PERTH COURIER - 1870 - 1871

BIRTHS - MARRIAGES - DEATHS.

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Note, the only births, deaths and marriages recorded here are ones not transcribed earlier.  Always verify information found here by other means.

Perth Courier, January 7, 1870

Auction Sale Farm and Farm Implements

Farm owned by D. Reily, Lot 26, 7^th Concession North Elmsley, 120 acres.

Perth Courier, Jan. 28, 1870

New Grist Mill William Lees, Fallbrook

Grey—Birth, at Carleton Place on Sat. 22^nd inst., the wife of William B. Grey of a daughter.

Drummond—Birth, at Clayton on the 19^th inst., the wife of D. Drummond, Deputy, Reeve, Ramsay of a son.

Shaw—Birth, on the 4^th inst., at Mud Lake Farm, Madawaska, Mrs. David Shaw of a son.

Fisher-Steele—Married, at Perth on Wednesday, 26^th inst., at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. William Bain, John Fisher of Bathurst to Elizabeth Steele, eldest daughter of the late John Steele.

Rothwell (or Rathwell)—Flood—Married, on the 21^st Jan., by Rev. J.E. Sanderson, M.A., Mr. George Rothwell (or Rathwell) of North Burgess to Mary Jane Flood, of Port Elmsley.

Keays(?)-McIntyre—Married, by Rev. J.E. Sanderson, M.A., at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Ainsley(?) Keays(?), to  Margery McIntyre, daughter of Peter McIntyre,

Johnson-Stewart—Married, by Rev. J.E. Sanderson, on the 25^th (?) Jan., at the residence of the bride’s father, George Thomas Johnson of Horton to Mary Stewart, second daughter of John Stewart, Esq., of Drummond.

Smith-Clark—Married by Rev. W. Tombliss(?) on the 19^th January, at the residence of the bride’s father, John Smith to Mary Jane Tombliss, second daughter of Robert Tombliss, all of Pakenham.

Douglas-Dowdall—Married, at the manse, Ramsay, by Rev. D.H. Steele, Richard Douglas to Elizabeth Dowdall of Beckwith.

McCallum—Died, at Carleton Place on (date illegible), James McCallum, formerly of Goulborne, aged 77.

Reilly—Died, on Monday, 3^rd inst., at her residence, Ramsay, Mrs. Margaret Reilly, aged 60(?)

Burns—Died, at Ramsay on Sunday, 16^th (?) inst., widow Burns, relict of the late William Burns, aged (illegible).

Duncan—Died, at Drummond on the 18^th inst., Henry Duncan.  (no age given)

Perth Courier, January 21, 1870

Auction Sale Farm Implements—2^nd Line Drummond, near Perth, also farm is for sale, $6,000 asked.  Matthew Bell

Return of Convictions for the Period Ending Dec. 31, 1869

Unlawful Possession of Plaintiff’s Dog and Refusing to Return Same

Jas. Armstrong, charges brought by John Elliott, fined $12 plus return of dog

Assaulting a Constable

Francis Lees, fined $4

Selling Liquor Without a License

James Jackson, $20

Adam Craig, $20

Malicious Damage to Property

Jas. Gallagher and David C. Wilson, fined $1 each

Assault and Battery

Neil McCoy, fined $4

John McCoy, fined $2

John Dickson, charges brought by George Valey(?), fined $5

Isaac Moore, charges brought by Sarah Moore, fined $10

Simon McInerny, charges brought by Mary McInerny, fined $2

Drunk and Disorderly

William Gemmill, $4; Robert Smith and Thomas Tysick, fined $1 each.

Drunk on the Streets

Henry Byrne, fined $2

Vagrancy:

Patrick Slattery, three months in gaol

Fighting on a Public Street:

George McCulloch, Jr., Peter Stanley, John Moore, Robert McMaster, fined $1 each.

Disorderly Conduct

W. Devlin, Richard Murphy, Alonzo Deterick, Edward Connelly, C. McComesky, fined $1 each

Abusive Language

Duncan McGregor, $2

Assault:

James McGregor, fined $2

Perth Courier, Feb., 1870

Devlin—Birth, at Drummond on the 5^th (?) Concession on the 4^th inst., the wife of Thomas Devlin, blacksmith, of a daughter.

Sibbitt—Birth, at Perth on (date illegible), the wife of Robert Sibbitt, merchant, of a daughter.

Code—Birth, at Innisville on the 31^st ult., the wife of A. Code, Esq., M.P.P. of a daughter.

Willis-Murphy (or Morphy?)—Married, on the 5^th (?) inst., at the manse, by Rev. Manning, of Almonte, Mr. O.(?) E. Willis, artist, to Miss Charlotte Murphy (or Morphy?) both of Carleton Place

Campbell-Buell—Married, at Burgess, Clinton County, Iowa, on the 1^st (?) inst., Miss Isabella Maria Campbell, eldest daughter of Mr. - - - ton Campbell, Perth, to William Buell of Granville County, Ontario.

McLean—Died, at North Elmsley on the 7^th inst., after a long illness, Mrs. McLean, relict of the late David McLean, aged 60(?) a native of Dumfrieshire, Scotland.

We are pleased to learn that one of our young townsmen, A.J. Matheson was admitted to practice law as an attorney at a late meeting of the law society in Toronto and that too, without the usual oral exam.

Almonte:  We are called upon to chronicle a very distressing accident which happened on Thursday afternoon of last week.  A young man named Corkerry, 6^th Line Ramsay, was driving a sleigh loaded with wood and when descending a hill part of the load fell off the sleigh taking Corkerry along with it.  The horses took fright and started off, the young man was thrown in front of one of the runners on the sleigh and was dragged in that position for some distance when the sleigh passed over his body, crushing it severely.  This accident was witnessed by two men in front who stopped the horses and went to his assistance.  He was immediately conveyed to a house close by and medical aid summoned when it was found that he had received injuries of a fatal character.  He lingered for 24 hours when death put an end to his sufferings.

Perth Courier, Feb. 18, 1870

Minnie Bell

Where the willow weepeth

By a fountain lone

Where the ivy creepeth

O’er a mossy shore

With pale flowers above her

In a quiet dell

Far from those who love her

Slumbers Minnie Bell.

There the bed I made then

By that fountain side

And in anguish laid thee

Down to rest, my bride

Tenderist and fairest

Who thy word may tell?

Flower of beauty, rarest

Saintly Minnie Bell

Weary years have borrowed

From my eye its light

Time my cheek has furrowed

And these locks are white

But my heart will ever

‘Mid is memories dwell

Fondly thine forever

Angel, Minnie Bell

Farm for Sale:  Lot 17, 7^th Concession Bathurst, 100 acres, 85 acres cleared.  Well fended and in a good state of cultivation.  There is a dwelling house, and barn on the premises.  James Campbell

We regret to hear of the sudden death of George Malloch, Esq., ex-judge of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville which took lace on Saturday morning last.  The deceased gentleman retired to bed the previous night in good health and was found dead in his bed in the morning.  He was an elder brother of Judge Malloch of this town.

Farrell—Birth, on the 14^th Feb., the wife of William Farrell, harness maker, Perth of a son.

McLaren—Birth, on Friday, 11^th Feb., the wife of Donald McLaren, 7^th Line Drummond of a daughter.

Wallace—Birth, in Drummond on the 9^th (?) Feb., the wife of Charles Wallace of twin daughters.

Houston—Birth, at Ramsay, 7^th Concession on the 12^th (?) 13^th (?) Feb., Mrs. John Houston of a daughter.

Rea—Birth, in Ramsay on the 3^rd Feb., the wife of Joseph Rea of a son.

Teskey—Birth at Appleton on the 7^th Feb., the wife of Adam Teskey of a son.

Ward—Birth, at Almonte on the 8^th (?) Feb., the wife of David Ward, merchant, of a daughter.

Waugh-Cram—Married, at Almonte by Rev. Mr. Manning, Mr. Samuel Waugh of Carleton Place to Miss Jessie Cram, third daughter of David Cram of Glen Isle.

James-Ennis—Married, at St. John’s Church, Innisville on the 9^th Feb., by Rev. Jas. A. Preston, M.A., John James, Esq., Usborne, County Huron, eldest son of the late William James, Esq., Lanark Township, to Sarah Jane Ennis, second daughter of the late James Ennis, Jr. of Innisville.

McKenna-Burrows—Married, on the 24^th Jan., by Rev. Father Clunie, Mr. Jas McKenna, eldest son

Perth Courier, Feb. 25, 1870

Caution:  My wife, Christina McEwen, having left my bed and board without any just provocation, I hereby forbid anyone giving her any credit in my name as I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her. Peter McEwen, tailor, Lanark

Manion—Died, on Thursday, 17^th Feb., at the residence of her son, 3^rd Line Bathurst, Mrs. Manion, Sr., aged (illegible).

Perth Courier, March 4, 1870

Story—Birth, on Feb. 21, at McNab, Mrs. Robert Story of a son.

Scott—Death at Sand Point on Feb. 17, Rowland H. Scott, only son of Henry Scott, aged (illegible number, maybe 5) months.

Fiddler—Death on Tuesday, 2^nd March, (first name illegible) Fiddler, 4^th Line Bathurst, aged (illegible, maybe 84?).

Fisher—Died, on (date illegible) February, at the residence of her husband, Christina Campbell Fisher, beloved wife of Peter Fisher of Bathurst and daughter of the late Peter Campbell, Drummond, of congestion of the lungs, in the (date illegible) year of her age. (Note the following obituary is that of this woman’s MOTHER).

Died, on the (date illegible) February at the residence of her son-in-law John Cavera(?), Margaret Campbell, relict of the late Peter Campbell of the 7^th Concession Drummond, in the 78^th year of her age.  By this event one of the few remaining first Perth settlers has gone from among us.  Herself a Campbell, she was born in Da - - - dorlich, Glenlyon, Perthshire, Scotland and on her father’s side was connected with a widespread family of Argylshire and on her mother’s side with the McDairmids, the main stem of the Clan Campbell.  Married in 181?, she came with her late husband to Canada and with several other Highlander families settled in 1817 in Drummond which like all the country around Perth was then a wilderness.  Strong in youth and love and hope although of a slender frame she took part in all the toil and hardships of bush life, helping her husband to carry from Perth their first year’s necessities with no road to guide them other than the blaze of the trees.  In spite of labors and privations those were happy days when she carried her little ones in her arms and laid them on a blanket at the foot of a stump while she helped to burn the brush and pile the logs.  In this way she nursed a family of 12 children both doing what was required in the house and  helping in the outdoor work and rarely having any female assistance.  In her character there was great simplicity combined with intelligence.  She was straight forward and outspoken when, with less honesty, it would be more polite to be silent.  Naturally timid and gentle, she never spoke of anyone and lived at peace with all.  To her credit, when, with the death of her husband 21 years ago, she was left as the head of a large family some of which were yet in tender years, although she had been accustomed to lean implicitly on her partner for counsel, she showed great energy and capability and perfected her part as a widow heroically.  For several months past her vitality was gradually departing and her strong nervous system asserting itself she began to act feebly and irregularly.  At time her sufferings were great but no complaint ever escaped her except now and then a sigh to get away and be at rest.  God gradually took her away before the great trial which has since befallen the family in the sudden death of her third daughter which is chronicled today.  She was affectionately attended in her last days by the members of her family.  She retained the possession of all her faculties to the last and died enjoying the esteem of all who knew her in the faith of the Savior whom she sincerely and honestly strove to serve and in the firm and certain hope of a blessed Resurrection.

Perth Courier, March 11, 1870

Insolvent Act of 1869

Andrew Walker, individually and as a member of the late partnership carried on by himself and George Walker, Foster and Walker, as insolvent.

Johnston—Birth, at Dalhousie, on the 13^th (?) Feb., the wife of Henry Johnston, of a daughter.  (See below, deaths)

Kippen-Williams—Married, on Thursday, (date illegible) March, at St. Luke’s Church, New York, by Rev. Dr. Tuttle, Mr. John Kippen, late of Perth, to Miss Ella M. Williams of New York.

Templeton-Lawson—Married, on the 6^th (?) March, by Rev. W. Bain, A.M., Mr. James Templeton, Jr., tanner, to Miss Martha Jane Lawson, both of Perth.

Johnston—Died, at Dalhouise on Sunday (?) (date illegible) Feb. Janet, beloved wife of Henry Johnston, aged 22. (see also above birth)

Perth Courier, March 18, 1870

On the morning of Sunday last a fatal accident occurred on the 6^th Concession of Drummond.  On that morning, John Devlin, son of John Devlin and brother of George Devlin, merchant, of Perth, met with an accident which caused his death.  The unfortunate man was in the stable preparing to harness his horse for a drive to the house of a relative.  Holding a pitch fork in his hand, the handle of the tool happened to come in contact with the horse when the animal became frightened and with both legs kicked Mr. Devlin driving him back a few feet and before he could get out of the way, the infuriated horse again let fly with both legs striking him square in the stomach, the force of which lifted him off the ground landing him more than ten feet into the yard.  As may be imagined, fearful injuries were inflicted on the unfortunate man and from which he never rallied.  He lingered in great pain until the following evening.  His remains were brought to Perth on Wednesday last followed by a large concourse of sympathetic friends.  He was a man very much respected in the neighborhood in which he lived.  He leaves a wife and small family to mourn his loss.

Farm to Let—200 acres, 100 cleared, 6^th (?) Concession Lanark, Lot 3, formerly occupied by Johnson Graham, 3 miles from Lanark Village.  John Mair, Jr 

Farm For Sale—Thomas Campbell, Dalhousie

100 acres, west ½ of Lot (illegible), 8^th Concession Dalhouise.  Good outbuildings and dwelling house; well fenced and well watered, 50 acres cleared.

Perth Courier, March 25, 1870

Devlin—Died, at Beckwith on Monday, (date illegible) inst., from the effects of the kick of a horse, John Devlin, Esq., Drummond, aged 36(?), universally respected in the neighborhood in which he resided, leaving a wife and five small children.  (See also article in previous issue and below sale)

An important sale of Farm Stock and Implements will take place on the 4^th April on the premises of John Devlin, Jr., Beckwith, his melancholy death from the kick of a horse was chronicled in our column’s last week.  (Transcriber’s note, here is says Beckwith but in the two death articles it said Drummond.)

Stanley-Stephen—Married, on the 18^th (?) inst., by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, Mr. Matthew Stanley, carriage maker to Miss Maria Stephens, both of Perth.

Holliday—Died, on Monday, 21^st March, John Holliday, Esq., Sr., Scotch Line, aged 92(?).  (note, name could also have been Halliday)

Return of Convictions to March, 1870

Selling Liquor Contrary to the Law

Michael Brennan, $20 fine

Assault and Battery:

John S. Coombs, charges brought by William Kyle, fined $4

William Kyle, charges brought by John S. Coombs, fined $4

George Palmer, Jr., charges brought by William Acheson, fined $2

Simon McVettie, charges brought by John Robertson, fined $1

James Smart, charges brought by Margaret Smart, fined $1

Selling Liquor Without a License:

Edward Kennedy, fined $40

Drunk and Disorderly

Bridget Laducier, 21 days in jail

Farm For Sale:

Annie Urquhart, rear half of Lots 10 & 11, 1^st Concession Lanark, 260 acres; well fenced and watered, frame barn and shed on the premises.

For Sale:

West half of Lot 29, 6^th concession North Elmsley, 120(?) acres.  There is a log barn, 2 story frame house, cow house and shed—all in good condition—all in good condition.  It is on the back of the Rideau Lake and close to the Ferry.  The boats stop here and it is also a good place for a business.  The store, house and wharf are all on the premises.  Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell

The story of a man who had a nose so big he could not blow it without the use of gunpowder is said to be a hoax.

Perth Courier, April 1, 1870

Hogg-Lavoy—Married on the 10^th (?) 16^th (?) March, by Rev. Peter Lindsay, William Hogg to Mary Jane Lavoy, both of Braeside.

Kendall--Shouldice(?)—Married, at Arnprior on the 21^st March, Jas. D. Kendall, of McNab to Amelia A. Shouldice(?) of the same place.

Perth Courier, April 8, 1870

Scott—Died, on the 4^th (?) Line Bathurst, on April 6, at his mother’s residence, James Scott, youngest son of the late Archibald Scott, aged 19.

Scott—Died, on the Scotch Line, on March 31, Jessie Scott, youngest daughter of John Scott, aged one year.

“Suffer the little children to come unto me”

Perth Courier, April 15, 1870

Auction Sale Farm Stock and Implements:  William Fidler, 4^th Concession Bathurst

Farm For Sale:  West ½ Lot 6, 9^th Concession Lanark, Patrick Doyle.

Ryan—Birth, on Thursday, April 7, the wife of Hugh Ryan, Esq., Perth, of twin boys.

Perth Courier, April 22, 1870

Campbell-Robertson—Married, on Thursday, April 12, at the residence of the  bride’s father, by Rev. Mr. Black, Peter D. Campbell, of Drummond to Margaret Robertson of Nissagieueya(?) Township, Halton County.

Perkins-Gamble—Married, on Monday, April 18, by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, Mr. George Perkins to Miss Isabella Gamble, both of Bathurst.

Drowned on the 18^th inst., at the High Falls above Mr. Stead’s Mill, a young man named James Gardner, 3^rd son of Robert Gardner of Dalhousie.  He was engaged in driving logs for Mr. Jackson of Innisville.  While he and his elder brother were crossing the rapids above the falls, the canoe filled with water with the swells.  His brother swam ashore but he not being able to reach the crib, sank to rise no more.  He was about 22 years of age.  His body has not been found up to this writing.

For a few months past, the measles have been very prevalent – scarcely a family having escaped.  One or two cases of young children have proved fatal and these were in consequence with some other malady.  One aged lady, Mrs. Maitland, relict of the late Capt. James Maitland of Montague was attacked by them while residing wither son-in-law Mr. A. Baird and as her constitution was enfeebled by old age she never rallied from the attack.  Her remains were escorted tot eh grave by a large circle of friends and acquaintances—all anxious to show their respect to the memory of the deceased and their sympathy for the friends and descendants she has left behind.

Perth Courier, May 6, 1870

On Saturday morning, the Perth contingent to Red River had been increased to four able bodied men, and they left here for Brockville, the headquarters of the military district.  Their names are George Kerr, William Williams, John A. Kerr and Thomas Nixon.  If the expedition actually does go to Red River we have no doubt these young men will give a good account of themselves.  On Tuesday night, Major Scott having obtained a captains commission in the battalion through the influence of his “friends at court” and departed thence taking charge of a company.  We do not know that it would be a very hefty compliment in the “Majaw’s” intent were we to say that he will likely fill the post of “captain” with it listed as equally creditable to himself that has marked his career as conductor of a newspaper, more especially as the principal “fighting” he will probably be called upon to take part in will be with the swarms of mosquitoes and sand flies on the march from Thunder Bay to Ft. Garry 

Almonte—On the evening of Wednesday last a sad accident happened on the Mississippi near Pakenham.  It appears that two young women, Miss Dunfield and Miss Connery had been visiting some friends across the river and were being taken home in a canoe by a young man named McKibben; on the way across the women became frightened and the canoe upset.  The young man grasped at the branch on a tree nearby but with two young women clinging to him unfortunately the branch gave way and the three were borne away in that position.  They floated with the current for some little distance and then disappeared.  The accident was witnessed by some people standing on the shore but as there was no boat or canoe at hand and the water at this point in the river being very swift and deep, nothing could be done in the way of rescuing them.  Since then, parties have been busily engaged in dragging the river for the bodies.  One was found on Sunday and another on Monday but up to the time of this writing the third body has not been found.

Perth Courier, April 29, 1870

Lumbering Statistice—Quantity of Feet Sawn

Gillies & McLaren, 16,000,000

Messrs. Ennis, 1, 500,000

A Code, M.P.P., 800,000

Messrs Caldwell & Son, 7, 500,000

J.J. Playfair, 1,000,000

William Lees, 1,250,000

Playfair and Steadman, 1,500,000

John Playfair, 800,000

John Laurie (at Playfair Mills) 500,000

William Doran, 1,250,000

John Morrow, 50,000

Messrs. Goldman, 100,000

Richard Deacon, 550,000

William Ritchie, 300,000

John Corry, 300,000

James Scott, 250,000

William Allan, 500,000

John Allan, Upper Mill, 850,000

John Allan, Perth Mill, 800,000

Hargrave and Dodds, 700,000

Perth Courier, May 13, 1870

Chalmers—Died, at the residence of Rufus Bartreau(?), Bertrow(?), Dalhousie on (date illegible), of brain fever, William Chalmers, Esq., late merchant of McDonald’s Corners, aged 48(?).  He has left a wife and eight children to lament his loss.  Deceased was a highly esteemed and respected man, by all who knew him.

McElliott—Died, on Thursday, 29^th April, Thomas McElliott, freight agent, B&O Railway, Perth, aged 37.

We are leased to see that Messrs. Edward O’Brien and Alfred Greig of this town recently passed a successful and very creditable exam for matriculation before the Bachelor’s of Law Society at Toronto.

The old proverb “Misfortuen never comes singly” appears to be verified by the occurrences here of the past very days.  Following closely upon the boiler explosion and death of poor Lancaster, I regret to have to record the death of two young boys, Joseph Sochie(?), and Richard Gallipo, aged respectively 14 and 15 (or 16?) years.  It would appear that on Monday evening they, in company with two other boys, were crossing the canal in a punt between Jones’ locks and the locks here when the punt overturned in the current and all four were thrown into the water.  Two clung to the boat and drifted ashore and the other two struck out for the nearest land but failed to reach it and unfortunately, it being pretty dark, so no one on the shore observed the accident.  An active search has been made for the bodies of the boys ever since but up to this morning (Wednesday) they have not been found.  It is impossible to know if they sank in the bay or gone over the by-wash and down the river.  Both were active, intelligent, and faithful boys, Sochie an apprentice in Consitt’s foundry and Gallipo an operator in Mr. Welliamson’s factory. The latter is the mainstay of a widowed mother and many another could have been spared.

Perth Courier, May 20, 1970

Farm For Sale:  West ½ of Lot 31(?) 34(?) 5^th Concession Bathurst, 100 acres.  There are on the premises a comfortable dwelling house and other outbuildings.  John McNee.

Dalhousie—The body of James Gardner of this place who was drowned in the Mississippi about four weeks ago was found on Saturday last.  It appears that his parents and friends were hunting for his body day after day but it having floated only a short distance from where he went down and came in contact with some floating wood under these circumstances the body did not come to the top of the water at least not in sight until last Saturday and thus insuch a mangled state as to be almost impossible to be recognized.  His body was buried on Sunday morning and was accompanied to the grave by a large number of sympathizing friends and acquaintances.  McDonald’s Corners, May 17, 1870

Perth Courier, June 3, 1870

The body of the unfortunate girl Margaret Tullis who it will be remembered was drowned in the Mississippi River in April, was found last Monday by some raftsmen not over 25 yards from the bridge off which she had fallen and about ten feet of water.  Her remains were interred in the Presbyterian burying grounds, Perth, on Tuesday following.

Another death by drowning in this neighborhood has just been related to us.  A French Canadian named Eustache Cardinell, late resident of Darling was the victim.  Deceased was in the employ of Abial(?) Marshall, Esq., of Darling, at Ramsay, driving saw logs down the Clyde and when about half way between Caldwell’s Mills and Bower’s old mill stand on Saturday last, he fell into the water and never reappeared on the surface alive.  The unfortunate man could not swim a stroke and he went down like a shot after the took the plunge.  His body was found the next day.  He leaves a widow and five children to lament his early demise.

Perth Courier, June 10, 1870.

Brown—Died at his residence in Perth on the 8^th inst., William Brown, an old and much respected resident of Perth, aged 72.

By the Canada Gazette we learn that Messrs. Spellman and Douglas have been gazetted:  #3 Company Perth to be Captain Edmund Spillman, Esq., vice Matheson whose resignation was accepted.  To be Lt., Jno W. Douglas, vice Matheson, promoted.

Last Wednesday, James McLenaghan for several years past a clerk in the store of A. Meighen and Brothers, Perth, called into our office and informed us, much to our surprise, of his intention to take immediate departure for Ft. William, an important Hudson’s Bay company factory on the north shore of Lake Superior, he having been appointed to take charge of a trading post contiguous to the fort.

Perth Courier, June 17, 1870

Whateley—Birth, on Tuesday, 14^th June, the wife of G. Whateley of Perth, of a daughter.

On Sunday morning our village was thrown into mourning by the announcement that Mrs. Ketchum, wife of Stephen Ketchum, tanner, had expired suddenly.  After rising and while performing some of her usual household duties, she was seized with a severe pain in her side.  She appeared to be sensible that the hand of death was upon her and expressed herself to this effect to her almost distracted husband.  She was gently placed upon a bed and after breathing two or three times, her spirit quietly passed away and all was peace.  Medical men were speedily in attendance and they pronounced the cause to be heart disease.  A post mortem examination was made and confirmed this opinion.  Mrs. Ketchem was a most estimable woman ever willing, ready and self sacrificing in times of sickness and trouble.  Many a one who she has patiently nursed and befriended  will remember her with gratitude until their dying days.  Her removal from our midst leaves a void which will be hard to fill.  Her remains wee followed to the village cemetery by a large concourse of friends and acquaintances.  Smith’s Falls paper.

Perth Courier, July 1, 1870

Bell—Birth, at Perth, on the 26^th (?) inst., the wife of James Bell, registrar, of twins a son and a daughter.

Wade—Birth, at Perth on Saturday, July 2, the wife of Robert Wade, Montreal Telegraph Company, of a son

Williams-Allan—Married, at Almonte on Monday, July 4 by Rev. William Atkinson(?), Fletcher Allan to Ellen Williams, both of Perth.

Martindale-Heck—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Augusta, County Grenville, on Wednesday, July 6, by Rev. W. Hall, M.A.., William Martindale, Esq., merchant, Perth to Amelia Heck, second daughter of George Heck, Esq.

Elliott-Rudd—Married, onTuesday, July 5, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. J.E. Sanderson, M.A., Edward A. Elliott, Perth, barrister, to Miss Harriett Rudd, youngest daughter of Mr. John Rudd, Esq., Perth.

Hogg-Noble—Married, at St. James Church, Perth, on July 4, by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, A.M., rector, Mr. Walter Hogg to Miss Margaret J. Noble, all of North Burgess.

Evans-Dunham—Married, on the same day by the same, John Evans to Ellen Dunham, all of Palmertston Township.

Our townsman, Robert Douglas, Esq., Deputy Reeve, Perth, has gone on Wednesday morning on a visit to his native land of northern Ireland.

James Rankin, for many years bailiff of the 2^nd Division Court, having resigned in consequence of failing health, Thomas McGuire, Lanark Village, has been appointed by Judge Malloch to the vacancy.  Mr. McGuire will fill the office to the satisfaction of everyone.  It is a matter of much regret, however, that Mr. Rankin was compelled to the disagreeable duties that often devolve upon a bailiff in the discharge of his duties.

Perth Courier, July 22, 1870

We learn that M. Stanley, carriage maker, has purchased the property immediately opposite to the residence of Robert Douglas, Esq., and intends re-constructing the not very ornamental house that now stands upon the property—in the style of the building opposite it which will be a very desirable and noticeable improvement in that part of town.

Return of Convictions for the Period Ending June 30

Assault and Battery:

S. Cochland & J. Mahar, charges brought by Michael Morrison, fined $5 each.

James Ward, charges brought by Cornelius Murphy, fined $15

Dennis O’Brien, charges brought by Benjamin Watson, fined $2

John Scott, charges brought by Thomas Morrison, fined $19

William G. Tully, charges brought by John Tully, fined $3

James Hughes, charges brought by Elizabeth Walker, fined $6

John Baryman, charges brought by M. Baryman and Samuel Charles, fined $19.

Peter McEwen, charges brought by Christina McEwen, fined $4

William Cavanaugh, charges brought by William Tweedy, fined $16

June McCaig, charges brought by Mary Copeland, fined $1

Assault:

Adam Craig, charges brought by John McFarlane, fined twenty cents

Susan Love, and Edwin Love, charges brought by Mary Robinson, fined $1 each

Assault and Battery and P. Haley and Breach of Trespass:

John Hourigan, fined $1

Trespass

Thomas Elliott, did not pay, fine, twenty days in jail at hard labor

Indecent Language

Thomas Nixon, William Jennings, Donald Campbell, William O’Brien, John Moore, charges brought by Janet McQuattie, fined $1 each.

Assaulting a Child

Mary Robinson, charges brought by Edwin Love, fined $1

Malicious Injury to Property:

Stewart McFarland, charges brought by Robert Elliott, fined $5.25.

Allow Hogs to Run at Large:

A.C. Craig, fined 25 cents

Trespass:

Aaron Derrick, Edward Beeman, James Whalen, charges brought by B. Merrick, fined $2.50 each.

Insulting Language

John Murray, charges brought by Patrick Conlin, fined $1

Obstructing a Road

John Murray, fined $1

Perth Courier, August 26, 1870

Campbell—Birth, on Saturday, Aug. 20, the wife of Archibald Campbell, Esq., Perth, official assignee of a daughter.

Lane—Died, on Thursday forenoon, 25^th August, Maud Cornelia Lane, daughter of F. Lane, Esq., druggist, aged 4 years.

We just learn by telegraph that a shocking murder was committed at Carleton Place yesterday morning.  A little boy, son of a widow woman the name of Low, aged about 12 years, was shot dead by a man named Peter Cairns a boarder in the house.  Later we learned the following additional particulars of this melancholy affair from Constable McFadden of Carleton Place who brought the prisoner from there and lodged him in the Perth jail.  Yesterday morning a son of widow Low, aged 12, having hurt his foot sat crying on the door step of his mother’s residence.  Cairns demanded that he should desist but the boy did not heed the order.  When the prisoner renewed the demand and told him he would shoot him if he did not stop, the boy had no idea that the prisoner anticipated putting his threat into execution and he bade him no attention.  Cairns then pointed the gun at the boy, drew the trigger and the gun went off sending the contents—a charge of pigeon shot—into the left side of the poor boy, the whole again going out under the right arm, making a frightful wound, tearing a hole in the abdomen nearly 2 inches in diameter.  The mitigating circumstances are:  Cairns had lent the gun to a person working on the Canadian Central Railway who had returned it unloaded.  This was ascertained to be the case on Friday evening last.  The dead boy’s brother had taken the gun on Saturday to hunt pigeons and had replaced it where he had taken it, loaded.  Cairns was unaware the gun had been used since he hung it up and took it down as he says, to frighten the child, pointing it at him in a threatening manner.  An Englishman standing beside Cairns observing that the gun was (illegible word), hastened to point the fact out to Cairns but the warning came too late for at that instant the gun went off.  It is the opinion of nearly everyone in Carleton Place that the deed was not intentional.  A coroner’s inquest was held on the body of the deceased boy yesterday afternoon when a verdict of manslaughter was returned coupled with the conclusion that the prisoner did not intend to take the life of the child.  Cairns is a young man rather pre-possessing in appearance about 19 years of age, small in stature, light hair and complexion.  He was very much depressed after the awful occurrence.  After his arrest yesterday afternoon by Constable McFadden, he frequently requested that the constable shoot him, so overwhelmed did he feel.  He said that he could scarcely bear to know that his parents should learn the fearful facts.  He was until about three months ago a resident of the city of Quebec.  Since his arrival at Carleton Place he had been working in the new factory of Mr. McArthur’s.

Perth Courier, August 19, 1870

The old man Edward Comer living in S. Sherbrooke and noticed in our column some time ago as being the oldest man in the Dominion, died on Monday the 8^th and was buried the following Wednesday in the Catholic burying ground at Perth.  He had attained the extraordinary age of 114.

Perth Courier, September 2, 1970

Shaw-McGregor—Married on Wednesday, Aug. 31, by Rev. R.McGregor, Mr. James Shaw to Miss Elizabeth McGregor, both of Drummond.

Yule-McLaughlin—Married, at Dickson’s Hotel, Pakenham, by Rev. W. Tomblin, on Aug. 19, Archibald Yule of McNab Township to Miss Christina McLaughlin of the same place.

Archibald Campbell of this place has received from His Honor Judge Malloch the appointment as Clerk of the 1^st Division Court instead of R. Moffatt who resigned.  This is an excellent appointment.

On Saturday night a woman named Filleter was drowned in the Mississippi River about midnight between Ferguson’s Falls and Innisville.  She and her brother were returning, we believe from the Carding Mill at Innisville with two weeks of wool and when about at the point mentioned above they crossed the river in an old and nearly unserviceable canoe, the brother landing there and the sister starting to re-cross.  Before she could reach the shore again the canoe filled with water and sank and the unfortunate woman being helpless in it was drowned.  A search was made for the body which was recovered the following Sunday afternoon.

Perth Courier, Sept. 16, 1870

McGowan—Birth, on Wednesday, Aug. 31, the wife of (first name illegible) McGowan, Scotch Line, of a son.

Grey(?)-Campbell—Married, at Perth on the (date illegible) inst., by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, John Grey(?) to Margaret Campbell, both of North Sherbrooke.

On Wednesday last, the member for the South Riding, J.L. McDougall, M.P. was married at Ottawa to Miss Morris, daughter of the late Peter Morris, Esq., Burnstown, and niece of the sheriff of Renfrew.  The happy couple started for New York and will visit Toronto and the Agricultural Exposition before they return.

Perth Courier, September 23, 1970

McKerrow-Emmett—Married, on Sept. 14 at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. C. Walker, John McKerrow, Esq., to Ellen Sarah Emmett, second daughter of James Emmet, Esq., of St. Catharines.

We learn that James McLenaghan, formerly of Perth, has been removed from his lonely post some distance back of Ft. William on Lake Superior to Ft. Garry, Manitoba.  This is a change for the better and may be looked on in the light of a promotion.

Perth Courier, Sept. 30, 1870

The Almonte Gazette says that on Wednesday evening last, 21^st inst., an accident occurred in Almonte whereby Patrick Sullivan, residing on the 7^th Line Huntley, came to his death.  It appears that Sullivan, who had been drinking too freely during the day, was returning on a load of lumber in company with two other farmers.  While near Barnett’s Corners.  The unfortunate Sullivan fell from his seat to the ground and the wheel of the wagon passed over his neck, killing him almost instantly.  The body was conveyed to a home nearby but medical aid was of no avail.

Last Monday, John Hogg, cabinet maker, left this place for the village of Paisley, Bruce County, where he intends to start a first class cabinet shop.  Mr. Hogg as a workman was equaled by very few in this section and left some splendid specimens of his handicraft behind him.

Perth Courier, October 7, 1870

An excellent scheme is now progressing for holding a jubilee in remembrance of the first settlers of the township of Dalhousie and Lanark—settlers having first come into the unbroken wilderness in the year 1820.  Brave, sturdy men and women they were, and thus braved the hardships in those early days with no roads or market for their produce and no experience but that got by stern necessity to guide them in their pioneer life; and nobly have they fulfilled the duties of the settlers.  Our old friend Adam Craig deserves credit for originating the scheme and we hope to see it successfully carried out and supported by what remains of those hardy old settlers, and sons and grandsons.  The Hon. Malcolm Cameron, a veteran settler himself will be there and tell the history of those pioneer days and the onward progress of the settlers; and the Hon. Jas Shaw and D. Galbraith, Esq., M.P.P. are also expected to attend.  The jubilee will be held in Lanark Village and the price of admittance will be 25 cents.

Perth Courier, October 14, 1870

The Manitoba News Letter Paper of the 27^th contains the following news item:  “Considerable apprehension is felt for the safety of the detachment from Company 7 which parted from the main body at the northwest angle of the Lake of the Woods on September 7 with only seven days provisions.  The detachment consisted of 19 men under Ensign Bell.  It is supposed that their boat may have become damaged on the Winnipeg River.  If the party does not turn up soon search will be made.”  The ensigne mentioned here is Jonas J. Bell, late of Perth.

Return of Convictions September:

Trespass:  Robert Webstern, and William Cusick, $1 each

William McDonald, charges brought by James C. Guthrie, fined $1

Assault and Battery:

John Ladoc (or Ladue) charges brought by Ann Ladoc (or Ladue), fined $2

James Hughes and Arthur Hughes, charges brought by Bridget Hughes

Michael Holmes, charges brought by Thomas Miller, fined $1

Ann Kerr, charges brought by William Murphy, committed as insane

Neil Campbell, charges brought by Madelina(?) Campbell

William McVeigh, charges brought by Francis Martin, fined $2

Drunk and Disorderly

William Brooke, fined $2

Disturbing a School

John McLellan

Obscene Language

William Cusick, fined $1

Perth Courier, October 21, 1870

At the recent matriculation exams of Queen’s University, Kingston, the following from this section carried off the honors as given below:

1^st Year:  Leitch Memorial, George Gillies(?), Middleville

2^nd Year:  (Illegible word), William Arthur Lang, Almonte

2^nd Year:  St. Andrew’s, Peter C. McNee, Perth

3^rd Year:  Synod, Archibald P. Knight, Renfrew

Perth Courier, October 28, 1870

Assizes:

The Queen Versus Peter Cairns—On the 21^st day of August last, the prisoner was playing with one Simmons and a young boy named Thomas Lowe, son of Mrs. Lowe who keeps a boarding house at Carleton Place.  Thomas Lowe got hurt and began to cry, and the prisoner took down a double barrel shotgun from the wall and said he would shoot the boy if he did not stop crying.  Simmons told him to take care, the gun was loaded.  Notwithstanding the warning, the prisoner raised the gun and fired at the child, the charge passing through his chest and he died in a few minutes.  There being no evidence of malice aforethought, but a clear case of criminal negligence, the grave charge of murder was withdrawn and the charge of manslaughter was returned.  Sentenced to 12 months in the common gaol at hard labor.

Perth Courier, November 4, 1870

Insolvent Act of 1869:  James Ward, Smith’s Falls

Insolvent Act of 1864 and 1869:  William Horn

Perth Courier, November 11, 1870

A case of stabbing which may result fatally occurred lately in the township of South Sherbrooke on Monday last, 7^th November.  A young man named William Playfair was set upon by two men, Alexander McNichol and Morrison, near Morrow’s Tavern and rather roughly handled.  Being thrown to the ground, young Playfair used a small pen knife which he had just been whittling with in his defense and inflicted a series of stabs in the stomach of McNichol.  This put an end to it and surgical aid was sent for  to Perth on behalf of Mr. McNichol.  A doctor proceeded thence and after dressing the wounds saw that the sufferer was in a rather dangerous state.  No legal action has yet been taken in the matter.  They are waiting to see whether or not McNichol’s wounds are fatal.  We understand that there existed between the men McNichol and Playfair some rivalry about a young lady living in the vicinity and on the day in questions the latter had included another party, Morrison, to assist him in inflicting chastisement on his rival with the foregoing result.  Since writing the act of the stabbing, young McNichol has died. (Transcriber’s note, see following November 18 issue for more on this.)

We learn from the Almonte Gazette that a very sudden death occurred last week on Wednesday.  Mrs. William Lochart, a widow woman was seated at the dinner table with her family and was in the act of reaching for something on the table when she fell back and instantly expired.  The cause of her death, we believe, was heart disease.

Farm For Sale:  Northeast ½ of Lot 13, 7^th Concession Drummond, at present occupied by Felix McQuelmond.  The land is of excellent quality, 60 acres of which are cleared.  William McGarry

McKinnon—Birth, on Sat., 5^th Nov., the wife of John McKinnon, Drummond, of a daughter.

Doyle—Birth, on Wednesday, 9^th Nov., the wife of Timothy Doyle, Drummond, of a daughter.

Young—Birth, at Rose-Bank, near Sand Point on Oct. 28, Mrs. James Young of a daughter.

Parsons(?)—Birth, at Sand Point, Oct. (date illegible), Mrs. Erwin Parsons(?), of a son.

Sutherland—Birth, at McNab, on Oct. 31, Mrs. Donald Sutherland of a son.

Turnbull—Died, at Melbourne Cottage, Herts(?), England on Oct. 6, Mark Turnbull, formerly of Straigh - - - - - , Berwickshire and Co – iston, Malnx(?), East Lothian(?), Scotland, aged 80

Lally—Died at Perth on Sunday, Nov. 6, Margaret Therese Lally, daughter of Michael Lally.

It is our painful duty this week to chronicle the death of one universally known and loved, Dr. James Stewart Nichol, who died at his mother’s residence on Wednesday morning, 9^th November at 12:00.  This simple announcement in its vividness and brevity will fall on the ear and be read with startling effect by the many who knew him in infancy, in the springtime of his life and in all the glory of early manhood.  It is true that his illness, although always considered serious from the beginning, was deemed by his friends to be in abeyance and his health slowly but apparently surely progressing towards recovery, which was naturally concluded to be but a matter of time.  But alas! For human calculations.  “Man proposes but God disposes.”  Without any apparent indication or cause his pulse suddenly and rapidly sank—the powers of life were in a state of collapse and pending dissolution painfully apparent.  The Great Dispenser of events had decreed that he should no more be among us.  His silent message came—the silver card was loosened—and the sum of his existence was sealed forever.  Dr. Nichol was only 28 on the first day of October last.  He graduated from Queen’s University, Kingston in April of 1863 with much satisfaction to his teachers and credit to himself and succeeded to the extensive practice of his respected father at his decease.  His practice was a short eight years in that capacity but he endeared himself to very many who will miss the kindly smile and joyous voice so familiar and so much welcomed by all.  Amid the ever varied experience and associations of a physician’s career, Dr. Nichol won the esteem of all with whom he came into contact both in his social and professional relations, ever ready to exercise his talents for the benefits of his fellow men.  He constantly yielded to the promptings of his generous nature—the latter attribute being a quality peculiar to him.   In his professional and life capacity he succeeded in making many dear and valuable friends—friends such as he could and did appreciate and in whose hearts his memory will ever be constrained so long as they pulsate with the tide of existence.  The heart felt sympathy of an extensive community are being constantly expressed on behalf of the bereaved ones to whom he was a kind and generous son and brother.  What a blank there is that can never be replaced.  Time and the universal assuages of human sorrow will soften the grief which is eminently theirs.  He is taken from their home and their fellowship—the eye that met theirs with reciprocal kindness will never again beam on them; the familiar tones of his voice are silent forever; his form will soon be hidden in the tomb—evening will come but he will not; morning dawns he is not there.  Time speeds on—years evolve—but still he will not return to grieve in their grief or to rejoice in their joy.  The bourne over which no traveler returns divides them and him and the sad soliloquy of the mourners is “we shall go to him, he cannot return to us”.  Peace be to his ashes.

The hand of the reaper

Takes the ears that are hoary

But the voices of the weeper

Wails manhood in his glory.

Perth Courier, November 18, 1870

Just before going to press last week we received the news of the death of young McNichol from wounds inflicted upon him by young Playfair and which we published.  We have learned with pleasure that the young man is not dead but is now considered out of danger.  It is also affirmed that the fault of the quarrel which came so near resulting fatally did not lie so much with him as with the party who used the knife.

Perth Courier, November 25, 1870

Fraser—Birth, on Wednesday, Nov. 23, the wife of J.A. Fraser, station master, Perth, of a son.

McKinnon-Miller—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, on the 7^th Nov., by Rev. J. Corbett, Mr. Hugh McKinnon of the township of Palmerston to Miss Elizabeth Miller, of the same place.

Bain-Mills—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 22^nd November, by Rev. J. Corbett, Mr. Benjamin Bain of Perth to Miss Martha(?) E.P. Mills of Bathurst.

Lyon—Died, on the 10^th (?) 16^th (?) November, of disease of the heart, Mary Lyon, second daughter of Robinson Lyon, Arnprior, aged 19 years, 4(?) months.

Fraser—Died, on Monday, 14^th Nov., at the residence of the late William Fraser, Esq., Annie Shaw, third daughter of Hector(?) Fraser, agent of Merchant’s Bank, Pembroke, aged 1 year and 9 months.

Nichol—Died, at his residence near Smith’s falls, on the 24^th (?) ult., James Nichol, born at New Castleton(?)Leidesdale(?) Roxboroughshire, Scotland, aged 54(?).

Perth Courier, Dec. 2, 1870

Ferrier—Birth, on the 20^th (?) Nov., John Ferrier, Scotch Line, of a son.

Moodie—Birth, on the 27^th Nov., Alexander Moodie, Scotch Line, of a daughter.

Growaki—Died, t Rockford, Brockville, on the 22^nd November, Vladislaus Growaki, youngest son of C.S. Growaki, Esq., Toronto, aged 19.

McMorine—Died, at Pittsburgh, on the 24^th Nov., Sophia Dunbar Brodie Airth, widow of the late Rev. John McMorine, D.D. in the (age illegible, maybe 45?? Or 65??)th year of her age.

Called away suddenly on Monday, 21^st inst., at the early age of 25(?) years, John Supple, Jr., eldest son of John Supple of this place. The deceased was only taken ill on Thursday last of inflammation of the lungs and at 2:00 on Monday morning he breathed his last.  Mr. Supple was a native of this place and his warm, genial heart and many good qualities endeared him highly to all who came  within the circle of his acquaintance and his sudden and untimely death is most sincerely deplored by the whole community.  He leaves a widow and one child to mourn the loss of a tender husband and an affectionate father and we are sure that we speaks the sentiments of all when we say that they and other friends and relatives of the deceased have the heart felt sympathy of the entire community.  His remains on Wednesday were interred in the Presbyterian Cemetery with Masonic honors by the brethren of eth Pembroke Lodge of which the deceased was for many years an honored member.  The members of the various Orange associations also followed his remains to their last resting place.  The funeral procession was the largest that we remember having seen in this place and shows the high admiration in which the deceased was held by all.  Pembroke Observer

It’s nae your fault my darlin’

I think it’s most my sin

But ye dinna see my heart of hearts

An’ I canna speak it plain

Frae east to west nae better mon

There lives in a’the land

But I am weary for a tender look

And ye dinna understand.

My gowns are brae and brawny

My gems like sunlight shine

Ah! Dinna ye ken a woman’s heart

‘Neath gown and gem may pine

I am east to west nae prouder wife

Sits down in a’the land

Yet I want to hear a word o’love

And ye dinna understand.

If ye find me fall my darlin’

An’ true an’sweet today

When the bit brown leaves are whirlin’ fast

 Adown our autumn way

Oh! Cannae ye say my sin god mon

“Thou’art best in all the land”

For I am weary for a tender thought

An ye dinna understand.

When the nervous system loses its tone and vigor the whole body suffers in consequence; not infrequently one organ suffers more than the rest, hence the origin of heart disease, consumption, softening of the brain, etc.  The most direct method of care lies in restoring the vital principle to the nerves which is most easily accomplished by using Fellows Composed Syrup of Hypophosphites.  $1.50 per bottle; 6 for $7.50

 Perth Courier, December 16, 1870

County Court and Sessions
The Queen Versus William Playfair—The prisoner indicted for cutting and wounding Alexander McNichol at the township of S. Sherbrooke on 7^th November last.  Defendant and McNichol had some dispute in regard to a singing school.  Defendant left Morrow’s Tavern in the evening to go home—McNichol and George Morrison followed him and overtook him about an acre from the house when McNichol and defendant got into a scuffle and rolled over on the side of the road when McNichol called out that he was stabbed.  When the parties were separated it was found that McNichol had been stabbed in four places one of them a severe and dangerous wound.  Thorough some unaccountable perversity, and in the face of the clearest evidence which was not open to even a shadow of a doubt, the jury returned a verdict of  “not guilty”.  This kind of thing might do in the southern states where every man carries a bowie knife but in law and order abiding Canada it is simply disgraceful and demoralizing to the community.  It is to be hoped the county of Lanark does not contain many such jurymen.

The Queen Versus George Morrison:  Indicted for assault on William Playfair, the occasion being referred to in the above case.  Defendant had interfered and separated the parties and while doing so was charged with using excessive violence towards Playfair.  Verdict:  Not Guilty.

Smith’s Falls—Early on Friday morning last the barn on the premises, James Storey, was burnt to the ground and all the valuable contents were lost.  When first discovered it was one mass of flames rendering it impossible to save even the poor horses.  Mr. Storey himself rushed into the flames to make an effort to save some of them but had to retreat only regaining the door before the roof caved in.  In the barn at the time were three horses, 1,400 bushels of grain, abut 40 tons of hay, all his straw, a lot of framed timber and other property—in all not including the barn valued at $2,500.  The cattle, fortunately, were outside but they will have to be disposed of as not a mouthful is left for them to eat.  The barn was 151 feet long and one of the best in this part of the country.  It was insured in the Beaver Mutual Ins. Co for $1,400.  There are good reasons to suspect that the fire was the work of an incendiary as no fire or light had been around and there was various evidence besides that grain had been removed during the night.

Perth Courier, December 23, 1870

With characteristic enterprise, James Bothwell has started a new store in Balderson’s Corners where first class groceries at Perth prices can be had in all their variety.

We regret to learn that the blacksmith shop belonging to our former townsman George Corry of Fallbrook was on the 17^th December destroyed by fire together with all of Mr. Corry’s tools.  The loss is estimated at between $500 and $600 and no insurance.  By vigorous efforts, Mr. Corry has already had his shop built again and is now ready to do all kinds of blacksmithing.

Perth Courier, January 6, 1871

McVittie—Birth, on the 24^th Dec., the wife of Henry McVittie, Elmsley of a daughter.

Lee—Birth, on the 4^th Jan., the wife of John Lee, Perth, of a son.

McDiarmid-Lamont—Married, at Carleton Place on the 31^st Dec., by Rev. Jas. A. (last name illegible), M.A., Duncan McDiarmid to Mary Maxwell Lamont, both of Lanark Village.

Steele-Walker—Married on Thursday, 5^th Jan., by Rev. William Burns, George Steele of Smith’s Falls to Marion Walker of Perth.

Perth Courier, Jan. 13, 1871

Hogg-McLeod—Married, on 20^th Dec., at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. W.W. McLean, B.A., John Hogg to Catharine Fach - - I - , daughter of Hugh McLeod, Esq., all of Paisley.

Dewitt-Mann—Married, at the manse, Pakenham, on the 2^nd (?) Jan., by the bride’s father, A. Dewitt, M.A., Head Master, Pakenham Grammar School to Mary Mann, eldest daughter of Rev. Alexander Mann. M.A.

Armstrong—Died, on the 28^th (?) December, Victoria Armstrong, daughter of James Armstrong of Ramsay, aged 14.

Scott—Died, at Almonte, on the 3^rd Jan., after a short illness, James Scott of Carleton Place, aged 23.

West—Died, at Almonte on Sat., 31^st December, Eliza Emeline West. Beloved wife of William West, n the 25^th year of her age.

McDermott—Died, on Sunday, 1^st Jan., John McDermott, 10^th Line Bathurst, aged (illegible).

McDermott—Died, on Monday, 9^th Jan., William Peter McDermott, infant son of Peter McDermott, Perth, aged 5 months.

Nichol—Died, at his residence at Perth on Wednesday evening, 11^th Jan., of scarlet fever, after a short illness, Thomas Nichol, aged 73.

Last Tuesday after some 11 hours employed in hearing evidence and determining upon their verdict, the jury impaneled to consider the cause of the death of Robert Kellock at length gave in their verdict to the coroner.  It was in effect that Dr. Kellock had died of exposure.

A correspondent of the Carleton Place Herald says that on the night of Tuesday, 3^rd Jan., the dwelling house together with most of its contents belonging to John Paul, Poland, Dalhousie was completely destroyed by fire.  The fire was supposed to have originated around the safe but the clue to the mystery will never be unraveled.  A few individuals on the spot did all in their power to extinguish the flames but the fire was too much for them; in about 40 or 50 minutes the house was one bright mass of lurid flames.  The women present acted nobly, rendering all the assistance in their power to extinguish the flames and save the furniture.  But the greatest praise is due to the mistress of the house herself.  Her noble character shone conspicuously during the whole of that trying scene which was depriving her and her helpless children of a comfortable house during one of the most inclement nights of the season.  She never lost her presence of mind for a minute; it was chiefly owing to her coolness, intrepidity, and perseverance that a large portion of the valuable furniture was saved.  She never gave way to her womanly feeling while an article of furniture could be saved and all human aid was in vain.  Such exemplary conduct should be held up to everyone in such a trying scene.  The house of Mr. Paul was comparatively new and was amply insured.  It was partly insured in the Victorian and Mutual Insurance Company but besides the building, part of the furniture and part of the clothing, they lost all their grain and provisions and a large amount of (illegible word) and other vegetables in the cellar so that his loss exclusive of his insurance cannot be short of $1,200 to $1,400.

Perth Courier, Jan. 27, 1871

Calvin—Birth, at Carleton Place on the 19^th (?) Jan., the wife of George Calvin, of a daughter, still born.

Schofield—Birth, at Almonte on the 14^th (?) Jan., the wife of Mr. Schofield, of a son.

Gemmill—Birth, at Almonte on the 9^th Jan., the wife of James Gemmill, of a son.

Paul—Birth, at Almonte on the 14^th Jan., the wife of Andrew Paul, of a daughter.

Flett—Birth, at Almonte on the 25^th Jan., the wife of John Flett of a son.

Rathwell—Birth, at Lanark on the 26^th Dec., the wife of Mr. Rathwell of a daughter.

Perth Courier, Jan. 20, 1871

Stanley—Birth, on Saturday, 7^th Jan., the wife of George Stanley, Chesley, of a son.

Adams-Davidson—Married, at the residence of J.F. Kennedy, Perth, ont eh 12thJan., by Rev. Thomas Henderson, assisted by Rev. W. Caldwell, W. Adams, Esq., to Miss Helen Gregory Davidson, youngest daughter of the late Andrew Davidson of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Metcalfe-Wilson—Married, at Carleton Place on the 28^th (?) Dec., by Rev. Walter Ross, M.A., Beckwith, Mr. Henry Metcalfe to Miss Mary Wilson, fourth daughter of Dr. William Wilson.

Wallace—Died, at Hibbert, County Perth, on the 2^nd Jan., Helen Wallace, aged 87(?).  The deceased was a native of Kilbride(?), Scotland whence she removed with her husband one of the first pioneers to this country in 1820 and settled in Dalhousie where they remained 26(?) years. They then removed to North Gore(?) near the Ottawa where she resided about 24 years and where her husband died about the year 18??.  She removed abut six years ago with her youngest son to the township of Hibbert.  Of a family of 12 or 13 sons and daughters she survived all but three.

Pink—Died, at her family’s residence on Sunday night, 15^th inst., of scarlet fever, Elizabeth Catharine, adopted daughter of W. J. Pink, aged 6.

Last week in our death notices was recorded that of Thomas Nichol whose decease deserves more than a passing notice.  Mr. Nichol was one of the early settlers of North Elmsley.  He was born in 1798(?) in Salkirkshire(?) Scotland and for a number of years followed the occupation of shepherd.  In September of 1821(?) he came to this country, purchasing a farm, settled in Elmsley where he remained until about four years ago when he sold his farm and removed to Perth where he has since resided.  Mr. Nichol ever used his influence on the side of high toned morality.  For many years he was an office bearer in the Presbyterian Church and considered it his duty to be forward in any religious movement.  While physically missed in his own congregation, his loss will also be felt by others who were accustomed to meet him in our religious gatherings.  His unaffected piety and devotedness so unostentatiously manifested won the esteem of many in other churches.  His candor and openness in full freedom from duplicity commanded the respect of those who differed with him and we may truly say the love of not a few.  He was a warm friend to many, a loving father and a devoted husband.  Many will in him sustain the loss of a real friend; the community will miss one who upheld the good and faithfully opposed the evil.  His illness was of short duration—from Saturday until Wednesday—when he fell asleep and truly his end was peace.  He leaves behind to mourn his loss a widow and five daughters.

Return of Convictions

Assault:

Patrick Hallinger, charges brought by Harriett Morris, fined $2

James Higgins, fined $1

James Dignam, charges brought by Alexander McDonald, fined $1

John Murphy, charges brought by Henry McGrath, fined $2

Charles Budd, charges brought by Richard Stewart, fined $2

John Weston, charges brought by Robert McNally(?), fined $1

James Sutherland, charges brought by T.C. Weatherhead, fined $1

Assault and Battery

George Malloy, charges brought by Edward Weeks, fined $3

Charles Cusick, charges brought by Honorah(?) Cusick, fined $1

Soloman Stewart, charges brought by Luke Fitzgerald, fined $1

Hugh Keys, Jr., charges brought by Felix McQuelian(?), fined $1

Henry Moore, charges brought by Alexander McLaren, fined $5

James Sutherland, charged by T.C. Weatherhead, fined $1

Malicious Assault and Threats

Joseph Crofford, charges brought by William Stewart, fined $4

Malicious Damage

Charles Armstrong, charges brought by Daniel Smith, fined $2

Bathing Close to the Highway

James and Edward Command, fined 25 cents

Disorderly Conduct

Richard Casey, William Frost, John Holliday, fined $1 each

Unlawfully Driving Against A Buggy

Patrick Carroll, fined $1

Drunk and Disorderly

James Taylor, fined $2

Profane Swearing

Charles Cusick, fined $1

Violation of Game Laws

Indian Louis, fined $2

Trespass

Charles Hudd, charges brought by Richard Stewart, fined $1

Catharine Bennett, charges brought by Michael Canby, fined $1

Robert Moore, charges brought by J.G. Malloch, fined $1

Robert Myers, charges brought by J.G. Malloch, fined $1

William Graham, charges brought by J.G. Malloch, fined $1

James Sinclair, Michael Bourke, George Bourke, D. Holliday, Jr., charges brought by W. H. Radenhurst, fined $1 each

James Sutherland, charges brought by T.C. Weatherhead, fined $1

Injury to Property:

Henry Moore, charges brought by Alexander McLaren, fined 410

Benjamin Wright, charges brought by Christine McDonald, fined $1

Perth Courier, Feb. 3, 1871

Mitchell—Birth, on Cecilia Street, Pembrook, on the 20^th Jan., the wife of S. E. Mitchell, Esq., of a son.

Tomlinson—Birth, at Carleton Place on the 28^th (?) Jan., the wife of Thomas Tomlinson, of a daughter.

Thom—Birth, at Ramsay on the 28^th Jan., the wife of James Thom of a son.

McRea—Birth, at Franktown on the 27^th Jan., the wife of James McRea of a son.

Sheppherd-McRory—Married, on the 25^th (?) Jan., by Rev. Thomas Brock, at the residence of the bride’s father, Caleb(?) Sheppherd, Esq., Bristol., Que., to Lydia Ann McRory, eldest daughter of James McRory, Esq., Arnprior.

Perrault-Briggs—Married, at the parsonage, Perth, on the 30^th Jan., by Rev. J.E. Sanderson, Theodore Perrault to Isabella Briggs, both of Perth.

Irving—Died, at Chatham, N.B.(?) on the 2^nd Jan., at the advanced age of 84, Mrs. Margaret Irving, mother of A. Irving, Esq., Registrar, County of Renfrew.

Farmer—Died, at his residence in Perth on Monday, 30^th Jan., Thomas Farmer, aged (illegible, maybe 53?? Or 58??).

Perth Courier, Feb. 10, 1871

Lochart—Birth, at Almonte, on Monday, Jan. 30, the wife of Hugh Lochart, of a daughter.

Campbell-McDiarmid—Married at Martintown, on the 2^nd Feb., by Rev. Nathaniel Patterson of the Canadian Presbyterian Church, Duncan Campbell of Drummond, to Isabella second daughter of the late Malcolm McDiarmid, Esq., of Martintown, Ontario.

McNee—Died, on Friday, 3^rd Feb., of scarlet fever, Jennie Dewar McNee, only daughter of John McNee, Esq., of Perth, aged 9 years and 9 months.

We observe that S.R. Clark and J.F. Bain, both formerly of Perth, at the recent exams held before the Law Society of Toronto were called to the Bar—the former without the usual oral.  Both exams were very creditable.

On Friday evening last, 4^th Feb., an aged woman named Mrs. Crane, living in Lanark Village was burned so terribly that she only lived about six hours afterwards when a merciful death came to her relief.  The horrible accident was supposed to have been caused by the fire of her pipe which had been laid on the bed stand after her evening smoke which communicated to the bed clothes and enveloped her in flames before she became aware of the presence of fire.

Perth Courier, Feb. 17, 1871

Miller—Birth, on Sat., 11^th Feb., the wife of James Miller, 3^rd Line Bathurst of a daughter.

McMillan—Died, at his residence in the township of McNab, Peter McMillan, in his 78^th year.

We hear with pleasure that our young friend T.M. Brooke, son of Thomas Brooke, Esq., Perth, passed with credit the exam of fourth year students at Toronto on Wednesday, 8^th Feb.  This is the last intermediate exam for Mr. Brooke before the final ones for attorney and barrister come on.

Insolvent Act of 1869

Peter McEwen, Lanark Village.

Perth Courier, Feb. 24, 1871

Ritchie—Birth, at Glen Tay, on the 13^th inst., the wife of George Ritche, of a son.

Gillies—Birth, at Carleton Place on the 2^nd inst., Mrs. James Gillies of a son.

Beck—Birth, at Almonte on the 13^th inst., the wife of Isaac Beck of a son.

McGrath—Birth, at Almonte on Wednesday, 15^th inst., the wife of Matthew McGrath, of a daughter.

Moxley-Grier—Married, at Perth, on the 13^th inst., by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, Mr. William Moxley to Margaret Grier, all of Merrickville.

O’Kelley-Bourke—Married, at Pembroke on the 15^th inst., by Rev. Mr. Boucher, parish priest, Edward O’Kelly,Esq., second son of Anthony O’Kelly, Esq., Creeron(?) County Galway, Ireland and nephew of C. O’Kelly,Esq., to Elizabeth Bourke, step-sister of Messrs. T. & W. Murray, merchants, Pembroke.

Fraser-McGregor—Married, on the 9^th inst., by Rev. J.C. Sister(?), John Fraser to Catherine McGregor, both of Pembroke.

Fleming—Died, on Friday, 17^th Feb., Mary Wallace, wife of James Fleming, Montague, aged 44.  The Lord’s will was fulfilled.

Baird—Died, on Sunday last at Lanark Village, Agnes Stewart, daughter of Thomas Baird, aged 5 years 7 months.

Moffatt—Died, at Ramsay on the 12^th inst., William James, infant son of James Moffatt, Jr., aged 5 months and 18 days.

Morris—Died, on the 9^th inst., John Morris, aged 85.

Peter McMullan was a native of Loch Earnhead, Perthsire(?), Scotland.  He was one of the first settlers in the township of McNab and came out under the chief auspices in 18?? (1835???) and was consequently one of those who struggled manfully and nobly on his own and fellow settlers’ independence.  He leaves a widow and large family principally young men now grown to independence and affluence.  Mr. McMillan attended the municipal election last month, took cold and after an illness of a few days died on the 10^th inst., much regretted by his numerous friends.  His amicable and obliging disposition had endeared him to all in his neighborhood and his loss will be a long time, sadly, felt by all.

Perth Courier, March 19, 1871

Died, at his residence near Perth on the evening of Sunday last, 5^th inst., W.R.F. Berford, Esq., Clerk of the Peace for the County of Lanark aged 70 years.  The deceased gentleman was the son of a naval officer and was a native of the County of Dublin from whence he emigrated to Canada in 1824.  As a consistent member of the United Church of England and Ireland he was justly respected by his brethren; while as a gentleman and a citizen he was deservedly popular.  Honor to his memory!

Perth Courier, March 24, 1871

We are happy to announce that James Lafferty of this town passed his final exam for the degree of M.D. at the University of Queen’s College, Kingston, on Saturday, 18^th March.

Many from this section are about making a start for Manitoba where the prospects seem to their eyes to open bright to the future.  A party of eight, consisting of Messrs. William Allan and William Harvey of Perth, G.(?) D. Norgraves of Almonte and five others in this vicinity will start for the new territory in a few days.  They are going by the Dawson route.

Meighen—Birth, at Perth on the 14^th inst., the wife of William Meighen, of a daughter, still born.

McEwen-Abby—Married, at Perth on the 11^th (?) March, by Rev. William Burns, George McEwen to Lizzy Abby, both of Innisville.

McPhee-Brogg(?)—Married, at Perth on the 17^th inst., by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, A.M. Rector, James McPhee of Arnprior to Fanny Brogg(?) of Almonte.

McLaren—Died, at Komoka(?) on the 22^nd Feb., after a few days illness, Rev. Peter McLaren, former grammar school teacher in Lanark Village.

Affleck—Died, at the township of Darling, on the 24^th (?) Feb., Margaret King, wife of Robert Affleck, aged 26(?), respected by all who knew her.

Campbell—Died, on the 18^th inst., after a long suffering, William Hawley Campbell, (?) years and ?? months, eldest son of Archibald Campbell, Esq. Official Assignee.

Larivee—Died, at Sand Point, on the 13^th inst., Annie Fraser, youngest daughter of George Larivee.

Perth Courier, March 31, 1871

Farrell—Birth, on Friday, 24^th March, the wife of William Farrell, harness maker, Perth, of a son, still born.

Paul-Leckie—Married, at the residence of Mrs. Paul, mother of the bride, Ramsay on the 16^th (?) March, by Rev. J. Gunion(?), Mr. William Leckie to Miss Jessie Paul of Ramsay.

McNaughton-Young—Married, on the 17^th March by Rev. J. Gunion(?), at the residence of William Young, Esq., Appleton, Robert McNaughton of Drummond to Harriet J. Young.

Murphy—Died, at Carleton Place on the 23^rd March, Rev. Ebeneezer Murphy, aged 63(?)

Perth Courier, March 31, 1871

Comrie(?)—Died, at his residence at Montague, on Monday (date illegible) March, Hugh Comrie(?), Esq., aged (Illegible), native of Parish of Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland. (Transcriber’s note, it definitely says parish of “Comrie” but hard to make out actual surname.)

Tennant—Died, on Monday, 6^th March, Margaret Tennant, beloved wife of George Tennant, aged (illegible, maybe 31???).

Tennant—Died, on March 10^th (?) 16^th (?), Margaret Adelia Tennant, only daughter of George Tennant, aged six months.

Perth Courier, April, 1871

Acheson-Buchanan—Married, on Tuesday, 21^st March, by Rev. Mr. Shanson(?), John Acheson of S. Sherbrooke to Elizabeth Buchanan of the same place.

McGregor—Died, on Tuesday, (date illegible) April, Elizabeth Edwards, wife of Peter McGregor, aged (illegible, maybe 55?? Or 85??).

Allan—Died, on Friday, 17^th March, after a long illness, Jessy(?) Allan, eldest daughter of John Allan, 3^rd Line Bathurst, aged (illegible, maybe 20?? Or 28??).

Dowdall—Died, at his residence in Drummond on the 25^th March, Patrick Dowdall, aged 77.  Deceased was one of the oldest settlers of this district having emigrated from King’s County, Ireland in 1819.

Auction Sale Farm Stock and Implements—Cedar Hill, Pakenham, April 20.  among the horses are some very find single drivers and work horses.  Samuel Dickson

Perth Courier, April 14, 1871

McEachen—Birth, at Beckwith on the 5^th April, the wife of John McEachen, of a son.

McCabe—Birth, at Innisville on the 8^th April, Mrs. Martin McCabe of a son.

Kilgore—Birth, at Darling on the 13^th March, Mrs. James Kilgore of a daughter.

Perry—Birth, at Ramsay on the 30^th March, Mrs. Thompson Perry, of a daughter.

Motherwell—Birth, at Ma-- - - , on the 23^rd March, the  wife of John Motherwell, of a daughter.

Cook-McDonald—Married, on Thursday, 30^th March, by Rev. J. Carswell, Thomas Cook to Ann McDonald, both of Drummond.

Chaplin-Butler—Married, on the 11^th April, by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, A.M., Rector, James Chaplin to Jane Butler, both of Bathurst.

Ferguson-Reid—Married, at the Manse, Ramsay, by Rev. H.D. Steele, on the 31^st March, George Ferguson of Ramsay to Mary Reid of Palmerson.

Sanderson—Died, at Kemptville on the 7^th April, anniversary of his birth, William Sanderson, second son of George Sanderson, aged (illegible, maybe 33??).

Perth Courier, April 7, 1871

Caution—Whereas my wife, Elizabeth Ann Geary, has left my bed and board without any just cause or provocation, the public will hereby be cautioned against giving her any credit on my account.  George Geary, Bathurst

Farm For Sale:  Front part of Lots 18 and 19, 4^th Concession, Bathurst, William Scott

Farm For Sale:  East ½ of Lot 2, 7^th Concession, North Elmsley, 100 acres.  Good dwelling house and outbuildings on the premises.  70 acres cleared and well watered and well fenced within three miles of Smith’s Falls.  John Smith

Perth Courier, April 14, 1871

Foster—Died, at West Moncton, County Perth on the 9^th April, Mrs. William Foster, eldest daughter of George Sanderson of Kemptville in the 30^th (?) year of her age

McGregor—Died, on Wednesday, 5^th April, Janet Fisher(?), relict of the late Peter McGregor, aged 67, a native of Balquidder, Perthshire, Scotland.

Banning—Died, at Clayton, on the 22^nd March, Ida Florence Banning, daughter of G.(?) Banning, aged (illegible, maybe 8).

Coulter—Died, at Clayton of scarlet fever, on the 28^th March, Annie Margaret Coulter, daughter of Thomas Coulter, aged 9.

Coulter—Died, at Clayton of scarlet fever, on the 28^th March, the infant son of Thomas Clayton, aged one year and three months.

Shane—Died, at Clayton of scarlet fever on the 27^th ult., Margaret Maretta(?) Shane, infant daughter of John Shane, aged one year three months.

Simpson—Died, at Ramsay on the 24^th (?) March, Mrs. Agnes Simpson, 81(?) a native of Scotland.

Steadman—Died at his residence in Drummond  on the 9^th April, Thomas Steadman, Esq., aged 67(?).

Bennie—Died, at his residence in Lanark, on the 2^nd April, James Bennie, formerly of Bennie’s Corners, aged (illegible, maybe 92).  Deceased was a native of Glasgow, Scotland and settled in Ramsay in 1821.

On Saturday night last, a lad named Thomas Morrison, aged 18, came to a sudden, and we might say, violent death by drinking a portion of some vile whiskey he had purchased uptown.  He and a young man named James Lee went down the river fishing and took the liquor along with them—their trip not apparently being so much with an objective of fishing as having a good drink.  Morrison drank some of the whiskey but Lee abstained after taking the first mouthful and therefore remained sober and free from Morrison’s terrible danger.  When they landed, young Morrison complained of being chilly but walked along with one or two other parties until the liquor overcame him and he lay down near the Union Engine House, apparently drunk but really dying.  They then became aware that his state was no common drunkenness and one of them ran for Dr. Kellock but the unfortunate lad was dead on the doctor’s arrival.  On Monday a coroner’s inquest was held and the verdict returned that his death was caused by congestion of the brain caused by the liquor he drank.  Another warning to young tipplers.

On Tuesday, March 30, a young man named George Weir got his right hand mutilated by an edging saw at Playfair Mills, Bathurst.  Dr. Grant of Perth, was at once sent for and on arriving amputated the injured member very skillfully.  The patient is doing well.

Farm For Sale or To Let:  Lot 17, 7^th Concession Bathurst, 100 acres, 85 cleared.  Well fenced and in a good state of cultivation.  There is a dwelling house, barn, etc., on the premises.  James Campbell

Perth Courier, April 21, 1871

McGinnis—Birth, at Innisville, on the 5^th (?) April, the wife of R. McGinnis of a daughter.

Lillie—Birth, on the 15^th April, the wife of Robert Lillie, Perth, of a son.

Miller-McKee—Married, on Tuesday, April 4, at Playfairville, by Rev. J. Corbett, John Miller to Elizabeth McKee, of North Sherbrooke.

Gould-McCue—Married on the 12^th April, by Rev. J.E. Sanderson, at the residence of eh bride’s father, James Gould of Ross, County Renfrew to Elizabeth McCue, eldest daughter of George McCue of North Elmsley.

Porteus—Died, at County Perth, Township of Fullarton, on the 7^th April, the wife of William Porteus, Esq., aged 43.  Deceased was the eldest daughter of the late Robert Rodger one of the first settlers in the township of Dalhousie and who subsequently settled in Fullarton about 27 years ago.

Perth Courier, April 28, 1871

May-Coon—Married, on the 19^th April, by Rev. D.J. McLean, Arnprior, Mr. William May to Miss Sarah Coon, both of Fitzroy.

McDiarmid-McRorie—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on the 21^st April, by Rev. James Carswell, John McDiarmid of Beckwith to Jane McRorie of the same place.

Harvey(?)-Labron—Married, by Rev. J.E. Sanderson on the 24^th (?) April, Edward Harvey(?) to Elizabeth Labron, both of Elmsley.

Rutherford—Died, at South Elmsley on the 11^th (?) 14^th (?) April, Hannah A. Rutherford, youngest daughter of John Rutherford in the 13^th (?) year of her age.

McFarlane—Died, at his residence in Ramsay on the 10^th April, George McFarlane, in  the 22^nd (?) year of his age.

White—Died, at Darling Township on the 10^th April, Alexander White aged 61(?).

Kellock—Died, at Perth on the (date illegible) April, Mary Ametts(?), only daughter of Dr. Kellock, aged 9(?) years and 6(?) days(?).

On Saturday, Evan Griffith was transporting a live hog up the street on a double wagon.  Seated easily and in a highly comfortable style upon the hog, Evan jogged  leisurely along the street well satisfied with the situation of which he deemed himself absolute master.  The porker, however, with characteristic stubbornness, refused to be content with this arrangement and manifested his disapprobation by occasional spells of squealing.  When the “circus” reached Meighen’s corner, an ill bred calf, hearing the porker’s cries of distress, chimed in with a sympathetic bawl, which, at once so loudly vigorous and unexpected, that the horses took instant fright and veered so suddenly as to throw both Griffith and the pig out of the vehicle.  The team then ran at full speed up Foster Street towards the river and, when a little beyond Henderson’s store, managed to part the wagon in two halves—the two front wheels with appurtenances, clinging to them.  They dashed past the residence of Peter McLaren into the river and swam with the half wagon to an island some distance off, some impediments, however, preventing their landing there and they turned back and headed for shore which they reached in safety.  Being by this time heartily tired out, they were easily captured not at all injured by their varied trip.  What became of the hog has not transpired by Mr. Griffith was walking around as usual.

Perth Courier, May 5, 1871

McArthur—Birth, at Perth on the (date illegible) April, the wife of Andrew McArthur, tinsmith, of a daughter.

Lane-Johnston—Married, at Melville Church, Fergus, by Rev. G. Smillie(?), Mr. Henry Lane to Miss E. Johnston, both of Fergus.

Davie—Died, at Pakenham on the 28^th April, John Davie, tailor, in the 81^st year of his age, a native of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Fumerton—Died, at Beckwith on the 17^th April, James Fumerton, aged (illegible, maybe 40??? 49??? 43???)

Bruce—Died at Almonte on the 27^th (?) April, Mary Bruce, daughter of the late John Bruce of Almonte.

Waugh—Died, at Carleton Place on the 1^st May, Louise Ann Waugh, in the 19^th year of her age.

Donald—Died, on Monday (date illegible) April, Janet Ferguson Stewart, relict of the late John Donald, aged 28??? Or 38???, leaving four children to mourn her loss.

A former resident of Ramsay, Hugh Malloch who received a ticket of admission into the Perth gaol at the October session of the County Council in 1870, died in that institution on Friday last.

In the recent convocation at Queen’s College, Kingston, a number of young men from Perth and vicinity—students in that institution—preeminently distinguished themselves in carrying off prizes and honors.  Hugh Urquhart Bain, second son of Rev. William Bain of Perth carried off the Prince of Wales prize and ranked first among the fourth year graduates.  He also successfully completed for other prizes.  The whole of the university prizes were bourn off by students from the counties of Lanark and Renfrew viz.:

First Year, George Gillies of Middleville

Second Year, William A. Lang of Almonte

Third Year, Archibald Knight of Renfrew

Fourth Year Hugh W. Bain of Perth;

Peter McNee of Drummond, a second year student distinguished himself by carrying off prizes and winning University honors.

Perth Courier, May 12, 1871

Wallace—Birth, at Ramsay on the 1^st May, Mrs. Charles Wallace of a daughter.

Schoffield—Birth, at Brockville on the 1^st May, the wife of F. Schoffield, Esq., of a son.

Sturgeon-Bellamy—Married, on the 27^th ult., by Rev. Thomas Atkinson at the Almonte House, Thomas Sturgeon of Lanark to Lydia Adelia Bellamy of McNab.

Teskey-Routh—Married, on the 28^th ult., at the residence of the bride’s father, Appleton, by Rev. Thomas Atkinson, Franklin Teskey of Appleton to Miranda(?) Routh of the same place.

Northgraves-Courtney—Married, on the (date illegible) ult., at the residence of the bride’s parents, Albany, New York, by Very Rev. Edgar P. Williams, V.G., Mr. R.J. Northgraves to Miss Julia Courtney.

Buchanan-Stone—Married, on May 16(?) by Rev. J.E. Sanderson at the residence of Mrs. La - - - , John Buchanan of Perth to Caroline Stone, daughter of John Stone of North Elmsley.

Buffam-Anderson—Married, on Thursday, 4^th inst., by Rev. J. Corbett, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mr. Samuel Buffam to Miss Janet Anderson, both of Bathurst.

Ellis—Died, on the 2^nd inst., Margaret Needham wife of Thomas Ellis, Treasurer of the Municipality of Pakenham, in the74th year of her age of cancer of the breast of (illegible number) years standing, deeply regretted

McNee-Cameron—Married on the 16^th (?) May by Rev. William Bain, A.M., John McNee of Perth to Sarah Cameron, youngest daughter of the late Duncan Cameron of Bathurst.

Tierney—Died, at Smith’s Falls on the Sabbath, 29^th(?) or 20^th (?) April, Mrs. D. Tierney in the 45^th (?) year of her age.  This estimable lady who has so recently passed from our midst was possessed of a kindly disposition and generous nature and was much esteemed as she was well known.  Her loss has indeed left a void in the neighborhood which cannot be easily filled.  The funeral on the following Tuesday was largely attended.

Perth Courier, May 26, 1871

Watson-Black—Married, on Friday, 19^th May, by Rev. William Burns, James Watson to Elizabeth Black, both of Perth.

Fisher-Enwood—Married, on the (date illegible) May, by Rev. L. Hafecroft(?), at Carleton Place, James Fisher to Susan Enwood, both of Beckwith.

Perth Courier, June 2, 1871

Kerr-McIlroy—Married, on the 24^th May by Rev. J. Hafecroft(?), at Carleton Place, Joseph Kerr to Nancy McIlroy, both of Templeton, Quebec.

Terney—Died, at the residence of William O’Brien, Esq., Perth, on Wednesday, 31^st May, Mrs. Patrick Terney, Smith’s Falls, aged (illegible, maybe 88? Or 68?).  She was the mother of Mrs. William O’Brien, Perth and Mr. D. Terney of Smith’s Falls.

Moffat—Died, at his mother’s residence, Perth, on Tuesday evening, 30^th May, after a long and painful illness which he bore with great fortitude and resignation, John Moffat, accountant, Merchant’s Bank, aged (illegible).

Enright—Died, on Friday, (date illegible) May, Catherine Enright, beloved wife of Timothy Enright, at the early age of 32.  Deceased, after one weeks illness, was summoned by the Omnipotent God to the mansions of eternal bliss.  Almost, in fact, entirely unexpected, this sorrowful bereavement has plunged her household into (two illegible words).  Her end was peaceful as her life was pure and so calm was her death that even the watchful eyes of a loving husband failed to detect the slightest change in her, now living, now dead, so quickly and gently was she

By Him recalled from breath

Who captive led captivity

Who robbed the grave of victory

And took the sting from death.

Death! Oh Death!  The desolator of even the most sacred shrines; the stern, unrelenting reaper of the youthful and the aged; the blooming and the withering; promised her joy and immortality when he would clasp her in his cold embrace.

“All shall be thine the hour we wed”

“Sweet Catherine be mine” he said.

“Take me” she answered with faint, low breath

“I know thee and thy name is death”.

“I have looked on thy strange seeming face not long”

“Yet I think not of thee with pain or wrong”

“Take me up to Heaven my bridal home.”

He laid his hand on her trembling wrist

Her beautiful, coy, cold lips he kissed

He took her away from her sister and brother

From her heart broken husband and fond old mother

From all she loved; with a smile she went

Of peace and patience and sweet content

T’was but life’s venture laid in the sod

T’was life itself at the throne of God.

Peace be upon her; many a breaking heart has she left behind her in the flower of her youth envying her that quiet sleep that knows no waking in that narrow home from which she has so unexpectedly departed.

The town of Perth was thrown into considerable commotion on Saturday by the announcement that Thomas Jamieson of the Perth Woolen Factory had gone to the wall having announced his inability to meet his engagements—which were many and pressing—the evening previous.  His liabilities will amount, it is estimated, to nearly $30,000 with but a small quota of assets to meet them.  His creditors were very numerous and chiefly reside in Perth.  We regret that some of our best and most enterprising businessmen are heavy losers by the failure as well as many others who could ill afford to lose what they did.  Mr. Jamieson attributes his failure to heavy preliminary losses while in the woolen business at Almonte before removing the factory to Perth.  We believe his creditors will continue to run the factory here and by raising the quality of the cloth turn out making it a better paying speculation.

Messrs. William May and Thomas Cameron who took a trip to North Carolina recently on a tour of inspection, returned home on Wednesday evening last.  These gentlemen were induced by the flashy ads of land companies, and determined upon seeing for themselves whether the state was all it was represented to be—a land literally flowing with milk and honey.  The land companies, in their ads, represented North Carolina to be the richest state of the Union while in fact it is almost wholly comprised of a state of sand entirely unfit for cultivation.  This was a fact we endeavored to impress upon Messrs. May and Cameron as they were on the point of starting and they now fully realize the truth of our statements.  Mr. May has written a letter for publication which will appear in our next issue describing in pretty plain language what he saw and his conclusions after minute observation.

Perth Courier, June 9, 1871

Ross—Birth, at Delta, on Thursday, 19^th May, Mrs. Samuel Ross of a daughter.

Campbell—Birth, on the 27^th May, the wife of Malcolm Campbell, 12^th (?) Concession McNab, was safely delivered of three daughters, all living and doing well.

McLaren—Died at Lanark, on the 29^th (?) May, after a 12 hour illness, Mary McLaren, youngest daughter of Peter McLaren, Jr., aged 16.

Mason—Died, at Carleton Place on Wednesday, 31^st May, Mrs. Mason, aged 54(?) a native of Shropshire, England.

Kehoe—Died, at Perth on Thursday, 8^th (?) 1^st (?) June, after a long illness, Ann Kehoe, wife of the late Michael Kehoe, formerly of Bathrust, aged (illegible).

Goodwin—Died, at McNab near Arnprior, at the residence of her son, David Goodwin, Ann Hutelduson(?) widow of the late Alexander Goodwin, in the (illegible number) year of her age.  Deceased was a native of Nairn, north(?) of Scotland and came to Canada with her husband in 1821(?) and settled in Dalhousie where she lived for (illegible number) and removed to the neighborhood of Arnprior where she resided up until the time of her death.

We are informed that John H. McLachlin, Esq., of Arnprior, one of the merchant princes of the Ottawa, has lately led to the altar Miss Black(?) of Quebec.   A grand jubilee at Arnprior awaits the return of the happy couple.

We have much pleasure stating that our old townsman George Corry, now of Fallbrook, is about to return to Perth in a short time to engage in the business of making axes on an extensive scale.

We regret to have to record another terrible accident in this locality.  On Friday last, 2^nd June, while Messrs. John Campbell and Calub(?) Budd were blasting for a cellar at the residence of the former near Franktown, in the township of Beckwith, the blast during the process of tamping went off prematurely and inflicted on both men terrible and perhaps fatal injuries.  Mr. Campbell was struck by a stone on the forehead which fractured his skull and Budd was thrown, it is said, 20 feet in the air by the force of the explosion and had his right hand blown off besides being seriously injured elsewhere.  A surgeon was sent for to Smith’s Falls who did all in his power for the unfortunate men; but their injuries are such as to make their recovery a matter of grave debate.

Perth Courier, June 16, 1871

McGregor—Birth, at Perth, on the 13^th June, the wife of John McGregor, of a son.

Walker-McDonald—Married, on the 6^th (?) 8^th (?) June, by Rev. William Bate, A.M., James Walker, blacksmith, Lombard’s Corners, to Catherine McDonald, daughter of John McDonald, Scotch Line.

Ebbs-Keys—Married, at Perth on the 12^th (?) 13^th (?) June, by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, A.M., Rector, William Ebbs to Sarah Ann Keys, both of Drummond.

McMichael-Cameron—Married, on the 8^th June, by Rev. Mr. Lindsay, Arnprior, Mr. William McMichael to Miss Catherine Cameron, both of McNab.

Fraser-McKenzie—Married, at Admaston, on the 4^th (?) June, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. Robert Stevenson, Donald Fraser of Pembroke to Miss Agnes Strachen(?) McKenzie, second daughter of A. McKenzie, Esq., Bible(?) agent.

Hampton-Dunlop—Married at Almonte, by Rev. Thomas Atkinson, on the (date illegible) May, William Hampton of Bedford to Margaret Ann Dunlop of Ramsay(?).

Henry-Finkle(?)—Married, on Monday, 12^th June, by Rev. John Scott, of Napanee, in the W.M. Church at Newburbh, T.S. Henry of the Napanee Stanford to Bertha Finkle(?), daughter of Henry Finkle(?), Esq., of Newburgh.

Hall—Died, at Hopetown on the 6^th June, of scarlet fever, after a three days illness, Mary Ann Hall, youngest daughter of Edward Hall, aged 5 years, 2 months.

Campbell—Died, at London, England, about the beginning of February, Captain David Campbell, late ??st (two numbers denoting a military unit) Regiment of Foot (Argylshire Highlanders), second son of the late John Campbell, Kirkton, Tort – ng - - - , Glenlyon, Scotland, and brother of Messrs. Patrick Campbell of Bathurst and James Campbell of Perth, aged (illegible).  Deceased was well known in this neighborhood of Perth in (years, which are illegible maybe 1828?).

Perth Courier, June 23, 1871

Lister—Birth, at Almonte, on Tuesday, 20^th June, the wife of F.A.(?) or P.A.(?) Wainwright Lister, agent of Merchant’s Bank of Canada, of a daughter.

Binks—Birth, at Perth, on Tuesday, 20^th June, the wife of William Binks, printer, Ottawa of a son.

McLaren—Birth, at Carleton Place on the 11^th (?) 14^th (?) June, the wife of J.R. McLaren, of a son.

Purdon-Lorimer—Married, by Rev. John Brown, Congregational Minister, Lanark Village, on Friday, June 16, at Watson’s Corners, John Purdon to Agnes Lorimer both of Dalhousie.

Flood-Crowley—Married, at Perth, on the (date illegible) June, by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, A.M., Rector, William Flood of Kemptville to Mary Ann Crowley of North Crosby.

Leggart-Sturgeon(?)—Married, on the 5^th June, by Rev. T. Atkinson, at the residence of the bride’s mother, James Leggart of South Crosby to Sarah Sturgeon(?) of Ramsay.

Cowie—Died, at her residence on the Scotch Line, Burgess, on Sunday, 18^th June, Jane Ada - - s, wife of Robert Cowie, aged (illegible maybe 38?).

Willoughby—Died, at Montague on the 7^th (?) May, Ann Shirley Willoughby, wife of George Willoughby, in the 91^st year of her age.

John G. Campbell of Bathurst has gone for a three month trip to Minnesota were he has extensive business connections.  On his return to Canada, Mr. Campbell will take up his residence in Perth.

Perth Courier, June 30, 1871

Our Perth Readers will learn with pleasure that E.G. Patterson, son of James Patterson of this town and an assistant teacher in the Hamilton High School will deliver a lecture in the town hall of Perth on “The Progress of Astronomical Science” in about three weeks time.  The subject of the lecture is a grand one for the man of thought and learning and we are confident that Mr. Patterson will do it justice.  The lecture will be accompanied by a reading from Tennyson.  In the future, we shall be able to name the date more definitely in the meantime we only copy the following notice of the lecture where it was previously delivered:  “Mechanics Hall—E.G. Patterson, M.A., lectured to a large and intelligent audience in the Mechanics hall last night in aid of funds of that institution, taking for his subject ‘Astronomical Science’.  The lecturer sketched the progress of the science from its infancy in the times when naught but the ideas of the heathen were promulgated.  He gave many of the theories and discussions of scientists, men through the centuries to the present including those of Ptolemy, Galileo, Kepler, Newton, Laplane.  He pointed out the sublimity and extent of this study and referred to the various phenomenon which now present themselves. The lecture was well received and exhibited great care in its preparation.  It was delivered clearly, slowly, and with great taste and the display of facts, indicating an extensive acquaintance with the subject.  Times”

Jackson-Strong—Married, at St. James Church, Perth on the 22^nd June, by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, A.M., Rector, Oliver Jackson to Ellen Strong, both of Bathurst.

King-Larivee—Married, on the same day by the same, William H. King to Mary Jane Larivee, both of Carleton Place

McCann—Died, at Perth on Friday morning, 23^rd June, Josephine Mary, daughter of Thomas McCann, aged 1 year, 11 months.

Perth Courier, July 7, 1871

O’Neil—Birth, at Perth on the 30^th June, the wife of P. O’Neil, of a son.

Kellock—Birth, at Perth, on Saturday, 1^st June, the wife of the late R.D. Kellock, of a daughter.

Rowatt-Glenn—Married, at Perth on Friday, 23^rd June, by Rev. William Burns, William Rowatt of Arnprior to Sarah Glenn, daughter of James Glenn of Drummond.

Angus-Knowles—Married, at Watson’s Corners, on the 16^th June, Robert Angus to Elizabeth Knowles, of Dalhouise.

McDonnell—Died, at Lombardy on the 3^rd July, Margaret Jane McDonnell, relict of the late Murdock McDonnell, Esq., aged (illegible).

We regret to have to chronicle the death from congestion of the lungs of Mrs. McDonald (looks like it is spelled differently here), widow of the late Murdock, Esq., at the residence of her son-in-law, Alexander Allan, South Elmsley.  The deceased lady was much respected and her death is generally regretted.

Insolvent Act of 1869

Thomas Jamieson

William Chalmers

Mortgage Sale (Default) James Lett, part of Lot 2, northeast half of Lot 2, Drummond

Perth Courier, July 14, 1871

Blackburn-Rice—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Perth, on the 12^th July, by Rev. W. Burns, George Blackburn, photo artist, Perth, to Carrie Rice, daughter of Charles Rice, Esq., all of Perth.

Hughes—Died, on Tuesday, 11^th July, Maria Hall, wife of Arthur Hughes, aged 31, a native of County Longford, Ireland.

Perth Courier, July 21, 1871

Macdonald—Birth in Drummond on the (date illegible) inst., the wife of J.J. Macdonald, of a daughter.

McCulloch-Horricks—Married, on the 12^th July, at St. James Church, Perth, by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, A.M., rector, Christopher McCulloch to Mary Jane Horricks, both of Drummond.

Maxwell—Died, at Orono(?), Ontario on Tuesday, 18^th July, Jane Maxwell, wife of Samuel Maxwell, formerly of this town, aged 40.  Deceased was a native of Ainwick, Northumberland, England and had many warm friends in Perth and Smith’s Falls.

McGarry—Died, at Drummond on the 16^th inst., from the effects of a wound, Thomas McGarry, 28.

We deeply regret that our duty compels us to chronicle a sad case of homicide, the result of a fracas between two neighbors and friends which occurred in the township of Drummond a short distance from this town on the evening of Thursday, 13^th inst.  Four men, Thomas McGarry (the deceased), John Dowdall, Richard Murphy and Michael Foy left Perth in a two drive vehicle for their homes in Drummond between the hours of 5:00 and 10:00 pm on Tuesday—McGarry being seated on Dowdall’s knee.  McGarry was much the worse of liquor and Dowdall too, according to evidence adduced at the inquest, had also been indulging freely but was pretty sober when leaving McLaren’s Hotel.  When near home, a quarrel ensued between McGarry and Dowdall, the former evidently being the aggressor.  Dowdall having been dragged or otherwise forced out of the vehicle by McGarry, was felled by the latter.  Dowdall called for assistance and both combatants were raised from the ground when they again faced each other and both ultimately fell into a creek on the road side.  On this point the evidence is clear and what follows can be seen at a glance.  When lifted into the buggy by Foy and Murphy, McGarry was moaning heavily but it was unknown to either Foy or Murphy that the unfortunate man had received a death blow.  Having reached his house the horrible nature of the injury he had received was at once apparent, a ghastly incision apparently inflicted by a knife or other sharp instrument extended upwards from about two inches below the navel and through this deep and ugly gash the wounded man’s intestines to the length of about seven or eight feet and covered with sand and gravel, extended.  Dr. Grant was in attendance on the dying man at an early hour on Friday morning and found him lying in what he (Dr. Grant) described as a state of fatal collapse.  The unfortunate man McGarry died on the morning of Sunday, 15^th (?) inst.  (Transcriber’s note, there is more, the inquest, which was not transcribed but Dowdall was held for trial on the charge of manslaughter.  See Sept. 22, 1871 issue)

Perth Courier, July 28, 1871

Shaw—Birth, on Wednesday, 26^th July, the wife of Henry D. Shaw, merchant, of a daughter.

Templeton—Birth, on Sunday, 23^rd June, the wife of Jas. Templeton, Jr., of a daughter.

Patterson-Gemmell—Married, on the 24^th June(?) July(?), by Rev. W. Bain, A.M., James Patterson, Esq., M.D., Almonte to Isabella Gemmell, youngest daughter of Robert Gemmell, Esq., of Perth.

Glenn-McKinnon—Married, on Sunday, 17^th July, by Rev. James Tait, of Bristol, Joseph Glenn, merchant, of Arnprior to Catherine McKinnon of Bristol.

Hughes-McDougall(?)—Married, on the 21^st July, by Rev. J. Corbett, at the Wesleyan parsonage, Playfairville, James Hughes of Oso to Barbara McDougall(?)McDonagh(?), of Palmerston.

 We are glad to learn that Dr. Munro of Lanark has returned from Scotland and is now again practicing in our sister village.

Perth Courier, August 4, 1871

Hand—Died, at Drummond on the 30^th (?) ult., William Hand, aged 50(?).

Birwood—Died, on the 30^th (?) ult., at Drummond, John Birwood, one of the veterans of the War of 1812, aged (illegible).

Perth Courier, August 11, 1871

Carleton Place:  On Saturday last, a young man named John Robinson, known in the village as “Wild Jack” while under the influence of “forty rod” committed an assault upon the person of one of our city fathers.  He was arrested and taken before a magistrate and fined $9.  Steps are now being taken for the erection of a lock up.

A McNee, V.S., of Perth left here recently for Lexington, Kentucky to practice for a short time as a veterinary-surgeon.  There is a brisk demand for this class of medical professional in Kentucky.  Mr. McNee will probably pass the winter in Kentucky.

Perth Courier, August 25, 1871

Bowes-Tullis—Married, at Carleton Place on the 18^th August, by Rev. L. Holcroft, James Bowes to Ann Tullis, both of Drummond.

Thompson-Sheppard—Married, at St. John’s Church, Innisville, on the 17^th August, by Rev. J.A. Preston, M.A. Robert Thompson to Charlotte Sheppard, eldest daughter of John Sheppard all of Ramsay.

McGregor-McMillan—Married, at Perth on the (date illegible) August, by Rev. Mr. Burns, Peter McGregor, mason to Maria McMillan, all of Perth.

New Grist Mill—Perth—John Haggart

Farm for Sale—West half of Lot 3(?), north of the River Tay, 1^st Concession Bathurst, 130 acres.  There is a good stone dwelling house on the property.  John Gemmill, Lanark

Perth Courier, September 3, 1871

On Sunday last, a sad case of drowning occurred at Sand Point.  A young man named Michael Farlane, lately arrived in this country from Ireland, was bathing in the lake and being unable to swim, got beyond his depth when after vainly struggling for a few minutes, sank to rise no more.  About 30 people witnessed the sad end of the young man from the shore and strange to say none of whom could swim.  Consequently, no attempt was made to save his life although the water is only about 7 feet in depth.  The deceased worked on the extension line of the Central Canadian Railroad.  His father resides in Deep River, above Pembroke.

A man named Thomas McEwen, a well known character, was fatally shot on the 21^st August under the following circumstances as related by the Renfrew Mercury:  “In company with John Keenan, foreman to Mr. Grant of Fitzroy, he had been engaged in blazing a lumber road about 25 miles from Eganville.  On their return they startled a covey of partridges.  Mr. Keenan turned round rapidly and as he did discharged his gun.  McEwen, who was unfortunately in the line of fire, received the whole charge in his neck and died shortly afterwards.  His body was taken to Eganville where Mr. Keenan, who was greatly distressed at the part he had had in the sad occurrence, gave information of it.  An inquest was held in the evening before Dr. Channonhouse, coroner, when the jury returned a verdict in accordance with the above facts.”

Perth Courier, Sept. 22, 1871

See the July 21, 1871 transcription of the McGarry murder—in this issue, but not transcribed, Dowdall was found not guilty.

Return of Convictions for the period ending June, 1871

Trespass

Samuel Swain, charges brought by William Lucas, fined $1

Louis Mereau, charges brought by Salomon Stewart, fined $2

Thomas Rathwell, charges brought by Richard Stewart, fined $1

James Armstrong, charges brought by Richard Frizell, fined $1

William Kelly, charges brought by Patrick Kelly, fined $1

Thomas Jamieson, charges brought by William Grant, M.D., fined $1

Assault:

John McNeil, charges brought by J. Courtland, fined $1

William Smith, charges brought by James Baird, fined $4

Frances Seymour, charges brought by Daniel Hyman, fined $16

James Devlin, charges brought by Thomas Elliott, fined $1

Disorderly Conduct:

John Willis fined $4

Archibald Graham, John Farmer, ordered to pay costs

Fred Read, fined $1

Allan Brown, fined $

George Moore, fined $1

Non Payment of Wages

William Grimsby, charges brought by Roger Hegarty, fined $14

Assault and Battery

Patrick White, charges brought by T. Murphy, fined $1

William Edgar, charges brought by Richard Armstrong, fined 25 cents

W.H. Grant, M.D., charges brought by Thomas Jamieson, fined $2

Timothy Enright, charges brought by John McCarthy, fined $2

Henry Harrishaw(?), charges brought by Henry Higgs(?), fined $1

John Buchanan, charges brought by Angus Bellile, fined $1

George Malloy, charges brought by George Gilroy, 30 days at hard labor

Francis Surprise, charges brought by William Edgar, 30 days at hard labor

Robert Webb, charges brought by John Riley, fined $4

William McRea, charges brought by Joseph Hutten, fined $4

John McVeigh, charges brought by John McManigle, fined $5.27

Leaving Service

John L. Belanger, William Belanger, Peter Belanger, charges brought by John Allan, fined $4 each.

Refusing to Work

J.D. Shamway, charges brought by Freeman Wald(?) fined $10

Drunk and Disorderly

James Huddleston, fined $1

Thomas McInnis, James Trodden, W. Graham, Jr., fined $2 each

Allowing Pigs to Run at Large

Alexander Kelly, fined $1

Selling Liquor Without a License

James Mann, Joseph Laroque, Thomas Woods, Ralph Slatterly, fined $20 each

Isaiah Boulton, fined $10

Profane Swearing

Charles Stewart, fined $1

Disturbing the Peace

Archibald Campbell, fined $2

Drunkenness

Robert Jackson, Mrs. Menzies, Francis Tuft, fined $1 each

Vagrancy

R. King, Margaret Spooner, Henry Higgs(?), two months in gaol

Insulting Language

Mrs. Jas Kelly, fined $2

Luke Fitzgerald, fined $1

Larceny

John Beal, a juvenile offender, two months in gaol

Injury to Property

Edward Flagherty, fined twenty cents

Nonpayment of Wages

Thomas Jamieson, charges brought by Margaret Kane, fined $14

Injuries to Cattle

Christopher Currie, fined $2

Cruelty to Animals

E. Houston and J. Letang, charges brought by Mrs. Dransfield, fined $2

Perth Courier, Sept. 29, 1871

The Assizes:

Queen Versus Dennis Santry—Assault with Intent to Ravish

The prisoner is an old man, residing alone in the village of Almonte who earned a living by sawing wood.  In the beginning of July last, he enticed Catharine Mathilda Dunlop, a young girl under ten years of age, into his home and bolted the door and pulled down the blinds and attempted to take improper liberties with her person.  The offense was repeated two or three times afterwards, the prisoner giving the girl coppers not to tell.  Verdict, Guilty, one year in the gaol at hard labor.

Queen Versus Robert Waitt—Manslaughter

Prisoner resides at Harper’s Corners, Bathurst.  On the night of the 2^nd inst., prisoner’s wife was confined.  He remained with her alone and sent for no help although his brother was sleeping upstairs and there were several children in the house.  In the morning, he called in some neighboring woman who found the child lying in a corner of the bed dead, having evidently bled to death through neglect and the mother lying on the floor.  An inquest was held and Waitt committed for trial.  Verdict—Not Guilty

A young man named James Harris in the employ of Mr. Supple, while in camp near Pembroke on the 19^th inst., at a river where a number of men were engaged in building a dam, took hold of the barrel of a gun with the intention of shooting a partridge when it went off depositing the entire charge in the unfortunate young man’s head.   He died a few hours afterwards.

Perth Courier, October 6, 1871

The house of Mrs. Moffatt in the east ward near the burying ground has this fall been completely renovated and is now just as good as new.  The style of the building has been thoroughly modernized.  The house of T. Enright, just east of the Methodist church, has been covered with a coating of plaster and penciled so as to resemble stone.  This, with its new and modern built chimney, renders the building in every respect neat and respectable looking.

Perth Courier, October 20, 1871

An old resident of Perth, Charles Miller, is about to leave this town and take up his abode in Almonte—there to enter into partnership with J. Flett in the foundry and finishing business.  The departure of Mr. Miller from Perth will cause much regret to his numerous friends and acquaintances here by whom he was generally esteemed and respected.  The experience Mr. Miller has in this branch of business and his practical habits must prove a valuable commodity in the business in which he is to take part.

The “grocery” of Mrs. Bridget McGee near the post office has lately acquired the reputation which may be justly termed “notorious”.  This has been principally owing to the frequency and magnitude of the rows which have during the past fortnight developed themselves around that little nook.  One time, the windows were smashed from within by some missile of war hurled by the fair hand into the window at some rowdies outside; another time the glass was shivered from the outside by excited and indignant prowlers.  Last Sunday evening when people were returning from church, a lighted lame was seen sailing through the window like a falling star from the interior into the river below, aimed at some outside foe.  The damages to the windows are always promptly repaired the next morning.  The hotel de McGee has decidedly a hard name and must be a pleasant neighbor to others in that vicinity.

Farm For Sale:  The subscriber wishing to relocate offers for sale Lot 26, 8^th Concession North Elmsley, 200 acres, 125 cleared, the balance under wood.  The farm is situated on the Ferry Road one mile from Perth and has on it a comfortable stone dwelling place and commodious out buildings.  James Waddel

Perth Courier, November 10, 1871

It will interest many of our readers to know that Mr. A. Code on Tuesday last sold the whole of his property at Ferguson’s Falls to Peter McVicar of that locality for, we understand, $3,200.  The property comprises the water privileges there, mill sites and about 200 acres of farm land.

Thomas Jamieson has secured a room in the stone building connected with the McPherson and McPahil, single factory and placed therein a “hard waste picker” for tearing up rags and factory waste to be exported and used in the manufacturing of shoddy.  For the prevention of fire, this room will be filled with brick and the ceillng covered with sheet iron.

A very unusual and sad occurrence took place in this village yesterday afternoon (Wednesday).  A man named James Fleming, a laborer, about 62 years old, and who had been drinking to excess and wandering about like an outcast for the past two months, went yesterday to the house of George Salmand where he ate a very hearty dinner after which he went to the village for the purpose of getting more liquor.  But being refused, he again returned to Mr. Salmond’s, warmed himself for a few seconds at the stone; then walked upstairs cutting a piece of clothes line from where it was fastened, attached one end to a beam, put a running noose on the other, placed it around his neck and hung himself.  He was discovered about a half hour after the act was perpetrated by the wife of Mr. Salmond.  He must have been very determined in his rash act as both knees were touching the floor.  An inquest was held this afternoon by Coroner Howden of Perth with a verdict that “James Fleming while under a temporary fit of insanity, hanged himself”.

Perth Courier, November 24, 1871

William Hornbrooke, Almonte, Steam and Gas Filters

Insolvent Act of 1869:  Adam Craig

Perth Courier, December 8, 1871

Bell—Birth, on the 1^st December, the wife of James Bell, Esq., of a daughter.

Brock—Birth, on Wednesday, 6^th Dec., the wife of Rev. Thomas Brock, of a daughter.

Robertson—Died, on Friday, 23^rd November, of chronic disease of the heart, Isabella Stevenson Robertson, beloved wife of John Robertson, Esq., McNab, aged (illegible, could have been 52??62??53??)

Insolvent Act of 1869—Peter McEwen

WE are glad to learn that a daily mail has been put into operation between Almonte and Clayton—leaving the latter place in the morning and connection with the train in Almonte and arriving at the former before noon, returning to Clayton in the same evening.  John Gemmill, hotel keeper, of Clayton, is the contractor for carrying the mails and runs a comfortable covered stage between the two villages for the accommodation of travelers.  We might add that Mr. Gemmill is an attentive and obliging host as those traveling in that direction and stopping at his house will be made aware.

Rev. E. H. Jenkyns having resigned the situation on his appointment to the inspectorship of public school for Renfrew has been succeeded by Rev. A.G. Nexbitt, late of Franktown.

There lives an old lady on the 2^nd Concession of McNab named Mrs. Mallard(?) who has attained the age and position of a great-great-grandmother.  Her eldest daughter Mrs. Barrie is a great grandmother, her granddaughter Mrs. Hansen is a grandmother and her great grandson James Hansen is a father; so that now she is the living head and lady patriarch of the 5^th generation.  Mrs. Mallard is not only in the enjoyment of good health but in the perfect enjoyment of every faculty.  Her memory is exceedingly retentive.  We saw her a few days ago walking on the road and was astonished at the agility and alertness with which she walked along.  Such a circumstance is exceedingly rare and we venture to say that seldom has any person every known a great great grandmother in life with all her numerous progeny around her.  The township of McNab boasts of many aged persons close on the verge of their hundredth year.

Perth Courier, Dec. 15, 1871

Lane—Birth, at Perth on Wednesday, d13th Dec., the wife of F. Lane, druggist, of a son.

Hall—Birth, on Sunday, December 10, the wife of F.A. Hall, barrister, Perth, of a son.

We learn that on Monday last a lad of 14 years, Charles Boyle, son of a widow residing in Almonte, came to a violent death in the following manner.  He was attending a threshing machine on Monday at Mr. Marshall’s, four miles from Almonte, when he came hastily out of the barn and attempted to go but two span of horses in motion but before the driver could succeed in stopping them the unfortunate lad was caught in the coupling which attached the horse power to the spindle driving the machine, and which dragged him roughly around.  His leg was badly broken also his ankle, his neck badly cut, besides other injuries.  He lived only two hours after the accident in a state of unconsciousness during the whole time.

James Duff, recently a merchant at Almonte, was taken suddenly quite ill last night at the city hotel where he had been staying.  He died before the arrival of the doctor.  An inquest was held on the body and a verdict returned to the effect that the deceased came to his death by congestion of the lungs.  Ottawa Citizen

Perth Courier, Dec. 29, 1871

How Christmas is kept—This holiday was observed in the regular orthodox style by the people of our town, generally getting themselves in their Sunday clothes and threw aside their week day cares; and if some did not play very Much they have at least to say that they did not work any.  Notwithstanding the comparatively bad sleighing, the livery house here in Perth was doing his level best all day long in drawing some loving couples or other through town while they few horses belonging to private parties could say that the day was to them a holiday.  All well behaved little folks received a visit from that benevolent and sleigh driven Santa Claus; and by a wonderful coincidence his gifts resembled as close as two shinplasters resemble each other, the various Christmas gifts displayed so temptingly in the windows and on the shelves and counters of confectionary and fancy stores. Towards evening, a number might be seen who had made themselves “happy” in a more questionable manner and from their continuous state in this kind of happiness we judge that they consider Christmas lasts until New Year’s Day steps into its shoes.  Religious services were held at St. James Church and Roman Catholic mass being particularly grand and the vespers on Christmas night scarcely less so.  The most popular amusement about dinner time was that of playing a grab game with turkey that costs nine cents per pound.

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