Perth Courier

Perth Courier, Jan. 12, 1872

“Star After Star Decays”—But three short weeks ago we had to record the death of one of our most able public men, Donald Fraser, Esq., and in this issue of the Courier, it becomes our painful duty to chronicle the demise of Richard Shaw, Esq., of the Inland Revenue Department in the city of Ottawa on Tuesday last. The announcement of his sudden and unexpected death was received with the feelings of deepest sorrow by the citizens of Perth and by those of the county at large. During the afternoon of Tuesday a telegraphed from Ottawa announced that Mr. Shaw was dangerously ill and a second telegram received a few hours later announced his demise. The disease of which the died, we understand, was small pox of the most violent type, the first symptoms of which had appeared on the Saturday previous. Truly it may be said that “in the midst of life we are in death”. Richard Shaw was the eldest son of the Hon. James Shaw of Smith’s Falls and was born in the year 1821 or 1822 and had consequently attained a fully matured age. He commenced business in this town as a merchant in the year 1848. The firm was known as “James Shaw and Sons” and for several years did an extensive and lucrative business in which it was succeeded by Henry H. Shaw---Mr. R. Shaw having become the proprietor of the Farmer’s Foundry. In the year 1852 he was elected Councilor; in 1855(?), Reeve; in 1858-59(?) he filled the office of warden of the county of Lanark and for several years previous to his removal to Ottawa in 1870 he had continuously filled the office of mayor of this town in the performance of the duties of which he gave general satisfaction to the public at large. In the early part of 1870 he secured a highly respectable position in the Office of the Inland Revenue Department under the Hon. Alexander Morris, Minister of Customs. But a few weeks since he was, we understand, transferred to a higher post and had Providence spared him a few years longer life, his ability and business habits would doubtlessly have secured him a position in the department second only to that of the chief himself. Mr. Shaw was a gentleman of rare talents. Figures were his great forte; the toils of business to him were recreation; and his collapse in business some 12 years since was but the result of the workings of an overly sanguine temperament which induced him, in his sphere, to strike for the highest stakes. Capital in his hands was never permitted to rest and had he been a millionaire every dollar would have been invested either in business or in speculation. Our intention is not to write a high falutin’ but hollow eulogy upon his character now that he has passed away, for many times have we felt it our duty in these columns to refer to certain of his transactions in his public capacity in language the reverse of complimentary. To write a truthful and honest obituary notice is our aim. Mr. Shaw for a period, extended over nearly a quarter of a century, held a foremost position among our local magnates; he was a “power” in town and as such his many services deserve grateful remembrance. He had faults (who has not?) and grave ones, but taken in all, these were of but spots on the sun’s disc. He possessed traits of character which endeared him to his host of friends. He was ever genial and hopeful; of strong and decided convictions and was blessed in the possession of a temper which nothing could ruffle. In politics he was a Conservative of the most liberal stamp however he was thoroughly conversant with the standard literature of the mother land and was a zealous promoter of the cost of education. He has been called away just when his prospects had brightened and his talents had (illegible words) for their fullest exercise. He died as (illegible word) man should die—at peace with all and comforted in the hope of salvation. The remains of the deceased gentleman were interred at Ottawa for obvious reasons on the morning of Wednesday. He leaves a widow and four children, three boys and one girl. Hallowed be his repose and long (illegible word) his memory.

Perth Courier, Jan. 19, 1872

We are glad to see the ever welcome face of our old townsman, John Doran, once more among us. Mr. Doran brought his family with him from Pembroke and intends remaining here about a week before returning home.

Perth Courier, Feb. 9, 1872

We deeply regret the painful duty that devolves upon us today to chronicle the death by consumption of Mrs. Sweetland, wife of Dr. Sweetland of this city which melancholy event took place at her resident this morning. The deceased lady was the youngest daughter of Sheriff Dickson of Pakenham and sister of Mrs. Robert Lees of this city. Her death was not unexpected as she has been suffering for some time under a lingering and painful disease. She was widely known as possession the warm esteem of all who came within the sphere of her acquaintance. Citizen

On Wednesday last it became known that a young man named Joseph Belisle, a tailor, had come from Smith’s Falls to his parents residence here, sick with small pox, having caught that disease in that village. Steps were promptly taken by His Worship the Mayor to have the disease stamped out at once by taking rigid measures. To confine the disease to the one case or at least to one family, accordingly, a meeting of the Board of Health was held for the following day at which were present the Mayor, Councillor O’Brien, C. Meighen, and Drs. Howden and Kellock and Rugg. At this meeting, resolutions were passed ordering the Chief Constable to notify the Belisle family to hold no intercourse with outsiders and to order all those of the house not infected to be removed. Happily, Joseph is the only case yet in the family. Strict orders were also given to have all those living in the vicinity vaccinated without delay. The mayor was instructed to procure a well isolated house at the edge of town for the accommodation of any that might become infected with this disease.

Perth Courier, Feb. 23, 1872

On the afternoon of Wednesday, 14^th Feb. a young man named James Graham, son of Alexander Graham, wagon maker, Balmer’s Island, while loading his sleigh with saw logs in Mr. Paris’ shanty on White Lake, lost his life on account of the top log rolling off taking him with it. The binding pole was lying by the side of the slight, his head fell on it and the log coming down on the top, crushed his skull behind the ear. Death was instantaneous although the heart beat for some time. An almost imperceptible quiver of the upper lip was all the motion that was seen after the accident. A large quantity of blood ran from the nose and mouth. Deceased was about 17 years of age a quiet, civil young man, who was born in Arnprior and will probably be remembered by some of the citizens.

Farm For Sale: Lot 12, 6^th Concession North Burgess, 100 acres more or less. There is a comfortable dwelling house on the premises. Farm is well worked and well watered also a good cedar swamp and it is within one and a half miles of the Rideau. Owen Kelly

Perth Courier, March 1, 1872

Return of Convictions for the Period Ending December, 1871

Leaving Services

George Adams, charges brought by W.W. Field, fined 29 cents

Trespass

George Kane and John Lally, charges brought by Eliza Jane Shaw, fined 20 cents each.

Alexander Wilson and George James, charges brought by William Murphy, fined $1 each.

Abusive Language

Mary Kelly, charges brought by John Haines, fined $1

John Scott, charges brought by James Mitchell, fined $1

Edward Gilroy, charges brought by Jas. C. Gothrie, fined 20 cents

Andrew Burrows, charges brought by John A. Fraser, fined $2

Assault and Battery

George Thornton, charges brought by Patrick Tovey, fined 20 cents

James Tovey and Patrick Tovey, charges brought by George Thornton, fined 20 cents each.

Robert McVeigh, charges brought by John Cameron, fined 20 cents

Thomas Oliver charges brought by Nathaniel Johnston, fined 20 cents

Evan Griffiths, charges brought by William Develin, fined $1

Samuel Lett, charges brought by Samuel Thomas, fined $2

William Cram, charges brought by William Morphy, fined $4

Charlotte Bowles, charges brought by Fanny Tomlinson, fined 20 cents

John McGowan, charges brought by Mary McGowan, fined $2

Duncan McGregor, charges brought by Samuel Donaldson, fined $2

William and Patrick Cusick, charges brought by Charles Cusick, fined $5 each

Nonpayment of Wages

John Allan, charges brought by Edward Watts, fined $40

John Curry, charges brought by Charles Mayberry, fined $12

Injury to Property

William Morrison, charges brought by W. H. Radenhurst, fined 20 cents

William O’Brien, charges brought by Patrick McDonagh, fined 20 cents

Disorderly

William Fleger and John Fitzgerald, fined $1 each

John Lingo & Andrew Walker, charges brought by Theodopholus Irwin, fined $1 each

George Willis and Robert Craig, fined $5 each

Breaking the Peace

William Morphy and William Beck, fined $4 each

Disorderly Conduct

Edward Wallace, fined $1

Selling Intoxicating Liquors Without Proper License

Henry Stafford and Andrew Kenny, fined $20 each

E.E. Madore, fined $20

Selling by the Glass in His Shop

Andrew Kenny, fined $10

Boxing

James Russell and John Anderson, charges brought by John Elliott, fined $1.75 each

Disorderly and Profane Swearing

Andrew Stewart, fined $1

Profane Swearing

John Hanable, fined $1

Samuel Fischer, charges brought by Alvin Livingston, fined $1

Assault and Battery

John McArthur, charges brought separately by John Moore and Henry Patterson, fined $5 for each charge

John C. Stevens, charges brought by Andrew Burrows, fined $1

Assault

George McCue, charges brought by Samuel Charles(?), fiend 20 cents

Charles Patterson, Jr., charges brought by Thomas Farley(?), fined $1

Joseph Paquet(?), charges brought by Duncan McKenzie, fined $1

James Wilson Johnston, charges brought by Lorenzo Johnston, fined $4

Thomas Willis, charges brought by Jane Willis, fined $1

William Warren, charges brought by John Wright, fined $1

William Hetherington, charges brought by Joseph Bond, fined $1

Violent and Disorderly Conduct

Roderick Sullivan, charges brought by Margaret Sullivan, fined $5

Drunk

Robert Henderson, fined $1

Drunk and Disorderly

John Robinson, fined $7

James Proctor, Robert Mercer, fined $5 each

Francis Doherty, fined $3

John McFarlane, John Lynch, Patrick Tucker, Robert Ferguson, Horace Woodward, Robert Duncan, James Newton, fined $1 each

Perth Courier, March 15, 1872

William H. Craig, owner of the fine farm property in Drummond near Balderson, being about to remove to Manitoba, will dispose of the whole of his farm stock, farm implements, household goods, by public auction on Tuesday, March 26.

Perth Courier, March 22, 1872

An extensive auction sale of real estate in the shape of building lots will take place in Carleton Place on the 2^nd April. The property is near the Canada central depot at the eastern end of the village and a most desirable location for building purposes. The rapid growth of Carleton Place has greatly enhanced the price of the property there and the favorable situation of Mr. J.L. Murphy’s property in such a thriving village must doubly increase its value.

For Sale: The dwelling house and premises on Craig Street, formerly the residence of Judge Deacon and latterly of W. J. Morris. The house has a large and well drained cellar, a cistern and other conveniences. There are also stables and a wood shed.

Auction Sale Farm Stock and Implements: Lot 4, 5^th Concession Beckwith Daniel McLaren

Perth Courier, March 29, 1872

Auction Sale Farm Stock and Implements: Thomas Aspden, Glen Tay. Mr. Aspden is about to remove to London, Ontario.

The Assizes

The Queen Versus Howard –Abduction

The prisoner was indicted for the abduction of Margaret Moore, a girl under 14. The girl some three or four years ago had been placed by her mother in charge of Howard’s mother to bring up. The latter died a short time ago and the girl’s sister, who resides in Pakenham, wished to take her sister with her to the States and the girl was given up by Howard to one James McKeon who proposed sending her to her sister. Howard afterwards went to McKeon’s and got passes of the girl on the plea that he would take her to her sister’s in Pakenham. Instead of doing so, however, he took her home and refused to give her up. The judge thought the girl old enough to decide for herself and she was called to take the stand and asked whether she would go back with Howard or go with her sister. She decided to go with her sister and they settled the case and the prisoner was discharged.

Perth Courier, April 5, 1872

At the exam of the faculty of medicine at the University of McGill college held during the past week, the following gentlemen passed successfully. Fro the degree of M.D.C.M. Peter McLaren, B.A., Lanark, and Daniel C. Cram of Almonte

Primary Exam, R.W. Bell, Carleton Place

David O’Brien, Almonte
James McDiarmid, Prospect

Perth Courier, April 12, 1872

On Monday morning last, Messrs. John McQuat and Hugh Gardner of Dalhousie; William Allan of Perth; and J. Harvey of Drummond left this place en route to the new land of promise, Manitoba. They are vigorous and intelligent young men and we feel confident they will hold their own in this young and growing province.

Perth Courier, April 19, 1872

Alexander Moffat, Esq., one of the pioneers of Pembroke, has gone the way of all the living to seek a house in the lands of the dead. On the night of the 10^th (?) inst., he departed this life amid a circle of sorrowing friends. The deceased was a resident of Pembroke for over thirty years and had attained the age of three score years and ten. He was possessed of a highly amiable disposition—kind and benevolent to the utmost yet the crowning attribute of his character was perseverance, sound judgment and was remarkably prudent and had great forethought. He filled almost every public station in the gift of the people and his labors were always duly appreciated by a grateful community. Many instances are related of the personal sacrifices he made for the public good through his long stay among them. On Wednesday, 11^th inst., a large concourse of friends followed his remains to the Presbyterian Cemetery in the last tribute of respect they could pay to one who has left behind him a name and fame that kings might court.

Perth Courier, April 26, 1872

I hereby warn the public against giving credit to my wife Janet Dobbie as hereafter I will not be responsible for any debts contracted without my written order she being a worthless and irresponsible character. George Dobbie, Lavant

Perth Courier, May 3, 1872

We are pleased to see that at the Convocation at Queen’s University held at Kingston last week the degree of doctor of divinity was conferred upon Rev. W. Bain, Presbyterian minister of this town. This is a well bestowed distinction.

We learn that last Tuesday a young man named Samuel Douglas, aged about 30, was drowned while out on a boat on the Mississippi River about three miles below Lanark Village.

Last week an accident happened in Lanark Village which is equally remarkable for its simplicity and the fatal effects involved. On Thursday morning about 25^th April, about 9:00 a man named Edward Hass, foreman and laborer in the woolen factory of Messrs. Caldwell and Watchorn, while stirring up the fire in the engine, struck the poker against his abdomen but with no great force. Inflammation, however, at once ensued, mortification set in, and by 6:00 the next afternoon (Friday) the unfortunate man was a corpse. He was aged about 50 and leaves a wife and one daughter.

Perth Courier, May 10, 1870

Auction Sale Household Furniture at the residence of Mrs. McIntyre.

The tide of emigration from this part of Ontario to the new province of Manitoba is setting in strong and continuously. On Tuesday morning last another party comprised of six individuals left the Perth Depot for Red River intending to settle in that territory: William Harvey, Harry Duffield and Peter Stanley of Perth; Peter Stewart of Bathurst; and Messrs Burns and Parker of Lanark Township. The families of the two latter either went with them or will follow shortly. Mr. Harvey took with him no less than 17 buggies and a like number of sets of horses and saddles, intending to restart his livery stables at Winnipeg in company with Mr. Duffield. The carriages were made at Kerns’ a well known manufactory in (illegible) and the horses and saddles by William Farrell of Perth. Mr. Stanley intends opening up a paint shop in Winnipeg and has taken an assortment of materials with him. Next week a surveying party of six or seven in number under the command of John Morris, P.L.S., take their departure from Perth for Manitoba.

Return of Convictions for the Period December to March.

Non Payment of Wages

Dennis O’Connor, charges brought by Harriett O’Brien, fined $7.69

Terrence Murphy, charges brought by Elizabeth Murphy, fined $26

Robert Oliver, charges brought by Michael Kearns, fined $9.30

John Holliday, charges brought by Sam Elliott, fined $38.50

Assault and Battery

Samuel Elliott, charges brought by Peter Healy, fined $4

William Gumsby(?) charges brought by William McMicken, fined 20 cents

Edward Lee, charges brought by Myles Leighton, fined $2

John Holliday, charges brought by James Mitchell, fined 20 cents

George McPherson, charges brought by Henry Drummond, fined $20

Samuel H. Davis, charges brought by Henry Drummond, fined $20

Refusing to Work

John Belisle, charges brought by James Poole, fined $1

Trotting on Bridge

M. Cook, fined $1; John Ryan, fined 50 cents

Selling Liquor Without a License

Robert Dunn, fined $26.50

Assault

Maurice Sullivan, charges brought by D.V. Casselman, fined $1

John Inwood, charges brought by Samuel Crampton

Drunk and Disorderly

Patrick Tucker, Robert Henderson, Alexander Wilson, James Parson(?), fined $1 each

Perth Courier, May 17, 1872

Fraser—Birth, at Perth on Sunday, 12^th May, the wife of John A. Fraser, of a son.

Bryson—Birth, at Smith’s Falls on Monday, 13^th May, the wife of A.H. Bryson of a daughter.

Morrison-Lee—Married, on Monday, 13^th May, by Rev. Dr. Chisholm, James Morrison, painter, to Fanny Lee, both of Perth.

Smith—Died, on the 9^th May, Cecilia Craig Smith, youngest daughter of James Smith, grocer, Perth, aged one year.

McQueen—Died, at Stanley, western Ontario, on the 23^rd April, Mrs. Jennet McQueen, 84, native of Port Glasgow, Scotland and formerly from Ramsay.

John Morris, P.L.S. Perth, set out on Monday morning last in charge of a surveying party intending to lay out four townships in Manitoba. Besides himself, the party comprised Messrs. George Warner and William Bell of Perth; James McLean and Thomas Gould of Drummond; George Motherwell of Bathurst; James McGregor of North Elmsley. When his surveying work is completed in Red River, which will probably be early this fall, Mr. Morris will return to Perth and resume business here. Most of the others intend settling in Manitoba. On the same morning, Richard Code of Perth and Messrs. Ferguson of Smith’s Falls also set out for Manitoba on a prospecting tour.

Perth Courier, May 24, 1872

In The Tunnel

Riding up from Bangor

On a Pullman Train

From six weeks of shooting

In the woods of Maine

Quite extensive whiskers

Beard, moustache as well

Sits a “student fellow”

Tall and fine and swell.

Empty seat behind him

No one at his side

To a pleasant station

Now the train doth glide.

Enter aged couple

Take the hinder seat

Enter gentle maiden

Beautiful, petite.

Blushingly she falters

“Is this seat engaged?”

See the aged couple

Properly enraged.

Student quite ecstatic

Sees her ticket “through”

Thinks of the long tunnel—

Knows what he will do.

So they sit and chatter

While the cinders fly

Till that “student fellow”

Gets one in his eye.

And the gentle maiden

Quickly turns about

“May I, if you please, sir”

“Try to get it out”.

Happy student fellow

Feels a dainty touch

Hears a dainty whisper

“Does it hurt so much?”

Fizz! Ding! Dong!

In the tunnel quiet

And a glorious darkness

Black as Egypt’s night.

Out into the daylight

Issues a Pullman train

Student’s beaver ruffled

Just the merest grain

Maiden’s hair is tousled

And there soon appear

Cunning little ear ring

Caught in student’s beard.

Perth Courier, May 31, 1872

Insolvent Act of 1869: James Nesbitt versus Archibald White

At a recent law exam at Toronto, M.E. O’Brien of Perth passed his first intermediate exam without an oral.

Smith’s Falls: The opening of spring has brought with it unusual activity in building operations and the following list of buildings are now in the course of erection which speaks well for the prospects of our village. Messrs Frost and Wood, eight first class dwelling houses besides an addition to their already mammoth foundry; Messrs. Ferguson and Getray, a splendid two story stone store with white cut stone corners; James Harrison, brick dwelling house; Messrs D. Tweedy, W. Toombs, George Moore and Jas. Johnson, all frame dwelling houses. Improvements to their decorations are not wanting among which are the English Church with its beautiful new fence and rows of trees artistically arranged through the grounds.

Perth Courier, June 7, 1872

Donegan—Died, on the 6^th June, Bridget Donegan, wife of Patrick Donegan, engine driver, B. & O. R.R., after a long illness, aged 36.

Philip—Died, on the 28^th May, Stephen Philip, fourth son of William Philip, Bennie’s Corners, Ramsay, aged 21.

At the recent law exams held at Toronto, G.A. Radenhurst of Goderich, formerly of Perth, and R. Dalmage of Almonte, passed their fourth year exam, the former without the latter with an oral exam.

Perth Courier, June 14, 1872

Brown—Died, at Port Sarnia, on the 21^st May, James Brown, Sr., formerly of Dalhousie, aged (illegible).

McMaster—Died, at Perth, of consumption on Friday, 7^th June, Eliza McMaster, born in County Donegal, Ireland.

Palmer—Died, on Thursday, 6^th June, of consumption, Harriett Palmer of Bathurst, aged (illegible, might have been 26).

Perth Courier, June 21, 1872

Farm For Sale: West ½ of Lot 3, 9^th Concession Drummond. There is on the premises a good dwelling house, barn, sheds and other out buildings with a young and thriving orchard. The farm is well fenced and in good state of cultivation. W.H. Craig, Drummond

McKenzie—Died, on Monday 19^th June of consumption, Margaret McKenzie, aged 27.

Perth Courier, June 28, 1872

Somerville—Birth at Middleville, on the 1^st June the wife of John Somerville, of a son.

It is with much regret that we hear of the death of William Brown, formerly of Smith’s Falls, and of late of St. Mary’s, Ontario. Deceased was the son of the late William Brown, Sr., and was widely and favorably known through the county of Lanark. He leaves a wife and family to mourn his death.

Perth Courier, July 19, 1872

On Wednesday, 3^rd inst., William McKurdy, a young man 18 years of age, son of Michael McKurdy, went out with his gun to shoot some turkeys. He had not gone more than 200 yards from his father’s house when a torrent of rain began to fall accompanied by thunder and lightning. Placing his gun some four or five yards aside, apparently knowing that the iron attracted lightning, he ran and took shelter under a tree and while there a thunderbolt struck him, causing instant death. Next day his father and mother found him in a standing position, his body leaning against a fence showing the death must have occurred momentarily after the lightning struck him.

The following incident is reported: Mr. Best, lock laborer at Poon amalie(?), lost two children by drowning in the Rideau above Smith’s Falls on the evening of Thursday, 11^th inst. The bodies have not been found up to last night. It appears that Mrs. Best went in a boat with her baby and two girls and the boat running up on a log, capsized. The mother held on to her baby and was saved but the other children, aged 11 and 6, were drowned.

We regret to learn of the death of Alexander Caldwell, Esq., of Lanark Village at his residence on Wednesday last after a long and painful illness. When in health, he was one of the most active and prominent lumber merchants in this district.

Perth Courier, July 26, 1872

McIntyre-Somerville—Married, on Thursday, 19^th July, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. James Douglas, A.R. McIntyre, merchant to Mary Somerville, eldest daughter of Robert Somerville, all of Middleville.

Somerville-Guthrie—Married, on Tuesday, 23^rd July, at the residence of A.G. Craig, Lanark, by Rev. James Wilson, assisted by Rev. James Douglas, of Middleville, James M. Somerville of Chicago to Lizzie J. Guthrie of Lanark

Grant—Died, at Perth, on the 25^th (?) inst., Mary Brown Grant, wife of W. H. Grant, Deputy Sheriff, aged 32.

Caldwell—Died, on Wednesday, 11^th inst., at Lanark, Alexander Caldwell, Esq., after a long illness, aged (illegible).

Campbell—Died, at his residence at Drummond, on the 14^th July, after a short and painful illness, James Campbell, aged 71, a native of Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Rorison—Died, at Ramsay on the 21^st July, John Rorison, Sr., in the 84^th year of his age.

McIntyre—Died, at Flat Rapids, Township of McNab, on the 8^th July, John McIntyre, Sr., aged 72.

Inglis—Died, at McNab on the 7^th July after a short illness, William Inglis, native of Paisley, Scotland and who emigrated to this country in 1844. (no age given)

Insolvent Act of 1869

John Hargrave, William Robinson, Samuel Farmer, Archibald McPhee

On Friday evening last, James Gamble, a wealthy and respectable farmer living on the 4^th Line Bathurst, came to his death in a very sudden and unusual manner. He was engaged in mowing with a machine on the evening of (date illegible) and while at his work, being seated, at once, on the machine, one of the wheels ran into a hold out of which a large boulder had been taken some time before, causing a shock which threw him off his feet in front of the machine. The horses were stopped as soon as possible by his son and other friends who were along at the time, but not before the old gentleman had been dragged a little distance. When extricated from the machine the unfortunate man was found in his last gasp and a few moments after he was quite dead. His funeral took place into Perth on the Monday following and was one of the largest that ever came through it there being about 75 teams in the concourse.

Insolvent Act of 1869

John Hargrave and Joseph Radford, lumberers doing business at Glen Tay

Joseph Radford

Robert Acton

Perth Courier, August 9, 1872

A very painful accident happened to a child aged 3, daughter of A. Code, M.P.P., Innisville, on Tuesday last by which, it is feared, she has sustained injuries which may prove fatal. The child was playing on the street when a loosed horse came galloping by, straight for the little one, striking the child on the back and causing, it is supposed, a fracture of the spine. The little sufferer was placed at once under the care of Dr. Howden but it is thought she cannot survive.

Farm For Sale: SW ½ of Lot 25(?), 3^rd Concession Bathurst, 1 ½ mile from Perth, 50 acres, all fenced and improved and in a good state of cultivation. A house and first rate out buildings and splendid building stone quarry and well watered. Mrs. William Tovey, Bathurst

On show day, a misunderstanding arose between Mrs. Kane, proprietor of a grocery stand at the entrance to the circus grounds, and the well known Mrs. Bridget McGee—the latter being the aggressor. The affairs had to be finally settled by blows which was speedily done with the aid of a ginger beer bottle by Mrs. Kane. Mrs. McGee, being expelled from the stand ingloriously,

Perth Courier, August 23, 1872

Return of Convictions for the Period Ending 30^th June

Drunk

Neil Campbell, $5 plus costs; William Peters, $1

Assault

Charles Nixon, $1

Martha Ward, charges brought by Edward Ward, fined 20 cents

Disorderly Conduct

John McDonald, Duncan McTavish, James Moore, fined $1 each; James Scott, fined $2; William Tuft(?), fined $5

Injury to Property

John Wall, charges brought by Moses Armstrong, fined 50 cents

George Bourke, charges brought by Bridget McGee, fined 20 cents

Michael Bourke, charges brought by Bridget McGee, fined 20 cents

David Eddington, charges brought by Samuel Charters, fined $3

Malicious Injury to Property

James Drysdale, James Cole, fined $2 each; George Compeau and Colin Drysdale, fined $1 each.

Assault and Battery

Bridget McGee, charges brought by Eliza Bourke, Jr. and Eliza Bourke, Sr., fined 20 cents

Removing a Fence

Michael and John Stanley, fined $1 each

Leaving Service

Ann McKnight, charges brought by John O’Neil, fined 20 cents

Perth Courier, August 30, 1872

On Wednesday morning, during the progress of the fire at McPherson(?) and McPhail’s shingle factory, a lad about 15(?) years old, son of Edward Hudson, met with a very painful and may be dangerous accident. When standing near the building he was runover by a horse when he was knocked down and trampled by the animal and received a very dangerous wound on his temple. His wounds were promptly dressed and he was conveyed home where he now lies.

On Sunday, 18^th inst., 3 men started from the mill premise of William Doran, Esq., at Doran Village up the river for Maberly. There men were named James Robertson and his brother who was lately arrived from Glasgow, Scotland, and Archibald Kane. They proceeded up the river in a flat bottomed boat to Maberly, a distance of four miles. The three men remained there all day Sunday until dark and during their stay they drank considerable liquor until all three were intoxicated, especially James Robertson. At about dark, they started back to Doran, but not until Robertson (deceased) had to be helped into the boat so much was he under the influence of liquor. They had proceeded down the river until within a short distance of Doran when through some misadventure the boat capsized and all three were thrown into the water. The younger Robertson and Kan managed to reach the shore but James Robertson sank immediately and never rose again until the grappling hooks brought his lifeless body to the surface of the water. The two man, after getting ashore, wandered about in the woods until about 2:00 Sunday morning when they came to the residence of the deceased and gave the alarm. Immediate search was made for the body but not until nearly sundown was it recovered with the fatal bottle of whiskey in one of the coat pockets that must have helped to drag him down to the muddy bottom of the stream. Mr. Doran with the assistance of the neighbors conveyed the body to its late home and washed and dressed it. The funeral took place the next day to the burial ground on the 6^th Line Bathurst. Deceased was a miller by trade, having worked with Mr. Doran in that capacity for the past year. Previous to that he had been employed in the Moffat Mill in Pembroke for nearly ten years. He always bore a good character being industrious, kind and obliging in manner except when under the influence of liquor. Deceased’s family is left in particular unfortunate circumstances there being a wife and seven small children the youngest only two months old—wholly unprovided for, to mourn his loss.

Perth Courier, Sept. 27, 1872

The new quota of volunteers enlisted to take the place of those whose time is now expiring in Manitoba has been filled up both for Ontario and Quebec. Five young men have been taken from this section and left Perth and Smith’s Falls for Brockville on Thursday night, 19^th (?) inst. Their names are Smith, Scott, Willoughby, Hetherman and Tomlinson.

Perth Courier, Oct. 18, 1872

We were considerably surprised and not a little pleased to see last Thursday morning the well known form of Francis Poole, Esq., C.E., enter our sanctum again after an absence of nearly seven years from it and Perth. Mr. Poole at once and by request dropped into the Courier easy chair and gave us a brief narrative of his biography since he left our good old town. Making England his resting place, he traveled over a great part of Europe, engaged, as here, in exploring mineral lands, working and developing mines, etc., in various places. In the meantime, he prepared a volume for the press entitled “Queen Charlotte Islands” a work descriptive of his remarkable adventures and exploits in these islands which lie near British Columbia. This volume ahs been published and enjoyed an extensive circulation, we are informed, in the mother country. Mr. Poole set out from Great Britain this summer with Lt. Maitland of Fruegh(?), Scotland, proceeding thence to Manitoba from whence they have recently arrived. Both gentlemen intend staying the coming winter in Perth.

Auction Sale Farm Stock and Implements, Lot 13(?) 19(?), Drummond, William McLean

Auction Sale Farm Stock and Implements, 2^nd Concession Lanark, Thomas Wilson (Mr. Wilson is leaving these parts for the west.)

From the Renfrew Mercury: “Thomas Steele of Douglas, son-in-law of R.R. Smith, Esq., was accidentally killed last Thursday by the fall of a tree while he was working on the road above that place. His skull was fractured about two inches on the left side and the brains oozed out. The funeral passed through Eganville largely attended on Sunday last for interment at Douglas.”

From the Renfrew Mercury: “The inhabitants of Eganville were thrown into a state of excitement last Saturday from the fact that three little girls were poisoned by eating the seeds of the Stramonium Datura, or commonly called Thorn Apple. One of the children belonged to James Bonfield, Esq. and the other two to Daniel Lacey. The children soon became quite helpless from the effects of the narcotic. Dr. Chanonhouse being away at the time, in the township of Stafford—no one knew what to do. Doctors were telegraphed to for advice but Dr. Chanonhouse was sent for and fortunately got back in time to save their lives. This is the second case of poisoning that has occurred in Eganville from poison weeds.”

From the Almonte Gazette” “Dr. A. Fowler, long a resident of Pakenham Village, and for a number of years postmaster, has disposed of all his property and on Tuesday morning last left with his family for the western states. His departure from Pakenham will be regretted by many warm friends. His present destination is Chicago where he will remain a week or two and will then go to Missouri and finally Texas.”

Perth Courier, November 1, 1872

Mrs. J. Hollinger died on October 17, 1872. To all mortals death comes sooner or later bringing with him more or less sorrow in his train. But when he comes, as in this case, and snatches away the young and the gay, the happy bride of some moths, this thought will come that “life is but a dream”. Mrs. Hollinger had earned the love and respect of all with whom she came into contact by her singular charms of manner which won golden opinions from all when she was removed from among a large circle of friends and relatives. Her death was calm and happy as her life was pure and useful and her premature decease will be long regretted by the people of her native place and her late home. T’was hard to give her up with death so like a gentle slumber on her but the royal way to realms above.

At rest, with the sun stooping o’er her

Touching the glow of her hair

Covering her lips with kisses

Bathing her forehead fair

Gazing like some fond lover

Who fain her young life would spare.

At rest—there is a solemn stillness

O’er the fair young form

The small hand once so busy

The rarely moulded arm

Like marble cold beside her

So laid the glad life warm.

At rest—and vain our caresses

They fall unheeded now

The bright eyes are not unclosing

There is a strange hue o’er cheek and brow

And the ripe lips no longer glow.

At rest—to wait for the dawning

Which shall wake her from the dead

Safe from the world’s rude turmoil

And rough, unhallowed dread

‘Tis there we will lie our darling

In her noiseless narrow bed.

At rest—her lot is happy

The tender, cherished flower

Called so young from sorrow

To roam through heavenly bowers

With angels, God to worship

Oh! That her lot were ours

Requieseat in pace

By a Friend A.M.E.

Farm For Sale: William McCullough, Lot 2, 11^th Concession Drummond, 200 acres. One half of the lot is cleared and the remainder under a good hardwood bush. There are good barns and sheds on the premises. I would also warn the public against giving my wife any credit on my account as after this date I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her.

Perth Courier, November 22, 1872

Auction Sale Farm Stock and Implements: Robert Richmond, Lot 8, 5^th Concession Drummond. Mr. Richmond is leaving this part of the country.

Auction Sale Farm Stock and Implements: James Waddell, North Elmsley. Mr. Waddell has leased his farm for a number of years.

Auction Sale Farm Stock and Implements: John Smith, Lot 2, 7^th Concession North Elmsley. Mr. Smith is leaving this part of the country.

Perth Courier, December 6, 1872

Insolvent Act of 1869 Ezekiel Morrison

Perth Courier, December 20, 1872

Auction Sale Farm Stock and Implements: William Grierson, Lot 3, 4^th Concession South Burgess. Mr. Grierson is about to give up farming.

On Friday evening, 29^th November, a party of ladies and gentlemen were invited to the residence of S. J. Dickson, Cedar Hill, to enjoy a dance. Some twenty young men who had not been invited assembled in a body and proceeded to the house forcing themselves upon the company. Some of them, acting rather roughly, were requested to behave themselves or leave and forthwith a scrimmage took place resulting in the intruders being turned out. Mr. Dickson had four of them—Price, Lowe, McKeadrick, McMunnand, brought before Mr. Rosamund, J.P. on Monday on a charge of trespass on which they were convicted and fined. Price had two other charges preferred against him – assaulting John Forsythe and Thomas Clarke—and was convicted and fined for both these innocent amusements. Almonte Gazette

Lands For Sale: 215 acres, northeast ½ Lot 14, 3^rd Concession; Southwest ½ Lot 15, 2^nd Concession Bathurst. There are on the premises a good dwelling house, splendid barn and outbuildings. There are 50 acres of brush, the remainder being well cleared, well fenced and well watered. William Robinson, Sr.

New Tailor Shop, Perth—Peter McEwen

Wagon Maker’s Shop to Let—John McLennon

New Boarding House—Jane Scott, Perth

Farm For Sale: NE ½ Lot 15, Drummond, 100 acres, 50 cleared, well watered. Comfortable house and other outbuildings. Alexander Adams, North Elmsley

George Corry, axe maker—The Perth Axe Factory

Perth Courier, January 3, 1873

Return of Convictions for the period June 30 to September 30, 1872

Failed to Erect a Flue in Compliance with the By Law

Nathan Fischer, Joseph Martin,Thomas Devlin, Thomas Prettie, fined $1 each

Assault

Christopher Knight, charges brought by Joseph Cram, dismissed with costs

Charles Simmons, charges brought by Harriett - - - red, dismissed with costs

John Walsh, charges brought by William Clark, fined $1

John McLeod, charges brought by George Tait, fined $1

Joseph Paquet, charges brought by Charles Simmons, fined $1

William Patterson, charges brought by Alvin Livingston, fined $2

John Carduff, charges brought by Alvin Livingston, fined $4

John Patterson, charges brought by George F. Sham - - - - , fined twenty cents

William McVeigh, charges brought by John - - rks, fined $1

Drunk and Disorderly

Thomas Prettie, fined $5

David Ferguson, fined $5

Robert McVeigh, fined $1

Profane Swearing:

Thomas Prettie, fined 25 cents

Trespass

Robert Scarfs, fined $1

George Tait, charges brought by John McLeod

William Atkinson, charges brought by Jane Allan, fined $2

Refused to Pay Statute Labor Tax

John McVey, fined $16

J. Martin, fined $20

Isaac Stephenson, fined $20

Refusing to Half the Road

Mr. McNaughton and Alexander Ferguson, fined $1 each

Trotting on Bridge

Thomas McNinn, fined $1

Drunk and Profane Swearing

Josiah Osborne, fined $1

Drunk and Committing Assault

Dugald McEwen, fined $4

Assaulting Prisoner

James Lewis, fined $5

Robert Lewis, fined $4

Abusive Language

Patrick Cadigan, fiend $1

Mary Ellen Kelly, charges brought by C. Henshaw, fined $1

Kincaid—Birth, at Peterboro on December 21, the wife of Dr. Kincaid, of a son.

Burrows-McKerracher—Married, at Lanark on December 25(?), by Rev. A. Fisher, Robert Burrows to Rebecca McKerracher both of Bathurst.

Fife-Hawkins—Married, on December 25(?), at the residence of the bride’s mother, Lanark, by Rev. A. Fisher, curate, George Easton Fife to Sarah Elizabeth Hawkins, both of Lanark.

Robinson-Evans—Married, at Perth on December 27 by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, A.M., Mr. Alexander Robinson to Miss Francis Evans, both of Palmerston.

Ireland-Farmer—Married on December 26, by Rev. Dr. Bain, George M. Ireland, baker, Perth to Mrs. Margaret Farmer. (Transcriber’s note, while it is faded, the bride’s name definitely looks like it is preceded by a “Mrs.” Not a “Miss”)

Colquoson(?)-Palmer—Married, on the 31^st inst., by Rev. Dr. Bain, William Colquoson(?), miner, North Sherbrooke to Emma Palmer of Bathurst.

Combs-Sutherland—Married, at Carleton Place, on Tuesday, Dec. 24, by Rev. J. Carswell, Thomas Combs of Pakenham to Mary Sutherland of Ramsay.

Boyson-Stark—Married on December 27 by Rev. T. Brock, Joseph Boyson of Arnprior to Abby Stark of Smith’s Falls.

Shields—Died, at N. Burgess on the 30^th (?) Dec., John Shields, 73, a native of Scotland.

Halfpenny—Died, on Monday, 22^nd December, Alice Frizell, wife of Isaac Halpenny, Esq., of Lanark Township, aged 33(?) 35(?)

Brown—Died, at the Congregational parsonage, Lanark Village, on Dec. 27, Margaret Bell, wife of Rev. John Brown, (very faded, but looks like 39—but see next listing!!!)

Brown—Died, on Friday, December 27, Margaret Brown, Perth, aged 72.

Moodie—Died, at North Elmsley on Dec. 21, Jessie McLaren, wife of Thomas Moodie, aged 28.

On Monday evening, 30^th ult., Thomas H. Redditt, who is about leaving Lanark, was made the recipient of an excellent oyster supper by some of his many and attached friends in this place.

We regret to learn that W. Martindale is about to leave Perth and take up his residence in Toronto in which city he is about to establish a manufacturer’s agency for the sale of all kinds of machinery, tools, etc. Mr. Martindale will start on Monday next and commence business immediately but his family will not leave until spring.

Perth Courier, January 10, 1873

A Scotsman, it is said, has just written a national anthem for Japan.

McKenzie-Smith—Married, at Almonte on the 25^th (?) ult., by Rev. John Bennett, Duncan McKenzie to Miss Isabella Smith, both of Almonte.

Whitley-McMillon—Married at Almonte, on the 31^st ult., Henry J. Whitley to Miss Lilly McMillan, both of Almonte.

Hewitt-Hopkins—Married, at St. John’s Church, Lanark, on New Year’s Day, by Rev. William Groat(?), James T. Hewitt, Esq., of Cobourg to Sarah Hopkins of Almonte.

Hughes-McLaren—Married on Wednesday at Knox Church manse, by Rev. W. Do - - - , Robert Hughes to Catherine McLaren, both of Drummond.

McMarns(?)-Bain—Married, by Rev. Dr. Bain on the 7^th inst., James McMarns(?) of Pakenham to Agnes Bain, daughter of Alexander Bain of Bathurst.

Lenton(?)-Evans—Married, at Smith’s Falls, on December 26, by Rev. Mr. White, William Lenton(?) of S. Sherbrooke to Mary Ann Evans, third daughter of James Evans of Kitley.

White-Dowdall—Married at Perth on Tuesday, Jan. 7, by Rev. Dr. Chisholm, Martin White to Mary Dowdall, eldest daughter of Richard Dowdall all of Bathurst.

How the World Wags

For the Courier

Every dog will have his day

Every ass will have his bray

Every fool will have his sway

Every rogue will have his way

And lying lips will have their sway

And honest men shall be their pray

Destruction’s knife will stab and slay

When once its victim, shall away

Thus the world wags its time for aye

Truth in the heart is the soul’s ray

Falsehood its might without one ray

But let Jehovah be thy stay

Believe and work and watch and pray

W.C.

One of the Almonte characters is gone—to gaol—for the winter. Barney Mooney, known to everyone in this neighborhood, was committed to the Perth gaol on Monday by the Reeve and J. Menzies, Esq., for vagrancy. This was a very property course to take with Barney. He was becoming too much a nuisance about the hotels and on the streets and the poor unfortunate victims of intemperance may well thank the justices for transferring his bed from the streets of Almonte to the comfortable cell in the Perth establishment.

Died, at Mud Lake, Westmeath, on Christmas morning, the late John McDonald, Sr.,

aged 92 years. The deceased was a native of Glengarry, Ontario and died without sickness being quite well until a few seconds before his death.

Perth Courier, Jan. 17, 1873

The Late Honorable Roderick Matheson

On Thursday, 16^th Jan., was committed to the tomb all that the grave can claim of one whose name and character have been known and respected since the first settlement of this city—a name whose honorable, self-denying life and simple noble character have won for him the regard of all who knew him and like others who have gone from among us before him has done more than perhaps more than the younger members of our community are aware of to give a high tone and standard of morality to our society and neighborhood. Colonel the Honorable Roderick Matheson was a highlander by birth, a native of Loch Carron(?), Rossshire, and spent his boyhood in the beautiful town of Inverness. His character was formed by his childhood by a mother whose means were the smallest but whose heart and spirit were of the highest—an ideal woman whose deep and fervent faith in God and the high sense of duty gave balance and steadfastness to a character which otherwise might have been warped by a too vivid and fervent poetic faculty; a woman, too, of so loving a spirit that she, poor herself, was always ready to deny herself for the sake of those whose needs were great; a woman whose influence was as great over the hearts of her children, after she had lain for three score years in her grave as though she had been with them but yesterday. Mr. Matheson spoke of his delight as a child in listening to his mother’s singing of Gaelic ballads for hours together—ballads of the nature of the Danish Sagas(?); recounting the brave deeds of bold warriors in bygone times. The mother stirred her boy’s imagination and filled his heart by telling him tales of the brave deeds of his fore fathers who fought and suffered gallantly for the Jacobite cause. To the last days of his life he cherished the deepest affection and admiration for his devoted mother. He was but a boy when his brother—his only brother, several years older than himself, brought him out to Canada; but his abilities were so promising that the schoolmaster in Inverness grieved greatly over his loss in losing him from among his pupils and remonstrated warmly with his brother for removing him to Canada at so early an age but Farquhar Matheson, the elder brother, who was then serving in the army in Canada, wished to have his brother near him. Roderick attended school in Lower Canada for some time after coming to this country. He was serving as a volunteer when the Glengarry Light Infantry were raised and he was appointed as an ensign in the corps in February, 1812, and rapidly was promoted to lieutenant and paymaster having won the favorable notice of his supervisors from his gallantry and daring in action, steadiness and unblemished character and his readiness to volunteer for any dangerous service of which there was enough from the character of the corps—a rifle regiment constantly thrown out as skirmishers—apart from special occasions. It was characteristic of the man that the friends he made in his early youth proved life long friends—Captain Marshall who will be well remembered by old settlers in the county; the late Capt. MacMillan and Chief Justice Sir James Macaulay being among the dearest of his military friends. Mr. Matheson saw a good deal of fighting during the war, being present at the action at York, Sackett’s Harbor Cross Roads, Ft. George, Lundy’s Lane and Ft. Erie and was severely wounded at Sackett’s Harbor. After the war, Mr. Matheson was for a year very undecided in his plans, being very loath to leave the army but the general peace being proclaimed and many old friends being settled in Perth and the neighborhood he finally decided to settle here; at first farming in the vicinity and afterwards entering into business in the town of Perth. In 1847 he was appointed a member of the Legislative Council of Upper Canada; and on the Confederation of the Provinces a member of the Dominion Senate. From 18?? Until 1863 he was a colonel in command of the first military district of Upper Canada and as such was active in organizing all of the volunteer companies formed during these years from L’Orignal to Ottawa and on to Perth. At the funeral a salute was fired by the Perth volunteers two small field pieces being also used which had been attached to the Glengarries during the War of 1812-14. On December 31, 1867, Mr. Matheson was attacked by paralysis which disabled him from taking any active part henceforth in the duties of life; though he recovered sufficiently to be able to drive for many miles every day and to attend service in the church from time to time, on Communion Sundays. Though weak, his intellect was clear and when feeling well he was able to enjoy conversation with old friends and to take an interest in passing events and to express his wishes as to his own business concerns. Even the evening before his final attack, on the 7^th January, he was sending messages to Dr. Wilson, a dear and valued friend, who was constantly (illegible words) by him the last two years of his life, Dr. Wilson having made a visit to Scotland which he had prolonged from time to time. Ripe in years and wisdom he has gone, leaving behind him an example which may well be followed of stainless probity and intelligence; he had a nature which scorned hypocrisy or untruthfulness and which was simple incapable of pretense. Kind and liberal to his poorer neighbors, a fast friend, a man who could not compromise with wrong doing or injustice or unfaithfulness of any description, he was perhaps more respected than loved by men of loose principle but he easily won the affectionate esteem in this district as a just man and a good one who feared God and did his duty to his neighbors.

McNab—Died, at his residence at Braeside, County Renfrew, of congestion of the lungs, Dugald Campbell McNab, a native of the Highlands of Scotland.

Among others well known of Central Canada who have thus been stricken down by the common destroyer; not the least notable is the widely known and –shall we now repeat the expression?—the “notorious” Dugald C. McNab, who on Saturday morning last died at his residence Braeside, near Arnprior, from congestion of the lungs. Although his notoriety had been somewhat diminished in later years when age began to creep upon him there was a time when the name Dugald C. McNab was in everybody’s mouth—not only in Perth and the Upper Ottawa country but all over the province. This part of the country, however, was his headquarters and here he originated most of his schemes, issued his publications, or hatched the plots which were the cause of either directly or indirectly gaining him that notoriety which he seemed rather to court then to shun. Reckless in his statements, greatly given to exaggeration, unscrupulous, ready with his pen and tongue, gifted with a large share of literary talent and blessed, or otherwise in his case, with rare energy, he was a most troublesome customer for one to have anything to do with whether in the company of friends of foes. He was, however, by no means a downright bad man—he was very friendly to friends, very obliging when the chance afforded and free from the common sin which are commonly put down as “bad habits”. Had he possessed the qualities that go to make up the moral faculties—especially those from which spring principle and conscientiousness, he would have been a most useful and prominent member of the community instead of the dread of it as he often was. Wanting of caution was another failing of his and this alone worked to his detriment when a worse man would have escaped scot free through self restraint. Dugald C.’s worse (illegible word), however, was to the world—his faults were all exposed while his better points were obscured by the shadows of his errors. Fro some time he acted as a correspondent on the Upper Ottawa; and it was in this capacity where both his failures and his strong points came out markedly. He was an indefatigable gatherer of news and withal anxious in the last degree to anticipate our wants in the line of a correspondent; but his want of caution and recklessness, added to a host of spies against those living within his sphere of labor made his correspondence so unreliable that we were forced to drop his voluminous accounts of wonderful adventures, tragedies, trials, hunts, rows, outrages, etc., to drop into our wastebasket unpublished. In no respect, however, does this characteristic of writing apply to his “History of the Settlement of the Township of McNab”, written and published in the Courier some three years ago. We have abundant evidence of its truthfulness and reliability throughout from those acquainted with the circulation of this strange struggle and to fasten all the credit to this writer we can say that from the beginning to the end we had no occasion to alter or amend a single word of the manuscript. At the time of his death, Mr. McNab was teaching school at Braeside. In this capacity, he was very efficient and to the best of his ability sought to discharge his duties faithfully. Now that he is gone we can forgive him his many and eccentric trespasses and consider that in the end his wrong doings did no one harm but his unfortunate self.

Croskery—Died, at his residence at Perth on the 12^th Jan., Robert Croskery, Sr., aged 79.

The Late Robert Croskery

Our deceased townsman who had just a month ago attained the patriarchal age of 79 years, was a native of Northern Ireland having been born in the parish of Inch, County Down near Downpatrick in the year 1793. He was apprenticed to the shoe making trade having at the age of 16 years already learned his trade—and from the time (1809)—a period of 63 years—a life time for most people Mr. Croskery followed that calling either in Ireland or in Canada. He left Ireland in 1849, the year after the terrible famine there and came to this section with scarcely a penny in the world, the general destitution of the country in 1848 having ruined him in wealth and business but not in honesty or hope. Stopping a short time in Kilmarnach, County Grenville, he came to Perth where he has resides to the date of his death—that is for 23 years. Few were more widely known in this neighborhood, among the farmers—and none more highly respected or generally esteemed—than Mr. Croskery. He was emphatically an honest man—a man who would rather die than wrong the weakest is his species—a man who in the ways of integrity and uprightness as well as benevolence, was one in a thousand. His last sickness was but brief and the news of his death was unexpected and created general and unfeigned sorrow in the community.

Bell—Birth, at Perth on the 3^rd Jan., Mrs. James Bell, of a daughter.

McLenaghan—Birth, on the 8^th inst., the wife of N. McLenaghan, Jr., of twin daughters.

Kellock—Birth, on the 12^th (?) inst., the wife of Daniel Kellock of a daughter.

Mitchell—Birth, on the 8^th inst., the wife of David Mitchell, of a daughter.

Hutton-Miller—Married, on the 7^th Jan., by Rev. John Walton at the residence of Christopher Miller, Hugh Hutton to Rebecca A. Miller, both of Pakenham.

Urquhart-Cross—Married, on the 6^th Jan., at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. J.L. Stewart, Charles H. Urquhart of Ottawa to Sarah Sophia Cross, eldest daughter of Cahrles Cross of Pakenham.

Nicholson-Simpson—Married, at Pembroke on the 2^nd Jan., at Holy Trinity Church, J. H. Nicholson of the Arnprior Review to Etta Simpson, youngest daughter of Rev. P.H. Simpson of Beachburg.

Donaldson-McPhee—Married, at Arnprior on the 23^rd ult., by Rev. E.W. Beaven, M.A., rector, John Donaldson, to Elizabeth McPhee, youngest daughter of the late James McPhee, Esq., both of Almonte.

McGregor—Died at Perth on the 14^th inst., Malcolm McGregor, aged 35.

Dick—Died, at Perth on Wednesday, 15^th Jan., Mrs. Catharine Dick, aged (illegible, maybe 58?? Or 68??), a native of Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Kay—Died, at Farquhar, on the 29^th ult., of heart disease, Catherine Kay, relict of Dr. Kay, Thames Road, Usborne, and formerly of Dalhousie, aged 60.

McBeth—Died, on Thursday, 14^th Jan., Ann Ferguson McBeth, relict of the late J. D. McBeth, aged 61. Deceased was a native of Scotland and came to Perth with the settlers of 1815.

Hall—Died, at Port Sarnia on the 3^rd inst., Mrs. Christian Hall, relict of the late Francis Hall, aged (illegible, could be 51? 61? 57? 67?) years, and 7 months. Deceased was a native of the parish of Dollar(?), Clackmannashire(?), Scotland. She was a woman of sincere but unassuming piety; and after a useful life lengthened considerably beyond the allotted span, has at last entered into that rest to which she had for many years looked forward to with Christian patience and assurance. The deceased was the mother of Francis Hall, Esq., and Mrs. William McLeod both of Perth.

Perth Courier, Feb. 7, 1873

Farm For Sale: Valuable property in North Elmsley being the southwest half of Lot 16 in the 10^th Concession of North Elmsley; 125 acres 70 cleared and in a high state of cultivation, the remainder is in hardwood bush. Well watered and extra well fenced with a good orchard. There is a comfortable house and two frame barns and large frame sheds and cow and horse stable. Three and a half miles from Perth. John and William Scott

McCulloch—Birth, on the 5^th Feb., the wife of Christopher McCulloch of Perth, of a daughter.

Douglas—Birth, on the 2^nd Feb., the wife of Rev. Jas. Douglas of Kemptville of a son.

Young—Birth, on the 27^th Jan., at Sand Point, the wife of James Young of a daughter.

Thornton-Scott—Married, on Saturday, 1^st Feb., by Rev. William Burns, John Cooper, of Perth to Catharine Scott of Smith’s Falls.

McMunn-Mason—Married, at Perth on Friday, 17^th Jan., Thomas McMunn of South Sherbrooke to Sarah Mason of Bathurst.

Roth—Died, at Smith’s Falls on the 22^nd Jan., George Roth, late of Montreal. (Could also have been Rath)

Forbes—Died, at Pembroke on the 23^rd Jan., Russell Forbes, youngest son of Andrew Forbes, merchant, aged 13(?), 15(?) months, 17 days

Gabel—Died, at Pembroke, on the 27^th ult., Gottlieb Gabel, a German merchant well known on the Upper Ottawa by reason of his great mechanical ingenuity.

Lowrie—Died, at her cottage in Burnstown, McNab, deservedly regretted by her relations and friends on the 31^st Dec., 1872, Mrs. Lowrie, relict of the late William Lowrie of Ramsay, aged 73.

Carmichael—Died on Jan. (date illegible), at Sand Point, John Carmichael, aged 30.

Mr. F. Lane being about to remove to Niagara, will offer for sale at an auction at the Town Hall here on Saturday next (tomorrow) his very valuable brick resident beautifully situated on the old McMartin property on Harvey Street.

Perth Courier, Feb. 14, 1873

On Monday morning next, Patrick Kelly and his son, a boy about 13 years of age, residing on the 12^th Concession of Huntley, were employed in chopping in the bush when a tree that was being cut down fell upon the boy, inflicting serious injuries which resulted in his death 45 minutes later. The skull was fractured and his leg broken in two places. A messenger was immediately dispatched for Dr. Patterson but the boy was dead before his arrival

On Monday evening last a young man named Peter Trainor, a member of the well known shoddy fraternity at present “doing business” in this vicinity, died in the Perth jail where he had been lodged a few days previous—through the benevolence of a local magistrate—the poor wretch having been brought so low by the use of liquor and by exposure that he was unable to take care of or provide fro himself. An inquest was held by Dr. Kellock, coroner on Tuesday last when the verdict in accordance with the above facts was returned. Truly a sad end this—for one just entering upon manhood—dying in a jail from disease and privation and dissipation without a friend to comfort him.

Craig—Birth at Ramsay on the 13^th ult., Mrs. Robert Craig of a son.

MacFarlane—Birth, at Almonte on the 13^th ult., Mrs. James MacFarlane of a son.

Thomson-Connell—Married, at Perth on the 31^st Jan., by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, rector, James Thomson, machinist, to Harriett Connell, all of Perth.

Munro-Bennett—Married, at the residence of the bride’s sister (Mrs. John Bromley), Renfrew on the 6^th inst., by Rev. R. Campbell, J.M. Munro to Sarah Bennett, both of Almonte.

Moffatt-McLean—Married, at the British Lion Hotel, Ottawa on the 5^th inst., by Rev. A.A. Cameron, William Moffatt, Esq., of Carleton Place to Flora McLean, daughter of James McLean, Esq., of Ramsay.

Brown-Brown—Married on the 4^th inst., by Rev. S. Mylne, Smith’s Falls, Livius Brown of Wolford to Josephine Brown, youngest daughter of Archibald lBrown of Kitley.

Kennedy-Gardiner—Married, on the 5^th (?) inst., by Rev. S. Mylne, Smith’s Falls, Robert Kennedy to Mary Ann Gardiner, both of Kitley Township.

Farrell—Died, suddenly on Saturday, 8^th (?) Feb., of heart disease, George Farrell, 2^nd Line Bathurst, aged 70. Deceased resided in Bathurst for the last 51 years having come out among the first settlers. He was born in the County of Wexford, Ireland.

Return of Convictions for the Period September 10 to December 10, 1872

Disorderly Conduct

William Driscoll, charges brought by Edward Gilroy, charged fifty cents.

Selling Liquor on Sunday

George Smith, Innkeeper, fined $20

Assaulting Complaisant

Benjamin Fitzmorris, charges brought by Henry Lowe, fined $6

Furious Driving

James Richmond, fined $2

Assault and Battery

William Hicks, charges brought by Robert Lochead, fined 20 cents

William Mackey, charges brought by Joshua Gallagher, fined $2

Robert Drysdale, charges brought by John Wardrope, fined 20 cents

John Leyden, charges brought by Ann Leyden, fined 20 cents

Maurice Enright, charges brought by Bridget McGee, fined $1

James Furlong, charges brought by Mary Furlong, charged 20 cents

William McCulloch, charges brought by Ann McCulloch, fined $1

Patrick Flagherty, charges brought by Jessie Mason

Bartholomew O’Neil, charges brought by Bridget O’Neil, fined $1

George Spencer, charges brought by Nelson Stewart, fined 30 cents

William Lewis, charges brought by James Swain, charged $4

John Larkin, charges brought by John Brennan, fined $3

Michael Sullivan, charges brought by James Noble, fined $10

Patrick Cusick, charges brought by Charles Cusick, fined $2

George Wilson and Mary Wilson, charges brought by Luke Fitzgerald, fined $1 each

Nonpayment of Wages

Patrick Flagherty, charges brought by Jesse Mason, fined $20

Stealing Fruit

David Walker, George King, James King, Edwin King, Michael Borke, charges brought by James Bell, fined 20 cents each

Refusing Half the Road

Walter McQuat, charges brought by Ada A.M. Armstrong, fined $2

Drunk and Disorderly

Allan Brown, John Burns, John Larkin, fined $1 each

Patrick Tucker, fined $2

Hugh Kennedy, fined fifty cents

William M. Glover, fined $5

Trespass

Thomas Findlay, Jr., charges brought by John Elliott, fined $1

James Price, George Lowe,John McMorrow, Cahrles Headrick, William Barber, charges brought by Samuel Dickson, fined $4 each

William Cusick, charges brought by Charles Cusick, fined $1

Louis Merveau, charges brought by Solomon Stewart, fined $1

Repeated Trespass

Eliza Nesbitt, charges brought by Samuel Flegg, sent to jail for want of sureties to keep the peace

Assault

James Swain, charges brought by Rose Ann Lewis, fined $1

John McCann, charges brought by Thomas Elliott, fined 20 cents

William Huston, charges brought by Margaret McVicar, fined $5

William Jackson, charges brought by Alexander Waugh, dismissed for want of evidence

Samuel Dickson, charges brought by Thomas D. Cartwright, fined $8

James Price, charges brought by John Forsythe, fined $5

James Price and Robert Dickson, charges brought by Thomas Clarke, fined $4

Malicious Injury to Property

Barney Meher, Michael Banes, Patrick Banes, John Berrnman, Michael Griffin, Lancelot Danks, Archibald McLaren, charges brought by Gilbert Cannon(?), fined $1 each

Insulting Language

Luke Fitzgerald, charges brought by George and Mary Wilson, fined $1

Charles Cusick, charges brought by Patrick Cusick, fined $1

Perth Courier, Feb. 21, 1873

Hornick-Copeland—Married, at Perth on the 19^th nst., by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, A.M., rector, Samuel R. Hornick to Annie Eliza Copeland, all of Smith’s Falls.

Kennedy-Gardiner—Married, on the 5^th (?) 6^th (?) inst., by Rev. S. Mylne of Smith’s Falls, Robert Kennedy to Mary Ann Gardiner, both of Kitley.

Bourke-Kilkelly—Married, at St. Alphonse, Allumette Island on the 11^th inst., by the uncle of the bride, Rev. J.C. Lynch, assisted by Rev. O. Bouckler(?), Mr. E. Bourke, Jr., of Pembroke to Annie Kilkelly.

Luckey-Lyle—Married, by Rev. S. Mylne of Smith’s Falls, on the 11^th (?) inst., John James Luckey to Martha Lyle, daughter of William Lyle of South Elmsley.

Field-Parks—Married, on the 13^th Jan., by Rev. Mr. Potts(?) at the residence of the bride’s brother, J. Hampden Field, artist, formerly of Perth, to Mary Ann Parks of Montreal.

Mather—Died at the Township of Lanark on the 11^th (?) inst., after a short illness, Mrs. John Mather, aged 77. The deceased was a native of Berwickshire, Scotland and immigrated to Canada in 1822. Her death is lamented by a large circle of friends.

McDougall—Died, at North Sherbrooke on the 2^nd inst., Archibald McDougall, aged 78. The deceased was a native of Argylshire, Scotland. He emigrated to Canada in 1821(?) and consequently endured his share of the hardships and privations of the first settlers.

Perth Courier, Feb. 28, 1873

Pembroke—Last Saturday the corpse of D. McPherson, who had lived in this section for 29 years, came into the Union House from the Mattawa. Mr. McPherson had not been dead for over three weeks but until Saturday no means of bringing his body to Pembroke for interment could be found. It appears that he had been working in some of the shanties where his services were no longer required and he was provided with a free to Pembroke and a quantity of money. On his way here he got on a “spree” in which condition he kept himself until his pocket was empty. From some of the numerous effects of that fatal cup he died and this adds another to the long list of deaths from strong drink. Deceased was over 50 years of age and was interred at Prestonvale Cemetery.

Farm For Sale—100 acres adjoining Smith’s Falls, 30 acres are in brush the balance cleared. There are good buildings on the property and it is well watered. George Taylor, Smith’s Falls.

New Tailor Shop at Perth: Peter McEwen

Land For Sale: East part of Lot 15, 7^th Concession Dalhousie; part of the southwest part of Lot 2, 3^rd Concession Drummond near Mr. Watson’s residence. James Allan

Land for Sale: Part of Lot 28(?), 7^th Concession, North Elmsley, 70 acres with good house and barn and in a high state of cultivation. Mrs. Steven Mutton, Almonte

On Monday last, James Laurie, returned to his home in Perth from California where he had been sojourning for the past seven or eight years.

On Thursday, 16^th March, will be an auction sale of farm stock and implements, James Drougham, 8^th Concession North Elmsley.

Docherty—Birth at Carleton Place on February 20, the wife of James Docherty, of a daughter.

McLeland—Birth at Rosetta, Lanark Township on Feb. 15, the wife of John McLeland of a son.

Anthony—Birth, on Sat., Feb 22, the wife of B. Anthony, Perth, of a son.

McGuire-Flanagan—Married, at Niagara Falls on Jan. 21, by Rev. Father McSpiritt, Mary Ann Flanagan formerly of Perth, to Frank McGuire, merchant, St. Catharines.

Metcalf-Deacon—Married, on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. R. Whiting, Wesleyan Minister, John H. Metcalf, Esq., of Belleville to Jane Louise Deacon, eldest daughter of His Honor Judge Deacon, Pembroke.

Moderwell-Fraser—Married, Feb. 6(?) at the residence of Jas. A. Fraser, by Rev. J. Eddie, Robert Moderwell of St. Catharines, son of ex-Sheriff Stratford, to Mary Bella Fraser of Berlin.

McMullan—Died, on Sunday, Feb. 24, the relict of the late William McMullan, North Elmsley, aged 83.

Richards—Died on Feb. 7, Sarah Richards, youngest daughter of Henry Richards of Drummond, aged 17.

Khull—Died, at the 7^th Line Darling, on Jan. 23, Jane McMillen Khull, wife of William Khull, aged 77. Deceased was a native of Scotland.

Perth Courier, March 7, 1873

The law firm of W. H. Radenhurst and J.W. Douglass have combined under the name Radenhurst and Douglas.

Perth Courier, March 14, 1873

Morrison—Died, suddenly on Tuesday evening last at the residence of her brother Thomas Edmunds, Esq., Smith’s Falls, Rebecca Morrison, beloved wife of W. Morrison, late of Perth and now of Napanee, aged 43.

More on the death of Mr. Campbell:

At midnight on Sunday passed away to his rest the soul of Archibald Campbell, Esq. Cut off in the bloom of manhood and the (illegible word) of his terrible malady. For several days the fever which rioted rampant in his system seemed somewhat in abeyance and serious fears were entertained for his recovery; but the danger was hovering near and when least expected the silent messenger came. It was not too much to say that our dear friend was universally regarded and a deep sorrow for the event and sympathy for the bereft is expressed by the community generally.

The subject of this obituary notice was born in Drummond in the early days of the settlement and was one of a large family of brothers some of whom have attained marked positions in their native country. The parents were of Highland nativity and emigrated to this country with the first settlers, enduring the hardships and privations peculiar to the experiences of the early pioneers. Mr. Campbell has resided in Perth for several years past and held at the time of his death the office of Division Court Clerk and Official Assignee besides several minor offices. He was also a secretary of the south Riding of the Lanark Agricultural Society. In his official capacity he made many warm friends for the kindliness of his manner and obliging cordiality; and we venture to say that his death will be sincerely regretted and he will be sacredly treasured in memories. On Wednesday at 3:00 the mournful cortege bearing the remains proceeded to Elmwood Cemetery followed by many friends and acquaintances and brethren of the Masonic fraternity on reaching which, all that was mortal was consigned to his last resting place with Masonic ceremonial. Many participated in this last sad offering of a long farewell until the day breaks and the night shadows flee away. In conclusion, we fervently offer our sympathy to the bereaved assuring them that “there is One who doeth well what seemeth best in His might”.

The remains of our deceased townsman were deposited in their last resting place with Masonic honors, Mr. Campbell being a prominent member of the order and secretary of the lodge in Perth. Large numbers of brethren from the Almonte, Arnprior, Pakenham, Carleton Place, Lanark, Newboro, and Middleville joined with their fellow Masons in Perth in paying this last earthly tribute to their dear brother. The funeral took place to Elmwood Cemetery on Wednesday last and comprised one of the largest assemblies of all classes and creeds we have ever seen in Perth.

Lockhart-Cowie—Married, in Almonte on the 4^th inst., by Rev. J. Bennett, Arthur Lockhart to Margaret Cowie, both of Almonte.

Lyon-Sache—Married, at the residence of E.A. Bates, Esq., Arnprior on Thursday, 4^th September, by Rev. E.W. Bearen(?), John Bower Lyon, Esq., merchant to Edith Mary Sache, third daughter of the late Henry W. Sache, Esq., barrister.

Geary-Morrow—Married, on the 3^rd Sept., by Rev. William Sanderson at the residence of James Long, Richard Geary to Elizabeth Morrow, all of Bathurst.

Irwin-Westerlick—Married, on the 9^th September, by Rev. William Sanderson, at the residence of John Heffron, Mr. John Irwin to Miss Catherine Westerlick, all of Bathurst.

Stewart—Died at Renfrew on Tuesday, September 9, Donald James Stewart, only son of Robert Stewart (harness maker), aged 18 months.

Bell—Died, at Arnprior, on Thursday morning, 11^th Sept., Catharine Bell, youngest daughter of John Bell, four weeks, three days.

Dudgeon—Died, at Port Elmsley on Tuesday, 2^nd Sept., Thomas Dudgeon, 83, one of the oldest settlers in Lanark County.

Perth Courier, Sept. 26, 1873

More on the Dennis Noonan Golden Wedding:

It is not often that a Golden Wedding is celebrated in this part of the country for two reasons. In the first place it is seldom that a couple can be found still in the land of the living who were joined together in the holy bonds of matrimony half a century before; the other is that the custom has not yet gained a firm footing here. We are about to speak of a case where both of these stumbling blocks have been got rid of and in which an aged couple, both over the period of life allotted to mankind, but strong and hearty still, will hold their 50^th Wedding Anniversary or public anniversary of their marriage, in the midst of a very large assembly of children, grandchildren and other near friends. We refer to Dennis Noonan and his wife, 4^th Line Bathurst, and parents of our respected townsman Peter Noonan, merchant. Fifty years ago last Monday, 23^rd (?) September, the now aged couple were united in marriage in this town by Father MacDonnell who is still living and resident in Glengarry. A family gathering will take place at the residence of Peter Noonan in Perth on Monday next to celebrate. It was not to be understood that in coming to the church they were to be married over again as the term might imply but they came to attend mass as an act of thanksgiving to God for the privilege of having lived together happily. After the ceremony at the door of the church, the venerable couple received the congratulations of friends and acquaintances and immediately afterwards drove through the town to the residence of their son Peter where a sumptuous dinner was prepared. Here there was a family gathering of two or three generations. One of the ladies—a granddaughter, sang the well known plaintive son “When You and I Were Young, Maggie”. The incidents of days gone by were related; the difficulties and trials of their early life related; one in particular being mentioned, the fact that on the day of their marriage they had to walk six miles to the church. Only another person of those present on that occasion besides themselves now living and that was Rev. John McDonald, now residing in Lancaster, Glengarry. Late in the evening the happy couple were escorted to their home by their children and thus ended the memorable day.

Ferrier—Birth, on Monday, 22^nd Sept., the wife of John Ferrier, of a son.

Steele-Miller—Married, at D.D. Hanna’s Hotel, Paisley, on the 22^nd Sept. by Rev. J. Conlee(?), Hugh Steele of Greenoch to Elizabeth Miller of Paisley.

Elliott—Died, at the residence of his father, in North Burgess, on Friday, 19^th Sept., Thomas Frederick Elliott, son of Archibald Elliott, aged 4 years.

Perth Courier, October 10, 1873

Last Friday morning a child of Joshua Bothwell, cooper, aged 3 or 4, had its clothes set on fire by approaching too near an open fire place in consequence of which she was severely burned. Dr. Rugg was called to administer to the little sufferer which under his care is as well as can be expected.

Perth Courier, October 23, 1873

On Tuesday last, October 21, the farm house of Patrick Hunt, 8^th Line Bathurst (near Harper’s Corners, was burned to the ground and everything therein destroyed. Loss is about $1,000 and no insurance. The fire is supposed to have originated in a spark from the stove and being no one in the house it caught fire.

Perth Courier, October 31, 1873

A little girl, a daughter of Edward Kennedy, merchant, was on Saturday last scalded by falling into a tub of hot water. The injuries are not thought to be fatal.

We regret to learn that Dr. Moatyn(?) of Almonte was last Saturday smitten with a sharp stroke of apoplexy which though not mortal rendered him insensible for some days and prevented his removal from the place where the attack came upon him—Messrs. Brown and McArthur’s store—to his own lodging, till Monday.

Auction Sale Farm Stock and Implements—Ferry Road, Ottay Lake George Oliver

Auction Sale Farm Stock and Implements—Lot 3, 8^th Concession Lanark, Timothy Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan is making a change to his business and everything will be sold without reserve

Auction Sale Farm and Farm Stock—Lot 17, 9^th Concession Drummond, Elijah Halfpenny. As Mr. Halfpenny intends leaving for Manitoba in the spring he is very desirous of making a clearing out sale so that bargains may be expected.

Auction Sale Farm Stock—Patrick Hunt, Lot 20(?), 8^th Concession Bathurst

For sale, the well known tavern at present occupied by the subscriber, Alex Leckie, Burnstown Road

Perth Courier, November 7, 1873

Insolvent Act of 1860—John Wilson

We are sorry to have to record the death by typhoid fever of Waddell Anderson, a young man who served his apprenticeship in this office and was in every sense of the word a model of integrity and uprightness. During his stay in this place he made many warm friends who sincerely regret his demise. Waddell died on the 20^th October, at the residence of his brother John McIntyre, Paisley, Ontario Carleton Place Herald

Owing to the destruction by fire of the barns, stable and fodder, Thomas Williams, Town Line, Drummond, will dispose on Monday next of the whole of his stock and surplus wheeled vehicles without reserve.

On Monday last Angus McDiarmid of Beckwith went to Prospect village to make some purchases. On returning home, which he had left in apparent good health, he was taken suddenly ill and sat down by the side of the road where he was afterwards found dead. The cause of his sudden death was heart disease. He was a man much respected in his neighborhood.

John McQuat of Dalhousie arrived here on his way home from Manitoba on Tuesday evening looking all the better. He intends staying until spring in Dalhousie when he will return to Manitoba. He has secured a government claim there and purchased a town lot or two in Winnipeg.

Farm For Sale: John F. Clark, West half of Lot 20(?), 9^th (?) Concession Bathurst. The farm comprises good unbroken land.

Perth Courier, November 14, 1873

It gives us great pleasure to learn that M.E. O’Brien, son of William O’Brien of this town heads the list of those who passed their final exams for barrister at the exams held before the law society at Toronto last Tuesday and Wednesday.

Auction Sale Farm Stock and Implements: Lot 20(?), 5^th Concession Bathurst, Peter Fisher. As Mr. Fisher is about to leave this part of the country for western Ontario, all will be sold without reserve.

Perth Courier, November 21, 1873

Default of Mortgage—Mortgage agreement made between David Holliday of the first part, Christina Holliday of the second part and Thomas Mansfield of the third part, upon Lots 5 and 43, Cockburn Island, therefore the above parcels of land will be sold by public auction at the town hall, Perth.

Death under peculiar circumstances took place the other day at Sand Point. We learn that an elderly woman named Mrs. Rill died from fright. Being sick and confined to her bed in the evening her daughter lit a candle in the room and the reflection upon the wall so startled Mrs. Rill that she died from the effects, thinking the house was on fire.

Lynch’s Hotel, Pakenham, has been leased by George Cunningham.

Thomas M. Brooke, barrister, recently of the law firm McKinzie, Delamere(?) and Brooke, Toronto, and son of Thomas Brooke, Esq., Perth, has removed to Brockville where he has taken up the practice of H.S. McDonald, lately appointed junior judge of Leeds and Grenville. This is both a lucrative and extensive practice.

The appointment by Judge Malloch of W.M. Keith of Smith’s Falls to the clerkship of the 4^th Division Court in place of R. Harper, resigned, made some time since, escaped our notice until the present. Mr. Keith has also been appointed by the village Council Clerk of the Smith’s Falls Council.

From the Herald we clip the following item: “We are sorry to have to report a fatal accident which occurred on Tuesday, 11^th inst., about a mile from this place. A little child about three years of age daughter of John Houston, 7^th Line Ramsay, was playing about the floor when she fell backwards into a pot of boiling water. Dr. McEwen was immediately called in and did what he could but the extent of the scald was so great as to preclude all hope of recovery. She lingered until Thursday morning when death mercifully put an end to her suffering.”

On Wednesday, 12^th November, a fine young lad, a son of Oliver Jackson, a painter in the employ of James Kearnes of Glen Tay, was drowned while skating on the Tay at the village. The body was recovered the next day.

Not long since a gentleman paid us a visit who had worked in the Courier office forty years ago. The gentleman was Dawson Kerr of the Ottawa Volunteer Review.

Perth Courier, November 28, 1873

Death By Accident or Foul Play?

On Thursday, 20^th inst., it was reported in Smith’s Falls that Mrs. Halliday, wife of John Halliday of Montague was just dying of wounds received during a runaway the previous evening. Dr. James A. Chambers, coroner, impaneled a jury and began an investigation. Some rumors of a very ugly nature got abroad and speculation as to her husband’s participation in the matter were freely indulged in.

The Coroner’s Inquest

Summary of Halliday’s Statement: On Wednesday evening, 13^th inst., coming home from Smith’s Falls, the horses started to run one line broke, the boards on the bob sleigh slipped off, my wife fell and got caught by the legs. I worked until I got her loose and she fell on the road; I cold not stop the horses they went home. I went back for my wife; my brother William helped me in with her and sat between her on the bed. I lay down and slept. When I awoke I saw my wife lying near the door; I went and shook her and saw blood on her; my brother and I put her in a bed. I commenced to wash the blood off her face and saw her hands were black and I sent for Dr. Chambers and he came.

Dr. Anderson: I visited Mrs. Halliday and found her in a state of collapse and came to the conclusion she could not survive very long. I found several wounds on the back but on her head a wound extending to the nape of her neck and a severe contusion on the right side of her chest and one very severe one on her right hip. The wounds together were sufficient to cause death.

Edward Pauquette: I saw Mr. Halliday abed Thursday morning, insensible. He and Mr. Papin followed the sleigh tracks. They found a place in the snow where there was the appearance of a scuffle.

Catherine Latcock said the little boy David Halloday told her his father struck his mother with a cedar stick. She said she asked the boy if he was up when his father and mother got home he said he was. He said that his bother took the baby and suckled it and his pa knocked her down and kicked her in the ribs and the last kick she got she said to him “Oh John, you have killed me!”.

Margaret Pipin said that John, one of Halliday’s sons, told her his father had knocked his ma down and kicked her. He then took up a cedar stick and struck his mother on the head.

The jury returned a verdict that Mrs. Halliday came to her death at the hand of her husband and Halliday was consequently committed for trial.

On Wednesday afternoon of last week our reporter through the kindness of Sheriff Thompson was shown into that part of the gaol where the prisoner was confined awaiting trial. Halliday is not an ill looking man, apparently between 30 and 35 years of age, tall and rather thin in build. He appeared to be “shaking in his shoes” at the position in which he is placed—a position which may possible lead him to fearful doom. He persistently maintains that his wife’s death was caused by the horse running away and displaying a very real or simulated grief when he touches upon his forlorn condition. His young family is bereft now of both their parents’ care. He said he had been married about ten years to his late wife and had five children born to them the eldest over nine years and the youngest about five years old.

It is our painful duty this week to record the death of Patrick Griffin, tailor. It took place at his residence on Mill Street Sunday evening last 23^rd November in the 44^th year of his age. Deceased is a native of Ireland having come from Lough Hill, County Limerick, 22 years ago and has since resided in Perth. For the past year, Mr. Griffin had been in poor health and like many another of strong countenance, worked away, paying no heed to a cough that was fast racking his frame until he was taken suddenly down when he sank rapidly and died peacefully after a short confinement. Mr. Griffin was a law abiding, industrious and honest citizen, beloved of all who knew him intimately and highly respected by all who had any dealings with him. He leaves a wife and several small children to lament their sad loss. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon last to St. John’s Church, thence to the R.C. Cemetery, followed by a large procession of sorrowing friends.

On Thursday last a young boy 8 or 9 years old residing on the Perth Road about a mile from Smith’s Falls by the name of Johnston, accidentally met his death by upsetting a load of firewood. It seems his people were drawing home wood to the house and he happened to be at the end of the sleigh when it upset. Coroner Chambers held and inquest and a verdict was returned in accordance with the facts.

Ryan—Birth, on Saturday, 22^nd November, the wife of Patrick Ryan, merchant, Perth, of a son.

McNeeley—Birth, at Carleton Place on the 6^th November, Mrs. B. McNeeley of a daughter

Mair—Birth, at Portage la Prairie, Manitoba on the 10^th Oct., the wife of C. Mair, merchant of a daughter.

Nagle-Burke—Married, on the 15^th (?) 18^th (?) Nov., at Smith’s Falls, by Rev. Father Clune(?), Maurice Nagle of Montreal to Theresa Burke of Carleton Place.

Watson-Lyon—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. D.J. McLean, on Wednesday, (date illegible) November, Charles Watson, druggist, to Bessie(?) Lyon, eldest daughter of Robinson Lyon, Esq., all of Arnprior.

Allan-Hugier(?)—Married, at Arnprior, on the 10^th November, by Rev. W.G. Hodgins(?), George Allan to Angeline Hugier(?) all of Arnprior.

Thompson-King—Married, at Perth on the 20^th November, by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, A.M., rector, Jacob Thompson to Mary King, all of Drummond.

Berford-Wilson—Married, at the Church of St. Bartholomew, New Edinburgh, on Wednesday, 26^th Nov., by Rev. George N. Higdown(?), William Welland(?) Berford, Esq., Perth to Mary Wilson, daughter of the late William Wilson, Esq.

Griffin—Died, at his residence in Perth on Sunday, 23^rd November, Patrick Griffin, tailor, n the 44^th year of his age.

Hutton—Died, at Pakenham on the 13^th November, John Hutton, after a protracted illness. (no age given)

Oliver—Died, at Perth on Tuesday, (date illegible) November, Mary Oliver, relict of the late Thomas Oliver, aged 72.

Perth Courier, Dec. 5, 1873

Taylor—Birth, on the 31^st inst., the wife of Henry Taylor, hardware merchant of a son.

Airth-McTavish—Married, on the 11^th(?) 14^th (?) November, by Rev. Dr. Bain, Mr. John Airth, farmer in Horton Township, Renfrew County to Charlotte McTavish, of North Elmsley.

Lake(?)-McDougall—Married, on the 25^th (?) November, John Lake(?), farmer of Oso to Mary McDougall, daughter of Donald McDougall, Palmerston.

McIntyre-Martin—Married at the R.C. Church in Arnprior, on Thursday, (date illegible) November, by Rev. Father Bouvier(?) Patrick J. McIntyre, druggist, to Miss Maggie Martin, sister of Thomas Martin, station master at Arnprior.

Miller-Fleming—Married, at Pembroke on the 26^th November, by Rev. John McEwen, Mr. J.P. Miller, Esq., to M.S. Fleming, both of Pembroke.

Campbell—Died, on the 23^rd November after a long and painful illness, Isabella Campbell of Drummond, aged 49.

Maxwell—Died on Saturday, 22^nd November, Jas. Maxwell of Lanark, of consumption, aged 21(?) 24(?).

Oliver—Died, at North Elmsley on the 30^th November, Ann(?) Oliver, wife of Thomas Oliver, Perth, aged 40.

Craig—Died, at Lanark on Saturday, 25^th ult.,, aged 75(?). Mr. Craig was one of the old pioneers of this section of the county of Lanark and a much respected citizen. He dropped dead suddenly in his own house.

Lawson—Died, at Perth on Monday, 1^st December, Walter Lawson, Sr., aged 68(?) a native of Dumfrieshire, Scotland.

Pembroke—On Saturday night last an elderly woman named Gauther, living with her son-n-law in the French settlement while laboring under a fit of mental aberration, got up after the family had retired to bed and with nothing on but her night dress, escaped to the open fields. It was snowing heavily at the time and the poor woman was out some time before she was discovered and brought back to the house. She died the following evening from the effects of exposure.

One of the pioneer settlers of Lanark Village has passed away in the person of Adam Craig, of that village who died of apoplexy at his residence last Friday full of years and honors. He was well known throughout the whole district and most respected. He was a native of Scotland.

Last week, news was received by Richard Williams of this town that his father-in-law, George Shamiour(?), had died somewhere in Minnesota on his way home from Manitoba to Perth. The nature of his death is not yet known to his friends here.

Perth Courier, Dec. 12, 1873

Russell—Birth, at Arnprior on Tuesday, 2^nd December, the wife of William Russell of a son.

McRorie(?)-Cavers—Married, at Almonte on the (date illegible) ult., by Rev. John Bennett, Ann D. Cavers to Daniel McRorie(?), both of Beckwith.

Gemmell-Ferguson—Married, at Barrie Hotel, Perth, on Wednesday, Dec. 10, by Rev. W. Burns(?), John Gemmell to Martha Ferguson, both of Dalhousie.

Pender-Giles—Married, at St. Paul’s Church on the 28^th (?) ult., by Rev. J.F. McMorine, William Pender (or maybe Fender) to (first name illegible) Giles, daughter of the late William Giles, both of Ramsay.

McGilton(?)-Henderson—Married, on the 2^nd inst., at Bishop’s Chapel, by Rev. H. Pollard, Robert J. McGilton(?) of Montreal to Hattie Hart Henderson of Ottawa.

Brown-Cheney(?)—Married, on the (date illegible) November at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. Donald Ross(?) Rose(?), Dundee, P.Q., John Brown, Esq., merchant, of Carleton Place to Abbie Cheney(?), daughter of George Cheney(?), Esq., Fort Covington, New York.

Malloch—Died, at Perth on Sunday, 7^th December, John G. Malloch, Judge of the County of Lanark, in the (illegible) year of his age.

Scott—Died, at Pakenham Village on Monday, 8^th December, (first name illegible) Scott, formerly of Perth, aged 33(?)

Hogg—Died, at her residence on Beckwith Street, Perth, Margaret Morrison Hogg, wife of John Hogg, aged 27.

Morrison—Died, at Perth on Sunday morning, 7^th Dec., Cora Christine Morrison, daughter of E. Morrison, photographer, aged 4 years, 7 months.

McDonald—Died, on the 7^th inst., Robert McDonald, Armstrong’s Corners, Bathurst, aged 66.

Harry Davies, late of Perth has been appointed Express Agent on the line of the C.Central between Ottawa and Carleton Place. He began his new position on Wednesday last.

Return of Convictions June to September

Insulting Language

James Atcheson, charges brought by William J. Anderson, fined $1

Assault

Same as above Insulting language but fine was $2

Assault further—

Thomas Scott, charges brought by Robert Kilpatrick, fined $1

Robert Kilpatrick, charges brought by John Knapp, fined twenty cents

Pat Flagherty, charges brought by Thomas J. Wilson, fined twenty cents

Felix McQuelion(?), charges brought by Thomas Cosgrove, fined twenty cents

William Inwood, charges brought by Sarah Inwood, fined $1

Edward Inwood, charges brought by A. Livingstone, fined $1

William Drynan, charges brought by Michael Downes(?), fined $3

Disobeying His Master

Hugh Nixon, charges brought by William Butler, one month in gaol

Assault and Battery

Patrick Whyte, charges brought by Thomas Drennan, five days imprisonment

George Code, Jr., Thomas Code, Jr., William Hopkins, Jr., Ennis Chambers, charges brought by Jeremiah M. Doyle, fined $1 each

Archibald Riddel, charges brought by John McArthur, fined $5

Joseph Mulligan, charges brought by T.C. Westerhead, fined $1

William Buchanan, charges brought by John Tully, fined 20 cents

Drunk and Disorderly

Cornelius Ryan, Michael Collins, Robert Ross, Colin McLaren, fined $1 each

Disorderly Conduct

Terry Murphy, fined $1

Selling Liquor on Sunday

Louis Pennet, fined $20

Abusing a Horse

James Scott and William Morrison, fined $1 and $3 respectively

Injury to Property

Nancy Blair, charges brought by Alice Lelong, fined twenty cents

William Free, charges brought by W.H. Radenhurst, fined twenty cents

Non Payment of Wages

John Farrell, charges brought by Catherine Cline, fined $10.50

Burying a Horse Inside the Corporate Limits

James Laurie, fined $1

Nonperformance of Statute Labor

Robert Monoghen, and Thomas Duffield, fined $3 each

Neglecting to Pay Statute Labor

J. McAuliffe, Edward Wallace, J.H. Burgess, Nat Burgess, fined $5 each

Profane Swearing

Edward Inwood, fined $1

Perth Courier, Dec. 26, 1873

Ferguson-Burrows—Married, at the Manse, Beckwith, on the 19^th inst., by Rev. W. (last name illegible), M.A. Robert Ferguson to Annie Burrows, both of Beckwith.

Robertson-Dobbie(?) Dodds(?)—Married, on Wednesday, 17^th Dec., by Rev. James Wilson, James Robertson to Maggie Dobbie(?) Dodds(?), both of Lanark.

Conlin(?)-Fleming—Married, at St. James Church, Franktown, on Wednesday (date illegible) December, by Rev. A. Fisher(?), rector, John Conlin(?) to Susannah Fleming, all of Montague.

Watson-Elliott—Married, at Perth on the 12^th (?) December, by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, A.M., rector, George Watson to Mathilda Elliott all of Perth.

Received from Christine Spencer - [email protected] Posted: 14 June, 2006