THE RIDEAU RECORD NEWSPAPER

Smith’s Falls, Montague Twp., Lanark Co., Ontario , Canada

UPDATED 24 JUNE 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.  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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BIRTHS…

ANDREWS                             At Smith’s Falls, on Monday June 15^th, to Mr. and Mrs. B. Andrews, a daughter.  ( 16 Jun 1903 pg 5)

CAMERON                            In Smith’s Falls, on ? (cut off) Oct 21^st to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Cameron, a son.  ( 27 Oct 1898 pg 4)

COUCH                                  In North Elmsley , on Tuesday, May 8^th, 1900 , the wife of Richard Couch, of a daughter.  (10 May 1900 pg 9)

DROUGHAN                          In Smith's Falls, on Monday Nov 6th, the wife of Edward Droughan, of a daughter.  ( 9 Nov 1893 ) (Eva Melissa)

DROUGHAN                          (Rev. Sister Mary Doreen) - At Smith’s Falls, on Sunday May 29^th, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Droughan, a daughter.  (31 May 1904) (Agnes Oleida)

DILLABOUGH                       At Smith’s Falls, on Monday, May 30^th, to Mr. and Mrs. H. Dillabough, a daughter.  (31 May 1904)

ELDRIDGE                             At Smith’s Falls, on Monday June 15^th, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eldridge, a son.  ( 16 Jun 1903 pg 5)

GARVIN                                 At Smith’s Falls on Friday, May 20^th, 1904 to Mr. and Mrs. John Garvin, a son.  (31 May 1904)

HILL                                        At Smith’s Falls on Saturday May 28^th, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hill, a daughter.  (31 May 1904)

HUNTER                                 In Smith’s Falls, on Monday, the 26^th inst., the wife of Norman Hunter, of Port Elmsley, of a son.  ( 29 Nov 1894 pg 4)

LAMPITT                                At Smith’s Falls, on Tuesday May 31^st, to Mr. and Mrs. A. Lampitt, a son.  (31 May 1904)

LOUCKS                                At Smith’s Falls, on Tuesday, May 8^th, to Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Loucks, a son.  (10 May 1900 pg 9)

MCVEIGH                              At Smith’s Falls, on Thursday, Nov 29^th, the wife of W.H. McVeigh, Queen St. , of a daughter.  ( 29 Nov 1900 pg 9)

MORELAND                          In Ottawa , on Tuesday, May 24^th, 1904 , to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moreland, a daughter.  (31 May 1904)

MORRIS                                 At Smith’s Falls, on Friday, May 27^th, 1904 , to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Morris, a son.  (31 May 1904)

MYLNE                                  At Riverside , Cal. , on Wednesday, April 11^th, to Mr. and Mrs. John Mylne, a daughter.  (10 May 1900 pg 9)

NEIL                                       At Smith’s Falls on Monday, May 30^th, 1904 , to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Neil, a daughter.  (31 May 1904)

RILEY                                     At Smith’s Falls, on Sunday May 29^th, 1904 , to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Riley, a daughter.  (31 May 1904)

ROSS                                      At Smith’s Falls, on Friday, Nov. 23^rd, the wife of L. L. Ross, of a daughter.  ( 29 Nov 1894 pg 4)

SNYDER                                 At Smith’s Falls on Sunday, May 29^th, to Mr. and Mrs. Snyder, Daniel Street , a son.  (31 May 1904)

WARREN                                At Jasper, on Tuesday, Nov 27^th, the wife of Wm. Warren, of a son.  ( 29 Nov 1894 pg 4)

WOOD                                    In South Burgess, on Wednesday, May 9^th, the wife of J. R. Wood, of a son.  (10 May 1900 pg 9)

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MARRIAGES…

ABBOTT – CHALMERS        In Smith’s Falls, on Wednesday evening, October 8^th, at the residence of the bride’s grandmother, Mrs. T. Nixon, of St. Paul ’s Church, Mr. Oscar C. Abbott, of the Medical Hall, to Miss Eva Isabelle Chalmers, second daughter of Mr. James Chalmers Montague.  ( 9 Nov 1893 )

ANDERSON – BALCOMB   On Thursday, October 28^th, 1915 , at Saskatoon , the marriage took place of Miss Ethel Balcomb, of Elstow , Sask , and Edmund Anderson, formerly of Franktown.  Rev. C. W. Brown officiated.  ( 16 Nov 1915 )

BELL – MCNEELAND          In Merrickville, on Wednesday, Feb 2^nd 1899, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mrs. John Lyons, William Bell to Miss Mary E. McNeeland, both of Merrickville.  ( 9 Feb 1899 )

BRADT – CONLIN                At the M. E. Manse, Spencerport , N.Y. by the Rev. McGermer on Thursday June 4^th, Switt J. Bradt of Brockport N.Y. to Amelia Mae Conlin, youngest daughter of Mrs. P. Conlin, of Smith’s Falls.  ( 16 Jun 1903 , pg 5)

BALFE – JONES                    At the residence of the bride’s father, J. W. Jones, Esq., of Hamilton, Ont., by Rev. Father O’Reilly, on Wednesday, Oct. 26^th, Thos. H. Balfe, M.D., to Miss Florence Jones, both of Hamilton.  ( 27 Oct 1898 pg 4)

CHAPMAN – FULLER          At the Methodist parsonage, Havelock , on Wednesday, Oct. 19^th, 1898 by the Rev. H. McQuade, Mr. W. J. Chapman, C.P.R. Conductor, of Smith’s Falls to Mrs. Minnie Fuller, of Havelock .  ( 27 Oct 1898 pg 4)

DROUCHEN – LESSARD     IN HOLY BONDS - In St. Francis de Sales church a happy event was solemnized this morning when Mr. C.P. Lessard, late of Hamilton led to the altar Miss Kate Drouchen, daughter of Mr. Edward Drouchen, William street .  The ceremony was performed at nine o'clock by the Rev. Father Kelly.  The bride, a very pretty young lady, looked charming in a stylish costume of blue voile trimmed with ecru allover lace and wearing a hat of white chiffon.  The bridesmaid was Miss Minnie Drouchen, cousin of the bride who wore a handsome costume of pale grey crepe de chine with white lace yoke, and large black picture hat.  The groomsman was Mr. J. Lewis.  A wedding breakfast was served at the bride's home after the ceremony only the nearest friends being present.  Mr. and Mrs. Lessard left on the 3:30 train for a wedding trip.  They will visit in Montreal and will then go on to Granby , Que. where they will spend a few days with the groom's brother, Dr. Lessard.  Mr. Lessard lived in Smith's Falls for some time before going to Hamilton but he has now taken a position with the Gould Manufacturing Co. and on the return of the young couple they will take up their residence in town.  They are highly regarded among their friends and they received a number of very pretty and useful presents.  ( 26 Apr 1904 )

DROUGHAN/ MCNAMARA - In St. Francis de Sales Church on Tuesday, Nov. 27^th, by Rev. Father Kelly, James McNamara of Carthage , N.Y. to Margaret, daughter of the late Thomas Droughan, of Smith’s Falls.  ( 29 Nov 1900 pg 9)

DROUGHAN/ MCNAMARA - The merry pealing of St. Francis de Sales bell on Tuesday announced that another couple had been made one.  The principals were James McNamara, of Carthage , N.Y. , and Miss Margaret Droughan, daughter of the late Thos. Droughan of this town.  The ceremony took place at ten o’clock and was performed by Rev. Father Kelly.  The bridesmaid was Miss Lizzie Dignan and the groomsman was Mr. George Murphy of Watertown N.Y. , a cousin of the groom.  The bride’s dress was blue Henrietta cloth with vest of white satin and she wore a velvet turban to match.  The bridesmaid was attired in a costume of castor colored cloth and wore a large black velvet hat.  The wedding march was played by Miss Cecil Lunny.  The guest numbered about twenty-five, all of them near relatives.  A wedding repast was served at the brides home and soon afterwards Mr. and Mrs. McNamara left to take the noon train for their home in Carthage , where the groom holds the position of foreman for the Bell Telephone company.  The bride received a number of very pretty and useful presents, the groom’s gift being a seal caperine with sable trimming.  ( 29 Nov 1900 pg 9)

EBY – GILMOUR                   In the First Congregational church, San Francisco , Cal , on Wednesday, May 27^th, by Rev. Dr. George Adams, Charles A. Eby to Nan M. Gilmour, daughter of Mrs. M. Gilmour, of Vancouver , B.C. formerly of Smith’s Falls.  ( 16 Jun 1903 , pg 5)

EBY – GILMOUR                   IN HOLY BONDS – (right side of column cut off) ? marriage is announced of Mr. ?es A. Eby of San Francisco and ?Nan M. Gilmour of Vancouver , B.C. ?rly of Smith’s Falls.  The cere? Took place in the 1^st Congreg?l church, San Francisco on Wed?y May 27^th, and was performed ?ev. Dr. George Adams.  The ? is the granddaughter of Mrs. J. ?r, of this toen and she will be remembered by a large circle of ? who will wish her all happiness ? new life.  The groom holds a ?sible position as book keeper ? large San Francisco firm and young couple will take up their ? (the rest is cut off)  ( 16 Jun 1903 pg 5)

FISHER – LEGARY                At the Methodist parsonage, on Monday, Nov. 26^th, by Rev. J. Tallman Pitcher, George a Fisher, to Mary Legary, all of Smith’s Falls.  ( 29 Nov 1900 pg 9)

HEALY – MCDERMOTT       In St. Francis de Sales Church , Smith’s Falls, on Wednesday Oct. 26^th, 1898 , by the Rev. Father Stanton, Owen Healy, to Miss Minnie McDermott, daughter of Mr. Edward McDermott, of Montague.  ( 27 Oct 1898 pg 4)

HEFFERON – CURTAIN       In St. Mary’s Church, West Huntley , by Rev. Father Corkery, on Monday, June 18^th, Mr. Peter Hefferon to Miss Nora Curtain.  ( 21 Jun 1894 )

HENDERSON/ MACNAUGHTON - On ? (cut off) inst., at 114 Hutcheson Street , by the Rev. A.J. Mowat, John H. Henderson, Manager Union Bank Smith’s Falls, Ont., to I. Louise, youngest daughter of the late Archibald MacNaughton, Lachine .  ( 21 Sept 1893 )

HOGAN – KEHOE                 Mr. Peter J. Kehoe, the popular wine clerk of the Revere House, Perth , was united in marriage yesterday morning to Miss M. Hogan, a well known young lady of that town.  The ceremony took place in St. John’s church and was performed by the (rest cut off)  ( 16 Jun 1903 , pg 5)

HOGAN – MURPHY             In St. Francis de Sales Church , on Monday evening the marriage of Mr. Nicholas Hogan and Miss Minnie Murphy, took place, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Father Stanton.  The groom was assisted by Mr. Silas Conn and the bride by her sister, Miss Julia Murphy.  Both bride and groom were employees of the Russell House, the former as bus driver and the latter, as dining room girl and both are popular with all their friends from whom they received a number of pretty and useful presents.  ( 12 Jan 1899 )

KERR – TRAVERS                 In St. John’s church, Smith’s Falls, by the Rev. W.H. Stiles, B.A., on Thursday, Sept. 11^th, 1901 , Rev. I. Newton Kerr, Incumbent of St. Paul’s church, Shigawake, Bonaventure County , Que., to Beatrice Travers, daughter of J.B., Travers, Esq., also of Shigawake, Que.  (11 May 1909)

MARTIN – MATTHEWS       At the residence of the bride’s father, on Wednesday, Sept. 11^th, by Rev. Dr. Larmour of Easton ’s Corners, George Martin of South Elmsley to Carrie, daughter of George Matthews of Wolford.  (11 May 1909)

NICHOLSON – PRATT         At the residence of Mr. J. S. McCormack, on Wednesday, Oct. 26^th, 234 Bridge St., Ottawa, by Rev. J. Scanlon, Wm. Nicholson, Esq., of Merrickville, to Miss E. J. Pratt, of Ottawa.  ( 27 Oct 1898 pg 4)

O’KEEFE/ MCDERMOTT     In St. Francis de Sales Church on Tuesday, Nov. 27^th, by Rev. Father Kelly, Thomas O’Keefe, of Huntley, to Genevieve, daughter of Edward McDermott, of Smith’s Falls.  ( 29 Nov 1900 pg 9)

SERGEANT–DONNELLY     In St. John’s Church , Smith’s Falls, on Wednesday, Oct. 26^th, 1898 , by Rev. Canon Nesbitt, Harry Sergeant, of Duluth , Minn , to Miss Myrtena Donnelly, of the Township of Oso , Frontenac county.  ( 27 Oct 1898 pg 4)

SMITH – CONLIN                 In St. Francis de Sales Church , Smith’s Falls, on Monday, Nov. 26^th, by the Rev. Father Stanton, Mr. T. Smith, of Perth , to Miss Sarah J. Conlin, of Montague.  ( 29 Nov 1894 pg 4)

WARREN – MASON             At the residence of the bride’s father, on Thursday, Nov. 22^nd, by the Rev. Mr. Sparling, Mr. Beecher Warren, to Miss Elizabeth Mason, both of Easton ’s Corners.  ( 29 Nov 1894 pg 4)

WEBSTER – STEPHENS       At the residence of the bride’s father on Wednesday evening, Nov. 28^th, by the Rev. T. Nixon of St. Paul ’s church, Mr. Benjamin Webster, to Miss. E, second daughter of Mr. Robert Stephens, all of Smith’s Falls.  ( 29 Nov 1894 pg 4)

WEIR – BARKER                   At the residence of the bride’s parents on Thursday, April 29^th, by the Rev. Wilkinson, John K. Weir to Louise, daughter of John Barber, all of Easton ’s Corners.  (6 May 1897)

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DEATHS…

BALANCE                              At Smith’s Falls, on Sunday May 2^nd, Jane Balance, aged 75 years.  (6 May 1897)

BALLANTYNE                      In Wolford on Friday, 3^rd inst. John Ballantyne, aged 69 years.  ( 9 Feb 1899 )

BALLANTYNE                      With keen regret the Record chronicles this week the death of Mr. John Ballantyne, of Wolford, who died Tuesday last.  He had been suffering (rest cut off) ( 9 Feb 1899 )

CAIRNS                                   In the township of Kitley , on Tuesday the 25^th inst. Miss Mary Cairns aged 34 years.  ( 27 Oct 1898 pg 4)

CLEMO                                  At Smith’s Falls, on Saturday May 1^st, Susan Orilla, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clemo, aged 13 years.  (6 May 1897)

CONERTY                              At Jasper, on Sunday June 14^th Emellne Conerty, sister of Dr. J. M. Conerty of Smith’s Falls.  ( 16 Jun 1903 , pg 5)

CONLIN                                 The death occurred this morning of Mr. Thomas Conlin at his home in Montague after a long and painful illness.  Some years ago he had the misfortune to step on a needle which became imbedded so firmly in his heel that it could not be gotten out.  Blood poisoning finally set in and in the end the foot had to be amputated.  He never fully recovered from the shock and has been unable to do much of anything since and for some time his death was looked for almost at any time.  The family has been sadly afflicted in the last few years.  In addition to the illness of the deceased his mother was stricken with paralysis and is a helpless invalid, and a brother of the former met a terrible death while working at the Soulanges canal a short time age.  ( 1 Sep 1898 pg 1)

CONLIN                                 In Montague, on Tuesday, the 27^th inst., Patrick Conlin, aged 76 years.  ( 28 Feb 1889 pg 4)

CONLIN                                 In Montague, Sunday, Oct. 23^rd, Mrs. Patrick Conlin aged 77 years.  ( 27 Oct 1898 pg 4)

CONLIN                                 At Smith’s Falls, on Wednesday May 9^th, Miss Elizabeth Conlin, aged 48 years.  (10 May 1900 pg 9)

CONLIN                                 MR. WILLIAM CONLIN, brother of Mrs. M. Droughan, George Street west , died here on Thursday after an illness of many months.  He was a sufferer from tubercular trouble and had been brought here from his home in Ottawa some time ago in the hope that the change might prove of benefit.  For two or three weeks he had been undergoing treatment in the hospital here but the disease had gained such headway that nothing could be done for him.  He was carefully nursed and tended, however, and his last days were made as comfortable as possible.  The deceased was 69 years of age.  His wife died some time ago, but he is survived by one son who lives in Montana and one daughter who resides in Ottawa .  The funeral took place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock to St. Francis de Sales church and interment was made in the R. C. cemetery.  ( 26 Nov 1907 pg 1)

CURRIE                                  At Perth , on Friday, Sept, 6^th, Miss Rose Currie, daughter of Mr. Matthew Currie of Smith’s Falls, aged 22 years.  (11 May 1909)

DAVIDSON                            At Smith’s Falls, on Tuesday June 16^th, 1903 , Martha J. Sloan, wife of H. Davidson, in the 46^th year of her age.  ( 16 Jun 1903 , pg 5)

DAVIS                                     In Easton ’s Corners on Sunday Jan ? Wm. Davis aged ? years.  ( 9 Feb 1899 )

DROUCHEN                          In Smith's Falls on Monday, the 18th inst., Mr. James Drouchen, aged 74 years.  ( 21 Sept 1893 )

DROUCHEN                          ANOTHER AGED RESIDENT GONE – Another of the aged residents of the town passed over to the great majority on Monday last in the person of Mr. James Drouchen.  He had reached the ripe old age of seventy-four years and for the most part of all that time had enjoyed remarkable good health.  Even at the last it was more a general giving out of the constitution than any sickness that resulted in his demise.  He was an honest industrious man and very highly respected by all who knew him.  His funeral took place on Wednesday.  ( 21 Sep 1893 )

DROUGHAN                          At Coteau du Lac, on Thursday, June 14^th, Mr. Patrick Droughan, formerly of Smith’s Falls, aged 40 years.  ( 21 Jun 1894 )

DROUGHAN                          KILLED BY A BLAST – A terrible accident occurred at Coteau du Lac last Thursday night.  A number of men were engaged in blasting rocks in section 11 of the Soulanges canal when the dynamite prematurely exploded, killing three men and dangerously wounding several others.  One of the number killed was Patrick Droughen, formerly of Smith’s Falls.  When found he was terribly mangled.  He was an old hand at the work of blasting and was looked upon by his employees as a very sober, reliable man.  He was 40 years of age and leaves a wife and eight children.  His brother Mr. Edward Droughen of this place left at once for the scene of the accident.  ( 21 Jun 1894 )

DROUCHEN                          At Smith’s Falls, on Thursday April 29^th, Thomas Drouchen, aged 47 years.  (6 May 1897)

DROUCHEN                          After an illness of several weeks Mr. Thomas Drouchen died at his home in Elgin ward on Thursday night last.  He suffered from lung trouble and could get no relief though everything was done for him that could be.  He was only 46 years of age and was an industrious faithful man, a kind father and husband and a good citizen.  He had been employed in Frost & Wood’s shops for years.  The funeral took place Saturday afternoon and was very largely attended.  (6 May 1897)

DROUCHEN                          Mrs. Drouchen, an old resident of the town, died last Wednesday at the advanced age of 86 years.  Her husband died about two years ago since which time deceased resided with her son.  The funeral took place on Friday morning from her late residence.  ( 12 Mar 1896 )

DROUGHEN                          At Smith’s Falls, on Friday, Feb. 3^rd, Jas. Droughen, aged 23 years.  ( 9 Feb 1899 )

DROUGHEN                          Mr. James Droughen the young man referred to in the Record last Thursday as being very ill at his home here died the following day.  He was one of the company who became ill after partaking of the home-made taffy at a party in Merrickville.  The others recovered soon afterwards from the effects of their illness, but in Mr. Droughen’s case the symptoms were more alarming.  He had not been in good health for some time and for some days previous to his death he suffered from inflammation of the bowels.  Deceased was 23 years of age and was the son of the late Edward Droughen.  (actually son of the late Thomas)  He had lived in Merrickville for the past few months where he had been employed as a moulder.  His funeral took place on Sunday from his mother’s residence to St. Francis de Sales church the remains being entered in the R. C. Cemetery .  ( 9 Feb 1899 )

DROUCHEN                          At Brockville on Saturday August 27^th, 190 , John Drouchen, son of the late Thomas Drouchen, Elizabeth Street , Smith’s Falls, in his 21^st year.  ( 30 Aug 1904 )

DROUCHEN                          SUCCUMBED TO HIS INJURIES – Mr. John Drouchen who was seriously hurt a few weeks ago by a fall from a telephone pole at Bishop’s Mills succumbed to his injuries on Saturday.  He was taken to St. Vincent de Paul Hospital, Brockville , after the accident but his body was so badly crushed that little hope could he held out for his recovery.  The unfortunate young man was about 21 years of age, and had been in the employ of the telephone company for several months.  He was a faithful industrious workman and was well thought of by his employers.  He was a son of Mrs. Thos. Drouchen, Elizabeth Street , and the news of his death was heard with much regret by all his old friends here.  The body was brought home Sunday morning the funeral taking place yesterday at 9 o’clock a.m.   Service was held in St. Francis de Sales church and interment was made in the church cemetery.  ( 30 Aug 1904 )

DROUGHAN                          MRS. MARIA DROUGHAN - The death took place early Friday morning, of Maria Conlin, widow of the late Patrick Droughan, after an illness of four months.  The late Mrs. Droughan was born in Montague, seventy-four years ago, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Conlin, but after her marriage resided in Smiths Falls .  Her husband predeceased over thirty years.  Mrs. Droughan was a woman possessed of wonderful qualities; a devoted mother and a true friend; to know her, was to love her.  Her kindness endeared her to all.  During her illness she was tenderly cared for by her daughters, Miss Sadie and Miss Minnie Droughan.  She leaves to mourn her loss three daughters, and two sons, Mrs. Joseph McDermott and Miss Minnie Droughan, Amsterdam, N. Y; Miss Sadie Droughan and Mr. T. P. Droughan, Smiths Falls; and Mr. Ed. Droughan of Hamilton; also three sisters, Mrs. Rose Hennessey and Mrs. James O'Connor, Watertown, N.Y.; and Mrs. Thos. Smith, Perth.  The funeral was held from her late home, 72 Herbert St. , Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock to St. Francis de Sales church, where the Libera was sung by the pastor, Rev. Fr. Meagher, after which the remains were laid to rest in the church cemetery.  A requiem mass was celebrated yesterday morning in St. Francis de Sales church for the repose of her soul.  The pallbearers were Messrs. W. J. Sutherland, John Boes, Ed. Plant, M. Ryan, Geo. Gallipeau and John O'Keefe.  Spiritual offerings were received from:  Catholic Women's League: Rideau Council K of C; Thomas P. Droughan (Requiem); Miss Sadie Droughan, Mrs. Elizabeth Droughan, Smiths Falls; Miss Minnie Droughan; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. McDermott (2) Joseph Francis, Jack and Thomas McDermott (3) Amsterdam, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. E. Droughan (Jr.) Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Droughan (Sr.), Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. Jas F. Droughan, Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. Thos Smith, Perth; Mr. and Mrs. Jas O'Connor (Requiem); Mr. Reginald Hennessy, Mr. Leonard Hennessy, Mrs. Rose Hennessy, Watertown; Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Droughan; The Misses Hallinan, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hourigan; Mr. T. Sylvain and family, Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Hogan, Mr. Percy Elmsley, John Phillips, Miss Kathleen Sutherland, Mr. and Mrs. E. Plant, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Graham, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hudson and Fred, Mrs. Jas. Scott and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Brennagh, Mrs. T. O'Meara, Mr. and Mrs. John Flood, Mrs. Isabelle Muldoon and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Doyle, the Misses Nellie and Beatrice Faughnan, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Haskins and family, Mr. and Mrs. T. Durack, Mr. Bert. McAllister, Mr. and Mrs. P. O'Brien and family, Mrs. Faughnan and Irene, Mr. Robt. Burns, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Brady, Mr. J. Boes, Miss Madeline McMahon, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mereau and Marguerite, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. O'Brien, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. L. King, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Madden, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gallipeau, Mr. and Mrs. M. Carroll and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bisonett and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bisonette, Mrs. F. Hourigan and family, Mrs. D.C. Healy, Miss Mary Cusick, Miss Clara Connolly, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Malloy, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Caswell, Mr. W. J. Sutherland, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Gallipeau, Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Lynn, Mr. and Mrs. E. Sutherland, Mr. and Mrs. James O'Keefe, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Hamel, Miss Edna Gallipeau, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hogan and family, Mr. J. M. Dooher, Mr. and Mrs. John O'Neil, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Doyle, Mr. and Mrs. John O'Keefe, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Laberge, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Moran, Mr. Bert and Miss Stella Boulton, all of Smiths Falls, and Mrs. J.B. Clint and Harold, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Howe, Carthage, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. James Canna (2), Mr. Charles Casler (2), Mrs. Joseph Jackman, Mr. and Mrs. M. Cominsky, Miss Josephine Hurley, Mr. and Mrs. Don Fero (2), Mr. and Mrs. J. Perrine, Mrs. Nellie McDermott, Amsterdam, N.Y.; Miss Verna Sylvain, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McGlade, Perth; Mrs. Bernard Lee, Perth; Miss Bessie Sutherland, Montreal; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. O'Meara (2), Montreal; Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Smith, Perth, "Requiem", Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lessard, Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. N. McEwen; Children of Mary Society; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Shanks, and others.  Floral offerings were as follows:  Wreaths - Amsterdam Friends; Jack Klyne, Wilson Roe, Harry Scott and Ken Foster.  Baskets of Roses - E. A. Cameron, T. V. Rogers and N.J. Douglas; Misses Doreen Ried, Mary  Hambleton, Edith Sloan.  Sprays - Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Clayton; Dr. and Mrs. Morgan; Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Caswell; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Neil; Mr. W. J. Morris; McLean Bros; Mrs. Wilson and Lillian of Perth ; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Arnett. Montreal .  ( 11 Oct 1927 )

DUNHAM                               At Port Elmsley on Sunday, Feb. 5, 1899 , Hamilton Dunham, aged 65? years.  ( 9 Feb 1899 )

GILDAY                                  In Portland , on Saturday, the 22^nd, inst. Edward Gilday aged 41 years.  ( 27 Oct 1898 pg 4)

GILDAY                                  DIED IN PORTLAND – (left side of column cut off) ?e sad death occurred at his ?e in Portland on Saturday last, ?r. Edward Gilday, who for some ? has acted as agent there for ? Sparham Cement Company of  ?treal.  The deceased gentleman ? to Montreal some months ago to ?rgo and operation in one of the ?itals in that city which prolonged ? life for awhile but he finally ?umbed after a lingering illness to ?gement of the spleen.  His ?ral which was very largely ?nded and which was under the ?ices of the Masons of Newboro ? took place on Sunday to the ?boro Vault, his four brothers ?as and Gardiner of Montreal, ?ard of Toronto and Daniel of ?h’s Falls acting as pall bearers.  ? Mr. Grout conducted the funeral ?ce the church being draped on ? occasion.  The deceased was 41 ? of age and leaves a widow and a ?erous circle of friends to mourn loss.  ( 27 Oct 1898 pg 4)

GRAY                                     At Christie’s Lake , on Monday, Sept. 18^th, Mr. George Gray, father of Dr. Gray of this town, aged 90 years.  ( 21 Sept 1893 )

HAYES                                   DIED AT ATHENS – The death occurred at Athens on Friday, Nov. 15^th, 1915 , of William T. Hayes, a life long resident of the village, in his 66^th year.  His death was due to pleurisy and pneumonia, of but a few days duration.  Surviving him are two sisters and one brother, Miss Emma Hayes who lived with him, Mrs. James Murray of Smith’s Falls and Mr. Fred Hayes of Athens .  ( 16 Nov 1915 )

HEWITT                                  The death occurred on Friday last of Kenneth Ivan Hewitt, five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Hewitt, at the home of his parents in South Elmsley.  The young boy was (rest cut off)  ( 11 Oct 1921 pg 5)

HOGAN                                  At Smith’s Falls on Sunday, September 8^th, James Hogan, father of Mrs. C. Thornton.  (11 May 1909)

HOGAN                                  Mr. James Hogan died very suddenly on Sunday at the residence of his daughter Mrs. C. Thornton.  He had been a sufferer for some time with heart disease but had been worse than usual of late.  The attack on Sunday came on very suddenly, however, and he only lasted about an hour.  The funeral took place on Tuesday to St. Francis de Sales Church , the remains being afterwards taken to Perth for interment.  ( 12 Sep 1901 )

HOGAN                                  At Smiths Falls on Sunday, September 8th, James Hogan, father of Mrs. C. Thornton.  ( 12 Sep 1901 )

HOURIGAN                           The Gazette of last week had a notice of the death in Almonte of Miss Maria Hourigan, who a number of years ago resided here.  For the past sixteen years she has been housekeeper for her brother, Mr. Wm. Hourigan, of that town.  Deceased (rest cut off)  ( 12 Mar 1896 )

HOUSTON                              At Smith’s Falls, on Monday, Feb. 25^th, at the age of 1 year, 4 month, Gladys Paul, only daughter of J. A. Houston, B.A.  ( 28 Feb 1889 pg 4)

JAMIESON                             In Smith’s Falls, on Sunday, the 17^th inst., the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R.R. Jamieson, aged 8 months.  ( 21 Sept 1893 )

KELLY                                    In Wolford, on Wednesday, June 13^th Mr. John Kelly, aged 80 years.  ( 21 Jun 1894 )

KELLY                                    In Montague on Monday 6^th inst., Mrs. Moses Kelly aged 68 years.  ( 9 Feb 1899 )

KINNE                                    DIED IN DETROIT – Morris Kinne passed away at the home of his son Elmer J. Kinne, 8389 Homer Ave. , Detroit , on October 2^nd, 1927 at 9:22 p.m.   Mr. Kinne was united in marriage in 1882 to Margaret Jenkins of Easton's Corners who with one son survives and also three brothers, George B. of Rutland and Vermont; Giles W. of Seneca Falls, N.Y. and John of Black River.  Funeral services were held from the home on Wednesday October 5^th at 3 p.m.   Rev. Steninger of Martha Holmes Methodist Church, officiating.  The pall bearers were Cecil Reynolds, Elwood Earle, Gordon MacDonald, Wesley Sider, Earl Smith and Carl Powers.  Floral offerings were as follows – Pillow – Family and Edna McCarthy; Wreath – Fisher Body Corp; Plant 18; Sprays – Mr. and Mrs. John A. Hubeson, Mr. and Mrs. Will Summers, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith, Gordon MacDonald, Wesley Sider, Emma Wood, Mr. and Mrs. V. Knapp, Mr. and Mrs. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Heirmann, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miester.  Interment was made at the Woodmere Cemetery Detroit, Mich. ( 11 Oct 1927 pg 3)

LOUCKS                                At Smith’s Falls, on Monday May 3^rd, William Loucks, aged 31 years.  (6 May 1897)

MCKAY                                 In Smith’s Falls on Monday Feb 6^th, Lizzie M, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. McKay, aged 6 mos.  ( 9 Feb 1899 )

OLMSTEAD                           In Jasper, on Monday, Nov. 26^th, Mr. Gideon Olmstead, aged 78? years.  ( 29 Nov 1894 pg 4)

POOLE                                    At Toronto , on Monday, Nov, 6^th, Isabella Meighen, wife of Mr. J. M. Poole, publisher.  .  ( 9 Nov 1893 .

RILEY                                     In Elmsley on Thursday Feb. 2^nd, Wm. Riley, aged 70 years.  ( 9 Feb 1899 )

RUTHERFORD                        In Elmsley on Sunday, Feb 5, George Rutherford, aged 97? years and 3 mos.  ( 9 Feb 1899 )

SALMON                               In Elmsley, on Tuesday, June 19^th, Mr. Thos Salmon, aged 74 years.  ( 21 Jun 1894 )

SCOTT                                    At Lion’s Head, Bruce county, on Jan 9^th, John Scott, formerly of Smith’s Falls, aged 97 years.  ( 9 Feb 1899 )

SPICER                                   At Smith’s Falls on Thursday Feb 2^nd, Mrs. Hannah Spicer of Augustia, aged 71 years.  ( 9 Feb 1899 )

SPICER                                   Mrs. Hannah Spicer – (right side of column cut off) The death occurred last T? Mrs. Hannah Spicer at the h? son, Mr. Robert Spicer.  Th? came here from her home ?cott to be present at the m? her granddaughter which ? on December 28^th and thr? days later she suffered from ? of paralysis.  The shock to ? was more than her stre? Stand and in spite of all th? done for her she succum? attack on Thursday even? stated.  Mrs. Spicer was ? early settlers of August? having been born there ?  She was a devout Methodi? all her life in that ? be said to be the ? in this country ? thirty-five years age ? few years she has ? her brother-in-law ? She is survived ? sons and ?.  ( 9 Feb 1899 )

STEVENS                               At Smith’s Falls, on Monday, Sept, 18^th, Mrs. Sarah Jane Stevens, aged 74 yrs.  ( 21 Sept 1893 )

STITT                                      At Smith’s Falls on Sunday Feb 5^th, Rachel M. Ross, widow of the late Wm. J. Stitt, aged 40 years.  ( 9 Feb 1899 )

WALLACE                             At Methodist Valley , on Sunday, Nov. 24^th, Vina Poole, wife of Malcolm Wallace, of Wellington .  ( 29 Nov 1900 pg 9)

WARWICK                             At Gorrie, Ont., on Sunday August 29^th, 1904 , W. J. Warwick, formerly of Smith’s Falls, aged 42 years.  ( 30 Aug 1904 )

WHITE                                    At Smith’s Falls on Monday May 30^th, 1904 , Margaret Ellen White, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John White, Lombardy .  (31 May 1904)

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LADIES GOLF CLUB            A meeting was held last evening in the ladies room of the Public Library for the purpose of  reorganizing the Ladies’ Golf Club for the season.  The attendance was much larger than usual and a great deal of enthusiasm was shown.  The following officers were elected: President—Mrs. W. McC. Warden, Vice Pres.—Mrs. E. H. Wickware, Secretary—Miss Ella Ross, Treas.—Miss Girouard, Capt.—Miss Mary Brodie, Com—Mrs. H. B. Wilson, Mrs. Raoul Girouard, Miss Clara Gould, Miss Alice Gould.  (11 May 1909)

A NARROW ESCAPE           The little five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Percy had a narrow escape from an awful death on Saturday.  He was playing about on the street and watching some men putting up a pole for the Citizens’ Electric Light Company.  When it was nearly up something went wrong, the men lost control and the pole fell.  It struck the ground less than four feet from where the lad was standing and came down with such force that the big pole was broken into three pieces.  (11 May 1909)

HE’S A TWIRLER                  Mr. Ross Thornton who was for several seasons the clever pitcher of the Smiths Falls baseball club is already making a good name for himself in Toronto .  He is playing this year with St. Mary's team of the City Amateur League and the Toronto papers all speak in the most flattering terms of his work.  The News had the following in reference to the game on Saturday between St. Mary's and Wellingtons ; - Ross Thornton, the clever St. Mary's twirler, with the aid and good support of the rest of the team shut out the Wellingtons in the second game.  Thornton is good business from the first ball put over to the end of the game.  Not only in the box, but at the plate and on the bases, did he show good form.  To his credit in Saturday's game he had 12 strike-outs, which in a manner substantiates the record of 12 games won out of 13 games last year.  It was the winning team's game all the way, and the score of 6-0 shows the work very well.   (11 May 1909)

MISS MAUD CRAWFORD   of Kemptville is visiting friends in town.  (11 May 1909)

FOR A SHOP LICENSE        Mr. Nicholas Hogan is making application for a shop liquor license in Dufferin ward. He has put in a numerously signed petition which will come before the board of license commissioners at Perth on the 7^th of December.  ( 16 Nov 1915 )

IN AID OF MISSIONS          For sometime the Sunday school of the Methodist Church have been talking of a Missionary department, and on Sunday, previous to the Sunday school lesson, the subject was introduced by Mrs. J.F. Sherman.  Once a month, they expected to have a paper of something interesting on missions, with a view to promoting greater giving and greater interest in missionaries, and with the hope that some may be stimulated to offer themselves for that work.  ( 16 Nov 1915 )

ANNIVERSARY MASS         A solemn requiem mass was sung in St. Francis de Sales church at 8 o’clock yesterday morning, by Rev. Father Kelly, for the happy repose of the souls of the deceased members of the Catholic Order of Foresters of St. Francis de Sales Court No. 495 of Smiths Falls.  ( 16 Nov 1915 )

SHOP TO RENT                     The store, on Beckwith Street , lately occupied by E. Kelly, as a grocery.  A good storehouse and stable in connection.  Stand one of the best in town.  Apply to J. Gile.  ( 28 Feb 1889 pg 4)

FIXTURES FOR SALE            The stand is well known, and satisfactory reasons for selling will be given to the bona-fide purchaser only.  Apply personally or by letter to Edward Kelly, Beckwith St. , Smith’s Falls.  ( 28 Feb 1889 pg 4)

MR. AND MRS.                     have been visiting for a week or two at the formers old home near Burritt’s Rapids. 

S. N. PERCIVAL                    They were invited down by Mr. and Mrs. Percival sr. who have just moved into a handsome new residence and who gave a large party on the 6^th in honor of Mr. S. N. Percival’s birthday.  ( 12 Mar 1896 )

WHEN RHEUMATISM          doubles a man up physician and suffer alike lose heart and often despair of a cure, but here’s the exception.  Wm. Peg, of Norwood , Ont., says:  “I was nearly doubled up with rheumatism.  I got three bottles of South American Rheumatic Cure and they cured me.  It’s the quickest acting medicine I ever saw.”  For sale by Wm. Johnston.  ( 29 Nov 1900 pg 9)

COL. WHYTE OF VANCOUVER and Mr. Harry Forrest of Victoria B.C. were guests of the latter’s brother Mr. S. L. Forrest for a couple of days during the week.  They were on their way to Ottawa to attend the great Dominion Rifle Ranges Association matches which opened at Rockcliffe yesterday.  ( 30 Aug 1904 )

REV. MR. TAYLOR               of Lochwinnoch, who has been officiating in one of the Almonte pulpits for the past five weeks occupied the pulpit of St. Paul ’s church on Sunday last.  He preached excellent sermons at both services and was attentively listened to by large congregations.  While here he was the guest of his son, Mr. J. Taylor.  ( 30 Aug 1904 )

MRS. JOHN JONES               who is enjoying her annual outing at Camp Leisure has had her usual good luck fishing this year.  She has already had some good catches and yesterday succeeded in landing a 11 lb. salmon.  She ? (illegible) it in and gaffed it without (rest is cut off)  ( 30 Aug 1904 )

A FINE CRAFT                      (left side of column cut off) A large number of spectators were sent on Thursday to witness the ?ching of the new and beautiful ?ft owned by Messrs. Howard Warr? And W. E. Mills.  The boat is an American design and was built by Mr. ?o. Hammond of this town.  The ? is 29 ft. over all and is built of the ? white oak with cypress flanking ?th a beam of 5 ½ feet.  The engine ? being built by Mr. Warner of the ?rrin Plow Co. who is an expert ?echanic.  It will be a double cy?dar, 15h.p. engine and will be of ? latest design.  Messrs Warner and ?lls expect to have their boat in running order in about a week and hope ? able to make at least 15 miles an ?  ( 30 Aug 1904 )

SERIOUSLY INJURED          Mr. Henry Morrison, a C.P.R. brakeman of this place was very seriously injured at Chesterville on Friday.  He was engaged in making a coupling when he got caught in some way between the bumpers and was terribly crushed.  His injuries were temporarily dressed at Chester ? (rest cut off)  ( 26 Nov 1907 pg 1)

MRS. J.C. SWITZER              was the hostess at a very happy gathering at her home, 65 Kendall Avenue , Toronto , on Wednesday afternoon, October 5^th when she entertained at an informal tea for her sister, Mrs. Murray H. Lister, of Calgary , Alta., who with her little daughter has been visiting friends in the east for the past two months.  A number of former Smiths Falls ladies were present and a couple of hours passed very happily in reminiscences and renewal of friendships.  The living room was brightened with vases of crimson asters and golden brown marigolds decorated the tea tables in the dining room.  Mrs. G. Young poured tea and little Mary Lister and Elizabeth Young attended the door.  Among those present were Mrs. O. Carss, Miss Lila Carss; Mrs. A. A. Van Ataar, Mrs. G. Young, Mrs. C. L. Easton, Miss Clara Gould, Mrs. B. Byram and daughters, Mrs. J. L. Madison and Mrs. R. McLarty, Mrs. H. A. Lavell, of Kingston, Mrs. A. E. Lavell, Miss Gillespie, Mrs. Howard Best, Mrs. Chas. Green, Mrs. S. J. Stubbs, Miss Mabel Keith, Mrs. Gordon C. Keith, Miss Jessie Dayton, Miss Laura Bell, Mrs. Jack McKechnie, Mrs. Lister and daughter left on Monday for their home in Calgary.  ( 11 Oct 1927 pg 5)

POLICE COURT BUSY         Men Bought Enormous Amount of Liquor on Permits – Victor Kurack and John Beahen are men who either have an enormous capacity or else are trafficking in Government Liquor.  Kurack appeared in police court before Magistrate Sparham on Friday, charged with being intoxicated in a public place and paid a fine of $10 and $6.50 costs.  It was shown that Kurack had purchased on his permit since October, 4^th, six bottles of liquor and two dozen bottles of ale and his permit was suspended and sent to Ottawa .  John Beahen was also arrested on October 8^th under the same charge and was sentenced to 30 days in Perth jail when he was unable to pay his fine.  Beahen had bought 187 bottles since August 13^th, including about forty bottles of whiskey.  His permit was also suspended and sent to Ottawa .  ( 11 Oct 1921 pg 3)

HAROLD IRWIN                   driver of the car which struck and seriously injured Donald Deegan some time ago, appeared in court on October 7^th, and was committed for trial in Perth.  The date of his trial has not yet been set.  Another local man was allowed to go on suspended sentence after he had pleaded guilty to a charge of parking his car outside a place in which he was not transacting business.  (11 Oct 1921 pg 3)

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