OBIT - HARRY PURDY

Mr. R. S. THOMPSON received the sad news from her sister, Mrs. ANNIE PURDY, formerly of Little River, now residing in Sydney of the death of her son, HARRY PURDY. HARRY PURDY went West about 2 years ago and was married on the 4th of this month and left for Sydney, accompanied by his bride. In Montreal he contracted influenza and was there 4 days. On his arrival home pneumonia set in and death came at 4 pm. Monday 18th, leaving a bride of 2 weeks and a mother, 3 sisters,

Mrs. JAMES TOWNSEND,
Mrs. Wm.TAYLOR,
LULU MAUD and one brother
HAROLD of the Dominion Iron and Steel Co., all of Sydney to mourn their loss.

The funeral was held from his mother's home, 171 George St., on Wednesday, Nov. 20th. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Mr. SCUMN, Baptist, assisted Rev. C. E. CROWLL, Methodist, Ms BARBARA McNEILL rendered as a solo " The Christian's Good Night" very effectively and the choir sang" Abide with Me". The floral offerings were many and beautiful, testifying to the popularity of the young man, who was so early cut off in life. Much sympathy is expressed for his young wife, mother and family.

OBIT - Dr. Wm.CHURCHILL

The sad news of death at Longmount, Colorado, came suddenly to his friends in this part of the country. The doctor was connected with the Longmount Hospital and had won a high place for himself in that institution. While attending influenza patients he became infected with the disease and although all was done that kind attention and loving care could do, he succumbed to the dread malady. Mrs. CHURCHILL, though suffering from the same, was taken to hospital to be with her husband in his last hours. The body was embalmed and later taken to the home of his sister in New York and laid beside brothers and sisters, who had predeceased him. In his immediate family the doctor leaves a widow (nee Miss MABLE HENLEY of Kolbec, Nova Scotia) and a little son of 6 months. To these bereaved ones the sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended.

OBIT - Mrs. ALEXANDER THOMAS

The death occurred on Nov. 14th, at Thompson Station of Mrs. ALEXANDER THOMAS at the early age of 26 years, after a trying illness of 3 weeks of pneumonia. It was thought at times that she was recovering, but it seemed it was not to be, and the tie to earth was severed on the morning of the above mentioned date. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband who is on the Home Defense in Amherst and who was summoned home when she first took sick and who has been particularly faithful through her illness, also 5 small children, one of whom has also been ill with pneumonia through most of his mother's sickness, and is only recovering very slowly. She was MINNIE RALPH before her marriage, and also leaves to sorrow, her mother Mrs. ZAC THOMAS of North Greenville, also 4 sisters and 2 brothers as follows:

Mrs. IVAN GODFREY and
JAMES of Thompson Station.
Mrs. MILLER of Halifax,
Mrs. Wm.FISHER,
Mrs. JAMES GAETZ and
JOSEPH of Amherst.

The funeral service was conducted at the church by Rev. J.W. O'BRIEN and the remains were laid to rest in the Thompson cemetery.

OBIT - ELISHA R. MILLS

The sad news reached Truro on the 11th of the death at Pugwash of ELISHA R. MILLS, son of Mr. & Mrs. McLEOD MILLS, Victoria Street, Truro, the death having occurred on Sunday, Nov. 10th. The deceased at the outbreak of the war enlisted with the 40th, Battalion, trained at Valcartier and was wounded 28 times during the second battle of Ypres and Hooge. He returned to Canada something over a year ago with the loss of one eye. He recovered sufficiently to take the position of Collector of Customs at the Port of Pugwash, was lately married and has been living there performing the duties since. A few weeks ago he was stricken with Spanish Influenza and was seriously low and recovered and was up around when he took a relapse and passed away, quickly, as stated. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss CLARK of Pugwash.

Letters of Condolence to Mr. J.W. AUSTIN - 85th Can. Inf. Bn
France, Oct 17, 1918
Mr. JOHN W. AUSTIN
East Leicester, NS
Dear Mr. AUSTIN:

I wish to convey to you my sincere sympathy in the loss of your noble and heroic son, Acting Sergt. T.A. AUSTIN. Your boy was in the last big offensive and while proceeding against the enemy with 2 others, was instantly killed by shell fire. Your boy was a splendid soldier, brave and faithful under all circumstances, and because of his pleasing manner, he was greatly beloved by both officers and men. We deeply mourn his loss and sympathize with you in your great sorrow.
We buried his body in the Bourbon Wood Cemetery Plot 1; Row C; Grave 21. A suitable cross marks his grave. May God bless and sustain you in this hour of trial.
Sincerely,
BRUCE HUNTER
Capt. and Chaplain.
(There is also another letter here from his comrades of "A" Coy. but it is too long for me to put in this list-Dyan)

OBIT - Mrs. WILLIAM HARRISON
The death angel visited Victoria, Cumb. Co., on Sunday morning, Nov. 3rd, and called home Mrs. WILLIAM HARRISON in the 81st year of her age. Mrs. HARRISON was formerly MARY McDONELLE of North Wallace. She was a woman of very estimable character, beloved and respected by all those who shared her acquaintance. She is survived by her husband, and 3 daughters,
Mrs. WILLIAM WOOD and
Mrs. DUNCAN BROWN of Halifax, Mass, and
Miss ANNA at home and one son,
Mr. ALEXANDER HARRISON of Hartford, NS.
The casket was covered with beautiful flowers, among them being:
Sheaf of Wheat - Husband
The Gates-Ajar - Mr. & Mrs. ALEX HARRISON
Wreath of Lilies - Mrs. JAMES HARRISON.

Rev. J. LORNE of the Wentworth Methodist church attended the services at the home and at the grave. The burial was in the family lot in Chapman's cemetery in Wallace River. Deceased was a consistent member of the Methodist church for a great many years. Mr. & Mrs. HARRISON celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary 10 years ago.

ANNOUNCEMENT
Mrs. IDA MacDOUGALL of Oxford, N.S. and GEO. STOTHERS of Ogema, Sask. announce their marriage at Weyburn, Sask, on Nov. 2, 1918.

MEMORIAL ROBERT EMBREE, Sr (Nov 20)

Oft and oft do my thoughts wander
To a grave so far away
Where they laid my dear father
Eighteen years ago today.

From your loving daughter.
ELIZA

DIED
Mr. ARTHUR NELSON of Middleboro a son of the late Mr. RICHARD NELSON and Mrs. NELSON of this town passed away at the Victoria General Hospital on the 14th inst, aged 56 years. Further particulars will appear next week.

CARDS of THANKS
Mr. & Mrs. W. H. CALLOW wish to sincerely thank the many friends for their kindness and sympathy extended during the illness and death of their little son. The kindness shown during their bereavement will not be forgotten.

MILFORD FILLMORE, son of Mr. & Mrs. FILLMORE of River Philip, now training for remedial work straightening the limbs of soldiers in Toronto and with his wife and baby will reside in that city for some time.

OBIT - Mrs. SEAMAN
Mrs. SEAMAN passed away at the home of her son, BENJAMIN SEAMAN at Middleboro on Tuesday evening aged 85 years. She leaves to mourn 1 daughter, Mrs. JAMES RHINDRESS of this town and an adopted daughter, Mrs. T.C. STEVENS, also 4 sons, BENJAMIN and CHARLES of Middleboro and 2 sons in the United States. The funeral will be held this afternoon from her late residence. The Journal extends sympathy to the bereaved family.

BORN
Mr. & Mrs. L.F. McCAUSLAND, Calgary, announce the birth of MARY ELILZABETH on Oct. 14, 1918.

At the parsonage at Oxford, on Nov. 21st, to Rev. & Mrs. P.R. HAYDEN, a daughter.

On Nov. 12th to Mr. & Mrs. CLARENCE HUNSLEY, Liecester, a daughter.

On Nov. 17th, to Rev. & Mrs. L.E. DAVIES, Collingwood, a daughter.

On Nov. 17th to Mr. & Mrs. BOYD COLBORNE, Collingwood, a son

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