Births & Marriages - Perth Courier & Others
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Carr—Birth, in the 12th December, the wife
of Mr. Frank Carr,
McKenzie-Allan—Married, on Wed., 1st Feb. at
the residence of Mr. Hugh McKinnon, Dalhousie, Mr. James McKenzie to Miss
Margaret Allan, both of Palmerston,
Putnam-Somerville—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Drummond, on the 23rd December by Rev. R. Sidwell, Miss Annie Somerville to Mr. Clarence Putnam, Algoma Mills.
The nuptials are chronicled of H. W. Wilson, brother
of the late organist of
Samuel Miller of North Burgess was married to Mary
E. Lebrun of
Lanark Links: St.
Andrew’s Church, Lanark, was the scene of a happy event on New Year’s night,
the marriage of Dr. J. McIntyre of
Affleck-Wodden—Married, at the residence of the bride’s
father on the 8th inst., by Rev. James Ross, B.D., Mr. John K.
Affleck of Middleville to Miss Jane C. Wodden, eldest daughter of Mr.
William Wodden of
Elsewhere in the same paper:
On Wednesday last the residence of our respected townsman
William Wodden presented a scene of animation pointing to some event of a social
and happy nature. This was the
marriage of his daughter Jane C. Wodden to John K. Affleck of
Middleville, an most esteemed and exemplary young man.
The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. Jas. Ross, of
Caldwell-Laroque—Married, on the 27th December, at the Congregational Manse, Middleville, by Rev. E.C.W. MacCall, Mr. John C. Caldwell to Miss Maggie Laroque, daughter of Mr. Theophile (?) Laroque, both of Darling.
Robinson-Stephens—Married, at the Rectory, Perth on the 31st Dec., by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, M.A., Rector of Perth, Mr. William H. Robinson to Miss Maggie Stephens, both of Smith’s Falls.
Dowdall-McCoy—Married, at St. James Church, Perth, on the 1st Jan., by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, Mr. James Dowdall of Beckwith to Miss Elizabeth McCoy of Drummond.
Miller-Cunningham—Married, at the Manse, Middleville on the 31st Dec., by Rev. Joseph Andrew, Mr. Matthew Miller to Miss Catharine Cunningham, all of Lanark.
Robinson-Rogers—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father Thomas Rogers, New Boyne(?), by Rev. F.B. Sproule on the 24th December, Mr. John R. Robinson of Bathurst to Miss Amelia R. Rogers.
Alexander-Kemp—Married, at the Methodist Church, Carleton Place on the 24th December by Rev. W. H. Graham, Mr. John J. Alexander to Miss Anna Mary Kemp, all of Carleton Place.
Thompson-Brownlee—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on the 3rd Jan., by Rev. T. Fathergill, Mr. David Thompson of Schreiber (?), son of Mr. Jos. Thompson of Carleton Place to Miss Barbara Brownlee, daughter of Mr. Jas. Brownlee, Carleton Place.
Munro-Bole—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, on the 1st Jan., by Rev. D. J. McLean, Mr. William James Munro of Arnprior to Miss Mary Bole, daughter of the late Thomas Bole of the Township of Pakenham.
On Wednesday James E. Thompson, barrister, Arnprior, youngest son of Sheriff Thompson, Perth, was united in marriage to Miss Cranston, daughter of Dr. Cranston of Arnprior.
Stanleyville—At 8:00 mass Wednesday morning Mr. James Smith of Westport road was united in marriage to Miss Mary Cooper of Stanleyville. The bride was assisted by Kate McParland and Henry Cooper, brother of the bride, acted as groomsman.
Munro—Birth, in Perth, on the 13th inst., the wife of Mr. Thomas D. Munro, of a son.
Dennis-Steadman—Married, at St. James Church, Providence, Rhode Island on the 8th (?) Jan., by Rev. Julius Atwood, Mr. Thomas W. Dennis of Brockville to Miss Emily Steadman, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Steadman of Perth.
Canton-Moore—Married, on New Year’s Eve at the residence of John Moore, photographer, by Rev. William Blair, B.A., Mr. William Jas. Canton to Miss Jessie Moore, both of Smith’s Falls.
Shephard-Matson—Married, in Toronto on Wed., 8th inst., Mr. Alfred Shephard of Smith’s Falls to Miss T. Matson of Toronto.
Thompson-Cranston—Married, at Emmanuel Church, Arnprior on Wed., 8th inst., by Rev. T. Bailey, Mr. James E. Thompson, barrister, son of Sheriff Thompson, County Lanark, to Miss Louisa Cranston, second daughter of Dr. J.G. Cranston, Arnprior and President of the Ontario Medical Council.
Lally—Birth, at Perth on Monday, 30th December, the wife of James Lally, Perth, of a son.
Foster-White—Married, at the Manse, Middleville, on the 10th (?) Jan., by Rev. Joseph Andrew, Mr. Christopher Wilson Foster of Lanark to Miss Caroline White of Darling.
Bishop-Donley—Married, by Rev. George Scantlebury, at the residence of the bride’s father, on Wed., 25th (?) Dec., Mr. Warden Bishop to Miss Rachel Donley, 5th (?) daughter of Mr. Edward Donley, all of Oso.
Ireland-Waites—Married, at Owen Sound on the 20th inst., Mr. William Henry Ireland of Perth to Miss Hattie Waites, daughter of Mr. John Waites of Owen Sound. (no minister given.)
Deacon-Quinn—Married, at Perth on Wed., 8th Jan., by Rev. Father O’Donohue, Mr. George Deacon to Miss Elizabeth Quinn, only daughter of the late Mr. Peter Quinn, both of Perth.
Harvey-McKerrow—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. Alexander McAulay, Mr. William S. Harvey of the Scotch Line, Bathurst to Miss Marion S. McKerrow, McDonald’s Corners, Dalhousie.
Edward Manahan, formerly of Lanark and of the firm White and Manahan, clothiers, Winnipeg, was married at Georgetown, Ontario on the 8th to Miss Harrison.
Stanleyville—Michael O’Neil and Sarah Byrne were united in marriage on Monday morning. Miss Tillie Byrne was bridesmaid and John Hurly, of Crosby, was groomsman. After the ceremony they repaired to the home of the bride’s father where they pleasantly employed themselves in entertaining guests until evening when they withdrew to their own home on the Newboro Road.
A select gathering of friends and acquaintances assembled at the residence of Thomas Moodie, on Wednesday evening 20th inst., to witness the marriage ceremony of his oldest daughter Maggie Moodie to James Sinclair of Bathurst, which was conducted by Rev. A. H. Scott of Perth. The bride was assisted by Miss Bella Wilson from the Scotch Line and the groom was supported by his brother Peter Sinclair. Everything passed off in a manner appropriate to so joyous and happy an occasion.
Sinclair-Moodie—Married, by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., on Wed., 22nd inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. James Sinclair of Bathurst to Miss Maggie J. Moodie, daughter of Mr. Thomas Moodie, Esq., of Balderson.
Fraser-Cunningham—Married at the residence of the bride’s father on Wed., 20th inst., by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., Mr. Abraham Fraser of Cartwright, Manitoba to Miss Eva Cunningham, daughter of Mr. James Cunningham of Harper’s Corners, Bathurst.
McIntyre-McLaren—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on the 15th Jan., by Rev. W. C. Cunningham, Mr. Neil P. McIntyre of Grand Forks, Oakwood County, North Dakota, formerly of Underwood, County Bruce, to Miss Bella A. McLaren, youngest daughter of Mr. William McLaren, McCanna, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, formerly of Perth.
Lanark Links: At the R.C. Church in Ferguson’s Falls, on the 14th inst., E. McKitterick of Lanark Township was united in marriage to John Sullivan of Watertown, New York at the house of the bride’s mother by Rev. Father O’Rourke of Carleton Place. After the ceremony the young couple left for their home in Uncle Sam’s domain carrying with them the best wishes of all present for their future prosperity.
Lanark Links: On the evening of the 16th a small company gathered at the house of Thomas Baird to witness the marriage of his daughter Lizzie Baird to the person of her choice, William Connors of this place. The bride was supported by Miss Annie McGinnis while James Somerville performed the duties of groomsman. The knot was neatly tied by Rev. W. Bessey. Shortly after the ceremony was over the band boys turned out and gave the young couple a serenade to which William responded very freely.
Brownlee—Birth, on Tuesday, 28th Jan., the wife of David Brownlee, Bathurst, of a son. (note, see also deaths, same issue.)
Scotch Line—Abraham Farrier of Cartwright, Manitoba, married Eva Cunningham of Harper’s Corners on the 29th Jan. at the home of the bride’s father. The happy couple will shortly leave for their new home in Manitoba.
Lanark Links: Married, at the R.C. Church at Carleton Place on Wednesday, 29th Jan., Maggie Trodden to James Hickey, both of Lanark Township. The knot was tied by Rev. Father O’Rourke.
Note, several marriages and births in this issue were illegible and could not be transcribed.
Gartland-Pilmon—Married, at Carleton Place on the 30th Jan., by Rev. Father O’Rourke, Mr. Patrick Gartland to Mrs. Catharine Pilmon of Carleton Place. (note, unsure of bride’s surname.)
Ferguson’s Falls—A select gathering of friends and acquaintances assembled at the residence of George Horning on Wednesday evening 29th Jan. to witness the marriage ceremony of his eldest daughter Frankie Horning and D. McLaren of Drummond, which was conducted by Rev. R. L. Stilwell. The bride was assisted by Miss Jennie Buck and the groom was supported by his cousin P. McLaren. Everything passed off appropriately to so happy and joyous an occasion.
Imeson-Irving—Married, at the Presbyterian Manse, Oliver’s Ferry on the evening of Wednesday, 12th inst., by Rev. N. Campbell, B.A., Miss Maggie Irving to Mr. William Imeson, all of North Elmsley.
Hope-Nicholl—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on the 19th inst., by Rev. James Ross, B.D., Mr. Andrew Hope of Devil’s Lake, Dakota to Miss Jennie Nicholl, eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Nicholl of Perth.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
On Wednesday evening at the residence of Mr. Thomas Nicholl, North Street, was the scene of a joyous event in the shape of the marriage of his eldest daughter Jennie to Andrew Hope, Jr., of Devil’s Lake, Dakota. The marriage ceremony was conducted by Rev. James Ross, B.D., Knox Church in the presence of a large number of friends of both parties. Miss Hattie Nicholl, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and Mr. W. J. McKerracher as groomsman. A sumptuous wedding breakfast was prepared by Mr. J. A. Laurie of Brockville and after that was partaken of the bridal pair took passage for their home in Dakota intending to stop on their way at Toronto, Chicago and Minneapolis. At the station many friends saw them off.
Lanark Links: Rev. Alexander McAulay, Presbyterian minister, was married on Tuesday, 18th Jan., to Miss Staley of Wolfe Island.
Fallbrook—On Wednesday evening last a very interesting ceremony took place in St. John’s Church, Balderson, the tying of the nuptial knot between William Cameron of Dewitt’s Corners and Florence Butler of Bathurst. At 5:00 pm the wedding party arrived and found a large gathering already assembled to witness the ceremony. The bride looked charming in navy blue satin and was assisted through the trying ordeal by her sister Miss Lily Butler. James Cameron acted at groomsman and the bride was given away by her brother John Butler. After the ceremony the home of the bride’s father on the 6th Line was quickly reached where about 100 guests were invited to celebrate the occasion. The array of costly presents on exhibition showed the esteem in which the bride was held by her numerous friends. We will not attempt to describe the wedding repast nor the amusements—principally dancing—but all enjoyed themselves so well and were so loath to leave that daylight dawning on Thursday morning alone put a stop to the festivities.
Hetherington—Birth, at Ottawa on the 10th inst., the wife of Mr. J. E. Hetherington, of a daughter.
McCreary-McKay—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Smith’s Falls, by Rev. J.W. Weeks, on Thursday, 4th inst., Kate McKay daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. McKay, to Mr. Hiram McCreary.
Finlay—Birth, at Perth on the 9th inst., the wife of Mr. George Finlay, Jr., of a daughter.
Playfair—Birth, at Playfair on Saturday, 15th March, the wife of Mr. Elijah Playfair of a son.
Morrow—Birth, at Maberly on Wednesday, 12th March, the wife of Mr. D. J. Morrow of a son. (note, unsure of this surname.)
Morrow—Birth, at Maberly on Friday, 14th March, the wife of Mr. Robert Morrow, of a daughter.
Huddlestone-Knowles—Married, at Perth on the 19th inst., by Rev. James Ross, B.D., Mr. Robert Huddlestone of S. Elmsley to Miss Rose Knowles of Perth.
Althorpe—Quite a wedding took place here on the 11th. The happy ones were Charles Thompson and Eliza Norris, daughter of Mrs. James Norris.—Mrs. John Dowdall Jr., had a fine daughter.
Maberly: Charles Thompson of Bedford and Eliza Norris of Althorpe were united in the holy bonds of matrimony on Wednesday morning. The service took place in St. Allan’s (?) Church here Rev. George Scuntlebury officiating. After the ceremony the happy couple drove to the residence of the bride’s uncle Isaac Korry (?) where they were hospitably entertained.
Lock—Birth, at 52 Carey Street, Winnipeg, the wife of Mr. Thomas H. Lock of a daughter. (no date)
Playfair—Birth at Perth on Thursday, 30th March, the wife of Mr. William Playfair of a son.
Greer-Morris—Married, at the Rectory, Perth, on Wed., 19th March, by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, M.A., Mr. H. J. Greer to Miss Charlotte Morris, both of Drummond.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
Ferguson’s Falls—H.J. Greer and Charlotte Morris were united in the holy bonds of matrimony on Wednesday at the hour of 3:00 p.m. The marriage ceremony was conducted by Rev. R. L. Stephenson, M.A., Rector of Perth. After the ceremony, the happy couple drove to the bride’s father’s house, Henry Morris, where they were received with much kindness. We extend to the young couple our best wishes for a happy voyage over the sea of life. They are at present visiting friends in Brockville.
Allen—Birth, on the 27th March, the wife of Mr. William H. Allen, Balderson, of a son.
Jordan-Craig—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother on the 26th March, by Rev. Joseph Andrew, Miss Margaret A. Craig, daughter of the late John Macdonald Craig, Esq., to Mr. John Jordan, all of Darling.
Clyde Forks—On Wednesday the 26th a happy gathering took place at the residence of James Barr, Lavant, the occasion being the marriage of his youngest daughter Mary Barr to John M. Browning, clerk of the municipality. The knot was neatly and firmly tied by Rev. Jas. McElroy. Miss Maggie Barr, sister of the bride was the bridesmaid and Alexander Watt was the groomsman. After the ceremony the party sat down (about 100 persons) to a covered table amply provided with all the good things desirable. A few hours were pleasantly spent tripping the light fantastic.
Dickinson—Birth, at Perth on Easter Sunday, 6th April, the wife of Mr. B.F. Dickinson, of a son.
Watkins-Forth—Married, on the 3rd (?) April, at Gorham, Ontario County, N.Y., by Rev. J. Forth, his eldest daughter Elizabeth Louise Forth to James A. Watkins.
Allport-Monroe—Married, at Smith’s Falls on the 2nd April, by Rev. C. H. Cooke, Mr. Fred Allport to Miss Mary Monroe.
Delahey-Lowe—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on the 27th March, by Rev. J. B. Saunders, M.D., Mr. Elijah Delahey to Miss Barbara Annie Lowe, daughter of Mr. Thomas Lowe, Esq., of Pembroke.
Bolton-Latrace(?)—Married, on the 26th March, by Rev. C. H. Cooke, B.A., at the residence of the bride’s father, S. Elmsley, Mr. Hugh Bolton to Miss Almenda (?) Jennie Latrace (?) eldest daughter of Mr. Isaac Latrace (?), Esq.
Robb-Whyte—Married, at the residence of Dr. Lafferty, (???brother-in-law???) of the bride, Foster Street, Perth, by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., on Tuesday, 8th inst., Mr. George Watson Robb of Des Moines, Iowa to Miss Elisabeth C. Whyte of Perth.
Condie-Moffat—Married, at Smith’s Falls on the 2nd April, by Rev. C. H. Cooke, Mr. Ruthsen (?) Condie of Montague to Miss Jennie Moffat of Smith’s Falls.
Lawson-Cunningham—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Almonte on the 2nd April, by Rev. G. W. Lowe (?), M.A., Mr. John Lawson to Miss Lizzie Cunningham, daughter of Mr. Bolton (?) Cunningham.
Echlin-Cowie—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother at Balderson, by Rev. Mr. McIlraith, Mr. John Echlin to Miss Aggie Cowie, both of Balderson.
Stanleyville: One of the most interesting events of the season was the marriage Wednesday of John Browning and Miss Mary Barr both of Lavant. This is not the last of many similar events which may be expected in this neighborhood.
Armour—Birth at Brookside Farm, Bathurst, on the 10th April, the wife of Mr. Robert Armour of a daughter.
Nagle—Birth, on Saturday, 12th April, the wife of Samuel Nagle, North Elmsley of a daughter.
On Wednesday forenoon of this week the residence of Jas. Ferrier of this town was the scene of a happy event the occasion being the marriage of his eldest daughter Sedelia Ferrier to Thomas Nesbitt of Sault Ste. Marie. Rev. A. S. Grant of St. Andrew’s Church tied the nuptial knot. Albert Cameron, Carleton Place acted as groomsman and Miss Sadie Ferrier, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid.
Yuill-Somerville—Married, on the 9th April, by Rev. E.C.W. MacCall, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. James Yuill to Miss Christina Somerville, daughter of Mr. William Somerville, both of Lanark.
Farmer-McCurdy—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Hazeldean, County Carleton, by Rev. Mr. Richardson, Mr. Samuel Farmer, Jr., Baptist pastor, Pembroke to Miss Sarah McCurdy.
Reid-Donohue—Married, in Montague on the 19th March, at the residence of George Conllin (?) by Rev. Mr. Knight, Smith’s Falls, Mr. Frank Reid of Montague to Miss Annie Edna Donohue, only daughter of Mr. Henry Donohue of Carleton Place.
Miller-Fraser—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 3rd inst., by rev. James Ross, B.D., Mr. Charles Miller of Ottay Lake to Miss Margaret Jane Fraser, third daughter of Mr. James Fraser of the Scotch Line.
Balderson—On Wednesday, 9th April, the new Presbyterian minister for Balderson and Drummond Rev. J. S. McIlraith performed a pleasant duty at the house of Mrs. J. W. Cowie, Balderson. This was the marriage of her eldest daughter Aggie Cowie to John Echlin, Drummond cheesemaker at Black’s Corner this year. The bride was attended by Miss Echlin sister of the groom and the groomsman was John McLean of Balderson. In the evening there was a grand reception at the groom’s parents attended by a host of young people of the neighborhood and others. The party did not break up until the stars were hidden again by the bright rays of the golden orb of the day.
One of those pleasing events which usually causes such a flutter of excitement among the fair sex of the community took place at Mountblow Cottage at the residence of Mr. John Paul of Ramsay on Tuesday, 16th April. The occasion was the marriage of Florence C. Robertson, only daughter of the late Hugh Robertson, Perth, to J. T. Lockhart, a well to do farmer of Ramsay township. The bridesmaid Sarah Grey of Carleton Place, supported the bride and the groomsman was R.W. Lockhart of Clarendon, Ontario. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. S. Grant of Almonte in the presence of a large gathering of friends. After partaking of a sumptuously prepared supper and spending a most enjoyable evening they dispersed in the small hours of the morning.
Balderson—On Wednesday, 9th April the new Presbyterian minister for Balderson and Drummond, Rev. J. S. McIlraith performed a very pleasing duty at the residence of Mrs. J. W. Cowie of Balderson. This was the marriage of her daughter Miss Aggie McIlraith to John Echlin of Drummond, cheese maker at Black’s Corners this year. The bride was attended by Miss Echlin, sister of the groom, who was assisted through the ceremony by John McLean of Balderson. In the evening there was a grand reception at the groom’s parents attended by a host of young people of the neighborhood and others. The party did not break up until the stars were hidden again by the light rays of the golden orb of day.
Hudson—Birth, at Perth on Friday, 18th April, the wife of Mr. Daniel Hudson, of a daughter.
Allan—Birth, at Toronto on the 10th April, the wife of Mr. F.B. Allan, of a son.
Allan—Birth, on Saturday, 19th inst., the wife of Mr. F. J. Allan, Winnipeg, of a daughter.
McFarlane-Couch—Married, at the residence of the bride’s uncle, Richard Couch, Esq., Drummond, on the 23rd April, by Rev. W. G. Henderson, Mr. A. C. McFarlane, Esq., Toronto, to Miss Ida Gertrude Couch.
Hornell-Hamilton—Married, on the 23rd April, at the Manse, Lanark, by Rev. Jas. Wilson, Mr. James Hornell of Perth to Miss Mary Hamilton, daughter of the late James Hamilton of Hopetown.
Farmer-McCurdy—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on Monday, 14th inst., by Rev. James Richardson of Carp, assisted by Pastor McLeod of Renfrew, Mr. S. J. Farmer, B.A., Pastor, Pembroke Baptist Church, to Sadie McCurdy, third daughter of William, Esq. of Balderson.
Butler-Jackson—Married, by Rev. R. Coleman on Wed., 16th April, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. John Butler of Bathurst to Miss Maggie Jackson, daughter of Mr. John Jackson of Lanark Township.
Benedict-McInnes—Married, at Robertsville on Wed., 16th April, by Rev. A. McAulay, Mr. Solomon Benedict of Robertsville to Miss Annie McInnes of Dalhousie.
Popplewell-Gamble—Married, by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., St. Andrew’s Manse, Perth on the 22nd April, Mr. Richard A. Popplewell to Miss Maggie Gamble, eldest daughter of Mr. Andrew R. Gamble, Esq., all of Bathurst.
Yuill-Somerville—Married, on the 9th by Rev. E.C.W. MacCall, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. James Yuill to Miss Christina Somerville, daughter of Mr. William Somerville, all of Lanark.
Arnott-Rodger—Married, on the 16th inst., by Rev. E.C.W. MacCall at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. John Arnott to Miss Jennie Rodger, daughter of Mr. David Rodger of Rosetta.
Noonan—Birth, on Saturday, 19th April, the wife of Mr. Dennis Noonan of a daughter.
McDougall-Bulloch—Married, on the 23red inst., by Rev. E.C.W. MacCall, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Robert McDougall of Dalhousie to Miss Ellen Caroline Bulloch, daughter of Mr. Henry Bulloch, Esq., of Lanark
Hannah-McPhee—Married, on Tuesday (date illegible) at the residence of the bride’s father, John McPhee, by rev. A. McAulay, Miss Anna McPhee to Mr. Donald Hannah of Snow Road. (note, unsure of this entire transcription)
Gandier-Williams—Married, on the 29th April, at the parsonage, 552 Sherbrooke Street, by (illegible), assisted by the Rev. Alfred Gandier, M.A., Brampton, Augustine Gandier, M.D., Merrickville to Miss Agnes A.B. Williams, eldest daughter of R.T.G. Williams of Montreal.
Cavanagh-Wilson—Married, at Christ Church, Ottawa on Friday, 25th April, by Rev. W. H. Mucklestone, Mr. Robert Cavanagh, Esq., of Franktown to Mrs. Joseph Wilson of Carleton Place.
Gardner-Vandusen—Married, at the residence of George Vandusen, on Wednesday, 22nd April by Rev. W. Blair, B.A., Mr. William George Gardner of Toledo to Miss Carrie L. Vandusen of Smith’s Falls.
A happy event took place on Wednesday afternoon 16th April in the marriage of Miss Maggie Jackson, youngest daughter of Mr. John Jackson of Lanark Township to John Butler of Harper. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. Coleman, Church of England minister, at the home of the bride’s father in Lanark Village. The bride was assisted through the ceremony by her sister Mary Jackson and the groom was supported by his brother William H. Butler. About 60 to 70 friends and acquaintances witnessed the ceremony. There were numerous presents on display. In the evening a dance took place where youth and beauty participated in the festive dance until daylight. The Lanark Brass Band appeared on the scene early in the evening and played a number of fine selections. The band members were handsomely rewarded financially and by sundry choice eatables and handshakes for their serenade.
Lanark Links—On Wednesday 23rd April, Mary Hamilton, daughter of the late Jas. Hamilton of Hopetown and James Hornell of Perth were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The knot was tied by Rev. Jas. Wilson.
Weymes—One of our esteemed young men, Robert McLaren, has joined hands in the bonds of wedlock with Miss Lizzie Truelove.
Cairns-Yeoman—Married, at Holy Trinity Church, Winnipeg on the morning of Thursday, 24th April, by Rev. W.J.B. Page, Mr. Albert William Cairns, Esq., Assistant Post Office Inspector, Winnipeg to Miss Annie Florence Gertrude Yeomans, daughter of the late Aug. A. Yeoman, Assistant Surgeon, U.S. Army and (illegible) Yeoman of Winnipeg.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
There was a large and fashionable gathering of people at the Holy Trinity Church of Winnipeg on Thursday morning, 24th April to witness the celebration of the nuptials of A.W. Cairns, deputy inspector of the post office for Manitoba and the Northwest Territories to Miss Anna Florence Yeoman, daughter of Mr. D.(?)A. Yeoman. The ceremony took place at 9:30 and was performed by Rev. Mr. Page. Miss Charlotte A. Yeoman, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and the groom was supported by his brother George F. Cairns, barrister of Smith’s Falls. The bride, who was dressed in a very becoming light grey traveling costume, was given away by Duncan McArthur, president of the Commercial Bank. As the bridal party left the church the organ under the talented touch of Mrs. A.W. Austin pealed forth Mendelsshon’s Wedding March. The wedding party took breakfast at Mrs. Yeoman’s. The guests present included Mr. and Mrs. D. McArthur, Mr. and Mrs. McGillis, Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Austin, Mrs. Robert Bryce. Mr. and Mrs. Cairns left by the 10:50 train for a short trip. They are expected to return on Saturday when they will take up their residence at No. 16 Hargrave Street. Winnipeg Free Press and Sun
Lister—Birth, at Portage du Fort on Sunday, 27th April, the wife of Mr. John Lister of Reid Brothers, of a daughter.
Grierson-Gallagher—Married, at the Presbyterian Manse, Oliver’s Ferry on the afternoon of 30th April, by Rev. N. Campbell, B.A., Mr. John Grierson to Miss Mary Gallagher all of North Burgess
Darou-McPherson—Married, at the residence of the bride,
North Elmsley on the 30th April by Rev. James Ross, B.D., Mr. Louis
Darou of Bathurst to Mrs. L.A. MacPherson.
Foy-Irvine—Married, at the residence of J.G. Doherty, Carleton Place on the 23rd April, by Rev. T. Fothergill, Mr. Peter Foy of Hagarty to Miss Barbara Hannah Irvine of Carleton Place.
Wright-McLaren—Married, at the residence of the bride’s
brother-in-law James Cole of Beckwith on Wed., 30th ult., by Rev. Jas
B. Stewart, Mr. E.I. Wright to Miss Christina McLaren.
Baillies-Anderson—Married, on the 2nd inst., at the residence of Mrs. John Gillies, by Rev. D. McDonald, M.A., Mr. James Fulton Baillies of Carleton Place to Miss Mary Anderson of Glasgow.
Ristoul-Taylor—Married on the 3rd April, by Rev. E.C. W. MacCall at “Alderside”, residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Charles Ristoul of Darling to Miss Jessie Taylor, daughter of Mr. John Taylor, Esq., of Lanark.
Middleville News: On Wednesday of last week Jessie Taylor, daughter of John Taylor was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Charles Ristoul of Darling. The knot was neatly and securely tied by Rev. E.C.W. MacCall.
Bell-Tetlock—Married at the residence of Duncan Cameron, Esq., Beckwith, on Wed. 7th May, by Rev. A. H. McFarlane, Mr. David Bell of Beckwith to Miss Ann Eliza Tetlock of Drummond.
Foley-Keays—Married, on Wed., 7th May at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. R. Coleman, Mr. James Foley to Miss Jennie Keays, both of Bathurst.
Ledgerwood-Hamilton—Married, at the Manse, Beachburg, by Rev. R. McNabb, on Wed., 30th ult., Mr. James Ledgerwood to Miss Rebecca Hamilton, both of Pembroke.
Munro-Donald—Married, at McDonald’s Corners on Wed., 7th May, by Rev. Alex McAulay, Miss Alice Donald, eldest daughter of Mr. James Donald, Reeve, Dalhousie to Mr. William Munro, son of Mr. James Munro, merchant, McDonald’s Corners.
Knowles-Jackson—Married, at Dalhousie at the Presbyterian Church on the 7th inst., by Rev. Jas. McIlroy, Mr. James Knowles, son of the late Mr. Hugh Knowles to Miss Mary Jackson, daughter of Mr. Thomas Jackson, both of Lanark Village.
Howie—Birth, on the 21st May, the wife of Mr. John Howie, Perth, of a son.
Hart—Birth, at Toronto on Friday, 30th May, the wife of Mr. S.R. Hart of a son.
Killens-Marks—Married, on Monday, 2nd June, by Rev. J. Follick, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. George W. Killens of the Township of - - - - - - brooke, County Frontenac, to Miss Charlotte Marks, youngest daughter of Mr. Matthew Marks of Maberly.
Dick-Major—Married, at the Rectory, Perth, on the 21st May, by Rev. R. L. Stephenson, M.A., Rector of Perth, Mr. William Dick to Mrs. Delilah Major, both of Perth.
In the presence of a large number of invited friends on Monday evening, Margaret Stevens, daughter of Mr. Robert Stevens, was married to Eral(?) Lockwood. Miss Annie Hetherington of Perth assisted the bride while William Gardner of Smith’s Falls acted as the groomsman. Mr. Blair performed the marriage ceremony which was followed by a wedding supper and very pleasant social hours spent together by the newly married couple and their guests. Smith’s Falls Record
Last Friday evening Jas. Baillies and Mary Anderson were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. D. McDonald, the ceremony being performed at the residence of Mrs.(?) John Gillies. The event was not without its tinge of romance. It will be remembered that Mr. Baillies made a trip home to Scotland last summer after a sojourn of 24 years in this country and while there renewed an old friendship which existed before his first leaving the “old sod”. The sequel to the visit comes out now when Miss Anderson, with the courage of character of her countrymen, made the trip from Glasgow to Carleton Place to meet her liege lord and on the evening of her arrival friends of childhood joined hands together for weal or woe. We extend our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Baillies and hope their future will be an unchanged horizon of bliss. Carleton Place Herald
MacDonald-Owen—Married, at Plattsburg, N.Y. on the 12th May, by Rev. Mr. Bennett, Mr. John A. MacDonald of the Chronicle to Miss Genevieve Owen, both of Arnprior.
Thompson-Teskey—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on Thursday, 15th May, by Rev. Mr. Ryckman, Mr. J. R. Thompson to Miss Emily Florence Teskey, 2nd daughter of Mr. Henry Teskey of Ottawa.
Roley-Giles—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on the 15th inst., by Rev. W. H. Enisley (?), uncle of the groom, Rev. G. H. Roley of Brechin(?), Bay of Quinte Conference, 4th son of Mr. George Jackson Roley, Esq., solicitor, Bornstey(?), Yorkshire, England, to Miss Florence Maud Giles, third daughter of Mr. J. G. Giles of Brockville. (note, surname of groom could have been Raley.)
Thompson- Affleck—Married, on the 11th May by Rev. P. H. Anderson at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. George Thompson, to Miss Maggie Affleck, daughter of Mr. Archibald Affleck, Sr., all of the township of Lanark.
McVeety-Moodie—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Thomas Moodie, on the (date illegible two numbers, the first is a ‘2’), by Pastor Ernest Grigg, assisted by Rev. Neil Campbell, Miss Annie (?) Moodie of N. Elmsley to Mr. Henry James (?) McVeety of Bathurst (?). (note, unsure of groom’s surname.)
King-Reilly—Married, at Franktown on the 4th June, by Rev. A.H. McFarlane, Mr. Peter King of Beckwith to Mrs. Ann Reilly of Montague.
Thomas-Sanford—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. George Sanford of Elizabethtown, on the 3rd June, by Rev. Mr. Oliver, Mr. James Thomas of Ramsay to Miss Ida Sanford.
Aikenhead-Blair—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on the 4th inst., by Rev. Hugh Taylor, Mr. John Aikenhead, Esq. of Ramsay to Miss Mary Margaret Blair, youngest daughter of Mr. William Blair, Esq., of Fitzroy.
Couch-McTavish—Married, at St. Andrew’s Manse, Perth, on Monday, 9th inst., by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., Mr. William Couch, Esq., of Swan Lake, Manitoba, to Miss Janet McTavish of Elmsley.
McIlraith-Croft—Married, on the 4th June, at the Congregational Church, Middleville, by Rev. E.C.W. MacCall, assisted by Rev. James Wilson and Rev. Joseph Andrew, Rev. John S. McIlraith of Balderson to Miss Emma J. Croft, eldest daughter of Mr. William Croft, Esq., of Middleville.
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On Wednesday, 4th June a very pleasant time was spent at the residence of Mr. William Croft, Esq., of Middleville on the occasion of the marriage of his eldest daughter Emma Croft to Rev. John Stewart McIlraith, Balderson. A large number of friends witnessed the tying of the knot. The officiating minister was Rev. E.C.W. MacCall, B.A. of the Middleville Congregational Church assisted by Rev. J. Wilson, M.A., of Lanark and Rev. Joseph Andrew of Middleville. The bridegroom was assisted through the trying ordeal by Rev. D.L. Dewar, B.A. of Scotstown, Que., and Miss Annie Croft, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid. After the ceremony the bridal couple and friends retired to Mr. Croft’s residence where they partook of an elegant dinner prepared for the occasion. Some of the guests present were: Rev. E.C.W. MacCall and Mrs. MacCall; Rev. Joseph Andrew and Mrs. Andrew of Middleville; Rev. James Wilson, M.A., Lanark; Rev. Samuel Nixon of Toronto; Rev. D.L. Dewar of Scotstown, Que.; and Mr. and Mrs. James McIlraith of Darling, Ont. After dinner the happy couple accompanied by friends left for Balderson where they arrived about 10:00 pm. Here they were very cordially received at the parsonage by a large number of friends. After supper was served the company assembled in the parlor to witness the climax of the grand reception. An address of welcome on behalf of the congregation was read by Mr. Wilson (member of the congregation) which expressed the kindest feelings for the new minister and his bride. The address was accompanied by a purse of $40. After the presentation Rev. Mr. McIlraith replied on behalf of Mrs. McIlraith and himself. The evening’s entertainment was then drawn to a close by singing and prayer after which the company dispersed.
McIntyre-King—Married, at the Presbyterian Manse, Oliver’s Ferry, on the afternoon of the 11th June, by Rev. N. Campbell, B.A., Mr. Peter McIntyre of Lanark Village to Miss Julia King, daughter of Mr. Edward King, Esq., of Balderson.
Burritt-Moorhouse—Married, at Brockville on Tuesday, 3rd inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. T.C. Brown, Mr. Herbert M. Burritt to Miss Maria Moorhouse, both of Brockville.
Radcliffe-Smith—Married, at St. Paul’s Church, Mt. Forest, on the 6th June, by Rev. Edwin Radcliffe, B.C.L., his brother, Rev. Reginald Radcliffe, late rector of All Saints, Saginaw and now priest of St. Peter’s Church, Pueblo, Colorado to Miss Isabel Ruth Smith, third daughter of Mr. T. G. (or C.) Smith, Esq., postmaster of Mount Forest, Ont.
Lanark Links: One of our most amiable and respected young men, an employee in the Roller Mills, Peter McIntyre, quietly made his egress from this village on Wednesday, 11th, but returned to his maternal home in the evening with his blooming and beautiful bride. Mrs. McIntyre was formerly Miss King of Balderson’s Corners and most recently of Perth. We offer through our column, Mr. Editor, our most hearty congratulations to the young couple for a bright and prosperous future and extend the cordial hand of welcome to the bride who is comparatively a stranger in our midst but whose natural endowment of beauty and benevolent disposition accompanied by many virtues will no doubt captivate many and allow her to make many friends.
Wright-Campion—Married, on Wed., 18th June, by Rev. Mr. Grey at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Abel Wright, Jr., of the Hillside Lumber Mill, Sullivan to Miss Elizabeth J. Campion, eldest daughter of Mr. R. Campion of Derby, Ontario.
McKerracher-Sinclair—Married, on Wed., 18th June, at the residence of the bride’s father, Chapel Road Farm, Drummond, by Rev. Mr. Anderson, Mr. W. J. McKerracher of Perth to Miss Minnie C. Sinclair, daughter of Mr. Colin Sinclair.
Stuart-McKenzie—Married, at Snow Road Presbyterian Church, 18th June, by Rev. A. McAulay, Mr. Charles Stuart, son of Mr. William Stuart, Ompah, Palmerston to Miss Christina McKenzie, daughter of Mr. Jno McKenzie of Ompah, Palmerston.
Williscroft-McDonald—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Smith’s Falls, on Tuesday, 17th June, by Rev. C. H. Cooke, Mr. C. Williscroft to Miss Agnes McDonald, daughter of Mr. G. McDonald all of Smith’s Falls.
Sinclair-McKay—Married, at the Manse, Lanark, on the 19th June, by Rev. James Wilson, Mr. James Sinclair of Darling to Miss Margaret McKay, daughter of Mr. William McKay, Esq., of the Township of Lanark.
Tullis-Headrick—Married, on the 25th (?) June, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. James Wilson, Mr. William Tullis to Miss Christina McLaren Headrick, eldest daughter of Mr. John Headrick, Esq., of Drummond.
McCallum—Birth, at Perth on the (date illegible) June, the wife of Mr. Neil McCallum of a son.
Free-Clint—Married, at the residence of the bride’s brother-in-law, Smith’s Falls, by Rev. Mr. Cooke, Mr. William Free to Miss Bella Clint, both of Perth.
White-McQuat—Married, at the Manse, Middleville, on the 25th (?) June, by Rev. Joseph Andrew, Mr. John White to Miss Jane McQuat, daughter of Mr. David McQuat, all of Dalhousie.
Affleck-Rintoul—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on the 25th June, by Rev. Joseph Andrew, Mr. Albert E. Affleck to Miss Jane Rintoul, daughter of William J. Rintoul, Esq., Reeve of Darling.
Armour-McNeely—Married, on the 25th (?) ult., at the Manse, by Rev. D. McDonald, M.A., Carleton Place, Mr. Robert Armour of Carleton Place to Miss Jessie McNeely, daughter of Mr. Thomas McNeely of Appleton.
Amey;-Warren—Married, on the 17th June at the residence of the bride’s parents, by Rev. Elliott, Mr. Henry Amey to Miss Annie Warren, daughter of Mr. George Warren, all of Carleton Place. (note, unsure of groom’s surname.)
Milton-McTavish—Married, at the Manse, Balderson on the 25th June by Rev. J. S. McIlraith, Mr. John Milton to Miss Christina Victoria McTavish, daughter of Mr. Donald McTavish, Esq.
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Balderson: On Wednesday of last week an interesting event took place in the form of the marriage of John Milton to Tena McTavish, eldest daughter of D. McTavish, by Rev. J. S. McIlraith. The bridesmaid and groomsman were Miss Mary McIntyre and Mr. Thomas Campbell.
McDonald-MacDonnell—Married, at Carleton Place on the 25th June, by Rev. Father O’Rourke, Mr. Roderick A. McDonald of Arnprior to Miss Katie MacDonnell of Carleton Place.
Devlin—Birth on Friday, 4th July, the wife of Hugh Devlin of Drummond, of a son.
Paul—Birth on the 22nd June, the wife of R. Paul, Perth, of a son.
Patterson—Birth, on the 4th July, the wife of W. H. Patterson, of a son.
Kinsman-Stone—Married, on the 4th July, at the residence of Mrs. Lan(?), Prescott, by Rev. F.C. Reynolds, Mr. Alfred O. Kinsman of Rome (?), N.Y. to Miss Clara Stone, eldest daughter of the late George Stone of Perth.
Meighen-Caldwell—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother on Wed., 18th June, by Rev. T.A. Coulter, Mr. Nat. Meighen of Botti - - - - Dakota, eldest son of Mr. Charles Meighen of Perth to Miss Maggie Caldwell, Rapid City, Manitoba.
Lindsay-Cummings—Married, at Almonte on the 2nd July, by Rev. A. S. Grant, B.D., Mr. Gavin Lindsay to Mrs. Elizabeth Cummings both of Almonte.
McRae-McEwen—Married, on the 2nd July at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. A. H. McFarlane, Mr. Alexander McRae to Miss Maggie McEwen, daughter of Mr. Findlay McEwen, Esq., 9th line Beckwith.
Lyon—Birth, at Perth on the 12th July, the wife of Mr. C. H. Lyon of a daughter.
Rogers—Birth on Friday, 11th July, the wife of Mr. Joseph M. Rogers, barrister, Perth, of a son.
Major—Birth, at Perth on Sunday, 13th July, the wife of Mr. John Major of a son.
Code—Birth, at Innisville on Sunday, 13th July, the wife of Mr. John Code, of a son.
Dillon—Birth, at Perth, on the 9th inst., the wife of Mr. William Dillon of a son. (note, unsure of this surname.)
Trotman-Rossledge—Married, at Carleton Place on Tuesday, 1st July by Rev. A. Elliott, Mr. Henry Trotman to Miss Harriett Rossledge, eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Rossledge all of Carleton Place. (note, unsure of BOTH these surnames.)
Rintoul-Reid—Married, at the Manse, Middleville on Wednesday, 2nd July, by Rev. Joseph Andrew, Mr. Daniel Rintoul of Darling to Miss Elizabeth Reid, daughter of Mr. James Reid of Lanark.
Borrowman-MacKay—Married, on the 11th (?) 14th 9?) July, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Plympton, by Rev. Mr. Graham Watford, Mr. William H. Borrowman of Saginaw to Miss Sarah MacKay, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John MacKay of Plympton.
Balderson—On Wednesday evening 9th July the wedding bells were ringing in lively tones at the residence of Mr. Alexander Findlay, 9th Concession Bathurst, the occasion being the marriage of his daughter Annie Findlay to John P. McIntyre. At the hour of 8:00 the bride and bridegroom were ushered into the presence of a very large assembly of relatives and friends of both the contracting parties to the number of about 70 when the Rev. J. S. McIlraith in a very impressive and solemn manner united the happy couple in the holy bonds of matrimony. The marriage ceremony was no sooner over than a reinforcement composed of the Lanark Brass Band appeared on the scene and enlivened the proceedings by some choice selections of music which were being played while the company regaled themselves at the tables which were loaded with abundance of good things. The genial host Mr. Findlay invited the members of the band to supper after which they favored the company with more music and left for home. The evening was spent very pleasantly some of the younger ones in the mazes of the dance. The array of presents to the happy couple was enough to tempt some of the guests to go and do likewise.
Boyd—Birth, at Boyd’s Settlement, on the 21st July, the wife of Mr. Samuel Boyd, of a daughter.
Munro—Birth, at Carleton Place, on the 21st July, the wife of Mr. James Munro, merchant, of a daughter.
Stone-Wilson—Married, at Perth on the 16th inst., at the residence of the bride’s parents, by Rev. W. G. Henderson, Mr. Charles H. Stone to Miss Minnie Wilson, both of Perth.
Graham—Birth, at Perth on the 21st July, the wife of Mr. Henry Graham of a son.
Lever—Birth, at Perth on Friday, 18th July, the wife of William Lever of a daughter.
Motherwell—Birth, at Abernathy, N.W.T., on Tuesday, 8th July, the wife of W.R. Motherwell of a son.
Tysick-Dowdall—Married, on Wednesday, 16th July, at St. James Church, Perth, by Rev. R. Coleman (?) Mr. James Tysick of Bathurst to Miss Maud Dowdall of S. Sherbrooke.
McGregor-Anderson—Married, on Wed., 23rd July, at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. D. McDonald, M.A., Archibald McGregor of Carleton Place to Jessie Anderson daughter of the late Mr. John Anderson of Beckwith.
Posted: 17 February, 2004.