Perth Courier - Comings and Goings
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Dr. J. D. Stewart the well known itinerant eye and ear doctor died at his residence at Belleville after a long illness. He was married in Perth to a daughter of Mr. Abel Yates, then keeping the Allan House.
Miss Beatty of Lansdowne who graduated in medicine at Kingston last Spring left on Friday for India as a missionary. She is a sister to Mrs. W. A. Scott of Bathurst.
Some weeks ago Alexander Menzies having an office in Messrs. Bower Bros. Drug Store, saved the life of a young man named Robert Henry by jumping into the Mississippi Lake near Carleton Place and rescuing him from a watery grave. We learn form the C. Canadian that a substantial testimonial is to be given Mr. Menzies in the shape of a $40 medal bearing the following inscription: “Presented to Alexander Menzies by the young men of Carleton Place in reward of his bravery in saving the life of Robert Henry on the Mississippi.”
Please note the following auction sales by George Devlin, County Auctioneer: Jas. Patterson, Perth, Tuesday, 4th Nov.; Rev. Andrew Murdoch, Wednesday, 29th Oct.,; Eben Frizell, Tuesday, 28th Oct.
The many friends of Rev. F.L. Stephenson, Incumbent, St. Paul’s Church, will regret to learn that he is about to leave Almonte having accepted a call from St. James Church, Morrisburg. He will leave in about 3 weeks. His successor has not yet been appointed.
Mr. Edmund Anderson of Hopetown has obtained from his apiary this year 6,344 pounds of honey, 23 packages of which he has sent to Montreal leaving 18 on hand yet. He has sold a considerable quantity in small lots. He says the “Holy Land” bee has come out over all the others as a producer.
Mr. John Dittrick, formerly of this town, now superintendent of Smith’s Falls bolt works, the Independent says, has invented a fire escape of a unique kind which promises to take the load off all others of this kind. It is only 18 inches long and 8 inches wide and high. The escape is fastened to the window, a cable attached to it which is seized by the person wanting to use it and this unwinds by the weight of the body in descending sends a fan revolving at high speed. This prevents the person descending quickly and the fall to the ground is very like that of alighting from a carriage.
On Wednesday morning, 22nd inst., Mr. John Code of Innisville was united in the bonds of matrimony to Mary Butler, daughter of Mr. William Butler, Esq., of this town at St. James Church. The service, which was semi-choral, Miss Hicks presiding at the organ and a full choir being in attendance, opened with the Hymn #350 A.&M., “The Voice That Breathed O’er Eden”. The ceremony was celebrated in the body of the church by Rev. R. L. Stephenson, M.A., Rector of Perth, assisted by Rev. C. E. S.. Radcliffe, Incumbent at Maberly, by a large congregation of people. The wedding presents were numerous and costly and after the ceremony a large number of guests were entertained at a recherché wedding breakfast by the bride’s father at his new and handsome residence. On the previous evening some of the members of the Sunday School and S.S. choir waited on Miss Butler who had been a teacher and their organist at the Sunday School services, and presented her with a handsome silver cake basket and costly vase.
Farm For Sale: Ferguson’s Falls, (the O’Connor Farm), 120 acres, Drummond and 200 acres Lanark, Lot 9, 5th Concession Lanark.
We notice by the Casket Paper published in Rochester, N.Y. in the interest of the undertakers, that Mr. David Hogg, of Perth, received a course of instruction in the Rochester School of Embalming.
Mr. J. M. Rodgers, law student with E. Elliott, barrister, passed his second interim examination in law with honors last week at Toronto.
Miss Mary A. Andison, Perth, has been appointed first assistant in the Renfrew Public and Model Schools at a salary of $250 per annum.
White Mica—A very valuable deposit of this mineral has been found on the farm of Mr. Charles Wills about one half way between Oliver’s Ferry and the village of Portland. This mica is white in color and of a very excellent quality. Already some 12 to 15 openings have been made all showing mica large enough to cut the usual sizes required and as it shows to the surface in many other places as well the prospect is good for a very large quantity and there should be plenty of money in it for the fortunate owners Mr. William Dixon and some other gentlemen of Perth.
Elsewhere in this issue will be found an obituary notice of the late Mr. Michael Murphy, Carleton Place, father of Mr. Jas. L. Murphy, merchant and councilor in that village. Mr. Murphy was also father of Mrs. McNamara, once of Perth and now of Walkerton, Ontario. A few years ago he was an active magistrate of Carleton Place and in all respects a worthy and useful citizen. He was a staunch Reformer.
The Winnipeg Free Press records the marriage of Mr. Frederick - - onnie to Miss Florence Mowat of Portage-la-Prairie, Manitoba, niece of Mrs. H. B. Wright, Perth, and well known in this town. The wedding was largely attended by friends and acquaintances of both parties including Hon. Mr. Norquay and Mr. and Mrs. Georgan of Portage-la-Prairie.
Scott Act Suit—On Wednesday last on the complaint of Trustee of the Scotch Corners School House, Beckwith, the caretaker of the building, Mr. W. Dowdall of Drummond, was brought before Charles Rice, J.P., for trespass. The Rev. A.A. Scott of Carleton Place was dragged in as a defendant also but why any more than the 100 or so who spoke or attended the meeting we cannot tell. The occasion was a Scott Act meeting advertised to be held at the school house but the trustees would not allow the use of the building without payment. The caretaker, Mr. Dowdall, however, undertook to open the building for the meeting and did so hence the suit. The case was settled by the defendant paying all the costs.
Dr. Ira Butler of Richmond, formerly of Smith’s Falls, was found guilty of manslaughter at Lockport and has been sentenced to six years in Auburn prison.
Dr. Patterson, from Almonte, has been elected physician to the Winnipeg St. Andrew’s Society. Mr. Archibald McNie once of this town, is also a prominent member of the same.
At the last meeting of the town council Mr. A. J. Matheson, Mayor, announced that he would not be a candidate for that office for another term. New aspirants had better buckle on their armour for any contest they may be subject to.
Mr. Judge, living near Sharbot Lake, thinks there is gold in a vein of stone upon his land.
Alfred Howarth has been appointed station agent at Lavant Station K & P Railway. Mr. Tierney, former agent has gone to Parh- - - to take the place of Mr. Matthews, resigned.
For next year’s mayoralty the men most prominent before the public are Messrs. William Meighen and Duncan Kippen, either gentleman would be deserving of the honor and would be very capable but we believe neither would stand in the event of a contest. No doubt we may be able to speak more definitively by the next issue.
Mrs. Annie Ferguson, widow, who lately lost her entire household effects, clothing and winter supplies by fire in the First Concession Drummond, desires us to express her sincere thanks to the people of Perth who so generously subscribed and through Mr. Robert Meighen, Esq., presented her with the handsome sum of $63.25. Her distress over such a misfortune occurring at this season of the year has been much relieved by this unexpected act of kindness and the names on the list of contributors handed to her with the money will ever be remembered by feelings of the deepest gratitude.
Mr. A. W. Cairn, formerly of Perth, and now of the Winnipeg Post Office, has been promoted and had his salary raised.
Mr. George Thornton has shipped within a fortnight four carloads of sheep and lambs to New York.
Mr. W. J. Hogg of the variety store next to this office has received a nice supply of holiday goods for the amusement and pleasure of the children.
The Herald says the Mr. A.W. Bell, Esq., of Carleton Place, has presented the German Lutherans of Sebastopol, Renfrew County, with an acre and a half of grounds for church purposes.
For Your Pleasure: Mr. Robert Jamieson, collector will be at the Clerk’s Office every evening from 7:00 to 9:00 until the 14th inst., to relieve people of their taxes so to speak.
Mr. Robert Kellock left this week to attend the Belleville Commercial College.
Our old friends Mr. J. K. Stewart of Ottawa and Mr. J. W. Manning of Almonte were both in attendance at the meeting of the Grand Division of the Sons of Temperance which opened its annual meeting at Kingston on Tuesday. Both gentlemen were voted into prominent positions at the election of office holders, Mr. Manning was made Grand Worthy Patriarch and Mr. Stewart was made Grand Scribe.
Mr. Thomas Turnbull, P.L.S., left town on Wednesday for the Northwest to engage in surveying work for the C.P. Railway.
Mr. A. Craig of Arnprior and lately of the Toronto Globe staff is at present visiting his brother-in-law, Mr. W. H. Grant, Governor of the Perth Gaol.
Mr. James Greig, father of Mr. Thomas Greig, barrister, Carleton Place, and A.M. Greig, barrister, Almonte, died after a long illness at his residence at Carleton Place on Friday last at the age of 78 years. He was a native of Ayreshire, Scotland and was a citizen very much respected.
The following took passage to Great Britain on Wednesday: Mr. George Brock, Mr. Fred W. Adams and wife, Mr. John Oxley and Mr. John McGlade. All too return tickets except Mr. Brock and Mr. Oxley the former of whom we understand intends studying for the Baptist ministry. They went by Allan steamship buying tickets from Mr. Seeley.
About 11:00 on Wednesday forenoon Mr. Charles Shearn, son of Mr. C. H. Shearn, butcher, Almonte, made an effort to cross the river on the ice by the railway track and the cottages where Rosamund Woolen Coy’s factory is. When he had gone a little more than one half way across the ice gave way and he went down. After unsuccessful efforts to raise himself he was drowned. There was one man nearby when the accident took place but who, through the excitement of the occurrence, instead of throwing something to assist the perishing young man ran to the factory to get assistance, which came too late. The body was recovered in a short time after the accident. The unfortunate young man was a very quiet, industrious young man with sterling qualities and much esteemed by his friends. He was a member of St. Paul’s Church choir and punctually attended the services thereof.
An unfortunate accident of drowning comes to us from Dalhousie this week. On Sunday a number of young lads ventured on the ice on “Brown’s Bay”, Dalhousie Lake but it being rotten and honeycombed by the warm weather the ice gave way and four of them named Bertrand, two Stewarts and Scott found themselves in the water. The other lads succeeded in getting on the sound ice again except young Bertrand who, cold and exhausted, sank to rise again no more in life. Two of the other boys were so far gone that they could not walk when first rescued. The unfortunate boy who met his sad fate was a son of the late Mr. Rufus Bertrand and a grandson of Mr. William Purdon. He was also a step son of Mr. Alexander McDonald who lives near where the accident took place. The lad was ten years of age.
On Thursday evening the 11th inst., a large party of friends and acquaintances numbering over 70 persons, assembled at the residence of Mrs. George Oliver, Sr., to witness the marriage of her daughter Mary J. Oliver to Mr. Thomas Moon, of Hallet Township, County Huron. The marriage ceremony was performed according to the Presbyterian service by Rev. M. Magillivray of St. Andrew’s Church. The bride was assisted through the nuptial ceremony by three bridesmaids: Miss Bella Moore, Miss Minnie McViety of North Elmsley and Miss Jennie Glossop of Perth. The groom was supported by his brother Mr. W. Moon. The bride and her fair companions were tastefully and richly dressed. At the conclusion of the ceremony the bride and groom received the warm congratulations of all present and in due time all sat down to a sumptuous repast prepared by Mr. Jas. A. Laurie. The bridal presents were very numerous and comprised many articles of value and beauty. The bridal pair left by the early morning train for Ottawa where they remain for a short time until they return home.
In Perth, interest in municipal affairs is looking up. Mr. William Meighen has definitely decided to stand for mayor after repeated solicitations from many friends. Mr. McLeod is also in the field for the mayor’s chair and is promised good support. Mr. Connitt has authorized us to state that he will be a candidate for Councillor in the East Ward.
Mr. Thomas Cameron, formerly of Almonte and now of St. Paul, Minnesota has been elected Vice President of the St. Andrew’s Society in the latter place.
The widow of the late Mr. George Robertson, Carleton Place, has just received from the A. O. U. W..(of which the deceased was a member) a check for $2,000, the amount assured to each member in good standing at death.
From Mr. A.C. McLean: Tea Meeting, Dalhousie
On the evening of 22nd December the Tea Meeting advertised was held in St. James Church, Dalhousie. The church was completely filled and every spot of standing room was taken up and for once the pulpit was occupied by the ladies. The refreshments were that of excellent quality, with that profusion characteristic of Dalhousie tea. A company from Middleville were especially charmed with the fragrance and strength of their second cup of tea. The same party were unanimous in the commendation of the performance of the choir who acquitted themselves extremely well and the hope is indulged that they will extend their practice to include church psalmody in which there is a great need of improvement. Miss Shanks’ class of little ones sang very sweetly some of the simple songs of childhood and were especially praised by the chairman Mr. Ward of Lanark and Mr. Morris of Rosetta. They gave good speeches for which they received the best thanks of the audience. Miss Leech of Lanark gave a reading which was well received and some dialogues were recited by some of the young people of the congregation who evidently possess considerable ability for such performances. The Christmas tree was loaded with presents for some 125 scholars besides a large number of specials all of which were tastefully arranged. Special presents were on the tree from the congregation to Mr. Blackburn for his service as presenter (?) and to the minister’s wife from the Bible Class and from the teachers to Mr. D. Easton for his faithful services as presenter (?) of the Sabbath School. The committee are to be congratulated on the marked success of the entertainment and deserve high praise for the faithful discharge of their duties. Cox
Mr. J. A. Wright, once a clever auctioneer of Almonte, returned to this county from Winnipeg a few weeks ago to die at the age of 49 (?) years. His remains were buried in the Innisville Cemetery.
Mr. Peter McLaren, accompanied by Mr. Edward Elliott, Mr. John G. Haggart and Mr. John Laurie left town for Winnipeg on Wednesday to take part in a law suit in which Messrs. McLaren and Haggart are interested in concerning a saw mill in Brandon, Man.
Almonte Gazette: Mr. W. H. Manning, of Clinton, ran down here on Christmas Eve ostensibly to visit his home but in reality to annex one of Almonte’s fair daughters, Miss M. Gemmell, to whom he was united Thursday evening and the happy couple left for Clinton on Friday evening. Joy go with them say we.
At the opening of the Public and Model School on Wednesday last Dr. Kellock, chairman of the Board of Education, presented the Gold Medal promised by him to the pupil of the town schools who secured the best aggregate marks at the Entrance Exam. Master Arthur Gardner was the recipient. His practical method of showing his interest in school affairs is commended to those occupying the position of chairman in the future.
From Mr. A. C. McLean, bookseller, Carleton Place, we have received a beautiful sample of his daily calendars with Scripture texts for each day of the year.
The Carleton Place Herald regrets to hear of the dangerous illness from inflammation of the bowels of Mr. Bennett Rosamund of Almonte. We hope later news will announce his improvement.
Mr. A. J. Matheson, retiring mayor, entertains the members of the Corporation of the town and others at an oyster supper at Hick’s Hotel tonight. After two years of faithful service he retires from the labors and duties of that position. During this time, Mr. Matheson has done his best to advance the interests of the town in every way and he now lays down his staff of office with an excellent record.
Mr. Archibald Peden is now a sole partner with Mr. Cliff in the Carleton Place Central Canadian business, he having been the foreman since the beginning. A fine fellow and a first class printer.
Mr. George Hagerty, for several years station agent of the C.P.R. at Almonte is to be transferred to Sand Point. Mr. Martin of Brockville will take charge of the Almonte station.
Our Chicago correspondent Mr. J. M. Campbell was called suddenly from his home in that city to attend the funeral of his mother the late Mrs. William Ritchie of Bathurst.
Mr. William McAdam of Pembroke Township passed away on Friday evening last having attained the great age of 88 years. The deceased was a staunch Conservative and always took a lively interest in politics. He was respected by all and universally regretted. The remains were taken to Pakenham for burial.
During the Scott Act meeting on Tuesday evening last both the Reverend speakers referred to the proceedings taken by the school board trustees at the Scotch Corner’s against Mr. Dowdall for holding a meeting in the school house after being forbidden by the trustees. The ratepayers took the first opportunity of relegating the trustees to private life to look after their own affairs and made Mr. Dowdall one of the trustees. There will be no more trouble about using the school house or opportunities for venting personal spleen. Almonte Gazette.
Mr. Samuel Green of Westport lost his second son Friday, aged 14. The boy went to bed apparently as well as ever and was found dead Saturday morning.
Mr. Ewen McEwen, clerk of the township of Beckwith and postmaster of Franktown died at his residence in that village on Monday morning last at the age of 76 years. The deceased was a gentleman of great geniality and sprightness of character and was as universally respected as he was widely known. He was born in Perthshire, Scotland and received his education at Perth in this country and afterwards bought and worked a farm near Franktown. He was a consistent Presbyterian in religion and a strong Reformer in politics and a good citizen in every way.
Smith’s Falls—This week we have the pleasure of announcing the marriage of Annie Sheard of Almonte to Mr. A. Caren, barrister of Rapid City, cousin of our townsman Capt. Careen. This pleasant event took place in Chicago on Wednesday.
On Tuesday evening of last week Mr. Robinson Lyon of Lyon’s Hotel, Arnprior, celebrated his 74th birthday. After his usual custom he entertained his numerous friends. Though beyond his allotted span of 3 score and 10 the old gentleman is still hale and hearty and draws his bow over his fiddle as vigorously as he did years ago when the name “Bob Lyon the fiddler of Bytown” was well known from Quebec to the headwaters of the Ottawa.
A week ago Saturday Mr. A. R. McIntyre, merchant, Middleville, was called away suddenly to attend the funeral of his brother, Captain John McIntyre, Reeve of Elderva- - - , Bruce County, who dies suddenly on that day. The deceased gentleman was a native of Perth and many a year ago left this part of the country for the Bruce district where he was a respected and influential citizen.
On Wednesday, Alexander Austin was brought before His Worship Mr. Mayor Meighen charged with being drunk and disorderly in the town of Perth and charged $1 and costs for a total of $5.75.
Mr. Adam McKinley, Scotch Line, has bought the vacant lot on Craig Street and Drummond Street opposite St. Andrew’s Church and he intends erecting a residence upon it his intention being to remove into town as soon as it is ready.
Mr. John W. Berryman and Mr. W. Matheson, law students in this town, passed their final examinations for attorney and barrister at Toronto, Mr. Berryman without an oral. Mr. A.C. Shaw at the same time passed his final examination as barrister.
Smith’s Falls—A drunken row occurred on Market Street last Sunday between two brothers named George and William Malny. They were arrested by Constable Reynolds and put in the lockup for the night. On Monday they were brought before A. Foster, J.P. and each fined $5 and costs. The latter paid his bill on the spot but George Malny, being short of funds, was obliged to take the alternative, 30 days in the county gaol.
Perth Town Council Meeting—The mayor intimated that Mrs. Shaw, an old an destitute and helpless woman, was being supported by a number of ladies in town by private charity, her friends in Montreal having refused to help support her. It was thought that the burden should be taken off private individuals and placed on the town. In the meantime Mrs. Lochead was taking charge of her. On the motion of Mr. Campbell the sum of $1 per week was granted toward the support of Mrs. Shaw until the 1st of May.
Mr. T. B. Caldwell, Captain of the Lanark Volunteer Co., left Monday to take a course of instruction in the infantry training school at Toronto under charge of Lt. Col. Otter.
Mr. G. M. Rose of the firm Hunter, Rose and
Co., the well known book publishers, stopped off in town on Monday to call upon his
relatives here the family of Mr. John Mitchell.
Last Sunday morning before morning prayers an interesting event took place viz the presentation to Mary E. Cavanagh of a beautiful bound clasped chapel prayer book and hymn book by the clergyman and congregation of St. Stephen’s Church, Bathurst, as a practical expression of their approval of the cheerful conscientious and regular manner in which she has discharged her duties as organist during the past year. The occasion called for appropriate speeches from Rev. C. E. S. Radand and P. T. Mignot, the energetic lay assistant of the mission.
On Sunday morning last about 11:00 Mr. George P. McDonald, one of the sufferers from the dualine explosion at the Tay Canal Works, Beveridge’s Bay, breathed his last near the spot where the accident took place. The terrible injuries received and the shock to his system proved too much even for his robust constitution. His remains were brought to Perth Sunday afternoon followed by a large concourse of employees, workmen and friends and were sent for internment at Toronto. The deceased was the fourth son of the well known contractor of this and other public works Mr. A. P. MacDonald and was 28 years of age at the time of his death. The blow to his bereaved parents is a terrible one. The other victim, William Lewis, is still in the Ottawa Hospital but we understand he is sinking rapidly. He is too weak to stand amputation of his limbs and this would be his only chance at life.
The dwelling of Mr. Adam McKinley on the corner of Craig and Drummond Streets is to be of brick, two stories high with a tin roof. On the opposite corner Mr. Robert Thompson is getting in material for altering and improving his store and dwelling after plans were drawn up by Mr. Limon, the architect at Brockville. The store is said to be continued to Drummond Street and the dwelling part finished with a veranda and both are to be crowned with a Mannard roof with cupola at the corner. If this plan from Mr. Linton is carried out the building will be the neatest looking one in town. Mr. Peter Hope intends putting up a two story store on his vacant lot on Foster St., a store front of plate glass windows and brick sides and back. Mr. William Allan, carriage maker, is getting material ready for a new brick dwelling to replace the present one on Gore Street west belonging to Mrs. D. Sinclair. Mr. F. L. Mitchell, Public School Inspector, will this summer raise the roof of his residence on east Drummond Street and probably change it to a Mannard.
On the War Path—A Magistrate Court was held on Monday last in the town hall Lanark, the Reeve R. Robertson and A. Baird, J.P. being on the bench. The following persons were summoned by the Inspector to answer the charge of violation of the Crooks Act: Mrs. M. Dobbie of Lanark, 2 charges; Mr. George Taylor, Lanark, 1 charge; Mr. William Gardner, Dalhousie, 1 charge; Mr. William Grainger, Dalhousie, 1 charge; Mr. George Fair, Dalhousie, 1 charge. Mr. D. G. MacDonnell appeared for all the parties and on behalf of Mrs. Dobbie for one charge and W. Gardner pled guilty and also ignorance of the law and asked for adjournment to afford time to appeal to the government which was granted until 27 Feb. The case against George Taylor was dismissed. George Fair pled guilty to a breach of regulations and was fined $2 and costs. The two charges against Mrs. Dobbie the magistrate considered legally proven but the defendant having pled guilty in one case, dismissed it. The proceeding has excited a great deal of interest, the hall being filled with parties from miles around.
Perth
Courier, Feb. 27, 1885
The Brockway Centre (Mich.) Expositor of Feb. 12 contains the following obituary the subject of which is the eldest son of Mr. James Brown, formerly of Perth: “Passed away in peace after a long and painful struggle with that dread disease consumption at the residence of his parents, Brockway Center, on Monday, 9th Feb., Thomas Mair Brown, aged 21 years, 8 months, son of John and Isabella Brown. The funeral was held at the A.C. Chapel on Wednesday where a large concourse of friends and relatives gathered to pay their last tribute to the deceased. Elder W. H. Palmer officiated. The deceased leaves a loving wife and many friends and relatives to mourn his departure.”
We learn from the Pembroke Observer that Mr. William Doran, late of Sharbot Lake, and formerly of Perth, has been appointed by the Ontario Government to the office of Stipendiary Magistrate Nipissing District in place of his brother John Doran, who has been compelled to resign this position on account of ill health. Mr. Doran also takes the position of Registrar of the District. He will take up his residence at North Bay, a point on the Lake Nipissing touched by the Carleton Place railway. While lamenting the ill health of the late incumbent of the office, John Doran, we congratulate the recipient of the position upon his appointment.
St. Andrew’s Church Anniversary Soiree—Held on Monday evening the soiree was a complete success. Victoria Hall was crowded with an appreciative audience. Rev. D. McDonald, M.A., was chairman and made a few introductory remarks after which the choir sang an anthem, “Rock of Ages”. Mr. Robert Bell, Esq., gave an address dealing principally with the history of the church. 68 years ago Mr. Bell’s father came to the Bathurst District as the first minister from Gananoque to Prescott and to the northward. He came June 24, 1817 and the first service was on the 29th of June. The services were upstairs in a log tavern (which still stands in Perth) into which the congregation – ladies and all – entered by climbing a ladder. In 1822 Rev. Mr. Buchanan became pastor. He died eleven years later and was succeeded by Rev. John Smith. On Feb. 14, 1835 – 50 years ago – the congregation was reorganized. Rev. Mr. Smith died in 1851 (?) and was succeeded by Rev. Mr. Morrison after whom came Rev. Mr. Hutchings in 1860 and Rev. Walter Ross in 1867. Mr. Ross died in 1881.
Mr. W.A. Matheson, barrister, who passed a very creditable examination in law a short time ago at Toronto, has opened a law office in Renfrew.
Mr. F. B. Allan was the winner this year of the gold medal presented for the yearly competition by Mr. William Lees, M.P.P. to the Perth Upon Tay Curling Club.
A former resident of Perth and once a favorite singer at our concerts Margaret M. Enright, was married on the 11th (?) 14th (?) Feb., to Mr. Hugh Dougherty, Rochester, N.Y. Her sister, A.M. Enright, Rochester, NY acted as bridesmaid. The papers noting the marriage gave the following description of the dresses worn---By the bride: “ corn-colored satin with flowers and overdress of white lace looped with yellow roses. Pompadour corsages pointed back and front, lace sleeves, corsage bouquet of yellow roses all natural, a bouquet of white terry velvet with corn colored plumes”. By the bridesmaids: “garnet satin and velvet with yellow roses. The bride’s sister Mrs. La Blanc (?) was also present and wore black silk with scarlet poppies.”
The Canadian voyageurs employed by the British government to work the boats of the Soudan expedition down the Nile have mostly returned and now pretty much home again at the domestic hearthstone. Generally speaking their work was pleasant enough and though several lives were lost by accident or disease the climate, food and occupations were not more than one could bear. The voyageurs from this locality were, so far as we could learn, the following:
J.S. Moore, North Elmsley
C. Shaw (Winnipeg), Perth
J. Partridge, Perth (remained in Egypt)
Robert O’Hara, Renfrew
Alexander Dick, Renfrew
Robert Letts (?), Fort Coulonge
A.T. Chester, Almonte
R. Goth or Gath, Renfrew
Two brick houses in Caroline Village will be offered for sale on the 23rd inst., by the owner, Thomas Smith, who intends removing to Westport. Notice also the auction sale of farm stock, etc., of John Lally, Burgess on the 28th March.
Mr. Malcolm Fisher, Jr., Bathurst, a fine young farmer, 28 years of age, died of inflammation of the lungs on Thursday of last week. He leaves a wife and two children.
Auction Sale: Mr. James Bennett, 2nd Concession N. Crosby, will hold a public auction of farm implements, stock, etc., at his premises on Monday, 6th April.
Mr. William Baird will sell, at his residence on Lot 14, 1st Concession Lanark Township, a sale of farm implements, stock, etc on Wed., 15th April.
Messrs John Wilson and John Charles of this town left for British Colombia on Tuesday evening.
Mr. William Baird has sold his farm near Hopetown to Mr. Charles Stewart, Sr. Mr. Henry Johnson of Lavant Township has sold his farm to Mr. William Pepper and intends to remove to Lanark Village.
Hon. John Simpson, Dominion Senator, died at his residence at Bowmanville on Sabbath evening, aged 73. He was born in Rothas near Elgin, Scotland and four years later his parents left to come to Canada and settled on the Scotch Line, Lanark County where the deceased senator passed his early life. He entered a store in Darlington, County Durham in 1825 and gradually rose until he became founder and manager of the Ontario Bank at Bowmanville. He was very wealthy at the time of his death. In politics he was a strong Liberal.
Auction Sale Ad—Farm stock and implements William McGarry---Mr. McGarry has decided to devote his attention to full bred stock.
In the final examination at Queen’s College, Kingston, we find among those who took honors in medicine, M.L. Dixon, Frankville, who has been appointed house surgeon. Alfred Erralt (?), Smith’s Falls, carried off a silver medal for his second year.
Mrs. Robert Thompson, a lady much esteemed in town, died yesterday morning after a lingering illness.
On Friday last an employee on the Tay Canal, Denis Cahill, got drunk and of course took a walk along the railway track. Near the western limits of the town he lay down on the track so as to be in good shape for mutilation by a passing train. A freight train came along after a little bit but the cow catcher quickly shoved him off to one side by catching him on the side of his head. Strange to say, he was not seriously hurt and was taken to the Perth lockup. Dr. Kellock sewed up the ghastly wound and had him ready for transfer to the Ottawa Hospital the next day.
Mr. Jas. Templeton, Jr., Perth, left on Monday for Belleville to enter the drug store of his uncle Mr. Robert Templeton.
Mr. George Lawson, Carleton Place, has purchased a foundry in Leamington, Essex County, Ontario and has removed there.
Mr. Charles A. Bower, Perth, left on Wednesday to resume his term at the Ontario School of Pharmacy at Toronto. Mr. John Stewart, late of Mr. Alexander Robinson’s store, Perth, secured a situation in the dry good’s store of Mr. James Scott, Toronto.
In the event of No. 1 Company of Volunteers, Almonte, being called out for active service, the mayor has promised to supply each one with a suit of underclothing and another generous Almonter will supply the Company with new boots at his own expense. Mr. D. H. Davis gave the 65th (?) Battalion quite a quantity of tobacco as they passed through on Friday. Gazette.
Crawford and Laurence, the two men convicted of robbing a store at Irish Creek last summer and shooting Postmaster Richards while in pursuit of them, have been found guilty at the Brockville Assizes and sentenced to ten years imprisonment in the penitentiary. On being conducted to his cell, Crawford (whose real name is Looby) wept bitterly and declared he was innocent of the crime.
Mr. O. R. Avison, formerly of Almonte and Smith’s Falls, has taken a $50 scholarship for general proficiency at the Toronto Medical School.
The Smith’s Falls Town Council has passed a resolution asking the Ontario government to appoint Mr. George F. Cairns, barrister, as police magistrate for that town at a salary of $100 per year. George would do the best, all right.
Mr. Duncan Haggart , son of Mr. J. G. Haggart, M.P., is lying very ill at his father’s residence with typhoid fever. His friends hope for the best and that his good constitution may help to bring about his recovery.
The post office at Port Elmsley (Pike Falls) has been reopened and Mr. William Hunter made postmaster.
Mr. Alexander Montgomery took a lot of 13 fat cattle, stall fed, to Montreal on Tuesday. They came from Dalhousie and North Sherbrooke.
Mr. J. M. Balderson, late student at J. A. Allan’s law office, Perth, has gone to take a position in the office of Messr. O’Connor and Hogg, barristers.
Farm For Sale—Mrs. Joseph Jones, Lot 1, 9th Concession, Bathurst and part of Lot 23 (or 22?), 9th Concession S. Sherbrooke.
The English papers containing notices of the death at Manchester of Robert Ramsbottom, Clithorne England, is a brother of the late Sergeant Ramsbottom, Lanark Township, who died at his residence in this country last year. The deceased was well known as an eminent apiculturist (?) or fish breeder and also as an angler. He devoted his lifetime to the artificial propagation of salmon and was successful in introducing this valuable fish to Australia and also in establishing breeding establishments in Scotland and Ireland. He wrote a book on this science “The Salmon and Artificial Propagation” which was widely circulated and brought commendatory letters to the author from General Garibaldi, John Bright, Prof. Bushland and others. His father was a schoolmaster and the family mostly learned the trade of block calico printers and the deceased also was knowledgeable about this trade. He was a Wesleyan Methodist in religion and an ardent Liberal in politics. He has a nephew residing in the township of Lanark, Mr. Jas. Ramsbottom.
Killed in Battle—The event is more than any other to bring the dreadful realities of the War in the Northwest home to the people of Lanark is the death by the enemy’s bullet of young Alex Ferguson, eldest son of Dr. R. H. Ferguson of Winnipeg and a native of this county. The young man was shot through the heart early in the engagement of Fish Creek and was about the first of the 8 who were killed in the context. His father was a graduate of Queen’s College at Kingston and practiced medicine in Lanark and Renfrew, finally settling down at Winnipeg where he resides now. The young man’s mother was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. Alexander Caldwell, Esq. of Lanark. Mr. W. C. Caldwell M.P.P. North Lanark and Mr. Duncan Ferguson, postmaster, Smith’s Falls are therefore uncles of the deceased. Young Ferguson was only 19 years of age and it is said his mother was strongly adverse to her son, not yet out of his teens, going out with his battalion.
Mr. C. A. Matheson has started a cheese factory at Ferguson’s Falls on Wednesday with a larger promise of milk than ever and intends reopening the factory at Perth on Tuesday next. Mr. George Publow has charge of the cheese making at both places.
The death of Rev. Robert MacKenzie, M.A., Presbyterian Minister, McDonald’s Corners, Dalhousie, took place on Sat. last April 18 of bronchial catarrh. He was much beloved by his late congregation and his death was the occasion of much sorrow. The deceased clergyman was a native of the north of Ireland.
Mr. Carnell, assessor, has finished his labors having gotten through in a remarkably short time. The population, we are glad to know, shows a vigorous growth. Last year it was 2,707 and it is now 2,838. This is a gain of 231.
An old resident gone—Almonte Times—It is our duty this week to chronicle the death of the oldest resident or at least the first settler who took up land in the Township of Ramsay. This is Mr. Thomas Lawrie Sr., who died at his residence on the 10th Line of the township at the advanced age of 90 years. He came to Canada in 1819 (?) from Edinburgh, Scotland and settled on the 9th Line. He stayed there for a number of years and then removed to the 10th Line the scene of his death, a period in all of 65 years.
At a meeting of the cheese factory of Maberly Messrs Daniel Buchanan, George Buchanan and Joseph Munro were appointed directors. The factory will be built on the farm of Mr. C. Briggs. Mr. Acheson is the contractor. An order was left to the Maberly Carriage Works for mill wagons and the new factory will probably be running by the first of June.
Mr. William Drysdale, carpenter, of Lanark, has left for Victoria, British Colombia. It is said he believes that British Colombia – minus the Chinese – is the finest spot under the sun. (transcriber’s note: this is politically incorrect to say the least and I thought about leaving it out but put it in as written.)
From the Annual Report of the Ontario Institute for the Deaf and Dumb, Belleville, issued by Mr. R. Matheson, we learn that the following pupils from the late unified counties were attending the institute on September last:
Lanark County: Levi Brian, Carleton Place; Alfred P. Lockhart, Blakeney; Peter J. Malone, Almonte.
Renfrew County: Charles F. Mellents (?) and Alfred F. Fraser, Pembroke; Janet Micks, Micksburg; Janet Ronnell (or Russell), Renfrew
Gertrude McPhee of Brandon, Man.(?).
The Dead Volunteer
Young Alexander Ferguson
Son of Dr. Ferguson of Winnipeg
At the time he left to join the General Middleton expedition he was a medical student at college and he joined the force as a surgeon’s assistant. Being a good shot, he asked to have the use of a rifle until his professional work began and went in company with Captain Forrest as a sharpshooter close to the enemy. His death was nearly the first on the side of the whites and is described by a correspondent: “Private Ferguson of the 90th was lying next to Captain Forrest on a hillside opposite the rebel rifle pits. Suddenly he turned partly on his elbow and said ‘My God, Captain, I am shot’. He then expired and Captain Forrest took up his rifle and shot the half breed who killed him in the back as he was running to the shelter.”
Besides young Ferguson killed at the Battle of Fish Creek two others in the fight were from this county. Private William Ennis was killed, he once lived in Perth and was a nephew of Mr. Jas. G. Harvey of Winnipeg. Corporal Code, once of Montague and Smith’s Falls was shot in both legs. He was a student of law at Winnipeg.
The body of a man named David Clark was found near Manitou, southern Manitoba a short time ago. Parcels which he had been carrying and $45 in money were found with him. He was subject to cramps and it is supposed that he had become exhausted with travel and was seized with cramps. He came from Ramsay, Lanark County. He was 42 years of age and unmarried.
Mrs. Taylor is an old lady 89 years of age, living with her son-in-law Mr. Alexander Erskine in the Township of Lanark between Middleville and Rosetta. She came from Scotland in the early days of this good old settlement and must have inherited a sound and robust constitution for we are told Mrs. Taylor can yet read ordinary print with the naked eye – using no spectacles – and besides has just cut a new set of teeth. We hope Mrs. Taylor will make use of them until at least her 100th birthday.
The illness of Mr. Duncan A. Haggart during a long continuance terminated fatally on Thursday night of last week at 9:00. The disease baffled the skill of the attending physician and wore away gradually the strong constitution of the deceased, one of the most robust young men in our town. Duncan was a young man of great promise and bright prospects and was a favorite with all. His funeral took place on Sabbath afternoon from the residence of his father, Mr. John Haggart and was attended by an immense concourse from the town and sister towns and villages.
Mr. John Scott, builder, Almonte, has removed to Perth, it being a more convenient point for his business.
Mr. John Hendry, having sold his blacksmith shop at Watson’s Corners, has removed to Perth.
A sale by auction will take place on the farm of Messrs. Joseph and John McMillan, 1st Concession Drummond on Tuesday next of farm stock and implements, etc.
Mr. Archibald H. Browning of Lavant lost his only son John Browning, a young man, by death a short time ago. The remains were interred in the Hopetown Cemetery on Monday.
Farm For Sale Ad—Lot 1, 9th Concession Bathurst and part of Lot 22, 9th Concession S. Sherbrooke, 180 acres. Mrs. Joseph Jones
Mr. T. J. Brennan, Roscommon, Michigan, was in town this week, being called here by the serious illness of his father.
Death in the Northwest—Mr. Hugh Keays who left Drummond for the Northwest about two years ago and lately engaged as a teamster of military supplies, died of heart disease at Saskatchewan Landing a few days ago.
From the Pembroke Observer we learn of the sudden death of Mr. John Thompson, chief manager of the store and bookkeeper of the construction department of the C.P.R., the sad event taking place at Biscotasing (?) on Friday last. The deceased was born in our town of Perth and for some years kept a general store at Arnprior. The members of the O. Y.. (?) press association were last Fall very hospitably entertained at Sudbury Junction by him and his estimable wife who will not fail to receive the sympathy of the members of the association.
An old resident of the town, Mrs. John Lister, died at her residence on the 21st inst., at the age of 80 (?) years. She was a native of Scotland.
Foot Race Challenge—Mr. W. H. Clark, the well known foot racer of Perth, in this issue challenges various professional runners from the neighboring towns for mile races at $50 or $100 per race.
Quite a gloom was cast over the people of Smith’s Falls on Monday by the sudden death of Mrs. Foster, wife of Captain Foster, Reeve of Smith’s Falls on the evening of Saturday previous.
Amid the excitement of war news from Batoche on Wednesday morning one item of intelligence about 11:00 came like a knife thrust to the breast of our citizens with an effect as stunning as it was painful and distressing. This was the news that A.W. Kippen of Perth had been killed in the Batoche fight the day previous. The news caused us to realize the dreadful realities of the miserable war in the Northwest had at length come to our own doors and that one of our brightest and cleverest young men in town was the victim. It is hard to realize that the same hearty and jovial young man, brim full of life and energy, who had left her only a few weeks before, careless as he was hopeful of the consequences, was that day lying cold and still on the battlefield and that the well known face and form would be seen in our midst no more. When the effect was painful to mere acquaintances, the stroke that fell upon his parents and brothers and sisters can be neither described nor imagined. If the sympathy and sorrow of the entire community, however, could be any consolation, such comfort in their bereavement is surely and sincerely theirs. As a person friend of our own, every warm hearted and buoyant and obliging, the memory of the deceased will always be present with us.
Alexander Walker Kippen was born in Perth on August of 1857 which would make his age at the time of his death 27 years and 9 months. He was the eldest son of Mr. Duncan Kippen, builder, one of our best known citizens. Alex attended the Perth High School, graduating with distinction and then began the study of land surveying with Mr. J. M. O. Cromwell of Perth, passing his examination as Provincial Land Surveyor while yet in his early years. Soon he became engaged in the survey of Dominion Crown lands in the N.W. Territories under Mr. G. A. Simpson, government engineer. He afterwards turned his labors to the Hudson’s Bay Company where he remained until 1884. His range was along the Saskatchewan from Prince Albert to Edmunton and his duties gave him an intimate knowledge of the country about those places and around the area of Battleford, Fort Pitt and Duck Lake, points all memorable by the progressive sad events of the present rebellion. It was he who wrote the interesting description of the Battleford, Duck Lake and Prince Albert area that appeared in the Courier some weeks ago and many of the descriptions of those and other places for the Globe about the same time.
Mr. Kippen left for the Northwest last year to complete his studies and the examination he successfully passed at Toronto last summer enabled him to begin studying for a higher degree and took a special class at Toronto University to qualify himself and was intending next month to go up for an examination. At this time, however, the rebellion broke out in the Northwest. Among the organizations intended for service there was a special one under the charge of Col. Dennis, C. E.., comprised wholly of Dominion Land Surveyors, who were called the Survey Intelligence Corps and whose work was to be chiefly that of reconnaissance. Mr. Kippen volunteered his service in this capacity and his experience and knowledge were well known to Col. Dennis and they were eagerly accepted and on one day’s notice. Alex set out for Winnipeg, taking a cheerful leave of friends, alas for the last time. On Sunday last the Intelligence Corps arrived at Batoche where it seems they fought with the regular forces and it would also appear that he was killed in the thick of the Tuesday fight. Mr. Kippen’s bold and daring nature would not permit him to lag behind any others and this trait of character carried him to the front where we can no doubt impute his death by the rebel bullet occurred. Arrangements have been made to preserve the body and bring it to Perth for burial.
The following law students originally from Perth, have passed their intermediate examination before the law society at Osgoode Hall this term: Mr. J. M. Balderson, Ottawa and Mr. J. R. Code, Hamilton.
On the way down from Qu’Appelle to Winnipeg a conversation with Dr. Ferguson, who was bringing his son’s remains home, Mr. Taylor, agent on the Q. T. R. was informed that one Donald McEwen, late of Almonte, had particularly distinguished himself by bravery and daring at the Fish Creek fight. McEwen penetrated 20 yards further than any of the other skirmishers into the ravine. He thereby virtually posed himself as a shot for the rebels whose fire being for a time concentrated on him. He cleverly sought out a good shelter in a hold and kept firing away and being a good marksman his deadly work proved effective. The probability is that the half breeds killed in the engagement fell victim to McEwen’s unerring aim. His comrades never expected to see him come out of his perilous position in the ravine alive. It was in this engagement that young Mr. Ferguson and Charles Swinford fell. The latter was for a number of years past the C.P.R. freight agent at Winnipeg. Mr. McEwen was formerly Ensign of Almonte Company, 42nd Battalion.
The Late Robert Brown
It is with deep regret that we announce the decease of Robert Brown, the sad event took place at Ottawa on Thursday last. The following short sketch of the leading events in his successful career will doubtless be a very acceptable way to his host of friends in these parts. He was a son of the late Mr. William B. Brown of Carleton Place who was at one time in the employ of the Hudson’s Bay Company in the Northwest. He was born at Kilwinning (?) Ayreshire, Scotland and came to Canada in 1841 and took up his residence at Montreal where he engaged in mercantile pursuits. He removed to Carleton Place in 1846 where he went into the employment of his brother-in-law, the late Archibald McArthur. He removed to Pakenham in 1848 and opened a general store under the firm names McArthur and Brown. After some years, he assumed control of the business and carried it off with success until 1869 (?) when having amassed a competence, he took into partnership David Scott (?), who contracted the business for a number of years. Mr. Brown retired to Montreal where he acquired a large amount of real estate and became a large holder of stocks in the Bank of Commerce and Montreal. While in business in Pakenham, he also took into partnership our present townsman, George Wilson and opened a general store in Arnprior. He was a strong adherent of the old Scotch Church. He married a daughter of the late Sheriff Dickson (?) of Pakenham and leaves a family of 5 to mourn his loss. The funeral took place on Monday to Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa.
Boy Drowned—On Tuesday forenoon about 9:00 a little boy four years old named William Henry King, son of Edgar King, who lives near the Craig Street Bridge, while trying, it is thought, to secure some apples that were floating down the river, fell into the water and was swept downstream by the current. No one heard any cry from the little fellow and he was not missed at once but after a little while his mother became alarmed at his continued absence and a search was made for him on shore and in the river. About 1:00 his body was found a half mile down the river, life, of course, being long gone. The funeral of the little lad took place yesterday to Elmwood Cemetery.
Mr. Thomas Smith, Ramsay, once a law student at Mr. F. A. Hall’s (?) office, Perth, has passed the final examination for barrister and headed the list at that.
The mayor suggests that during the time the remains of Mr. A.W. Kippen are being taken to the grave that the merchants close their doors out of respect to the deceased.
Messrs. Joseph McMillan and John McMillan, late of the “Fraser Farm”, Elmsley, have purchased from Mr. William Hester his farm of 100 acres on the 2nd Line Drummond for 41,000.
Mr. Henry H. McIntyre, youngest son of Mr. Hugh McIntyre, Esq., Drummond, who came from Winnipeg a few weeks ago with his mother to the old “homestead” near Balderson died on Monday of consumption, at the age of 19.
Private Code of the Winnipeg (90th ) Battalion, wounded at Fish Creek, died of his injuries at Barkstone (?) on the 16th (?) 19th (?) May of his injuries. He had been shot through both legs and this necessitated amputation of both limbs. He was a law student and son of William Code, Chief Engineer of the Winnipeg Fire Brigade. His family came to Montague near Smith’s Falls. This is the third death of a volunteer born in this county.
Mr. Samuel Lowry, an old and highly respected infant of Pakenham Township, died at his residence on the 13th (?) 15th (?) April. He was born in County Down, Ireland in 1817 and was therefore 68 years old at the time of his death. He was an influential member of the Methodist Church and for many years led the singing for that denomination in his home church. He left a wife and large family to mourn his loss. His remains were interred in the cemetery at Cedar Hill. Carleton Place Herald
Farm for Sale Ads—200 acres west ˝ of Lot 1, 9th Concession Beckwith and Lot 27 (?), 9th Concession Drummond. Write to Mr. Dougald Sinclair, Jr., Carleton Place or Mr. P.M. Sinclair, Perth
Mr. William Caldwell is putting up a windmill with full water to supply his house and extensive gardens, etc.
About 10,000 logs belonging to Mr. W. C. Caldwell, M.P.P. passed down on the Clyde last week.
Mr. Peter Comrie, the old school teacher so well known in this section has, I regret to say, been suffering for some time with erysipelas in the head. He had been living a retired life for some time at the house of Mr. W. McIlquham, Sr., Drummond. Mr. Comrie’s brother from Goulbourne visited him last week. The old school teacher has the sympathy of a very large number of friends.
The house of Mr. William Rodgers, Dalhousie (Watson’s Corners) burned to the ground some days since. Everything in the house was completely destroyed, no insurance. The origin of the fire is a mystery. There had been no fire in the house for some hours. A subscription is being taken up to help Mr. Rodgers with whom, in his loss, there is great general sympathy. He is highly respected.
Dittrick’s Fire Escape—We are glad to learn that the simple and effective fire escape invented by John Dittrick has been exhibited in Chicago with results satisfactory to a number of capitalists there. The trial was made from a ten story building. The results should be reassuring to Mr. Dittrick for all other fire escapes have been impractical for one reason or another.
Bradley’s Success Compound—Mr. J. F. Bradley of this place is manufacturing a new medicine for the stomach, liver and kidney complaints which is called Bradley’s Success Compound. He is selling a great deal of the compound and is in continued receipt of testimonials assuring him of its efficiency. So far it seems to be a success in reality as well as in name.
Piano Recital—The piano recital of Mr. B. W. Wilson, organist at St. Andrew’s Church, assisted by some of his pupils in vocal and piano training, came off on Thursday evening of last week in Mr. F. B. Allan’s new hall above his store. The guests, who were by invitation, numbered about 100, and represented the most critical and cultivated musical tastes in the town. Unfortunately, the pleasantness of the entertainment and the self possession of those taking part were somewhat impaired by a certain amount of whispered conversation indulged in by a few parents which, we hope, will not be allowed to happen again. The play of Mr. Wilson, was brilliant and effective and showed not only fine natural taste and talent but also a skill acquired by thorough training and practice. In reference to the singing of Misses Andison, Riddell and Mitchell—amateurs are usually allowed to escape comment, whether they deserve it or not, but these ladies would not need to fear even a severe critic. One parent has sent me the following note regarding Miss Walker’s playing: “Miss Walker rendered the “Spinning Song” with electric quickness and distinctiveness surprising in one so young. She possesses those rare qualities of intellectual appreciation of the meaning of the music she interprets and shows an utter absence of affectation in style.” Mr. Thompson achieved a well earned success in his song “These Good Ships”. He possesses a sympathetic voice of fine quality and extended range.
Mr. George Hawkins family are all down with diphtheria and three of them have already been buried. The others are recovering. The school in that section has been closed and we think great care can be taken to prevent the spread of this malignant disease.
Died, on Friday, 19th June, Mr. James Wilson who has for the past few months been gradually sinking quietly, and fell into sleep and will not awaken, and was buried on the following Saturday.
A few weeks ago Mr. William Armour McFarlane, a young man well known and highly thought of in Lanark, returned from Jamestown, Dakota to his house near that village nigh unto death by virtue of that insidious disease consumption. Kind hands realized his every want but all was of no avail and on Thursday last he passed to that endless fraternity which awaits us all. Respected in life, his death is regretted by all who knew him.
On Tuesday last Mr. Dennis O’Neil, Township of Ramsay, was brought before Mr. J. W. Manning, J.P., charged with being insane and dangerous to be at large. After hearing the evidence the magistrate committed the prisoner to the Perth gaol for safekeeping and he was removed there the same day in the custody of Mr. B. McGregor, County Constable.
We are glad to learn that our old friend Mr. George Lowe, Carleton Place, who had been confined to the sick room all winter, has completely gotten over his trouble. His numerous friends and acquaintances will be glad to learn this.
Last Friday morning Mr. Walter Dittrick, the efficient and popular market clerk and engineer of the Tay Fire Engine steamer, died somewhat suddenly. He was one of the best machinists and metal workers in central Canada but ill health forced him to quit the more active work for a less laborious occupation. Being a free Mason the brethren accompanied the remains to Elmwood Cemetery in a body.
Deplorable Accident—On Sunday evening, Patrick Ryan, son of Hugh Ryan of this town went into the garden to test a new rifle which he had received that day. After loading, he aimed at the seat of a swing nearby and fired. Very carelessly, he had not considered that his rifle also pointed along the back wall of a tenement house belonging to Mr. Benjamin Wright and inhabited by several families among whom was one from Anticoati (?) named Cooper. The bullet in its course went through the board forming the seat of the swing afterwards through the fence passing next through a box after which glancing it entered the back of a young man named Charles Cooper, who was seated in a chair at the back door amusing himself playing the violin. The bullet made its way from his right side of the spine through the young man’s bowels and was found afterwards in his clothes in front with a piece of flesh clinging to it. The unfortunate victim dropped from his chair at once and the medical aid of Dr. Grant was obtained as soon as possible. Although the wound was fatal, all that could be done to effect possible recovery or alleviate suffering was done. Mr. Hugh Ryan did all in his power to help the poor victim and assist the family in the blow that had befallen them. He bore all the expense of the surgical aid, medicine, etc., in connection with the unhappy circumstances. Miss Matheson, who lately had been engaged in nursing and attending the sick and wounded volunteers very kindly lent her experienced service in making the sufferer as comfortable as possible. It was felt that no earthly power could prolong his life, however. About half past ten on Wednesday forenoon the young man breathed his last, the end having come without much suffering. Young Cooper was about 22 years of age, unmarried, and the principal support of his mother and family. Immediately after the accident Mr. Ryan gave himself in charge of Chief Constable Stone and an examination was held that same Monday evening before Charles Rice, J.P. Bail was admitted and the case adjourned till Monday next subject to being resumed at an earlier date if circumstances called for it. The case is a deplorable one and though no regrets can make the loss of life involved or deaden the blow to the afflicted family, the one who fired the shot feels the terrible affair keenly and can be blamed only for thoughtlessness in using deadly weapons.
Matriculations at the examinations at Toronto University held in that city in June. Four pupils from the Perth Collegiate Institute attended, namely Annie G. Campbell, Edie M. Hogg, Mr. H. S. Robertson and Mr. D. M. Robertson. We are glad to say that all passed and all with honors in various branches in the courses. Miss A. G Campbell gained first class honors in English, History, Geography, French and German. Miss E.M. Hogg gained first class honors in French and German, second class honors in History and Geography. Mr. H. S. Robertson carried off first class honors in Math, History, and Geography and second class honors in English. His brother D. M. Robertson gained first class honors in Math and second class honors in English, History and Geography. This is a golden record for all and for the Perth Collegiate Institute.
In the matriculation examinations held at Queen’s University, Kingston at the end of the last term, Mr. Donald G. McPhail, graduate of the Perth Collegiate Institute, passed with first class honors in Math, Greek, History and Geography.
Mr. Lionel B. Stephenson, son of Rev. F. L. Stephenson of Almonte and educated at the high school there and at Upper Canada College, came within one place in gaining the classical scholarship at the Toronto University holding also second class honors in the other subjects.
Mr. Joseph Coombs and family arrived in town from the Prince Albert District of the N.W.T. last week and intend settling down in Perth.
The following is taken from the Pembroke Observer, and refers to a pugilistic ally inclined native of Almonte: “Mr. Jack Wallace, well known in the area, had a bad row in Bishkootasing (?) on the 8th of June. He was arrested and put in the lockup after beating one of the citizens and a couple of whiskey detectives. He did not, however, remain long in durance vile, for finding the lockup door somewhat shaky, he kicked it down and walked forth a free man. He was allowed to go out free as no one cared to tackle him the second time. He went up the line the next morning the same as usual. During the fight, the bystanders expected to see pistols drawn but happily none did and a catastrophe was probably averted. Jack is a sort of cowboy and is said-in Western parlance-to be very quick on the draw-so that it is perhaps as well he was not forced to display has prowess in that direction.
Return of Convictions made by the Justice of the Peace for the County of Lanark held the 10th Day of June
William Neil, versus William Rawlings, accused, assault and battery, $2.
Margaret Garland, versus, Mary A. Pearson, accused, assault and battery, $1.
William Patterson, versus Robert Purdy, accused, drunk and disorderly, $1.
Alvin Livingston, versus George Bradley, accused, drunk and disorderly, $1.
William Soper, versus Thomas Noonan, accused, assault, $1.
Patrick Fagan, versus Terrence Smith, abusive language, $1
John Manion, versus J.C. McDermontt, accused, selling by auction without a license, $5.
James Kelly versus Michael Kelly, accused, vagrancy, 3 months in jail.
Robert Stone versus George Wilding, accused, vagrancy, 21 days in jail.
Robert Stone versus Michael Walters, accused, vagrancy, 6 months in jail.
Robert Stone versus Thomas Atkin, accused, vagrancy, 1 month in jail.
J.W. Manning versus Mrs. Widow Larorque, selling liquor without a license, $25 and costs.
J. W. Manning versus George Yalt, accused, selling liquor without a license, $10 and costs.
J. W. Manning versus Mary Dobbie, accused, breach of Liquor License Act, $30 and costs.
J. W. Manning versus B. Pounder, accused, breach of Liquor License Act, $30 and costs.
Robert Stone versus Patrick Ryan, accused, immoderate driving, $3 and costs.
Robert Stone versus David Wood, accused, immoderate driving, $2 and costs.
Robert Stone versus Peter H. White, accused, immoderate driving, $1 and costs.
Robert Stone versus Thomas Johnston, accused, drunk and disorderly, $1 and costs.
Robert Stone versus G. McCullogh, accused, vagrancy, 10 days in gaol.
John Ready versus J. Brown, accused, not giving one half road, $1.
H. Patterson versus J. Cameron, accused, drunk and disorderly, $3.
Edward Bellamy versus Daniel Barr, accused, insulting language, $1.
E. McGregor versus John Fanley, accused, assault, $10.
Richard Carroll versus M. Ready, drunk and disorderly, $2.
Richard Carroll versus R. Miles, drunk and disorderly $2.
Robert Reynolds versus Jas. Farrell, drunk and disorderly $5.
Robert Reynolds versus J. Cochrane, accused, drunk and disorderly, $5.
Robert Reynolds versus Edward Moore, accused, drunk and disorderly, $5.
Robert Reynolds versus H. Carley, accused, furious driving, $4.
Robert Reynolds versus Patrick Sheridan, accused, furious driving, $4.
Robert Reynolds versus W. Mallory, accused, drunk and disorderly, jail.
Robert Reynolds versus George Mallory, accused, drunk and disorderly, jail.
Mr. Fred P. Burt (or Bart), son of Mr. A. Burt (or Bart), Perth, passed his examination at Toronto for Provincial Land Surveyor recently. He also passed the necessary examination for Dominion Land Surveyor so that he is well qualified to go to work at his profession.
Mr. W. A. McIntyre of the Winnipeg Public Schools teaching staff, arrived from the West a few days ago and is enjoying the vacation with his brother Donald McIntyre at Balderson.
The Bell Telephone Company have now a large crew of men at work building a line connecting Ottawa district with Almonte, Carleton Place, Smith’s Falls, Perth, Irish Creek and Brockville. Mr. Merrick is distributing the (unreadable word) along the route in this vicinity. The wire used is of a special brand of hard (unreadable word) copper. At Brockville the line will terminate in the exchange there. A line is being built by the same company from Brockville to Montreal and Brockville to Kingston and when complete connection by telephone will be possible between Ottawa and Montreal, Toronto and other points.
Farm For Sale Ad: 300 acres, Lot 13 + ˝ Lot 14, 7th Concession North Burgess, Mr. Thomas Lappin, Stanleyville.
Farm for Sale ad: Hugh Cameron, ˝ of Lot 17, 10th Concession Elmsley, three miles from Perth.
Dr. Grant and Mr. A. J. Matheson have bought the Gamsby farm comprising 120 acres and intend dividing a good portion of it into town lots for public sale.
Mr. Robert Allan, son of Mr. William Allan of North Burgess and an official in the Winnipeg Customs, left here for the Prairie City on Wednesday. He was a member of the 90th Battalion of Winnipeg and participated against the rebel forces in the late campaign, having been present at Fish Creek and Batoche battles.
Mr. C. I. Shaw, Soudan campaigner, has just arrived in town from London and is staying with his mother, Mrs. W. M. Shaw, looking not much the worse for wear after his adventures in the Orient and his wrestle with small pox in London.
On Wednesday morning of last week an inquest was held by Dr. Kellock, coroner, on the remains of the late Charles Cooper, accidentally killed by a bullet from the rifle discharged by Patrick Ryan. A verdict of manslaughter was returned by the jury. On the Wednesday afterwards the case was brought before Judge Senkler in special session, Mr. E. G. Malloch appearing for the Crown and Mr. C. F. Fraser, Q.C., for the prisoner, who pled guilty to the charge. The father of young Cooper made a statement to the court testifying to the kindness and liberality of Mr. Hugh Ryan in dealing with the deceased and in meeting all expenses connected with the funeral and in offering to provide for the mother of the deceased and informed the court that he did not want a vindictive judgment or damages. His Honor accordingly inflicted a fine of $200 or imprisonment for 2 months. The amount was paid and the prisoner discharged. Mr. Hugh Ryan, throughout, has acted with the utmost feeling and liberality in connection with this sad affair.
McLaren versus Caldwell Again—A dispatch from Toronto dated 3rd August says: A second action has begun by the parties to the famous suit of McLaren versus Caldwell. A writ has been issued and interim injunction granted at Osgoode Hall, restraining the Messrs. Caldwell from floating timber over Mr. McLaren’s improvements on the Mississippi and its tributaries at the present time upon the low water or at any other time other than Spring and Fall freshet, the previous suit having determined the rights to use the improvements at high water. The injunction will continue in force till the argument can take place on the motion to continue. It appears Mr. McLaren claims to have stored up a lot of water to use during the low water season and objects to this.
The following notice from the St. Mary’s Journal refers to a former resident of Lanark County, an old and respected resident of the town in the person of Mr. G. McIntyre, J.P., who passed over to join the majority early on Monday morning. The deceased had been indisposed for some time with a chronic complaint but his many friends had hoped that after a short rest from business he would have lived to see many more years of prosperity in the town where by sobriety and perseverance he had become one of its most successful businessmen. Mr. McIntyre was born in the township of Dalhousie, County Lanark, in 1827 (?) and was the fifth son of a family of seven sons and three daughters. He came to St. Mary’s in 1846 (?) and was for a number of years in the boot and shoe business. Mr. McIntyre was one of the first Councillors of the village of St. Mary’s and in the years 1866-67 was Mayor of the town. He had been a Justice of the Peace for many years and was at the time of his death License Commissioner for S. Perth. The deceased gentleman was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of which he was the Treasurer and was at the time of his death Session (?) Clerk. During the last few years Mr. McIntyre carried on the business of private banker and had the reputation of being fortunate in his transactions. He leaves two sons to mourn his loss.
Died in Gaol—On Monday one of the old time inmates of the Perth gaol, Mary Latton, went the way of all flesh and the usual inquest was held the same afternoon under the direction of Dr. Fraser, coroner, when the ordinary harmless verdict was found. Her age was uncertain but it must have been something like 70 years.
On Monday, an old and respected resident of Brockville, Mr. William McCulloch, died somewhat suddenly from heart disease. He had been ailing for some time and in the Spring took a trip to the Pacific coast for his health but without the desired result. He was about 65 years of age and one of Brockville’s oldest Liberals.
Mr. Thomas Brooks, the old and reliable town clerk and general “municipal manual” of the County of Lanark has with his wife gone on a visit to their son-in-law, Robert Sibbitt of Belleville.
Urn—The Perth Cemetery Co. has purchased through Mr. John Hart two large and handsome urns for placing in the ornamental plots in the cemetery near the entrance.
Mr. Rowson, representing Mr. E. Clarkson, assignee, is in town winding up the estate of Mr. William Montgomery, merchant tailor, who has been compelled to put his business in liquidation.
Mr. Jack Ewing, manager of the Liverpool, England Falkirk Iron Works, is on a visit to America and is at present staying with his cousin Mr. Henry Taylor.
Mr. William Fitzsimmons, late of the Perth Expositor, and now of the Ottawa Free Press, was in town attending the funeral of his grandfather Colin Binks. Mr. William Binks and Mr. James Binks of the Parliamentary Printing Office and both graduates of the Courier office were in town this week also attending the funeral of the late Colin Binks.
Mr. Robert Riddall of this town had his partner Mr. Baird intend opening a general store in Carleton Place next week.
Carleton Place—From the Herald—Again we are called to chronicle the death of an old and well known resident of Lanark County whose sudden demise took place at the residence of his son in Darling Township Sunday evening last. Mr. Cochrane, in company with one of his daughters, left Carleton Place where he had been residing and drove out to his son’s place on Sunday morning, the gentleman feeling in his usual health. Shortly after arriving at his destination he complained of a pain in his side from which he did not rally and expired shortly afterwards. Mr. Cochrane was a man of between 70 and 80 years of age and was twice married and leaves several children. Mr. Andrew Cochrane, Carleton Place, is a son of the deceased.
Mr. William Montgomery has gone to Winnipeg and intends following the business of tailoring no longer.
From the Huntsville (Muskoka) paper of 4th September we take the following obituary of a former Dalhousie resident: John Hood, Jr., son of John Hood of Fairy Lake, died in the Toronto General Hospital Thursday evening of last week of cancer of the stomach. The young man had been suffering for the past year and a half and everything that could be done outside of a hospital has been done and 6 weeks ago his father took him to Toronto and placed him under a skilful physician Dr. Cameron, hoping that his life could be spared. The doctor, after examination, pronounced his trouble as cancer of the stomach and gave scarcely any hope of recovery. The boy lingered along until Thursday evening when he died. His father arrived at the bedside a few hours before his death. He was brought to Huntsville for burial in the Methodist Cemetery on Sunday last, the funeral being largely attended. Young Hood was a bright, intelligent and promising young man and a general favorite among his companions. We sympathize with the family in their loss.
Mr. James Allan left for Winnipeg on Thursday morning on private business. Mrs. W. T. Walker and children also left here for their home in Winnipeg yesterday morning. Mrs. Jas. McAdam and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McAdam left town last week for Carberry on the C.P.R., west of Winnipeg.
After a long illness an old and much respected resident of this neighborhood, Mrs. James Waddell, departed this life on Tuesday last at the age of 62 (?) years. Her sons Mr. John A. Waddell, Mr. Edwin Waddell and Dr. Waddell of Brooklyn arrived here to attend the funeral.
Mr. H.A. Sinclair of the Bank of Montreal, Perth, and his bride, who is a daughter of the late Judge McQueen, of Woodstock, arrived in town last week from their wedding trip to Chicago and other western cities.
From the Winnipeg Free Press we learn of the marriage of William Scott, City Treasurer of Winnipeg to Miss Emily A. - - - - erfelt of that same city. Mr. Scott is a native of Dalhousie and a relative of the family of William Lock (?), McDonald’s Corners.
Mr. Isaac Wilson, Scotch Line, returned on Saturday from a visit to his brother-in-law, John M. Campbell of Chicago. He enjoyed himself in that wonderful city immensely. Mr. Campbell belongs to the firm of Fyfe and Campbell, job printers and gets credit for turning out some of the finest work in that city.
MCEWEN MURDER
Particulars of the dreadful murder in Dakota mentioned in last week’s Courier will be found on our fourth page. The victim, Miss McEwen, is a former resident of Drummond, near Innisville and was about 45 years old. Her brother, Peter McEwen, is well known around Innisville. He lives now near the place where his sister was murdered and his mother and sisters still reside near Innisville.
Fourth Page: DAKOTA JUSTICE -- MURDERER OF MISS McEWEN STRUNG UP. THE WRETCH OVERTAKEN BY WHIRLWIND OF RETRIBUTION. CONFESSED CRIME.
The Norwegian who ravished and afterwards killed Miss McEwen of Rosseau Lake near Olga, Dakota was captured last Wednesday three miles west of Wallholin (?) and taken to Olga and delivered over to the officers of the law who were preparing to leave with their prisoner for Pembina jail when they were met by about 200 settlers who took the prisoner and hung him to the nearest tree. He confessed to the crime and some of the murdered girl’s property was found in his possession. A machine expert who was present at the hanging gave some particulars. Olson had called the day before at the claim shanty occupied by Miss McEwen and asked her for what she would sell her claim and not receiving any encouragement to other conversation he went away. The next night about dusk Olson was seen by a neighbor crossing the field in the direction of her shanty which he knew to be unoccupied at the time. After a short interval Miss McEwen came along and was told by the neighbor in a joking way that Olson had just passed towards her house. She said that if he did not leave at once she would throw some hot water on him. What transpired after this is shrouded in mystery. Her shanty was broken into by friends who found her murdered in her bed. Suspicion at once pointed to Olson who was followed by a large body of men who captured him within a short distance of where the crime was committed, but not until he made another attempt on another lady who successfully resisted him. He was taken to Olga about five miles from Rosseau Lake where he was held and brought before a Justice of the Peace for a preliminary hearing before being taken to Pembina for safe keeping. Everything indicated that Miss McEwen had put up a desperate struggle before Olson accomplished his purpose. Her body was terribly bruised and her face beaten beyond recognition.
It is with pleasure that we chronicle the marriage of Mr. W. J. Kavanagh of E - - - tt, formerly of Smith’s Falls to Miss Mary E. Jakes, daughter of Mr. Samuel Jakes of Merrickville, which event took place last week at Trinity Church. The bride was supported by Miss Jennie Baird of Smith’s Falls and Miss Kavanagh, sister of the groom. The groomsmen were Mr. M.S. Dixon of Toledo and J. C. Jakes, brother of the bride. Mrs. Kavangh was the recipient of a number of valuable and useful presents among them was a purse of $100 from her father. The happy couple went west on an extended tour. We wish them much joy.
On Wednesday evening last week at 7:00 pm Mildred Lee Church, eldest daughter of M. K. Church, M.D. was married to Mr. Thomas Watchorn, Esq., of the firm Watchorn and Company. The bridesmaids were Misses Mary Church, Maggie Watchorn and Amy Meikle. The groomsmen were Messrs. George Watchorn, A.J. Erraitt (?) and Howard Church. The young couple left by the midnight train for a tour of the U.S.
Smith’s Falls Chronicle: Since the death of Rev. Mr. Schrader, services at St. Paul’s Church have been conducted by Mr. R.C. Scott, lay reader. On Sunday last however, a new pastor took charge of the parish in the person of Rev. R.V. Gwilyn, formerly of Balderson. The appointment made by the Bishop was done immediately upon the return of the reverend from the old country where he had been on a visit for some time.
Smith’s Falls: In the death of Mr. George Cardiff, Sr., on Sunday last the Township of Admaston loses its oldest settler. The late Mr. Peter Campbell spent a couple of years in the township before Mr. Cardiff but the latter was the first to actually settle and make a home for himself there.
Smith’s Falls—Lyman, the German who burglarized Mr. John Work’s store at Dacre, was sentenced by Judge Deacon to 7 years in the penitentiary. There were other cases against him.
Almonte: Did not learn from experience: Richard Harrowclough, the lad who a few days ago was punished for stealing was again brought before Judge J. W. Manning and J. Wallace, Justices of the Peace, charged by Mr. P. J. Dougherty with the larceny of a sum of money to him unknown but amounting to about $2. The youthful offender pled guilty and was committed to take his trial at Perth. On Monday he was brought before the county judge and sentenced to a term in the Reformatory School the length of which will be regulated by his behaviour.
Posted: 19 September, 2003