Births & Marriages - Perth Courier & Others
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Farmer-McNab—Married, at Perth on the 29th Dec., by Rev. E. Grigg, pastor of the Baptist Church, Mr. George Farmer to Miss Jessie McNab, of North Elmsley.
Hawkins-Beach—Married, on the 25th December, at the home of Mr. G. C. Mills, by Rev. J. Pletts of Playfair, assisted by Rev. F. G. Robinson of Montreal, Mr. Richard Hawkins of Carleton Place to Miss Adelia Beach of Playfair.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
Playfair: A quiet but interesting event took place in Playfairville on Christmas evening when Mr. Richard Hawkins of Carleton Place was united in marriage to Adelia Beach of this village. Rev. J. Pletts of Montreal officiated. The bride for several years has been a constant member and active worker of the Methodist Church and has taken an interested part in every good work that has come to her. Her discharge of the responsible duties of Sunday School teacher won the deserved esteem of her fellow workers while her place in the various societies and departments of Christian work for which this place is notable was seldom found empty.
Willets-Free—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Perth, on Wed., 20th Dec., by Rev. W. G. Henderson, Mr. Jas Willets of Smith’s Falls to Miss Nellie Free.
Simpson-Ferguson—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, 407 Logan Street, on the 22nd inst., by Rev. A. C. Crews, Mr. George Simpson to Miss Lillian Ferguson, daughter of Mr. Duncan Ferguson, all of Winnipeg.
Watt-Miller—Married, on Wed., 9th Dec., at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. James Watt of Darling to Miss Maggie Ann Miller, daughter of Mr. Matthew Miller, Gowrie, County Perth.
Smith-McVeigh—Married, at the residence of Mr. Alexander McDougal, N. Sherbrooke on the 23rd Dec., by Rev. W. K. McCulloch, Mr. James Smith to Miss Janet McVeigh.
Park-Purdon—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on the 23rd Dec., Mr. William Park to Miss Emmaline Purdon, both of McDonald’s Corners.
Elliott-Abercrombie—Married, at Perth on the 29th ult., by Rev. Ross (?), B.D., Mr. Robert A. Elliott of Burgess to Miss Martha Abercrombie, youngest daughter of Mr. Alexander Abercrombie of the Scotch Line.
Maberly—Mr. Thomas Buchanan of Maberly and Miss Ellen Flemming daughter of Mr. Michael Flemming of S. Sherbrooke were on the 23rd inst., at 4:00 p.m. made “one” in the Methodist Church and in the presence of a considerable umber of our fellow citizens notwithstanding the downpour of rain. Rev. Mr. Pierce officiated. When the knot was securely tied and the congratulations, etc., were over the happy couple returned to the home of the bride’s father.
Knowles—Birth, at Lanark n the 3rd Jan., the wife of Mr. John Knowles, of a son.
Publow—Birth, at Perth, on Sat., 2nd Jan., the wife of Mr. J. A. Publow, of a son.
Young-McRostie—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents on Flora Street, by Rev. A.A. Scott, M.A., on the 30th Dec., Mr. C. W. :Young, V.S., Almonte to Miss Jessie C. McRostie, daughter of Mr. Peter McRostie, of Carleton Place.
Graves-Baird—Married at the residence of the bride’s uncle, Mr. Thomas Baird, Esq., by Rev. James Wilson, Mr. J. F. Graves of Clayton, New York, to Miss Maggie E. Baird, daughter of the late James Baird of Lanark.
Gemmell-McFarlane—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 30th Dec., by Rev. R. Stilwell, assisted by Rev. G. F. Johnston, Mr. Archibald Gemmell of Goulbourn to Miss Dorcas A. McFarlane, of Drummond.
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A pleasant event took place on Wednesday, 30th Dec., at the home of Mr. George McFarlane, very interesting to all youths and maidens in the vicinity of Preston Vale. This was the marriage of Mr. Archibald Gemmell of Goulbourn to Dorcas McFarlane, a well known and popular young lady of the neighborhood. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Stilwell, Methodist minister in the church. Miss Sarah McFarlane, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and the groom was supported by his brother William Gemmell. Before the ceremony began and while the gathering were awaiting the bride and groom, Mrs. Stilwell tendered selections on the organ with brilliant execution.
Sargent-Donald—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on the 30th Dec., by Rev. W. K. McCulloch, Mr. John Sargent to Miss Marion Donald of Dalhousie.
Bolton-Deachman—Married at Caldwell’s Mills on the 30th Dec., Mr. Samuel Bolton to Miss Agnes D. Deachman, both of Caldwell’s Mills. (no minister shown)
Darou-Deachman—Married, at Caldwell’s Mills on the 30th (?) Dec., Miss Mary Darou of Caldwell’s Mills to Mr. Samuel Deachman of Fallbrook. (no minister shown, also, bride’s name could have been Daron, not sure.)
Robertson-Draper—Married, at the Manse, Lanark, on the 30th Dec., by Rev. James Wilson, Mr. Donald Robertson of Carleton Place to Miss Martha E. Draper, daughter of Mr. James Draper of Drummond.
Steele-West—Married, at the residence of Mr. Jas. Steele, Carleton Place on Christmas Even, by Rev. W. J. Crothers, M.A., Mr. Isaac P. Steele of Carleton Place to Miss M. J. West of Pembroke.
Presley-Kilgour—Married, at the residence of Mr. James Presley of Carleton Place, on New Year’s Even, by Rev. W. J. Crothers, Mr. Samuel Presley of Carleton Place to Miss Jessie A. Kilgour of Darling.
Harvey-Purdon—Married, at McDonald’s Corners on the 30th Dec., by Rev. W. K. McCulloch, Mr. William Harvey to Miss Maggie Purdon.
Jarvis-Kerr—Married, at Winnipeg on the 31st (?) Dec., at the residence of Mr. A.W. Auston, Esq., brother-in-law of the bride by Rev. James Allen, M.A., Mr. Harold Jarvis, of Tacoma, W.T., son of Mr. Edgar Jarvis, Esq., of Toronto, to Miss Kathleen Kerr, youngest daughter of Mr. Dawson Kerr, Esq., (granddaughter of Mrs. George Kerr, Sr., Perth), all formerly of Toronto.
Smith-Robertson—Married, at Perth on Friday, 1st Jan., (New Year’s Day) by Rev. Ernest Grigg, Baptist Minister, Mr. T.C. Smith of Chatham, to Miss Agnes Robertson, eldest daughter of Mr. Donald M. Robertson.
Endicott-Gould—Married, at Villa Ridge, Ill, on the 1st Dec., by Rev. Mr. Harris, Mr. Edgar Endicott to Miss Sarah L. Gould, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Gould, formerly of Oliver’s Ferry.
Jamieson—Birth, on Monday, 4th Jan., the wife of Mr. Robert Jamieson of Perth of a daughter.
Wagar-Lane—Married, at the residence of the bride’s brother, Mr. Ellis Lane, Esq., Prescott on the 6th Jan., by Rev. W. G. Henderson, Perth, assisted by Rev. T. C. Reynolds of Prescott, Mr. E. N. Wagar of the Medical College, Toronto to Miss Louisa Lane, niece of Rev. Dr. Lane of New York.
Simpson-Findlay—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents on the 30th Dec., by Rev. N. Campbell, B.A., Mr. James A. Simpson to Miss Jennie Findlay, only daughter of Mr. John Findlay, Esq., all of North Elmsley.
Mitchell-Matheson—Married, at Springfield, on the 25th Dec., at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. D. Anderson, Mr. George Mitchell of Winnipeg, to Miss Alice Ann Matheson, youngest daughter of Mr. Samuel Matheson, Esq.
Archibald-Chambers—Married, at St. Andrew’s Church, Winnipeg, on the 31st Dec., by Rev. Joseph Hogg, Mr. M. C. Archibald to Miss Maud Mair Chambers both of that city.
Shellington—Birth, in Bathurst, on Sunday, 14th Dec., the wife of Mr. Henry Shellington, of a daughter.
Storie-Walters—Married, at the Manse, Balderson, by Rev. J. S. McIlraith, assisted by Rev. Mr. McAulay, Congregational Student of Middleville, Mr. William Storie to Miss Lizzie Walters, all of Lanark.
McIlraith-Noble—Married, at Darling on the 15th Jan., by Rev. J. S. McIlraith, brother of the bridegroom, Mr. Stewart McIlraith to Miss Lizzie Noble, both of Lanark Village.
A very pleasant event took place on Wednesday afternoon 13th Jan., at the residence of Mrs. Coghlan, North Street being the marriage of Mr. George Bolton of Newboro to Miss Mary A. McEwen, a well known and highly respected young lady of this town. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Coleman. The bride was dressed in a beautiful travel suit of fawn cloth and looked very charming. The presents were numerous and valuable. The happy couple left on the east bound train for a trip to Ottawa and other parts east.
The marriage of Samuel W. Miller of Sarnia to Elisabeth A. Holt, daughter of Mr. Francis Holt of Sarnia Township was performed in St. George’s Church, Sarnia on Wednesday evening, 13th inst., in the presence of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T.R. Davis, incumbent of the church. The bridesmaid was Rebecca Holt, sister of the bride. The best man was J.R. Logan of Toronto. After the ceremony a luncheon was served at the residence of James Watson after which the happy couple took the Erie Express for the east. Among the many handsome wedding presents were a silver tea set from Isaac Miller of Texas, brother of the groom. Mr. Miller, the groom, was an old resident of Lanark and his parents still reside here.
Munro-Manarey—Married, at Middleville on the 13th Jan., by Rev. P. H. Anderson, Mr. John Henry Munro of Lanark to Miss Maggie Helen Manarey of Darling.
Devlin-Morris—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother in Beckwith on the 6th Jan., by Rev. P. H.. Anderson, Mr. John Allan Devlin to Miss Bella Maria Morris of Beckwith.
Wilson-Kerbly—Married, at Hanford, California, by Rev. E. H. Lilas(?) on Monday, 13th Jan., Mr. Newton Wilson, son of Mr. George Wilson, 7th Concession Drummond to Miss Rose Kerbly, of Cedarville, California.
Armstrong—Birth, at North Elmsley, on Monday, 1st Feb., the wife of Mr. William J. Armstrong, of a daughter.
Furlong—Birth, at Perth on Monday, Jan. 23, the wife of Mr. Patrick Furlong of a daughter.
Dowdall—Birth, on Friday, 29th Jan., the wife of Mr. Edward Dowdall, 5th Concession Bathurst of a son.
Manson-Sommerville—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Thomas Manson, on the 27th Jan., by Rev. P. H.. Anderson, Mr. Robert Sommerville to Miss Annie H. Manson, both of Lanark.
Hands-Cunningham—Married, at St. John’s Church, Balderson, on the 27th Jan., by Rev. Mr. Hague, Mr. Henry J. Hands to Miss Minnie Cunningham, daughter of the late Mr. William Cunningham, all of Drummond.
Canning-Kerr—Married at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Andrew Kerr, by Rev. James Pietts, Mr. William T. Canning of Parry Sound to Miss Eliza Kerr of Fallbrook.
(note, the groom’s name looked like Canning above but see following article it was there Cumming.)
Elsewhere in the same paper:
Fallbrook: A deeply interesting event took place in our village on Wednesday evening, 27th Jan., when Eliza Kerr was united in marriage to Mr. William T. Cumming of McKeller, Parry Sound District. This happy union has however its “tother” side by which we lose in Mrs. Cumming a bright and active worker from our midst. In the Methodist Church of which she was a member and in the various affiliated societies of young people her absence will be felt.
Korry-Robinson—Married, at Westport on Tuesday, (date illegible, two numbers, the first is a ‘2’) January, by Rev. J. B. Huff, Mr. John Korry to Miss Annie Robinson, all of S. Sherbrooke.
Kirkham-Munro—Married, at Perth on the 3rd Feb., by Rev. James Ross, B.D., Mr. Alexander Kirkham to Miss Mary Jane Munroe, only daughter of Mr. Roderick Munroe, 3rd Concession Bathurst.
Davidson-Stewart—Married at the residence of the bride’s father on the 3rd Feb., Mr. Robert Davidson, of the 3rd Concession Bathurst to Miss Jeannie McLaren Stewart, youngest daughter of Mr. Peter Stewart, 4th Line Bathurst.
McCarthy—Birth, at Perth on the 10th Feb., the wife of Mr. Michael McCarthy, twins a girl and a boy.
Kean-Miller—Married, at Elmsley Manse on Sat., 30th Jan., by Rev. N. Campbell, B.A., Mr. Elmer (?) Kean to Miss Jennie Miller, all of Lombardy, S. Elmsley.
McMullen-Struthers—Married, at Carleton Place on the 2nd Feb., by Rev. Robert McNair, Mr. John McMullen to Miss Cecilia Struthers, both of Carleton Place.
Spence-Dunlop—Married, at Carleton Place on the 3rd Feb., by Rev. A.A. Scott, M.A., Mr. William Spence of Almonte to Miss Annie Dunlop, daughter of Mr. Andrew Dunlop of Carleton Place.
Gunnis-McDugal—Married, at the residence of the bride’s
father, North Sherbrooke on the 3rd Feb., by Rev. W. H. McCulloch,
Mr. William Gunnis of Minnesota to Miss Tena McDugal.
Stewart—Birth on the 7th Feb., the wife of Mr. Nichol(?) Stewart, 3rd Line Bathurst, of a daughter.
Crampton-Boulton—Married, at Carleton Place on the 3rd Feb., by Rev. A.A. Scott, M.A., Mr. Samuel Crampton to Miss Bessie Boulton, both of Drummond.
Walker-Spalding—Married, by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., on Wed., 17th Feb., Mr. Charles Walker of Perth to Miss Annie Spalding, daughter of Mr. James Spalding, Esq., Scotch Line, North Elmsley.
Rutherford-Munroe—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on Wed., 10th Feb., Mr. William John Munroe to Miss Mary Rutherford, both of N. Sherbrooke, by Rev. W. H. McCulloch
On Wednesday, 13th Feb., Archibald McPhail, Brandon, Manitoba, only son of the respected Reeve of Lavant, and Mary McDougall, daughter of Mr. Alexander McDougall, Poland, Dalhousie, were united in marriage by Rev. Mr. McIlroy, Presbyterian pastor. A great number of valuable presents were received by the bride.
We copy the notice from the Pembroke Observer of the 12th Feb. The gentleman Is a young and well known farmer of Drummond and the bride who is the daughter of one of Pembroke’s leading citizens, S.E. Mitchell, was one of the popular young ladies of that town. The bridal couple arrived in Drummond on Saturday from their wedding tour to Montreal, etc. “One of those social events which always cause a flutter in society circles came off under most auspicious circumstances at the residence of S.E. Mitchell, Esq., our police magistrate last night when his second daughter Mary E. Mitchell was united in marriage to Peter M. Campbell, of Perth. Rev. John Scanlon, Methodist minister performed the ceremony, the groom being supported through the trying ordeal by James Armour, B.A. and the bride by her sister Miss M. Louise. The bride and bridesmaid were attired in fawn tweed traveling suits. The happy couple took the midnight express for Montreal where they will spend a few days visiting friends. Miss Mitchell has always been one of our most popular young ladies and the universal esteem in which she is held made her the recipient of one of the most numerous and valuable array of wedding presents ever received by any bride here. A circle of relatives of both the bride and groom to the number of 40 sat down to a most sumptuous repast and all went merry as a marriage bell until train time when separation was necessary.”
Perth Courier, Feb. 26, 1892
Montgomery-Culligan—Married, at Carleton Place on the 17th Feb., by Rev. Robert McNair, Mr. Robert Montgomery of Appleton to Miss Effie Culligan of Glen Tay.
O’Meara-Murphy—Married, at Stanleyville on the 24th Feb., by Rev. T.P. O’Connor, Mr. Thomas O’Meara of Lombardy to Miss Sarah Murphy of North Burgess.
McIlraith—Birth, at the Manse, Balderson, on Wed., 24th Feb., the wife of Rev. J. S. McIlraith, of a daughter.
Thomas-English—Married, on Wed., 24th Feb., at the residence of the bride’s parents, by Rev. John Gallagher, B.A., Miss Sarah E. English, second daughter of Mr. James G. English of Dufferin to Mr. John T. Thomas, of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, youngest son of Mr. Richard Thomas of Carleton Place.
Burchill-Hurlburt—Married, at Kemptville on Wed., 24th Feb., by Rev. H. J. McDiarmid, at the residence of Mr. George Whiten, brother-in-law of the bride, Mr. Arthur Burchill of Merrickville to Miss Mary Hurlburt of Kemptville.
Code-Blair—Married, in Perth and within St. Andrews Manse, by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., on Wed., 2nd March, Enoch Code of Drummond to Miss Rebecca Blair, daughter of Mr. James W. Blair, Esq., of Bathurst.
Miller-Jordan—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father at Christie’s Lake on the 24th Feb., by Rev. James Ross, B.D., Mr. George Miller of the 3rd Concession Bathurst to Miss Charlotte Jordan, eldest daughter of Mr. George Jordan.
Port Elmsley: A very interesting event took place on Wed., 17th Feb., namely the marriage of Hattie Moore, youngest daughter of Mr. William Moore of this place in St. Mary’s Church and was performed by Rev. Mr. Coleman in the presence of a large number of friends. The bride was becomingly attired and looked handsome as she was led to the altar by her father. The choir sang “The Voice That Breathed O’er Eden” at the conclusion of the ceremony. The bridal party were driven to the residence of the bride’s father where a few of the friends met to enjoy the evening. (transcriber’s note, I had to read this twice, but sure enough, no mention of the groom!)
Soper—Birth, at Perth, on the 29th Feb., the wife of Mr. William Soper of a daughter.
Evoy-Land—Married, at Carleton Place on the 2nd March, by Rev. A.A. Scott, M.A., Mr. James A. Evoy to Miss Annie Land, both of Almonte.
Felton-Camelon—Died, at the residence of the bride’s mother, on Tuesday, 1st March, by Rev. Mr. Patterson, Mr. John Camelon to Miss Catherine Felton, daughter of Mrs. John Felton, Pakenham.
Roberts-Deachman—Married, at the Manse, Balderson on the 16th March, by Rev. John S. McIlraith, Mr. James Roberts to Miss Catharine Deachman, both of Lanark
Armstrong-Brinkman—Married, on Monday, 29th Feb., at the Coldstream Hotel, Vernon, B.C., by Rev. T. Williams, Outerbridge, Mr. William Joseph Armstrong of Vernon and Landsdowne, son of Henry Armstrong, Esq., Lanark, to Miss Ada Virginia Brinkman, daughter of Mr. Henry Brinkman, Esq., Montpelier, Ohio.
Middleville—The house of William Yuill was the scene of a joyous and festive event on Wednesday night, 9th March, the crowning event of the occasion being the marriage of Samuel Yuill to Bella Somerville. The Rev. Mr. Stilwell of Clayton tied the nuptial knot. The bride and bridegroom were ably assisted by Alexander Yuill and Kate Somerville. The bride was the recipient of many useful and handsome presents. A large number of friends and relatives were present. After the marriage ceremony the company sat down to a gorgeous meal. Supper being over Mr. Stilwell made a few remarks. The young ladies and gentlemen did not disperse until an early hour the next morning, having enjoyed themselves in the fascinating pleasures of country dance.
Consitt—Birth, on the 18th March, the wife of Mr. G. A. Consitt of a son. (note, see also deaths for this same newspaper date.)
Dowdall—Birth, on the 3rd March, the wife of Mr. Henry Dowdall, S. Sherbrooke, of a son.
Adams-Jamieson—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on the 15th inst., by Rev. James Ross, B.D., Mr. Fred Adams of Victoria, B.C., to Miss Alberta Weir Jamieson, daughter of Mr. John Jamieson of Perth.
McLellan-Scott—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 15th March, by Rev. W. K. McCallen(?), Mr. Duncan McLellan to Miss Bella C. Scott, both of Dalhousie.
Drynan-McKinley—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, on the 15th March, by Rev. A.S. Grant, Almonte, Mr. W. J. Drynan of Ramsay to Miss Mary McKinley, daughter of Mr. M.A. McKinley of the same township.
Gilmour-Yuill—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, on Wed., 18th inst., by Rev. Mr. Mitchell, Mr. William Gilmour to Miss Annie Yuill, daughter of Mr. Robert Yuill of Ramsay.
Vandusen-Clements—Married at the residence of the bride’s parents, Arnprior on 15th March, by Rev. D. J. McLean, Mr. W.W. Vandusen to Miss Harriett E. Clements, daughter of Mr. James Clements of Arnprior.
Adams-Dudgeon—Married, on Tuesday, 15th March, at St. James Church, Pike Falls, by Rev. R. Coleman, Mr. John Henry Adams of Victoria, B.C., to Miss Lizzie Dudgeon of Pike Falls.
Beal-McViety—Married, on Wednesday, 16th March, at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. R. Coleman, Mr. William Beal to Miss Lizzie McViety, both of Perth.
Bennett-Clyne—Married, on Wednesday, 23rd March, at St. James Church, Perth, by Rev. R. Coleman, Mr. Stephen Bennett to Miss Mary Ann Clyne, both of Perth.
Sheals-Jelly—Married, at St. Andrew’s Manse, Perth, by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., on Tuesday, 5th inst., Mr. James Sheals of Beckwith to Miss Martha M. Jelly, of Wolford, Leeds County.
Allan-Oliver—Married, by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., at the residence of the bride’s father, on Thursday, 31st March, Mr. Francis Allan of Burgess to Miss Rebecca Oliver, eldest daughter of Mr. Robert Oliver of the Scotch Line.
Bellamy-Quigley—Married, at the residence of Mr. Robert Lillie, on the evening of the 6th April, by Rev. W. G. Henderson, Mr. Edward Bellamy of Duluth to Miss Jennie Quigley of Perth.
Manders—Birth, on the 27th March, the wife of Mr. Thomas Manders, Perth, of a daughter.
Ferguson—Birth, on the 17th March, the wife of Mr. David Ferguson, Drummond of a son.
McEwen-Charles—Married, at the residence of Mr. James Charles on Tuesday, 12th April by Rev. J. S. McIlraith, Mr. William McEwen, Reeve of Balderson to Miss Elizabeth Charles, of Drummond.
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Lanark Links: A pleasant time was spent at the house of Mrs. James Charles of Drummond on Tuesday evening being the occasion of her daughter Rebecca’s marriage to Mr. McEwen, successor to Malcolm McPherson, freight carrier between Perth and Lanark. Mr. and Mrs. McEwen will take up their residence in Balderson.
Gardner-McInnes—Married, on the 30th March, by Rev. James Wilson, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. William Gardner of Bennie’s Corners to Miss Isabella Urquhart McInnes, daughter of Mr. James McInnes, 1st Line Dalhousie.
Dickson-Campbell—Married, on the 13th April, by Rev. James Wilson, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Joseph J. Dickson to Miss Margaret Ellen Campbell, daughter of Mr. A.W. Campbell, 2nd Line Dalhousie. This is the 7th couple Mr. Wilson has married in the house of A.W. Campbell.
Bennett—Birth, on Thursday, 7th April, the wife of Mr. John Bennett of Bathurst, of a son.
Manning-Porter—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. W. G. Henderson on the 20th April, Mr. Albert E.A. Manning of Toronto, to Miss Jessie Porter, youngest daughter of Mrs. Porter of Perth.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
One of those pleasing events which tends to excite social interest took place at the home of Mrs. Porter, Wilson Street, Perth on Wed., 20th April at 11:00 being the occasion of the marriage of her youngest daughter Jessie to Albert E. Manning of Toronto. The bride was becomingly attired in a traveling suite of grey tweed. The marriage ceremony was solemnized by Rev. W. G. Henderson in the presence of a number of intimate friends of the contracting parties. After the ceremony the company repaired to the dining room where full justice was done to a sumptuous wedding breakfast. The bride received a number of handsome and useful presents showing the esteem in which she is held. Congratulations were received from east and west. The young couple left on the 1:47 train amidst a shower of rice and the good wishes of their friends for their future happiness. After spending a few days in Peterboro and Whitby they will go to Toronto where they will make their home.
Ramsay-Green—Married, on the 24th inst., by Rev. D. Winter, Mr. David Ramsay of Beckwith to Miss Sarah Green of Goulbourn.
Shearn-Mercer—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, on the 19th April, by Rev. Mr. McNair, Mr. A.F. Shearn of Almonte to Miss Isabella Mercer, only daughter of Mr. Robert Mercer, Esq., of Carleton Place.
Watson-Olson—Married, at Calgary on Wed., 16th March, by Rev. R.A. Munro, Mr. Harry A. Watson of Pine Creed to Miss Annie Olson, eldest daughter of Mr. Louis Olson of Fredericksburgh, Norway.
The home of Mrs. Richardson of Drummond was made the scene of a very pleasant time on Wednesday evening by the marriage of her daughter Maggie to James Dodds. The Rev. Mr. Colclough of Zion Church Lanark, conducted the marriage service.
Paul—Birth, on the 19th March, the wife of Mr. Alexander Paul, of a daughter.
Oatway—Birth, on 20th April, the wife of Mr. William Oatway, N. Burgess of a son.
Grant—Birth, on the 10th inst., the wife of Mr. W. H. Grant of Perth, of a son.
Arter-Howard—Married, at the St. James Church Rectory, Perth, on the 11th May, by Rev. R. L. Stephenson, M.A., Rector of Perth, Mr. Albert Vick(?) Arter, to Miss Elizabeth Howard, both of Carleton Place.
Foley-Brady—Married on the 23rd(?)25th(?) April, by Rev. Father Duffin, Mr. Patrick Foley to Miss Susan Brady, both of Perth.
Maberly: Our quiet little village was unusually excited on the evening of the 27th April. Several of our most amiable citizens were seen wending their way to the English Church. Teams arrived bearing smiling lads and lassies; guns were fired. After half an hour all emerged from the church looking unusually happy. Presently and on the spur of the moment teams were in readiness. All amidst the firing of guns, they made their exit from the village in like manner as they had come. Enquiry made it certain that Thomas Duffey and Minnie Hughes had in the meantime taken each other for “better or worse” and that Rev. Mr. Hutton had in some mysterious way made them both one.
Daniel Nolan, of Smith’s Falls, lately conductor of the Perth local train, was married on the 27th April to Mary Lafontaine by Rev. Father Stanton.
Beal—Birth, at Ottawa on the 10th May, the wife of Mr. R. E. Beal of a son.
Campbell—Birth, at the Elmsley Manse on Wed., 4th May, the wife of Rev. Neil Campbell of a daughter.
Moore—Birth, at Perth on Thursday, 21st April, the wife of Mr. Robert Moore of a son.
Sumner-McKay—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother on the 30th April, by Rev. Archibald Elliott, B.A., Mr. John Sumner, Esq., to Miss Mary Charlotte McKay, all of Carleton Place.
Collins-Strong—Married, on Wed., 20th April, by Rev. W.A. Hanna, at the residence of the bride’s father, Miss Sarah Maria Strong of Westmeath to Mr. John J. Collins, only son of Mr. William Collins, also of Westmeath.
McNeil-Major—Married, on Wed., 20th April, by Rev. W. A. Hanna, at the Methodist Church, Beachburg, Miss Jane Major, daughter of Mr. Matthew Major, Ross Township to Mr. William Henry McNeil, son of Mr. W. J. McNeil, also of Ross Township.
Cameron-Wilkie—Married, on Thursday, 21st April, by Rev. W. A. Hanna, at the residence of Mr. Malcolm Cameron, Miss Jennie Wilkie, daughter of Mr. James Wilkie of Westmeath to Mr. Angus Cameron, son of Mr. Donald Cameron of McNabb.
Downs-Fennell—Married, at Montreal on the 16th May, at St. Patrick’s Church by Rev. Father Qulusuan(?), parish priest, Mr. James Downs to Miss Esther Fennell, daughter of Mr. John Fennell of Perth.
Armstrong—Birth, on Monday, 22nd May, the wife of Mr. G. E. Armstrong, merchant of a son.
Tullis-Menzies—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on the Queen’s birthday, by Rev. James Ross, B.D., Mr. Sinclair L. Tullis of Glen Tay to Miss Annie Catharine Menzies, second daughter of Mr. John Menzies of the 1st Concession Bathurst.
MacGillivray-Campbell—Married, at Perth, on the 26th (?) May, by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., Dr. John MacGillivray of Queen’s University to Miss Annie Gray Campbell, youngest daughter of Mr. J.G. Campbell of Perth.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
On Thursday afternoon of last week Annie G. Campbell, B.A., was married to John Macgillivray, Ph.D., Professor of Languages at Queen’s University. The marriage was a very quiet one and took place at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John G. Campbell. The newly married couple then took the train for Montreal on their way to New York where they sailed on Saturday to Amsterdam, Holland. They intend visiting the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, France and Great Britain, returning in the fall to take up residence in Kingston.
Wilson-Court—Married, by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., on Wed., 1st June, Mr. William Welland Wilson of Drummond to Miss Susanna Court of Perth.
Boyd-Cumming—Married, on the 18th May, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. James Wilson, Mr. James Boyd to Miss Margaret Cumming, daughter of Mr. John Cumming, Esq., of Dalhousie.
Forbes-Deachman—Married, on the 1st June, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. James Wilson, Mr. Christopher McKay Forbes of McLaren’s Depot to Miss Mary Deachman, daughter of Mr. William Deachman, Esq., of Lanark.
Garvin-Richards—Married, on the 24th May, at Merrickville by Rev. F. G. Lett, Mr. James Garvin of Almonte to Miss Eliza Richards, daughter of Mr. Richard Richards, of Rockspring.
Pruner-Pennet—Married, at St. Francis de Sales Church, Smith’s Falls, by Rev. Father Stanton on Monday, 23rd May, Mr. John J. Pruner of Farnham to Miss Margaret Pennet, eldest daughter of Mr. Louis Pennet of Smith’s Falls.
Wilson-White—Married, on Wed., 25th May, by Rev. F. G.. Lett, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mr. John Wilson of Colorado to Miss Nellie White, daughter of the late Mr. Robert White, Esq., of Montague.
Cameron-Thompson—Married, on the 1st June at the residence of Mr. Carr Thompson, father of the bride and in the midst of a happy assembly of relatives and friends by Pastor Ernest Grigg of Perth, Mr. William J. Cameron of Bathurst to Miss Mary M. Thompson of Drummond.
Devlin—Birth, on the 8th June, the wife of Mr. John Devlin, Drummond, of a son.
Bell—Birth at 222 Kennedy Street, Winnipeg, the wife of Mr. C. N. Bell, on the 1st June, of a daughter.
Riddell—Birth, at Carleton Place on the 9th June, the wife of Mr. Norman Riddell, merchant of a son.
Moffatt—Birth, at Pilot Mound, on the 5th June, the wife of Mr. William Moffatt, of a daughter.
Bryne-Malone—Married, at St. John’s Church, Perth on the 27th May, by Rev. C. J. Duffus, parish priest, Mr. Richard Jas. Byrne of Bathurst to Miss Katie Malone of Perth.
Dowdall-Murphy—Married, at St. John’s Church, Perth, on the 14th inst., by Rev. Father Dowdall, Eganville, brother of the groom, assisted by Rev. C. J. Duffus, parish priest, Mr. Peter Dowdall to Miss Lizzie Murphy, daughter of Mr. Patrick Murphy, all of Drummond.
Kyle-Goddes—Married, at St. James Church, on the 15th June, by Rev. A. Elliott, B.A., Mr. David T. Kyle to Miss E. Gertrude Goddes, eldest daughter of Mr. George Goddes, Esq. (note, unsure of bride’s surname.)
Moore-Luby—Married, at the Elmsley Manse, on the afternoon of 8th June, by Rev. N. Campbell, B.A., Mr. William Moore of North Elmsley to Miss Jennie Luby, daughter of Mr. Edward Luby, “Bass(?) Lake”, S. Elmsley, Leeds.
McNaughton-Taylor—Married, at the residence of Mr. Henry McViety, Rideau Lake, on the evening of the 15th June, by Rev. N. Campbell, B.A., Mr. John McNaughton to Miss Annie Taylor, all of North Elmsley.
The Brockville Recorder gives the particulars of the marriage of Miss Helen M. Ryan, daughter of our former townsman John Ryan of Brockville to Mr. Alan Macdonnell, a well known contractor of Montreal. The marriage took place on Tuesday, the 14th inst., at St. Francis Xavier Church by Vicar General Gauthier. The bridesmaids were Miss Ryan of Prescott, cousin of the bride and daughter of Patrick Ryan, Miss Moren of Prescott and Miss Eddy of Ogdensburg and the groom was supported by a near friend Mr. Myles of Ireland. Among the invited guests were Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Ryan of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Ryan of Prescott, Mr. and Mrs. J. Austin Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Percival T. Green, relatives of the bride.
The Almonte Gazette contains an extended notice of the marriage of Libbie Grieg and M.J. McFarlane, two of Almonte’s most popular and esteemed young people. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Mitchell, Presbyterian minister on Wednesday, 8th June. The sister and brother of the two, respectively, acted as bridesmaid and groomsman. The bride is the eldest daughter of the late James Greig, bookseller of Almonte and is a well known vocalist.
O’Connor—Birth at 52 Gloucester Street, Ottawa, on Friday, 17th inst., the wife of John O’Connor of Perth, of a son.
Code—Birth, at Ottawa, on Friday, 17th June, the wife of Mr. T.A. Code, Esq., of a daughter.
Wright-Devlin—Married, at St. James Church on Wed., 15th June, by Rev. R. Coleman, assisted by Rev. R. L. Stephenson, M.A., Rector of Perth, Mr. Bamlett Henry Wright to Miss Katie C. Devlin, both of Perth.
Thompson-Moles—Married, at the Church of England, Arnprior, on Wed., 8th June, by Rev. A. H. Coleman, Miss Lillie Moles, daughter of Mr. G. Moles, Esq., Reeve, to Mr. S.C. Thompson, son of Mr. S. Thompson, of Ottawa.
Alford-Loucks—Married, at Smith’s Falls on Wed., 15th June, by Rev. G. G. Huxtable at the residence of Mr. Jno. Ketchum, brother-in-law of the bride, Mr. William Alford, Esq., of the Post Office Department, Ottawa, to Miss Anetta Loucks of Smith’s Falls.
Posted: 14 May, 2004.