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Births & Marriages - Perth Courier & Others

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Perth Courier, July 3, 1896

Turnbull—Birth, at Rathwell, Man., on June 18(?), the wife of Walter A. Turnbull, of a son.

Park—Birth, at Watson’s Corners, on June 25, the wife of Stephen Park, of a son.

Paul-McAuley—Married, at the residence of the bride’s brother, Carleton Place, on June 24(?), by Rev. A.A. Scott, M.A., Mr. David M. Paul, Tho - - - lon, Ont., son of John Paul of Ramsay to Miss Alice A. McAuley of Carleton Place.

Hughes-Allan—Married, at Balderson, on June 24, by Rev. J.S. McIlraith, Mr. Elijah Hughes, Bathurst, to Miss Margaret C. Allan, second daughter of James Allan of Balderson.

Elsewhere in the same paper:

On Wednesday evening June 24, a large number of guests numbering about 150 assembled at the handsome residence of James Allan, Balderson, the occasion being the marriage of his second daughter Maggie Allan to Elijah Hughes, a prosperous young farmer of Bathurst. The marriage ceremony took place on the law, the grounds especially fitted for the occasion by an arrangement of evergreens, which added greatly to the beauty of the surroundings. Miss Mary Allan acted as bridesmaid and Robert Hughes, cousin of the groom, acted as best man. Rev. J.S. McIlraith performed the ceremony in his usual impressive manner. The table containing the marriage supper was also set on the green and was surrounded by a bower of evergreens. Toasts were drunk to the health of the bride and groom and also to the bridesmaid. The number and richness of the gifts to the bride were something to be admired and an indication of the esteem her many friends have for her. A happy evening was spent by all present, many enjoying themselves in dancing.

Greig-Grey—Married, at Carleton Place on the 24^th inst., by Rev. A.S. Scott, Mr. James R. Greig of Cardinal, late of Montreal, to Miss Sara H. Grey, daughter of William B. Grey of Carleton Place.

Weegar-Fraser—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Carleton Place, june 24, by Rev. A.A. Scott, M.A., Mr. Clinton J. Weegar of Smith’s Falls to Agnes Leckie(?) Fraser, daughter of the late Donald Fraser of Renfrew.

Brundige-Hamilton—Married, on June 24, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. J. Grenfell, Mr. Albert Brundige of Carleton Place, son of Wolford Brundige, to Miss Sarah A. Hamilton, daughter of Mr. Alexander Hamilton of Carleton Place.

Ferguson-Poole—Married, at St. John’s Church, Boyd’s on June 24, by Rev. John Osborne, Mr. Harry Ferguson of Carleton Place to Miss Susie Poole, daughter of William Poole of Scotch Corners.

Goth-Allan—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, June 17 by Rev. J.B. McQuarrie, Mr. James M. Goth of Carleton Place to Miss Mary Allan, youngest daughter of James Allan of Tansley(?), Huron(?) County.

McCann-McGowan—Married, at St. John’s Church, Perth, on Monday, June 29, John McCann of Perth to Miss Lizzie McGowan of Bathurst.

Elsewhere in the same paper:

On Monday morning, Rev. Father Duffus of St. John’s Church here, united in marriage John McCann, one of our popular livery men and Lizzie McGowan, daughter of one of Bathurst’s substantial farmers, Bernard McGowan. A pleasant time was then spent by the bridal party and a host of friends at the home of the bride’s parents near Harper. The bride was assisted by her sister Miss Annie McGowan and the groom by his brother James McCann. The presents were numerous and valuable.

Paul-Paul—Married, at Poland, on June 26, by Rev. Mr. McIlroy, Robert Paul of Watson’s Corners to Miss Bella Paul, daughter of John L. Paul of Poland.

Perth Courier, July 10, 1896

Fowles—Birth, at Bolingbroke, on Monday, July 6, the wife of Thomas Fowles, of a son.

Morrison-Armstrong—Married, at the Methodist parsonage, on the 6^th inst., by Rev. G.G. Huxtable, Mr. John Morrison of S. Sherbrooke to Miss Margaret Armstrong of Maberly, Sherbrooke.

The Renfrew Mercury of last week says that Miss Ida Belle Perrault, daughter of Thomas Perrault (once of Perth) was married to W.R. Fowler of Ottawa, now station agent at Sand Point. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Webster.

Perth Courier, July 24, 1896

Bell—Birth, at Balderson, on Thursday, July 16, the wife of C.J. Bell, of a daughter.

Cameron—Birth, on Monday, June 22, the wife of William J. Cameron of Bathurst of a son.

Taylor—Birth, at Middleville, July 20, the wife of George Taylor, of a son.

Stafford—Birth, at Drummond on July 21, the wife of Peter Stafford, of a son.

Burgess-Bower(or Bowes)—Married, on Wed., July 22, at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. G.G. Huxtable, Dr. J.A. Burgess of Lakefield, Ont., to Miss Emma J. Bower(or Bowes), daughter of Mrs. J. Bower(or Bowes), Craign Street, Perth.

Donaldson-Craig—Married, at the Manse, Watson’s Corners on July 15, by Rev. James A. Leitch, B.A., Mr. Christopher Donaldson of Playfair to Miss Theresa Craig, daughter of Mr. John Craig.

Perth Courier, July 1, 1896

Draper-McEwen—Married, on July 8, by Rev. George C. Rock, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Prestonvale, Drummond, Kate McEwen, second daughter of the late Hugh McEwen, to Willis G. Draper, Rockland, Ont.

McKinnon-Legary—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Elphin, on July 8, Charles McKinnon of McLaren’s Depot to Susannah Legary daughter of James Legary. (no minister mentioned)

Bennett-McNamee—Married, on June 29, by Rev. T.P. O’Connor of Stanleyville, Mr. James Bennett of North Crosby to Miss McNamee of North Burgess.

Perth Courier, July 24, 1896

Watson’s Corners: Miss Theresa A. Craig, second daughter of J.A. Craig, was married to C. Donaldson in Lanark on Wednesday last. The marriage took place at the manse after which the young people repaired to the home of the bride’s parents where a few of the relatives were assembled. After tea and a few pleasant hours of social intercourse the young couple drove to their home followed by the good wishes of a host of friends.

A pleasant event took place on Wednesday noon this week at the residence of Mrs. J. Bower, Craig Street when her eldest daughter Emma J. Bower was married to Dr. J.A. Burgess of Lakefield, Ontario. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G.G. Huxtable pastor of the Methodist Church in the presence of the bride’s family and other friends. The bride was attended by her sister Miss Cassie Bower and at the conclusion of the ceremony the party sat down to a sumptuous wedding dinner after which the bridal couple left on the 3:00 train for Brockville there to take the boat to Quebec. The presents to the bride were very numerous and choice and are expressive of the esteem and affection felt on the part of the donors.

Perth Courier, August 7, 1896

Beal—Birth, at Perth on August 2 the wife of Mr. W.J. Beal of a son.

Ewart—Birth, on the 27^th June, the wife of James Ewart of Drummond of a son.

Rogers—Birth, at Bathurst, 5^th Line, Monday, July 13, the wife of George Rogers, of a son.

Nagle—Birth, Drummond, 2^nd Line, on Sunday, June 28, the wife of David Nagle, of a son.

Richards—Birth, at Bathurst on Wednesday, July 29, the wife of S.L. Richards of a daughter.

Leitch—Birth, at Watson’s Corners on Thursday, July 30, the wife of Rev. Jas. Leitch, B.A., of a daughter.

McLaren—Birth, at Lanark, on Sunday, August 2, the wife of Mr. William McLaren of a son.

Heffron—Birth, at Playfair on August 1, the wife of William Heffron, of a daughter.

Dodds—Birth, at Drummond on July 31, the wife of James Dodds, of a daughter.

McDonald-McCoy—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on July 28(?)29(?), by Rev. J.A. McDonald, B.A., brother of the groom, Mr. Robert S. McDonald, principal of Almonte public schools, to Miss Sarah E. McCoy, eldest daughter of Mr. Robert McCoy, William Street, Almonte.

Perth Courier, August 14, 1896

Fournier—Birth, at Bathurst on July 29, the wife of Charles Fournier of a son.

Perth Courier, Aug. 21, 1896

McMartin—Birth, at Stanleyville on Friday, Aug. 14, the wife of D.G. McMartin, of a daughter.

Legary—Birth, at Lanark on Sat. Aug. 15, the wife of Robert Legary of a daughter.

Jamieson—Birth, at Hopetown on Aug. 17, the wife of Robert Jamieson of a daughter.

Craig—Birth, at Brightside on Mon. Aug. 17, the wife of J.C. Craig of a son.

Shaw-Baird—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother on Aug. 12, by Rev. A.S. Grant, B.A., B.D., Mr. D. Shaw, hardware merchant, to Miss Maggie R. Baird, daughter of Mrs. J. Baird, all of Almonte.

Sutherland-Stevenson—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Union Hall, on Aug. 12, by Rev. J. M. McLean, Mr. John A. Sutherland to Miss Jennie(?)Jessie(?) Stevenson, eldest daughter of Andrew Stevenson, all of Ramsay.

Harper-McKay—Married at the residence of the bride’s father, on Aug. 7, by Rev. G.A. Woodside, Mr. William Harper of Beachburg to Miss Maggie McKay, eldest daughter of Mr. John McKay, Esq. of Chalk River, Ont.

Perth Courier, Aug. 28, 1896

Oakes—Birth, on Thursday, Aug. 27, the wife of P.Oakes, Perth, of a daughter.

Noonan—Birth, at Christie’s Lake, on Tuesday, Aug. 18, the wife of George Noonan, of a son.

Shirley—Birth, at Bathurst on Friday, Aug. 21, the wife of James Shirley of a daughter. (see deaths same issue)

Andison-Moodie—Married, at the manse, Oliver’s Ferry on Aug. 12(?), by Rev. R.C.H.(?) Sinclair, B.A., Mr. William Andison of Drummond, to Elizabeth Ann Moodie daughter of James Moodie, Renfrew.

Buchanan-Serson—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. M.D.M. Blakely, on Wed., 12^th inst., Norman David Buchanan, son of the late Davie Buchanan of Westmeath to Mary Florence Serson daughter of Thomas Serson, Esq., of Pembroke.

Fisher-Howarth—Married at the residence of the bride’s mother, Pembroke, on (date illegible) inst., by Rev. J.J. Reeve, B.A., B.Th., John Arthur Fisher late of Arnprior to Sarah (Daisy) Howarth of Pembroke.

Elsewhere in the same paper

Arthur Fisher, for some years an employee in the offices of the Arnprior Watchman, was married last week in Pembroke to Daisy Howarth, formerly of Perth. The young couple have gone to Brandon, Manitoba, their future home.

Duncan-Scott—Married, at Holy Trinity Church on Aug. 17, by Rev. W.A. Read, Alexander Duncan to Agnes Scott, both of Pembroke.

The marriage was announced on Thursday of last week of H.H. Lepper, nephew of Mrs. E. G. Malloch of this town, to a young lady of Kingston, Jamie MacPherson. Mr. Lepper lived in Perth for some years and is still well known in the town.

Perth Courier, September 4, 1896

Whyte-Henderson—Married, at Perth on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at St. James Church, by Rev. W. J. Muckleston, M.A., Rector, Mr. Robert John Whyte of Smith’s Falls, son of the late James Whyte, Esq., to Ethel Thureson Henderson, third daughter of the late J.T. Henderson, Esq., of Perth.

Elsewhere in the same paper:

St. James Church was very prettily decorated with flowers and ferns on Wednesday of this week by the friends of the bride to honor the occasion of the marriage of Ethel T. Henderson daughter of the late J.T. Henderson to Albert J. Whyte of Smith’s Falls. Promptly at 11:00 the bridal party arrived at the church and the ceremony was performed by Rev. W.J. Muckleston, M.A., rector. The bride was attended by two bridesmaids and was given away by John MacGillivray of Smith’s Falls who was an old and very close friend of the late Mr. Henderson. She wore a handsome gown of rich ivory satin with regulation veil and orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of white roses. Miss M. Isabel Henderson, sister of the bride and Miss Ada Lowndes of Toronto were the bridesmaids. They wore white silk and chiffon and carried bouquets of delicate pink roses. Henri Panel of the Royal Canadian Artillery, Quebec, was best man. The ushers were Messrs. J.S. Ibboston(?), Montreal; J.B. Waddell of the Union Bank, Merrickville; Fred Gray, Toronto; and Edmund Senkler of Perth. After the ceremony a reception was held at Thoreson(?) Place, Drummond Street, the residence of the bride’s mother. The wedding was quiet but very pretty, the invited guests including only a very few of the immediate friends of the bride and groom. Among those present were the Rev. and Mrs. Muckleston, Harold Muckleston, Dr. and Mrs. Kellock, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Rogers, the Misses Senkler, the Misses Shaw, Mr. H.M. Shaw, Misses Mary and Kathleen McLaren, the Misses Ethel and Jessie Taylor, Miss Joan Matheson, Miss Katie Beach, as well as the following from a distance: Mrs. L.H. Henderson of Belleville; Mr. F.T. Frost, M.P. and Mrs. Frost of Smith’s Falls; Mrs. Grant of Ottawa; Miss Jean Whyte of Sherbrooke. Among the many gifts received one which is especially prized is a silver tea service sent from Scotland by Mr. and Mrs. John Wordie of Glasgow who are relatives of Mrs. Henderson. Mr. MacGillivray’s present to the bride was a check.

Pollick-Failing(?)—Married, at St. Mary’s Church, Little Falls, New York, on Wednesday, (date illegible) August, by Rev. Father White, Mr. William G. Pollick of Little Falls, formerly of Perth to Miss Maud A. Failing(?) daughter of Mr. Jason Failing(?) of Little Falls.

William G. Pollock of Little Falls, New York who worked when a lad learning printing in the Courier office, was married last week to a young lady of that town. Willie is a foreman in the press room in the leading newspaper office in Little Falls.

Clayton: On Tuesday evening last a happy gathering assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. R. Tennant. The event was the marriage of his daughter Ada Tennant one of the most popular young ladies in this vicinity to James Reilly, one of Ramsay’s most promising young men. The bride was assisted through the trying ordeal by Maggie Sinclair of Carleton Place while Mr. Reilly of Ottawa assisted the groom. The Rev. J.M. McLean, B.A. performed the ceremony. The young couple will reside in Ramsay.

Perth Courier, September 11, 1896

McCarthy—Birth, on Tuesday, 8^th Sept. the wife of John J. McCarthy, East Ward, Perth, of a daughter.

Perth Courier, Sept. 18, 1896

Boulton-Shaw—Married, at Perth on the 15^th(?) 16^th(?) Sept., by Rev. W. J. Muckleston, Rector, St. James Church, Margaret Campbell Shaw, only daughter of the late William McNairn Shaw, to Henry Rudyard Boulton, eldest son of the late Henry John Boulton of Toronto.

Matteson-Mitchell—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mrs. James Mitchell, Perth, by Rev. G.G. Huxtable, Mr. John Matteson of Whitney, Ontario to Miss Caroline Elizabeth Mitchell of Perth. (date—Aug. 19???)

Moore-Cheaters—Married, at the Methodist parsonage, Perth, by Rev. Charles Huxtable, of Lanark, Mr. Henry James Moore to Mrs. Jennie Cheaters both of Perth, on Sept. 1.

McLaren-Poole—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, John Poole, onSeptember 9, by Rev. G.G. Huxtable, Mr. William McLaren to Miss Caroline Mathilde Poole, all of Elmsley.

Perth Courier, Sept. 18, 1896

Moulton-Crawford—Married, at the Methodist parsonage, on Sept. 16(?), at Perth, by Rev. G.G.Huxtable, Mr. James Moulton, of Drummond to Miss Margaret Jane Crawford of Thorne, Quebec.

Reilly-Tennant—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on Sept. 1, by Rev. J.M. McLean, B.A., Mr. James A. Reilly of Ramsay to Miss Ada Helena Tennant, daughter of John R. Tennant, Lanark Township.

On Wednesday morning at 9:30 a quiet wedding took place at the residence of Mrs. William McNairn Shaw, Foster Street, where her daughter Margaret Campbell Shaw was united in marriage to Henry Rudyerd Boulton, accountant at the Bank of Montreal in this town. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. J. Muckleston, rector of St. James Church in the presence of the friends of the bridal couple. The drawing room was beautifully decorated with festoons of flowers and ribbons, plants, etc. and over the bride and groom during the ceremony hung a ball of white sweet peas. The bride was given away by her brother A.C. Shaw and Miss Maggie E. McLaren and Miss Daisy Boulton of Toronto, sister of the groom acted as bridesmaids while F.W. Hall, cousin of the bride, performed the duties of best man. After the ceremony an elegant breakfast was partaken of after which the bridal party set out for Smith’s Falls in carriages to catch the train going south being accompanied there by a number of friends. The presents to the bride were numerous and valuable and came from many places besides the town. It may not be generally known that the groom Mr. Boulton, although born in Toronto, belongs to a family a branch of which were among the earliest settlers here and who occupied an important position in town many years ago. The family owned a good part of what is now the west ward and D’Arcy and Boulton Streets were named after Christian and surnames of the family all of whom long ago removed to Toronto or Orillia.

On Wednesday of last week William McLaren and Carrie Poole, sister of Messrs. John and Alfred Poole all of North Elmsley, were united in marriage by Rev. Mr. Huxtable, pastor of the Perth Methodist Church. Miss Sadie Poole of Drummond acted as bridesmaid and Thomas McLaren assisted his brother through the ceremony. The popular bride was the recipient of many presents of value and beauty.

Perth Courier, Sept. 25, 1896

Howie—Birth, at Perth on Tuesday, Sept. 22, the wife of John Howie, of a daughter.

Foote—Birth, at Perth, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the wife of Charles Foote, of a son.

Walker—Birth, at Kingston, on Sept. 9, the wife of Walter W. Walker, formerly of Perth, of a son.

Leonard—Birth, on Sept. 12, the wife of Patrick J.J. Leonard, of a son.

Dicks-Marshall—Married, at St. James Church, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, by Rev. W. J. Muckleson, M.A., Rector, Mr. Phillip Dicks to Miss Jennie Marshall, both of Perth.

Gourley-Anderson—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, on Sept. 16, by Rev. J. McLean, B.A., assisted by Rev. James Rattray, B.A., of Eganville, Mary Christina Anderson, daughter of Mrs. Anderson of Bennie’s Corners to Mr. Alexander Gourley of Eganville.

Russell-McQuade—Married, at St. John’s Church, Perth, on Monday, Sept. 21, by Rev. Father Duffus, P.P., Mr. Thomas Russell to Miss Ann McQuade, both of Drummond.

Howard-Hoops—Married, by rev. William Raney on Sept. 17, at the residence of Mr. John Davy, Mr. William James Howard of Carleton Place to Miss Mary Hoops of Drummond.

The Winnipeg Tribune publishes a marriage notice of a young lady who visited in this vicinity last winter and spring at her grandfather’s in North Elmsley, William Oatway. Mrs. Russell is a daughter of the late Richard Oatway who left Almonte for Manitoba about 15 years ago and died there. The young bride was both esteemed and admired during her visit last winter. The Tribune says: “Rev. R.G. McBeth returned yesterday from Dominion City where he went to officiate at the marriage ceremony which united as partners in life John Russell to Bertha Oatway. Mr. Russell is well known as a student at Manitoba College and the successful missionary in charge of the Presbyterian Church in Dominion City. The marriage ceremony took place at the residence of the bride’s brother, John Oatway at Greenridge in the presence of a large company. Miss Jessie Otaway was bridesmaid and Mr. J.H.G. Russell, architect of Winnipeg supported the groom. Many wedding presents from far and near attested to the esteem in which the young couple are held by their friends. Mr. Russell is much beloved by the congregation to whom he ministers.”

Perth Courier, October 2, 1896

On Wednesday of this week James Allan, owner of the Allan House block and Miss Joanna Gemmell, daughter of the late Robert Gemmell, all of this town, were united in marriage at the residence of the bride’s brother, by Rev. A.H. Scott of St. Andrew’s Church. Miss Mabel Williams of Ottawa acted as bridesmaid and Robert Patterson, barrister, Carleton Place, was bridegroom. The wedding company comprised only the relations of the bride and groom and were, among others: Mrs. (Hon) Peter McLaren and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Lees of Fallbrook; Mrs. Inderwick, Miss Lees, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gemmell of Perth; Mr. and Mrs. A. R. G. Peden of Carleton Place; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dennison of Perth; Mr. and Mrs. Peter McPhail of Drummond. Among the beautiful presents was a very handsome mantel clock with onyx frame presented by the tenants of the Allan House block. After the wedding dinner Mr. and Mrs. Allan left on a wedding trip; a large company of friends assembled at the station to see them off.

Perkins—Birth, at Lanark, on Sept. 21, the wife of Mr. William Perkins, of a son.

Cameron—Birth, at Flower Station, Lavant, on Sept. 17, the wife of Samuel Cameron, of a daughter.

Jamieson-Thorbourn—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on Sept. 23, by Rev. George Rogers, Mr. Percy Jamieson of the Post Office Department, Ottawa, second son of Judge Jamieson of Guelph to Miss Annie Thorburn, eldest daughter of William Thorbourn, mayor, Almonte.

Donnelly-Byrne—Married, at St. Bridget’s Church, Stanleyville, by Rev. T. P. O’Connor, on Monday, Sept. 21, Mr. Phillip J. Donnelly to Miss Harriett Genevieve Byrne, third daughter of Mr. John Byrne, all of North Burgess.

Elsewhere in the same paper:

In St. Bridget’s Church, Stanleyville, on Monday, 21^st Sept., a very pretty wedding took place when Harriett Byrne, daughter of John Byrne of Stanleyville, was united in marriage to Phillip J. Donnelly. The bride was attired in a beautiful costume of cream silk with lace trimming, hat and feathers to match. Miss Henrietty Byrne, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. The groom was attended by James Donnelly of Westport. After 9:00 the bride, leaning on the arm of her father, came into the church where the groom waited to receive her. The Rev. T.P. O”Connor, performed the marriage ceremony and immediately afterwards celebrated the nuptial mass at which a large number of friends and relatives sang some beautiful and appropriate and appropriate hymns, Miss Maggie McMartin prsiding at the organ. This kind mark of consideration on the part of the choir but was heartily appreciated by all as it was well deserved by the recipient of it as the bride was always one of the choirs most faithful and zealous members. After the ceremony was over and the bride and groom received the congratulations of their friends, a few of the immediate relatives repaired to the residence of the bride’s parents where a sumptuous dinner awaited them. The Rev. Pastor Father O’Connor was present and presided. The bride was the recipient of a large selection of rich and costly presents which proved the respect with which the bride and groom are held by their friends. In the evening over 100 people assembled and enjoyed themselves until the early morning.

Perth Courier, October 9, 1896

Palmer—Birth, on Sept. 21, the wife of Mr. Walter Palmer, 3^rd Line Bathurst, of a daughter.

Cameron—Birth, at Fallbrook on Monday, Sept. 28, the wife of Mr. James Cameron, of a daughter.

McViety—birth, at Harper on Sunday, Oct. 4, the wife of Mr. Henry McViety of a daughter.

Gamble—Birth, at Perth on Friday, Oct. 2, the wife of Mr. Jas. W. Gamble, of a son.

Joynt—Birth, at Athens, on Tuesday, Sept. 29, the wife of Mr. J.W. Joynt, of a son.

Craig—Birth, at Lanark, on Sunday, Oct. 4, the wife of Mr. Andrew Craig, of a son.

Richardson—Birth, at 12^th Concession Drummond, on Sunday, Oct. 4, the wife of Mr. George Richardson, of a daughter.

Allan-Gemmell—Married, by Rev. A.H. Scott, M.A., on Wednesday, Sept. 30, James Allan to Miss Anna M. Gemmell, both of Perth.

Thompson-Blair—Married, on Sept. 29, at the Methodist Church, Clayton, by Rev. A. Hanna, Mr. Thomas J. Thompson of Perth to Miss Eliza P. Blair, eldest daughter of Mr. Timothy Blair of Clayton.

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Clayton: On Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 29, a happy gathering assembled in the Methodist Church to witness the marriage of T. Blair’s eldest daughter, Miss Eliza Blair, to T. Thompson of Perth. The bride was supported by her sister Miss Nellie and J. Leslie of Lanark performed the duty of groomsman. Rev. Mr. Hanna the Methodist clergyman of this place, officiated. The same evening the young couple left for their home in Perth.

Johnstone-Lawrence—Married, at St. Andrew’s Church, Lanark, on the 23^rd Sept. by Rev. D.M. Buchanan, B.A., Mr. Nathaniel Johnstone to Miss Lily Lawrence, both of Bathurst.

Whitwam-Arkison—Married, on Sept. 26, at the rectory, Montreal, by Rev. Canon Dixon, rector, St. Jude’s, Mr. Herbert Whitwam of Golcar(?), Huddersfield, England to Miss Emily Arkison, second daughter of the late Robert Arkison of Perth.

Sinclair-Stewart—Married, at the residence of the bride’s uncle, James McLaren, 5^th Concession Lanark, on Wed., Oct. 7, by Rev. D.M. Buchanan, B.A., Mr. Donald Sinclair to Miss Maggie Stewart.

Penney-James—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Perth, on Wednesday morning, Sept. 30, by Rev. B. Pierce of Augusta, uncle of the bride, Mr. James E. Penney of Kilmars, Ont., to Miss Anna Bertha James, eldest daughter of Mr. Henry James of Perth.

Edward McGarry of Renfrew was married to Miss Morgan, Blasset’s Creek, Renfrew County, on the 21^st Sept. by Rev. Father Constantineau in St. Joseph’s Church, Ottawa. The groom is a nephew of William McGarry, Drummond, and was born in that township.

Perth Courier, October 16, 1896

French Settlement: (left over from last week) Thomas Majore and Adie Lalonde were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony in the R.C. Church here on Monday by Rev. Father Foley of Almonte. Mass was celebrated the next day.

Perth Courier, October 23, 1896

Hopetown: Today, Wednesday, October 14, James Black and Catherine McInnes were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The assisting couple were Alexander Yuill and Jeanette McInnes, sister of the bride.

Hartney—Birth, on the 9^th (?) Oct., the wife of Mr. James Hartney, Perth, of a daughter.

Cuthbertson—Birth, at Bathurst on Monday, Oct. 19, the wife of John Cuthbertson, of a son

Stovel(?)—Birth, at 92 Balmoral Street, Winnipeg, Sept. 13, the wife of A.B. Stovel(?), of a son.

Davison(?)—Birth, on the 21^st(?) Sept. the wife of Robert Davison(?), Drummond of a daughter.

Crawford-Brady—Married, at St. John’s Church, Perth, on Monday, Oct. 19, by Rev. Father Duffus, parish priest, Samuel(?) Crawford of Ottawa to Miss Mary Ann Brady, daughter of Mr. Patrick Brady of Bathurst.

Watson-Neal—Married on Oct. 18(?), at the manse, Perth, by Rev. G.(?) C. Rock(?), Mr. Albert Watson to Miss Frances Neal, both of S. Sherbrooke.

Gardiner-Vickery(?)—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Smith’s Falls, on Wednesday, (date illegible) October, by Rev. H.F. Bland, Mr. (first name illegible) H. Gardiner of Lombardy to Miss Anne(?) Vickery(?) third daughter of Mrs. William Vickery(?).

Perth Courier, October 30, 1896

Murphy—Birth at Drummond on Wednesday, Oct. 21, the wife of Thomas Murphy, of a son.

Leggatt—Birth, on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Perth, the wife of Joseph Leggatt of a son.

Willows—Birth, at Lavant, on Oct. 9(?), the wife of Wesley(?) Willows, of a son.

McViety—Birth, at Harper on Oct. 4, the wife of H.(?) McViety, of a daughter.

Hall—Birth, at Rideau Centre, on Friday, Oct. 16, the wife of Samuel W. Hall, of a daughter.

McInroy—Birth, at Perth, on Tuesday, Oct. 27, the wife of James McInroy of a daughter.

Farmer-Johnston—Married, on Wed., Oct. 28 at the residence of the bride’s mother, Arnprior, by Rev. Hugh Cairns, Mr. Edwin Farmer youngest son of Mr. Samuel Farmer to Miss Emma Clark Johnston, youngest daughter of the late Samuel Johnston.

Sinclair-Dorway—Married, at Arnprior on Oct. 19(?), by Rev. Hugh Cairns, Miss Carrie Dorway to Mr. Armand Sinclair, both of Arnprior.

Riggs-Ferguson—Married, at Carleton Place by Rev. R. Raney on Oct. 15, Mr. Hiram Riggs to Mrs. Ann Ferguson, all of Carleton Place.

Rathwell-Walters—Married, at Carleton Place on Oct. 7, by Rev. A.A. Scott, M.A., Mr. Thomas Rathwell to Miss Janet Walters, both of Drummond.

Duncan-Bennett—Married at the residence of the bride’s father, Oct. 21, by Rev. A.E. Mitchell, B.A., Alexander S.(?) Duncan of Ramsay to Miss Emily Bennett, daughter of David Bennett of Almonte.

White-Palmer—Married, at Perth on Wednesday, Oct. 21, by Rev. W.J. Muckleston, Mr. James White to Miss Nellie Palmer both of Perth.

Lambert-Doyle—Married, at St. John’s Church, Perth, on Thursday, Oct. 27, by Rev. Father Duffus, parish priest, Mr. John Lambert son of Francis Lambert to Miss Elizabeth Doyle, daughter of Mr. Andrew Doyle, all of Drummond.

A quiet wedding took place on Monday, Oct. 12 at the residence of the bride’s father, Joseph Park of Poland, when his daughter Miss Marion of Almonte was married to John Scott of that place. The bride was assisted by her cousin Miss Ella Umpherson and the groom by his brother William Scott. Only a few of the near relatives were present to witness the ceremony which was performed by Rev. Mr. McIlroy.

Perth Courier, November 6, 1896

White: Agnes Drummond of Lanark and Thomas Fleming of Darling were last week united in the holy bonds of matrimony.

Love—Birth, at Perth, on Monday, Oct. 26, the wife of Ambrose Love, of a son.

Keays—Birth, at Bathurst on Thursday, Oct. 29, the wife of William Love, of a son.

Gallagher—Birth, at Perth on Sunday, November 1, the wife of Andrew Gallagher of a daughter.

Walker—Birth, at Perth on Friday, Oct. 30, the wife of Richard Walker of a daughter.

McParland—Birth, at Burgess, on Thursday, Oct. 29, the wife of John B. McParland, of a daughter.

St. John’s Church, Perth, was the scene of a very happy event on Tuesday last, the occasion being the marriage of Lizzie Doyle, eldest daughter of A. Doyle of this place to John Lambert, of Perth. The bride was tastefully attired and was assisted by Bridget Lambert, sister of the groom and the groom was assisted by J. Doyle, brother of the bride. After the ceremony the bridal party drove to the residence of the bride’s parents where a number of intimate friends had gathered and all partook of a sumptuous dinner after which the young couple left for their future home in Perth.

Lanark Links: Zion church here was the scene of a happy event on Wednesday evening last week in the marriage of George J. Hunt, druggist, to Edith Robertson, daughter of J.G. Robertson both of Lanark. The front seats of the church being reserved for the guests the remaining ones were filled by spectators also the aisles and entrance were crowded by spectators who wanted to witness the ceremony. The groom arrived attended by J.A. Watt and the bride a little later leaning on the arm of her brother R.W. Robertson, who performed the duty of giving her away. Miss Nettie Robertson acted as bridesmaid while Master Ewart Robertson and Miss Eva Drysdale acted as page and ladies maid respectively. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. D.C. McIntosh and then the happy couple were driven to the residence of the bride’s mother where they all sat down to the wedding feast. Many were the valuable presents received by the bride.

Perth Courier, November 13, 1896

Stewart—Birth, on Sat., Oct. 31, the wife of John Stewart of Bathurst, of a daughter.

Darou—Birth, on the 9^th Oct., the wife of Francis W. Darou, 11^th Concession Bathurst, of a son.

McDonald-Lowe—Married, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, by Rev. A.H. Scott, M.A., Mr. Archibald McDonald of Douglas, Renfrew County, to Miss Minnie Lowe, youngest daughter of Mr. David Lowe, Esq., of Perth.

Elsewhere in the same paper:

On Tuesday at noon a very pretty wedding took place at the residence of David Lowe, Drummond Street, when his daughter Minnie was united in matrimony to Archibald McDonald of Douglas, Renfrew County. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. H. Scott. The bride looked charming and was given away by her father and supported by Miss Mina Croskery as bridesmaid while the groom was supported by W. McDonald. After the usual rounds of congratulations the party sat down to a sumptuous wedding dinner after which the bridal couple left on the 3:00 train amid showers of rice for their new home.

Fleming-Drummond—Married, at Darling on the 4^th Nov., by Rev. J.S. McIlraith, Balderson, Mr. Thomas Fleming of Darling to Miss Agnes J. Drummond of Lanark Village.

Short-Lafferty—Married, at Calgary, at the residence of Dr. J.D. Lafferty, brother of the bride, on the 28^th Oct., by Rev. J.C. Herdman, B.D., Mr. James Short, B.A., barrister, Calgary, to Miss Janet Lafferty, daughter of the late James Lafferty, Esq., of Perth.

Elsewhere in the same paper:

From the Calgary (N.W.T.) Herald of Oct. 29 we take the following: “Congratulations are due to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Short, who were united in the holy bonds of matrimony last night at the residence of Dr. Lafferty, brother of the bride. Only the family and a few intimate friends were present at the ceremony, performed by Rev. Mr. Herdman. Both the bride and groom were formerly members of the teaching staff of the town and have hosts of friends in the city. After the ceremony they repaired to Mr. Short’s residence on 1^st Street west near the Bow River.”

O’Hara-Murphy—Married, at St. Patrick’s Church, Ottawa, on Saturday, Oct. 31, Mr. Thomas O’Hara of Perth to Miss Annie Murphy of Ottawa.

Hudson-Houston—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, on Oct. 21, by Rev. Archibald Elliott, B.A., Mr. Thomas C. Hudson of Carleton Place to Miss Alice F. Houston, youngest daughter of Mr. John Houston, Esq., Deputy Reeve of Ramsay.

Williams-McKinley—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on Oct. 28, by Rev. J.M. McLean, B.A., Mr. Benjamin Y. Williams of Carleton Place to Miss Rebecca McKinley, daughter of Archibald McKinley of Pakenham.

Lorimer-McIntosh—Married, at the Manse, Blakeney, on the 28^th Oct., by Rev. J.M. McLean, B.A., Mr. Charles Lorimer of Dalhousie to Miss Agnes J. McIntosh, daughter of John McIntosh of Ramsay.

Baird-Rintoul—Married at Lanark on Nov. 6, by Rev. D.C. McIntosh, Mr. William Baird of Lanark to Miss Ella Rintoul of Brightside.

The Carleton Place Central Canadian says: “A very pleasant day was spent at the residence of John McEachen of Ramsay on Wednesday of last week. The event was the marriage of his daughter Miss Katie McEachen to William Devlin of Drummond. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father O’Rourke. The bride looked lovely in her handsome brown costume and was assisted by Miss Minnie McDonald who was neatly dressed in gray. Martin Doyle of Perth helped the groom. After leaving the church, the bridal party drove to the home of the bride where with some guests they partook of a sumptuous dinner. They then drove to their future home where the bride was again welcomed by many of the groom’s friends and the night pleasantly passed.

Perth Courier, November 20, 1896

The Elizabeth, New Jersey Daily Journal of Nov. 11 contains the following announcement. The bride is the eldest daughter of our old townsman William Templeton: “Victoria M. Templeton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Templeton, of 3^rd Street, was married last night at Greystone Presbyterian Church to Charles Miller. Mr. Miller was attended by August Smith and the bride by Katie Miller, sister of the groom and her maid of honor was Violet Templeton. The bride was given away by her father and Rev. George Buckle performed the ceremony. The bride wore a gown of white silk and carried a bouquet of roses. The bridesmaid wore nile green and carried pink roses and the maid of honor wore canary crepe and carried pink roses.”

Rogers—Birth, at Perth on Monday, November 16, the wife of J.M. Rogers, Esq., mayor(?), of a son.

Dolan—Birth, at Perth, on Tuesday, 17^th inst., the wife of James Dolan, of a daughter.

Perault-Love—Married, on the 15^th (?) 16^th (?) November, at the Manse, Perth, by Rev. G.C. Rock, Mr. Harry M. Perrault to Miss Sarah Maud Love, both of Perth.

Cranston-Lett—Married, at Arnprior on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Mr. W.S. Cranston of Arnprior to Miss M. Lett, daughter of the late William Pitman Lett, city clerk, Ottawa.

Frayne-Bournes—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 18, by Rev. A.H. Scott, M.A., Mr. Robert G. Bournes of Bathurst to Miss Edith Mary Frayne eldest daughter of Mr. Henry Frayne, Esq., Scotch Line, Burgess.

Elsewhere in the same paper:

On Wednesday evening the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frayne, Scotch Line, was the scene of a very pleasant event being the marriage of their daughter Edith to Robert G. Bournes of the same locality. The ceremony took place at 9:00 by Rev. A. H. Scott, Presbyterian minister, Perth, in the presence of the parties and a few neighbors. The bride was assisted by Miss Nessie(?) McKinley and her sister Miss Emma Frayne and Mr. George A.D. Maileu(?) of Ottawa performing the duties for the groom. After the ceremony the bridal party sat down to a bountiful supper, the prime ornament on the table being the beautiful bridal cake. The bride who is one of the most charming young ladies of the neighborhood, received many valuable and beautiful presents from her host of friends. The groom was formerly a member of the civil service at Ottawa but had to quit that occupation on account of his health. He is now one of the most enterprising and progressive farmers on the line. He is a cousin of Judge Mosgrove of Ottawa.

Perth Courier, Nov. 27, 1896

Harper—Birth, at Perth on Sunday, 15^th inst., the wife of Mr. C.J. Harper, of a son.

Darou—Birth, on the 9^th Oct., Mrs. Francis W. Darou, 11^th (?) Concession Bathurst, of a son.

Spence—Birth, onFriday, Nov. 20, the wife of Mr. W. H. Spence, Goulbourne, of a daughter.

Devlin-McEachen—Married, on Nov. 4, by Rev. F. O’Rourke, Mr. William Devlin of Drummond to Miss Katie McEachen of Ramsay.

Conroy-Armstrong—Married, at Perth, on Nov. 24, by Rev. W. J. Muckleston, Rector, Mr. Malcolm Conroy of S. Sherbrooke to Miss Martha Anne Armstrong of Oso.

Dowdall-Henley(?) Herley(?)—Married, at St. John’s Church, Perth, on Wednesday, Nov. 25, by Rev. F. Duffus, P.P., John Dowdall of Drummond to Mary Ann Herley(?) Henley(?) of Bathurst.

Brightside: On Wednesday evening November 18 the home of Ephraim Deacon was the scene of a happy event by the marriage of his daughter Annie Ellen Deacon to John E. Norris, blacksmith of this place. The bride was beautifully attired in a suit of cream cashmere trimmed with ribbon and velvet and was assisted by her sister Miss Emma who was also dressed in cream; while Thomas Norris, brother of the groom, acted as groomsman. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Burke, Methodist minister pastor at Westport in the presence of a large crowd of friends and acquaintances. After the ceremony the doors of the dining room were opened and about 90 guests sat down to dinner. After supper, dancing, games, etc., were indulged in and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.

Perth Courier, Dec. 4, 1896

Wilson—Birth, on Monday, Nov. 30, the wife of S.C. Wilson, D.D.S., of a daughter.

Hicks—Birth, at Sarnia, on Thursday, Nov. 19, the wife of W. H. Hicks, of a son.

Moore—Birth, at Elmsley on Saturday, November (illegible date), the wife of William Moore, of a son.

Park—Birth, at Watson’s Corners, Nov. 26, the wife of A.E. Park, of a son.

Irwin—Birth, at McLaren’s Depot, on Nov. 16(?), the wife of Thomas Irwin of a daughter.

O’Donnell-Mahoney—Married, at St. Francis de Sales Church, on Tuesday, Nov. (illegible date), Jerry O’Donnell to Nelly Mahoney all of Montague. (no pastor listed)

Playfair-Miller—Married, by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., on the evening of Nov. 27, in Perth, Mr. E.T. Playfair to Miss Catharine Miller both of Lanark.

Elsewhere in the same paper:

Lanark Links: Thomas Playfair, carriage maker, was married on Friday last to Miss K. Miller, daughter of William Miller of Lanark. They drove to a neighboring town to have the ceremony performed.

Livingston-Woods—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, by Rev. Mr. Sinclair, on Wednesday, Nov. 25, Robert Livingston of Drummond to Miss Maggie Woods, daughter of J. Woods of Elmsley.

McGuire-Jordan—Married, at St. Francis de Sales Church, on Wednesday, Nov. 25, by Rev. Father Meagher, Mr. Michael McGuire to Miss Jordan, both of Montague.

Ronen(?)Rouen(?)-Gilligan—Married, at St.Francis de Sales Church, on Monday, November 23, by Rev. F. Meagher, Mr. Patrick Ronen(?)Rouen(?) to Miss Lizzie Gilligan both of Smith’s Falls.

Banks-Clark—Married, at “Maplehurst” the bride’s home on Tuesday, Nov. 24, by Rev. C.S.G. Boone, Mr. M.(?) C. Banks to Miss Jean Clark, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Clark, all of Smith’s Falls.

Scott-Basham(?)—Married, at the Methodist parsonage on Wed., Nov. 25, Mr. John Scott of Orangeville to Miss Bessie Basham(?) of Smith’s Falls.

Craig-Black—Married, at the residence of F. Scantlion, Lanark, on Wed., Dec. 2, by Rev. C. Huxtable, Mr. John Craig to Miss Nellie Black, both of Almonte.

Craig-Baird—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Robert Paul, Sr., of Dalhousie, on Friday, Nov. 27, by Rev. J.A. Leitch, Watson’s Corners, Mr. Charles Craig of Lanark Township to Mrs. Andrew Baird of Dalhousie.

Perth Courier, December 11, 1896

Meighen—Birth, on Nov. 22, the wife of Mr. W.A. Meighen, Perth, of a son.

Bygrove-Singleton—Married, at Bathurst on Wednesday, Dec. 2, Alexander Bygrove to Miss Singleton, of Bedford.

Park-Green—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Hopetown, on Wed., Dec. 9^th, by Rev. A. Macaulay, Mr. Alfred Park to Miss Annie Green, daughter of Mr. Finlay Green both of Hopetown.

Churchill-Tysick—Married at the residence of the bride’s father, December 1, by Rev. D. Currie, B.D., Mr. Samuel W. Churchill to Miss Mary Ellen Tysick, daughter of Thomas Tysick, all of Bathurst.

Hopetown: A happy wedding took place on Friday, Nov. 27 at the home of Andrew Paul, father of the bride, Mrs. Mary Baird who was united in marriage to Charles Craig of Hopetown.

Perth Courier, December 18, 1896

McVeity-Wood—Married, on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at the residence of the bride’s parents, by Rev. N.B. Topping, Mr. James Watson McVeity, son of Mr. Simon McVeity, North Elmsley to Miss Jennie Wood, daughter of Mr. Robert Wood, South Elmsley.