The Record News, Smiths Falls - Newspaper Articles - 8th section
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Merrickville
-Mr. Hugh McGuerl, an old residenter of this place, and a foreman for Magee & Pearson in their foundry for a great many years, is about to move his family to Geneva, New York, where he has been engaged for the last two years in the foundry business. We are sorry to part with our old tried friend, but what is our loss perhaps is his gain.
-Mrs. Walter Telford died at her residence in Montague on
Sunday the 11th inst. She
was a woman highly thought of by all who knew her, modest, quiet, sensible,
religious, she was an affectionate mother and a loving wife.
Mrs. Telford was the daughter of the late Elihu Smith and sister-in-law
to Mr. John Kerr, merchant of this place. She
was a member of the
-Miss Lena Coolidge, of
-Mrs. Geo. Splane, of Smiths Falls, is spending a few days at her father’s, Mr. F. B. Wickwire.
Trouble added to Grief
Much sympathy was felt throughout the town for Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Smith last Friday morning when it became known that during the night their bright, promising boy of ten had died. This sympathy intensified when shortly after the mid-day hour the fire bells rang out their dread alarm and the word quickly passed from lip to lip that it was Mr. Smith’s house. This was found to be true, and at one time it seemed that the home from which had been buried that morning one of its cherished ones must be destroyed. The fire was one of the smoldering kind, and while thick black smoke puffed out from casement, cornice and roof, at no time was there any blaze to be seen and no one could locate the particular part of the house that was on fire. Willing hands soon carried out most of the furniture below stairs and much of that above, thinking that nothing could be done to save the place. In the meantime hose was attached to the hydrant near the pump house and in a commendably short time two splendid streams of water were playing on places where the fire was supposed to be. Holes were cut in the roof, and the house deluged with water which soon had the desired effect and the fire was out. The rear of the house was left untouched by fire as was also the eastern end, so that the greatest damage was that done by cutting parts of the roof away and by the immense quantity of water which was poured into it. The origin of the fire is a mystery though one of two causes is assigned for it. Mr. Smith had been fumigating the room where the fire seemed to be with sulpher – his boy dying with a contagious disease – and it is possible the fire took in some way from this, or from the flue leading from the furnace, - the most probable cause as the fire was altogether between the floor and the ceiling and the ceiling and the roof. The loss was covered by insurance.
-Daniel Gallagher, Montana, some time ago returned to Lanark to visit his brother J. Gallagher. Nothing has been heard of him for 27 years, until he walked into his brother’s house. During his absence he had spent nineteen years in California engaged in gold-mining. He has left again for his home in Montana where he is the owner of a large sheep ranch.
Local News
-Mrs. P. Foley, whose home is near Jasper, died last night.
-Mrs. Brodie, of Montreal, is the guest of her son, Mr. R. J. Brodie.
-Mr. F. W. Brown, of Brockville, has been added to the staff at he post office.
-Mr. W. Gould, of Kingston Business College, is spending a few days at his home here.
-Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Morgan, of Ottawa, are visiting at Mr. Morgan’s old home here for a few days.
-Mr. Henry Shane, of Kitley, died yesterday morning after a lingering illness from consumption.
-The death is announced of Mrs. Menzies, of Almonte, wife of John Menzies, Esq., registrar of North Lanark.
-Mr. A. W. Bell, of Carleton Place, purchased 5,018 acres of Renfrew County lands at the tax sales in Pembroke last week.
-A. E. Bolton, of Newboro, who attended Queen’s College for three years and then went to New York, has returned to his home an M. D.
Died
Smith – In Smiths Falls, on Friday, 9th inst., Allan Smith, aged 10 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Smith.
Ridley – In Smiths Falls, on Thursday, 15th inst., Mrs. Ridley, aged 26 years, wife of Mr. W. Ridley.
Shane – In Kitley, on Tuesday, 13th inst., Henry Shane, aged 46 years.
Merrickville
- Mr. James Telford left for Rock Island on Monday last to resume his labours once more with the firm of Jondro & Co.
-Mr. John Duke, who was reported dead, is still alive, but very low and slight hopes are entertained for his recover.
-Mr. Hiram McCrea has sold his farm here and intends leaving for Dakota this spring. He owns considerable property in Dakota having bought land there some seven years ago, three years of which he spent there. He intends removing hi s family.
-The funeral of Mr. Walter Telford took place on Tuesday, but owning to the fearful blockade of the roads by snow, it was simply impossible to carry out the obsequies as first intended. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Card in the Methodist Church on Sunday last.
-Father McBride, private secretary to Archbishop Lynch, of Toronto, is here on a visit to his many old friends and well-wishers. Father McBride was born and lived here until he was 14 years old. Poor and penniless at the above age he struck out into the world to seek his fortune. He today occupies one of the most important positions in the affairs of the Catholic Church in this Province, and all correspondence with all the maguates of the above church from the Pope down to the simple student of Priesthood, devolves upon him.
Frankville
-Miss Jennie Stacey is paying her cousin, Miss Lottie Stacey, a visit.
-Mr. George Edgers, of Smiths Falls, is paying his uncle, Mr. W. A. Edgers, a protracted visit.
-Mr. Aldridge, of Addison, has taken possession of Mr. T. Conner’s fine farm. Mr. Conner goes to Brockville.
-A number of young people attended the reception at Mr. R. Kerr’s, of Greenbush, on the return of his son and bride, and report a good time.
-Another landmark has passed away in the person of old Mr. Seely of Kilborn’s Corners. He had attained the ripe old age of 88 years.
-Miss Lottie Bushfield, formerly of Frankville, but now of Prescott, paid Miss McCrea a visit last week on her return from Newboro where she has been attending the wedding of her sister, Maggie, and Rob Parker of Frankville.
-Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parker, of Frankville, recently married, returned from their wedding tour on Thursday and were given a reception at the residence of Mr. Will Livingston. A pleasant evening was spent by a large company of young people.
Local News
-Dr. Easton has been appointed Medical Health Officer for the town.
-Miss Wickware, of Easton’s Corners, is visiting a few days at her sisters, Mrs. G. Splane’s.
-Mr. Wm. DeWolf, of Toledo, will take Mr. ?each’s place as clerk in the Wardrobe House.
-Dr. Anderson has rented the house known as the Loucks place, and will move into it in a couple of days.
-Mr. John Clark, who has been living on the farm of the Muirhead estate, 5th con. Beckwith, for several years, left with his family for Carman, Man., on the settler’s train last Wednesday. The Messrs. McKay have purchased the farm vacated by Mr. Clark.
-The Carleton Place Central Canadian says: Granny Simpson, whose death at 103 years and 9 months was recorded last week, was clearly of the patriarchal class that multiplied and increased as the stars of Heaven. She herself gave the world eleven children. There were 92 grandchildren, 186 great grandchildren, and 47 great great grandchildren, 41 of whom, however are dead.
-Mr. Ernest McCann was home on Sunday from McGill College.
-Mr. J. R. Lavell has been appointed a member of the council of Queen’s College, Kingston.
-Mr. E. G. Henderson, C. E., returned on Saturday from his trip to Washington. He was blocked by the great storm for several days.
-Mr. Wm. Balderson, a young man of 18, employed as book-keeper in a Kingston ship, is missing. His parents live at Balderson, near Perth.
-Mr. B. Caswell, the popular C.P.R. down-town ticket agent, ticketed the following for Manitoba this week: John Tetlock, Robt. Quinn, John Myers and C. Menthal.
-The many friends of Mr. M Crean, lately train dispatcher here, will be glad to hear of his success in the west. He has a good situation as train dispatcher on the Chicago, St. Paul and Kansas City railway, dispatching between Dubuque and Chicago.
-The firm of Messrs. Gemmell & Fairgrieve, woolen
manufacturers, Port Elmsley, has been dissolved, Mr. Fairgrieve retiring from
the business. In a short time he
intends to visit Scotland, where he was born, and which he left for Canada
twenty-six years ago. Mr. Fairgrieve
came from the border, having been born in the town of Dryburgh, noted as being
the burial place of Sir Walter Scott, learning his trade as a woolen
manufacturer in the famous Galashiels. During
the thirty-eight years in which he worked in or managed woolen factories, Mr.
Fairgrieve never lost one month’s continuous time.
He well deserves a holiday now, and since he has started to take a
breathing spell, we wish him a pleasant time and a safe voyage to the old land
and return. – Courier
House Burned
The residence of Mr. D. W. Ross, near Brockville, was destroyed by fire Thursday morning and a young man named John Shannon perished in the flames. The burned building was a fine two story stone house with a frame annex at the rear, which was used as a kitchen. Over the kitchen Shannon has his bedroom. He discovered the fire and gave the alarm and then returned to his room for his clothing, when the floor gave way plunging him into the flames beneath. He was about 21 years of age and was a hard working young man.
Born
Drinkwater – In Smiths Falls, on Sunday, the 18th inst., the wife of J. Drinkwater, of a son.
Stephens – In Smiths Falls, on Sunday, the 18th inst., the wife of James Stephens, of a son.
Condie – In Montague, on Thursday, the 15th inst., the wife of John Condie, of a son.
Merrickville
-Miss Maggie Wood, of Montague, was visiting on Saturday last at her sister’s, Mrs. W. H. McCrea.
-Mr. Edward Wickware has sold his house to Mr. Brown for $650, and intends going to Dakota this spring.
-Mr. T. Pool has sold his farm in Montague to Mr. I Shirley and will remove to his prairie farm in the Turtle Mountain District. His son William also goes with him.
-Mr. H. Rousom, who returned from the North-West some three weeks ago, has returned to his far-off home, taking with him as his bride one of Wolford’s fair daughters. His brother William also accompanies him and will take up a homestead along side that of his brother.
-There were two weddings in our village last Tuesday, the 20th inst., viz – Mr. R. Perrin to Miss Lee, both of Montague, also Mr. Philips, of New York City to Miss Wilson, daughter of Mr. Wm. Wilson, of Wolford. Rev. Mr. Houston officiated at the ceremonies.
Frankville
-Miss Jemima Hanton spent last week in Brockville visiting her sister, Mrs. Morrison and numerous other friends.
Easton’s Corners
-Mr. Geo. Easton, ex-collector of customs, and Mr. William Sherwood, barrister, Brockville, were in attendance at the funeral of their uncle, Col. John Kilborn.
-Mr. John Livingston, of Gananoque, was in Wolford a few days on his way to attend the golden wedding of his sister, Mrs. Henry Arnold, Elmsley, which event took place on Tuesday.
-Mrs. Ferguson, relict of the late Joseph Ferguson, Sr., passed away quietly last Tuesday evening at her residence, Irish Creek, in the 86th year of her age. The funeral will take place on Thursday to the Wolford Cemetery.
-There died at Newboro on the 25th inst. one of the pioneers of this country, Col. John Kilborn, in the 94th year of his age, he having been born on the 27th of June, 1794. He had many warm friends and through this section of the country where he was widely known and universally respected. When the war of 1812 broke out he was among the first to volunteer and the best to serve. Subsequently he was engaged in business at Unionville and was employed by the government in settling the first immigrants at Perth. For two years he had the contract for forwarding their supplies to them from Brockville. In 1828 he was elected to parliament, and when his term expired he declined re-election and removed to Kilmarnock. He was engaged in mercantile life for about 25 years and about the same length of time in the Quebec and American lumber trade. In 1852 he was appointed postmaster of Brockville, which he resigned to run for parliament against Mr. Benjamin Tett, in which he was unsuccessful. He afterwards removed to Newboro, where he lived in retirement for many years. A large concourse of people assembled at the Wolford Cemetery on Tuesday 27th inst. to see his remains laid in the tomb in the family burial ground. He has for many years made annual visits to Kilmarnock, a place of which he was always fond, remaining, while there, with his friend Mr. John McCarthy. Mr. Kilborn, married Elizabeth Sherwood in 1816 by which he had nine children – eight sons and one daughter. Three of the sons survive – Horace in Newboro, Roderick in Australia, and Edmund in South America; his daughter, Mrs. S. B. Chaffey, lives north of Belleville. The long life of the deceased enabled him to see much of the growth of this country, and he has passed away form the midst of the a host of friends and acquaintances who entertained for him the highest respect and deepest affection, to the land where partings are not known and sorrows never come, to be forever with his God.
Local News
-Dr. McCallum has secured the services of Mr. W. H. Bertram, of Toronto, as druggist.
-Mr. Max Hiemer, of Lowville, N. Y., has just come to reside in Smiths Falls and has joined the band. He is a splendid clarinetist, and as the band has had no clarinet player, heretofore, he will prove a great acquisition to our already excellent band.
-There died on Sunday evening after a lingering illness, Mrs. McDonald; the young wife of Mr. C. McDonald, aged 22 years. The funeral took place on Tuesday, the large concourse in attendance testifying to the esteem in which the deceased was held. Mr. McDonald being an Oddfellow that order attended the funeral in a body. Rev. Rural Dean Nesbitt conducted the funeral obsequies in St. John’s Church.
-Mr. and Mrs. Peter Moir, of Montague, celebrated their silver wedding on Monday 26th inst. A large number of invited guests, relatives and friends, from town and country, filled their comfortable house and extended their warm congratulations to the ever kind and hospitable couple, hoping and wishing that as time rolls on, they would be blessed with a continuance of the prosperity and happiness so liberally dealt out to them in the past. In the evening all sat down to a bountiful repast of good things. The remainder of the evening was spent most enjoyably, in a social way. Very many pretty and useful gifts were left behind as kindly souvenirs of the happy event.
-Mr. Alex H. Scott, M.A., of Owen Sound, has accepted the call given him by St. Andrew’s congregation at Perth, and will be inducted on Tuesday, the 17th of April coming.
Died
McDonald – In Smiths Falls, on Sunday 25th inst., Frances Hopkins, wife of Charles McDonald, aged 22 years and 4 months.
Gil? – In Montague, on Monday 26th March, Annie Eliza Crawford, relict of the late James Gill?, aged 64 years.
Ferguson – At Jasper, on Tuesday, 27th inst., Mrs. Ferguson, widow of the late Joseph Ferguson, Sr., in her 86th year.
Merrickville
-Miss Kyle, daughter of James Kyle, of Augusta, is visiting at her cousin’s, W. K. Percival.
-Mr. Lewis Smith, of Antwerp, N. Y., is here with the intention of becoming a citizen. We believe he intends putting up a fine house this spring. He was formerly a resident of the township of Montague, having been born and brought up in said township. His wife and son accompanied him. They are at present visiting his brother-in-law, Mr. Geo. Brennan. He has spent some thirty years of his life in the States, but has a hankering to spend the remainder of his life near the scenes of his childhood.
-Mr. Wm. Edwards is doing some repairs on his home prior to his moving here from his farm in Wolford.
-Mr. Harry Brown has bought the house and lot owned by Mr. Hugh McGuire (who is removing his family to Geneva N. Y.) for $750.
-The aged pioneer and veteran, Mr. Jno. Kilburn, who was buried at Wolford Chapel last week, was an uncle to our esteemed citizen, Mr. Hiram Easton.
-Mr. John Knapp, of Montague, has purchased Mr. Hiram McCrea’s dwelling house and premises. Mr. McCrea leaves about the 1st of May for Dakota, where in intends going into farming.
-A serious accident occurred in which a Mr. Brislan, a former resident of Montague, met with his death in Minnesota. He was in charge of a Railroad bridge at Cookstown, and through some unforeseen occurrence was killed in the discharge of his duties. The telegram was received here on Sunday morning, April 1st, not giving the particulars. He has a brother, a resident of this place, Mr. John Brislan, who received the telegram. He was a man highly thought of here.
Local News
-Mrs. F. T. Frost, is visiting at her old home in Madrid, N. Y.
-Mr. R. Mylne is home from the Montreal Veterinary College.
-A prominent citizen of Perth, Mr. Joshua Bower, died there last week.
-Dr. Gallagher, of Campbleford, brother of Mr. R. Gallagher was in town on Saturday and Sunday. (tough to read – very faded)
Local News
-Mrs. Magee, of Merrickville, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Caswell.
-Mrs. Barnes will go to Toronto next week to visit her sister Mrs. Dr. Avison.
-Mr. H. N. Sweet has sold his property here and moved to Portland. He is an old and honored resident of Smiths Falls such as we are sorry to lose.
-Miss Bell, daughter of Mr. Andrew Bell, C. E., Almonte, left on Tuesday for Paris, France where she will complete her studies. The Gazette says Miss Bell has shown herself to be possessed of unusual natural ability.
-Mr. T. E. Argue, late with Bryson, Graham & Co. of this town, has formed a partnership with his brother in Carp, where they have a large general store. We congratulate Mr. Argue on the present partnership and hope soon to announce another one for him.
Merrickville
-Mr. Edward Read, of Ottawa, son of W. C. Read, of this place, was on a visit to the parental roof this last week.
-Mr. John Boyd, of Corktown, has sold his farm for $6,000 to Mr. Samuel Moore. This farm is within half-mile of our village and is considered a great bargain.
-Mr. Ed Wickwire, who sold out to Mr. G. B. Magee, has gone to Dakota where he intends to go into farming, - his wife having a very fine farm given her by her relatives near Drayton, Dakota.
Frankville
-It is our painful and sad duty to announce the death of Col. Hiram McCrea, which took place at his residence here Saturday evening. He had attained the ripe age of 78 years, being born in the township of Montague, on July 2nd 1807. He removed to Kitley in 1837 from which time he took an active interest in public affairs. He was elected reeve in 1858, which office he continued to fill till a couple of years ago when he retired after 27 years continuous service. He filled the warden’s chair for seven years. He was also a J. P. and clerk of the division court. He was Lieut. –Col. Of the 5th Leeds militia battalion, and on the reorganization of the reserve militia in 1862, was made Lieut. – Col. of the North Leeds regimental division. In 1831 he married a daughter of Mr. E. Wyatt, of Kitley, by whom he had seven children, six of whom survive, viz.: Ezra, who lives in Dakota, Mrs. Crandall of Plessis, N. Y., Mrs. Amos Robinson, of Brockville, Mrs. C. Richards, of Jasper, Sarah who lives at home and Mrs. W. H. Leavitt, of Brockville. The funeral services were conducted in St. Thomas’ church by the Rev. Mr. Stiles, Tuesday at 1 o’clock. The remaining members of his family have the heartfelt sympathy of this village and surrounding community.
Eastons Corners
-Mrs. E. H. Tallman (Taliman) left on Wednesday for New York, where she expects to remain some time with her relatives.
-Mrs. M. Eberts, who has been visiting in Western Ontario for the past six months, has returned home accompanied by her sister-in-law, Mrs. F. E. Burritt.
Local News
-Miss Carley left last Monday for Ashland, Wisconsin.
-Mrs. Claude McLachlin, of Arnprior, died at her home in that village on Monday.
-Dr. Brouse of Brockville, died on Tuesday after a brief illness which developed into inflammation of the brain.
-A little boy named Walter Garfoot was drowned in the mill pond at Carleton Place Wednesday evening of last week.
-Mr. M. B. Ballantyne, son of Wm. Ballantyne Esq., left on Tuesday for Kingsley, Iowa, where a good situation awaits him.
-The vacancy caused by the death of Col. Hiram McCrea, division court clerk at Kitley, will be filled by the appointment of Mr. Cyrus A. Wood of Toledo.
-Mr. Robert Currie left on Monday to take a situation at West Winchester.
Mr. Jno Leach, a blacksmith, of North Gower, died very suddenly a short time ago. He had always enjoyed good health, and half an hour previous to his death was chatting in one of his neighbour’s shops, going from there to his own home, where he almost immediately expired.
-Mr. W. King, who our readers will remember, was stricken with paralysis some time ago died at his home near Jasper on Tuesday the 17th inst. He was one of the sufferers by the incendiary fires of that neighbourhood last winter and that and other troubles arising from his fire it is thought hastened his death. He was buried in Old Wolford cemetery today, the funeral service being held in the Methodist church at Eastons Corners.
-The oldest settler in the Perth district passed away in
the person of Mrs. William Moore, mother of Mr. Thomas B. Moore, clerk of the
township of Drummond, at the great age of 91 years.
In the year 1816, having married Mr. Moore, the two came to Perth,
shortly afterwards settling on their farm near this town.
Mr. Moore was among the first pioneer settlers of Perth district, and
lived in this vicinity for 72 years, dying full of years and honors. – Courier
Born
Edwards – In Smiths Falls, on Friday 13th inst., the wife of Mr. W. J. Edwards of a daughter.
Lewis – In Smiths Falls, on Tuesday 17th inst., the wife of John Lewis of a son.
Phillips – At South Elmsley, on Wednesday 18th inst., the wife of Gershon (?) Phillips of a son.
Merrickville
-Mr. Thomas Garman has sold his house and lot to Mr. Josiah Payne for about $1500 and is about to remove to Kemptville Station on the short line, where he intends going into the grocery and provision business. We wish Mr. Garman success in his new venture.
-Mr. John Kerr, merchant, received a telegram from his mother on Saturday that his father was dying and to go immediately if he expected to see him alive. He lives near North Augusta and is in his 86th year. Mr. Kerr went out on Sunday, and found his father sinking very fast. He died on Monday.
-The removal of Mr. Hiram McCrea who is about to leave for Dakota, necessitates the election of a new trustee. We trust the our villagers and ratepayers will work together for their mutual benefits, and will secure as trustee some ratepayer who will do his duty without tears or favor.
Merrickville
-Mr. John Duke died on Thursday last and was buried on Saturday. He was an old citizen of this place, having raised a large family here, who all died of the consumption with the exception of one daughter and two sons. His wife died less than a year ago. He was buried in the Union Burying Ground, Rev. Mr. Houston officiated at the obsequies.
-Mr. Hiram McCrea and family left on Monday last for Drayton, Dakota. Mr. McCrea took a car load of stuff with him, as he intends to go to farming as soon as he arrives.
-Mr. James Atcheson, an old resident of this place, died on Monday last, aged nearly 75. He was a millright by trade and has lived here nearly 40 years. He will be quite a loss to the community, as our millers will have to import some other to do the work in future.
Frankville
-Mr. Archie Buschfield and his mother spent a few days with their sister and daughter, Mrs. Robert Parker.
Local News
-Dr. Weagant, of Yarker, is visiting his brother, A. H. Weagant, L. D. S.
-Mr. Geo Edgers has secured a situation with Mr. Beach, merchant of Farmersville.
-Mrs. Anderson, of Kemptville, daughter of Mr. John Shields, has been visiting her parents here for a few days.
-Dr. Agnes Crane is in Kingston attending the final exercises of the college. We notice her name among those who successfully passed the medical council.
-Rev. E. G. P. Sanderson, of Merrickville, formerly in charge of the Frankville Methodist Church left on Saturday afternoon for Minnesota to join the Methodist conference of that state.
-An old lockmaster at the Kilmarnock Rapids on the Rideau Canal, named Charles McRitchie, died in Kent county, Ontario, on the 6th March, aged 67 yrs. - Courier
-Mr. Harry C. Wilson, who carries off the gold medal in classics in Queen’s University in 1888, is a son of Rev. R. Wilson now of the city of Kingston, and formerly of Smiths Falls, and also brother of Mrs. J. W. Garrett. Harry was a pupil of Smiths Falls High School under the instruction of the late J. A. Clarke, M. A. He matriculated at Queens in 1883. In four years he did all his class work so well that he graduated B. A. in honors last year. For this year he has taken a past- graduate course and now proceeds to the degree of M. A. as gold medallist. Success to him.
Born
Sparham – In Smiths Falls, on Sunday, the 22nd inst., the wife of Mr. B. E. Sparham of a son.
Merrickville
-Mrs. John Kerr was visiting her brother-in-law Mr. Walter Telford last week.
-Mr. John Croan and family have moved into the village. Mr. Croan has rented his farm in Montague.
-Messrs. George and Frank Putnam are at their home in Wolford from New York, where they are in business. Their mother is not expected to live, and this is the reason they are here, as they have been summoned to attend her dying bedside.
-Mr. Frank Bissett, public school teacher at Cornwall, and his wife were here last week to attend the funeral of Mr. James Aitcheson, Mrs. Bissett’s father, whose death we made mention of in last week’s Record. Mr. Bissett taught school here for a number of years, where he has hosts of friends and well wishers who are happy to greet him with a kindly welcome.
-Mrs. Hutcheson, an old lady of about 70 years, died here very suddenly of heart disease last Thursday. She was mother to Mrs. Nathan McIntyre, widow, with whom she has resided for a number of years. Her death was sudden and unexpected as she was a hearty old lady whose weight was about 200 lbs. The day before her death she was apparently in as good health as she ever had been in her life. She was buried in the Catholic cemetery, - Rev. Father Kelly assisting at the obsequies.
-Mr. Walter Kerr, of Toronto, and formerly of Kemptville, was here on a business visit last week. He says Merrickville, he believes, has a grand future before her and is bound to go to the front owing to the advantages of railroad facilities and water power.
Easton’s Corners
-The funeral of Willie Devitt, eldest son of Mr. Thos. Devitt, of this village, took place on Monday last at the Methodist church here.
Local News
-Mr. Ernest McCann has gone to Pembroke where he will continue his studies until the opening of McGill for the winter term.
-Mr. John McLean, who has been clerk for some time in Mr. J. McGillivray’s store, has resigned his position and has gone home to Arnprior.
-Mr. John A. McAndrew, M. P. P. for South Renfrew, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Laura A. Evans, of St. Louis, on Wednesday.
-Miss Annie Shields, who is attending the Ontario Ladies’ college at Whitby, took a prominent part in a concert in Toronto last Friday evening and won golden opinions for her singing and playing.
-Mr. D. Munroe, late of Edinburg and Queen’s universities, has received and accepted the unanimous call of the Farmersville and Plum Hollow Baptist churches. He was ordained at Farmersville on May 2nd.
-The first wedding in Brockville under the rites of the Jewish church was celebrated last Sunday at the residence of Mr. F. H. Livingstone, King street, when Mr. H. H. Livingstone and Miss Jennie Freeman were united under this ancient ceremony. The ceremony was performed by a Jewish rabbi from Montreal and was witnessed by a large number of friends resident in Brockville and from a distance. The young couple received a large number of congratulatory telegrams from friends in Montreal, Winnipeg, Perth and other places. – Recorder
-There were mirth and merry-making at the residence of Mr. James Anderson yesterday afternoon, when his daughter, Miss Nellie Anderson, was united in marriage with Mr. Henry Thompson, of New York. The bride was attended through the interesting ceremony by her sister, Miss Anderson, while Rev. Mr. Robertson acted as groomsman. Rev. Mr. McCann tied the nuptial knot, while friends and relatives stood about to witness it and wish the happy couple all future bliss. A tempting wedding repast was afterwards served and the festivities prolonged until the departure of the 10-48 evening train by which Mr. and Mrs. Thompson left for New York, in which city Mr. Thompson is a prosperous merchant. The bride received a great number of beautiful presents from friends in Montreal, Winnipeg, Mitchell and a number of other places. Among others, the members of the class in Sunday school to which the bride belonged, accompanied by their teacher, Mr. Steacy, waited on her at her home the evening before her marriage and presented her with a dinner cruet and a breakfast cruet, together with the hearty good wishes of all for her future.
-Engineman Gregg and Chadwick have moved their families and effects from Montreal here.
Born
Casson – At Elm Lawn, Bay City, Michigan, on Tuesday 24th ult., Mrs. A. Casson, of a son.
Married
Thompson – Anderson
At the residence of the bride’s parents, on Wednesday, 2nd inst., by Rev. A. McCann, pastor of the Methodist church, Mr. Henry Thompson, merchant of New York, to Miss Nellie Anderson, daughter of James Anderson, Esq.
Frankville
-Mr. G. Steen of Montreal spent last week with his mother. Mr. Robert Steen of Almonte is here on sick leave. We hope the healthful air of his native village may speedily restore him.
Easton’s Corners
-Mrs. S. T. Leathly is stopping at her sister’s, Mrs. Kilborn.
-Mr. Marenus McLean left on Monday last for the home of his father who lives at Excelsior, Minnesota.
-The funeral of the youngest child of Mr. Wm. Hoskins took place on Wednesday in the Methodist church of this place.
Busy Men’s Column
-A Miss Lawyer, a lady doctor, has hung out her shingle at Brockville.
-Dr. Maxwell, a recent graduate in medicine of Queen’s college, will practice his profession at Bishop’s Mills.
Local News
-Mr. George Edgar has gone to Goderich where he has secured a good situation.
-Mr. Wm. Jelly, of Shelburne, was visiting his brother-in-law, Mr. Wm. Edgar, last week.
-Yesterday’s Brockville Recorder says, “Mr. J. B. McIntosh of his town removed his family to Smiths Falls.” They’re coming all the time, there’s still room.
-The marriage of Miss Mary Easton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Easton, formerly of Easton’s Corners, is announced in a Fargo, Dakota paper, to Mr. Jno. Ferrand of that place.
-Mr. Mathew McDougall, formerly of Brockville, died at his home in Friend, Nebraska, on Saturday last. Mr. McDougall, prior to his removal from Brockville a few years ago, was one of its most prominent businessmen and was well known in this section.
-Mr. H. Baxter, the author of the touching farewell note found at Sly’s rapids a few days ago telling of a broken heart, etc., and that his body might be found at the bottom of the Rideau, has been discovered working for a farmer near Easton’s Corners. He evidently got his heart repaired and it is hoped his head.
Merrickville
-Mr. P. Y. Merrick and wife were on a visit at Mrs. Merrick’s father’s, near Lake Loida last week.
-A daughter of Mr. James Kempffer was married to Mr. J. Galipo, of Smiths Falls, at the Roman Catholic church on Monday, the 7th inst. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Kelly.
-A Fargo (Dakota) paper has the following interesting item regarding on well known in this village and vicinity: - A most brilliant event in the social circles of this city was the marriage of Miss May Easton to Mr. John D. Farrand, which was celebrated at the residence of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Easton, in Island Park Wednesday last. The ceremony was performed by Rev. F. B. Nash jr., promptly at eight o’clock to the inspiriting strains of Rupert’s orchestra. The groom looked handsome enough to be a fitting companion of the lovely bride, whose beauty was heightened by a suit of white moire silk with pearl trimmings and point lace. The bride’s trousseau was imported from New York and is said to be very fine. Special mention should be made of the presents. There were unusually valuable, most of them being of solid silver, the number was large, and these nuptial souvenirs were the most attractive seen here in many a year. The interior of the house was beautifully arranged and presented an inspiring and delightful appearance.” The above mentioned lady was born at Easton’s Corners and has many intimate friends here who will be pleased to read the above. She is a grand niece of Mr. H. Easton of this place and a first cousin of Mrs. Wm. Millar.
Easton’s Corners
-Mr. J. J. Nevens, mail clerk in the C. P. R. from Ottawa to Port Arthur, was on a visit home to his brother who is ill.
-Mrs. Roach and family have gone to North Gower to reside, where her son is engaged in teaching.
-Miss Hattie and Katie Davis, who are attending the High School at Smiths Falls, spent Sunday at the home of their father, Dr. R. A. Davis.
Frankville
-Miss Bertha Eaton is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. L. Kerr of Greenbush.
-One of Frankville’s fair daughters in the person of Miss Nellie Holden, was married Wednesday May 10th to Mr. Bonwell, telegraph operator of Dalton, C. P. R. line. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. C. Sanderson of Addison; after which they left for Niagara. We extend congratulations.
-We deeply lament having to announce the death by heart disease of Mr. William Hunt, which occurred at Lyn, Monday May 14th, he having gone there for the purpose of buying seed grain. Shortly after noon Mr. W. A. Edgers received a telegram announcing his death. Further particulars are that he reached Lyn and while caring for his horses and engaged in conversation with a man who was standing near was noticed to be shaking violently, the man ran to him and caught him in his arms where he expired. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved family, which is doubly sad owing to the illness of his wife.
Local News
-Mrs. J. Dow of Pembroke, is visiting at her home here.
-Miss Nellie Barker has been engaged as copyist in the law office of G. F. Cairns.
-An old man named Robert John Johnson, of Kitley, died very suddenly at the home of Mr. D. Donovan, near town, on Friday last. It is said that the deceased had been about town drinking hard for a few days previous and had gone down to Mr. Donovan’s only a little time before his death. He was about the yard during the forenoon of Friday, but at the dinner complained of a pain in his breast and neck and while attempting to walk across the floor fell dead. Dr. McCallum was notified as coroner but no inquest was deemed necessary.
-Mr. Hugh Feguson, formerly of Carleton Place but more recently car foreman on the C. P. R. at Scre (i?)ber, died on Sunday from injuries received the previous night. The Herald says he was out collecting cars on Saturday night that had been derailed sometime previous and by some means fell between the cars of a passing train and had a leg taken off. He was picked up and conveyed to Port Arthur, where he was immediately placed under the charge of the physicians in the hospital, but the loss of blood and shock to the system were too great and he died in a few hours.
Merrickville
-Miss Cordelia Chapman, a former resident of this place, was buried in the Union Protestant burial grounds on Thursday, 17th inst. She died in Laurence, Mass., where she has resided for a number of years.
-Dr. Church was in Ottawa last Sunday attending the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Dr. Leggo (Legge) Mrs. Leggo died very suddenly, suppose to be caused by heart disease and leaves a large number of friends and relatives behind her. She was a full sister of Dr. B. Church of this village, (where she was born) and half sister to Dr. C. Church of Ottawa.
-Mrs. Hugh McGuiri and family left here on Thursday, 17th inst., for Geneva, New York where Mr. McGuiri is engaged in the moulding business. He was at one time foreman for Magee and Pearson in this village and ably filled the position until the works shut down, nearly three years ago, at which time he started out in quest of work and found it in the above stated town. He was a first class citizen and as such will be missed from our midst.
-Mrs. W. H. Nevens, Ottawa, spent a few days last week at her father-in-law’s, Mr. John Nevens, the general proprietor of our village inn.
-Miss Sybil, second youngest daughter of Mr. Joseph Knapp, was married on Wednesday of last week to Mr. Fennell, of South Mountain. We extend our heartiest congratulations to the newly married couple.
-The funeral of the eldest daughter of Mr. Robert Soper took place in the Methodist church here on Sunday last. She was only 13 years of age, and survived her mother, who died of the same disease – consumption, only four weeks. Not often one sees the sad sight of a mother and daughter dying so near together, and we know that Mr. Soper and his two other little girls have the sincere sympathy of the entire community.
-Mr. G. Kabala, salesman in Washbuan’s dry goods department, was married at Perth on Monday to Miss Cairns of Glentay. The new married couple are in Montreal on their wedding trip.
Local News
-Mrs. Powell of Madrid, New York, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. F. T. Frost.
-Mr. I. C. Grant, formerly of the Allan House, Perth, has purchased the city hotel, Ottawa.
-James A. Waddell, an old resident of Perth, but now of Key West, Fla., is at Kingston with his new bride.
-Mr. C. Callendar, who has been attending the Veterinary College in Toronto, has returned to town.
-Mr. James Ross, a well-known citizen of Farmersville, is about taking his departure from that village for Smiths Falls says the Brockville Recorder. He is a general favorite n the community and his departure is much regretted. His brethren of the I.O.O.F., A. F. and A. M. and A. O. U. W. have united forces for the purpose of tendering him a farewell banquet. Mr. Ross comes here to open a large music store in which undertaking we wish him all success.
-Mr. Hiram Holmes, who lives near Farmersville, has just celebrated his 101st birthday, and the Farmersville Reporter says is still in possession of remarkable health and strength. He says he remembers that 64 years ago last Friday week snow fell to the depth of four inches. He also remembers that in the year 1831, on the morning of the 10th of May, the snow lay upon the ground to the depth of six inches. He hitched up a team to a sleigh on that day, and drew rails and did other teaming on his father’s farm.
Frankville
-Miss Adda Bullis of Clessis, New York, is visiting her aunt, Miss McCrea.
-Miss D. Eaton is paying her sister, Mrs. H. L. Kerr, of Greenbush a visit.
-Miss C. Sliter, teacher, spent Saturday and Sunday with her cousin, Mrs. Delmer Kilborn, of Plum Hollow.
-Parker & Dowsley have added to their staff in the mercantile business the services of Mr. Joe Parker, of Lyn.
-Mrs. Freeman Kilborn and daughter, of Plum Hollow, started for Michigan, Tuesday, 22nd inst., to visit their daughter and sister, Mrs. Johnson.
Easton’s Corners
-Mrs. W. Pelilea, of Toronto, is the guest of her uncle, Mr. M. K. Evertts.
-Mr. Levi Connor, son of Jno. Connor, (a farmer living near this village) was found dead in the State of Wisconsin a few days ago. It appears that Mr. Connor’s occupation was herding cattle a distance of some ten or twelve miles from the nearest village and he must have been dead for some days before discovered. Eighteen or twenty of his herd were also found dead.
-To the Editor of the Rideau Record – Sir: In order to prevent any misunderstanding of the following facts I beg of you to give them space in your paper: - Frank Putnam was married to me here in Canada some six or seven years ago, and after about four years of happy married life he went to New York city, leaving me and his child here until such time as he could conveniently send for us. Correspondence continued between us in apparent good faith until three or four months ago when he dropped it. About three weeks ago he returned and endeavored to make me believe he was very sorry for having remained away from me so long. I would have believed him but in the meantime I received some letters from friends in New York, informing me that he had, since first leaving me, married another girl in that city. I managed then to discover the following letter which, I understand, this New York wife wrote him while on his visit here.
New York, April 20, 88
My Own Dear Frank- Oh, Frank, why don’t you come home; don’t you know how lonesome I am? You know how I use to feel when you were away for only one day or one night, and you surely can imagine how it is when you have been away a whole week. And you have never written to me, and you promised so faithfully to write as soon as you would get there. I have been waiting and watching for a letter ever since Wednesday but only to be disappointed. Oh, Frank, can it mean that you don’t intend to come back at all. Oh! What shall I do if you don’t come. They all tell me that you don’t mean to come back, but I won’t believe it till you tell me so, but then I don’t want to live any longer. I have cried till my eyes are so swollen I can hardly see to write. I expected you on Thursday night and I had the supper ready and the table set and waited up for you till twelve o’clock but you didn’t come. Oh what a disappointment it was; and every train that has come in since from Canada I have been at the depot to watch for you, and you can imagine how I have felt when train after train came and everyone met their friends, but I had to come back again without meeting you. Oh, Frank do come for you know what will happen if you don’t. My heart is almost broken. Last night I felt so miserable, if I had anything I would have ended my life there and then.
Oh, Frank do come back to me and I will be good; I will do anything for you, but if you are not coming anymore, write back to me and tell me, even the worst is better than this suspense for it alone will kill me. Oh, I was so happy that day such a short time ago, but it seems a long time tome. When she came and spoiled it all. I hate her for it. I never harmed anyone that I should have such trouble. Oh, what will I do. I am almost crazy. I have to sit in the house here with not a soul to speak to, and think all the time. Frank, can’t you imagine what I feel like? Oh why did you go, but you will come back; Frank, say you will for I cannot live without you. I have trusted you so, and refuse to believe what anyone said against you. But what is the use in writing. I can’t tell you how I feel. If you could only see me now I am sure you would take pity, and come to Your Own Broken Heart, Clara.
I discovered another letter also, written by this faithless Frank in reply to the above, stating that he had abandoned every thing in Canada for her and proposed to go back to her. In a day or two afterwards he did go back. Before going back he found I had this reply and he took it away from me,
Yours truly, Maggie E. Putnam
-Mrs. Gunn, of Kingston, wife of A. Gunn, ex – MP, died suddenly Monday morning about 9:30 o’clock, while conversing with her children. She threw up her arms and expired. She was about fifty-five years of age, has been married for twenty-five years and was esteemed for her benevolence and womanly virtues.
Local News
-Dr. J. F. Hart, of Prescott, has removed to Farmersville.
-Dr. Wilton Pratt, of Toledo, has decided to locate in Lombardy.
-Mrs. Meikle, of Merrickville, is at her daughter’s Mrs. J. M. Clark.
-Mr. Richard Wiltsie, an old resident of Kitley, aged 70 years, died on Monday after a brief illness.
-Bishop Ryan, of Buffalo, who preached the funeral sermon of the late Archbishop Lynch, was born near Almonte.
-Mr. J. Code, of Smiths Falls, was elected deputy Grand Lecturer by the Grand Lodge of the Orange Young Britons last week.
-Rev. John Wilke and wife, Presbyterian missionaries from India, are in Almonte, where Mrs. Wilkie’s friends reside. Mr. Wilke was formerly a teacher of the Almonte high school.
-Mr. John Stevens, the obliging operator in the C. P. R. telegraph office here has been given a station out in British Columbia, for which place he left today. His promotion has been rapid but he deserved it.
-Mr. D. P. Hamilton came up from Cornwall the first of the week and took Mrs. Hamilton and family back with him. They will live there for the rest of the year as Mr. Hamilton is working on the new Presbyterian church which is a building there and will not be through before December.
Born
Healy – In North Elmsley, on the 14th inst., the wife of T. A. Healy, of a son.
Married
Ingle – Moorhouse
By the Rev. A. McCann on the 23rd inst., at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. Wiman Davis Ingle, of Alymer, to Miss Annettie Maria Moorhouse, of Smiths Falls.
Died
Casson – At Elm Lawn, Bay City, Michigan, on Saturday, May 26th, Harry Evans, son of Asher and Mary A. Casson, aged 1 month and two days.
Posted: 21 November, 2003