Note: Spelling of surnames etc. are as they appeared in the original notices, misspells and all.
The Evening Mail, Tuesday, 14 July 1903, p. 9: - Elizabeth ADAMS, of Herring Cove, died on Sunday, aged 66 years
The Evening Mail, Wednesday, 30 May 1900, p. 5: - John ADAMS, 62 years of age, died yesterday at 208 Albermarle street, after being ill for some time with pulmonary consumption. The remains were taken to Herring Cove this morning for internment.
The Evening Mail, Tuesday, June 19, 1900, p. 5: - Letters of administration were granted to-day to Mrs. Susan ADAMS, in the estate of the late John ADAMS. The estate is valued at about $600.00.
The Evening Mail, Monday, 11 March 1907, p. 12, col. 4: - There passed away yesterday at the residence of her son, W. A. ADAMS, 30 North street, Melinda, widow of Henry ADAMS, a lady very well known in the city, particularly in the north end. Mrs. ADAMS resided for years at 211 Lockman street, removing to her home about six weeks ago, when she was taken seriously ill. Four sons survive - Joseph, in New York, Henry, in Cummington, New Hampshire, Stanley, in Quebec, and William A., the well known grocer, who carries on business at the corner of Lockman and North streets. The deceased was eighty years of age, and was a member of St. George's church. Her lovable nature endeared her to very many outside of the immediate family circle, by whom her death will be sincerely regretted. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at two o'clock from 30 North street to Camp Hill cemetery.
The Evening Mail, Wednesday, 13 March 1907, p. 12, col. 3: - A large number of friends of the late Mrs. Malinda ADAMS attended her funeral, which took place from 30 North street, yesterday afternoon. The internment was in Camp Hill cemetery, Rev. H. W. CUNNINGHAM was the officiating clergyman.
The Evening Mail, Tuesday, 16 October 1906, p. 12: - The death occurred this morning, at her residence, 35 Hollis street, of Ellie S., widow of Cotton ALMON, son of the late Senator ALMON, and a member of one of the most distinguished families in this province. Mrs. ALMON had been in declining health for some months, and her condition has all along been recognized as one to cause much solicitude, especially in view of her age - 70 years. However, although not unexpected by those familiar with the state of her health, the news of her death will be received with deep regret by her very many friends thoughout the province, as that of a beloved "lady of the old school," a type now vanishing rapidly - indeed almost extinct.
Mrs. ALMON, who was Miss DODD, was a cousin of Judge DODD, of Cape Breton, of honored memory. She was personally charming, and a devoted churchwoman, her activity and interest in all branches of the work of the parish of St. Paul, of which church she was a member, making her death specially felt there. Up to the time of her last illness she was the treasurer of the Woman's Auxiliary of the parish. She is survived by three children - a son, Dr. W. Bruce ALMON; and two daughters, Misses Susan and Caroline ALMON.
The Evening Mail, Tuesday, 26 February 1907, p. 8. col. 2: - LUNENBURG - February 25 - The death of Alexander ANDERSON, one of the oldest and best known residents of the town occurred early this morning. Mr. ANDERSON was born here nearly seventy-three years ago. He was a son of John ANDERSON, whose father fought in the American revolution on the British side making a very honorable record and coming to Nova Scotia with the United empire loyalists.
The deceased had been engaged in boat building for fifty years, being actively employed until three years ago. He was widely noted in his work, his boats being known and used over the whole North Atlantic. At the international exhibition in London and at the Chicago World's fair, exhibits of his workmanship won several medals and prizes. He has been in delicate health for the last few years, but was only confined to his bed for four days.
Mr. ANDERSON was a stong conservative, taking an active interest in politics and was a member of the Church of England. He is survived by a widow and two sons, James McGregor, post-master of Lunenburg, and Howard H., traveller for J. & M. Murphy, of Halifax. The funeral services will take place Wednesday afternoon.
Morning Chronicle, Monday, 8 June 1885, p. 3, col. 4: - Deaths - At Cow Bay, of asthma, on May 28, Andrew ANDERSON, an old and much respected citizen. The deceased was in his 75th year, was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, and came to America in 1831.
The Evening Mail, Monday, 5 March 1900, p. 5: - Died - At Woodside, Dartmouth, March 5th, Hazel Vera ANDERSON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John ANDERSON, aged eight months. Funeral tomorrow (Tuesday) at 4 o'clock.
The Evening Mail, Friday, 26 May 1905, p. 3: - Musquodoboit Harbour, May 24 - There passed away at his home, Petpeswick Harbor, early Tuesday morning John ANDERSON, a native of Delfun, Scotland, aged eighty-seven years. In his death another, and almost the last, of the old stock of the ANDERSONS is removed. He was the eldest son of the late Peter ANDERSON of Rothes Banff, and emigrated to this country with his parents about seventy years ago. The Presbyterian Church has lost a consistent elder, and the community a good citizen. He leaves a widow, daughter and two sons, also two sisters and a brother to mourn their loss.
The Evening Mail, Tuesday, 10 July 1906, p. 10: - William ARNOLD passed away at East Jeddore on May 4th in the 79th year of his age. He was professedly a Christian for 51 years and faithfuly adhered to his stand taken as a promulgator of Christian ideas. He ever made a consistent application of his high ideals and was honest and upright in his dealings and progressive and successful in his occupation. Fifty-seven years ago he married Grace MASKELL, who survives him. He also leaves six daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth MEDOWS, Wittenburg, W.I.; Mrs. Bridget WESTON, East Jeddore; Mrs. Cecilia WESTON, Fall River, Mass.; Mrs. Maggie HOPKINS and Mrs. Josephine HARPELL, East Jeddore, and Miss Annie, at home, and one son, James, of Dartmouth.
The Evening Mail, Monday, 19 June 1905, p. 8: - At Lower Salmon River, Guysboro, the death of Donald ATKINS occurred after several months' illness. His age was sixty-nine years. He leaves a widow and family to mourn their loss. He was a quiet, inoffensive man, a good neighbor. His father, who died many years ago, was a sailor on board one of the British ships which took part in the battle of Trafalgar.
The Evening Mail, Monday, 28 December 1903, p. 8: -
The death occurred on Saturday of Henry BAKER, of 35 Agricola street. Deceased had formerly been a pilot. He was in the 91st year of his age.
The Evening Mail, Monday, 4 November 1907, p. 12, col. 4: -
Died - BAKER - At 33 Birmingham street, November 3rd, Mary Elizabeth, beloved wife of Henry J. BAKER. Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at ___ o'clock. Internment at East Chezzetcook.
The Evening Mail, Saturday, 12 October 1907, p. 16, col. 5: - Died - At Petpiswick, Oct. 1st, William BAYER, aged 71 years, leaving a wife and three children to mourn their loss. (Boston and New Brunswick papers copy.)
The Evening Mail, Wednesday, 9 October 1907, p. 12, col. 1: - A sad accident happened at Pleasant Harbor, Halifax county, on Thursday last, by which Captain George BORGAL lost his life. He was piloting the schooner Barcelona out of the latter place, when suddenly a heavy squal struck the ship, the ropes entangling him about the body and fearfully mangling him. Both his legs were broken, as also his arms, and face frightfully torn. He lived only an hour and a half after. The deceased, who was in his 58th year, was a man of upright character, honest in his dealings and a model of unselfishnes in his home. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn the loss of a kind and devoted husband and father. The children are Captain William, at home, Aylmer, in the Northwest, and Essie and Muriel, going to school.
The Evening Mail, Thursday, 9 May 1907, p. 12, col. 3: - Died - At Sheet Harbor, Halifax county, May 4th, David CHITTICK, aged 64 years.
The Evening Mail, Monday, 17 September 1906, p. 2: - The death of Philip CLEARY occurred yesterday at Eastern Passage after a brief illness. The deceased was taken ill the day before and it was seen that his condition was critical. The deceased was about 20 years of age and a member of St. Peter's Temperence Society. His family will have the sympathy of the community in the loss of their son.
The Nova Scotian, Saturday, 4 April 1885, p. 7, col. 1: -
Deaths - On Thursday, March 26th, Eleanor J., daughter of Elizabeth and the late Joseph DeYOUNG, aged 37 years.
The Evening Mail, Monday, 1 February 1904, p. 8: -
Died - Suddenly at Woodside, February 1st, George Edward, beloved child of George A. and Eva DeYOUNG, aged four months.
The Evening Mail, Thursday, 18 September 1906, p. 12: - Harold DeYOUNG, an infant of five months, died this morning at the home of his parents, 250 Creighton street. Funeral at ten o'clock on Friday afternoon.
The Evening Mail, Friday, 14 September 1906, p. 9: - Died - At 250 Creighton street, September 13, Harold Henery, infant child of James and Alice DeYOUNG, aged 5 months and 19 days.
The Evening Mail, Monday, 9 September 1901, p. 4: - Died - September 6, at 189 Creighton street, John Frederick, infant son of Alice and James DeYOUNG, aged four months and two days.
The Evening Mail, Friday, 25 March 1904, p. 8: - Died - At 18 Jacob street, March 25th, Maurice EDWARDS, aged 38 years, leaving a wife and three children. Funeral at 2.30 Sunday afternoon to St. Mary's cathedral, thence to the ferry wharf. Internment at Eastern Passage.
The Evening Mail, Saturday, 26 March 1904, p. 15: - Maurice EDWARDS, aged 38 years, a native of Eastern Passage, died at 18 Jacob street yesterday morning. He leaves a widow. Funeral at Eastern Passage, on Sunday at 2.30.
The Evening Mail, Wednesday, 21 March 1900, p. 3: - A well known resident of Devil's Island, Eastern Passage, died yesterday at the Victoria general hospital in the person of Thomas EDWARDS. Mr. EDWARDS was 82 years of age and had been in the hospital about one week. The remains were removed to Snow and Co's. warerooms and the funeral will take place from his late home at Devil's Island on Friday.
The Evening Mail, Thursday, 22 March 1900, p. 4: - Thomas EDWARDS, who passed away yesterday at the Victoria general hospital, Halifax, was one of the best known men in Eastern Passage and Devil's Island. He was the oldest resident of the latter settlement where he was respected by everybody. Mr. EDWARDS was one of the early settlers on the island, and his life was one of adventure, such as only a hardy fisherman knows. In his island home he brought up a large family, most of whom are well-known in Halifax and Dartmouth. Hospitable and kind to all who came his way, Thomas EDWARDS will long be missed by those who were thrown in contact with him. The funeral takes place at the Eastern Passage at one o'clock tomorrow.
The Evening Mail, Saturday, 24 March 1900, p. 5: - One of the largest funerals that has ever been seen in Eastern Passage took place yesterday afternoon (23rd) when the last marks of respect were paid to the remains of the late Thomas EDWARDS, of Devil's Island. The funeral took place from his daughter's (Mrs. Andrew CLEARY) and proceeded to the Catholic church, were the Rev. Father UNDERWOOD performed the funeral service. He spoke for some time on the qualities of the deceased, having been intimately acquainted with him for the past fifteen years. He knew no man for whom he had more respect - a man of his word, a man that edified the community in which he moved. After the service the remains were interred in the family lot in the cemetery.
Mr. EDWARDS was the oldest resident on Devil's Island, having settled there about 60 years ago. He was one of the first that built there. During the years he lived there, he endeared himself to those about him and often braved wind and waves to save human life and to give happiness to others.
The Evening Mail, Saturday, 8 April 1905, p. 16: - Died - At Dartmouth, April 7th, Ida Gertrude, eldest daughter of Charles and Mary FAULKNER, aged 16 years and 8 months. Funeral on Sunday, April 9th, at 3.30 o'clock from her father's residence, Hester street.
The Evening Mail, Tuesday, 2 July 1901, p. 6: - The death of Mrs. Louisa Margaret FAULKNER, wife of W. G. FAULKNER, light-house keeper at Devil's Island, occurred Sunday, at the age of 36. The internment takes place at the Church of England cemetery, Eastern Passage.
The Evening Mail, Tuesday, 24 March 1903, p. 16: - The death is announced of Ralph St. Clair FAULKNER, at the home of his parents, 117 Creighton street. The body will be taken to Eastern Passage tomorrow afternoon for internment, under the direction of Snow and Company.
The Evening Mail, Wednesday, 14 November 1900, p. 5: - Died - At Eastern Passage November 17th, after a severe and painful illness, James GLAZEBROOK aged 40 years. Boston and New York papers, please copy.
The Evening Mail, Monday, 19 November 1900, p. 1: - James GLAZEBROOK, a well-known resident of the Eastern Passage, passed away last week. The deceased was 40 years of age. He leaves a wife and family. Mr. GLAZEBROOK was a man of sterling qualities and was highly respected by his fellow residents. The funeral took place to-day. Rev. Mr. LEITAL officiated and the remains were interred in the Roman Catholic cemetery
The Evening Mail, Thursday, 29 November 1900, p. 5: - News of the City - James GLAZEBROOK'S will was filed to-day. The testator lived at the Eastern Passage. He appoints his brother Henry GLAZEBROOK, and his wife, Eliza Ann GLAZEBROOK, executor and executrix. To his wife he bequeaths all his real estate and personal property, with the exception of a watch and row boat which are left to his nephew, Henry Stuart GLAZEBROOK. His wife also gets all cash in the Bank of Nova Scotia but testator wishes her not to draw any greater amount each year than the interest and fifty dollars. One her death the money goes to testator's nephew, James Albert GlAZEBROOK.
Morning Chronicle, Saturday 27 June 1885, p. 3, col. 5: - Deaths - On Thursday, June 25, Annie, beloved wife of James GLAZEBROOK, in her 30th year, leaving a husband and four children to mourn their loss. Funeral to-morrow (Sunday), at half past two o'clock, from the corner of Hollis and Salter streets, friends and acquaintenances are respectfully invited to attend.