The Record News, Smiths Falls - Newspaper Articles - 15th section
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July 4 1889
Record News
Merrickville
-Mrs. W. H. Magee and her niece, Mrs. Olmstead, returned from Brockville last Thursday.
-Mr. Erastus Harris, of Ottawa, spent last week in town on a visit to his sister-in-law, Mrs. W. H. Magee.
-Miss Amelia Guest is visiting her sister, Mrs. F. A. Tallman. She will remain here for some time visiting friends and old acquaintances. She taught school and spent a greater portion of her girlhood days in our village.
-Mr. Patrick Cussack, one of the candidates nominated on Friday, the 21st ult, for councillor has taken his place at the council board. Mr. Brennan, his opponent, being disqualified on account of holding the office of collector for the municipality.
-Mr. Issac Graville left for his future home the Great North West on Friday last. M. G. had only been home about a week from the above, where he picked himself out a farm when he was ready to take his departure again. He took considerable household and farming effects with him.
Frankville
-Mr. Charles B. Tallman has bought out the tinshop formerly owned by W. F. Earl, of Athens.
Local News
-Mr. W. T. Briggs is home for his holidays from Danville, Que.
-Mr. T. Marshall, school teacher, leaves today for his home in Ayr.
-Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Farrell returned from their wedding trip yesterday.
-Mrs. Chas. J. Warwick of Kingston is visiting her sister-in-law Mrs. R. W. Steacy.
-Mr. A. Breckles, of Toronto, paid a flying visit to his home her Sunday and returned Tuesday.
-Mr. J. Bethune of Montreal is visiting his brother Mr. F. A. Bethune at “Heartease” on the Rideau.
-Miss Farrell is to be married this evening to Mr. Taaffe, of Winnipeg, at the residence of her uncle, Mr. J. R. Lavell.
-Conductor Page, of the G.T.R. was thrown from the plough of his train at Lancaster, Ontario, and the plough falling on him, he was so badly hurt that he died in a few hours. He was 26 years old and belonged to Montreal.
-On Wednesday evening of last week the congregation of Elmsley met at the church at Oliver’s Ferry and tendered their pastor, the Rev. N. Campbell, a most hearty reception on his return home with his young bride.
-Mr. James McCreary is home from Peterboro for his holidays.
-Mr. John Kerfoot is home from Columbus, Ohio, where he has been learning photography with his uncle.
-On Monday of last week the Courier says, a deaf and dumb inmate of the Perth gaol, Miss Ellen Patterson, died aged over 70 years. She has been a prisoner in the jail for seventeen years for no crime beyond being poor – the charge against her being vagrancy.
Sudden Death
-It was know to but a few of our citizens that Mr. W. R. Dulmage, L.D.S. was ill and consequently came with shock to most of them when it was given out this morning that he had died during the night. He has suffered for years from a lung trouble but about a week ago was taken with a hemorrhage and this morning about one o’clock passed away. Mr. Dulmage possessed many qualities of head and heart that made for him many friends and it is perhaps not too much to say that everybody liked him. His young widow has the sympathy of all.
Born
Ryan – In Smiths Falls, on Sunday, the 30th ult, the wife of M. Ryan of a son.
Begley – In Smiths Falls, on Saturday, 29th ult, the wife of Mr. Robert Begley, of a daughter.
McConnel – At North Elmsley, on June 30th, the wife of Mr. James McConnell, of a daughter.
Died
Dulmage – In Smiths Falls, on Thursday, July 4th, Mr. W.R. Dulmage, L.D.S., aged 37 years.
July 11 1889
Record News
Merrickville
-Mr. and Mrs. Brough, of Gananoque, parents of Mrs. Theodore DePencier, are here on a visit at their daughter’s. They will remain a few days enjoying the society of their children before returning home.
-Mr. J. Atcheson near Bishop Mills is to be married shortly to a Miss Hare. The happy bride is now visiting friends in this place preparing the wedding garments. A large number of friends and relatives have received invitations to the wedding.
Local News
-Mrs. Murdock, Toronto, is visiting her aunt, Miss Crombie.
-Mr. and Mrs. Taaffe returned from their wedding trip on Tuesday and left that evening for Winnipeg.
-Mr. A. J. Matheson, of the Perth Expositor has received the degree of M.A. from Trinity College, Toronto.
-Mr. Hugh S. Robertson, B.A., of Perth has received the appointment of Mathematical Master in the Baptist College, Woodstock.
-A body was found in the harbour at Kingston on Thursday, which proved to be one of the sons of Rev. R. T. Burns, drowned last fall.
-The body of the late C. McFall, drowned in the steamer Armstrong accident, rose to the surface Monday, the ninth day after the drowning.
-On the evening of July 4th a pleasant wedding ceremony took place at Brockville, the contracting parties being Mr. Thomas McGee, moulder of this town, and Miss Sarah Carr, of Brockville.
-Mr. Lincoln Partridge left on Tuesday for the old country for a holiday trip.
-Mr. Benj. Wood and Mrs. Wood, from near Dickenson’s landing, were visiting his brother, Mr. A. Wood this week.
-Pullman Car Conductor McWood, of Montreal, was killed near Cornwall on Tuesday by being thrown off a west bound train. When he was looking forward the train reached a curve, and he was thrown outward and killed instantly.
-Mr. W. A. Reeve, Q.C., Toronto, has been appointed principal of the law school there as a salary of $4,500. Mr. Reeve is an uncle of Mr. J.R. Lavell of this town.
-The prize offered by the proprietors of the Montreal Witness for the best essay by a High School Scholar, on “The Early History of the County of Lanark,” was won by Miss Frances E. Morris, a graduate of the Perth Collegiate Institute. The prize consisted of the five volumes of Macaulay’s History of England.
-The funeral of the late Mr. Dulmage on Friday was largely attended, the business and professional men of the town turning out in large numbers to pay this last tribute of their respect for the deceased. Rev. Mr. Blair conducted a short service at the house after which the remains were taken to the station and thence to the family burying ground near Almonte.
-From a Montana paper it is ascertained that Fitzpatrick who was charged with murdering Wm. Healy of this town was acquitted. He made out a plea of self defence.
-On Wednesday of last week Mr. P. McNulty received word of his mother’s death at her home near Renfrew. He immediately went out to attend the funeral but before he got away his sister-in-law who was living in the same house with his mother was taken very ill and on Friday she also died.
-A pleasant party of invited friends assembled at the residence of Mr. J. R. Lavell on Thursday evening last to witness the marriage of his niece, Miss Farrell, to Mr. W. J. Taaffe, of Winnipeg. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Macalister, uncle of the bride, assisted by Rev. Mr. Stuart of Balderson. Miss Chambers, of Kingston, assisted the bride, and Mr. T.H. Earrell acted as groomsman. After the wedding supper the newly married couple left for the east preparatory to going to Winnipeg. The bride received many beautiful presents.
-Mrs. W. R. Dulmage desires to tender her most sincere thanks and warmest gratitude to all those who were so kind during the illness of her husband, the late Mr. Dulmage, and so helpful and sympathetic after his death.
Born
Atkinson – In Smiths Falls, on Saturday, 6th inst., the wife of Mr. W. J. Atkinson, of a son.
Married
Taaffe- Farrell – In Smiths Falls, on Thursday, 4th
inst., at the residence of John R. Lavell, Esq., by the Rev. J. M. Macalister,
assisted by the Rev. J. G. Stuart, William J. Taaffe, of Winnipeg, to Isabel
Farrell, second daughter of the late J. W. Farrell, Esq., of Detroit, Mich. (Winnipeg
papers please copy)
Hutchings-Lemmux – On Thursday, June 27th, at the residence of the bride’s parents, by Rev. Wm. Blair, B.A., Mr. Thos. Hutchings to Miss Lemmux, both of Smiths Falls.
July 18 1889
Record News
Merrickville
-Mr. Charley Wigger, a former baggage agent here, died very
suddenly at his residence at Avoumore, a station on the C.P.R. line. (spelled
Avoumore, suspect it should have been Avonmore?)
Frankville
-Miss Jennie Barrington our esteemed teacher is enjoying her vacation at her home, Unionville.
-Mrs. J. Morison and daughter of Soperton have been the guests of her brother, Mr. Enos. Soper, for some time.
Local News
-Mr. Hiram A. Crate is paying a visit at his home in Toronto.
-Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hamilton have gone to visit at Mr. Hamilton’s old home near Orangeville.
-Mr. George Tennant, of Mallorytown, well known through a large section of this country died very suddenly at Toronto, on Wednesday of last week. Mr. Tennant had been in Minnesota and on his way home stopped to see friends at Toronto. While there he took ill but his condition did not alarm the physician. On Wednesday night however, he suddenly began sinking and died at eleven o’clock. His remains were brought to Mallorytown and were interred Friday afternoon.
-Chas. H. and Francis W. Frost, sons of Geo. H. Frost, of New York city, are spending their summer vacation with their relatives in this place. Charles accompanied his uncle and father to Europe in 1887 and is now a Yale College Sophomore of the class of 1892. His early school days were spent in this place.
Born
Moses – On Monday, the 15th ult., the wife of James Moses of a daughter.
Shields – In Montague, on the 18th June, the wife of Mr. John Shields jr., of a daughter.
Byron –On Friday, July 15th, the wife of Benj. Byron, Esq., of a daughter.
Married
Marks – Herron – At Smiths Falls, on Wednesday, July 17th, by the Rev. C.H. Cooke, B.A., David Marks, of Kitley Township, to Miss Margaret Herron, of Smiths Falls.
Died
Foster – At Smiths Falls, on Wednesday, 17th inst., Corena Cameron, infant daughter of Adam Foster, Esq., aged 3 months and ? days.
July 25 1889
Record News
Merrickville
-Mr. Josiah Payne moved into his new hotel, the “Windsor” on Tuesday last. The house will be open to the guests in the course of a week.
-Mr. Edward Read, stenographer, who was here on a visit last week at his father’s, left for Halifax, N.S. on Tuesday last by the C.P.R.
-Mr. John Merrick, son of the late P.Y. Merrick, is here on vacation visiting at his grandmother’s, Mrs. W.H. Magee.
-Mrs. Ed. DePencier left for her home, West Lyons, Manitoba, on Monday the 15th inst. She came about six weeks ago on a visit to her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. S. Beamish. She is the only daughter of three who grew to womanhood. Mrs. L.J. Cross who died lately at Vancouver, B.C., was a sister of Mrs. D’s. Her husband, Mr. D., has been in the employ of the Hudson Bay Co. for the last 8 or 9 years, and is one of the most confidential clerks.
Local News
-Miss Manly, of Denver, Colorado, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. F. A. Bethune at Heartsease.
-Mr. Bentley, late of Bentley and Blair, barbers of Smiths Falls, has gone to Merrickville to start a shop.
-John K. Post, for years an extensive lumber importer at Oswego, is dead. He is said to have carried $100,000 life insurance.
-Mr. E. Stanton, of the Civil Service, Ottawa, was the guest of his brother, Rev. Father Stanton, this week. He is now at Winchester Springs.
-Mr. Geo. B. Purvis, well known farmer who resides about four and a half miles from the village of Lyn, dropped dead Monday afternoon while at work in the hay field. He was engaged in stacking hay at the time and died almost without warning. He had been subject to heart troubles for some years.
-Judge F. H. Chambers, of Detroit, has been appointed by Governor Luce, of Michigan, Assistant Recorder of Detroit. Judge Chambers is a nephew of Captain Chambers of this town.
-Hon. T. B. Pardee, who died at his home in Sarnia, on Sunday, was in his younger days a clerk in a general store in Addison, a small village 20 miles from here on the Brockville road.
-The latest addition to the ranks of the benedicts in Smiths Falls is Mr. James McCreary who on Tuesday evening was married to Miss Graham. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride’s brother, Mr. Thomas Graham, by Rev. Mr. Blair, B.A., assisted by Rev. Mr. Sproule, of Lombardy. The bride, attired in white silk, was supported by her sister, Miss Bertha Graham of Iroquois, and Mr. J.M. Moag assisted the groom. After the ceremony and the wedding supper Mr. and Mrs. McCreary left for Niagara Falls and other western points. Mr. McCreary was formerly a resident of Smiths Falls but is now Principal of the Peterboro public school. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful presents from both her own and Mr. McCreary’s friends.
Frankville
-Messrs. Henry Elliott and Wm. Dowsley, are home for their vacation from the Athens and Belleville High schools respectively.
-Miss Bertha Eaton has gone to Greenbush to spend a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. H. Kerr.
Married
McCreary – Graham – On the 23rd inst., at the residence of the bride’s brother, Main street, by the Rev. W. Blair, B.A., assisted by the Rev. F. H. Sproule, B.A., Mr. James McCreary, Peterborough, to Miss Sadie Graham, of Smiths Falls.
August 1 1889
Record News
Rev. R. Rayson – Miss C. E. Spencer (from the Whig)
The marriage of Miss Charlotte Ellen Spencer, eldest daughter of Rev. Mr. Spencer, clerical secretary of the diocese of Ontario, to the Rev. Robert Rayson, incumbent of Lombardy, was celebrated in St. Paul’s church, Kingston, at half-past 8 o’clock on Tuesday morning. The church was well filled with friends and admirers of the happy couple. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. W. B. Carey, M.A., assisted by Rev. B.B. Smith, of St. George’s cathedral. The bride wore a handsome white silk costume, veil and orange blossoms. A wreath of white roses surrounded her head. The bridesmaid, Miss Sophie Spencer, sister of the bride, wore a pink costume. Rev. M.T. Harding, curate of St. George’s cathedral, acted as groomsman. The bride, as she left the church, looked extremely handsome. After the ceremony the communion service was celebrated in which the bride and groom participated. The party then drove to the residence of the bride’s father where a large number of friends had gathered. After a sumptuous breakfast had been partaken of, the handsome couple took the steamer down the St. Lawrence. The presents tendered the bride were handsome and costly and very numerous. Among the bouquets given was one taken from the rectory garden of the bride’s late home in Kemptville. Mayor Thompson also presented the bride with a handsome bouquet.
Frankville
-Mr. Steacy, of Escott, we understand has rented the store formerly occupied by S.S. Davis, and is to start business here in about two weeks.
Merrickville
-Mr. James A. Ward, of Ogdensburg, New York, son of Mr. David Ward, of Montague, was here on a visit last Thursday among his many friends and relatives.
-Mr. Samuel Lockhart, stone cutter, lost a little 4 month old baby on Thursday last. The little thing had been ailing since its birth and died from whooping cough.
-Mrs. Brocklebank died at her residence in the township of Montague, on Thursday evening last. She died of disease of the heart after a short illness. The funeral took place on Sunday last.
-Mr. W. Wolf, clerk for DePencier Bros. left on Monday, 22nd inst., for Iowa. He was a young man highly thought of here and will be much missed by the circle of young men whom he used to be in company with.
Local News
-Last week Mrs. John McGee who resides on the corner of George and Clarissa streets, Brockville, gave birth to a baby girl. The little stranger was christened, died and buried the same day. At 5 o’clock in the evening Mrs. McGee’s sister was married to Mr. Noah Sauve. Thus a birth, christening, death, burial, and marriage occurred in the family on the same day.
-The body of the other Burns boy of Kingston who was drowned last autumn has been found. It was totally unrecognizable.
-During the thunder of the 9th of July, Mrs. John Wilson, of New Boyne, being alone in the house, became so frightened that she lost her reason, from the effect of which she died on Saturday, 20th ult.
-Dr. James H. Hall, an old Glen Buell boy, is meeting with success in New York. He graduated with honors from the medical missionary institute and afterwards was placed in charge of a dispensary at Castle Garden. In addition to this the doctor has charge of the Tremont hospital.
-A melancholy accident happened on Tuesday, about a mile-and-a-half out of town on the Perth road, by which Mr. John Grier, a respectable and well-to-do farmer of Montague lost his life. He was driving to town with a load of shingles and at the place mentioned it is supposed some of the bundles of shingles slipped forward and bore him to the ground directly in the track of the wagon, with which its load passed over the middle of his body. He was killed instantly. Mr. Splane, of this town, met him just a little way on the other side of the scene of the accident and immediately met a Mr. Hunter also coming this way. They were only a few minutes apart and yet when Mr. Hunter came up to where he was lying on the road he was dead. Dr. McCallum, coroner, was summoned but he did not consider an inquest necessary. The deceased was a comparatively young man, unmarried. His sister lived with him, and for her great sympathy is felt in her bereavement.
-Mr. Wesley Tweedy is home from New York for holidays.
-Mr. A. C. Metcalfe is spending his holidays at his home near Ottawa.
-Mr. and Mrs. Powell, of Madrid, New York, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. F. T. Frost.
-Mr. J. A. Houston returned from Almonte on Monday and left that afternoon for Toronto where he goes to act on the Board of Provincial Examiners.
Born
Best – At Pike Falls, on Saturday, 27th ult., the wife of Mr. George Best, of a daughter.
Huskins – In Smiths Falls, on Thursday, 25th
ult., the wife of Mr. Wm. Hoskins, of a daughter. (spelled both ways in notice)
McElligott – In Smiths Falls, on Thursday, 1st inst., the wife of Mr. J. McElligott, of a son.
Married
Rayson – Spencer – Tuesday morning, at St. Paul’s church, Kingston, by the Rev. Rural Dean Carey, M.A., Rector, assisted by the Rev. B. B. Smith, M.A., Acting Rector of St. George’s Cathedral, Robert Winter, Priest, only surviving son of the late Robert Clarke Rayson, to Charlotte Ellen, eldest daughter of the Rev. A. Spencer, Clerical Secretary of the diocese of Ontario.
Edmunds – McCaw – At the Methodist parsonage, Jasper, July 30th, by the Rev. A. M. DeLong, Mr. Wesley Edmunds, to Miss Emma J. McCaw, all of Wolford.
Died
Mead – At Smiths Falls, on Monday, July 29th, Gertie, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Mead.
Lucas – In Montague, on Saturday, 27th July, the infant daughter of Mr. James T. Lucas.
O’Grady – At Lombardy, on Thursday, the 18th July 1889, Mary Elizabeth O’Grady, aged 46 years.
-Grier – At Montague, on Tuesday, the 30th of July 1889, Mr. John Grier.
August 8 1889
Record News
-Many people of this section can claim friendship with British Columbia’s new Premier – Hon. John Robson – who is well known to many hereabouts. Mr. Robson is the gift of the able East to the ambitious West and in his new and important position goes to swell the number of sterling public men that Eastern Ontario has turned out. He was born at Perth in 1824, and at one time was an editor.
Merrickville
-Mr. A. McCrea, of Brockville, was in town last Monday and Tuesday on a visit to his father, Mr. E. McCrea.
-Mr. Cotnam, one of the hame factory men, has moved his family to Montreal where he takes a situation in an office on the ship docks.
-Mr. Daniel Wickwire of this place went to Wright’s Corners, Augusta, to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Earl, on Sunday, July 28th. Mrs. Earl was 94 years of age at the time of her death and was highly respected by all who knew her. Mr. Wickwire, who is in his 81st year, is the last of a large family of octogenarians. He looks as if he might live for many years to come.
Frankville
-Miss Maggie Bushfield, of Toronto, is visiting her sister, Mrs. R. J. Parks. She is an ever-welcome guest to her many friends here.
Local News
-The Perth Board of Education have engaged Mr. Lionel B. Stephenson, B.A., as Classical Master at a salary of $700.00 per annum, and Mr. John Munro, B.A., as English and Science Master in the Collegiate Institute at a salary of $800.00 per annum.
-Messrs. S. Ellis and Bro. are a firm of pushing merchants on Beckwith street, and they have for clerk a pushing boy named Ernest Dart. Master Ernest had been given his holidays a short time ago and when he returned last week his employers presented him with a handsome silver watch. It is evident that Messrs. S. Ellis and Bro. appreciate his services and this was a nice way of showing it.
-Rev. Thomas Fothergill , of Manchester College, England, who preached a few Sundays ago in the Baptist church, Carleton Place, was last week extended a unanimous call by the congregation. He has accepted it. Rev. Mr. Fothergill has been filling the vacant pulpit in the Baptist church, Kingston, some time.
-Last Friday morning, Mr. Harry Tomlinson, of Smiths Falls, with his wife and 3 year old son, who had been spending Thursday amongst their friends in Carleton Place, started for home in a covered buggy. They left apparently in as good health as ever, but before reaching here the little fellow took ill and expired. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved parents.
-Miss. O’Dair is spending her vacation at her home in Kemptville.
-Mr. Frank Burrows, of Duluth, is visiting his old home and old friends here.
-Mr. M. Healy is home from the “Soo”. He took his seat at the Council table Monday evening.
-Mrs. O. Hana, of Montreal, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. George Dart. She is accompanied by her niece.
-Miss Johnston, sister of Mrs. Jason Gould, sailed for England yesterday. She left for Montreal on Tuesday.
Born
Eddy – In Smiths Falls, on Tuesday, the 30th of July, the wife of Mr. George H. Eddy, of a daughter.
Graham – In North Elmsley, on Thursday, 1st inst., the wife of Mr. Frank Graham of a son.
August 15 1889
Record News (Issue missing)
August 22 1889
Record News
-Mr. E. Edgers is home from Vermont for his holidays.
-Mr. E. Grondin is at his home in Montreal, spending his holidays.
-Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Caswell of Detroit have been visiting at Mr. Caswell’s old home.
-Mr. and Mrs. Moore of Hawkesbury are visiting at Mrs. Moore’s old home, Mr. W. H. Jarvis.
-Mr. Wm. M. Keith, who has been spending a few days at home returned to Toronto yesterday.
-Mr. John Graham, of Minneapolis, was the guest of his brother, Mr. Robert Graham, for a few days this week.
-Mr. T. Currie, of Brooklyn, and Mr. G. Currie, of New London, Connecticut, are spending a few days at their old home.
-Mrs. W. Vandusen, accompanied by her daughter, will go to Syracuse on Monday to live with her two sons there.
-Miss Annie McDougall, of Pilot Mound, Manitoba, is visiting Mrs. Wm. Keith. Miss McDougall is the daughter of Mr. A. McDougall, a former merchant of Smiths Falls.
-Mr. Neil Robertson, Headmaster of the Kincardine High School, is visiting his friends in this section. At the recent examinations Kincardine School passed 13 third class and 6 second class candidates.
Merrickville
-Mr. John Lucas had a little girl die on the 12th inst. of whooping cough. She was about two years of age. The funeral took place the next day.
-The wife of Mr. Kidd jr., died at her residence in the township of Marlborough last Sunday, and was buried in Burritt’s Rapids on Tuesday.
-Mr. Cook, of Carleton Place, has moved his family here and will henceforth be found at the forge of Vulcan, blowing in the shekels as a good and true blacksmith in our town.
-Mr. Frank Bissett and wife of Cornwall are visiting friends and relations. Mr. Bissett, who is now engaged as principal of the public school of Cornwall, taught school here several years.
-Mr. James Urqhart, brother-in-law of Mr. R. Harrison, is here visiting old friends and relatives. He is at present living in Ottawa where he has made his home for the last few years.
-Mr. Rufus McCrea, of Georgetown, Halton County, is here on a visit to his father, Mr. Samuel McCrea. It is 19 years since he visited our town last, and he says there are many marked changes in its appearance. In his youthful days he was a resident here and tells of some of his boyish pranks with great gusto.
-Mr. Robert Lang, who has been supported by the charity of the Wolford Council for the last 10 years, was taken to Brockville jail on Thursday last by chief constable Harrison, as a vagrant. The charge was preferred against him by Mr. John Ferguson, reeve of the above township. Here is another proof that the Government should take some action in the matter of a house of refuge for the indigent in the different counties.
Local News
-A pleasant event took place last week, though in a quiet way, at Glen Tay, when Mr. Robert Hogg, blacksmith of Smiths Falls, was united in marriage to Miss Mary Menzie, of Glen Tay. The pleasing ceremony was performed at the bride’s home, in the presence of a number of invited friends. Mr. Hogg is a member of the band and was serenaded by his comrades Saturday night.
-Joseph Richard, who resides near Shawville, Pontiac County, publishes the following notice in the Shawville Equity. I hereby forbid the marriage of my daughter Malvina Richard with one Henri Jeroux. The girl is my daughter and is underage, and the young man I have grave objections to. It is their intention, I believe, to go to Shawville or Bryson to get married and without any consent, so I hereby notify all persons accordingly.
-Mr. Thos. Baker, of this town, and his brother have bought the photograph business of Mr. Gamble of Brockville and took possession on Monday. Mr. Baker will move to Brockville at once.
-Rev. A. C. Chambers, formerly of Carleton Place circuit and of Ashton, is gradually sinking at his brother’s residence in Napanee. He is at death’s door, and is calmly awaiting the final summons. It is said that a tumor in the abdomen is the cause of his illness. He is a mere skeleton.
-The Winnipeg Free Press of August 6 says that Jeremiah Jacklin, tailor and insurance agent who “lavented” that city with a young woman named Scott, has been heard from. The couple were married in Grand Forks, Dakota. Jacklin carried on a tailor-shop in Perth, but made an assignment after a few months. His wife, who is of respectable parentage, is with her friends in North Elmsley.
-Alexander Buchanan of South Gower, for many years one of the most prominent men of the North Riding of Grenville, died a few days ago of pneumonia pythisis. Mr. Buchanan has been so long identified with the public interests of this section of country and was so universally respected and relied on that his demise will be matter of deep and general regret. For many years he represented South Gower as reeve in the County Council and was a life-long consistent Reformer. He was father of Mr. Angus Buchanan of Kemptville, who contested Grenville in the last general election.
Born
Perrin – In Montague, on Sunday, August 4th, the wife of Mr. Robert Perrin, of a daughter.
Lumsden – In Smiths Falls, on Friday, August 9th, the wife of Mr. G. L. Lumsden, of a daughter.
Primeau – At Smiths Falls, on Saturday, August 10th,
the wife of Mr. Geo. Primean, of a son (two
different spellings in notice)
Rodgers – At Smiths Falls, on Sunday, August 11th, the wife of W. Rodgers, of a daughter.
Condie – At Roseville, on Tuesday, August 13th, the wife of Robt. Condie, of a son.
Halliday – At Smiths Falls, on Wednesday, August 14th, the wife of Geo. Halliday, of a son.
Goff – At Smiths Falls, on Tuesday, August 20th, the wife of R. Goff, of a son.
Married
Hogg – Menzie – In Bathurst, at the residence of the bride’s father, on Wednesday, the 14th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Emerson, of Westport, Mr. Robert Hogg, of Smiths Falls, to Miss Mary Menzie.
August 29 1889
Record News
-On Tuesday of last week a sister of S. Miller, Burgess township, met with a fatal accident. She had been out and came in towards evening to light a fire. Thinking the fire dead she poured coal oil on the wood with the intention of touching a match to it. Immediately the oil reached the ashes some embers ignited it and the flames caught on the unfortunate woman’s clothes. She rushed outside, but before help arrived she was so badly burned that she died of the effects next morning.
Merrickville
-Mrs. Sheppard, widow of the late Colonel Sheppard, of Burritt’s Rapids, and who is at present stopping with her sister, Mrs. Johnson, is seriously ill from the effects of a severe cold.
-Mrs. Harry Meikle died at her residence at Morden, Man., on Saturday, 24th inst. She was the youngest daughter of Mrs. James Atcheson of this place. She and Mr. Meikle had not been married quite two years. She died of cholera and was buried on Sunday in the cemetery at Morden. She had many warm friends here who will grieve for her loss. She was born here.
-Dr. Johnson, brother of our esteemed townsmen, Mr. M. Johnson, is here visiting at his sisters, Mrs. C. Johnson. He was born here and after arriving at manhood he set out in the world to make a living for himself. After wandering for some years he finally settled down in Newport, Kentucky where he resided many years. He generally comes North every summer to get a whiff of the atmosphere in which he was born and returns to the sunny south with renewed strength and vigour.
-Mrs. Greer, an aged lady in the township of Wolford, but of late years “with a place not where to lay her head” was sent as a vagrant to Brockville jail on Tuesday, 20th inst. The old lady is the same that was committed to Brockville jail some three months ago on the same charge but allowed her liberty after a month’s incarceration. Such cases are becoming quite frequent and as we have already brought to the notice of those interested in providing homes for all such in former issues of this paper, comment is unnecessary.
Frankville
-Master Sidney Nevins has so far recovered as to be able to be removed home on Saturday to his home at Jasper.
Port Elmsley
-Mr. Frederick Stone is at home during his holidays. He will remain here for about three weeks. Over a year and a half ago Mr. Stone accepted a situation with a firm in a flourishing town in Newhamshire, U.S., and this is his first visit home. He speaks highly of the people and of the enterprise of the Americans he has met and is very much pleased with his situation.
-Drowning Accident at the Capital
Ottawa, Aug 24 – A sad boating accident occurred this morning by which Mrs. Duquette, a young married woman, and Mr. Eugene Dion, son of Mr. C. Dion of the Militia Department, were drowned. Mr. and Mrs. Duquette and child, Mr. and Mrs. Lemieux with Mr. Dion were returning from Gatineau Point in a skiff. They went between a tug and a tow of barges. The barge struck the beat, upsetting it.
Local News
-Mrs. J. Davis accompanied by her niece, Miss Chalmers, are visiting at Almonte.
-Mr. J. M. Brownlee, spent a couple of days at his old home in North Gower this week.
-Mr. Walrond, assistant high school teacher at Almonte, has gone to Thorald to occupy a similar position.
-Mr. John A. Mcdonald, of the Chronicle, has been elected High Priest of the Grand Encampment I.O.O.F. for Ontario.
-Lucy C. O’Donnell, of Smiths Falls, has been successful in obtaining a third class certificate at the recent examination at North Bay.
-Rev. M. H. Scott, formerly principal of the Ottawa Ladies’ College, has received a call to West Winchester church, resigned by Rev. Dr. Moffatt. He will accept.
-Mr. James Noonan, reeve of Bathurst, has been removed to Rockwood Insane Asylum, Kingston, for treatment. We hope his recovery in a short time may result, as it is thought will be the case.
-Mr. James Griffiths, brakesman on the Perth Local, has been notified that his services will not be required any longer, as the company are reducing their working staff. He will brake on the main line at present. Mr. Denis McElligott will act both as brakeman and baggage-master.
-We have more than ordinary pleasure in noting the distinguished success of W. A. Blanchard, of Athens at the recent matriculation examination of Victoria University because he was once a pupil of the writer in his school teaching days and then gave promise of a bright career. He took honors in Latin, history, geography, English and mathematics, and for a pupil of 16 years this is doing remarkably well. The Record congratulates him.
-Miss Ella Gile is on a visit to her brother in Nebraska City.
-Mr. Wm. Gould, one of the oldest residents of the Oliver’s Ferry district, intends leaving for Cairo, Illinois this fall.
-Rev. Mr. Grant has been inducted to the charge of St. Andrew’s church, Almonte, made vacant by the death of Dr. Bennett.
-In the township of Horton, Renfrew county, a Mr. W. H. Garland, a wealthy farmer, was married on Wednesday to Miss Janet Russell. Both groom and bride lost the sense of hearing when quite young, and are deaf mutes.
-At the house of Mr. John C. McLean, township of Westmeath, Mr. McLean’s little daughter Belle, aged 12 years, undertook for the first time to lead a bull to water from the stable on Saturday, and was gored to death.
Born
McTavish – In Elmsley, on August 20th, the wife of Mr. P. R. McTavish, of a daughter.
Connor – At Frankville, on Saturday, 17th inst., the wife of S. Connor of a daughter.
Craig – At Smiths Falls, on Tuesday, August 27th, the wife of R. Craig, Esq., of a daughter.
Houston – At Smiths Falls, on Wednesday, 28th inst., the wife of J. A. Houston, B.A., of a daughter.
Lavender – In Smiths Falls, on Monday, 26th inst., the wife of Wm. Lavender, of a daughter.
Died
Meikle – At Morden, Manitoba, on the 24th inst., Lilly, wife of Mr. Harry Meikle, aged 32 years.
Brodie – On the 27th inst., Robert Brodie (Bankside), formerly of North Georgetown, in the 49th year of his age. (cousin of Mr. R. J. Brodie of Smiths Falls)
Brodie – On Saturday, 17th inst., at Canon City, Colorado, James Brodie jr., V.S., youngest son of James Brodie, Ormstown, P.Q. (brother of Mr. R. J. Brodie of Smiths Falls)
September 5 1889
Record News
Merrickville
-Mr. Charles Holden jr. arrived home from Ottawa on a visit to the paternal mansion on Saturday evening last.
-Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Whitmarsh celebrated their 57th anniversary of their marriage on the 29th inst. They have commemorated this event fifty-seven times by taking dinner in each other’s company. There are few in Canada who can boast of such an event taking place in their lives. They are in the best of health and no doubt may see many more such anniversaries.
-Mrs. Harold, wife of Rev. Mr. Harold, of the Presbyterian Church, and daughter of Mr. John Mills, is her visiting her mother, Mrs. Mills, who is very low with fever.
Local News
-Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Light, of Kingston, are guests at their nephew’s, Mr. B. E. Sparham.
-Mr. W. E. Smallfield, of the Renfrew Mercury, was married in Toronto last week to an esteemed young lady of that city. We offer our congratulations.
-The vacancy in the High School at Almonte, caused by the resignation of Mr. Walrond has been filled by the appointment of Mr. A. G. Ross, M.A., of Kingston. Mr. Ross is an honor graduate at Queen’s University.
-Mr. Wm. Keith, of Montreal, paid a flying visit to his home here last Sunday.
-Mr. Fowler, who has been superintendent in Frost & Wood’s works for the past year has resigned and left for Perth on Saturday.
-Dr. Omer L. Kilborn is now in Toledo in charge of the practice of his brother, who goes to New York to take a course in the polytechnic institute.
-Dr. F. B. Harkness, gold medalist of the Royal medical college has secured the practice of Dr. Hanna, North Gower. Dr. Harkness has been in possession of the business for some time, but only secured the transference a few days ago.
-Charlton Harris, of New York, died suddenly of heart disease at the Frontenac Hotel, Round Island, Monday afternoon. He had been at the islands about three weeks. The cause of his death is said to be cigarette smoking, a habit in which he indulged to a great degree. Mr. Harris was a nephew of Jay Gould.
-A romantic marriage took place at Morristown, New York, on Tuesday, the happy bride being Mrs. Hicks, New Dublin, near Brockville and the happy man Mr. Campbell, Athens. The lady is seventy years old while the groom is sixty-five. They went over to Morristown in the afternoon and were married, returning to Brockville by the last boat.
-On Tuesday morning Elizabeth Dolan, an inmate of the Perth jail, was found dead in her bed when the attendants visited her ward. She had been insane for two or three years and has been confined to jail since May last. Dr. McCallum, coroner, was summoned to Perth and held an inquest in the afternoon when the verdict of death from natural causes was returned.
-George McGowan, the aged suitor to the hand of Eliza Jane Pugh, of the township of Kingston, and who so sadly toyed with the maiden’s feelings that a jury last fall awarded her $750 and costs, may have paid the amount, but the money (beyond the fees and cost) will not be lost, for it is now in the family, the coy old lover having renewed his wooings and so satisfactorily that, on August 28th, at the residence of Rev. George Porteous, the couple were united and sent off with hearty good wishes.
-On Tuesday last, 27th, a young man named James Koyle, seventeen years of age, drowned himself in the Rideau canal near Brewer’s Mills. Thomas Murphy had hired him for a year, and he had worked there six months apparently well pleased with his home. The Murphy’s were very kind to him, but many persons had noticed him acting strangely at times. On Tuesday he started to the field with water, and in the course of an hour one of the men followed to work in the same field, but could find no traces of the young man. They had no suspicion of anything serious occurring until they went to his former home, and when not seen there a search was instituted with the result of finding the body on Saturday evening floating on the surface of the water. Dr. Bowen was notified as coroner, but no inquest was held.
-St. Paul’s church has seldom contained so light hearted an audience as filled it last evening to witness the marriage of Miss Lamb and Mr. Wm. Johnson. The bride and groom have both enjoyed the most widespread popularity among their hosts of friends and accordingly the flutter of interest and excitement consequent upon their union was of the most decided kind. The ceremony was to take place at 8:30 o’clock and long before that hour every available seat in the large edifice was occupied by friends and well wishers anxious to witness the ceremony that was to bring happiness to two whom all agree in pronouncing worthy. Precisely at the hour named the groom accompanied by his groomsmen, Mr. John McGillivray, Mr. T. Johnson and Mr. J. Lamb, took his place at the altar, which was profusely decorated with flowers, entering from the vestry, while the bride appeared at the main entrance with her bridesmaids, Miss Agnes Lamb, Miss Aylen, and Miss Coombs, and walking down the western aisle leaning on her father’s arm joined him.
The bride was becomingly attired in white silk en traine with veil and orange blossoms and like all brides looked charming. Two of her bridesmaids, Miss Lamb and Miss Coombs, wore white cashmere while Miss Aylen wore pink.
When the last notes of “The Voice that Breathed o’er Eden” had died away from the organ, the ceremony uniting them in marriage was performed by Rev. Mr. Crombie, assisted by Rev. Mr. Nixon, and the happy couple walked out by the eastern aisle while the organ pealed forth the solemn and beautiful wedding march. The invited guests present at the ceremony were: - Mrs. P. White, Pembroke; Mrs. Hickey, the Misses Thompson, Ottawa; Miss Cositt, Brockville; Mr. and Mrs. Carnduff, Miss Crombie, Mrs. Nixon, Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Frost, Miss Shields, Mrs. McIntosh, Mrs. R. Graham, Mrs. R. Currie, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Frost, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Drew, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Brodie, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wood, Mr. James and J. and E. Johnston, Mr. G. and W. Shaw, Mr. W. Newton, Mr. Perkins, Mrs. Elliott, Miss McGillivray, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Frost, and Mr. W. Newton.
After a recherché wedding supper and a few hours pleasantly spent with friends the newly married couple left by the midnight express for Toronto and other points. The congratulations and best wishes of their many friends follow them. The bride was the recipient of many handsome presents.
Married
Smallfield – Hamilton – On August 29th, at Toronto, W. E. Smallfield, of the Renfrew Mercury to Ida, only daughter of H. E. Hamilton.
Johnston – Lamb – On Wednesday evening, September 4th, at St. Paul’s Church, by the Rev. J. Crombie, assisted by the Rev. T. Nixon, Mr. Wm. Johnston to Miss Annie Lamb, both of Smiths Falls.
Boynton – Sturt – On Monday evening, September 2nd, at the residence of Mr. Arthur Jones, by Rev. W. Blair, B.A., Mr. Joseph H. Boynton to Miss Ada Sturt, both of town.
September 12 1889
Record News
Death of Mr. J. M. McLaren
-There was a feeling of deep and general regret in town on Tuesday morning when it became known that Mr. J. M. McLaren, of the McLaren House, had passed away in death during the previous night. He had been ill but a few days and despite the best medical skill gradually grew weaker and weaker until on Sunday it was known that his condition was very critical and that it was doubtful if he would recover. A good deal of hope was placed however on his splendid constitution and the great strength that once had been his boast it was thought might possibly stand him in good stead now when he so much needed it. But as the time wore on the hopes of his friends grew less buoyant and on Monday it was plain that the end was drawing near. He lingered through the day and about 9:30 o’clock that night his life went out into the great unknown beyond. He was just in the prime of life – forty-three years of age and two weeks ago was in excellent health, full of life and energy, one of the strongest men, if not the strongest man, in Smiths Falls. His sudden death, after so short an illness, teaches anew the lesson which is so apt to be forgotten, of the uncertainty of time and the fragility of the thread of life in even the strongest. He at one time lived in Carleton Place from where he moved to Perth, and thence here where he has lived for a number of years making for himself, by his obliging disposition, many friends whom he was always ready to serve in any way he could. Those who know him best speak of him as an open hearted, good and generous neighbour. He leaves a most estimable wife and three children to mourn his loss and to them the warmest sympathy of all is extended in this their hour of sorrow. His life was insured in the Equitable for $3,000 and in the A.O.U.W., of which he was a member, for $2,000.
The funeral took place on Wednesday and was largely attended. The deceased had been an Oddfellow, a Workman and a Mason and these three orders, together with a few other members from Merrickville, were present in a body to do respect to their dead brother. Rev. Mr. Cooke, conducted a short service at the house and afterwards the remains were taken to the C.P.R. depot preceded by the Masons, Oddfellows and Workmen, marching two abreast and followed by a great number of citizens. A special train was in waiting at the station to convey all who wished to attend the remains to the burial at Perth, of whom there were enough to fill three coaches. The pallbearers were Messrs. James Murray, D. Gilday, Archy Foster, W. Willis, J. McIntosh, and R. Storey, all brother Workmen. At Perth the different societies, joined by the Perth Masons and Oddfellows and friends of the deceased, followed the remains to Elmwood Cemetery where they were laid away among the others that make up this city of the dead.
Merrickville
-Mr. John Silver, who was in Kingston last week on a visit to his brother as well as taking in the exhibition, returned home on Thursday last.
-Dr. Coller Church, cousin to Dr. M. K. Church, of this place, and a man well known in the city of Ottawa, was buried at that city on Wednesday last. Dr. M. K. attended the funeral. Dr. Coller was born in this village.
Local News
-Mr. Wm. Edgars is visiting his daughter at Bay City, Michigan.
-Mr. Mulvagh and Miss Cavanagh, of Kitley, were married yesterday.
-Mrs. Crawford, of Waterloo, England, has been engaged as the principal of the Ottawa Ladies’ College.
-Mr. McGibbon, of Hawkesbury, has been the guest of his son-in-law, Mr. J. A. Houston, for a few days.
-Mr. Leonard Lyman, of the dry goods firm of C. Lyman & Co., Brockville, was married on Tuesday to Miss Amelia Stowell.
-Dr. D. Crozier, of Merrickville, has gone to Baltimore, Md., having been summoned there by news of the serious illness of his brother who lives in that city.
-Miss Aggie McDonald is visiting her brother in Kingston.
-Miss Hattie McLeod, is spending her holidays at her home in Schreiber.
-Rev. D. Laing, of the Baptist Church, Perth, has received a call to Kingston.
-Mr. Geo. C. Bellamy, of Toledo, and Miss Lucy Knapp, of Plum Hollow were married on Wednesday, the 11th inst.
-Mr. Thos. Brooke, of Perth, County Clerk, celebrated his eightieth birthday on Sunday last. On the previous evening the band serenaded Mr. Brook in honor of the event.
-Mrs. Mastine, whose child was abducted from Addison last week by her dissolute husband, followed the latter to Ogdensburg and was successful in getting the child returned to her custody. The proceedings cost her about $25.00. She had to procure Mastine’s arrest.
-The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Blair died on Friday night and was buried on Saturday.
-The residence of deputy Reeve Lewis was the scene of a merry gathering last evening to witness the marriage of his eldest daughter, Miss Maria, to Mr. E. J. Moore. The bride was assisted by Miss Cullen while the bridegroom’s brother, Mr. J. Moore acted as best man. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Blair, B.A., after which an excellent wedding repast was served and a pleasant hour or two spent with the invited guests. Mr. and Mrs. Moore have the congratulations and best wishes of their many friends in which the Record joins. The bride received many beautiful presents, among which was a handsomely bound bible from the teachers and officers of the Methodist Sabbath School, in which Miss Lewis was a valued teacher.
-Hutton’s school house witnessed a very pleasing event last Monday evening. It was the occasion of the presenting to Miss Hunter of a silver butter dish accompanied by the following address: -
“To Miss Jessie Hunter, Teacher, S.S. No. 1, Kitley.
We the residents of the above section, having understood that you are about to sever your connection with us as teacher, cannot allow you to leave us without some testimony of your valuable and efficient services for the period of four years. We regret very much your departure, and as a small memento of your services to the section, we beg you to accept this butter dish, not on account of its intrinsic value but as a tribute from the school section where you have so satisfactorily performed your duties as teacher.
Signed in behalf of the section.
George Riddell
Kitley, September 9, 1880 (believe this should read 1889)
This presentation was made by Miss Emma Johnson and the address read by Mr. G. Riddel. A very pleasant social evening was spent. Miss Hunter leaves for Nebraska City next week. COM
Port Elmsley
-Mr. W. Fairgrieve, of the staff in the Almonte Gazette office, has been spending a few days with his old companions here fishing, shooting and having a good time generally.
Born
Donegan – In Smiths Falls, on Wednesday, 4th inst., the wife of Mr. P. Donegan, of a son.
Lawford – In Smiths Falls, on Wednesday, 4th inst., the wife of Mr. Wesley Lawford, of a son.
Married
Scanlon-McLennan – By the Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., on Wednesday, the 4th inst., Mr. Frederick Scanlon, of Smiths Falls, to Miss Annie McLennan, of the Scotch Line.
Moore-Lewis – At the bride’s home, by Rev. Wm. Blair, B.A., on Wednesday, the 11th inst., Mr. Edward Moore to Miss Maria Lewis, daughter of deputy-reeve Lewis.
Died
Herbert – At Smiths Falls, on Friday, 6th inst., Daniel Herbert, son of Patrick Doyle, aged 1 year – think this last name should read Doyle (Daniel Herbert Doyle)
Allan – At Smiths Falls, on Tuesday evening, 10th September, 1889, Charles Mylne, son of James Allan, aged 13 months and 7 days.
McLaren – At Smiths Falls, on Monday, September 9th, John M. McLaren, aged 43 years.
Barr – On Thursday afternoon, September 5th, 1889, Harrison Arthur, son of Mr. Wm. Blair, aged 10 months and 8 days.
September 19 1889
Record News
Merrickville
-Mr. Henry Parker, a former resident, is here visiting old friends and acquaintances.
-Mr. Crabb, station master here, has moved his family to the station house. He has had it fitted up so as to make it convenient to live in.
Two Weddings in St. John’s Church Wednesday Evening
The first event occurred at St. John’s church at eight o’clock p.m., when Mr. Wm. Dodd, of Brockville, was united in holy bonds with Miss Catherine Gillespie, sister of Mrs. George Russell. The bride was supported by her sister, Miss E. Gillespie, while Mr. John Dodd, the groom’s brother, acted as best man. In the absence of the rector, Rev. F. J. Stiles, of Frankville, performed the ceremony after which the newly married couple with their friends drove to the home of Mr. Russell where an excellent wedding supper was served. Mr. and Mrs. Dodd left on the 10-48 train for Watertown and other points in New York state for their honeymoon. The presents received by the bride were all useful and many of them very beautiful.
The second ceremony was performed at 8:30 o’clock when Mr. A. Allan jr., was married to Miss Edith Shepherd. The bride, beautifully attired in cream silk en traine with veil and natural flowers, was led to the altar by her father, Mr. Wm. Shepherd, who gave her away. Miss Fem Allan and Miss Emma Seeber performed the duties of bridesmaids while the bridegroom was assisted by his friend, Mr. W. Ray, of Almonte. The rector, Rev. Mr. Nesbitt, being absent in Montreal, Rev. F. J. Stiles, of Frankville, performed the pleasing ceremony after which a recherché wedding repast was served at the home of the bride. A few hours were pleasantly spent with the invited friends until the 12-35 train when Mr. and Mrs. Allan went west to Peterboro and other places for their wedding trip. The groom is one of Smiths Falls’ most popular business men while both the young couple enjoy the confidence of a large circle of friends among whom they are deservedly popular and who will join in wishing for them all happiness and prosperity in their new life. The bride received an unusually large number of handsome presents.
Frankville
-Miss Jessie Kilborne who has been visiting relatives in Carleton Place for a few weeks returned home on Thursday.
-Mr. H. Kilborne, brother of Dr. Kilborne, of Toledo, filled the pulpit on Sunday last during the absence of our pastor, Mr. Taylor. He gave some very interesting facts and figures on Missionary work.
Wm. Horricks Killed by a Lorry in the Canadian Lumber Company’s Yard
-Horricks is a married man of about 35 years of age, and comes from Drummond where is wife is now on a visit.
To the Editors of the Carleton Place Herald we are indebted for the following particulars of a fatal accident which happened in one of the lumber yards there. It occurred after the issue of the Herald for this week, but the editors kindly sent the item on a printed slip: -
About 11 o’clock this (Tuesday) morning a terrible accident happened in the lower yard of the Canada Lumber Company, whereby William Horricks, an employee of the company, lost his life. The particulars are as follows. Two lorries heavily laden with lumber were running down grade in the yard. Horricks was between the piles and wanted to cross the track, and as soon as the first car passed, rushed (illegible word) it not knowing a second car was coming. When on the track the second car struck him, knocking him down and passing over him, causing such serious injuries that the unfortunate fellow only lived a short time.
Local News
-Dr. Gallaghar, of Campbellford, came down on Monday, and drove out to Portland to visit his mother who is ill.
-Miss L. C. Devine, Renfrew, has entered St. Joseph’s Convent in Toronto with the object of devoting her life to services of religion. This makes the fifth young lady from the parish of Renfrew who has entered the convents within the last year.
-Mr. T. A. McCullough, of Brockville, purposes making a
trip to the North West about the latter part of the present month and will spend
the winter with his brother Albert, who controls a large horse ranch at Pincher
Creek. Mrs. McCullough will spend
the winter at Perth.
-A little eleven year old boy of Carleton Place, named
Garland, was drowned on Sunday while bathing.
-Dr. Downing, of Kingston, died at Renfrew last week after
a protracted illness from lung trouble.
-Mr. Willie Corbett, who is studying dentistry with Mr.
Weagant, will go to the Royal College of Dental Surgeons in Toronto in a few
days.
-Mrs. Gray, of Brampton, was the guest of her sister, Miss
McBride, of the Bookstore on Tuesday. Miss
Grey has spent the summer in Europe.
-Mr. R. Gallaghor was in town this week for a day or two
calling on old friends. He came up
from Montreal to see his mother who is very ill at her home in Portland.
-Lucy Larcom will contribute to Harper’s Magazine
for October a poem entitled “Discovery” which is appropriate if not by
inspiration due, to the present turning of the world’s mind to the hero of
1492.
-Professor and Mrs. Dyde have been guests at Mr. J. R.
Lavell’s for a few days. Professor
Dyde has just taken a position in Queen’s College and they are en route to
their new home from New Brunswick
-Edward Bellamy has written for the October number of
Harper’s Magazine a sketch entitled “With the Eyes Shut” which projects
the mind as far, if not farther, into the future than his “Looking
Backward.”
-Miss Weagant of Brooklyn, New York, was the guest of her
brother, Mr. A. H. Weagant, L.D.S., for a few days last week.
She is attending the Long Island Hospital College in Brooklyn in training
for a professional nurse, and was on her way back to her duties there from a
visit to her home in Morrisburg.
-Rev. Father Roche, of Prescott, formerly priest of here,
is in town.
-Miss Carroll, of Gananoque, is the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Wm. Richey.
-Miss Ida Beckles, left last Friday for Toronto, where she
has secured a situation as milliner.
-Mr. and Mrs. Porter, of Ottawa, are guests at their
daughter’s, Mrs. Cobb. Mr. Porter
is the gentleman who made such stirring speech here on the 12th of
July.
-Miss Van Brunt, one of Wood St-John Company which played
so acceptably here last Sunday night, was married in Kingston on Monday.
The happy man, Mr. Gutmnan, of New York, has long been an ardent admirer
of the actress.
-Mr. David E. Eaton, an old and highly respected resident
of Kitley, died yesterday morning at his home near Lake Lloyda.
Mr. Eaton was a man of sterling integrity and was favourably known by a
large circle of acquaintances.
Death of a Clergyman
-Rev. J. J. Richards, pastor of the Lyn Presbyterian
Church, died at his home in that village on Sunday.
Mr. Richards was taken with typhoid fever some time ago, but had so far
recovered that on Saturday morning last he went out for a short walk.
There seems little doubt that although he was recovering, he was not yet
sufficiently strong to venture out and the result was a speedy relapse, which
ended fatally on Sunday afternoon. Mr.
Richards’ first charge was at Westport.
-Mrs. H. G. Watkins has been away recently looking after a large legacy that has been left to her by a deceased distant relative, in Poughkeepsie County, New York State. The property consists chiefly of farms, houses and lots and is worth a large amount of money. Mrs. Watkins was summoned there some time ago to make good her claim and prove identity etc., all of which was satisfactorily done. We hope to announce soon that she has received her legacy which we are sure everybody will be glad to know.
Born
Briggs – In Smiths Falls, on Friday, 13th
inst., the wife of Mr. John Briggs, of a daughter.
Horton – In Smiths Falls, on Monday, 15th
inst., the wife of Mr. Wm. Horton, of a son.
Garrett – At Smiths Falls, on Sunday, 8th
inst., the wife of Mr. John Garrett, of a son.
Married
Wilson – Campbell – At the Presbyterian Manse,
Oliver’s Ferry, on Wednesday, 4th September, by Rev. N. Campbell,
B.A., James Wilson to Mary Campbell, all of North Elmsley.
Allan – Shepherd – At St. John’s Church, Smiths
Falls, on Wednesday, 18th inst., by the Rev. A. C. Nesbitt, Mr. A.
Allan jr. to Miss Edith Shepherd.
Dodds – Gillespie – At St. John’s church, Smiths
Falls, on Wednesday, 18th inst., Mr. W. Dodds to Miss Catherine
Gillespie.
Moffatt – Anderson – At Kemptville, on Wednesday,
September 11, by the Rev. C. P. Embry, Mr. Wm. Moffatt, of Montreal, to Miss
Hattie Anderson, of Kemptville.
September 26 1889
Record News
Merrickville
-Mr. G. Bond, wife and child spent last week in Toronto
taking in the Exhibition and visiting a sister of the former and a son of Mr.
and Mrs. Bond who have taken up their residence in the above city.
They returned home on Friday evening.
-A telegram was received from Mr. D. Crozier on last Friday
announcing the death of his brother, Mr. John Crozier, at Baltimore, Md.
Mr. Crozier and wife were here on a visit to mother, home and friends
last summer and spent about six weeks. Whilst
here he stated to a friend that he never expected to see Merrickville again as
he had a disease which he was sure would carry him off in a few months although
whilst here he seemed to be in best of health.
His death is said to have been occasioned by bronchitis which turned into
lung trouble. He was about 48 years
of age and was born here. His
mother, Mrs. Crozier, is still living and is quite active and hearty although
she has passed four score years. She
has the heartfelt sympathy of the whole village in her sad bereavement.
Mr. Crozier had quite a large family which will be well provided for.
Local News
-Mr. F. A. Barr, of Fort Benton, Montana, is visiting his
old home here.
-Mr. S. Philips left on Monday morning for Montreal, where
he has secured a situation.
-Mr. G. A. Cavanagh, of Sudbury Division C.P.R., is
visiting his old home and friends here.
-Mr. G. S. Wakeford has returned to Smiths Falls and will
take his old position of dispatcher here on the C.P.R.
-Dr. Munroe, of Perth, was here on Monday on his way to New
York where he goes to take a post graduate course.
-Mr. T. T. Shaw, who has been foreman of the “News”
for over two years left on Sunday night to take a position in Toronto.
-Miss Branscombe, who was lately the guest of her sister,
Mrs. J. L. Coleman, has gone to Ottawa to take the course in art school there.
-Miss Mary Smart, one of Brockville’s most talented
vocalists, has just been tendered and has accepted the position of instructor in
the new college connected with McMaster Hall, Toronto.
-Mr. Fred Miskelly is home from Toronto.
-Mr. E. J. Salisbury, general route agent of the Dominion
Express Company is moving from Toronto to Smiths Falls, where his head-quarters
will be in future.
-The congregation of the West Winchester, Brockville
Presbytery, has extended a call to the Rev. M. H. Scott, late of the Ottawa
Ladies College. Mr. Scott has
accepted and will be inducted today.
-After a long illness, Isabella McGilvery, wife of George
A. Cousitt, solicitor, Perth, passed away aged 46 years. Deceased was daughter of the late Mr. Laughlin McGilvery,
Scotch Line. The cause of her death
was consumption.
-Rev. Mr. Houston, of Niagara Falls was the guest of Mr. J.
A. Houston last week.
-Dr. C. M. B. Cornell, of Athens, generally acknowledged to
be one of the ablest and most successful medical practitioners in this section
of Ontario, has decided to take up residence in Brockville.
-On Friday afternoon, while Mr. James Mitchell, an old and
well known resident of Perth, was quietly talking to the foreman on the Canal
work, where he was about to build a culvert, he suddenly fell back and almost
instantly expired, apoplexy being the cause of death.
-Mr. John Cantwell, who for nearly three years has worked in the Record Office, left for Toronto Monday night where a good situation was awaiting him in the composing room of one of the dailies. The Record was sorry to lose him as men like him are scarce.
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