Births & Marriages - Perth Courier & Others
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Pierce—Birth, at the Methodist Parsonage, Maberly on the 10th June, the wife of Rev. B. Pierce, of a daughter.
Wilson-Leach—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 1st June, Mr. Ephraim Wilson of Peterborough to Miss Sarah Leach, daughter of Mr. Jas. Leach of Oso.
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Maberly: James McEwen of S. Sherbrooke and Margaret McTavish, daughter of John McTavish, Esq., S. Crosby, were married in the Methodist Church on the 22nd June; and on the 1st June, Ephraim Wilson of Peterboro and Sarah Leach daughter of James Leach, Esq., were made one in the home of the bride’s father.
We take the following marriage notice from the Kingston Whig of Wednesday: Both Mr. Hart and Miss Falconer are well known in Perth and Lanark: “The Rev. John Mackie, pastor of St. Andrew’s Church, had a pleasant duty to perform, at 11:00 am he united at the residence of Capt. Patterson, Union Street, Miss Wilhelmina Falconer to Mr. J. Arthur Hart, of Winnipeg, formerly of Perth. The bride was tastefully dressed in a brown traveling costume and carried a bouquet of cream roses. The bridesmaid, Mary Murray of St. Catharines, wore a pretty suit of a fawn shade. She was accompanied by W. B. Hart, brother of the bridegroom. The floral decorations were very elaborate and made the event most interesting. The wedding was a quiet one and the guests were the intimate friends of the bride and groom. The presents constituted a large collection of valuable gifts. Among those present were W. C. Caldwell, M.P.P. and wife and daughter, Miss Ida; Miss Florence Murray of St. Catharines; Mr. W. MacPherson of Toronto; Miss Hart of Perth; Mr. and Mrs. James Minnes and Mrs. Mackie. After the wedding breakfast Mr. and Mrs. Hart left for Montreal, Quebec and New York. They will reside at Winnipeg”.
Hartney-McCann—Married, at St. John’s Church, Perth, on the 28th June, by Rev. Father Duffus, Parish Priest, Mr. Thomas Hartney to Miss Rose McCann all of Perth.
Smart-Page—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Fairview, Brockville, Ontario, on Wednesday, 8th June, by Rev. W. A. McKenzie, B.A., B.D., Mr. George Smart, Deputy Sheriff of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, to Miss Annie Lindsay Page, second daughter of the late John Page, Esq., C. E.
Like the Carleton Place Herald, we extend congratulations to Charles Austin of Austin & James, general merchants of Perth, upon the occasion of his marriage which event occurred at the residence of the bride’s parents, at London, Ontario on Wednesday of last week. The bride was Miss Chapman, daughter of Rev. W. Chapman. Both Mr. and Mrs. Austin are cousins of Mrs. D. Gillies and Mrs. J.R. Johnston of Carleton Place. The bridal couple arrive in Perth from the bridal tour on Wednesday.
Publow—Birth, at Perth, on Dominion Day, the wife of Mr. G. G. Publow, of a son.
McEwen-McTavish—Married, at the Presbyterian Parsonage, Maberly on Wed., 22nd June, James McEwen of Maberly to Miss Maggie McTavish, youngest daughter of John McTavish of Lombardy. (Maberry???)
Deachman-Stewart—Married, on the 30th June, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. James Wilson, Mr. Charles T. Deachman to Miss Maggie Stewart, 2nd Line Drummond.
Bell-Hope—Married, at St. Paul’s Manse, Montreal, on the 2nd March, by Rev. James Barclay, Mr. W. S. Bell, V.S., Kars, to Miss Lizzie Hope of Perth.
Young-Mackay—Married, at Montreal on the 14th June, at the residence of the bride’s brother-in-law James Reid, Jr., by Rev. D.A.B. Mackay, Mr. Robert Young, Otterglen, Ramsay, Ontario to Miss Agnes Annie Mackay, second daughter of the late George Mackay of Kingston.
Davis—Birth, on the 6th July, Mrs. John Davis, Perth, of a son.
Foy-McEttrick—Married, at St. John’s Church, Perth, on Wed., 12th July by Rev. Father Duffus, Mr. James McEttrick of Oconto, Wisconsin, to Miss Nellie Foy, only daughter of Mr. Michael Foy of Perth
Kippen-Lister—Married, at the residence of John Cox, Beveridge’s Bay, brother of the bride, on the 12th July, by Rev. James Ross, B.D., Mr. Alexander Kippen, Jr., to Mrs. Harriett Lister both of Perth.
Holliday-Carmichael—Married, at Chapleau, on the 6th July at the residence of J.M. Ha - - - - - by Rev. Father F.G. Robinson, John Holliday to Mary Carmichael both of Chapleau.
King-Lochren—Married, at the Rectory, Perth on the 13th July by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, M.A., Rector of Perth, James King to Katie Lochren, both of Perth. (note, unsure of bride’s surname.)
Foy-McEttrick—Married, at St. John’s Church, Perth on Wednesday, 12th July by Rev. Father Duffus, Mr. James McEttrich of Oconto, Wisconsin to Miss Foy of Perth.
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At 7:00 Wednesday morning an interesting ceremony was performed at St. John’s Church, by Rev. Father Duffus being the marriage of James McKittrick of Oconto, Wisconsin son of James McKittrick of Lanark Township to Nellie Foy, daughter of our townsman Michael Foy. The bride was assisted by Miss Maggie McEacher of this place and the bridegroom by Mr. Charles J. Foy, brother of the bride and the ceremony was celebrated with the solemn and impressive ritual of the church in the presence of the friends of the young couple. After partaking of the wedding breakfast Mr. and Mrs. McKittrick received the congratulations of many friends and on taking the train for their new home in Oconto a large number assembled at the station to say goodbye. The bride was one of the fairest young ladies in our town and her fine disposition and popularity won her many valuable presents from her friends near and far.
McDonald-Pennette—Married, at St. Michael’s Church, Huntley, on Monday, 4th July, by Rev. Father Corkery(?), Mr. Louis Pennette of Drummond to Miss Annie McDonald of Huntley. (note, unsure of groom’s surname.)
We are pleased to copy from the Vancouver, B.C. World of 30th June the following notice of the marriage of a young lady, Bella Rutherford, late of this town, who left a few years ago for the Pacific coast. The bride was a second cousin of the late Hon. Mr. Robson, Premier of the Province and a niece of Mrs. Kilpatrick of Perth. “A very quiet wedding occurred at St. Andrew’s Church this morning, the contracting parties being George Martin, chief clerk with Shannon and McLachlan and Isabel Rutherford one of the most popular teachers in the Central School. Miss Rutherford was given away by Rev. E. Roberts of New Westminster who is her uncle. The groomsman was C. McLachlan and the bridesmaid was Miss Eldridge. Mr. and Mrs. Martin left for Seattle on the morning express.”
Clydesville Scraps: Quite an unusually happy occurrence took place on Wednesday, the 6th at the home of James Darou, Sr., 2nd Line Lanark, on the occasion of the marriage of his daughter Elizabeth J. Darou to George Arnshaw, a well known and highly respected young tradesman in the employ of A. Affleck, Lanark Village. The ceremony was performed at 6:00 pm on the law about 100 guests present by Rev. Mr. Hague, English pastor who tied the nuptial know neatly and security. Miss Prentice and W.W. Young both of Lanark Village upheld the young couple through the trying ordeal. The bridal costume was of pink cashmere with plush trimmings and a handsome bouquet of flowers with a large gold bracelet encircling the right arm while her maid of honor was beautifully arrayed in white. The air was sweet and scented from the newly mown grass, fragrant flowers, sweet smelling roses and plants, the day being fine. All nature seemed to smile on the occasion. After receiving congratulations of all present the company repaired to the house where they partook of a sumptuous repast duty waiting for them. The evening was spent in social chatting, vocal and instrumental music and games after which the smiling guests dispersed pleased with the hospitality with which they had been treated. The presents were numerous, costly and handsome. Some of them are as follows:
Mrs. Minnie Darou, pickle dish
William Darou, silver butter dish
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Darou, silver breakfast cruet
Mrs. John Buffam, bedroom set
Mr. and Mrs. N. Prentice, silver cruet
Young and McCurdy, silver cake dish
Mr. Webster (baker) crystal cake dish
Mr. and Mrs. R. Robertson (merchant) parlor lamp
Mrs. B. Darou, lamp
Mr. and Mrs. McLean (Reeve), crystal preserve dish and pitcher
Jas. Luteman (painter), 15 pieces of crystal
Mrs. Field and Scantlion (each) water sets
Mr. and Mrs. McArthur, McNichol, B. Miller, J. Dobbid, William Henderson and Jas. Herron contributed largely in table linen, glassware, trays, etc.
Mr. and Mrs. McInnes, bread cake and potato knife
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Whyte, set of spice boxes
Mary Kennedy, tinsel bracket
Mrs. Gray, fancy cushion
Mr. and Mrs. Pepper, white bed cover
The groom, a handsome hanging lamp
Mr. and Mrs. Jackson and son of Drummond arrived after the ceremony was over but not too late to receive and contribute good things. Mrs. A. Roberts, assisted by Miss Minnie McArthur had the pleasure of receiving and arranging the gifts. The bride and groom left about 10:00 by Perth for Montreal to visit friends of the groom for a week. After spending a few days with her parents they will become permanent dwellers of Lanark Village. We notice the minister remained until morning probably in anticipation of another call from some of the young people present.
Templeton—Birth, at Belleville, on the 8th July, the wife of Mr. Robert Templeton, of a daughter.
Robertson-Allan—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 14th July, by Rev. E. Grigg, Mr. W. S. Robertson, druggist, Carleton Place, to Miss E.M. Allan, daughter of Mr. William Allan, Esq., Allan’s Mills, Ontario.
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Thursday evening last a company of friends assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Allan, Scotch Line, to witness the nuptials of their daughter Elizabeth M. Allen to William S. Robertson, Carleton Place, druggist, formerly one of the most popular young men of Perth. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Ernest Grigg, Baptist minister and the bride received the assistance of her sister Miss Aggie Allan during the service and the bridegroom that of his brother Donald M. Robertson. The newly wedded couple after the marriage supper drove to Perth and took the train for their new home.
McCrae-Scovil—Married, on the 13th July, at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. John Grentell, Mr. Ninian Franklin McCrae, Esq., of Montague to Miss Annie Laura Scoville, daughter of the late Seabury Scoville, Esq., Lake Elovada(?), Township of Yonge, Leeds County.
Brydges-Chapman—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mrs. John Chapman, on the 20th July by Rev. A.E. Mitchell, B.A., Mr. Robert Brydges of Ironwood, Michigan to Miss Jennie Chapman of Ramsay.
Delaney-Pennette—Married, at Perth on Monday, 18th July, by Rev. Father Duffus, Mr. Peter Delaney of Drummond to Miss Mary Ann Pennette of the 8th Line Bathurst.
Wilson-Lee—Married, at Perth on Wed., 27th July by Rev. Father Duffus, Mr. Richard Wilson of Perth to Miss Maggie Lee of Bathurst.
Clarke—Birth, on the 30th July, the wife of Mr. Andrew Clarke, 8th Line Drummond of a son.
Barrie—Birth, on the 27th July, the wife of Mr. G. F. Barrie, Perth of a son.
Mair-Herron—Married, at Perth on the 2nd inst., by Rev. James Ross, B.D., Mr. John Herron of Herron’s Mills to Mrs. Sarah Mair of Perth.
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Lanark Links: On Tuesday of this week the house of Mrs. John R. Mair, Perth, was the scene of a very pleasant affair by her marriage to John Herron, partner in the flourishing farm near Lanark Village. The ceremony took place about 5:00 Rev. James Ross of Knox Church, officiating. After a very choice and sumptuous repast the bride and groom left for their future home a short distance out of Lanark where they were received by a few of the nearest friends of the groom.
Middleville—James Currie of Dalhousie and Lizzie Affleck were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Rev. Mr. Colclough of Lanark officiating at the residence of the bride’s father on the 21st July.
Chaplin-Finn—Married, at the Elmsley Manse, on the 3rd Aug., by Rev. N. Campbell, B.A., Mr. Fred Chaplin of Glen Tay to Miss Rachel Finn of Perth, daughter of Mr. James Finn, Esq., of Bathurst.
Gillies-Lang—Married, on the 4th Aug., by Rev. A. H. McFarlane, assisted by Rev. C. J. Hastings, of East Constable(?) New York, Mr. Archibald Gillies of Franktown to Miss Virginia Lang of Carleton Place.
Patterson-Francis—Married, at the residence of Mrs. Logan(?),Whitby, Thursday, 11th Aug., by Rev. K. MacLennan, M.A., Mr. E.A. Patterson, B.A., principal of the Perth Collegiate Institute to Miss E. Louise(?) Francis, youngest daughter of R. Belmont(?). (Transcriber’s note, everything in this notice needs to be read with a grain of salt so to speak it was hard to read.)
Johnston—Birth, at Arnprior on the 11thAug., the wife of E. Johnston, editor of the Watchman, of a daughter.
Williamson(?)-Clark—Married, at Almonte on the 18th(?) Aug., by Rev. A.E. Mitchell, B.A., Mr. F. J. Williamson(?) to Miss Clark both of Carleton Place
Carnohan(?)-Grey—Married, at the Manse, on the 19th Aug., by Rev. A.A. Scott, M.A., Mr. William Carnohan(?) of Ramsay to Miss Sarah Jane Grey, daughter of Mr. John Grey of Carleton Place.
Park—Birth at Watson’s Corners on Wed., 17th Aug., the wife of Mr. John A. Park, of a son.
Crosette—Birth, at Bathurst Station, on the 22nd Aug., the wife of Mr. J. Crosette of a daughter. (note, unsure of this surname.)
Ferrier—Birth, at Perth on the 23rd Aug., the wife of Mr. William Ferrier, of a son.
Bell-Burt—Married, at St. Alban’s Church, Bramsville(?), Ont., Thursday, 25th Aug., by Rev. C. Scudmore, Mr. George Frederick Bell of Grunsby(?), barrister-at-law to Miss Eveline(?) Eliza Burt, youngest daughter of Mr. Arthur Burt, Esq., formerly of Perth.
Kerr-Flood—Married, at the residence of the bride on the 10th inst., by Rev. Hugh Taylor, Mr. James Kerr to Miss Jennie Flood, daughter of Mr. John Flood, Esq., of Horton.
Burton-Mullins—Married, by Rev. Carl Allan, on the 15th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Stephen Burton of McNab to Miss Elizabeth Mullins of Horton. (note, unsure of bride’s surname.)
Miss Bella Coombs of Smith’s Falls was married on the 31st Aug., to Mr. Frank Burndall(?) Hurndall(?), stenographer in Messrs. Frost & Woods office in the same town. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Thomas Nixon, Presbyterian Minister.
McMunn-Court—Married, at the Rectory, Perth on the 13th Sept., by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, M.A., Rector of Perth, Mr. Alexander McMunn to Miss Maria Court, both of Perth.
Lawson-Jarvis—Married, at the Methodist Church, Smith’s Falls on Wednesday evening, 7th inst., by Rev. G. Huxtable, Mr. J. H. Lawson, dispatcher to Miss Ida Jarvis, only daughter of Mr. James Jarvis. (note, unsure of bride’s surname.)
Reid-Duncan—Married, at Tottenham, on the 2nd Sept. by Rev. W. Reid, D.D., assisted by Rev. John Neil, B.A., Rev. H. E. A. Reid, B.A., Stouffville, to Miss Nellie Duncan, second daughter of Rev. James B. Duncan, of Perry Sound, formerly of Perth.
Cassitt - Barkely—Married, at Chesterville, 7th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. R. C. Gloag(?), Mr. Newton Cassitt, Jr., of Brockville to Miss Mary J. Barkely.
Poole—Birth, on Thursday, 13th Sept. the wife of Mr. Alfred Poole, North Elmsley of a son.
Elliott-Jacobs—Married, at the Rectory, Perth, on the 19th inst., by Rev. R. L. Stephenson, M.A., Rector of Perth, Mr. James Creigton Elliott to Miss Jessie May Jacobs, both of Smith’s Falls.
R - - - - Curran—Married at (Painted Blue Lake????), St. John, Quebec on the 7th Sept., by Rev. H. C. Stuart, Mr. R - - - - to Miss Ella B. Curran, youngest daughter of Capt. J. B. Curran and sister of Mrs. J. B.. Fraser of Westmeath.
Irwin-Landers—Married at Sudbury on the 7th Sept., by Rev. Mr. Vesey, Rural Dean of Algoma, A. Irwin, M.D. to Miss Minnie Landers of Sudbury.
O’Kelly-Burrows—Married, at the R.C. Cathedral on the 14th inst., by His Lordship Bishop Lorain, Miss Elizabeth O’Kelly daughter of Mr. C. O’Kelly Esq., of Pembroke to Mr. Frank Burrows of Duluth, Minnesota.
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On Wednesday last Frank Burrows of Duluth, Minnesota, formerly of Franktown, and a relative of Messrs. Murray, Pembroke, was married to Lizzie O’Kelly, daughter of Christopher O’Kelly of Pembroke. The ceremony was performed in the Roman Catholic Cathedral by Bishop Lorain.
Watson’s Corners: Thomas Darou of Bathurst and Lizzie Machan of this place were married on Thursday evening last at the residence of the bride’s father. Quite a number of guests were present. The bride received a number of presents.
Dixon-McDiarmid—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, on Wed., 28th Sept., by Rev. Mr. McNair, Mr. Allen Dixon to Miss Idelia(?) McDiarmid, eldest daughter of Mr. Duncan McDiarmid, all of Carleton Place.
Rudsdale-Dodds—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Glen Tay, on the 21st inst., by Rev. James Ross, B.D., Mr. Richard M. Rudsdale to Miss Lillian Ferguson Dodds, third daughter of Mr. Ralph Dodds.
Stiles—Birth, at the Rectory, Frankville on Monday, 3rd Oct., the wife of Rev. T. J. Stiles, of a daughter.
Finlay—Birth, at Perth, on Sunday, 2nd Oct., the wife of Mr. George Finlay, Jr.(?), of a son.
Fagan-Pennett—Married, at St. John’s Church, Perth, on Wednesday, 5th October, by Rev. Father Duffus, Mr. Patrick Fagan of N. Burgess to Miss Catharine Pennett of Bathurst.
Crawford-McDonnell—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, John McDonnell, Esq., on Wed., 28th Sept., by Rev. W. A. McKenzie, B.A., B.D., at the First Presbyterian Church of Brockville, Mr. Thomas Crawford of Elphin to Miss Mary McDonnell of Robertsville.
Kerr-Playfair—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, 7th Sept., by Rev. James Pletts, Mr. George Kerr of Fallbrook to Miss Charlotte C. Playfair of Playfairville.
Barr-Thompson—Married, on the 28th Sept., at Westport, at the Methodist Church, by Rev. Jas. Pletts, Mr. George Barr to Miss Minerva Thompson. (both of Buford????)
On Wednesday evening at 8:00 28th Sept., a large number of relatives and friends assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D.S. McDiarmid, Carleton Place, to witness the marriage ceremony of their eldest daughter Idelia McDiarmid and Allan Dixon of that town, foreman of the C.P.R. shops in that town. Rev. Mr. McNair of St. Andrew’s Church performed the ceremony according to the Presbyterian form after which the newly married pair received the congratulations of those present. About 9:30 the wedding party sat down to a most enticing supper prior to the departure of the bridal couple on their wedding tour to Montreal and other points eastward. On the arrival of the train the two left on their journey amidst the adieux of their friends and a volley of rice to accompany their good wishes. The presents to the young couple were unusually numerous and comprised many articles costly and elegant coming from friends not only at home but from Perth, Lanark, and Brockville. Mr. Dixon was also the recipient of a most elegant marble cased clock from his late fellow boarders at Queen’s Hotel which was accompanied by a congratulatory address. Among the guests present at the ceremony were Mrs. A.G. Dobbie of Brockville, aunt of the bride; Mr. Dobbie, Messrs. William and Robert McDiarmid, uncles of the bride with their wives; Mr. J.M. Waleker and Miss Walker of Perth, her cousins; Mr. Futon(?), manager of the C.P.R. shop; Johnston Elliott, mechanical manager of the Quebec and Port Arthur section of the C.P.R. and his wife and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Riddell; Mr. and Mrs. D. Breckenridge; Mr. P.P. Salter(?); Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Cliff; Mrs. W. Willoughby and Miss Willoughby, and others.
An interesting event occurred at the residence of Mr. Ralph Dodds of Glen Tay on the evening of 21st Sept., when his daughter Lily was united in matrimony to R. M. Rudsdale of Bathurst. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. James Ross in the presence of a number of the friends of the contracting parties. Mr. R. Motherwell aided the groom while the bride’s sister sustained her through the trying ordeal. The ceremony over, the company sat down to a sumptuous repast and after a few hours spent in congratulations, etc., the happy couple, escorted by a number of friends, drove to their home.
Salter—Birth, at Carleton Place on the 21st September, the wife of Mr. P.P. Salter of a daughter.
McMunn-Norris—Married on the 5th Oct., by Rev. J. B. Huff, Presbyterian Church at Westport, Mr. Thomas C. McMunn to Miss Edith Norris, all of S. Sherbrooke.
Jones-Howden—Married, at Winnipeg in Holy Trinity Church on the 1st Oct., Mr. Fred W. Jones to Miss Mary Stewart Howden, youngest daughter of Robert C. Howden, Esq., M.D. (no minister given)
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The Winnipeg Tribune of the 4th April has the following notice of the wedding of Mary Howden formerly of Perth. “There was a very quiet wedding in Holy Trinity Church this morning but one that will cause general interest in the society circles of this city as the principals in the ceremony are among the most popular of the young people. The contracting parties were Fred W. Jones, assistant to General Superintendent White and Mary Howden. Venerable Archbishop Fortin officiated but only a few friends and relatives witnesses the ceremony. R.J. Howden, brother of the bride, gave his sister away at the altar. The bridal party left shortly afterwards for a honeymoon trip in the east going via the Northern Pacific Railway. Few knew of the marriage this morning and the bride and groom got away before the news became general.”
Beal—Birth in Pembroke on the 16th Oct., the wife of Mr. J.R. Beal of a daughter.
Young-Simpson—Married, at McDonald’s Corners on Wednesday, 12th Oct., by Rev. Barry Pierce, Maberly, Mr. William P. Young to Miss Maggie E.(?) Simpson formerly of Balderson.
Avison-Bothwell—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Joshua Bothwell, Esq., Darcy Street, by Rev. Mr. Jackson of Asbury Church, Mr. E.A. Avison of Cornwall to Miss Mary Bothwell of Perth.
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On Tuesday evening a pleasant event took place at the residence of Joshua Bothwell, Darcy Street in the shape of his daughter Mary’s marriage to E.A. Avison of Cornwall, late of Carleton Place. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. Mr. Jackson, Methodist pastor, and the bride was assisted during the ceremony by her sister Maggie and the bridegroom was upheld by R.A. Proud of Appleton. Mrs. Avison had been a member of the Asbury Church choir for some time and will be very much missed. Both bands appeared on the scene to serenade the bridal party.
We got the following marriage notice from the Portage-la-Prairie (Manitoba) Saturday night of the 24th Sept. The bride and her mother were late residents of Perth and were sister and mother to T.A. Baird of this town. “The residence of Mrs. Baird on Main Street was the scene of a happy event Tuesday afternoon when her daughter Annie was married to William Cairns of Austin. The bride was dressed in a very becoming dress of heliotrope silk and carried a pretty bouquet of white flowers. She was attended by her sister Miss Marion and her niece little Miss Daisy Thornton had the honor of presenting the ring at the proper time. The bridesmaid and little maid of honor performed their duties in the most approved style as also did the preacher who tied the knot, Rev. P. Wright, B.D. The bridegroom who is one of the most popular merchants at Austin was helped through the ceremony by his friend James Lawrie and looked the embodiment of happiness. Among the friends who assembled to witness the ceremony were a dozen or more from the school section near Austin in which the bride has been teaching for the past year where she made many warm friends. The house was full to overflowing of the other friends and relatives of the young couple. After the ceremony the company sat down to an excellent dinner and spent several hours in social chat and music and Mr. and Mrs. Cairns left on the west bound train for their home at Austin amidst a heavy shower of rice, old shoes and best wishes for a happy future.”
Spalding—Birth, at Perth on Thursday, 20th October, the wife of Mr. James Spalding, Perth, of a daughter.
Stewart—Birth, at Glen Tay, on Monday, 24th Oct., the wife of Mr. John Stewart of a son.
Graham-Riddell—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on the 25th(?) Oct., by Rev. Prof. Ross, B.D., assisted by Rev. Jas. Cattanach, Rev. Arch. Graham of West Winchester (?) to Miss Jean McLeod Riddell, youngest daughter of Mr. John Riddell of Perth.
Gardiner-Hetherington—Married, at St. Andrew’s Manse, Perth, by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., on Monday (date illegible) October, Mr. William J. Gardiner of Smith’s Falls to Miss Annie Hetherington of Perth.
McGuire(or McIntyre)-Tryon—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. George Tryon, Esq., on the 25th (?) Sept., by Rev. Jas. Pletts, Mr. Charles E. (McGuire or McIntyre) of Westport to Miss Victoria Tryon of N. Crosby.
Ripley-Thompson—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, William J. Thompson, Esq., on the 12th Oct., by Rev. Jas. Pletts, Mr. Winfred(?) Ripley to Miss Eliza Thompson, both of Westport.
Bridges-Horricks—Married, at Carleton Place on the (date illegible) Oct., by Rev. A.A. Scott, M.A., Mr. Thomas Bridges of Carleton Place to Miss Annie Horricks of Drummond.
Cooke-Hughes—Married, on the 19th Oct., by Rev. N.B. Topping, Mr. George Cooke of Beckwith to Miss Eliza Hughes of the 3rd Line Ramsay.
The home of Archibald Gray was the scene of a happy event on the evening of the 19th October and to make a long story short, Joseph Lynn of Lombardy and Elizabeth Gray, daughter of A. Gray, Esq., in the natural course of things, had it in their hearts to let the minister, his wife and a number of invited friends into the secret. Rev. Mr. Pierce pronounced them “husband and wife together”. After the ceremony the company adjourned to the dining room where a most inviting table was spread and they all did justice to it. The presents were both numerous and useful proving that the bride is held in high esteem among her friends. They left for their home in Lombardy accompanied by her brother and sister on Friday, 21st ins.
King—Born, in Perth on the 24th Oct., the wife of George King of a son.
Morris—Birth, at Perth, on the 27th Oct., the wife of Mr. John Morris, of a daughter.
McGowen—Birth, at Perth on the 1st Nov., the wife of Mr. William McGowen of a daughter.
Somerville—Birth, at Drummond on the 2nd October, the wife of Mr. Alexander Somerville, of a son.
Nicholson-Haskell—Married, at Smith’s Falls at St. Andrew’s Manse, by Rev. C. H. Cooke, Mr. William Nicholson to Miss Eva Mary Haskell, both of Smith’s Falls.
Ambrose Love, barber of Arnprior, late of Perth, was married on the 25th October to a Miss Jones of the same place. The marriage took place at the residence of the groom’s cousin, James Perrault, barber.
We copy the following from the Arnprior Chronicle of the 28th Oct. The groom is a native of Drummond near Perth and is a graduate of Queen’s University and practiced his profession in Lanark, McDonald’s Corners and Arnprior. “On Wednesday morning a happy event occurred at the residence of Jas. McDiarmid, Esq., Daniel Street when his youngest daughter Annie was united in marriage to Daniel Cameron. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. J. McLean in the presence of the parents and near relatives of the contracting parties. Among those present were J.C. McDiarmid and wife of Montreal; George L. McDiarmid and wife of Newport, Vermont; Miss Cameron of Smith’s Falls’ A.T. Hughton and wife of Arnprior; Dr. W.A. Cameron of Arnprior; and Rev. D.J. McLean and wife. A sumptuous wedding breakfast was served after which the happy couple left by the 9:19 train for Toledo, Ohio where they will make their future home, Dr. Cameron having located himself in the practice of his medical profession in that thriving city. The bride was one of the most popular young ladies in Arnprior and her many friends wish her a long life of joy and happiness in the wedded state. She was the recipient of a large number of valuable gifts and useful presents among which was a handsome silver tea set from the teachers of St. Andrew’s Sabbath School in which she had been a zealous and earnest worker for many years.
Preston Vale: Annie Horricks, one of our most popular young ladies, was united in marriage to Thomas Bridges of Carleton Place.
Tovey-Consitt—Married, at St. John’s Church, Perth, by Rev. Father Duffus, on Wed., 23rd Nov., Mr. M. J. Tovey of Perth to Miss Carrie M. Consitt, 2nd daughter of Mr. A.F. Consitt of the Scotch Line.
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One of those pleasing events which always cause a flutter in social circles happened on Wednesday last. It was the celebration of marriage of Carrie Consitt to Mr. J. J. Tovey of Barrie’s Hotel. The bride, who was given away by her father, was assisted through the trying ordeal by Lillian Tovey of Bathurst, a cousin of the groom, while the groom was assisted by F. H. Consitt of Ottawa, cousin of the bride. The ceremony was performed in St. John’s Church by Rev. Duffus after which the happy couple drove out to the home of the bride’s parents where a number of relatives and friends had gathered. In the early afternoon all sat down to a sumptuous repast after which games, etc., were indulged in. The bride received many beautiful and useful gifts including a gold watch and chain a gift of the groom.
Morris—Birth, at Carleton Place, the wife of Mr. J. B. Morris, conductor on the C.P.R., of a daughter.
Cassels-Giles—Married, at Carleton Place on Tuesday, 22nd
inst., by Rev. Robert McNair, Mr. Jas. M. Cassels of Almonte to Miss Emma
Clayton.
Kerry—Birth, at Wemyss, on the 7th Nov., the wife of Mr. George Kerry, of a daughter.
Wallace—Birth, at Fallbrook, on the 20th Nov., the wife of Mr. William Wallace, of a daughter.
Two prominent weddings took place at Brockville this week. W. M. Powell of the James Smart Mfg. Co. a brother of Mrs. F. T. Frost of Smith’s Falls, was united with Mary French and Rev. C. E. Bland from Clayton, son of the Rev. H. F. Bland, late Methodist Pastor of Perth, was married to Miss Emily (last name illegible) from Brockville.
Hillis—Birth, in Drummond on Sat., 10th Dec., the wife of Mr. John Hillis, Drummond of a daughter.
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Mrs. John Hillis presented her husband with a 12 pound young daughter last week and also Mrs. A. Shepperd of Smith’s Falls presented her husband with a young daughter that tipped the scales at 12.5 pounds.
Campbell—Birth, at Perth on Wed., 14th Dec., the wife of Mr. F. S. Campbell, of a daughter.
McPhail-Young—Married, at the residence of Mr. Robert Gemmell, Esq., Perth, grandfather of the bride, by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., on Wed. evening, 7th Dec., Mr. Peter McPhail of Drummond, to Miss Anna Young, eldest daughter of Mr. Henry Young, Esq., Spring Hill, Kansas.
The eldest daughter of E.J. Griffith from Innisville, now of Beaconfield(?), Man., was recently married to James Cole of that place.
Anderson—Birth at Carberry, on the 14th Dec., the wife of Mr. J. P. Anderson, manager of the Union Bank of Canada, formerly of Balderson, of a son.
McGillivray-Phillips—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, on the 13th Dec., by Rev. G.G. Huxtable, Mr. Robert McGillivray to Miss Maggie Phillips, both of Smith’s Falls.
Keays-Bell—Married, at the residence of James Bell, Esq., father of the bride, by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., on Wed., 14th Dec., Alexander Keays to Miss Lean E. Bell all of Bathurst.
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Harper: The residence of James Bell, 6th Concession Bathurst, was the scene of a jovial event on Wed. of last week when his daughter Lena was united in marriage to Alexander Keays, also of Bathurst.
A very interesting ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Rock, Baptist minister, Perth, on the 20th Dec., when Mrs. Henry Armstrong of Smith’s Falls was united in marriage to Robert McFarlane, a wealthy farmer of Huron County, Ontario. The wedding was a quiet one and Mrs. McFarlane has gone west wither husband to her new home. Smith’s Falls News.
Posted: 16 June, 2004