The Record News, Smiths Falls - Newspaper Articles

Leah Truscott has graciously copied the following Births, Marriages and Deaths from The Record News for the year 1887.  We really appreciate Leah's help in supplying these articles for others to view.  

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Thursday Jan 20^th 1887       The Record News

- A serious explosion of dynamite occurred at Calabogie mines on Friday last whereby a man named Balderson, son of James Balderson, Perth, was seriously injured, and another named Mitchell fatally.  Both men were taken to the Kingston Hospital where Mitchell died on Monday, while Balderson yet lingers though still unconscious.  He is not expected to recover.

- Death of Mrs. Martin Boyle, a badge of crape attached to the door of the tidy, neat little white house on William Street, so well known to many of our readers, drew the attention of many on Monday last and told them that Martin was in trouble.  She who had toiled and worked so faithfully and cheerfully for 43 years with him was no more.  Mrs. Boyle’s health had been failing for some time but it was only during the last few weeks that her case was thought to be serious.  Many who occasionally dropped into her snug little home will miss her bright, cherry, welcome, and her neighbors will not readily forget her who had a kind word and smile for young and old, at all times.

Thursday Jan 27^th 1887      The Record News

- The man, Balderson, who was so seriously injured by a dynamite explosion at Calabogie mines still lingers at Kingston Hospital unconscious.

- Death of a pioneer, on Friday one of Beckwith’s oldest settlers in the person of Mr. George McLaren, of the Derry , passed over to the majority.  Deceased was a son of the late Colin McLaren, who was one of Beckwith’s pioneers.  Mr. McLaren was between 70 and 80 years of age, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Franktown.  The funeral took place on Monday and was largely attended.

- The home of Mr. R. W. Steacy was the scene of a pleasant gathering last evening to witness the marriage of Miss Hattie Rose with Mr. W. J. Warwick.  Miss Clara Gould supported the bride, while Mr. C. Williscraft acted as best man for the groom.  Rev. Mr. McCann performed the ceremony, after which the newly married couple left for the West bearing with them the best wishes of their many friends in which the RECORD joins.

- Died Messeroll, at her home, in Burlington Township, Michigan, on the 13^th inst. Mrs. Harriet Messeroll, in the 65^th year of her age.  Deceased was the last surviving sister of our townsman Mr. R. W. Bartlett.

Thursday Feb 3^rd 1887     The Record News

- Miss McEwen, daughter of Mr. Peter McEwen is dangerously ill.

- Resulted Fatally, Mr. John Balderson, of Bathurst, who was injured at the recent Calabogie mine explosion, died in the hospital at Kingston on Tuesday.

- Mr. G. Milikin of Montague was married on Wednesday to Miss Robinson, who resided near Toronto.  The newly married couple are expected home this evening, when a reception will be tendered them by their friends.

- Another of the pleasant events, which break the monotony of every day life, took place on Tuesday last when Miss Morgan, only daughter of Mr. C. Morgan, was united in matrimony with Mr. James McGillivray, contractor.  Miss Dunbar, of Brockville, assisted as bridesmaid, while Mr. A. Allan, Jr. acted as best man for the groom.  The ceremony was performed at the bride’s home by the Rev. Mr. Crombie, at 4 o’clock p.m. after which the happy couple left for Montreal.  The bride was the recipient of many handsome presents from her many friends and acquaintances, who held her in high esteem as one of Smith’s Falls’ most deserving daughters.

- At the residence of Mr. R. W. Steacy, by the Rev. Mr. McCann, on Thursday Jan. 27^th Mr. Wm. J. Warwick to Miss Hattie, daughter of the late Rev. Brock Rose, both of Smith’s Falls.

Thursday Feb. 10^th 1887   The Record News

- Mr. Hugh McGregor, of North Elmsley, who has been ill for several months, recently submitted to an operation that has greatly relieved him and promises to effect a cure.  His many friends would be greatly pleased to see him recover.

- Mr. A. Burrows, of Franktown, has finally severed his connection with his business in that village, and purposes leaving for Victoria B.C. in about 6 weeks.  Mr. Robert Ferguson is Mr. Burrow’s successor at Franktown.

- The late Henry Cullen, son of Mr. Richard Cullen, who died last Saturday, was buried in the cemetery here on Monday.  Rev. Mr. McCann conducted a short service at the house, and will preach the funeral sermon Sunday evening.  Deceased was followed to his last resting place by a great number of relatives and friends, who deeply mourn his loss.

- Not withstanding the unpleasant weather a large number were present at the Church of St. John the Evangelist yesterday morning to witness the marriage of Miss Minnie Bolster to R. J. Dowdall, barrister of Almonte.  Though the wedding was private, being confined to His Grace, the officiating clergymen, and the family, the presents were numerous and costly, including a handsome souvenir from His Grace.  After the repast and speeches were concluded, Mr. and Mrs. Dowdall left for New York and other points attended by the best wishes of all their friends for a bright and happy future. – Toronto Globe

- The death of Mr. Robt. Code, son of A. Code, Esq., of Montague which occurred on Monday last has removed from our neighborhood one whose loss will be mourned by many.  Deceased was a young man of 26 years of age, who was well and favorably known in this community and the sympathy of all goes out to his bereaved relatives.  He suffered long but through all his illness was patient and cheerful, and passed quietly away Monday evening.  He was buried in the Church of England Cemetery in Smith’s Falls, on Wednesday, and the large attendance of friends and acquaintances testified to the esteem in which he was held.

- Roseville - Mr. Henry Lewis has sold his farm here, and will move to Burritt’s Rapids where he has purchased another farm.  Mr. P. Conlin will also move to the same place.

- Merrickville - On last Friday a highly esteemed young lady, Miss Etta Walton, daughter of Rev. Mr. Walton, was buried here.  Rev. Mr. Card preached the funeral sermon.

- Lombardy - Not long since thieves were at work here and busied themselves by taking from Joseph Klyns, a goose; from D. O’Grady, a pair of splendid young pigs; and from M. O’Mara, a tub of butter, the last being obtained by effecting an entrance through the floor of the cheese factory, the butter being stored away there.  The thieve or thieves have been very daring and it is too bad they have not been brought to justice.

Thursday Feb 17^th 1887     The Record News

- Mr. James Murray’s little child, aged 6 weeks, died on Saturday night.

- Jasper Vrumen has been appointed chief constable of the town.  He is a light-weight and now patrols the street with a badge on his coat.  He is mistaken by many for a Salvation Army man.

- Not long since we had occasion to notice a sad event in the life of Mr. Martin Boyle, but now we have a most pleasant one to chronicle.  We refer to the marriage of his only daughter, Miss Mary Boyle, to Mr. David Shannon, of British Columbia.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Stanton last Tuesday evening, and was witnessed by a number of friends and acquaintances.  The bride received a number of useful presents and goes to her new home with the best wishes of all her friends.

- Easton’s Corners - Our villagers were considerably surprised to hear of the marriage of Mr. Levi A. Campbell, marble cutter, to Miss Ida Begley, both of this village, on Thursday last.  We wish them success and a long life.

Births

- at Smith’s Falls, on the 9^th inst., Mrs. John Brebant of a son.

- on Friday 11^th inst., Mrs. Harmon Loucks of a son.

- at North Elmsley on the 13^th inst., Mrs. Roland Burr of a son.

- at Smith’s Falls on the 14^th inst. Mrs. J. C. Metcalf of a son.

Thursday Feb. 24^th 1887      The Record News

- Miss Jessie, daughter of Mr. John Condie, died on Sunday evening, after a very short illness.  She had been attending the central school in town and was at school last week.

- Mrs. Drysdale, widow of the late John Drysdale, of the Finance Department, Ottawa, died last Sabbath.  Deceased lady and her husband lived for many years in Smith’s Falls, and had a great number of friends here, among whom was the late Dr. Atchison.  Both passed away to their rest on the same day.

- Many were the expressions of sorrow and regret when it became known that Mrs. Luckens, wife of Rev. T. Luckens, had expired on Tuesday evening.  The deceased lady had lived in Smith’s Falls about 10 years, in which time she had endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact, kind hearted and kind mannered, she went about, in a quiet unostentatious way doing good, and many have cause to bless her soothing hand in sickness, and her cheery words in health.  Throughout her own long illness the same Christian patience and fortitude that characterized her life have been exemplified, and now she has gone to her reward.  The funeral will take place tomorrow (Friday) at 2 o’clock p. m., from the Baptist Chapel to the town cemetery.  The sympathy of the people of Smith’s Falls goes out to the bereaved husband in this his hour of sorrow.

- By death, on Sunday last, Smith’s Falls lost one of it’s oldest inhabitants, and many of those who are still left, a good friend.  We refer to the demise of Dr. Atchison, who after a very short illness passed away Sunday morning.  The deceased was 72 years of age, and had settled in Smith’s Falls in 1835, coming here at the time, a graduate M. D., of Edinburgh University.  He has continued to reside here ever since with the exception of a short sojourn in Thorold, a western town, to which he removed a few years after first coming here.  He has always had a large and successful practice and many, especially of the older citizens, will miss his coming and going among them.  He was considered rather eccentric, but in all things honest and impartial and in his own peculiar way had made many friends who will deeply regret his loss.  The funeral service was held at his residence, about 2 miles out of town, on Wednesday, and was very largely attended.  He was buried in a private plot on his own estate.  To the aged companion of his life, thus left alone to wait all the days of her appointed time, the sympathy of all is extended.

Births

- Thursday 17^th inst. In Smith’s Falls, the wife of R. B. Goodfellow of a daughter.

- Sunday 20^th  inst. In Smith’s Falls, the wife of Joseph Boyd of a son.

- Monday 21^st inst. In Smith’s Falls, the wife of B. Colborne of a daughter.

- Tuesday 22^nd  inst. In Smith’s Falls, the wife of J. Veigil of a son.

- Wednesday 23^rd  inst. In Smith’s Falls, the wife of Rufus Woodmark of a son.

- Thursday 24^th  inst. Roseville, the wife of Benj. Shields of a son.

March 3^rd 1887     The Record News

- On Wednesday evening of last week, Mr. Dennis O’Connor, an old and respected resident of the Township of Drummond, aged 79 years, passed quietly away at the residence of his daughter in Almonte, Mrs. Edward Dowdall.

- Mrs. Martin D. Kennelly, who resided near Renfrew died suddenly on Monday morning of last week.  She retired on the previous night in apparently her normal state of health, but when Mr. Kennelly awoke in the morning he found his wife dead beside him.

- Just as we go to press, about midnight, we are informed of the death of Mr. Alexander Clark, one of the oldest citizens of the town.

- Mr. Jas. Livingston, who lived about 2 miles out of town on the Brockville Road died on Tuesday morning, after a long illness.  He was one of the old residents of this section, and his funeral which took place on Wednesday was largely attended by many friends and acquaintances who knew and respected him for his many virtues.

- Frankville - News has been received of the safe arrival in California of Miss Ella Cavanagh, whither she went to join her brother, Mr. George Cavanagh, who has been for some years in that State.

Married  

- On Wednesday 23^rd of February, by the Rev. S. Mylne, Mr. T. Cairns to Miss Emily McLaren.

Died  

- In Smiths Falls, on Tuesday night, March 1^st,Mr. Peter McDonald, aged 76 years.

- In Smiths Falls, on Tuesday morning, March 1^st, Miss Lucy Pearson, daughter of the late Abraham Pearson.

- In South Elmsley, on Tuesday, March 1^st, Mr. James Livingston, aged 67 years.

- In Smiths Falls, on Monday, 28^th February, Mrs. Rufus Woodmark.

March 10^th 1887     The Record News

- Our merchants closed their places of business on Monday afternoon to attend the funeral of the late Mr. Clarke.

- Mr. W. W. Currie, who went to New York about 3 weeks ago on a business trip, is detained there by an attack of pneumonia.

- On Monday morning last the sad news was announced of the death of Mrs. Malloch which occurred during the night at the residence of her son-in-law Rev. S. Mylne, with whom Mrs. Malloch has lately lived.  For some time she had been feeling unwell and kept gradually growing weaker until Monday morning when she passed quietly away at the age of 76.  The deceased lady was the daughter of the late Andrew Hill, of the village of Richmond, one of the retired military settlers, and relict of the late Edward Malloch, M.P. for Carleton, who was also the first sheriff of that county.  Mrs. Malloch bore a name that is inseparably connected with the history of the Ottawa district, and had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, who loved and respected her for the womanly virtues that adorned her character.  The remains were conveyed to Ottawa, Mrs. Malloch’s old home, on Wednesday, and were met by a large number of relations and friends who accompanied them to Beechwood Cemetery.  Rev. Mr. Herridge of Ottawa conducted the burial services.  The pall bearers were, Messrs. Stewart, (mayor) James Rochester, John Clarke, Judge Ross, H. V. Noel and John Durie, all of Ottawa .

- Expressions of regret were everywhere to be met on Friday morning last, when it became known that, during the night, Mr. Alexander Clark, one of the oldest and most worthy citizens of the town had passed away.  We had just time to notice the fact of his death last week, which occurred about midnight of Thursday and was as unexpected as it was sudden.  Mr. Clark had not been very well for a few days previous to his death, but was not confined to his room at all, and nothing serious was thought of in connection with his indisposition.  About midnight, of Thursday, however, while in his room, he was taken suddenly worse, and fell heavily to the floor, stricken with apoplexy.  Dr. McCallum, the family physician, was summoned and a messenger sent for his son, Mr. J. M. Clark, who lives only a few blocks away from his late father’s residence.  Before either could get there the end had come, and another of the links that connect the present with the past had been severed.  The deceased was perhaps the best known citizen of the town, and as a consequence, one of the most highly respected, for, to know him was to respect him.  He was born in Perthshire, Scotland, in March 1812, thus being 75 years of age, came to Canada in 1829, locating in the township of Montague, where he engaged in farming until 1840, when he removed to Smith’s Falls and started mercantile business, which under his judicious management yearly increased in volume, and placed it’s founder among the most prosperous merchants of the district.  He retired from business in 1875, handing it over to his son, Mr. J. M. Clark, since which time he has lived a quiet retired life, going about doing all the good he could and making no fuss about it.  He had lived in Smith’s Falls for nearly half a century, seeing it grow up from a settlement to a village and still up to a thriving town, and during all these years he had used his best endeavors to promote it’s interests.  In religion he was a Presbyterian, in politics a Reformer, in manners a gentleman and in need a friend.  He was generous in the use of his great wealth and was always a liberal giver to church and charitable institutions.  We understand that in his will he bequested a considerable amount of money to the schemes of the Presbyterian Church of Canada, of which he has always been an earnest supporter.  His funeral, which took place on Monday, was one of the largest ever seen in town, and bore testimony to his wide extended friendships.

Births

- At Smith’s Falls, on Monday, 7^th Inst., the wife of John Leaver, of a son.

- At Smith’s Falls, on Wednesday, 9^th Inst., the wife of Edward Jones, of a daughter. 

March 17 1887       The Record News

- Mr. McCrea, of Prescott, died suddenly Friday morning of rheumatism of the heart.

- Dr. David H. Webster, of Newboro, graduated a M.D. from the Buffalo Medical College last week.  He is now at home.

- Philip Bayer, a mechanic of Gananogue died last week after an illness of nine days caused by taking a dose of bug poison at Church’s hotel on the 24^th of February in that town.  He thought he was taking whiskey.

- No death has occurred in the locality of Easton’s Corners that caused more widespread sorrow than the death of Katie Brown last Saturday night.  She had been ill but a day or two with scarlet fever and her death was as unexpected as it was sudden.  She was scarce 10 years old, the only daughter of Mr. H. M. Brown, clerk of the township of Wolford, and a great favorite with all.  The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the whole neighborhood in their sorrow.

Merrickville - Mr. W. H. Magee is very low again, and it is doubtful whether he will ever reach his old strength.  He has been sick for a long time – nearly a year.  Since his last attack he has become very weak and we fear may never be able to be about again, but we hope for the best.

Births

- On Sunday, the 6^th inst., Mrs. Alfred Gray, of Dakota, daughter of Mrs. F. Beyer, of a daughter.

- At Roseville, on Monday last, the wife of T. Wilson, of a daughter.

- At Smiths Falls, on Tuesday, 15^th inst., wife of Walter Halliday, of a daughter.

- At Lombardy, on Thursday 17^th inst., wife of Wm. Dooher, of a daughter.

Died

- At Easton’s Corners, on Monday 14^th inst., James Ferguson, son of Mr. John Ferguson, aged 29 years.

- At Smiths Falls, on Friday March 11^th, Edward James Lunney, son of James Lunney, aged 2 years and 2 months.

- At Easton’s Corners, on Saturday 13^th inst., in the 10^th year of her age, Katie, only daughter of Mr. H. M. Brown.

March 24 1887       The Record News

- Mr. John Clint is seriously ill.

- Mr. J. Clint who has been so seriously ill for the past few days, is now in a fair way to recovery.

- We regret to learn of the serious illness of Mr. Washburn’s father and mother at their home in Lyndhurst.  Mr. Washburn has been with them the most of the week.

- Miss Lizzie Dayton, who has been teaching school in Hammond, N. Y., is spending the spring vacation with her parents in town.

- Miss Moore, daughter of James Moore, South Elmsley, while feeding a cow on Monday, was kicked by the animal and it was found upon examination that both bones of her ankle had been broken.  Dr. McCallum was sent for and set the fracture and the patient is doing well.

- On Monday as Mr. John Anderson and his sister Miss. Georgina were driving across the railway track the horse became frightened at the steam from an engine close by and sprang to one side of the road upsetting the cutter and throwing both occupants out.  Miss. Anderson had a very narrow escape, being thrown under a load of hay that was standing by, but beyond the fright escaped uninjured.  Mr. Anderson hung on to the horse and succeeded in preventing a runaway.

- A terrible accident happened at the C.P.R. depot Ottawa, last week, by which a young man named William Wallace Veitch, of Brockville employed as baggage-man, met with a shocking death.  At 10:25 the express train, which left Montreal at 6:10, with baggage and three passenger cars attached, was running into the depot, when from some unaccountable cause the baggage car left the track about 200 yards from the platform.  It went jolting over the ties for a little distance and then turned over on its side; the other cars remaining on the track.  Veitch was in charge of the baggage car, and the supposition is that when it left the track he jumped out of the door, but did not take time to see where he was going, and so struck some cars on the other line, was thrown back, and caught by the baggage car as it turned over.  The car was dragged along some distance on its side and consequently the unfortunate young man was literally ground to pieces.

Births

- At Kilmarnock, January 20^th, Mrs. Leonard Edmunds, of a daughter.

March 31 1887    The Record News

- Mr. Washburn’s father and mother of Lyndhurst are both convalescing.

- Mr. E. D’Courey of South Elmsley is selling his farm stock and will move into town.

- Mr. Thos. Gee who lately carried a grocery business on Main street has moved to Desoronto.

- It is said that Mr. Peter McLaren has under consideration the establishment of a large blanket factory in Perth.

- The many friends of Miss Minnie Clark, will be pleased to learn that she is recovering from her late severe illness.

- Mr. Erney Urquhart left here on Saturday last, for MacKay’s Station where he has secured a position as telegraph operator on C.P.R.

- On Monday last a young son of Mr. W. Church overturned a pail of boiling water, the contents of which went over his body, severely scalding him.  His injuries are not likely to prove fatal.

- It is said that Peter McLaren, the well-known lumberman, retires after a business owner of about 25 years, with a fortune of a million and a half of dollars.  He will probably take up his residence in Toronto, where it is said he purchased a handsome residence some time ago.

- Among those who were successful at the examination for the degree of M.D., just concluded at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Kingston, were W. C. Beaman, Burritt’s Rapids; D. Cameron, Perth; A. J. Erret, Merrickville; M. Gallagher, Harlem; and Ewen McEwen, Franktown.

- It may justly be said that policeman Vrooman won his spurs last Saturday and henceforth is entitled to wear them.  It required more than ordinary strength and nerve to deal with half a dozen angry drunken men all engaged in battering one another, and that Mr. Vrooman succeeded in quelling the row and landing his men in the lock-up is very creditable to him.

Frankville - On Wednesday 23^rd Mr. and  Mrs. Stewart Montgomery became the proud parents of a baby daughter.

Births

- At Merrickville, March 10^th, Mrs. G. L. Jakes of a daughter.

- At Smith’s Falls, Wednesday March 30^th, the wife of W. W. Prodd of twin boys.

Died

- At Wolford, on Wednesday March 23^rd Richard Empey, in his 8?th year.

April 7 1887    The Record News

- Rev. Mr. Macalister, of Beckwith and Ashton, has accepted a call to the Iroquois Presbyterian Church.

- Patrick Bennett, age 23, son of Mr. Felix Bennett, of Burgess township, Lanark County was blown up by an explosion in a mine at Leadville, Colorado, and instantly killed.  His brother, who was out there, brought the body back to Burgess last week for burial.

- On Monday morning last Albert Teskey, Esq., of Appleton, drove to Almonte, transacted his business there, and returned home shortly after noon.  He took the harness partly off the horse, when evidently feeling ill he went into the house, and his friends saw he was very sick.  A doctor was immediately sent for to Carleton Place, and no time was lost in getting there, but the old gentleman expired a few minutes after the physician's arrival.  The bursting of a blood vessel in the brain was the cause of death.  Deceased was about 70 years of age, and one of the earliest settlers of Ramsay. – Carleton Place Harold

Died

- At the residence of her brother-in-law, Mr. W. D. Grand, No. 8, Glen Road, Toronto, Katie, daughter of the late A. Williamson.

April 14 1887      The Record News

- An old man named James Currie, residing in Admaston, a few miles from Renfrew was found dead in a shallow well on Saturday.  He lived alone and is supposed to have slipped in while attempting to draw water.  Deceased was 70 years of age.

- In the Northfield News, a paper published in Northfield, Minnesota, we notice an obituary of Mrs. (Robt.) Riddell, who once lived here and who still has many friends in this vicinity.  The ‘News’ says: This most estimable woman died in her home in this city Tuesday evening, March 29, of that terrible disease cancer.  Mrs. Riddell was born in Ireland in 1823, immigrated with her parents to Canada in 1831, locating near the town of Smiths Falls on the Rideau Canal.  That part of Canada at that time was a wilderness, but there her father built a comfortable home.  Mrs. Riddell was married to Robert Riddell on Oct. 27 1842(?), came to Northfield in August 1865 and has been a resident here ever since.  The deceased was a grand type of the true Christian woman, having joined the Methodist Church in her young days and never once thought of departing her first love.  With all her suffering she never complained simply saying occasionally, “I wish it was over and I could be at rest.”  The end she desired came Tuesday evening in the presence of all her family.

- There have been few deaths in town, that have caused more general sorrow than that of Miss Mina Keith, which occurred, after a very short illness last Saturday evening.  Miss Keith complained of feeling unwell on Tuesday evening and though the night grew rapidly worse.  The trouble was in the brain and of such a nature that neither the family physician Dr. McCallum, nor Dr. Wright of Ottawa, who was sent for, could overcome it.  On Thursday the patient became unconscious and remained so until her death, Saturday evening.  Up to a few days before her death Miss Keith attended the High School here (?unable to read this bit?) would suppose that a person in such good health and exuberant spirits would so soon pass away.  Always a close student, Miss Keith’s school exercises were carefully and thoroughly prepared and her efforts in composition showed extensive and intelligent reading.  Indeed, it is said from the time she entered the High school, her maturity of thought and power of giving it adequate expression in language the most chaste, were things noticed all the more because they are rare.  But death has ended all, and thus in the ardent pursuit of knowledge, and in efforts likely to be crowned with success, the joyous school-girl was smitten down at the early age of sixteen, but “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”

Died

- At Smiths Falls, at the residence of her father, Mr. W. M. Keith, Mina aged sixteen years.

April 21 1887   The Record News

- Mr. McLean, of Lanark, has taken the place in J. McGilliuray’s store vacated by Mr. Phillips.

- Mr. S. Garrett has bought a pleasure yacht which he will keep for the use of excursion parties on the river and lake this summer.

- A letter from Mr. R. Garrett who lately joined the Mounted Police in the North-West gives a favorable account of that kind of life.

Merrickville - It is our duty to chronicle the deaths of no fewer than four male adults in our town inside the last ten days.  The first was a promising young man, Mr. Nelson Reid, nephew of our ex-Reeve, Mr. Thos. Magee.  This young man something over a year ago went to try his fortune over in Uncle Sam’s Dominions, and while there had the misfortune to break his leg.  He returned home after the leg had partially set but unfortunately he was thrown from a sulky re-breaking the limb.  Proper attention was not given at the time and inflammation set in which was the cause of death after a painful and protracted illness.

The 2^nd was an inhabitant of this village for over forty years, Mr. John Kelly and was buried on Sunday in the Catholic Cemetery, Father Kelly officiating.

The 3^rd was Alden Armstrong who died of consumption after a lingering illness of over a year.  The deceased was the eighth child Mr. James Armstrong of this village has followed to the grave by this flattering disease, and all these have ranged from 23 years of age to 30.  Mr. Armstrong was buried on Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Union burying ground, the Rev. Mr. Houston, pastor of the Church of England officiating.

Almost at the same hour at which Alden Armstrong was being laid away and the funeral obsequies were being read over his remains,  nature was fulfilling her demands upon the person of one whose name will be revered for years to come, and whose charities missed by many a poor struggling man and woman in this village.  The name of W. H. Magee will live forever in the hearts of many of our humble citizens, and the many fervent expressions of “God Bless Him” will be sufficient in themselves to give him a seat up among the chosen of God’s elect.  Mr. Magee was a man of whom we cannot speak too highly, and while he may have had his faults (for who has not) we will miss him from our midst the more because we associated the better we became aware of the man’s true worth.  The funeral took place at 10:30 a.m., Sunday last, from his residence to the Methodist Church, thence to the Union Burial Ground.

Easton’s Corners - We are pleased to learn that Mr. Edmund Burritt of this place is rapidly recovering from a very severe illness which has lasted most of the winter.

Births

- At Smiths Falls, on Tuesday 19^th inst., the wife of T?. Shirley of a son.

Died

- At North Elmsley, on the 18^th inst., Hugh McGregor aged 33 years.

- At South Elmsley, on Monday the 18^th inst., Maggie Mabel, daughter of Cornelius Murphy, aged 2 years and 2 months.

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