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Odds & Ends #2 - Perth Courier

supplied by Christine M. Spencer of Northwestern University, Evanston, Il., USA.

This is “Odds and Ends” number two, consisting of items which were on the pages I had printed out for the document of anniversaries from 1920-30. They are just at random, for what they are worth from these odd pages.

Perth Courier, October 14, 1921

Sailor Sidney Jones of H.M.S. Westeria was in Perth visiting his brother Albert Jones. The Wisteria is a British gun boat and arrived in Montreal last week for a stay of twelve days. Sailor Jones is a handsome looking chap 20 years of age and stands six feet one inch tall in his stocking feet. He was in the navy during the war and has seen a considerable portion of he world on his trips on the briny deep. His home is in Newmarket, England. From Canada the Wisteria sails for Bermuda and is on a cruise to continue for two years.

Perth Courier, Feb. 17, 1922

Churchill—Birth, at Brooke, on Tuesday, Feb. 7, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Churchill of a daughter.

Grier—Birth at Christy’s Lake, on Wed., Feb. 9, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Grier, of a son.

Martin—Birth, at Perth on Feb. 8, Mr. and Mrs. Headley Martin, of a son.

Moore—Birth, at St. Francis General Hospital, Smith’s Falls, on Feb. 8, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore, of a daughter.

Wagern—Birth, at Hopetown, on Thursday, Feb. 2, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wagern of a son—Walter Arthur.

Anderson—Died, at Bathurst on Saturday, Feb. 11, Benjamin Anderson, aged 69.

Bottomley—Died, on Friday, Feb. 10 at her daughter’s residence (Mrs. G. Townsend), Perth, Maria Bottomley, widow of the late Richard Bottomley of Toronto, in her 76^th year. Interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, on Feb. 13.

Coffey—Died, at Perth on Tuesday, Feb. 14, Mary Anne Fraser Oatway, relict of the late John G. Coffee, in her 84^th year. (Transcriber’s note, I checked this twice, this is how it was printed.)

Elliott—Died, at Netson(?), B.C.(?) on Sunday, Feb. 5, Bessie Bowles, wife of the late Robert Elliott, aged 74.

Fagan—Died, at Burgess, on Tuesday, Feb. 14, Mrs. Hugh Fagan, aged 83.

Gibson—Died, at Bathurst, on Jan. 19, Mrs. Robert Gibson, aged 91.

Glenn—Died, at Elphin on Thursday, Jan. 26, Mrs. John Glenn, formerly of Clarendon, in her 77^th year.

Labron—Died, at Duncan, B.C., on Jan. 13, Alice Evelyn Labron, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Labron, aged 8 months and 10 days.

Matthews—Died, at Bathurst, on Jan. 18, Mr. Thester Matthews, aged 86.

McCarthy—Died, at Perth, on Sunday, Feb. 12, Eugene McCarthy, aged 91.

McCulloch—Died, at Perth on Saturday, Feb. 11, Janet Arthur McCulloch, widow of the late John McCulloch, in her 80^th year.

McLaren—Died, at Burgess, on Thursday, Feb. 9, James McLaren, 64.

Roach—Died, at Drummond on Tuesday, Feb. 14, Miss Margaret Roach, 72.

Tovey—Died, at Perth on Thursday, (date illegible), Margaret Kehoe, widow of the late Michael Tovey, aged 68. The funeral will be held from her late residence on Brock Street on Saturday at 8:45 to St. John’s Church and thence to the R.C. Cemetery.

Mrs. James E. Beecher of Brockville was in Perth attending the funeral of her aunt Mrs. John McCulloch.

Miss Carmel Cavanaugh of Perth was in town Tuesday evening for the shower in honor of her sister Mrs. T. Sloan. Record News

Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Perry of Hawarden(?), Sask., are visiting the latter’s sister Mrs. Alfred Moodie, Scotch line.

Perth Courier, Feb. 24, 1922

Burke-Cavanaugh—The following is from the Smith’s Falls Record News of Feb. 16: “St Francis de Sales Church was the scene of a charming wedding on Wednesday morning at 8:00 when Katherine Cavanaugh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cavanaugh, was united in marriage to Mr. J. Edgar Burke of Ogdensburg. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dean Kelly. The bride entered the church with her father to the strains of the wedding march and looked lovely in a very smart and becoming French costume of dark blue Bolivia(?) made with cape effect and trimmed with moleskin and touches of dull gala; small blue model hat trimmed with French flowers and corsage of orchids and violets. She was assisted by her sister Miss Carmel Cavanaugh, looking pretty in a navy tricotine embroidered in gray and wore a large gray satin hat and fox fur, her corsage bouquet being of American beauty rose. During the ceremony appropriate music was rendered by the organist Miss Clara Connelly and at the signing of the register “Ave Maria” by Millard was rendered in a very pleasing manner by Mrs. J.T. Hogan. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride’s parents; only the immediate friends and relatives were present. In the dining room, white roses, yellow daffodils, and smilex were used most effectively indecorating; the bride’s table was centered with a pierced silver basket of flowers on a reflector and the lights from the yellow candles gave a soft and pretty glow on the well arranged table. A few of the girl friends of the bride assisted in serving. The rooms were decorated with daffodils. Mr. and Mrs. Burke left on the 11:20 train on an extended wedding trip to New York, Bermuda and other places and on their return will reside in Ogdensburg where the groom is the proprietor of the prosperous Burke shoe establishment. Out of town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. A. McLennan, Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Donohuue, Mr. E. Fitzgerald, Mr. Robert Barr(?), all of Ogdensburg; Dr. and Mrs. Consitt and Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Foy of Perth.”

Perth Courier, March 31, 1922

DeCola—Birth, at Perth on Wednesday, March 22, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. DeCola, of a daughter.

Kirkham—Birth, at Perth on Wed., March 22, Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Kirkham, of a daughter.

Perkins—Birth, at Wemyss on Tuesday, March 21, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perkins, of a daughter.

Bowes—Died, at Balderson on Saturday, March 25, Ann Tulis, wife of James Bowes, aged 75(?)

Kirkham—Died, at Perth on Monday, March 27, Alonzo Kirkham, aged 29.

Gallinger—Died, at Perth on Tuesday, March 28, Mary Ann Richardson, wife of the late John Gallinger, aged 84.

Glossop—Died, at Perth on Thursday, March 23, Daniel Glossop, aged 81.

O’Hara—Died, at Perth on Saturday, March 25, Florence Evelyn O’Hara, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. O’Hara, aged 8 years and 7 months.

Fallbrook: Mrs. Palmer has been visiting in Fallbrook and has gone to spend some time with her sister Mrs. Munro on the Scotch Line.

Mrs. T.K. Stewart of Perth is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.W. McDonald. Renfrew Mercury

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Shaver of Arthur, Ontario announce the engagement of their only daughter Iva May Shaver, to John H. Knowles, R.A. of Fergus, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Knowles of Lanark, Ontario.

Perth Courier, June 9, 1922

Harper: Miss Isobel Pennett is spending a few days with her aunt, Mrs. Martin Doyle of Balderson…..Mrs. John Thornton of Westport is visiting her niece, Mrs. Robert McVeigh

Mississippi: Stanley Geddes motored to Ottawa to spend the weekend. His cousin E.M. Geddes accompanied him…..Miss Doris McDougald spent the weekend with her grandmother Mrs. D. McDougald.

Perth Courier, July 7, 1922

Driving home from Merrickville where he had been engaged in business, John Driscoll, 54, of Montague Township, suddenly expired in a buggy without uttering a word to his companion.

On the occasion of their retirement on pension from service of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Robert Hughes and Samuel Lowe, two of the oldest employees of the system, at the Carleton Place shops, were presented by their fellow employees with an address, accompanied by handsome easy chairs. Mr. Hughes has been in the CPR service for almost forty years.

Perth Courier, July 21, 1922

Brady—Birth, at Balderson on Wednesday, July 12, Mr. and Mrs. John Brady of a son.

Hickey—Birth at Perth on Wednesday, July 12, Mr. and Mrs. Hickey of a son.

Murphy—Birth, at Balderson, on Thursday, July 6 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murphy of a daughter.

McLally—Birth, at Toronto, Private Pavillion, Central Hospital, on July 16, Mr. and Mrs. O.J. McLally of Westport, of a daughter.

Stevenson—Birth, at Brooke, on Sunday, July 9, Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson, of a son.

Moodie-McFadden—Married, at Big Valley, Alberta on June 3, Ellen McFadden of Big Valley, Alberta to Herbert John Moodie, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Moodie, Scotch Line.

Cameron—Died, at her home in Winnipeg, Sunday, July 16, Mrs. John P. Cameron, nee Miss Eva Rae Rutherford, aged 21.

Hart—Died, at Perth, Thursday, July 20, Benjamin Hart, 64.

Malloy—Died, at Smith’s Falls on Wednesday, July 12, John H. Malloy, aged 68.

Nichols—Died, at Ottawa, on Wednesday, July 12, Suzanna Wiltse(?), widow of George Nichols, formerly of Lombardy, aged 69(?).

Wilson—Died, at Edmonton, on Saturday, July 8, Charlotte Emily Playfair, relict of the late Andrew Wilson, aged 76 years and 11 months and formerly of McDonald’s Corners and Elmsley.

Master Marvin Patterson and three sisters, Mae, Thelma and Velma, left last week to spend the balance of the school holidays with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. M. Brown of Allendale, Ontario.

Mr. and Mrs. Lorne D. Cook of Brockville are visiting at their cousin’s Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Moodie, Scotch Line.

Miss Margaret McDonagh of Montreal is visiting her aunts Misses Mary and Carrie Nagle.

Mrs. Thomas Kirkham of Smith’s Falls is visiting her mother, Mrs. W. Tysick of Bathurst.

Perth Courier, January 5, 1923

Fyfe: The following is from the Powasson News of Dec. 13: “There passed away on December 6 at the home of his niece, Mrs. Hugh Munro, an aged and respectable gentleman in the person of John White Fyfe, in his 84^th year. The late Mr. Fyfe was born in Alloa(?), Scotland and when four years of age came to Canada with his parents. They wee six weeks in making the voyage. He resided for some years on the Scotch Line in Bathurst Township in Lanark County. He then bought a farm on the 5^th Line of Bathurst which they sold 16 years ago and came to Powasson. Mr. Fyfe never married but always lived with his brother Thomas. Besides the latter another brother, Andrew, of Collander, survives. The deceased was a kind and affectionate man, always pleasant and ready to lend a helping hand when required.”

Mrs. Alby McDonald spent last week at the home of her brother Peter Clement, Perth.

Mrs. Arthur spent the past week with her mother Mrs. M. Reid, Watson’s Corners, returning home on Monday.

Mrs. Thomas Scott visited her daughter Mrs. John Fair recently.

Mrs. Margaret Wilkinson of Almonte who disappeared mysteriously on the evening of Dec. 23, has been found frozen to death on an embankment of the G.T.R. two miles west of Renfrew. Mr. N.H. Norris, a relative with whom she had been visiting, left Renfrew on business Saturday evening and left the old lady in charge of a Mrs. Ralph who saw her comfortable fixed for the night and on Sunday she was gone.

In the death of Mrs. Abraham Fraser on Tuesday, Dec. 26, Renfrew has lost one of its oldest pioneer settlers. The late Mrs. Fraser was a daughter of the late Robert and Mrs. Drysdale who came from Lanark Village, where she was born, to Renfrew as a young girl over seventy years ago. In 1854 she married the late Abraham Fraser. Mr. and Mrs. Fraser lived in the then unincorporated village of Renfrew for about twenty years while Mr. Fraser worked at his trade of shoe maker. They then moved to Kincardine but only stayed there for a few months as Mrs. Fraser did not like the western part of the province. When they returned east they took up a farm in Brule and four years later came to live at the present home on the brow of Thomson Hill. In 1904 the late Mr. and Mrs. Fraser celebrated the 50^th anniversary of their wedding and many of their children and grandchildren were present. Mr. Fraser died two years later but Mrs. Fraser was still active and bright and she continued in very good health and with very few of her faculties impaired up until the time of her death when she slept peacefully away. The late Mrs. Fraser was well known in Renfrew and her kindly ways endeared her to many friends and acquaintances. Out of a family of ten, nine are still alive. They are: Margaret T., Christina, Alexander and Robert of Renfrew; Mrs. Thomas Inglis of Englehart; Mrs. A.L. Leinan(?) of Brooklyn, New York; W.J. of Outlook, Saskatchewan; A.T. of Lariviere, Manitoba; and Abraham of Seattle, Washington. One child died in infancy and Mrs. John Jacques of Sturgeon Falls, another daughter, also predeceased her. One brother, William Drysdale of Lanark Village, also survives. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon and was largely attended. A coincidence was that this was the 68^th anniversary of her wedding day. Rev. A.A. Radley, Methodist minister, performed the services. The pall bearers were Messrs. J.C. McLaren, J.B. Livingston, Alexander Forest, and Davis Barr of Thomsonville and Messrs. Adam Lindsay and Alexander Fraser of Renfrew. Renfrew Mercury.

Perth Courier, Feb. 9, 1923

Word was received last week of the death of George A. Sullivan, which occurred at Butte, Montana on Jan. 21 as the result of an accident sustained in the gold mines there two weeks before. The deceased was born in North Elmsley 54 years ago and was also a resident of Perth for several years before, going to Montana. The funeral was held from his late home to St. Mary’s Church where a solemn requiem mass was sung; after which interment was made in St. Joseph Cemetery at Butte. The late Mr. Sullivan is survived by one son David in Alberta; also by one brother Walter of Pembroke and one sister Mrs. Dowdall of Daniel Street. Smith’s Falls Record News

Perth Courier, June 8, 1923

Bell—Birth, at Bathurst on Saturday, May 26, Mr. and Ms. Ernest Bell, of a son.

Darou—Birth, at Lanark Village on June 2, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Darou, of a daughter.

Coutts—Birth, at Rideau Ferry, on Wed., May 23, Mr. and Mrs. George Coutts, of a daughter.

Lackey—Birth, at Perth, on Sat., June 2, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Lackey of a daughter.

McCaffrey—Birth, at Ottawa Maternity Hospital on Thursday, May 24, Mr. and Mrs. D.M. McCaffrey, Lower Quebec of a daughter.

Richmond—Birth, at Drummond on Sat., May 26, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Richmond, of a son.

Powers—Birth, at Burgess on Wed., May 30, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Powers, of a son.

Whyte-Neilson—Married, at the residence of the bride’s uncle, John Flintoff, on June 2, by Rev. W.M. Walker, Evelyn Vere Neilson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Neilson, Carleton Place, to Mr. Alfred Hutton Whyte of Ottawa.

Ireton—Died, at Innisville on Tuesday, June 6, Mrs. Thomas Ireton, aged 65.

Mooney—Died, at Pakenham on June 6, Edward Mooney, aged 60(?).

McIntyre—Died, at Winnipeg on Wed., June 6, Mrs. Hugh McIntyre, late of Balderson. The funeral will take place from the Perth Baptist Church Saturday, June 9 at 3:30 to Elmwood Cemetery.

Perth Courier, Dec. 14, 1923

A very sad accident occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Kirkham, 5^th Line Bathurst, on Nov. 5^th (?) when Samuel Dixon, father of Mrs. Kirkham, fell into the cellar and sustained a severe fracture of the skull. The aged man did not see the open door and tumbled down. He was brought up to the Perth Memorial Hospital but in spite of all medical aid, he passed away that night. Deceased was 89 years and of a cheerful disposition and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Deceased leaves to mourn his loss a family of 8: six daughters—Mrs. J. Pratt of North Bay; Mrs. J. McGonegal of Imperial, Sask.; Mrs. C. Thornbill of Watertown, N.Y.; Mrs. C. Fournier of Orillia; Mrs. Geroge Greenley and Mrs. T.W. Kirkham of Bathurst. She also had two sons: Messrs. James Elmer of Sudbury and William Stanley of Carleton. The funeral was held Nov. 8 from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kirkham to St. Stephen’s Church and cemetery at Brooke, the service being conducted by Rev. Mr. Lowe of Balderson.

Sad indeed was the death of Nurse Myrtle Bingley which occurred at Ottawa on Friday morning at an early hour. Miss Bingley was a nurse-in-training at the public hospital in Smith’s Falls and only three weeks ago she went down to Ottawa to take a special course in the Isolation Hospital there. She contracted scarlet fever and complications developed which could not be combated and she passed away. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bingley of Poland and would have graduated as a fully trained nurse from the hospital in Smith’s Falls in March of next year. She was only 25 years of age, a young lady of exceptionally fine disposition and a general favorite in the hospital of patients, staff and medical fraternity. Her remains were brought to Perth and taken to her former home in Poland for burial.

Perth Courier, June 13, 1924

In St. James Church, Perth, the marriage took place on Monday, June 9, of Harry E. Manzies and Miss Jennie M. Andison of Carleton Place. Rev. Dr. Bedford Jones performed the ceremony. The young couple were unattended. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dowdall were the witnesses. After the ceremony the young couple went to Kingston on their honeymoon and on their return will make their home in Carleton Place where they have secured a house on William Street.

Perth Courier, July 18, 1924

Messrs. Andrew and William Robertson of Niagara Falls and Port Robinson arrived last week by motor car and visited their brother Mr. R. Robertson in the village, said the Era. On Friday last the three brothers, accompanied by Mrs. R. Robertson and Miss Marion went out to Rosetta to visit the old homestead, now owned by Matthew Peacock. It is 54 years since they left the old farm and no doubt when on a visit the memories of their boyhood days would likely return to them. In the evening, the party went on to visit another of their old friends George McFarlane. Stories of the habits of bygone days, different from days of the present, were told by these old pals and a social cup of tea was enjoyed by all. So appetizing was the repast and so great the appetite that we learn that on the following day William Andrew and Robert balanced the weight beam at 601 pounds.

Perth Courier, August 22, 1924

The Pioneers

The spinning wheel is silent

Though out our native land

The hour glass on the table

Stands emptied of its sand

The waterwheels are vetting

In many a stagnant stream

For the old days and the old ways

Have vanished as in a dream.

The tireless flails so gaily

Swung through the busy day

With rusty scythes and sickles

Have long been laid away

And they who mowed the meadows

And brought the harvest in

The seasons through, are resting too,

Among their loyal kin.

The little wooden cabins

Upon the land they tilled

Are gone and unregretting

Another way we build

And maybe we are losers

And maybe we have gained

The homespun of our fathers

And honored all sustained.

But in them grew love, courage true

Is not the butt of scorn

Their little rough hewn churches

Stand empty and forlorn

The people in their thousands

Are ever speeded on

By fashion’s goad and take the road

The road to Babylon.

Some day a call will echo

Then, all those hearts that roam

And tired little children

Again they’ll turn them home

Where music floods the valley

And breezes sweep the hill

And, walking, find that God is kind

And His earth lovely still

But now the spinner spinneth

No more throughout the land

The hour glass on the table

Stands empty of its sand

And I, whose heart is brimming,

With thoughts of other years

With pride and pain I dream again

Of ye, O pioneers

Earnest H.A. Home

Perth Courier, August 29, 1924

A very quiet but pretty wedding took place on Thursday afternoon Aug. 4 at the residence of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. A.N. Stedman, when their second daughter Mary Edna Irene Stedman was united in marriage to J. Frederick Yates, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Yates of Welliston, N.D. Rev. A.H. Scott of Perth officiated. The bride’s sister, Alma Stedman, played the wedding march while the bride was given in marriage by her father and was attended by three pretty little flower girls. Virginia Stedman, cousin of the bride, was dressed in yellow and carried a basket of calendulas. Edith Stedman, niece of the bride, was dressed in pink. Marion Helman of Ottawa was dressed in blue and she and Edith carried a basket of sweet peas. The bride wore a gown of white crepe mentor(?) and her veil was arranged with a bandeau of orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of Ophelia roses. She also wore a string of pearls, a gift of the groom. During the signing of the register Mrs. (Dr.) L.R. Stedman, sister-in-law of the bride, sang “Because” in a very pleasing manner. The groom’s gift to the soloist was a gold bar pin and to each of the flower girls gold lace pins and to the pianist a string of pearls. After the ceremony a dainty buffet was served on the lawn to about fifty guests after which Mr. and Mrs. Yates left by motor for Gananoque, Belleville and other points, the bride traveling in a heavy blue tricotine suit with white hat and scarf. On their return they will reside in Ottawa where the groom is a teacher on the public school staff.

Lammermoor—Mr. and Mrs. W. Belisle and baby and Miss Lillian Jamieson visited with Mrs. Belisle’s mother Mrs. Dan Currie on Sunday.

Lammermoor—Mr. and Mrs. William Morrow attended the 50^th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Kennedy on Friday evening last.

Tennyson—Mrs. Bert Robertson and little daughter of Carleton Place are at present visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McNaughton.

Mississippi—Mr. W. McLaughlin of Kingston is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. Kirkham.

Zealand—Mr. and Mrs. George Garrett, Jr., and family spent Sunday at his sister’s Mrs. John Acheson, Scotch Line.

Perth Courier, Sept. 26, 1924

Ferguson—Birth at Mississippi on Wed., Sept. 17, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ferguson of a son.

Cooper—Birth, at the Perth War Memorial Hospital, on Friday, Sept. 19, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cooper of a son.

Gallinger—Birth, at the Perth War Memorial Hospital, on Sat., Sept. 6, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Gallinger of a daughter.

Mars—Birth, at Perth, on Tuesday, Sept. 16, Mr. and Mrs. John Mars, of a son.

Raycroft—Birth, at Lanark, on Wed., Sept. 10, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Raycroft, of a daughter.

St. Pierre—Birth, at Mississippi on Tuesday, Sept. 15, Mr. and Mrs. Fred St. Pierre of a son.

Acheson-Sergeant—Married, at St. James Church, by Rev. Dr. Bedford-Jones, on Wed., Sept. 24, Minnie Edna Sergeant, of Maberly to Stewart Robert Acheson of Portland.

Gamble-Graham—Married, at St. James Church, Perth, on Wed., Sept. 24, Laura Blanche Graham of Allendale to Clifford Mansell Gamble, Syracuse, New York, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Gamble of Perth.

McDonald-McAdam—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Roseberry Avenue, Ottawa, on Wed., Sept. 24, Rev. T.J. Thompson of (illegible word) Presbyterian Church, Ena McAdam, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. McAdam to Angus McDonald, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald of Perth.

Watts-Snowden—Married, at the Presbyterian manse, Smith’s Falls on Wed., Sept. 17, by Rev. S.J. McArthur, Nellie Snowden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Snowden, Windsor, England, to Mr. R.M. Watts son of Mr. and Mrs. William Watts of Perth.

Whitcomb-Churchill—Married, at the bride’s home, 56 Mill Street, Smith’s Falls, on Wed., Sept. 17, by Rev. Thomas A. Brown, Miss Amy Marguerite Churchill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Churchill to Dr. Harold A. Whitcomb, both of Smith’s Falls.

Watson-Relyes—Married, at St. James Church, Perth on Saturday, Sept. 20, by Rev. W.A. Butler of St. Mathias Church, Ottawa, uncle of the bride, assisted by Rev. Dr. Bedford-Jones, Jane Relyes, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.(?) F. Relyes to John George Watson, second son of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Watson of Huntsville.

Connolley—Died, at Trenton, on Thursday, Sept. 25, Very Rev. Dean J.J. Connelley, formerly of Perth, aged 68. The funeral will be held on the arrival of the 2:20 train to Perth on Tuesday, Sept. 30 to St. John’s Roman Catholic Church then to the R.C. Cemtery.

Ireton—Died, at Drummond Centre, on Friday, Sept. 12, Isobel Ireton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ireton.

Watt—Died, at Ottay Lake, Burgess, on Thursday, Sept. 25, John Watt, 89. The funeral will be held from his late residence on Saturday afternoon 1:30 pm to Elmwood Cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Rodden of Toronto spent a few days with his aunt Mrs. J.E. Dowdall.

Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Pettit who spent the weekend with the latter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. D.A. McLaren, left for their home in Toronto.

Mr. and Mrs. Morton Rogers of Carleton Place were weekend visitors with the latter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. John McMaster.

Misses Marjorie and Wilhelmine Strong motored from St. Catharines last week end with their cousins Maj. And Mrs. H.B. Burgoyne.

Mrs. Arthur Croft of Middleville is visiting her sister Mrs. W.G. Jones of Grant Valley, Ontario.

Mrs. William McClandish of Brooklyn, N.Y. is visiting at her brother’s in Perth, John Bond.

Mrs. W. H. Bryant of Winnipeg is visiting her sister Mrs. W.W. Walker.

Perth Courier, Oct. 17, 1924

Mrs. John A. Macgillivray of Kingston is visiting her sister Mrs. W.T. Walker of D’Arcy Street.

Dr. S.C. Wilson wishes to announce the engagement of his niece Alberta Angelina Neil to Kenneth Spaulding of Syracuse, New York. The marriage will take place quietly the latter part of October.

Sharbot Lake: Miss Elsie Rutherford was the guest of her cousins Mr. and Mrs. S. Ferguson during the teacher’s convention here.

Conlon—Birth, at the Perth War Memorial Hospital, on Friday, Oct. 10, Mr. and Mrs. James Conlon, Jr., of a son

Dinsmore—Birth, at the Chipman Memorial Hospital, St.Stephen, New Brunswick, on Sept. 27, Mr. and Mrs. K.W. Dinsmore (nee Gladys Hiett of Perth) of a daughter, Gertrude Ernestine.

Fielding—Birth, at Perth, on Monday, October 13, Mr. and Mrs. George Fielding, of a daughter.

Jackson—Birth, at Perth War Memorial Hospital, on Oct. 13, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson of Bathurst, of a daughter.

Mather—Birth, on the 11^th Concession Drummond, Saturday, Oct. 11, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mather of Drummond of a daughter.

Ryan—Birth, at Perth, on Thursday, October 2, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Ryan of a son.

Walker—Birth, at the Perth War Memorial Hospital, on Saturday, Oct. 11, Mr. and Mrs. W. Weston Walker, of a son.

Joynt-Pritchard—Married, at the Asbury parsonage by Rev. Arthur Wilkinson on Wednesday, Oct. 15, Gertrude Joy Pritchard of Lombardy to Ormand (?) Cecil Joynt of South Elmsley.

Devlin—Died, at Elphin on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 1:00 Ethel Viola Devlin, elder daughter of the late Mrs. Emma Devlin, 25 years, 11 days.

Stewart—Died, at Hopetown on Thursday, Oct. 2, Annie Gibson Stewart, widow of the late Donald Stewart, aged 63 years and 3 months.

The death of William W. Thompson of Drummond which occurred in the Ross Memorial Hospital, Montreal, on Friday, Oct. 10 after an operation, was regretted sincerely by a wide circle of friends. Deceased was in his 49^th year and was a son of the late Carr Thompson of Drummond and for 20 years lived on the 7^th Concession of Drummond. His wife who was Martha Devliln, died a little over three months ago and the two children who still mourn for their mother have now greater affliction to bear. They are: Margaret J. and William Allan. One brother, J.A., survives and six sisters: Miss Margaret and Mrs. James Armour of Drummond; Mrs. William Cameron of Wemyss; Mrs. Herbert Chaplin of the 3^rd Concession Bathurst; Miss Martha Armour of Perth; Mrs. (Dr.) Ross Arthur of Vancouver, B.C. The funeral took place on Sunday to the Campbell Cemetery being very largely attended. Services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Scott and Rev. McRae. The pall bearers were: Messrs. John and Walter McIntyre, Robert and Peter McTavish, John Gardiner and Peter McGregor.

A very pretty wedding was solemnized at St. James Church, Perth, at high noon on Wednesday, Oct. 15 when Irene Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wilson, Perth, became the bride of Gordon Peever of Pembroke. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gown of white georgette with trimmings of silver lace, wearing a bridal veil caught with orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of Ophelia roses and lily-of-the-valley. Miss Erma Wilson of Toronto, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, wearing a powder blue dress with black picture hat and carried a bouquet of sweetheart roses. The groom was assisted by William Fraser of Pembroke. The church was tastefully decorated with autumn leaves and flowers. Dr. D.A. Ainsworth played the wedding march. Immediately after the ceremony a dainty luncheon was served at the residence of the bride’s parents to the immediate relatives and friends of the bride and groom. The happy couple left on the afternoon train for a short trip to the east. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Peever of Pembroke and Miss Irene Ormrod(?) and miss Inez Bell of Ottawa.

Perth Courier, Dec. 12, 1924

Mississippi: Mrs. Caley and son have returned to their home in Lancaster, N.Y. after spending some time with her sister Mrs. B. Fournier.

Mississippi: Messrs. T. Dowdall, William Geddes and B. Fournier motored to Althorpe last Sunday and attended the funeral of Mr. Fournier’s sister Mrs. J. Kilpatrick.

After an illness of several months, Robert Clark passed away on Tuesday at the home of his brother Hugh Clark of Rosedale. Mr. Clark, who was 74 years of age, was born in Montague. About twenty years ago he sold his farm and after a few years of residence in the west, returned and since then has made his home with his brother John. He never married and leaves to mourn his loss two sisters Miss Anna Clark of Smith’s Falls and Mrs. William Gill of Victoria, B.C. and three brothers Hugh of Rosedale, John of Smith’s Falls, and James of Strasburg, Sask. The funeral was held on Thursday from the home of his brother Hugh Clark to Maple Vale Cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev. Mr. MacArthur, assisted by Rev. Mr. McNabb. The pallbearers were Messrs. Colin King, George Condie, George Graham, Harry Chalmers, C.a. McLennghan, and Albert Newsome.

There passed away at his home near Lombardy on Friday, November 28 one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of that section in the person of Joseph Bass(?). The deceased’s illness lasted only a couple of days. He was born in South Crosby about the year 1835 where he lived for a number of years. Later he moved to his farm near Lombardy where his death occurred. In 1861 he was married to Eliza Ann Preston, who died some 15 years ago. Their union was blessed with ten children, eight of whom survive. They are: Richard of Lombardy; Mrs. Oliver Rosewell of Crosby; John of Penn.; Mrs. Byron Blanchard of Lombardy; Mrs. Robert Rogers of Calgary; George of Smith’s Falls; Mrs. Joseph Walker of Smith’s Falls; and Francis on the homestead. The funeral which was largely attended, was conducted by Rev. M.C. Pritchard of the Hatinen(?) Movement Church in Lombardy. The service was held in the house and later the remains were placed in the Methodist Church cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. F. Barber, J. Clark, J. Steele, A. Blanchard, H. Wills, H. Burns. The floral offerings were from Mr. and Mrs. John Bass, a wreath from Mrs. Joseph Walker and a pillow from the rest of the family.

Perth Courier, Jan. 30, 1925

Ferguson—Birth, at Joe’s Lake, on Sunday, Jan. 4, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Ferguson of a daughter.

Muray—Birth at Clayton on Thursday, Jan. 8, Mr. and Mrs. William Muray of a son.

McInnes(?)—Birth, at McDonald’s Corners on Sunday, Jan. 8, Mr. and Mrs. Howard McInnes(?) of a son.

O’Neil—Birth, at Stanleyville on Friday, Jan. 9, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel O’Neil of a daughter.

Phalen—Birth, at Lanark Township on Friday, Jan. 16, Mr. and Mrs. T. Phalen, of a son

Thomlison—Birth, at Lavant Station, on Wed., Jan. 7, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Thomlison of a daughter, still born.

Armstrong—Died, at Kingston at her late residence, 417 Johnson Street on Sunday, Jan. 25, Mary Mieske, beloved wife of Police Sgt. Marshall Armstrong, formerly of Perth, aged 28(?).

Ferguson—Died, at Joe’s Lake, on Sunday, Jan. 8, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Ferguson, aged four days.

Griffith—Died, at Drummond on Tuesday, Jan. 27, Mrs. Thomas Griffith, aged 87 years and 6 months.

Matheson—Died, at North Burgess, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, Rachel Leech, wife of William Matheson.

Norris—Died, at Perth, on Friday, Jan. 23, Catharine Sly, relict of the late William L. Norrris, aged 70.

McKinnon—Died, at Ivanhoe, Ontario on Tuesday, Jan. 22(?), Hugh McKinnon, station agent, former telegraph operator in Perth, aged 53.

Phalen—Died at Pine Grove on Sunday, Jan. 18, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Phalen.

Pratt—Died, at the 11^th Line Bathurst on Monday, June 19, Jane McCracken, wife of William Pratt, aged 33(?).

The oldest resident of Perth for many years, Mrs. W.L. Morris, passed away at the residence of her son-in-law Mr. M. Code of Brock Street on Friday, Jan. 23, death resulting from a paralytic stroke. Deceased was in her 70^th year and a widow of William Ledger Morris, who died in April of 1895. Her maiden name was Corine Sly. She was a kind and loving mother and although of a quiet and retiring nature had many friends. She is survived by one son, Delbert Morris of Ottawa and daughters Mrs. Thomas E. Oakland, Mrs. Mervyn Code of Portland, Mrs. George Watts of Rutlanask(?). The funeral on Sunday to Elmwood Cemetery was largely attended and conducted by Rev. H.H. Bedfordes(?), rector of St. James Church and pallbearers were Mervyn Code(?) and five nephews of the deceased, Messrs. James Anderson, Bob Anderson, Wilbert Morris, (first name illegible) Morris and Harry Keays. Among the relatives from a distance were her son Delbert from Ottawa; her brother and cousin H. Sly and John Sly of Elgin; R.J. Jones of Ottawa. Floral tributes included a pillow from the family, sprays from Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Chaplin and Mr. and Mrs. George Code and wreaths from Mr. R.M. Jones and family and Mrs. Alexander of Ottawa and a spray from Mrs. J. Harrington of Ottawa.

Mr. H. McKinnon, C.P.R. agent for 25 years and a popular employee of the railway, passed away early on Tuesday morning the 20^th. Mr. McKinnon was born at Elphin 53 years ago but spent his boyhood at Mississippi Station, where he was well and favorably known. He studied telegraphy with Fred (last name illegible) at age of 25 which won him first position with the railway at Sharbot Lake. On leaving Perth 18 years ago, he became an agent at Ivanhoe(?) where he remained until his death. Last spring he was obliged to quit his work on account of poor health. Feeling quite well again he returned to the office about a month ago. On Thursday previous to his death he had an attack of appendicitis followed in a few days by paralysis. He was married in 1913 to Lillian E. Campbell who with one son Hugh are left to mourn his death. He had 3 sisters, Mrs. D. McDougall(?) of Mississippi; Mr. Jas. Cornelius of Kingston; Mrs. M.G. Storm of Rutherford, N.Y; six brothers, John of McDonald’s Corners; Daniel of Petrolia; James of Lavant Station and William of Winnipeg and Harry and Duncan of Machlin(?), Sask. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A.E. Smart of Tweed at his late home Ivanhoe on Thursday forenoon, the members of his lodge A.F & A.M. #26 Madoc attending in a body and held a memorial service. The remains were taken to Mississippi and laid to rest in Crawford’s Cemetery. Rev. A.M. Little officiated at the grave. Besides being a member of the Masonic Lodge he was a member of the I.O.O.F. for 25 years. The number of beautiful floral offerings testified to the high esteem in which he was held by his many friends. The following were received: Pillows from his wife and son and the Wickware family; wreaths from the Masonic Lodge, Madoc; the O.R.T. Ivanhoe section men; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Drew and Karl Wilkinson, Shannonville; sprays from Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius, Kingston; W.W. and J.A. Roach, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Roche and the Misses McKinnon, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. F. Buffam, Perth; Mr. and Mrs. O.H. Dunn, Ponsypool(?); Miss F. Sullivan, Belleville; Misses Tanuere(?), Ivanhoe; Rev. and Mrs. A.E. Smart, Tweed.

After an illness with partial paralysis since March, 1922, Miss Ann Crossin passed away in St. Francis Hospital, Smith’s Falls on Thursday, Jan. 22. Deceased was a native of Perth where she resided the greater part of her life. The family moved to Franktown during her childhood but after a few years returned to reside in Perth. On November 18(?), 18??, she entered the employ of the late J.B. Wright in the fur business on Gore Street in the stand still occupied by Merssrs. H.B. Wright and Son and was with the latter firm until August of 1915 when she went to reside with her sister and niece in Rutledge, Minnesota. In October of 19?? She returned to Perth with her sister Miss Ellen to visit for a few months and in March, 19?? became partially paralyzed and was taken to St. Francis Hospital, Smith’s Falls, where she was a patient until her death. With the Wright firm she was always held in high regard for her efficiency, punctuality and interest at all times of their business. Deceased was a devout Roman Catholic and for years an active participant in church affairs at St. John’s Church here. The funeral took place on Saturday morning from the residence of Mr. B.(?) H. Wright, Drummond Street, to St. John’s Church and thence to the R.C. Cemetery, Rev. Dean J.T. Hogan officiating. The pallbearers were Messrs. C.J. Foy, J.J. Kane, Henry Hudson, Ed Lee, T.A. Wright and William Monaghan, Smith’s Falls. The floral offerings were a crescent from Mrs. B.H. Wright and Miss Flora Wright and a spray from Miss Lillian Smith. There were numerous spiritual offerings.

After an illness of several months, the death occurred at her home in Drummond on Sunday, Jan. 18 of Maria Hudson, wife of Martin Dowdall at the advance age of 79 years. Deceased was a daughter of the late James Hudson and was born in Ireland and came to Canada with her parents when only a child and settled in the vicinity of Ferguson’s Falls. In September, 1899 she married Martin Dowdall of Drummond, who survives her with two step children: Martin L. and Nellie all of Drummond. One sister, Mrs. Harry Closs(?) of Lanark and one brother John Hudson of Perth also survive. The funeral which took place from her home on Tuesday morning to St. John’s Church, Perth and thence to the R.C. Cemetery vault was largely attended. The pallbearers were Sheriff Ebbs, Thomas Matheson, Louis Pennett, John Mantill(?), John Spence and Terrance Loy. Deceased was well known and the esteem in which she was held was testified to by the numerous spiritual offerings (list of them was not transcribed).

Perth Courier, Feb. 6, 1925

Lammermore: Mr. John Hart of Pembroke, Mrs. John Lever of New Liskeard, also Mrs. James Legary of Lanark, attended the funeral of their mother Mrs. Robert Hart held at the house on Wednesday last. She was a pioneer resident of this community and was in her 94^th year.

Perth Courier, March 6, 1925

After a long period of failing health, Mrs. W. J. Dennison passed away at her residence on Gore Street west on Monday, March 2 at the age of 71 years and the community will greatly miss her as she was a resident of Perth during all her life and was held in the highest esteem and respect by her neighbors and citizens in general for her many splendid qualities. Her maiden name was Janet Allan and she was born in Perth. Surviving are her daughter, one son Allan Dennison of Montreal and one brother James Allan of Perth and one sister Mrs. Williams of Montreal. The funeral was held from her late residence to Elmwood Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon with Rev. J.H. Meiers, B.D., Knox Church, conducting the services.

A native of Drummond, a prominent farmer of many years and a resident highly esteemed and respected by his numerous acquaintances passed away on Monday, Feb. 22 in the person of Charles Devlin in his 88^th year. Surviving are two brothers Anthony of Aurora and George of Peterboro. The funeral was held on Tuesday morning to St. John’s Church and thence to the R.C. Cemetery, Rev. Dean J.T. Hogan(?) officiating. The pall bearers were Messrs. Leo Devlin, William J. Byrne, Lorne Dowdall, P.J. Doyle, William Gilchrist, and C.P. Doyle.

William Henry Montgomery, a highly respected and widely known citizen of Frankville passed away on Tuesday Feb. 24 at the age of 69 years from a paralytic stroke. Some years ago his only daughter Mrs. W.J. Plunkett, whose husband was the proprietor of the Hotel Cecil, in Perth, passed away in Perth. The latter part of Mr. Montgomery’s life was spent at Frankville where he was born in 1856, the son of the late Joseph Montgomery. He attended the Farmersville (Athens) high school and after graduation from that institution taught school in several parts of the district. Then he accepted a position as customs officer at Brockville and spent some years in the service of the government. He returned to the home of his boyhood to spend the remainder of his days in the service of the people with whom he began his days. He frequently visited Perth during his daughter’s residence here.

Miami, Florida papers of Feb. 22 report the marriage there on Sat., Feb. 21 of Dorothy Waddell, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Alexander Waddell of Perth, to Lt. Com. Robert Morris Doyle, Jr., U.S.N., son of Admiral and Mrs. A.M. Doyle, Coconut Grove, by Rev. Dr. Willis O. Garrett of the 1^st Presbyterian Church. After the ceremony the guests were served with a buffet supper in the dining room, the wedding cake being cut by the bride with Lt. Doyle’s sword. The newly married couple left for a week’s honeymoon after which they were to return to Miami until March 10 when they will go to Washington to make their home in the Brighton Hotel. The bride is a niece of Miss Waddell of Drummond Street east, Perth.

Bulger—Birth at Montreal Maternity Hospital, on Feb. 23, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Bulger (nee Miss Evelyn Lappin) of a son.

Kirkham—Birth, at Brooke on Sat., March 1, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kirkham, of a son, still born.

Tennant—Birth, at Lombardy, on Sat., Feb. 28, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tennant, of a son.

Sproule—birth, on Sat. Feb. 28 at 24 Broadway Street, Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Sproule, (nee Miss Marion Kippen) of a daughter.

McLaren—Died, at Toronto on Feb. 28, Mary Davis, widow of the late James McLaren, formerly of Perth, aged 84.

Dennison—Died, at Perth on Monday, March 2, Janet Allan, widow of the late W.J. Dennison, aged 71.

Hogan—Died, at Perth on Monday, March 2, Michael T. Hogan, in his 71^st year.

Robertson—Died, at Ottawa Civic Hospital on March 4, Elizabeth M. Allan, wife of William S. Robertson, of Perth.

Perth Courier, April 17, 1925

While sitting in Publow Brothers Barber Shop last Saturday morning after motoring to Perth with Rev. Father Byrne, Michael F. Kelly of Smith’s Falls suddenly was stricken with illness. He was rushed to the War Memorial Hospital where he passed away on Sunday. Mr. Kelly was born near Merrickville 67 years ago a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Kelly. He lived there for a number of years later going to Niagara and finally coming to Smith’s Falls where he had lived for the past 26 years working as a moulder in the Malleable Castings Plant up until about a year ago or so. In 1891 he was married to Alice Cullen of Bishop’s Mills. Mr. Kelly was a respected member of the Roman Catholic church. He belonged to the Catholic Order of Forresters and to the Moulder’s Union. Besides his widow he is survived by six daughters: Mrs. J.B. Mullen and Miss Ella Kelly of Inkerman(?); Mrs. M. Loundsbury and Misses Gertrude, Evelyn and Bernadette Kelly of Adams, New York. One son, Leo, died in 1912. The funeral took place on Tuesday morning to St. Francis de Sales Church, Smith’s Falls and thence to the church cemetery.

Perth Courier, Oct. 2, 1925

Ferrier—Birth, at the Perth Memorial Hospital on Sunday, Sept. 27, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Ferrier, of a son.

Whalen—Birth, at Perth Memorial Hospital, on Monday, Sept. 21, Mr. and Mrs. R.V. Whalen, of Angilers(?) of a son.

Miller-Darou—Married, at Asbury Church parsonage, Perth, on Monday, Sept. 28, by Rev. Arthur Wilkinson, Miss Sadie Christina Darou of Harper to Mr. John Edmund Miller of Dalhousie Lake.

Walsh-Dooher—Married, at Montreal on Sept. 15 at St. Patrick’s Church, by Rev. Father McShane, Miss Marie E. Dooher of Montreal to Mr. Daniel L. Walsh of Westport.

Hagen—Died, at Westport on Monday, Sept. 28, Hugh J. Hagen, 69.

Maberly—Mrs. Delbert Dustin of Kingston is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. E.(?) Conroy……Mrs. Frank Young and children of Consecon(?) are visiting her brother Duncan Ure…..Arthur Moore and son Stanley of Harrisville, N.Y., spent a few days last week with his sister Mrs. Thomas Wesley and brother William Moore.

Mr. and Mrs. George E. Wilson of Harper announce the engagement of their daughter Elva Isobel to Kenneth Armour Cameron of Bathurst, the marriage to take place in early October.

Perth Courier, Nov. 6, 1925

George Bond of Lanark celebrated his 87^th birthday on Tuesday of last week and is hale and hearty and still one of the boys. He enjoys good health and is able to take his place at the table three times a day. He still performs his duties of going daily for the mail and has a flock of hens which he takes much pride in feeding and caring for. Here’s hoping Mr. Bond makes it to 88.

Mrs. Margaret Vancott, widow of Cornelius A. Vancott who died nine years ago, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at the residence of her son Thomas Vancott, Crofton, in her 60^th year. She was a member of the United Church at Burr’s. She had been ill for some time. She leaves three daughters Mrs. John Code of Perth, Mrs. Thomas Modren of Crofton and Mrs. Leonard Wood of Ameliasburg and three sons, Fred of Picton, Thomas of Crofton and Kenneth of Smith’s Falls. Kingston Whig.

Merville Allan, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James D. Allan, Foster Street, passed away in the Perth Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, October 27 from Bright’s Disease with which he had been troubled for several months. Deceased was in his 38^th year and was born on the Scotch Line the family removing to Perth to reside some years ago. Deceased was engaged as a messenger and care taker of the Herriott and Gore Street branch of the Bank of Montreal and in all his dealings with the public was held in high favor for his courtesy in business matters and his genial disposition. The deceased is survived by his parents and one brother, Roy Allan of Winnipeg who came to attend the funeral which was held from the family residence on Thursday afternoon of last week to the Scotch Line Cemetery where the remains were interred. The funeral was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. J.J. Miers, B.D., and the pall bearers were Messrs. Archie Allan, uncle of the deceased; gibert Wilson, John Fraser, Oliver Allan, Robert Moodie and Allie Moodie all full cousins of the deceased.

The death occurred at his home in Dapp, Alberta on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 9:00 pm of Daniel McGowan, after an extended illness. Deceased was born on the Scotch Line, Perth, Ontario and was the son of the late Phillip McGowan. He leaves to mourn the loss of a loving husband, his wife (nee Lucy Noonan) and seven children: Thomas of Edmonton; Daniel at home; Harry of Pebroch(?), Alberta; Mary (Mrs. R.R. Davies) of Hucky(?), Alberta; Wilfred of Calgary; Marguerite and Annie of Dapp. One son, James was killed in action in the war at the Battle of Cambrue(?) on Sept. 17, 1917. One sister Mrs. Pat McDermott, Perth, and two brothers, Thomas of Perth and William of Boston are all that remains of a large and affectionate family. The funeral which was largely attended took place from his home to St. Finnan’s Church where holy mass was celebrated by the parish priest, Rev. Father Rooney and thence to the R.C.Cemtery. The pallbearers were six of his near neighbors.

At the family residence, 115 Simcoe Street, Ottawa, on Thursday of last week Mrs. Mark Cawley passed away in her 43^rd year. The late Mrs. Cawley was born in Westport on March 16, 1883, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McCaffrey. A family of nine children is left to mourn her loss: Misses Mary, Agnes, Theresa(?), and Alice; and Joseph, Bernard, Hubert, James and Orville, all at home. Also, two sisters, Miss Anastasia McCaffrey of New York, and Mrs. W. Gallagher of Brockville; and six brothers: Leo McCaffrey of Ottawa; John McCaffrey of Detroit; Edward McCaffrey of Westport; Walter McCaffrey of Gananoque; Eugene McCaffrey of Smith’s Falls; and Frank McCaffrey of Seattle. The funeral was held on Saturday morning at St. Gregory’s Church, Ottawa and interment was made on Monday morning at Westport following requiem mass celebrated at St. Edward’s Church in Westport.

The following is from the Smith’s Falls Record News of October 29: “A lady of irreproachable character and one who was very highly esteemed by her many friends in town passed away after a brief illness, in the person of Mrs. Albert Ringer who was before her marriage Miss Mary McLean. Up until a few hours before her death, Mrs. Ringer was in good health. She visited her daughter’s home in Perth on Sunday and on Monday was apparently in normal health but early Tuesday morning she became ill and medical aid was summoned. Despite every effort, however, she died Tuesday night. Mrs. Ringer lived all her life in Smith’s Falls. She was born here in 1859 a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James McLean. She took an ardent interest in her church work and belonged to the Women’s Auxiliary and the Women’s Guild of St. John’s Church of which she was a devoted member. Mrs. Ringer was also a life member of the Red Cross Society. She married Albert Ringer of town in 1887. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter and two sons Mrs. Weston Walker of Perth, Harold Ringer of town and Howard Ringer of Creighton Mines, Ont.; also a sister Mrs. Margaret Pappin(?) of Ottawa and two brothers Martin McLean of town and Robert McLean of Finch. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon from her late residence at 17 Lombard Street to St. John’s Church. The service was performed by Rev. D’Arcy Clayton and interment was made in the public cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Joseph Walker, Arthur Barrigar, William McDonald, H. Jones, William Lavender and James Ruterford. The beautiful floral offerings were: Pillow from family; sprays from Mr. J. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. William Lavender, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walker and family; Mr. and Mrs. J. Cassell; St. John’s W.A.; Mr. and Mrs. James Rutherford; Mr. and Mrs. George Clemo; Todd Lee; Mr. and Mrs. William Pappin of Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. W. Walker and family of Perth. Wreaths came from Rae Brothers; Wood Department of Frost and Wood; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dealth(?), Mr. and Mrs. E.O. Montgomery of Weyburn, Sask., and Mrs. Margaret Pappin of Ottawa. Those who attended from a distance were: Howard Ringer of Creighton Mines; Mr. W.H. Pappin, Mrs. Margaret Pappin, Mrs. A. St. James, Mrs. J.A. Smith all of Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. Weston Walker, Mr. Walter W. Walker and Mrs. J. Jacklin of Perth.

Perth Courier Dec.18, 1925

Watson’s Corners: A number from here attended the 10^th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Traill at Ferguson’s Falls last Friday evening.

Perth Courier, Feb. 12, 1926

The following appeared in the Sand Point News in the Renfrew Mercury last week: “Charles Burgess was called to Perth on Tuesday morning owing to the death of his brother-in-law Edwin Collins; who slept peacefully away on Monday morning at 11:30. He was born at Battle, Sussex, England 77 years ago. Mr. Collins came to Canada in 1914. Mrs. Collins died two years ago. He leaves two sisters in England to mourn his loss, also an adopted son Charles Collins residing in Arnprior. Mr. Thomas Burgess of Pakenham is a brother-in-law. The funeral service was held in Perth and the remains were placed in the cemetery vault until spring when they will be conveyed to Pakenham to rest beside his wife.”

Andrew Morrison, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Morrison of Perth, passed away at the Sault Ste. Marie Hospital on Friday of last week following an operation for a small abscess of the head. He had been afflicted with this trouble since last fall. Deceased was 60 years of age and had spent most of his life in Sault Ste. Marie and vicinity. He was a miner and prospector. For two years previous to becoming ill he was with the Ontario Development Company and previous to that with the Lake Superior Steel Company. For 26 years he was a member of the I.O.O.F., Sault Ste Marie. The remains were brought to Perth on the Sunday afternoon passenger train in charge of J. Sawyer of the Soo who was met by several members of the I.O.O.F. local. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from the residence of the sister-in-law of the deceased, Mrs. James Morrison, Gore Street East, to the Elmwood Cemetery vault. Services at the house were conducted by Rev. Arthur Wilkinson and the I.O.O.F.

Perth Courier, Feb. 20, 1926

Lammermoor: Mrs. Joseph Paul of Poland visited on Saturday with her brother William Gibson…..Mrs. John Lever left for her home at New Liskeard and was accompanied by her sister Miss Elizabeth Hart who will spend an indefinite period of time there.

Tennyson—On Feb. 9 the stork called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Sheil(?) and left twin girls…..Mr. H. Quinn of Westport is making an extended visit with his daughter Mrs. Richard Shail(?)Sheil(?).

Perth Courier, March 26, 1926

Liddle—Birth, at Merrickville on Wednesday, March 17, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Liddle of a daughter.

Strang—Birth, at Lanark on Monday, March 22, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Strang of a daughter, Helen Adelaide.

Bagshaw-Graham—Married, at Asbury parsonage, Perth, by Rev. Arthur Wilkinson on Saturday, March 20, Mrs. Margaret Graham to Wesley S. Bagshaw, both of Perth.

Gamble—Died, at Bathurst on Tuesday, March 23, Robert Gamble, 74.

McIntyre—Died, at Perth, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. William H. Sharpe, on Sunday, March 23, Mrs. Catherine McIntyre, in her 88^th year.

O’Neill—Died, at Perth on Tuesday, March 23, Catherine Troy, wife of the late Peter O’Neill, aged (illegible).

Tovey—Died, at Bathurst on Monday, March 22, Richard Tovey, aged 36 years, 2 months.

Perth Courier, March 26, 1926

Mrs. Gordon Peever and son Jimmie of Perth are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Wilson.

Tennyson—Mrs. Laurence McNaughton has returned home after a two week visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Farnell, Scotch Line……Mrs. Duncan McNaughton is at present with her daughter Mrs. Bert Robertson of Carleton Place.

Perth Courier, May 7, 1926

Innisville—Mrs. A. McLenaghan of Smith’s Falls spent a few days last week with her sister Mrs. R. J. Deal.

Perth Courier, June 18, 1926

The following is from the Detroit Free Press: “St Agnes Church was the scene of a quiet but impressive wedding on the morning of June 9 when Constance McLaren, daughter of Mrs. Katherine McLaren, 7646 Wilson Avenue, became the bride of Joseph O’Donnell of Perth, Ontario. The bride, who was attractively gowned in a frock of georgette over pink satin, was given away by her brother Stewart McLaren. She was attended by her sister Eleanor McLaren while the groom was assisted by Benedict McLaren. The high mass was sung and the wedding ceremony performed by rev. Father Cox. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride’s mother. Mr. and Mrs. O’Donnell left for a short wedding trip after which they will reside in Perth.

Charles H. Frost, member of a well known Smith’s Falls family and publisher of the Plainfield, New Jersey Courier/News, died recently at Arlington, New Jersey of heart disease. He lived in Smith’s Falls for years and had a cottage at Rideau Ferry. Mrs. Frost, who survives, is a sister of the late Major General T.D.R. Hemming of Kingston. Dr. C.A. Patterson and G.B. Frost of Smith’s Falls attended the funeral.

The death took place in the Perth War Memorial Hospital last week of Daniel R. Dewey, formerly a prominent Hamilton business man and father of Mrs. (Dr.) H.C. Hagyard of this town. Deceased had resided with Dr. and Mrs. Hagyard for the last few months. He was in his 78^th year. The remains were taken to Hamilton for burial on Monday. The Hamilton Spectator refers as following to Mr. Dewey’s death: “The deceased was for many years a member of the firm Dewey and O’Heir, ice and coal dealers. He was a well known resident of Hamilton, especially among the older citizens. The late Mr. Dewey was born here and lived in Hamilton all his life. His wife predeceased him about six months ago and since that time he has been visiting with is daughter in Perth. He was at one time publisher of a country newspaper and served on the city council several years ago. He leaves to mourn his loss two sons Frank and Tracy of this city and two daughters Miss Gladys at home and Mrs. (Dr.) Hagyard of Perth.”

No death has occurred in this locality in many years which has caused more universal sorrow and regret than that of Thomas Stafford which occurred at the Stafford homestead in Drummond on Sunday evening May 30. Mr. Stafford was born on Feb. 17, 1846, a son of the late Tobias Stafford and his wife Elizabeth McGarry, the youngest of a family of 12, all of whom rose to prominence in their various walks of life. One brother, the late Rev. Father Stafford, was the most distinguished churchman of his day in Canada; two sisters, the late Sisters M. Elizabeth and M. Vincent were prominent members of the House of Providence at Kingston. More than a century ago Mr. Stafford’s parents came to this country and hewed a home for themselves out of a primeval forest and broad and fertile acres stand today as a monument to the industry of the pioneers of this country. When a young many, Mr. Stafford married Mary Elizabeth Carroll of Renfrew, who predeceased him 13 years ago. To this union were born 9 children three having passed away—Sister M. Emerlta (Annie) of Loretto Community of Toronto; Mary, a well known teacher, and John who died in infancy. The surviving members are: Peter at Lanark; Julia (Mrs. W.J. Quinn) and Vincent of Drummond; Margaret, Anastasia and Thomas at home. Mr. Stafford was the last of his family and was widely known both in country and town and his funeral took place on Tuesday morning to the R.C. Church and cemetery at Ferguson’s Falls and was largely attended. The pastor Rev. Father O’Sullivan conducted the funeral service and preached an eloquent and effective sermon on the deceased. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Stafford; Mr. J.J. Stafford; Thomas Stafford of Renfrew; Mr. W.H. and Mr. E.J. and Miss Minnie Stafford of Almonte; Mr. J.M. Quinn and Miss Mary of Carleton Place; Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Lambert, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Maloney and T.B. Caldwell of Perth.

Perth Courier, Sept. 23, 1927

On August 25 there passed away one of Middleville’s much respected residents in the person of David Blackburn. Deceased was a man of upright and honorable character with a Christian trust in God and a hope of Heaven. He was a member of the United Church of Canada and formerly to the Union of Churches, a Congregationalist. His entire life was spent in the community of Middleville and he will be much missed by his many friends as well as his family. In 1876 he married Isabella Craig and on Feb. 10, 1926 they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. To the were born nine children, three of whom predeceased their father: Jennie and David died in childhood and Mabel, who died eleven years ago. Left to mourn their loss are his wife and four daughters: Mrs. J.H. Lanstaff and Mrs. A.C. Yuill of Hopetown; Olive of Toronto; Mrs. A.W. McIntyre of Edmonton, Alberta. Also, two sons, James on the homestead and Arthur a farmer in the same community. Also, one sister Mrs. S. Burke of Middleville. The funeral services were conducted at his late residence by Rev. H.B. Johnston of Lanark United Church and also at the Middleville Cemetery where he was laid to rest. Beautiful floral tributes from his family and friends adorned the casket. The pall bearers were Messrs. Harry Mather, William Sommerville, John E. Blackburn, George Mather, John Affleck and Collin McNichol.

Perth Courier, October 21, 1927

A one time resident of Perth and afterwards a prominent and popular farmer of North Elmsley, there passed away at his home in Sudbury on Sunday, October 9. George Groom died at the age of 64. He had been ill for three weeks. He was a manager of the government experimental farm at Kirkwood. He was widely known for years as a fur buyer throughout the north country. He went to Sudbury 16 years ago. He was born at Norfolk, England and came to Canada in 1882 and settled first at Perth. Afterwards he farmed in North Elmsley. He was also a member of the True Briton’s Lodge A.F. and A.M. of Perth, the Sudbury Orange Lodge and St. Andrew’s United Church at Sudbury. He married in 1891 Eva McNaughton, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Donald McNaughton and of Rideau Ferry. Surviving are his wife and four children Donald, Evelyn, Margaret and Kathleen, all at home. The funeral was held at Sudbury on Tuesday, October 11 with Rev. W.A. Whidden officiating and burial took place at Sudbury. A large number of beautiful floral tributes paid silent testimony to the high esteem in which the deceased had been held by his many acquaintances.

Westport: Mrs. John Pruner of Smith’s Falls is the guest of her brother Andrew Jordan and her sisters…..Mrs. James E. McCann who spent the past week in Ottawa with her daughter Mrs. John Noonan and Mr. Noonan, returned home…..A quiet wedding took place in St. Paul’s Church on Tuesday October 11, when Rev. Strange united in Marriage William Perkins of this place and Mrs. Rose Knowlton of Crosby. They will reside here.

Perth Courier, Nov. 4, 1927

Westport (last week’s news): A very sad death took place on Wednesday, 19^th, at the home of James E. Mulville when death visited his home and took his loving wife after a short illness. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband and two little boys, two and four years; also her father Mr. Kallagher and three brothers: Daniel and Mike at Westport and John at Holyoke, Mass.; and tow sisters Kate (Mrs. Weeks) and Mrs. Felix Bennett of Perth. She was a loving wife and mother; a good, kind neighbor; and she will be sadly missed in her home and also in her neighborhood. She was a Roman Catholic in religion and a devout member of St. Edward’s Church and also of the C.W. League. Her funeral to St. Edward’s Church on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. was largely attended and the number of spiritual offerings laid in her casket showed the high esteem in which she was held.

Perth Courier, Nov. 18, 1927

Ferrier—Birth, on the Scotch Line, on Tuesday, Nov. 15, Mr. and Mrs. G. Mervyn Ferrier of a son, Mervyn Keith.

Perth Courier, Nov. 25, 1927

Lyon—Birth, at Westport on Nov. (date illegible, 24^th???), Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lyon of a daughter.

Robertson-Close—Married, at Ottawa by Rev. J.W. Woodside on Sat., Nov. 19, Hannah May Close, daughter of the late John Leroy Close to William Robertson of Lanark.

Egan—Died, at Perth on Sunday, Nov. 20, Mary L. McCaffrey, wife of Gussie Egan, aged 34 years and 11 months.

Gibson—Died, at Lacombe, Alberta on November (date illegible), William Murray Gibson, formerly of the Scotch Line, aged (illigible).

McCulloch—Died, at Toronto on the 13^th(?) 15^th(?), Robert Albert McCulloch, beloved husband of Maud Black and eldest son of Mrs. W. G. Keays and her husband the late Robert McCulloch. (no age)

Pearson—Died, in North Elmsley on Saturday, Nov. 19^th, Annie McGregor(?), wife of William Pearson, aged 81(?).

Ramsbottom—Died, at Balderson, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Hughes, on Sat., Nov. 19(?), Mary Finlayson, widow of the late John Ramsbottom, aged 87.

Stewart—Died, at London, England, on Wed. Nov. 23, Dr. Cameron R. Stewart, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stewart, and father of Mrs. G.W. (illegible name) of Perth.

On October 18 there passed away to her eternal reward Miss Bridget McGrath, 79, at the home of her brother Michael McGrath in North Sherbrooke. Miss McGrath lived in North Sherbrooke all her life where she was ever ready to assist all her neighbors in their hour of need. For the past two weeks, Miss McGrath had been in failing health due to heart failure from heavy lifting. Miss McGrath was a devout member of the Roman Catholic Church and on Friday her funeral took place which was largely attended, to the Bathurst Catholic Church and showed the last tribute of respect to the deceased. High mass was chanted by Rev. Father Meagher on Friday morning at 10:00 and then the remains were taken to St. John’s Cemetery, Perth, for burial. Miss McGrath leaves to mourn her loss one brother. The pallbearers were Messrs. Thomas Erwin, Jas. Manion, Lorne Fournier, Timothy Herrington, Willie Carr and Edward Doyle. The numerous floral tributes and spiritual offerings testified to the high esteem in which the neighbors held the deceased.

Perth Courier, Nov. 25, 1927

James Shirley who has been farming at Gunworth, Sask., west of Saskatoon, for the past 14 years, sold his farm and returned to Perth last Friday accompanied by Mrs. Shirley and they may take up residence here permanently.

Perth Courier, Jan. 6, 1928

Residents of Perth were deeply pained amid the joys of Christmas to learn of the death with tragic suddenness at Grand Mere, Quebec, on Sunday, Dec. 25-Christmas Day-of William Norman Dietrick, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Dietrick of Perth and brother of Messrs John L. and George Dietrick of Perth; Fred J. of Vancouver; and Mrs. Marley P. Burns (Barns??) of Victoria, B.C. The deceased was about to retire at his home on Van Horn Avenue when he had a fatal seizure death following in a few minutes from a cerebral hemorrhage. For the past seven years he held an important position as Inspector of Water and Fire System with the Laurentide Paper Mills at Grand Mere. Deceased was 55 and born at Perth. He received his early education at the Perth public schools and the Perth Collegiate Institute and then took a course in electrical engineering at McGill University at Montreal, passing his exams creditably. He then entered in business at Montreal as an electrical contractor. Afterwards he accepted a lucrative position as chief electrical engineer with the C.P.R. in Montreal which he held for five years. At the time of the Great War he went overseas as a sergeant-major with the Canadian Expeditionary Corps and after his return went to Grand Mere to take a position in the Laurentide Paper Mills. He took a keen and active interest in St. Stephen’s Church at Grand Mere being a member of the choir and superintendent of Sunday school. He was a man of fine character and well liked and admired by many who knew him. He was always joyful and youthful. It was always a pleasure to have him come back to Perth from time to visit his relatives and meet with old acquaintances. A service was conducted at his late home in Grand Mere by Rev. C. Stevens and was largely attended. The remains were brought to Perth in charge of Mr. Raymond, an official of the Laurentide paper Mills and taken to the home of his brother J.L. Dietrick of Wilson Street and the funeral was held from there on Wednesday afternoon Dec. 28(?), to Elmwood under the auspices of the Fraternal Lodge I.O.O.F. the deceased having been a member of the North Star Lodge of Montreal. The services at the residence were conducted by Rev. M.C. MacKin- - - of St. Paul’s United Church and the Oddfellows burial service was conducted at the vault at Elmwood.

Bell—Birth, at Balderson, Friday, Dec. 23, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bell of a son.

Speagle—Birth, at Westport on Dec. 30(?), Mr. and Mrs. John Speagle, of a son, John Ambrose.

Leach-Gilchrist—Married, at St. James rectory, Perth, by Rev. Dr. Bedford Jones, on Dec. 28, Loreen(?) Jewel, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Gilchrist of Mississippi to Walter Cecil Leach, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Lyman Leach of Perth.

Sinclair-Hughes—Married, at Balderson United Church manse by Rev. Mr. Currie, on Saturday, Dec. 31, Mathilde Hughes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hughes, of Balderson to James Havslock Sinclair, son of Mrs. Peter Sinclair of Gore Street, Perth.

Leaver—Died, at Bathurst on Jan. 4, Agnes Patterson, relict of the late Daniel Leaver, aged 87. The funeral will take place from the residence of her son Lenus(?) Leaver, 4^th Concession Bathurst at 9:00 am, Sat., Jan. 7, to St. John’s Church and thence to the R.C. Cemetery.

Mrs. B.M. Lovely of Chicago is visiting her sister Mrs. M. Emerson.

Mr. and Mrs. David Hart spent the holiday with Mrs. Hart’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Giles of Innisville.

Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Dawson visited over the New Year’s season with their nieces the Misses Jamieson in Ottawa.

Tim Moral was visiting over the New Year holiday with his daughter Mrs. Arthur Cato and Mrs. Cato at Saginaw, Michigan.

Mr. and Mrs. Merton W. Publow and daughter Marion spent the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Knowles of Merrickville.

Mrs. F.E. Clyne, Jr., and daughter Dorothy of Syracuse, N.Y. have returned home after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Young.

Mr. and Mrs. Osmund K. Presley of East Angus, Quebec, spent Christmas with Mrs. Presly’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Knowles of Mereickville.

Mrs. Hunter Ogilvie and her sister Mrs. Crow-Baker of Victoria, have returned from a visit with Mrs. John A. Stewart of Perth.

Miss Veronica Robinson returned to Perth on Monday after spending Christmas and her vacation with her cousin Miss Marjorie Quigley of Westport.

Perth Courier, June 22, 1928

Following an illness of nearly two years, Mrs. Robert McFarlane passed peacefully away at her home in Drummond on Tuesday evening, June 5(?). Her maiden name was Elizabeth McLean, a daughter of the late William McLean, and was born 82(?) years ago on the old McLean homestead at Rideau Lake, now owned by George McViety. She was twice married. Her first husband was Walter Dietrick of Perth, who died many years ago. An only daughter of this union survives, Mrs. G.A. Martin of the 1^st Line Drummond. In 1890 she married Robert McFarlane who predeceased her eleven years ago. There is one sister surviving, Mrs. Arthur Hughes of Chatsworth, Ontario. The funeral took place from her home in Drummond on Thursday, June 7 to Elmwood Cemetery at Perth. Rev. Dr. Bunyon McLeod of St. Andrew’s Church officiated. The pall bearers were her four nephews R.A. Livingston, T.A. McLean, J.L. Dietrick, George Dietrick, John Thornton and Alexander McTavish. The beautiful floral offerings included: a pillow from Mr. and MRs. S.A. Martin; wreaths from Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bates; a broken circle from John and George Dietrick; sprays from Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Livingston and family of Drummond, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Devlin of Perth, Mrs. George Rogers of Perth, F.A. Dietrick of Vancouver, Mrs. Merley Barnes of Victoria, B.C.; bouquets from Mrs. McConnell of Drummond, Mrs. J. McKay of Perth. Mrs. McFarlane’s whole life of over 80 years was linked with the active history of the Perth district. She lived a useful life and was held in high esteem by the residents of the Drummond community. May years ago Mrs. McFarlane became a member of St. Andrew’s Church in Perth.

A beautiful life closed in the death in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday, June 13 of Miss Veronica M. Bennett of Bathurst township, following an illness from influenza. Her death at the early age of 33 years came as a sad shock to her many friends here and elsewhere. The late Miss Bennett was born in Bathurst and when a child her mother passed away and she was then taken and brought up with loving care by her aunt Mrs. Charles Mackie. The deceased spent her childhood days at Fallbrook and came to Perth twenty years ago and attended St. John’s Separate School, the Perth Collegiate Institute and the Federal Business College from which she graduated as a stenographer. She held a position with the Perth Shoe Co. for a short time and then went to Toronto for six years. Over four years ago she went to Los Angeles. Deceased was a favorite with all who knew her. She possessed a charming disposition and her admirable qualities, personality and magnetism will long be remembered by her relatives and acquaintances. Her passing has brought sincere sorrow. Deceased leaves to mourn her loss her father Ed Bennett; five sisters—Mrs. John Cro- - - (Cronin??), and Miss Mary Bennett of Los Angeles; Mrs. Cronin and Miss Annie Bennett of Saskatoon, Sask.; Miss Vera Bennett of Oakland, California; her aunt Mrs. Charles Mackie of Perth; a cousin D.W. Mackie, and a foster sister Miss Margaret McCann, and an uncle James Bennett, all of Perth. The remains arrived in Perth on Tuesday afternoon and were taken to the home of her aunt on Wilson Street west. The funeral was held at St. John’s Church on Wednesday morning where Rev. Father J.T. Hogan officiated. Requiem high mass was held. Interment was made in St. John’s Cemetery. The pall bearers were Mayor T.A. Rogers and Messrs. L.H. Kirkland, Edwin Lambert, H.F. Shaw, Vincent McGuiggan and Dawson C. Kerr.

His relatives and acquaintances in Perth were grieved to learn of the death at his home on Wilson Street west on Monday, June 11 of John Butler, following an illness with diabetes which he contracted in the fall of last year. The late Mr. Butler was 75 years of age and was born on the 6^th Line Bathurst, a son of the late Thomas Butler and Dorcan Radford. Early in life he took up the occupation of farming for himself on the 3^rd Line Bathurst. Later he entered the butchering business and afterwards opened up a general store at Harper. While at Harper he was appointed postmaster, a position which he occupied with credit to himself and the entire satisfaction of the community there about. Some 16 years ago he sold out his business at Harper to John Gibson and came to Perth with his wife to live a retired life. Mrs. Butler, before her marriage, was Margaret Jackson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson of Drummond. Deceased was a man who led a model life in this world. His sterling character and splendid disposition made for him many acquaintances. He possessed a fair dealing reputation in all his business dealings. Survivors are his wife, two brothers, Messrs. T.G. Butler of Perth and J.H. Butler of Toronto; three sisters—Mrs. Alice Thornton, Mrs. Florence Camron and Mrs. Lily Dier. The funeral from his late home was held on Thursday morning June 14, to St. James Church where the services was conducted by Dr. Bedford-Jones, assisted by Bishop Roper of Ottawa and Rev. Canon D.T. Clayton of Smith’s Falls and thence to Elmwood Cemetery. The pall bearers were Messrs. W.J. Finit(?), N.G. Anderson, A.H. McLaren, T.A. Baird, John Doyle and Dr. S.C. Wilson. Among those from a distance at the funeral were W.G. Jones of Gran Valley, Rev. W.A.E. Butler, Misses A. and V. Butler of Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. D.H. Mackenzie of Toronto and Mrs. Butler of Carleton Place.

Middleville: Mrs. Alva Rintoul of Carleton Place visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Somerville last week.

Mrs. Jack Gale who has been visiting her mother Mrs. Katherine Furlong for the past six weeks left on Saturday to visit friends in Montreal before returning to her home in Swastika(?).

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wesley of Maberly announce the engagement of their daughter Isa(?) Leonora to Edward MacArthur Lockett, B.A., son of Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Lockett, Kingston, the marriage to take place in July.

Harry Allen Jr., of Kenora(?) who had been in Montreal last week attending a convention of railway employees, visited his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Allen, Wilson Street west this week before returning home.

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Weekes of Lombardy announce the engagement of their second youngest daughter Elva Aleda to John Clement Hilliker, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Hilliker, Burgessville, Ontario. The marriage will take place the latter part of June.

Whelen—Birth, at the Perth Memorial Hospital, June 4, Mr. and Mrs. R.V. Whelen of Kapuskasing(?), Ontario, of a son.

Ferguson-Taylor—Married, at Chalmers United Church, Ottawa, June 12, by Rev. John W. Woodside, Abbey Taylor, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Taylor of Lanark, to Mr. George Ferguson, of Drummond.

Boulger—Died, at the Perth Memorial Hospital, June 19, Mrs. Mary A. Boulger, 71.

Luteman—Died, at Lanark, on Saturday, June 16, James Charles Luteman, aged 71(?) 74(?) years, five months and sixteen days.

Spalding—Died, at Kemptville, on Saturday, June 16, William Spalding, formerly of Perth and Lanark.

Perth Courier, Aug. 17, 1928

Miss Onagh McGarry is visiting her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Consitt in Ottawa.

Miss Marjorie Quigley of Stanleyville is the guest of her cousin Miss Veronica Robinson.

Mrs. M.J. Tovey of Detroit is visiting in town with her sister Mrs. P.J. Lee.

Howard White of Trenton, Michigan is spending his vacation with his mother Mrs. R.P. Whyte and sister Mrs. E. Hotan, Gore Street East.

Herbert Tovey of Philadelphia, motored to Perth this week on a holiday trip and was accompanied from Toronto by his sister Mrs. Benjamin J. Roach and her three children Mary, Francis and Teresa.

Mrs. John F. McMartin of Ft. Selkirk, Yukon, who has been in that part of the country for 18 years, is visiting her sisters-in-law Mrs. W. G. Cameron of town and Mrs. John E. Playfair of Fallbrook.

The engagement is announced of Kathleen, youngest daughter of the late George Holliday of Lanark, to Alvin J. Greenwood, of Toronto, the marriage to take place in the latter part of August.

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kerr of Drummond announce the engagement of their daughter Sadie Elizabeth to Ross A. Gray of Fall River, son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Gray, the marriage to take place in late August.

Mrs. Joseph Lark and son Gordon who have been visiting at her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jackson of Glen Tay, and relatives for the past six weeks, have returned to their home in Detroit.

Balderson—Miss Ellen Watt of the west is visiting her sister Mrs. Thomas, Sr.

Middleville—Mrs. Stanley Rodger is visiting her sister Mrs. Hartley Kenyon, Balderson.

Middleville—Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Borrowman and Mr. Byrne of Saginaw, Michigan, left for home on Sunday after a few days visit with the former’s sister Mrs. Thomas Jackson and brother Wesley Borrowman.

Doull—Birth, at the War Memorial Hospital, Perth, Friday, Aug. 3, Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Doull of a son.

Grunsell—Birth, at the War Memorial Hospital, Perth, on Wed., Aug. 8, Mr. and Mrs. WilliamT. Grunsell, of a daughter.

Popplewell—Birth, at Bathurst, on Wed., Aug. 8, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Popplewell, of a daughter.

Truelove—Birth at the War Memorial Hospital, Perth, on Friday, Aug. 3, Mr. and Mrs. William Truelove, of a son.

Webber—Birth, on the Scotch Line, on Thursday, Aug. 2, Mr. and Mrs. Reggie Webber, of a son.

Watt—Birth, at the Perth Memorial Hospital, on Friday, Aug. 10, Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Watt, town, of a son.

Bradley-Clarke—Married at Trinity Church at Pembroke by Rev. R.S.V. Crosley, on Tuesday, Aug. 14, Marjory Helen Clarke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Clarke, to Walter Harold Bradley, son of the late Thomas H. and Mrs. Bradley, Eardley, Quebec.

Howe-Giddens—Married, at the Basilica in Ottawa on Monday, Aug. 6, by Rev. Canon Campbeau, Dorothy Giddens, daughter of Francis Giddens, Ottawa, to W. Consitt Howe, son of Mr. and Mrs. William W. Howe, Worcester, Mass.

Knox-Strong—Married, at Verona manse(?) on Saturday, Aug. 4, by Rev. R. Babcock, Miss Sarah Helen Strong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Strong of Perth to Charles Alfred Knox, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Knox of Godfrey.

McKee—Died, at the family home on Peter Street on Sunday, Aug. 12, Ethel Maismith Scott, beloved wife of Walter L. McKee and daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Scott, 48.

Whyte—Died, at London, Ontario, Mrs. White, second eldest daughter of the late bailiff James Patterson of Perth.

Wilson—Died, at the home of her daughter Mrs. James McMillan, Ottay Lake, on Monday, Aug. 13, Mrs. Jessie McEwen Wilson, 73 years and 4 months.

Durng the past few years the family of Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper of North Burgess has experienced a period of unusual bad luck several of the members having been victims of accidents with one terminating in death. In 1922 the four year old son was killed when a fence rail fell on him. In June of 1925 Harold Cooper, aged 5 years, was accidentally shot in the head by his brother but recovered after several weeks as a patient in the Perth Memorial Hospital. In July of the same year Ursala Cooper then aged 7 years, had her left foot almost severed in the knives of a mowing machine but later recovered the use of her foot. On Friday of last week Mildred Cooper, aged 12 years, was kicked in the shin (chin?) by a horse and severely injured. A Westport doctor was called to treat her condition and she has since then recovered somewhat.

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kerr and family visited their daughter Mrs. Ross Gray at Fall River on Sunday.

Mrs. H.W. Carroll of Bennetsville, S. Carolina is visiting her sister Mrs. McLeod and Dr. McLeod at St. Andrew’s manse.

Perth Courier, October 26, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. R.R. Powell of Lanark announce the engagement of their daughter Gladys Elsie to Johon C. Lashley, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Lashley of Lanark, the marriage to take place in early November.

Miss Margaret Hart returned home last week from visiting Ottawa with her aunt Mrs. William Hardin.

Mrs. Ross C. Watson and Mrs. Lillian Lifton of Montreal spent a few days recently the guest of the former’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Allan Stewart, Drummond Street.

David Hart spent the weekend with friends in Innisville; Mrs. Hart and baby Alvin spent the past week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Giles and returned to town on Sunday night.

Wilson—Birth, at Hopetown, on Sunday, Oct. 7, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wilson of a son.

Black-Cornell—Married, at St. Paul’s manse, Perth, by Rev. M.C. Mackinnon on Sept. 29, Lena Caroline Cornell of Perth to Robert Black.

Ernst-Hart—Married, at Brockville on Oct. 17, by Rev. Father Meagher, Miss Irene J. Hart, daughter of Anthony J. Hart, 47 James Street, Brockville to Herbert W. Ernst of Prescott.

Holmes-Moodie—Married, at St. Andrew’s manse, Perth, by Rev. Dr. Bunyon McLeod, on Tuesday, Oct. 23, Miss Mary M. Moodie of Perth, RR#3, to Mr. Edwin C. Holmes of Smith’s Falls.

Swindells-Moodie—Married, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arnprior, by Rev. E.J. Kerr on Wednesday, Oct. 7, Isobel May Moodie of Perth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Moodie to Mr. J.A. Swindells, of Oshawa(?), son of Mr. and the late Mrs. Albert Swindells of Manchester, England.

Cullen—Died, on the 2^nd Line Drummond on Wednesday, Oct. 24, Elizabeth June Keays, relict of the late Henry Cullen, aged 68(?).

Flood—Died, at the War Memorial Hospital, Perth, on Sunday, Oct. 21, Miss Mary Flood, aged 72(?).

Moodie—Died, at Strasburg, Sask., on Monday, October 15, Ella (?) A. Davis, wife of Fred J. Moodie, formerly of North Elmsley.

Perth Courier, June 14, 1929

An interesting and charming June wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. McLaren of Wilson Street west, Perth, at 4:00 Tuesday afternoon when their daughter Mildred Helene late of New York, was married to George Murray Walker of Potsdam, New York, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Walker of Alexander Street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.B. Van Slyke, pastor of the Perth Baptist Church on the lawn in front of an embankment of ferns and spirea and in the presence of upwards of 100 invited guests. To the strains of the bridal march Lohengrin (Wagner), played by Prof. D.A. Ainsworth, the bride crossed the lawn on the arm of her father, who gave her in marriage. The bride was gowned in white satin fashioned with a tight bodice and deeply frilled skirt of tulle and she wore an embroidered net veil arranged with cap effect with bandeau of pearls and orange blossoms and she carried a shower bouquet of Ophelia roses and lily-of-the-valley. Miss Lena Walker, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid and Miss Isobel McLaren, sister of the bride was maid of honor. Both were attired the same, wearing dresses of apple green and orchid organdy trimmed with ecru lace with large hats and shoes to match and they carried bouquets of Premier roses and maiden hair fern. The groomsman was A. Nichol McLaren, of Detroit, Michigan. While the guests assembled for the ceremony, Clarence E. Premo of Potsdam, New York, rendered a vocal solo “The Bird of the Wilderness” by Horsman and sang “All for One” by Eastharpe Martin when the register was being signed. After the ceremony the bridal party retired to the reception, Professor Ainsworth rendered Mendelssohn’s Wedding March again. In the reception, the guests extended hearty congratulations to the young couple and then a buffet luncheon was served. The house was beautifully decorated with a profusion of spirea, roses, gladioli, snapdragons and other spring flowers. The groom’s gift to the bride was a white gold bracelet with diamond settings and to the groomsman a Parker pen and pencil set. The bride’s gift to the bridesmaid and maid of honor was a vanity Kodak ensemble each. The bride’s parents presented a leather billfold each with their names monogrammed on it to Professor Ainsworth and Mr. Premo. The gifts to the bride were numerous and beautiful and consisted of many pieces of gold and silver, cut glass and checks. Mr. and Mrs. Walker left on the Chicago train for California and their honeymoon. Following that, they will reside in Potsdam, New York where the groom is a partner in the firm J.R. Weston, Inc., stationers and booksellers. Going away, the bride wore a dress of fawn satin faced crepe with shoes, hat and purse to match and a coat of black silk faille with flat black fur trim. Out of town guests present at the wedding were Mr. J.R.Weston, Miss Weston, Mr. and Mrs. Glen R. Morse, Miss Elizabeth Morse, Professor and Mrs. F.C. Wilson, Mr. S.M. Lamar, Mr. and Mrs. B.A. McGill, Mr. and Mrs. G.D. Croskery, George P. Schweyer, Miss Agnes Warwick, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Farrissie, Mr. and Mrs. Sanford, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Premo, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Carr of Potsdam, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. A. Nichol McLean of Detroit, Mrs. A.G. Campbell, Miss Isobel McLaren, Miss Edith McLaren, Miss Hazel McLaren, Mr. Paul Halberlin, Dr. Cleighorn of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Howe, Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Howe and little daughter Joyce, Miss Jean Howe, Mr. J. Murray Walker of Ottawa, Dr. and Mrs. H.G. Carleton of Norwood, Ontario, and Mr. and Mrs. E. Teeple(?) of Ft. William

Kirkpatrick—Birth, in the Perth War Memorial Hospital on June 6, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Kirkpatrick of Drummond of a daughter.

Leach—Birth, at Perth War Memorial Hospital, Saturday, June 8, Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Leach, of a son.

McEwen—Birth, at Westport on Thursday, May 30, Mr. and Mrs. H.C. McEwen of a daughter.

Oatway—Birth, at St. Francis General Hospital, Smith’s Falls, on Tuesday, June 11, Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Oatway of a son.

Peters—Birth, at Oshawa on Tuesday, May 31, Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Peters of a son.

Mackay-Nagle—Married, at St. Bridget’s Church, Stanleyville, on Monday, June 10 by Rev. Father Garvin, Mabel Elizabeth Nagle, of Bathurst, formerly of Ottawa to Daniel Mackay of Perth.

McIntyre—Died, at Balderson on Tuesday, June 11, Mrs. Peter McIntyre, aged (illegible).

Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Newell of Christies Lake announce the engagement of their daughter Edna Olive to John Harold Watt, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Watt of D’Arcy Street, Perth. The marriage will take place the latter part of June.

Mrs. Richard Dowdall spent a few days in Ottawa last week with her daughter Mrs. M.J. Peters.

Perth Courier, Nov. 8, 1929

In poor health for the last few years, John M. Conlon, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Conlon of Glen Tay, passed away at the residence of his sister Mrs. Thomas Leonard, Perth, on Thursday, Oct. 31 at the age of 28 years. In spite of medical skill and loving care of his sister, he was unable to rally from the attack. Deceased was born at Glen Tay and followed farming and afterwards learned the trade of barbering at which he worked for a few years. He was a devoted Roman Catholic and possessed a very kind and affectionate disposition. He was well know and well liked by everyone. Survivors are his parents, three brothers—James and Peter of Glen Tay and Patrick of Chicago and 6 sisters—Mrs. H. Hamilton(?) of Bury(?), Quebec; Mrs. A. Govreau of Ottawa; Mrs. Annie Leonard, Mrs. Richard Cordick, Mrs. Fred Ferguson of Perth; and Mrs. Fred Quartermain of Glen Tay. The funeral was held on Saturday morning from the residence of Mrs. Leonard to St. John’s Church, Rev. Dean J.T. Hogan singing the requiem mass and four nephews of the deceased serving on the altar. A very large number of sorrowing relatives and acquaintances attended the funeral. Burial was in St. John’s R.C. Cemetery. The pall bearers were his cousins viz. Messrs. Herbert Letang of Renfrew; John Murray, John Herlehy, Errol Conlon, John Murphy and Sylvester Barnes of Perth. Among relatives from a distance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton of Bury(?), Quebec; Mr. and Mrs. Gouvreau of Ottrawa; Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Kane of Montreal; Mr. and Mrs. C. Hamilton of Elgin; Mr. and Mrs. J. Hamilton of Elgin; and Patrick Conlon of Chicago. (Spiritual offerings not transcribed)

Perth Courier, December 27, 1929

On Tuesday, Robert Thomas of Smith’s Falls celebrated the 100^th anniversary of his birth and on Wednesday was his 100^th Christmas. Mr. Thomas is a native of Baathurst Township where he lived for 40 years of his life and then moved to Smith’s Falls. He is still in possession of all his faculties.

Posted: 26 October, 2005.