Newspaper Clippings - Book # 4 - Section 3

Keith Thompson, Clayton, Ontario - 16 Dec. 2000

One of Ottawa and the district's best loved and, most highly respected clergymen, the Venerable Archdeacon Robert J. W. Turley, MA, died Friday in hospital at Almonte. News of his death came as a severe shock to members of the clergy of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, his many friends in the numerous city and district communities he served and to hosts of other acquaintances of all denominations and walks of life. Archdeacon Turley, a former rector of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Ottawa South for 21 years, was 81. His death followed a short illness. The body will be at Hulse and Playfair's until 11 a.m., Monday when it will be taken to Trinity Church to lie in state until the service at two o'clock. Burial will be in St. Mark's cemetery, Pakenham. Archdeacon Turley was, born in Ottawa and was a son of the late James Turley and his wife the former Sarah Hamilton. He was educated at Ottawa and at Trinity College, Toronto, from where he graduated in 1901. The same year he was ordained a deacon in the old St., John's Anglican Church in Ottawa. His first charge was the Anglican mission of Combermere, near Barry's Bay. In 1902 he was elevated to the priesthood at Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa. That same year Archdeacon Turley became rector at Beachburg. He remained there until 1905 when he moved to Clayton, Ont. In 1912 he moved to Pakenham. He remained in Pakenham until 1921. He took over St. Peter's mission on the Merivale road in 1921 and remained there for two years. He was appointed rector of Trinity Church in 1923. He retired as rector of Trinity Church and from the active ministry on October 31, 1944. Archdeacon Turley was named a canon of Christ Church Cathedral in 1933 and nine years later was appointed archdeacon. He served for two years rural dean of Lanark and also was rural dean of Ottawa for, a similar period. Archdeacon Turley was married in Ottawa in 1904 to the former Edith C. Harris, who predeceased him in 1948. In recent years he had made his home in Almonte. Survivors include one son, Richard H. Saarnichton, BC; one daughter, Mrs. G. A. (Edith) Thompson, of Almonte; two brothers, Thomas W., Vancouver, and Ross H., Montreal; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Lea, Vancouver, and Mrs, G. A. Church, Ottawa. Also surviving are six grandchildren. A son, Rev. Robert Turley predeceased his father in 1941.

Tribute to the memory of Mrs. Alexander Robert Melanson (Caroline Millar) was paid when large numbers from this community and outside attended the funeral, which was held from her late home on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 30. Rev. H. A. Turner conducted the services. Mrs. Melanson died on Thursday Sept. 27. She was in delicate health for many years, owing to a heart condition. She was born in Pakenham Township 73 years ago, a daughter of the late John Millar and his wife, Elizabeth Evans. After her marriage 50 years ago to Mr. Melanson she went to live in Cedar Hill, where she resided until her death. Surviving are her husband, daughters, (Effie), Mrs. J. C. Fulton; (Agnes), Mrs. Jas. Currie, Clayton; (Ray), Mrs. Stuart Currie and Mrs. Thos. Fulton of Pakenham Township; five sons, Lorne, Clifford, Joseph, Kenneth of Cedar Hill and William of Arnprior. Of a family of five she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Barrie of White Lake and Mrs. Robert Watchorn of Almonte. A large number of floral contributions were in evidence including, a spray from the Cedar Hill W. I. Mr. and Mrs. Melanson had planned to celebrate their golden wedding in October of this year.

PAKENHAM, April 24. (Special) - Rev. Henry Alexander Irwin, rector of St. Mark's Anglican Church, died on Monday in Arnprior hospital in his 60th year. Rev. Mr. Irwin was ordained a deacon 25 years ago tomorrow by the late Archbishop Roper in Ottawa. He was elevated to the priesthood the following year. He served as missionary in charge of Montague, with Franktown, from 1931 to 1936; incumbent at Metcalfe, rector of Wales, 1940-47 and rector of Bell's Corners, 1947-52. Since, 1952 be had been stationed at Pakenham. Born in Wicklow County, Ireland, he was a son of the late Rev. T. S. Irwin and Mrs. Irwin. As a child he went to the Bahamas with his parents, returned to Ireland, and then went to the United States. During World War I he served with the 77th Battalion, later transferring to the 72nd Battalion. After the war he resided in the United States for a time. Rev. Mr. Irwin was a nephew of the famous Father Pat of the trail and Rossland mining camps. He is survived by his wife, the former Sarah Brigham Reiffenstein; two sons, Rev. P. S. Irwin, rural dean of Pembroke and rector of, Stafford parish; Patton Kevin Irwin, at home; four daughters, Mrs. J. C. Hollister (Amy), of Greenfield, Mass.; Mrs. Kenneth Phin (Margaret)., of Windsor; Mrs. Ralph Ayers (Constance) of Rome, Georgia, and Patricia Helen Irwin, at home, and one sister, Mrs. John M. Weber, Philadelphia. The body is at the rectory in Pakenham until 9 a.m. Thursday after which it will lie in state in St. Mark's Anglican Church Requiem Eucharist and funeral service will be held at 11.30 a.m. Interment will be in St. Mark's cemetery.

MISS JEAN ELIZABETH HEMPHILL and Rev. John Allan Douglas Meakin whose engagement is announced. Miss Hemphill is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hemphill of Richmond, Ont., and Mr. Meakin is the son of Canon and Mrs. J. W. R. Meakin of Hawkesbury. Mr. Meakin is assistant at Trinity Anglican Church, Ottawa South. The marriage will take place June 23 in St. John's Anglican Church, Richmond at 11 o'clock.

MISS EMILY LOUISE COMBA and Mr. Donald Grant Blanchard whose engagement is announced by Miss Comba's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Leslie Comba of Almonte. Mr. Blanchard is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Leslie Blanchard, also of Almonte. The marriage will take place on Saturday June 23, (1956) in Almonte United Church.

The death occurred suddenly in Vancouver on Sunday, Jan 20 of Archie D. Robertson. He was a son of the late John Robertson and his wife, Jennie Patterson. Born on a farm in this district, he attended the Public School at Union Hall and also assisted at farm work. When a young man he operated a threshing mill and later went to Manitoba where he worked at farming. Afterward he was engage as foreman of a road gang at Edmonton, which built several highways such as the Alaska Highway. A few years ago he moved to Vancouver where he kept a rooming house until his death. Archie was a favorite of many, kind and thoughtful; he had many friends wherever he went. He visited friends here last summer and was in perfect health. He was twice married. Surviving are one brother, Herbert A. Robertson of Fertile, Sask.; two sisters, Mrs. T. McMunn, Carleton Place and Mrs. Geo. Bolger of Clayton. The funeral was held in Vancouver on Friday.

Mrs. John S. Deugo (Mary Wood), who had been in declining health for the past six years, passed away on Monday morning, May 14th, at the Ontario Hospital, Kingston. She was born in Pakenham Township on November 20th, 1886 and was the eldest daughter of William Wood and Isabel Moore. In March 1936, she married John S. Deugo, who predeceased her May 1st, 1955. They lived in Kinburn for some years, later moving to the Cedar Hill district. The service was held from Comba Funeral Horne, Almonte, and was conducted by Rev. Mr. Henley. Interment was in St. Mark's Cemetery, Pakenham. She leaves to mourn Allan of Indian Head, Sask; William of Pakenham; Margaret, Mrs. Stewart Boal, predeceased her last December. Pallbearers were Messrs. William Wood, Cobden, Edward Wood Clarence and Harold Boale, Lloyd Dickson, Pakenham and Robert Cochrane of Almonte.

Mrs. A. Watchorn

Observes Her 104th Birthday

Carleton Place, Dec 18. - (Special) - Mrs. Abraham Watchorn, the former Mary Ann Seale of Morin Heights, Que., celebrates her 104th birthday today. Mrs. Watchorn will be honored at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cresswell, Town Line, Carleton Place. Despite her advanced age, Mrs. Watchorn is remarkably alert and clear thinking. Besides the Cresswells, her family includes Mrs. A. E. Collings of Carleton Place; Rev. W. J. Watchorn of Syracuse; Ralph Watchorn of Pembroke; Frank Watchorn of Cremona, Alta., and B. W. Watchorn of Toronto.

At a local hospital, on Monday, August 22, 1955, Kenneth Melvin Melanson, in his 40th year, beloved son of Alexander Robert Melanson and the late Caroline Miller, of Pakenham, Ontario. Resting at the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home, Elgin St., Almonte, Ont., for service on Wednesday, August 24, at 2 p.m. Interment in Pakenham United cemetery.

On Thursday, May 10, 1956, in hospital, Brenda Lee Watt, dearly beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Watt, Stittsville, Ont., age 9 months. Resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home, Carp, Ont., where service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment in St. James cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mainse wish to announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Lillian Joyce (Mainse), to Daniel H. McCreary, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Harwood McCreary, Carleton Place. Marriage to take place Saturday, June 9 at 4 o'clock in Olivet United Church, Seeley's Bay, Ont.

CARLETON PLACE WOMAN 103

Mrs. Abraham Watchorn  (Mary Ann Seale), sitting with her bible in her lap, chats happily with member of her third generation. Although she is 103 years old, Mrs. Watchorn still enjoys talking with her great-grandchildren, Genevieve and Donald Strong. They are children of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Strong, Perth.

Following a short Illness, Mr. William George Dunlop passed away on Monday, January 28 in Rosamond Memorial Hospital, in his 85th year. He suffered a heavy stroke last Thursday from which he failed to rally. Born in Ramsay Township, he was a son of the late John Dunlop and his wife, Euphemia Stevenson. He attended the local schools and farmed all his life in the Union Hall district until his retirement a few years ago. In 1903, he married Annie Alice McKay, who died in 1953. Since that time he had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Neil McIntosh and Mr. McIntosh. He was a member of Clayton United church where he served as elder and a life member of Mississippi Lodge No. 147, A.F. and A.M., Almonte. He took a great interest in the work of the North Lanark Agricultural Society and for years-exhibited apples, maple syrup and honey at Almonte Fair. He leaves four daughters, Effie, Mrs. E. A. Cooper of Almonte; Alice, Mrs. Neil McIntosh; Mary, Mrs. Hugh McClymont and Edna, Mrs. Clarence Drummond of Ottawa; four sons, Nelson, New Westminster, B. C.; Norman on the homestead in Ramsay Township; Gordon of Almonte; Frederick of Ottawa. Of his immediate family one brother, Alexander Dunlop, of Sask., survives. The funeral was held, today (Thursday), Jan. 31 from the Comba Funeral Home to Guthrie United Church, Clayton, where service was conducted at 2 p.m. by the Rev. R. Brawn. A special Masonic service was held at the funeral parlors on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. under the auspices of Mississippi Lodge, A.F. and A.M., No. 147, Almonte. Interment was in the family plot in the Union Cemetery Clayton.

Husband and Family.

Hall's Mills lost its oldest resident in the death on Monday, April 8th at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, of Robert E. Cameron. He was in his 86th Year. Though in failing health for more than a year, he was confined to bed only three or four days. Mr. Cameron was born at Flower Station on June 16th, 1871, the youngest son of Benjamin Cameron and Mary Closs. He married Elizabeth Lett of Hall's Mills on September 28th, 1898. They lived at Flower Station for a short time and then moved to Hall's Mills where he farmed for many years. Later he operated a blacksmith shop. Since his illness a year ago, Mr. Cameron made his home with his daughter, Mrs. T. Command of Appleton. His wife predeceased him by thirteen years. He leaves to mourn loss two sons, William of Halls Mills and R. B. of Clayton; two daughter, Mrs. Thomas Command (Elizabeth) of Appleton and Mrs. Gordon Elliott (Lila) of Almonte. He also leaves one brother, John, of Lanark and one sister, Mrs. William Elliott (Elizabeth) of Almonte. The funeral service was held from Comba's Funeral Home, Almonte, on Wednesday, April 16th to the United Cemetery, Clayton and was conducted by Mr. Dan Ferguson of Ottawa. The pallbearers were six neighbors Messrs. Charles Munro, Wilbert Munro, Earl Robertson, William Yuill, Gilbert Munro and Harold Munro.

On January 17th, 1956, at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, Ontario, there entered into rest, after an illness of seven weeks, Agnes Jane Caldwell, of Tatlock, widow of James H. Rintoul. She was in her 80th year. She was one of the older residents of Darling Township and had lived all her married life there. Mrs. Rintoul was born near Watson's Corners in Dalhousie Township, October 24th, 1876 the daughter of John Caldwell and Ellen Mcllraith. As a young woman she taught school. In 1901 she married James H. Rintoul of Darling Township and came to live there. Her husband died in June 1946. To them were born five children: Helen M. who died in 1931; William H. who died in 1909; Annie A. (Mrs. Ben E. James) of Almonte; John C. of Tatlock and David A. on the homestead at Tatlock. There are nine grandchildren: Donna, Brian and Doreen, children of Dave; John Claire and Franklin, children of John; Benjamin, William and Jane, children of Annie (James) and one great granddaughter, Jennifer James of Bowmanville. Surviving also are four brothers and one sister: Rev. James S. Caldwell of Winnipeg; Charles M. of Watson's Corners; Ellen E., (Nellie) Mrs. A. W. Scott of Powassan; Thomas R. of Edmonton and Calvin L. of Kingston and one foster sister, Jean, (Mrs. Walter Yuill) of Whitby. One sister and three brothers are gone on before. They are Esther A., Mrs. Geo. F. Lashley, Lanark; Rev. John A. of Edmonton, Alex and Scott, Watson's Corners. Mrs. Rintoul was of Irish-Scottish descent and was a member of the Presbyterian Church and in later years the United Church, St. Peter's at Tatlock. Her kindly manner, generous nature and tolerant views endeared her to a wide community of many friends who today mourn her passing. The faith in God, which she professed openly by expression, and in her living will be remembered down the years by those who follow. Her body rested at her late (no more)

CARLETON PLACE, Dec. 19, - (Special) - Fondly termed the town's grand old lady, Mrs. Abraham Watchorn (Mary Ann Seale) celebrated, her 103rd birthday here Sunday. During World War II she knitted continuously for the Red Cross and it is believed she contributed at least 125 pairs of socks for members of the armed forces. She resides with son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cresswell, at their home and on the town line. Born and educated in Morin Heights, Argenteuil county, Que., she is the daughter of the late John Seale and the former and Elizabeth Westgate. A resident of Carleton Place for the past 20 years, she came to this town after her husband's death in 1913. She married Abraham Watchorn at Morin Heights in September of 1874. In her earlier days, Mrs. Watchorn was an active member of the Holiness Movement Church. There are four sons in the family; W. J. Watchorn, Syracuse, NY, F. S. Watchorn, Cremona, Alta., Robert Watchorn, Toronto, and Ralph Watchorn of Pembroke. Two daughters are Mrs. A. Collins, Newmarket, and Mrs. Cresswell, of Carleton Place. At one time, Mrs. Watchorn had 52 descendants; 11 children, 22 grandchildren, and 19 great- grandchildren.

R.M.T. one of the best known and most highly respected men of this community, died in Memorial Hospital, Carleton Place, Monday morning, Dec. 17th, after a lingering illness, of almost two years. The late Mr. Stevenson was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stevenson. He was born on what is now known as the Dunlop farm, Union Hall, Clayton district. He was a lover of music. After a thorough training he was well qualified as a teacher of vocal and instrumental music, also as a Church organist and choir leader. He served as organist and choir leader of Bethany Church, Almonte; St. Paul's United Church in Perth for ten years and Memorial Park United Church, Carleton Place. Not so long ago, on account poor health, he was obliged to resign as organist and choir leader of Zion United Church, Carleton Place. Wherever Mr. Stevenson served his ability was deeply appreciated. He rendered most efficient service. At times he had a class of some sixty. The choirs and pupils who were trained by him deeply regret his untimely death. All who knew Mr. Stevenson, regarded him as a perfect gentleman, one of God's truly good men. He was a loyal member of Zion United Church, and a sincere member of the Masonic Order. Apart from his love for music he was also passionately fond of flowers and gardening. Mr. Stevenson is survived by three sisters, Nell (Mrs. McKee) Carleton Place; Effie (Mrs. Thompson), Vancouver, B.C.; and Sadie (Mrs. Eadey) of Fitzroy Harbour; also by Mrs. Geo. Gregg, a niece of Montreal and many more near relatives. The funeral service was conducted in Zion Church, Wed., Dec. 19th, at 1.30 o'clock and Interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. The pallbearers were Carl Sadler, Wilfred Simpson, Murray McRae, Wesley Craig, John Shane and Donald MacGregor. C.P. Canadian.

The funeral of Hiram Dowdall took place August 19 from his late residence at Scotch Corners to St. John's Anglican Church at Innisville where Rev. D. F. Weegar conducted the service. Interment was made in the service cemetery. Mr. Dowdall died suddenly at his home on August 16. He was in his 69th year. He was born at Scotch Corners a son of the late Robert Dowdall and his wife Jennie Ledgerwood and was educated there. He lived there for 38 years. Mr. Dowdall was married at Cedar Hill to the former Jemima Adeline Stanley in 1912. Her death occurred four years ago last June. He was a member of St. John's Church and was a former People's Warden. Survivors include one son, Stanley Dowdall, RR 1, Carleton Place, two brothers, Robert of Scotch Line and Clarence of Carleton Place; two sisters, Mrs. Russell Borrowman of Perth and Sadie Dowdall, Reg. N., Carleton Place; an aunt, Mrs. Adam Salter of Smiths Falls and a number of nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Albert and Herbert predeceased him. The pallbearers were four nephews, Leonard Stanley and Henry Stanley and neighbors, Kenneth Gardiner and Gordon Code. Many beautiful floral tributes were received testifying to the esteem in which he was held.

CAVANAGH - To all our friends and neighbours who were so kind and sympathetic in their acts of kindness, messages, calls and floral tributes during our bereavement in the loss of our darling baby, we say "Thank you" from the bottom of our hearts. We especially wish to thank Rev. Maurice Oldham, St. George's Church, Clayton.

RT. REV. E. S. REED Bishop of Ottawa.

MEAKIN - The Reverend J. A. D. and Mrs. Meakin (nee Jean Hemphill) are happy to announce the arrival of a baby son, John William (Meakin) at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on May 26, 1957. Both well. John William is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hemphill of Richmond and of the Reverend Canon J. W. R. Meakin of Almonte.

Entered into rest at Ferguson's Falls, May 1st, 1957, Brian Cecil Rothwell, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rothwell, in his 15th year. Resting at the home of his parents, Ferguson's Falls. Funeral will take place at St. John's Anglican Church, Saturday, May 4, at 2.30. Interment St. John's Anglican cemetery.

Suddenly at the General Hospital, Friday, August 9, 11.957, Sandra Lynn Schultz, 19 months, dear daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Schultz. Resting at the Tubman Funeral Home, 403 Richmond Road, where funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. Interment Pinecrest cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sadler and family.

The chapel at the RCAF Station, Beaverbank N. S. was the scene of the marriage on Tuesday, May 20th, of Margaret Vera Munro, second oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Munro, Clayton Ont., and Wallace William Church son of Mr. and Mrs. William Church of Seaforth W., Halifax, N.S. Flight Lieutenant J. A. Bonham, United Church padre, officiated at the ceremony. Mrs. Thomas Tyson, the organist, played "Whispering Hope" during the signing of the register. The bride was given in marriage by Controller Flying Officer Thomas Tyson of RCAF Station Beaverbank, and attended by her bridesmaid, LAW Joan Kyle. Lac Mike Kyle was best man and the ushers were Lac John Daly and Lac Bud Walsh, all of RCAF Station Beaverbank. The bride was charming in a ballerina length gown of lace over tiers of permanent pleated net and satin. The bolero was of matching lace with long lily point sleeves. At tiara encrusted with mother of pearl and sequins held the matching rose patterned chapel length veil in place. She carried a cascade bouquet of red roses and Baby's Breath. The bridesmaid wore a yellow cocktail length gown of nylon with floating panels in back and matching hat. She carried a cascade bouquet of white and yellow mums. The grooms best man and ushers and F/O T. Tyson were dressed in full uniform. A small reception was held in the canteen after the wedding and buffet lunch was served to some 50 persons, all of whom the couple worked with. Following the reception, the couple left on a two weeks' honeymoon motor trip via the U.S.A. to, the home of the bride's parents. The bride's going away ensemble consisted of a two-piece green and white dress with white accessories. She wore a corsage of red roses. They will take up residence in Kinsac, N. S. upon their return.

On Saturday, June 30 (1956) at 2 p.m., Almonte United Church was the scene of a lovely summer wedding when Miss Dorothy Ann Craig, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Ross Craig became the bride of Mr. Lyle Lawson Reid, son of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Reid, Pakenham with Rev. J. R. Anderson officiating. For the occasion the church was decorated with pink and white peonies and orange blossoms. The pews were marked with white countess satin bows. The wedding music was played by Mr. Hill and Mrs. Harold Kettle sang "0 Perfect Love" and "I'll Walk Beside You." The bride was given in marriage by her father and was attended by her sister Miss Lois Craig as bridesmaid, and little Miss Sandra Duncan as flower girl. Mr. Donald Munro was best man. Mr. Gordon Lowe, brother in law of the groom and Mr. Donald Kemp cousin of the bride were ushers. For her wedding the bride chose a floor length gown of white nylon lace and tulle. The fitted lace bodice was fashioned with a scalloped picture neckline and long sleeves extending to points over the hands. The skirt was of pleated tulle with a tunic of nylon lace. The headdress was designed of tulle and lace touched with sequins and pearls with fingertip veil of tulle illusion. She carried a cascade bouquet of better time roses and stephanotis. The bridesmaid wore a full-length gown of melon pink crystalette fashioned with a bustle bow and she carried a nosegay of blue, and white carnations. Little Miss Duncan wore a similar dress of ice blue crystalette and carried a pink and white nosegay. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the church hall for about seventy guests. Eight girl friends were waitresses namely, Misses Helen and Marion Whyte, Helen Millett, Marion Neilson, Alice Lowry, Lois McGill, Mrs. Wilmer Melanson and Mrs. Don Harrison. Amid showers of confetti and good wishes the young couple left on a motor trip to Kingston, Lake Simcoe and other points. For travelling the bride wore a pale pink nylon taffeta dress, white orlon shortie coat and white accessories. Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. Reid will reside on the groom's farm near Almonte. Out of town guests were from Pakenham, Carleton Place, Ramsayville, Forester's Falls and Montreal.

With Rev. J. Shilton officiating in St. John's United Church, Alliston, the marriage took place of Kathleen Vera Pearson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Pearson, to Mr. Gerald Raymond Sutherland, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sutherland, of Almonte on Dec. 27th. The bride's gown of English satin brocade was designed with fitted bodice featuring a V-neckline offset with a bertha collar embroidered with iridescent sequins and seed pearls, with bouffant skirt with back princess panels forming a train. Her fingertip veil was held by a crown of pearls. She carried a white Bible, gift of her parents, covered with sweetheart roses and stephanotis. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by her sister, Miss Lorna Pearson, maid of honor, Mrs. Helen Newman, bridesmaid, Miss Sharon Pearson, junior bridesmaid and Lois Atkinson as flower girl. All chose ballerina length frocks of red corsall velvet and Juliet hats to match with white plumes. They carried white fur muffs trimmed with holly and sweetheart roses. Mr. John Sutherland of Ottawa was groomsman for his brother and Mr. Wilbert Pearson of Thornton, cousin of the bride, and Mr. Peter Wiseman of Barrie, were ushers. Mr. and Mrs. G. Sutherland will reside in Scarborough, Ont.

The wedding of Miss Phyllis Isabel Fenton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Fenton of City View, and Mr. Henry James Stanley, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Stanley of Carleton Place was solemnized in Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday, April 13 at 11 o'clock. Rev. W. E. Hobbs of St. Richard's Rectory, City View, officiated. Mr. Godfrey Hewitt was organist and traditional wedding music was sung by the boy's choir.

CARLETON PLACE, Feb. 13 (Special) - Harold Dowdall well-known local barber, died in an Ottawa hospital in his 45th year. He had been ill for some time. Born in Goulburn township he was the son of James Edward Dowdall and his wife the former Edna Cassidy. He was educated in, Appleton and learned his barbering trade from the late Joseph Seeley and moved to Brockville where he resided for some time. A veteran of World War II, on returning from overseas he opened a barber shop in Carleton Place. Mr. Dowdall was a member of the Masonic Lodge and member of the local Legion. He attended St. James Anglican Church. Besides his wife, the former Eleanor McMunn, he is survived by five brothers, Kenneth of Naughton, Ont; Leonard of Appleton, Clarence and Arthur of Oshawa. The body is at the Alan R. Barker funeral home, McArthur, avenue, until 1.45 p.m. Friday. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. in St. James Anglican Church, conducted by Rev. D. F. Weegar. Interment made in the United cemeteries.

We wish to express, our appreciation to Drs. Bach, Schulte and King and to the staff of the Rosamond Memorial Hospital for their kindness and untiring efforts during the long illness, and death of a beloved husband and father, also to Rev. J. Ray Anderson for his kindness and to the many friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and floral tributes during our recent bereavement. Mrs. Donald McIntosh and family.

Mom, Dad and Sisters.

Vincent Nugent, son of a well-known Pakenham family died in a Los Angeles hospital on Monday, April 14th, following a heart attack. He was 70 years of age. Deceased was born in Pakenham, the youngest son of the late John Nugent and Margaret Havey. He received his education in Pakenham and in later years was recognized as an ardent horseman and was very familiar with the lumber industry. Thirty-three years ago he married Ethel Mathewson, formerly of Arnprior, and moved to Los Angeles, Calif., where he operated a contracting firm until his retirement five years ago. Besides his wife, he is survived by four brothers, Arthur, John and Arkie of Pakenham, Sylvester of Carleton Place, one sister, Mrs. Delia Keyes of Sarnia. Two sisters, Misses Anne and Minnie predeceased him. The remains rested at the Utter-McKinley Funeral Home until Wednesday, April 16th when they were taken to the Church of the Most Precious Blood at 7.30 p.m. for service and a sermon delivered by Monsignor O'Halleran. Solemn Requiem High Mass was chanted by Monsignor O'Halleran on Thursday, April 17th at 9 a.m. The body was placed in the Utter-McKinley vault until burial later in Arnprior.

Following a lengthy illness, Mrs William Banning passed away at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on Tuesday p.m., March 22nd. Born in Ramsay Township on Aug. 25th, 1873, her maiden name was Margaret Adeline Scott, a daughter of the late William Scott and his wife, Mary Jane Kemp. She was educated at S.S. No. 3, Ramsay Township, and in 1892 she married William Baldwin who predeceased her in 1935. In July, 1938, she married William Banning, who died in April, 1947. Mrs. Banning lived in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and until Mr. Banning's retirement they kept the store and post office at Overbrook. She leaves two sisters, Mrs. R. W. Young of Ramsay and Mrs John Robertson of Edmonton. Three brothers and one sister predeceased her, John A. Scott, W. E. Scott and Mrs. Frank Alexander. The funeral service was held on Thursday, March 24th, at 3.00 p.m. at the Kerry - Scott Funeral Home: Elgin Street. The Rev. J. Ray Anderson, minister of the Almonte United Church, officiated. The pallbearers were Messrs. Alton Matthews, William Anderson, Roy Robertson, Ernest Robertson, R. A. Young and Herbert Coxford. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery.

At, 85. "Lord I'm Coming Home."

CAVANAGH - To Mr. and Mrs. Keith Cavanagh in the R. M. Hospital on Nov. 24, 1957, a daughter, Katharine Elaine (Cavanagh).

There passed away in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, on December 19th, Henry Wellington Richards. He was 82 years of age. Born at Clayton in 1875 he was the second son of Albert Richards and his wife, Mari Ann McMunn. In 1898 he married Mary Elizabeth Dunlop who died in 1924. There were two children born to this union, Mrs. Ed. More (Mina), deceased and Charlie of Bristol, Conn. In 1932 he married Kate Purchon, who survives along with one daughter, Rose Mary; also one son, Charlie (by his first wife); three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two brothers, James of Stittsville and Edward of Almonte. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Saturday, Dec. 21st to St George's, Cemetery, Clayton, Ont. Rev. M. F. Oldham conducted the service. The pallbearers were Grant Gunn, Wm. Bolger, Harvey Morrison, Herb Rath, Dan Munro and Edgar Hudson.

CAVANAGH, Katherine Elaine - At the home of her parents, 7th line of Ramsay Township, on Mon. March 3rd, 1958, Katherine Elaine Cavanagh, beloved daughter of Keith Cavanagh and Eva Stanley, aged three months. Funeral service was held from the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home, Elgin Street, Almonte, on Tues., March 4th at 2.30 p.m. Interment St. Mark's Anglican Cemetery, Pakenham.

Mrs. Gordon Drynan (Isabel Stanley).

The sudden death of Terence Paul Kelly, twenty-two-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thorpe Kelly on Christmas Day cast a pall over the Christmas celebration. Born on Feb. 23, 1956, the little boy was in delicate health for some time but later was believed to have outgrown that condition. His death followed an illness of only a few hours and he passed away at noon. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, John 16 and Peter 12. The funeral was held on December 26th from the Comba Funeral Home to St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery. Rev. Canon J. W. R. Meakin officiated.

Andrew McPhail, 79-year-old resident of Almonte died in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on, November 19th following an illness of three months' duration. Born in Ramsay Township, he was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald McPhail. Before retiring from the farm and moving to Almonte nine years ago he lived on his farm on the 10th line Of Ramsay. He received his education at the Blakeney Public School and the Almonte High School. Mr. McPhail was an active member of the Ramsay Council for a number of years. He married Miss Rebecca Armstrong in December, 1908. His wife predeceased him in November of 1911. In May 1939, Mr. McPhail married the former Myra Cochrane. He is survived by his wife and a number of nephews and nieces. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. J. Ray Anderson from the Comba Funeral Home on Friday Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. with interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were, Messrs. Robt McPhail, James Bingham, Wm. E. Munro, George Arthur, Jack McGill and Oral Arthur. Many beautiful floral offerings were received from friends and neighbors.

Miss Phyllis Margaret Sutherland daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. I Sutherland, of Almonte, became the bride of Mr. Murray Russell Gray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Gray of Ramsayville, in St. George's Anglican Church, Clayton, on Saturday afternoon. Rev. M. F. Oldham officiated and Mrs. Harry Freeman was organist. Mrs. Guy de Merlis, sister of the bride, was soloist. Mr. Sutherland gave his daughter in marriage and she was attended by her sister, Miss Frances Sutherland as maid of honor. Miss Lois McGill and Mrs. Stuart Eastman were bridesmaids. Mr. Kenneth Gray was best man for his brother and the ushers were Mr. Bruce Ludington and Mr. David Sutherland, was brother of the bride. The bride wore a gown of brocaded taffeta designed with fitted bodice accented with seed pearls, and full skirt having double inverted pleats at the front and extending into a chapel train. She carried a bouquet of white carnations and red roses. The reception was held in St. Paul's parish hall, Almonte where the toast to the bride was proposed by Rev. E. Allsopp of Ottawa. Later the newlyweds left on a trip to the Maritime Provinces. They will reside at 413 Elgin street. Going away the bride wore a navy blue tailored suit with yellow and navy blue accessories.

A 19-year-old youth, Meadrick Lanney who worked on the farm of John E. James, Lanark Township, was found dead in a field on Sunday evening. A .22 rifle lay nearby and he died of a bullet wound in his throat. A piece of cake was clutched in one hand. Native of Newfoundland, the young man came to Perth seeking work and had been working for Mr. James since the end of April. It was his custom to go for the cows about 3 p.m. and take the rifle with him to shoot groundhogs. The young man told Mr. and Mrs. James that he had spent two years in a mental institution but was discharged as cured. He is said to have shown no signs of a recurrence of mental illness while employed by Mr. James. Dr. J. A. McEwen, Carleton Place, County Coroner was called and Corporal Larry Gartner of the OPP, Perth is investigating. There is a suspicion of suicide but it may easily have been an accident under the circumstances. The fact that the unfortunate young man had a piece of cake in one hand would indicate that the death was accidental. The body has been at the Kerry-Scott Undertaking Parlors, Almonte pending efforts by the police to locate relatives in Newfoundland. On Wednesday afternoon the RCMP notified the OPP in Perth that they had contacted his father but that he would not assume the responsibility of having the body brought home. While no definite arrangements have been made, it is expected that interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Almonte.

SMITH - In loving memory of our son, Norman Alfred Smith, Royal Rifles of Quebec, who died at Hong Kong, Feb. 9th, 1944. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Alfred Smith and family, Clayton, Ont.

The wedding of Miss Norah Jean Fraser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Kenneth Fraser, Almonte to Mr. Ronald Frederick Bradley, son of Mrs. F. J. Bradley of Ottawa and the late Mr. Bradley was solemnized in the Almonte United Church on Saturday, August 17th at 3.30 p.m. Rev. J. Ray Anderson officiated at the ceremony. Mr. Dan McCuan was the organist and the soloist was Miss Leslie Johnson of Rowayton, Conn. The bride who was given in marriage by her father, was attended by her three sisters, Miss Nancy Fraser of Montreal, is maid-of-honor and Misses Sandra and Ann Fraser as bridesmaids. Mr. Bill Bradley was best man for his brother and the ushers were, Mr. Jim Spence of Ottawa, cousin of the bride, and Mr. Athos Grant of Ottawa, cousin of the groom. For her wedding, the bride wore an off the shoulder floor length gown of nylon tulle and lace fashioned with a basque lace trimmed bodice from which fell the three handkerchief lace edged tiers and lower flounce of gathered tulle. Her veil of tulle illusion was held in place by a double, band of lace and iridescent sequins and she carried a cascade of white shasta and blue pinochios. Her attendants wore identical frocks of cornflower blue silk shantung designed on princess lines with sweetheart neckline and the back interest of unpressed pleats formed a bustle effect with large bow. They wore matching headdresses and shoes and carried white and yellow shasta daisies with blue pinochios. Following a reception in the church hall, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley left on a wedding trip to the Adirondacks. On their return they will reside at 41 Brookview Crescent, Brockville. For travelling, Mrs. Bradley wore a bronze corded taffeta dress made on princess lines with, matching duster, brown feather hat and brown accessories and a corsage of yellow-feathered carnations. Among the out-of-town guests were, Mr. and Mrs. Bert McKie, Niagara Falls; Mrs. Douglas Gillatly, Waterloo; Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Black, Shawville, Que.; Mr. and Mrs. Jack McIntosh, Hamilton; Mrs. Effie Johnson, Judy and, Leslie of Rowayton, Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot Paul and Larry of Buffalo. N. Y.

Mrs. James Rath (Margaret Catherine McMunn) of Clayton celebrated her 92nd birthday on Sunday. Those who visited her and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Rath were, Mr. James McMunn, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McMunn of Hermon; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McMunn of Lansdowne; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McMunn, Gerry and Donald of Burlington; Miss Anna McMunn of Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. Fraser McMunn of Stittsville; Mr and Mrs. Elmer Rath, and Kenneth of Picton; Mr. and Mrs. James Rath, Willard, Eunice and Sharon of Richmond; Mrs. J. Davis of Sudbury, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Sadler of Carleton Place; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Timmins, Marilyn and Alvin, Mr. and Mrs. Clare Rath Of Almonte; Rev. M. F. Oldham and Mrs. J. Currie.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Virgin (& Mary Cora Whyte) of Clayton celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary, Thursday, November 21st when they were entertained at dinner by their family and Mr. Virgin's twin brother, Alex and Mrs. Virgin, at Waves Inn, Carleton Place. The bride and groom of forty years were married in Lanark by Rev. J. C. McLeod. Following their marriage they farmed at Galbraith, later moving to Clayton Village where they now reside. Mr. and Mrs. Virgin have a family of three, two daughters, Mrs. Garwood Warren of Chantry; Mrs. Alden Jones of Bells Corners and one son, John L. of Almonte. They have eighteen grandchildren. Following the dinner the family presented them with an Automatic Toaster and lamp and other gifts. They spent the evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Kellough of Appleton. Miss Jean Kellough entertained the guests with slides of her recent trip to Europe and Mr. and Mrs. Kellough presented the bride and groom with a beautiful wedding cake. The Community joints the family in extending good wishes for many years of health and happiness to Mr. and Mrs. Virgin.

Following a lengthy illness, Mr. Alexander Barker passed away in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, on Monday, April 22. He was 87 years of age. Born on the family homestead on the 9th line of Ramsay Township, he was a son of the late Mr. James Barker and his wife, Joanne Hood. He was the second youngest of a family of nine. He received his education at Bennie's Corners school and farmed successfully all his life until his retirement in 1944. In 1906 he married Miss Jessie McGill of Pakenham Township. Following their retirement from farming they moved to Almonte. Mrs. Barker passed away in 1952. Mr. Barker was a quiet, friendly man who had a wide circle of friends who mourn his passing. In his day he was a familiar figure in the show ring at the Ottawa Valley fall fairs where he exhibited his Clydesdale horses. In later years, he took a great interest in horticulture. He was a former member of Blakeney United Church where he served as elder and latterly was a member of Almonte United Church. He leaves one daughter, Vera, Mrs. Lorne Ritchie of Almonte, one grandson, David and one sister, Mrs. Nellie Blanton of Seattle, Sask. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. Rev. J. Ray Anderson, minister of Almonte United Church, officiated and burial was in the family plot in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Ed. Rose, Wilfred Lindsay, E. S. Graham, Alex Snedden, Robert Toshack and Clare Syme. Beautiful floral tributes testified to the esteem in which deceased was held.

The death occurred at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Thursday Dec. 19th of Henry Wellington Richards. He was 82 years old, and resided on a farm in Ramsay. He leaves his wife. The funeral was held Saturday from the Comba Funeral Home to St. George's Cemetery at Clayton. Obituary next week.