Newspaper Clippings - Book # 4 - Section 4

Keith Thompson, Clayton, Ontario - 21 Dec. 2000

KELLOUGH - I wish to thank all my friends and neighbors who brightened my recent stay in hospital by their prayers, flowers, gifts, cards, fruit and candy, also those who were so faithful in visiting me. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Mrs. Clarence Kellough (Lena Mabel Barr)

The death occurred on Wednesday, August 14th in the Carleton, Place Hospital of Mr. Thomas Price following a heart attack suffered several months ago. Mr. Price was born April 25, 1894, a son of the late Jacob Price and his wife, Esther Munro. He was a lifelong resident of this district, residing on the homestead where he was a successful farmer. He was highly respected and his passing is deeply mourned. In 1916 he married Margaret McGuire, who predeceased him in 1935. To this union was born Kathleen, Mrs. Archie Barr, Clayton; Mary, Mrs. John Creighton, Rosetta; Allan Price, Perth; Jacob Price, Kirkland Lake. Margaret, Arnold and Audrey are deceased. In 1941 he married Isobel Camelon, who died two years later. In 1946, he married Mabel Penman, who survives. There are three grandchildren, Arnold Price of Perth; Lorraine and Keith Creighton of Rosetta also surviving are four sisters, Delilah, Mrs. Alex Munro of Ramsay; Elizabeth, Mrs. Edward Lamb of Winnipeg, Man.; Marion, Mrs. Stuart Gunn of Winchester; Jean, Mrs. Ernest Foster, Clayton. Two brothers, Jacob and Ira Price, Sonningdale, Sask. Four sisters and one brother are deceased, Maggie, Mrs. Sandy Rutherford, Unity, Sask.; Alice, Mrs. Milton McKay, Clayton; Mary, Mrs. Thos. Fife, Winchester; Esther, Mrs. Wm. Lyons, Winnipeg; Hugh Price, Galbraith. The funeral service was held on Friday afternoon at the Comba Funeral Home in Almonte. Rev. W. D. Reid officiated. An impressive service included a favourite hymn, "There Will Be No Disappointment In Heaven," rendered by Mr. Charles Tate. Interment was in the family plot in the United Church cemetery in Clayton. The pallbearers were neighbors, Russell Thompson, John G. Rintoul, Nathan Virgin, Willard Machan, James Fulton and Chas. Tate. Flower bearers were E. Blanchard, Allan McKay, Jas. Fife and Carl Foster. The numerous floral offerings received, testified to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. His son, Jacob of Kirkland Lake and his brother Jacob, of Sonningdale, Sask., were present, also friends from Winchester, Brockville, Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place and Kingston.

Congratulations to Mr. Alex Melanson, Pakenham's oldest resident who on Wednesday, Nov. 20, will celebrate his 91st birthday. This spry young man who lives with his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Fulton, enjoys good health and keeps up with current events of the day. The community joins in wishing him many more years of health and happiness.

Lovingly remember by Edith A. Richards, (nee Edith Bradley), Connecticut, U.S.A.

HALE - In Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.A., on Sat., Jan. 28, 1961, Dorothy Frances Bowland, daughter of Mrs. Bowland and the late Hugh C. Bowland and sister, Mrs. Stewart Houston (Florence) of Tyvan, Sask., Mrs. Norman Paul, (Caroline) of Almonte, wife of the late Morris C. Hale of Newport, R. I. Burial in Farewell St., Cemetery, Newport on Jan. 30th.

Miss Phyllis Margaret Sutherland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. 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, October 12th. Rev. M. F. Oldham officiated and Mrs. Harry Freeman was organist. Miss Frances Sutherland 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, 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 take up residence in Ottawa. Going away the bride wore navy blue tailored suit with yellow and navy blue accessories.

Jacob Brown of Pakenham died suddenly of a heart attack while in his truck at Galetta about noon, on Tuesday. The 53-year-old man was about to eat his lunch when the fatal seizure came. He operated a truck for a man named Stewart. He leaves a wife the former Myrtle Manary who is a sister of Mrs. Harry Sadler of Carleton Place. Mr. Gerry Brown of Almonte is a brother. The funeral will be held Friday from the Comba Funeral Home with interment in Pakenham United Cemetery.

The Queen, in a farewell message Wednesday expressed her "very warm thanks" to Canada for the "memorable" welcome given her during her four-day visit to Ottawa. The message, addressed to the Governor General, conveyed the Queen's "heartfelt prayers and good wishes for the happiness and prosperity of all my Canadian people from coast to coast". Text of the farewell message: "On our departure from Ottawa this morning, I and my husband trust you will convey our very warm thanks to the Canadian Government and people for the memorable welcome which we have been given during the last few days in the Capital. "Our stay on Canadian soil, short though it has been, has reminded us of the affection and friendship with which we met throughout the country in 1951. We have enjoyed every minute of it. We look forward all the more keenly to the opening of the St Lawrence Seaway in 1959 when we hope to be with you again. "I am deeply grateful to all who have joined in making the splendid and efficient arrangements for the Opening of Parliament and for the other public engagements in which we have taken part. "I send you my heartfelt prayers and good wishes for happiness and prosperity of all my Canadian people from coast to coast." The Queen personally handed Mr. Massey an envelope containing the message just before her departure from Government House.

One of Chapleau's most prominent and highly respected citizens in the person of Mr. Lionel Nolan passed away suddenly at home early on Saturday morning, Dec. 28, 1957. He was the son of the late John Nolan and Elizabeth McMunn of Clayton. Mr. Nolan went to Chapleau over 50 years ago and was employed by the C.P.R. as engineer. He was pensioned in May 1954 after 49 years of faithful service. In 1915 he married Olive A. Tilden of Salem, Nebraska, who survives. A funeral service was held in St. John's Church, Chapleau, conducted by Rev. G. F. Leigh prior to leaving for Almonte where the remains rested in the Comba Funeral Home. A second service was held in St. George's Anglican, Church, Clayton, on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. when a very lovely service was conducted by Rev. M. F. Oldham. Interment was in St. George's Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Keith McKnight, Chapleau; Thomas McMunn, Carleton Place; Albert Halpenny, Bill Halpenny, Herbert Rath and William Bellamy. Honorary pallbearers were, Charles McKnight, J. Grout, John F. Coulter of Chapleau and George Bolger. Mr. Nolan is survived by his wife and two sisters, Mrs. 0. M. Montgomery of Almonte, Mrs. J. P. B. Machan of Chapleau. One sister, Mrs. N. Halpenny and two brothers, William of Virden, Man., and Arthur of Clayton are deceased. Friends from a distance attending the funeral were Mr. C. Small, Mr. H. Ramus and Bob Small of Pembroke, C.P.R. Superintendent Harris and party of engineers from Smiths Falls; Mr. A. Grout, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Coulter, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. McKnight, Mr. Keith McKnight and Mrs. J. R. McKnight, all of Chapleau. Out of town relatives and friends were from Ottawa, Perth, Gananoque, Carleton Place, Arnprior and Stittsville. A great many telegrams of sympathy were received and the extremely large display of floral tributes gave evidence of the esteem and deep respect held for the deceased by his many friends.

Mrs. Clara (King) Nolan, wife of the late Arthur W. Nolan of Clayton passed away Sunday, September 15th, 1957 at the home of Mrs. J. Brydges of Almonte. Born May 9, 1888, in Darling Township, she was the daughter of the late Warden King and his wife, Margaret Thompson. Surviving are one daughter, Margaret, Mrs. Lloyd Loynes of Ottawa; one sister, Bertha, Mrs. John Caldwell of Almonte and two grandchildren, Dawna and Carol Loynes. The funeral was held Wednesday, September 18th from the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte, to St. George's Church, Clayton, for service at 2 p.m. Interment was in St. George's Cemetery. The pallbearers were, Earl Caldwell, Charles Tate, Jack King, William Bellamy, Ed. Halpenny and Herbert Rath.

Daughter Alice.

CAMELON, Jean Martha - At the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, on Sunday, Feb. 16th, 1958, Jean Martha Camelon, dear daughter of the late David Camelon and Margaret Raycroft, in her 58th year. Funeral service was held at the Almonte United Church on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. Interment Clayton United Cemetery.

FULTON - Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fulton, (nee Eileen Drynan), are very happy to announce the arrival of their son, William Robert (Fulton), on Friday, Feb. 14, 1958 at the R. M. Hospital, Almonte. Both well. A little brother for Dianne and Nancy.

Once again the Angel of Death has visited our community and claimed a loving wife and mother in the person of Mrs. Thos. Price of Galbraith. Her maiden name was Miss Margaret McGuire. She was born here 48 years ago. She had been in failing health for the past few months. All that medical skill and kind nursing could do to restore her to health was done for her, but God deemed otherwise and she peacefully passed away at noon at her home on Friday, March 15th. Nineteen years ago she became the wife of Thomas Price, and to them were born seven children, Kathleen, Arnold, Jacob, Mary and Allan and two who died in infancy. As a wife and mother she was kind and affectionate, looking well to the needs of her household. And as a neighbor she was always ready to help in time of trouble and need, and will be greatly missed and long remembered in the community and by all who knew her. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon, March 17th from her home, to the Clayton cemetery, and was largely attended. The service was conducted by Mr. George Clark. The pallbearers were Arthur and John Command, Ira Price, Ernest Foster, Chas. Tate and Alex C. Virgin. A beautiful wreath was on the casket from teacher and pupils of S.S. 10, Lanark. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved husband and family in their time of sorrow. Those from a distance attending the funeral were: Mr. Ira Price and daughter, Esther of Sonningdale, Sask.; Mr. Larry and Arthur Command of Kirkland Lake; Miss Mabel Munro of Brockville; Mrs. Stewart Gunn of Winchester, Mrs. Gordon of Renfrew, and Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Fife and family of McDonald's Corners.

The funeral on Sunday of the late Mrs. Wm. J. Drynan (Jane Ann Stanley) was one of the largest ever seen here. An impressive service was conducted by Rev. George D. Empey in the United Church. Mrs. Drynan had been confined to her home for the past few years through illness. She was highly respected by a large circle of friends and neighbors and before her illness she took a deep interest in church, school and community affairs. We extend sympathy to the husband and family, sisters and brothers in their bereavement.

The death occurred on Wednesday evening, March 13th of Mr. William Phillips, following an illness of about two weeks. Mr. Phillips was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Phillips of Douglas. He was born at Northcote, 56 years ago. About 31 years ago he married Agnes Scoffield. After his wife's death he and his little daughter moved to Almonte. After a short time he started farming which he continued until his death. He was highly respected by all who knew him and his death removes from this district an honorable citizen. The funeral service held at his late home on Thursday when an impressive service was conducted by Rev. George D. Empey and the remains were taken to the home of his brother, Morley Phillips, at Douglas where interment was made in the family Plot in Rosebank cemetery. His death is the first break in a family of eight. His daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Wark died about two years ago. Surviving are four sisters Mrs. William Gibbons and Mrs. Wesley Van Allan of Earlton; Mrs. Chas. Francis and Miss Ella Phillips of Douglas; three brothers, Charles and Edwin Phillips of New Ontario and Morley Phillip, of Douglas. He is also survived by five little grandchildren, Muriel, Mary, Luella, Marion and Gladys Wark.

Lawrence Henry Buffam, a widely known and highly respected citizen of Carleton Place passed away suddenly at his home, 3 King street, on Monday, November 11th. A descendant of a pioneer family of the Fallbrook, Lanark District, he was born at Fallbrook. A son of Henry Buffam and his wife Mary Flood, he attended the local school, Lanark High School and Perth Model School and subsequently taught at Cedar Hill, Balderson and Brooke. Deceased was for many years associated with The Boyd Caldwell Co. of Lanark and Perth. Coming to Carleton Place some thirty years ago, he was associated with Findlay Bros. until his retirement four years ago. An ardent reader and gardener and in his younger days fishing and hunting claimed his leisure hours. He still found time to be a good friend and neighbor. His wife the former Frances Caroline Watchorn of Clayton predeceased him five years ago. He is survived by one son, R. Edwin Buffam of Ottawa, one grand-daughter, Jo-Anne; three sisters; Mrs. Kathleen Gray, Mrs. Hazel Richardson, and Mrs. Charlotte Horricks all of Perth; three brothers, Norman of Marcellus, N.Y., James and George of Perth. The beautiful floral tributes bare silent testimony of the high esteem in which Mr. Buffam was held by those in all walks of life. An Anglican in religion the funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon from the Fleming Funeral Home to St. James Church, Rev. D. F. Weegar officiated. The Pallbearers were James Pretty, Bower Purdy, John McDiarmid, John Ferguson, and two nephews, Earl Horricks and Ralph Watchorn. Relatives and friends attended from Marcellus, N.Y., Brantford, Toronto, Peterboro, Ottawa, Pembroke, Renfrew, Perth, Almonte and Clayton.

Archibald Wilfred Byron of 116 Bayview Road, Ottawa, a former conductor with the Ottawa Electric Railway, died Tuesday, Nov. 12 in an Ottawa hospital after a long illness. He was 64. A son of the late Thomas Byron and Jemima Lynch, he was born on the 8th line of Ramsay and lived in Ottawa for forty-six years. Mr. Byron was a member of the Anglican Church, being baptized and confirmed in St. Paul's Church, Almonte. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Harry Lee and a brother, Stanley, both of Ottawa. The funeral was held from the Veitch-Draper Ltd. Funeral Home, 453 Parkdale Avenue to St. Paul's Anglican Church, Almonte, Thursday afternoon. A lovely funeral service was conducted by Rev. Canon Jas. W. R. Meakin. Interment was in Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Eddie Gilmour, Lloyd Watson, Herb Goodfellow, Milton More, Wilfred Lynch and Lloyd Giles. Many beautiful floral offerings were received. Mr. Wm. Leach, Mr. Wilfred Lynch and Mrs. Lloyd Giles are all first cousins of the deceased

At the home of her parents, the 7th line of Ramsay Township, on Monday, March 3, 1958, Katherine Elaine Cavanagh, beloved daughter of Keith Cavanagh and Eva Stanley, age 3 months. Resting at the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home, Elgin St., Almonte for service on Tuesday, March 4, at 2.30 p.m. Interment St. Marks' cemetery. Pakenham.

Canon J. W. R. Meakin officiated at the marriage of his son, Mr. Donald Edward Meakin, to Miss Asalyn Dawn Hodgins, which took place on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock in Christ Church Cathedral. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Alex Hodgins of Ottawa and the late Mr. Hodgins and the bridegroom is the son of Canon and Mrs. Meakin of Almonte. Very Rev. J. 0. Anderson Dean of Ottawa, assisted Canon Meakin at the wedding ceremony and Rt. Rev. E. S. Reed, Bishop of Ottawa celebrated the Holy Communion, assisted by Rev. J. A. D. Meakin, brother of the bridegroom. Traditional wedding music was played by Mr. Godfrey Hewitt and the Cathedral choirboys were in attendance. Mr. William Hodgins gave his sister in marriage. Mrs. Howard Dixon was matron of honor for her sister, and Mrs. Victor Whittaker, Miss Diana Meakin, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Dorothey Black were bridesmaids. The Misses Maria Downie and Lynn Hodgins, nieces of the bride, were flower girls. Mr. David Meakin was best man for his brother and the ushers were Mr. Donald Eustace, Mr. Richard Eustace and Mr. Howard Dixon, brother-in-law of the bride. A floor length-wedding gown of pure silk organza was worn by the bride. It was designed with a Sabrina neckline edged with Chantilly lace embroidered with mother-of-pearl sequins and seed pearls, and lily point sleeves. Stiffened Chantilly lace accented the hipline of the low waisted bodice. The bouffant- skirt was softly gathered and extended into a chapel train. A crown of seed pearls and Chantilly lace held her gathered veil of silk tulle illusion and she carried a cascade bouquet of roses and stephanotis. The matron of honor wore a bouffant waltz length of mint green nylon over taffeta and the bridesmaids wore dresses of identical design in soft yellow. They wore matching feathered hats and carried bouquets of bronze chrysanthemums and green leaves. The flower girls wore yellow taffeta frocks trimmed with lace and carried baskets of yellow flowers. The reception was held at Lauder Hall and later the couple left on a honeymoon trip to Boston. To travel the bride chose an olive green wool sheath dress with tan colored model the hat accented with pheasant feathers, tan accessories and a blonde muskrat fur cape. Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. Meakin will reside at 85 Florence Street.

The death of Arthur Edward Shane occurred at his residence on Flora Street in Ottawa on April 14th. He was 35 years of age. He was born December 3rd, 1922, at Clayton, son of James Edward Shane and the late Mrs. Shane the former Violet Matilda Moore, who died in 1945. He was educated there and then went to Ottawa, where he was caretaker of Glashan Public School. He was a member of St John's Lodge in Carleton Place. Mr. Shane was married to the former Elizabeth Jean Beverley New on October 8, 1949 at St. James Anglican Church. Survivors include his father, widow, children, Barbara Jean and Margaret Anne; brothers, Raymond E. Shane of Washington D.C.; Lionel S. Shane of Duncan, B. C. and a sister, Dorothy Patafie of Ottawa The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, April 16 from the Barker Funeral Home, McArthur Avenue, to St. James' Church where Rev. D. F. Weegar conducted the service. Interment made in the United Cemetery. (Carleton Place Canadian).

The funeral of the late Thomas Lewis Morton was held from Almonte United Church on Sept. 6th after a service conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. Ray Anderson assisted by Rev. F. F. Reade. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Mr. Morton was born In Park, Scotland, (a son of the late John Morton and Maria Lewis. He came to this country when he was 12 years of age and attended school in Ramsay. In all he lived in Canada for 58 years. His death occurred from a heart attack in his home on Little Bridge Street on Sept. 4th. He was an elder of the Almonte United Church and his body rested in the church parlor until the funeral. He was a past master of Mississippi Lodge A.F. & A.M., and a member of the Legion, having served in World War I. He leaves a brother, James Morton of Almonte; a nephew, John L. Morton of Almonte and a niece, Mrs. C. W. Argue of Carleton Place.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Meakin & (Asalyn Dawn Hodgins) are caught in a happy moment Saturday with the bridegroom's father, Canon J. W. R. Meakin of Almonte, who officiated at their wedding in Christ Church Cathedral, (Journal Photo by Dominion Wide)

CLAYTON, Oct. 6, 1958 - (Special) - The wedding of Keith Addison Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Thompson, and Marian Isabel Drynan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Drynan of Clayton was solemnized in Guthrie United Church (27th of September 1958) by Rev. Robert Brown. The bridesmaid was Elizabeth Drynan, sister of the bride, and best man was Mr. Douglas Thompson, the bridegroom's brother. Miss Shirley Drynan was flower girl and the ushers were Mr. Keith Drynan and Mr. Ray Thompson. A reception and dinner were held at the home of the bride's parents. Later, the newlyweds left for a honeymoon at Niagara Falls and other points. They will reside in Ottawa.

The death of Mr. Harold Alexander Dowdall occurred at the Veterans' Pavilion of the Ottawa Civic Hospital on February 1, 1958. He was born in Goulbourn Township on December 9th, 1913, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Dowdall of Appleton. He later moved to Appleton where he received his education. After leaving school he went to Carleton Place where he learned the barbering of trade under Mr. Jos. Seeley. After four years in Carleton Place he went to Brockville where he was a barber until he joined the Canadian Army in 1940. He went over-seas in 1941 where he served until he was injured early in 1943. He was in hospital in England until he returned to Canada in March 1944. He started his own barber business in Carleton Place where he remained until he was forced to retire in May 1957 due to illness. He was married in Toronto, on September 7, 1953 to the former Miss Eleanor McMunn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McMunn of Carleton Place. He was a member of the Salem Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Brockville, St. John's Lodge, A.F. & A.M., Carleton Place and also the Canadian Legion. Besides his wife and his parents he is survived by five brothers, Kenneth of Naughton, Ont.; Leonard of Appleton, Clarence, Lester and Arthur of Oshawa. The funeral was held on February 14th from the Allan Barker Funeral Home to St. James' Anglican Church. The service was conducted by Rev. W. F. Weegar and interment was at United Cemeteries. The pallbearers were; Mark Rubino, William Coburn, Keith Hamilton, Keith McMunn, Maurice Toole and Gordon Maddock. The floral tributes showed the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Friends from Toronto, Oshawa, Naughton and Ottawa were in Carleton Pace to attend the funeral. The Masonic service was held on Thursday evening, February 13th at the Allan Barker Funeral Home. The Legion service was held at the cemetery and the Last Post was sounded on the bugle by Mr. Gordon Cross.

There entered into rest at her parents' home in Ramsay Township on Monday, March 3rd, 1958, Katherine Elaine Cavanagh, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Cavanagh, aged three months and one week. The funeral was held from the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 4th, the service being conducted by Rev. M. F. Oldham of Clayton. Surviving besides her parents, are one sister, Myrna, and two brothers, Jackie and Jimmie, her two grandmothers, Mrs. J. J. Cavanagh of Pakenham and Mrs. Edmund Stanley of Almonte. Pallbearers were her four cousins, Clarence and Raymond Timmins, Jackie Stanley and Brian Tosh. Numerous floral tributes were received including Ramsay Women's Institute and S.S. No. 6 school in Ramsay.

Edith A. Richards, U.S.A.

Constantly remembered by sons and daughters.

A head-on collision on Highway 17 at Palm Beach, one mile west of Ottawa, sent six persons to hospital last night. Mrs. Mary (Drynan) Kirk, 50, of Almonte is in serious condition in Civic Hospital with multiple face lacerations and a fractured left leg. Thorold New, 35, of Carleton Place, suffered a fractured knee. His mother, Mrs. Eve New, 57, of Carleton Place is also in hospital with compound fractures of the left leg and a broken pelvis. Norman Jordan, 37, of 2462 Kaladar avenue and Mrs. Marjorie Jordan, 37, were released after treatment. Their son, Donald (Jordan), 10 is still in hospital with face and head lacerations. The accident occurred about 5.30 on a curve in the highway. OPP Constable L. L. Tanghe is investigating. Exclusive ambulance took the injured to hospital.

In St. Mary's Church, Almonte, on Friday, June 13th, Martha Jean Newton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Newton, was united in marriage with William Wesley Donaldson of Pakenham, son, of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Donaldson. Attendants were Miss Marilyn Newton of Toronto, sister of the bride and Mr. David Donaldson, brother of the groom. Ushers were, Donald Newton and Mervin Giles. Rev. Maurice Egan officiated with Miss Judith Scott as organist. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Donaldson left by motor for Alexandria Bay, New York. They will reside in Almonte. Attending from out of town were Miss Margaret Newton of Syracuse, N. Y., Mr. James Newton of Cornwall and Mr. David Gilmour of Toronto.

Mrs. Mary (Drynan) Kirk of Almonte is a patient in the Ottawa Civic Hospital as a result of a head-on collision on Sunday night at Palm Beach near Ottawa. She is suffering from a broken leg and numerous facial cuts including a fairly deep cut on her forehead. Mrs. Kirk and Mrs. Cliff Dodsworth had gone to Ottawa with Mr. Thorold New of Carleton Place. Mrs. Dodsworth remained and no doubt escaped serious injury by so doing. Mrs. Eve New of Carleton Place who had been visiting in Ottawa was returning home at the time of the accident. She is also in hospital suffering from compound leg fractures and a broken pelvis. Her son Thorold, is hospitalized with a fractured knee. The occupants of the other car, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jordan of Ottawa escaped without serious, injury but their son, Donald, 10, is in hospital with head lacerations. The accident occurred at 5.30 p.m. on a curve.

The Rev. Allan Meakin will be guest preacher at St. Paul's Church, Almonte, on Sunday, June 8 at 11 a.m. Allan grew up as a young boy in Clayton during the ministry of his father, Canon J. W. R. Meakin in that parish. He attended school in the, village. After graduating from Bishops' University, Lennoxville, he took his Divinity at Trinity College, Toronto, and served for three years as assistant at Trinity Church, Ottawa. He is married to the former Jean Hemphill of Richmond, also a graduate of Bishops' University. They have one son, John, a year old. They will shortly be leaving for the missionary diocese of Athabasca to begin work in Colinton, Alberta. Allan worked in the Peace River District for two summers as a student and it was there that he felt the call of the west. His uncle, the Rev. George Wolfendale, built the first Anglican Church in Fort St. John before its war boom days.

A former well-known resident of Darling Township died in Merrickville on Friday, Feb. 14th in the person of James Ernest Caldwell in his 76th year. He had been in ill health for several months having suffered a stroke. He was born in Darling a son of the late Oliver Caldwell and, his wife Caroline Lee. On Nov. 15th, 1905 he married Nellie Barr at Middleville. She predeceased him in 1944. There were eight children, the eldest of whom, Alex, died in October 1939. There are three sons and four daughters surviving, namely: Carman of Lanark, James of Ferguson's Falls and Wallace of Toronto; Lillian, (Mrs. Hilliard Bullock) Lanark; Madge (Mrs. Malcolm Crux) Toronto; Florence (Mrs. Allan McNab) Norwood; Frances (Mrs. Walter Cumming) Toronto. There are also two brothers surviving: David of Clayton and John of Almonte. Another brother Wm. died in 1920. There are four, sisters: Agnes (Mrs. Andrew Traill) of British Columbia; Mrs. T. Murray, Alberta; Sadie (Mrs. Wm. McGee) of Bancroft; Lyla (Mrs. Jas. Guthrie) Lanark. Mr. Caldwell was well known all over this part of the country. He engaged in lumbering and was prominent in municipal affairs in his native township. He was one the county road supervisors in his own area for years. The funeral was held from Young's Funeral Home, Lanark on Monday, February l7th to Guthrie United Church Clayton and interment was in the United Cemetery there. Services were conducted by Rev. Robt. Brawn of Middleville. Pallbearers were Messrs Hilliard Bullock, Malcolm Crux, Allen McNab, Walter Cumming, Earl Caldwell and Glenn Guthrie.

Mrs. Lloyd Giles, R.R. 2 Almonte died in the Civic Hospital Ottawa, on Saturday, October 4 following a lengthy illness. She was 59 years of age. Born in Ramsay Township, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Archie Byron. The former Katie Maybelle Byron, she received her education in the rural schools. She was a lifelong and popular resident of this district and was a member of St. George's Anglican Church, Clayton, where she took an active part. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Giles. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte, to St. Paul's Anglican Church, Almonte with Canon J. W. R. Meakin conducting the service at 3.30 p.m. on Monday, October 6th. Interment was made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

The sudden death on Sunday, December 14th of Mrs. William S. Wood of Cobden and formerly Miss Merle Eloda Dean, only daughter of Mr. Emerson Dean and his wife, Elizabeth Stanley of Pakenham Township, has cast a gloom over this community where she went to school and was so well and favourably known. She was in her 39th year. Surviving besides her sorrowing husband are two children, Sandra, aged 10, and Stephen, aged 5 years. The funeral took place from the Fraser Morris Funeral Home to, the Anglican Church for service at 2 p.m. Interment was in the Union Cemetery, Pakenham.

KING - Douglas and Jean (nee Kellough) are happy to announce the birth of a son on Thursday, Aug. 24th, 1961. Both well.

A quiet wedding took place at 3.00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, when Kathleen Esther Price, daughter of Mr. Thomas Price and the late Mrs. Price, became the bride of Archie Wilbert Barr, son of Mr. John Barr and the late Mrs. Barr. Rev. W. Reid of Carleton Place performed the ceremony. The bride wore a pale blue nylon dress with white accessories, and a corsage of pink carnations. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. John Creighton. The bridesmaid wore a pink nylon dress with white accessories, and a corsage of red carnations, The groom was attended by Mr. John Creighton. After the ceremony, the wedding party drove to Waves Inn, Carleton Place, where a dinner was served to the immediate families. Amid showers of confetti, the young couple left on a short honeymoon. Going away, the bride wore a navy dress with white accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. On their return, they will live on the groom's farm at Clayton.

A quiet wedding was solemnized in Bethany United Church, Almonte, on Saturday January 24th, at 7.30 p.m. when Miss Alice Edna Anne Murray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murray of Clayton became the bride of Mr. Frederick Hunt Bruce, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Bruce of Galetta Rev. J. Ray Anderson officiated at the double ring ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Gordon Robinson of Arnprior as bridesmaid and Mr. Gordon Robinson acted as best man. After the ceremony the young couple left on a honeymoon trip to the United States. For travelling the bride wore a royal blue dress, brown muskrat jacket and white hat and white kid gloves. She wore a corsage of baby orchids. On their return they will reside in Arnprior.

Miss Elizabeth Drynan entertained a number of friends to a party and shower at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Drynan one evening last week in honor of Miss Leona Swift. The gifts were brought into the room in a decorated wagon by Misses Marilyn Timmins and Shirley Drynan. Games were placed and refreshments served.

Gerald A. Timmins, 31, a Prudential Life Insurance Company executive, and father of four young children, was killed instantly when his car spun on slippery pavement and crashed into a tree on Island Park Drive, Ottawa just after 4 a.m., Saturday. He was born in Ramsay, a son of Mr. Ed. Timmins former President of the North Lanark Co-Op in Almonte. The father is now on, the staff of the Gale Real Estate Agencies, Ltd., at Smiths Falls. The accident victim who resided at 377 Mayfair avenue, was recently promoted from the position of staff manager of the company's Ottawa branch to that of training consultant for Prudential in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes with headquarters in Ottawa. The accident happened only a few blocks from his home. He and his wife, Reita, had been visiting and returned home shortly before 4 a.m. Mrs. Timmins told Constable Ken Ritchie her husband left just after their return, to drive downtown for Chinese food. The 1955 model car, southbound, apparently swung in an arc as it rounded a slight curve, police said. Police said tracks indicated the car skidded 119 feet on the pavement and a further 48 feet on the grass verge before the right rear end hit the tree at the west side of Island Park Drive. Mr. Timmins was thrown 20 feet from the vehicle. The car was demolished. No one witnessed the accident, police said. Private Edward Smith, of 1216 Carling avenue; returning home from Camp Borden, came across the accident about 4.20 a.m. He told police he could see the Timmins car standing on the driveway with its lights on, as he walked along. Mr. Timmins married the former Reita Wood at Carleton Place in June, 1948. Surviving, besides his widow, his fattier and step-mother, are three sons, Douglas, 8; Kenneth, 4, and Donald Patrick, 16 months, a daughter, Barbara, 2; two brothers, Raymond, Toronto, and Patrick, Morrisburg; a sister, Mrs. Grace Timmins, London, Ont.; half-brother, lan McNally, Smith Falls, and a half-sister, Clara McNally, Kingston.

On Tuesday, March 25th, there passed to her eternal rest at Molina Nursing Home, Almonte, Miss Martha Jane Thompson of Lanark Township. The deceased was in her 89th year and death was caused by a heart condition followed by a stroke. Born in Lanark Township, the late Miss Thompson was a daughter of the late John Thompson, and his wife Katie Bain. She spent all her life in this community, except for a short period in Western Canada. A member of the Baptist Church at Middleville she took an active part in church work as long as her health permitted. Surviving to mourn her loss are, one sister Edith (Mrs. David Munroe) and, brother James Thompson. Deceased members of her family are a sister, Laura (Mrs. James Affleck), and brothers, Thomas, Hilton, Daniel John and Wellington Thomas. Twin brothers died in infancy. Resting at Young's Funeral Home, Lanark the funeral service was held at St. Paul's United Church, Middleville on Thursday, March 27th. Her pastor Rev. George Caulfield of Lanark officiated. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, Middleville. Pallbearers were Ernest Foster, Ancel Hogg, John Rintoul, Ronald Thompson, Eldon Ireton and L. W. Thompson. The beautiful floral tributes to her memory were carried by Nathan Virgin, John Thompson, Malcolm Thompson and Willard Machan. (Lanark Era).

Mr. Walter Scott of Pakenham had a narrow escape from violent death on Friday evening when the car he was driving was struck by the east bound Canadian at a level crossing just a hundred yards north of the C.P.R. station. He was driving along a few minutes before seven o'clock and did not hear the fast train approaching. He drove into the side of it, so close was he to the crossing when the locomotive tore by. The impact sheared off the front of his car and dragged it down as far as the subway below the station. Mr. Scott was left sitting in the front seat of his car and looking at empty space which had been taken up a minutes before by the engine and the forward portion of his auto.

A new parish house for Trinity Anglican Church, Ottawa South, was dedicated yesterday by Bishop E. S. Reed. The new parish house, built at a cost of $140,000, has a seating capacity of 750 in the main hall. A large stage and a modern kitchen serving into both the main hall and the old one beneath the church are among the features. The building also includes a classroom called the Lambeth Room for educational purposes and the Canterbury Room, an attractively furnished parish parlor. Above, left to right are Archdeacon J. C. Anderson, Bishop Reed, Rev. W. H. Bradley, rector, and Rev. J. A. D. Meakin, assistant. (Journal Photo by Dominion Wide)

On Tuesday, May 27th, Mrs. Melville Woods (Mary Bulloch) passed away at her home near Hopetown. The cause of death was a heart seizure. The deceased was in her 65th year. Born in Lanark Township she was the daughter of the late Thos. Bulloch and his wife, Agnes Craig. She received her early education in Hopetown Public School. On July 20th, 1920, she was united in marriage to Melville Woods who survives to mourn the loss of a loving wife. To this union were born four sons and two daughters. Surviving are, Robert, of Ottawa; Albert of Stittsville; Verna, Mrs. Roy Cughan of Brockville and Barbara, Mrs. Wray Brookfield of Unionville. Two sons, Earl and Raymond were lost in World War II. Also mourning her loss is a brother, Mr. John Bulloch of Redville, Sask., and a sister, Aggie, Mrs. Albert Clarke of Cobalt, also a stepsister and brother, Mrs. J. H. Lalonde of Union Hall and Mr. Harvey Wilson of Hopetown. The late Mrs. Woods had a kindly cheery disposition and had many friends by whom she will be sadly missed. She was a member of St. John's United Church and the WMS and WA and also a member of Hopetown Women's Institute and the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Lanark Canadian Legion. The funeral services were held from Young's Funeral Home, Lanark to St. John's United Church, Hopetown and interment was in Hopetown cemetery. Services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Robert Brawn.

Walter A. James, one of Almonte's older citizens passed away suddenly August 1st, at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital. Mr. James was the son of John James and Jane Atcheson and was born in Ramsay Township on the outskirts of Almonte. He was, in his 81st year and a resident of Almonte all of life. As a young man he was employed as an operator at the Almonte Telephone exchange and to the time of his death retained in his memory the original telephone numbers of almost all the original subscribers. Later he was employed by the Wylie Milling Company Ltd. and the late John B. Wylie. After the death of Mr. Wylie he operated his own flour and feed business for twenty years until he retired in 1949. In1903 he married Muriel Ritchie who deceased him in 1949. He is survived by a brother, Albert E. James of California and a son, Hilliard, of Toronto, and a daughter, Mrs Ivan Duncan (Irene) of Almonte, with whom he had made his home since the death, of his wife. There are also nine, grandchildren. Mr. James who was active up until a few hours before his death possessed a keen intellect and a great sense of humour. He had a large fund of information regarding people and happenings in the Almonte of over sixty years ago. His business brought him in contact not only, with the townspeople but also with the members of the surrounding farming community. His obliging manner and ready wit won for him a multitude of friends, hundreds of whom came to pay their last respects to his memory. The funeral which was largely attended which took place at 2.30 p.m., Sunday August 3rd, from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. He was a member of St. John's Presbyterian Church. Services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Strachan of the Almonte Baptist Church. The pallbearers were Wilfred Snedden, Russell Kenny, George Hourigan, Lorne Ritchie of Almonte, John James of Sudbury and Peter (?) of Toronto. Among the floral offerings and the messages of sympathy were those from the Comptroller and Accounting staff, The Canadian Bank of Commerce, Toronto; Session Almonte Presbyterian Church; WMS, Home Helpers and Heather Club of Presbyterian Church; Almonte Chapter O.E.S. Local 254.

Saturday afternoon and evening, June 14th, Mr. and Mrs. Ben E. James & (Annie Adella Rintoul) entertained for their family and relatives, thirty in number. The occasion was the thirtieth anniversary of their marriage; also the fourteenth birthday of their only daughter, Miss Janie and as well, the birthday of their daughter-in-law, June, Mrs. W. H. James. Present for this triple celebration were, Mr. Ben D. James of Ottawa and Almonte; their older son, Mr. William H. James; their younger son, his wife and their, two children, Jennifer and Donald, of Courtice and Miss Janie, their, daughter of Almonte; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert G. Stanley of Carleton Place; Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Stanley of Perth; Miss Hannah Stanley of Ottawa; Mr. Edwin M. James and Miss Mary of Carleton Place; Mr. Harold James of Union Hall; Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Gardiner of Carleton Place; Mr. and Mrs. W. Hal Connell of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Rintoul, Claire and Franklin of Lanark; Mr. and Mrs. David Rintoul, Miss Donna, Brian and Doreen of Almonte. Mr. and Mrs. James were married at Tatlock, June 16, 1928, at the home of Mrs. James' parents, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Rintoul. For twenty years they farmed a Union Hall. Since then they farmed at Appleton and lived in Carleton Place and for the past five years in Almonte where Mr. James is Registrar of Deeds for North Lanark.

The people of this district were shocked by the death on Saturday under tragic circumstances of Robert Lewis Carr in his 64th year. Mr. Carr was found dead in his slaughterhouse on the outskirts of the town by one of his employees, Ted Sonnenburg. A 32calibre revolver was in his hand. Mr. Carr had been in failing health for some time and had also suffered business reverses. Mr. Carr was born and educated in Carleton Place. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Carr. In 1920 he was married at Carleton Place to Florence McDougall Stewart. Mr. Carr moved to Almonte 20 years ago and had operated a meat market on Mill Street ever since. Survivors include: his widow; six sisters, Mrs. Roy (Jane) Munshaw, Mrs. Wilfrid (Eva) Bellamy, Mrs. Mervin (Hilda) Morris, all of Carleton Place; Mrs. H. (Mildred) McFarlane of Hawkesbury; Mrs. Jerry (Dorothy) Palmer of Windsor; Mrs. Lawrence (Bertha) Pye of Smiths Falls. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from the Comba Funeral Home to St. Paul's Anglican Church. Service was conducted by Rev. J. W. R. Meakin. Interment was in St. James Cemetery, Carleton Place. The pallbearers were: Ellard and Ted Sonnenburg, Chas. Sonnenburg, Bob Sonnenburg, Stewart Ferguson and Glen Miller.

At his home, 29 Third Ave., on Wednesday, September 17. 1958, Rev. Canon G. A. Brunet, beloved husband of Annie M. Buchanan, age 72 years. Resting at Hulse and Playfair Ltd., 315 McLeod St. until to p.m. Thursday. Will lie in state at St. Matthew's Anglican Church from Friday 9.30 a.m. until 11 a.m. service time, Interment Pinecrest cemetery. Please omit flowers.

Mrs. Edna, Sutherland, wife of the late William E. Sutherland celebrated her 87th birthday on August 1st at the home of Mrs. Clarence Kellough of Clayton. During the afternoon many friends and old neighbours called to offer their congratulations. Mrs. Sutherland also received many gifts and birthday cards from those who could not be present. Guests at the supper hour included Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sutherland of Union Hall, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Sutherland, David and Barbara, also Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Sutherland, all of Ottawa. Our heartiest congratulations and best wishes for many more birthdays Mrs. Sutherland.

At his residence, Pakenham Village, on Friday October 3, 1958 on Friday, Ira E. Deugo, beloved husband of Dorothy Fulton and father of Ro of Arnprior, Don of Ottawa, Douglas of Pakenham and Robert killed overseas July, 1943. Aged 69 years. Resting at the Comba Funeral Home, Church St., Almonte, Ont. Funeral service at St. Mark's Anglican Church, Pakenham, on Sunday, October 5, at 3 p.m. Interment St. Mark's cemetery, Pakenham.

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lowry announced the engagement of their daughter, Alice Elizabeth (Lowry) to Rodger Allan (Thompson), son of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Thompson. The marriage to take place on Saturday, Oct. 11th in the United Church, Cedar Hill.

Lovingly remember by husband, Ryerson A. Millar.

LOTAN, Jannetta - At the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, Ont., on Friday, October 3, 1958, Jannetta Black, beloved wife of Albert E Lotan and mother of Kathleen (Mrs. Harold Donovan) deceased of Toronto, Naomia (Mrs. Gordon Langtry) of Almonte, Rotha (Mrs. Gordon Morrison) of Peterborough and Mildred (Mrs. Edward Wright) of Metz, France, in her 71st year. Resting at the Comba Funeral Home, Church St., Almonte. Funeral services at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Monday, October 6, at 2 p.m. Interment St. Paul's cemetery, Almonte, Ont.

Mrs. Joseph Majaury, 75, died suddenly at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Mann. Born at the Ragged Chute near Clayton she was the former Barbara Jordan Folkard. Mrs. Majaury had been in failing health, for some time. In 1912 she married Joseph Majaury who survives. Prior to moving to Almonte Mr. and Mrs. Majaury lived in the Clayton district and at Blakeney for a number of years. Besides her husband she is survived by Ella (Mrs. Cameille Ladouceur) of Clayton; Alma (Mrs. John Mann) Almonte and Lillian (Mrs. William Hughes) Morton, two sons, James of Almonte, Ervin of White Lake and one step-son, Harold of Calabogie, Ont. Mrs. Majaury was second youngest of a family of 13. Two who survive, Mrs. John Wilson of 0ttawa and a brother Simon Folkard of Carleton Place. Sixteen grandchildren who survive. Mrs. Majaury was a member of St. George's Anglican Church, Clayton. The many floral tributes showed the esteem in which the deceased was held. The body was at the Comba Funeral Home, Church street. Service was held In St. Paul's Anglican Church on Monday, June 8th, with interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Canon J. W. R. Meakin officiated at the service, assisted by Rev. M. F. Oldham of St. George's Anglican Church, Clayton. The pallbearers were four nephews and two grandsons, George Folkard, John Graham, Ben. Stanzel, James N. Majaury all of Carleton Place, Leslie Ladouceur of Clayton and David Majaury of Almonte.

Sadly missed and ever remembered by brother, Keith, and wife, Evelyn.

Alex Munro, Euphemia Street was found dead outside his home on Thursday evening, October 2. His body was discovered by his wife, Doris after she heard a shot. A .35 caliber rifle was found beside him. Constable Keith Crockford, O.P.P. investigated and Coroner A. A. Metcalfe said no inquest would be held. Mr. Munro, who was 27 years age, was believed to have been depressed over losing his driver's license. He had appeared in District Magistrate's Court that morning when he was fined $100 and had his driver's license suspended for impaired driving. He worked as a Carpenter in Ottawa and drove his car to the city each day. Born in Clayton district, he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Munro who survive. He was educated in the local school at Clayton and attended the United Church. He leaves his wife, the, former, Doris Raycroft of Darling Township; six children, Carmel, seven; Keith, six; Clark, five; Ann, four; David, two; and Sharon, eight months. Also surviving are seven sisters, Mrs. Wm. Church, Nova Scotia; Mrs. Donald Houston, Mrs. Orval Drynan, Miss Beatrice, all of Almonte and the Misses Helen, Muriel and Jean of Clayton; six brothers, Mervyn of Almonte; twins, Jackie and Jim, Douglas, Garry and Bert, all of Clayton. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Sunday, October 5th and was largely attended. Rev. J. Ray Anderson officiated and interment was in the United Cemetery, Clayton. The pallbearers were: Gordon Stewart, Jim Campbell, Basil Munro, Orval Drynan, Leonard Barr and Clarence Raycroft.