The Record News, Smiths Falls - Newspaper Articles - 3rd section
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-Mr. S. M. Barnes received word on Tuesday that Dr. Avison’s little boy was dead.
-John Lynch of Pakenham who has been serving Scott Act papers out north was badly beaten in Almonte on Saturday.
-The Rev. Archdeacon Daykin has been appointed Rector of Pembroke, in the room and stead of Rev. J. W. Forsythe, resigned.
-Mr. James McLeod, of the Almonte Gazette, got off the Ella Ross here Friday night after taking the round trip. He was very enthusiastic over the beauties of the route and the comforts of the Ella Ross.
-Mr. and Mrs. A. P. McDonald,
-Mr. Edward Barber, of Wolfo?d, went to
-A case of highway robbery occurred in
-While Mr. and Mrs. G. A. McCrea, who have just returned from their wedding trip, were out driving on Tuesday morning, their horse became frightened, and, shying to one side of the road, upset the buggy and ran away. Mrs. McCrea was considerably injured though not so seriously as was at first supposed, while Mr. McCrea escaped uninjured. The accident occurred near McCann’s locks, the horse taking fright at the irons used for lifting the stop logs, and which were lying by the road side. The horse ran into the river where it was captured and found to be pretty badly cut about the legs and otherwise hurt, while the buggy was badly smashed.
-On Sunday morning while Mr. James
Ferguson and family were at church his house was entered by thieves who secured
about $40 and got away. They
effected an entrance through the cellar window and once in, made a complete tour
of the house. They pried open a
drawer of the dressing case in one room downstairs and out of this they got the
$40. They also went through the
different rooms upstairs in one of which Mr. Ferguson’s trousers were lying on
the bed with $140 in the pockets, but they seem to have overlooked them as they
had not been touched. Mrs.
Ferguson’s trunk was also ransacked, but in their haste the thieves also
overlooked a small amount of money that was in this.
They next went to the house of Mrs. McLaren, at the head of
Merrickville
-We are pleased to see our old friend Mr. Daniel Wickwire once more at his old business, Mr. Wickwire in one of the oldest men in our village having arrived at the grand old age of 80 years and is still able to do a days work with any of the boys.
-Mr. Joseph Terv has taken from Mr. Percival all work got out in the moulding department at so much per price. In other words Mr. Terv has sole charge of the moulding shop. He worked for Mr. Percival for some ten years in much the same way and acquitted himself so well in the interest of his employer as to again gain him the same terms in Mr. Percival’s new venture in Merrickville.
-On last Saturday Mr. Jasin Hanlan, who had been working on the railroad at Smiths Falls returned home with his horse and wagon, and thinking that a taste of fresh grass would be good for the horses, -turned them out into Mr. James Kempffer’s pasture. During the night some persons caught the horses and cut all the hair off their tails close up to the stump. It is a pity the culprits could not be caught and dealt with according to law.
Easton’s Corners
-Messrs. Soper & Reynolds, who have been running a dry goods store in this place, have disposed of their stock to Mr. Percival, who is commencing business in that line in the village of Toledo. Mr. Soper takes a position under Fulford & Co., Brockville, as agent for their Nasal Balsam, and from what we know of Robert’s abilities as a salesman, we have no doubt but he will make a success of the business.
-It is our happy privilege to report the marriage on Tuesday night by Rev. Jno. Webster, at the residence of the bride’s father, of Miss Dora Hunt, eldest daughter of Mr. E. A. Hunt, carriagemaker of this place to Mr. James Edwards of Smiths Falls. Miss Hunt, who has ably assisted in the church and other services of this place, will be much missed from our midst. Your reporter joins the general wish that the happy couple may be spared to enjoy both a long and prosperous life.
Frankville
-The Rev. Mr. Osborne pastor of St. Thomas’ church here is ill of a bilious attack
-The Misses Arnold from Ottawa are the guests of their Uncle Mr. Harold Arnold of this place.
-Mr. Wm. Livingston has engaged another hand to work in his factory, being too proud we suppose to work himself. We don’t blame him it is the first, and a girl.
-Mr. S. Gould is home from College for the holidays.
-Mr. J. S. Allen, clerk in J. M. Clark’s, left today for his holidays.
-Miss Grey has resigned from her position as teacher in the Public School.
-Mr. A. A. Barr is home from New York to attend his brother’s wedding.
-Mr. J. Gilroy has one of the finest buildings in town nearly completed.
-Mr. Jno. Fraser, Perth, is fitting up his team yacht and will run it on the Tay Canal this summer.
-Mr. Bushy, of Merrickville is moving to Renfrew, and Mr. A. Eastman of the same place to Bishop’s Mill.
-Mr. Frank Jones, ex M. P. of Kemptville is laid up in the General Protestant Hospital with a paralytic stroke.
-Jasper Vrooman was appointed lockup-keeper for Smiths Falls by the County Council at a salary of $20 per year.
-Mr. James McDonough, painter, had his right arm broken in the (carshops?), Perth, on Wednesday of last week.
-Mr. John Sinclair, of Carleton Place, was appointed High School trustee for that Village by County Council.
Rev. Mr. Quatremain, late of the Mattawa Mission, has entered upon his duties as curate of Trinity Church, Brockville.
-Mr. Peter McLaren has just purchased from Mrs. Chilion Jones, Brockville, three head of Jersey cattle, paying therefor $1000.
-Rev. S. Bond of Montreal has gone to England for a few weeks holidays. Mrs. Bond is visiting her sister here, Mrs. W. M. Keith.
-After a stay of three years in Rome, where he was ordained a priest of the Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Father McGovern returned home to Almonte on Saturday evening 18th inst.
-The people about Jasper are considerably exercised over a number of cases of dog poisoning. Mr. F. Leehy had a valuable hound poisoned on Monday night besides four other parties losing one each.
-We have this week to welcome to our
professional ranks a valuable addition in the person of Dr. Easton late graduate
of
-On Wednesday afternoon a very pleasant
event took place at the residence of Mr. A. A. Dewey, of
-On Sunday night the store of Mr. R. Robertson, at Lanark Village, was entered, the combination of the safe broken with sledge hammers (borrowed from a neighboring shop), an attempt to blow it open, four watches and a revolver stolen, a roll of carpet damaged, and an attempt made to burn the premises, as a fire had been started but went out. It is thought the work was not done by professionals. No clue as yet, however, to the perpetrators.
-There died, at
-The bachelor ranks of
Births
Condie-In Montague, on Monday, 27th inst., the wife of Wm. Condie of a daughter.
Married
Wilson & Davis-In St. John’s Church, Smiths Falls, on Wednesday 29th June, 1887, by the Rev. Rural Dean Nesbitt, John Wilson, of Montague to Annie Davis, second daughter of Thomas Davis, of Beckwith.
Edwards & Hunt-At Easton’s Corners, on Tuesday, 2nd June, 1887, by Rev. Mr. Webster, Mr. W. J. Edwards, of Smiths Falls, to Dora Hunt, daughter of E. A. Hunt, Easton’s Corners.
Barr & Harrison-At Merrickville, by Rev. S. Card, on Wednesday, 29inst. Mr. W. H. Barr, merchant of Smiths Falls to Miss Lizzie Harrison, of Merrickville.
Died
Wilson-At Appleton, on Sunday evening, June 26th, William Wilson, aged 78 years.
-Mr. and Mrs. McCrea left for their western home on Monday.
-Mr. M. O’Mara, Lombardy, received a fine Holstein calf yesterday by express.
-Mr. G. M. Dowsley, general merchant, Franktown, owing to financial difficulties, has made an assignment to his creditors.
-Washburn has commenced improvements on his building on the corner of Main and Beckwith streets.
-Mr. Walrond, of the Almonte High School, is presiding at the examination for second class certificates being held this week.
-We regret to learn of the death yesterday morning, from consumption, of Mr. Chas. Stowell, son of Mr. Cyrenus Stowell, Addison.
-Mr. N. Robertson, B. A. Principal of the High School, is presiding examiner at the entrance examination. There were 41 candidates writing.
-Brockville authorities have again captured Geo. Hoover, the burglar. Hoover has broken jail at that place three times during the past six months.
-Dr. Wilson of Carleton Place died on Monday evening last after a six week illness occasioned by a fall he received about that time. Deceased was 82 years old and at one time lived in Lanark Village.
-Dr. Avison received word last night that he had been appointed to the position of Demonstrator of Materia Medica and Pharmacy I the new Medical School in connection with Toronto University.
-The office of R. S. Chapman, Brockville, dealer in fishing tackle, was burglarized on Sunday night. The thieves, after forcing an entrance blew the safe and took from it $650 in cash and $1000 in checks and drafts.
-A very pleasant affair occurred at the residence of Mr. Anson Manhard, Fairfield East, on Thursday evening last, Miss Laura Manhard being married to Mr. Orlando Lillie, formerly of the Brockville Business College, Miss Gertrude Gardiner officiated as bridesmaid, while Mr. J. T. Lillie, B. A., was groomsman. Rev. E. Shorey performed the ceremony, Miss Hattie Robinson playing the wedding march. About sixty guests were present, and the presents were numerous and costly. The bridal party took the round trip on the Ella Ross.
-The induction of the Rev. Thomas Nixon to the charge of Union Church will take place in that church on Thursday afternoon, the 14th inst., at 3 o’clock. The following clergymen from the Lanark Presbytery will take part in the services: The Rev. Mr. Ross, of Perth, to preach. The Rev. Dr. Bennett, of Almonte, to address the minister. The Rev. Mr. McGillvray, of Perth, to address the people. A full attendance of the congregation is requested, and all are cordially invited.
-After a lingering illness from consumption Mr. G. T. Mea died on Monday night, aged 22 years. The deceased was a young man well known in town and the large attendance of friends and acquaintances at his funeral on Wednesday testified to the esteem in which he was held. He was a Knight of Labour and his remains were followed to the R. C. Church where the funeral service was held thence to the cemetery by over one hundred of his brother Knights.
-A quiet wedding took place last evening at the residence of Mrs. Grey, Russell street, when her daughter Miss Mida was united in marriage with Mr. J. C. Hamilton, Principal of the Smiths Falls Public School. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a few invited friends by Rev. Mr. McCann, the bride being supported by her sister, Miss Grey, while Mr. A. H. Weagant, L. D. S., acted as groomsman. After the wedding repast the newly married couple were driven to the station where they took the train for an extended tour through New York State. The bride received many valuable and handsome presents from her own and Mr. Hamilton’s friends. Both the young couple are deservedly popular in town and have the best wishes of all their friends for a happy future.
-The Brockville Recorder says: Miss E. Beatty, M. D., of Indore, India, formerly of Lansdowne, has expressed her interest in the proposal of the Queen’s College students to send out and support a missionary in that country in a letter to Dr. Bell in which she says-“I have been so glad to see that our old Missionary School in Queen’s has decided to stretch out a hand to the far East. I want a share in holding up that hand; a ready means I have in this five dollar bill, which reached me from home this week. I send it back to you. I am in Kashmere seeing health and finding it. The climate is almost Canadian, and the scenery is enchanting.”
-The first accident that has happened here since the building season opened occurred on Saturday morning when a man named Michael O’Mara was seriously injured by a dynamite explosion. O’Mara was working on the excavation of Mr. Mill’s cellar, blasting out the rock and received his injuries from a blast going off before he got away from it. It is said the fuse he put in the hole was too short, and that after touching the match to it he endeavored to get away but that he slipped down nearly over the hole and before he could get up again the charge exploded. After the explosion his fellow workmen ran quickly to the spot where they found the unfortunate man lying among the displaced stones perfectly conscious but suffering terribly. He was placed on a stretcher and carried to his boarding house where Drs. McCallum and Moffatt attended him. Both legs were broken below the knees besides his face being cut and other injuries. At latest account he is doing well and bids fair to recover.
Merrickville
-Mr. A. Derrick has sold out his milk business to W. H. McCrea of this place, who will continue to supply the wants of the Village in that line.
-Mr. Bushy an old citizen of this place has removed to Renfrew where we believe it is his intention to engage in the farming business. He will me much missed from our midst.
-R. M. Easton has now got his rolls in operation in his mill and is turning out the finest grade of roller flour. We believe it is the intention of Mr. Easton to add two more rolls to those already in.
-Mr. Albert Eastman of the firm Eastman & Co. has removed to Bishop’s Mill where he intends going into business in the wagon making line. The firm of R. G. Eastman & Co. will therefore be dissolved and the business continued under the name of R. G. Eastman.
Births
Lucas-In Smiths Falls, on the 6th inst., the wife of J. Lucas, of a son.
Drummond-In Montague, on the 6th inst., the wife of Thomas Drummond, of a daughter.
Willis-In Lombardy, on the 1st inst., the wife of Robert Willis, of a son.
Died
Mea-In Smiths Falls, on Monday, the 4th inst., G. T. Mea, aged 22 years.
-Mr. M. Hourigan is seriously ill.
-Mrs. George McGraw, of Montague, is dangerously ill.
-Mr. E. R. Barber, of Wolford, does not improve in health.
-Mr. James McCreary of Peterboro Public School is visiting friends in town.
-Mrs. Mylne will assist in establishing an auxiliary of the W. F. M. S. at Merrickville tomorrow.
-Mr. E. Francis, an old resident of Kilmarmock, has been visiting at Mr. E. R. Barber’s during the past week.
-Mr. Cliff, of the Carleton Place Central Canadian, was in town on Friday and took the Ella Ross for a holiday trip.
-W. C. Caldwell, lumberman, Lanark, was nominated for membership in the Toronto Board of Trade on Monday.
-Mr. John Splane was summoned to Arnprior on Monday to attend the funeral of his mother which took place on Tuesday.
-Mr. A. H. Weagant will leave for his holidays on Saturday. His dental rooms will be closed for two weeks, next week and the one following.
-Mr. N. Robertson, B. A., Principal of Smiths Falls High School, through his solicitor, Mr. G. Wall, has commenced an action against the Independent for $5000 damages for libel.
-Mr. J. Maitland who had been dangerously ill at Montreal has so far recovered at to be able to return to his home, Kilmarmock, which he did last Friday on the Ella Ross. He is yet very low but improving.
-Rev. G. L. Low, of St. Peter’s Church, Brockville, goes to Almonte this week, and Rev. Mr. Stephenson of that town moves to Brockville, where he has been appointed to the rectorship of St. Peter’s Church.
-Mr. J. S. R. McCann and family of Kingston are visiting friends here. Mr. McCann says he can see a great improvement in the appearance of the town since he lived here and he thinks we have a sure thing in the future. That’s what they all say.
-On Saturday last Messrs. Wilson and Noonan took a car load of cattle to Montreal, but had to return with the shipment owning to the market being over supplied. Over 500 were left on the market without being sold-Expositer.
-A very pleasant evening was spent at Havelock, on the 4th of July, on the occasion of Mr. E. Best leaving the C. P. R. to accept the position of car foreman at Smiths Falls. His many friends took the opportunity of presenting him with a valuable gold watch.
-It is reported that the writ has been issued for a new election for the House of Commons in South Renfrew to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Robert Campbell. The nomination is to take place in the 26th of July and polling on the 2nd of August.
-On the occasion of Mr. Beattie, roadmaster on the C. P. R. from Arden to Havelock, being removed west of Toronto, Mr. Alex McAuley, who has at present charge of the road from here to Arden assumes charge of the entire division from here to Havelock. Mr. J. McAuley section foreman at Perth has been appointed assistant to Mr. Alex McAuley; Mr. John Sharp assuming Mr. J. McAuley’s place while Mr. John Tovey takes the place of Mr. Sharp as section foreman on the section east of Perth extending from Perth to Pike Falls.
-It is reported that Mr. J. W. Garrett who is camping on Long Island was very nearly drowned one day this week. He put out in a small boat for Portland but the wind suddenly raising, the water became very rough and capsized Mr. Garrett’s boat. He clung to the side of the boat and drifted with the waves until rescued by a party of young men who happened to row his way. Mr. Garrett is said to have had a very narrow escape from death.
-The following are the officers of Rideau Lodge, No 241, I. O. O. F., elected for the ensuing term; Fred Ormsby, N. G.; G. B. Splane, V. G.; J. W. Nopper, J. P. G.; John Ower, R. sec. ; W. J. Atkinson, P. G. P. sec.; D. P. Hamilton, P. G. treas.; John Vanexan, Warden; Wm. Menagh, conductor; W. Stitt, R. S. N. G. ; F. J. Male, L. S. N. G.; S. Shaw, R. S. V. G.: A. Allan, L. S. V. G.; E. McGillivray, R. S. S. :
Geo. Seeber, L. S. S. ; D. McKay, I. G.; A. Butler, O. G. Representative to Grand Lodge, J. W. Nopper.
-Miss Mary Smith has secured a position in the law office of J. R. Lavell as copyist.
-Mr. George Bresee left on Wednesday for Syracuse, where he has secured a good position in one of the wholesale houses there.
-Miss Lizzie Carley has been appointed successor to Miss Grey in the 4th department of the public school and Miss Georgina Baird will take the place made vacant by the former.
Merrickville
-Mrs. Hurdman, of Ottawa, is here on a visit at her aunt’s Mrs. W. H. Magee.
-Mr. Geo. Johnston, of the excise department, Prescott, is visiting his mother who is very ill.
On Saturday, the 9th of July, died the wife of Christian Johnson an old resident of this place, leaving behind her a large and helpless family.
-Willie Bell, son of Geo. Bell, clothier of this place, was home on a visit last week. He is a moulder by trade having learned the business in Messrs. Magee & Pearson’s foundry. He is now engaged at his trade in Syracuse and is doing well. He says nothing would induce him to come back here to live. He has been absent about a year.
-An old friend of your con., Mr. George H. Hall, son of Mr. D. Hall, Reeve, of this place is home on a visit. He left here some two years ago to seek his fortune in the far west, and is now engaged as telegraph operator in an office in the Chicago and Alton Railroad, East St. Louis. He has a good berth and is well worthy of it being active, straight forward and honest, and we trust his future will be one of prosperity.
-There passed away on Thursday last, one of the oldest residents of the Township of Wolford, Mrs. P. Kenny, at the ripe old age of 84 years. Mrs. Kenny settled in the township over fifty years ago and leaves a large family of children and grand children to mourn her loss. She was a woman highly respected by all who knew her. Her funeral took place on Saturday last and was largely attended. She was buried in the Catholic burying ground of this place, Rex. Father Kelly assisting at the obsequies.
Births
McGraw-In Wolford on Monday 11th inst., the wife of Sidney McGraw of a daughter.
-The Couch family, father and two sons, who were so badly injured a few weeks ago by a falling scaffold will soon be able to be about again.
-Norman Coleman of Eganville, contractor for the new Roman Catholic church at Douglas fell from the tower and received injuries which resulted in his death at twelve o’clock that night.
-On Thursday, 14th inst., there passed away an old and well known resident of the county of Leeds, in the person of Mr. D. F. Britton, postmaster of Gananque. Mr. Britton was a native of New Hampshire, where he was born in 1808.
-Messrs. Warwick & Splane, who have been carrying on a jewelry business in Carleton Place for the past month as partners, have dissolved partnership, Mr. Warwick continuing the business and Mr. Splane retiring. Mr. Splane, we understand, has an idea of Southern California, and purposes going south at an early date.
-Miss Grey leaves for Waterton today on a visit to her sister.
Births
St. James-At Smiths Falls, on Monday, 18th inst., the wife of George St. James, of a son.
Conlin-In Montague, on Wednesday, 13th inst., the wife of George T. Conlin, of a son.
McCabe-At Smiths Falls, on Tuesday, 12th inst., the wife of Wm. McCabe, of a son.
Henderson-At Smiths Falls, on Thursday, 14th inst., the wife of Ernest G. Henderson, C. E., of twin daughters.
Meagher-At Smiths Falls, on Friday, 15th inst., the wife of John Meagher, of a son.
Pappin-At Smiths Falls, on Friday, 15th inst., the wife of John Pappin, of a son.
Murdoch-At Smiths Falls, on Saturday, 16th inst., the wife of Wm. Murdoch, of a daughter.
Hourigan-In Montague, on Thursday, 21st inst., the wife of Patrick Hourigan, of a son.
Died
Robinson-At Norfolk, U.S., on Sunday, 17th inst., Horatio Robinson, aged 66 years, father of Mrs. M. J. Wilson.
-There died at Arnprior on Sunday last after a lingering illness from consumption the young wife of Mr. C. A. McKimm, aged twenty-three years and six months. The deceased had not been for long a resident of Smiths Falls, having been married a little less than two years, but in that time with out effort or endeavor she had won her way to the hearts of many who lament her death. Those who knew her, knew her as a gentlewoman, that’s all. She had gone to her father’s home some month’s ago to have her mother’s care and there she passed peacefully away about mid-day last Sunday.
-Mr. John Splane expects to go to California next Wednesday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Powell, of Madrid, N. Y., are visiting their daughter Mrs. F. T. Frost.
Merrickville
-We regret to have to record the death of Mr. Thomas Purdy, of the township of Wolford, last Thursday at the age of 63 years. It seems Mr. Purdy was engaged in drawing in hay and was loading in the field and had got his load about built when he fell backwards on the load, expiring immediately. His funeral took place on Saturday last and was attended by a large concourse of people.
-A most serious accident happened on Sunday last at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, causing the death of a young man by the name of John Bigham. It seems he happened to be on the railroad bridge and thinking that he would descend to the stone pier below by means of the different supports of the bridge.-happened to step on a plank the other end of which he supposed was secure, when the plank, tipping up, sent him whirling below. His neck was broken by the fall and his skull smashed in. He was just entering on his eighteenth year. The funeral took place on Monday, from his father’s residence, Rev. Mr. Card officiated.
Eastons Corners
-Mrs. Woodcock of Brockville, spent a few days here in company with her daughter Mrs. McDougall.
-Mr. H. McGrath, who was formerly a resident of our village, but now of New York, is home to see his mother who has been dangerously ill.
Births
Rabb-At Lombardy on Friday, 22nd inst., the wife of J. Rabb, of a daughter.
Married
Fanning-Rathwell-In St. James’ Church, Franktown, on July 13th, by the Rev. Mr. Mercer, Mr. James Fanning, of Carleton Place, to Miss Mary Rathwell, daughter of the late Wm. Rathwell, 4th line Beckwith.
Died
Kennedy-At Smiths Falls, on the 25th inst., Clyda May, daughter of A. Kennedy, aged 9 months.
McGurgan-At Smiths Falls, on the 25th inst., Ellen Kenney, wife of Arthur McGurgan, aged 30 years.
McKimm-At Arnprior, on Sunday, the 24th inst., Mary, wife of C. A. McKimm aged 23 years and 10 months.
Pretty-In North Elmsley, on Thursday, the 28th inst., the infant daughter of Alfred Pretty.
O’Brien-In Smiths Falls, on Thursday, the 28th inst., Maria, infant daughter of Peter O’Brien. Funeral on Friday from Lombardy street at 10 o’clock.
-Mrs. George Frost, of Plainfield, N. J., is the guest of Mrs. C. B. Frost.
-Miss McCallum of Hamilton, is visiting at her brother’s, Dr. McCallum.
-Mrs. Elizabeth McCarthy, wife of Florence McCarthy, who for many years was a resident of Kitley, died from paralysis at Ames, Iowa last week.
Frankville
-Mrs. Mowe, of Pennsylvania, is home on a visit to her father, Mr. William Johnson.
Merrickville
-Mrs. W. H. McCrea and family are visiting at her father’s, Mr. David Woods, of Montague. They have been absent for about three weeks.
-Miss Mabel Cross, daughter of L. J. Cross, of Vancouver city, British Columbia, is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Beamish.
-Mr. Walter Merrick has gone on a trip to South Carolina on a visit to his brother. Walter is a hard working industrious young man and well deserves his vacation. He will be absent until some time in September.
Births
Davis-At Roseville, Sunday, 31st July, the wife of Elias Davis, jr., of a daughter.
Died
Hunter-In Smiths Falls, on Wednesday, the 3rd inst., Thomas Arthur, infant son of Mr. Wm. H. Hunter, aged 7 weeks.
Rideau Record Thursday September 8, 1910
Mr. and Mrs. John Linahan are suffered the loss of their infant son Francis
Edward, who died on Friday, aged 5 months. The funeral took place from its
parents' home, Montague street on Sunday afternoon to the Roman Catholic
cemetery.