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Perth Courier, July 1, 1898

Wright—Died, at Perth on Thursday, June 23, Mr. Benjamin Wright, aged 63.

Blair—Died, at Carleton Place on June 26(?), Mr. Peter Blair in his 74th year.

Leach—Died, at Beckwith, on June 25, Robert Leach, aged 67.

Dulmage—Died, at Appleton on June 23, Mr. Lawrence Dulmage, aged 78.

Darou—Died at Lanark, on June 19, Eva Darou daughter of Mr. Benjamin Darou, aged 18.

Bain—Died, at Lanark on June 25(?), Margaret Deachman Bain, relict of the late William Bain, aged 78.

Elsewhere in the same paper:

Mrs. William Bain of Lanark Township died at the residence of her niece Mrs. Charles Woods on Sunday night of paralysis at the age of 78.  She was a sister of Mrs. John Gillies of Carleton Place and an aunt of Dr. Munro of Perth.  Her family are:   David of Gananoque; John and Thomas of Vancouver, B.C.; Mrs. Peter Lawson of Middleville; Mrs. R.R. McEvoy of L’Orignal; and another daughter in Minnesota.  The Rev. D. M. Buchanan conducted the service.

McKinnon—Died, at Dalhousie on June 25(?), David McKinnon, son of Randolph McKinnon of Dalhousie, aged 14.

Althorpe:  John Dowdall, an old resident of this place, died on June 24 and was buried on Sunday.  He was 81 years old and left behind to mourn his loss a widow and a number of grown children.  He was married twice.  His first family was four sons and four daughters and the second was three sons and three(?) or five(?) daughters of whom nearly all were present at the funeral.  He was buried in the 6th Line Cemetery at Bathurst.  Rev. Mr. McTear(?), Anglican clergyman of Westport preached a very interesting sermon.

Elphin:  The infant son of Samuel Gordon died on Tuesday, 21st inst.

The death of Duncan P. McGregor of Balderson was received here with much regret.  The deceased was well and favorably known here and throughout the district by his musical abilities which were much admired and frequently sought after at public entertainments.

Ernest H. Deacon, late station agent of the C.P.R. at Warren, died in the Sudbury Hospital on Tuesday.  The deceased was born in S. Sherbrooke and was a nephew of Mrs. John McLean of Lanark Village.  He leaves a widow to mourn her loss.

Mrs. Jessie Conn, relict of the late James Conn, died Wed., June 15 at the residence of her son Harvey, Moore St., Carleton Place.  Her maiden name was Jessie Stewart and she was a native of Scotland but has spent the last number of years in Ashton.  The funeral took place from her late residence in Ashton the following Friday afternoon and was largely attended.

His many friends are grieved to learn of the death of Patrick Hagarty who passed peacefully away on the morning of July 1.  The cause of his death was pleurisy he being sick only a few days, having been in town the Sunday previous to his death.  All that willing hearts could do and the best medical aid were of no avail to ward off the last enemy.  Mr. Hagarty moved when young with his parents to the farm on which he died and there he spent the most of his life making a comfortable house on the banks of the Rideau River.  He had many friends among the businessmen in Perth as well as among his neighbors.  His funeral took place on the 3rd inst. To the Catholic Cemetery in Perth this being the wish of his widow who intends to make her home in Perth for the future and therefore wished his remains to be buried in the nearest cemetery.  The deceased leaves a devoted wife to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate husband.

Perth Courier, July 8, 1898

Neil—Died, at Perth on Wednesday morning, July 6, Isobel Jane Deacon, wife of Mr. Archibald Neil, aged 23 years, 9 months and 14 days.

McRae—Died, at L’Amable, Ont., on July 1, Isabella Tait, widow of the late Norman A. McRae, Carleton Place, aged 40.

McEwen—Died, at Bolingbroke, Thursday, June 30, Roy Kenneth McEwen, beloved son of Lizzie and John McEwen, aged 3 years, 3 months and 13 days.

God has taken Roy our darling

To a mansion built on high

Bore his little spirit gladly

To his home beyond the sky.

Crawford—Died, on Thursday, June 30, Ann Lord, relict of the late Charles Crawford, Bathurst, aged 91.

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An old resident of Bathurst Mrs. Charles Crawford, died Thursday, July 20 at the great age of 91 years.  Deceased, whose maiden name was Ann Lord, was born in Queen’s County, Ireland in the year 1807.  Messrs. Charles and Samuel Crawford of Bathurst are her sons.

After a short illness of pneumonia, an old resident of South Elmsley, Patrick Haggarty, died on the 1st July aged 63(?) 65(?).  Deceased was born in County Mayo, Ireland and came to Canada with his parents in 18?? (illegible, might have been 1841), the family spending their first summer in this country at Cornwall.  They then moved to Kitley Township, Leeds County.  Deceased remained there six years and then removed to the shore of Rideau Lake where he ended his days.  Sixteen years ago he married Elizabeth Carey but they had no family.  The surviving brothers and sisters of the deceased are:  John at Ottay Lake, N.E.; Charles in Michigan; James in Gananoque; Mary Ann in Kingston.  The funeral took place to the R.C. Church Cemetery in Perth on Sunday and was a very large one.

Perth Courier, July 15, 1898

Nolan—Died, at South Elmsley on July 7, Mr. Edward Nolan, aged 54(?) 64(?).

Quinn—Died, on Saturday morning, July 9, James Joseph Quinn, infant son of Peter Quinn of Perth, aged 3 months and 4 days.  Flowers were kindly sent by Mrs. (Hon.) Peter McLaren, Mrs. Hugh Robertson and Mrs. D.H. Wells and others.

There is a home for little children

Beyond the bright blue sky

Where Jesus reigns in glory

A home of peace and joy

No home on earth is like it

Or can with it compare

For everyone is happy

Nor could be happier there.

Hagerty—Died, at South Elmsley on Friday, July 1, Patrick Hagerty, aged (illegible, maybe 65???).

Taylor—Died, at Lanark on July 6, Henry Taylor, aged 44.

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The Era says that James H. Taylor of Lanark died from his attack of sunstroke on Wednesday night of last week.  His age was 44 and he had been a resident of Lanark for 17 years.  He was born in the County of Russell.  He leaves a widow and three sons and four daughters.  His heirs are entitled to $1,000 from the Oddfellows of which he was an insured member.

Perth Courier, July 22, 1898

Thom—Died, at the residence of her father, Rev. H. McDowell, Aurora, July 13, Jessie H. Thom, beloved wife of Mr. E.J. Thom and grand daughter of Mrs. George Kerr, Perth, aged 22.

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The Aurora papers contain pathetic obituaries of the late Mrs. E.J. Thom of that town, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. McDowell and granddaughter of Mrs. George Kerr of Perth, at the early ate of 24 years.  Deceased had been married less than a year and her early death is universally regretted.

Harback—Died, at Perth on Tuesday, July 19, Hiram Richardson Harback, aged 64.

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A well known resident of Perth, Hiram Harback, died of consumption at his home on Boulton Street on Tuesday evening at the age of 64.  His illness resulted from a heavy cold contracted some months ago.  Mr. Harback was born in Kingston and came to Perth many years ago, working most of the time as a blacksmith in the carriage shop of Mr. Hicks.  He leaves a widow and four children, one son and three daughters.  His remains were buried in Elmwood Cemetery on Thursday under the direction of the A.O.U.W. of which he was a member and in which he carried insurance of $2,000.

Greer—Died, at Zealnad, on Monday, July 4, Thomas Greer, aged 67(?)

Perth Courier, July 29, 1898

Easton—Died at Watson’s Corners on July 18(?), Matthew G. Easton, aged 89(?).

Aumale—Died, at Dalhousie, on Saturday, July 23, Mrs. Gilbert Aumale, aged 37(?).

Gilmour—Died, on Monday, July 25, at North Sherbrooke, Jas.Gilmour, aged 78

The telegraph brought the sad news to Pembroke on Friday that one of its best and most prominent citizens William Murray had died that day at Clifton Springs, New York, where he had gone for his health.  The deceased was a man of sound abilities, quiet manner, and amiable disposition.  He was of Irish parentage and was born in the County of Carleton.  He belonged to the Roman Catholic Church.  A dispatch to the Globe of Saturday gave additional particulars:  “Just two weeks before, Mr. Murray had gone to the sanitarium at Clifton Springs in a private car, accompanied by his wife, brother and Dr. Dickson.   Even then, little hope was held out of any benefit being derived so far spent was Mr. Murray.  The firm of T. & W. Murray have been actively identified with the business interests of Pembroke and the whole district since 1838(?) when they came from their birthplace of Richmond, County Carleton and opened business here.  Their business continued to grow with the years and branched out to stores at Mattawa, Chapleau, North Bay and Cobden.  Besides their lumber and fur trade, they were also contractors, having built the Pembroke water works.  Although they suffered from a number of fires and other business reverses, they have always been the friend of the poor.  Thomas Murray has always been an active politician and during the past 23 years has sat in the legislature several terms in the Liberal interest.  He was also elected to Dominion Parliament.  William Murray attended closely to business yet was induced by the Liberal party to contest North Renfrew at the Dominion elections in 1893 and was elected.  He was mayor of Pembroke for several terms, elected by acclamation.  He was a member of the school board and has always been looked upon as one of the leading businessmen of the upper Ottawa, one who was always trusted and respected as he was well known to be a man of the highest integrity and honor, one who did more than possibly any one else in furthering the business interests of the district.  On his last birthday about three weeks ago the deceased completed his 50th year.  He leaves a wife who was a daughter of the late Michael O’Meara, a pioneer of Pembroke and nine children, five boys and four girls.  His death is a great calamity to Pembroke.”

A sad stroke of affliction has fallen on the household of James W. Blair, 4th Line Bathurst in the death of his only remaining son William J. Blair which occurred on Saturday last from that dangerous complaint, appendicitis.  Only one week before, Mr. Blair was taken ill with the disease and medical aid was called in and as the complaint progressed and the pain became one continuous roll of suffering, Dr. Bell, a noted Montreal specialist was sent for.  The doctor arrived on Saturday but he was too late as the sufferer had expired shortly before the doctor reached the house.  Deceased was only 36 years old and leaves a wife (nee Miss Rebecca Truelove) and one child.  The blow to her was a very sad one but little worse than that his father and mother suffered between all of whom there was an unusually strong affection and companionship, the two families living in one house and forming but one household.  Deceased was a very fine young man without vice or bad habits and took pride in working with his father.  Their beautiful farm was so well known in the township.  The people of Perth cannot forget the genial hospitality found at his home.  The funeral was one of the largest ever seen in Bathurst.  The remains were interred in Elmwood Cemetery, Rev. Mr. Bennett, pastor of Calvin Church, Bathurst, conducting the service.

August 5, 1898

Pye—Died, at Lanark on July 21, Edward Pye, aged 20 years and nine months.

Perth Courier, Aug. 12, 1898

Following close upon the announcement of the death of Dan McIntosh of Almonte at Santiago comes the distressing news of the death of another Almonter from yellow fever—Lt. Jas. B. Steele, signal service officer in charge of the balloon corps.  Lt. Steele was a Ramsay boy, the third son of Alexander Steele and learned the print business in the Gazette office.  After working in several Canadian and American newspaper offices he enlisted in the regular U.S. Cavalry and served the full term in the western States from Texas to Wyoming.  Returning to Almonte at the close of his term, he made preparations to take a college course but abandoned the project in favor of a good position in the U.S. Signal Service.  He was among the first to move to the front on the outbreak of the war and was mentioned in dispatches by General Wheeler in connection with balloon reconnaissance’s.  Lt. Steele married about four years ago a daughter of his commanding officer Major Greary who, with his son Lt. Greary, is now with General Merritt at Manilla, Phillippines.  On war breaking out, Mrs. Steele and her two little children came to Canada and spent the summer visiting her many relatives by marriage in Almonte and vicinity.  To her, the news of her husband’s death comes with crushing force as only two days ago she received a letter from him stating that he was well and had been promoted to the command of the balloon corps and was rejoicing at the prospect of leaving fever stricken Santiago to join General Miles among the comparatively healthy hills of Puerto Rico.

Herron—Died, at Herron’s Mills on Aug. 5(?), Annie A. Herron, daughter of Mr. Jas. Herron, aged 26 years and 2 months.

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Middleville—Miss Annie Herron, eldest daughter of Jas. Herron, died on Friday last after a lingering illness.  Her funeral took place on Sunday afternoon.  The services at the house and grave were conducted by Rev. John Ferguson of Lanark, in Knox Church, Perth on Sunday morning.  In the course of the sermon, Rev. Mr. Smith made reference to the young woman whom he had visited before her death and drew a touching lesson for the young, exhorting them to come back to Christ while they had the opportunity.

More on the death of Annie Herron:

On Friday evening bout 6:00, Miss Annie A. Herron, daughter of James Herron of Herron’s Mills, succumbed to the malady by which she had been harassed continually for almost two years.  Deceased was 26 years, 3 months of age and to be thus cut off in the flush of life is a fate which moves even the most unsympathetic nature.  While attending the Christian Endeavor convention held here in October, 1896(?), she contracted a cold which though not serious at the time, was the beginning of her fatal illness.  Deceased was an estimable young lady, always full of life and of a disposition that won her many lasting friendships.  Her remains were interred in the family plot in the cemetery at Middleville on Sunday afternoon.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. Ferguson of this place.  The funeral was a very large one.  Era.

This morning about 9:00 the spirit of Mrs. Jas Drysdale of this place, passed from its earthly tabernacle to eternal repose in the future world.  She was taken ill yesterday morning with heart disease and within 24 hours afterwards paid the debt of nature.  Deceased was born in Glasgow, Scotland on June 28, 1821 and came to this country in 1834 with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Alston who settled in this village.  On June 26 , 1844, she was married to Jas. Drysdale and the union was blessed with three sons and four daughters.  One son, John, died  here a number of years ago.  The surviving members of the family are:  Mrs. Thomas Dunlop of Dalhousie; Mrs. Jas. Robertson of Deloraine, Manitoba; Mrs. W.R. Gerrie and Mrs. W. Puller of Rat Portage, Ont.; James of Senley, Michigan; and Robert of Drummond.  The deceased was a sister of Mrs. Thomas Watt of this place who is now visiting at Ashland, Wisconsin.  Era, Aug. 3

The Recorder published an obituary of John C. Watrous of Elizabethtown about four miles from Brockville who died July 30 in his 60th (?) year.  He was a Liberal and a Presbyterian.  Deceased was born in Perth but when a lad moved to his uncle’s near the farm on which he died.

John McNie who had been a resident of Carleton Place for the last 12 years, died Thursday morning last at the residence of his son, J.C. McNie, William Street, in his 77th year.  The deceased was born in Bathurst, Scotch Line, in Feb. of 1822, where he lived the greater part of his life and for many years until he removed to Perth in 1871 he held the position of township treasurer.  When a young man, Mr. McNie married Janet Clark of Bathurst by whom two children were born—John C. McNie of Carleton Place and one daughter who died early in life.  After the death of his first wife, Mr. McNie married a Miss Cameron, also of Bathurst and by this marriage one daughter was born, Mary McNie who resides in Perth.  The union was of short duration, death intervening again.  Mr. McNie married a third time to a Miss Stone who died in 1886 shortly after which sad event Mr. McNie moved to Carleton Place where he has resided ever since with his son.  In religion Mr. McNie was a Presbyterian and in politics a Conservative.  For some months past he had been ill with cancer of the stomach but kept going about until six weeks previous to his decease.  The funeral took place from here to the CPR station on Saturday morning, to Perth.  In the absence of Rev. Mr. Woodside, Rev. Mr. Scott conducted the services accompanying the remains to Elmwood.  The pallbearers were Messrs. Thomas Nichol, Mr. William Hicks, Mr. Thomas Hicks, Mr. Thomas Barrie of the county town, and Messrs. W. McIlquham and P.H. Salter of Carleton Place.  Carleton Place Herald, Aug. 9

Perth Courier, Aug. 19, 1898

Pink—Died, at Pembroke on Aug. 14, Thomas Harold Pink, son of Mr. Thomas Pink, aged 19.

Perth Courier, Aug. 26, 1898

Johnson—Died, at the residence of her son, J.W. Johnson, August 22, Margaret Saunders Johnson, relict of the late John Johnson, of Carleton Place, aged 70.

Hands—Died, at Drummond on Monday morning, August 22, William Thomas, only son of Henry J. Hands of Drummond, aged three months and 22 days.

White—Died, at Bathurst on Aug. 18(?), Thomas White, aged 80.

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One of the oldest native born residents of Bathurst, Thomas White, died on his farm on the 6th Concession on Thursday afternoon of last week at the age of 80 years. His father was a native of Ireland and was a soldier receiving the customary grant of 100 acres of land when he settled in Bathurst.  When he reached Perth there were only a few houses in it.  Deceased had a family of six sons and three daughters of which the survivors are Peter of Lanark, tinsmith; and Thomas and Richard of Bathurst.  He was buried in White’s Cemetery in that township, the Methodist minister at Maberly officiating.

One of the oldest residents of these parts passed away on Sunday last at the advanced age of 93 years.  We refer to the death of Mrs. John Gonyes who for some years past has resided with her daughter Mrs. Louis Gallipeau in Shawville.  The deceased was the wife of the late John Gonyes who came from Smith’s Falls to Quebec 15 years ago.  Her maiden name was Adeline and she was a daughter of Francis Lombar(?) after whom the village of Lombardy was named and a sister of Mrs. Francis Shamione of Halel(?) fame here.  She was a woman of wonderful vitality and a most interesting person to converse with.  John Gonyes of this town is a son.  Smith’s Falls News Aug. 17

The sad intelligence has been received here of the death by drowning of Archie Dolan, eldest son of Jas. Dolan of Portage du Fort on Monday last.  Mr. and Mrs. Dolan were absent from home at the time, attending a funeral at Cobden but how the little fellow met with the accident is not known yet.  He was a bright lad of 5 years, a nephew of the Misses Crawford of D’Arcy Street.

Perth Courier, Sept. 2, 1898

Holmes—Died, at the residence of her son, J.A. Green, McDonald’s Corners, Tuesday, Aug. 16, Mrs. William Holmes, aged 78.  (transcriber’s note, checked this, the son’s last name is Green.).

The Almonte Gazette says that a former resident of that town, John McKean, died lately at Redfern, Sidney, after a residence in Australia of 33 years.  He was a brother of Mrs. John Stafford of this town.

Devlin—Died, at Almonte, on Aug. (date illegible), John Devlin, son of James Devlin, Carleton Place, aged 17.

The Great Falls, Montana Leader(?) of October 17 contains the death notice of John McLean at the residence of his son, John G. McLean in that town on October (date illegible).  His children are:  James G. McLean of Great Falls; John G. McLean of Seattle; William C. and(?) Nelson of B.C.; Kenneth and Henry F. of Choteau(?); Ruben T. of Munsing, Michigan; Mrs. Jeanette Stewart of Great Falls.  His widow survives.  The deceased was born in the township of Drummond near Innisville.

On Sunday last the body of Miss Mary McKinnon of Almonte was brought to Perth and buried in the Catholic Cemetery.  The funeral was attended by a large concourse of friends and acquaintances from Almonte, Carleton Place and Drummond.  Miss McKinnon was a native of Glengarry and of Scottish parentage.  She was a housekeeper for her brother John McKinnon, grocer, Almonte.  Her death took place on Friday after an illness of an hour from neuralgia of the heart.  She was a sister of McDonald McKinnon of Carleton Place and Alexander McKinnon of Drummond.

One of Almonte’s oldest and most respected residents passed to the land of the shadows on Monday last in the person of Robert William Drury.  The late Mr. Drury was born in Rathcale, County Limerick, Ireland on March 31, 1812 and was therefore in his 87th year.  He came to Canada in 1842 and for the intervening 56 years resided continually in Almonte or Ramsay.  He was an industrious and useful citizen, a kind friend and good neighbor.  At Smith’s Falls, 53 years ago he was married to Elizabeth Braden, who survives him, aged 77.  They had no family.

Perth Courier, Sept. 9, 1898

Byrne—Died, at Perth on Sunday night, Sept. 4, Florence Mathilda Byrne, daughter of Mr. Owen Byrne, aged 27.

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Miss Florence M. Byrne—This estimable young lady, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Byrne, of this town, passed away on Sunday night at the early age of 27 years.  Deceased was afflicted by paralysis for many years back.  Before she became so stricken, she was a bright, active, beautiful girl and it was a sad day to herself, her parents and her companions when this disease dame so suddenly upon her.  Deceased was buried in the R.C. Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. F. Duffus officiating at the funeral service

Campbell—Died, at Drummond, on Friday morning, Sept. 2, Mary McIntyre, relict to the late Donald J. Campbell, in her 80th year.

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The long life of Mrs. Donald J. Campbell of Drummond, came to a close on Friday morning last when she passed away in her 80th year.  Deceased had been bed ridden for over 20 years and this great affliction was borne with Christian fortitude until the last.  Mrs. Campbell, whose maiden name was Mary McIntyre, was a sister of the late Messrs. Hugh and Donald McIntyre of Balderson and Mrs. Jas. Gould of Drummond who is now the only surviving member of the family.  She was born in the district of Balquidder, Perthshire, Scotland and came with her parents to the Balderson settlement when very young.  Her children were John D. (deceased); Peter M. and Margery on the homestead; Margaret (Mrs. Charles McLenaghan) of Perth; Mrs. Andrew Armour of North Burgess.  She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was buried in the Campbell Cemetery, Drummond.  Rev. J.S. McIlraith officiated.

Walters—Died, at Lanark township, on Sept. 1, Janet Walters, daughter of Joseph Walters, aged 14.

Perth Courier, Sept. 16, 1898

The town was shocked to learn on Tuesday forenoon that one of our respected citizens, Archibald Elliott, had died suddenly that morning.  Mr. Elliott, though up in years, still followed his old occupation of cattle drover and on Monday had with his assistants collected a lot of cattle at the farm of his son Robert, 9th Line.  His exertions made him somewhat sick and faint through weakness of the heart which had troubled him for some time; but he rose from his bed the next morning quite well.  That morning he exerted himself somewhat in overlooking the work of the herding of the cattle when suddenly he complained of a dreadful pain in his side and all at once fell to the ground a dead man.  This was about 10:00 in the morning.  His brother Robert was driven out as soon as possible and during the afternoon his body was brought to his late residence on Victoria Street.  The deceased was 71.  He was born on the 9th Line Burgess on the farm on which he died and whish was drawn by his father from the government in the early settlement.  The family came from the north of Ireland.  Mr. Elliott was a member of the Methodist Church and a prominent Conservative.  He was married to Miss McLean whose death last winter proved a great affliction to him.  A few years ago the family came to town to live and by that time Mr. Elliott had withdrawn pretty much from business life.  He leaves two sons and two daughters:  Robert on the homestead farm; Charles W. of Montreal; Mrs. Orr (Jennie) of Manitoba; and Edith at home.  The funeral took place yesterday with Rev. Mr. Hughes, pastor of Asbury Church, officiating.

Seldom, perhaps, have the sympathies of our community been so thoroughly aroused as when on Thursday last it was learned that Mrs. Michael Keho had breathed her last.  Only a few weeks ago she was radiant with health and strength but now the Grim Reaper had laid her low.  On Monday morning she was in her usual health but shortly after noon was taken suddenly ill and the doctors pronounced her case hopeless.  Her children were all about her at the time of her death, her eldest son Harry of Chicago arrived just in time to receive her parting blessing.  Her husband was almost prostrated by the blow.  The maiden name of the deceased was Rose Carr and at the time of her marriage some 30 years ago they took up their residence on the 3rd Line Bathurst and 20 years ago moved to Drummond to their present home on the 5th Line.  During her residence among us her kind and sympathetic disposition endeared her to us all.  The whole neighborhood feels the loss of one who was ever prompt at a neighbor’s call for assistance.  The funeral took place on Saturday to the R.C. Church in Perth and thence to the cemetery and was one of the largest ever seen around here.

An aged and estimable lady, one of the pioneers of Elmsley, Mrs. Henry Best, died on Friday last aged 85 years.  Deceased was born in Ireland in 1813 and her maiden name was Elizabeth Taylor.  She was a most consistent Christian and a member of the Anglican Church.  She leaves a family of four sons and one daughter.  They are Edward and Arthur of Smith’s Falls; George on the homestead; John on the farm adjoining; and Mrs. Wood of Syracuse.  Her husband died a number of years ago.  The funeral took place on Sunday to the Anglican Church and cemetery at Port Elmsley Rev. Mr. Lowe conducting the services.

Perth Courier, Sept. 23, 1898

Lawson—Died, at Pilot Mound on Sept. 7, Mrs. Robert Lawson, aged 51 years, 6 months.

Storie—Died, at Dalhousie on Sept. 15, Margaret Storie, aged 65(?)

Maywood—Died, at Fallbrook on Sept. 8, Mary Maywood, aged 57(?) 67(?).

McLaren—Died, at Eureka, Calif., David McLaren, aged 44.

Carberry—Died at Ferguson’s Falls on Friday, 16th inst., Bridget Lynch Carberry, wife of Michael Carberry.

Perth Courier, Sept. 30, 1898

Greenley—Died, at Brooke on Thursday, Sept. 21, Charlotte Greenley, aged 19.

On Wednesday night, Sept. 21, Mrs. Robert Lawson died at Pilot Mound, Manitoba, at the home of her son A. Lawson.  Deceased was a sister of Messrs. James W. and Duncan Campbell of this place and also of Messrs. David, Andrew, and Archibald Campbell of Lanark Township and her death makes the first break in a family of eleven.  About ten years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Lawson left Lanark Township and took up land two and a half miles east of Pilot Mound.  Five years later they removed to Pilot Mound where Mr. Lawson died four years ago.  Mrs. Lawson had been in delicate health for about a year past and for the past three months she had been confined to bed.  She leaves two sons and three daughters to mourn the loss of a kind and indulgent mother all of whom reside at Pilot Mound except for one.  Era.

Watson’s Corner:  Death has once more visited this place and claimed another victim in the person of Miss Margaret Storie, who passed over to the silent majority on Thursday, 15th inst.  Although the deceased had been an invalid for three years, the news of her death was a surprise to many.  Deceased was well known and highly respected in this community where she has lived all her days.  She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church and when able, was always found in her place at the service.  The funeral on Saturday was large showing the esteem in which she was held.

Pembroke is in heavy gloom today caused by the death of one of her leading and most highly esteemed citizens, Thomas Hale, the eminent lumberman.  Mr. Hale had been considered weakened in health for some time past and had traveled a great deal with a view of recruiting.  Some weeks ago he arrived home ill of typhoid and other complications having set in later, he passed away last night at his residence in the west ward.  Mr. Hale was in his 57th year and leaves a wife and family of sons and daughters.  Observer.

Mrs. John Houston of Ramsay had been in poor health for some time and died last Monday evening aged 68 years.  She was a daughter of the late John Donald and sister of F. Donald and Mrs. William Taylor of Carleton Place.  Five children survive:  John, Thomas, Stewart, Marion and Alice.  Respected by all for her womanly qualities, her death has evoked feelings of sorrow and sympathy in a wide circle of friends as was fully evinced by the large attendance at the funeral on Wednesday afternoon.  The body was interred in the family burying ground.

William Blackburn of Smith’s Falls is dead, aged 83 years.  He was born in Dublin in 1815(?) and came to Canada in 1822 locating in the township of Kitley.  Ten years later he purchased a farm in North Elmsley but about 12 years ago he gave up the active duties of the farm to spend his remaining years in Smith’s Falls.  In 1837 he married Miss Jane Splane who with five sons and five daughters, survive him.  One son died 22 years ago.  Mr. Blackburn was an honest, industrious man and was held in esteem and respect.  He was a member of the English church and a life long Conservative.

The death occurred at the residence of her brother-in-law William code on Monday last of Mrs. Code, a lady well known around these parts.  Deceased was the wife of John Code of North Elmsley who died some 8 or 9 years ago.  After her husband’s death, Mrs. Code resided on the farm but about three months ago came to Smith’s Falls to visit her brother-in-law William Code of Queen Street.  Shortly after her arrival here, she was taken sick and despite the best medical help and care never seemed to improve.  She was 66 years of age and had no family except an adopted son who resides on the farm in North Elmsley.  Smith’s Falls News.

The late Malcolm Colin Cameron was born in Perth on April 12, 1832 and educated at Knox College in Toronto.  He held several public offices such as town councilor, reeve and mayor of Goderich.  In 1860 he was called to the bar in U.C. and in March of 1879 was appointed a Q.C. by the Ontario government.  He married in May of 1855 Jessie H. McLean, daughter of Dr. John McLean, who was formerly in the Royal Navy.  He held a seat in the House of Commons for S. Huron from 1867 to 1882 when he ran for West Huron and was elected.  In 1887 he was defeated and re-elected in 1891 but was unseated in 1892 and was again defeated at the by-election held that year.  He was re-elected at a by-election held in 1896 and also at the general election of 1896.  He was a Liberal.  His home was at Goderich.

Perth Courier, October 7, 1898

Watson’s Corners:  Mrs. William Storie, an old and respected resident of this place, passed peacefully away after a few days illness, in her 86th year.  Deceased has resided in this neighborhood for about 70 years.  She endured many of the hardships of the early settlers.  She brought up a large family, all of whom survive except Margaret, who passed away five days before her mother.  Her husband died about ten years ago.  She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church and as long as health permitted, she always was found in her place in God’s house.  Truly, a mother of Israel has gone home to be with Jesus.  Rev. J.A. Leitch preached the funeral sermon and feelingly referred to the benefit received when visiting the deceased during the last few years.  The funeral was largely attended which testified to the esteem in which she was held. 

At 5:00 this morning, Alice Ramsbottom, relict of the late William Jones, passed from the confines of this ever changing sphere, to the boundless realms of the great eternal world where death is unknown.  Deceased was born in the old country 67 years ago and came to this country with her parents, settling near Rosetta.  After marriage she and her husband settled in this place where she has ever since resided.  Mr. Jones died 17 years ago and her son William died five years ago in his 19th year.  Four daughters survive, viz., Mrs. Jas Young and Misses Alice and Minnie of this place and Mrs. James D. Robertson of Manitoba.

On Friday evening, the news was received of the death of Janet Morrison, relict of the late John Strang of this place, which occurred at the residence of her daughter Mrs. A. McBride of Arnprior.  Deceased was born in Bucklavis(?), Scotland in 1821 and spent her early years in that vicinity.  45 years ago she came to this country, settling in Lanark Village where she resided almost continually until the time of her death.  She was the mother of a family of seven:  Mrs. Edward Close of Pilot Mound, Manitoba; Mrs. A. McBride of Arnprior; Mrs. P. McManus who died two years ago at Carleton Place; Miss Mary Strang, also dead; Messrs. David and William Strang of this place; and James Strang of Ellsworth, Wisconsin.  Her remains were brought down from Arnprior on Saturday afternoon and the funeral took place Sunday at 1:00 from the residence of her son David to the village cemetery.  The pall bearers were Messrs. W.G. Bates, Peter Scott, Jas. Cooper, William Dorway, Robert McFarlane, Robert Watt.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. D. M. Buchanan of St. Andrew’s Church of which body she had been an adherent.  Era, 9-28

The oldest native and resident of Bathurst, William Rudsdale, died at his residence on the 3rd Line on Saturday last at the age of 81 years.  Deceased was born on the farm on which he died and which was drawn from the Crown Lands by his father, the late Richard Rudsdale and scarcely had the young settler and his wife settled on this place than a son was born to them, now just deceased.  This was in 1817 when the township was first settled and the pioneer’s axe had scarcely made an impression in the forest stretching over this new township.  The elder Mr. Rudsdale was a bluff Yorkshireman, coming from near Scarborough and possessed all the social character of that part of merrie England; and his son William was an apt copy of his father in this respect.  Mrs. Rudsdale, Sr., was also an Englishwoman and the twain were married before crossing the ocean for Canada.  The deceased married Margaret McKerracher who survives him together with their son Richard M. Rudsdale on the homestead; and two sisters Catherine (Mrs. George Fletcher) and Ann (Mrs. Herman Fowler), both reside in the U.S.  The late Mr. Rudsdale was a staunch Reformer all his days.  The funeral was a very large one.  The services wee conducted by Rev. Mr. Currie

Perth Courier, October 13, 1898

Beatty—Died, at Perth on Oct. 9, James Beatty, aged 78.

Tatlock:  On Wednesday, Oct. 5, Mrs. Peter Guthrie died at her home after a few weeks illness in the 70th (?) 79th (?) year of her age.  The deceased lady was held in great esteem among her friends and acquaintances.  Though a great sufferer, she bore her affliction with much calm and fortitude.  The funeral on Friday was a very large one, many coming from a distance to pay their last tribute of respect.  A sermon was preached at the house by Rev. W.S. Smith of Middleville from the words of St. Paul in Hebrews IV:1.  The body was interred at Middleville. (see more in next issue)

Lanark Links:  On Tuesday morning, the sad news came that Mrs. David McLaren had passed away at the age of 50 years.  Mrs. McLaren had been in poor health for some time but of late her friends were hoping for a recovery.  A few days ago she became unusually weak and the end came without suffering.  The funeral is fixed for Thursday at 1:00 pm to the Lanark Cemetery.

Perth Courier, Oct. 21, 1898

Blair—Died, at Brooke, Bathurst on Oct. 4, John E. Blair, 22, son of John and Mary Blair.

Quigley—Died, at Bathurst on Sunday, Oct. 15, Thomas Quigley, aged 78.

Moore—Died, at Maberly, Mrs. Thomas Moore, aged 51.

Coutts—Died, at Kingston on Sunday, Oct. 15, Annie Wilhelmina Coutts, daughter of Mr. John Coutts, formerly of Oliver’s Ferry, aged 28.

McGregor—Died, at Beckwith on Oct. 11, Jessie McDonald, beloved wife of Mr. Peter McGregor, aged 50(?) years and ten months.

Brooke:  John Blair passed away on Tuesday morning on the 4th inst.  His remains were followed to the White’s Cemetery by a large number of sorrowing friends.  He was an only child.  Two years ago he had the misfortune of getting one of his arms taken off by a thrashing mill.

The Flesherton(?) (County of Grey) Advance of October 12 contains the obituary of the late Mrs. Ward wife of the resident Methodist pastor and who was known by her friends and old companions in Perth as Lucy Moorehouse.  Deceased was the second daughter of Henry Moorehouse of this town and was married to Rev. Joseph Ward then in this circuit.  She was a woman of endearing character and her death must be a sad loss to her relatives and friends.  The Advance says:  “This village has been saddened during this past week by the presence of death which has cast its somber shadow over us, and conveyed from us one who, though few knew intimately, yet left behind her fond memories with those who had the pleasure of meeting her.  We refer to the late Mrs. (Rev.) Joseph Ward who passed peacefully to her last rest on Saturday night after nearly two years of struggle with consumption. The funeral took place to Flesherton’s Cemetery on Monday afternoon when a large number of members of the church and others attended.  The deceased lady was born in Perth and was 43(?) years of age.  Her maiden name was Moorehouse.  When at Hamilton’s Ladies’ College at the age of 17, she gave her heart to God and has since been an unobtrusive but sincere worker in His care.  She was a woman of much culture and of a very winning and sympathetic nature.  These rare qualities made her a general favorite in whatever sphere she was called to act and also made it possible for her to succeed to doing good where others failed.  We will illustrate this by relating an incident in her life.  Some years ago, while staying in a southern Ontario town in the course of Sunday school work, she was asked to take charge of an incorrigible class of boys.  She did so and before leaving the circuit had the great joy of seeing every one of these boys converted and today they form the pillars of the church at Point Edward and will testify to the nobility of soul of the woman under whose teaching they were led to Christ.  Not only in Sunday school work was Mrs. Ward an ardent worker but in the W.M.S. and the W.C.T.U.  Of the former she was an elected life member—a rare honor.  She was wedded to Rev. Joseph Ward late of the London Methodist Conference twenty years ago and leaves behind a young family of four sons and two daughters who hold her memory sacred.”

From the Almonte Gazette of Oct. 14 we take the following notice of the death of a former well known resident of this town.  John Morrison, one of the oldest citizens, died last Saturday night after several days illness from dropsy.  Mr. Morrison was 81(?) 84(?).  He was born in Scotland and after coming to Canada he lived for some years on the Scotch Line near Perth.  He afterwards purchased a farm between Port Elmsley and Smith’s Falls where he lived until he retired from active work a good many years ago and went to live in Perth.  About five or six years ago Mr. Morrison came to live in Almonte in order to be near the Reformed Presbyterian Church to which body  he belonged.  The deceased was twice married.  His first wife was Mary Taylor of the Scotch Line who left no family.  The second wife who survives him is Margaret Holliday, sister of David Holliday and Mrs. Fraser of this town.  By his second wife he had one son who died at the age of 13 or 14 after which Mr. Morrison sold his farm and moved to Perth.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. E.M. Coleman.”

On Wednesday, Oct. 12, Mrs. Peter Guthrie of Darling passed peacefully away from this jarring world to the land of eternal rest. Deceased, whose maiden name was Mary King, was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1823(?) 1821(?) and about four weeks after her birth, her parents Mrs. And Mrs. Jas. King, removed to this country, first settling near Middleville but subsequently removed to Darling.  There she was married to Peter Guthrie fully fifty years ago.  This union was blessed with a family of four:  James, who died about four years ago from a paralytic stroke he received while shantying in Lavant Township; Mrs. P. McDonald of St. Paul, Minn.; Mrs. J.D. McInnes of this place.  For some years past the deceased has been considerably troubled with an affliction of the stomach, and about five weeks ago the disease became more acute, compelling her to take to her bed.  For the four weeks she lay suffering, she was carefully and tenderly watched by her daughter Mrs.  J. D. McInnes.  Era.

Perth Courier, Oct. 28, 1898

Rogers—Died, at Watson’s Corners on Oct. 22, Elizabeth Rogers, aged 40.

Middleville:  Mrs. Thomas Manson, after a few weeks illness, died at her home on Wednesday, 19th inst.  She was 70.  She was a highly respected citizen, a most consistent Christian lady and a devoted member of the Christian church.  She leaves an aged husband who has the sympathy of a large number of friends.  The funeral took place on Saturday last and the services were conducted by her pastor Rev. W. S. Smith.  The body was interred in the Middleville Cemetery. 

Legary—Died, on Tuesday morning, Oct. 20, Marion McDonald Legary, wife of Mr. Henry Legary, Bathurst, aged 44.

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On Thursday morning last Mrs. Henry Legary passed the portal of death with heart trouble at the age of 44, after a protracted illness.  Her maiden name was Marion McDonald and she was a daughter of the late Robert McDonald of the 6th Line Bathurst.  Her husband and one daughter survive her.  Her remains were interred in the R.C. Cemetery in Perth on Saturday.

DeWitt—Died, at Perth on Friday morning, Oct. 21, Rebecca Wilson, relict of the late John DeWitt, aged 92.

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At the remarkable age of 92, Mrs. John Dewitt died in the east ward on Friday.  Her father was an old soldier named Watson and she accompanied her parents to Perth at its first settlement.

Rogers—Died, on Sat., Oct. 22, Elizabeth Rogers, daughter of Michael Rogers, aged 40.

Palmer—Died, at 3212 Forest Avenue, Chicago, Margaret C. Palmer, 56, native of Scotland.

Playfair—Died, on Wed., Oct. 12, Mary J. McQuitty, wife of Mr. William C. Playfair of Bathurst, aged 24.

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Mrs. W. C. Playfair, an estimable lade, died on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at the early age of 24 years after an illness of six months.  Her maiden name was Mary Jane McQuitty and she was a native of Bathurst.  She and her bereaved husband William C. Playfair, of Playfairville, were married three years ago.

McTavish—Died, at North Elmsley on Oct. 20, Bessie McTavish, only and beloved child of Peter R. and Mary McTavish, aged 9 years and two months.

Safe at home, at home with Jesus

Never more to roam.

Dewal—Died, at Parnham, Que., on Sat., Oct. 22, Joseph Dewal, aged 54.

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Joseph Dewal, who filled the position of general foreman in the Perth C.P.R. car shops for the past three years, died at the home of his son in East Farnham, Quebec on Saturday last at the age of 54.  The cause of his death was rheumatism and heart trouble with diabetes complications and was stricken down here about the middle of September.  Dr. Dwyre attended him faithfully until he was taken away to Quebec.  Deceased was a French Canadian and was a fine specimen of his race.  He was remarkable as a mechanic and as a manager of men and was instrumental in bringing the Perth car shops to their present satisfactory shape, for turning out work cheaply and quickly.  He was popular in the car shops and in town.

Gould—Died, at Balderson on Thursday, Oct. 20, Matthew Gould, aged 69.

Gilday—Died, at Portland on Sunday, Oct. 23, Edward Gilday, aged 41.

Middleville:  The body of John M. Cleland of Clyde Forks, brother-in-law of Peter Morris, of this place, was interred in the cemetery at Rosetta on Saturday, the Foresters had charge of the remains.  Rev. W.S. Smith conducted the funeral service in the church and the Foresters at the grave.  Mr. Cleland who was 52 years of age, taught school for a number of years in Ramsay and Tetlock.  He leaves a wife and five children.

Perth Courier, November 4, 1898

Ryan—Died, on Sunday morning, Oct. 30, Michael B. Ryan, 3rd Line Bathurst, aged (illegible).

Perth Courier, Nov. 11, 1898

Coffey—Died, at Perth on Thursday, Nov. 3, Minnie Coffey, youngest daughter of Mrs. John G. Coffee.  (no age given)

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After a lengthy illness, Miss Minnie Coffey of this town, passed away to a better world on Thursday of last week at the age of 33 years.  Deceased was a lady of fine Christian character.  The remains were placed in the Elmwood Cemetery vault.  Her mother and sister have the sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement.

Dowdall—Died, at Scotch Corners, Beckwith on Nov. 8, Elizabeth Shannon Dowdall, wife of John Dowdall, aged 80(?).

A prominent resident of Bathurst, Michael B. Ryan, died on Sunday last week at the age of 70 years the cause being a general breaking up of the constitution.  Mr. Ryan came from near Kingston along the line of the K & P Railway, several years ago, and bought the farm of Henry Kehoe, 3rd Line Bathurst near the Elliott Post Office and here he lived since, and died.  His remains were buried in the R.C. Cemetery in Perth on Tuesday.  Mr. Ryan was a staunch Reformer all his days.  He was a native of Ireland.

Mrs. Hugh Stevenson, whose maiden name was Margaret Lindsay and her home being at Sand Point, died from heart disease at the residence of her sister, Mrs. P. O’Reilly, Renfrew, last week at the age of 54.  Her remains were taken for burial in the Arnprior Cemetery.  The deceased was the eldest daughter of the original McNab settlers who suffered from tyrannical attempts of Chief McNab to establish a feudal rule in that township.  She left 7 children, 45 grandchildren and was a sister of Mrs. David Brownlee of Bathurst and Mrs. James Storie of Watson’s Corners.

As we go to press, we learn of the death of Mrs. James Bell, High Street.  The deceased lady was born in Scotland and came to this country with the early settlers.  Her husband died many years ago.  For thirty years or more, she has been an invalid and in bed and not been able to leave it.  Her maiden name was Margaret Wilson and she was a sister of Mr. A. Wilson, Sr., Appleton.  She was probably the oldest living female citizen of Carleton Place and her death removes another landmark.  Mr. A.W. Bell, our well known townsman, is a son and another son is George Bell who is in the Civil Service in Ottawa.  Miss Mary Bell, who has been a companion to her mother all her life, is the only daughter residing here.  The interment will be made in the family burial plot at Perth on November 8.  Carleton Place Herald

Perth Courier, November 18, 1898

Cameron—Died, at Arnprior on Sunday, November 6, Kathleen Young Cameron, eldest daughter of the late Dr. D.H. Cameron, aged 15(?) 16(?).

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The spirit of a young girl, Miss Kathleen Young Cameron, of Arnprior, passed away on November 6 and her remains were brought here for burial on the 8th inst., and were laid in Elmwood Cemetery.  Deceased was a daughter of the late Daniel H. Cameron and a grand daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ewen Cameron formerly of the 2nd Line Drummond, near town.

Neilson—Died, at Carleton Place on Friday, Nov. 11, Tena Neilson, second daughter of Andrew Neilson, of Carleton Place, formerly of Perth, aged 15(?).

Poole—Died, at Brandon, Manitoba, on Sunday, Nov. (date illegible), Rebecca Moodie Poole, wife of George Poole, aged 41.

Perth Courier, Nov. 25, 1898

Rossiter—Died, at Perth on Monday, Nov. 14, Lizzie Rossiter, youngest daughter of the late John Rossiter, aged 46 years and two months.

Churchill—Died, at Innisville on Thursday, Nov. 17, William Churchill, aged 83 years and five (?) months.

When it was announced on Friday evening that Tina Neilson was dead the people could not hardly realize it and were prone to disbelieve it but the fact remains that Tina was the second daughter of Andrew Neilson and was 15 years of age.  She had grown up among us, from babyhood and most everybody knew her.  She was a general favorite on account of her kind and modest disposition and was a picture of health and strength.  A few weeks ago she had an attack of appendicitis from which she recovered and was able to be about again when she was taken down with a second attack.  An operation was deemed advisable and on Thursday afternoon last Dr. Dewar of Ottawa, assisted by Dr. Muirhead and McEwen performed it.  The operation was a success and the patient seemed to be doing nicely until Friday evening when a sudden change took place and in a few minutes the vital spark expired.  The nervous shock had been too great.  The sorrowing parents and family have the deepest sympathy of the community in their bereavement.  Tina was one of the Girls’ Brigade; a leader in one of the companies.  She was a member of the Christian Endeavor in St. Andrew’s Church and was a student in the high school  The funeral took place yesterday to Drummond and was very largely attended.  The scholars from the high school were present.  The floral tributes were numerous and very pretty.  Rev. Mr. Woodside conducted the religious services.  Carleton Place Herald.

Perth Courier, Dec. 2, 1898

Collins—Died, at Perth on Sunday evening, Nov. 27, Ann Hughes Collins, wife of the late Bernard Collins, aged 90.

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One of our oldest inhabitants, Mrs. Bernard Collins, passed away on Sunday evening at the residence of Joseph Chevalier, East Ward, at the age of 90 years.  She was born in Ireland but long was a resident of Perth.  Her maiden name was Ann Hughes.    Her husband was for many years an employee in Templeton’s tannery.  Her remains were laid on Tuesday in the R. C. Cemetery.

Budd—Died, at North Sherbrooke, on Nov. 26(?) Mrs. Henry Budd, aged 78.

Whyte—Died, at Perth on Monday, Nov. 28, Charlotte Whyte, aged 55(?).

Ewen Cameron was well known in town and county from having lived so many years in this locality.  He owned and occupied the farm on the 2nd Concession of Drummond, about two miles from town, now owned by John Best.  He removed from here to Smith’s Falls some years ago.  He was a sterling Liberal.  The Arnprior News of Nov. 25 published the following obituary:  “In the death of Ewen Cameron, on Saturday last, an old and highly esteemed resident of the town has passed away.  Mr. Cameron had been in poor health for some time but the immediate cause of death was inflammation.  The late Mr. Cameron was born 74 years ago in Point Fortune, Quebec but for the greater part of his life lived in this part of Ontario.  For a number of years he lived near Perth where he was a successful farmer and also engaged in lumbering with his uncle the late Daniel McLachlin, Esq., of this town.  Five years ago Mr. Cameron came to Arnprior to spend his remaining days in retirement with his friends here.  Previous to coming he resided in Smith’s Falls for a short time.  Besides the widow he is survived by six children who are Mrs. C.J. Bell of Virden, Manitoba; Mrs. D.H. Cameron; Miss (illegible) Cameron; Mr. (illegible) Cameron; Dr. W.A. Cameron, Miss Kate Cameron, all of Arnprior.  Four sisters also survive him:  Mrs. McDiarmid and Misses Cameron of Arnprior and Mrs. P.S. McLaren of Tiverton(?), Ontario.  Rev. D.J. McLean, Presbyterian minister, conducted the funeral service.”

An old resident of North Elmsley, Mr. Rice Free, died at his residence near Port Elmsley on Friday, Nov. 18, aged 78.  Deceased was born in the County of Wexford, Ireland and emigrated to Canada many years ago.  He left a large family.  He was a Conservative and belonged to the Church of England.

News has come to Middleville of the death of Mrs. John Borrowman of Nephi City, Utah, whose husband passed away some months ago.  The maiden name of the deceased was Agnes T. Park and she was one of Dalhousie’s earliest settlers.  In 1847, her father’s family removed to Salt Lake City and the next year she married John Borrowman, who had recently come from Lanark Township.  She has yet seven brothers and sisters living.

One of the oldest and most prominent members of the township of Darling was removed on Friday evening by the death of John Caldwell, Sr.  For the past year and a half the deceased had been living with his son-in-law Peter Duncan, of Dalhousie and had been a sufferer of Bright’s Disease for a considerable time.  On Friday evening, he ate supper as usual but after moving from the table he expired almost before the other inmates of the house were aware of what was happening. Born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1817, he was brought to this country in 1820 by his parents, who settled in Lanark Township on the farm now owned by William Stead, Sr., and there his boyhood days were spent and there his body and mind developed.  When only a little over twenty years of age, he married and settled in the Township of Darling, then a dense wilderness, rearing a family of 18 children of whom the following survive:  Mrs. Robert Bulloch and Mrs. D. Munro and Alex of Reston, Manitoba; Thomas and James of Washburn, Wisconsin; William and Peter of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin; John and Mrs. Peter Duncan of Dalhousie; Oliver and Mrs. John C. Craig of Darling; Mrs. Robert Black of Lavant; and Mrs. Peter Reid, Sr., of Middleville.  His wife, who was a daughter of the late Alexander White, of the 3rd Concession Lanark, died on the 31st October of last year.  A history of his life would be a history of Darling Township.  Being among the first to settle in Darling Township he experienced all of the hardships of pioneer life and endured them with a wonderful indifference to hard, heavy labor and remarkable cheerfulness under the most trying circumstances.  Both the industry and the firm determination which were characteristics of him won for himself and his family a comfortable home in the primeval forest.  The other settlers who took up land adjoining him were quick to perceive his many good traits of character and he was elected reeve of the first council of the Darling Township a position he filled for 2 years when it grew irksome to him and he retired.  His services were not lost to the township, however, has he subsequently occupied a seat in the council for 33 years.  In politics he was always an enthusiastic Liberal and was always an active worker in his own municipality in political contests.  Even at the last election, he ventured out to cast his vote in aid of the party he had so long supported although he was then in failing health.  Era

More on the death of John Caldwell:

Watson’s Corners:  It is our painful duty to record the death of John Caldwell, Sr., on Friday evening last at the residence of his daughter Mrs. Peter Duncan, at the age of 81.  Deceased had been in failing health for some time though always able to be about and the sad end came suddenly while sitting with the family at supper.  Deceased was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1817 and came to this country in 1920, settling near Middleville.  When a young man, he married Jane White of Hopetown and went to Darling to live where he hewed out a home for himself and his family out of the then unbroken forest.  He was the father of 18 children, 16(?) of whom lived to adulthood and 13 of whom are still living.  The deceased was the first reeve of Darling and was 35(?) years in the Darling Council.  About a year and a half ago the deceased, with his aged partner, came to reside with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Duncan.  About a year ago Mrs. Caldwell passed away to the better land.  Thus, one by one, the early pioneers are passing away.  The funeral on Monday was very large, testimony to the esteem in which the deceased was held.  The funeral service was conducted by Rev. D.M. Buchanan, assisted by Rev. J.A. Leitch and Rev. J. Roadhouse.  The remains were interred in the Hopetown Cemetery.

On Wednesday last Mrs. Hugh Murphy of the 10th Concession Drummond, passed away out of the confines of time to the vast realms of eternity.  She had been ill for upwards of three months and at her advanced age of 89 years her death was not altogether unexpected.  The deceased, whose maiden name was Mary Quinn, was born in the township of Lanark, in 1829, and was a sister of the Messrs. John and James Quinn of that township and the late Mrs. John Hollinger of Ferguson’s Falls.  The funeral took place on Saturday morning at 9:00 from her late residence to the R.C. Cemetery at Ferguson’s Falls.  The Rev. Father O’Rourke conducted the services.  The funeral procession was one of the largest ever seen in that portion of Drummond and was a strong testimony to the high regard in which she was held by those with whom she was acquainted.  Era, Nov. 30

Perth Courier, Dec. 9, 1898

McCaffrey—Died, at his residence in Drummond on Monday morning, Dec. 5, Edward McCaffrey, 70.

Perth Courier, Dec. 16, 1898

Ferrier—Died, at the Scotch Line, on Dec. 12, Janet Fisher Ferrier, wife of Abraham Ferrier, aged 67(?).

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Many relatives and friends have to lament the death of Mrs. Abraham Ferrier, Scotch Line, which occurred on Monday of last week at the age of 67 years from a stroke of paralysis.  Deceased was a daughter of the late John Fisher of Harper and was a sister of Mrs. William Abercrombie of this town.  The surviving members of her family besides her husband are Mrs. Alfred Poole of North Elmsley, John on the Scotch Line, Malcolm and Alexander on the 9th Concession of North Elmsley.  Deceased was a member of Knox Church.

George A. Wilson of the firm Wilson Brothers, butchers, of Carleton Place, died at his home on Friday after a few days illness.  Deceased was 28, possessed of a happy and cheerful disposition and was energetic and honorable in all his affairs.

A card from George Archer of Pembroke to George Eady of Renfrew last week conveyed the intelligence of the sudden death in Grand Forks, Dakota of Matthew Addison, jeweler, formerly and for many years a resident of Renfrew.  Death was caused by pneumonia.

The relict of the late William George O’Hara of North Elmsley was laid to rest on Sunday last in the public cemetery at Smith’s Falls.  The wide esteem in which she was held by the public was marked by the very long cortege that followed her remains to the grave.  Her maiden name was Mary McTavish and she was born in Beckwith on the 15th (?) 18th (?) July, 1827.  In the year 1858(?) she was married and began with her husband to make a home on the farm—then all bush—on which she continued to reside until she died.  Seven children blessed their union; two of these died in childbirth.  The rest were all about her at the last, ministering, as they could, to her comfort, with the exception of Dr. Margaret, her eldest daughter, who though privileged to be by her bedside night and day for the past few months of her furlough, but had to return little more than a month before the end to India to resume her missionary work there.  The rest of the children are Charles, John, Elizabeth (the wife of Charles Dockrill) and Mary (wife of John Orr) of Smith’s Falls.  Her last sickness which she bore with Christian fortitude and patient submission to the will of God, was accompanied by almost continuous and sometimes intense sufferings, prolonged several months.  Through it all, she retained her unshakable confidence that God doeth all things well and in the faith of His Son she died in the triumphant assurance of a blessed immortality.

Perth Courier, Dec. 23, 1898

Monroe—Died, on Wed., Dec. 21, Rose Ann Monroe, Scotch Line, Bathurst, aged 48

Word has come to Balderson of the death of James N. Breese in Utah territory.  The cause of his death was blood poisoning resulting from a hurt received by getting struck on the head by a chunk of coal while working among it.  Deceased came from the County of Leeds and in 1871 erected the first cheese factory built in the county of Lanark.  He was married about that time to Annie Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Allen of Balderson.  His death will be regretted by his old friends in this vicinity.

By the death of Charles Munro, 79 years, from heart failure, on Tuesday at Carleton Place last, it has lost one of its old and respected citizens.  He was born in Glengarry in 1819 and moved to Bytown when a lad.  49 years ago he moved to the old homestead on the 11th Line Beckwith and remained there 13 years then removing to Carleton Place.  His wife died two years ago.  Since then he has lived with his stepson J.C. Moore.  Mr. Moore was well known for the artistic manner in which he hewed timber.  His children are Thomas and Peter of Chicago, John and Mrs. H. Watkins in Michigan and Mrs. J. Wolfe in Carleton Place.

A sad blow was dealt to her friends by the death of Mrs. Benjamin Dickinson on Wednesday evening which occurred unexpectedly shortly after tea.  The maiden name of the deceased was Ida Hicks and she was the second daughter of our respected townsman Thomas Hicks.  She was married to Benjamin Dickinson (now of Dickinson Brothers Merchants) some years ago.  She was but 38 years of age when death came.  Deceased was much beloved and esteemed by relatives and acquaintances.

The sympathy of the community will go to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Flett in their affliction by the death of their eldest daughter Maud Flett which occurred on Saturday evening last.  She was a general favorite about her home and also with her school mates.  For a couple of years past she has been afflicted with heart and throat troubles which the best medical skill and parental care could not overcome.  Her young life was ended at the age of 13 years.  The funeral to Elmwood Cemetery on Monday afternoon was largely attended.

Perth Courier, December 30, 1898

The Gazette published an obituary of Donald M. Campbell of Almonte who died  of enlargement of the heart and dropsy on December 20 at the age of 60.  The deceased was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and when a youth was a game keeper in Perthshire and in the Lowlands near Glasgow.  His wife was Christina McPherson whom he married in Scotland in 1871.  He was an employee of Rosamund Woolen Factory.  Deceased was a typical Scotsman and a pronounced Presbyterian.

Many Almonters were pained to hear of the death on Tuesday night from an attack of cerebral apoplexy of John McIntosh the genial old gentleman living on the first Line of Ramsay. He was in his usual health until Monday morning.  After going about and doing his ordinary work, he returned to the house complaining of a pain in the head.  His brother happened to be in the house and on giving him a drink of water saw that he was ill and caught him in his arms as he was about to fall.  He was assisted to bed and the doctor sent for who was quickly on hand.  Later, a second physician was summoned but it was beyond medical aid and gradually he grew weaker until Tuesday night when the spark of life went out.  Deceased was 68 years of age.  He was the son of the late Duncan McIntosh of Poland, who was well known to the traveling public.  56 years ago he came to Canada with his parents and settled in Dalhousie, residing there until 1880 when he removed to Ramsey.  Deceased had 13 children, two of whom predeceased him.  Eight of them were present at his death.  He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and active in church matters.  In politics he was a sterling Reformer.  He was a big hearted, hospitable soul and in his death the community suffers a distinct loss.  The remains were interred in the Presbyterian Cemetery at Clayton.  Almonte Gazette.

John G. McLean—From the Great Falls, Montana Leader of Dec. 19 we take the following obituary of one who was well known here years ago about Innisville where he attended school when a youth.  He was a son of John McLean who left Drummond for Manitoba about 1881.  “James G. McLean died at his residence in this city at 2:00 this morning after a brief illness.  He was taken with hemorrhage a few days ago while at his office and never rallied from the effect of it.  His mother, children, 2 brothers and one sister were with him when he died.  He was born in Drummond, Lanark County on March 17, 1860 and was married in Carleton Place about twenty years ago.  He moved to Helena about ten years ago and resided in that city until 1894 when he removed to Great Falls.  His wife died in Helena about five years ago.  Coming here about four years ago with his brother Kenneth, he established the firm of the McLean Brothers and has resided here ever since.  They were the western representatives of George R. Newell & Co. and other well known firms.  (The next sentence I think roughly says his father died in August of last year in this city, not sure though.)  Deceased leaves six children (note the printing here is very thick and hard to read, I believe it said six children although below only four are listed), his mother, and five brothers.  (note, I do not actually if the following names are those of his children or brothers, only four names) John G., William C.(?), Henry F. (fourth name illegible).  Also one sister Mrs. Jeanette(?) Stewart(?)  (The remainder of this obituary is nearly illegible, I think it says the following):  He was a (illegible word), an Oddfellow and a member of (illegible initials, might be A.O.U.W.).  The time for the funeral has not yet been decided but will be mentioned later.  Mr. McLean was well known throughout Montana and was well liked everywhere he was known.  In this city in particular, a mantle of gloom is spread over the city.  He was a man of genial temperament, sociable, honest, and upright in his dealings as a businessman and respected and honored by the whole community.”

William Lock, who was well known in Dalhousie and neighborhood and Perth too a dozen years ago, died of cancer in Winnipeg a short time ago.  He was 64.  We have many kind remembrances of the deceased and his genial and light hearted ways.  He leaves two sons in Winnipeg.  His body was brought home on Wednesday to be laid beside that of his wife in the Highland Line Cemetery in Dalhousie.

More on the death of William Lock:

Elphin:  The remains of the late William Lock who died in Winnipeg, will be interred in the Highland Line on Wednesday.  His younger days were spent in Perth; he was a well known figure in McDonald’s Corners for a number of years. He was good hearted to a fault.  His remaining years he spent with his family in Winnipeg.


Posted: 05 January, 2006.