Perth Courier

Perth Courier, July 7, 1899

Ennis—Birth, at Fallbrook, on July 4, the wife of D.C. Ennis, of a son.

Strong—Birth, at Bathurst on June 15, the wife of H.J. Strong, of a daughter.

Ford-Bradley—Married, at Franktown on Tuesday, June 27, by Rev. Mr. Waterman, Jas. Ford of North Elmsley to Anna Maud Bradley daughter of William Bradley of Montague.

Hodgins-Wilson—Married, at St. James Church, Carleton Place on June 29, by Rev. Archibald Elliott, Thomas Hodgins of Quyon(?) to Tena Wilson of Carleton Plce, niece of Mrs. G.F.W. Summer.

Snedden-Coxford—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, by Rev. J.M. McLean, B.A., on June 29(?), H. Mansfield Snedden to Aggie Coxford, daughter of James Coxford of Blakeney.

Wilson-Munro—Married at the Presbyterian Church, Blakeney, on the 29th inst., William J. Wilson of Elphin to Marion E. Munroe daughter of Alexander T. Munro of Darlilng.

Wilson-Gallagher—Married, at Perth on Wed., June 29, by Rev. J.S. Hughes, G.E. Wilson of Harper to Annie Gallagher of North Elmsley.

Towsley-Begley—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, on June 29, by Rev. F. Chisholm, C.F. Towsley to Edith Begley only daughter of Thomas Begley, all of Carleton Place

Deavenor-Devlin—Married, at Almonte on June 17, by Rev. Mr. Jamieson, George H. Deavenor of Montreal to Susie Devlin, youngest daughter of James A. Devlin of Carleton Place.

The marriage of Rev. Ernest Butler of this town to Miss Lottie Shaw took place on Wednesday of last week.

A quiet and pretty wedding occurred on Wednesday evening, June 28 at the residence of the bride’s father, 116 Quebec Avenue, Toronto Junction when Edith May Millgate, eldest daughter of H.G. Millgate, was united in marriage to W.M. Irwin of the Cleveland Bicycle Factory and formerly of this town.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. W.J. Pady, pastor of the Annette Street Baptist Church in the presence of only the near relatives of the bride and groom.

Perth Courier, July 14, 1899

Baker—Birth, on Wednesday, July 5, the wife of F.M. Baker, Ottawa of a son.

Duncan-Nisbit—Married, on July 11, by Rev. D. Currie, B.D., at Knox Church manse, John D. Duncan of Dalhousie to Minnie Nisbit, daughter of John Nisbit of Dalhousie.

William J. Wilson, formerly of Elphin and Miss Marie E. Munro, daughter of Alexander T. Munro of Darling, accompanied by William H. Reid of Lanark and Miss Maggie J. Munro, sister of the bride, drove to Blakeney on Wednesday last through the heavy rain which was falling and were married in the church by Rev. J. M. McLean.

St. John’s Church, Boyd’s Settlement, was the scene of a happy event on Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 when Maggie, daughter of Charles Gardiner of Scotch Corners, Drummond, was married to John A. Menzies of Harper, the officiating clergyman being Rev. Mr. Fairburn of the Church of England.  The evening was made the occasion of time honored festivities, about 100 guests assembled at the residence of the bride’s parents where the utmost hospitality was displayed and where the happy throng kept up dancing till daylight.  The bridal couple left on Thursday for their home in Bathurst.

 Perth Courier, July 21, 1899

McLean—Birth, at Lanark on the 15th July, Mr. and Mrs. J.G. McLean of a son.

Miller—Birth, at Bathurst on June 23, the wife of George Miller, of a daughter.

The Rev. W.H. Butler, B.A., B.D., of South Mountain, formerly of the English Church at Combermere, Renfrew County (son of William Butler of Perth), was married on June 22 to Lottie Shaw of Vars(?).  The ceremony was performed at the English Church at Navan by Rev. James Orr, formerly of Eganville.

Perth Courier, July 28, 1899

Sergeant—Birth, at Watson’s Corners on Wednesday, 26th inst., the wife of B. Sergeant, of twin daughters.

Moss-Robinson—Married, on the 25th (?) inst., at the Methodist parsonage, Playfair, by Rev. John Fowkes, Henry Moss of Brockville to Sarah Adeline Robinson of S. Sherbrooke.

Kerr-Deachman—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mrs. John Kerr, July 25(?), by Rev. D.M. Buchanan, B.A., Elizabeth A. Deachman to John Kerr of Ashton.

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Lanark Links:  A very handsome wedding took place Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. John Deachman.  Her eldest daughter Lizzie Deachman was married to John Kerr of Ashton.  The marriage ceremony was performed on the lawn in front of the house by Rev. D.M. Buchanan in the presence of a large number of friends.  Miss Mina Kerr, sister of the bridegroom acted as bridesmaid and James Deachman, as best man.  Their future home will be in Ashton where Mr. Kerr conducts a saddlery.

 Perth Courier, August 4, 1899

Walker-Cummongs—Married, at  Ogdensburg, July 4 by Rev. Mr. Mills, Robert Walker of Ottawa, son of Robert Walker of Perth to Mary Cummings, daughter of James Cummongs of Qylmer, Que.

Moss-Robinsin—Married, on July 25 at the Methodist parsonage, Playfair, by Rev. J. Fowkes, Henry Moss of Brockville to Sarah Adeline Robinsin, of S. Sherbrooke.

On Wednesday, July 19 a charming house wedding took place at the home of Mrs. W.H. Auger, Dovercourt(?) Road, Toronto when Maggie Skiffington of Lanark was united in marriage to John F. Hambly, traveler for the Quesen(?) City Oil Company, Ottawa District.  The ceremony was performed in the presence of the immediate friends those from a distance being John Miller and Miss McFarlane of Lanark and Mrs. William Hillis of Sutton.  The bride was prettily gowned in white muslin with chiffon trimmings and was attended by her sister Miss Annie.  The groom was supported by his brother George Hambly.  After the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Hambly left on the evening boat on an extended trip to Niagara Falls, Buffalo, and New York and on their return will take up house keeping in Ottawa.  The large number of exquisite gifts spoke of the popularity of the new couple and if good wishes are an augury, they will enter upon their new life with brightest prospects.  Mr. Hambly is a frequent visitor to the Perth area in the interest of his company.

Perth Courier, Aug. 11, 1899

Millotte—Birth, at Lanark, on Aug. 8, the wife of Frank Millotte, of a son.

Dickson—Birth, at Oso Station, on Aug. 7, the wife of Thomas Dickson of a son.

Sinclair—Birth, at the Manse, Oliver’s Ferry, on Aug. 3, the wife of Rev. R.C.H. Sinclair, B.A. of a son.

Shalls—Birth, at Beckwith on July 31, the wife of I.(?) Shalls, of a daughter.

Garvin—Birth, at Carleton Place on Aug. 6(?) the wife of P. Garvin of a daughter.

Fitzgerald—Birth, at Carleton Place on Aug. 5, the wife of Thomas Fitzgerald of a daughter.

Lee—Birth, at 116 Henderson Avenue, Ottawa, on Aug. 8, the wife of William J. Lee, of a son.

DeWitt—Birth, on the 4th Line Bathurst on July 28, the wife of John DeWitt, Jr., of a son.

Noonan—Birth, at Utica, New York, on Aug. 3, the wife of John Noonan of a son.

Camelon—Birth, at Brightside on July 27, the wife of William Camelon of a son.

Ferrier—Birth, at Perth on Aug. 4, the wife of J.A. Ferrier of a son.

Robinson—Birth, at Lanark on July 31, the wife of George M. Robinson, of a daughter.(see deaths this issue)

Stevens-Robertson—Married at the residence of the bride’s parents on Aug. 2, by Rev. G.A. Woodside, M.A., Frank Stevens to Nellie Robertson third daughter of Henry Robertson all of Carleton Place

Stevens-Robertson—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Aug. 2 by Rev. G.A. Woodside, M.A. Frank Stevens to Nellie Robertson, third daughter of Henry Robertson, all of Carleton Place.

W.S. Kirkland, science master in the Morrisburg Collegiate Institute and Miss Jennie Adele Carscullen of Smith’s Falls were married at the Falls week before last.

Christie’s Lake:  One of those pleasant events which cause a ripple of excitement especially among the fair sex, took place in the Maberly church on Aug. 2, it being the marriage of Amanda Deacon of Bolingbroke and Richard Duffy of Maberly, Rev. Mr. Wheatley officiating.  The bride was tastefully attired in a costume of cream cashmere neatly trimmed in silk brocade.  She was ably assisted by her sister Miss Cornelia who was attired in a costume similar to that of the bride.  James Buchanan of Maberly supported the groom.  After the ceremony they drove to Richard Deacon’s at Bolingbroke where a large concourse of friends and relatives receive them.  After the usual preliminaries were participated in they surrounded the festal board.  Table after table of the choicest viands such as to tempt the most fastidious epicure were laid and re-laid.  The guests having done ample justice to these, the balance of the evening was spent in conversation, vocal and instrumental music, rowing on the lake, etc.  It was a pleasant evening which passed too quickly.  Aug. 8, 1899, Rusticus

Perth Courier, August 18, 1899

Dodds—Birth, at Glen Tay on Aug. 12, the wife of John Dodds, of a son. (Note, see also listing of births on Aug. 25, another John Dodds of Glen Tay)

Barrie—Birth, at Drummond (Perth) on Aug. 7, the wife of Allie Barrie, of a daughter.

Lee—Birth, at Perth, on Monday, Aug. 14, the wife of James Lee, of a son.

Power—Birth, at Drummond on Aug. 9, the wife of William Power of a son.

Robertson—Birth, at Drummond, the wife of Robert Robertson, of a daughter.  (no date)

Moore—Birth, at Perth on Aug. 12, the wife of Jas. R. Moore, of a son.

Duffy-Deacon—Married, on Wed. Aug. 2, at the Methodist Church, Maberly, by Rev. Isaac Wheatly, Richard J. Duffy to Amanda Ellen Deacon, both of S. Sherbrooke.

Miller-Rodger—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, on Tuesday, Aug. 8, by Rev. W.S. Smith, Samuel Miller of the town of Yasir, B.C., to Isobel L. Rodger, second daughter of James Rodger, Esq., Lanark.

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Middleville:  On Tuesday afternoon at the residence of John Rodger, his second daughter Miss Bella Rodger was married to Samuel Miller of Ymir(?), B.C.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. W.S. Smith in the presence of a large number of relatives of the contracting parties after which all repaired to the dining room where an elaborate supper was served.  The bride looked charming being dressed in a most becoming attire and carried a bouquet of white lilies.  Miss Mary Jane, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid.  The best man was Harry Rodger, cousin of the bride.  Mr. and Mrs. Miller will leave for their home on the Pacific coast about the 17th inst.

Still-White—Married, at Hamilton, on Wed., Aug. 9, Edward C. Still to Annie F. White, daughter of Peter White, all of Hamilton, New York.

Woodside-Woodington—Married, at Aug. 9 at the residence of the bride’s father, Leeds, County of Megantic(?), Que., by Rev. D. McColl, B.A., assisted by Rev. J.M. Whitelaw, B.D., of Kinnear’s Mills, the Rev. G.A. Woodside of Carleton Place to Miss Annie L. Woodington, eldest daughter of Richard Woodington.

Kimberly-Warren—Married, at St. John’s Church, Balderson, on the 16th inst., by Rev. C.E.S. Radcliffe, Joseph H. Kimberly, bridge foreman, C.P.R., to Tena Warren, daughter of Joseph Warren of Harper.

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On Wednesday, Aug. 16 in St. John’s Church, Balderson, Tena Warren, daughter of Joseph Warren of Harper and Joseph H. Kimberly, bridge foreman on the C.P.R., were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. C.E.S. Radcliffe.  The bride was dressed in cream serge trimmed with pearls, lace and ribbon and wore a veil of white tulle fastened by a wreath of orange blossoms.  The bride was attended by her sister Miss Ida M. Warren, who was attired in cream cashmere trimmed with lace and ribbon.  Miss Mabel Warren, youngest sister of the bride, was maid of honor and carried a pink bouquet while the bride carried a white one.  Alfred McGuire of Mt. Forest assisted the groom.  The church was well filled and was prettily decorated with bridal wreath and the altar was profusely covered with flowers.  The ceremony was performed at 4:15 pm. after which the guests repaired to the residence of the bride’s father at Harper, where a sumptuous dinner was served and the evening spent in amusements of several kinds.  The lawn adjacent to the house presented a very pleasing sight, decorated as it was by Chinese lanterns.  The numerous friends of the young couple showed their respect by the many useful presents which were given.  Among others was a handsome hanging lamp, a gift of the Royal Templars at Harper, a gold watch, chain and chain bracelet a gift of the groom, and a clock from the groomsman and a check from Dr. Warren and many other useful articles.  Mr. and Mrs. Kimberly left on Thursday for a trip across the continent.  On their return they will live at Smith’s Falls.

Perth Courier, Aug. 25, 1899

Cohen—Birth, at Lanark on Aug. 13, the wife of W.M. Cohen of a daughter.

Mason—Birth, at Lanark, on Aug. 16(?), the wife of Thomas Mason, of a daughter.

Class—Birth, at Brightside on July 16, the wife of John Class of a daughter.  (could also have been Closs)

White—Birth, at Middleville, on Aug. 13, the wife of John White of a daughter.

Kirkman—Birth, at the 6th line Bathurst on Aug. 9, the wife of James Kirkman, of a son.

Churchill—Birth, at Innisville on Monday, Aug. 21, Mrs. W. H. Churchill of a daughter.

Haley—Birth, at Ferguson’s Falls on Aug. 15, the wife of Edward Haley, of a daughter.

Dodds—Birth, at Glen Tay on Aug. 12, the wife of Matthew Dodds of a son.

Dodds—Birth, at Glen Tay on aug. 21, the wife of John Dodds, of a son. (Note, see also listing of births on Aug. 18, another John Dodds of Glen Tay)

Lister—Birth, at Perth on Aug. 20, the wife of Jas. Lister of a son.

Hanlon—Birth, at Perth on Aug. 20, the wife of John Hanlon, of a son.

O’Reilly—Birth, at Perth on Aug. 22, the wife of George O’Reilly, Ottawa, of a son.

Holmes-Hamilton—Married, at Brockville on Aug. 10, by Rev. George S. Clandinen, W.E.(?) Holmes of Perth to Laura Hamilton daughter of Mrs. George Hamilton.

Perth Courier, Sept. 1, 1899

Allan—Birth, at Balderson, on Aug. 29(?), the wife of William Allan of a son.

Findlay—Birth, on Aug. 28, the wife of Henry Findlay, 9th Line Bathurst, of a son.

Noonan—Birth, at Perth on Aug. 24, the wife of H.T. Noonan, of a son.

Lambert—Birth, at Perth on Sat., Aug. 26, the wife of Frank A. Lambert, of a daughter.

Playfair—Birth, at Playfair, on Aug. 29, the wife of Elisha Playfair, of a son.

Jackson—Birth, at Drummond on Aug. 25(?) the wife of Alexander Jackson, of a son.

Bullock—Birth, at Hopetown, on Aug. 28, the wife of John Bullock, of a daughter.

McDougall-McInnes—Married, at Poland on Aug. 23, by Rev. Jas. McIlroy, Alexander McDougall of Hopetown to Rose A. McInnes, daughter of Thomas McInnes of Poland.

Leaver-Hart—Married at Poland on Aug. 24, by Rev. Jas. McIlroy, J.B. Leaver of Carleton Place to Jennie Hart of Poland.

Perth Courier, Sept. 8, 1899

Thomson-Moodie—Married, on Wed., Aug. 30, by Rev. A.H. Scott, M.A. at the residence of Andrew Sym, Scotch Line, William J. Thomson of the Upper Scotch Line, Burgess, to Eva J. Moodie, Lower Scotch Line, Bathurst, daughter of Thomas Moodie, Esq., North Elmsley.

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One of the events which are ever interesting, took place on the evening of Wednesday, 30th ult., at the residence of Andrew Sym, it being the marriage of his niece Miss Eva Moodie one of the Lower Scotch Line’s fairest and most popular young ladies, to William J. Thompson, a prosperous young farmer of Allan’s Mills.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. A.H. Scott, M.A., St. Andrew’s, in the presence of a large number of friends of the contracting parties.  Miss Ella Pollock of Almonte made a charming bridesmaid while P.M. Thompson, M.A., supported the stalwart groom.  The bride looked charming in a dress of white organdy trimmed with lace and ribbon and carried a handsome bouquet.  After the ceremony the happy couple sat down to a table groaning with dainties of all description.  The remainder of the evening was spent in social intercourse.  After the hands of the clock began to crawl up to the big figures, the old  folks departed one by one leaving the young people to prolong their enjoyment into the small hours as only the young folks know how.  The couple will take up their residence in Allan’s Mills.  Their many friends cordially threw after them the old shoe.

Rattray-Rattray—Married, at the manse, Franktown, on Sept. 1, by Rev. A. H. McFarlane, James Rattray of Beckwith to Ana Elizabeth Rattray of Carleton Place.

Whitcher-Quigley—Married, at St. Mary’s Church, Aug. 23, by Rev. Father O’Rourke, William H. Whitcher of Ottawa to Ellie Quigley of Pakenham.

Jones-Kimberly—Married, at the residence of the brides’ father, Nelson Kimberly, Bathurst, on Tuesday, Sept. 5, by Rev. John Fowkes(?), John  Jones to M.J. Kimberly, both of Bathurst.

Perth Courier, Sept. 15, 1899

Dodds—Birth, on Sept. 12 the wife of Ralph Dodds, Scotch Line, of a son.

Mathie-Leslie—Married, on Sept. 8 by license, at the Methodist parsonage at Playfair, by Rev. John Fowkes, Isaac Mathie to Jennie Leslie both of Dalhousie. 

Somerville-Hogg—Married, on Sept. 6, at the residence of the bride’s parents, by D.C. MacIntosh, B.D., George L. Somerville of Middleville to Maggie Hogg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hogg of Galbraith.

Brown-Jacques—Married, at the parsonage, Winnipeg, on Aug. 28(?) by Rev. S. Wilkinson, John E. Brown of Hernesfield(?), Manitoba to Mabel Florence Jacques, daughter of Nelson Jacques of Perth.

Dowdall-Hudson—Married, at Ferguson’s Falls, St. Patrick’s Church, by Rev. Father O’Rourke, on Tuesday, Sept. 5, Martin Dowdall of Drummond to Maria Hudson of Ferguson’s Falls.

Cool-Morris—Married, at Ferguson’s Falls on Wed., Sept. 6, John Cook of Innisville to Nellie Morris of Ferguson’s Falls.

Perth Courier, Sept. 22, 1899

Mcgowan—Birth, on Sunday, Sept. 17, the wife of D. McGowan, Scotch Line, of a daughter.

Washburn-McCrea—Married, on Sept. 13(?), by Rev. W. Bilancs(?), of Lachine, uncle of the groom, at the residence of the bride’s father, Ida Florence McCrea daughter of W. McCrea, Esq., of Merrickville to W. LaFayette Washburn of Athens, Ont.

Rathwell-Croskery—Married, on Thursday evening, Sept. 14, by Rev. A.H. Scott, M.A. at the residence of Mr. W. Crosbie(?), Gore Street, Perth, Alfred J. Rathwell of Perth to Mary P.Croskery, Perth.

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A pleasant marriage ceremony was performed on Thursday evening last week by Rev. A.H. Scott of St. Andrew’s Church at the residence of W.J. Crosbie between Alf. J. Rathwell and Mary P. Croskery both of this town.  Both the bride and groom are much esteemed by their acquaintances.

Brady-Young—Married, at St. John’s Church, Perth, by Rev. Father Davis, parish priest, John Brady of Perth to Clara Young, youngest daughter of David Young of Manion.

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Two of the most popular young people of this neighborhood, John Brady son of Patrick Brady of the 3rd Line Bathurst and Clara Young, daughter of David Young of Manion were united in marriage at St. John’s Church by Rev. Father Davis on Monday last.  The part of bridesmaid was taken by Miss Mary Hogan of Bathurst and that of groomsman by Patrick Young, brother of the bride.  They took the train the same day on a trip to Ottawa.

Perth Courier, Sept. 29, 1899

Watson—Birth, on Sat., Sept. 23, the wife of John Watson, 10th Line Drummond, of twin daughters.

Bradford-McFarlane—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. D.M. Buchanan, B.A., Andrew Bradford, M.D. to Emma McFarlane, only daughter of Robert McFarlane of Lanark.

Ireland-McIntyre—Married, at the home of Mrs. D. McIntyre, Balderson, by Rev. J.S. McIlraith, on Sept. 22, Alexander Ireland of Sherbrooke, Que., to Katie H. McIntyre of Balderson.

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A small party of friends assembled at the residence of Mrs. Donald McIntyre at 11:00 am on Sept. 22 to celebrate the marriage of her daughter Kate McIntyre to A.D. Ireland of Sherbrooke, Quebec.  The bonds of union were sealed by Rev. J.S. McIlraith of Balderson Presbyterian Church.  The groom was upheld by his brother J.S. Ireland of Owen Sound while the bride was attended by her sister Miss Tillie H. McIntyre.  The parlor and hall were profusely adorned with chrysanthemums and foliage which would do credit to the show rooms of any florist.  The number and value of gifts to the bride and groom by friends present and abroad evidenced the popularity of both.  At the conclusion of the ceremony the company sat down to the luncheon which was heartily enjoyed by all.  Rev. J.S. McIlraith proposed a toast in honor of the bride which was appropriately responded to by the groom.  J.F. Gardiner then paid a fitting tribute to the bridesmaid which was agreed upon by all.  Some time was spent in pleasant conversation and the happy occasion was brought to a close by singing Auld Lang Syne.  Amid showers of ride the happy twain accompanied by friends left for Perth to catch the afternoon train for Montreal and other points east after which the will take up residence in Sherbrooke, Quebec.

McGowan-Lacey—Married, at Perth on Monday, Sept. 25,  at St. John’s Church, by Rev. Father Davis, Thomas McGowan to Mary Lacy, both of Perth.

Perth Courier, October 6, 1899

Hands-Smith—Married, on Sept. 29 by Rev. D. Currie, B.D., at North Elmsley, James John Hands of Drummond to Mary Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Robert Smith of North Elmsley.

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Thursday last saw the marriage of James J. Hands of Drummond to Mary Elizabeth Smith, youngest daughter of Robert Smith of North Elmsley, county councilor.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. Currie of Knox Church at the residence of the bride’s parents.  The bride was supported by her cousin Miss Flossie McLenaghan and the groom was assisted by R. James of Drummond.

Hughes-McTavish—Married, on Wed., Sept. 27, by Rev. J.S. McIlraith at Balderson, Hubert(?) Hughes of Harper to Maggie McTavish, daughter of Donald McTavish of Balderson.

Smithson-Caldwell—Married, on Sept. 27, by Rev. W.S. Smith of Middleville, at Darling, James Smithson of White Lake to Maggie Caldwell, daughter of Alexander Caldwell of Darling.

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Tatlock:  The home of Mr. James Traill was the scene of a happy gathering on Wednesday last when his sister-in-law Miss Maggie Caldwell was united in marriage to James Smithson of White Lake.  Rev. W.S. Smith of Middleville tied the knot.

Tatlock:  The homes of George Pretty, Robert Barr and Archie McGee have been brightened lately by new arrivals.

Middleville:  Miss Nellie Borrowman of this place and Thomas Jackson of Dalhousie were united in marriage by Rev. Mr. Palframan on Wednesday last.

A very charming event took place at the residence of J. Craig Watt of Buxton, N.D. on Wednesday, 13th inst.  Miss Janet G. Watt, daughter of Robert Watt of Lanark was united in marriage to Frank Middleton a prosperous hardware merchant of Manvel(?), a town situated a few miles from Grand Forks, N.D.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.C. Watt, brother of the bride in the presence of the immediate friends among whom was Maggie S. Watt of Lanark.

Perth Courier, October 13, 1899

Moodie—Birth, on October 11, the wife of Jas. A. Moodie, Scotch Line, of a son.

Stone—Birth, at Perth on October 5(?) 6(?), the wife of Henry Stone, of a son.

Lloyd-Major—Married, by Rev. Father Davis, Perth, Thomas Lloyd of Havelock to Agnes Major, youngest daughter of Emmanuel Major. (no date given)

Valliant(?)-Monroe(?)—Married on October 4 by Rev. W.S. Smith of Middleville, at Darling, James Valliant(?) of Westmeath to Margaret Monroe(?), daughter of Hugh Monroe(?) of Darling.

A happy party of young people happily wended their way on Wednesday evening last, Sept. 27, to the Baptist manse.  The party consisted of Thomas Jackson and Nellie Borrowman with a few of their nearest relatives, to become man and wife.  The bride was suitably attired in a cream costume trimmed with lace and pearls and was assisted by her sister Katie Borrowman while Ed Bolton acted as best man.  Mr. Jackson is a well to do farmer of Dalhousie near Watson’s Corners and after the ceremony the young couple left for their new home.  Rev. W.L. Palfaman officiated. Era

A marriage took place at the home of Hugh Munro of Darling when his daughter Miss Maggie Muno and Mr. Valliant(?), a prosperous young farmer of Westmeath on Sept. 29 were married by Rev. W.S. Smith of Middleville in the presence of a large number of friends.  William Sutherland and Jennie Munro were groomsman and bridesmaid.  After the ceremony and the customary merry making, the young couple drove to Almonte where they took the evening train for their home in Westmeath.

Perth Courier, October 20, 1899

Herbert—Birth, on Tues., Oct. 3, the wife of Thomas Herbert, 2nd Line Drummond, of a son.

Darou—Birth, on October 10 the wife of F.W.C. Darou, Fallbrook, of a daughter.

Armstrong-Robinson—Married, at Canterbury, on Wed., Oct 4, by Rev. Mr. Lew(?), John Armstrong of Smith’s Falls, to Margery Robinson, daughter of John Robinson, Esq., Port Elmsley.

Sturgeon-Ferrier—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, on Oct. 11, by Rev. R. J. Hutcheson, M.A., William H. Sturgeon to Mary A. Ferrier, daughter of Jas. L. Ferrier, all of Almonte.

McGlade-McCarthy—Married, at St. Joseph’s Church, Toledo, Ont., on Oct. 16, by Rev. Father Killison(?), Arthur McGlade of Perth to Kathleen McCarthy, daughter of Eugene McCarthy, of Toledo.

The marriage took place in Perth on Tuesday morning last week of Thomas Lloyd, popular young fireman on this section of the C.P.R. to Miss A. Major, daughter of E. Major, Esq., of the county (illegible).  The interesting ceremony took place in St. John’s Church at 6:00 a.m. and was performed by Rev. Father Davis.  A wedding breakfast was served at the bride’s home and immediately afterwards the young couple left by the 7:30 train for a trip to Montreal and other points east.

Perth Courier, Oct. 27, 1899

Smith-Birmingham—Married, at St. Stephen’s Church, Bathurst by Rev. C.E.S. Radcliffe, B.C.L., James H. Smith of Perth to Mary M. Birmingham, 4th Line Bathurst. (no date given)

Gemmill-Purdon—Married, on Oct. 18, by Rev. J.A. Leitch, B.A. at the residence of the bride’s father, Dalhousie, John Gemmill of Dalhousie to Maggie L. Purdon, daughter of John Purdon of Dalhousie.

Lloyd-McLenahan—Married, on Oct. 18 at the residence of the bride’s parents, by Rev. A.A. Scott, M.A., Thomas E. Lloyd of Arnprior to Christina McLenahan, daughter of William McLenahan of Carleton Place.

Matheson-Griffith—Married, on Wed., Oct. 18 at St. Augustine’s Church, Drummond, by Rev. C. Lowe, Thomas J.R. Matheson, to Mary Griffith, daughter of Thomas Griffith, all of Drummond.

Perth Courier, November 3, 1899

Thompson—Birth, at Portland, Oregon on Oct. 11, the wife of W.J. Thompson, formerly of Perth, of a son.

Gordon—Birth, at Brooke, Bathurst, on Oct. 27, the wife of Samuel Gordon, of a son.

Scott-Hall—Married, on Wed., Oct. 25, at the residence of the bride’s father, Nicholas Hall, by Rev. C.E.S. Radcliffe, C.E.I., Archibald Scott, 11th Line Bathurst to Ellen Hall, 7th Concession South Sherbrooke.

A well known Perth boy of a half score years ago, Robert Kellock, has lately married and been remembered by his former friends by money gifts as a send off from bachelorhood.

Perth Courier, Nov. 10, 1899

O’Grady—Birth, at Northfield, Vermont, Nov. 5(?)8(?), the wife of Thomas E. O’Grady, of a son.

Yack-Noonan—Married, at St. John’s Church, Perth, by Rev. Father David, parish priest, Gustave Yack of Chepstow(?), Ont., to Catharine Noonan, daughter of Peter Noonan of Harper.

Drysdale-Collilns—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, by Rev. S. J. Hughes, on October (?), George O. Drysdale to Phoebe Grace Collins, both of Perth.

Cameron-Buchan—Married, on Tuesday, Nov. 7, North Sherbrooke, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. James Binnie, B.D., Thomas Cameron of Bathurst to Eliza Ann Buchan, eldest daughter of Donald Buchan.

McNeely-Box—Married, at the manse, Franktown, on Oct. 31, by Rev. A. H. MacFarlane, Alexander S. McNeely to Lizzie E. Box, adopted daughter of Peter McDougall, all of Beckwith.

Anderson-Drummond—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Nov, 1, by Rev. A. H. McFarlane, Thomas J. Anderson of Franktown to Jemima T. Drummond, youngest daughter of Mrs. James Drummond of Beckwith.

Perth Courier, November 17, 1899

Elphin:  At the house of D. Buchan on Tuesday of last week, a very pleasant event took place being the marriage of his eldest daughter Eliza Buchan to T. Cameron of the Bathurst line.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. Binnie and was witnessed by a number of relatives while in the evening the young people were entertained by the bride and groom in their new home on the Bathurst line where a very pleasant evening was spent.

Perth Courier, Nov. 24, 1899

Ferguson—Birth, at Harper on Oct. 18, the wife of Duncan Ferguson, of a son. (note, double checked, the month was October, not November.)

Keays—Birth, at Harper on Nov. 18, the wife of William J. Keays, of a son.

Wright—Birth, at Perth on Nov. 17, the wife of William Wright, of a daughter.

Butler—Birth, on Wed., Nov. 22, the wife of W.H. Butler, 6th Line Bathurst of a daughter.

Jordan—Birth, on Nov. 13, the wife of John Jordan, 3rd Line Bathurst, of a son.

Widenmeier—Birth, on Nov. 19, the wife of George Widenmeier, 7th Line Drummond of a daughter.

McCaughey-Richardson—Married, at Calgary, Alberta, on Nov. 3, by Rev. J. Hurdman, pastor of Knox Church, John Arthur McCaughey of Cobourg to Susannah Richardson of Perth.

Deighton-Dunham—Married, at the residence of Archibald McTavish, Drummond, on Nov. 23, by Rev. J.S. McIlraith, assisted by Rev. Mr. McLean of Glengarry, Marshall Deighton of Cloyne to Alice Dunham, formerly of Northbrook.

A very pretty wedding took place at St. Mary’s Church at 8:30 on Wednesday morning when Elizabeth McNamara and W. M. Enright were united in marriage.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. Treacy(?) who also celebrated the nuptial high mass.  At the appointed time, Miss Minnie Stratton took her place at the organ and soon the familiar strains of the Lohengrin announced the coming of the bridal party.  First came the maid of honor Miss Mary Junk(?).  She wore a beautiful and becoming gown of pink trimmed with ruffles and white ribbons, white gloves and a large black velvet picture hat.  She carried pink roses.  Then came the bride, leaning on the arm of her father.  She looked lovely in a handsome white satin dress with a flounce of liberty silk edged with narrow rushings(?) of the silk.  The waist was made with yoke appliqué and rushings.  Her veil was hung in graceful folds, and was caught with white rosebuds.  She carried white roses.  The groom and his best man, M.J. Enright, passed up the south aisle and met the bride at the altar steps.  After the beautiful and impressive ceremony of the Catholic church, the organist played the Mendelsshon’s wedding march as the happy couple led the procession down the aisle followed by the relatives and three girl friends of the bride, Miss Gertrude Hills, Miss Anna Malone and Miss Katie Leach(?), accompanied by the three ushers G.A. Junk, R.H. Malone and J.B. Keefe.  The guests were driven to the home of the bride where breakfast was served.  Mr. and Mrs. Enright left on the evening train for Seattle, Montana and other western points.  Upon their return they will be at home to their friends at Walnut Creek, Plymouth County, Iowa.  The bride is the daughter of W. C. McNamara and is well known, having been born and raised here.  The groom is the chief clerk in the Sioux City and the Northern office.  Among the elegant and useful presents received by the couple was a handsome turnout from the mother and father of the bride, a check for $2,000 from the uncle of the bride, C.J. McNamara of Montana, and a complete set of solid silver from M.J. Enright, brother of the groom.

Perth Courier, Dec. 1, 1899

Wilson—Birth, on Wednesday, Nov. 29, the wife of George Wilson, Jr., Scotch Line, of a daughter.

Doyle—Birth, at Wemyss on Oct. 30, the wife of John Doyle, of a daughter.

Carnahan-Bell—Married, at Carleton Place on Nov. 22, by Rev. A.A. Scott, M.A., Robert Carnahan of Ramsay to Edith Bell, of Carleton Place.

Mitchell-Innes-Howden—Married, at St. Paul’s Church, Winnipeg, on Nov. 26, by Rev. H.B. Turner, W.G. Mitchell-Innes of Golden, B.C., to Tena Howden, daughter of the late Dr. Howden once of this town.

McIntyre-Everard—Married, on Nov. 28, by Rev. J.S. McIlraith, assisted by Rev. J.A. McLean, late of N. Brunswick, at the manse, Balderson, R.S. McIntyre of Balderson to Annie Everard of Balderson.

McDonald-Cromack—Married, at Ogdensburg, New York, on Nov. 22, by Rev. A. Wight, Mary Ethel Matheson, second daughter of the late B. Cromack, commercial traveler and Mrs. R.H. Wells of Lombardy to Stanley McDonald, lawyer, of Ogdensburg, New York.  (note, mother’s name Mrs. Wells, must have been remarried)

Grace-Abraham—Married, at St. Mary’s Church, Nov. 13, by Very Rev. Canon Foley, parish priest, Cornelius Grace, 12th Line Ramsay to Martha Abraham, daughter of John Abraham of Darling.

Bostwick-Heeman(?)—Married, at the residence of Mrs. C.F. Fraser, Brockville on Nov. 8, by Rev. Father Meather, Edward H. Bostwick of Ithaca, New York to Julia E. Heeman(?) or Heenan(?) of Pembroke.

Splane-Allyn—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on Nov. 1, by Rev. O.G. Langford, Clara  J. Allyn, second daughter of Lester N. Allyn, to A.W. Splane all of Smith’s Falls.

Moore-McFarlane—Married, at the Bank Street Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, on the 9th of (month illegible), by Dr. Armstrong, William(?) Moore, D.D., to Mrs. Elizabeth McFarlane, widow of the late William McFarlane, Esq., M.D., late of Almonte.

Perth Courier, Dec. 8, 1899

Hope—Birth, at Cornwall, Ont., on Nov. 25(?), Mrs. Thomas Hope, Perth, of a daughter.

Sinclair—Birth, on Tuesday, Dec. 5, the wife of P.R. Sinclair, Perth, of a son.

Farnell-Waite—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on December 6(?)8(?), by Rev. Canon Muckleston, Joseph William Farnell of North Burgess to Mary Jane Waite, daughter of Henry Waite, Perth.

Proctor-Scoular—Married, on Nov. 29, by Rev. William S. Smith, at the residence of the bride’s father, Richard R. Proctor of Almonte to Elizabeth Ann Scoular, daughter of William Scoular, Esq., of Darling.

Reid-McKay—Married, on Nov. 16, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. William S. Smith, John Ramsay Reid of Lanark to Margaret Ann McKay, daughter of Thomas McKay of Lanark.

Purdon-Duncan—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mrs. John Purdon of Dalhousie, on Thursday, Nov. 30 by Rev. Jas. Binnie, B.A., Thomas K. Purdon, Esq., of Dalhousie to Janet Duncan.

Elsewhere in the same paper:

The marriage on Thursday last, which took place at the home of Mrs. John Duncan, of Dalhousie, united her eldest daughter Janet Duncan to  John Purdon of Dalhousie.  It was a very pleasant affair and was largely attended by a host of guests.  The ceremony took place at 3:00 pm and was performed by Rev. James Binnie.  The bride was charmingly dressed and was attended by her sister Miss Lizzie Duncan who was the bridesmaid.  The groom was assisted by his brother David Purdon.  The young couple intend to settle at Powassan in Nipissing District where Mr. Purdon has purchased a farm.

More on this wedding:

McDonald’s Corners:  A very pretty event took place at the residence of Mrs. J. Duncan it being the marriage of her daughter Janette and Thomas Purdon, Jr.  Rev. Jas. Binnie officiated, ably and well performed, with some good advice to the young couple.

Cuthbertson-McCullough—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on Nov. 27, by Rev. D.M. Buchanan, B.A., Bolton Cuthbertson of Deloraine, Manitoba, to Sarah McCullough, daughter of Christopher McCullough of Lanark.

A very pretty wedding took place in charming weather for the time of year, at St. Stephen’s Church, Bathurst, when Minnie Thompson, of South Sherbrooke, was married to George Samways of Perth by Rev. C.E.S. Radcliffe, on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 3:00 pm.  The church was filled by a number of friends and guests of the bride and bridegroom.  Hymn 350 A & M was sung as the bridal party entered the church; also Psalm 67 to a setting by Dr. Ouseley.  Edward Thompson gave away the bride.  The bridesmaid was William Steele of Perth and the bridesmaid was Sarah Thompson.  After the service, an adjournment was made to the bride’s home where there was an abundance of refreshments.  The evening was passed most pleasantly and when the time had come for parting, the newly married couple received the kindest and best wishes.

Perth Courier, Dec. 22, 1899

Cook-Lockhart—Married, on Dec. 18, by Rev. A.H. Scott, M.A., Perth, at St. Andrew’s Church, Albert W. M. Cook, London, England, to Jane Lockhart, Toronto.

Good-Brash—Married, at the Knox Church Manse, Dec. 20 by Rev. D. Currie, B.D. Francis Edwin Good of Bedford to Lucy Brash, daughter of Jonathan L. Brash of North Crosby.

Purdon-Duncan—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mrs. John Purdon, Dalhousie, on Thursday, November 30, by Rev. Jas. Binnie, Thomas Purdon son of John Purdon to Janet Duncan.

Reid-Galbraith—Married, on Dec. 6 at the manse, Balderson, by Rev. J.S. McIlaith, David Reid to Jessie Galbraith, both of Lanark Village.

Buchanan-Ferguson—Married, at the manse, Lanark, Dec. 14, by Rev. D.M. Buchanan, B.A., W.A. Buchanan to Mary Rose Ferguson both of Bathurst.

McVeigh-Spence—Married, at the Baptist Church, Smith’s Falls, by Rev. O.G. Langford, John McVeigh of Perth to Jennie Mowat Spence, daughter of Matson Spence of North Elmsley.

Port Elmsley:  On Wednesday last, a very nice wedding took place at the residence of Thomas Findlay of this place.  The contracting parties were Miss Agnes Findlay and Alfred Moore, both of this place.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. C.H. Cooke of Smith’s Falls after which refreshments were served and a very enjoyable evening was spent.  Next day, the happy couple went to their new home where they entertained a large number of young people with a very enjoyable reception.

Perth Courier, Dec. 29, 1899

McLaren—Birth, on Monday, Dec. 18, the wife of William McLaren, Scotch Line, of a son.

McLaren—Birth, on Dec. 9, the wife of Peter McLaren, WilsonStreet of a son.

Ferguson-Barr—Married, on the 22nd (no month), by Rev. D. Currie, B.D., at the Knox Church Manse, Archibald G. Ferguson to Annie Jane Barr, both of Perth.

Moore-Finley—Married, at Port Elmsley on Wed., Dec. 6, by Rev. D.H.Cooke, Alfred Moore to Agnes Finley, daughter of Thomas Finley, all of North Elmsley.

Stewart-Swayne—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Wed., Nov. 29, by Rev. T. Nixon, Stewart, of Carleton Place to Maggie Swayne of Smith’s Falls. (no first name given for groom.

Mark-Kirkham—Married, at the Methodist Church, 6th Line Bathurst, on Wednesday, Dec. 20, by Rev. Isaac Whately, Thomas William Marks to Elizabeth Eva Kirkham both of Bathurst.  (groom’s name shown as Mark and Marks)

Code-Warren—Married, at St. James Church, Perth, Dec. 27, by Rev. Canon Muckleston, rector, William Henry Code of Smith’s Falls to Mabel Alma Warren, daughter of John Warren of Perth.

Hands-Rutherford—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Robert Rutherford, Bathrust, on Tuesday, Dec. 26, by Rev. James Binnie, M.A., Henry J. Hands of Drummond to Mary J. Rutherford.

Elsewhere in the same paper:

A pleasant and interesting event took place on Tuesday last the 26th inst., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rutherford, on the Bathurst Line, when their youngest daughter Mary Rutherford, was united in marriage to Henry J. Hands of Drummond.  The bride was charmingly dressed and attended by Miss Mary E. Affleck of Lanark.  The groomsman was Albert Rutherford, brother of the bride.  Dinner was served after the ceremony at the close of which Rev. M. Binnie in a few remarks proposed the health and happiness of the bride and bridegroom.  In the afternoon the happy couple left for their home in Drummond.


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