Perth
Courier, July 7, 1899
Foley—Died, at Fallbrook on Sunday, June 25, Elizabeth Harper Foley, relict of the late Thomas Foley, aged 77.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
An old and respected resident of
Bathurst passed peacefully away on Sunday evening, June 25 after a few days
illness from pneumonia. Elizabeth Harper was born in Burgess on the 5th (?)
November, 18??. She came to
Bathurst in 18?? And on the 24th May, 1845(?) she married Thomas
Foley who died five ago. From a
family of ten, four have preceded her to the grave.
She leaves one brother, Rev. Ephraim Harper, late of Collier Street
Methodist Church, Harris, but now of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Brennan—Married, at St. Mary’s
Hospital, Duluth, Minnesota, on the 28th June, Bernard Brennan, youngest son of the late John Brennan, Perth, aged
about 33 years.
Word has come from Winnipeg of the death
of Mrs. Scott, mother of Major Scott,
Collector of Customs in that city and formerly of Perth.
Deceased lived in Perth many years ago and was a native of Ireland.
She was a Presbyterian.
The Central Canadian records the death
of Mrs. Patrick Galvin of Carleton
Place at the age of 84 years. She
was a native of County Westmeath, Ireland and went to Carleton Place in 1845.
Her husband died three years ago. She
leaves five children among whom are two sons at Carleton Place and two at
Arnprior
A most estimable young man, Harry
Vivian Reeve, son of Dr. Reeve, of Lanark, passed away to another and better
world on the 29th June at the age of 22 years.
The remains were interred in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, on the 1st
July, the Rev. G.C. Rock, Baptist minister, conducted the services. Deceased spent some time in Perth in the drug store of F.
L.(?) hall, but was compelled to relinquish his work there in April. The
cause of his death was consumption. He
was a member of the Baptist Church and a most exemplary young man in every way.
There was insurance on his life in the Temperance and General for $1,000
and the same amount in another company.
A telegram came to Mrs. George Holliday of this town on Monday that her brother, Adam Scott Elliott, had died at his home in Chesley, Ont., that morning and that the funeral was arranged for Wednesday. Deceased was born in the Scottish borderland in 1808 and came with his parents to Perth settling on the Scotch Line in 1818(?). He married Jessie Holliday, sister of James Holliday and the late George Holliday of this town and in his early years ran the sawmill in Bathurst so long known as Laurie’s, after which he removed to Chesley, Huron County. He was a frequent visitor to town and always kept up his connection with his friends and acquaintances. He had a family of ten children, three of whom with their mother are dead. The others are living in western Ontario. Deceased was a staunch Liberal and a Presbyterian. His portrait and biography appeared in the Saturday issue of the Globe a few months ago. Mrs. George Holliday of this town is his youngest sister she having been born in Scotland in 18??(1816???) and came when a toddling infant to this country. They have one brother, James, yet living at Blythe, Huron County and two sisters in Smith’s Falls—Mrs. Adam Foster, 96(?) and Miss Janet, unmarried. These last are the few links yet existing to bind the old with the new of the Perth settlement.
Perth
Courier, July 14, 1899
Conners—Died, at Carleton Place on Sunday, July 9, Elizabeth Y. Conners daughter of the late Charles Conners of Poland, aged 23 years and 9 months.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
After an illness lasting since January
last, Miss Elizabeth Y. Connors,
daughter of the late Charles Connors of Poland, Dalhousie, died at the residence
of her mother, Carleton Place, on Sunday, aged 23 years.
Deceased was a young lady much esteemed by her friends and acquaintances
and her death in early womanhood is deeply regretted by her many friends.
She leaves a mother and brothers and sisters to mourn her loss.
Alf Connors of the Perth Courier shop, is a brother.
Watt—Died, at Lanark on Monday, July 9 (note, this must have been a misprint, Sunday was the 9th and Monday was the 10th, so she either died on Monday the 10th or Sunday the 9th) the wife of Joseph A. Watt aged 36.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
The village of Lanark mourns the loss of
one of her most esteemed citizens in the death of Mrs. Joseph A. Watt on Monday last. The deceased had been confined to her house by a long and
constant illness which she bore with Christian resignation until that dreadful
disease, consumption, finally overcame her vitality and she sank to rest.
The funeral was on Tuesday last and was largely attended by the citizens.
Deceased was 36 years of age and a daughter of James Arnott of Rosetta.
Fowler—Died, at Bolingbroke, on July 10, Carrie Deacon Fowler, beloved wife of William Fowler, aged 32, and daughter of the late William Deacon.
Ah! If beside the dead slumbered the pain
Ah! If the hearts that bled slept with the slain
If the grief died, but no!
Death will not have it so.
McIlquham—Died, at Chippewa Falls,
Wisconsin, on June 22, John McIlquham,
formerly of Drummond, aged 53(?).
Middleville: Mrs. Henry Roger
died at her home near this village on Thursday, 6th July.
She had a shock of paralysis about three weeks since from which she never
recovered. She was 73 years of age
and an ardent Presbyterian. Rev.
W.S. Smith conducted the funeral service.
Mrs.
Nancy Greer, 70, died at the residence of her
son-in-law, Joseph McMillon, King Street, Brockville, on Saturday night.
The deceased lady had been in ill health for some years and death came as
a relief to her sufferings. She
went to Brockville some years ago and since then has resided there.
She leaves two sons and four daughters to mourn her loss. They are: Mrs.
Angus McMillan, Mrs. Joseph McMillan, Mrs. William McMillan and Mrs. John Wilson
and Mrs. David Ferguson, 1st Concession Drummond.
(Transcriber’s note, this makes five daughters, no more are listed.)
The remains were taken to Perth on Monday for interment.
From the Winnipeg papers we learn
additional particulars of the death on July 2 of Mrs. M. Scott, a short notice of which appeared in our last issue.
The age of the deceased was 85(?) years and deceased was born in Armagh
County, Ireland. She died at the
residence of her daughter Mrs. Robert Mulvey.
For 25 years past she had been a resident of Winnipeg and one of the
oldest members of Knox church. She
was strong and active up to the last autumn when she received a fall on the side
walk being tripped by a dog sleigh and since that time she had been a great
sufferer. She leaves to mourn her
departure in the city two sons and one daughter and many grandchildren and
relatives. The funeral service was
largely attended, Rev. Dr. Gordon holding services at the house and Rev. Mr.
Cowley at the grave. The pall
bearers selected from the grand children being P.(?) W. Scott, John Scott (son
of Col. Scott), and David Scott and T. W. Scott (son of David Scott, Sr.) and
Norman Scott (son of the late Robert Scott).
Perth
Courier, July 21, 1899
Balderson—Died, at Perth on Thursday, July 13, Matthew Balderson, aged 75.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
A well known citizen, Matthew Balderson, died on Thursday, 13th inst., at the
age of 75. Deceased was born at
Balderson’s Corners, his father being John Balderson, one of the pioneer
settlers and after whom the village of that name was called.
He learned the carpentry trade in town and followed that occupation all
his life. Deceased was an honest,
blunt man, much respected and a good workman.
He was a brother of our townsman Robert Balderson.
His remains were interred in the Old English Burying Grounds in town.
Middleville: Mrs. Robert Sommerville departed this life on Monday, 17th inst. She had reached the age of 84 years. Her husband died about nine years ago. She had five children: John and Robert of this place; Mrs. Purdy of Chicago and the late Mrs. A. R.(?) McIntyre. There are 25 grandchildren and one great grandchild living. Mrs. Walker of Perth, mother of the Walker Brothers of the Courier of that town, is a sister of the deceased. The funeral took place on Wednesday to the Middleville Cemetery. Rev. J.A. Alexander conducted the services.
Another obituary for Mrs. Sommerville:
After a gradual wearing away of the
system from old age, Mrs. Robert
Sommerville passed away at her residence in Middleville on Monday of this
week, July 17, at the age of 84. Deceased
was born in Paisley, Scotland in April of 1815.
Her maiden name was Helen Murray, her parents being Mr. and Mrs. James
Murray who came with the pioneer settlers of Lanark Township in 1820, sailing
from Greenock on the ship Commerce. Of
these original settlers of this township but two or three remain.
The family was allotted the farm near Middleville now known as the
Peacock farm but they afterwards moved nearer the village and west of it to a
place of some nine acres which remains in the family still.
Deceased was married to the late Robert Sommerville a native of Glasgow
who preceded her to the grave nine years ago.
One of her last requests was that she might be permitted to die in the
house where her father and mother, brother and husband had died and this was
accorded her. Her children were
John and Robert C., Middleville; James of Toronto; Maggie (Mrs. Purdy) of
Chicago; Mary (Mars. A.R. McIntyre), deceased, of Middleville.
She was an aunt of the Messrs Walker of the Courier.
She was a member of the Congregational Church, Rev. Mr. Alexander, pastor
of the local congregation, conducting the funeral service on Wednesday in the
church and at the grave.
We regret to have to record the death of
Mrs. W. Fowler of Bolingbroke on
Wednesday morning last. She passed
peacefully away leaving a husband and three children to mourn her loss.
Perth
Courier, July 28, 1899
Court—Died, at Perth on July 20, Clara
Grace Court, aged 15.
Lalonde—Died, at Perth on July 25(?) Thomas
Francis (Frank) Lalonde, only son of Archie and Clara Lalonde, aged one year
and three weeks.
McGuiggan—Died, at North Burgess on Tuesday, July 25, Daniel McGuiggan, aged 72(?).
Elsewhere in the same paper:
One of the old settlers of North
Burgess, Daniel McGuiggan, died at
Stanleyville on July 25 at the home of his son-in-law, Henry Cooper at the age
of 72. He was a native of Ireland
and father of P. McGuiggan of the Hicks House, Perth.
His remains were buried in the R.C. Cemetery.
Wells—Died, at Chatham, Ont., on July
18, Helen Augusta Wells, third
daughter of the late Judge Wells and sister of Mr. H.D. Wells of the Merchants
Bank, Perth. (no age)
News reached here last week of the death
of John McIlquham on the 22nd
inst., at his home in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Deceased was known and respected by many in this vicinity who
will now be moved to feel the deepest sorrow to hear of his death.
Deceased was born in Drummond 55 years ago in the home now occupied by
Mrs. David McIlquham. Here he spent the early part of his life and on reaching
manhood was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ann McIlraith of Darling.
In the glow and ambition of youth he moved with his bride to the woody
hills of Wisconsin where at Chippewa Falls he identified himself with the
lumbering business. He pursued this trade with ever increasing success until
about ten years ago when he was seized with paralysis which remained a thorn in
his flesh for the rest of his days. About
three years ago, however, he contracted cancer under his tongue and although he
visited a doctor at the Divine Healing Clinic in Chicago, and had the growth
removed, yet the growth returned, eventually causing his death.
Deceased is mourned by his wife and nine children:
Esther, the eldest, is married and lives at Edmonton, N.W.T.; Tena is
also married and lives near the Falls; Mary Ann, Euphemia and Nettie are in the
teaching profession, while Lizzie, John, Ethel and Ellen reside at home.
Strange to say, he survived his three brothers, James, Peter and David
but was outlived by his four sisters: Mrs.
John Headrick and Mrs. John S. tullis of Drummond and Mrs. John McFarlane and
Mrs. James Walters of Carleton Place. It should be a source of consolation to the many friends of
Mr. McIlquham to know he was a firm adherent of his faith and although for many
months prior to his decease his sufferings were intense and he was almost
deprived of the gift of speech, yet he was ever patient in his affliction and in
the language of Job, “Though He Slay Me Yet I Will Trust Him.”
Era
Watson’s Corners: It is our sad duty this week to chronicle the death of Henry
Purdon Barrie on Saturday, 15th inst.
Deceased had been in failing health for a number of years, although
almost always able to move about and drive out a little.
A couple of weeks before his death, his symptoms became worse until the
end came on Saturday evening. Heart
trouble was the cause of his death. He
suffered severely for a couple of days but was conscious until the last and bade
farewell to the members of his family who were present, then folded his arms,
closed his eyes and went to sleep to awake at the Resurrection of the just.
Deceased came to this country in 1820 having been born in Glasgow the
same year. He was brought up on the
farm now owned by D. McQuat. He was a good neighbor, a kind father and an affectionate
husband. He left an aged partner
and two sons, Thomas of Carleton Place and James on the homestead; and three
daughters, Mrs. P. Fife and Mrs. M. Reid of Watson’s Corners; Mrs. John
Jackson, 6th Concession and a number of grandchildren to mourn his
departure; but their loss was his infinite gain for he was a child of the
Kingdom. For many years, he was a
member of the Presbyterian Church and his place there was rarely empty up to
within a few weeks of his death. Rev.
J.A. Leitch conducted the funeral services on Monday last.
The remains were followed to their last resting place by a large
concourse of friends showing the esteem in which the deceased was held.
Elphin:
John Currie, an old resident of North Sherbrooke, died at his
residence at Cromarty, County Perth, on the 6th inst.
He and his family left here, the farm on which George Campbell lives,
about 32 years ago. His wife, a
sister of Dugald McDougald, reeve of North Sherbrooke and Dalhousie and four
sons, survive him. He was born on
the 7th July, 1831 and was an intelligent, upright man in all his
dealings and had the courage of his convictions.
The Brockville Recorder of July 23 says:
“Miss Susan Gilhooly of Smith’s Falls died yesterday evening at
5:30 at the General Hospital here. She
was admitted to this institution some days ago suffering from an inward tumor.
She was the daughter of the late Jas. Gilhooly of the township of
Montague, County Lanark, and was born there in 1846 being therefore 53 years of
age at the time of her death. She was a member of the Anglican church.
The remains were taken to Smith’s Falls this afternoon at 2:30 in
charge of a brother of the deceased, for interment.”
Among the visitors to Perth at the 12th
July demonstration was Mrs. James
Warrington, 11th Line Bathurst. When standing in front of
Barrie’s Hotel looking at the procession, a bug(?) alighted on her cheek and
bit it. She brushed it off and
thought nothing of it at the time, but it was not long before the spot began to
itch then to pain and swell. Doctors
were called in but the check swelled all the more with blood poisoning until the
whole side of the face and nick was swollen in a terrible manner.
The doctors could not do anything and on Wednesday the unfortunate woman
died. Whether the venomous but was
the creature that is called the “kissing bug” is not know but it looks like
something is new in the pest line in the county.
Perth
Courier, August 4, 1899
Bathurst—St. Stephen’s Church—On Thursday at noon
Mr.
and Mrs. Palmer, 5th Line Bathurst,
buried their infant daughter Vera Madina,
after a short but trying illness. Many
relatives and friends came to bear their respects and sorrow for the mourning
parents. Rev. Mr. Radcliffe spoke
words of comfort and hope in the church to the mourners before committing the
body to the grave.
Bathurst—William Warwick, living on the 6th Line Bathurst, one of
the oldest residents in this part of the country, was buried Thursday, July 27
at 2:00 pm after a brief illness, aged 90 years. A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral
which was conducted by Rev. C.E.S. Radcliffe, missionary in charge.
Mr. Warwick died very quietly and peacefully from sheer old age.
His loss will be felt in the neighborhood as he was a good Christian and
a good neighbor and so won the esteem of all who had the privilege of knowing
him.
An old many named Joseph Hall, a native of England, who had been an inmate of the
county gaol for over three years, died on the 29th July from a stoke
of apoplexy. He was 80 years of
age. For over fifteen years he was
a gardener for James Rosamund of Almonte land for the respect that gentleman had
for the old man he came to town and made arrangements for the funeral and got a
much better coffin than that used for vagrants. He also purchased a lot in Elmwood Cemetery, engaged the
hearse and paid all the expenses including that of the inquest.
In the absence of Canon Muckleston, Judge Senkler served at the gaol and
the grave
On Friday, July 14, the soul of Mrs.
Daniel Robertson, Lanark Village, passed peacefully away.
Deceased’s maiden name was Janet Riddell, and she was born in
Bridgeton, Scotland in 1821. It was
there she spent her early childhood and developed into full womanhood.
In 1845 she married Daniel Robertson who preceded her to the grave 12
years ago. The union was blessed
with ten children, five of whom are dead. The
surviving five are: Mrs. C.E. Bell
of Toronto; Miss Jennie at home; James C. of Conconnully, Washington; Daniel in
British Columbia; and William of Hillsboro, Ohio.
In 1851 the family embarked from Glasgow for Canada, settling at first in
Perth and then removing to Lanark where Mr. Robertson worked for many years in
A.G. Dobbie’s factory now owned by James Watt.
Perth
Courier, Aug. 11, 1899
Ryan—Died, on Sunday, Aug. 6 at his
late residence, Waterville, Que., P.W.
Ryan, elder son of the late
Hugh Ryan of Rosedale, Toronto, in the 38th (?) year of his age.
Robertson—Died, at Perth on Monday,
Aug. 7, Agnes May, youngest daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Robertson, aged
four years and three months.
Robinson—Died, at Lanark on July 31,
the infant daughter of George M. Robinson
Burns—Died, at Darling on Aug. 1, the infant
child of William Burns, aged 10 days.
Smith—Died at Chatham, Ont., on July
26(?) Christine Isobel Smith,
daughter of T.C. and Agnes R. Smith, aged 11 months and 5(?) days.
Irvine—Died, at Carleton Place on Aug.
4, Marguerite Louise Irvine, infant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John a. Irvine, aged ten months and twenty days.
Mulligan—Died, at Green Valley Farm,
Nepean, (near Ottawa) on Aug. 3, Marion
Reid Mulligan, beloved wife of Jas. Mulligan, aged 43.
Perth
Courier, Aug. 11, 1899
Ryan—Died, on Sunday, August 6 at his
late residence in Waterville, Que., P.W.
Ryan, elder son of the late Hugh Ryan of Rosedale, Toronto, in the 38th
(?) year of his age.
Robertson—Died, at Perth on Monday,
Aug. 7, Agnes May Robertson, youngest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Robertson, aged four years and three months.
Robinson—Died, at Lanark on July 31,
the infant daughter of George M. Robinson.
Burns—Died, at Darling on Aug. 1, the infant
child of William Burns, aged ten days.
Smith—Died, at Chatham, Ont., on July
26(?) Christine Isobel Smith,
daughter of T.C. and Agnes R. Smith, aged eleven months and five(?) days.
Irvine—Died, at Carleton Place on Aug.
4, Marguerite Louise Irvine, infant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Irvine, aged ten months and twenty days.
Perth
Courier, Aug. 25, 1899
McDonald—Died, at Picton, Ont., on Sunday, Aug 20, Rev. Father John H. McDonald, 80.
Elsewhere in the same paper (Note different spelling of name):
Rev.
Father John Hugh McDonagh, parish priest in Picton,
Ont., died on Sunday last, 20th inst after a very brief illness.
The sad event causes much regret in his native place.
Father McDonagh was a son of the late Patrick McDonagh and was born in
Bathurst in March of 1849 and received his early education at the Perth Separate
School living with his uncle Rev. Vicar McDonagh.
At the age of 14 he went to Regiopolis(?) College in Kingston where he
was taught by the present Archbishop. Afterwards
he finished his education at Grand Seminary in Montreal.
He was ordained to the priesthood in 1872.
After his ordination he was chaplain in the Kingston (illegible word) for
a short time after which he was appointed to the parish of Napanee where he
remained 16(?) years and was afterwards promoted tot eh charge at Picton where
he remained until his death last Sunday. His
remains arrived here on Tuesday afternoon accompanied by Archbishop Gauthier and
a number of priests in his diocese. They
were met at the station by Rev. Father Davis and all the priests in this
district and by the members of the present M.B.A.
The body was placed in the church on a catafalque specially erected for
the purpose and remained there until the next morning, the remains being viewed
by many of his friends. Grand high mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Hogan of
Napanee with Rev Father Kileen, of Kitley as deacon, Rev. F. McDonagh, of
Prescott, as sub-deacon, and Rev. Father Connally of Belleville as master of
ceremony A most singular feature of
the service and one of rare occurrence was the fact that all the priests who
assisted him in the solemn service were born and educated in this parish.
After mass Rev. Father Kehoe of St. Mary’s Cathedral, Kingston,
preached an eloquent funeral sermon. The
remains were taken to the R.C. Cemetery where the services were conducted by his
cousin, Rev. Father McDonagh. The
deceased was one of the most popular priests in his diocese as was evidenced by
the fact that so many of his fellow workers accompanied his remains to their
last resting place. The immediate
cause of his death was Bright’s Disease although he had been in poor health
for some years. Two brothers and a
sister survive him, Dr. A.J. McDonagh, dentist, Toronto; A.P. McDonagh,
barrister, London; and Mrs. Arthur McCann of Bathrust.
McGregor—Died at Balderson on Monday, Aug. 21, James McGregor, Sr., 80.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
After an illness of about three months,
during which he was confined to his room, James
McGregor, Sr., Balderson, passed from this life to another on Monday last at
the age of 80 years. The deceased
came to this country with his brother Duncan about 1840 from their native town
of Breadalbane, Perthshire, Scotland, coming directly to Perth.
Soon afterwards he went to the Balderson settlement where he lived until
his death Monday. He was married to Catharine McLaren, sister of the late
Duncan of Drummond who preceded him to the grave.
Three of the family survive: James
M. and Cassie (Mrs. Donald McCallum) of Balderson and Mary (Mrs. William
McLaren), 7th Line Drummond. The deceased was a well known and enterprising farmer who
began to raise thoroughbred stock to replace the old common stock so universally
and consistently clung to by many farmers in the county. For a great many years he was one of the principal exhibitors
of thoroughbred sheep a branch of stock raising in which he took a great deal of
interest as well as pride. His
familiar face will be seen there no more and his free and social conversation
will not be heard here again but his name will live in the memory of those to
whom he was so well known. He was a
strong Liberal in politics and a Presbyterian in religion.
Armour—Died, at Perth on Sunday, Aug. 20, John Armour, aged 85(?).
Elsewhere in the same paper:
On Sunday last, 20th inst.,
about midnight, death came to the family residence of John Armour, Sr., of this
town and claimed as his own the honored head of the house at the ripe old age of
86 years. The deceased had always
been a man of robust constitution and only latterly felt that the four score
years and more upon his head were giving warnings that the end was not far off.
Mr. Armour was born in Linnwood(?), Renfrewshire, Scotland on the 10th
December, 1813 and came with his parents to this country in 1821 being then not
8 years old. The family settled on
the 3rd Concession Dalhousie near Lanark where they lived for many
years and where his mother died, her last resting place being in the Lanark
Village cemetery. The deceased was
married to Miss Catharine McFarlane of Rosetta and settled on the 9th
Line of North Burgess where he lived until he came to town to reside some ten
years ago. He was a man of sterling
character and strict honesty and during his whole life he endeavored to succeed
in doing to every man what he would like every man to do to him. He inherited a large legacy left to him by a deceased
relative in Scotland some years ago and his contribution to all religious,
educational and charitable institutions were very liberal.
Nothing deserving of aid was ever passed by him when he was appealed to.
His widow and family of five sons and three daughters survive to mourn
the loss of a kind and generous father and husband.
He had but one sister the late Mrs. George Richmond of Drummond.
The funeral on Wednesday was a very large one many from a distance coming
in to attend the last rites of an old and respected friend.
The Pilot Mound (Manitoba) Sentinel of
the 18th inst., says: “James
Cram received word from Deloraine on Tuesday announcing the death of his uncle, John
Cram on the morning of that day. Messrs.
Peter and James, brothers of the deceased, and J.A. left for Deloraien on
Wednesday to be present at the funeral”.
The deceased is a brother of Mrs. James Thom of Carleton Place and was a
son of the late Peter Cram of this town. He
was born and brought up on the homestead on High Street now owned by his brother
Peter Cram, the present occupant. Mr.
Cram was among the first from this part to migrate to southern Manitoba going
out about 20 years ago. He was
married to Margaret Snedden daughter of the late David Snedden of Ramsay who
with a large family of sons and daughters survive him.
Carleton Place Herald
Perth
Courier, Sept. 1, 1899
Thomson—Died, at Perth on Wednesday
morning, Aug. 30, Isabella Thomson,
daughter of the late William Thomson, aged 86(?).
Smith—Died, at Lanark, on Aug. 25, Mrs.
Jas Smith, 69.
Craig—Died, at Watson’s Corners on Aug. 25, Mrs. Alexander Craig, relict of the late Alexander Craig, aged 78.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
Watson’s Corners: It becomes our painful duty to record the death of one of the
oldest residents of this place, Mrs.
Alexander Craig, who was suddenly called from time to eternity on Friday
last, Aug. 25. Deceased was in
apparent good health and ate a hearty dinner on Friday last and, as was her
custom, laid down to rest; and a short time after was discovered kneeling at her
bedside as if in prayer but upon closer examination it was found that death had
claimed her. Deceased, whose maiden
name was Agnes Bailie, was born in 1821 on the farm now owned by John Munro, 4th
Concession Dalhousie, and was one of a large family who have all preceded her to
the better land with the exception of Mrs. Edward Cross of Swan Lake, Manitoba.
Over 50 years ago, she married Alexander Craig and was the mother of two
sons and seven daughters. Her
husband died 12 years ago since which time she has been almost totally blind,
being just able to discern light from darkness.
She knew something of the difficulties of the early settlers and often
related many interesting narratives of the long ago.
She lived a happy, contented life in her blindness and was never known to
complain of her affliction and as if to compensate for the loss of one faculty,
her other faculties were unusually keen. Before
losing her eyesight, she was found to be at many a sick bed and her kindness of
heart and great patience will not soon be forgotten.
A few days before her death, in talking with her son, she said she was
unusually happy. Her death was very
unexpected although advanced in years. She
leaves to mourn her departure five daughters and two sons:
Mrs. David Easton of the 4th Concession Dalhousie; Mrs. Thomas
Easton of Lammermore; Mrs. Frank Smith of Clyde falls; Mrs. Andy McConigal of
North Dakota; Miss Katy and John on the homestead; and Charles in Michigan.
A number of grandchildren and great grandchildren are also left.
The funeral was Sunday and was one of the largest ever seen in this
village, testimony of the esteem in which the deceased was held.
Rev. J.A. Leitch preached the funeral sermon from the 38th
Chapter of Isaiah. The Lord is
speaking to us through the dispensation of His Providence.
Life is uncertain. Eternity
is sure. Prepare to meet thy God.
Perth
Courier, Sept. 8, 1899
We regret to announce the death of Mrs.
W.R. McGinnis of Carleton Place, from Bright’s Disease, on Friday morning
last in her 48th (?) year. The
maiden name of the deceased was Matilda McDiarmid and she was a sister of
Messrs. William, Duncan, and Robert McDiarmid of Carleton Place.
She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Her husband died 13 years ago of typhoid fever at Toronto.
Another of the older residents of this neighborhood passed
away to another life on Saturday night, Mrs.
George Oliver, Sr. Her death
occurred at the home of her son-in-law, T.A.
Moon, grocer and was the result of the wearing out of the system not from
disease. Her age was 75 years.
Deceased was born in North Elmsley, her father’s name being James
McVeity. Her husband, George
Oliver, was a well known farmer of this township and died in a railway accident
in Colorado in 1878. Two of her
brothers, Messrs. Simon and Henry McVeity, are still living, prosperous farmers
of North Elmsley. She leaves two
children: George Oliver, Ferry
Road, North Elmsley and Mrs. T.A. Moon of Perth.
The deceased was a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and she
was interred in Elmwood Cemetery on Monday afternoon, her late pastor, Rev. A.
H. Scott, conducting the services.
Perth
Courier, Sept. 15, 1899
Huddleston—Died, at North Elmsley on
Monday, Sept. 11, Robert Huddleston,
aged 67(?)
Mrs.
Jas. Foster of Lanark Township, passed away to her
eternal rest last Sunday, Sept. 3 at 4:00 after a lingering illness from dropsy.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Margaret J. Scoular, was the youngest
daughter of Jas. Scoular who died 12 or 15 years ago and was born in 1849 on the
old homestead about one and a half miles from her husband’s farm.
A little more than a year ago, she began to fail in her health and since
that time there has been a gradual wearing away of the system until death had at
last liberated her from her sufferings. Three
sons and a fond husband are left to mourn her death.
Rev. W.S. Smith conducted the funeral services.
Era
Perth
Courier, Sept. 22, 1899
Fraser—Died, at Perth on Thur., Sept.
14, the wife of Archibald Fraser,
aged 34(?) 54(?).
Kearns—Died, at Perth, Edward Lee Kearns, infant son of Patrick Kearns, 4 months.
Leckie—Died, on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 17, Mrs. H.S. Leckie of Perth.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
After a painful illness and an
operation, Mrs. Henry S. Leckie
passed away on Sunday morning. Her
remains were buried in Elmwood Cemetery on Tuesday, Rev. Mr. Rock, pastor,
conducted the services. Deceased
was a sister of Mrs. J.D. (Dr.) Kellock and a native of Scotland.
Gallinger—Died, at Lanark on Sept. 14,
Jacob Gallinger, aged 79.
Perth
Courier, Sept. 29, 1899
Consitt—Died, on Aug. 20, at East
View, Uxdbridge, England, Mrs. Jessie
Louisa Marder(?), only child of the late Capt. Augustine Consitt and cousin
of Messrs G.A. Consitt of Perth and A.F. Consitt of the Scotch Line.
Noonan—Died, at Bathurst, on Sept. 25,
Vernon Noonan, eldest daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. George Noonan, aged 7. (Transcriber’s
note, I checked this twice, it said “Vernon” and “daughter”.)
Elphin:
A gloom is sadness was cast upon the community by the sudden death of Kate
Rutherford, daughter of William Rutherford, who died at Minnesota near
Mallory on Sunday, Sept. 17 after an illness of three weeks.
She was put in a sealed copper casket and brought home by her brother
William for interment. The funeral
took place on Saturday from her father’s residence being one of the largest
processions witnessed here for a long time.
She was a bright, healthy, smart girl of 23 when she went out last March
to keep house for her brother William. About
three weeks before her death she took malarial fever which turned into typhoid
fever from which she never rallied. Her
remains were interred in the Crawford Cemetery.
Death has again visited our town and
removed (on Sept. 14) one of our best known and most highly respected citizens
in the person of Joseph Gallinger.
Old age is supposed to have so weakened him that heart failure set in and
death came sooner than expected. Deceased
was born in Cornwall, Ontario in 1820 and moved shortly afterwards to Lanark
County where the family settled on a farm at present occupied by George
Gallinger, brother of the deceased. At
the age of 17 he began to serve his apprenticeship in the blacksmith business
with his uncle Jacob Gallinger whose office was located in what was then known
as Hanna’s Mills at Drummond’s Rapids.
Having served his time, he launched out in business for himself building
a shop on the property now owned by E. Keays.
Later on he purchased a piece of property now occupied by Rev. W.L.
Palframan. After a few years of
prosperity in the blacksmith
business, he decided to enter the mercantile business and, joined by Noble
Bennett, as partner, a store was opened up in the stand now occupied by Jas.
McFarlane when a thriving trade was carried on for three or four years.
But Mr. Gallinger was once more longing for his old love and accordingly
the following spring saw him back at his old trade. He then erected the house in which he was living at the time
of his death. Deceased was married
about 58 years ago to Miss Mary Alcorn who survives him. The union was blessed by a family of eight children, four
boys and four girls, all of whom are living with the exception of one boy who
was killed when but a child. They
are: Jacob at McDonald’s Corners;
Simon at Winnipeg; John at Galispell(?), Mon.; Mrs. John Mair of Lacombe; Mrs.
John McLaren of Drummond; Mrs. R.W. Dick of Dominion City, Manitoba; and Mrs.
R.L. Bond of Ottawa. Deceased was
one of the officers in the Presbyterian Church at the time of the induction of
Rev. Jas. Wilson as pastor some forty years ago.
Era.
Perth
Courier, October 6, 1899
Loftus—Died, at Bathurst on Friday morning, Sept. 29, Adolphus Frederick Loftus, son of N. Loftus, aged 24 years and 4 months.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Loftus, Scotch Line, was sadly bereaved on
Friday last by the death of their only son and child, Adolphus Frederick, a fine young man in his 25th year.
The cause of his death was typhoid fever which attacked him several weeks
ago and which being aggravated by a relapse, his system was unable to throw it
off. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon to the R.C.
Cemetery, Rev. Father Davis officiating.
Charles—Died, on Wednesday, October 4,
Kenneth Charles, infant son of J.H.
Charles of Perth, aged 15 months.
At the home in the New England section
of Almonte, there passed from life on Monday, Sept. 25 John McCarter(?), a pioneer schoolmaster of Lanark County, aged 76.
The deceased was born at Brechlin, Scotland in 1823 and at an early age
was apprenticed as a blacksmith at his native place.
After the days work was over he took up his books and in time prepared
himself for admittance to the university. He
spent two years in Aberdeen but was unable to complete his college courses.
When still a youth he came to the Maritime Province and subsequently to
Ontario where he engaged in the profession of teaching.
For 12 years he taught at Bennie’s Corners, 4 years at Arnprior and for
nearly 25 years was principal at the Almonte public schools.
Seven years ago advancing age compelled him to resign since which time he
has lived in well earned retirement. When
teaching at Bennie’s Corners he married Agnes Young, a daughter of the late
Peter Young of Ramsay. She, with a
large family of grown up children, survive him.
Mr. McCarter was no ordinary school teacher.
He was a man of strength of character, dignified and conscientious; in a
manner alert and somewhat brusque; in conversations forcible but respectful;
shrewd in his observations; wise but with perennial humor; and love of sport.
So free from all cause of offence was he that there was no tongue to lay
a word against his pure integrity. In
the judgment of those who knew him there was something venerable attached to his
name; not for his success as a teacher in school or church nor for his
usefulness as a citizen but for the benignant influence of his life and
character—a character unsullied by a breath and a life spent in rigid
adherence to his conception of truth and duty.
Almonte Gazette.
Perth
Courier, October 13, 1899
Oatway—Died, on Tuesday evening, Oct.
10, J. Oatway, Perth, aged
(illegible, two numbers the second is a “4”)
Ryan—Died, on Monday, October 2, Margaret
Jackman, wife of Patrick Ryan, North Burgess, aged 40.
Cunningham—Died, at Harper on Tuesday, October 10, James Cunningham, aged (illegible)
Elsewhere in the same paper:
One of Bathurst’s most respected
farmers, James Cunningham, near
Harper, was taken away after a short illness on Tuesday last at the age of 64.
Deceased was born in Drummond.
He leaves a son on the farm on whom the burdens of life fell early.
Holliday—Died, at Perth on Saturday
afternoon, Oct. 7, Elizabeth Crawford,
wife of James Holliday, aged (illegible).
Rutherford—Died, at Mallory(?), Minn.,
Sept. 17, Katie(?) Rutherford,
daughter of William Rutherford, Dalhousie, aged 23(?).
It was with great surprise and sorrow
when the news came of the death of Verna
Noonan, the seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Noonan of
Christie’s Lake. She took sick
with inflammation on Thursday, Sept. 21 and after a few days illness her spirit
passed peacefully away on the following Tuesday. Her funeral took place on Thursday to the R.C. Cemetery and
was largely attended by friends and acquaintances.
News was received last week of the
passing into the unseen of John Kerr,
brother of Mrs. Mutton of this town and the late George Kerr at his home in St.
Louis, Missouri in the 76th (?) year of his age.
Mr. Kerr kept a store in the stone building next to the Methodist Church
in Perth for a number of years but left here about 1883(?) or 1884(?) for
Clinton, Ontario. He afterwards
went to St. Louis where he held many important positions in mercantile agencies.
He left a son, J.M. Kerr of St. Louis and three daughters who were all
present when he passed away.
A resident of this county since 1843, John
Oatway, died at his residence in Perth on Tuesday last at the age of 84(?)
years. He was born at Barnstable, Devonshire, England, a county
which has produced such remarkable men as Sir Francis Drake, Canon Kingsley and
a host of other of Britain’s celebrities and emigrated to Canada in 1843,
first settling in Brockville. He
then moved to the Scotch Line where he lived until 18?? When he came to Perth to
end his days. Deceased was a
plasterer by trade but also engaged in farming since coming to this country.
He was a typical Englishman, bluff, honest and straightforward and was a
good citizen wherever he dwelt. He
was married to Margaret Ellen McCrea, a native of Scotland who died two years
ago. Their children were:
Richard who died in Manitoba a good number of years ago; William of North
Elmsley; Mrs. Coffey of Perth; Mrs. Charles McDonald of Scotch Line; Mrs.
Margaret Harper, deceased; Mrs. James Arthur of Smith’s Falls; and Mrs. W.R.
Paul of Perth. The funeral will
leave the residence for Elmwood Cemetery at 2:00 today, Friday.
Perth
Courier, Oct. 20, 1899
Morrison—Died, at Perth on Sunday, 15th inst., Catharine McMullen, relict of the late Thomas Morrison, aged 77.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
An old resident of this place, Mrs.
Thomas Morrison (nee Catharine McMullen), mother of Jas. Morrison, died at
the residence of her son on Mill Street on Sunday last, aged 77. She was a
native of Ireland. Her remains were
laid in the R.C. Cemetery here on Monday last.
Balderson—Died, at Perth on Saturday, Oct. 14, Susan Morris, wife of Robert Balderson, Esq., aged 63(?).
Elsewhere in the same paper:
One of our most esteemed residents Mrs.
Robert Balderson, died at her residence on D’Arcy Street on Saturday last
after a short week’s illness, at the age of 63.
The funeral took place on Monday to Elmwood the services being held in
St. James (Anglican) Church, Rev. W. J. Muckleston officiating.
The deceased was born in Ireland, her maiden name was Susan Morris.
A brother of hers was the late John Morris, P.L.S.
Her husband and three children survive her:
John H., ex-Secretary of Railways and Canals, Ottawa; Jas. M., barrister,
Perth; and Miss Susan at home.
Another of the old settlers of Lanark
Township in the person of Mrs. James
Closs (transcriber’s note, this could also have been Class, but I will
continue to type “Closs” but am not sure) was removed by the hand of death
on Saturday, Oct. 7. For some time
Mrs. Closs had been unwell but it
is only about three weeks ago that she had been confined to her bed from which
she was destined never again to rise. The
maiden name of the deceased was Bridget Bain and she was born in Dublin, Ireland
in 1825. About 55 years ago she
came to this country and settled on the 4th Concession Lanark.
She remained on this farm until her death.
Shortly after her arrival in this country she married James Closs who
still survives her. The union was
blessed with a family of nine four of whom died of diphtheria at an early age. Four sons and one daughter are left to mourn the loss of a
loving mother. All the family
reside in this vicinity. John,
Robert (on the homestead) and Peter are in Lanark township; James is in
Drummond; and Mrs. P. Sheridan is in Perth.
The deceased lady possessed a kind and charitable disposition and her
many friends and neighbors here have had numerous proofs of her kindheartedness
and other estimable qualities. The
funeral took place on Monday from her residence to the R.C. Cemetery in
Ferguson’s Falls. Rev. Father
O’Rourke of Carleton Place conducted the services.
Era
Perth
Courier, Oct. 27, 1899
Powell—Died, at Smith’s Falls on
Monday, Oct. 23, of typhoid fever, Theodora
Gordon Powell, niece of Mr. and Mrs. F.T. Frost, aged 14.
Shepherd—Died, on Oct. 16 at the
Portland Sanitarium, Portland, Oregon, Della
Shepherd, beloved wife of William Shepherd, Summer, Washington and eldest
daughter of the late Rev. Robert Brown, former pastor of the Congregational
Churches of Middleville, Rosetta and Hopetown and late of Roy, Washington.
(no age given)
Perth
Courier, Nov. 3, 1899
Foster—Died, at North Elmsley on
Friday, Oct. 27, Alice Ann James,
wife of Charles Foster, aged 47.
McDonagh—Died at 574(?) Spadina
Avenue, Toronto, on Sunday, Oct. 29, Mrs.
(Dr.) A.J. McDonagh, aged 31.
Perth
Courier, November 10, 1899
Joseph
Klyne, a well known Lombardy hotel keeper, paid
the debt of nature on Thursday, 27th October at the age of 60.
He was born in Bastard, Leeds County and after farming at New Boyne for a
few years, turned his attention to hotel keeping.
The cause of his death was paralysis.
Perth
Courier, Nov. 17, 1899
Hughes—Died, on Thursday, Nov. 9, Lottie
K. Hughes, daughter of John Hughes, 4th Line Bathurst, aged 14.
Middleville: Great sympathy is felt for Mrs.
W. H. Penman of Dalhousie in the sudden taking off of her husband from
apoplexy on Sunday last. Deceased
was in his 37th year and married little over 15 months ago.
James
Ryan, a much respected resident of Smith’s
Falls, died on Monday morning. He
was a Roman Catholic in religion and a Liberal in politics. He was a brother of M. Ryan, the well known contractor of
that town.
Daniel
Gilday, brother of Mrs. Hiram McKenny of this town, died at his home in Smith’s Falls
on the 10th inst. He was
a member of the A.O.U.W. and his widow will get a benefit of insurance of
$2,000. Deceased was born in
Lombardy. He was a Conservative in
politics and a member of the Church of England.
The Carleton Place Herald publishes the
obituary of one of Beckwith’s most prominent and esteemed citizens, the late Donald
Carmichael who lived about two miles out of Carleton Place.
On Thursday last he took ill while ploughing from heart failure and the
next day he breathed his last. He
was 66 years of age and was born on the farm on which he died. His brother James, a Presbyterian minister and a doctor of
divinity, is now with Queen’s University, Kingston. His wife was a daughter of the late Duncan Cram.
His brother John was drowned in the Mississippi River at the age of 22
years and another brother, Peter, was killed in a runaway.
He leaves two brothers, Duncan of Almonte and Andrew of Carleton Place,
his widow and son Norman survive also and reside on the homestead.
The sad news reached Carleton Place on
Thursday of an accident to Mr. Wellington
McWilliams, a young man of this town who was working in Frost and Woods
works in Smith’s Falls. He was
grinding at an emery wheel when it burst, one part of it being driven through a
board some distance off and the other striking him on his head.
He was carried out of the shop and at C.H. Frost’s request taken up to
his home on Water Street where doctors were immediately sent for.
His skull was fractured and in taking out the pieces, some of the brain
came away. He lived until 4:00 pm
when he expired. Mr. McWilliams was
a well known and respected man. He
was the son of Mrs. A. Mather, his widowed mother being married to Mr. Mather
some 16 years ago. He was one of
seven children: Mrs. J. Mahoney,
Annie, Maurice, and Hugh of Ottawa; John and Fred in the Frost and Woods shop in
Smith’s Falls; and Nelson in Findlay Brothers store here.
He had been in the Frost and Woods employ for two years but only a couple
of weeks ago was placed at the emery wheel where he met his death. Carleton Place Herald, Nov. 14.
One of the most esteemed residents of
Ramsay, in the person of Matthew Neilson,
departed this life on Monday afternoon this week at the age of 63(?)65(?).
Deceased was the youngest son of the late John Neilson one of the pioneer
settlers of the township who took up land on the 12th line about
three miles from Appleton. Here the
deceased was born and lived on his portion of the land until 1881 when he moved
to the 11th Concession where he resided until his death.
Before moving to the 11th Line, about 1872, he purchased a
farm from the late John Gemmill and had 230 acres in all.
In the year 1858 he married Emily Teskey, daughter of the late John
Teskey, who survives him. There were 7 children, three sons and four daughters:
John on the homestead; George on the Gemmill farm; Annie (Mrs. Alex
Turner); Aggie (Mrs. John Thom); and Emeline, James and Jennie on the homestead.
In religion he was a Presbyterian and a life long member of that church.
In politics he was a Liberal. At
the time of his death he was a trustee of the Appleton school which position he
has held for a number of years. He
was also a member of the board of education.
All his brothers have passed away but two sisters still are living—Mrs.
William Smith and Mrs. Gavin Hamilton. Almonte
Times, November 11
Perth
Courier, Nov. 24, 1899
Campbell—Died on Wednesday evening, Nov. 22, Angus Campbell, Prestonvale, Drummond, aged 75.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
An old and esteemed farmer of Drummond, Angus Campbell, died at his residence at Prestonvale on Wednesday evening aged about 75 years. Deceased was born at Prince Edward Island where he parents had stayed for a while on their journey from the Scottish Highlands but has lived since a child on the farm on which he died.
McCarthy—Died, at Perth on Nov. 21, Thomas
Alphonsus McCarthy, youngest son of Michael McCarthy, aged 7 years and 9
months.
The oldest continuous resident of Lanark
Village, James Drysdale, died on
Thursday, Nov. 16 at the age of 83. He
was one of the pioneer settlers having come to the village when four years old
with his parents at the age of 4 from Glasgow, Scotland where he was born in
1816. He was a carpenter and wagon
maker by trade and for many years the leading one of the village.
His wife was Margaret Alston who died last year.
He was a Presbyterian and a Liberal.
The surviving children are: Mrs.
Thomas Dunlop of Dalhousie; Mrs. Jas. Robertson of Deloraine, Manitoba; Mrs.
W.R. Gerrie and Mrs. W. Puller(?) of Rat Portage; James of Seney(?), Michigan;
and Robert J. of Drummond.
Died, at his home near McCanna(?), N.D.,
on Tuesday, Nov. 9, Archibald McLaren,
formerly of the 4th Line Bathurst, aged 73(?) 75(?).
The following additional particulars are taken from the McCanna(?) paper:
“The deceased was born at Lanark, Ontario and moved to his farm in
North Dakota in ’81, since which time he has engaged in farming. His wife, three daughters and one son, are left to mourn the
loss of a kind and noble husband and father.
The death of Mr. McLaren removes a highly respected citizen and neighbor.
His life was one of industry and honesty.
Such characters leave their impression on the world and the world is
better because of their having lived in it.
The deceased was devoted to his home and his family and his highest
ambition was to lead an honest and upright life.
Everyone who knew him has a kind word to say of him.”
Perth
Courier, Dec. 1, 1899
McLellan—Died, at Dalhousie on Saturday, Nov. 25, of diphtheria, Thomas Edwin McLellan, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McLellan, aged one year, six months.
He gathereth the lambs in His arms
Reeve—Died, at Lanark on Sat., Nov.
25, H.H. Reeve, M.D., aged 53(?).
Izatt—Died, at North Sherbrooke, on
Nov. 24, Thomas Izatt, aged 70.
Duncan—Died, at North Sherbrooke, on
Nov. 25(?), Mrs. Alexander Duncan,
aged 40.
Graham—Died, at Ottawa, on Nov. 28, Mary
J. Arkison, wife of George A. Graham, formerly of Perth, aged 30.
Prestonvale: Death came to our neighborhood about 10:00 last Wednesday
night and claimed as its victim Angus
Campbell. Mr. Campbell was of
Scottish descent, his parents being emigrants to this country at the beginning
of this century. He was a bachelor,
and his brother John resided with him on the homestead. He is survived by one brother and one sister.
Mr. Campbell was a member of the Methodist Church and a very regular
attendant at the place of worship and he was a very liberal contributor to all
church funds. The funeral took
place on the Friday preceding from the house to the church where the service was
conducted by Rev. Mr. Wilkinson, assisted by Rev. T. Powell, after which it
proceeded to the Union burying ground.
Perth
Courier, Dec. 8, 1899
Griffith—Died, at Perth on Monday,
Nov. 27, Jane Keays, relict of the
late Evan Griffith aged 64(?)
Kirkham—Died, at Brooke on Thursday, Nov. 30, Alice Elizabeth Kirkham, third daughter of James Kirkham, aged 14.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
One of the saddest fatal accidents
recorded in the history of this part of the county occurred at the home of James
Kirkham, 6th Line Bathurst, on Thursday evening, Nov. 30, by which Alice
Kirkham, his 14 year old daughter, met her death instantly.
The young girl had gone downstairs for some flour and had taken her
younger sister with her to hold the lamp. When
they were so engaged, another member of the family—a little boy—came up and
at once laid hold of a gun lying on the bed which had been placed there moments
before by an elder brother who had just come in from hunting; the deceased was
in the act of taking the gun from the little fellow when in some unaccountable
manner the weapon was discharged, with a heavy load of buckshot, in the young
girl’s head. Death must have been
instantaneous for before her father, who was downstairs, reached her, the spark
of life had fled. The funeral took
place on Saturday at 10:00 and was one of the largest ever seen in this vicinity
for some time. The funeral service
was conducted by Rev. C.E.S. Radcliffe in St. Stephen’s Church, Bathurst.
Elphin: Thomas Izatt, one of the oldest residents of North Sherbrooke, passed peacefully away on the 24th ult., after an illness of about 5 months, which he bore with Christian fortitude. He married the only daughter of the late James Smith about 34 years ago. She preceded him about three years before. They leave two sons, James who bought a farm near Mississippi Station a few years ago and lives there, and Allan, on the homestead both in comfortable circumstances.
More in this issue on the death of Thomas Izatt:
An old and respected resident of North
Sherbrooke, Thomas Izatt, died at his
late residence on Nov. 24, after a lingering and painful illness at the age of
78 years. Deceased was a quiet,
industrious man and for many years a faithful member of the Presbyterian Church
at Elphin. He was a native of Ayr,
Scotland. The funeral was held on
Saturday, 25th inst., the service being conducted in the church and
was well attended. He leaves two
sons to mourn his loss: Allan who
resides on the old homestead; and James, who owns a farm on the Mississippi
Station. The remains were laid in
the Crawford Cemetery.
Elphin:
Catharine Ferguson Duncan,
wife of Alexander Duncan, McLaren’s Depot, although complaining for some time,
died rather suddenly of Bright’s Disease.
She leaves a husband and five small children to mourn her loss.
She was a kind mother and a good neighbor.
Elphin:
A young child of Duncan McLellan
was taken away by diphtheria and others of the family have it.
The community of Snow Road was saddened
by the death of Mrs.Alexander Duncan.
Her death occurred on November 25(?) after a severe illness at the age of
40 years. Deceased was a bright,
earnest Christian woman and was loved and respected by all who knew her.
She leaves behind to mourn her loss a husband and five children, the
youngest of whom is 5(?) 6(?) years of age.
The funeral took place on Monday, the 27th, the service being
conducted at the house by Rev. Jas. Binnie and was very largely attended by
friends and neighbors. The remains
were laid in the Crawford cemetery.
Dr.
H.H. Reeve, whose serious illness was reported
previously, died at his home in Lanark Village on Saturday, November 25 at the
comparatively young age of 53. Deceased
was the youngest brother of a family that has given to the province of Ontario
several distinguished professional men. Two
of his brothers were Dr. R.A. Reeve, the well known oculist of Toronto and the
late W.A. Reeve, Q.C., principal of the Toronto Law School; and Dr. Lavell, late
Warden of the Kingston Penitentiary (one of the professors in the medical
faculty of Queen’s University) and Dr. A.M. Rosebrugh, another distinguished
oculist of Toronto were brothers-in-law. In
early life the deceased was engaged in newspaper work and was a reporter for one
of the Hamilton dailies for some time. This
he gave up to take a course in medicine, graduating from Queen’s University in
1880(?). He practiced his
profession for a time in the state of New York and in the village of Churchill,
Ontario, but afterwards removed to Almonte for the sake of the high school,
which he wished his children to attend. Finding
the competition keen in this town, he took advantage of an opening in Toledo and
removed to that village; and later on he settled in Lanark Village. A year or
two ago, he opened an office in Bancroft but did not remove his family from
Lanark. While in Bancroft, he took
ill with a severe attack of lung trouble. His
only son Harry went up to nurse him but took a severe cold and went into a rapid
decline terminating in death a few months ago.
Recovering sufficiently to stand the journey, Dr. reeve returned to his
home in Lanark Village and after a time, not feeling strong enough to resume his
practice, he went over to the state of New York to engage in a lighter
occupation but the fell destroyer, consumption, had marked him for its own and
he once more returned home to die surrounded by his family.
Deceased was a very intelligent man and took a strong interest in
everything that concerned the moral and intellectual elevation of the community.
While in Almonte, he was a member of the Board of Education and took
great interest in the working of the schools.
He was much devoted to his family and will be greatly missed by the
surviving members. He was a member
of the Baptist Church and in politics a strong Liberal.
He leaves behind him a widow and three daughters:
a Miss Reeve of the staff in the Eganville Public School and Misses
Gertrude and Muriel at home. Deceased
was a member of the Toledo Lodge A.O.U.W. in which he carried $2,000 in
insurance. Gazette
Perth
Courier, December 15, 1899
Doyle—Died, on Sunday, Dec. 10, Denis
Doyle, 5th Line Bathurst, aged 86, native of County Wexford,
Ireland.
Neil—Died, at S. Sherbrooke, on
Thursday, Nov. 30, Mrs. Patrick Neil,
aged 75.
Hillis—Died, at Perth on Friday
afternoon, Dec. 8, Agnes Keays, wife
of James Keays, Sr., Drummond, aged 74.
Watson’s Corners: We are sorry to record the death of Maggie L. Boyle, youngest child of D. Boyle, who died last Tuesday
from inflammation of the lungs.
Perth
Courier, Dec. 22, 1899
Hope—Died, at Perth on Tuesday morning, Dec. 19, Isabella Andison Hope, relict of the late Andrew Hope, aged 73.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
After a lingering illness from cancer, Mrs.
Andrew Hope died at her residence, D’Arcy Street, on Tuesday morning at
the age of 73. The maiden name of the deceased was Isadora Andison and she
was born in the township of Drummond being the daughter of the late William
Andison who was a native of Scotland. The
deceased was the mother of four children: William
and Peter of Perth; and Mrs. Bell (Elizabeth) and Andrew of Minot(?), N.D., both
deceased. She was a member of Knox
Church. Her remains were taken to
Elmwood Cemetery on Thursday for interment.
Reid—Died, at Perth on Thursday, Dec.
14, Samuel Reid aged 69(?).
Robertson—Died, at Star Mound,
Manitoba on Sunday, Dec. 3, Carrie
Robertson, youngest daughter of John T. Robertson, aged 18 years and
3(?)5(?) months.
Class(or Closs)—Died, at Lanark Township on Sat., Dec. 9, Margaret Mackie, wife of Charles Class (or Closs) aged (illegible, maybe 53??63??)
Elsewhere in the same paper:
On Saturday, Dec. 9, Mrs. Charles Class of Lanark Township passed to her reward after an
illness of less than a week. On
Tuesday the deceased was taken ill with pneumonia and on Saturday, less than
five minutes before her death, she was able to be up. Heart disease from which the deceased had been a sufferer for
some time, aggravated by an attack of pneumonia, was the immediate cause of
death. She was born in Bathurst 63
years ago on the farm now occupied by Charles Muckle (Mackle?).
She was a sister of Mrs. Jno Taylor of this place; Mrs. Allen of Chicago;
and of Mrs. McColl of Saratoga Springs, New York.
Mr. Charles Mackle of Fallbrook and Mr. John Mackle of Chicago are also
brothers of the deceased. Charles
Class, her life partner, resides with two sons, John and Charles and one
daughter Lizzie on the homestead; James in Manitoba; and Kate in Gilby, N.D.,
are left to mourn her loss. The
funeral took place to the Ferguson’s Falls Cemetery on Monday, Rev. Father
O’Rourke conducting the service. Era
Miss
Maggie Montgomery, daughter of Thomas Montgomery
of Winnipeg, who came from Durmmond, died of pneumonia December 10 at the age of
21. She was an only daughter and a
very accomplished young lady.
Drysdale—Died, at Perth on Wednesday,
Dec.20, Calvin Drysdale, aged 22
years and 11 months. Funeral will
take place on Saturday, 23rd inst., from the residence of his father,
John S. Drysdale, Centre Street, to Elmwood Cemetery.
Perth
Courier, Dec. 29, 1899
Wrathall—Died, at Perth on Wednesday evening, Dec. 27, Mandie Wrathall, aged 16 years and 7 months.
Received from: Christine Spenser - [email protected] Posted: 14 June, 2006.