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Perth Courier, August 27, 1886

Miss Maggie Purdon, Lanark Township , left on Monday evening for Stony Mountain , Manitoba .

The first annual meeting of the Dittrick Fire Escape Company (Lim.) was held in the office of the company on Tuesday afternoon, Henry Taylor in the chair.  The Secretary Treasurer, Mr. F. B. Allan, read the director’s report showing that after the usual struggles and disappointments and preliminary outlay the fire escape had at length been established on an exceedingly prosperous and promising footing and that a large market for the machine had been secured.  Now that the machine has been so improved that it is now practically perfect and pronounced by competent authorities to be the best ever invented or made.  The financial statement was also read and was considered satisfactory by the meeting members.  The following were elected directors for the ensuing year:  John Armour, F. B. Allan, John Dittrick, Henry Taylor, and J. M. Walker.  At a subsequent meeting of the directors the following officers were elected:  President, Henry Taylor; Vice President, J. M. Walker; Secretary, F. B. Allan.  The machines are being turned out in large numbers.

Death of Dr. Thornton—Intelligence reached here yesterday that Dr. William Thornton, Stony Creek , Ontario , had died that morning and that his body would be sent to Perth for burial.  The sad news came as a surprise to the citizens of Perth most of whom were not aware that he had been sick for some time.  The deceased was born in Perth and was a graduate of Queen’s University and was a most efficient Principal of the Public School here for some time and also practiced medicine in Perth for a few years.  He was a universal favorite and the news of his death was received with much grief by his old friends.  He was a man of irreproachable character.  He leaves a wife and daughter behind.  His age was 54 (?) 51 (?).

Acquitted—The trial of G. Clarke, the pedestrian of Perth and another youth named Garland of Carleton Place was held in that town Tuesday before Robert Bell, Justice of the Peace.  Mr. V. G. McDonald of Almonte appeared as counsel for the prisoner.  The prisoners were charged with burglarizing the tailoring establishment of Mr. Colin Sinclair on Bridge Street and taking there from clothing to the amount of $70.  The magistrate, after hearing the witness, decided that the evidence was not sufficient for conviction and both prisoners were acquitted.

Mr. Hugh Robertson, bookkeeper for Messrs A. Meighen and Bros., Perth, set sail last week for Great Britain on the S.S. Celtic.  He will visit friends in Scotland and take in the Colonial Exhibition at London before his return.

Dr. William Waddell, late of this town, has opened an office for the practice of his profession in North Augusta Village , County Grenville .

Probably some of our readers will remember a well known character who lived at one time in Perth , Mr. F. B. Jessop.  He was somewhat eccentric but was possessed of considerable shrewdness and ability.  His wife was a native of Ja – - ion and was a lady of culture and education.  She taught a ladies school in Perth .  We notice that in the last Almonte Gazette there was a notice of her death, which took place at the residence of her son in the Township of Ramsay on the 13^th August at the advanced age of 86.

Auction Sale Ad:  Stock and household furniture of J. H. Young.  Mr. Young is moving to Innisville.

Perth Courier, Sept. 3, 1886

Auction Ad—Farm Stock and  Implements—Pierce McNee

Perth Courier, Sept. 17, 1886

Mr. Percy V. Greenwood, organist of St. James Church, has been appointed organist of All Saints Church, Toronto at a salary of $600 a year.  His duties there will begin on the 27^th inst.  Mr. Greenwood’s departure from town will be regretted by many warm friends in the community as well as in the congregation.

“John Knox and His Times”—The lecture on this subject on Thursday evening of last week by Miss Templeton Armstrong was a thrilling effort but the house was small.

Auction Sale Ad—Stock and Farm Implements, William Gavin

Perth Courier, Sept. 24, 1886

Farm For Sale Ad— Lot 26, 11^th Concession Bathurst , Charles Mackey.

Dean of Perth—On Thursday at 11:00 , His Lordship Bishop McClery of Kingston held special services at St. John’s Church , Perth , for the purpose of  installing Rev. Father O’Connor, the pastor of the Roman Catholic Church in this town to the office of Dean of Perth.  The large church was filled to overflowing with people of all denominations to witness this important ceremony.  The Bishop spoke to the people for about an hour with “Faith” as his subject and charmed all by his excessive discourse and pleasing address.  The impressive ceremony of installation then proceeded in the ritual of the church.

Home Again—Mr. R. J. Drummond, agent of the Bank of Montreal, returned from his trip to Great Britain on Thursday of last week looking much better in health.  The old land is full of wonders to him but he thought the climate detestable.  Sheriff Thompson also returned recently from a tour of the Maritime Provinces where he enjoyed a splendid trip by steamship to all the principal sea ports there. 

The proprietor Mr. John Wilson has made arrangements to have the Hicks’ Hotel heated by hot water and work will commence at once.  Mr. William Hannay of Brockville has the contract.

The worthy county and town clerk Mr. Thomas Brooke returned on Wednesday evening from his trip west.  While away he made a good record for himself which our readers will hear more.

Mr. William Gavin of Lanark Township has purchased the general store business of Mr. John Munro at Watson’s Corners and will continue it as formerly.

On the arrival of Rev. A. McTavish and bride from the east they were met at the station in Chester (?) by a large number of friends who accompanied them to the house of Mr. R. Richards, which was filled with friends from several stations of the congregation to welcome the minister and his bride; also some friends from the city of Brandon to offer their congratulations.  After chatting pleasantly for a while, tea was served.  When all had partaken of the sumptuous repast, Mr. Hume read an address and three young ladies presented Mrs. McTavish with a handsome silver service consisting of a teapot, waterpot, sugar bowl, cream jug and spoon holder.

Rev. N. Campbell, B.A., has been called to the pastorate of the Elmsley Presbyterian congregation.  He has accepted the call and the induction will take place in the church at Oliver’s Ferry on Wednesday.

Mr. Stewart Wright, law student in the office of  Mr. F. A. Hall, barrister.  Mr. H. B. Wright is leaving town for Ridgetown, County Kent where he enters the law office of Mr. Mills.

Perth Courier, Sept. 10, 1886

Some weeks ago Mr. Robert Elliott of Winnipeg took his way down south to look at a railway contract.  While at Dallas , Texas , he took ill with typhoid fever and in its first stages went to Galveston for medical treatment.  Being advised to get northward as soon as possible he came on as far as Niagara .  Shortly after he arrived there he succumbed to the disease and on Saturday afternoon was buried.  The deceased was a young man of genial disposition and popular and the feelings of sympathy that have been created by his death are large.  He was a brother of Edward Elliott and son-in-law of Rev. Mr. McGill.

Perth Courier, Oct. 15, 1886

Mr. Hugh Robertson, head bookkeeper with Messrs A. Meighen & Brothers, returned last week from his visit to Great Britain .  He thought the old country full of wonders and wealth and beauty and comforts and that it was a very grand place to live if you have plenty of money at your command.

On Wednesday a party comprising Messrs. William Farrell, William McGarry, R. Burris, David Ferguson and John Wilson and 8 dogs left Lavant Township for a deer hunt.

There will be held at the residence of Mr. John Ogilvie of Poland on Wed., 27^th Oct., an auction of farm stock and implements.

Perth Courier, October 22, 1886

Scott Act Enforcement:

Henry Stafford versus James Smith defendant. Defendant charged with selling liquor at the agricultural show on the grounds.  $30 plus costs.

Henry Stafford versus M. McCarroll, defendant.  Defendant charged with selling liquor between the 10^th and 13^th of July.  $30 plus costs.

Henry Stafford versus Jas. H. Young, defendant.  Defendant charged with selling liquor between the 1^st and 5^th of October.  $30 plus costs.

John Scott, Inspector of N. Lanark versus Alex Cameron, grocer, Carleton Place .  Defendant charged with selling liquor between 20^th Aug. and 20^th Sept. $50 plus costs.  Defendant failed to pay and is now undergoing the alternate sentence of 30 days in the Perth gaol.

Henry Stafford versus Thomas Barne, Perth , defendant.  Defendant charged with selling liquor between the 1^st of September and the 11^th October.  $50 plus costs.

John Scott versus John Gemmill, defendant, Almonte.  Defendant charged with selling liquor between 16^th August and 1^st October.  $50 plus costs.

John Scott versus Patrick Ready, Almonte, defendant.  Defendant charged with selling liquor between 1^st September and 30^th September.  $50 plus costs.

John Scott versus George Fair, Watson’s Corners, defendant.  Defendant charged with selling liquor between 1^st Sept. and the 30^th Sept.  $50 plus costs.

John Scott versus James Pepper, Lanark, defendant.  Defendant charged with selling liquor.  Constable made a search and found and seized the liquor.  $50 and costs.

Auction Sale Ad—George Cunningham, Lot 9, 9^th Concession Drummond, farm implements and stock.

Montreal Witness:  Mrs. Flaherty of Perth , applied to the Chief of Police for aid in finding her husband who had been at work at Lachine and who had written his wife to meet him here.  It appears that Flaherty has left Lachine and up to this date his whereabouts are unknown.

Perth Courier, Nov. 5, 1886

Mr. And. Young, an old and respected citizen of Almonte, died of heart disease on Monday last, aged 61 (?).  He was a stonemason by trade and performed his business almost constantly from his boyhood up to the time of his death—a period of almost 50 years.

Mr. A. E. Neeley of Perth intends building this winter a steamer to be used for canal traffic and picnics.  It will be built at Perth below the Red Bridge .  Messrs. J. & F. Scott of Burgess will get out the material.

Mr. A. A. Fisher, barrister and late of this town has opened a law office at Brockville where he will no doubt make his mark.

Dr. Lynch of Almonte has been appointed assistant surgeon of the 42^nd Battalion since Dr. Lefevre left for British Columbia .

Auction Ads

Farm Stock and Implements:  David Ferguson.  As Mr. Ferguson is giving up farming due to ill health everything must be sold.

George Cunningham—Mr. Cunningham has sold his farm and has made arrangements to leave this district so everything must be sold without reserve.

Perth Courier, Nov. 12, 1886

Mr. David Ward, Lanark, merchant, has removed his shop to his fine new building adjoining the Gallagher property where the public will find him with a store full of brand new goods for the winter.

Mr. Isaac Mendels and family left Lanark on Saturday last for Montreal where they intend to reside permanently.  Mr. Mendels carries with him our best wishes for future prosperity and happiness for himself and family.  His business will now pass into the hands of a company of which his son Joseph Mendels is the leading partner under the firm name of J. Mendels and Co.   Gazette

Auction Sale Ad—Farm Stock and Implements, Sutton Frizelle, Lot 4, 3^rd Concession Drummond.

Honest Prices Paid for Dressed Hogs

R. Roberts, Lanark

Our Motto is Small Profits and Quick Returns

R. B. Smith, Merchant Tailor and Gentlemen’s Outfitter

Plucked Beaver Caps

Ulsters

Gaiters

Mitts

Shawls

Clouds

Tam O’ Shanters

Toques

Poleas

Fascinators

Caps

Hoods

Perth Courier, Nov. 26, 1886

Mrs. Samuel Fuller, whose legal notice of death appeared in the last Courier, was born in the town of Gar – ah, County Londonderry , Ireland .  Her maiden name was Jane M - - - - - - .

Perth Courier, Dec. 24, 1886

The college students are getting home for Christmas vacation.  From Quebec Messrs John Poole, Donald McPhail and David and William Cameron.  From Toronto University Messrs. H. S. Robertson and S. Farmer.

Mr. Donald McKinnon, Drummond, is the inventor of a new car coupling device which has found great favor with railway men for its simplicity and effectiveness.  When the car is uncoupled the apparatus is always ready for coupling and holds the left securely in position ready to slide into its place when the (unreadable word) reaches it.  It unites cars of different height which is a great point in its favor.

Mr. William Northgraves returned from Manitoba and British Columbia last week after a journey lasting 2 months. He stayed some time with his brother-in-law Mr. F - - - an of Medicine Hat .  He was delighted with the appearance of the country and thought Calgary near the foot of the Rockies in the midst of great growth.

Mr. J. M. Balderson, late of the law office of O’Connor and Hogg, Ottawa , was in town for a few days last week.  He goes to Toronto where he will study in the office of McCarthy, Oster(?), Honkin(?) and Creedman.  Mr. R. A. Matheson, barrister, Eganville, and Mr. W. A. Matheson, barrister, Renfrew, spent the New Year in Perth with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Matheson.

At the annual meeting of the Hackett Lodge Number 9 of the Young Men’s Protestant Benevolent Association held on Monday evening 27^th Dec., the following officers were elected for the coming year:  Jas. Nixon, W. M.; Jas. Morris, D. M.; William Griffith, Treasurer; A. E. Smitherman, Secretary; George Underhill, Chap.; William Nixon, D. of C.; F. Duncan, (illegible); Hy Underhill, L. S.; and S. Saffron, O. S.

A man named Robert Green met with a sad accident on the Scotch Line.  He was assisting in bringing in a (illegible word) machine out of a barn and had hold of the tongue.  The machine ran forward quickly and (illegible word) struck him and knocked him down his forehead striking the ground.  The pole fell on him also and as he went forward cut him in three places.  He was taken home.  It is supposed the injuries to his head have affected his brain.

An interesting event took place in Ramsay Township on Wednesday last being the marriage of Graham Fergie, son of Gilbert Fergie to Miss Mary Snedden, daughter of Mr. Alexander Snedden.  The ceremony was neatly performed by Rev. Dr. Bennett.  Maggie McFarlane gracefully supported the bride through the trying ordeal while Mr. C. M. Simpson sustained the groom.  The principals are well known and popular and they received the best wishes from a large number of friends.

Perth Courier, Jan. 14, 1887

Lanark News:  Mr. W. W. Smith has bought the house on Main Street formerly occupied by Mr. A.D. McLaughlin.

Mr. John Cochrane, Kingston , has successfully passed his examination as chemist and druggist at Toronto winning the Gold Medal for the best average of marks in all subjects and the gold medal for the best marks in Chemistry.  Mr. Cochrane is the oldest son of the late Rev. William Cochrane of Middleville and Dalhousie.

The first number of the Journal published in the village of Renfrew by Mr. Arthur Graville has reached us.  It is very a very neat get up and in other respects is attractive.

Mr. Charles A. Bower of Perth has passed his examination at Toronto as chemist and druggist and now therefore possesses every qualification for his profession.

Mr. George Holliday of this town has taken the Courier for over 50 years and has, we believe, always paid for it in advance.

On Tuesday last a popular young lady of this town Miss Maggie Robb, was united in marriage to an ex-Almonter, Mr. Neil McQuairie, now of Pittsburg , Pa.   They left for their house in that place the same afternoon.  Mr. Albert McFarlane has also joined the ranks of the benedicts, the young lass of his choice being Miss Minnie Yuill, daughter of Mr. R. Yuill of Ramsay.  Both couples started out on the “sea of matrimony” with the best wishes if all for a happy and prosperous future.

Perth Courier, Jan. 21, 1887

The Rodgers and Campbell stabbing case was tried before Judge Scott, J.P., in Almonte on the 8^th inst.  Our readers already are aware that this stabbing affair took place near Rosetta in the Township of Lanark in the month of November last.  The particulars were given in a previous issue of this paper.  It was shown by the evidence that the defendant Campbell had made some reflections on the veracity of Rodgers which after a short altercation on the day of the assault the latter (unreadable word) by striking Campbell in the face then a few more words passed between the two when Rodgers made another attack on Rodgers.  A struggle then ensued which resulted in Rodgers receiving a severe cut on the face which could only have been made by some sharp instrument although the evidence did not appear to confirm Campbell ’s having used any such instrument although the circumstances already indicated that such had been the case.  The witnesses were numerous, and were placed in separate apartments so that no one could hear the evidence being given by others.  After sitting from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm the court decided to commit Campbell to stand trial in Perth .  D. M. Fraser appeared for the plaintiff and A.M. Greig for the defense.

On Tuesday evening a large gathering took place in the Town Hall to witness a presentation made to the ex-chief of the fire brigade Mr. John Keays.  The two fire companies attended in full uniform and on the platform were Mr. W. J. Pink, mayor, William Meighen, ex-mayor, and several councilors.  After opening remarks by Mr. Pink and Mr. McCann, Mr. W. T. Lynburn, supported by the new fire chief, D. R. Noonan and the captains of the two fire brigades, formerly presented to Mr. Keays a very handsome silver tea set and read an address appropriate to the occasion.  Mr. Keays responded in  feeling and suitable terms and was followed by a short address by Mr. Meighen and several councilors.  A liberal supply of mild beverages was then passed around and after a series of instrumental pieces by a string band, songs by Mr. Fisher and some Scottish and Irish songs by good performers, the crowd dispersed.

On Friday last, Mr. J. H. Rogers, B.A., B.C.E., of the firm McLaren, Lent, Smith and Rogers of Montreal died from an aggravated form of hip disease at the age of 27.  While a mere lad he received an injury from the hand of his schoolmaster who struck him on the leg with a heavy ruler.  The bone became diseased and on several occasions disabled him.  Five weeks ago the leg began to trouble him and amputation of the limb was found to be the only cure and by that time he was too weal for the operation.  He died unconscious and had been so for four weeks.  Mr. Rogers was a son of Rev. George Rogers of Farmersville.  He was a distinguished graduate of McGill College where he took a gold medal in Arts and was a promising athlete.

At the annual meeting of the Tay Steamer Fire Company, 4^th Jan., the following were elected officers for the ensuing year:

R. Walker, Captain

George Ferrell, 1^st Lieutenant

A. Barrie, 2^nd Lieutenant

Jas. McDonagh, Treasurer

T. A... Baird, foreman of the feeding hose

Jas. Kane, assistant foreman of the feeding hose

M. Lappin, foreman of the suction hose

M.Conley, 1^st branchman

Jas. Moore, 2^nd branchman

W. Baton and G. Griffin, signal men

A. Sample, captain of the coal cart

At the annual meeting of the Union Fire Company held in their engine house on Monday, 3^rd inst., the following were elected officers:

William J. Crombie, Captain

J. Nixon, 1^st Lieutenant

Jno. Pruner, 2^nd Lieutenant

John Smith, secretary

Thomas Nitengale, assistant secretary

Ed Lavery, engineer

Robert Moore, foreman leading hose

Hy Fitzsimmons, foreman, after brake

Jas. Publow, foreman, forward brake

William Lane , branchman

B. Walker, assistant branchman

On Tuesday morning Mr. James A. Mulligan, barrister of the firm McDonald, Mark and Malligan, Toronto and second son of Mr. David Mulligan of Pembroke, was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie Murray, daughter of the late Mr. Michael Murray and niece of Messrs T. & W. Murran of this town.  The ceremony was performed in the R. C. Cathedral here his Lordship Bishop Lorrain officiating.  Miss Jennie O’Meara acted as bridesmaid and Mr. William Mulligan.  A large number of friends witnesses the ceremony.  The ladies looked most beautiful.  After an elegant wedding breakfast the young couple left by the early morning train on their honeymoon tour.  Observer

Mr. Samuel Wilson, Lanark Township , has just renewed his 53^rd subscription to the Courier, he having taken it from its first number.

Mr. John Christie late of the Craig firm near Balderson, has just purchased the property near Manotick, County Carleton known as the Big House Farm for the sum of $10,000.  He intends starting a stock farm.

Mr. Malcolm McPherson of Kinnoline , Ontario , who claims to be our oldest subscriber, in renewing his subscription to the Courier says he still cherishes remembrances of old friends in this vicinity.

The Lanark County Council met at Perth on Tuesday 26^th Jan.  Among the names mentioned for Wardenship were those of Messrs. W. J. Ristoul, Reeve of Darling; Thomas Hanson, Reeve of Drummond and Gavin Hamilton, Reeve of Ramsay.  Mr. Ristoul is the oldest continuous member of the county council and is well entitled by this time to the office.

Mr. Thomas Moore of S. Sherbrooke died at his residence after a long illness on the 5^th Jan. at the age of 61 (?).  The cause of his death was heart disease.  He was for some years Reeve of S. Sherbrooke and of Oso in Frontenac County and was a man of preeminence in his neighborhood.  He was a brother of Mrs. John Jamieson of Perth and an uncle of Mr. W. A. Moore, also of this town.  His brother John Moore died only a few days before him and was buried the same day.

Perth Courier, March 18, 1887

On Tuesday morning a pleasant company of relatives and friends assembled at the residence of Mr. J. G. Campbell of this town to witness the marriage of his daughter Alma H. Irving Campbell to Mr. Andrew B. Rudd of the firm of D. Munro and Company, druggists.  The matrimonial knot was tied by Rev. M. Magillivray of St. Andrew’s Church.  Mary Campbell, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid while Mr. Joseph Rodgers of the legal firm of Messrs. Elliott and Rodger performed a similar kindness to the bridegroom.  At the conclusion of the ceremony the company partook of an elegant repast prepared by Mr. J. A. Laurie.  The newly married couple then took the 2:30 train for Toronto being met at the depot by a large number of friends who offered their congratulations and bade their temporary adieus.  The bridal tour will embrace St. Catharines , Buffalo , Niagara and other places and will occupy about a fortnight.

Mr. W. R. Moore, son of Mr. Thomas Moore, has received the appointment of bookkeeper with Messrs. Corbitt and Kemp, C.P.R. contractors at Algoma at $30 per month.  He is a graduate of the Ottawa Commercial College .

Mr. Thomas McGuire has sold the property in Lanark known as the Temperance Hotel to Mr. Archibald Darou.  Mr. McGuire has bought the Hall property in the same village from the owner Mrs. Spriggins and will remove from the Temperance Hotel into it.

Farm For Sale Ad:  Richard Haley, 8^th Concession Drummond.

Perth Courier, March 25, 1887

Farm For Sale Ad—Thomas Dunn, 6^th Concession North Burgess

On Friday last the remains of the late Patrick Bennett arrived at the Perth station from Colorado and were buried in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in North Burgess.  The deceased on the 9^th March inst. while working in the silver mine in Leadville , Colorado , was thrown up and killed instantly.  His brother Michael Bennett who was there at the time brought the body back to Burgess for burial.  The deceased was the son of Mr. Felix Bennett, Black Lake , Burgess and was only 23 years of age at the time of his death.

Mr. George F. Neilson, Arnprior, was here at the funeral of his mother Mrs. J. Neilson.  Mr. A.R.C. Peden of Carleton Place , brother-in-law of James Allan, was in town.

Perth Courier, April 1, 1887

On Wednesday last J. F. Kennedy, dentist, received word that his wife’s father, Rev. Thomas Henderson, had died that morning, whereupon he and Mrs. Kennedy left the same afternoon to attend the funeral.  The deceased gentleman was for some years rector of the Baptist church in Perth and was held in high esteem by everyone.  He was a native of Scotland and was 71 years of age at the time of his death.

Perth Courier, April 8, 1887

On Saturday last shortly before noon Mr. Jas. Bothwell was engaged in shingling a verandah at the front of his house when the scaffolding gave way and he fell to the sidewalk, sustaining such serious injuries as to cause paralysis of the lower part of his body.  The news of the accident spread rapidly through town and caused widespread sympathy.  His sons were telegraphed for at Chicago and on Monday afternoon John arrived and Tom (?) is expected later on.  As we go to press (Tuesday morning) the patient’s condition is little changed.  C.P . Herald

Death of Jas Bothwell—Elsewhere on this page will be found a short account of an accident which befell Jas. Bothwell of Carleton Place a few days ago.  Word has received us of his death which occurred on Wednesday morning from the accident referred to.  The deceased was 57 years of age and was born in the township of Dalhousie .  For many years he kept a blacksmith shop at Balderson’s Corners and afterwards a general store which was burned soon after occupation.  Fifteen years ago he removed to Carleton Place and was a respected citizen.  He leaves a family behind him of both sons and daughters.

On Sunday, Mr. J. A. Laurie arrived in Perth with the body of his uncle, Mr. W. Stone, whose death at Leadville , Colorado we noted last week.  In bringing some silver ore from his mine, he slipped and fell down 40 feet and was taken up unconscious.  He never regained consciousness again.  He held an accidental death policy on his life for $5,000 made out in favor of his sister Mrs. James Laurie of Perth .  The remains of the deceased were put to rest in Elmwood Cemetery and were followed by a large concourse of relatives and citizens of Perth .

Perth Courier, April 15, 1887

The Carleton Place Herald gives us the following concerning the death of Mr. Jas. Murphy of that place at the age of 44 years.  He was a native of Carleton Place and the family were among the first residents of that “berg”.  His grandfather Edmund Murphy came from Ireland early in this century and settled on the Mississippi .  His son, father of the deceased, was known as “King James” and gave the name of Murphy’s Falls to Carleton Place .  The deceased was married to Jane Willis who with four children survive him.  He carried on the business of a butcher.  He was a Baptist in religion.  The pallbearers were:  Messrs W. Pattie, A. Toshack, R. McGinnis, Joseph Thompson, W. Moffatt and J. S. Badger (?).

Lanark Links:  On Friday last the sad news was received of the death in California of Mr. Peter Stewart, son of Robert Stewart who resides near here.

Richard Haley of Drummond has leased the Carroll Hotel in Smith’s Falls.

Paul Gardner and wife left town Tuesday for Dakota to join the remainder of his family.

Mr. John Cox has been appointed lock master at Beveridge’s Bay, Tay Canal and will removed from town to the lockmaster’s house there.

Charles Cairns left town for Winnipeg on Wednesday to try his fortune in the Northwest.  He goes among friends having two brothers already there one in Winnipeg and one in British Colombia.

Perth Courier, April 22, 1887

Mr. Peter McGregor has sold his farm, the west ½ of Lot 12, 6^th Concession Bathurst, to Mr. R. C. White for $2,900.  He then bought the Steadman farm from the White estate situated near Balderson on the 8^th Concession Drummond for $4,200.

Mr. Thomas McLaren, North Elmsley , offers by private sale a number of useful articles for farm use also 6 high and dry building lots in town in good condition.  Besides these he will sell his splendid trotting horse which has a pedigree.

Mr. I. (or J.?) C. Grant of the Allan House leaves for Montreal next week to assume control of the City Hotel there.  Mr. Grant has great experience in hotel keeping and under his proprietorship the City Hotel will be well kept and travelers from Perth will always find it a good place to stop.

Auction Sale —Arthur Martin, Lot 12, 8^th Concession Burgess.

Perth Courier, April 29, 1887

Sugar making is over.  Farmers are waiting anxiously to get started in their ploughing.  Myles Leighton has sold one of his horses to Oliver Publow.  James Jackson is putting an addition on to his barn.  John Butler has his new verandah nearly finished.  Mr. Butler has one of the best residences in this vicinity.  Joseph Warren, merchant, has received a stock of spring and summer goods and is doing a thriving business.  Andy Morrison has obtained a situation on the C.P.R. at (unreadable place name).  Benjamin Kerr rented the farm of Malcolm Fisher.  Robert Doran has commenced laying eggs for the season and intends doing a flourishing trade.

Lanark Links:  J. R. Green and J. MacLean have left Lanark for greener pastures.  We understand that Mr. MacLean has accepted a lucrative position in Smith’s Falls.  The funeral of the late James J. McIlquham of Drummond took place on Saturday to the cemetery here.  The circumstances of Mr. McIlquham’s death were particularly sad as he had latterly purchased a new farm and had been there but a short time when he was called away to his long home.

A St. Thomas newspaper contains the following obituary which will be of interest to the old settlers of Ramsay:  “Died, at St. Thomas, 1^st April, at the ripe old age of 84 years and 8 months, John Bowes of Westminster at the residence of his sister Mrs. J. R. Smith of St. Thomas after a long illness of 13 months which he bore with Christian fortitude.  He was one of the oldest pioneers of the Ottawa Valley having come to Canada with his father James Bowes of Ramsay in the year 1821 from Milport (?) Scotland , near Glasgow .  He kept a store and post office for some years in the Township of Ramsay but came to reside near Lambdon, Ontario, in the year 1869(?)”.

At the late Queen’s University examinations D. Drummond of Almonte won a $500 scholarship for Latin.  J. M. Poole of Perth headed the Honors list for Jr. English and also won honors for Jr. Mathmatics.  D. G. McPhail, Drummond, won honors for Sr. Latin and Greek and Jr. Philosophy.

A young man named Charles Harrison was drowned on Saturday.  His body has not been recovered when the news was sent.  Harrison was taken from the Orphan’s House when quite young and lived with Michael Elliott for several years.  He was between 20 and 25.

Mr. William Campbell’s son George Campbell started on the 13^th for Guelph with the intention of putting in a term at the agricultural college there.

On Tuesday a man named Halfpenny, after seeing his daughter off on the midnight train fell through the cars and broke his neck.  Of course, death was the result.

Farm For Sale Ads—A farm known for years as the “Lafferty” farm, situated just beyond the tollgate on Lanark Road at the edge of Perth is for sale by William Suffron.

Perth Courier, April 1, 1887

Mr. Topping, the only brother of Rev. N. H. Topping of Maberly and a farmer, was married to Miss Freeman a few weeks ago.  The husband belongs to a race of agriculturists, his father and grandfather being farmers.  Over 60 years ago, his grandfather settled in North Elmsley .

Perth Courier, April 8, 1887

Jas. Rosamund, Sr., was born in County Leitrum , Ireland on 14 Feb., 1803(?) 1805 (?) and came to Canada in 1827 and three years later settled in Carleton Place .  For 7 years he was engaged in the milling business operating both saw and flour mills.  In 1846 he established a carding and cloth dressing (?) factory of custom work and subsequently entered the manufacture of blankets, flannel and woolen fabrics and this, it is said, was the pioneer woolen mill in the Ottawa Valley .  Mr. Rosamund removed to Almonte early in 1857 (?) having erected what is now known as the #2 Mill the year previous.  In 1862 (?) he leaved the two mills to his two sons Bennett Rosamund and William Rosamund and then retired from active business.  Although retaining pecuniary evidence in the two leading industries Mr. Rosamund was Justice of the Peace for the County of Lanark filling the position for 45 years continually.  60 (?) hands are employed in the Knitting Mill and the product averages about 700 (?) shirts and drawers per week.  Mr. W. Thoburn (?) employs from 30 to 35 hands and turns out about 250,000 yards of flannel yearly.  Elmer (?) and Co. employs 150 hands and the matching payroll averages $3,000.  From 20,000 to 25,000 yards of finished goods are turned out monthly.  The firm of Andrew Elliott and John Elliott, the former Elliott is one of the oldest manufacturers of woolen fabrics in the country having started in Preston , Ontario in the year 1852.  The Rosamund Woolen Mill was formed in 1870.  Their firm bears the reputation of being the largest in the Dominion.  They won the Gold Medal at the Centennial Exhibition and also at the Exhibition held at Toronto .  The fame of the Rosamund Woolen goods has reached as far as South America the first shipment of these commodities for Buenos Aires was made some time ago.

Almonte—Among the old people resident in this district are the Lindsay family who were among the pioneers of the Township of Ramsay and Pakenham and who are worthy of notice for their remarkable longevity.  There were in all seven in the family of whom all but one who died at 73 years of age are now living and the combined age of the six totals no less than 177 years.  They are as follows:  John Lindsay, 86; James Lindsay, 84; Alexander Lindsay, 82; Susan, Mrs. Pollack, 76; Mrs. John Gilmour of Almonte, 77; Gavin Lindsay, Almonte, 69.  All are hale and hearty and are in possession of all their faculties.

Perth Courier, April 15, 1887

Smith’s Falls:  J. Gilroy has given M. Ryan the contract of building a brick house on Main Street , incorporating his hotel as part of the block of 60 feet frontage of each on Main and Mill Streets, three stories high with a manard roof.  There will be two large stores on Main Street with plate glass fronts and fitted up with modern conveniences.

Smith’s Falls:  A number of valuable lots belonging to Mrs. J. Gould were sold at auction on Monday.  The lots were in desirable locations and brought good prices.  They were:

Thomas Howard, $870

Mr. Tweedy, $850

Mr. D. F. Wood, $370

Mr. McCormack, $340

Mr. Wm. Foster, $430

Mr. A. G. Foster, $790

Mr. M. Healey, two lots $789

Mr. George Steele, $490

Dr. E. C. Watt’s Dandelion for the liver, blood, stomach and kidneys, infallible blood purifier, tonic, fights infection, dyspepsia, jaundice, liver complications, rheumatism, all kidney diseases, diseases peculiar to females, all skin diseases, palpitation of the heart, sour stomach and heart burn.

Smith’s Falls—Presentation to the family of William Graham—Some time after the sad accident which happened to the late Mr. Graham in the loss of his horse and barn it occurred to several that some tangible token of the sympathy of the community should be presented to him in the circumstances.  Accordingly, Messrs. Caren (?) and B - - - lic were requested to solicit subscriptions for that purpose which they very cordially agreed to do.  In the meantime and before the canvas was completed Mr. Graham was removed by his death and the matter was allowed for a time to lie in abeyance.  It was not, however, in Smith’s Falls alone that the desire of presenting some tangible mark of interest and sympathy was felt but also at Farmersville from which an address of condolence was forwarded through R. Arnold, Esq. and a contribution of $31.40 was realized.  From a variety of causes the matter was finally settled this week and after Messrs. Luchens and Combie waited on Mrs. Graham and in the name of the subscribers presented her with $211.50 as a token of the interest and sympathy of the people of Smith’s Falls and Farmersville with her and her family.  Mrs. Graham was pleased to accept the same in the spirit in which it was given and conveyed her thanks through the press to the contributors and their kind and liberal gift.

Just as we go to press, a dispatch conveys the death of W. H. Magee of Merrickville.  The deceased had been a great sufferer for many years and often has been near to death.  He filled a large place in the affairs of Merrickville and was held in esteem of its people and his death was regretted by all.

Westport—The was good sleighing until the 9^th April—Sugar making is likely to be short and sweet—Good hay is selling at $10, potatoes at 35 cents, cows from $18 to $28—W. D. Taggart lost a prime mare on Friday from inflammation of the lungs—Several other parties here have lost horses and cows—Robert Bolton is at work on his new house a find structure—Mr. Speagle has the contract for finishing Arthur McCann’s house—Our shoemakers are busy as bees—Work will commence at the low saw mill this week Mr. Caldwell head sawyer—The water is very high and the roads are fearfully cut up in many places—James Garrell is engaging more boys to help in the manufacture of shingles—A sugar social is on tap in connection with the Methodist Church.  Mrs. Garrell is the leading spirit.  A good time is assured.  Whig.

Newboro—An esteemed merchant, Edward J. Hopkins was taken severely ill early on Monday with an inflammation of the bowels—D.A. Code went to Brockville on business Friday accompanied with Harry McNally—The road leading from Newboro to Brockville is impassible near Singleton’s Corners—Webb Copeland lost one of his stage horses last Monday.  It died at Kingston.—John P. Tait is building boat houses which he will rent.—Mr. Bilton has forbidden  the employees of the Brockville and Westport Railway from trespassing on his land as the right of way has not been paid for.

Perth Courier, April 29, 1887

Almonte—On Wednesday afternoon of last week William Baird of the firm Baird and Riddall and Janet McIntosh second daughter of Mr. John McIntosh of Toronto, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony the ceremony taking place at the residence of the bride’s parents.  Kate McIntosh, sister of the bride, supported the latter through the interesting ceremony while Newman Riddell did what he could to cheer and support the groom.  Both the participants were formerly residents of this town and have a multitude of friends here.

Perth Courier, May 8, 1887

The remains of the late Rev. Thomas Henderson were removed from the vault in Mount Royal Cemetery in Montreal and re-interred in Elmwood Cemetery on Tuesday last.  A number of friends paid their final respects to the deceased by meeting the 2:30 express train from the East and accompanying the remains to the last resting place.

On Wednesday morning of last week two young men, Wellington McConnell and Frank Walker living in the vicinity, were run over by the western express between Arden and Mt. Grove with fatal results the head of one being completely cut off.  It is supposed they had been drinking at a country dance and going home had laid down on the tracks to sleep.  Another terrible warning to the drunkard.

The man Blake, who, it will be remembered, was seriously injured by an accident on the C.P.R. near Smith’s Falls, has so far recovered that it is expected he will be able to leave the hospital at Ottawa next week.

Harper News:  Mrs. Fisher, relict of the late Mr. John Fisher, died at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. George Rae (?) on Sunday, 8^th last.  The funeral on Tuesday was largely attended.  Richard Leighton, blacksmith, removed to Balderson last week where he intends doing business in the shop lately occupied by Mr. McCameron.  The cheese factory is running full blast.

On the 29^th April, John Brennan, railway contractor, was married to Flora McDonald, only daughter of Mr. R. McDonald of Sand Point.  The ceremony took place in the Roman Catholic Church.  The bridesmaids were Miss Patterson of Arnprior and Miss McPhee of Ottawa and the groomsmen were Mr. M. Brennan and Mr. J. R. McDonald.

Perth Courier, May 13, 1887

Mr. W. A. Knox, who has been carrying on business here for a year and a half in musical instruments, etc., being unable to meet his liabilities, has closed up on Friday last.  Carleton Place Herald

Mr. James Paris Lee (?), the inventor of the celebrated military rifle now before the British Government, is a nephew of Mrs. Paul Lavellee and a cousin of W. A. Patterson, both of this place.  Carleton Place Herald

Mr. A. C. Shaw, late of the firm Radenhurst and Shaw, barristers, intends removing to Calgary , N.W.T. for the practice of his profession and will leave for there this afternoon.  His brother Charles L. Shaw is practicing in Battlefort, N.W.T.

Perth Courier, May 20, 1887

The Eganville Enterprise contains an excellent article with engravings of the late James Wadsworth and John Egan founders of the village of Eganville and its lumbering industry.  Accompanying is an interesting biography of those two men and other promising prospects of the village.

Mr. Frank Switzer (?), Carleton Place , has taken the degree of B.A. at Victoria College .

Mr. James Laurie, Sr., Bathurst , left on Wednesday afternoon for Pilot Mound, Manitoba , taking with him a carload of stuff including three horses and a buggy.  It is possible he may settled there if he likes the country and its prospects.

Perth Courier, May 27, 1887

Perth ’s Veteran Clerk—Among the leading citizens of Perth who are “written up” in the Illustrated Mail is Mr. Thomas Brooke, County Clerk who is as clear headed and intelligent as the best of them notwithstanding that he has nearly reached the octogenarian point.  Mr. Brooke has been clerk of the municipality of Perth for 36 years.  He was born 8^th Sept., 1809 in Halifax , Nova Scotia .  Here is father William Brooke was then on duty as Sergeant with the 7^th Fusiliers.  When our subject was still an infant, his father’s regiment was ordered to join the British forces in Spain .  Mrs. Brooke with her child accompanied her husband all through the Peninsular Campaign at the close of which Sergeant Brooke was awarded a medal with eleven clasps for meritorious services and in 1813 appointed provost marshall and assigned to duty with His Majesty’s forces in Canada with the rank and pay of lieutenant.  After several years service here the senior Brooke went to England to receive his discharge and returned to Canada in 1818 and settled at Perth .  Thomas was then a lad of 9 and relates that his first night here was spent in an Indian wigwam on Cockburn Island which is formed by the River Tay and is now in the center of town.  Locating in the Township of Burgess with his family, William Brooke cleared a farm which he cultivated until 1847 when he removed to Perth where he died in 18??.    Thomas left the pastoral home at the age of 18 and located in Perth where he was employed as a clerk and salesman in a mercantile house until 1836 when he became a general merchant on his own account.  Retiring from active business pursuits in 1849 he was appointed the following year as Clerk of the Township of Drummond .  His various appointments thereafter were as follows:  Clerk of the Town of Perth in 1857; of the Townships of Bathurst and North Burgess 1860; Township of S. Sherbrooke and; Township of Oso , County Frontenac 1861; and in 1872 he received the appointment of Clerk of the County of Lanark .  With advancing years, Mr. Brooke deemed it advisable to relinquish a portion of his official position and between the years 1873 and 1883 resigned the clerkship of Drummond, S. Sherbrooke and Oso.  He has been a member of the Perth Board of Education for 46 years.  Although in his 78^th year, Mr. Brooke is still a hale and hearty man and an authority upon municipal affairs and early local history.

Newboro—The many friends of Mrs. Jane Dunham will regret to hear of her death.  It occurred last Sunday and the funeral was Thursday.

The Herald on Wednesday contains a lengthy obituary of Mr. John Graham, Carleton Place , whose death took place Friday afternoon last at the age of 75 years.  The deceased was a native of Glasgow , Scotland , and came first to Dalhousie with his father, learning the trade of wheelwright.  He removed to Carleton Place in 18?? And started the business which he carried on almost until his death.  He was twice married, the first time to Agnes Davis and after her death to Christina Bruce.  He was the father of 18 children, 12 of whom survive him.  He was a councilor, reeve, school trustee and Presbyterian elder during his life and in politics a sound Reformer.  His funeral Sunday was largely attended.

The Herald extends congratulations to Mr. T. A. Allan, formerly of Carleton Place on the occasion of his marriage which took place at Hamilton 23^rd May.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Morton at the residence of the bride’s father A. A. Reid, Esq.  The bride, Miss Maggie L. Reid was supported by Bertha L. Miller and Mr. S. J. Allan stood by the groom.  The presents were not only numerous but very handsome, some coming from over the Atlantic .

Perth Courier, June 10, 1887

Mrs. T. A. Moss left for her home in County Huron on Saturday.  Her mother, Mrs. George Oliver, Sr., went with her for a time for the benefit of her health.

Mr. John Kippen left for California again on Friday after enjoying his visit to his old home.

We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. George H. Weatherhead of Brockville the sad event occurred on Saturday last from consumption of two years standing.  She was the daughter of the late Mr. John Steele of Perth and sister of Mr. A. F. Steele of Forrest, Ontario, Mr. John Steele of the Scotch Line, Mr. George Steele of Smith’s Falls, Mrs. T. Pink of Pembroke and Mrs. John Fisher of Forrest, Ontario.

Nettie Folger, eldest daughter of Mr. R. W. Folger of Kingston died last week after a long and painful illness.

A. W. Kippen Monument —The monument to A. W. Kippen was finally put up in its place last week and is the most conspicuous object in Elmwood Cemetery .  It consists of a plain massive pillar with sloping sides on a base which in turn is placed on a terraced platform (?).  Both pillars and base are of Canadian grey granite.  Standing upon the monument proper is a sculptured figure of a Canadian volunteer in a white marble, a little under life size, keenly gazing toward a possible enemy.  The rifle is upright at his side and a field glass is grasped in his left hand.  On the granite odium (?) appears the following inscription under the engraved coat of arms of Canada:

Lieut. A. W. Kippen

Intelligence Corps

Born at Perth Aug. 1, 1857 (?)

Killed in action at Botoche , N.W.T.

12^th May, 1883

Erected in his memory by his fellow citizens, Masonic brethren and comrades in arms

The Kilfoyle property in Beckwith auctioned for sale was disposed of on Saturday at the Royal Hotel, Mr. William Flys (?) of Montague being the purchaser.

Mr. P. Y. Merrick of Merrickville has made an assignment in the interest of creditors.

Perth Courier, July 8, 1887

The Queen’s Jubilee Celebration

Those who rose from their beds at the peep-o-day on Friday morning to see after the weather noticed that the sun was shining brightly and gave every evidence of developing fine weather all that for the Jubilee Celebration.  Those who were not so early in their weather studies were routed about 6:00 by a sudden clanging of bells – a chorus of continuous alarms all tolling and jangling from every tower in town.  There was every sort of bell music from the sudden booming of the old patriarch in the Catholic Church tower to the outcry of the youthful West Ward fire alarm with the steady tones of the town clock and the noise of a half dozen other long tongued rivals sandwiched in between.  That was the first diversion of the day and fittingly ushered in the demonstration for which the people of Perth had been for some time preparing to honor Her Majesty Queen Victoria’s Jubilee Coronation Year.  While the crowd from all points of the compass were pouring into the town to participate in the festivities we are taking a look at the appearance of the old town in its Jubilee attire.  All over town gay flags, banners and streamers are flying against the blue dome of the sky and stores and private houses were decorated with evergreens and red and blue festoons and arches, etc. On many places hung choice lanterns suspended and ready for illumination in the evening.

The first attraction of the day in the way of skill and muscle display was the hose reel contest between the Tay Steamer and the Union Fire Companies of Perth and the Dreadnaught Fire Company of Lanark.  The Steamer Company won first place making a splendid time only four seconds below the best American time on record.  The biggest moving attraction of the day was the Trades Procession which started about 11:00 and paraded with the various fire brigades and two brass bands around the principal streets of the town.  The show was simply immense and took by storm the whole lot of spectators young and old man and woman and children.  Such an affair was unique and novel in Perth and the whole thing was well done.  The list was something as follows:

1.)  Perth Town Council

2.)  Tay Steamer Engine

3.)  Stanley ’s Carriage Works represented by a $350 two seated extensive Top carriage the best ever made in Perth .

4.)  Perth Furniture Co.—D. Hogg, proprietor—A large delivery canopy wagon neatly decorated with bunting and containing parlor furniture, writing desks, etc.  Employees on the wagon engaged in upholstering.

5.)  Thornton ’s Piston and Sewing Machine Agency.

6.)  West End Harnass Shop—William Farrell proprietor.  A tastefully decorated rig containing harnasses of every description, rigs, whips, etc.

7.)  Hope’s House Furnishings Department—A house in the process of being covered with the celebrated Montress Patent Lead Plate and painted shingles.

8.)  McArthur’s Tinshop—A huge house covered with galvanized iron with single band in front and tinshop in the rear.

9.)  Ferrier’s Harnass Shop—This was well represented with a top wagon drawn hung round inside with harnasses of every description, whips, rigs, brushes, etc.  On top and suspended from an X bar was an immense collar measuring 6 feet in length beautifully furnished.

10.)  Smith’s Falls Brass Band

11.)  W. G. Bates with racer from Oliver’s Stock Farm.

12.)  East Ward Meat Market—J. Noonan, Proprietor—A large wagon frame around and nicely decorated divided into two compartments the front part containing a well fed live white steer and the other part being hung round with beef, mutton, lamb and veal ready for the market.

13.)  N. McLenaghan Agricultural Implement Agent—8 binders on farmer’s wagon, mower, reaper, seeder, hay tedder.  A good display in all.

14.)  West Ward Meat Market—G. Finlay, Jr., proprietor—Delivery cart—large wagon with extended platform open sides and canvass cover drawn tandem containing a full display of dressed meat of all kinds carefully covered from dust and employees looking clean and cool.

15.)  Perth Expositor—Platform wagon containing case with boy engaged in typesetting and a small Gordon Job Press on which was run off upwards of 1,000 programs for the day during the procession.

16.)  Allan House—A bus with “Uncle Tom” on top as runner for the house. 

17.)  Thomas Smith, mason, with house in the course of erection.

18.)  Lallie’s Foundry and Bolt & Nut Works.

19.)  D. McDonald cutting stone.

20.)  Warren & McCarthy Hardware merchants 13x18 foot platform on a wagon with red and white canvass top and a five foot border round the bottom containing a large display of hardware.

21.)  Centre Ward Meat Market—G. F. Barrie, Proprietor—4 rigs, first, the gathering wagon containing livestock; second a rig representing a slaughterhouse with man dressing meat; third a meat wagon large platform containing instruments for the cutting up of various portions of beef, mutton, lamb, etc., which hung round the inside of the rig—all dressed and looking nice; lastly the delivery cart decorated with evergreens and bunting.

22.)  Johnson’s Ginger Ale Works—Archibald Johnson, proprietor—a large van in front formed by an open bus with a string band then a large wagon with complete machinery for manufacturing ginger ale at which men were employed along the route in bottling and giving it out to various ones along the route and lastly, the delivery rig.

In the afternoon an adjournment was made to the agricultural grounds where a crowd of 3,000 people gathered to witness the games and sports of an athletic character.  The Lanark and Smith’s Falls Bands were in the field and furnished martial music for the assembled thousands there.  The attractions were very enlivening and kept the throng full of interest in the blazing hot sun until late afternoon.  Mr. J. A. Laurie had a booth on the grounds for the sale of ice cream and summer beverages and luncheons and did an immense business.  Below is a list of prize winners in the sports:

Hose Reel Race:  1. Tay Steamer Fire Company, time 46 seconds 2. Union Fire Company, 51 seconds.

100 yard race:  1.) John Corbett 2.) C. Hall

Farmer’s Race:  1.)  S. Davis 2.) J. Darou

Farmer’s Race:  1.) J. Darou Jr.  2.)  T. Baird

Fat Man’s Race:  T. Hearn

One Mile Race:  1.)  J. Raine  2.)  T. Raine

One Mile Race:  1.)  J. Raine  2.)  J. Corbett

Boy’s Race:  1.)  D. Fry  2.)  A. Griffin  3.)  B. McGregor

Girl’s Race:  1.)  Lizzie Gallagher  2.)  Birdie Saffron

Potato Race:  1.)  A. Griffin  2.)  W. Lallie  3.)  A. McGregor

Hop, Slip and Jump:  1.)  J. R. McLaren  2.)  A. Love

Standing Jump:  1.)  A. Ireland  2.)  C. Hall

High Jump:  1.)  J. Corbett   2.)  A. Ireland

Putting High Stone:  1.)  William Johnston  2.) T. A. Code

Putting Heavy Stone:  1.)  T. A. Code  2.)  William Johnston

Best Lady Dancer:  Mrs. Walsh

The beauty, loveliness and attraction of the town even increased after sunset.  Crowds of people in their holiday clothes thronged through the streets while the darkness brought out in bold relief the lighted up arches, the gaily colored Chinese lanterns gleaming all along Foster and Gore Streets and here and there among trees and in gardens.  The display of Chinese lanterns in front of the residence of Mr. John Hart was a gem of illumination, decoration and faultless design and arrangement.  This display must have been a costly one but then, the Jubilee comes but once in every 50 years.  Between 9:00 and 10:00 pm the committee of firemen appointed for the purpose proceeded to set off the fireworks.  Some of the varieties were very beautiful, especially those representing a crown and the sky which were luminous with shooting rockets and roman candles, spinning wheels, etc.  The fireworks ended the demonstration.  From early morning until 10:00 the town had been a perfect hive of busy celebration and when the end came everyone was satisfied with what had been done and glad it was all over and nobody hurt.  The town never looked better than it did that night and the citizens have good reason to be proud.

Perth Courier, June 3, 1887

Sad Accident—On Saturday evening a sad drowning accident occurred on the Ronbechere (?) a short distance below the fourth chute.  It appears that Messrs. Robert Campbell and Thomas Clarke were taking some timber over a small chute when the canoe in which they were seated capsized, throwing both the occupants into the water.  The water at that point was ten (?) feet deep and both managed to get out safely.  Clarke then proposed swimming the river for the canoe but Mr. Campbell disagreed as it was dangerous to undertake something like this but Clarke plunged into the water and struck out for the canoe.  He reached the canoe but he was unable to bring it to shore owing to the strong current.  He abandoned the canoe and started for shore but before he had swum very far cramps seem to have overpowered him and he sank like a stone.  A search for the body was immediately initiated but up to the time of this writing without success.  The deceased resided in Douglas and leaves a wife and two children to mourn his untimely demise.  He came to this country about six years ago from County Armagh , Ireland , and found employment in the firm of Messrs. Campbell and McNab of Douglas.  Mr. Campbell was about 32 (?) years old and an exemplary man in his habits, a trustworthy servant and highly esteemed by all who knew him.  Eganville Expositor

Farm For Sale Ad:  George E. Hamilton, 7^th Concession North Elmsley

Perth Courier, June 17, 1887

A clipping in this week’s Expositor from the Kingston Whig refers to the minister of St. Andrew’s Church and is not quite correct.  Mr. Malcolm Magillivray is not a Glengarry boy.  He never saw that good old country until a few years ago.  He is a Scotsman by birth.  When he was still quite young the family emigrated to the southern States and shortly after came to Upper Canada and settled near Collingwood in County Simcoe .  The stipend offered by Chalmers Church , Kingston , is $710 and a manse.  The vote was over four fifths in favor of the committee nominee.

Almonte Gazette:  A sad drowning accident occurred here in the Bay on Tuesday last.  The particulars are as follows:  A number of boys went in bathing leaving their clothes on the N. England shore.  The Bay was filled with saw logs which were being carried around in an eddy the full size of the Bay.  The more venturesome spirits among the boys amused themselves by jumping on the logs and making a circuit of the eddy.  About 7:00 a 16 year old boy named Joseph Brown whose mother is the widow of the late Thomas Brown, painter, tried the hazardous feat and when about one half way round or opposite the old shingle mill, his companions saw him either fall or jump headlong into the water.  He did not come to the surface again and the alarm was given at once.  A large crowd gathered in a short time and efforts were made to recover the body by both diving and using drag hooks but in vain.  The logs prevented anything like a proper search being made.  The search was continued on Wednesday but without success.  Two theories are advanced in regard to the accident:  one that the boy dove intentionally and was kept beneath the surface by the number of logs above him and the other and more likely one was that he was subject to fits and that he took one and fell into the water.  A deep feeling of sympathy with the mourning mother and her family has been created by the sad event.

Mr. W. R. Switzer, Carleton Place , has been appointed C.P.R telegraph operator at Smith’s Falls.  More than a year ago he lost his right arm by falling under the moving donkey engine in the Carleton Place shunting yard but he afterwards bent his energy in learning telegraphy and this he acquired as well as the average operator.

Mr. T. Jackman, McDonald’s Corners, has gone to rusticate at Killarney in the Algoma District for the goal of his health.  Mr. Jackman expects to return in a short time, fully restored to health to attend to the requirements of his customers.

Mr. Alonzo Dittrick is in Gananoque managing the Provincial Hotel for the proprietor Mr. Neil McCarney.

Mr. W. J. McAdam has returned from Dakota to Perth and intends remaining here.  He will enter into partnership with his brother-in-law Mr. John McMaster in the general store business in about a month.  This will add strength to an already established business.

Mr. John Dittrick has disposed of his butchering business to Mr. J. Noonan who has removed in consequence from the Spalding block to the Graham building.

It is reported here this afternoon that news has just been received of the death in British Colombia of Mr. William Bowie, contractor of this town.  It is understood that the telegram containing the news came to Mr. W. H. Jones, who represents Mr. Harry Abbott’s interests here.  Nothing further is known than that the death occurred as a railway accident.  Mr. Bowie has been subcontracting under Mr. Abbott for some years and is owner of the Centennial Hotel at the Grand Trunk Depot and has a wife and several children.  He was a road master in this division of the Grand Trunk for several years and was well known.  –Later, it is now reported that a railway collision at a station called Simmons (?) was where Mr. Bowie met his death.

Farm For Sale Ad—East one half of Lot # 6 (?) in the 2^nd Concession and west one half of Lot #7 in the 3^rd Concession Dalhousie.  Jeremiah LaBelle

For Sale :  Residence and grounds on Wilson Streets, Perth , property of Mr. John Morris.

Farm For Sale Ad:  Lot # (illegible), 7^th Concession Drummond.  Alexander McGarry

Perth Courier, June 24, 1887

In the issue of the Mail describing and illustrating Carleton Place , we find the following biography of Mr. Robert Bell, Esq., one of the oldest families in the County of Lanark .  The first settler of that name was Rev. William Bell who came from Leith (?) Scotland to this country in 1817 and was afterwards pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Perth for 40 years. Robert Bell, the subject of this sketch, fourth son of Rev. Bell, was born in London , England in 1808, educated in Perth ; he entered mercantile life in that town and in 1830 settled in Carleton Place where for 30 years he conducted a successful business.  Mr. Bell represented Lanark in the Parliament of Canada from 1847 to 1866 when he retired.  He has always been a Liberal and a free trader.  He was postmaster of Carleton Place for 20 years; for many years in the municipal and county council and was a warden for two years.  He was appointed Inspector of Canada in 1866 having the whole Dominion for his field. He held that office until about five years ago when he was placed on the retired list.  Mr. Bell was for a long time connected with the militia; was major of a battalion at one time and for many years has been Lt. Col. In the reserve militia.  He has been a magistrate for 50 years; a school trustee for 35 years being a choir member for 32 years, a position he still holds.  He has been an elder in the Presbyterian Church for nearly 40 years.  Col. Bell has led and active, laborious, successful and laborious life.  The unwearying and excellent old gentleman has always been a lover of learning and in the midst of all his duties has found time to keep himself posted in the progress of knowledge during his career.  He has been pronounced a “walking encyclopedia”, his general information being enormous.  He has a wide acquaintance with science, his knowledge of botany being accurate and extensive.  He has the largest and best chosen library in the Ottawa Valley ; a significant collection of plants and a garden of rare and interesting specimens of flora of our country.  Without an enemy in the community and a smile for all whom he meets, this worthy old Christian soldier and philanthropist pursues his useful course a blessing and a credit to his fellow citizens.

Mr. Jno. Fraser, Perth , is fitting up a steam yacht and will run it on the Tay Canal this summer when finished.

Miss Matheson and Miss Joanna Matheson of this town left this week for Europe where they intend staying during the summer.

The Hopetown Cheese Factory shipped its May load of cheese on Saturday last at a good paying figure.  Mr. McVeigh is the maker.

Dr. Michael James, who graduated Queen’s last session and who once taught at the Separate School in Perth has located at Dacre, County Renfrew .

Mr. Henry Rodger, an esteemed young man of Rosetta, died on Sunday last of heart disease after a very short illness.  He was 22 years of age.

Rev. R. Wilson, Methodist minister, Brockville , and formerly stationed at Smith’s Falls, has been relocated to Kingston .  He is the father of S.W. Wilson, organist at St. Andrew’s Church.

From the Whig we learn that Mrs. Mary Doran, mother of Judge John Doran of Pembroke, and Mr. William Doran, stipendiary magistrate Nipissing, North Bay and the Reverend Mother at the Hotel Dieu, Kingston , died at Kingston on Tuesday night of last week at the age of 84.  She was a native of Ireland but was a resident of Perth for 65 years.  She has been an invalid for two years and was tenderly cared for by her daughter Sister Doran.  The funeral occurred on the following Thursday to Wolfe Island .

Lanark Links:  A very sad and sudden death occurred last week – Mrs. William Thomson was taken sick on Sunday, 12^th inst. and after a short but painful illness breathed her last on Friday.  The funeral took place on Sunday and was largely attended.

Mr. Henry Clement, Almonte, was for a long time troubled with chronic rheumatism at times wholly disabled.  He tried anything recommended but failed to get any benefit until a gentleman who was cured of rheumatism by Dr. Thomas with Electric Oil told him about it.  He began using it both externally and internally and before two bottles were used he was radically cured.  We find it a household medicine and good for burns, cuts, and bruises, it has no equal. 

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Posted: 18 October, 2003