THE PERTH COURIER NEWSPAPER

Perth , Drummond Twp., Lanark Co., Ontario , Canada

UPDATED 31 DEC  2002

Below are some of the BMD’s, and miscellaneous Newspaper Items I have come across while researching my family tree.  Some items were difficult to read, even with a magnifying glass, so I have added a “( )” or “?” around the letter, word or date that I am unsure of and have added what I think it looks like.  If you see in brackets (rest was cut off) that just means, that a portion of it was cut off by accident, when the page was copied.  I have highlighted the families (the ones that I know of), which are connected to ours by using Bold Type.  In brackets (after the item), is the date the article was placed in the newspaper.  I’ve been working on this quite a bit, so don’t be surprised if you find some typo’s.  Good luck in your search.

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ANNIVERSARIES…

BRADY – HOGAN                 GOLDEN WEDDING – On Sunday, June 3^rd, the family of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Brady, 3^rd line Bathurst , gathered at the home of their parents, the occasion being the fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Brady.  They are both enjoying the best of health and attended St. John’s church that morning, in which they were married on June 3^rd 1867 .  Mr. Brady has five sisters and five brothers living out of a family of fifteen.  Mrs. Brady (nee Mary Hogan, daughter of the late Daniel Hogan) has one brother living, Mr. Mack Hogan, 3^rd line Bathurst .  Mr. and Mrs. Brady have a family of ten children and all were present at the anniversary, with the exception, of Mrs. Peter Jackman of Cobourg, who was not able to be present owing to the illness of her son, Arnold.  The members of the family are:  Mrs. J.E. Crawford, Perth; Mrs. John Mackler, Balderson; Mrs. Peter Jackman, Cobourg; Mrs. Louis Pennett, Harper; Mr. John Brady, Balderson; Mrs. D.A. O’Neil, Toronto; Messrs. Daniel, William and Thomas of the 3^rd line Bathurst, and Richard of Regina, who with Mrs. O’Neil, arrived Sunday afternoon, giving the gathering a surprise, as they were unexpected.  Mr. and Mrs. Brady were born on the 3^rd line Bathurst and have resided there all of their life.  Mr. Brady has attained the age of eighty years and Mrs. Brady is seventy-two.  The family, including Mrs. W.J. Lee and Miss Catherine Brady of New York , children of Mr. Brady’s brother John, deceased, and who lived with Mr. and Mrs. Brady, presented their parents with a well filled purse.  A number called Sunday afternoon to offer congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Brady. ( 8 June 1917 pg 5)

DROUGHAN - HEALY        COUPLE MARK 50TH ANNIV. - Mr. and Mrs. E.V. Droughan celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Monday of last week.  They were present at a High Mass of Thanksgiving at their parish church, St. Francis de Sales, Rev. J.J. Fogarty P.P. officiating.  Mrs. Leonard Doyle, organist sang Schubert's "Ave Maria".  This mass was followed by a mass at which the Rev. J.P. Healy, P.P. of Lanark, and cousin of Mrs. Droughan, officiated.  Mr. and Mrs. Droughan (formerly Helen Healy) were born in Smiths Falls , and on September 23, 1913 , they were married in St. Francis de Sales Church by the late Rev. Thomas Kelly, Pastor.  They have lived in Smiths Falls all their lives and have always taken an active part in church and community work.  Mr. Droughan is a retired CPR engineer.  In the afternoon, at their residence, 15 Gladstone Ave. , and also in the evening, they were "at home" to friends.  Congratulations and good wishes were gracefully received by this popular couple.  The home was decorated with golden bells and other golden emblems pertaining to the day and beautiful flowers and plants were in abundance, gifts of friends and neighbors.  Guests of honor were Mrs. Earl Caseman, of Toronto (nee Katherine Healy, formerly of Smiths Falls ) who was bridesmaid of her cousin, Mrs. Droughan, and the only remaining one of the immediate wedding party of fifty years ago; also Mrs. J.F. Sheehan, Moose Jaw , Sask , sister of Mrs. Droughan, and Mr. Sheehan.  Among the guests were Mrs. Fred Horan, Mrs. Frank Horan, and Miss Margaret Horan of Perth . ( 3 Oct 1963 pg 9)

HOGAN                                  A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Hogan, 170 Gore Street East , on Thursday, Sept 12, when their friends gathered for a surprise party to offer congratulations on the occasion of their 25^th wedding anniversary.  Mr. and Mrs. Hogan were presented with many beautiful and useful gifts.  The evening was spent in music and dancing. ( 23 Sep 1971 pg 9, found under Events - 25 years ago)

HOGAN                                  FRIENDS GATHER TO CELEBRATE SILVER WEDDING – A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hogan, 170 Gore street East , on Thursday, Sept 12, when their friends gathered for a surprise party to offer congratulations on the occasion of their 25^th wedding anniversary.  Mr. and Mrs. Hogan were presented with many beautiful and useful gifts.  The evening was spent in music and dancing. ( 26 Sep 1946 pg 1)

MCLEAN – MURRAY       PERTH COUPLE OBSERVE THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING – Mr. and Mrs. A.V. McLean, 50? Harvey street celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary on Tuesday June 7^th.  Members of St. John’s Church , Mr. and Mrs. McLean, have been active church workers.  A ? was celebrated in St. John’s Church in the morning at 9:30 which was attended by Mr. and Mrs. McLean, their family, grandchildren and relatives, together with a large number of friends.  Rev. J.J. Kelly of Penetang, nephew, celebrated mass.  At noon a dinner was served in St. John’s Hall by the C.W.L., at which over 50 guests were present.  Mr. and Mrs. McLean were married at Perth by the late Rev. Father Hogan.  The groomsman was James Conditt, now residing in Victoria , who was unable to attend and the bridesmaid was Miss Margaret Hogan, who is now Mrs. Michael Hogan of Perth .  Mrs. Hogan was present for the event.  Mrs. McLean was the former Margaret Murray, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Murray, Perth and the groom a son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McLean, of Perth .  Mr. and Mrs. McLean were at home from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and over 250 friends called to offer ? and good wishes to the happy couple.  Last Wednesday night, Mr. and Mrs. Donald? C. Kerr were host and hostess to a gathering of neighbors, when an address was read and the presentation of a miniature tree, interwoven with dollar bills, to Mr. and Mrs. McLean.  They have been life time residents of Perth .  Mr. McLean conducted a flour? And feed store for many years and later was employed by the Liquor Control Board until his retirement a few years ago.  Mr. McLean took an active part in the municipal life of the town.  He served on the town council and was a member of the Separate School Board.  For many years he was a member of the Perth Citizen’s Band, and a past president of the South Lanark Agricultural Society.  They have eight children and 18 grandchildren, who were all present for the event.  Their children are: Murray of Halifax, Walter and Frank of Perth, Mrs. J. R. Wright (Margaret) of Ottawa, Mrs. W.A. Dillon (Mary) of Cardinal, Mrs. Douglas McLaern (Frances) of Toronto, Miss Bernie McLean of Toronto, and Mrs. Bob Fournier (Doreen) of Perth.  ( 16 Jun 1960 pg 8)