Pugwash River on March 5th to Mr. & Mrs. JOHN A. PATTERSON, a daughter.

Rev. F. C. SIMPSON, one of the best known Presbyterian clergymen in the Maritime Province, died very suddenly at his home in Bridgetown on Sunday morning.

Sutherland's Lumber Camp Burned with 20 Persons Losing Their Lives.

Probably the worst fatality in connection with the lumbering business in Nova Scotia occurred at an early hour Saturday morning, when 20 persons were burned to death in Sutherland's camp. One dying later in the hospital. The scene of the awful affair was at Alvin Siding, four miles from Riversdale and 15 miles from Truro.

Eight member of one family perished in the flames, ALBERT GUTHRO, his wife and six children, Mrs. GUTHRO being the cook for the camp. Mr. A. A. SUTHERLAND and his son MAX owned and operated the camp and both escaped.

The list of deceased are:
ALFRED GUTHRO, wife & 6 children.
GEORGE FIELD - Maitland
BENJAMIN MATHESON - Pugwash
ROBERT McLEOD - West River Station
CHARLES GRATTO
EDGAR HARTNETT - Port Elgin
GEORGE LOWE - Sheet Harbor Road
WILLIAM WILSON - (colored), Truro
GEORGE AYLES
MARTIN GUTHRO
SKINNER HAWLEY - Cape Breton
JOHN MOORE - Halifax
ERVIN BENTLEY - Kempton.
The fire was found to be accidental.

A cable Monday morning announced the sad tidings that GEORGE S. KEATING of Truro, had given his life for his country. GEORGE was a Halifax boy and a number of years on the staff of Clayton & Son, but a few years ago accepted a position with Phillips & Co. Truro. He enlisted as a private in the 64th, but was soon promoted to corporal and joined the bombing section of that battalion. Upon disbanding in England he was made a Sergt-Major Instructor of the Bombing School, 3rd Brigade, West Sanating

( I somehow have deleted a portion of the above and below text, will
straighten this out next time I go to the Journal, sorry!! - Dyan)

** clergyman, Rev. J. MacKEIGAN on Wednesday evening. Following the ceremony a dainty luncheon was served at the home of Mrs. STEWART HENDERSON, Cliff St. Corporal and Mrs. SHORT will make their home in St. John. -- St. John Standard.

At Amherst on April 1st, by Rev. Dr. STEELE, PEARL GOODWIN, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. GEORGE B. GOODWIN to Private GERALD BARKHOUSE of the 28th Construction Corps.

**DIED
At Halifax, Mass, JOSEPH LAWRENCE EMBREE, March 25th in the 81st year of his age, a native of Lorneville, NS

At Halifax, on Saturday, April 6th.
Col. C. J. STEWART, aged 97 years. He at one time represented Cumberland in the Assembly. His first wife was a daughter of the late Sheriff CHANDLER of this county. The interment took place in Amherst on Tuesday afternoon.

East Leicester
Mr. & Mrs. JOHN N. PURDY received the said news that their grandson, MERRIL O'BRIEN, Aneriod, Sask. a little lad of 11 years was thrown from a horse and killed. Deep sympathy is felt for the sorrowing family.

BORN
At Linden, Feb. 2nd, to the wife of T. S. FURLONG, a son.

FRED R. DAKIN, Lieut. ROLAND BETTS and H. J. LOGAN, KC have formed a company, known as the Cumberland Marine Construction Co and will construct a three masted schooner at the Bent Wharf, Pugwash.

Miss GAYNELL GORDON, who has been home with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. GAY GORDON, for some time left for Western Canada on Saturday.

Mr. & Mrs. T. H. BIRD and Miss MAUD COATES left on Wednesday, for Purple Springs, Alberta, where they will remain some months with Mrs. BIRD's brother, Mr. W. A. ALEXANDER. Many friends will wish them a pleasant trip.

Birth
Mr. & Mrs. ALVARD STEWART are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby boy.

OBIT - THOS. G. McDONALD
The death occurred at Highland View Hospital Amherst on April 3es of Thos. G. McDONALD of Thompson Sta. aged 49 years. The deceased had been in poor health for some time, having gone to the Hospital the second time to have operation on his throat, but it was not realized that the end was so near, until he took worse on Monday, when Mrs. McDONALD was summoned from her home and was with him when he passed away. Mr. McDONALD leaves to mourn their loss a wife and 10 of a family, 5 girls and 5 boys, who have the sincere sympathy of the entire community. The three oldest boys are in khaki, ROY on Home Defence in Amherst and THOMAS and GORDON in England in training for their King and country.
The remaining 7 are at home, the youngest only being about 2 years old.

Mrs. W. O. of Oxford is a sister of deceased and ALEX S. of Oxford and MURDOCK of Birchwood are brothers.
The funeral service was held at the Thompson church on Friday 5th inst.
Rev. Mr. WRIGHT preached a very impressive sermon from 1st Corinthian XV, 55. Rev. Mr. ROBIN son of Westchester formerly pastor on this circuit was also present and assisted at the service. Mr. WRIGHT and Miss ARCHIBALD rendered very acceptably as a duet the hymn " Saved by Grace", and the hymns, "Asleep in Jesus and Shall we gather at the river", were sung by choir. The remains were laid to rest in the Thompson Cemetery.

At Hastings, Mrs. STEPHEN BOYCE, daughter of the late JAMES CRAWFORD, of Tidnish, NS, aged 64 years.


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