Perth Courier - Comings and Goings
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Mr. S. H. McEathron, of
Mr. Archibald Browning, an old resident of
Farm For
Mr. John Curtiss has returned to his old residence
in North Burgess near
North Sherbrooke—This county has just been reveling in a sensation all its own and can with serene complacency not to say dignity of feeling, point with scorn to the dull, weary and lackadaisical experiences of contiguous corporations. Four or five years ago one Charles Storms, alias Karl Krueger, came into this township with his wife and family and bought a house and one acre of land about 7 miles from McDonald’s Corners. Here he began to cultivate the soil on a small scale and to cut suits for the surrounding farmers. He lived at ease with money to spare and was evidently a thrifty, sober, intelligent man with fair social and conversational gifts. Occasionally, he would go off for several days at a stretch and there would be several stretches every year. His explanation to the wondering neighbors was that on these occasions he became a peddler and collector and their rural insomnia did not puncture his excuses nor question the accuracy of his statements. They all noticed, however, that when he returned from his wanderings he invariably came in the night and that when the morning dawned he had in his enclosure a horse whose proportions were the envy of the concession. One man there had some suspicions but that man clapped a seal on his lips and pressed a stamp upon it. A few days ago the disclosure came. The man had been in the habit all these years of driving away into the County of Waterloo 230 miles off and stealing horses and bringing them back with him and selling them either en route or in Sherbrooke. The detective system of Berlin (?), the county town, were exhausted to discover the shrewd thief who went about like an apparition and all these years vanished in the unfailing search. However, detection was bound to come sooner of later. One day recently when he was (illegible word), the detectives jumped into a spring wagon and driving along a road on which Storms was wearing trudging. They passed him and good day cheerily to him, received his response and drove on. One eighth of a mile away on the pretense that the harness was loose, they stopped and were wrestling with the tangle of reins when Storms caught up with them and in his sympathy offered assistance. The moment he laid down his valise one half dozen men were thrown around him and he was manacled and carted off to gaol. Some of the detectives discovered the township where the majority of the horses had been sold and into Sherbrooke they went and without hesitation took the animals away from the purchasers and drove them into Perth for shipment to their respective owners. The lowest price Storms had received was $75 and the highest $115. The singular almost incredible part of this narrative was the astonishing duration of the man’s freedom from suspicion and detection and the easy access he had to the credulity of the people among whom he settled.
Mr. James Templeton, eldest son of Mr. William George Templeton, Perth, passed a very creditable examination last week at Toronto before the Ontario College of Pharmacy coming out 6 out of 25. He is therefore fully qualified to practice as a chemist and druggist.
Mr. W. J. Robertson, mathematical master of St. Catharine’s Collegiate Institute, is in town staying with his brother Mr. Hugh Robertson.
Farm For Sale Ad—Lot # 8(?), Drummond, Hugh Cameron.
Mr. George Duncan, brother of Mrs. W. J. Gallagher, died at his home in Clinton on Monday of last week. Mr. Duncan visited Pembroke a couple of years ago and made many friends while there. Although a young man of but 20 summers, he had for some years past held responsible positions in the service of the C.P.R. and for a considerable period previous to his illness was chief clerk of the Stratford freight department.
A young man named Wilson (son of Mr. Cooper Wilson) of the 3rd Line Ramsay, was instantly killed on Thursday of last week. He was returning from Clayton with a spirited team of horses who became unmanageable and after furious efforts in which they overthrew the wagons, succeeded in liberating themselves and dashed homeward. A farmer driving towards Clayton saw them approaching him but believing it to be a folly to attempt their arrest, turned aside and hastened to the upturned vehicle where he found the young man dead, his legs being broken and his neck lacerated. It is not known how the sad accident occurred.
Conviction of Storms—The County Judge of the Criminal Court in which Judge La - - ur - - presided was crowded the occasion being the trial of Charles Storms alias Karl Krueger on several charges of horse stealing. In the absence of the county attorney his partner L.P. Clement acted as Crown Prosecutor and John King for the defense. Storms has been in close custody ever since his arrest several months ago. The judge, in passing sentence upon him said the evidence proved him to be the most noted horse-thief that ever had infected the county. Being an old man she would not inflict the severest penalty the law allowed as it was unnecessary. He then sentenced him to six years in the Provincial Penitentiary on each of the charges for which he had been convicted being about 24 years in all.
A number of residents of Perth have taken their abode in the town of Hurley, Wisconsin. This is a place where settlers can go from nothing to progress and wealth and is one of the wonders of the Northwest. Among those who have made their home there is Captain Nathaniel Moore who some few years ago worked in the phosphate mines in North Burgess and prior to that was the foreman of the Playfair Iron Mines. Making his way westward he discovered a tract full of the richest iron ore on the continent and after numerous difficulties and dangers succeeded in becoming owner of the claim. He then formed a company to work it leading the concern himself and is now worth from $5 to $6 million. He is said to be full of pluck and energy and liberality and willing to do anything for a friend or anyone deserving of assistance. He is a native of northern Ireland and is first cousin of the Sloan Brothers late of Alison Hotel, Perth, and a brother of Edward Moore who worked a few summers ago at his trade of plastering in this town. The town of Hurley sprang up like magic in the midst of this iron country and is a large and flourishing place. There was a fire some weeks ago that nearly swept the place. Besides Capt. Moore another Northern Ireland man John Howie of the firm Howie and McWilliams, builders, a few years ago in Perth, is a resident of Hurley; also Thomas J. Brennan and his brothers John and Bernard are of this town. Arthur Scott is another Perth boy who located in Hurley and like all the rest is doing well.
We regret to announce the death of James Wilson, of Otenaw, Manitoba on the 1st June after a short illness. Mr. Wilson was born at his father’s residence in Hopetown, Lanark. Six years ago he took up land near the Playfair settlement in the County of Argyle, Manitoba. Two years ago he returned home and took back with him the eldest daughter of Ebeneezer Geddes of North Sherbrooke. James was an earnest Christian and ever ready by word and deed to do his part in promoting the word of Christ; he also was an elder in the Christian Church and was respected by all who knew him.
The Daily Equator, published in Key West, Florida, says “our esteemed friend Edwin A. Waddell, formerly of Perth, assistant cashier in the John White Bank, left us yesterday. Mr. Waddell’s stay in our city has endeared him to all and it would be hard to find one who has made warmer and truer friends. We wish him bon voyage”.
John Dittrick is in Toronto in the interest of the Dittrick Fire Escape Company. On reaching there he placed one of the machines in a large tailoring establishment has an experiment and after seeing it running the proprietor was so well pleased that he kept it. The escape takes everywhere it is exhibited.
Next Sabbath Rev. M. Magillivray, late pastor of the St. Andrew’s Church, Perth, will preach has farewell sermon to that congregation. No doubt many in the town and members of the congregation who recognize Mr. Magillivray’s eminent qualifications as a minister will miss him and also be present at the service.
THE GREATEST AND GRANDEST
The Only Show Coming
Lo! Where it Comes Again
Frank A Robbins
New Monster Shows!
Comprising a Double Circus
A Monster Menagerie
Museum Of Wonders
Perth, Thursday, 11th August, 1887
Chevalier Ira Paine Master Shot of the World
William and Lucy Davene Aerial Artists
$125,000 Elephant Band
A Herd of Dancing Elephants
Beast…….Birds………Reptiles!!!
Free Street Pageant
Admission 50 cents
The extreme hot weather for the past six weeks has so dried up the pastures that cattle will give very little milk. Some of the cheese factories will have to close up unless rain comes soon and plenty of it.
James A. Moodie, Scotch Line, left town Wednesday evening with a shipment of 200 sheep for the old country. The flock made quite a show through town on the way to the depot.
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Waddell of Brooklyn, New York, arrived here last week on a visit to their friends here. Miss Lizzie Waddell came with them. Mr. and Mrs. Feehan of Medicine Hat, NWT arrived here on Monday for a month’s sojourn. They will stay with Mr. William Northgraves. Mr. John Stewart, Toronto, visited his parents here last week. His brother Cameron Stewart has a situation with Bingham and Weber, well known job printers in Toronto.
The cornerstone for the new Methodist Church at Appleton was laid with the customary ceremony on Wednesday by Robert Teskey who is the oldest citizen of that village and the oldest member of the congregation. Quite a large amount of subscriptions in aid of the building fund were realized. In the evening a successful lawn party was held on Mr. Teskey’s grounds. A large number went from Carleton Place and Almonte. Our brass band was on hand and added materially in giving pleasure to those present. The steamer “Jubilee” took about 40 persons making the trip in about an hour. The Almonters got home at midnight. Gazette.
The following students of the Perth Collegiate Institute matriculated at Toronto University at the recent examinations:
Miss M. M. Elliott, First Class Honors in English and French and Second Class Honors in History, Geography and German.
Mr. M. F McDonagh, Second Class Honors in Math and English
Mr. J. A. Oliver, Second Class Honors in History and Geography
Miss A. A. Stanley, First Class Honors in Math and Second Class Honors in English
Miss B. M. Rutherford, Second Class Honors in Math and English
At the partial examination Miss E. M. Hogg took First Class Honors in Math and Second Class Honors in History and Geography.
Mr. W. J. Lauer passed in Greek, which entitles him to the standing of matriculated student.
Mr. George Wilson, who received serious injury to his spine by an accident some weeks ago ahs been taken to Ottawa General Protestant Hospital for treatment. The hope is entertained that he will ultimately recover but it is doubtful.
We have received notice of the marriage of a former resident of Perth Miss A. M. Enright to Dr. Camilo (?) Garcia, an eminent Spanish physician and surgeon. The marriage took place at the 5th Avenue Cathedral in New York City. They are at present staying at Sag Harbor, Long Island, a summer resort but they will leave for Spain shortly, stopping in London and Paris for a time.
Mr. Norman Coleman, of Eganville, a foreman of carpenters at the R. C. Church, fell from the top of the tower and died a few hours afterwards. He leaves a wife and one child.
Mr. Robert C. Wright of Denver, Colorado, and his bride arrived in town a few days ago on their bridal tour. They are stopping with Benjamin Wright, father of the groom. Mr. Wright is manager of one of the town’s leading tailoring establishments in the West.
Farm For Sale Ad: Jeremiah Labelle, east ˝ of Lot 9, 3rd Concession and west ˝ of Lot (illegible), 3rd Concession Dalhousie.
Also for sale, lot 11, 2nd Concession in Drummond, John and Joseph McMillan.
Second Class Examinations – the following passed at the recent nonprofessional second class exams:
Perth: Tina
Robertson, Hattie Meighen, Annie Cunningham, Mabel Taylor, Bella McKinley.
Carleton Place: K. Brennan, F. Cornell, E. Cornell, J. McFarlane, W. Moffatt, R. Sater (?), W. Cram (?), J. McCullum
Brockville: R. Field, W. Parker, P. Sherwood, W. Aird, M. Matheson
Smith’s Falls: E. Wilson, M. Campbell
Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria.
Death of an Old Settler—Lanark Village—One of the oldest settlers in Lanark Village or township, John Mair, died at Bowmanville on Thursday of last week at the age of 80. He was a native of Scotland but left and as a young man made his home at Lanark from the first. He was the father of John Mair, Lanark and Mrs. Henry G. O’Hara of Toronto, both of whom survive him. The deceased was a man generally respected and was a fine type of intelligent, industrious, and God fearing Scotsman.
We have seen an ingenious price of dry goods furniture invented by David Ward of Lanark, which should be adopted by all the dry goods stores. It is called the “Rolling Spool Cabinet” and consists of a cabinet for holding spools with the usual variety of drawers and spaces for each number of thread. The spools fit onto a rollway and are kept from falling out by a spring which on being touched, releases the front spool which then quietly falls into the hand. A spool is always ready to drop out and never fails to do so when wanted. We understand Mr. Ward intends having the apparatus patented in both Canada and the U.S.
On Saturday last a telegram reached town stating that J. F. Williams, brother-in-law of James Allan, proprietor of the Allan House Hotel, had died suddenly in his home at Norwood, Ontario where he was carrying on the business of a druggist. The cause of his death was apoplexy. The deceased came to this town about the year 1870 where he filled the position of chief clerk in the drug store of Mr. F. Lane, and afterwards married Elizabeth (?) Allan, sister of James Allan and then removed to Carleton Place and again to the northwest. However, he came back with his family to Ontario and finally settled down in Norwood. The body of the deceased was brought to Perth for burial and was attended to Elmwood Cemetery by a large concourse of friends and acquaintances.
Howard’s Blueberry Extract is great for the relief of diarrhea. J. F. Kellock, druggist.
An old resident of North Burgess, Mr. Michael Stanley, died at his residence in Stanleyville on Tuesday last at the age of 87 years, after a lengthy illness. The deceased was a native of Ulster, Ireland and came to Canada in 1842 (?). He was a reeve of the township for many years and in his younger days was a prominent man in his neighborhood.
The boys are all getting married. The latest venture in the matrimonial line was that narrated by the Grand Forks, Dakota Courier. The gentleman referred to is William Hope, brother of Peter Hope of Perth. “On Thursday evening at 9:00 at the Griggs House, Grand Forks, married by Rev. Mr. Mendenhall, Mr. William Hope of Minot and Miss Mary Ann McDonald of Smith’s Falls, Ontario. Mr. Andrew Hope of Devil’s Lake and brother of the groom and Miss Ella Bell, of Grand Forks, accompanied the bridal couple to the altar. Some years ago Mr. Hope was engaged in the hardware business in this city under the firm name of Hope Brothers. At present the firm is doing business at Minot and Devil’s Lake. William has a host of friends here who look with alarm upon his rash act. While they are pleased to know that he has surrendered to such a most estimable young lady, they feel hurt that he gave up without a struggle. The bridal party left this morning for Minot where the groom has already prepared a home.”
Almonte: An old resident gone – One by one the old residents are passing away and the last one who has fallen before the sickle is Robert Peacock of this place. The deceased was born in Scotland and came to this place with his parents when he was 10 years of age. Since that time he has been a continuous resident of this county having lived on a farm near Rosetta until about 13 years of age when he removed to Almonte where during the reclining years of his life he enjoyed the comforts secured by years of patient and persevering toil. He was a man of quiet and retiring disposition and never took any active part in municipal or public affairs but in religious matters he was always deeply interested having been a member of the Congregational Church of Middleville and for a number of years before leaving there he filled the position of Deacon of the church. During his residence in Almonte, he has come on quietly but faithfully to the service of the Master and though by his retiring disposition he might not have made many friends, yet those with whom an intimation was formed knew him as a firm friend, a consistent Christian and a man ever ready to lend a helping hand to those requiring assistance. The funeral takes place at 10:00 Saturday.
Fatal Accident Lanark Township—On Monday last, Mr. John McGuire of the 11th Line Lanark Township, an elderly gentleman and brother of Bernard McGuire of Hall’s Mills, was leading a cow by means of a rope attached to her horns. The rope became entangled in his legs and the cow started suddenly and jerked him off his feet. In falling, Mr. McGuire struck the back of his head on a large flat rock, sustaining a severe wound which caused a concussion of the brain. He lay motionless on the ground and his eldest daughter, who witnessed the accident from the house, ran to the assistance of her father. He was found unconscious and was at once removed to the house where medical aid was summoned in from Almonte and Clayton and the doctors found on examination that besides the wound on the back of his head, a blood vessel had burst in his brain producing a pressure on the brain from the effects of which he died Wednesday forenoon. Mr. McGuire never regained consciousness or power of motion after the accident. He was a well known and highly respected farmer of this district and his death has created much sympathy for the family. Only a short time ago he was left a snug little fortune by the death of a brother in the U.S. Almonte Times
A week ago yesterday afternoon about 5:00 Mr. Andrew Hamilton of McNab Township dropped dead at his house at New Glasgow. He had just gone from the harvest field and was settling up some business with R. S. Drysdale, machine agent of Arnprior. He was in the act of making some change when he suddenly fell back in his chair and expired without a struggle. The deceased was one of the best known men in the county and was highly respected. He was a staunch Reformer and took a big interest in the last election. Ottawa Journal
Westport—Mr. Jonathan Brash’s son Joseph Brash (or Brask), while carrying a cradle on his shoulder fell and the point of the blade went into his leg. He is dangerously ill through the loss of blood.
Mr. Robert Wilson, brother of Mr. F. W. Wilson, the well known tailor arrived in town last week. Last Spring Mr. Wilson left here for the Northwest where he obtained a lucrative situation but before the summer was over he came to the conclusion that good old Ontario was the place for him and he is once more in our midst.
Mr. Robert Allan, from Grafton, Dakota, is visiting his father Mr. William Allan of North Burgess.
This week a change in the internal arrangement of this office has been consummated by the admission of Mr. John M. Poole as a partner in the proprietorship and management of the Courier office. Under this arrangement the publishers of this paper will hereafter be known as Walker and Poole. Little explanation is necessary. Mr. Poole is a worthy son of the late Mr. James Poole, Esq., the founder and so long the proprietor of the Carleton Place Herald and is himself a printer well versed and practiced in every branch of the calling. Being also a graduate of the Perth Collegiate Institute and an undergraduate of Queen’s University he is well equipped both by mechanical training and by education to share the important work and responsibility of conducting a newspaper. Signed J. M. Walker
Mr. Daniel O’Brien, better known as “Doubtin’ Dan” died suddenly at Kingston on Saturday last. The deceased was an old Crimean soldier being in Her Majesty’s forces for about 25 years. He lived in Brockville several years and was a jolly kind hearted fellow.
Almonte: We learn from the list of matriculants – 66 in number – at Queen’s University lately held there Miss Minnie McNab, a pupil of Almonte High School, distinguished herself by carrying off a host of honors. She took the mathematical scholarship worth $57. Who will daresay hereafter that girls have no brains enough to grapple with high math. Miss McNab is the first young lady from our high school that has ever matriculated at any college. Miss McNab obtained first class honors in math, English, history and geography standing first in honors history and geography, second in honors math and English and first in Latin, French and German.
Smith’s Falls: Mr. Martin Curtis and his daughter Carrie Curtis, who have been over in the old country on a three month’s tour, returned home on Monday. Mr. Curtis has two married daughters living in Ireland and considerable of the time was spent at the town in which they live.
Almonte: Mr. Frederick Major and Miss Sophia Cardinal, both of the Township of Darling, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony on Monday morning last, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Father Foley, P.P. St. Mary’s Church, Almonte.
Mr. William Munro, manager of the Bank of Montreal, Chicago, was in town last week visiting his brother Dr. Munro.
Fracus in Smith’s Falls: Quite a sensation was created in Smith’s Falls last week by the case of a row between two of the teachers in the high school resulting from previous bad feeling between the two men. The reports of trouble which have reached here are to the effect that one of the assistants, Mr. Mitchell, went into the room of the principal, Mr. Ned Robertson, and was ordered out. Claiming a right of admission there, Mitchell refused to go when after some angry words Robertson knocked or shoved the other man and knocked his head two or three times against the floor. Mitchell is an elderly man and got pretty well damaged in the encounter his opponent never receiving a scratch. We understand Mr. Robertson claims the provocation he received from Mr. Mitchell was unendurable and that he allowed his feelings to get the better of his discretion. The Independent refers to it as a “disgraceful affair”. In the Mayor’s court the day after Mr. Robertson was fined $10 and costs for the assault and at a special meeting of the Board of Education both teachers were requested to resign their positions. We believe Mr. Mitchell has done so and Mr. Robertson did not where after the Board ordered the high school to be closed and the doors locked. We believe Mr. Robertson does not look kindly on his “judgement” but appears regularly every day at the door and tries to enter thereby throwing the onus of the lockout onto the Board of Education. Notwithstanding, the Board has advertised for a fresh staff to fill the vacancies and seems determined to hold the ground they have taken.
Mr. P. T. McKenzie has sold his livery here to Mr. John Burns of Bathurst.
Dr. H. D. Fraser is leaving Perth for Hurley, Wisconsin, having received the appointment of medical attendant for the Hurley Iron Company.
Mr. J. M. Balderson, son of Mr. Robert Balderson of this town has passed his examination as solicitor coming out 6 in the list out of a total of 34 who passed.
Mr. John W. Splane, who arrived at Smith’s Falls last Sunday morning from Clinton (?), Ontario, died at the residence of his son John Splane, Jr., last Tuesday morning at the advanced age of 79 (?) years. Mr. Splane was an old resident of this district and settled here in the year 1820 and remained in this locality until 1861 (?). He then removed west and was away 26 years returning to his first home to die. Independent.
Mr. James Armour has taken up quarters in the law offices of Mr. E. G. Malloch and Leslie Lafferty has entered the law offices of Mr. James A. Allen
New Lanark Doctor: Dr. Daniel Cameron of Drummond and a late graduate of Queen’s University has opened an office in Mr. James Robertson’s house opposite the foundry.
The Brockville Recorder of Tuesday says the express train on the Canadian Pacific Railway which reaches here about midnight, while passing Irish Creek on Friday night ran over and killed a man who was lying asleep on the tracks. The unfortunate man turned out to be a destitute character John Hancock. The deceased came to Irish Creek from Smith’s Falls and was at one time employed about the Wardrobe House. He is supposed to have been drunk and to have lain down on the track.
Mr. A. C. Shaw, barrister, has left Calgary, NWT and arrived in town here. It is possible he may open up a law office again.
Rev. Samuel Massey of Montreal is spending a few days with his sister-in-law Mrs. Henry Taylor, at “The Elms”.
Westport: Mr. Joseph Rasbery, 90, died last week. He was an old resident of this place and highly respected. Henry McVeigh died last week aged 69, a resident of North Burgess. Whig
Farm for sale ad: Thomas Lappin, Lot 13, 7th Concession N. Burgess.
Miss Gemmell will resume her lessons in music on Monday, October 3.
Property Sale Lanark: Property for sale in Lanark Village. The store adjoining to the Town Hall property. Owner, Mrs. Francis Turner, Perth.
Auction Sale of Farm Stock: Patrick Fagan, Lot 21, 9th Concession Burgess
Lanark Links: It gives us much pleasure to chronicle this week the marriage of Mr. Jas. Fraser our band master to Miss Hourigan of Smith’s Falls, which happy event occurred on Wednesday of last week. After spending a few days on a wedding tour Mr. Fraser brought his bride home to Lanark on Monday to settle down once more to the prosaic part of life. The band turned out and gave the couple a hearty reception.
Farm For Sale Ad: Thomas P. Scott, Allan’s Mills, Lot 22, 10th Concession North Burgess
Change of Business—I wish to inform the public that the
painting firm of Potter and Black has been dissolved.
I will continue the business alone Mr. Black being about to remove
from Perth. William Potter
Farm For Sale Ad: Henry Turnbull, Lot 23, 1st Concession Bathurst
Return of Convictions for the Quarter Ending 8th Sept.
Bernard Twohey, defendant, drunk and disorderly, $2
William Cowan, defendant, drunk and disorderly, $2
Martin Flaherty, defendant, disturbing a religious meeting at Smith’s Falls, $10.
James Stone, defendant, fighting on the street, $2
James Grierson, defendant, drunk and disorderly, $2
Michael Redey, defendant, drunk and disorderly, $2
Thomas Leeson, defendant, fighting on the street, $5
Thomas Kilfoyle, defendant, fighting on the street, $5
Robert Wilson, defendant, drunk and disorderly, $5
William Esmour, defendant, drunk and disorderly, $5
Jas. Cowley, defendant, assault and battery, $4
William Smith, defendant, assault, $1
Patrick Lally, defendant, damage to horse and buggy, $8
Matthew Stanley, defendant, non payment of wages, $18.70—not paid; appealed.
Frank White, defendant, defendant, ill treating a horse, $20
Alvina Mahan, defendant, poisoning fowl, $3.50
George Leeson, defendant, unlawfully removing a gate, $1
Robert McCoy, defendant, vagrancy, 1 month in gaol
John Shaw, defendant, vagrancy, 1 month in gaol
John Smith, defendant, vagrancy, 1 month in gaol
Michael Walters, defendant, vagrancy, 1 month in gaol
Hugh Furlong, defendant, vagrancy, 1 month in gaol
David Hopkins, defendant, vagrancy, 1 month in gaol
Rhoda Warren, defendant, vagrancy, 1 month in gaol
Martin Darby, defendant, vagrancy, 1 month in gaol
James Morris, defendant, vagrancy, 1 month in gaol
Duncan Hamilton, and Truman Morris, defendants, disturbing a religious meeting, $3.00
William Davis, Sr., defendant, assault and battery, $1
William Davis, Jr., defendant, assault and battery, $1
William Davis, Sr., defendant, drunk and disorderly, $1.
William Davis, Jr., defendant, drunk and disorderly, $1
Robert Oliver, defendant, drunk and disorderly, $1
Thomas Kennedy, defendant, drunk and disorderly, $1
Elias Code, defendant, assault and battery, 50 cents
Patrick Walsh, defendant, assault and battery, $1
John Franklin, defendant, assault and battery, $1
George Bennett, defendant, galloping in the street, fifty cents
Jane Willis, defendant, vagrancy, 3 months in gaol
Robert Holmes, defendant, obstructing a foot path, fifty cents
Robert James, defendant, drunk and disorderly, $1.50
Edward Charton, defendant, drunk and disorderly, $1.50
Robert McCoy, defendant, drunk and disorderly, $2
H. Frayne, defendant, drunk and disorderly, $2
W. Walsh, defendant, breach of the town’s bylaws, $5.00
Jas. Noonan, Jr., defendant, drunk and disorderly, $5
Robert Peters, defendant, drunk and disorderly, $1
M. Galligan, defendant, drunk and disorderly, $1
Jos. Grierson, defendant, drunk and disorderly, $5
P. H. White, defendant, drunk and disorderly, $1
Margaret Johnston, defendant, vagrancy, 6 months in gaol
Morris Close, defendant, maliciously cutting and throwing a fence, $5 plus damages.
Esther Craig, defendant, vagrancy, $4
David Machen, defendant, non payment of statute labor, $4
John Inwood, defendant, drunk and disorderly $1
Thomas Duncan, defendant, drunk and disorderly, $1.25
Robert Ferguson, defendant, assault and battery, $1 not paid left the place
Violation of the Canada Temperance Act the following fined $50 each:
James Pepper
John Kelly
Mrs. Mary Dobie
Samuel Crawford
Joseph Wilson
Patrick Reilly
T. W. Rains
Jas. Montgomery
William Keays
David Innis
James Morrison
Robert Loney
John Murray
John Shaw, defendant, insane, committed to gaol
John Vickers, defendant, insane, committed to gaol
Robert Cameron, defendant, trespass, $.29
Robert Wilson, defendant, assault, $.20
John Leggatt, defendant, firing a gun at the boy of Mary E. White, $5
Thomas Henley, defendant, assault, $1
J. F. Bradley, defendant, assault, $1
John Farrell, defendant, dog worried sheep $1 plus ordered to kill dog
John McAnnen, defendant, vagrancy, 6 months in gaol
Jas Miller, defendant, vagrancy, 6 months in gaol
John Vickers, defendant, vagrancy, 6 months in gaol
Hugh Hobden, defendant, vagrancy, 6 months in gaol
William Dittrick, defendant, vagrancy, 6 months in gaol
Jas Cooper, defendant, throwing filth in to the river, $1
Thomas Steen, defendant, assault and battery, $10
Farm For Sale Ad: James McGregor, east one half of Lot 25 (?), Bathurst, Concession illegible.
Joseph and John McMillan, Second Concession Drummond
John Chester, 11th Concession Bathurst
On Monday last, William Lock and his daughter Maggie Lock and sons Willie and Alfred Lock; his son Thomas A. Lock and wife left McDonald’s Corners, Dalhousie, for Winnipeg taking passage from the Perth station in the afternoon. Mr. Lock and family will be missed from Dalhousie having been long and popular residents there.
Mr. John Fulton, Pakenham Township, died on Tuesday of last week at the age of 78. he was an extensive farmer, owning 900 acres of land in that township. He was a native of E. Kilbride, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Mr. Walter McLean, graduate of the Courier office, arrived here from Chicago on Wednesday and will take his place next week as sub foreman of this establishment.
Annie Campbell, daughter of Mr. John G. Campbell, Perth, left here on Saturday to take the Arts Courses at Queen’s University, Kingston.
Smith’s Falls: On Tuesday, a carpenter named John Kehoc (or Kehoe), while under the influence of liquor, fell from Frost & Wood’s wharf into the river and was drowned. Frost & Wood’s night watchman saw him walking toward the river and warned him not to proceed. The watchman and another man heard him fall in and ran to the spot but could not find the slightest trace of him. After a fruitless search they got a boat and boat hook and brought the man ashore. As he had been under water for some 40 minutes the vital spark had fled. The body was taken to the town hall and the next day his friends took him to Glen Tay for burial.
Fatal Accident Bathurst—On Saturday an accident happened at Maberly which resulted in the death of a promising young man named George Perkins, the eldest son of Mr. Joseph Perkins of Balderson. Mr. Perkins and his son had gone to Maberly, there wishing to get a horse shod, found the blacksmith working at a well. The young man offered to take the blacksmith’s place while he shod the horse but he had only descended into the well for a short time when a large stone on the bank weighing about 500 pounds slipped in and fell on the shoulder of the young man, crushing him badly and breaking his shoulder bone and all his ribs. He only survived three hours. Expositor
The practice of Dr. H. D. Fraser here has been purchased by Dr. Beeman of Odesan (?) who intends remaining in Perth.
Dr. H. D. Fraser of this town left for Hurley, Wisconsin on Wednesday night to fill a position there in connection with the iron mining employees. Before leaving, a supper was tendered him by the Court Tay Lodge of Foresters and a purse containing $50 presented to him by True Britons Lodge of Masons. Mrs. Fraser will leave here shortly to join him.
Hon. John Robson, provincial secretary and minister of mining in British Colombia was in town this week visiting his friends. Mr. Robson was born in North Elmsley near “Dowson’s” in this country. He left this vicinity many years ago to try his fortune elsewhere and Dame Fortune has treated him kindly. Mrs. Peter Kilpatrick and Miss Nichols of Perth and Mrs. W. J. McLean of North Elmsley are cousins of his.
From Europe—On Friday last, Messrs. George Thornton, James Allan, John Noonan, Walter W. Walker, Osbourne McLenaghan and Thomas Devlin returned to Perth from Scotland after an absence of about 5 weeks. The first three had taken a consignment of stock across to the Glasgow market and came out of their venture with a profit though the market was low.
Mr. David Campbell of Rosetta last week sold his farm on which he is residing at present to Mr. George Arnott of the same neighborhood for $2,000; and on Saturday Mr. Campbell purchased another farm – Lot 1, 5th Concession Lanark—from Mr. Thomas Johnston for the sum of $3,140 in cash. Mr. Campbell takes possession of his newly acquired property in the Spring. Gazette
Miss Muir of Merrickville, Miss O’Mara of North Elmsley and Miss Craine of Smith’s Falls, left this week to attend Queen’s College at Kingston.
Mr. Thomas Lappin, North Burgess, having sold his farm and effects has removed to Hemlock County, Michigan.
Mr. Henry Merrick, son of Mr. H. Merrick was given a supper at the Royal Exchange Hotel on Monday evening before leaving for Ireland. There was quite a large attendance from Smith’s Falls present.
Among those drowned by the wreck of the steamer California near the Straits of Mackinaw was a former resident of Perth, Mr. William Tuft, who was foreman of the unfortunate boat.
Mr. J. M. Balderson, barrister of this town has been added into the partnership with the legal firm of Messrs. O’Connor and Hogg, Ottawa.
Lanark Links: On Wed., 2nd inst., there passed away at Toronto one who was well known to many people in this locality the late Mrs. Henry O’Hara. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. Jno. Mair, Sr., who died at Bowmanville last summer and a sister to Mr. J. Mair, Jr., and Mr. David Mair of this place. She had been ill for some time previous to her death but bore her suffering with Christian fortitude.
Lanark Links: The ruthless hand of death has visited one family in our midst this week and born away one of its younger members, Miss Ida Hamilton, daughter of Mrs. George Hamilton. The deceased had been for some time gradually failing away from that dread disease consumption but the progress of the disease towards the last was rapid and on Sunday she was released from her sufferings. During the past five years, Mrs. Hamilton has passed through great affliction her husband, one son and two daughters all have fallen prey to the same disease.
Lanark Links: On the 21st Sept., in far off town of Westpoint, Nebraska, G. H. Ward of Bancroft, Nebraska was united in marriage to Miss Victoria A. Burke, youngest daughter of the late George Burke, 2nd Concession Drummond and sister of Miss J. Burke of Lanark. Three years ago Mrs. Ward (ne Miss Burke) left home on a visit to relatives in Nebraska where she remained ever since and has now decided to make it her home for life.
We clip the following from the Bancroft Weekly Journal: “A large number of friends were invited to the reception given at Mr. Ward’s residence on Wed. evening and despite the black of the night and drizzling rain about 30 persons were present and as the storm continued until nearly morning the wedding festivities were prolonged until daylight. On Friday evening about twenty more friends of the happy pair assembled at their residence and showered them with presents and those who attended on each occasion expressed themselves as having enjoyed the most pleasant evenings of their lives.”
Mr. Edward Grant being for a short time the proprietor of the Smith’s Falls Hotel, was fine $50 and costs for an offense against the Scott Act. This was last winter. He cleared out without paying the fine but returned a short time ago. He was immediately arrested and gaoled but paid his fine and was released within the hour.
The people of Dalhousie and Sherbrooke have had a visit from Mrs. Storms, the unfortunate wife of the noted horse thief. Her errand was to look after any property she thought they might still own in the Dalhousie section but she had to go away unsuccessful. She had not yet seen her husband since his incarceration but intended calling on him on her way home. Her maiden name was Palmer and she was of either Scottish or Irish descent.
A Carleton Place youth named James McCallum has gone to fill the position of teacher in the Shingwank (Episcopal) Indian Home at Sault Ste. Marie.
Mr. Joseph McKenzie Rogers of Perth and Mr. J. M. Balderson of Ottawa have been appointed notaries public for the Province of Ontario.
A fireman named John J. Baines was killed on the C.P. Railway near Stittsville on Friday, by falling off the engine. He was buried in Ottawa.
Mr. Edward Murray, formerly road-master on the Canadian Central Railway died at Franktown on Friday and was buried in the Roman Catholic Cemetery at Smith’s Falls. His ailment was consumption and his age was 36.
News reached here Wednesday of the death of Mr. Neil Campbell, son of Mr. Neil Campbell, once a well known blacksmith in Perth. The deceased was like his father, a blacksmith, and worked near Lansing, Michigan. He was 36 years of age.
The Winnipeg Free Press says: “From one acre and a quarter of ground Mr. John McQuat of Stony Mountain realized 740 bushels of potatoes.” Mr. McQuat is an old County of Lanark man, being a son of Mr. William McQuat of Dalhousie.
Ads: Farm stock and implements, John Malone, Lot 10, 5th Concession Drummond; farm for sale ad, Lot 17 3rd Concession Lanark, W.R. Hall; farm stock and implements Lot 20 (?) 29 (?), 10th Concession Elmsley, Scotch Line, Mr. Thomas McKinley; farm for sale 6th Concession Drummond, Duncan McNee; farm for sale, east one half of Lot 25, 2nd Concession Bathurst, Mr. James McGregor; farm for sale, Lot 8, 2nd Concession Drummond, Mr. Hugh Cameron.
Mr. William Gibbons, Springfield, Massachusetts, was in town Sunday having come to attend the funeral of his mother at Brockville last week.
Mr. John Malone, 5th Concession Drummond, has sold his farm of 106 acres, both the 100 acres and the 6 acres part of Lot 10, to Mr. John Crawford for $2,700.
Mr. J. S. Fechan, brother-in-law to Mr. William Northgraves, of this town, C.P.R. station agent at Medicine Hat, NWT, has been promoted to a like position in the larger town of Calgary.
Two of the Courier graduates, Mr. James Heveron and Mr. Earnest Lowe have found their way to Chicago within the last fortnight and are getting good wages at their trade there.
Mr. J. M. Campbell, formerly of this town and now a member of the firm of Fyfe and Campbell, job printers in Chicago, has been elected Grand Marshall of the Grand Lodge of Oddfellows in the State of Illinois.
Last week Mr. Thomas B. Lafferty, Calgary, NWT, barrister, son of Mrs. James Lafferty, Perth, was married in All Saints Church, Winnipeg to Miss Mina Sutherland, eldest daughter of Mr. Hugh Sutherland, ex M.P., president of the Hudson Bay Railway Co. They will reside at Calgary.
Terrible Accident at Smith’s Falls—Early last Friday evening, Mr. William McCrimmon, formerly of Carleton Place, who had been transferred from a brakeman to the position of that of yardmaster on the C.P.R. at Smith’s Falls, met with a terrible death. While engaged in uncoupling cars it is thought he slipped on the rails and fell onto the track before an approaching train, two cars passing over his body before the brakes could be applied, taking off one arm, bruising his breast and completely cutting off his face from the chin up. The sight was enough to make the stoutest heart weep to see what had been a moment previous a splendid specimen of manhood thus successfully crushed into a lifeless mass. The deceased was a young man of 22 years and very much respected. He was married but four weeks ago. His widow has the sympathy of the entire community in her severe trial. The funeral took place on Sunday at the Falls and was largely attended. Mr. McCrimmon came to Carleton Place from somewhere down in the Province of Quebec and has, we are informed, no relatives nearby. His life was insured. Herald
Death in Gaol—On Sunday morning about 8:00 an old man named James Duffy, late of Ferguson’s Falls, died shortly after partaking of his usual breakfast. He was over 80 years of age and had been confined in gaol for vagrancy. His son, who had just returned from the States, had taken steps to have him removed to his former home near Ferguson’s Falls and his release from confinement could only come from the Minister of Justice. It came on Saturday night but the old fellow got a release from a higher source before this could be acted upon.
The ladies are respectfully informed that Mrs. J. Laurie & Son are now receiving and have for sale Fleishman & Company’s non-rivaled compressed yeast. Call and get a sample with directions—free.
Mr. William McGarry of Drummond has some 200 bushels of turnips for sale and orders are being left for them at Finlay’s Meat Market.
Mr. John G. Dennison, Scotch Line, left here for San Diego on Tuesday of last week. Mr. Dennison expects to meet his brother who has been there for some time.
The Mission Band Concert with St. Andrew’s Church intend giving a parlor concert in aid of their friends this evening at the residence of Mrs. William Meighen. This will be the first of a series to be held this winter.
Mr. J. D. McDonald of Freemont, Nebraska was in town last week spending a few days with his father, Duncan McDonald, leaving on Friday afternoon. Mr. McDonald is a successful and wealthy railroad contractor in the West and has an excellent character among railroadmen for thoroughness and reliability.
Mr. Newton Wilson, son of Mr. George Wilson, Scotch Line, left on Friday to attend the Dominion Business College in Kingston.
The sad news came to Perth on Wednesday morning that Mr. Robert F. H. Buell, youngest son of the late Mr. W. O. Buell, Esq., barrister, had died at Colunna, Michigan of typhoid fever. The deceased was publisher of a newspaper in that town, having learned his trade in the Courier office some years ago and was an excellent printer as well as a good writer. He leaves a wife and family behind him also two sisters in this town and a brother in Montreal.
Lanark Links: A very sad accident occurred here on Monday morning by which a very bright child six years of age son of Mr. Jos. Campbell, proprietor of the shingle mill has lost his life. The circumstances are as follows: the child attended school in the morning and after leaving at 11:00 played around with some of his comrades until 12:00 when he left them and proceeded home taking a shortcut through the fields next to the river. It is supposed he attempted to crawl through a gate leading into the field and it being loose and heavy fell upon him in such a way as to strike him on the temple causing almost instant death. He was found lying under the gate about 12:30 by a young man on his way to the river for water but by that time the vital spark had fled. The parents were almost heartbroken at the loss of this their eldest child, of whom they were proud and justly so, as he was a very bright, intelligent and loving boy. The sympathy of all the villagers are with them in this their severe trial, expressions of sorrow being on every lip.
Lanark Links: On Thursday there was buried in our cemetery a young man well known to this vicinity named Jas. Baird son of Mrs. Thomas Baird by her first husband. Five years ago Mr. Baird received a kick from a horse on one of his knees while working in Gananoque. The hurt healed in such a manner as to keep the leg out of its natural position. Some months ago he went to the hospital in Ottawa to have it straightened but the operation proved too much for his strength and he gradually sank until released by death. The remains were brought here on Wednesday for interment.
Mr. George Lester returned home last week from attending a term at the military school at Toronto.
Mr. Cyrus Davis has discovered a deposit of phosphate on his farm on Ferry Road and to test it out took out about 300 pounds the other day. Experts are of the opinion it is of excellent quality.
Mr. C. J. Bell, formerly of Drummond, has purchased the roller flour mill at Virden, Manitoba. The mill is a 100 barrel a day establishment and is no doubt an excellent thing both for the farmers and the proprietor. Mr. Bell had himself this Fall a grain crop of 3,380 bushels from 163 acres. This is an immense yield for that acreage.
Dr. William Grant of Perth has been appointed Associate Coroner for the County of Lanark.
Mr. J. T. Pearson, car foreman at Smith’s Falls removed his family from here to that town on Thursday.
Rev. J. Coleman has been appointed Anglican minister for Balderson and Lanark.
Last Wednesday evening about 9:00 a sad drowning accident occurred at Innisville just below the village. A number of young people were skating on the river when Percy Doyle, a boy of 14 years, son of Jeremiah Doyle, ventured too far and skated from the ice into open water. John Crampton, about 18, son of Benjamin Crampton, saw the accident and went to the assistance of his young comrade when he also fell in. Both boys made frantic efforts to regain the surface but as fast as they could climb up onto the ice it would break off and let them down again. Tom Doyle endeavored to rescue his brother by crawling near the edge and throwing his coat to the struggling boy but was himself taken down. He regained the surface however and in doing so had one of his boots drawn off by one of the sinking youths. The bodies of the unfortunate boys were recovered the following morning the water at the spot being twelve feet deep. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon to the English Church Cemetery and was largely attended.
The college students have arrived home for the holidays. The following are among them:
H. S. Robertson, Perth
Donald McPhail, Drummond
Robert Sinclair, Carleton Place
William Cameron, Drummond
Jno. A. Sinclair, Scotch Corner
George D. Cram, Carleton Place
Edward McNee, Drummond
Middleville News: Mr. C. Brymner, father of Mrs. George Harding of this place, passed away on the 26th Dec., at the advanced age of 87 years.
Middleville News: A very enjoyable affair was the festival of the Congregational Church Sunday School which was held in the church on Friday evening 23rd Dec. Two trees displayed presents furnished by parents and friends were objects of admiration and interest. The chair was occupied by Mr. William Croft, superintendent of the school. A bountiful tea was served in the course of the evening. Suitable Christmas music was rendered by the scholars and by the choir. Readings grave and gay were given by the Misses Wodden, A. Rankin, and Rev. E.C.W. MacCall. The proceeds go towards the purchase of a library.
Brutal Blow—Mr. Hugh Gallagher, Eganville, has some claim on land in Gratton but as it was understood that it belonged to the government Mr. P. Gallagher cut wood on it. On Friday, Hugh sent his son James to take the wood. P. Gallagher tried to prevent him when James drew a stake and struck the other on the arm breaking it.
Mr. John McQuarrie, Lanark, a stone mason, was committed to the Perth gaol on the 18th December through a charge of insanity preferred against him. His mania consists in his tearing off every stitch of clothing put on him. The gaol authorities were compelled to confine him in a strait jacket.
A letter received last Thursday from Riverside, California contained the news of the death of P.M. Campbell, who passed to his reward on the morning of the 21st December. Mrs. Campbell was with her husband at the last and their worldly affairs were all arranged. The writer added that Mrs. Campbell was also very ill and that it was highly improbably that she would live to receive a reply to the letter sent. Although little hope was entertained by friends here of the recovery of Mr. and Mrs. Campbell still the news came as a shock and much profound regret is expressed that the cruel hand of death should thus cut down two young persons ere they reach the prime of life. For the little children who are too young to realize their loss much sympathy is felt by the many friends of the family here. Carleton Place Herald
Two men are missing from Carleton Place. They left over two months ago. One intended to fish and the other to trap. Their friends are in great distress about them never having heard from them since they left. One of the men is named Sharron Shoponter.
Mr. J. R. Fluker one of the Pembroke merchants, brother of Mr. G. W. Fluker, Perth, has been ill with inflammatory rheumatism for some time past. Mr. George Fluker, Sr., we regret to say, is still very ill.
Our former townsman Judge Bain has been sworn in as Superior Court Judge at Manitoba.
The Kingston Whig says that W. G. Bain, son of Rev. Dr. Bain has left for Winnipeg to join the firm of which his brother Judge Bain was lately a member.
Mr. Malcolm McPherson, a resident of Perth many years ago, in renewing his subscription to the Courier for 1888 says “this will make the 54th year of the old Courier”.
Mr. G. W. Fluker’s friends will be pleased to learn that he will remain in Perth and will as soon as possible move into Mr. F. A. Hall’s new store opposite the Allan House.
Messrs. Warren and McCarthy have admitted into the firm Mr. G. R. McCarthy, late bookkeeper in the establishment. The new partner is popular and enterprising and should add strength to the firm.
Mr. D. G. McMartin is engaged in taking out mica from a mine in North Burgess and is meeting with great success. The mica is pure white and the crystals so large that it is not uncommon to cut the pieces a foot square.
Mr. P. Hollinger a former resident of Ferguson’s Falls has returned from Grand Forks, Dakota to pay an extended visit to his friends in this vicinity. He and his sister (Mrs. Alexander McGarry) are at present paying a visit to their sister Mrs. R. F. Nagle of Almonte.
Mr. J. F. Kellock’s May Apple Pills contain no calumel nor mineral and are the best and safest pills made for sick headache, biliousness, liver and stomach complaints. As a laxative or purgative they have no equal.
Dressing and Calisthenics—Private lessons every afternoon and evening Douglas Building Wilson Street. Moderate terms. Mrs. John G. Haggart.
Miss Allan, piano, organ and singing. At the residence of Mr. John Riddell, Perth.
Lanark Links: On Thursday, 12th inst., Mrs. Alexander (Agnes) Stewart, an old resident of Lanark Township, left this world with its cares and uncertainties for a happier home. The deceased was born at Badernock, Scotland in 1802 and had therefore reached the age of 86 when she was called away by death. In 1829 she came to Canada with her husband Alexander who took up land on the 6th Line of Lanark Township where they lived together until 9 years ago when they were separated by the death of Mr. Stewart. Since then Mrs. Stewart has resided on the old homestead with her son Peter Stewart. The funeral, which took place on Sunday was largely attended. The deceased was highly respected by all who knew her and was ever ready to lend a helping hand in the times of need or trouble. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Lanark; her husband had been an elder in that same church.
The Drennan farm in Drummond, a short distance west of the town on the Lanark Road, has again changed hands. The purchaser was Mr. John Purdon of Dalhousie.
Mr. Corbett, the town cabman, ahs removed from Perth, probably not finding his business paying. This is to be regretted as his rigs were a great convenience to many in town.
Lanark Links: Miss Jennie Smith one of the scholars in our public schools was recently awarded a prize of mathematical instruments for proficiency in drawing. The work subjected to examination was book 5 of the Canadian Drawing Course. Master Alfred McGuinnes’ work was also in receipt of high commendation from the examining committee.
Rev. S. Mylne has announced to his congregation at St. Andrew’s Church, Smith’s Falls, that he intends to resign the charge at the next meeting of the presbytery as he thinks a younger man would discharge the duties more efficiently. Mr. Mylne has been minister of the church for nearly 40 years and has been a most devoted pastor.
Tuesday and Wednesday were busy days in the courthouse, 8 parties in town having been brought before Police Magistrate Kippen for the illegal sale of intoxicating drink. Two were convicted, J. H. Young and C. H. Devlin but the others were all acquitted. Devlin has left town for other parts since his conviction.
At the late examinations at the Ottawa Normal School Mr. J. T. Noonan carried off the Archbishop Lynch prize. This is a money prize of $50 offered by the archbishop to the R. C. student taking the best number of marks at the examination. Mr. Noonan exceeded the record of any pupil hitherto competing for this prize and nearly carried off the Prince of Wales medal coming within 4 marks of it.
Horses Wanted: A number of good horses wanted by the subscriber from three to ten years old sound and blocky. W. J. Dennison
Sheriffs Sale of Land: Richard Allan versus Robert Bourne East one half of Lot 6 9th Concession North Burgess
Middleville News: Mrs. James Brett, Grafton, Dakota is at present visiting her daughter Mrs. John Cuny (?). Mr. Allan Blackburn’s youngest child is at present seriously ill.
Harper Letter: A pleasant evening – Our Harper correspondent says: On Tuesday evening of last week Mr. and Mrs. Myles Leighton entertained a number of young people on behalf of their eldest daughter Emma J. Leighton who was married a few weeks ago to Mr. Peter Herbert, formerly of Drummond but now a wealthy and enterprising farmer of Norquay, Manitoba. As the bride was held in very high esteem she will be greatly missed by all who knew her and as a token of remembrance from her many friends she received a number of beautiful and costly presents. The evening was spent very pleasantly it was soon midnight and the hostess with her usual hospitality prepared for the guests an elegant supper. It is needless to attempt to describe the nature of this but it might be said that plenty was within the reach of all. When the appetite had been appeased songs were in order in which the Misses Leighton, Warren and Butler ably acquitted themselves and also Messrs Gendy, Bowes, Freeman and Bruce each rendering his part with fine effect. After wishing Mr. and Mrs. Herbert a long life of happiness and prosperity, and a pleasant journey to their future home, the evening drew to a close. The happy couple left for Norquay on Monday last.
Lanark Links: Mr. William Bond recently sold out his barber shop and has left here for Ayr, Ontario.
Lanark Links: Lt. Jno Tullis and his company of lady volunteers are to be present at the Presbyterian Church service on the 3rd prox. The house likely will be crowded as many were disappointed at not witnessing the drill before and will therefore gladly avail themselves of this opportunity.
Westport: Many villagers and others are doting on the first railway ride which they hope to get in a month or so. Work on the road is progressing nicely. – Sleighing is excellent and business brisk. – Wood is coming into the village in plenty and none too soon. – Mr. W. H. Fredenburg has engaged Mr. George Haskin as assistant miller in the roller mill. – Mr. James Rossman has accepted a position in a mill in Ohio his native state. -- Mr. James Dier is getting rid of his large store of cutters since the sleighing came. – Mr. W. H. Rorison has disposed of his trotting horse “Nellie II” to Mr. P. Wardrobe for $200. – Plenty of hay can be bought for $8 to $10; oats 40 cents; potatoes 65 cents; apples 50 cents; beef three to five cents a pound. Whig
Coming to Town—Mr. M. Leninger of the 2nd Line Lanark, having sold his farm some time ago to Mr.William Robertson of Middleville, will become a resident of Lanark Village about the 1st of March. Our little city is becoming a favorite resort for retiring farmers and they are generally financially qualified to make good citizens. Gazette
There is in the Perth gaol 20 men and 5 women principally vagrants and destitute persons. The gaol, in other words, is now a sort of county poorhouse. It is satisfactory, however, to know that crime has little or no existence in this county as shown by the gaol record.
Died, in gaol, Peter Perreau, confined in the Perth gaol for vagrancy and died there last week.
Mr. Archibald Dewar, the respected Reeve of Beckwith Township has been unanimously elected Warden of the County of Lanark for the current year. Mr. Dewar is a good man, well qualified for so honorable a position and will fill it with dignity and efficiency.
Maberly Items: Miss Setina (?) Canning, youngest daughter of Mr. Robert Canning of that village, was married on Wed. last to Mr. Joseph Millighen of Perth. The bride was the recipient of a number of handsome presents.
Annie Mills of Almonte met with a serious accident recently and as a result became violently insane. It was found necessary to take her to Kingston and place her in the asylum for safe keeping.
Elphin News: Daniel Geddes’ son Duncan Geddes was buried on the 17th inst., after a short but painful illness which he contracted in the shanty. Another son Daniel Geddes came home last week sick from the shanty. It is to be hoped nothing serious will happen to him. -- Mr. Duncan McVean and Agnes McDougall, both natives of Sherbrooke and Dalhousie, who have been living near Perth for some time, came back and were united in the bonds of holy matrimony on the 18th inst at Mr. William Duncan’s residence. -- William Campbell has gone back to the agricultural college on Monday last. – Joseph Robertson left the land of his birth alone this time.
Death in Gaol—Another old man died in the Perth gaol, Thomas Story, who had been confined for vagrancy.
Mr. W. B. McArthur, formerly of Carleton Place, has left Winnipeg to take up residence in Ottawa.
Mr. J. P. McDonald, Harper, has recovered from his attack of typhoid fever and left here on Monday for Kingston to resume his course in shorthand and ornamental penmanship.
Mr. William Balderson, son of Mr. James Balderson, Bathurst, who has been attending the commercial college at Kingston, has secured a lucrative position in the office of Messrs. James Robertson and son, wholesale grocers, of that city.
Mr. Alex Kellett of Chapleau, C.P.R., was in this section last week attending the funeral of his father, Mr Thomas Kellett of Bathurst.
Mr. W. A. McIntyre for some years mathematics master in the Winnipeg Collegiate Institute, has been appointed Assistant Master of the Winnipeg Normal School. Before leaving his old place, he was presented with a handsome gold watch. Mr. McIntyre is a former resident of Balderson’s Corners.
Farm For Sale Ad: James Cannon, west one half of Lot 2 (?) 20 (?), 3rd Concession Bathurst.
Farm For Sale Ad: Finlay Gunn, east one half of Lot 24, east one half of Lot 23, 1st Concession Lanark.
Silver Wedding—A pleasant evening was spent on the 20th inst., at the residence of D. J. Ritchie, Scotch Line, on the occasion of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. R. Hendry, sisters and niece consisted of a silver tea service of eight pieces, also a cake basket and a dozen each silver table knives, forks and dessert spoons. Those of the family who reside in Minnesota, Dakota and India were unable to be present but sent their congratulations.
A valuable and highly esteemed member of the staff of the Pembroke Observer, Peter H. Lindsay, died in that town last week from inflammation of the lungs. His remains were taken to Richmond, Quebec for burial.
Word reached town Saturday that Dr. Robert Stewart of Belleville died that date at the residence of his son-in-law Mr. Alexander Robertson, M.P. The deceased was a native of Ireland but lived in Perth when a youth, studying medicine here with the late Dr. James Wilson. He was the one who assisted in the dissection of the noted murderer lady who was hanged at the Perth gaol in 1829. Dr. Stewart left here in the “30’s” and practiced medicine in the village of Bath for many years afterward removing to Belleville. He revisited the scene of his youth in Perth two or three years ago and called at our office and lived over again many of the events of those far off days. His brother started a newspaper in Perth about 1830 which afterwards merged into the Examiner and finally into the Courier the brother removing some time afterwards to Goderich and died many years ago in western Ontario.
Mr. Duncan McIntyre, business manager of the Winnipeg Free Press, has resigned his post after holding it with great efficiency and success for a number of years. Mr. McIntyre formerly came from Balderson’s Corners.
Farm stock and implements sale: William Headrick, Lot 4, 11th Concession Drummond.
Mr. Hugh Campbell, North Elmsley near Moore’s Crossing, sold his farm of 150 acres to John James of the Adams farm for $4,000. Mr. Campbell has bought a house and lot in Smith’s Falls where he intends removing this week.
Mr. David Gallagher of Montana, some time ago returned to Lanark to visit his brother Jas. Gallagher. Nothing had been heard of him for 27 years until he walked into his brother’s house. During his absence he had spent 19 years in California engaged in gold mining. After spending a month with his brother and friends he left for Providence, R.I. accompanied by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Jas. Gallagher where he spent another month with another brother, Mr. William Gallagher from Lavant. He left for his home in Montana where is the owner of a sheep ranch. Mrs. Jas. Gallagher returned soon after to Lanark well pleased with her trip to Rhode Island.
Farm For Sale Ad: Duncan McNee, 6th Concession Drummond; James McGregor, east one half of Lot 23, 9th Concession Bathurst; Hugh Cameron, Drummond; James Cannon, west one half of Lot 20, 3rd Concession Bathurst.
Ephraim Semple, brother-in-law of Robert Swain, Carleton Place, has arranged to go to Dakota to take up land adjacent to another brother-in-law in that state and a few days ago received the sad intelligence that his relative there, in company with his son, were engaged in cutting hay when the late blizzard overtook them and both were frozen to death.
Mr. R. A. Matheson, barrister, Maxville (?) and W. A. Matheson, barrister, Renfrew, were in town last week to attend the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Roderick Matheson.
Mr. Archibald McNee of Winnipeg, formerly of Perth, has been appointed one of the Ontario agents to promote the settlement of people from this province onto the vacant lands around Winnipeg.
The call of St. Andrew’s Church, Perth, to Rev. Mr. Scott of Owen Sound was practically unanimously signed. It was submitted to the Presbytery on Wednesday at a special meeting at Carleton Place for transmission to Owen Sound Presbytery.
Middleville News: The matrimonial fever has again entered this place, the victims being Mr. N. Whiting and Miss M. Miller who on Friday last were united in the happy bonds of wedlock.
Pine Grove, Lanark Township—We regret to hear of the death of one of our highly esteemed residents Mr. Noble Kenny, which took place at his house at Lanark Township about noon of March 1, caused by that fatal disease inflammation of the bowels. Just a week ago he was amongst the well and living. The funeral took place today (3rd March) and was largely attended about fifty rigs being present. He leaves a wife and one child who have the sincere sympathy of their many kind friends as well as the community in their sad and unexpected bereavement. It is sad that one in the prime of life and in the enjoyment of good health should be removed from amongst us so suddenly.
Farm For Sale Ad: James Wilson, Oliver’s Ferry, 7th Concession North Elmsley
50th Wedding Anniversary—Mr. and Mrs. Plaunt—At the residence of Xavier Plaunt, Sr., there gathered on Monday evening a large party of friends to celebrate an event which is not the lot of many to see; it being the 50th anniversary of their marriage. Mr. Plaunt was born in the county of Berthier, Province Quebec on the 14th March, 1808. He was married on the 27th Feb., 1838 to Janet McLean, eldest daughter of Mr. John McLean, Esq., Elmsley, County Lanark. Mrs. Plaunt was born on the 27th Dec., 1818 on the Scotch Line near Perth. Mr. Plaunt settled on the land on which Renfrew now stands in 1827 and has from that time continuously resided in the County of Renfrew. He is widely known as for many years he kept a hotel both in Renfrew and on the Opeongo Road. Mr. Plaunt now resides on the farm where he settled first, part of which is a portion of the village. Mr. Plaunt is the founder of Renfrew in as much as he sold the first village lot and gave in a true liberal spirit other lots on which to erect churches and other public purposes. Again, when the C.P.R. endeavored to extend to Renfrew he assisted by giving land for the station for free.
Smith’s Falls—Rev. Mr. Mylne tendered his resignation of the charge of St. Andrew’s Church to the Presbytery on Tuesday, which was accepted. Rev. Mr. Porteous of Toledo also resigned his charge.
Lt. Col. Matheson of Perth and Captain Williams of Almonte were in Renfrew Saturday and organized #5 Company of the 42nd Battalion. Charles McDowell is Captain and Jas. Craig 1st Lt. Recruiting will commence as soon as the officers are gazetted.
Auction Sale: Farm sale and implements—John Meredith, Sr., Lot 13, 3rd Concession Bathurst; farm sale and implements, Thomas P. McCaffry, Lot 12, 8th (?) Concession Drummond; farms sale and implements, Peter H. White, Lot 15 (?) 3rd Concession North Burgess.
House and lot for sale corner Gore and Cockburn Streets, George
W. Thompson.
Daniel McGuire, Lanark, private prosecutor, will be pleased to receive any information in regard to infractions of the Scott Act. All communications strictly confidential.
Assignment has been made of the estate of Albro Welch, general merchant, to his creditors.
Assignment has been made to the creditors of Thomas Wilson, boot and shoe merchant.
The firm of Messrs. Gemmill and Fairgrieve, woolen manufacturers, Port Elmsley, has been dissolved. Mr. Fairgrieve is retiring from business. In a short time he intends visiting Scotland where he was born and which he left for Canada some 26 years ago. Mr. Fairgrieve comes from the border having been born in the town of Dryburgh, noted as being the burial place of Sir Walter Scott, learning his trade as a woolen manufacturer in the famous Galahiels (?). During the 38 years in which he worked in or managed woolen factories Mr. Fairgrieve never lost a one month’s continuous time. He well deserves a holiday now and since he has started to take a breathing spell, we wish him a pleasant time and a safe voyage to the old land and return.
A friend in Ottawa, referring to the Evangelist work there of Rev. Mr. Meikle—who filled for a time the pulpit of the Knox Church, Perth, during the temporary absence of Rev. Mr. Ross, says: “Mr. Meikle is one of the most remarkable men I ever saw on a platform. Commencing here under circumstances sufficient to discourage even the most hopeful, he at least so awakened the people that neither the opera house or the large church could contain the large audiences awaiting admittance. He got a marvelous hold on the men both young and old no matter how careless or indifferent they might have been. You can establish this by the fact that a lot of sports who congregate in a leading cigar store started a subscription to pay him with a gold watch and in a few days they obtained in a $1 subscription $317 so they bought the watch and had $200 left over which they asked him to hand to Mrs. Meikle. As a result of his visit it is counted that at least 500 persons, mostly young men, added to their membership of the Presbyterian Church. At the same time the Presbyterian services were being held, services were also being held at a wonderful revival in progress in the Methodist Church which has added about 1,000 persons to its membership and you can see that the city has been shaken up remarkably from a religious point of view.”
The widow of the late Mr. Peter Campbell, formerly of Carleton Place, died in California about a fortnight ago. Consumption carried her off as at did her husband.
Mr. A. E. Bolton of Newboro, who attended Queen’s College for three years and then went to New York, has returned to his home an M.D.
Mr. William Harvey, horse dealer, who comes occasionally from Manitoba to his old place in Perth to buy horses, is as strong as ever against the railway monopoly in Manitoba and though a Conservative, clasps hands with the Greenway government in its endeavors to secure railway freedom for the Prairie Province.
Smith’s Falls: Last Friday morning Robert Smith, of the bookstore, buried his eldest child, a bright lad of 8 years who died after only a few days illness and on Friday afternoon the fire alarm announced that Mr. Smith’s residence was on fire. The firemen quickly turned out and a hose was attached to the hydrant at Gould’s foundry and although the building was saved, a considerable amount of damage was done to the interior and the furniture, by smoke and water. The origin of the fire so far remains a mystery.
Sale of farm stock and implements: John Baird, Lot 18, 1st Concession Dalhousie .
Posted: 05 November, 2003