From the Carleton Place Canadian

Dezell Scrapbooks

compiled by Mrs. Oliver H. Dezell (nee Iva V. Sheppard)

Received from Bob and Joan Dezell of Carleton Place.

These were typed and spell checked by Don and Fran Cooper.


Deaths - From the Carleton Place Canadian


Oct. 22, 1918     Young Man Dies in Ramsay

            A very sad death was that which occurred in Ramsay on Sunday, when Howard, the son of Mr. James Dezell, passed away, a victim of the influenza epidemic. The deceased was 22 years of age. He had been taking military training at Ottawa and got leave of absence with others to assist with the harvest. His leave had not yet expired when he was taken ill with the flu, which developed into pneumonia, and ended fatally. He was a young and splendid character and most highly esteemed, and his demise is deeply lamented. His funeral took place this afternoon, interment  being made in the Methodist cemetery at Boyd’s.


  Wm. Henry Dowdall Died Last Sunday

            The death occurred on Sunday morning of  William Henry Dowdall at his home in Beckwith Township. He was in his 89th year. The funeral took place from his late residence, Town Line of Beckwith on Tuesday afternoon to St. John’s church, Boyd’s, for service. Interment was made in the church ceremony.

WM. H. DOWDALL, BECKWITH, DIED IN HIS 89th YEAR

            It was with deep regret that the many friends learned of the death Sept. 28, of a highly esteemed resident of Beckwith township in the person of William Dowdall, in his 69th year. He was born in Beckwith on the farm adjoining that on which he died, on July 12th, 1859, and was the son of the late George Dowdall and his wife, Jane Shannon. The late Mr. Dowdall had enjoyed good health, until about a week previous to his death. On Dec. 28th , 1898, he was married to Helena Wynne, of Merrickville, Ont., who predeceased him seven years ago. Mr. Dowdall leaves two daughters to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father, (Estella) Mrs. Morton Stewart, at home, and (Mildred), Mrs. Archie White, Lanark, Ont., and one sister (Mary Ellen) Mrs. Albert Wynne, Carleton Place. The funeral which was held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from his late residence to St. John's church, Boyd's, was largely attended by sorrowing friends and neighbours showing their last token of respect. The service was conducted by his pastor, Rev. A. E. Godwin. Before proceeding to the church, the hymn, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" was sung at the house, followed by prayer. The hymns sung at the church were, “On Resurrection Morning," and “Forever With the Lord," all favourites of the deceased. Rev. Mr. Godwin sang a solo, "Rock of Ages." Beautiful floral tributes adorned the casket - Pillow, the Family;  Spray, (Sister Mary) Mrs. Wynne, George and Margaret; wreath - the families of the late George Dowdall;  Sprays, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bellamy, Mr. and Mrs. George Lowe, Mr. and Mrs John Lowe, Mrs. Lena Drummond, Helen and Ken.; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Shannon and family; Mr. and Mrs. William Poole; Basket, Mrs. Alex. Dowdall; Sprays, Mr. and Mrs. 0. H. Dezell, Mr. Thomas Warren, Miss Kate Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Dezell. The pallbearers were: Norman Dowdall, Oliver Dowdall, Charles Dowdall, John Dowdall,  Findlay Douglas and George Wynne, all nephews of the deceased. The sympathy of the entire community is extended the bereaved family in their sad affliction.


SGT. PILOT EDWARD EARL RATHWELL

            Previously reported missing, SGT. PILOT EDWARD EARL RATHWELL, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Rathwell, Scotch Corners, has been reported killed on active service. Sgt. Rathwell received his education at McCreary’s School and Carleton Place High School, where he took an active part in sports activities.


Many Mourn Death Mrs. Euphemia Cram, Glen Isle Resident

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Mrs. Euphemia Cram, a resident of Glen Isle, who died Friday morning at her residence. She was in her 82nd year. Mrs. Cram had been ill for a considerable period. The service was held from the residence of her son, John W. Cram, Glen Isle, and was conducted by Rev. D. C. Munro, of Memorial Park United church, Carleton Place, assisted by Rev. Thomas McCord, also of town. Interment was made at Maplewood cemetery. The former Euphemia Houston, she was born in Ramsay Township, daughter of the late John Houston and his wife, Barbara Paul. She received her education there and at Carleton Place. Mrs. Cram had been a resident of Glen Isle practically all her life. Her marriage to Daniel Cram took place 61 years ago at Carleton Place. He died in 1932. Following the marriage, the couple lived on the Glen Isle homestead. She attended the Baptist church. Survivors include five sons, Murray, Glen, John W. , William and D. Boyd Cram; four daughters, Mrs. M. W. Wilkinson (Janet), of Oakville; Mrs. Ben Guhl (Grace), of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Harwood McCreary (Florence), and Miss Laura Cram, Ottawa; one brother, J. K. Houston, of Winnipeg, and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Frank Nelson, of Ottawa, and Mrs. Harry McDonald, of Lanark. Many floral tributes were received.


Many Pay Tribute To Memory Of Mrs. J. H. Ebbs

            Death came suddenly to Bertha May Crampton,  widow of the late Joseph H. Ebbs, at her home in Drummond township, on Friday, August 30th. Mrs. Ebbs had suffered a slight stroke six weeks previously but had recovered sufficiently to be able to get around and visit her friends but early on Friday morning her son John went to her bedside to speak to her after doing the morning chores, and found that she had died in her sleep. The late Mrs. Ebbs who was in her 67th year, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Crampton. After receiving her education in Innisville she was employed for a number of years by J. L. Galvin & Sons, Carleton Place. In 1912 she was united in marriage with Joseph H. Ebbs,  former sheriff of Lanark who predeceased her by three years. To this union was born one son, John Charles, who survives. She also is survived by two brothers, Chas. S. Crampton of Innisville, and John Crampton of Saginaw, Mich. She as predeceased two months ago by one brother, James Crampton of Innisville, and some years ago by two sisters, Annie, Mrs. H. Morris, of Owen Sound, and Margaret, Mrs. A. J. Ruttle, of Ferguson’s Falls. The late Mrs. Ebbs, was of a retiring disposition, her chief interest being in her home where many enjoyed her hospitality. She was a valued  member and took a  deep interest in the Women's Auxiliary and the Altar Guild of St. John's Anglican church, Innisville, and L. O. B. A.,  No. 256. Innisville of which she was a charter member. Her funeral, which was very largely attended, was held on Sunday, Sept.1st from Blair and Sons Funeral Parlour, Perth, to St . John’s Anglican church, Innisville, and was conducted by the Rev. D. F. Weegar. The pallbearers were two cousins,  William and John A. Ebbs, and four nephews, Chas. Crampton, James Crampton, Alfred Crampton. and Harvey Ruttle. The many beautiful  floral tributes and expressions of sympathy testified to the high esteem in which deceased was held.


1940      Obit. JAMES DEZELL

            Mr. James Dezell, one of Lanark county’s oldest and best known residents, passed quietly away at his home on the second line of Ramsay on Wednesday of last week in his 91st year. Mr. Dezell met with a serious accident in May of this year when he fell and broke one of his hips. For four weeks he was confined to bed at his home and then he was removed to the Rosamond Memorial Hospital , Almonte, where he remained for four weeks, returning to his home on Monday previous to his passing. Deceased was born in Ramsay and was  a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Dezell and with the exception a short time spent in Western Ontario he lived all his life in Ramsay. Mr. Dezell was twice married, his first wife, Sarah Jane Cook,  passed away in 1887. To the union was born Oliver who is deceased, James and John, who survive. In 1891 he was married to Miss Sarah Warren, who predeceased him in 1922. To the union were born four sons and one daughter, namely, William and Oliver,  who survive. and Howard, George and Pearl, who died a number of years ago. In addition to his four sons he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Wm. Crampton of Portage la Prairie, Man., and one brother, Mr. Wm. Dezell of McCreary. Mr. Dezell followed the occupation of farming all his life until a number of years ago when his advanced years forced him to retire from active work. He had drunk deep of the happiness  and contentment that springs from a close contact nature through  toil and from a consciousness that he was doing to  best of his ability the daily task that the God of Nature brought to him. For a number of years deceased served as a trustee of S.S. # 1. Though he was a quiet man who did not seek public office, he was a force of good in the community where he lived so long. The funeral, which was one of the largest ever witnessed in the community, took place from his late home on Friday afternoon to the United Church in Boyd’s where the service was conducted by Rev. W.A. Mc Cracken, Of Gananoque, assisted by Rev. John Cooke, of Ottawa, and Rev. A. Moors, of the Holiness Movement church, Carleton Place, of which deceased was a member. Interment was made at the cemetery at Boyd’s. The pallbearers were Messrs. Wilbert Willows, Harry Warren, Melville Dezell, Harwood McCreary, Norman Dowdall, and Thomas Warren. Beautiful floral tributes were received and included wreaths from his family; Mr. and Mrs. John Dezell and family; members of the Ramsay Council; sprays, Miss K. Warren and Messrs. J. and T. Warren; Mr. and Mrs. H. Warren and family; Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Sheppard and family; Mr. Dan Miller; Misses Mabel, Mary and Kay Sheppard, Hamilton; Mrs. Wesley Willows and family; Mr. Geo. H. Doucett, M.L.A.; Mr. and Mrs. H. Henery; pillow, Mrs. A. T.. Warren and family, Ottawa; baskets, congregation of Hopiliness Movement church, Boyd’s ; Patrons of I.X.L. cheese factory, McCreary’s; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Crampton. Among those from outside points attending the funeral were: Mrs. A. T.. Warren, Mrs. Fallis, Mr. Allan Warren, Mr. and Mrs. J. Sheppard, Mr. Robert Sheppard, Mrs. John Cook and family, all of Ottawa; Mrs. George Warren, sr. Mr. and Mrs. George Warren, jr., Mr and Mrs. Frank Warren, Mr. Jack Warren, all of Eganville; Mr. Robert McCreary Miss Edna McCreary, Pakenham Messrs. James and Graham Sheppard, Bernard, Sask.; Miss Margaret McCreary, Mr. H. McCreary, Mr. John Dezell, Mrs. S. Graham, all of Smiths Falls, and Mrs. W A McCracken, of Gananoque.


1940      The Home Going of Uncle James Dezell

            Uncle Jim, as we commonly called him., was a good man. We have no other remembrance of him only as a Christian; from our earliest recollection we have known him to be a man of God, a praying man, a good man. The late James Dezell was born near Munster, and moved with his parents to Western Ont., where his father died when he was only nine years of age. Afterward he came, with his widowed mother and the other members of the family, to reside in the Township of Ramsay, later moving to the farm where he lived till the time of decease. Mr. Dezell was twice married. His first wife was Miss Sarah Jane Cooke, who passed away in 1887. To this union there were born three sons, Oliver, who died in childhood, James and John, who survive. In 1891 he married Miss Sarah Warren, sister of the late Rev. A. T. Warren, Bishop of the Holiness Movement Church. His second wife died in 1922. To this union were born four sons and one daughter, namely, Wilfred, Oliver, Howard, George and Pearl, the three last mentioned having predeceased him. The deceased was scripturally converted to God in an old fashioned revival, conducted by the Rev. Dr. David Winter in the Methodist Church. He afterward entered the blessed experience of entire sanctification, and lived a consistent Christian life till his death. He received his first serious conviction for sin when he promised his first wife on her death bed that he would meet her in heaven, which promise he did not forget or neglect but applied himself to seeking God until he had found the Pearl of Great Price. He was a man of very kindly disposition, of strictly honorable business principles and of deep piety. The esteem and respect in which he was held by all who knew him, was evidenced by the large number of friends and acquaintances who attended his funeral, there being more than one hundred cars in the cortege that followed his remains to their last resting place on earth. Mr. Dezell was in good health, being possessed of all his faculties although feeble with age, having almost reached his 91st birthday; when he had the misfortune to fall and break his hip. For a time it was thought he would recover and the doctor held out hope that he might walk again. However it proved otherwise and after receiving the best of care at home for four weeks, he was removed to the hospital in Almonte where he remained for another four weeks. On July 1st he was brought back to his home and on the following morning, despite all that medical skill and loving hands could do, he passed away to his eternal reward. He died in the triumphs of that faith, that had saved and kept him all these years. There are left to mourn his passing four sons, James of Williams Lake, B.C., John of Carleton Place, Wilfred and Oliver on the homestead, also one aged brother, William of McCreary, and one sister, Mrs. Wm. Crampton of Portage La-Prairie, Man., and six grandchildren. The funeral service was held in the United Church at Boyd’s and interment was made in the Boyd’s cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev. A. Moors, the sermon being preached by Rev. W. A. McCracken in accordance with a request made by the deceased some years previous. Others assisting in the service were Rev. C. F. Bowen and the writer. Friends attended from Ottawa, Eganville, Smiths Falls, Pakenham, Gananoque and Saskatchewan. So dear uncle Jim is gone. He is missed in the home, in the community, in the church, but his godly influence and example lingers still, and many will remember him as a good man who worshipped God and lived a consistent life. Our own memory carries us back to the many happy boyhood days we spent in his home on the old farm, and of the good wholesome advice and instruction received from him afterward, in the early years of our youthful Christian experience. May his memory be blessed, and may the God of all grace enable each one of us to follow in the path of life and find that eternal rest that awaits all the faithful. Written by his nephew, J. E. Cooke.


December 14, 1944       Miss Laura A. Shillington

            On Thursday, December 14, 1944, at the Civic Hospital, Ottawa, Miss Laura M. Shillington, beloved daughter of Mrs. Shillington and the late Henry Shillington of Lanark, passed peacefully away after an illness of one week. Miss Shillington was born near Lanark, and received her education at Fallbrook Public and Lanark Continuation Schools. After graduating from the Ottawa Normal, she became a member of the Ottawa Public School Board staff. The past twenty-nine years she had devoted to teaching in Ottawa, and endeared herself to pupils, fellow-teachers and parents through her kindly manner and friendly attitude. Miss Shillington taught gymnastics and dancing at Glashan School. At Borden, besides her regular classes, she had charge of the choir. In later years she was on the staff of First Avenue School. Miss Shillington won the love and respect of all with whom she came in contact. Memories of her genial personality, her patience and tolerance and her eagerness in helping others will long be remembered. Impressive tribute was paid by her many friends, relatives and school officials at the chapel of Hulse and Playfair Ltd., 315 McLeod Street at eight o'clock, Friday evening, Rev. Dr. H. W. Avison of Dominion United Church officiated. A service was held at her home near Lanark on Sunday, December 17. Rev. D. J. Campbell of Watson's Corners, assisted by Mr. A. C. Cox of Arden, conducted the service. Interment was made in Pinehurst Cemetery at Playfair. Miss Shillington leaves to mourn her loss, her mother, Mrs. H. Shillington; four brothers and three sisters, Mrs. Pankhurst, Minneapolis; Lorne J., Edmonton, Alta.; Edward T., Binscrath, Man.; William H. Darby, Montana; and J. Ross, Minnie L. and Ruby W. at Lanark. The pallbearers were Wilbert Kerr, Fred Stewart, James Playfair, Allan Stone, Oliver Dezell and Lloyd North. The high esteem in which she was held was shown by the many messages and expressions of sympathy and numerous floral tributes.


SHILLINGTON

            On Thursday, December 14,1944, in hospital, Laura M. Shillington (Ottawa Public School Board staff) , beloved daughter of Mrs. Henry Shillington, of Lanark , Ont. Resting at Hulse and Playfair Ltd., 315 McLeod St., where service will be held in the chapel on Friday, the 15th instant at 8 p.m., thence to her home in Lanark for funeral service. Interment at Playfair.

Pay Impressive Tribute to Teacher

            Final and impressive tribute "as paid by more than 150 associates, other friends and relatives Miss Laura M. Shillington, one best known school teachers at her funeral in the chapel of Hulse and Playfair Limited, 315 McLeod Street, at eight o’clock last evening. Miss Shillington, who had been a member of the Ottawa Public School  Board's staff for the past 29 years, died in the Civic Hospital on Thursday following an illness of one week. For many years Miss Shillington taught gymnastics and dancing at Glashan school and late was on the staff of Borden and First Avenue schools. The service was conducted by Rev. Dr. H. W Avison of Dominion United Church and following the service the body was entrained for service and interment on Sunday at Playfair, Ont. Among the many attending the funeral were: D. Roy Kennedy, K. C,. chairman of  the Public School Board: W. E. Gowling, chairman of the finance committee, Charles H. Hulse, chairman of the management committee; Dr. McGregor Easson, chief inspector of public schools; Robert Westwater, inspector, W. I. Clarke, D. A. Mcllraith, J. A. V. Hooper. J. A. 0'Connor, D. M. Stevenson, M. R. Van Loon. W. T. MacSkimming, principal of Cambridge Street school, H. R. Ponting  of Glashan school; J: E Wilker, George Church, W. Rentner, Flt. Lt. R. A. Shepherd, S. M. Shaver.


Thursday, March 8th, 1945       MRS. WELLINGTON WEIR

The passing on Wednesday evening, February 28, of  Mrs. Wellington Weir occasioned sincere regret to a wide circle of friends and relatives. Seriously ill for three  weeks the deceased bore her illness, with great patience and fortitude. Her staunch faith, her sympathetic nature and generous heart made her loved by those who knew her. Her home meant much to her and it was a delight to her to extend her warm hospitality to her friends. She was a faithful member of her church, taking an active part in all its activities; being the Dorcas Secretary of the Women's Auxiliary of St. John's church for the past ten years; a member of the Guild, retiring from the presidency of the same last November. She was also an active member of the Woman's Institute. Mrs. Weir, formerly Anna Myrtle Bowland, was the eldest daughter of the late William T. Bowland and Evangeline Bowland. She was born in Ramsay,  November 24,1887. Being a graduate of Protestant General hospital, Ottawa. Mrs. Weir practised her profession for some years before her marriage on October 3, 1923, to Mr. Wellington Weir. She resided in Ottawa six years following her marriage and since has lived at her home in Ramsay. In addition to her husband he is survived by a son Lyle, at home, a daughter Geraldine, a high school student , in Carleton Place; her mother, Mr. Evangeline Bowland; three brothers, Byron and Harvey Bowland, of Ramsay,  Norman of Carleton Place; three sisters, (Lillian), Mrs. F. J. Richardson of Windsor, Ont.,  (Mabel) Mrs. W. G. Rothwell, of Carleton Place, and Beatrice, Reg. N.. of Ramsay. The funeral which was largely attended, took place from the late residence Saturday afternoon to St. John's church. Innisville, service being conducted by Rev. D. F. Weegar, who took as his text , Hebrew  chap. 12, verses 11  “Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. “ The hymns were “Jerusalem the Golden”, “The Day of resurrection”  and “Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise." Interment was in St. John’s cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Dan McDiarmid, Peter Moffatt, Stanley Thackaberry, Thomas Warren, Oliver H. Dezell, and Harwood McCreary. Among the floral tributes besides those of  immediate families were sprays from the members of St. John’s Guild; the St. John’s W. A., Lady Stanley Nurses Alumnae, the G. A., of St. James’ church, Carleton Place, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Weir. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Robinson and family, Grade X1 B, C.P.H.S., Rt. Rev. John Lyons, and daughters; Mrs. Eleanor Hostler and Mary; Miss Anna McMunn; Mr. Wm. Barclay;  Mr. and Mrs. O. Langford;  Hon. Geo. H. Doucett, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Fraser; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Woodstock and Helen; Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Turner, Mr. Dan Miller; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Morphy; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Weir; Mrs. Lena Drummond; Kenneth and Helen; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Morphy; Helen, Shirley, and Franklin; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Weir; and Billie; Mr. and Mrs. E. Rathwell and Lloyd; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rintoul and Earl; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Poole; Mr. and Mrs. N. Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil White and Jack; Mr. and Mrs. E. Rathwell, Mr. and Mrs. S. Kilfoyle, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Morphy; Mr. and Mrs. J. Taman; Mr. and Mrs. S. Rothwell, Mr. and Mrs. A Sheppard, Mrs. Rothwell and Susie; Mr. J. Moffatt; Mr. Albert Doucett; Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Anderson; Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Gillespie;  Cut flowers from Mr.  and Mrs. Gordon Toop; Miss Thelma Gardiner; Wreath from the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, No. 245; Baskets from Women's Institute, The Neighbours; Mrs. Seeley Cooke, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McMullen;  and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dowdall and Staff. Friends from a distance attended the funeral were Mrs. Frank Riley, Montreal; Mrs. Frederick Richardson, Windsor; J. Buttrel, M. Thomas, O. McNeely; S. Code, B. Brown, T. Code, B. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Morphy and family, Smiths Falls; Mrs. R. J. Langford, Hon. Geo. H. Doucett, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lester, Cobden; Mrs. Geo. McCann , Miss Anna McMunn, Ottawa; Miss Helen Morphy, Aurora; Earl Hutchings, Miss Ida Hutchings, Borden Hutchings, Newboro, Ont.; Mrs. Ann Pattimore, Delta, Ont.; Mrs. Laurence Chant, Portland; Mrs. George Tennant, Richmond, and others.


Thursday, March 22nd, 1945       C. W HOLLINGER

            Mr. Charles W. Hollinger cattle drover and auctioneer for over 50 years, and one of the largest livestock dealers in the Ottawa Valley, a well as one of Lanark County's best known residents, died in the Great War Memorial hospital, Perth, on Friday, following a long illness borne with patience and fortitude. He was in his 76th year. “Charlie" Hollinger, a familiarly known far and near, had been in failing health for the past four years. Early in that period had been confined to the Toronto General hospital for  some weeks. Recovering sufficiently he returned to his home in Ferguson’s Falls where he lived all his lifetime and resumed his business, until December last when he was taken again to the hospital in Toronto, where he submitted to a critical operation on the 14th. On December 22nd, he was taken to the Great War Memorial hospital in Perth, where he remained until death reclaimed him from his long suffering. At the age of 16 years, Mr. Hollinger began his business career of selling machinery around the head waters of the Mississippi and the surrounding district before he started his livestock business over 50 years ago. He was an auctioneer for 49 years and his first sale was the farm now owned by Mr. Mel Woods,  situated between Hopetown and Brightside. Mr. Hollinger started his livestock business when most of the stock was moved on foot and often long trips in all sorts of weather were necessary. Later the traffic was moved by weigh freight  and in later years by truck. Buying up cattle, gathering the loads and delivering them to the packing plants is quite a strenuous  job and very often Mr, Hollinger, who in later years had his son John associated with him would be absent for days at a time from his home. With his cheerful smile, his unlimited patience and honesty, Charlie Hollinger made for himself a legion of friends who will miss and mourn for him. Mr. Hollinger possessed a keen sense of humor and always had a kind cheerful word for his friends. While he never accepted positions of leadership in municipal affairs,  as an individual member of such organizations he was ready and willing to share in the responsibility and to work with efficiency.  For many years he served as a school trustee at Ferguson's Falls, and in politics he was a staunch member of the Conservative party in which he 'was keenly interested. In  religion he was a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic church, Ferguson’s Falls. Born on January 29th, 1869, on the Hollinger homestead in Ferguson's Falls, where his brother, Mr. Thos. Hollinger, now resides, he spent his entire lifetime in that place, and was a son of the late John Hollinger and his wife, Bridget Quinn. He was married in Lanark to the former Miss Margaret McCusker, who predeceased him 12 years ago. He is survived by one son, John Hollinger of Ferguson's Falls, in addition to his brother on the homestead, and four grandchildren Margaret, Charles, Janet and John Hollinger. The funeral, which was one of the largest ever witnessed there was held on Monday morning with service in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic church, Ferguson’s Falls. Rev. W. Healy of Lanark, assisted by Rev. J. G. Clancy, of Mary’s church, Carleton Place, officiated at the Requiem high mass. Interment was made at the church cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. William Quinn, William Closs, Wm. Sheppard, John A. Craig, Thos. N. McLean, and Ben. Willis. There were many beautiful floral tributes and spiritual offerings evidence of the high esteem in which Mr. Hollinger was held.


Thursday, February 20, 1947       LLOYD McDIARMID, RAMSAY, DIES IN 26th YEAR

            Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon for Lloyd William McDiarmid, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McDiarmid. The funeral took place from the home of his aunt,  Miss Annie McDiarmid, Lake  Avenue east, Carleton Place to the Baptist church where Rev. J. R. Simpson conducted the service. Interment was made in Pine Grove cemetery. Lloyd McDiarmid died Friday evening at his home on the 5th line of Ramsay following a lengthy illness. He was in his 26th year. Born at his home, he was educated at McCreary's school and then worked on his father's farm for some years. He is survived by his parents, one brother, John, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Roger Bullock, Peterborough; Helen. of Ottawa, and Marion, at home. The pallbearers were Messrs. Stanley McPherson, Arnold Henry, Thomas Burns, Lyle Weir, Warner and Norman McDiarmid. Floral tributes were received from : The family, 6th line neighbours east and west of Highway 29, Ramsay: Robert McDiarmid and family; John, Lillian, Ian and Edna McDiarmid; Mr. and Mrs. James McDiarmid and family,  Baptist Church,  B. Y .P. A.,  Carleton Place; Edward Beaton; Geraldine and Lyle Weir and Jack White, Mr. and Mrs. Legree and family, Giles children, McLaughlin family, Rodger Robertson, Bert and Katie,  G. H. Doucett, The MacPhersons, Harold, Gordon, Clifton and Leonard McDiarmid. of Ottawa. Dennison's of Toronto; Evelyn, Roger and Allan Bullock, Peterborough; Frances Buffam, Shirley Morris, audit staff of the Bank of  Canada, Ottawa; Marguerite Graham,  Ramsay township officials, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dowdall and Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Dowdall and Annie, Ruby and Olive Robertson; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rathwell and Lloyd; Elsie and Dan Rintoul,  Helena and Eleanor James, of Lanark.


Saturday, September 4, 1948       Lindsay G. Warren, Brother of MP Mourned at Funeral

            Relatives and friends from the Upper Ottawa Valley joined with mourners at the funeral yesterday of Lindsay Garwood Warren whose death occurred on Saturday at   Toronto hospital of 59. He was a brother of Ralph M. Warren, Liberal MP for Renfrew North. A son of the late John Normal Warren, and his wife, Catherine Lett, “Paddy” Warren as he was widely known in Ontario, was one of the first from Wilberforce township to enlist in World War 1. After training at Salisbury Plain in the winter of 1914-15, he  served as a runner in  the 5th Canadian Battalion, CEF. He was  invalided home late in 1916 but returned to serve in France with the 10th Battalion.  During his overseas service many of Mr. Warren's letters were published  in Eganville and Ottawa Valley newspapers. Some years after returning from overseas, he joined the Alexander Murray Company of Toronto and travelled widely on business through Ontario. His death occurred after a brief illness in Toronto East General Hospital. Surviving, besides his brother, R. M. Warren, MP, are his widow, the former Eldred Sylvester, a daughter, Lorraine, who served with the Women’s Division of the RCAF in World War 11, and three brothers, Harry, of Carleton Place; Frank and George, of Wilberforce Township, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Smith, of Eganville.


Thursday, Oct., 7th, 1948       Miss L. E. Cram Dies Suddenly at Ottawa

            The sad news of the passing of Laura Elizabeth Cram, eldest daughter of the late Daniel and Mrs. Cram of Glen Isle , came as a great shock to her relatives and many friends here. On completing her education at Taber’s Business College and later graduating from Scranton Art School, of Chicago, she was employed in the Civil Service in Ottawa. From there she went to Cleveland where she continued her studies in the Jno. Huntington School of Art, while she did stenographic work. At the time of her passing she was employed by the War Assets Dept., Ottawa, where last Thursday she suffered a severe heart attack and passed away in the Civic Hospital in the late afternoon. Miss Cram was of an aesthetic nature and had a keen appreciation for all that was beautiful in life,  material things were entirely secondary to her. She loved people in all walks of life. Her lilting laughter and bright  cheerfulness will be sadly missed by all her loved ones. The funeral from the home of her brother John Watt, Glen Isle, was conducted by Rev. Anthony, of Carleton Place, Baptist church, of which she was a member. She leaves to mourn her loss 3 sisters, Jessie ( Mrs. W. M. Wilkinson, Oakville; Mrs. Ben Gube, Cleveland, Ohio; Florence, Mrs. Harwood McCreary of Carleton Place; and four brothers, R. Glen, of Three Hills, Alta., Wm. H. of Brockville; John W. and D. Boyd, at home. The pallbearers were : Norman McDougall, Wellington; Hawkins, Peter Moffat, Haldane Cram, and two brothers-in-law, Harwood McCreary and Dr. W. M. Wilkinson, of Oakville, Ont.


Thursday, Nov. 4, 1948       Mrs. Gillespie’s Funeral Held on Friday

            Funeral service was held Friday afternoon for Mrs. William Gillespie, of Joyceville, from the residence of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. H. W. Warren, Bridge Street, Carleton Place, to Boyd’s Holiness Movement church. The service was conducted by Rev. J. E. Wilson, of Kingston, assisted by Rev. J. Woodland, Carleton Place; Rev. McRae, Joyceville, and Rev. Barclay Warren, of Port Hope. Interment was made in Boyd’s cemetery. Mrs. Gillespie died at Kingston General Hospital October 26 in her 36th year. She had been in ill health for three months and was in hospital for two weeks. The former Dorothy Evelyn Warren, she was born at Eganville, daughter of H. W. Warren and his wife, Mary Edna Churchill. She was married in 1941 at Boyd’s Settlement. Her parents came to Boyd’s from Eganville when she was two years of age. Following her marriage, she went to Joyceville to reside. She taught school for some time at Fallbrook and Joyceville for five years. Besides her husband and parents, she is survived by two daughters, Lorraine and Margaret, at home; one sister, Mary, Mrs. Oswald E. Rothwell, of Lanark; and a brother, Darwood C. Warren, of Boyd’s. The pallbearers were: William Gordon, Albert Dunlop, Keith Ronalds of Joyceville, Trevor Warren, Carson Warren, Lawrence Warren, Eganville. Relatives and friends were present for the funeral from Pembroke, Eganville, Beachburg, Ottawa, Brewer’s Mills, Perth, Smiths Falls and Joyceville.


Thursday, May 19, 1949       Allan John Ruttle Well Known Farmer Dies In 78th Year

            On Sunday afternoon, May 8, 1949, Allan John Ruttle passed peacefully to rest at the home near Ferguson’s Falls in his 78th year. Although not in good health for a number of years, his sudden passing came as a distinct shock to his family and friends. Allan J. Ruttle, son of Thomas Ruttle and his wife, Lucinda Martin, was born on the Ruttle homestead near Innisville on March 31, 1872, and when a young man moved to the farm in Lanark Township were he has since resided. On January 28, 1920 , he married Susannah Margaret Crampton of Innisville, who predeceased him on May 7, 1944. Surviving is a son, Harvey, on the homestead, and two grandchildren, Kenneth and Maria. He was the second son of the original family of ten and has two sisters and one brother surviving, (Emma) Mrs. James Hammond of Innisville; (Amanda) Mrs. Arthur Davies of Moose Jaw, Sask.; and Ernest of Perth, Australia. The service was conducted by Rev. E. C. Kelloway to Boyd’s United Church on Tuesday afternoon with interment in  the adjoining cemetery. The pallbearers were all nephews, Charles Crampton, Alfred Crampton, John Ebbs, James Hammond, Lloyd Allan and Cecil Ruttle. Those who attended to the flowers were Ernest Hammond, George Raeburn, Edgar Finlayson and Allan Code. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful.


Thursday, July 21st, 1949       Wilbert Willows Dies of Injuries in Auto Accident

            Wilbert Willows, well known farmer of the Boyd’s district, died in a Brockville hospital on Monday afternoon, result of an automobile accident on highway No. 2, near Prescott, on June 25. He was in his 49th year. The funeral was held from the residence of his mother, Mrs. Wesley Willows, 12th Concession of Lanark, to Boyd’s United Church for service. Interment took place in the church ceremony. Mr. Willows suffered skull and shoulder injuries in a multiple collision. Involved in the crash were two passenger cars and a westbound Colonial Coach Lines bus carrying 11 passengers. The crash occurred at 4:05 o’clock on a straight stretch of road about two miles east of Maitland village. The road was slippery from a drizzling rain which had fallen earlier. The bus driven by Leslie Thrasher 551 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, was following a passenger vehicle driven by Harold Giles, of Antrim, N. H. towards Brockville, and collided nearly head-on with a car driven by Willows eastbound towards Prescott. A second eastbound car, driven by Gerald Gilmer, of Brockville, was unable to avoid crashing into the rear of the Willows car. Willows was rushed to St. Vincent de Paul hospital, Brockville, while Anita Gilmer, young daughter of Gerald Gilmer and two bus passengers, Mrs. E. Crites and Miss Ann Delorim both of Ogdensburg, sustained knee and arm injuries, which also required hospital treatment. The car driven by Willows was a wreck, while the bus was damaged to the extent of $200. The Gilmer car was also damaged to the extent of $250.


Thursday, Feb. 9th, 1950       William Dezell Died Thursday In His 65th Year

The death occurred on Thursday morning at his home, Lake Avenue east, of William Dezell. He was in his 65th year and had been in poor health since last summer. He was born in Ramsay Township, son of the late William Dezell and his wife, Marietta Cooke, and received his education there. Mr. Dezell farmed nearly all his life at Scotch Corners and he came to Carleton Place to reside on February 10, 1949. Mr. Dezell attended Zion United Church and was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters. While on the farm he was interested in the raising of livestock and dealt particularly with Holstein cattle. His marriage to the former Annabelle Dowdall took place at Scotch Corners, September 13, 1910. Besides his widow, he is survived by one son, Ross, at Scotch Corners; A daughter, Mrs. C.A. Rowe, Windsor; three brothers, Melvin, of Beckwith, and Milton and Oliver, of Ramsay; five sisters, Mrs. Alex Dowdall, Mrs. Russell Waugh and Mrs. R. G. Gardiner, Carleton Place; Mrs. Clifford Hammond, Boyd’s and Mrs. Milford Taylor, Beechy, Sask. A brother, Seeley, predeceased him. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from his late residence to Pine Grove cemetery for interment.  Rev. E. C. Kellwood conducted the service. The pallbearers were, John Chamney, Joseph Chamney, George Gardiner, John Gardiner, Albert Leach and Wesley Moore. The flower bearers were three nephews, Ivan Gardiner, Ronald Waugh and Gordon Hammond, also Aubrey Mattingly.


MRS. W. J. BOWLAND MOURNED AT LARGELY ATTENDED FUNERAL

            On Saturday morning, April 29, Mrs. W. J. Bowland passed peacefully away at the advanced age of ninety-four years, her countenance radiant with the hope of meeting Him her Lord and Master whom she faithfully served while here on earth. The deceased Evangeline E. Bolton was the daughter of  the late  Henry Ferris Bolton, and Ann Singleton, and was born at Portland, on the Rideau, on April 23, 1856. In January 1887,  she married William J. Bowland, and came to live in Ramsay Township, where she spent her entire married life. Mrs. Bowland was of a very cheerful disposition; she was a faithful member of St. John's, church, Innisville and while health permitted took an active part in all its organizations, serving one time thirteen years, Dorcas Secretary of the Women's Auxiliary. She was confined to her home for several years past and was seriously ill from December 1949. The funeral was held from her late home on Monday afternoon, April 24, at 2:30 p.m., to St. John's church, where the Rev. A. Godwin conducted  the services. The subject of his short talk was "Paradise." The hymns were "0 for a Closer Walk with God," "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds." and "How Bright Those Glorious Spirits Shine." The pallbearers were: Thos. Warren, 0. H. Dezell, Cecil Weir, Norman Shannnon, Hiram Dowdall and T. E. Rathwell. Internment was made in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery. She was predeceased by her husband in October, 1944 and a daughter, Myrtle (Mrs. G. W. Weir) in February, 1945.  She is survived by one sister, Miss L. V. Bolton, of Ramsay, and three sons and three daughters - Byron, Norman, and Mabel (Mrs. W. G.  Rothwell), of Carleton Place. Ont.; Lillian (Mrs, F. T. Richardson), of Windsor, Ontario, Beatrice and Harvey at home. Among the friends and relatives attending the funeral from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lester, Cobden: Mr. Jas. McGuire, Gananoque: Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Bolton, Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Goodfellow, Westport, Mr. Jas. Bolton and Mrs. Wills, Perth and Mrs. Bert Sargeant, Lanark; Mr. and Mrs. George McMullen, Merrickville; Miss Ida Hutchings, Newboro; and Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Chant, Portland. The floral tributes were: Baskets from: Mr. and Mrs. Keith Morphy, Mr. Ernest Rothwell, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kilfoyle;  Mrs. T. A. Rothwell and Susie and Mr. and Mrs. A. Sheppard, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rothwell , Mr. and Mrs. Sam. Rothwell, The Neighbours: Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Gardiner,  Mr. and Mrs.  Lloyd Rathwell,  Mr. and Mrs. 0. H. Dezell,  Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Dowdall, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dowdall, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Redpath, Mr. EIisha Dowdall, Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Sample, Mr. and Mrs. H. Seabrooke,  the Douglas family, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dowdall; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Weir,  Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Mort. Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. Harwood McCreary, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Dezell, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon James, Mr. Thos. and Miss K. Warren. Sprays: Mrs. Lena Drummond, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Drummond, Mrs. Wm. Stewart and Mr. Fred Stewart; Mr. and Mrs. Chamney Cooke, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cooke, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. (no more)


September 4, 1950      Mrs. H. E. Sinclair Died Suddenly Monday Afternoon

            The death of Mrs. H. E. Sinclair occurred at her  residence on Bridge street , Monday afternoon. She  had been in poor health for a number of years and became seriously  ill a short time ago. She was 58 years of age. The former Edna Mae Bennett, she was born in Carleton Place, a daughter of the late John Bennett and his wife, Elizabeth Willis. She was educated here where she resided all her life. Her marriage to Mr. Sinclair took place on  June 9, 1921 at her parents’ home.  Mr. Sinclair conducts a men's furnishings store in town. The couple attended St. James’ Anglican Church. Mrs. Sinclair was a member of the Rebekahs, Mississippi Lodge, and some time ago headed the Milk Fund for underprivileged children which was conducted by the Lodge. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Wilfred MacPherson, Mrs. A. R. Groves and Miss Dorcas Bennett, of town; a brother Herbert, died a few years ago. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon from her late residence to St. James' Church where Rev. D. F. Weegar will conduct the service. Interment will be made on the parish cemetery.


Hugh M. Sheppard

            Funeral services to Hugh M. Sheppard, manager of the Baltimore plant  of the American Smelting and Refining Company, will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow in a funeral establishment in the 5300 block of Harford road. Burial will be in the Glen Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Sheppard, 53, died unexpectantly Friday evening after being stricken with a heart ailment in his home at Arnold, in Anne Arundel county. Death came while he was being taken in an ambulance from his residence to Mercy Hospital. Mr. Sheppard came to Baltimore as general superintendent of the American Smelting and refining Company in 1936. Four years later he was promoted to the position as manager.

Graduated in 1921

Born in Hamilton , Ont., he received his degree in metallurgical engineering from Toronto University in 1921. Except for the period between 1921 and 1923, Mr. Sheppard spent all of his adult life in association with the same company. Within recent years he married the former Marie Page, of Baltimore, his second wife.

Built Home At Arnold

They built a waterfront home at Arnold, naming the estate “Husan” - a combination of the first letters of the Christian names of Mr. Sheppard’s children, Hugh M. , Jr., and Miss Sandra Sheppard. A lover of the out-of-doors, Mr. Sheppard spent much of his leisure time in fishing and gardening. He was a member of St. George’s Society, the University Club, the Waverly Lodge of the Masonic Order, and of the American Society of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering. Besides his wife and children, he is survived by two sisters, Miss Eleanor Sheppard and Mrs. Lottie Anderson, both of Canada.


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