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Perth Courier, July 1, 1898

Gallagher-Barrie—Married, on June 22, by Rev. R.C.H. Sinclair, B.A. at the manse, Oliver’s Ferry, Mr. William Gallagher of North Burgess to Miss Maud Barrie of Perth, daughter of Mr. George Barrie of Perth.

Rutherford-Price—Married, at Lanark Township on June 13(?)15(?) by Rev. J.M. McLean, Mr. Alexander Rutherford of McDonald’s Corners to Miss M.J. Price, eldest daughter of Mr. Jacob Price of Lanark Township.

Allen-Stewart—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Beckwith, on June 23, by Rev. A.H. McFarlane, Mr. Robert Allen of Madoc to Miss Katherine Stewart, daughter of Mr. John Stewart of Beckwith.

Ferguson-Thomas—Married at Palmerston, on June 13(?) 15(?) by Rev. James Binnie, M.A., B.D. Mr. Robert Ferguson of McLaren’s Depot to Miss Maggie Thomas, daughter of Mr. William Thomas of Palmerston.

McIntosh-Stephenson—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother on June 22, by Rev. G.A. Woodside, D.H. McIntosh, M.D., to Miss Rachel Stephenson, daughter of the late William Stephenson, all of Carleton Place.

Watson’s Corners:  Quite an interesting event took place in this neighborhood on Tuesday, 21st at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. P. Fair when their eldest daughter Mary Jane Fair was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with A.A.. Park, cheese maker of this place.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.A. Leitch in the presence of about 160 invited guests.  The bride looked charming in a white brocaded silk trimmed with chiffon and ribbon and wore a long veil with a wreath of flowers.  Miss Edith Fair, sister of the bride, was tastefully attired in a pale green dress trimmed with lace and ribbon.  John Park, brother of the groom, was groomsman.  The presents were numerous and among them was a Singer sewing machine.

More on this wedding:

Yesterday evening the residence of Philip Fair of Dalhousie presented an animated scene as fully 100 guests assembled there to witness the marriage of his daughter Mary J. to Alexander A. Park, son of Maxwell Park of Dalhousie.  The ceremony was performed at 5:00 by Rev. J.A. Leitch of Watson’s Corners on the verandah of Mr. Fair’s fine brick residence where the young couple were in full view of the guests.  The bride looked handsome in a gown of cream figured silk, tulle veil and lily of the valley in her hair and was assisted by her sister Miss Edith Fair.  The groom was attended by his brother John Park.  At the conclusion of the ceremony the guests partook of the wedding feast after which all sought gratification in dancing and games of various sorts.  Everything went merrily throughout the evening and the guests were thoroughly satisfied with the reception given them.  The bride is exceedingly popular among her acquaintances and the groom, who is manager of the cheese factory at the foot of Dalhousie Lake, is a young man of excellent character and bearing.  Era

Lanark Links:  Another of those happy events, a very pretty wedding, was celebrated last Tuesday evening at 7:00 at St. Andrew’s Church.  The contracting parties were Edward Woods and Nettie McIlquham both of the young people being well known in Lanark.  Miss M. Tullis of Drummond, cousin of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and John Kerr of Lanark was groomsman.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Buchanan and Miss McFarlane presided at the organ with her usual ability.  The bride was dressed in cream Gloria silk and the bridesmaid was in pink organdie and both carried bouquets of white moss roses.  After leaving the church, Mr. and Mrs. Woods drove to their new home in Lanark followed by the congratulations and good wishes of their many friends.

Yesterday an interesting event took place in St. John’s Church here when Miss Margaret Lucinda Lewis of Perth was married to William McLaren also of Perth by Rev. Canon Nesbitt.  Smith’s Falls News

The Smith’s Falls Record of July 7, says:  “An interesting event took place at the residence of John Robinson, Hutton’s Locks on last Wednesday, the occasion being the marriage of Robert Huddleston of North Elmsley and Miss Jennie Dillabaugh, second daughter of William Dillabaugh of Nolan’s Corners.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mrs. Visser of Wolford, the bride being given away by John Robinson.  As the wedding was a quiet one there was no bridesmaid or groomsman and the guests were limited to the nearest friends of the bride and groom.  The bride was attired in a pretty costume of grey trimmed with green silk and wore a wreath of orange blossoms.

Perth Courier, July 8, 1898

Edwards—Birth, at Perth on July 1, the wife of Mr. G.C. Edwards, Ottawa of a son.

Menzies—Birth, on June 23, the wife of Robert Menzies of Bathurst, of a son.

Young-Noonan—Married, at St. Paul’s Church, Witeboro, New York on Monday, June 20 by Rev. Father Slavin, Mr. Edward Young of Perth to Miss Nellie Noonan, second daughter of Mr. Dennis r. Noonan of Perth.

Elsewhere in the same paper:

Last week much was made of the nuptials of Edward Young of this town and Nellie Noonan, daughter of D.R. Noonan, also of Perth.  The Utica, New York, Daily Press of June 28(?) published the following paragraphs referring to the marriage:  “A very pretty wedding took place at St. Paul’s Church last evening when Edward Young of Perth, Canada, led to the altar one of the most handsome and popular young ladies of this city Miss Nellie Noonan.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Slaven in the presence of their many friends.  The bride was beautifully attired in a costume of white silk entrained with mouselliene de sae trimmings.  The bridesmaid was Miss Catharine Roach who also looked charming in a white organdie with pink silk under dress and satin trimmings.  George Burke of Utica was the groomsman.  After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride where the happy couple received the congratulations and good wishes of their many friends.  The bride’s present to the bridesmaid was an emerald ring and the groom remembered his best man with a pin set with opals.  The happy couple left on the Empire State for Albany and on their return will be at home to their friends at Perth, Canada after July 10.”

Allan-Turboyne—Married, at Carleton Place on June 30, by Rev. A.A. Scott, M.A., Mr. Alexander Allan of Almonte to Miss Jessie Angus Turboyne of Carleton Place.

Giles-Moulton—Married, on Wednesday evening, July 29, by Rev. W.A. Hanna, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Enoch Giles of Ramsay to Miss Ann Jane Moulton daughter of Mr. William Moulton of Lanark.

Perth Courier, July 15, 1898

Nagle—Birth, on Friday, June 24, the wife of Mr. Samuel Nagle of North Elmsley of a daughter.

Craig—Birth, at Lanark on July 10, the wife of Mr. David Craig, of a daughter.

Jamieson—Birth, at Lanark on July 12, the wife of Mr. Jas. Jamieson, of twin daughters.

Avery—Birth, at Lanark on July 12, the wife of George Avery, of a son.

Duncan-McLaren—Married, on Wednesday evening, July 6, by Rev. W. A. Hanna, at the residence of the bride, Mr. Thomas Duncan of McDonald’s Corners, Dalhousie, to Miss Mary A. McLaren, eldest daughter of Mr. John McLaren of Drummond.

Flood-Condie—Married, at St. David’s Square, Montague at the residence of the bride’s father, on July 5, by Rev. C.H. Cooke, Mr. Albert S. Flood of St. Albans, Vermont, to Miss Christina Condie, third daughter of Mr. David Condie.

Penman-Penman—Married, at Lanark, on Tuesday, July 12, by Rev. W.S. Smith, Mr. William H. Penman of Dalhousie to Mrs. George E. (nee Marion G. Campbell) Penman of Lanark.

Lyons-Gordon—Married, at Ogriensburg, July 4, by Rev. Mr. Miller, Mr. John B. Lyons of Almonte to Miss Jessie Gordon, daughter of Mr. J.F. Gordon of Lanark.

Lanark Links:  On Tuesday last Mr. Cassell of Maberly was married to Miss Golding of the same place.  Holidays such as the 12th July are rather inconvenient days for ceremonies of this kind unless full arrangements have been previously made.  The issuer of marriage licenses and nearly all the local clergy were absent that day and the groom found some difficulty in obtaining the performer of requisite formalities.  Finally success crowned his efforts and now the “light of love” shines over all.

Perth Courier, July 22, 1898

Mitchell—Birth, at Dewitt’s Corners, Bathurst on July 20(?), the wife of Mr. William Mitchell, of a daughter.

Lee-Brady—married, on Monday, July 18 by Rev. Father Duffus, parish priest, St. John’s Church, Perth, Mr. William Lee of Ottawa to Miss Mary Brady, daughter of the late John Brady of Bathurst.

Cassel-Golding—Married, on Tuesday evening, July 12 by Rev. J. Roadhouse, at the parsonage, Playfair, Mr. Albert Cassel to Miss Rose Golding, daughter of Isaac and Sarah Golding all of Bathurst.

Wilson-Dunham—Married, at Carleton Place on July 13, by Rev. A.A. Scott, Mr. Jas. Wesley Wilson to Miss Margaret Isabella Dunham, all of Carleton Place.

Perth Courier, July 29, 1898

Bell—Birth, on July 14, the wife of James S. Bell, Drummond, of a daughter.

Shirley—Birth, on the 6th Line Bathurst, Wednesday, July 20, the wife of James Shirley of a daughter.

Churchill—Birth, on the 2nd Line Drummond, Friday, July 22, the wife of John Churchill, of a son.

Cameron—Birth, on the 7th Line Bathurst, on Saturday, July 23, the wife of James Cameron of a daughter.

Carey—Birth, at Perth on July 21, the wife of Edward Carey of a son.

Ireton—Birth, at Drummond on July 9, the wife of Thomas Ireton of a son.

Park-Purdon—Married, on Wednesday, July 20,  by Rev. James Binnie, M.A. at the residence of the bride’s father, Andrew H. Park of Watson’s Corners to Miss Bella Ann Purdon, daughter of Mr. John Purdon of Dalhousie.

Wright-McFarlane—Married, at Lanark, on July 13, by Rev. James Cross, Mr. Philemon Wright of Lanark to Miss Carrie McFarlane, daughter of Mr. Robert S. McFarlane of Lanark.

Perth Courier, Aug. 5, 1898

Dickinson—Birth, on July 21, the wife of A.S. Dickinson, Perth, of a daughter.

Owen-Fraser—Married, at Pembroke on July 23, by Rev. Dr. Bayne, Lemuel Cambridge Owen, accountant at the Bank of Ottawa, second son of Hon. Lemuel Cambridge Owen, ex-Premier, P.E.I., to Catharine Sinclair Fraser, eldest daughter of Mr. Hector Fraser, Esq. manager of the Bank of Ottawa, Pembroke, and grand daughter of the late William Fraser of Perth, Treasurer of Lanark County.

Donnelly-Moss—Married, on Monday, Aug. 1 by Rev. Father Duffus, parish priest, St. John’s Church, Perth, Mr. Christopher Donnelly of North Burgess to Miss Martha Moss, daughter of Mr. William Moss of S. Sherbrooke.

Wallace-Stanley—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. Canon Muckleston, Rector, Perth, Mr. James Ewen Wallace of Ottawa to Miss Elizabeth Stanley, younger daughter of Mr. Matthew Stanley, Perth.

Elsewhere in the same paper:

A quiet wedding took place on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Stanley of North Street when their second daughter Elizabeth Stanley was united in marriage to J.E. Wallace, teacher in the C.I., Ottawa.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Canon Muckleston in the presence of friends and family.  The bride was assisted by her sister Miss Aggie and the groom attended by George Stanley, brother of the bride.  The bride, who is one of the most charming young ladies of the town, was the deserved recipient of numerous beautiful gifts of beauty and value.  After lunch, the newly wedded couple were driven to Smith’s Falls where they took the train to Brockville and a trip to Quebec and other points.

Clarke-Fyfe—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Westport, by Rev. Mr. Byrne, Mr. Gordon Clarke to Miss Jessie Fyfe, daughter of Mr. Walter Fyfe, all of Westport.

Percival-Harvey—Married, at Brockville on July 23, by Rev. Mr. Beamish, Trinity Church, Mr.Richard W. Percival of Brockville to Miss Harriett Louise Harvey, second daughter of Mr. William Harvey, all of Drummond.

A very quiet but pretty event was solemnized at St. John’s Church on Tuesday morning by Rev. F. Kileen.  It was the nuptials of Mary Kehoe, third daughter of Henry Kehoe, West Ward, to William Doyle of Ferguson’s Falls.  Promptly at the appointed hour the bridal party entered the church, the bride looking very charming in a costume of striped satin cashmere and wore a dainty white hat trimmed with plumes.  Miss Maggie Kehoe, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid while Patrick Doyle, of Drummond, cousin of the groom, was groomsman.  Many friends gathered to witness the proceedings.  After the ceremony the guests drove to her father’s residence to partake of the marriage feast.

Miss Julia Delisle was married in Perth a few weeks ago to M.E. Vallant(?) of St. Joseph, about three miles below Ottawa.  Miss Delisle was for ten years a resident of Almonte and popular with her friends.  The young couple left for St. Joseph last week.  The groom has purchased a hotel there and will be its landlord.

Perth Courier, August 12, 1898

Paterson—Birth, at Brantford, Ontario on Aug. 6, Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Paterson of a daughter.

Ferguson-Ellis—Married, at Carleton Place on August 3(?) by Rev. A.A. Scott, M.A., Mr. John Ferguson to Miss Charlotte Ellis, both of Lavant.

Perth Courier, August 19, 1898

Coleman-McMullen—Married, on Aug. 9 at St. Paul’s Church, Brockville, by Venerable Archdeacon Bedford-Jones, Rev. R. Coleman of Millville, N.B., to Miss Winnie McMullen, daughter of Mr. J.M. McMullen, J.P.

Perth Courier, Aug. 26, 1898

Brown—Birth, on Aug. 9, the wife of Mr. Patrick Brown, of a son.

Leighton—Birth, at Aug. 11, the wife of Mr. A. Leighton, Harper, of a son.

Kelly-Stewart—Married, at St. John’s manse, Aug. 15(?), by Rev. A.E. Mitchell, B.A., Rev. John M. Kelly of McMillan, Michigan, to Miss Janet Stewart of Drummond.

Perth Courier, Sept. 2, 1898

Lee—Birth, at Ottawa, on Aug. 11, the wife of Mr. Fred Lee, of a daughter.

Dittrick-Hughes—Married, on Monday, Aug. 29 by Rev. S.J. Hughes, father of the bride, at the parsonage of Asbury Methodist Church, Mr. W. Norman Dittrick, of Perth to Miss Ethelwyn(?) R. Hughes of Perth.

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There was a pleasant wedding at the parsonage of Asbury Methodist Church in this town on Monday of this week.  W. Norman Dittrick of this town was united in marriage to Ethelwyn R. Hughes.  Rev. S.J. Hughes, father of the bride, officiated at the ceremony.  C.J. Higgins of Brockville was the best man for the bride groom and Miss Eva B. Dittrick and Miss Marguerite Hughes assisted the bride.  The flowers were beautiful.  Miss Jean Scott furnished music.  The wedding breakfast was a very pleasant affair.  The younger brothers of the bride waited on the guests.  Mr. and Mrs. Dittrick left by the C.P.R. for the Atlantic coast to spend some time to Portland, Old Orchard Beach, and Boston.

Steacy-Harvey—Married, at St. James Church, on Wed., Aug. 24, by Rev. W. J. Muckleston, Mr. Benjamin Steacy to Miss Emma Harvey all of Perth.

Hughes-Hughes—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents on Wed., Aug. 24, by Rev. Mr. Hague, Mr. Thomas Hughes of Toronto to Miss Mary J. Hughes, second daughter of Mr. Jos. Hughes of Bathurst.

Burgess-Head—Married, at the Presbyterian Church, Colborne, on Aug. 24, by Rev. P. Duncan, Mr. Harold F. Burgess, D.D.S., Vancouver, B.C. to Miss Beatrice Head of Colborne.

Graham-Cavanagh—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, on Aug. 23, by Rev. Archibald Elliott, B.A., Mr. Ruggles Graham of Buffalo, New York, to Miss Kate Cavanaugh, of Carleton Place.

Perth Courier, Sept. 9, 1898

Thom-Gilmour—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on Aug. 31, by Rev. F.W. Gilmour, brother of the bride, assisted by the Rev. R.J. Hutcheson, M.A., Mr. Peter A. Thom, of Perth to Miss Maggie A. Gilmour, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Gilmour, of Elgin Street, Almonte.

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Peter A. Thom of this town and one of Almonte’s fairest daughters, Miss Maggie A. Gilmour became man and wife on aug. 31.  Rev. R. J. Hutcheson performed the ceremony.  The bride is a daughter of John C. Gilmour of Almonte.

On Tuesday morning at 8:00 St. John’s Church was crowded to witness the marriage ceremony between two of our estimable young people, Harry T. Noonan, grocer, and Lillian Theresa Morrison, the accomplished daughter of James Morrison of Mill Street.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Kileen of Redford.  The bridesmaid was Miss Spence and the groom was assisted by C.J.Foy, barrister.  During the service of Mass, Miss Edith Lee sang Millard’s “Ave Maria” in a manner perhaps never equaled in the church.  Miss J. Connolly rendered the hymn “Mother Dear” beautifully.  Mrs. Edward Connolly presided at the organ.  The bride wore a handsome gown of light yellow silk with white chiffon and yellow trimmings and she carried a bouquet of cream roses.  The bridesmaid was attired in a dress of cream cashmere with silk and pink chiffon trimmings and carried a bouquet of pink carnations.  A plenteous wedding breakfast awaited the bridal party at the residence of the bride’s father.  The groom’s present to the best man took the shape of a hat(?) case(?) or hat and cane(?) and the bride to her assistant a half dozen hand made silk handkerchiefs.  Mr. Noonan is an active and useful member of the C.M.B.A. and the society did not forget him.  Their gift took the shape of an elegant upholstered oak rocking chair.

Perth Courier, Sept. 16, 1898

Christies Lake:  A happy event took place at Elliott on Monday when Mary Eliza Dewitt, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Dewitt was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with John Doyle of the 6th Line.  John is one of our popular young men and a thrifty farmer. (see next issue for more on this marriage)

St. James Church was the scene of a very happy event on Monday morning, Sept. 12 when Mary Russell Shaw, second daughter of the late Henry D. Shaw of Drummond, who was one of our most prominent and successful businessmen up to the time of his death a few years ago, was married to Dr. T.W. Beeman of Perth.  Monday was an ideal wedding day.  The morning broke bright and clear and during the whole day not a single cloud darkened the sky. The guests numbered about 70 and the church was comfortably full with those anxious to witness the marriage.  The decorations of the chancel at the church was done in palms and autumn flowers, the work being done by the young ladies of the congregation.  The ceremony was performed by Rector Rev. Canon Muckleston.  At the appointed hour of 11:00 the bride advanced to the altar on the arm of her brother, H.M. Shaw.  The bridesmaids were Miss Kathleen Shaw, sister of the bride, and miss Dorothy Shepherd of Montreal.  The bridal gown was of rich ivory satin with pearl and lace trimmings.  Orange blossoms were also used as adornments and the bride carried a bouquet of white flowers.  Miss Kathleen Shaw wore white organdie over blue silk with white picture hat and carried bouquets of white flowers and goldenrod.  Miss Dorothy Shepherd wore a pretty frock of white muslin with white picture hat and carried a similar bouquet to Miss Shaw of white flowers and goldenrod.  J.A. Stewart was groomsman and W.B. Hart and E.S. Senkler were ushers.  After the ceremony a reception was held at “The House”, the residence of the bride’s uncle Lt. Col. A. J. Matheson, M.P.P. where a very large number of friends tendered heart felt good wishes.  The House was admirable suited for function of this kind.  With its roomy appointments and lovely grounds and during the reception the bright costumes of the ladies and the floral decorations of the house made a most beautiful scene.  After the wedding breakfast the bride and groom left for the east coast with the usual accompaniment of rice and slippers.  The bride’s traveling costume was a blue homespun gown with hat to match.

The gentleman who bore the honors of bridegroom in the marriage mentioned below was once a resident of Perth and nephew of Mrs. Andrew Lester of this town and Mrs. Thomas Ireton of Drummond.  The item is taken from the Syracuse, New York, Herald of Sept. 7.  “The Central Baptist Church presented a happy scene last evening when James Daniel Drennan and Margaret Kimball Sherman, daughter of John W. Sherman, were united in marriage.  The ceremony was solemnized at 7:30 by Rev. William H. Main, pastor of the church, officiating.  The altar was banked with palms.  After the procession entered the church the wedding march was played.  Following the ushers was the bride’s attendant, Miss Laura Mae Sears.  Then came the bride, leaning on the arm of her father who gave her away.  At the altar the party was met by the clergyman, the groom and the groom’s best man, Leonard Bradford.  The bride was attractively gowned in a traveling costume of dull green and carried a prayer book.  The bride’s attendant carried a bunch of pale pink roses and wore a dark blue cloth gown.  Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Drennan left for a trip to the west.”

Perth Courier, Sept. 23, 1898

McLaren—Birth, at North Elmsley on Sept. 10, the wife of William McLaren, of a daughter.

Gooderham-Taylor—Married, on Sept. 15, at St. Simon’s Church, Toronto, by Rev. Street Macklem, Mr. Melville Ross Gooderham, youngest son of Mr. George Gooderham to Miss Charlotte Wheeler Taylor, second daughter of William D. Taylor of Toronto and nice of Mr. Henry Taylor of Perth.

Gibson-Erskine—Married, on Sept. 20(?), by Rev. James A. Leitch, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Frank Gibson of Lammermore to Miss Beatrice Erskine, daughter of Mr. Andrew Erskine of Dalhousie.

Cohen-Cohen—Married, at New York City, by Rev. Bernard Abrahams, on Sept. 11, Mrs. Hattie Cohen of Ottawa to Mr. W.M. Cohen of Lanark.

T. Devlin, barber of Smith’s Falls and Annie C. McGregor of Carleton Place were married on Thursday last week by Rev. Mr. Langford, Baptist minister.

St. John’s Church, Perth, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Tuesday morning when Thomas J. McDonagh, one of Perth’s most popular and respected young men, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Hattie Nagle, daughter of the late Maurice Nagle of Bathurst.  Rev. F. McDonagh, brother of the groom, assisted by Rev. Father Killeen, performed the ceremony which was very impressive.  After the bride entered the sacred edifice the organ peeled forth its beautiful strains to one of J.L. Rottmann’s grand wedding marches.  The bride was charmingly attired in a costume of corn colored silk under chiffon and was supported by Lettie McCaffrey who wore a costume of navy blue with cream silk.  The groom was assisted by his brother John.  During the nuptial mass the choir rendered parts of Flake’s Mass in artistic style, the soloists being Miss Edith Lee and Miss Jennie Connolly.  After the ceremony the happy couple drove to the residence of the bride’s sister where a sumptuous repast awaited them.  After partaking of a hearty breakfast and a few hours enjoyments, they drove to the station where they boarded a train for Montreal and other eastern cities amidst showers of rice.  The invited guests included only the nearest relations and friends of the contracting parties.  While the groom has always been a resident of Perth, his genial disposition has ever endeared him to his many friends. 

On Monday, September 12 at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Dewitt’s Corners, was the scene of a very happy event when Mary Dewitt, eldest daughter of John Dewitt, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with John Doyle one of Bathurst’s most popular young men.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. T.P. O’Connor of Stanleyville.  The bride was dressed in a handsome suit of fawn cloth with brown trimming and hat to match.  The bridesmaid was Pollie Mulloch of Westport who was dressed in a suite of green serge.  The groom was supported by Will Dewitt, brother of the bride.  After the ceremony the bridal party drove to the residence of the bride’s father where a sumptuous dinner awaited them.  The happy couple left the same evening for their future home near Wemyss.

A very pretty event took place at St. John’s Church at Innisville on Tuesday afternoon of last week.  This was the marriage of Susie Morris of Ferguson’s Falls and Thomas Dennison of Elgin, with Rev. Mr. Fairbairn officiating.  The bride looked charming in a dress of Dewey blue and carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations and entered the church leaning on the arm of her brother J.H. Morris and was followed by her sister Nellie who was also dressed in blue.  After the ceremony the bridal party and their guests drove to the residence of the bride’s brother J. Morris where a sumptuous repast was partaken of.  After this the bridal party set out for their new home in Elgin.

Perth Courier, Sept. 30, 1898

Bennett-Kean—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Orillia, on the 21st inst., by Rev. R.N. Grant, D.D. Rev. J.W.C. Bennett, B.A., eldest son of the late Rev. John Bennett, D.D., to Isabel Hutcheon Kean, youngest daughter of the late Joseph Kean.

Hawkins-Duncan—Married, on Wed., Sept. 21, by Rev. James Binnie, B.D., at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. William Hawkins, Jr., North Sherbrooke to Miss Jessie Duncan, daughter of Mr. William Duncan of North Sherbrooke.

Kennedy-McInnes—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Lanark Township, on Sept. 28, by Rev. D.M. Buchanan, B.A., Mr. William Kennedy of Lanark to Miss Jennie McInnes, second daughter of Mr. Alexander McInnes, Esq.

Tierney-Scott—Married, at St. Andrew’s Church, Lanark, on Sept. 28, by Rev. D.M. Buchanan, B.A., Mr. William Tierney of Carleton Place to Miss Maggie M. Scott, of Lanark.

Watts-Haggarty—Married, on Sept. 22, by Rev. G.C.. Rock, at the residence of George McMullen, North Elmsley, Mr. John Watts to Miss Jane Haggarty both of North Burgess.

Fay-Spence—Married, at the church of St. John the Baptist, Perth, on Tuesday, Sept. 27, by Rev. Father Killeen, Miss Margaret Spence, daughter of Mr. Patrick Spence, to Mr. Charles J. Fay, barrister, Perth.

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A quiet but pretty wedding was witnessed by a large number of friends at St. John’s Church on Tuesday morning at 9:00 where Marguerite Spence, daughter of Patrick Spence, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to C.J. Foy, barrister.  The bride was attired in a handsome tailor made suit of bluette beaver cloth while Miss Minnie Graham assisted as bridesmaid and looked very becoming in a light grey tweed costume.  Dr. Dwyre filled the position of best man and Rev. F. Kileen solemnized the holy sacrifice of mass.  After the ceremony the bridal party drove directly to the CPR depot where amidst showers of rice and old slippers they left for Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Detroit on their wedding tour.

Kennedy-Greenley—Married, at Balderson’s Corners on Wed., Sept. 28, by Rev. Mr. Hague,  Mr. A.M.B. Kennedy son of Mr. J.F. Kennedy, Perth, to Miss Lily Greenley, (Brooke), Bathurst.

Lillie-Gillespie—Married, at Walsenburg, Cal.(?), on Thursday, Sept. 1, by Rev. C.E. Butler, Miss Estelia(?) Estetia(?) Gillespie to Mr. Charles Little, La Juanta, Cal., both once of Perth.

Blackburn-Jamieson—Married, at the residence of William Aubin(?), Kerby Street, Petrolia on Monday evening, Sept. 26, by Rev. A.A.. Graham, Charles Lamont Blackburn of Petrolia, formerly of Perth, to Miss Maud Marion Jamieson, daughter of Mr. William A. Jamieson, Ottawa.

Allen-Jones—Married, at St. Andrew’s manse, Lanark, on Sept. 15(?)16(?) by Rev. D.M. Buchanan, B.A., Mr. John Allen to Miss Mary J. Jones, both of Palmerston.

Perth Courier, October 7, 1898

Abercrombie-McCue—Married, on Sept. 28, by Rev. Mr. Jones, Mr. Alexander Abercrombie of the Scotch Line to Miss Anna Bell McCue daughter of Mr. George McCue, of Fitzroy.

White-Pretty—Married on Sept. 28, by Rev. William S. Smith, Middleville, Mr. John White of Darling, to Miss Euphemia Pretty, daughter of Mr. Thomas Pretty of Lanark.

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Middleville:  William John White and Euphemia Pretty were married on Wednesday last at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pretty, with rev. W.S. Smith performing the ceremony before a number of invited guests.

Moodie-Davis—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents on Wed. evening, Oct. 5, by Rev. S.J. Hughes of Asbury Church, Mr. Frederick J. Moodie to Miss Ella a. Davis, youngest daughter of Mr. Cyrus Davis, all of North Elmsley.

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A large gathering of friends and family assembled on Wednesday evening, October 5 at the residence of Cyrus Davis, of the Ottay Lake fruit farm, North Elmsley, to witness the marriage of his youngest daughter Ella A. Davis, to Frederick J. Moodie, a prosperous young farmer in the neighborhood.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. S.J. Hughes, pastor of the Asbury Church, Perth, at 8:00 and this interesting part being done, the party sat down to a luxurious supper the finish of which was the distribution of a four story wedding cake.  While the bridal couple were entering the room, the Wedding March was played by Miss Stella Davis of Smith’s Falls, cousin of the bride.  The bride was supported by Miss Eva Moodie, cousin of the groom and the bride groom was assisted by James Davis, brother of the bride.  The bride was dressed in a cream colored costume with roses and white carnations.  The bridesmaid was attired in a pink gown covered with white muslin and pink ribbons with flowers at her throat. 

Carmichael-Jenkins—Married, at the residence of the bride’s brother, W. Jenkins, Esq., “6th Concession, King”, on Sept. 14, by Rev. James Carmichael, D.D., father of the bridegroom, assisted by Rev. C.A. Campbell of Maple, Mr. Norman R. Carmichael of Queen’s University to Miss Marie A. Jenkins daughter of the late James Jenkins, Esq. of King.

Perth Courier, October 13, 1898

Scott-Stewart—Married, on Wed., Oct. 12 by Rev. A.H. Scott, M.A., assisted by Rev. C. H. Cooke, Smith’s Falls, at Perth, Rev. D.J. Scott of East Templeton, Que., to Miss Jean H. Stewart of Perth.

Storie-Park—Married on Oct. 5, by Rev. Jas. A. Leitch, B.A., at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. William Storie of Dalhousie to Miss Mary C. Park, daughter of Mr. James Park of Dalhousie

Farrell-Kehoe—married, at the Church of St. John the Baptist, Perth, on Tuesday, Oct. 11, by Rev. Father Duffus, parish priest, Miss Julia Kehoe daughter of Mr. Michael Kehoe to Mr. Patrick Farrell of North Burgess.

Perth Courier, Oct. 21, 1898

Rutherford—Birth, on Oct. 10, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rutherford, of a daughter.

O’Neil-Farrell—Married, on Oct. 3 at Stanleyville by Rev. Father T.P. O’Connor, Mr. John O’Neil to Miss Margaret Farrell both of Bathurst.

Shirley-Kearns—Married, on Oct. 5 Mr. Thomas Shirley of Winnipeg to Miss Minnie Kearns of Minto, N.D.

Cavanagh-Pettapiece—Married, at Trinity Methodist Church, Wellington, Ont., on Wed., Oct. 12, by Rev. J. Tredyes Miss Maggie Pettapiece to Mr. Joseph E. Cavanagh, of Bathurst.

Perth Courier, Oct. 28, 1898

Geddes—Birth, at Dalhousie Lanark, on Monday, 17th inst., Mr. and Mrs. Walter Geddes, of a son.

James—Birth, on the 2nd Line Drummond on Oct. 16, the wife of Mr. Alfred James, of a son.

McViety—Birth, at Port Elmsley, Oct. 22, the wife of Mr. James McViety of a son.

Devlin—Birth, at the 5th Concession Drummond, on Oct. 23, the wife of Mr. William Devlin, of a daughter.

Knowles—Birth, at Perth on Oct. 25, the wife of Jonas Knowles, of a daughter.

Fournier—Birth on Oct. 20, the wife of Mr. William George Fournier, 3rd Line Bathurst, of a daughter.

Rothwell—Birth, at Lanark on Oct. 23, the wife of Mr. Thomas Rothwell, of a daughter.

Finlayson—Birth, at Lanark on Oct. 22, the wife of Mr. William Finlayson, Jr., of a daughter.

Valelly—Birth, at Lanark on Oct. 20, the wife of Mr. Anthony Valelly, of a daughter.

Miller-Allan—Married, on Wed., Oct. 19, by Rev. J. Bennie, M.a., at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Jas D. Allan of Mississippi, Mr. Thomas Miller of McLaren’s Depot to Miss Nellie M. Allan.

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McDonald’s Corners:  A very pleasant event took place at the residence of James D. Allen of Mississippi when his daughter Nellie Allen was united in marriage to Thomas Miller of McLaren’s Depot.  The bride was charmingly dressed and was assisted by her sister Miss Blanche Allen as bridesmaid and the groomsman was Fleetwood Miller, brother of the groom.

Finan-Doyle—Married, at Chicago, on Oct. 4, by Rev. Father Hughes, Mr. Michael Finan of Chicago to Miss Maggie G. Doyle, daughter of Mr. Timothy Doyle of Drummond.

Bartraw-McPhee—Married, on Thursday, Oct. 20 by Rev. J.A. Leitch, B.A. at the manse, Watson’s Corners, Mr. Rufus Bartraw of Dalhousie to Miss Sophia McPhee, daughter of Mr. John McPhee of North Sherbrooke.

Hope-Bennie—Married, at Cornwall on Wed., Oct. 19, by Rev. James Haslte(?), Mr. Thomas Hope of Perth to Miss Edith Bennie daughter of the late Rev. R. Bennie of Cornwall.

Perth Courier, November 4, 1898

Chapman-Fuller—Married, at the Methodist Parsonage, Havelock, on Wed., Oct. 10, by Rev. R. McQuade, Mr. W.J. Chapman, C.P.R. conductor, Smith’s Falls, to Miss Minnie Fuller of Havelock.

Healy-McDermott—Married, at St. Francis de Sales Church, Smith’s Falls on Oct. (date illegible), by Rev. Father Stanton, Mr. Owen Healy to Miss Minnie McDermott, daughter of Mr. Edward McDermott of Montague.

Sergeant-Donnelly—Married, at St. John’s Church, Smith’s Falls, on Wed., Oct. 26, by Rev. Canon Nesbitt, Mr. Harry (or Henry?) Sergeant of Duluth, Minn., to Miss Myrtena(?) Donnelly of Oso, Frontenac County.

Couch-Sturgeon—Married, on Oct. 31, at the Baptist Manse, Perth, by Rev. G.C. Rock, Mr. George M. Couch to Miss Margaret K. Sturgeon both of North Elmsley.

Brownlee-Wilson—Married, on Nov. 2, by Rev. S.J. Hughes, M.A., pastor, Asbury Church, Perth, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Bathurst, Mr. Robert Brownlee to Miss Ella A. Wilson, daughter of the late Thomas Wilson, all of Bathurst.

Perth Courier, November 11, 1898

Cameron—Birth, at Bathurst on Oct. 29, the wife of Robert Cameron, of a son.

Devlin—Birth, at Drummond on Thursday, Nov. 3, the wife of John Devlin, of a daughter.

White—Birth, at Burgess on Nov. 7, the wife of John White, of a daughter.

Furlong—Birth, at Perth on Oct. 21(?)31(?), the wife of Patrick Furlong, of a son.

Haw—Birth, at Perth on Tuesday, Nov. 8, the wife of William Haw, of a daughter.

Playfair—Birth, at Playfair, Sat., Oct. 29, the wife of John E.(?) Playfair, of a son.

Baxter-Burns—Married, at St. Mary’s Church, Ottawa, on Monday, Nov. 7, by Rev. Father Code(?) Cole(?), Margaret Burns, daughter of William Burns of Perth to John Baxter of Ottawa.

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John Baxter, son of Patrick Baxter of Richmond Road, Ottawa, was married on Monday evening last to Margaret Burns, daughter of William Burns of Perth.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Code(?) in St. Mary’s Church before a large crowd.  The bride was attired in a brown traveling dress trimmed with pale blue silk with silver ornaments.  The bridesmaid, Miss Mary Baxter, wore a brown dress of white silk and carried roses.  Miss Lillie Ahern, the maid of honor, looked beautiful in pink and white silk.  She carried a large bouquet of carnations.  Thomas Burns of Perth, brother of the bride, was groomsman.  After the ceremony, the party drove to 37 Lorne Avenue where a bridal supper was served.  The young couple are very popular and the house was filled with the elite of Primrose Hill. 

McKerracher-Scott—Married, on Nov. 8(?) by Rev. John A. Leitch, B.A., at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Donald McKerracher of Bathurst to Miss Rachel Scott of Dalhousie, daughter of John Scott.

On Wednesday, Nov. 2, the home of G.E. Wilson of Bathurst was the scene of a very pleasant event, it being the marriage of Ella A. Wilson, daughter of the late Thomas Wilson to Robert Brownlee, a highly esteemed young man of the same township.  The bridesmaid was Tillie Wilson, sister of the bride and the best man was John Brownlee, brother of the groom.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Hughes, pastor of the Methodist Church, Perth.  After the ceremony all proceeded to the dining hall where a sumptuous repast had been prepared.

Perth Courier, November 18, 1898

Murphy—Birth, at DeWitt’s Corner, Bathurst, on St., Nov. 12, the wife of John Murphy of a son.

Herron—Birth, at Herron’s Mills, Nov. 5, the wife of Thomas Herron, of a son.

Walters—Birth, in Lanark Township, on Nov. 3, the wife of William Walters, of a son.

Kane—Birth, in Perth on Nov. 12, the wife of Peter Kane of a daughter.

Cameron—Birth, at Bathurst Station, on Wed., Nov. 16, the wife of W.J. Cameron, of a son, still born.

Finlay—Birth, at Perth on Nov. 12, the wife of George Finlay, of a son.

McVeity-Boon—Married at Perth on Wed., Nov. 16 by Rev. D. Currie, B.D., Mr. Nathaniel Edward McVeity of North Elmsley to Miss Isobel Boon, daughter of Mr. Thomas Boon of Perth.

McLean-Weir—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, on the 13th (?) 15th (?), Archibald Burns McLean of Burgess to Miss Margaret Weir, daughter of John Weir of Bathurst.

Perth Courier, November 25, 1898

Darou-Phillipps—Married, on Wed., Nov. 16 by Rev. S.J. Hughes, Asbury Church, at the Methodist Parsonage, Mr. Francis Darou of Perth to Mrs. Eleanor Phillipps of Greensbush, Ontario.

The bright, beautiful morning of Monday last was the day of the marriage of one of the fairest and most popular maidens of Perth, Miss Edith E.(?) Lee, daughter of John Lee, turnkey of the gaol, to a young gentleman of Ottawa, well worthy of so precious a prize, Mr. George O’Reilly.  At 9:00 in the forenoon, carriages from the home of the bride and residences of guests, were to be seen proceeding to St. John’s Church where the marriage was to be performed.  Before this hour, the large church was well filled by young and old or all denominations, most of whom were acquaintances of the bride, and who wished to witness the interesting ceremony.  The duties of ushers were filled by Messrs. H.T. Noonan and Peter Kehoe.  Punctually at the hour appointed, the bride alighted from the carriage and leaning on the arm of her father, proceeded up the aisle tot eh altar steps where the groom was waiting for her.  The organ, which was played by one of the sisters of the convent school, peeled out in the meantime, the Wedding March.  The part of the bridesmaid was taken by Miss Mina Lappin, her cousin and Miss Gertrude Lee, her sisters, acted as maid of honor.  The bride wore white organdy, trimmed with chiffon and pearls over white silk with veil and orange blossoms.  The bridesmaid wore a pretty dress of cream brocade trimmed with chiffon and black velvet picture hat.  The maid of honor wore pink organdy with large picture hat.  The groom was assisted by his brother Frank O’Reilly.  Kneeling at the altar, the two made man and wife, to be together till death do them part, by Rev. Father Duffus, pastor with all the solemn ceremony and ritual of the church.  Miss Connally, during its progress, sang with great taste a hymn appropriate to the occasion.  High Mass was said by the associate pastor Rev. Father Killeen.  After the service the bridal party left the church and proceeded to the home of her parents to receive the congratulations of friends, among whom were the father of the bridegroom.  He is John O’Reilly, license inspector of Ottawa, along with Mrs. O’Reilly, and Miss Tessie O’Reilly, sister of the bridegroom and Mr. Edmond and Anthony O’Reilly, cousins of the bridegroom and Miss Hunter, cousin of the bridegroom, and Richard Devlin of the Civil Service and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCann, uncle and aunt of the groom and Miss Evelin Devlin of Ottawa and Fred Lee of Ottawa, brother of the bride and Miss Trainor of Carleton Place, cousin of the bride, and Miss DuBrois(?) of Ottawa. The bridal party then sat down to a choice wedding breakfast together with a round of short congratulatory speeches.  The presents to the bride were remarkable for their number and variety and value.  The young couple took their departure for their bridal trip on the 1:00 train for Toronto, New York and Montreal to spend three weeks before reaching their future home in Ottawa.  Not transcribed in full.

Perth Courier, December 2, 1898

Young—Birth, at Maberly on Nov. 19, the wife of William Young, of a daughter.

Dopson-Patterson—Married, at the Baptist parsonage, Smith’s Falls, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, by rev. O(?) G. Langford, Mr. Thomas Dogson to Miss Maud Patterson, both of North Elmsley.

Stewart-Simpson—married, at the residence of the bride’s parents on Nov. 15(?), by Rev. Mr. Chisholm, Mr. Charles Stewart to Miss Laura Simpson, daughter of Mr. Alexander Simpson, all of Carleton Place.

McCann-Imeson—Married, on Nov. 25 by Rev. D. Currie, B.D., Perth, Mr. Daniel G. McCann of Smith’s Falls to Miss Adelade Imeson of Perth.

Watson’s Corners:  A quiet wedding took place on Tuesday evening, 8th inst., at the home of John Scott when his second daughter Rachel Scott was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Donald McKerracher of Fallbrook.  Rev. J.A. Leitch officiated.

Perth Courier, Dec. 9, 1898

Gallagher—Birth, at Burgess on Dec. 1, the wife of John Gallagher of a daughter.

Farrell—Birth, on the Upper Scotch Line, Burgess on Saturday, Dec. 3, the wife of Thomas Farrell of a son.

Mackler—Birth, on the 9th Line Bathurst on Sunday, Dec. 4, the wife of John Mackler of a son.

Stewart—Birth, on Dec. 2, the wife of John Stewart, Bathurst, of a son.

Abercrombie—Birth, at Ardoch, North Dakota, on Nov. 27, the wife of Jas. Abercrombie, of a son.

Buffam—Birth, at Perth on Tuesday, Dec. 6, the wife of Frank V. Buffam, of a son.

Ferguson-Lambert—Married, at Clay Banks, on Tuesday, Nov. 29, by Rev. Mr. Holbien(?), John Ferguson of Clay Banks to Miss Annie Lambert, daughter of the late Joseph Lambert of Drummond.

Mundill-Ryder—Married, at the old Presbyterian manse, Lanark, Nov. 15(?), by Rev. Jas. Wilson, David James Mundill of Palmerston to Miss Hattie Ryder, daughter of the late John Ryder and granddaughter of the late Alexander W. Campbell of Dalhousie.

Miller-Allan—Married, on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. Jas. Binnie, Miss Annie Allan, second daughter of James D. Allan of Mississippi to John D. Miller, son of James Miller of McLaren’s Depot.

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A pleasant wedding took place at the residence of James D. Allen of Mississippi Station in Dalhousie when his daughter Miss Annie Allen was married to John D. Miller of McLaren’s Depot.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Jas. Binnie, Presbyterian minister, McDonald’s Corners.  The bride was becomingly dressed in white.  Miss Blanche Allen, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid while William E. Miller, brother of the groom, was best man.  There were a large number of guests present at the ceremony.

On Wednesday morning, a happy event was consummated at Quyon which affected a family who were residents of this town for many years.  We refer to the marriage of Gertrude Lawson second daughter of Walter Lawson, proprietor of the Almonte House in that village.  The groom was Alfred Smith, a highly regarded resident of that place and the knot was tied by Rev. Mr. Allum in the presence of a number of relatives and interested friends of both families.  The bridesmaid was Miss Jennie McArthur of this town and the maids of honor were two young nieces of the bride Misses Linda and Florence Lawson, also of Almonte.  The groom was supported by his brother, A.G. Smith. Almonte Times, Dec. 2

Perth Courier, Dec. 16, 1898

Phalen—Birth, at Drummond on Dec. 2, the wife of Thomas Phalen of a daughter.

Deachman—Birth, at Carleton Place on Nov. 21, the wife of R.S. Deachman, of a son.

Roy(or Ray)-Tennant—Married, at Lanark Township on Nov. 30, by Rev. W.A. Hanna, W. D. Roy(or Ray) of Fullerton Township, Perth County, to Jennie F. Tennant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tennant of Lanark County.

Badour(?)—Birth, at Bathurst on Dec. 8(?) the wife of Louis J. Badour(?) of a daughter.

Buffam—Birth, at Perth on Dec. 6(?), the wife of Frank Buffam of a son.

Stanley-Hughes—Married, at Perth, by Rev. J.S. Hughes, on November 26(?) 28(?),  Mr. William Stanley to Miss Elizabeth Hughes, daughter of Mr. John Hughes, all of Bathurst.

VanDusen-Hill—Married, at Perth by Rev. J.S. Hughes, on Nov. 22, Mr. Burton Van Dusen of Smith’s Falls to Miss Maggie A. Hill daughter of James Hill of Montague.

On Friday last, “Dan” McCann, who is employed at the Russell House, went off quietly to Perth and when he returned he was accompanied by a handsome and blushing bride.  The interesting ceremony was performed at Perth by Rev. Mr. Muckleston and the happy bride is Addie Emerson who is also employed at the Russell House.  Smith’s Falls News, November 30

Perth Courier, Dec. 23, 1898

Lewis—Birth, at Drummond on Sunday, Dec. 11, the wife of Henry Lewis of a daughter.

Couch—Birth, at Drummond on Dec. 1, the wife of Richard Couch, of a son.

Allan-Geary—Married, at the Methodist parsonage, Maberly on Wednesday, Dec. 14, by Rev. Isaac Wheatley, Mr. Peter Allan to Miss Ellen Jane Geary, both of Bathurst.

Perth Courier, Dec. 30, 1898

McLaren-Kidd—Married on Dec. 21 at the residence of the bride, Franktown, by Rev. A. H. McFarlane, Miss Annie Brooks Kidd to Mr. John McLaren of Beckwith.

Gratten-Dougherty—Married, at St. James Church, on Dec. 25(?) 26(?), by Rev. Archibald Elliott, B.A., Mr. William Gratten of Sault Ste. Marie to Miss Georgina Dougherty.

McFadden-Brice—Married, on Dec. 14, by Rev. Archibald Elliott, Theodore McFadden to Miss Maggie Brice, both of Carleton Place.

Davis-Carmichael—Married, on the 7th Line Beckwith, Dec. 14, by Rev. A.H. McFarlane, Mr. Robert Davis to Miss Jessie Ann Carmichael both of Beckwith.

Eastlake-Bell—Married, at Whitby, Yorkshire, England, Nov. 29, Charles Herbert Bell, Esq., R.(?) B.A., London, to Mary Alexandra Eastlake, third daughter of Mr. Andrew Eastlake, Esq., C.E., Almonte.

Anderson-Mahon—Married, on Monday, Dec. 26, by Rev. S.J. Hughes, pastor, Asbury Church at the Methodist parsonage, Perth, Mr. David Anderson of Christies Lake to Miss Mary Mahon of Glen Tay.

Darou-Brownlee—Married, on Dec. 21(?) by Rev. D. Currie, at the residence of the bride’s father, F.W.C. Darou of Bathurst to Janet Brownlee, daughter of David Brownlee of Bathurst.

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The home of Mr. and Mrs. David Brownlee, 5th Concession Bathurst, was the scene of a merry gathering on Wednesday evening last, 21st inst., to witness the marriage of their eldest daughter Jennie Brownlee to Frederick Darou, 11th Concession Bathurst.  The bride was attired in a handsome gown of pale grey brocade trimmed with white taffeta silk and ornamented with pearls.  Miss Mary Brownlee, sister of the bride, was the bridesmaid and wore a gown of the same material.  The groom was supported by Albert North while Rev. D. Currie of Perth performed the ceremony.  About 75 guests sat down to a wedding supper which was most inviting.  The remainder of the evening was spent  in music and games.  Among the many beautiful and useful gifts to the bride were a handsome oak rocking chair and centre table presented by the members of the Rosebud Council R.T. of T.  The happy couple left on Thursday morning for their home on the 11th Line amid showers of rice and the best wishes of all.

Kring-Jackson—Married, onDec. 21, by Rev. J.A. Leitch, B.A., at Watson’s Corners, Watson Kring of Webbwood, Algoma, to Miss Agnes E. Jackson, of Watson’s Corners, daughter of Thomas Jackson of Watson’s Corners.

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Watson’s Corners:  The residence of Thomas Jackson, 5th Concession, was the scene of a very pleasing event last Wednesday when his daughter Agnes E. Jackson was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Watson Kring of Webwood, in the presence of a large number of invited guests.  Jas. Jackson acted as groomsman and Miss Mary E. Scott was bridesmaid.  The bride looked charming in a cream cashmere trimmed with lace and ribbon.  The Rev. J.A. Leitch performed the ceremony after which the guests repaired to the dining room where a dinner was served.  After doing justice to the choice viands placed before them, the company spent the evening in social intercourse, games, etc., after which the company broke up having spent a very enjoyable evening.

Robertson-Barber—Married, on Dec. 28, by Rev. D. Currie, B.A., at Glen Tay, residence of the bride’s mother, Thomas G. Robertson of Lanark to Miss Minnie Barber of Lanark, daughter of Alexander Barber of Lanark.

McFarlane-Spalding—Married, onDec. 28 by Rev. D. Currie, B.A., at Bathurst, residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. George A. McFarlane of Drummond to Miss Marion J. Spalding of Bathurst, daughter of Mr. Francis Spalding of Bathurst.


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