Births & Marriages - Perth Courier & Others
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Maberly News: On Sept. 27 the Rev. J. Follick of Maberly, at the residence of the bride’s father, married Adam Vanluven of Cape Vincent, N.Y. to Miss Lydia Leach, daughter of Mr. James Leach of S. Sherbrooke. A pleasant day was spent there by their friends and relatives and a dance followed at night.
Dolan—Birth, on the 8th Nov., the wife of Mr. J. H. Dolan, Perth, of a son.
McNaughton-McNaughton—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on Wednesday, 31st Oct., by Rev. James G. Stuart, Balderson, Maggie McNaughton, third daughter of Mr. Malcolm McNaughton, to Mr. Duncan McNaughton, all of Drummond.
Campbell—Birth, on the 7th Nov., the wife of Mr. John D. Campbell, 7th Line Drummond, of a daughter.
Miller-Clyne—Married, at the Methodist Parsonage, Carleton Place, on the 7th Nov., by Rev. W. H. Graham, Mr. Peter F. Miller, Almonte to Miss Maggie Clyne, Perth.
Dack-Jackson—Married, at the residence of Mrs. Pattie, Carleton Place, by Rev. D. McDonald, M.A., Mr. George Arthur Dack, Pakenham, to Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Jackson, of Carleton Place.
McLaren—Birth, at Beckwith, 11th Line, on the 11th Nov., the wife of Mr. Daniel McLaren, of a daughter.
Morphy—Birth, at Carleton Place on the 14th Nov., the wife of Mr. Abram Morphy, Jr., of a son
Munro—Birth, at Beckwith on the 12th Nov., the wife of Mr. W. T. Munro, of a son.
Kellock—Birth, at Perth on Wed., 21st Nov., the wife of Mr. J. F. Kellock of a daughter.
Moodie-Ferrier—Married, at Perth on the 11th inst., by Rev. James Ross, B.D., Mr. James Moodie to Miss Janet Ferrier, all of Burgess.
Hemill-Palmer—Married, at Portage la Prairie, on Monday, 5th inst., at the residence of Mr. Robert Munro, Esq., by Rev. Mr. Stalker of Gladstone, Mr. Thomas Hemill, car inspector, M.& N W R, to Miss Jessie Palmer of Perth.
Boyce-Linton—Married, by Rev. Dr. Saunders, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 14th inst., Mr. John Henry Boyce of Warwick, Ontario to Miss Cora Forbeso (?) Linton, eldest daughter of Mr. Moses (?) W. Linton, Esq., of Pembroke and granddaughter of the late Mr. Daniel Forbes, Esq., of Madrid, New York.
Russell-Tucker—Married, at Pembroke on the 14th inst., by Rev. G.D. Boyce, B.A., Mr. Nathaniel Russell of Almonte to Miss Ruth M. Tucker, daughter of Mr. Joseph Tucker of Pembroke.
Templeton-Meighen—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Meighen, Perth, on Wed., 14th Nov., by Rev. Wm. Bain, D.D., assisted by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., Perth, Mr. Robert Templeton of Belleville to Miss Mary Osborne Meighen, youngest daughter of the late Arthur Meighen, Esq.
Elsewhere in the same paper: A quiet wedding took place on Wednesday of last week at the residence of Mrs. Arthur Meighen, the parties most interested being Robert Templeton of Belleville, druggist, brother of George Templeton, and Mary Meighen, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Arthur Meighen. The knot was tied by Rev. Dr. Bain of Kingston, former pastor of St. Andrew’s Church here, assisted by Rev. A. H. Scott, the present pastor. After the wedding dinner, the couple proceeded to the railway station where they left amidst the adieux of many friends and then took the train east for Montreal, Boston, and New York, intending to be absent for about two weeks on their wedding tour. Mr. Templeton is one of Belleville’s leading druggists and a good citizen and is well worthy of the choice he has made of a partner in his domestic household.
McIntyre—Birth, on the 15th (?) Nov., the wife of Mr. A. R. McIntyre, merchant, of a son.
McArthur-Gallinger—Married, on the 21st inst., by Rev. H. F. Bland, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Albert Turner McArthur of Perth to Miss Ellen Elizabeth Gallinger of Drummond.
Yuill-Rankin—Married, on the 21st inst., by Rev. E.C.W. MacCall, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mr. John Yuill of Lavant to Miss Sarah Jane Rankin, daughter of the late Mr. Peter Rankin, Esq., Lanark.
The residence of Colin Sinclair, Chapel Road, Drummond, was the scene of a marriage event on Wednesday evening 21st inst., by the marriage of their daughter Maggie Sinclair to A. Summerville of the same township. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Anderson, Baptist minister of Middleville. Miss Minnie Sinclair acted as bridesmaid and Mr. W. McKerracher as groomsman. The bride was attired in a pink silk dress and the bridesmaid in white satin with pink sash, the twain making a pretty picture as they stood in the soft lamplight before the many friends who had assembled to witness the marriage. After the knot was tied the company sat down to a sumptuous wedding diner which though not prepared by Toronto’s Henry Webb or by Perth’s caterer J.A. Laurie would have done credit to either of the above named gentlemen. Mayor Pink of Perth was present and made a few well chosen remarks to the health of the bride and groom which was heartily received and responded to by the groom in an appropriate manner. The remainder of the evening was spent in the customary manner singing being the principal feature of the enjoyment and not the least contributor was wee Eddie Conlin, adopted son from the orphan’s home who sings a splendid alto which with cultivation will bring him to the front ranks. The wee small hours having been reached, a carriage was ready to bear the happy couple to their new house (not too far distant).
Brown—Birth, on the 16th Nov., the wife of Mr. Robert Brown, Perth, of a son.
Lister—Birth, on the 23rd Nov., the wife of Mr. John C. Lister, Perth, of a daughter.
Brown—Birth, on Sunday, 2nd December, the wife of Mr. Alexander Brown of a son.
McLean-Brine—Married, at Pueblo, Colorado on the 16th Nov., by Rev. Mr. Hicks, Col. Allan McLean of Wolsenberg to Miss Kate Brine, of Seaforth, Canada.
Craig-Steadman—Married, at the Methodist Church by Rev. Mr. Blair on Wed., 28th Nov., Mr. Richard Craig to Miss Lizzie Steadman, both of Smith’s Falls.
Elsewhere in the same paper: The “Record” tells of a marriage of last week Miss Lizzie Steadman to Richard Craig, merchant, all of Smith’s Falls. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Blair in the Methodist Church. Miss Steadman is a daughter of William Steadman of Verona, formerly of Drummond and for the last few years taught school at Smith’s Falls.
Derays-Major—Married, at St. Mary’s Church, Almonte, on the 19th Nov., by Rev. Father Foley, P.P., Mr. Leon Derays to Miss Esther Major both of Darling.
Lang-Baird—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, 27th Nov., by Rev. George Lang, brother of the bridegroom, Mr. James Lang of Beckwith to Miss Agnes Baird, daughter of Mr. Andrew Baird of Appleton.
Bain—Birth, at Prince Albert, N.W.T., on the 8th inst., the wife of Dr. Hugh Bain, of a son. (note, unsure of this surname.)
Davis-Ferguson—Married, at he residence of the bride’s father, Oso, on the 5th Dec., by Rev. Alexander McAulay, Mr. William John Davis of Sharbot Lake to Miss Janet Ferguson, daughter of Mr. Duncan Ferguson, Esq. (note, unsure of groom’s surname.)
Marriage Festival—The residence of M. Stanley, Bathurst, was the scene of a very pleasant gathering on the evening of December 19 when Miss Ida Stanley, sister of Mr. M. Stanley, carriage manufacturer, Perth, was joined in the holy bonds of matrimony with Mr. George Gariner of Beckwith. Miss Ida was ably assisted through the ceremony by her younger sister Miss Hattie Stanley and the bridegroom was ably supported by his brother John Gariner. The very solemn and beautiful ceremony of the Church of England was performed by Rev. Mr. Coleman, Incumbent of the Balderson Mission at 6:00 p.m. after which the guests and friends, about 50 in number, adjourned to the dining room where a most sumptuous supper was prepared by the hostess. Ample justice was done to the good things prepared for the occasion and the remainder of the evening was spent until the wee small hours of the morning tripping the light fantastic to most excellent music supplied by the best local talent. The bride and bridegroom received a large number of valuable and useful articles from friends.
Band(?)Rand(?)Raud(?)Baud(?)-Johnston—Married, at the Temperance Hotel, Lanark, by Rev. James Wilson, Mr. James (?) Band (or whatever) Esq., to Miss Sophia Jane Johnston, daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Johnston, Esq., Dalhousie.
Lindsay-Corry—Married, on Wednesday (unreadable date) December, at the residence of Mr. William Meighen, Esq., uncle of the bride, by Rev. James Ross, B.D., assisted by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., Mr. James Lindsay of Montreal, accountant of the Merchants’ Bank of Canada to Miss Isabella Marina Corry, only daughter of the late Dr. Robert Corry of the U.S. Army and granddaughter of the late Dr. James N - - - - of Perth.
Barnes-Wegg—Married, at the Rectory, Perth, on Tuesday, 18th Dec., by Rev. R. L. Stevenson, M.A., Mr. William Barnes to Miss Rebecca Wegg, all of Perth. (note, unsure of bride’s surname.)
Kirkham-Livingston—Married, at the Rectory, Perth, on Wed., 19th inst., by Rev. R. L. Stephenson, M.A., Mr. Peter Kirkham of Bathurst to Miss Margaret Jane Livingston of S. Sherbrooke.
A pleasant event took place at the residence of William Meighen, Esq., Perth at 11:00 on Wednesday morning of this week, the occasion being the marriage of Bella Corry, niece of Mrs. Meighen of this town to James Lindsay, Receiving Accountant, Merchants’ Bank, Montreal. The bridesmaid on this occasion was Miss Edna Meighen, cousin of the bride while the bridegroom was assisted by J. H. Honey of Montreal. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Ross, assisted by Rev. A. H. Scott, Presbyterian ministers. About 35 or so sat down at the dinner table the guests being the clergymen and the friends of the bride and groom. The newly married couple took the 1:47 train west to Toronto, Niagara Falls, Buffalo and other points.
Denison—Birth, on Sunday, 23rd December at Heydon Villa, Toronto, the wife of Lt. Col. George Denison of a daughter.
Watt-Arnott—Married, on the 19th December, by Rev. E.C.W. MacCall, at the residence of the bride’s brother, George Arnott, Mr. Joseph Alexander Watt to Miss Martha Ray Arnott, daughter of Mr. James Arnott, both of Lanark Village.
McKenzie—Birth, at Smith’s Falls on Tuesday, 1st Jan., the wife of Mr. Peter McKenzie, of a daughter.
Allan-Turnbell—Married, on New Year’s Day by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Henry Turnbell, Esq., Mr. Robert Allan of Burgess to Miss Elizabeth C. Turnbell.
Blackburn-McDougall—Married, on the 1st Jan., at the Congregational Church, Middleville, by Rev. E.C.W. MacCall, B.A., Mr. John Earnest Blackburn to Miss Isabella McDougall, daughter of Mr. Dougald McDougall, Esq., Elphin.
Elsewhere in the same newspaper: Middleville News: Wedding Bells – An event which appealed to the interests of a very wide circle of friends was the marriage on New Year’s Day in the Congregational Church of John E. Blackburn of this village to Isabella McDougall of Elphin. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E.C.W. MacCall in the presence of a throng of friends who at its conclusion were profane in their expressions of congratulations and good wishes. As an expression of personal esteem and to signal the first marriage in the new church, a handsome bible was presented to the happy couple by Mr. MacCall on behalf of the friends whose gift it was. Mr. Blackburn is one of our most estimable young men and for himself and his bride we wish him health and prosperity. The bridal party entered the church to the music of an organ voluntary (?) and departed which the “Wedding March” was rendered by Miss MacCall and the church bell rang out its joyous peal.
Cardick-Orser—Married, on Wed., 26th Dec., at the Methodist parsonage, Elginburg, by Rev. N.B. Topping, Mr. Samuel Cardick, formerly of Perth to Miss Mary Orser of Loughboro.
Publow-Keys—Married, on Wed., 31st Dec., at St. John’s Church, Balderson, by Rev. R. Coleman, Mr. George Publow of Bathurst to Miss Lizzie Keys also of Bathurst.
Knox-Kerr—Married, on the 1st Jan., by Rev. H. F. Bland, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. James Knox of Rawden to Miss Elizabeth Kerr of Bathurst.
Gardner-Chamberlain—Married, at Pembroke on the 2nd inst., by Rev. J. B. Saunders, M.D., Mr. James Richard Gardner to Miss Mary Chamberlain, eldest daughter of Mr. D.C. Chamberlain, Esq.
Chambly-James—Married, at the residence of Mr. Thomas
James, Lanark Township, on the 31st Dec., by Rev. John Osborne, Mr. Edward
Chambly of Beckwith to Miss Mary James.
Tait-McNeely—Married, at St. James Church, Carleton Place on the 8th Jan., by Rev. Arthur Jarvis, Mr. Jno Tait of Vancouver, B.C., to Miss Mary McNeely, second daughter of Mr. Brice McNeely of Carleton Place.
On Monday morning in Thompsonville Rev. Dr. Campbell united in marriage Miss Sarah Jane Fraser to Mr. Thomas Inglis of Powassan, Nipissing District, who learned his business in Renfrew and came back to take away the girl of his choice.
Maberly News: A wedding occurred last Wednesday when Nellie Leach of Oso and John McFarlane of Lanark were united in marriage. The will take up residence in Peterborough. He is a shoemaker.
Lanark Links: The following is a description of the wedding of Mr. T. Z. Webster taken from the Omscee (?) Herald of 4th Jan.: “On Tuesday 1st Jan., about sixty couples including old and young assembled at the residence of Mr. Jas. Magee to see Miss Magee and Mr. Thomas Webster of Lanark united in marriage. The bride looked charming as also did her sister the bridesmaid. Mr. A. Toule acted as groomsman. Rev. Mr. Johnson performed the ceremony and Professor Williamson of Ballyduff enlivened the proceedings on the organ. The presents were numerous and costly amounting to a total of $125. The happy pair left for their future home in Lanark on the evening train.”
Moore—Birth, at Perth on Wed., 9th Jan., the wife of Mr. James R. Moore, of a daughter.
Ryan—Birth, at Perth on Sat., 5th Jan., the wife of Mr. Timothy Ryan of a daughter.
McVeity—Birth, on Sunday, 6th Jan., the wife of Mr. James McVeity, South Elmsley of a daughter.
Sullivan—Birth, at Perth on Wed., 9th Jan., the wife of Mr. Jerry Sullivan, of a son.
Code-Stiles—Married, on the 16th Jan., at Christ Church, Ottawa, by Venerable Archdeacon Lauder, D. C. L., assisted by Rev. T. J. Stiles, brother of the bridegroom, Rev. Walter H. Stiles, Incumbent of S. March to Miss Ellie Code, second daughter of Mr. A. Code, Esq., of Ottawa.
Brown-Harback—Married, at the Rectory, Perth, on Wed., 9th Jan., by R. L. Stephenson, M.A. Rector of Perth, Mr. William Brown, Esq., of Liverpool to Miss Frances Warden Harback, eldest daughter of Mr. H. R. Harback. Liverpool papers please copy.
Bain-Gilhuly—Married, at St. Andrew’s Manse, Ottawa, on the 31st Dec., by Rev. T. Herridge, Mr. Archibald E. Bain of Fallbrook to Miss Margaret A. Gilhuly of Smith’s Falls. (See also next issue.)
Alberry-Ireton—Married, at Drummond on the 10th Jan., by Rev. J.G. Stuart, Mr. W. H. Alberry of Ogdenburg, N.Y. to Miss Sara J. Ireton, Detroit, Michigan.
Mr. and Mrs. William Graham, of Smith’s Falls, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on the 3rd inst. At the same time and place, was performed the marriage of their eldest daughter Margaret Graham to Edward Clint of Brockville.
Moodie—Birth, on the 15th Jan., the wife of Mr. T. A. Moodie, Scotch Line, of a daughter.
O’Connor-O’Brien—Married, at St. John’s Church, on the 23rd Jan., by Very Rev. Rural Dean O’Connor, uncle of the bridegroom, Mr. John Francis O’Connor of the Post Office Inspector’s Department, Ottawa, to Miss Josephine E. O’Brien, youngest daughter of Mr. William O’Brien, Esq., Perth. (See also next issue.)
Milne-MacPherson—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Arnprior, on the 8th inst., by Rev. D. J. McLean, Mr. Herbert W. Milne to Miss Mary MacPherson, both of Arnprior.
Illingsworth, Gourlay—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents on the 15th Jan., by Rev. A. A. Scott, M.A., assisted by Rev. W. H. Graham, Mr. Robert John Illingsworth to Miss Christina Carl Gourlay, only daughter of Mr. W. C. Gourlay, all of Carleton Place.
Crick-Walker—Married, at Calgary on the 7th inst., by Rev. J.C. Herdman, Mr. R. H. Crick, to Miss Lizzie Walker, daughter of the late Mr. John Walker of Perth.
Reid-McCulloch—Married, at Perth, on the 18th inst., by Rev. Jas Ross, B. D., Mr. Henry Reid of Clyde Forks, to Miss Christina McCulloch, second daughter of Mr. John McCulloch of Perth.
Fallbrook News—At the Presbyterian Manse, Ottawa on New Year’s Eve, by Rev. W. Herridge, Mr. Archibald E. Bain of Fallbrook married Miss Margaret Alicia Gilhuly. Mr. A. Lebeau acted as groomsman and Miss M. Richards, Ottawa as best man. The bride was dressed in garnet satin trimmed with cream lace and the bridesmaid with black satin trimmed with white lace. The marriage ceremony was of a private nature. After the ceremony was over the newly wedded couple returned to the Royal Exchange on their way from the manor, rice being showered on them from several windows. Later on in the evening the band serenaded them when refreshments were served. The couple started on New Year’s morning for Montreal on their wedding tour.
Warren-Leacock—Married, at the Methodist Parsonage 31st Jan., by Rev. H. F. Bland, Mr. George Warren to Miss Agnes Leacock, both of the Township of Bedford.
Maitland-McCarthy—Married, at Wolford on Wednesday, 30th Jan., by Rev. Delong, Mr. James Maitland to Miss Annie McCarthy, both of Wolford.
McKimm-Frost—Married, at St. John’s Church, Smith’s Falls, by Rev. Rural Dean Nesbitt on Wednesday morning, 30th Jan., Mr. G. F. McKimm to Miss Nellie Frost, daughter of the late Mr. Jas. T. Frost, Esq.
Lavell-Shepherd—Married, on Wed., 30th Jan., at St. John’s Church, Port Hope by Rev. H. J. Hamilton, B.A., Dr. W. A. Lavell, M.D., Warden of the Penitentiary at Kingston to Miss Maggie Shepherd, eldest daughter of Mr. William Shepherd, Esq., of Smith’s Falls.
On Wednesday afternoon last at 1:00 a very pleasant event took place at St. John’s Church in this town in the shape of the marriage of one of Perth’s most popular young ladies Josephine E. O’Brien, youngest daughter of Mr. William O’Brien, Esq. to Mr. John Thomas O’Connor, of the Post Office Department, Ottawa. The sacred ceremony was performed by the Very Rev. Dean O’Connor, uncle of the bridegroom in the presence of many friends of the family and a large congregation of all denominations under the solemn and impressive ceremony of the R. C. Church. At the conclusion of the ceremony the newly joined couple with the guests drove to the residence of Mr. O’Brien where a wedding dinner awaited them. After the dinner the party proceeded to the railway depot where they took the 3:35 train for Ottawa. At the station here a very large number of friends and acquaintances had assembled to congratulate and bid adieu to Mr. and Mrs. O’Connor and to start them on their journey through the wedded life with their best wishes. The bridal presents were unusually numerous and costly and came from every quarter. Miss O’Brien by her amiable manners and disposition had endeared herself to most of our citizens. A costly china dinner set numbering many pieces was the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Ryan of Toronto who were present at the ceremony. The bridegroom J. T. O’Connor is a first class clerk in the civil service post office department at Ottawa and is one of the most efficient members of the service staff. His first appointment in this capacity came from the Hon. D.A. MacDonald then Postmaster General in the Hon. Mr. Mackenzie’s cabinet. Mr. O’Connor is a nephew of the Very Rev. Dean O’Connor who had been his guardian in his boyhood.
Foote—Birth, at Perth on Wed., 6th Feb., the wife of Mr. James J. Foote, of a daughter.
White-McCauliff—Married, at St. Mary’s Church, Almonte on the 4th (?) Feb., by Rev. Father Foley, parish priest, Mr. Henry White of Port Elmsley to Miss Minnie McCauliff of Almonte. (note, unsure of bride’s surname.)
Ireton-Cunningham—Married, at Christ Church, on Wed., 6th Feb., by Rev. Mr. Muckleton, Mr. Thomas H. Ireton to Miss Margaret Elizabeth Cunningham, daughter of Mr. William Cunningham, all of Drummond.
From the issue of the 21st Dec., of the Banff Mt. Echoes: Last night Mr. S.A. Smyth, the well known photographer artist of this place and formerly of Perth and Amelia Leach, late of London, England, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The ceremony was performed at the residence of Capt. E.A. Nash by Rev. C. Williams. Miss Annie Leach and Mr. William Barker undertook the duties of supporters of the contracting parties. After a splendid supper the whole party adjourned to Mr. Smyth’s house where dancing was kept up until the early hours. Everyone enjoyed themselves and joined in a hearty wish that the married life of the couple would be happy and prosperous. Want of space prevents us from giving a detailed list of the presents but we cannot omit mentioning the present given by Capt. And Mrs. Nash and Mr. Miles which consisted of a very handsome China tea set and an ornamental silver cake stand.
On the 6th Feb., Mr. M. J. Hartney of the C.P.R., and Miss Mary J. Stafford, daughter of Mr. John Stafford of Perth, were married at St. John’s Church by Rev. Dean O’Connor. A large number of presents were given to the couple.
Harvey-Kay—Married, at West Toronto Junction on Wed., 13th Feb., by Rev. W. J. Barkwell, Mr. George H. Harvey, Perth, to Miss Lizzie Kay of West Toronto Junction.
Lanark Links—On Wednesday last, Ben Cardinal and Annie Easton were united in the holy bonds of matrimony.
Devlin—Birth, on the 28th Jan., the wife of Mr. Hugh Devlin, Drummond, son.
Charlton-Buchanan—Married, on Wed., 27th Feb., at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. J. Follick, Mr. Joseph Henry Charlton of Perth to Miss Carrie Buchanan, third daughter of Mr. George Buchanan of Maberly.
Almonte Gazette—Charles Willoughby, Regina, N.W.T. was united in marriage on Wednesday of last week with Ella Rae, Almonte, by Rev. Mr. Cord, Methodist Minister.
Innisville Inklings: Mr. Thomas Jackson of Minnedosa, Manitoba, was married last Wed., 27th Feb., to Ettie Cunningham of Drummond. They left for Manitoba the same day. Elsewhere in the same paper: On Wednesday, 27th Feb., Thomas Jackson of Minnedosa was united in marriage to Ettie Cunningham of Drummond. The bride was ably sustained by her sister Minnie Cunningham and by Miss May Jackson, sister of the groom. Rev. Mr. Coleman of Balderson officiated. The happy couple have left for the west.
Scott—Birth, on the 10th Feb., the wife of Mr. W. G. Scott, City Treasurer, Winnipeg, of a daughter.
Laurie—Birth, at Perth on Thursday, 7th March, the wife of Mr. J. A. Laurie, of a daughter.
Hope—Birth, at Perth, on Wed., 13th March, the wife of Peter Hope, of a daughter.
Innisville Inklings: At 5:00 last Wednesday evening, 6 March, Alfred Hammond and Sarah Wilson marched in connubial bliss down to the shore of the river of wedlock and were cozily nestled in the latter canoe that glides so rapidly down the stream of life. Miss Maggie Hammond and Mr. Wesley Willows helped them off the shore and into the canoe and Rev. C. E. Bland gave them the push that sent them sailing o’er the sparkling waters that are intermingled with weal and woe. Alfred Hammond is the only son of Henry Hammond and Sara A. Willows is the youngest daughter of John Willows, all of Boyd’s. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride’s father. These are two of our most worthy young persons and we wish them all the best.
McElliott—Birth, on the 17th March, the wife of Mr. John McElliott, Perth, of a daughter.
Legary-Steen—Married, on the 17th March, at the Methodist Church, Carleton Place, Jas. Legary of Lanark to Miss Mary E. Steen of Innisville. (note, unsure of date.)
Farmer-Clarke—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, on Tuesday, 19th March, by Rev. T. Nixon, Mr. G. B. Farmer of Perth to Miss Margaret Clarke, daughter of the late Mr. Hugh Clarke, Smith’s Falls.
Robinson-Somers—Married, at the manse, Balderson, on the 14th March, by Rev. James G. Stuart, Mr. William H. Robinson son of Mr. James Robinson of Drummond to Miss Sarah A. Somers, daughter of Mr. James Somers of Bathurst.
Turnbull-Moodie—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 13th March, by Rev. James G. Stuart, Mr. Walter A. Turnbull of Treherne, Manitoba, son of Mr. Henry Turnbull of the Scotch Line, to Miss Annie F. Moodie, daughter of Mr. Thomas Moodie of Balderson.
Caldwell—Birth, in Lanark on the 2nd (?) Feb. the wife of Mr. William Caldwell of a daughter.
Bond—Birth, in Lanark on the 12th March, the wife of Mr. Jos. Bond of a son.
Cuthbertson-Anderson—Married, at the Rectory, Perth, on the 20th March, by Rev. R. L. Stephenson, M.A., Rector of Perth, Mr. John Cuthbertson of Bathurst to Miss Mary Anderson of Dalhousie.
Lanark Links: Mr. Jas Fichlin was married to Miss Aggie Ferguson by Rev. Jas Stuart on Wednesday night. The newly married couple will probably start for the West in a few days.
Griffith-Burrows—Married, at the Rectory, Perth, on the 27th March, by Rev. R. L. Stephenson, M.A., Rector of Perth, Mr. George Griffith to Miss Jane Burrows, both of Montague.
Sym-Horricks—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 19th (?) Jan. (?), by Rev. Jas. G. Stuart, Balderson, Mr. Andrew Sym of the Scotch Line to Miss Ophelia Horricks, daughter of Mr. John Horricks of Drummond.
Echlin-Ferguson—Married, on Wednesday, 27th March, at the Manse, Balderson, by Rev. Jas. G. Stuart, Mr. James W. Echlin son of Mr. Henry Echlin of Drummond to Miss Agnes Ferguson daughter of Mr. James Ferguson, Flower Station, Lavant.
Bland-Graham—Married, at 82 College Avenue, Toronto, on the 27th March, by Rev. H. F. Bland, Perth, assisted by Rev. E. C. Bland, B.A., of Clayton, father and brother of the groom, Mr. George H. L. Bland of Montreal to Miss Ada Graham, only daughter of Mr. Dugald Graham, Esq.
Morris-Menzies—Married, at Riverside, Almonte on the 27th March, by Rev. G. D. Boyne, Pembroke, Mr. James Lewis Morris, eldest son of Sheriff Morris of Pembroke, to Miss Mary Jane Menzies, only daughter of Mr. John Menzies, Esq., Registrar of Almonte. Elsewhere in the same paper: There was quite a flutter in the Almonte social circles this week by the marriage of one of the most popular and accomplished young ladies Miss Minnie Menzies daughter of John Menzies, Esq., registrar to Mr. James Morris, C. E., son of Sheriff Morris, Pembroke and an equally popular resident of that place. The ceremony took place on Wednesday forenoon at the residence of the bride’s father in the presence of a number of relatives and friends. Rev. G. D. Boyne of Pembroke officiated. The bride was supported by Miss Rebecca Caldwell of Lanark and both were attired in very handsome costumes and presented an appearance befitting that joyous occasion. Mr. Alexander Morris, brother of the bridegroom, supported the latter through the ordeal. At the close of the ceremony the company sat down to a wedding dejeuner that is said to have eclipsed anything of the kind previously seen in town and one that reflected well on the caterer Mr. E. Turner. The esteem in which the bride is held was shown by a very large number of costly and elegant presents. Mr. and Mrs. Morris left by the noon train for a trip to Montreal, Boston and other cities and after their return they will reside in Pembroke. Almonte Gazette, 29th March.
Storey-Aveson—Married, on the 3rd April, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. E. A. Stafford, D. D., Mr. John J. Storey of Lanark to Miss Annie Aveson, only daughter of Mr. S. Aveson of Toronto. Elsewhere in the same paper: Lanark Links: On Wednesday, 4th April, Mr. J. J. Storey was married to Miss A. Avison of Toronto, the ceremony being performed in that city, after which the newly married couple left for their home in Lanark
Crawford-Fulton—Married, at the home of the bride, on the 2nd inst., by Rev. Hugh Taylor, Mr. John Crawford of Almonte to Miss Elizabeth Fulton, eldest daughter of the late Mr. John Fulton, 6th Concession Pakenham.
Johnson, Fair—Married, at St. James Church, Carleton Place on the 29th December, by Rev. Arthur Jarvis, M.A., Mr. James Johnson to Miss Aggie Fair, both of Dalhousie.
Metcalf-Rea—Married, at the manse, St. John’s Church, on the 23rd ult., by Rev. J. B. Edmundson, Mr. David Metcalf to Miss Sarah Jane Rea, both of Ramsay.
Dash-McLean—Married, on Wed., 3rd April, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. John Fotheringham, Mr. Frederick James Dash to Miss Mary Jane McLean, daughter of Mr. Hugh McLean of Greenfell (?), N.W.T.
Clement-Porter—Married, on the 10th inst., at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. H. F. Bland, Mr. George Edmund Clement of Desoronto to Miss Mary Jane Byrnes (?) Porter, Bathurst.
Sinclair—Birth, at Perth, on the 13th April, the wife of Mr. Peter Sinclair, of a son.
Playfair-Deaver—Married, at George Avery’s, Bathurst, on Monday, 15th April, by Rev. J. Follick, Methodist Minister, Maberly, Mr. Elisha E. Playfair of Playfairville, to Miss Elizabeth Deaver, daughter of Mr. Robert Deaver of the township of Palmerston. (note, not sure of bride’s surname.)
Camelon-Sommerville—Married, on the 10th April, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. E.C.W. MacCall, Mr. Archibald Camelon of Darling to Miss Ellen Sommerville, daughter of Mr. William Sommerville, Esq., of Lanark.
Foster—Birth, at Smith’s Falls on 7th April, the wife of Capt. Adams, of a daughter.
Wilson—Birth, at Lanark Township, on the 8th April, the wife of Mr. Robert Wilson, of a daughter.
McLean-Gallagher—Married, on the 17th April, by Rev. F. H. Sproule, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. David McLean of Drummond to Miss Isabella Gallagher of Burgess.
Tait-Buffam—Married, at St. Paul’s Church, Renfrew on Wednesday, 17th April, by Rev. C. J. Young, Mr. William H. Tait to Miss Ada Maxwell (Addie) Buffam, of Renfrew.
Mattock-Thompson—Married, at Almonte, on the (date illegible) April, by Rev. C. Dunlop, Mr. Ed Mattock to Miss Margaret Emma Thompson. (note, unsure of groom’s surname.)
C - - - - - Dunlop—Married, on the 23rd April by Rev. Robert Knowles, Mr. William C - - - - - to Miss Jennie (?) Dunlop, daughter of John Dunlop, all of Ramsay.
Lamond-Countryman—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, on the 24th (?) April, by Rev. W. Blair, B.A., Mr. Franklin Countryman of Tweed, Hastings County to Miss Jennie Lamond, daughter of Mr. James Lamond of Smith’s Falls. (note, unsure of bride’s surname.)
Meighen—Birth, at Perth on Wednesday, 1st May, the wife of Mr. W. A. Meighen, of a son.
Douglas-Smith—Married, at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, on the 1st May by the Very Rev. the Dean of Huron, Mr. Robert Henry Douglas of Perth to Miss Mary Eliza Smith, only daughter of the late Mr. R. A. Smith, both of London.
Kane-McDonald—Married, in the North Burgess Chapel, Stanleyville, on Wed. 3rd May by Rev. Father T. P. O’Connor, Mr. John Patrick Kane of Westport to Miss Catharine McDonald, daughter of Mr. Edward McDonald of Bathurst. This is the first marriage performed in the Burgess Chapel. Elsewhere in the same newspaper: On Wednesday, 1st May, the residence of Mr. Edward McDonald, Bathurst, was the scene of a very pleasing and happy event, the occasion being the marriage of his fifth daughter Kate McDonald to one of Westport’s most popular young men, Patrick Kane, formerly of Perth. The very pleasing and interesting ceremony was performed by Rev. T. P. O’Connor in the parish church at Burgess in the presence of a number of friends and others, after which the bridal party returned to the residence of the bride’s father where a sumptuous dinner awaited them. The bride was attired in a cream cashmere dress handsomely trimmed with crème satin and ribbon and looked very pretty. Her sister Aggie McDonald acted as bridesmaid and was attired in a very similar dress while John (last name illegible) of Westport supported the groom. In the evening, about 100 young people, friends of the bride and groom, assembled and were heartily welcomed and right royally entertained. Dancing was engaged in by one and all. Excellent music was performed by Messrs. Cameron, piccolo, W. Cameron, violin and P. J. Leonard, guitar. The presents received were numerous and costly among which was an elegant gold watch and chain given to the bride by her better half. The party broke up the next morning and after wishing Mr. and Mrs. Kane a pleasant and prosperous journey through life, the visitors returned to their several homes each one being highly delighted with the enjoyable time spent. The happy couple will reside at Westport and left for there the following day.
Hannah-Playfair—Married, on the 1st May by Rev. J. Folick, Methodist Minister at Maberly, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. John Edward Hannah of Palmerston to Mrs. Margaret Ellen Playfair, eldest daughter of Mr. Adam Craig, Mississippi Station, Ontario. St. Cloud, Minnesota papers please copy.
Perth Courier, May 17, 1889
Emon-Sommerville—Married, on the 8th May, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. E.C.W. MacCall, Mr. Walter Emon of Calabogie to Miss Mary Sommerville, daughter of Mr. John Sommerville, Sr., of Middleville.
Brown-Shepherd—Married, on the 24th April at Sumner, Washington Territory, by Rev. Thomas McGuire and Rev. D. M. Davenport, Miss Bella Brown, eldest daughter of Rev. Robert Brown of Washington Territory to Mr. William Shepard, late of Deloraine, Manitoba, youngest son of the late Mr. William Shepherd of Perth, Scotland.
Ritchie—Birth on Saturday, 18th May, the wife of Mr. George Ritchie, Bathurst, of a son.
Malcolm-Mortimer—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Drummond on the 20th May, by Rev. R. L. Stephenson, M.A., Rector of Perth, Mr. Alfred Stein Malcolm, Perth to Miss Minnie Wilson Mortimer of Drummond.
Allan-Tyler—Married, on the 13th (?) 15th (?) May, at the residence of Mrs. A. Teskey, Appleton, by Rev. W. H. Graham, Mr. Samuel James Allan, Carleton Place Herald, to Miss Annie Tyler of Appleton.
Matthews-Spiers—Married, at Galt, Ontario on the 16th May, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. J. Ridley, Mr. Harry Matthews, Esq., C. E., Perth, to Miss Julia Boswell Spiers, daughter of Mr. D. Spiers, Esq.
Innisville Inklings: Miss M. McFarlane of Preston’s locality was married to Rev. J. T. Johnston. They will probably go to the West Indies to make their home.
Anderson—Birth, on the 16th inst., at 39 Shuter Street, Montreal, the wife of Mr. John Anderson, of a daughter.
McKinley—Birth, on Monday, 20th May, the wife of Mr. Peter McKinley, North Elmsley, of a son.
Kirkham—Birth, on Friday, 17th May, the wife of Mr. W. J. Kirkham, Perth, of a son.
Spaulding-Menzies—Married, at Glen Tay on the 14th inst., by Rev. James Rose, B. D., Mr. William Spaulding of the Scotch Line, to Miss Sarah Jane Menzies, eldest daughter of Mr. William Menzies, Glen Tay.
McLean-Campbell—Married, on the 27th inst., at the Manse, Carleton Place, by Rev. D. McDonald, M.A., Mr. Albert James McLean, Renfrew to Miss Mary Campbell, daughter of Mr. James Campbell of the same place.
Garrett-Fagan—Married at the North Burgess Chapel, Stanleyville, on the 23rd May, by Rev. T. P. O’Connor, Mr. William Garrett of Smith’s Falls to Miss Maggie Fagan of Burgess.
Oso Station: Richard McPherson and Sarah Burke will be married on the 22nd May.
At the early hour in the evening of the 22nd May, the Methodist Church at Preston’s in Drummond was filled by an expectant crowd to witness the marriage of G. F. Johnston to Minnie McFarlane. Shortly before the time appointed for the ceremony a large number of invited guests arrived and took the seats reserved for them. Seated at the altar were Reverends Brown and Bland. Sharp on time at 8:00 the groom and his assistants Dr. Mansell (?) Maxwell (?) of Carleton Place and Mr. Jason of Westport walked up the aisle and took their place before the altar. The bride almost immediately after walked up the other aisle leaning on the arm of her father and followed by her assistants Miss Sarah Dulmage and Miss L. McFarlane. Miss Green of Carleton Place furnished enchanting music as the parties entered and left the church. The two reverend gentlemen performed the ceremony with becoming dignity and solemnity. After the marriage the guests repaired to the home of the bride where a sumptuous dinner was served. The bride was the recipient of beautiful and costly presents. At midnight Mr. and Mrs. Johnston accompanied by a number of friends left for Carleton Place to take the train for Ottawa and left amid showers of rice and good wishes. Carleton Place Herald
Drysdale—Birth at Lanark on Monday, 27th May, the wife of Mr. S. Drysdale, of a son.
Pepper—Birth, at Lanark on Sunday, 2nd June, the wife of Mr. James Pepper, of a son.
Johnson-Sheridan—Married, at the Manse, Oliver’s Ferry, on the evening of Friday, 31st May, by Rev. N. Campbell, B.A., Mr. Edmund Johnson of North Elmsley to Miss Rachel Sheridan of the same place.
Weber-Wales—Married on the 5th June, at the residence of the bride’s father, Maple Villa, Markham, by Rev. E. Thynne of St. Andrew’s Church, Mr. L. Weber of Perth to Miss Bertha E. Wales, youngest daughter of Mr. H. R. Wales, Esq. Elsewhere in the same paper: Mr. L. Weber of the Wilson Street Carriage Factory, Perth, was united in marriage on the 5th inst., to Bertha K. Wales of Markham, Ontario.
Menzies-Stevens—Married, at Almonte on the 5th June by Rev. G. J. Lowe, Dr. J. B. Menzies of Lachute, Quebec to Miss Hattie Stevens, second daughter of Mr. J. C. Stevens Esq.
Camelon-Boyle—Married, on the 5th June by Rev. Jos. Andrew, Mr. David Camelon of Pakenham to Miss Isabella Boyle of Darling.
Stewart-McNichol—Married, in the church at Hopetown on the 4th June, Mr. Hugh Stewart to Miss Mary McNichol, daughter of the late Mr. Donald McNichol, all of Hopetown.
McEwen-O’Neil—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents on the 4th inst., by Rev. Hugh Taylor, Mr. William P. McEwen of the Almonte Gazette to Miss Jennie O’Neil, second daughter of Major (?) O’Neil of Pakenham.
Kellett—Birth at Petrolia, on the 6th June, the wife of Mr. J. E. Kellett, formerly of Balderson, of a daughter.
Grier-Harty—Married, on Thursday, 13th inst., Mr. J. W. Grier of Montreal to Miss Mary E. Harty, eldest daughter of Mr. James Harty, Esq., of Kingston. (note, no minister listed; am unsure of bride’s surname.)
Rogers-Webster—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, in the Township of Elizabethtown, County Leeds, on Tuesday, 18th June, by Rev. Rural Dean Grant, Mr. Joseph McKenzie Rogers, barrister, Perth, to Miss Carrie Webster, daughter of Mr. T. B. Webster, Esq.
Campbell-Connor—Married on Wed., 19th June at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. J. Steele, B.A., B. D., assisted by Rev. A. McAulay, B.A., Rev. N. Campbell, B.A., Elmsley to Miss Gussie Connor, youngest daughter of Mr. Charles Connor, Esq., of Bylstone (?) Ontario.
Millar-McMoline—Married, at the Presbyterian Manse, Oliver’s Ferry, on the 20th June, by Rev. N. Campbell, Mr. John Millar of North Burgess to Miss Martha Jane McMoline, of Lombardy.
Orr-Elliott—Married, on Thursday, 26th (?) June (note, could have been 20th also) by Rev. H. F. Bland, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. William Orr of Pike’s Falls to Miss Jennie Elliott, daughter of Mr. Archibald Elliott, Esq., Burgess.
Dowdall-Elliott—Married, at St. James Church, on the 22nd June, by Rev. R. L. Stephenson, Mr. Henry Dowdall of S. Sherbrooke to Miss Sarah Cassell Elliott of the Township of Goulbourne.
Johnston-Follick—Married, on Wednesday evening 19th June, at the Methodist Church at Maberly by Rev. J. Follick, father of the bride, Mr. Jonas Johnston, Esq. of Woodlands, Ontario to Miss Annie L. Follick of Maberly.
McKerracher-Jordan—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on the 26th inst., by Rev. Jas. Ross, B. D., Mr. Donald McKerracher to Miss Sarah Jordan, youngest daughter of Mr. George Jordan all of Bathurst.
Drysdale—Birth, at Drummond, on Tuesday, 25th June, the wife of Mr. R. J. Drysdale of a daughter.
McEwen-Riddell—Married, at the residence of the bride’s brother, Smith’s Falls, on the 26th inst., by Rev. T. Nixon, Mr. Duncan McEwen of Manitoba to Miss Sarah Riddell daughter of Mr. John Riddell of Elmsley.
Farrell-Dick—Married, on Wednesday, 26th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, Brock Street, by Rev. Malcolm McGillivray, M.A., Mr. Alexander Gray Farrell, barrister, Smith’s Falls to Miss Elizabeth Jane Dick, only daughter of Mr. W. J. Dick, Esq., Kingston.
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