Democrat/Sault Ste. Marie News
1887 - 1891
Thursday, June 16, 1887 - Page 5
James Campbell, of Pickford, being troubled for some-time past with a sore neck, left his home and came to the city for treatment. Dr. Rundle was attending him, and apparently he was improving. On Saturday morning, at 6 o'clock after arising from bed and getting ready for his breakfast he dropped dead. The body was sent to Pickford for burial.
February 9, 1889 - Page 1
The baby of the Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Alleyn of Pickford was burried during the week.....
December 7, 1889 - Page 1
Death of a Veteran
Sergeant Kelly, Father of Mrs. Robert Campbell, on His Last March
Mrs. Robert Campbell and Joseph W. Kelly, returned to Stirlingville this week from Goderich, Ont., where they went to attend the funeral of their father, Sergt. Kelly, an historical character. Mrs. Kelly, their mother, who is eighty years old, accompanied them home and will make her home with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell. The Goderich Star has the following interesting sketch of Sergt. Kelly's life: A Veteran gone-After a long struggle with the infirmities of old age, Sergeant Kelly, the well known veteran soldier and Orangeman, passed to his rest on Thursday morning, at the ripe old age of eighty-three years and six months. Deceased was born in Tipperary, Ireland, and at the age of seventeen enlisted in the English Hussars, after serving a term in which he volunteered into the Third Light Dragoons for active service in India, where he put in nearly fourteen years, when he returned to England, and after several years he came to Canada serving the last seven years of his long term as drill sergeant in London, Ont. His total service was thirty-one years and six months, a rare and most honourable record. He was an enthusiastic member of the Loyal Orange Order, and in this too bore a record far above the average having joined the order over sixty years ago.... During the twelve years of his residence in Goderich he was one of the most familiar figures .... He was a life-long devoted member of the church of England, a staunch Conservative in politics.... Besides his widow, two sons and a daughter survive the veteran-Mrs. Robert Campbell and Mr. Joseph W. Kelly of Sault Ste. Marie, and Jacob M. Kelly, of Parry Sound-all of whom have been attending him in his last illness. The funeral will take place tomorrow afernoon, at 2 o'clock, under the auspices of the Orange order.
Mrs. Henry Pickford Dies in Virginia
On Saturday, of last week, C. W. Pickford received a telegram from Fredricksburg, Va., announcing the sad news of the death of Mrs. Henry Pickford, wife of his son, a former resident of this county. Mrs. Pickford, was twenty-nine years of age and had a large circle of acquaintance in this city. She leaves, besides a loving husband, two children, one six and the other three years of age.
March 8, 1890 - Page 8
Philip Weybrant, who settled in Chippewa county sixteen years ago died at his home in Stalwart on Tuesday last at the age of 72.
March 22, 1890 - Page 3
PICKFORD
Wm. Aldrich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Aldrich, died on the morning of March the 17th, of acute phthysis. Deceased was a promising young man of about 20 years of age, who was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. C. Hicks, the Methodist minister of Pickford.....
April 19, 1890 - Page 8
William Hannah, Deceased, died in Pickford, suddenly on Wednesday morning, April 16, William Hannah, aged about 40 years Mr. Hannah was of Scotch descent and inherited many of the sterling traits of character of that race. He settled in Pickford some ten years ago and rapidly won for himself a prominent place in the community where he was a conscientous republican. He took his full part in church matters, and it was in Sunday school about a month since, that he was stricken down with the fatal malady, inflammation of the outer membrane of the heart. He was regarded as a good man and had the highest respect of his neighbors who will sadly miss him. He leaves a wife and a number of children to grieve over his early demise.
May 3, 1890 - Page 6
Biography of The Late William Hannah of Pickford
William Hannah late of Pickford, was born Dec. 28, 1840, in Harwick, a manufacturing town in Roxburyshire, in the southern part of Scotland, situated at the confluence of the Poviot and the Slitrig, and about fifty miles from Edinburgh. Here he spent his childhood, in the vicinity of ancient fortresses and other conspicuous memorials of the old border life, surrounded by the inspiring, influences of the many legends and traditional stories of the early history of Scotland. His father's name was William Hannah, and his mother's maiden name was Katie McMorine, both natives of Scotland. The family consisted of three brothers and one sister; one brother and the sister are still living, the mother died in Canada about twelve years ago, and the father who is about eighty years of age, is living with his only daughter, Mrs. Hogg, in Seaforth, Ontario. The brother, Walter Hannah resides in Pickford. The parents emigrated from Scotland to Canada when deceased was about seven years of age, and there he received a liberal education in the public schools of Canada. The family first located at Windsor Mills in the Province of Quebec in 1847, then moved to Clinton, Huron Co., Ont., and from there to McKillop township next to Hullett, where he married Janet Neilans daughter of Thos. Neilans, a well to do farmer of the same place, Oct. 13, 1876. In 1878, Mr. Hannah moved with his wife to Michigan, and located on a farm in the township of Pickford, near to what is now known as the village of Stirlingville. There he remained about five years proving himself an active and preserving pioneer and idenifying himself with every movement for the welfare and advancement of the community in which he resided. In 1883 he came to the village of Pickford, where he started a boarding house, and continued at the business, sometimes working at the carpenter trade, up to the sickness which ended his life.
Mr. Hannah was a genuinely religious man, and an active Presbyterian and held important offices in both the church and Sunday school. In politics he was a staunch republican, firm in his convictions, and a useful supporter of the party. He held the office of township clerk, and has been director of district # 15 for a number of years. He was a member in good stading in both the Odd Fellows and Orange societies, both of which rendered valuable services in his sickness and at his death. His last illness was inflamation of the outer membrane of the heart. For six weeks he was in a very low condition when he seemed to gain strength, and his friends, as well as himself, entertained hopes of his recovery. The day before his death he sat up, walked about, and talked quite freely with the neighbors who called to see him. On Wednesday morning April 16, he awoke without feeling any worse, but about six o'clock he took a sudden change, and in a few minutes with scarcely a struggle, his soul had left the earthly tenement and entered upon the eternal rest.
The funeral took place on Saturday the 19th inst. The services at the house were conducted by the Orange brethren of Pickford, who afterwards marched in procession preceeding the casket to the Presbyterian church, where further services were held by Rev. Mr. Holt, assisted by Rev. Mr. Hicks. Mr. Holt spoke very feelingly from the 12th verse of the 90th Psalm: "So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." The building was densely packed, and a large procession followed the remains to the cemetery where they were interred with the honors and rites of the Orange society. A bereaved wife and a family of eight children, three sons and five daughters, are left to mourn the loss of a true and loving parent, the church an earnest adherent, and the community one of its most valued citizens; and a large circle of friends to mourn with the bereaved ones.
June 21, 1890 - Page 1
William Corrigan, a deck hand on the Northwest Transportation steamer United Empire, fell overboard and was drowned in Mud Lake last Sunday morning. His body has not yet been found.
July 12, 1890 - Page 2
PICKFORD PARAGRAPHS
Last week a two-year-old child of John Donlan's, a lumberman residing at McKay's Bay, while playing, accidently fell into a tub of boiling water and was frightfully scalded. Dr. Webster was called, but found the case hopeless. The child died about an hour after his arrival.
August 16, 1890 - Page 5
Fine Flour Mill, etc. Pickford
James Rutledge, son of Wm. Rutledge, of Blair's settlement, who went to Canada in the spring for the good of his health died in that place on Sunday, the 10th inst. His father was on his way to see him, when the information was received here. James Rutledge was well known and esteemed here, and his relatives have many sympathizing friends.
December 20, 1890 - Page 1
Mrs. H. A. Harrison, W. F. and J. L. Lipsett were called to Meaford, Canada, last Sunday by a telegram which announced the death of their father. The funeral occurred Tuesday and the Messrs Lipsett and Mrs. Harrison returned home yesterday.
April 4, 1891 - Page 7
Kinross News
It is our sad duty to announce the death of Katie Clow, of Pickford, who died March 30th. She, with her mother was visiting Mrs. Cameron, who is Mrs. Clow's mother. She was taken sick on the 23rd and grew steadily worse in spite of the best of care.... Katie was eight months and four days old at the time of her death....
April 4, 1891 - Page 10
Pickford Items. (Special Correspondence)
The only child of Mr. and Mrs. David Clough died on Monday. The parents have the sincere sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
April 18, 1891 - Page 7
Prospect Hill.
The funeral sermon of the daughter of David Clow will be preached next Sunday by Rev. Holt at the Roe appointment.
April 25, 1891 - Page 7
A Thrilling Occurrence.
Fell Into the Raging Munoscong. Other Interesting Items From Pickford.
A young child of Mr. Reading, who lives near Prospect Hill, was buried last Saturday. Rev. Thomas Purdue conducted the service.
May 23, 1891 - Page 7
Pickford Items.
A young child of Mr. and Mrs. James Smith was buried Sunday. Rev. Thos. Purdue conducted the service.
August 1, 1891 - Page 1
D. O. Sabin Run Over by a Wagon and Killed Near Pickford.
D. O. Sabin, who resided near Pickford, met with an injury last Monday afternoon which caused his death on Tuesday. He was on his way from Pickford to his home and was driving a team of young horses. Just after leaving Pickford the rains became entangled on the neck yoke in some manner, and while he was walking out over the tongue the team became frightened and ran away. Mr. Sabin lost his foot hold and fell to the ground, the wagon passing over his neck and breast. He was picked up and walked to his home, and did not appear to be dangerously injured. Late Monday night he was taken worse and died Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was 50 years old and had lived in Pickford Township for fifteen years. A wife, five daughters and two sons survive him. He was the father of Mrs. W. S. Lines and Mrs. C. E. Speck, this city. The funeral took place from the residence of Orlow Sabin his son, yesterday afternoon.
September 5, 1891 - Page 3
Pickford Items.
A little five-year old boy of Chas. Stalker, died on Sunday at 10:30 o'clock. The funeral took place on Tuesday at 1 o'clock, and was quite generally attended.
September 5, 1891 - Page 3
Pickford Items.
The funeral procession of a little child of William Dodd's passed through Pickford on Tuesday for the graveyard at Sand Hill.
September 5, 1891 - Page 8
Pickford Items.
We regret to announce the death of Andrew, youngest son of Chas. Stalker. For the past two weeks he had been regaining strength, until Saturday morning he was suddenly seized with convulsions. He suffered intense agony until Sunday morning when all pain left him, looking bright for only a few moments, when he closed his eyes and passed peacefully away. He was a very bright, cheerful boy, six years of age. The parents have the sympathy of the whole community in their bereavement.
October 10, 1891 - Page 6
Prospect Hill Echoes.
The remains of Mr. Little were interred in the Sand Hill cemetery last Friday. The Orangemen took charge of the funeral, Mr. Little being one of them, and the funeral service was conducted by Rev. Purdue.
October 17, 1891 - Page 3
Pickford Items
John Little, who was sick for some time with heart disease, died Wednesday, September 30th, at 10:30. The funeral took place on Friday. The remains were interred by the Orangemen of Pickford lodge. Deceased was an old and respected citizen and his wife and family have the sympathy of many friends and relatives.
October 24, 1891 - Page 2
Prospect Hill Echoes
The remains of the late Benjamin Belcher, of Pickford, were interred in the Sand Hill cemetery last Sunday, in presence of a large concourse of friends, who mourn his loss. The whole community have the sincerest sympathy for the bereaved relatives.
