PERTH COURIER - 1866 - 1867

BIRTHS - MARRIAGES - DEATHS.

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The only births, deaths, marriages recorded here were the ones not transcribed earlier.  Please remember, print is often blurred and hard to read—use any information here as a starting point to be verified by other sources.

Perth Courier, January 5, 1866

The Perth Expositor announces that Thomas Cairns, editor of that paper, has been appointed postmaster of Perth replacing W.J. Morris, lately resigned.  Mr. Cairns is a careful and obliging gentleman and we have no doubt that he will give satisfaction to the public.

An amateur concert got up on behalf of the Perth Volunteers under the patronage of Lt. Col. Atcherly of Prescott came off in the town hall on last Friday evening.  Notwithstanding the evening before had been spent by a large number of our citizens in listening to the vocal and dramatic performances of the pupils of the Perth Separate School, the large hall was filled almost to repetition on this occasion also.  This is an instance of the popularity of the Volunteers of Perth and we are all glad to see the people turn out so respectively and give them a lift, such as it was.  The public also are indebted to the members of the band of the St. Patrick’s Society for volunteering to come out and pleasantly vary the program by occasional bursts of good music.  We observed that Lt. Col Jackson, Brigade Major, of this district was on the platform no doubt well pleased with the popularity of the Volunteers.  It need scarcely be mentioned that Mrs. Seeley, who, we believe, is the most obliging lady in Perth, was present and was at the conclusion of each piece assigned to her, invariably called back for a repetition, a favor she always granted.  Miss Susie Buell also appeared several times during the evening and sang with great affect several popular songs.  Miss Annie O’Brien with her clear, sweet voice very naturally drew rounds of applause from the audience; and Miss Kate Radenhurst took a very marked part in some of the most favored songs of the evening.  Miss Matheson, Miss E. Radenhurst, and Miss Haggart on the piano did much towards rendering piano forte music, a very desirable portion of future concert performances and on this occasion were very handsomely cheered and encored.  A jolly song was the “Jolly Dogs” which is now becoming very popular though it has the fault of being nearly all choruses and was delivered amidst much laughter and cheering by a “crowd” of male songsters made up of W. B.(?) Malloch, solo and Messrs E. O’Brien, J.W. Douglas(?), John Holliday, F.A. Hall and W. H. Grant and Alan Matheson.  Mr. Malloch was also called to the “right-about” at the conclusion of his rendition of Russell’s “Slave Ship”.  We must not forget to mention one part of the evening’s entertainment not given in the program and which pleased a majority of the audience perhaps more than anything else.  This was the part of the British soldier’s drill called the “Bayonet Practice” and performed by five members from each of the two Perth companies, in full uniform, on the platform, without any intermediate words of command   It was done very well and was very much appreciated by all hands. 

House, Lot and Ashery for Sale or To Let

The subscriber offers for sale or to let that dwelling house and lot in the village of Ferguson’s Falls, now occupied by himself together with a pot ashery with a large ash house and all the articles required to make potash.  Also, a part lot containing six acres of land near the village.  John Stafford

Perth Courier, January 12, 1866

On the 6^th inst., the wagon shop of Henry Cram of Clayton was totally consumed including the tools and stock of the owner.  Loss of $300-$00.  Nothing saved.

Married, at Beachburg, on the 8^th ult., by Rev. H. Cameron, John Humphrey to Catharine Montgomery, both of the township of Ross.

Married, on the 19^th December, by Rev. Mr. Yonger(?) James Headley of the township of Fitzroy to Mary Munsteal(?) Rorison(?) daughter of the late James Rorison(?).

Married, on the 10^th inst., by Rev. J.B. Duncan, at the residence of the bride’s mother, James Bell, Esq., agent for the Commercial Bank, Perth, to Mina A. Haggart, eldest daughter of the late John Haggart, Esq.

Died, at Ottawa, on Tuesday night, 4^th inst., Margaret Allan, relict of the late John Roberts, Kinross, Scotland and mother of John Roberts, druggist, Rideau Street and sister of William Allan, Esq., of Balderson’s Corners, in the 71^st year of her age.

Died, on the 5^th inst., at his residence Russell Hill, Davenport Road, Toronto, the Hon. Admiral Baldwin, in his 90^th year.

Died, suddenly at Perth on Tuesday afternoon last, William Wordie(?).

Died, at the residence of Mrs. A. Jones, Prescott, on the 30^th ult., Lydia Davenport, widow of the late Barnabus Dickinson and mother of W.D. Dickinson, Esq., Prescott, and M.K. Dickinson, Esq., mayor of Ottawa, aged 72 years, 6 months and 24 days.

Perth Courier, January 19, 1866

Died, in the village of Lanark on Monday, 15^th inst., of consumption, after a lingering illness, A.G. Hall, Esq., of this place, aged 37.

Perth Courier, Jan. 26, 1866

We regret very much to hear of the sudden death of Mrs. James Cameron at her residence on the Scotch Line on the evening of the 24^th.  On the day in question Mrs. Cameron had been complaining of feeling slightly indisposed but presently the indisposition assumed a more serious aspect.  A messenger was dispatched to Perth for a physician but before the doctor could arrive Mrs. Cameron was called away by death.  Heart disease was the cause of her sudden demise.  The deceased was the daughter of John Fisher, Esq., Bathurst.  She was about 37 years of age.

Perth Courier, Feb. 2, 1866

Married, at Brockville on Wednesday 10^th inst., by Rev. Father O’Brien, Christopher Finlay Fraser, barrister, etc., to Mary Ann Lafayette, eldest daughter of John Lafayette, Esq., both of Brockville.

For Sale or To Let:  The “Lelore Farm” within five minutes walk of Perth, 200 acres of which 100 is well cleared and well fenced, wooded and watered.  Mrs. Jno. McIntyre

Perth Courier, Feb. 9, 1866

A case of sudden interest in connection with the right of a certain person to act in an official capacity which has lately occurred in Perth deserves an extended notice.  It seems that a young gentleman named Berford took it into his head at a soiree held recently in the town hall that it would be a very great sport to throw balls made of paper and gingerbread of some other substance of the same nature at the audience during the address of the gentleman on the platform in order, no doubt, that their attention might be pleasantly diverted until the readings and speaking came to a close.  Several of these struck Mr. McDowell, teacher in the grammar school who at length became annoyed thereby and also from the fact that he was prevented from hearing the speakers, by the titter and gabble carried on by Mr. Berford and his companions that he was obliged to leave the hall.  On speaking to Mr. Berford a day or two afterward the latter replied by insulting and insolent language, whereupon Mr. McDowell slapped his face.  Berford immediately got his brother-n-law Richard(?) Shaw(?) to issue a summons to have Mr. McDowell appear before him to answer a charge of assault.  Mr. McDowell, of course, did not answer to a charge of assault when the case was called.  W.M. Shaw, Esq., on behalf of Mr. McDowell, told Richard that if he dared to issue a warrant as a magistrate he would cause him to be punished to the utmost severity of the law.  As most of our readers are aware, Richard has cheek enough for almost anything but also having a wholesome fear of Mr. Kellock’s stone jug, before his eyes he caved in with the best grace he could muster and acknowledged that he had no authority to act as mayor or issue a warrant for the arrest of any person.  He was therefore obliged to drop the case which was afterwards brought before Col. Fraser and resulted in a nominal fine of 1 shilling imposed on Mr. McDowell.

Birth, at St. Andrew’s manse, on the 5^th inst., the wife of Rev. William Bain, of a son.

Birth, at Almonte on the 3^rd inst., the wife of William Clarke, of a daughter.

Birth, at Almonte, on the 4^th inst., the wife of James Devlin of a daughter.

Birth, at Innisville on Friday, Feb. 2, the wife of Abraham Code, Esq., of a daughter.

Married, at Smith’s Falls, by Rev. Father Cigne(?), Andrew Doyle of Drummond to Mary Dowlin(?), eldest daughter of Mr. John Dowlin(?) of Beckwith.

Died, at his residence in Bathurst on Monday morning last, 5^th inst., Duncan Cameron(?), in the 84^th years of his age.  Deceased was a native of Steadalbane(?), Perthshire, Scotland and emigrated from the city of Glasgow to Perth in 1816 and was one of the first settlers of Bathurst where he has since resided deservedly esteemed and respected by his neighbors and a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

Died, at Ramsay on the 18^th ult., James Paterson, in the 74^th year of his age.

Died, at Prescott on the 28^th ult., Mary O’Riley, wife of David McDermott and sister of Mrs. Richard O’Brien of Almonte, in the 23^rd year of her age.

Perth Courier, Feb. 16, 1866

We are pleased to note that Edward G. Malloch, eldest son of His Honor Judge Malloch of this town has been admitted to practice as barrister after passing a highly creditable exam.

Died, at his residence on Thursday morning, 15^th inst., Josias Davis, of Perth, aged 61.

Died, in the township of Alice, County Renfrew on the 12^th inst., Margaret, wife of John Miller and daughter of John Legerwood of Drummond.

Happy soul thy days are ended

All thy mourning days below

On, by angel guards attended

To the side of Jesus, go!

Birth, at Lanark on Monday, 13^th inst., the wife of H.(?) Mair(?), Esq., of a daughter.

Birth, at Carleton Place on the 8^th Feb., the wife of James Poole, Esq., of the Carleton Place Herald, of a son.

Birth, at Douglas on the 3^rd inst., Mrs. William Groover(?), of a daughter.

Married, at Almonte, on the 9^th inst., by Rev. John McMorine, D.D., Mr. William Patterson to Miss Mary Ann Pattie, both of Carleton Place.

Married, at Brockville on the 9^th inst., Rev. James Douglas of  Lanark, C.W., to Miss Maggie Blythe, daughter of the late Robert Blythe, Esq.,   of Baddington, Scotland.  (no minister shown)

Perth Courier, Feb. 23, 1866

Died, on the morning of the 18^th(?) inst., in the 62^nd (?) year of his age, of consumption after a protracted illness which was borne with great patience and resignation, Josias Davis, leaving a sorrowing wife and seven children to mourn their loss.  Deceased was a native of Paisley, Scotland, having emigrated to Canada in company with his family in 1821.  He was a man of high and resolute courage, of remarkable self reliance, of more than common mental ability, and a kind and affectionate and loving husband, a tender parent and a devoted Christian.  His bereaved partner feels the loss most keenly although many in and around Perth will miss him, especially the church with which he has been connected as a consistent and useful member for 16 years, having been baptized on the River Tay in the year 1850(?) by Rev. R.(?) A. Fyfe.

O death thou’st hung the darkening veil

Between a husband dear and me

‘Mong mortals now where shall I (illegible word-find?)

Josias Davis a friend like thee?

Thy precepts wise O may they be

To us a never dying star

That points to bright eternity

To tell our hearts what Christians are.

Thy worth has won earth’s best esteem

Thy faith has gained a brighter prize

A home which joys unbounded beam

Where sin and sorrow never rise.

That darksome day is drawing nigh

When life this frame shall cease to prop

Lord grant that when I come to die

My soul may be as bright a hope

Married, on Monday, 12^th inst., by Rev. McDonagh, Michael Foley(?) to Mary A.E. Hogan, both of Bathurst.

Married, by Rev. W. Morton(?) Murtoe(?) on the 1^st inst., at the residence of Mr. Reid in Spencerville, Ralph Weir, second son of the late George Weir, Esq., to Hattie(?) Jane Shaver(?), all of Edwardsburg.

Married at Kemtville at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. Joseph Anderson of Heckston(?), Rev. A. MacClennan, B.A. of Rosemount to Miss Janet Ann, eldest daughter of W.R. Anderson, Esq.

Married, on the 7^th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. William Ferrie, Mr. John Hensey(?) of Edwardsburg, to Miss Jane Carson (Carrson??), daughter of Sgt. John Carson (Carrson?) of Augusta

Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 13^th inst., by Rev. Mr. Atkin(?), Allan Laverty of Elizabethtown, Essex County, New York to Miss Mary A. Rildel(?) Ridsel(?) Riddel(?), fourth daughter of John Rildel (?) Riddel(?) Ridsel(?), late of Elmsley.

Married, by the same at the same place, John Chester late of Montague to Miss Sarah Riddel(?) Ridsel(?) Rildel(?), both of Merrickville.

Married, on the 11^th inst. By Rev. William Banin, James Creighton, farmer, Lanark, to Miss Ann (last name illegible) of Perth.

Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for Children’s Teething

From the Sarnia Observer:

It becomes our painful duty in this issue to record the death of Henry Glass, Esq., a gentleman who has occupied a prominent position in our town for the past 18 years as he did in the County of Lanark during the 28 years he resided there prior to locating in Sarnia.  The event occurred very suddenly on Sabbath morning last.  Mr. Glass, about three weeks ago, met with w somewhat severe accident through a fall which produced a dislocation  of his shoulder.  This dislocation was reduced, however, in the usual way and although it created considerable pain by the strain to which the muscles and tendons of the arm were subjected there was no reason to apprehend that any serious consequences would result from the accident; the effects of which would gradually become obviated by the ordinary recuperative efforts of nature and as his general health was good, in fact had never been at all affected by the accident.  Towards the end of last week, the effects of the injury began to disappear rapidly and he felt quite hopeful that he would be able to attend to his duties of his office in a few days.  His brother-in-law, Hon. M. Cameron, came up from Ottawa Thursday evening intending to return the following day but feeling somewhat unwell from the effects of a cold, he decided to remain over until Monday morning.  On Sabbath morning Mr. Glass arose at his usual hour after enjoying a good night; breakfasted with Mr. Cameron and after attending to the duty of family worship as usual and enjoying Mr. Cameron’s society for some time, he thought he would retire to his room and take a rest as he had been in the habit of doing since he met with the accident.  In the course of half an hour, Mrs. Glass went into the bedroom and found him lying in bet but not asleep and he at once said he would get up.  He accordingly did so and proceeded from the bedroom to the parlor but when near the door, he suddenly felt unwell and took hold of the door to prevent himself from falling—in a moment or two afterward saying “I am dying”.  He was assisted back to bed by Mrs. Glass and Mr. Cameron who was close by and he continued to utter the same expression several time in a tone quite calm and collected.  Medical aid was at once sent for and Mrs. Flintot whose residence is close by at once repaired to the scene on learning the facts.  On arriving, she recommended that he be raised up in bed and that some cordial should be given him.  Some wine being at hand she poured a little into a glass and went to his bedside to give it to him.  He received her at once and asked her what she was about to give him.  When told, it was placed to his lips; he took a little; but death ensued immediately and without a struggle or without uttering another word, the spirit left the clay tabernacle and returned to God who gave it—not over ten minutes having elapsed from the time the first symptoms presented themselves.  At the time  Mr. Glass was 67.  His demise has created a gap among his friends and acquaintances which will not soon be filled.  The immediate cause of Mr. Glass’ death was apoplexy, the only circumstance which would lead to a doubt on that point is his consciousness up to the time of his death.  Few persons occupying a similar position in society were so extensively known as Mr. Glass, holding a prominent position as a successful merchant in the village of Lanark where he first settled for a few years; afterwards occupying the same position in the town of Perth until 1847 when he came to this place and his name is literally a “household word” in all parts of that county as well as the Ottawa and its tributaries where he carried on extensive lumbering operations for many years.  In this county there are still a number who were acquainted with him during nearly the whole period which has elapsed since he first settled in Lanark—the writer among the number—and who can bear testimony to the general uprightness of his conduct and his straight forward off-hand tact as a businessman.  For some years after he came to Sarnia he continued in the mercantile business but he ultimately gave that up so that he might devote all his attention to his duties as a registrar a position which he filled with general satisfaction.  The funeral took place on Wednesday notwithstanding the stormy nature of the day was attended by a large number of friends and acquaintances.

Perth Courier, March 9, 1866

Married, in London, on the 17^th ult., Laurence Gibson(?), Esq., agent of the Commercial Bank of Prescott to Miss Eliza Helen Kennedy, fourth daughter of Rev. Andrew Kennedy.

Perth Courier, March 16, 1866

Married, on the 9^th inst., at McDermott’s Hotel, Perth, by Rev. R. Not- (?), Baptist(?) Clergyman, Duncan McEwen, North Elmsley to Miss Ann McGregor of Drummond

Died, at Perth on the 13^th inst., (first name illegible) Ann, daughter of W. (last name illegible, W- - - - , maybe Walem? Walew?), aged four years, five months.

Died, at Drummond on the 13^th inst., the infant son of Arthur Tullis, six months.

Departure of the Volunteers

As briefly announced in our last issue, the Volunteer Companies of Perth received orders on the morning of Thursday, 8^th inst., to muster at their headquarters and to be prepared to march to the front without delay.  Before night both companies were ready and word was sent to the brigade officer to that effect.  No orders to march, however, was received until Saturday morning at 4:00 at which time a special train took them to Brockville. During their delay in town previous to marching, they were headquartered in the town hall and while there were visited and addressed by several of the most prominent gentlemen of this place who exhorted them to “rally round the flag” and do their duty to their queen and country as worthy descendents of the stock from which they sprang.  Both companies were up to the required strength of 35 men each and could get many more if necessary.  Indeed, so anxious were some of the gentlemen to go that in several instances they induced the captains to take them in place of the more youthful members of their respective companies.  A number of people assembled at the station to see them off among whom were the daughters of the Hon. R. Matheson who treated each man to tea, cake, sandwiches as he passed on to his place.  This very pleasing incident seemed to be highly appreciated by the men, all of whom were greatly fatigued from the loss of rest for the two nights previous and who certainly were much benefited by the thoughtful quietness of their fair entertainers.  We are pleased to learn from several participants who witnessed the turnout of the several companies at Brockville on Saturday that the Perth companies bore away the best in appearance and drill.  They were universally admitted to be the most soldierly looking companies in the place and we have no doubt should their services be required for anything more formidable than a parade they will do their duty.

The names of the officers and men are as follows:

Rifle Company

Captain Edmund Spellman

Lt. Thomas Moffatt

Acting Sergeant John W. Douglas

Sergeants John Kippen, George McCormack, W.M. Kellock, Jno. Thornton

Corporals  John Cox, William Fraser, Jno. Matheson

Privates:  George Steele, George Larivee, Thomas Cumming, Richard Patterson, William Farmer, Allan Lister, D.G. Mitchell, Robert O’Brien, Robert Lillie(?) Little(?), James Watson, William Lawson, Andrew Semple, William Watson, Jno. Smith, thoms Bourke, Jas. Henretty, Jno Patterson, Robert Kelly, John Hudson, Peter Laverne, Peter Stanley, Charles Bell(?) (buglar), William James, Pat. Sullivan, Thomas Flett, M. Patterson, Jas. Campbell, Samuel Fisher, Jacob Laborne(?) Laboaru(?), William Scott, Benjamin Warren, William Davies, Jno Templeton, Andrew Bell(?), Henry Myers, James Moore, W.H. Wylie, William Templeton, John Fraser, W.W. Berford, M.M. McMartin, William Harrington, Henry Cavanagh, George Patterson, Reid(?) Lake

Infantry Company

Captain Thomas Scott

Acting Sergeant Neil MacLean

Sergeants S. Farmer, A. Jamieson

Corporals:  James Walker, James Allan, John Thompson, George Kerr, Jno Fields (buglar), Albert McCleson(?), Arthur Matheson (Matherson?)—from military school acting as officers

Privates:  George McCullough, Sr., George McCullough, Jr., C. McCullough, A. McLeod, F. Hetherington, R. McMaster, R. Stone (cooper), W. Binks, John Steele, S.G. Dunlop, F. Herichen(?), P. Byrne, D. Campbell, G. Stone (carpenter), John McDonald, J.Jennings, J.Lee, John fisher, R. Scott, F. Whyte, F.H. Glossop, R. Stone (baker), E. Manion, John Best, George Oliver, S. McVettie, Henry Best, George Moore, Jno. Davis, James Smith, Peter McCann, Samuel Waugh, D. Marks, B.(?) Philp, S. Livingstone, James Hayhurst, Jno. Wilson, George Mitchell, J. Betterick, John Argue, W. Field, John Stephenson, Robert Hughes, John Burns

In consequence of the recent threatened demonstrations of the Fenians in the U.S. and the threats they are constantly making against Canada, the government of this country has deemed it advisable to call out 10,000 more volunteers and will place them on duty along the frontier.  About 5,000 have been sent out since last fall and there are 10,000 British regiments in the country.  There does not appear to be any positive evidence of intention to invade the country at all but as they have been bragging for a long time it is believed that they intend making an immediate demonstration of some description—in fact, that they must do something or the whole affair will go to pieces as those who have so far sustained it with their money gave evidence of their intention to stop the supplies unless they get some return for their outlay.  It is not at all improbably therefore, that they may make an attack on Canada and although it will cost something—about $15,000 per day to keep the volunteers on duty it is still better to bear such a burden now than have to deplore the destruction that would follow in the footsteps of the New York ragamuffins should they be permitted to gain a foothold in the country.

Preparation for the Hair:  One Gallon Spirits; One Tincture Canthbarkles, One Pint Castor Oil; 1 ½ Oz. Perfune; Sufficient Bay Rum To Give It A Milky Appearance.

Perth Courier, March 23, 1866

St. Patrick’s Day in Perth

The anniversary of Ireland’s Patron Saint was celebrated by the Irishmen of this locality on Saturday last by attendance in church in the morning and by a soiree in the evening.  The usual procession of the St. Patrick’s Society was dispensed with.  At the soiree speeches were made by the Vicar General and by Messrs. M. McNamara, A. Doyle, James Noonan, P. Ryan, and Daniel Kerr, on subjects suitable to the occasion.  Music was furnished by the band; refreshments were provided by the Ladies Benevolent Society; and songs were sung by Mrs. Seeley—who is always foremost in every good work of charity—and by Miss O’Brien, Miss Ferland, and Miss Mary Ann Kerr, the latter young lady being a grand daughter of our venerable friend Daniel Kerr, making her debut on the occasion and whose very fine voice and winning appearance promise to make her a very great favorite with the public.  At the close of the entertainment—the object of which was to replenish the exchequer of the Ladies Benevolent Society—three cheers were given for the Queen, three for the Vicar General and three for the Perth Volunteers.

At the exhibition held in the skating rink on Thursday, 13^th March, the following were the successful competitors:

Girls Under Nine:  Miss Eva Morris, prize, fancy doll

Boys Under Nine:  Master John Hart, prize, box of colors

Girls 9-12:  Miss Mary Ann Griffin, prize, Fairy Tales

Boys 9-12:  Master John Deacon, prize, pen knife

Girls 12-15:  Miss Mary Brook, prize, Lady’s Companion

Boys 12-15:  Master Robert Templeton, prize, Boys’ Own Book

Ladies 15+:  Miss Mary Thompson, prize, Electroplated Cream Ewer

Gents 15+:  Mr. Farquhar Fraser, prize, pair of skates.

During the night of Saturday last, the house of a farmer named Findlay, near Port Elmsley, about five miles from Perth, caught fire, when, shocking to relate, three of the unfortunate man’s children, a servant girl names Stewart about 16 years old, were burned to death.  An inquest was held on the remains Monday by Dr. Howden, at which the following facts were established.  The fire originated from a pan of hot ashes which the girl had left on the porch or cool house on the previous evening and had made such headway before being discovered that it was impossible to arrest the calamity.  Mr. Findlay, jumping from the bed, found the whole house in flames and his own escape cut off by the door of his room.  He then broke out the window and got out his wife and infant child.  The latter was about six or eight days old.  On opening the door of the room in which his other children and the girl were sleeping, he found his progress blocked by a wall of fire and smoke with nothing human could pass through.  He then left the home for the purpose of reaching the window of their room from the outside but before getting to it the girl and children were seen to be trying to escape through the door. The terrified little ones were screaming wildly in terror and the girl was heard telling them to follow her and then they were overpowered by the smoke and fumes and destroyed before the eyes of the horror stricken parents.  The night was bitterly cold and Mrs. Findlay having no clothes on but her night dress and was badly frozen in addition to witnessing the death agonies of her darling children.  Altogether, the scene was one of the most dreadful ever witnessed in this part of the country and we are sure that the bereaved family have the heart felt sympathy of the community in this dark hour of their distress.

Perth Courier, March 30, 1866

In Memory of the Late Mrs. Andison

This estimable lady was the only daughter of Francis Allan of Bathurst in which township she was born December 18, 1841(?) 1844(?).  On the 2^nd November, 1861 she was united in marriage to Nicholas Andison, merchant of Perth—a very happy but alas! A short union.  Under the faithful ministrations of Rev. J.B. Duncan, she made a profession of religion about three years ago and connected herself with the Free Church of which until the time of her death she continued to be a member.  Her singular mildness and amiability endeared herself to all who had the pleasure of knowing her.  Her early removal was deeply regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.  During her long and painful illness her severe sufferings were borne with Christian fortitude and resignation until last Saturday evening, 24^th inst., when she fell asleep in Jesus and exchanged the sorrows of earth for the joys of Heaven.

Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep; untroubled and serene.

O! What a happy change for her—how solemn such a scene. 

A gentle, loving wife is gone, called in her youthful bloom

To lay her mortal body down to slumber in the tomb

Thus our beloved friend is gone—gone from a world of woe

To one where perfect love abounds and pleasures ever flow.

Gone from the earthly cares and ills—all earthly pain and strife;

To wearing a crown—to tune a harp—to gain eternal life

Gone from a world of parting scenes to dwell before the Throne

Where parting scenes and sad farewells are sights and sounds unknown.

Gone from a world of bitter grief, of painful strife and tears

To where pure enjoyment reigns and God has dried her tears.

She wears a crown of purest gold and robe of spotless white

She joins the bright, seraphic choir in realms of pure delight

And sings the everlasting song that angel voices raise

All glory, honor to our King—and never ending praise.

At2:00 Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Duncan, having given a short address and engaged in prayer, the funeral procession was formed and the mortal remains of Jessie Allan Andison were committed to the “silent house appointed for all living”.  The deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved husband, the parents and relatives of her whom many esteemed and whose removal at the early age of 21(?) 24(?) is deplored by many sorrowing friends.

Weep not for those

Who sink within the arms of death

Ere yet the chilling wintry breath

Of sorrow o’er them blows

And weep for those who here remain

The mournful inheritors of pain

Condemned to see each bright joy fade

And dark grief’s melancholy shade

Fleeing o’er hope’s fairest rose.

Weep not for those who in their youth are called away

To mansions of eternal day

Beyond the reach of woes

But weep for those who linger here

To shed the bitter parting tears

Who, on the stormy sea of life

Are tossed by winds and waves of strife

Whose sorrow ever grows.

Weep for those

Whose youthful life is quietly done

Who ere their race seems well begun

Their earthly journey closes

Like gentle dew absorbed from flowers

No more they cheer this earth of ours

But like the flowers, fade and die

To bloom again above the sky

Where life forever flows.

Perth, March 28, 1866, A Friend

Lines on the Death of Annie Walsh

By A Friend

My dear little Annie thou art slumbering now

In the home where all hopes dwell

If our hearts were as spotless and pure as thy brow

Our bright hopes we could not expect.

But thou little one to thy Savior hath flown

Thy repose with His angels to take

While afflicted parents on earth do bemoan

Thy sad loss and yet mourn for thy sake

Ah! Why do they mourn when they know thou has died

For to mingle thy voice with the angels above

And calmly who passed though in silence they shed

Many tears for the dear one they loved.

Sisters and brothers each in their turn

Share all their joys and fears

O! What a gloom they death hath cast

In that home of smiles and tears.

Dear Annie, intercession make and now that you are in Heaven

A home for those dear parents now that they may not be riven

From that dear throne where art thou gone

Our sweet Savior there to see

And come and take their little ones

To dwell in Heaven with htee.

In a dispute between a man named Wallace and his family, living in the vicinity of Innisville, his son, a lad of 16 or 17, got stabbed by a knife which penetrated through his coat vest and shirt and just touched the skin over the region of the heart.  A warrant was immediately issued for the arrest of the old man but the Innisville constables, being afraid to execute it, Thomas Cosgrove and George Corry of Perth were sent for who, after a vigorous chase through the woods, succeeded in capturing him.  On being brought to town, he appeared before Charles Rice, Esq., and swore out a warrant for felonious assault against his wife, son and daughter and they were brought to town immediately after and bound over to take their trial at the coming assizes.  They were all bailed out but the old man who still remains in jail.

We are pleased to announce that Messrs. Morris and Miller of this town have commenced the manufacturing of looms in their establishment and that the enterprise promises to be a great success.  The looms they manufacture are of the Crompton design which are admitted to be the best in use as they can be set to weave any pattern of cloth; and as Messrs. Morris and Miller can make them cheaper than they can be imported from the States, there can be no doubt that the enterprise will receive a favorable return.

Married, at Deanside, Lanark on the 12^th by Rev. James Wilson, Robert Day Wilson, Esq., to Janet Smith, youngest daughter of Alexander Stewart, Esq.

Married, at the same place and time Alexander Stewart Esq., Jr., to Jane Wilson, only daughter of James Wilson, Esq., of Bagot.

Farm to Let:  East half of lot 15, Bathurst, 120 acres and within four miles of Perth, ten acres cleared, good dwelling house, stables, barn, etc.  Martin McCabe

Farm For Sale:  Lot 25, 2^nd Concession Lanark, 200 acres, being on the premises a good log house and barn, three miles from Hopetown on the main road from Lanark to Calabogie.  Charles MacIlraith

Farm for Sale:  100 acres of land, NE ½ Lot 16, 7^th Concession Bathurst, 60 acres cleared; in a good state of cultivation.  There is a dwelling house, shed, barn, stables, with a never failing spring near the house.  There are cedar growing on the property to make ten or twelve thousand rails.  Francis Brogan

Farm for Sale:  West ½ lot 14, 11^th Concession Drummond, 100 acres.  Land is of good quality; well fenced.  John Blair

Carding Mill and Farm for Sale:  West ½ Lot 12, 12^th Concession Dalhousie.  There is a good carding mill in good working order erected on the land with a good dwelling house and frame barn; 45 acres cleared and under good state of cultivation, well fenced.  William Paul

Perth Courier, April 6, 1866

Such of our readers as find it necessary to go to lawyers will please bear in mind that Edward G. Malloch, son of His Honor Judge Malloch has lately commenced business as a barrister, etc., in Mr. O’Brien’s building where he will be at all times prepared to start them on the road to justice on as reasonable terms as any of his legal brethren.  Mr. Malloch passed his university and legal studies with great credit to himself.

Birth, at Perth on the 3^rd inst., Mrs. Henry Young, of a daughter.

Pure malt whiskey for sale at the Perth Distillery

The subscriber is working the distillery lately occupied by Mr. Gemmell; and as a new broom sweeps clean the public may expect that for a time at all events, things will be done up in good style and all those who like a drop of “guid drink” will do well to patronize the old stand.  John A. McLaren

Perth Courier, April 13, 1866

Assizes:

The Queen versus James Wallace—The prisoner was indicted for assaulting his son William Wallace in the township of Lanark on the 19^th day of March last.  It appeared that owing to family difficulties the prisoner had left his family some two or three years ago, leaving them in possession of his personal property and farm.  He went away and supported himself.  Learning that his family were selling off and making away with his property, he returned on the day alluded to and, finding a horse, the only animal left on the premises, he attempted to take it away.  The family resisted him and a general row was the result, in the course of which the prisoner struck his son with a shovel and a stick.  He got away the horse and was indicted for assault.  Verdict, guilty, six months in jail and to find sureties of the peace.

Perth  Courier, April 20, 1866

We understand that Tucker the member of the Carleton Place Rifle Company who was recently sentenced to 13 months imprisonment for insubordination has been pardoned by the military authorities of Montreal in answer to a petition from the clergymen of Carleton Place.

Perth Courier, April 27, 1866

A Singular Case

The body of a dead infant was laid on the counter of Robert Allan, boot maker, yesterday forenoon by a man named Baird, whose daughter was the mother of the babe—the offspring of an illicit connection.  By order of Coroner Howden, the body was interred at public expense.  Mr. Allan has lodged a complaint for trespass against Baird and the case will be heard by the mayor tomorrow.  Standard

The above paragraph, is copies, as might be expected, from our town contemporary, the British Standard and is fair specimen of the indecent style of editorial occasionally indulged in by the gentleman who publishes that journal “for the proprietor” whoever that may be.  The meaning ought to be conveyed by the paragraph is plainly that the child alluded to as “the offspring of an illicit connection” in being “laid on the counter of Mr. Allan” necessarily belonged to Mr. Allan whereas the Standard knows very well that Mr. Allan’s name was never mentioned in connection with it until he saw fit to do so.  The author of the “aged but still vigorous courtesan” as our contemporary coarsely expressed himself not long since is doubtless au fait in all such matters but a sense of duty as a public journal should sometimes restrain his pen from spattering mud on his more respectable neighbors.

On Thursday last, 19^th inst., a man named Thomas McMaster belonging to this town, was drowned in the Clyde at Hannah’s Mills about three miles from Lanark Village.  It appears that the unfortunate man was crossing the river in a canoe which by some means of other upset and he was drowned.  A few years ago his father was drowned and his son was also drowned some time ago so it would appear as if a fatality of this direction attended the family.  The body was recovered on Saturday and was entered in the Episcopal Burying Ground in Perth the following day.

Died, on Tuesday, last week, in Bathurst, James Bryce, Sr., aged 93.  Deceased was one of the very oldest of the early settlers in this section of the country having lived in the township of Bathurst for over fifty years.

McIntosh’s Woolen Factory, Smith’s Falls

The undersigned has much pleasure in announcing to the public that he has leased Sly’s factory at Smith’s Falls in which he is now manufacturing all kinds of woolen goods as well as custom work of every description.  D. McIntosh

Perth Courier, May 4, 1866

Birth, in Perth on the 22^nd inst., Mrs. Richard Shaw, of a daughter.

Birth, in Pembroke on the 10^th inst., the wife of Dr. Irwin of a daughter.

Married, on the 26^th April, by Rev. W. Bain, James Gould, farmer, Drummond, to Miss Lizzie Campbell, daughter of the late Donald Campbell of Drummond.

Married, on the 1^st day of May, by the same, Mr. Francis Noble of Drummond to Miss Phenia Richardson, daughter of the late George Richardson of the same township.

Married, at Ferguson’s Falls on the 1^st Feb., by Rev. J.W. Burke of Lanark, Mr. William Sadler, Esq., of Pakenham to Miss Elizabeth Fee(?) of the same place.

Married, on the 13^th April, by Rev. William Burns, Mr. Thomas Sadler, Jr., Esq., to Miss Elizabeth Needham all of Pakenham.

Married, at Ottawa on the 25^th inst., by Rev. Lachlin Taylor, D.D., assisted by Rev. J. Douse, Mr. W.E. Sandford, Esq., of Hamilton to Miss Sophia Vaux, Esq., of the Legislative Assembly.

Died, on Sat., 28^th ult., Mary Louisa Sumner(?), youngest child of John Sumner(?), Esq., of Carleton Place, aged 3 years.

Died, at Wicklow, County Hastings, on Thursday, 12^th April, Margaret Carswell, beloved wife of Robert Carswell, late of Douglas, aged 59.

Died, at Smith’s Falls on the 28^th ult., of dropsy of the chest, Henrietta Wood, wife of Alexander Wood, Esq., aged 40.  An affectionate wife, a quiet and indulgent parent, her loss is deeply deplored not only by her bereaved family but also by a large circle of friends and acquaintances  by whom she was highly esteemed.

Died, at Pembroke on the 24^th inst., John King, 57.

Died, at Pembroke on the 26^th inst., Christina Bell, wife of William Bell, Esq., P.L.S., aged 37 years and four months.

Died, at Petawawa on the 25^th inst., James McGregor, aged 30(?).

Died, at Pembroke, on the 24^th inst., Mary Ann Nichols, adopted child of Joseph Martin, aged 16.

Perth Courier, May 11, 1866

John Allen, lessee of Haggart’s Mills in this town, was brought before Charles Rice, Esq., J.P. on Monday last on information of “Charlie” Patterson, charged with letting sawdust from his mill get into the river contrary to the act of last Session for the preservation of the fish.  Mr. Allen was fined $12 plus costs.

Died, on the 28^th April, Christina Fraser wife of Peter Campbell, 6^th Concession Drummond near Perth, aged 66.  She was the daughter of the late Lt. Donald Fraser, Royal Scots from Inverness, Scotland who emigrated to Canada with his family in 1820.  She resided her ever since; raising a large family who mourn her departure and was much beloved by a large circle of neighbors.

Died, in Bathurst on Saturday last, Sophia Bryce, aged 63.  This lady was the daughter of James Bryce whose death was recorded in this journal two weeks ago.

Perth Courier, May 18, 1866

Birth, in Ramsay on the 8^th inst., Mrs. Peter Stewart of a son.

Birth, in Middleville, Lanark County on the 31^st April, Mrs. Robert Watt, of a son.

Married, at Pakenham, on the 8^th isn’t., By Rev. William Burns, Mr. Newton J. Trenham(?) to Mrs. Mary Wake, all of Pakenham.  (Transcriber’s note—“Mrs.)

Married, by Rev. W. Creighton on the 7^th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, Jane Churchill, eldest daughter of J. Churchill of Admaston, to Adam McLellan of Matawatchan(?).

Married, on the 16^th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, George Ward, merchant to (first name illegible – Gratia???) A., eldest daughter of L.B. Merrill, Esq., Collector of Inland Revenue, both of Prescott.  (no minister listed)

Married, in the 9^th inst., at Kingston,  Rev. Alexander N. McQuarrie, B.A., Quebec, to Miss Maggie Sinclair, eldest daughter of Oliver Mowatt, Esq., (no minister listed)

Died, at his residence at S. Sherbrooke on Saturday, 12^th May, of dysentery, John Deacon, Sr., Esq., aged 68.  Mr. Deacon was an active and energetic man as a magistrate, reeve and township councilor.  His services were of great value to the community in which he lived.  In private life, he was universally respected and leaves behind him a large circle of friends and neighbors who sincerely mourn his demise.  Deceased ws the father of John Deacon, Esq., barrister, of Perth.

Died, on the 4^th inst., John C. McGregor of McNab, son of the late Peter McGregor, aged 23.  He leaves a widow and two children, one son and one daughter.

Died, at Beckwith on the 7^th inst., Mrs. Jane McEwen, wife of Peter McEwen, near the lake, aged 78.

Died, at Renfrew on the 7^th inst., William George Halfpenny, youngest son of Walter Halfpenny, aged one year, four months.

Died, on the 10^th May at Middleville, Marion Craig, wife of Robert Watt, and daughter of Adam Craig, Esq., aged 32.

Perth Courier, May 25, 1866

A very serious accident happened on the evening of Tuesday last to Duncan McLaren of Balderson’s Corners.  He was driving a load of furniture out to the Corners and when near the first toll house from Perth, being seated on a barrel in the front of the wagon, the top tipped up, when he was pitched forward among the horses feet when the front wheel of the wagon passed over his body in the region of the chest, inflicting injuries which will probably prove fatal.  A number of the ribs were torn from the back bone besides being otherwise broken; it is supposed that may be caused internal injuries which taken altogether render his case extremely doubtful.

On Friday, 4^th inst., John McGregor of the township of McNab, in crossing the Madawaska River near the Burnside Bridge on a couple of logs, which he was using as a raft, with a couple of boards across them.  The logs separated and he was precipitated into the river and was drowned.  The occurrence was witnessed by two little boys on the opposite shore of the river who pointed out the spot where he went down.  The body was shortly afterwards recovered and an inquest was held by Dr. Evans and a verdict rendered according to the above facts.  Deceased leaves a small family to mourn his loss.

Perth Courier, June 1, 1866

Birth, at Almonte on the 12^th inst., the wife of Hugh Lockhart of a daughter.

Birth, at Almonte on the 21^st inst., Mrs. George Doherty, of a son.

Birth, at Almonte on the 18^th inst., Mrs. Andrew Smith of a daughter.

Died, at Drummond on the 21^st inst., Bridget Stafford, aged 32

Married, at Almonte on the morning of the 22^nd inst., by Rev. E. Vaughn, John Donaghan to Nancy Keiley, all of Almonte.

Married, on the 23^rd inst., by Rev. W. Bain, David Ash, painter at Newburgh, to Miss Ellen Andison, youngest daughter of W. Andison of Drummond.

Married, on the 23^rd inst., by Rev. W. Bain, Thomas Morrison of Elmsley to Ellen Cunningham of the same township.

Perth Courier, June 8, 1866

One of the murdered victims of the Fenian Raid on Ft. Erie was Mr. Newborn, the only son of the grammar school teacher  in Carleton Place.

Perth Courier, June 15, 1866

On Tuesday last Gerard Smith, 83, was married by Very Rev. J.H. McDonagh to an aged young lady of 75 summers.  Mr. Smith is a veteran in war as well as in matrimony to which fact is probably owing his extraordinary courage in undertaking to manage a woman for the fourth time at his advanced age.  In 18?? (1803???) Mr. Smith was carried off as a conscript by the troops of Napoleon from his native town in Holland.  His service to Napoleon in his campaign against Austria, Prussia and Spain lasted until he was taken prisoner in the latter country in 1809.  Being offered service under Lord Wellington he enlisted in the British army in preference to remaining in a Spanish dungeon and continued to serve under Wellington until 1812 when his regiment was sent to America to take part in the war then going on against the U.S.  He served for some time after the close of the war and on being discharged in 1816 he received a grant of land near this town and when engaged in laying siege to his present inamorata thought nothing of walking 20 miles to see her.  May his shadow never grow less.

An old and respected resident of Burritt’s Rapids was found dead on Friday evening last.  It appears that the old man, whose name was Long and was 81(?) 84(?) years was intending to visit a sister living in Marlboro and while taking a short road for the purpose, stumbled over a log crossing over a small ravine and fell onto his face.  About four inches of water was there and smothered him.  He was discovered some time after but all sings of life had disappeared; he was much respected in this locality where he has resided for many years.

Perth Courier, June 22, 1866

County Court and Quarter Sessions

Queen versus Henry Moffatt

The prisoner was indicted for stabbing and wounding a man named Seth Warner at the railway station at Smith’s Falls on the night of the 26^th May last.  On the night in question, a row occurred at the Smith’s Falls station in the course of which Moffatt had gotten severely handled.  Warner was in the village at the time and heard of the row, went up to the depot to see what was going on.  Moffatt was in the wood shed when Warner got up.  Some of the witnesses testified that Moffatt rushed out to where Warner was standing and stabbed him with a knife; others stated that Warner went to where Moffatt was and threatened to take his life and that the knife was used in self defense.  The evidence on this was very conflicted.  The jury returned a verdict that Moffatt was guilty of stabbing him in self defense which of course meant Not Guilty and the prisoner was discharged.

Her Voice

I hear her voice when the glooming falls

Upon the summer sea

I hear it when I rest at e’en

Beneath the beechen tree.

I hear it when the morning dawns

In shimmering streams of light

I hear it when the nightingale

Makes musical the night.

I hear it when the mavis sings

The matin to his maid

I hear it when the cushat coos

And whispers in the glads.

I hear it when the sacred lark

Carols his morning hymns

I hear it when for very love

The evening stars grow dim.

I hear it when the robin pants

And tells his joyous tale

I hear it when the lenuit trills

His notes through all the vale.

I hear it when the amorous wind

Sighs in the sylvan cells

I hear it when zephyrs soft

Tinkle the dewy bells

Oh! I hear it ever, ever

Around this fallow lea

Sighing, whispering, enchanting

Her voice—a soul to me.

Perth Courier, July 6, 1866

Burton Campbell, for several years editor and publisher of the British Standard, has left town and taken up his residence in Ottawa.  We understand that for the future Richard Shaw intends running the concern into the ground on his own hook.  It won’t take long.

Birth, at Brockville on the 24^th ult., the wife of Joseph Deacon, Esq., of a son.

Perth Courier, July 27, 1866

Birth, at Lanark Village on the 19^th inst., the wife of R. B.(?) Ferguson, Esq.,. of a son.

Died, at Perth on the 21^st inst., Susan Ferrier, wife of John Ferrier, aged (illegible).

Died, near Perth on the 22^nd inst., William Glenn, son of Oliver Glenn, aged (illegible).

Died, at Perth, on the (date illegible) inst., Napoleon Alfred, infant son of Severin(?) Ferland, Esq.

Farm For Sale:  East ½ Lot 10, 2^nd Concession North Sherbrooke, 100 acres, 60 cleared, well fenced and well watered.  On the premises is a good dwelling house, barn, stables all of cedar.  Good school house stands on the premises.  It is within two miles of a grist and saw mill; ½ mil from a Presbyterian Church. Duncan Ferguson

Farm For Sale:  Lot 8, 2^nd Concession North Sherbrooke, 200 acres, 100 cleared and a large part of it under cultivation.  There is a good dwelling house, a large pine barn.  It is well watered with a creek and never failing spring.  ALSO  West ½ Lot 7, 100 acres.  It is situated within three miles of a good grist and saw mill and one mile from a good school.  Neil Currie

Farm For Sale:  Lot 259?), 9^th Concession North Elmsley, 200 acres, 1 ½ mile from Perth; 120 acres cleared; there is on the premises a good stone house, frame barn, stables; well watered.  Thomas Nichol

Perth Courier, August 3, 1866

In our last issue we omitted to mention that John A. Rice, son of Charles Rice, Esq., of Perth and James Rosamund, son of J. Rosamund, Esq., of Almonte, received second class certificates after passing very creditable exams at the Military School of Toronto.

Perth Courier, August 10, 1866

Farm For Sale:  SW ½ Lot 5, 8^th Concession Drummond, 100 acres, 70 cleared.  For further information apply to James Cummings, 3^rd Line Bathurst of William Totten, Chatsworth post office.

Dissolution of Partnership:  John Mitchell and James Spalding

Birth, at Smith’s Falls on the 3^rd inst., Mrs. Thomas Stevens, of a son.

Birth, at Smith’s Falls on the 6^th inst., Mrs. H. Sparham, of a daughter.

Birth, at Prescott on Tuesday, 31^st July, the wife of John McParland, of a son.

Married, at Brockville on the 2^nd inst., by Rev. Mr. Tane(?), Mr. Herman Shepherd to Miss Sarah Camm, eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Camm

Died, at Brockville on the (date illegible), Mrs. H.G. Flint, in the 31^st year of her age.

Died, at Brockville on the 4^th inst., James Gemmell, in the 32^nd year of his age

Died, at Brockville on the 4^th inst., Eunice(?) Amelia Hough, wife of William McCullough, Esq., in the 34^th (?) year of her age.

Died, at Wilberforce, on the 31^st (?) 21^st (?) July, Margaret Warren, wife of Thomas Warren, aged 79.

Died, at Elizabethtown on the 5^th July, in the 52^nd(?) 82^nd (?) year of her age, Sarah J. Simmons, wife of William Manhard(?).

Perth Courier, August 31, 1866

William Shaw, an old and highly respected resident of Drummond, died at his residence on Saturday last of Canadian cholera after a very short illness, being perfectly well a few days before his death.  The death of Mr. Shaw will create a vacancy in the part of the township in which he lived as he was universally respected and esteemed.  He was a faithful and consistent member of the Free Church and as he took a deep interest in everything connected with the church, the congregation to which he belonged will also have to bear a heavy loss.

We are sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. O’Donnell wife of E. O’Donnell of the North Lanark Advance.

Perth Courier, September 7, 1866

Birth, at Brockville on the 1^st Sept., inst., the wife of D. Wylie, editor of the Recorder, of a son.

Birth, at Perth, on the 5^th inst., the wife of Rev. William Hansford of a son.

At a meeting of the Volunteer Board held in Kingston on the 15^th ult., we observe the following among the names of those who obtained certificates from this section:

1^st Class:  Ensign J.J. Bell, Carleton Place

2^nd Class:  Ensign J.W. Douglas, Perth Rifles, Sgt. Robert Scott, Pakenham Rifles

Corp. David McPherson and Sgt. Daniel McArthur of the Carleton Place Rifles obtained second class certificates to the Kingston Military School.

A letter has been received by Robert Allan of this town addressed to a Mrs. Robert Allan by a person named Edmund Pearey, from Lewiston, Idaho Territory, which gave an account of the death by drowning of her husband Robert Allan on the 7^th July last.  The letter is accompanied by a voucher from the U.S. Indian Agent at that place who testified to the correctness.  If any of our readers knows of a Mrs. Allan they will please notify her of these facts.  The letter also makes much of some property belonging to the deceased which the widow can get by application.

Perth Courier, Sept. 21, 1866

Quarter Sessions and County Court

Queen Versus William Irish—Assault

On the night of the 23^rd May last, a number of raftsmen of Arnprior, entered the house of a French Canadian named Payette and assaulted and abused him and his family and attempted to take liberties with their daughter Johanna Payette.  The prisoner was the only one of the party who could be identified and apprehended; but the evidence put forth was that his efforts were rather directed to restrain his companions from committing violence than taking an active part.  Verdict—Not Guilty

Perth Courier, Sept. 28, 1866

James M. Walker, brother of the proprietor of this journal left Perth on Monday evening for Pembroke in which place he intends to take up residence.  Success to him!

Married, at Perth, at the residence of H.S. Leckie, Esq., on the 26^th inst., by Rev. Thomas Henderson of Paris, C.W., John D. Kellock, Esq., to Elizabeth Throne, youngest daughter of Thomas Brown, Esq., late of Andover, Massachusetts.

Died at his residence at Perth on Wednesday morning, Rev. J.H. Mcdonaugh, V.G., aged 54.

On Thursday, 13^th inst., Samuel Hart, son of John Hart, Esq., of this town, obtained a second class certificate at the Military School at Kingston after a highly creditable exam.

Perth Courier, October 5, 1866

Mrs. Dr. McLean for many years a respected resident of this town, left on Tuesday for Goderich in which place she intends taking up her abode.

We regret to learn that William McNaughton of Balderson’s Corners, died very suddenly on Wednesday afternoon last in Angus McDonald’s hotel from what cause we have not heard.

With the present issue begins the 33^rd volume of this journal, the first volume having appeared in 1834 and to our readers a short resume of its history with a brief sketch of the local changes that have taken place and important events that have occurred during that period may prove of interest.

The first paper printed in Perth was the Independent Examiner, edited by John Stewart, whose office was located in a  frame building on the corner of Gore and Herriott Streets where Mr. Ferrier’s stone house is now standing.  After publishing the paper for some time, Mr. Stewart sold his interest therein to a Mr. Tully, long since deceased, by whom the office was removed to a brick house on Cockburn Island on the site of which  James Allan’s confectionary is now standing.  Having issued only a few numbers, Mr. Tully disposed of it to a Mr. Cumming, whose office was situated in a small brick building which is still standing.  In the spring of 1834, Mr. Cummings was succeeded by Mr. John Cameron, who first established an office in a brick building on the corner of Drummond and Foster Streets where the Commercial Bank is now erected and afterwards in the stone building at the west end of the Long Bridge, now occupied by Charles Rice, Esq., and also changed the name of the paper to the Bathurst Courier, which title was retained for many years.  Mr. Cameron was a young man of superior talents and high attainment and under his management was laid the foundation of the subsequent prosperity of the Courier.  His labors, however, were of short duration—he died in the same year, 1834.  Those whom the gods love die young.

He was succeeded by his brother Mr. (now Hon.) Malcolm Cameron in whose hands the paper continued to flourish until 183(?) when he exchanged the editor’s chair for a seat in the legislative assembly.  It is at once interesting and instructive to know that this distinguished man is the son of a British soldier who early settled in this part of the country—that he long resided in the township of Drummond on the banks of the Mississippi across which when yet a young lad he used to ply a rude canoe for the accommodation of the travelers from which circumstances he received the name of “Barefooted Ferry Boy”, a name which he has never been ashamed.  He afterwards came to Perth and in 1833(?) entered into partnership with Messrs. Porter and Gemmell, the latter of whom is still a resident of this town, for the purpose of engaging in mercantile operations.  Mr. Cameron’s career subsequent to his entrance into parliament no one acquainted with the history of the province during the last three decades needs to be informed; suffice it to say that the “Ferry Boy” has become a man of influence by example of self made men like Mr. Cameron, is worth of being imitated by every Canadian youth.

The next editor was James Thompson, Esq., who first published in a frame house on Gore Street where Brooke’s stone building now stands; then in the stone house at the east end of the Long Bridge on Drummond Street known as “Boulton’s Building”; afterwards in the present premises and finally in a part of his own premises on the corner of Gore and Cockburn Street.  Mr. Thompson conducted the paper with marked ability and great success for about 17 years and in 1852(?) received the Shrievality of the United Counties of Lanark and Renfrew, a very judicious appointment.  In discharging the important duties of sheriff which he still retains, he is known for promptness and efficiency.  Long may he continue to reside among us.

Charles Rice, Esq., succeeded Mr. Thompson in 1856(?) and besides removing the office tot eh building which it now occupied changed the name of the paper to the Perth Courier.  Thoroughly acquainted with the duties of a journalist and the political movements of the day, Mr. Rice took a prominent part in many important decisions and edited the paper with great vigor.  In 1862 he received the appointment of the Clerk of the County Court from the McDonald-Dorion(?) government and on the 1^st January, 1863 his connection with the Courier came to an end.  In his official capacity and as a private citizen, Mr. Rice is esteemed by the people among whom he has always resided, he being a son of the late Sgt. Rice and a native of this place.

The present editor, George L. Walker, of whose management we leave our readers to form their own opinion; it may, however, be proper to state that the circulation of the Courier has largely increased during the past two or three years and while thanking our numerous friends and patrons, we are happy to inform them that arrangements are now being made to render the paper even more interesting in the future.  For this purpose, we are now engaging correspondents in various parts of Lanark and Renfrew who will report the most interesting events that transpire in their neighborhood and we also intend to devote more time and attention to local matters.

At the time of the Courier’s first appearance in 1834, Perth contained only about 1/3 of its present population.  The earliest settlers were here in 1815, 19 years previous.  The Rideau and the Tay Canals had just been completed and the steamer Enterprise was the only steam vessel which ever sailed on the Tay River and made her first and only trip sailing from Perth to Elmsley, a distance of eight miles.  The principal merchants of Perth in those days were Hon. William Morris whose place of business was a brick building on the corner of Gore and Harvey Streets, the site of our present post office; Messrs. W. & J. Bell, who carried on a large trade on Foster Street; Messrs. Porter, Gemmell and Co. on Gore St; Hon. R. Matheson now member of the legislative council and Dr. Reid of Drummond Street directly opposite Dr. Sewell’s residence.  The spot on which James Allan’s spacious store building now sands was then occupied by a frame tavern; Arthur Meighen’s by a blacksmith shop; and Messrs. Mair and Co. by a frame building belonging to the late Henry Glass.  The clergy were represented by Messrs. Bell, Harris, Wilson and McDonald, the first two of whom have gone to their long home while Mr. Wilson now lives.   Mr. McDonald, though considerably over 80, still officiates in the County of Glengarry.  The churches then erected in Perth were the two Presbyterian ones, a Methodist, an Episcopal and a Roman Catholic church, all of which with one exception were frame buildings.  The members of the bar were the late Mr. Radenhurst, undoubtedly one of the finest lawyers Perth ever produced; Mr. Boulton now of Toronto; and Mr. McMartin, a gentleman of great skill as a pleader.  Soon afterwards, Mr. Malloch, now so well known as the judge began to practice law and still late Mr. Deacon, the newly appointed judge of Renfrew.  Besides these gentlemen this county can also boast the distinguished Judge Wilson, one of the ablest jurists in the province.  The medical gentlemen of that time were Dr. Wilson, who is held in high esteem and he resided here about 16(?) years; the late Dr. Reid, who also engaged in mercantile pursuits and the late Dr. Thom, who erected the first grist mill on what is now the property of Mr. Haggart.  Also, the late lamented Dr. James S. Nichol, who was also mayor of the town, settled here in 1837 and died in 1864.  The late Hon. William Morris, father of the present member, first represented this constituency in parliament he having been elected about the year 1820.  To him succeeded the Hon. Malcolm Cameron who was followed by Hon. James Shaw of Smith’s Falls after whom came Col. Playfair of Bathurst the predecessor of the present representative Alexander Morris, Esq.,

As may readily be imagined very few of the first pioneers remain now and we look in vain for the Grahams, Taylors, Fergusons, Saches, Bells, Morrisses, Powells, McMillans, and many others who at the time of the Courier’s advent were the leading men of the place.  They all are gone and with them perished important information concerning the early days of the settlement which had it been placed on record would have been exceedingly valuable.  Our respected townsman William Rutherford, over whose head nearly (?) years have passed which, we believe, is the only one left of the original settlers of 1816 who reside in Perth.  He is truly the “last of the pioneers”.

 Perth Courier, October 5, 1866

Married on Monday, Sept. 24, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. Robert Shields, Mr. Thomas Burns of Ramsay to Miss Cecilia Waddle, youngest daughter of Mr. James Waddle of Pakenham.

Birth, at Smith’s Falls, on the 23^rd inst.,  the wife of M.(?) or A.(?) Riddel, of a son.

Birth, at Perth, on the 26^th inst., the wife of Rev. R.L. Stevenson, Cumberland, of a son.

Perth Courier, October 12, 1866

The Rev. M.J. Graham, who for some months past officiated in the Roman Catholic Church, as assistant to the late Vicar General McDonagh, leaves Perth in a day or to, to be succeeded by Rev. Dr. Chisholm, a Scottish clergyman from Alexandria.

In reference to the late William McNaughton of Balderson’s Corners, whose demise was noted last week, Dr. Howden, coroner, who held an inquest on the body has informed us that a piece of meat which found its way into the windpipe was the cause of the unfortunate man’s death.

W.H. Radenhurst, Esq., barrister-at-law, has been appointed a notary public for Upper Canada.

 Married, at the Catholic Church, Perth, on the 9^th inst., by Rev. Mr. Graham, Mr. Thomas McCaffrey, Jr., to Miss Annie M. Feely (?).

Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on Wednesday, October 3, by Rev. W. Hausford, Mr. Thomas Matthews of Cornsbus(?), County Gray, to Miss Jane Rudd, second daughter of J. Rudd of Perth.

Birth, at Eganville, on the 30^th Sept., the wife of T.P. French, Esq., of a daughter.

Birth, at Lake Dore(?), on the 21^st Sept., the wife of John Hetherington, of a son.

The Canadian Autumn

Thou comest not in sober garb

In mellow cloak of russet clad

Thine are no melancholy skies

No hueless colors pale and sad

But like an Emperor triumphing

With gorgeous robes of Tyrian dyes

Full flush of fragrant blossoming

An glowing purple canopies

How call ye this the season’s fall

That seems the pagent of the year?

Richer and brighter far than all

The pomp that Spring and Summer wear

Red falls the western light of day

On rock and stream and winding shore

Soft wooly banks and granite gray

With amber clouds are curtained o’er

The wide clear waters sleeping lie

Beneath the evening’s wings of gold

And on their glassy breast the sky

And banks their mingled hues unfold.

Far in the tangled woods, the ground

Is strewn with fallen leaves that lie

Like crimson carpets all around

Beneath a crimson canopy.

The sloping sun with arrows bright

Pierces the forest’s waving maze

The universe seems wrapped in light

A floating robe of rosy haze!

O! Autumn Thou art here a king

And round thy throne the smiling hours

A thousand fragrant tributes bring

Of golden fruits and blushing flowers.

Adam McKinley of North Elmsley, having granted a company permission to prospect on certain portions of his farm, operations were commenced some time since with good prospects of success of phosphate of lime, which is likely to be found in large quantities; and from present appearances a profitable mica will soon be discovered.  A copper mine is also being opened up in Burgess some distance from Ottay Lake and looks promising.  It is owned by a company of about thirty gentlemen of whom, we believe, reside in Ottawa.  One of them is M.K. Dickinson, Esq., mayor of that city.  That valuable minerals may be found and mines profitably worked in many parts of Elmsley, Burgess and other townships nearby, no one who has traveled through these localities needs to be informed.  Iron, mica, lead, copper, phosphates, etc., have long been known to exist in various sections of the county of Lanark.

On Wednesday afternoon, 10^th inst., John Smith, North Sherbrooke, while assisting at a rising in Palmerston township, was fatally injured by the falling of a plate which was being elevated to the top of the building when one of the supports gave way and the unfortunate man was struck on the breast and died in about three hours.  No blame can possibly be attached to any person as the breaking of the “ball” was an accident as sudden as it was unexpected and but for stumbling over a log which unfortunately happened to be lying in the way, the deceased would doubtless have escaped.  His funeral took place on Thursday and it is hardly necessary to remark that this lamentable occurrence has cast a deep gloom over the entire community in which Mr. Smith resided for many years.  He was an unmarried man and lived in the house of his father, who yet survives to mourn his loss.

Perth Courier, October 26, 1866

Last week a person named Samuel McBernie, a rather peculiar character belonging to Smith’s Falls, around the hotel, where he spent the most of his time, was found dead on the roadside not far from the village.  For many years, he subsisted mainly on charity spending his nights on the doorsteps or in out houses and his winters no one knows where.  A rough box was procured and “poor Sam” was buried on the spot where his remains were found.

Perth Courier, November 2, 1866

Our near neighbors, Messrs. W. Morrison and T. Jamieson, have, we are pleased to state, leased Mr. Hargrave’s grist mill at Adamsville and will commence operations in a day or two.  Mr. Morrison, of whom, from personal knowledge, we can speak in the most favorable terms, goes to Adamsville to take charge and Mr. Jamieson who is long known to the business community, remains in Perth for the purpose of purchasing grain and disposing of flour.

Henry O’Hara, who has carried on a flourishing business for a number of years past, intends leaving town in a short time.  He has given great satisfaction to all who have patronized him and all who want first class photographs would give him a call.

Perth Courier, November 9, 1866

The body of John McLaren, an old man about 67(?) who has been missing since the night of Saturday, 28^th Oct., was found in the river near the pier of the Long Bridge last Saturday fore noon by Messrs.George Cox, and William Allan.  Dr. Howden, coroner, held an inquest in the afternoon when the jury returned a verdict of accidental drowning.  The deceased was well known in the neighborhood, having resided in or near Perth for many years.  He was originally a wheelwright in which branch of business he was particular skillful but subsequently turned his attention to farming and has latterly resided with some of his family. His funeral was largely attended at 2:00 Sunday afternoon.

Land for Sale:  West ½ Lot 15(?) 2^nd Concession Drummond, is offered for sale by the representatives of the late Peter McPherson.  The lot is situated upon the leading road from Perth to Ottawa.  About forty acres are cleared.  For information apply to John McPherson, Lot 26(?), 5^th Concession Drummond.

For Sale:  The Ferguson’s Falls Tannery, 40’ x 30’ and dwelling house and garden bounded by the Mississippi River and Main Street.  George Comersall.

Married, at Lena, Illinois on the 19^th Sept., by Rev. D.S. Dean, Alexander McEathron, merchant of the firm of McEathron Brothers, to Lucinda P. Amerose, daughter of Rev. J.E. Amerose.

Birth, at Almonte on Thursday, 1^st inst., the wife of A. Shaw, Druggist, of a son.

Birth, at Almonte, on Friday, 2^nd inst., the wife of Mr. Farrell, of a son.

Birth, at Almonte on Monday, 5^th inst., the wife of D. McNaughton, of a daughter.

Birth, at Almonte on Tuesday, 6^th inst., the wife of Walter Lawson, of a son.

Upon his appointment to the judgeship of Renfrew County, Mr. Deacon’s connection with the well known firm of Deacon and Morris having ceased, the latter gentleman has entered into a partnership with W.A. Radenhurst, Esq., late of Ottawa under the name and style of Morris and Radenhurst.

Auction Sale Farm Stock and Implements:  W.G. Tully, Lot 7, 6^th Concession Burgess.

Perth Courier, November 30, 1866

Birth, at Ramsay on the 16^th inst., Mrs. Thomas Lawrie, of a daughter.

Birth, at Ramsay on the 22^nd inst., Mrs. James Duncan of a son.

Married, on the 16^th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. Dr. McMorine, John Cram(?) Crain(?), Esq., to Miss Margaret Wilson, only daughter of William Wilson, Esq., both of Appleton.

Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 29^th inst., by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, Mr. Robert Sibbitt, merchant, to Miss Jane Elizabeth Brooke, second daughter of Mr. Thomas Brooke, Esq., all of Perth.

Married, at the Free Church manse, Ramsay on Thursday, 15^th inst., by Rev. Mr. McKenzie, Mr. Robert Greer to Miss Margaret Drummond, both of Ramsay.

Died, at Almonte on the 11^th inst., Marie Sophia Lacouline, eldest daughter of Mr. Jacob Lacouline, in the 4^th year of her age.

Died, at Palmerston on the 19^th inst., at the residence of his son, Lewis Dunham, Esq., in the 71^st year of his age.

Died, at Almonte on the morning of the 22^nd inst., after a long and painful illness which she bore with the most Christian resignation, Sarah Jane McMulkin(?) eldest daughter of Francis McMulkin, aged 22.

Died, on the 25^th November, Isaac Mausell of the 8^th Line Ramsay.  (no age given)

Died, in Perth on Friday, 23^rd inst., William McNarin Shaw, son of W.M. Shaw, Esq., aged 5(?)6(?) years and 6 months.

McIntosh’s Woolen Factory, Smith’s Falls

Cloth Sold Wholesale and Retail

Cash paid for wool

D. McIntosh

By referring to the column under the heading of “Correspondence” our readers will find a very interesting letter from a special correspondent in Toronto giving a very detailed account of the Law Scholarship Exam held in Osgoode Hall last week.  From the score, it appears that a young student from Perth, Samuel R. Clarke, has been the successful competitor, distancing all his opponents three of whom were residents of Toronto and thus located at what may be called the seat of the fountain of law.  To win such a prize is no small honor; and it reflects credit on our town that one of its inhabitants should be so successful.  Perth boys have never been behind in obtaining prizes and acquitting themselves with honor; witness Ephraim Patterson the holder of several university scholarships; George Kerr who last year passed so brilliant an exam at Osgoode Hall; Dr. McLean now of Goderich, who besides carrying off valuable prizes at the Normal School distinguished himself at the medical department of Queen’s University, Kingston, as did also Drs. Thornton and Kellock while Rev. T. Hart, at present principal of the Grammar School, was so successful in Theology and Arts; and at Trinity College the Messrs. Matheson graduated with honors.

We are pleased to learn that Mr. Simpson, who already has a grist mill there, that he contemplates erecting a carding mill at Lombard’s Corners early next Spring.  Such a mill would be a great boon to the inhabitants of that section of the country as at present they have to take their wool either to Smith’s Falls or Perth and to reach the latter place are under the necessity of crossing the Ferry an undertaking that is sometimes not very pleasant as many of our citizens can testify.  Lombard’s Corners is becoming quite a lively little village and the erection of a carding mill will considerably augment trade and add not a little to its properity

Perth Courier, December 7, 1866

If the blood be pure the body, which is formed from and by the blood, cannot be diseased.  But if there be any part in the body where an infection, such as a boil or ulcer, even a bruise, the blood circulates through that part, taking up impure matter from that affection and carries it into the general system.  This is often the cause of sudden death to persons affected with boils or ulcers; the matter gets into the circulatory system and chokes up the fine blood vessels which supply the brain with vitality and life ceases. Now, this can be remedied.  Brandreth’s Pills take all the impure matter from the circulation and restore general health.

On Sunday last, a little boy about 8 years old, son of D. Ballantyne, who resides near Middleville, was shockingly mangled by a mad dog supposed to belong to some one of the township of Darling.  It appears that the poor little fellow was proceeding along the road not far from his father’s house when he met the rabid animal, was seized by the arm and inflicted with a terrible wound, tearing away a large portion of the flesh.  The brute continued to mangle him for several minutes, lacerating both arms in a most dreadful manner and dragging the child a considerable distance ere setting off for other prey.  It also bit a horse and several sheep belonging to Mr. Ballantyne besides committing other damage but we are glad to learn it was followed by a number of persons on horseback who succeeded in destroying the brute.  Dr. Ferguson was called to attend the little sufferer and though all that enlightened skill can suggest is being done to alleviate his distress, the child cannot be expected to recover.

Briar Root Pipes

G.L. Walker

Ladies and Gents Furs of Almost Every Description

Pork Barrels for Sale

Robert Stone

Farm For Sale:  3^rd Concession Drummond—with large clearance and only four miles from Perth.  James Patterson, Hotel Keeper

Lime for Sale

Robert Little

On Wednesday afternoon quite an unusual sight was witnessed in Perth—an acrobatic performance by Professor (professors are getting alarmingly numerous of late) Bond.  A rope was stretched across the street from the top of Balderson’s Hotel to the roof of the building opposite and on this the professor performed a number of feats “a la Blondin”.  About 500 persons turned out to see the show and, we are informed, added about $25 to the Professor’s exchequer.

We regret to announce that Duncan McIntyre, 4^th Line Bathurst, died on Monday after a few days illness.  He was much respected in the neighborhood.

Perth Courier, December 14, 1866

An inquest was held in the Commercial Hotel, Pakenham, on last Saturday afternoon by Dr. Burns on the body of John McCallagher, a Trafalgar hero, 86 years old.  From the evidence, it appears that the deceased had gone to the house of Daniel McKeith on Friday and remained until Sunday afternoon when Mr. McKeith conveyed him to Pakenham for the purpose of procuring medical advise and shelter for the homeless wanderer.  Leaving the old man in the conveyance, Mr. McKeith called on Dr. Gibson and on returning with that gentleman found that McCallagher had left the sleigh and gone to lie down in a wood shed a little distance away.  Stimulants were administered but without avail; the man died in a few minutes.  The jury returned a verdict to the effect that the deceased man came to his death from natural causes.

Perth Courier, December 28, 1866

Mrs. McLaurin, on the occasion of her departure from Drummond, was presented with a splendid Bible on Friday last by a number of her scholars as a token of their appreciation.

Married, at Perth, on Friday, 21^st inst., by Rev. W.M. Rodger, B.A., Robert Lochead to Miss Rebecca Milne both of Drummond

Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on Thursday, 27^th inst., by Rev. W. Hansford, Rev. Alexander Lester, Wesleyan minister, Playfairville, to Miss Eliza Ann, second daughter of George Kerr, Esq., all of perth.

Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on Tuesday evening, 25^th inst., by Rev. William Rodger, B.A., Henry Thomson to Sarah McDonald, daughter of Duncan McDonald, all of the 3^rd Line Drummond.

Died, suddenly on Saturday evening, Mrs. Thompson, relict of the late Thomas Thompson and mother of John Thompson, 3^rd Line Bathurst.  (no age given)

Died on Friday, 21^st inst., Benjamin Kerr, one of the oldest settlers in the township of Bathurst.  (no age given)

Perth Courier, December 21, 1866

Married, at Arnprior on Tuesday, Dec. 18, by Rev. Wm. McDonagh, Mr. Charles Wallace of Ramsay to Miss Alice Tweedy of Carleton Place

Died, at the residence of her mother, Perth, on Wednesday, 19^th inst., Fanny Radenhurst, youngest daughter of the late T.. Radenhurst, Esq., Q.C., in the 15^th year of her age.

Cobden—That unusually quite little village was thrown into a great state of excitement last Friday morning when it became rumored that an old resident, James Huckabone, had committed suicide by drowning himself in the lake in front of the village.  The deceased was an old man and was sometimes in the habit of getting a little worse of liquor and it is supposed that from this course he came to his end.  Pembroke Observer

Perth Courier, January 5, 1867

We are happy to state that the little boy, Ballantyne, who was, as our readers will remember, bitten by a mad dog, is making his recovery.  Though symptoms of hydrophobia were at one time apparent, the poor little fellow is not, it is supposed, out of danger.  Dr. Ferguson of Lanark deserves credit for the skillful manner in which he treated this very serious case.

Died, at the residence of his mother, Lanark Village on Monday, 31^st December, Henry Lamont, second son of the late Joseph Lamont, aged 16 years and 9 months.  His last illness was long and severe and he bore his painful suffering with the greatest of fortitude.

Perth Courier, January 11, 1867

Birth, on Tuesday, 8^th inst., Mrs. William Lock, McDonald’s Corners of a daughter.

Died, on Friday, 29^th December, in  the 35^th year of her age, Catherine Murphy, daughter of James Murphy, Bathurst and wife of James McCool, Esq., Chichester, C.E.  As an exemplary parent and a believing Christian, her loss will be deeply felt by her family and the many friends to whom through her piety and virtue she became endeared.

Died, at Trenton on Tuesday, (date illegible), Helena Gertrude Rose(?), youngest daughter of Rev. A.E. Rose(?), Wesleyan minister, aged 2 years, 8 months and 12 days.

Died, at Toronto, on the 31^st inst., of dropsy, Willoughby Berford, second son of Mr. F.(?) P.(?) W. Staynor, Esq., aged 12(?) 19(?) years, 2 months.

Perth Courier, January 18, 1867

Errors of Youth

A gentleman who suffered fro years from nervous disability, premature decay and all the effects of youthful indiscretion will, for the sake of suffering humanity, and free to all who need it, send the receipt and directions for making the simple remedy by which he was cured.  Sufferers wishing to profit by the advertiser’s experience can do so by addressing in perfect confidence John B. Goden, 42 Cedar Street, New York, New York (send 10 cents)

Farm For Sale:  Lot 1, 5^th Concession Lanark; two miles from Lanark Village; 240 acres, 120 cleared; well fenced and in good cultivation.  Two never failing wells and a spring are on the premises; and good indication of minerals on the lot.  William Montgomery

Return of Convictions for the Period Ending Dec. 31, 1866

Trespass:

George O’Brien, complainant Robert Reed, 20 cents fine

Timothy Shean, complainant William H. Sparham, $1 fine

Deserting Employment:

Ferdinand Cardinal, Alphonse Jeanette, Saraphine Garbonville, Nichol Robitaite, Emilie Laleche, Felix Lausen, complainant against all, Hamilton Brothers, fine $10 each

Malicious Destruction of Property:

Daniel McKay, complainant James Grant, St., bound to keep the peace

Insulting language

George McCagharty, complainant Thomas Ryan, bound to keep the peach

Grossly Insulting Language:

John Fletcher, complainant William Code, fine $1

Grossly Insulting and Profane Language:

George McDonald, complainant James H. Gould, fine $5

Using Uniform Contrary to Stated Use

Archibald Hamilton, fined $5

Allowing Hogs to Run At Large:

Robinson Lyons, fined $4; Duncan Dunham, fined $1.50; Mrs. Robilard, fined 25 cents; J.R. Fitzsimmons, fined $2; John Meagham, fined $1.

Assault and Battery:

Duncan McDonald, complainant William Brourilee, fine fifty cents

William Green and James Murphy, complainant John Elliott

Jeremiah Donohoe, complainant Daniel Burrett, fine $5

James Graham, complainant Mary Leech, fine $1

James Develin, complainant Thomas Doyle, fine $1

Andrew Baird, complainant Rose Ann Dobet, fine $1.50

Thomas Murphy, complainant W.H. Craig, fine $1

William McLaren, complainant H. Cole, fine $2

Assault and Disorderly Conduct

John Hourigan, complainant Edward Gilroy, fine $1

Drunk and Disorderly:

Dominick Digman, John Warrington, Patrick Flaherty, Joseph Cuddy, John Thornton, $1 each

Disorderly Conduct:

H. Smith, Jr., fine $2

Vagrancy:

Michael Tofe and Alexander Wylie, one month each in goal

Breach of Market Bylaw:

Joseph Nagle, 50 cents; James Abercrombie, 20 cents; Alexander Smith, 20 cents; Andrew Doyle, $1

Perth Courier, Jan. 25, 1867

Birth, at Renfrew on Sat., 12^th inst., the wife of John Carruthers, of a son.

Birth, at Renfrew on Saturday, 12^th inst., the wife of James Watt, Esq., cabinet maker of a daughter.

Birth, at Perth on Friday, 18^th inst., Mrs. James Mair, of a daughter,

Died, at Perth on Tuesday morning, 22^nd inst., Agnes McLeod, wife of John Riddell, aged 47.  The decease of this estimable lady is mourned by a large circle of friends and acquaintances to whom her many amiable traits of character and consistent conduct as a Christian had endeared her.  In the Canada Presbyterian Church, of which for many years she was a zealous member, her loss will be severely felt.

Died, on Wednesday, 10^th inst., Joseph Warren, Esq., Pembroke, aged 52.

Married, by Rev. W. Tomblin, on the 17^th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, W.H. Chamberlain, merchant, Pembroke, to Eliza Anna Huntington, second daughter of Samuel A. Huntington, Esq., Westmeath.

Married, at Perth on Wed., 23^rd inst., by Rev. W.M. Roger, B.A., Robert Lillie, Perth, to Elizabeth Quigley, Bathurst.

Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on Tuesday, 22^nd inst., by Rev. D.H. McLean, of Middleville, John Fyfe to Agnes Dunlop, eldest daughter of Thomas Dunlop, all of Dalhousie.

Perth Courier, Feb. 1, 1867

A Married Man’s Soliloquy

I am sitting by the fireside tonight but not alone; there is one young one on my knee, three on the floor and two on the settee!  My wife is in bed with the side ache (I wish she would stay there) and the children are all howling and I have had nothing to eat since morning.  Oh what a life I do lead.  I cannot get a chance to read and all my clothes are going to seed.  That youngest baby is taking the cholic and I forgot today to send for paregoric.  Eveline of my younger days (and my older days too!) would that I could drive you from my memory!  Why ever follow and scold me like an avenging spirit?  Willingly, oh willingly would I repair the wrong I did myself in marrying you.  Is it strange, Eveline, that I fled from you yesterday like a startled fawn when you were after me with a broomstick?  Oh what a mild creature you were before we were married!  But alas! How changed! Oh! I hear my wife coming down the stairs.  I will fix the door so that I can get out and if I can’t I will die.

Perth Courier, Feb. 15, 1867

The Free Church Soiree

Under the auspices of the ladies of the congregation, a soiree in connection with the Free Church was held in the town hall on Thursday evening of last week.  An unusually large number of persons belonging to various denominations attended the spacious building being completely filled with an highly respectable audience representing much of the intelligence, beauty and wealth of the community.  On the platform were Rev. W.M. Roger, B.A., pastor of the church, who occupied the chair; the Rev. Messrs Bain and Hart of Perth; Aitken of Smith’s Falls; McKenzie of Ramsay; Gourlay of Aylmer; and Alexander Morris, M.P.P. for South Lanark; together with a select choir comprising several of the best performers our fair town can boast.  At 6:30 the proceedings commenced with the singing of the familiar words of the 100^th Psalm to the well known tune so above all others which recalls hallowed associations—all 100—after which a blessing was asked and refreshments served by the ladies, who are always certain to succeed with whatever they undertake and they had an abundant supply of excellent edibles, diverse in kind but all of first rate quality which were handed around by an efficient corps of active waiters to each of which a certain number of seats had been assigned and thereby preventing confusion and ensuring proper attention to each individual present.  To describe the different tempting viands or even to mention the technical names attached to the numerous varieties of cakes so bountifully dispensed, would require an extended knowledge of the culinary art to say nothing of ornothography of such words as “Roley Poley” which is most likely the correct spelling, far beyond our limited acquaintance; suffice it to say the tea was drowned to a “t”; the tarts were not too tart; and the numerous cakes made one almost wish for a capacity sufficient to allow the eating of a number of them.  This important business having been satisfactorily dispensed with, Mr. Roger called the meeting to order and Auld Lang Syne, so dear to every Scottish heart, so suggestive of the land of heather and glen, was rendered by the choir with marked effect, Miss Thompson the accompanist, daughter of our worthy sheriff, presiding at the piano.  In brief and appropriate terms, the chairman then introduced Mr. McKenzie, who he felt certain would be warmly welcomed.  Mr. McKenzie expressed his pleasure at taking part in the proceedings of the evening.  He next made some rather disparaging remarks concerning the dilapidated condition of the pulpit Bible, which was so tattered that he had experienced great difficulty in finding the Epistle of the Hebrews and finished by forcibly urging the immediate erection of a manse.  Mr. McKenzie stands high as an earnest preacher and great public speaker though his address on this occasion and particularly his allusion to the now well worn Bible from which not a few talented divines have often selected texts was not what might have been reasonably expected from the minister of Ramsay.  Miss Maggie Nichol and her younger brother, their sister Mrs. Dr. Howden, playing the piano to accompany them, sang a beautiful duet in a style to elicit hearty applause.  The chairman then called upon Mr. Aitken whom he was sure they all recognized as an old and valued friend.  Mr. Aitken said he would like to raise an idea but his position reminded him of a minister in a somewhat similar circumstance who being the opening speaker surrounded by a great array of talent remarked that from the number and excellence of those appointed to succeed him he felt certain the audience had no need of his exercises where by he would make his bow and withdraw.  Here, to the surprise of the audience who had anticipated a rare intellectual treat, and it need hardly be said, were not a little disappointed at his abrupt conclusion, Mr. Aitkin taking his seat.  The services of the choir were then again called into service and Mr. White was next introduced.  Having amiably expressed his gratitude at meeting with his Perth friends, Mr. White, like Mr. McKenzie, spoke of the wretched state of the before mentioned Bible and continued his train of fault finding by complaining about the pulpit cushion, and the chimneys of the church, which he considered poor.  Even Auld Lang Syne could not escape—to the speaker it recalled disagreeable associations commuted with his boyhood at an early period of his life when he awoke at 10:00 and heard the orgies of those who were carousing in the neighborhood public house;  he awoke again at 11:00 when the sounds of drunken revelry still assaulted his ears; and he awoke at midnight when the roistering Bachanalians were certain to be singing Auld Lang Syne we cannot but wonder that Mr. Whyte, whose zeal and earnestness we cheerfully recognize, should so far forget himself as to indulge in this ill timed carping respecting the internal arrangements and surroundings of the church at a public soiree and it is really a pity that a clergyman of his attainment and experience could find no better subject on which to address a respectable mixed audience.  The derogatory remarks of Mr. McKenzie and Mr. Whyte were quite uncalled for more especially as the object of the soiree was to provide funds to remedy the evils complained of; and when either the Ramsay or Osgood congregations can show a better record then that of Perth we will be most happy to chronicle this remarkable fact.  The Misses Fraser who had quietly consented to assist in the musical part of the evening, sang a duet in fine style as the prolonged applause with which it was received fully demonstrated.  Miss Maggie Nichol performed a brilliant solo “God Bless You” in her own inimitable manner.  Of graceful figure and attractive appearance and possessing a voice of singular richness, clear, full and overpowering, and then low, soft and melting, the fair songstress always delights every lover of sweet melody as which was plainly evidenced by the frequent encores with which her performances are invariably greeted.  It may be stated that after paying all expenses the net proceeds of the soiree amounted to $85.

A case of lamentable destitution has lately come under our notice.  A poor woman named Cote with her family of five small children was forced to spend the winter almost without food or shelter.  She lived in a short of place covered with boughs and in this miserable habitation having little fire and less clothing six human beings were permitted to remain during the coldest months of the Canadian winter!  Becoming acquainted with these painful circumstances, H.B. Wright of this town accompanied by Mr. O’Brien and the writer, proceeded to the hut occupied by the suffering family and after administering to their immediate wants took steps to have them removed to Perth where they are now residing; the woman is strong and healthy and willing to work for her won and her children’s support and we hope the charitably disposed will give her work.  We may mention that the family formerly lived on the 3^rd Line Bathurst about four miles from the town and are now in a house north of the Burying Ground Bridge. 

Perth Courier, Feb. 22, 1867

Birth, on Friday last the wife of D. Halliday, Esq., of a son.

(The following is not transcribed in full)  On Saturday afternoon, William McMullen, an old resident of North Elmsley, whose house is located on the north east side of Ottay Lake, about five miles from Perth, was found dead in his bed under circumstances which lead to the supposition that his death had not resulted from natural causes.  From expressions made use of by the deceased and the fact that he was living in a miserably neglected state, his neighbors entertained the opinion that in a fit of despondency the unfortunate man had taken poison and to satisfy the public mind Dr. Howden, coroner, was requested to held an inquest with a view to determine whether these suspicions were well founded.  McMullen was a native of Ireland from which country he emigrated many years ago and at the time of his death he was about 60.  For a considerable time his domestic relations have been very unhappy he and his wife frequently quarreling and several times separating.  She left him for the last time just two weeks before his death and took up her abode in a neighbor’s house, leaving her husband to continue along as best he might.  Though in the habit of imbibing pretty freely, the deceased could not be called inebriate; nor was he a person of idle habits.  His attainments were very low; he being totally unable to read as the natural result of which was not distinguished for intelligence.  He leaves no children to lament the sudden removal of a father.  At about 1:00 on Saturday afternoon Mrs. Luke McMullen, sister in law of the deceased, felt uneasy about him and feeling he might be in want of provision went to his house.  She found the door partly open and a pig in the apartment near the bed on which her brother-in-law was lying apparently asleep.  Calling to him and receiving no answer she gave him a shake and to her horror she discovered he was dead………….(in the end)….the jury returned a verdict that the deceased had died of natural causes.

The distillery operated by Thomas Bourke of Smith’s Falls was taken possession of on the 13^th inst., by Mr. Davies, Excise Officer from Prescott, in the name of the government, on the charge of distilling spirituous liquors without a license.  The revenue inspector had, for some time past, suspected that an illicit distillery was being carried on in the establishment but up to the day in question had been unable to fix any charge for want of proof.  This property belongs to James Shields, Esq., but, being run by Mr. Bourke, it is fitted up for both a brewery and a distillery—the same apparatus answering for both up to a point in the manufacture.  Mr. Bourke has a brewery license but not a distillery license.  (balance of article not transcribed)

Perth Courier, March 1, 1867

Headlines on the front page:

Flogging Prisoners in England

Who Was Captain Kidd?

Astounding Depravity, Mother Roasts Her Child’s Hands; the Father Shakes Her Until She is Dumb

Three People Live on Mice For Several Days; A Painful Scene

The Corporal Punishment of Girls

Importance of Newspaper Reading to Women

Spontaneous Combustion

Auction Sale Farm Stock and Implements:  At the residence of the late Duncan McIntyre of Bathurst.

Perth Courier, March 8, 1867

We regret to announce that Samuel Crosbie, for many years a respectable resident of Bathurst, died a few days ago at Port Huron, Michigan where he had recently moved.  His family have been sorely afflicted since commencing their sojourn among strangers; as but a short time since they were called to lament the death of a sister and have not to mourn the loss of a father.

Birth, on Wednesday, 27^th ult., the wife of Richard (last name illegible—Dri---l), proprietor of the Almonte foundry, of a son.

Married, on the 28^th ult., by Rev. Peter Lindsay, Archibald McLellan(?), of Carleton Place to Miss Maxwell(?) McIntosh of Arnprior.

Married, on the 13^th ult., Michael McInnes, telegraph operator to Miss Agnes Gemmell, both of the village of Renfrew.

Married, by Rev. Balcraft(?) Bolcroft(?) on the 22^nd ultimo, John Fisher of Beckwith to Ann Leckett(?) of Drummond.

Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother on Wednesday, (date illegible) inst., by Rev. W.M. Roger, B.A., Mr. Joseph Beaty(?) to Miss Mary McMaster(?), both of Perth.

Died, at her residence in Drummond on the 28^th Feb., Barbara Stacy, wife of William Stacy, aged 79.

Died, at his residence in North Burgess on Wednesday morning, 6^th inst., James Abercrombie, aged 72.

Died, at Wilburforce, Renfrew, of consumption on Feb. 12, Elizabeth Lett(?) Lott(?), aged 35, wife of Thomas P. Lett(?) Lott(?).

Died, at his residence  in Bathurst where he lived for the past 46 years, Peter Anderson(?), aged 90, a native of Kenmore(?), B - - - - - bane, Perthshire, Scotland.

Died, at Ramsay on Feb. 2, Margaret Gilmour, youngest daughter of John and Jane Gilmour, aged 15 years, 5(?) 6(?) 8(?) months.

On Thursday evening last week Smith’s Falls was the scene of an outrage such as, happily for the city, seldom occurs in any part of the province.  It appears that for some time past Capt. Chambers, who is well known in this vicinity, and his brother, a member of the medical procession, have carried on a partnership business concerning which they failed to agree and in consequence resolved to dissolve the connection.  This was done on Thursday and on the evening of the same day the captain went down to the store and finding it locked, attempted to force an entrance when the doctor fired no less than three times, wounding him severely, one of the shots passing through the fleshy portion of the arm, thence into the breast, glancing on the ribs, thereby in all probability preventing it reaching the vitals and thus resulting fatally and finally lodging in the side.  A preliminary investigation was held and in the meantime the doctor has given bail to appear at an examination before a bench of magistrates when called upon.

Perth Courier, March 15, 1867

Birth, at Ramsay on the 2^nd inst., Mrs. Alexander McGregor, of a son.

Birth, at Almonte on the 6^th inst., Mrs. Thomas Dodds of a daughter.

Birth, at Delta on the 3^rd inst., the wife of Samuel Ross, merchant, of a daughter.

Married, at Perth, on the 13^th inst., by Rev. William Bain, Edward F. Potts, Esq., of Sterling, County of Hastings to Jane Victoria Bell, daughter of James Bell, Esq., of Perth.

Married, at Pembroke on the 8^th inst., by Rev. William Henderson, William bowman, of Montreal to Caroline Dell(?) Dall(?), daughter of George Dell(?) Dall(?), Esq., Lake Temiscouala, C.E., both of the Montreal Telegraph Company.

Died, at Lanark on Saturday morning last 9^th inst., from spotted typhoid fever, Jessie Lawson, only daughter of Robert Lawson, aged 17.

Died, at Lanark on Sabbath, 10^th inst., from the effects of the bit of a mad dog, Richard Ballantyne, son of D. Ballantyne, aged 9.

Died, at Lanark on Friday, 8^th inst., of spotted typhoid fever, Mary Peacock, third daughter of Gabriel Peacock, aged 14; and on Monday, 11^th inst., her younger sister, aged 12.  (no name given for younger sister).

Died, at Beckwith on the 15^th (?) 25^th (?) ult., Robert Scott(?) only son of the late James Scott(?), aged (illegible) years, 10 months.

We regret to say that a number of cases of spotted typhoid fever several of which as will be seen under the heading “died”, resulted fatally, occurred in the township of Lanark.  That of the two young sisters, children of Gabriel Peacock, is particularly affecting—the elder one dying on Saturday and the younger on Monday.  Other persons are now dangerously ill but we hope they will recover and the deadly disease will spread no further.

The little boy Ballantyne, who, our readers will remember, was bitten by a mad dog nearly four months ago, died on Sunday of that horrible malady—hydrophobia.  When the poor little fellow felt the symptoms coming on he warned his father to keep out of reach otherwise he would probably bit him.  He suffered intensely for a number of hours and during the spasms would spring up in a violent manner and toss in agony upon the bed to which he was confined.

To the Editor of the Courier:

Sir:

Your readers will doubtlessly recollect the case of the young boy Ballantyne, son of Duncan Ballantyne, residing near Middleville, who in the latter part of November last was bitten and badly lacerated by a mad dog and also of the favorable report which appeared in a subsequent issue of the Courier stating the rapid recovery of the boy and giving congratulations and confident hopes of his ultimate restoration to health.  This repot seemed to be fully corroborated by the daily increasing health and vigor of the boy.  For some time back the case had been looked upon by both parents and himself with little uneasiness so that he was permitted to attend school as usual and up until Friday had never exhibited any signs of eth malady returning but on Friday afternoon he complained of being unwell and he was permitted to return home which he did and for the remainder of the day and the whole of Saturday showed no very serious signs of madness; but on Sunday morning, on asking for a drink of water, it was brought to him but on seeing the water, he suddenly grew pale, uttered a loud scream and reeled back against the wall of the apartment and showing both contortions of his body and a froth starting at his mouth, that horror of all diseases was coming to him in all its terrors.  Bathing was immediately resorted to, which remedy had formerly been applied to him with very apparent success but ere the steam had taken any effect towards allaying his suffering, he breathed his last in the arms of those by whom the remedy was being administered and was thus passed from the fearful sufferings which had he lived much longer would have been his portion

Perth Courier, March 22, 1867

Birth, at Kingston, on the 19^th inst., the wife of D. Urquhart, of a daughter.

Birth, on the 13^th inst., the wife of G.A. Consitt, Esq., Solicitor, of a son.

Married, by Rev. W. Hansford on the 7^th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, William Blair of Drummond to Alice McClellan, daughter of Samuel McClellan, Esq., of Bathurst.

On Monday, Dr. Howden held an inquest on the body of Alexander McNichol, who was found lying dead on the Lavant Road about three miles from Poland.  It appears that the unfortunate man who being a widower and having no family, resided with his brother for some time past, left home on Saturday with the intention of going to a lumbering shanty and on the road went into McIntosh’s Tavern where he seems to have imbibed pretty freely.  Leaving the tavern, he fastened the reigns around his legs and proceeded several miles when, falling over the back of the sleigh, the horse was checked by the strain on the lines and backing up, the runner of the sleigh struck McNichol a violent blow on the head from the effect of which death ensued.  Dr. Nichol of Perth who conducted the post mortem examination, found the brain in one clotted mass, occasioned, no doubt, by the bursting of some of the blood vessels.  When found, the body was found lying partially under the sleigh in which were a trunk and other articles.  The death was in his prime of life having just reached his 40^th year.

We regret to have to record a singular accident by which another of our old and respected settlers of this locality, A.H. Dunlop, Esq., of Pembroke Township, came to a premature end.  Mr. Dunlop was carrying on the business of a lumberer at the time of his death and on the fatal day was at his shanty on the Indian River.  According to the narration of one of the men in his employ he was selecting timber on his limits to be cut down and while on his search was seen to mount a small knoll in order, it is presumed, to command a better view.  Soon after the limb of a large tree was observed to be falling and he in turn being in sight, the narrator proceeded at once to the spot when sad to relate Mr. Dunlop was lying on the ground insensible.  The limb had struck him on the head and fractured his skull.  What is singular about it is that the air was perfectly calm at the time of the accident—no wind existing to agitate the tree.  He lived but five or six hours afterwards, though totally unconscious the whole time.  Mr. Dunlop leaves a large family and his loss will not only be deplored by them but by the whole neighborhood in which he resided as he was deservedly respected by all who knew him.  Pembroke Observer.

Return of Convictions for the period of December-March

Disorderly and Using Profane and Threatening Language

Matthew Warren, complainant Edward Gilroy, $3 fine

Disorderly and Fighting In the Streets

John Prescott, complainant David Carley, $1 fine

Selling Liquor Without a License

Mrs. Leah McDougall, Mrs. Sarah McDougall, James Sellars, Timothy Lesbuary, fined $10 each

Profanation of the Sabbath

John Nicholson, fine $5

Assault and Battery:

William Gordon, complainant James Andrews, $2 fine

Michael Sullivan, John Sullivan, Daniel Sullivan—complainant William Arthur, fined each $5

William Gemmill, complainant Thomas Shine—case dismissed, plaintiff to bear the costs

Trespass

John Ritchey, complainant Mary Bryce, fined $1

John Willoughby, complainant John Henderson, fined $1

Isaac Moore, complainant James Moore, fined $2

Distillation of Spiritous Liquors Without a License

Thomas Bourke, fine $40

Profane Swearing

James Cosick, fined fifty cents

Vagrancy:

John Hay, one month in gaol

Disorderly Conduct:

Samuel Develin, $1 fine

Stephen Dale, $5 fine

Breach of Town Bylaw:

Ann Cathcart, $1 fine

Breach of Market Bylaw:

John Watts, $1 fine

Perth Courier, March 29, 1867

Married, on the 12^th inst., at the residence of the bride’s mother, E. Farnham, C.E., by Rev. J.C. Davidson, George A. Adams, of Adamsville, to Sarah Veronica Douglas, youngest daughter of the late Jas. Douglas, Esq., of Granby.

Married, on the 21^st inst., at Merino(?), Peterboro, by Rev. J.M. Roger, father of the groom, Rev. Walter Morrice Roger of the Canadian Presbyterian Church, Perth, to Helen Sarah Wallis, eldest daughter of James Wallis, Esq.

Died, at her father’s residence, Carleton Place, on the 24^th inst., Hannah Jane Sumner, second daughter of John Sumner, Esq., aged 18.

Died, at Beckwith, on the Sabbath, 17^th inst., Alexander Dalgatie, aged 80.

Died, at his father’s residence, Upper Pakenham,  on the 27^th ult., Robert Simpson, aged 18 years and 9 months.

Died, at Sand Point, ont eh 12^th inst., Mary O’Neil, wife of James Percival, conductor, B & O Railroad, in the 34^th year of her age.

Died, at Almonte on the 17^th inst., Thomas Torrance, in the 39^th year of his age.

Perth Courier, April 5, 1867

At the recent convocation of Queen’s College, Kingston, the degree of M.D. was conferred upon Messrs. Joseph Campbell of Perth and Albert Armstrong of Smith’s Falls.  Mr. Campbell was formerly a printer and for some time worked in the British Standard office in this town.

Married, on the 26^th inst., at Christ Church, Ottawa, by Rev. J.S. Lauder, M.A., Mr. William Duck(?) Dack(?), Esq., barrister, Pembroke, to Miss Annie Rubidge, third daughter of Mr. J.P. Rubidge of Ottawa.

Birth, at Ramsay, on Monday, 25^th inst., Mrs. James Gilmour of a daughter.

Birth, at Dalhousie on the 29^th ult., Mrs. Thomas Dunlop of a daughter.

Died, at Perth on Monday, 1^st inst., Thomas Morrison, aged 60.

The LeLevre farm, 200 acres of land within one mile of Perth, is now for sale or to let.  For particulars apply to the subscriber, Mrs. John MacIntyre.

Farm For Sale or To Let:  Lot 17, 7^th Concession Bathurst, 100 acres, 35 cleared, James Campbell.

Perth Courier, April 12, 1867

We regret to announce that John Code, an old and respected settler of Drummond and father of Abraham Code, Esq., died at Innisville on Sunday last 7^th inst., at the advanced age of 82.  From the Carleton Place Herald we learn the following:  “the deceased was one of the pioneer settlers of this part of the country, having emigrated to Canada in 1817.  After spending three years at Montreal and a year in Brockville, he settled at the township of Lanark, where he resided for a few years and afterwards removed to Drummond where he remained until the time of his death.  He was one of the “Barrack Division” guard who stood under arms when Robert Emmett was executed and was the first man who brought a wagon six miles north of the town of Perth.  At the early period of the county’s settlement he was obliged to carry his provisions from Brockville to Lanark Township, where he resided.  He was a consistent Christian and his end was peace.  He leaves behind him six sons and three daughters and a large number of grandchildren, a very large circle of relations and friends by whom he was loved and respected.”

Died, at Bathurst (9^th Line) on Friday morning, 5^th inst., after a few days illness, Sarah Houston, wife of James Keyes.  (no age given.)

Died at her father’s residence on the Scotch Line, on Friday morning, 5^th inst., Jane Taylor, second daughter of William Taylor, after a long illness.  (no age given)

Perth Courier, April 19, 1867

Adamsville Forever!!

The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened his shop at Adamsville Corners, 3^rd Concession Bathurst for the purpose of supplying the public with a wagon, buggies, burrows, ploughs, etc., of the best seasoned lumber and the best style.  James Hughes

Perth Courier, April 26, 1867

Among those who graduated from Queen’s College and received the degree of B.A. yesterday was J. Bain, son of Rev. William Bain, A.M., of this place.  Mr. Bain passed a brilliant exam.

Married, on the 3^rd inst., by Rev. W. Bain, A.M., Miles S. McDowell, Esq., of the Perth Grammar School to Miss Christina Fraser, second daughter of William Fraser, Esq., Treasurer of the County of Lanark.

Farm To Let: NE ½ Lot 23, 9^th Concession Bathurst.  Apply to Patrick Nolan, proprietor or to William Lees, Bathurst.

For Sale:  Ferguson’s Falls Tannery and a dwelling house and garden bounded by the Mississippi River and Main Street.  George Gomersall

Perth Courier, May 3, 1867

Our townsman, Mr. M. McNamara, left town yesterday for the West where he intends to reside for the future should the climate agree with him.

Married, at the parish church, Perth, Monday, 29^th April, by Rev. M. O’Donaugh, John O’Neil to Maggie Kehoe, both of Bathurst.

Died, at his father’s residence, Perth, on Sunday, 28^th ult., James Mitchell, son of James Mitchell, aged 4.

Died, on the night of Tuesday last, Maria Dunham Urquhart, infant daughter of D.W. Urquhart, Esq., merchant, Perth.

Perth Courier, May 10, 1867

Died, at Callandar, Perthshire, Scotland, on the 16^th April, Peter McIntyre, Esq., father of Robert McIntyre, Esq., M.P.P. for the county of Renfrew, aged 85(?).

Died, at Innisville on the 3^rd inst., James Jackson, Esq., aged 80.

On Monday last a little boy about 5, by the name of Papin, while playing about one of the wharfs at the riverside, unfortunately fell through some of the rotten boards into the water.  The river being high and the current strong, he was immediately carried down the river.  Some other children who were playing with him gave the alarm and he was recovered when opposite Jacob’s Tannery.  Dr. Berritt was in immediate attendance but sad to relate, all his efforts to revive the boy were to no avail. Smith’s Falls Review

It gives us much pleasure to state that Thomas Brooke, youngest son of our worthy town clerk, passed his primary law exam at Osgoode hall on Tuesday with such brilliant success as to rank first.  This is certainly no small honor for Perth.

Perth Courier, May 17, 1867

The late Matthew Bell, Sr., of Drummond, whose sudden removal a large circle of friends and acquaintances have during the last few days been called to deplore, was the only son of Matthew Bell of Durham, England in which city the subject of this brief sketch was born in April of 1799, consequently at the time of his decease he had just completed the 68^th year of his life.  In 1828 he was united in marriage to Agnes Smith who yet survives to mourn the loss of an affectionate partner.  By this union he had six children, three of whom preceded their father to the grave, two dying within the last three years.  He emigrated to Canada in 1832 and settled in Drummond where he ever afterwards resided.  With the Presbyterian Church then under the pastorate of Rev. William Bell, he immediately after his arrival connected himself but at the disruption, joined the Free Church of which he remained a zealous and consistent member until the close of his earthly career.  He was held in high esteem by his brethren of that church, a gratifying proof of which they exhibited two or three years ago in electing him to the responsible office of elder which he filled with great acceptance.  On Sabbath fortnight he attended both morning and evening worship services and little did any who say him then imagine that he had entered the sanctuary for the last time and that henceforth the familiar form of their beloved elder would no more be seen in his accustomed seat.  But so it proved; ere another week had passed away he had gone from the church militant to the church triumphant “where congregations never break up and Sabbaths never end”.  On Monday he complained of a slight cold which excited little apprehension until Thursday when medical assistance was summoned.  From that time his sufferings were intense; and on Saturday afternoon shortly before 1:00 in the full confidence of a blessed hereafter he entered into rest.  His remains were followed to the grave on Tuesday by a large and respectful concourse of sincere mourners anxious to testify their respect for the departed and sympathize with the bereaved widow and family and by the side of his second daughter with whom we doubt not that he is happily reunited all that was mortal of Matthew Bell now quietly reposes to await the Resurrection morning.  Possessing many excellent domestic and social qualities and consistent in conduct, prompt and conscientious in the daily discharge of his duties, a warm friend, a loving husband, a fond parent, an intelligent and devoted Christian, Mr. Bell was in the highest and noblest sense a good man and to him may be appropriately applied the inscription on the tomb of the gifted Felicia Hemans(?)

Dust to its narrow house beneath

Soul to its place on high

They who have seen thy look in death

No more may fear to die

Died, at the residence of her son-in-law Andrew Allen, Balderson’s Corners, Friday, May 3, Ann Patterson, widow of the late George Patterson, aged 76 years.  The deceased was a native of Worcestershire, England and with her husband came to Canada and settled in Perth in 1816 when what is now the site of the town was covered with trees.  She leaves six sons, two of whom reside in Perth and two daughters to mourn her loss.

Died, on Sabbath morning, 5^th May, Marion McEwen, the faithful and beloved wife of Ewen McEwen, Esq., of Franktown, aged 52.

Married, at Perth on the 9^th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, Rector, St. James Church, Charles Frizell to Miss Sarah Free, eldest daughter of Edward Free.

Married, in this town on Monday, 13^th inst., by Rev. Dr. Chisholm, Mr. R. Doyle to Annie O’Neil, daughter of Mr. P. O’Neil, all of Bathurst.

Married, in this town on the 13^th inst., by Rev. Dr. Chisholm, Mr. T. O’Neil to Miss Emma Noonan, daughter of Mr. James Noonan, all of Bathurst.

Perth Courier, May 24, 1867

Birth, on Monday, 20^th inst., the wife of Mr. W. J. Shaw, Esq., of a daughter.

Married, at Perth on Friday, 17^th inst., at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. William Bain, M.A., Mr. William McKenzie to Miss Mary Eliza Canwith(?), second youngest daughter of the late Mr. Michael Canwith(?).

Died, at Almonte, on the 22^nd inst., Rev. John McMorine, minister of the Church of Scotland, aged 70.

Died, at Almonte on the 8^th inst., of jaundice, Matthew Anderson Esq., aged 48 years and 8 months.

We have been informed that a man named John Livingston, a farmer residing in Bathurst but lately of the township of Ross, was drowned a few days ago by falling from a raft of timber which was being brought down to the Ottawa River.

On the afternoon of Saturday last the dwelling house of Archibald Miller, 7^th Concession Lanark, with its entire contents, was burned to the ground.  Mr. Miller was ploughing in a field at some distance when his attention was attracted by flames and smoke burning through the roof.  Hurrying to the spot he found that the devouring element had made such progress as to prevent him from saving any of the furniture which was consequently a total loss, the family escaping with only the clothing which they wore.  What makes the calamity worse is that a stock of provisions sufficient for the use of the household for the year was also consumed.  The property, we understand, was not insured.

Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. D. McDonald, assisted by Rev. Alexander Mann(?), M.A., on the 28^th inst., W.W. Dickson, Esq., M.D., C.M., Pembroke, to Miss Jessie Rattray, eldest daughter of Mr. D.M. Rattray, Esq., of Portage-du-Fort.

Married, at the residence of the bridegroom, by Rev. J. McEwen, on the 24^th inst., Mr. William Miller to Miss Mary Turnball, both of Alice.

Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on the 29^th inst., by Rev. John McEwen, Mr. John Anderson of Westmeath, to Miss Ann Humphrey of Waltham.

Perth Courier, June 14, 1867

Birth, at Almonte on the 25^th ult., Mrs. Edward Derosia(?) of a daughter.

Birth, at Almonte on the 7^th inst., Mrs. (first name illegible) Scringeour(?) of a son.

Birth, at the Township of Horton, on Sunday, 19^th ult., the wife of Duncan Furquarson, of a son.

Birth, at Renfrew on the 24^th ult., the wife of Robert Craig, of a daughter.

Birth, at the Township of Admaston, on the 1^st inst., the wife of David Furquarson, of a son.

Died, at his residence on the 4^th Line Bathurst, on Wednesday, 5^th inst., after a long illness, Archibald Scott, aged 50(?) 80(?).

Died, at Perth on Monday evening, Sarah E. Hansford, eldest daughter of Rev. W.M. Hansford, Wesleyan minister, aged 6 years, 5 months.

Died, at Middleville on the 1^st inst., Janet Borrowman, daughter of William Borrowman, aged 1 years, 10 months and 6(?) days.

Perth Courier, June 21, 1867

Wesleyan Ministers, Perth District

Perth—William Hansford

Smith’s Falls—Francis Coleman, Joseph H. Chant(?)

Carleton Place—Henry McDowell, Osborne Lambly, B.A.

Pakenham and Arnprior—James Masson, John C. Ash

Merrickville—Ebeneezer Robson + one wanted

Elgin—William Savage, John Mahon

Newboro—Edmund S. Shorey

Bathurst—William Henry Maxwell

Maberly—Edwin Fessant

Playfair—Alexander Leter(?) + one wanted

Fitzroy Harbor—Erastus S. Curry

Robert Kellock, Esq., jailer of this town, and W. Fraser, M.D., sailed from Quebec on the 8^th inst., on the steamer St. Patrick for Glasgow, the former en route to Paris and the latter for medical studies in Edinburgh.

A young man named Donald Campbell, formerly a resident of Perth, was drowned in the Clyde at Lanark Village on Sunday evening.  In company with a number of others, he had gone into the river to bathe and from some unexplained cause sank in the water and ere assistance could be rendered disappeared quite out of sight.  His body was not recovered for several hours.  He was only 21 years of age.

A man named Patrick Malone of this town was seized with an epileptic fit in Messrs Duncan and Ferland’s store on Monday last and falling violently on his side, produced a concussion of the brain.  He was removed to his home and now lies in a critical state being yet insensitive.

Birth, at Britonville, C.E., on the 6^th inst., the wife of Rev. E.S. Carry(?)Carey(?), Wesleyan minister, Shawbridge, of a daughter.

Married, on the 28^th ult., by Rev. Mr. Munn, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Peter D. Campbell, Esq., of Eganville to Miss Susan Longstaff, eldest daughter of John Longstaff of Smith’s Falls.

Married, on the 24^th inst., at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. William Roger, B.A., assisted by Rev. Thomas Hart, B.A., F.A., Wainwright Lister, accountant, Commercial Bank of Canada, Perth, to Maggie Nichol, youngest daughter of the late Dr. James S. Nichol of Perth.

Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, on the 13^th inst., by Rev. D. H. McVicar of Montreal, Rev. P. Gray to Miss Jane Harper, both of Kingston.

Married, at the residence of Samuel Byington, Esq., Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 30, by Rev. C.(?) L. Thompson, Mr. William Lister, formerly of Perth to Miss Emily Wright of Cincinnati.

Died, on Tuesday last, 11^th inst., Elizabeth Corson(?) Moffatt, second daughter of Mr. William Moffatt, Esq., of Pembroke, aged 8.

Died, at Pembroke on Saturday last, 15^th inst., Archibald C. Sincalir, aged (illegible, looked like “37” but based on following sentence “old resident” may have been 87????).  Deceased was an old resident of Perth and was much respected.  His remains were interred in the Presbyterian burying grounds on Monday with Masonic and military honors.

Birth, at Smith’s Falls on the 16^th inst., the wife of James Shaw, Jr., of a daughter.

Perth Courier, June 28, 1867

The Pembroke Observer of the 21^st inst., tells of two melancholy cases of drowning.  One, the eldest son of S.R. Mitchell, stationer, of Pembroke, a fine, bright little fellow about five or six years of age, while visiting at the house of Mr. Tait of Westmeath, was discovered to be missing and as he had last been seen close to the river fears were at once entertained that he had been drowned.  The worst fears were realized by the discovery of the body close to the shore where he was last seen.  The other case is that of a person named John Daley, 16, who was drowned in the Petawawa.  Deceased was bathing along with some other boys when the extreme coldness of the water, it is supposed, brought on cramps which rendered him utterly powerless when he sank to rise no more alive.  The body was found some days afterward and conveyed to Osceola where his father resided and there interred.

Birth, at Renfrew on the 18^th inst., the wife of William Airth, Esq., of twin daughters.

Birth, at Clayton, on Monday, 24^th inst., Mrs. Thomas Coulter of a daughter.

Birth, at North Elmsley on Saturday, 22^nd inst., the wife of John Best(?) of a daughter.

Married, on the 21^st inst., by Rev. D.H. McLean, of Middleville, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Robert Thom to Miss Mary Purdon, daughter of Mr. Robert Purdon, Esq., all of Dalhousie.

Married, at Carleton Place by Rev. L. Holcroft(?), on the 21^st inst., Mr. Nathaniel Caswell to Miss Margaret McCoy, both of Drummond.

Married, on the 19^th inst., at the residence of the bride, by Rev. George Thomson, Mr. John McNab of the 2^nd Concession McNab, to Miss Cameron of the township of Horton.

Married, by Rev. William Hamsford, Perth, on the 28^th (?) inst., Mr. John McLellan(?) of Ross to Miss Isabella Porter, daughter of William Porter, Bathurst.

Married, by the same at the Wesleyan Parsonage, Perth, on the same day, Mr. Benjamin McKerracher to Miss Margaret Kirkham, daughter of Mr. Thomas Kirkham, all of Bathurst.

Died, after a short illness on the 22^nd inst., at the residence of his father, Stephen Powers, eldest son of Mr. Peter Powers of Burgess, aged 12.

Died, on Saturday morning, 22^nd inst., very suddenly, Dorothy Best, wife of Richard Keyes, Bathurst, and daughter of George Best of North Elmsley, much regretted by a wide circle of friends and relatives.

Perth Courier, July 5, 1867

Return of Convictions for the Period March to June

Assault:

Thomas Griffiths, complainant William J. Lever, fine $5

John Gray, Jr., complainant Katharine Miller, fine $5

Isaac Moore, complainant Thomas Rathwell, fine $2

Robert Stone, Jr., complainant William Leavy, fine $1

William Ryan, complainant Rose McConway, fine $2

James Wilson and William Malloy, complainant The Queen, fined $2 each.

Selling Liquor Without a License

David Craig, fined $40

Israel Bolton, fined $20

George Williams, fined $20

Assault and Battery

Frederick Wear, complainant Thomas Scythe, fined $1

Eustache Cardemill, complainant Sarah Bian, fined $2

Charles McCulloch, complainant Sarah Ferguson, fined $2

Profane Swearing

John McMunough, complainant James Quigley, fined $2

Leaving Employ of Master

Basil(?) Dillabough, complainant James Barris(?) Harris(?), fined $2

Drunk and Disorderly:

John White, Alexander Richardson, William Tovey, Thomas Davis, William Looney(?), fined $1 each

Michael Killen, Richard White, Thomas Campbell, fined $2 each.

Trespass

Isaac Moore, complainant Thomas Rathwell, fined $10

Robert Atkinson, discharged

Michael McParland, complainant William Dowson, discharged at request of plaintiff upon payment of costs

Trespass and Contravention of the Fisheries Act

Henry Myers, discharged at request of plaintiff upon payment of costs

Nonpayment of Statute Labor Tax

Christopher McCulloch, $2

William Quinn, $3

Disorderly Conduct

James Hanlon, ten days in jail

Vagrancy

James Lanahan, two days in jail

Perth Courier, July 19, 1867

Birth, at Doran, Bathurst, on the 17^th inst., the wife of William Doran, Esq., of a daughter.

Birth, at Ramsay on the 1^st July, Mrs. John Lindsay of a son.

Birth, at Ramsay on the 13^th (?) 18^th (?) inst., the wife of H.(?) Neilson, of a daughter.

Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Peter Purvis, Esq., Yonge, on Tuesday, July 9 by Rev. John Horton, Lye, Mr. John Dicky of Yonge to Miss Catherine Jane Purvis.

Married at Fox(?) Pox(?), Kendall County, Illinois, on July 4, by Rev. F.H. Brown, Mr. P. Phillips of Pavillion, Illinois to Miss E.T. Davison, of Phillipsville, C.W.

Died, at this residence on the 1^st Concession Ramsay, John Robertson, Esq., in his 83^rd year.  He was a native of Glasgow, Scotland and emigrated to Canada in 1821 as one of the Lanark Society Settlers and located on the lot where his remains now rest, together with his wife and several other branches of the family.

Died, at Perth on the 17^th inst., Robert Kellock, infant son of R.B. Kellock, aged 7 months and 4 days.

Perth Courier, July 26, 1867

Farm For Sale—The farm known as the Tay Foundry Farm, 3^rd Line Bathurst, 200 acres, a good dwelling house and other outbuildings on the premises.  About ½ the lot is cleared and the other ½ covered with wood—hard and soft; among the soft wood there is a lot of splendid hemlock trees very large and valuable.  The subscriber will sell the whole of it for 500 pounds, one half down the other one half in five yearly installments at 6% interest.  John McFarlane, Tay Foundry

Birth, at Springbank, Ramsay, on the 19^th inst., Mrs. W. Wilkie(?) of a daughter.

Birth, at Ramsay on the 27^th ult., the wife of James Baker, of a daughter.

Birth, at Oak Lodge, Newboro on the 18^th inst., the wife of A.W. Bell, of a daughter.

Married, on the 15^th inst., in the church at Franktown, by Rev. E. Morris, Mr. W. Fraser, Beckwith, to Miss Sarah Leach, second daughter of Mr. Samuel Leach, both of the same place.

Died, at his residence in this town on the evening of the 24^th inst., Thomas McCaffrey, Esq., Jr., aged 47.  The deceased gentleman had filled the office of Treasurer of the town of Perth from the date of its incorporation and was universally respected by all classes throughout the county and town.

Wedding Cake:

One pound butter, one pound sugar, ten eggs well beaten, one half pint brandy, one glass wine, tablespoon mace; one pound flour; two pounds currants; one pound stoned raisins; one half pound citron.  This makes one large loaf

Perth Courier, August 2, 1867

The last issue of the Pembroke Observer said it learned by telegram that on the 24^th ult., about 5:00 p.m. John Condie, formerly of the Scotch Line near Perth, while making hay for Mr. Wigglesworth in that vicinity, was sun struck and died the following afternoon.  He leaves a wife and young family quite unprovided for.

A little boy, son of John Moore, carpenter, formerly of Perth, was killed at Arnprior on Tuesday, a truck accidentally running him over.

Birth, on Tuesday, 23^rd ult., at Perth the wife of Patrick Ryan of a son.

Birth, at Carleton Place, on Friday, 26^th July, Mrs. Patrick Tucker of a daughter.

Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 26^th (?) 28^th (?) inst., by Rev. James Preston, M.A., Mr. Richard Scott, second son of the late Benjamin Scott, to Miss Roseanna(?) Roberts, eldest daughter of Mr. John Roberts, all of Beckwith.

Died, at Carleton Place on the 29^th inst., John McPherson, youngest son of George McPherson, Jr., aged 2 months.

Died, at Ramsay, on the 13^th inst., Mary Gomersol(?) wife of Robert Gomersol(?) and eldest daughter of the late Alexander Snedden, Esq., aged 40.

Died at Beckwith near Carleton Place, on Sunday, 28^th July, David Moffatt, in the 89^th year of his age.

Died, at Rose Bank, Ramsay, on the 12^th inst., after a protracted illness which he bore with patience, Alexander Snedden, Esq., aged 72.

Died, in this town on Tuesday 30^th ult., Susie Alexandra Shaw, youngest daughter of R. Shaw, Esq., aged 15 months.

Died, at his residence, Drummond on Tuesday, 30^th ult., Thomas White, an old settler of the township.

House and Lot For Sale:  Big frame dwelling house on Victoria Street with two building lots which will be sold together or separately.  The house is a good building in good repair convenient and comfortable.  D. Rowat

Perth Courier, Aug. 9, 1867

It gives us much gratification to state that Ephraim Patterson, Perth, is a distinguished graduate of Toronto University latterly received the appointment to the assistant mastership of Hamilton Grammar School and will enter upon the duties of that responsible position on Monday.  We feel confident he will give the highest satisfaction to all interested in that institution and we offer him our congratulations on his appointment.

Married, by Rev. F. Coleman at the Wesleyan parsonage at Smith’s Falls, on July 29, Thomas Bayley of Smith’s Falls to Miss E. Nesbitt of Kitley.

Married, by the same at the same lace, on the 3^rd inst., Charles E. Barber(?) to Miss Margaret E. Davis, both of Leeds.

Died, at Napanee, Ontario after a short illness, Walter Walker, 65, native of Glasgow, Scotland.  Deceased was one of the oldest inhabitants of Napanee having removed thither upwards of 30 yers ago when the place was little more than a hamlet.  He was father of G.L. Walker of this journal and James M. Walker of the Pembroke Observer.

Died, at Butternut(?), Otsego County, N.Y., in July, after a long and painful illness, which she bore with Christian fortitude, Margaret Woodlands, wife of John Woodlands, formerly of Perth, aged 38.

Died, on Friday, 2^nd inst., at the residence of her father, Scotch Line, after an illness of only three days, Catharine Hogan, youngest daughter of Michael Hogan, aged 15(?).  The deceased was a girl of much promise; whose natural abilities and kindly disposition endeared her to all her acquaintances and rendered her a general favorite with her teachers and companions.  Exemplary in conduct, of mild temper and attractive character, her sudden removal in the spring time of her life brings deep sorrow to many hearts.  On Sunday her remains were followed to the grave by a large concourse of friends and after mass had been said by Rev. Dr. Chisholm, all that was mortal of Catharine Hogan was consigned to the tomb.

Requieseat in pace!

Farm For Sale:  Lot 5, 2^nd Concession Lanark, 125 acres, 55 cleared, balance well timbered.  There is on the premises a good barn, house and other outbuildings, land is rich and well watered and well fenced.  William Alcorn

We regret very much to learn that the otherwise orderly and peaceable character of the proceedings at Beachburg on the 2 polling days was married by the occurrence of a serious though not likely fatal nature.  About one half hour after the close of the polls some promiscuous fighting ensued in which a man named Thomas Brownlee, who was the worse of liquor, got pretty hard usage.  Having a knife in his hand, he slashed about him in a kind of delirium, unfortunately wounding a man named Robert Thomson, in the abdomen.  The injured party was a kind, responsible man and at the time was endeavoring to preserve order.  The knife was not drawn, we understand, with the intention of using it in this manner and it can hardly be said that the wound was inflicted intentionally.  Pembroke Observer

Perth Courier, August 16, 1867

To the Editor of the Perth Courier:

Dear Sir:

I wish you to allow me space to circulate through the columns of your paper the fact that I have found on the East ½ Lot 21 in the 6^th Concession of Dalhousie a gold and silver bearing vein of quartz.  I took some of the quartz which I found some two feet below the surface and sent it to Dr. Girdwood in Montreal who essayed it and found it to contain both gold and silver as will be seen by the following:

Montreal, August 6, 1867

Result of essays of samples of quartz sent by James Umpherson.  Gold percentage is .00266—to 15 penny weights, eleven grains to the ton and worth $15.17 per on of 2,000 pounds, besides a portion of silver.

G.P. Girdwood, M.D.

Since I sent the specimen I have sunk about three feet deeper and find the appearance much improved.  I believe there are plenty of rich deposits that might be found if properly explored.

James Umpherson

Dalhousie, August 13, 1867

Birth, at Perth on the 14^th inst., the wife of Mr. James Doran, of a daughter.

Married,. On the 2^nd August, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. W. Ross, Mr. Donald Campbell of Pakenham to Miss Ellen Stewart, second daughter of Mr. James Stewart, Esq., Beckwith.

Married, on the 6^th Aug., at the Manse, Renfrew by the father of the bride, William Halfpenny, Esq., merchant, to Miss Susan Thompson, daughter of Rev. George Thompson, M.A., all of Renfrew.

Perth Courier, August 30, 1867

We regret to learn that Hannah Watt, daughter of John Watt of Burgess, was drowned in Ottay Lake last Tuesday night.  It appears the deceased must have left the house some time during the night as she was missed in the morning when the  family arose, and her absence exciting alarm, a search was at once instituted but without being successful until Wednesday evening when her body was discovered not far from Gibb’s Creek or more than a mile from her father’s house.  A boat was also found not a little distant; but whether she voluntarily destroyed herself or walked into the water in a sleep walk in unknown.  She was partially dressed when found in the water and Dr. Howden was requested to hold an inquest which he did yesterday with what result we have not heard.

Birth, at Ramsay on the 19^th inst., Mrs. John Steele, of a son.

Birth, at Peterborough on the 5^th Aug., Mrs. Dr. Kincaid of a son.

Died, at Ramsay on the 21^st Aug., Ann Foster, in the 28^th year of her age.

Died, at Appleton, on the 20^th inst., Sarah A. Teskey, infant daughter of J.A. Texkey, Esq., three months and 12 days 

Perth Courier, Sept. 6, 1867

In Kemptville about eight years ago a young girl named Montgomery suddenly disappeared and notwithstanding the most diligent search her fate was not ascertained until a few days ago when the grandfather of the missing child who is now lying on his death bead, to the horror of the family and neighborhood, confessed that he had at first violated his granddaughter and then murdered her to conceal the crime.  Thus has a painful mystery been painfully cleared up another proof of the truth that “murder will out”.

For Sale:  West ½ Lot 19, also Lot 18, 200 acres, 2^nd Concession North Sherbrooke, about 100 acres cleared on these lots.  Good state of cultivation and well watered.  Two dwelling houses, good cedar barn, well fenced, an excellent hardwood bush mostly Maple and Basswood, also cedar and a thriving orchard.  Walter Sim, Sr.

Perth Courier, September 13, 1867

About two weeks ago an old woman about 80 years of age, Mrs. Byrne, having disposed of her little property in that state, left Michigan for the purpose of coming to reside with her friends in the neighborhood of Perth.  In Toronto, she was so unfortunate as to lose her all--$250 in greenbacks which for greater safety she had tied up in a handkerchief.  Immediately on the loss being discovered information was sent back to Toronto and a search was at once initiated but so far without success.  An advertisement has also been inserted into the Globe newspaper and it is hoped the money will be recovered as the case is a particularly hard one.

Robert Kellock, Esq., jailer of this city, returned from Scotland where he went about three months ago, on Saturday night, looking hale and hearty.

Perth Courier, October 4, 1867

Our young townsman, Alan Matheson, youngest son of Hon. Roderick Matheson, who has been attending the Toronto Military School, for some time, passed a very creditable exam before Col McKinstry a few days ago obtaining a second class certificate.

The Scotch father is strongly patriarchal.  The wife is in a great measure subordinate to him even in domestic matters.  In England and Ireland and indeed in most other Christian countries the children take their religion and piety from their mothers; in Scotland they take them from their fathers.  This is chiefly to be observed among the middle classes.  You will find many Scottish households where the father is a sort of potentate in the house.  He has the best room, the best chair, the best knife and fork and silver spoon.  The tidbits and luxuries are reserved for him.  His wife speaks to him with reverence and awe and calls him “mister” even to her own relations.  When this majestic father expresses his views his wife sits mum, never daring to say a word.  If he is given to religion, he will have his say in that.  If he be given to whiskey toddy, he will have his say in that also.  He will decide the doctrine of predestination and equally determine for himself how many tumblers are good for him after dinner.  Education, I fancy, is at the bottom of this Scottish singularity.  The men are better educated than the women.  Charles Dickens

Died, at Perth on Monday morning, 30^th ultimo, Alexander Davies, third son of the late Josiah Davies, aged 29(?) 39(?).

Died, at North Elmsley on Saturday night, 28^th ultimo, James Woods, Sr., 89, an old settler of the township.

Died, at Drummond, on the 3^rd Line, Saturday evening, 28^th ultimo, Elizabeth Tatlock, relict of the late John Tatlock, aged 85, one of the first settlers of the township.

Died, at the residence of her father in this town on Monday, September 30, Annabella Matheson Shaw, infant daughter of Henry D. and Flora M. Shaw. Aged 10 days.

Died, at the residence of his father, Pembroke of diphtheria, Tuesday evening, 1^st inst., Edwin Deacon, son of John Deacon, Esq., judge of Renfrew.

Perth Courier, October 11, 1867

Farm For Sale  Lot 25, 9^th Concession North Elmsley, 1 ½ mile from Perth, 200 acres, 120 cleared. The land is well fenced and under good state of cultivation.  There are on the premises a good stone house, frame barn and stables.  Thomas Nichol, Perth

Last Friday, a number of citizens witnesses a sight rather unusual in Perth—a Temperance funeral.  On that day J.D. McBeth, a respected member of the Sons of Temperance of this place, was interred in the Presbyterian Burying Ground and although heavy rain continued to fall his brethren in the noble cause turned out in considerable numbers to pay the last rites to one whose accession to their ranks caused great joy as his demise caused heart felt sorrow.  The scene was highly impressive and will not soon be forgotten by those who beheld it.  May the sons go forth and prosper!

Assizes:

Queen Versus John Haggart—Assault—The defendant was indicted for having committed an assault on David McParland in the town of Perth on the 13^th of August last.  A dispute arose between the two parties in reference to the election and McParland having used insulting language, the defendant slapped him in the face with his open hand.  When the case had gone to the jury, the defendant’s counsel expressed his willingness to withdraw the plea of not guilty and pled guilty to the assault.  The jury, however, retired and returned a verdict of “not guilty under the circumstances”. D. Fraser for the Crown, W.M. Shaw for the defendant.

Perth Courier, Oct. 25, 1867

Farm for Sale:  Lot 5(?) 6(?), 2^nd Concession Lanark, 125 acres, 55 cleared, balance well timbered.  There are on the premises a good house, barn and other out buildings and the land is rich, well watered and well fenced.  William Alcorn.

A sad accident occurred about one mile from Almonte last Sunday evening by which a young boy named McMullen lost his life.  The deceased, in company with another boy, was returning to Clayton when he alighted from the wagon to cut a switch.  He was getting into the vehicle again holding the open knife in his hand but lost his footing upon the wheel, and he fell forward and the blade penetrated his chest just under the breast bone causing his death in a couple hours.  He was 15 years old.

Farm For Sale:  Lot 5, 8^th Concession Drummond, 100 acres, 60 cleared, well fenced, the soil being of good quality and well cultivated.  The farm is about six miles from Perth and one mile from Balderson’s Corners and is well watered.  Thomas White

Birth, at Paisley, Bruce County, on the 18^th inst., the wife of M. McNamara, formerly of Perth, of a son.

Perth Courier, Oct. 25, 1867

On Wednesday night of last week Mrs. Ann Tovey Deacon died in South Elmsley at the great age of 108 and was interred in the Wesleyan Burying Ground, Perth, on the following Saturday.  Although, of course, greatly enfeebled by the weight of advanced years, she retained wonderful vitality and the use of her faculties almost to the day of her death and within a few days of her death was able to walk a considerable distance to the house of a person she felt disposed to visit.  She was a native of Ireland and with her husband and family emigrated to this country in the early part of the settlement of Lanark County.  We last saw her about a year ago and it seemed strange to meet with one who was in existence ere the gallant Wolfe died victorious on the Plains of Abraham.  How interesting would it be to note the changes that have taken lace since the birth of an individual who, born in 1759, lived in the reign of George II and while the memory of Lisbon’s dire destruction and Braddock’s defeat were still fresh in the public mind.  But it is needless to pursue the subject at present; after having long survived friends and companions of her youth and witnessed the striking changes of 100 years, one of the few centenarians to be found in our land passed quietly away.

On Tuesday of last week a lamentable accident occurred in the township of Darling several miles above Middleville.  It appears that two young men had gone out to hunt by moon light when one of them in sailing around a point was mistaken for a beaver by his companion who fired and wounded him so seriously that he died in a few hours.  Dr. Howden was notified of the melancholy occurrence and held an inquest on Thursday when a verdict was returned of “Accidental Death”.  The name of the deceased was James Harrington.  He was unmarried and about 25 years of age.

Perth Courier, November 1, 1867

McPherson-McVean—Married, a the residence of the bride’s mother, Montague, on the 25^th inst., by Rev. D. McDiarmid, Malcolm McPherson to Ann McVean, both of Smith’s Falls.

Kilborn-Edgers—Married at the Wesleyan Parsonage, Farmersville, by Rev. Joseph Hughill(?), on the 23^rd ult., the twin brothers James Kilborn and Benjamin Franklin McVegh to the twin sisters Eliza and Jane Edgers, all of Addison, County Leeds.  (Transcriber’s note, I think this was probably a printing error and should have read “McVegh-Edgers)

Moorhouse—Died, suddently, at Dacotah County, Minnesota on the morning of Monday, 14^th inst., Isabella Moorhouse, beloved wife of William Moorhouse, Esq., and eldest daughter of the late John Hall, Esq., of Lanark and niece of J.R. Gemmill, Esq., of Sarnia, in the 37^th year of her age.

Lowrie—Died, in the township of Enniskillen on the 8^th inst., in the house of James Middleton, Matthew Lowrie, native of Paisley, Scotland aged about 85.  The deceased was well known in the county of Lanark on account of his eccentricity and has been living for the past 32 years the life of a hermit in the township of Plympton and Enniskillen.  Sarnia Observer

Davis—Died, at Perth on Monday, 30^th Sept., Alexander Davis, aged 29.  Deceased was one of the sons of the late Josias Davis, marble worker of this place for many years a consistent and useful member of the Baptist Church.  (Transcriber’s note, there was much more here, all of a religious nature, not transcribed.)  W.A.C. in the Canadian Baptist

Return of Convictions for the Quarter Ending Sept. 30

Maliciously Throwing Down a Fence

Henry Graham, complainant James Richey, fined $1

Selling Liquor Without a License:

John McAdam, fined $20

Morton Madagen, fined $20

R. Thompson

Violation of Liquor Bylaw:

Finlay Sinclair, fined $20

Assault:

Charles Muir, complainant William McDonald, fined $2

Alexander Dobbs (or Dodds), complainant Michael Sanford, fined $1

Thomas Doran, complainant Frederick Weir, fined $1

William Affleck, Donald McIntyre, Peter Caldwell, Thomas Burrowman(?), complainant Peter McLachlan, each fined $1

Margaret Thompson, complainant Joseph Bennett, fined $1

John and Mary Thompson, complainant Bernard Kelly, fined $1

Edward Holbrooke, complainant James Holbrooke, fined $1

Dogs Killing Sheep

John Ward, complainant Peter Noonan, fined $12

Thomas Foley, complainant James Balderson, fined $12

Assault and Battery:

James Holbrooke, complainant Edward Holbrooke, fined $5

Robert Henderson, complainant William Clarke, fined $5

H.(?) Patterson and S. Davis, complainant Andrew Burrows, fined $1 each

John Wilson, complainant Pat Flaherty, fined $2

Daniel Munro, complainant John McGowan, fined $1

Hanover Flannery, complainant Ella Jane Wilson, fined $1

Richard Brown, complainant H. Handerson, fined $4

Leaving Employ:

William R. Phillips, complainant James Bolten, fined $25

W. O’Brien, complainant W. Doran, fined $4

Obscene and Grossly Insulting Language

George Gemmell, complainant Ann Martin, fined $2

Drunk and Disorderly

John Whalen, fined $1

Trespass

Isaac Moore, complainant Mrs. Thomas Rathwell, fined fifty cents

Perth Courier, November 8, 1867

Stewart-Ferguson—married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 28^th Oct., by Rev. Walter Ross, Mr. Peter Stewart of McNab to Miss Mary Ferguson of Beckwith.

Dunlop—Died, on Sunday morning, 3^rd inst., in Dalhousie, of eryaypalis(?), and inflammation of the lungs, Charlotte Dunlop, youngest daughter of Thomas Dunlop, aged 7 months and 4 days.

Farm For Sale or To Let:  Lot 13 and NW ½ Lot 14, North Burgess, within 8 ½ miles of Perth—good stone house two stories high, two double barns, stabling and sheds all in good order.  The farm is well fenced, well watered and well adapted for a dairy.  T. Lappin.

Perth Courier, November 15, 1867

McDougall—Died at Perth on the 11^th inst., Annie McDugall, relict of the late Duncan McDougall, Esq., of North Sherbrooke, aged 81.

Ferguson—Died, on Saturday, 9^th inst., at the residence of her father, Drummond, Ann Ferguson, third daughter of Alexander Ferguson, happy in the felicitous prospect of an eternal home in the blissful realms beyond the grave.

Not a groan nor a doubt nor a fear

Nor a grief nor a wish nor a sigh

Nor a (illegible word), not a pain nor a tear

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While proceeding home from the fair at Carleton Place, on Tuesday evening of last week, a man named John Code of Beckwith, by some means, got his right leg entangled in the spokes of one of the buggy wheels, and to relate, his knee was wrenched completely out of joint.  Medical assistance was immediately summoned and it being decided to amputate, Dr. McVean performed the operation on Wednesday morning but the unfortunate man had suffered to severe a shock and he gradually sank until evening when he expired.  This melancholy occurrence excites deep sympathy for the bereaved wife and family of the deceased who was generally respected in the neighborhood.  Verily, “in the midst of life we are in death”.

Perth Courier, November 22, 1867

On Tuesday afternoon of last week while attending a threshing mill at Andrew Gallagher near the town line between North Elmsley and Burgess, a man named William Riley suddenly dropped down and instantly expired.  He was employed in cutting bands when in a moment he fell against Simon McViety who was feeding the machine and upon being taken down was found to be extinct.  The deceased was an industrious man of perhaps 55 years and sad to relate he leaves a widow and large family in a destitute state.  His death resulted from disease of the heart.

Farm For Sale:  East ½ Lot 1, 1^st Concession Bathurst, 100 acres  Patrick McInernay

An unfortunate man named William Mitchell who has lived in this town for a number of years, died last Thursday under melancholy circumstances.  It appears he had long been in the habit of sleeping in a stable or other out building and on Thursday night which proved extremely cold, he found his way to Alexander McLaren’s stable where he was discovered the next morning in a dying state, the result of exposure.  Despite the most careful attention, he lingered in great pain only a few hours when death put an end to his sufferings.  He was never married and did not have any relatives in this section of the country.  His age was about 50 and thus died one who but for his intemperate habits would have filled an honorable place in society.  Both in London and at Glasgow he occupied a respectable position as banker’s clerk and had he abstained from the intoxicating cup, his career doubtless would have been attended with prosperity and been terminated in a manner much less melancholy.

McLean—Birth, in North Elmsley near Ridear Ferry, on the 16^th inst., the wife of William R. McLean of a daughter.

Doran-Lynn—Married, at the Cathedral in Ottawa on the 14^th inst., by Rev. D. Danderand(?), V.G., John Doran, Esq., Perth to Minnie Lynn, third daughter of S.G. Lynn, Esq., Eganville.

Duncan—Died, at Evanston, Illinois on the 8^th inst., of typhoid fever, William Ramsay, second son of Rev. James B. Duncan, formerly of Perth, aged 14.  The deceased was a boy of much promise and his sudden removal will bring sorrow to many of his youthful play mates in this town who yet remember him with affection.  On Sunday his remains were followed to the grave by a large number of friends, Rev. Burnet(?) of Chicago conducting the solemn services.

Perth Courier, Nov. 29, 1867

Business Directory:

R.D. McArthur, Physician and Surgeon

W. Grant, Physician and Surgeon

Robert Howden, Physician, Surgeon, Coroner

John D. Kellock, Physicial, Surgeon, Coroner

Donald Fraser, Barrister

W.O. Buell, Barrister

Edward G. Malloch, Barrister, Attorney

Shaw and Hall, Barristers and Attorneys

G.A. Consitt, Attorney-At-Law

Morris & Radenhurst, Barristers and Attorneys

J. Holliday, Conveyances, Division Court Agent

J.F. Kennedy, Dentist

J.C. Nichol, Dentist

William Farrell, Saddler and Harness Maker

Thomas Jamieson, Saddler and Harness Maker

J. Allan, Provincial Land Surveyor, Renfrew

John S. Coombs, Chemist and Druggist

A.E. Seeley, Express Agent

Headlines:

The Condemned English Fenians

The Poor Indian at Home

How the Pyramids Were Built

Heresy

Death of a Remarkable Sporting Irish Woman

A Couple Married To Save A Hotel Room

Horse’s Feet Require Moisture

Indications of a Poor Milker

How to Destroy Life

Sand Point:

A correspondent writing from Sand Point gives the following particulars of that village:  J.B. Rogers of the Chute(?) Lake House caters to the wants of the outer man in a style that equals any in the land.  He certainly deserves the patronage of the traveling public.  There is a great change for the better in the surroundings of this place since I last passed through it.  A good steam mill supplies the country around with lumber and shingles owned, I believe, by Messrs. Scott and Ward.  E. Derensey represents the mercantile profession and keeps a close stock of goods on hand.  H.I. Fourdrinier(?) has charge of the post office and does a splendid business as merchant and general commission agent.  My friend Mr. Brown, station agent, cheers and enlivens the good folks around with his pleasant chit chat on sundry persons and things.  Mr. Young also caters tot eh wants of the traveling public and keeps a fine house. I do not know what it may be in the winter but what with the boats and cars all hands seem to be kept busy at work early and late.  I think if the owners of the land were to sink a little money in erecting a woolen factory they need not fear the injury that might be done by an extension of the railway to Pembroke.

Beveridge—Birth, at North Elmsley, near Pike Falls, on the 17^th inst., the wife of Thomas Beveridge of a son. 

Beveridge—After a few days illness, Catherine Elliott, wife of William Beveridge and daughter of the late John Elliott, died on Friday, 22^nd inst., leaving a husband and large family of young children to mourn her sudden removal.  On Sunday her remains were followed to the grave by a large concourse of sympathizing friends.  Rev. W. Miller of Rideau Ferry conducted the impressive funeral services.  (Transcriber’s note—no age given and initially I thought it was the mother of the infant born above on the 17^th but I double checked the husbands’ names, the husband of the woman who gave birth is listed as Thomas and the husband of the deceased here is definitely shown as William.)

McLaren-Lees—Married, at Bathurst on the 22^nd inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. William Roger, Mr. Peter McLaren, Esq., of the firm Gillies and McLaren, lumbermen, to Miss Sophis Elizabeth Lees, eldest daughter of William Lees, Esq., Reeve of Bathurst.  (Transcriber’s note, see below listing where the bride is also shown as “Sophia Elizabeth”  it seems odd two same names in the same paper, it might have been a typo.)

Cameron-Abercrombie—Married, on the 22^nd inst., at Perth, by Rev. James Rober, Mr. James Cameron to Miss Sophia Elizabeth Abercrombie, youngest daughter of the late James Abercrombie all of Burgess.  (Transcriber’s note, see above listing where the bride is also shown as “Sophia Elizabeth”  it seems odd two same names in the same paper, it might have been a typo.)

Andison—Died, at Drummond on the 22^nd inst., William Andison, Esq., 79(?).

Davies—Died, at Niles, Michigan on the 8^th inst., of bilious fever, James D. Davies, 2^nd son of the late Josiah Davies, Esq., aged 32.  Mrs. Davies will receive the sympathy of the entire community in this her last bereavement.  It was not a great while ago we were called upon the chronicle the death of her late husband then of her of her third son Alexander and now it becomes our painful task to make the above announcement.  James has been engaged as a traveling agent for a large wholesale house in New York during the past two years and had given such excellent satisfaction in that capacity that, had he lived, in a few months hence he would have become one of the partners of the firm.  But, alas, one of the missionic fevers so prevalent in the western states cut him off in the midst of his hopes and ambitions.

Perth Courier, December 6, 1867

Miar—Died, at Lanark, on Thursday, 28^th ult., the wife of H. Mair, Esq., of a daughter.

Auction Sale Farm Stock and Implements—On the lot known as the “Cummings Farm”, 3^rd Line Bathurst, Patrick Brady

Auction Sale Farm Stock and Implements—Lot 6(?), 8^th Concession Burgess, William Elliott

Farm For Sale:  NE ½ Lot 9, 3^rd Concession Bathurst, 125 acres, good land.  There is erected on the premises, a good dwelling house, first class frame barn, two large frame sheds, stables and good outbuildings all together among the best, most compact and convenient outbuildings in the township.  The land is well fenced, well and conveniently watered and about 80 acres cleared and under cultivation.  Roderick McKenzie

Victoria Shingle Factory

200,000 shingles of the very best quality, for sale at the above factory near Oliver’s Ferry.

A.W. Covell, South Elmsley

Farm for Sale:  Lot 5, 8^th Concession Drummond.  The farm is about six miles from Perth and one mile from Balderson’s Corners.  Thoms White

Inflammatory Rheumatism

This very serious complaint is now prevalent.  In this section of the country, a great many people, young and old, have been laid up with it.  In one case it has assumed a fatal type.  A young lady named Margaret Forgy of Smith’s Falls died from its effects.

Perth Courier, Sept. 13, 1867

McLaren—Birth, on Wed., 4^th inst., the wife of Donald McLaren, Drummond of a son.

For Sale:  That splendid farm composed of the rear part of Lot 1, 3^rd Concession Drummond, 105 acres, commonly known as the Buell farm.  Apply to Richards and Senkler, barristers, Brockville or to John Doran, Perth

House and Store For Sale:  The subscriber offers for sale his house at Watson’s Corners with a quarter acre of land attached.  The building is frame nearly new, well finished and comfortable.  Also, his store with a quarter acre of land, stable, shed, granary attached.  The stand is well adapted for business.  James Purdon

House and Lot For Sale:  On Wilson Street opposite C.H. Gamsby’s (late Dr. Thom) residence.  John Bond

Perth Courier, December 20, 1867

Airth—Died, at Renfrew on Friday night, 6^th inst., James Airth, Esq., shoe maker, aged 34(?).

We regret to learn that a young man named Cullen, son of Henry Cullen of North Elmsley met with his death on Tuesday forenoon.  It appears he had been assisting in hoisting up a newly killed cow by means of a windless(?) across the beams of the barn and when by some means his companion missed his hold on one of the arms employed in turning the machine which instantly commenced revolving with frightening rapidity and sad to relate Mr. Cullen was struck in the head with such fearful violence as to occasion his death in about an hour, one of the levers breaking his skull.  This melancholy accident casts a deep gloom over the neighborhood in which the deceased was much respected.  He was only 26 years of age and we beg leave to express our sympathy with his afflicted relatives in this sad visitation.

Perth Courier, December 27, 1867

Christmas in Perth

The time honored festival at once the most hallowed and joyous of each succeeding year, was celebrated in Perth with all the enthusiasm appropriate to a day so famed in song and story.  So closely associated with sacred recollections of the unforgotten past, sweet companionships of the blissful present and glowing anticipation of the happy future, as the old Saxon “Yule” with its suggestive concomitance of merry cheer and gladsome reunions.  By our Roman Catholic friends whose devoted observance of the day commemorated the Nativity, commands our admiration and merits our imitation, the morning ushered in with the customary midnight Mass; and during the forenoon services were held in the Episcopal, the Free and the Wesleyan Methodist Churches.  The roads being remarkably good for this purpose although the weather proved rather stormy, large numbers of young men and becoming maidens spent a portion of the afternoon in sleigh riding.  Nor were the important “et ceteras” connected with the “Christmas dinner” by any means neglected; countless mammoth turkeys and innumerable geese of goodly proportions underwent the carnivorous exercise of masticulation, the burly Englishman’s favorite “roast beef and plum pudding” reigned triumphant and altogether the Christmas of 1867 was honored in a manner worthy of its perhaps more bacchanalian but certainly more enjoyable predecessors of the “old time, when the Lord of Misrule held high carnival in the Inns of the Court in London”.

Thornton-McLaurin—Married, at the residence of Ewen McCameron, Drummond on Christmas morning, by Rev. W. Bain, William Thornton, M.D., headmaster of the Perth Common School, to Miss Sarah McLaurin, second daughter of the late D. McLaurin, Breadalbane, County of Prescott.

McNee-Campbell—Married, at the residence of the bride’s brother, on Tuesday evening, 24^th inst., Archibald McNee of Perth to Isabella McDiarmid Campbell, youngest daughter of the late Donald Campbell, Drummond.

Posted: 26 October, 2005.