Currie - Melanson - 1922

At Cedar Hill on Wednesday Feb. 15, at 2:30 p.m. a quiet wedding was solemnized when Mr. Stewart Currie, of Perdue, Sask., was united to Rachel C. Melanson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Melanson of Cedar Hill, by Rev. D. H. Hodges of Blakeney. Mrs. D. Currie, of Union Hall, played the wedding march.

The bride was given away by her father. She was beautifully attired in pale blue silk and wore a necklace of pearls, the gift of the groom. She was the recipient of many presents and several cheques showing the esteem in which she was held in the community. There was a reception held at night and quite an enjoyable time was spent. The Young couple have left for their home, in Perdue Sask. We wish them long life and prosperity in their new home. 

 Mrs. Mack Richards - 24 Feb. 1922

Mrs. Mack Richards (Elizabeth Camelon) who was operated on in the R. M. Hospital on Thursday last seemed to be doing well and on Friday took a serious tern and passed away Friday, afternoon. The funeral on Monday to St. George's Church and cemetery, was large, showing the high esteem in which deceased was held. The sincerest sympathy of the community goes out to Mr. Richards and friends and also to Mrs. Richards' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Camelon and brothers and sisters, in their sore bereavement.

 STANLEY - WARREN

St, Paul's church, Almonte, was the scene of a happy event on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock when Hilda (Warren), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Warren, was united in marriage to Mr. Geo. Stanley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stanley of Cedar Hill. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Saddington of Arnprior, assisted by Rev. Mr. Green, in the presence of a few friends of the contracting parties. The bride, who was neatly attired in her travelling suit of navy blue cloth with crepe de chene blouse and a grey colored hat, was attended by Miss Kathleen Flynn, who was attired in navy blue with hat to match, while Mr. Melville Stanley, brother of the groom performed the duties of groomsman. After the ceremony they motored to the home of the bride's brother, Mr. Herbert Warren, where a reception was, held in the evening after which the newly wedded couple left for the groom's home on the sixth line, Pakenham, followed by the best wishes of a large circle of friends. Many handsome and useful presents were received.

 Code - Closs.

A quiet wedding took place on April 30th, at four o'clock in the afternoon at St. George's church Clayton, when Myrtle Closs of Carleton Place was united in marriage to Trevor Code of Smiths Falls, Rev. G. A Brunet officiating. The bridal party were unattended. After the marriage service they drove over to the home of the groom's brother, M. Code, of Clayton, where lunch was served, and where a small reception was given in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Code will make their home in Smiths Falls, and they have the best wishes of their friends and acquaintances.

Like a shock came the announcement of the death on Saturday night last, about 10.30, of Mr. Geo. Van Campbell. A week previous he had been at work in the Findlay Foundry working up to Saturday. On Sunday he took a chill, and a few days later pleuro-pneumonia developed, which took such a severe hold upon, its subject that collapse came rapidly. Mr. Campbell was born in Carleton Place 31years ago, being the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell. In December 1914, he married Gertrude Boale, of Almonte, who with two children; a boy and a girl survive. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him and his demise is deeply regretted. He was a member of the Orange Order, a Forester and an Oddfellow, and the funeral, which took place yesterday afternoon to the Eighth line Ramsay cemetery, was conducted by the latter Order, a large number of the members turning out to pay their last tribute of respect. Beautiful floral wreaths adorned the casket. The bereaved relatives have the deepest sympathy in their sudden and sore bereavement. - Carleton Place Herald.

It was with a sense of deepest sympathy for Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Philip of Bennie's Corners that the community became aware on Sunday evening that they had suffered the sad experience of losing their only child. Donald, a bright and promising little boy of three years and eleven months. The little boy was a great favorite with all who knew him because of his bright, happy little ways that it will leave tender memories in many minds. The child had not been feeling well for the past two weeks but no particular anxiety was felt until the last few days when his condition took on serious symptoms of pneumonia and he passed away quietly on Sunday afternoon about 4 o'clock. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon to the Eighth Line Presbyterian Cemetery and was very largely attended. The floral tributes were very beautiful and numerous. The parents are very well known in the community, Mrs. Philip, whose maiden name was Miss Effie Toshack and was married to married to Mr. Philip about five ago and has lived at Bennie's Corners ever since. The deepest sympathy goes out to the parents.

 Mrs. Mack Richards

On Friday last there passed away at the R. M. Hospital, Mrs. Mack Richards. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Camelon and she was the eldest daughter Mr. and Mrs. David Camelon of the 8th line of Ramsay. Her death came as a shock to the community as she was only a few days ill. She was of a very reserved and quiet disposition and was much respected which was shown by the large attendance at the funeral. Service was held at the St. George's church Clayton and interment was made in St. George's cemetery, and was conducted by Rev. G. A. Brunet. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, her father and mother, three sisters and four brothers: Mrs. J. L. Truelove, of Maberly, Margaret and Jean at home and John, Harry, James and Lorne, all of Ramsay. The floral tributes were Wreath from sisters, wreath from brothers, wreath from Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Richards and Mrs. E. Dunfield. The pallbearers were her three brothers, John, Harry and Lorne, and her three brothers-in-law, J. L. Truelove, James and Harry Richards.

The Presbyterian manse Middleville, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday, June 4th, at p.m., when Miss Carrie Olive (Barr), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Barr, became the bride of Mr. Matthew E. Yuill, son of Mr. James Yuill, Hopetown. Rev. P. U. Sinclair tied the nuptial knot. The bride was prettily attired in a suit of navy blue serge opening over a white silk embroidered blouse with picture hat of lavender braid with white trimmings. After the ceremony the young couple accompanied by the bride's sister, Miss Florence Barr, who acted as witness, motored to the home of the bride's parents where a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. The tables were tastefully decorated with lily-of-the-valley and military fern, the bride's two sisters waiting on the tables. A few hours were spent in social intercourse and dancing. The bride and groom were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents among which were several cheques testifying to the esteem in which the young couple are held. The groom's gift to the bride was a gold pendant and chain set with pearls and amethysts and a gold brooch set with pearls and to the witness a gold brooch. Mr. and Mrs. Yuill left Thursday for their home at Hopetown and they carry with them the best wishes of their many friends.

On Saturday, July 30 at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Daniel Currie, Union Hall, Mrs. George McMunn (Abigail McIntosh), peacefully passed away after an illness of only two weeks from Bright's disease. All that medical skill and loving hands could do was done, but God who doeth all things well, released her of her suffering. Deceased had not been in good health for over a year, but showed a remarkable patience and cheer and was always able to attend to her household duties. On Monday afternoon she was laid to rest in St. George's cemetery. The funeral was conducted at the house and grave by Rev. G. A. Brunet and was very largely attended. Special hymns, favorites of the deceased, were sung, and with the stately and comforting service of the church she loved, the last token of respect was paid to her who, was a friend to all. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her husband, one son, Thomas, and one daughter, Agnes (Mrs. D. Currie) both of Union Hall. One son, William, died six years ago. Also her aged mother, three sisters, Euphemia (Mrs. Sam Brien) Camden East; Annie (Mrs. Joseph Lorimer) Lodore; Maggie (Mrs. Robert Leishman) Kingston; and five brothers Duncan, of Reston, Man., Alex, Donald, James and John, of Ramsay. Many and beautiful were the flowers: wreaths. husband and family; wreath, brothers; spray, sisters; cross, Mrs. James Rath and Mrs. Barr; spray, Mrs. John Nolan, Mrs. Lionel Nolan and Mrs. Halpenny; Spray, Mrs. Jim Machan, Mrs. Charles McKnight; wreath, James, David, Joe and Olive Lorimer; bouquet, Mrs. Ed. Shane. The pallbearers were the deceased lady's four brothers and two brothers-in-law, Mr. E. McMunn and Mr. Joe Lorimer. The sincere sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved husband and family.

Sleep! Our beloved! It is not by the years, We measure life when all is done; They rest is earned, Thy laurels won, Sleep on, we say with tears.

A very pretty wedding took place on Tuesday evening at eight o'clock in St. Luke's church, Ottawa, when Miss Eva Linda Barnett, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barnett, was united in marriage to Captain S. H. Ogden, M.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. George Ogden, of Vankleek Hill, by the Rev. T. E. Lindsay. The service was fully choral, under the direction of the organist, Mr. Underwood, and the choir sang "0 Perfect Love" during the signing of the register.

Captain and Mrs. Ogden left at ten o'clock for Toronto and other points, the bride travelling in a taupe broadcloth with a satin hat of the same shade and seal coat, and after an absence of a couple of weeks they will go to Almonte where they will in future reside. Among the out of town guests present were Captain and Mrs. Frank Herman, of London, Ont., Miss Effie Cumming of Toronto, Mr. 0. A. McPhail, of Blakeney, Mr. Earl and Mr. S. Steen of Pakenham, Mr. Wilmot Paul of Appleton and Mr. and Mrs. John Lindsay of Blakeney.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Melanson of Cedar Hill, was the scene of a pleasing event on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 , when their eldest daughter, Effie May (Melanson), was united in marriage to Mr. John C. Fulton, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Fulton, of Cedar Hill. Rev. W. T. McKenzie performed ceremony in the presence of the relatives of the contracting parties. The bride, who was prettily attired in white crepe-de-chene with trimming of white. satin, carried a bouquet of white lilacs and satin streamers and was attended by her sister, Miss Agnes Melanson, who was attired in white voile with insertion trimming, while Mr. John S. Fulton, cousin of the groom ably performed the duties of groomsman. A dainty dinner served after the ceremony and a few hours, were spent in social intercourse before the bridal party motored to the groom's home where a reception was held in the evening. The bride travelled in a suit of blue cloth with blouse of pink crepe-de-chene and white hat. The young couple received many handsome presents as well as showers of good wishes for happiness and prosperity through a long life journey.

The sudden death of Mrs. W. MacDowall in the early hours of Sunday morning came as a great shock to the community. She had undergone a severe operation in an Ottawa hospital on Thursday, and as late as Saturday she continued to do well. High hopes were enter for her speedy recovery, but on Saturday evening serious symptoms developed, and Mr. MacDowall, who had returned to Almonte earlier in the day, was sent for. Mrs. MacDowall passed away shortly after 1 o'clock on Sunday morning. Her husband was with her when she died.

Mrs. MacDowall's maiden name was May Muir. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rollo Campbell Muir of Montreal. She met Mr. MacDowall when he was telegrapher with the C.P.R. at Montreal and they were married there seventeen years ago. Two years later the young couple, came to Almonte and soon occupied a prominent place in the community.

Mrs. MacDowall leaves to mourn her loss her husband and three children: Ross, age 15, Donald, age 4, and a baby named Dawson. She also leaves a brother, Mr. George Muir, of Montreal and a sister, Miss Gertrude Muir, of Almonte. The funeral on Tuesday was very largely attended. Her minister Rev. J. D. McCrae conducted the service. The pallbearers were: Messrs; M. R. MacFarlane, W. C. Pollock, John Aspinall, John Lindsay, B. K. Gunn and John Blakeley. A large concourse of mourners followed the cortege to the Presbyterian cemetery. Mrs. MacDowall had endeared herself to her many friends here. She did much charitable work in a quiet way and her exemplary life and high Christian character won her general esteem. The floral offerings were very numerous, including the following; Pillow, from family, Pillow, George and Mrs. Muir, of Montreal; Spray of Roses from Martintown and Williamstown friends; Spray, Dr. Oliver, Ottawa; Wreath, Mr. and Mrs. J. MacDowall, Pakenham and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stewart, Ramsay; Spray, the Misses MacWillie, Montreal; Spray, Miss Clarice MacIntosh, Ottawa, Spray, Alpha Lodge (balance missing).

Mr. and Mrs. James Moore announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Violet M. (Moore), to James E. (Shane), youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shane, Clayton. The wedding to take place about the middle of March. (22 March, 1922)

The community has been deeply moved by the death of Mrs. John F. Grace, who passed away at her home on the ninth line of Ramsay, on Thursday, May 12, after a brief illness of a few weeks. Mrs. Grace, whose maiden name was, Mary Martha Kennedy, was the daughter of the late Mr. Hugh Kennedy and Katherine O'Malley of Ramsay and was born in 1884. In 1918, she was married to Mr. John F. Grace and they have during the past nine years lived on their farm on the ninth line where they have taken a deep interest in that tends towards the welfare Of the community and where their many acts of kindness and hospitality endeared them to a wide circle of friends and neighbors. Mrs. Grace having lived in Almonte with her mother previous to her marriage enjoyed as the result of a beautiful character an unusually wide circle of friends both in town and countryside who feel very keenly her unexpected passing. There are left to mourn her loss her husband and two small children James and Hugh, her mother, Mrs. Cathrine Kennedy, one sister, Marguerite, Mrs. P. Carroll, of Almonte, nine brothers, six of whom acted as pallbearers, Edward, Luke, Michael, Hugh, Harry and John and Angus living at Brandon Man , Andrew at Los Angeles, Cal., William in Toronto, also one half brother, Rev. Father Newman of Calgary, Alberta. The funeral which was held on Sunday afternoon from the home to St. Mary's Church and Cemetery was one Of the largest in years and was an eloquent testimony of the respect In which the decreased was held by all classes of the community.

The Libera Service at St. Mary's, was sung by the Rev. John O'Neil, St. George's Parish, Ottawa, a cousin of Mr. Grace. Requiem High Mass, was sung on Monday morning at 8 a.m. at St.Mary's Church. There was a profusion of beautiful flowers, which included tributes from Mr. And Mrs. A. G. Rosamond, Mr. and Mrs. W. West, Mr. and Mrs. John Gorton, Mr. and Mrs. A. Metcalfe, Misses B. and S. Gillipeau, and the pupils of St. Mary's school.

A pretty wedding took place at Westminster Presbyterian Church manse, Smiths Falls, on New Year's Day, when Gertrude (Duncan), younger daughter of Alex Duncan and the late Mrs. Duncan, was married to William Meredith (Ireton), son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ireton of Lloyd. Rev. Dr. Davies officiated. The bride was given away by her father, and wore beige lace over satin, with brown fur felt hat and suede shoes and hose and gloves to match. She Carried a bouquet of yellow mums. Miss Esther Lewis, of Smiths Falls, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid and wore a green silk crepe dress with eggshell trimming. She carried a bouquet of yellow mums and narcissus. The best man was J. Sutherland of Almonte. A luncheon was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Lewis, uncle and aunt of the bride, immediate relatives being present. Mr. and Mrs Ireton left on the afternoon train for Montreal. Going away the bride wore a gown of hunter's green silk crepe, with hat to match. They will take up residence at Noranda, Que., where the bridegroom is a business man. Out-of-town guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. J. Ireton of Lloyd, and J. Sutherland of Almonte. The bride taught school at Clayton for a number of years and the groom. learned the drug business with J. F. Patterson of Almonte.

 James - Rintoul

One of the most charming weddings of the season took, place at twelve o'clock noon on Saturday, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Rintoul, Tatlock, when their younger daughter, Annie Adella (Rintoul), was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Benjamin Edward (James), elder son of Thomas E. and the late Mrs. James of Lanark Township. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Scott of Middleville in the presence of the immediate families of both parties. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was beautifully gowned in white georgette with wedding veil and coronet of orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of sweetheart roses, lilies of the valley and ferns and wore the groom's gift a green gold watch. The wedding music was played by Miss Helen Rintoul, sister of the bride who also sang during the signing of the register. After a delicious luncheon, the bride and groom left on a motor trip. The bride wore a beige coat trimmed with mole and satin, in same shade over a two piece dress in blue and beige. After their return Mr. and Mrs. James will settle on the groom's farm, in Lanark Township. The bride has been a popular member of the teaching profession for four years and has taken an active interest in county athletics. We extend heartiest wishes for happiness and success.

 Gardiner - James

A pretty wedding ceremony took place Saturday, June 29th at 12 o'clock in St. George's Church, Clayton, when Mabel Irene (James), eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred James, became the wife of William (Gardiner), son of Mr. and Mrs. George Gardiner, Carleton Place. Rev. C. L. G. Bruce officiated. The church was prettily decorated with locust blooms and roses. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was lovely in a gown of shell pink georgette with picture hat to match, and carried a bouquet of roses and lily-of-the-valley, with maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids, Miss Ella E. James, of Stamford, Conn., sister of the bride, and Miss E. Ellen James of Toronto, cousin of the bride, wore dainty gowns of figured chiffon in tones of roses and mauve with picture hats to match, and carried bouquets of summer flowers. The best man was Mr. James Gardiner, brother of the groom. During the signing of the register, Miss Laura Burroughs of Ottawa, sang "For You Alone." Miss Vera Barker presided at the organ. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. The young couple received a large number of handsome gifts. Among the guest were Dr. and Mrs. C. R. Stratton, of Ottawa, Miss Mary Craig, Mrs. M. Stuart and daughter of Ottawa, Mrs. J. Dolan of Carleton Place. The gift of the groom to the bride was a handsome pendant of aquamarines and emeralds set in white gold. Following the reception at the bride's home, the young couple left on a motor trip. They will reside at Detroit, Mich.

 Gardiner - Miller

Hillandale Home was the scene of a happy gathering on Thursday, June 28, when Elsie Mae Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Miller of Lanark Township, became the bride of Samuel John Gardiner, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Gardiner, Scotch Corners. Given in marriage by her father the winsome young bridge entered the living room to the strains of the "Bridal Chorus" played by Mrs. C. Jackson, Clayton. Rev. J. T. E. Blanchard, of Trinity United Church, Almonte, performed the ceremony in the presence of about sixty guests. The bride was gowned in a honey dew beige silk georgette costume, with trimmings of chattily lace sequins, the costume being work over pink silk. She carried an arm bouquet of white peonies with touches of pink. Miss Agnes Miller, sister of the bride, ably assisted. She was very dainty in a shell pink flat crepe dress and carried a large sheaf of pink peonies. Mr. Geo. Gardiner, brother of the groom, acted as groomsman. Dainty indeed were the two little flower girls, Irene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Miller, and Evelyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Miller, in frocks of Sunni and jade crepe de chene, carrying baskets of forget-me-nots. A buffet luncheon was served by several of the bride's young friends. The color scheme of the dining room was carried out in pink and white. The toast to the bride was ably proposed by Mr. Wootton and responded to by the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner left later on a motor trip to Toronto and Niagara, the bride travelling in a smart navy blue flat crepe gown with trimmings of coral silk and a small toque hat to match with a beige kasha cloth coat. The gifts were numerous which the bride received, among them being a cabinet of silver from the members of the choir of Clayton United Church, also a silver butter dish and coffee spoons from the Y.P.S. of Clayton Church. The groom's gift to the bride was a cabinet of silver, to the bridesmaid a peridot ring, to the flower girls a string of pearls, the groomsman white gold cuff links and to the pianist a Pyrex plate set in silver.

 Deaths - Lowe

At Almonte on Wednesday, March 4th, 1931, S. Jackson Lowe, aged 62 years. The funeral will take place under the auspices of Mississippi Lodge A. F. & A. M., No. 147 from his late residence, Farm Street at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 6th to St. Paul's Church and cemetery.

 Biddle - James

A quiet wedding took place at 4 p.m. on February 28th, at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Irvington, N. Y., when Miss Elizabeth James of Ossining, New York, was married to Mr. Charles Biddle, of Millville, Pa. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Florence James, of Bronxville, N. Y., and Mr. John Biddle of Philadelphia, brother of the groom, acted as groomsman. The ceremony was performed in the presence of the immediate families, and a few intimate friends. After the ceremony a reception and wedding supper was held at Candle Light Inn, Bronxville, N. Y. The bride is the daughter of the late John R. and Mrs. James of Ramsay. Since her graduation from the Holyoke City Hospital, at Holyoke, Mass., she has been practicing private duty nursing throughout Westchester County, N. Y. The bridegroom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Biddle, of Millville, Pa. He is a graduate of the Millville High School, George School, Newton, Pa., and the School of Civil Engineering at the Pennsylvania State College. Immediately after the reception Mr. and Mrs. Biddle left for a motor trip through the South. Upon their return they will reside at Williamsport, Pa.

After a short illness of only a few days Mr. Charles Coulter, of Clayton, passed away Jan. 2nd. He contracted a cold from which pneumonia developed and owing to his advanced years, little hope was held out for his recovery. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Young Coulter and was born 86 years ago on the farm now owned by his nephew, Mr. Wm. Bolger. He was a highly respected citizen and was widely know throughout Ramsay township. He possessed a jovial disposition, which made for him a host of friends. In politics he always took an active part, being an ardent supporter of the Liberal-Conservative party. He was tax collector for the township of Ramsay for twenty consecutive years and in those days the money was paid to the collector, not to the Bank as it is done to day. During that time he handled dollars of the township's money and in all those years not one word in impeachment of his honesty and integrity was ever spoken. His funeral which was held from the home of his niece, Mrs. Jno. Bellamy, was largely attended, a marked tribute of respect to the deceased. The pallbearers were Messrs; Welland McMunn, James Rath, Arthur Nolan, William McNeil, Edgar Hudson and Geo. Robertson. Mr. A. M. Wootton had charge of the service at the home and grave.

 Stanley - Menzies

St. Mark's Church, Pakenham was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Thursday afternoon, June 14, at 1:30 o'clock, when Margaret Ellen Menzies, only daughter of the late Mr. John A. Menzies, of Perth, and Mrs. William Downey, of Pakenham, became the bride of Mr. Thomas Melville Stanley of Carleton Place, son of the late Mr. Henry Stanley and of Mrs. Stanley of Cedar Hill. The bride, who was given in marriage by her step-father, Mr. William Downey, was becomingly gowned in a French hand made model of ivory crepe back satin, draped, and trimmed with lovely flowers and rhinestones. Her veil of tulle was held in place by a wreath of orange blossoms and pearl ornaments. Shoes of white kid and an arm bouquet of butterfly roses and maidenhair fern completed her costume. Her only ornament was a string of French indestructible pearls. The bride was attended by Miss Susie Watchorn, of Arnprior as bridesmaid, who looked winsome in a gown of sundown georgette, trimmed with rhinestones, with white kid shoes and a white mohair hat, and wore a corsage bouquet of lily-of-the-valley. Little Miss Nettie Burgess, of Pakenham acted as flower-girl, and wore a dainty frock of pale yellow crepe trimmed with ribbon, and hat to match and carried a basket of lovely flowers. The groom was supported by Mr. Harvey Downey, half brother of the bride, as groomsman. Mr. Erwin Downey and Mr. Albert Metcalfe, of Pakenham, acted as ushers. The bride entered the church to the strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March played by Miss Marguerite Walsh, of Carleton Place, on the organ and Mrs. Alfred Poole, 0 f Carleton Place, on the violin. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G. A. Brunet, pastor of the church, During the signing of the register Miss Edna Ross, of Pakenham, sang very sweetly "0 Promise Me." The church was effectively decorated by friends of the bride with cut flowers and plants, the guest pews being marked with white satin ribbon. After the ceremony the bridal party motored to the home of the bride's parents where a sumptuous wedding dinner was served to about fifty guests. The house was profusely decorated with June flowers. In the evening a reception was held at the Agricultural Hall Pakenham. The bride looked charming in a party frock of rose beige silk crepe romaine with shoes and hose to match and wore a crescent bandeau of rhinestones. Mrs. Downey, mother of the bride, wore a handsome gown of khasa-beige silk crepe romaine with uneven hemline and effectively draped with two-tone beige and trimmed with pearl buttons, and wore a small brown mohair hat. Mrs. Stanley, mother of the groom wore black satin with touches of Spanish Lace. The groom's gift to the bride was a valuable cheque, to the flower girl a green gold ring. The bride travelled in a rose silk crepe dress, with a navy blue poiret twill coat, with which she wore hat, shoes, gloves, and purse to match. The young couple have received a large number of beautiful gifts testifying to the esteem in which they are held by their many friends, all of whom join in wishing them much happiness on the journey of life which they have taken up together. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley will in reside in Carleton Place.

 O'Keefe - Williams

The marriage was solemnized in St. Michael's Church, Corkery, on Tuesday, of Miss Ann Celestine O'Keefe, Corkery, and Maurice Vincent Williams, son of the late John and Mrs. Williams, of Corkery. Rev. Father G. O'Gorman, officiated. The bride was gowned in rose beige flat crepe with hat and shoes to match and carried a shower bouquet of pink carnations and sweet peas, and was attended by Miss Rose Sheedy, of Almonte, who wore a gown of figured fawn canton crepe and hat and shoes in matching tones and carried sweet peas. The groom was attended by Mr. Clarence Kennedy, of South March. Immediately after a reception held at the bride's home the young couple left for a short honeymoon, returning to Corkery where they will reside. The bride travelled in a navy blue crepe dress with navy coat trimmed with brown squirrel. The out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. O'Keefe, Miss Mabel MacFarlane, Almonte; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lee and Master Billie Lee, Toronto; Mrs. Roy Poulton, Miss Eva O'Keefe and Mr. Tom Ogilivie, Ottawa; and Mrs. A. Prudhomme of Smiths Falls.

 Watchorn-Turner.

A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Turner of Ramsay on New Years eve, when their youngest daughter, Miss Lila Elizabeth (Turner), was united in marriage to Mr. William Wilbert Watchorn, son of Mr. Robert Watchorn of Clayton. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Merrilees of B1akeney. The bride who was gowned in a two-tone brocaded silk with pearl trimmings and was given away by her father, and little Isabel McLellan, niece of the bride, made a pretty flower girl in her dainty dress of cream silk bedford cord and carrying a bouquet of pink and white carnations. After the ceremony the guests retired to the dining room where a sumptuous wedding dinner was partaken of. The bride received many useful and valuable presents. The groom's gift to the bride was a silk plush coat and to the flower girl a gold bracelet. The bride's travelling suit was navy blue serge, with blouse of ninon over shadow lace. May their happiness extend through life was the unanimous wish of their many friends.

 Mrs. John Nugent

The funeral of the late Mrs. John Nugent (Margaret Harvey) took, place on Friday, March 6th, from her late residence, 9th line of Pakenham, and was largely attended, upwards of one hundred rigs being in the cortege. Requiem Mass was chanted by Rev. Canon Corkery, and Mrs. D. A. Harvey of Pakenham and Mr. E. C. Armand, particular friends of the deceased, assisted the choir. The pallbearers were Messrs., Richard Scott, John O'Driscoll, Tas. Connory, Robt. Fulton, Peter Noonan and Daniel 0'Neil. Those who attended from outside were, Messrs, Thos. Harvey, Jas. S. Harvey, John Harvey, Miss Eliza Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Harvey, Messrs, Peter and William McGonegal, J. Keyes, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Armand, Mr. and Mrs. S. Keyes, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Doutigney, Arnprior, Mrs. Jas. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Devine, Mrs. Field, Miss Bina Monaghan, Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Maloney, Perth; Miss Mary Slattery, Miss K. Driscoll, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Grace, Almonte. The spiritual offerings were from Misses Annie and Minnie Nugent, Atkinson, Sylvester and Vincent Nugent, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Nugent, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Nugent, Francis, Wilfred and Burke Nugent, Mrs. W. J. Keyes, Arthur Keyes, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Harvey, Messrs. Thos. Harvey, Jas. S. Harvey, John Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Harvey, Mr. Wm. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. E. Maloney, Mrs. and Miss Dowdall, Mrs. Field, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Devine, Mr. and Wm. J. Ryan, Rev. Father Honore, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Armand, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew, Armand, Mr. and Mrs. Monaghan and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Moynihan, Misses Kathleen and Eleanor Moynihan, Mrs. John Tierney, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Harvey, Mrs. Lucy Smith, Mrs. W. J. Cantwell, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Dontigney, Mr. and Mrs. John O'Driscoll, the O'Driscoll family, Miss Bridget McGrath, Mr. and Mrs. John A. McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lunney, Mr. and Mrs. John Slattery, Miss Mary Slattery, Mr. and Mrs. P. Herrick, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Smith, Miss Bridget Murray, Mrs. Peter Noonan, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. O'Neil, Dannie and Ebbie O'Neil, Mr. and Mrs. P. Cannon.

Mr. W. West received a telegram this Thursday morning, conveying intelligence of the, death of his father. Mr. Wm. West, which took place on Wednesday, evening at Penetanguishene. The late Mr. West was a resident of Almonte about forty years ago, a contractor by trade, and there are quite a number of buildings here which were erected by him, one of these being the Davis House. He was twice married, his first wife being the eldest daughter of the late Richard Dulmage, who died in 1870. Of their family one son, Mr. W. West of Almonte, and one daughter, Miss Gertrude, at home, are living. Another daughter, Eva, died at Ashton in her 21st year. Some years later Mr. West was married Miss Taylor of Nepean, and lived in Nepean and Ottawa for several years, but later went to Penetanguishene, where he built the reformatory and other large structures. There were five children in the second family, Miss Emma and Mrs. Burns at Toronto; Misses Gertrude and Maude at home; William, manager of the branch of the Western Bank at Waverley (??), and Ernest, wholesale druggist in Toronto. The late Mr. West was 76 years of age.

 Obit - Mrs. John Gemmill

Mrs. John Gemmill (Ann Jane Coulter) passed away on Sunday morning, in her 77th year. She had been in poor health for some time, and suffered at intervals from recurring attacks of weakness, which caused increasing anxiety to the family and friends. But from these she rallied with a brightness and cheerfulness that were wonderful, through each succeeding illness was gradually sapping her strength, until that point was reached beyond which Nature was powerless to resist, and she passed quietly away. The late Mrs. Gemmill was a daughter of the late James Coulter and Elizabeth Waugh of Clayton, and was born on July 22nd, 1837. Her home was at Clayton until February 18th, 1864, when she was married to Mr. John Gemmill, after which they went to Renfrew county for a time, but returned to Clayton, and afterward came to Almonte, where they have lived since 1876. One sister, Mrs. 0. Banning, of Clayton, and one brother, James Coulter, Almonte, are still living. Thos. Coulter, who was for so many years town clerk of Almonte, Charles Coulter of Douglas and Young Coulter of Ottawa, are dead. Of the family born to Mr. and Mrs. Gemmill, Dr. E. W. Gemmill is at Pakenham, Rev. W., a Tokyo, Japan, Edward, Herbert, and Miss Katie, in Almonte. Another son, Charles died several years ago. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon to St. Paul's church, at which deceased was a regular worshipper until failing health intervened. The services were conducted by the rector, Rev. Chas. H. Saddington, assisted by Rev. Mr. Turley, of Clayton, and were characterized by an unusual solemnity. Interment was made in the family plot in St. Paul's cemetery. The pallbearers were the three sons, Dr., Edward and Herbert, the grandsons, Claude and Edward of Pakenham, and Allan Coulter, a nephew, of Almonte. Among those who were here from a distance were Miss Annie Low of Ottawa, Mrs. (Dr.) Sparling of Pembroke, Mr. C. Y. Coulter of Cobden, Mr. W. Gemmill of Osceola and Mr. McDermott of Renfrew. In addition there were a large number from Pakenham, Arnprior, Carleton Place, Clayton and elsewhere, who desired to thus show their esteem for the deceased, and express their sympathy with the bereaved ones. The late Mrs. Gemmill was a woman possessed of a warm heart and an open hand, to both which characteristics there are many in Almonte and elsewhere who can bear practical testimony.

 Drynan - Miller (01 May 1912)

This Wednesday evening was largely attended, and most enjoyable time was spent. The bride Miss Kate Drynan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Drynan of Clayton, was general favorite both here and in Almonte, where the marriage took place, and from where quite a number were present at the reception.

 Rath - Hudson

A quiet wedding took place this Wednesday evening at five o'clock, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Rath, when their second daughter, Evelyn (Rath), was married to Mr. Edgar Hudson. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Turley in the presence of a few of the immediate relatives. Mr. Roy Robertson acted as groomsman and Miss Essie Rath, sister of the bride, as bridesmaid.

Miss Annie Rath of Ramsay and Mr. Clifford Stanley of Pakenham were married on Tuesday, 24th by Rev. Mr. Turley of Clayton. After the ceremony, and when refreshments had been partaken of, the wedding party drove to the home of the groom where a reception was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley by their many friends.

The sudden death of Katie Gemmill Ritchie, wife of Harry J. Dunlop took place on Thursday evening, April 16th, at her home at Ormond. She gave birth to a baby boy on Thursday morning, and died just seventeen hours afterwards. She was the second daughter of Matthew Ritchie of Almonte. She was 22 years of age, and was married over two years ago, and took up housekeeping at Ormond with her husband. The remains were brought to Almonte on Friday evening, to her father's residence on Albert Street, and the funeral took place on Sunday afternoon to St. Paul's church and cemetery. Rev. Mr. Saddington conducting the service. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, one daughter and an infant son, besides her father and mother, four sisters and two brothers, all of town. The pallbearers were: Andrew Dunlop, Norman Dunlop, Gordon Ritchie, Herb. Ritchie, Herb. And Stewart Bole.

A year ago last fall Mr. Andrew Stevenson, whose whole life had been ceaseless activity, fell on the ice and striking his side on a stone received injuries, which held him prisoner for many months and which finally developed into cancer of the liver, causing his death on Thursday last, in his 67th year. Deceased was a son of the late Alexander Stevenson, half brother of the late Daniel Galbraith and in his day one of the prominent figures in Ramsay and Lanark. For twenty-five years he was a justice of the peace and many are the interesting stories of the justice and wisdom which he brought to bear on the quarrels of the pioneer days. Besides Andrew, there were two other sons - Mr. Norman Stevenson, Almonte, and Daniel, who died in Toronto in 1869. Mrs. Rintoul of Western Canada and Mrs. John Dunlop of the 2nd line, are sisters. The late Mr. Stevenson lived nearly all his life on the old homestead on the 2nd line of Ramsay, and there in 1869, he was married to Sarah Taylor, a neighbor of the same concession, who survives him. Their union was blessed with a family of nine - Mrs. J. Sutherland, Almonte; Mrs. I. Deachman, on the homestead; Mrs. C. James, Almonte; Miss Effie, teacher, Clayton; Mrs. Ernest Robertson, deceased; Miss Sadie, at home; Daniel at Kingsley, Man.; Jack at Lanigan, Sask.; and Wm. at home. About eight years ago Mr. Stevenson left his farm and purchasing the property on the corner of the 9th line and Almonte Street from Gillies Bros., has since made his home there. Mr. Stevenson was widely know all over the riding of North Lanark and where he was known, had won friends by his sterling worth and modest honesty. His funeral on Saturday was the parting tribute from the friends of many years.

A very pretty wedding was solemnized in Guthrie church, Clayton, at three o'clock on Wednesday, April 22nd, when Miss Lena Mabel (Barr), youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Barr, was united in marriage to Mr. J. Clarence Kellough, of Ramsay township, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Kellough of Almonte. The church was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and potted plants. Rev. Wm. Merrilees performed the marriage ceremony. The principals entered the church to the strains of Lohengrin's March, played by Miss Lottie Blair. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. Mitchell McMullen of Smiths Falls, was beautifully gowned in a dress of ivory duchess satin with pearl lace trimmings. She wore an embroidered tulle veil, artistically arranged and caught with orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of white carnations and fern. Miss Edith Smithson, being the only attendant, made a dainty little flower girl and ring-bearer. She wore a dress of pale blue silk with hat to match, and carried a basket of pink carnations. The groom's gift to the bride was a magnificent sunburst of pearls, to the organist a dainty cameo ring, and to the flower-girl and ring-bearer a twin pearl ring. After the ceremony the party returned to the home of the bride's parents, where a sumptuous wedding dinner was partaken of and the evening was spent with music and social intercourse. After the dinner, Rev. Mr. Merrilees gave a very appropriate address. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and costly presents, among which were several handsome cheques, and a pair of quarter-cut oak rockers from the Methodist church, Mr. and Mrs. Kellough left for their home on the 2nd line of Ramsay, bearing with them the best wishes of a host of friends. The bride wore a navy blue serge suit opening over a creak silk chiffon blouse to match, with a white mohair hat, trimmed with an ostrich mount.

The home of Mrs. W. Y. Wood was the scene of a quiet but pretty wedding on Wednesday afternoon, June 19th, at 3 o'clock, when her second daughter, Miss Margaret (Wood), was united in marriage to Mr. Stewart Boale, a prosperous young farmer of Cedar Hill. The ceremony was performed under a bell of evergreens by Rev. D. M. MacLeod in the presence of a few near relatives of the contracting parties. The bride, who was prettily attired in a dress of white mull with trimmings of lace and insertion, carried a bouquet of white carnations pink roses and maidenhair fern and wore the groom's gift, a gold necklace. Miss Annie Wood, niece of the bride, dressed in white embroidery and carrying the ring in a basket of pink roses and locusts, mad a dainty flower girl and ring bearer and wore the groom's gift, a bracelet. After the ceremony and the usual congratulations were extended to the happy couple, a dainty wedding dinner was served in the dining room, which was decorated with peony roses and honey locust. A few hours were spent in social intercourse and merriment before the newly wedded couple left for their future home at Cedar Hill, followed by the best wishes of a host of friends for happiness and prosperity on life's long journey. The numerous and handsome present received testified to the young couple's popularity. The bride's travelling suit was navy blue with waist of white embroidered marquisette over white silk and white hat.

A pretty June wedding took place at the home of Mrs. John Beggs on Wednesday afternoon, when at four o'clock her second daughter, Laura Marguerette (Beggs), and Mr. Louise Boale, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Boale, Cedar Hill, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. W. T. McKenzie of Pakenham. The bride wore a pretty dress of cream voile, trimming with Irish lace, and carried a bouquet of cream roses. The wedding supper was partaken of by friends from Carleton Place and Lanark, and later the young couple drove to Carleton Place, where they took the train for Ottawa, Montreal and other points, the bride travelling in a navy blue suit and a black hat with willow plume, and were followed by the best wishes of their many friends.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stanley, Cedar Hill, was the scene of a joyous gathering on Tuesday afternoon, June 4th, when at four o'clock Rev. F. Clarke, of Pakenham, pronounced the mystic words which united in matrimony their daughter, Jemima Adeline (Stanley), and Hiram Dowdall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dowdall of Scotch Corners. The bride was becomingly gowned in a dress of champagne silk and was attended by Miss Amy Eallas, of Almonte, as bridesmaid, who wore a dress of white embroidery. Mr. Robert Dowdall, brother of the groom, did the duties of the groomsman. Congratulations over, the guest, about ninety-five in number, and including friends from Montreal, Carleton Place, Scotch Corners and White Lake, partook of the dainty luncheon provided, and later Mr. and Mrs. Dowdall left for their future home in Carleton Place, the bride wearing a navy blue travelling suit with a white hat. Among the many useful and costly gifts received by the bride were a silver cream pitcher and sugar bowl from her fellow employees in Penman's, a cheque from her aunt, Mrs. Parker, and a silver tea service. A reception was held at the young couple's home in the evening, where the festivities were kept up until the early hour. Their many friends here and elsewhere wish for them a full measure of health and prosperity.

The home of Mr. Abraham Dowdall, Ramsay, was the scene of a quiet wedding last Wednesday morning, when his only daughter, Mary Ethel (Dowdall), was united in marriage to Mr. John H. Kidd, son of Mr. Thos. Kidd of Toronto, formerly of Bloyd's. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Dustin of Lanark, after which the marriage breakfast was served and Mr. and Mrs. Kidd drove to Carleton Place, leaving by the morning express for Toronto. The young couple have the best wishes of many friends for a long life of continual bliss.

McMunn - In loving memory of Mrs. George McMunn (Abigail McIntosh), who passed to rest July 30, 1921.

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