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| 1501 | 1922, Friday October 6, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Mrs Robert Cochrane?/b? The death occurred very suddenly late on Thursday evening of Mrs Robert Cochrane of Almonte a lady who belonged to a well known Lanark family, who herself was known personally to very many people. Mrs Cochrane who was 72 years of age, was around as usual around all day Thursday, and called on friends in the afternoon, She and her husband spent the early of the evening together, their daughter, Miss Lily Cochrane having gone to Carleton Place with the members of the Young Peoples Society of the Presbyterian Church. Abut 9 o'clock Mrs Cochrane retired, and a little later Mrs Cochrane went upstairs. She was coughing a good deal as the result of a cold, and she said to her husband. "I'm dying." Medical assistance was secured but Mrs Cochrane passed away within half and hour of an affection of the lungs. The late Mrs Cochrane was a native of the township of Lanark her home being near Rosetta. She was the daughter of Robert Peacock who came from Glasgow, Scotland, and settled there. He was an elder in Rosetta Congregational Church, and died about sixteen years ago. Mrs Cochrane's maiden name was Janet, but was called Jessie as is common in Scotch families. She was married in 1876 to Mr Robert Cochrane of Almonte, Rev William McKenzie of St John's Presbyterian Church performing the ceremony. All her life after that was spent in Almonte. She was prominent in church work and made very many friends who mourn her departure. Rev J.D. McCrae on Sunday paid a touching tribute to her work and influence for good in the community. Mrs Cochrane had four children. One of them Olive died when she was eleven years old. The others are Katie in Oregon, Nettie, (Mrs John Henry) who lives near Spencerville, and Lily Cochrane at home. Her husband survives her. The funeral took place on Saturday to the Presbyterian Cemetery on the 8th line Ramsay, Rev Mr McCrae conducting the service. There was a very large attendance of mourners. The pall bearers were: Messrs Andrew and Peter Cochrane, brothers-in-law, George Peacock of Lanark, a cousin, William Aitken, Angus Sutherland and John Neilson. | Peacock, Janet Hamilton "Jessie" (I35159)
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| 1502 | 1923, Friday August 17, The Almonte Gazette front page John Young Is Killed At Main Street Crossing Prominent Almonte Citizen Meets Death While Driving Buggy over Railway Jury Returns Verdict of Accidental Death but Recommends that Improvements be Effected in order that View of Railway be Less Obstructed. Mr. John Young, a well-known citizen of Almonte, was killed at the main street crossing of the C.P.R. on Saturday evening about 7 o'clock. He was driving across the railway in a buggy when a freight train travelling west struck him. From the evidence at the inquest held in the council chamber on Wednesday evening with Dr. A.A. Metcalfe, the coroner presiding it appeared that two freight trains had passed through Almonte within fifteen or twenty minutes on Saturday evening. Possibly Mr. Young, had judged that after the first had gone through the rails would clear for a considerable time. At any rate the second train was almost upon him when he observed it. It was about 75 feet away. He was affected with deafness, so that he did not hear the whistle of the locomotive the ringing of the locomotive bell and the ringing of the crossing bell, all the evidence showed that the usual precautions were observed, and that the train was not travelling at an excessive speed. W. Kenny, of Smiths Falls, the engineer of the train stated that there was no particular order for passing through the town of Almonte. They could go up to 30 miles. He states in reply to Dr. Metcalfe that slow up orders had been received since the accident. Both he and Leslie Ritchie, the fireman, saw Mr. Young endeavouring to cross the rack after he saw the oncoming train. When Mr. Young observed it he urged his horse forward but apparently it became frightened and balked. Mr. Ritchie thought he could have stopped instead of trying to cross. However, he made the effort to get his horse and buggy across the rails and failed. The train caught them, the horse was cut in two, and carried some distance. Mr. Young was thrown out and injured beyond hope of recovery. His skull was fractured, his jaw and both legs broken, and there were internal injuries as well. He was taken at once to the R.M. Hospital but died immediately upon his arrival there, some fifteen minutes after the accident. He never regained consciousness. It seems that the only persons in Almonte who witnessed the accident were Mr. Robert Ford and two children. Mr. Ford gave evidence at the inquest. He said he anticipated the accident. He saw Mr. Young drive up Main Street, and when he heard the approached of the train he remarked to a friend with him that he was sure the accident would happen. Mr. Young's horse was waling as he approached the crossing. Mr. Matthew Ballantyne was called upon as a witness. He was at the Power House at the time. He did not see the accident, however, although he noticed that the train had slowed up, He did not see Mr. Young drive up the street. A number of C.P.R. officials were examine and gave technical evidence the most vital of which appeared to be the difficulty of seeing a train on account of the flour mill obstructing the view. The width of the road on the north side of the railway is 53? feet on the south side 56 feet while the width of the C.P.R. crossing is about 70 feet. The jury was as follows: Messrs. John Blakeley, foreman, A. Johnston, Wm. Carnochan, Frank Murray, Robt. Needham, Samuel Davis, George Bradford, Walter Lockhart, Ed. Nicholson and Sidney McLean. They brought in a verdict of accidental death, recommending that improvements be effected in order to give a better view of the crossing an approaches. Rev. J.H. Rutherford of the Cameronian church conducted the funeral services in the absence of Rev. J.I. McCrea. The deceased is survived by two brothers and one sister; Robert Young, of Ottawa; Andrew Young and Mrs John McFarlane of Almonte. Four brothers, Alexander, William, Peter and Stephen, and three sisters, Mrs Angus Sutherland, Mrs John McCarter and Mrs Henry Cavers predeceased him. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs Peter Young of Bennie's Corners who died some years ago and was in his 83rd year. For many years he carried on a blacksmith business in Almonte retiring several years ago. The pallbearers at the funeral were six nephews; Vincent Young, Herbert Young, Peter Young, M.R. Young, Peter Sutherland and E.H. Knight. | Young, John (I11146)
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| 1503 | 1923, Friday August 17, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Obituary William Gardner A well known and highly esteemed resident of Bennie's Corners passed away on Friday morning in the R.M. Hospital, Almonte in the person of William Gardner, after a few days' illness following an operation for appendicitis. Deceased, who was the youngest son of the late Walter Gardner and Elizabeth Bowes, was born at Bennie's Corners nearly 56 years ago where he since resided. He made many friends who regret his sudden demise. About thirty-one years ago deceased married Miss Isabel McInnis from near Hopetown who survives was a family of four sons and three daughters: Stanley of Oshawa; Edna, Earl, Ethel, Roy, Lorne and Dorothy, who were all at home at present. He is survived by one brother and two sisters, Walter of Salmon Arm, B.C. and Mrs Jas McDougall of Almonte and Mrs Alex Pretty of Hopetown all of whom have the deepest sympathy of this community in their sad and sudden bereavement. Another brother, Thomas of Hamburg, N.Y. died last month. The funeral which took place on Sunday afternoon from his late residence on the 8th line was very largely attended many coming from a distance to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed. The funeral services were conducted by Rev D.H. Hodges, pastor of the Blakeney Presbyterian church of which deceased was a faithful and active member and a member of the board of managers. The pallbearers were: Alex Pretty, Donald McInnis, Jas McDougall, Wm Phillip, Wm A. Snedden and Gavin Gilmour. Interment was made in the 8th line cemetery. | Gardner, William (I7419)
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| 1504 | 1923, Friday February 9, The Almonte Gazette front page Mrs William Boal On Friday, February 2, Mary J. Stanley, aged 65 years passed away. Deceased was a daughter of Richard Stanley and Sarah Owens, one of the first settlers in the Cedar Hill district. About six months ago she became ill with cancer of the stomach and although she consulted the best specialists in the country she could obtain no relief. In 1876 she was married to William Boal and moved to the farm where she spent the remainder of her days. Always active and industrious she was always an enthusiastic worker in the social life of the community. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, the choir, the Women's Institute and the school board. The family consisted of seven boys Robert M., Stanley, George W. and Stuart, all residing in the neighbourhood, Harvey in Moose Jaw, Sask., and Louis, who died about nine years ago and one who died in infancy. One brother and four sisters also survive her. At her request, the choir of which she was a member, sang her favourite hymns at the service. The pallbearers were Messrs. S. Lowry, J. Dowdall, A. Melanson, W. Connors, F. Forsythe and W. West. | Stanley, Mary Jane (I7288)
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| 1505 | 1923, Friday January 5,The Almonte Gazette, page 7 DEATHS YOUNG ? At Blakeney, on Monday, January 1, 1923, Agnes Annie Mackay, relict of Robert Young, aged 65 years. 1923, Friday January 5,The Almonte Gazette, page 5 Blakeney ? The Angel of Death visited this community on Monday morning and claimed the life of Agnes Annie McKay beloved wife of the late Robert Young after three weeks illness from heart trouble at the age of 65 years. Deceased was a resident of Montreal in her early life and later resided in Almonte for number of years before her marriage to Mr Robert Young when she resided at Otter Glen until Mr Young passed away about thirteen years ago. After her husband's death she spent a few years visiting friends in Messena, N.Y. and Montreal and then returned to Blakeney to spend her remaining years and during the years spent here made many friends who deeply regret her sudden demise so early in life. Deceased was a faithful and very active member of the Presbyterian church and was a teacher in Sunday school for a number of years. She leaves to mourn one sister, Mrs Pitts of Massena, N.Y. The deepest sympathy of many friends here goes out to the bereaved relatives in their sad bereavement. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon to the 8th line cemetery where interment was made besides her late husband. The funeral services were conducted by Rev D.H. Hodges. The pallbearers were Messrs Wm Philip, R.W. Young, W.A. Snedden, G.A. Murphy, Grenville Toshack and John Camelon. | Mackay, Agnes Ann "Annie" (I20228)
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| 1506 | 1923, Friday July 20, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Was Prominent In Almonte Business?/b? ?b?Daniel Shaw?/b? Passes Away at Pembroke After a Long Illness Mr Daniel Shaw, of Pembrooke, for many years a prominent businessman of Almonte, died on Wednesday in his 70th year. He had been ill for some time. He passed away at the Cottage Hospital, Pembroke. He was born at Lake Dore, near Eganville, where his father, a native of Aberdeen in Scotland, was a miller and also owned a mill at Beachburg. After leaving school Daniel went to Pembroke to learn the business of a hardware merchant and entered the employ of Dunlop and Company. He came to Almonte when quite young and entered business for himself, soon earning a reputation for keen business sense and integrity. He occupied the store which is still operated as a hardware business by Mr John Taylor. He was very enterprising and besides his hardware store, he owned a sawmill at Madawaska, was half owner with Mr J.B. Wylie in a woollen manufacturing mill in Almonte, and started a tile factory. After his wife's death over twelve years ago he gave up business and went to reside with a brother at Dauphin, Man. For the last six years he lived with his sister at Pembroke, Mrs Thomas Mackie. Mrs Shaw's maiden name was Margaret Baird. Her father was a farmer and her mother was a sister of the late Hon George Bryson. She died in 1910. The funeral took place on Thursday morning. A service was held at Pembroke by Rev Mr Blakely, the Presbyterian minister there, and the remains were conveyed to Almonte where interment was made in the Presbyterian cemetery on the eighth line of Ramsay. The pallbearers were: Messrs Alex Miller, P.J. Young, John Neilson, T.J. Reid, John Taylor and W. West. He leaves four brothers ? Alexander, at Grand Forks, North Dakota; James and Thomas, of Dauphin, Manitoba, and John of Lake Dore. He leaves one sister ? Mrs Thomas Mackie, of Pembroke. Col H.J. Mackie, now in Russia, former M.P. for North Renfrew is a nephew. | Shaw, Daniel (I8865)
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| 1507 | 1923, Friday March 16, The Almonte Gazette page 8 David Metcalfe Mentioned was made last week of the death of Mr David Metcalfe which took place on Wednesday Mar. 8. Deceased one week before suffered from a very severe paralytic stoke from which he never rallied. Born in Ramsay 63 years ago being a son of the late James Metcalfe and Sarah Macphail. He was married to Miss Sarah Rea, also of Ramsay who predeceased him only eight months ago. Besides one daughter Miss Gertrude Metcalfe of Ottawa, he is survived by three sisters and four brothers, Mrs H. Kaeley, Medford, Sask., Mrs M. McLean, Gilt Edge, Alta, Miss Annie Metcalfe, Ramsay, Messrs Jas and Alex Metcalfe, Manton, Man, and John and Hugh on the homestead, Ramsay. The funeral service was conducted by Rev Dr McCrae, assisted by Rev D.H. Hodges of Blakeney. Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church and a member of the Board of Management. The pallbearers were Messrs Wesley H. Rea, William H. Robertson, A. Mordy, Alex McPhail, Jas Metcalfe and Alex Metcalfe. Those from a distance attending the funeral were Mrs J. Smith, Pembroke, Mrs J. Metcalfe, Ottawa, Miss H. Fitzgerald, Ottawa, Mrs Kaeley and son, Medford, Sask. Mr J. Metcalfe, Beachburg, Mr A. Mordy, Cobden, Mr Robert Metcalfe, Pakenham and Mr Alex Metcalfe, Manton, Man. | Metcalfe, David (I27527)
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| 1508 | 1923, Friday October 12, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Sad Drowning At Carleton Place Little David Warren, son of W.J. Warren is the Victim?/b? A sad accident occurred on Saturday afternoon when little David Warren, son of Mr and Mrs Wm. Warren, met death in the Mississippi river at the Bates & Innis bridge. The boy had secured permission to attend the Star theatre and was returning from there at about five o'clock, accompanied by a playmate Jackie Harper, when the fatal accident occurred. The boys when last seen before the accident were playing with a kitten on the lawn before the Bates & Innis mill. According to the story of Jackie Harper the boys when passing over the bridge became interested in the water plunging over the stop-logs at the edge of the bride. [bridge?] Boy-like they scrambled into the railing and watched the water take the drop. Intensely interested David leaned over the edge of the railing just a little too far and losing is balance fell into the seething waters. Jackie alarmed at seeing his comrade's predicament ran to Mr Alexander McDarmid's for help, which was immediately secured but not before the lad was drowned. The body was recovered in less than fifteen minutes. David George was the second son of Mr and Mrs W.J. Warren. Mr Warren who is a traveller for the Mount Forest Carriage Co, was at the time of the accident of the firm's headquarters in Mount Forest. He received word of the death at 6.30 and by 6.45 was motoring to Toronto. There he took the train arriving here early Sunday morning. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from the home of the child's parent to the 8th line cemetery, Ramsay. The services were conducted by Rev W.A. Dobson. The pallbearers were six playmates of the child; Jackie Harper, Clara Syme, Lester Kemp, Peter Donald, Lawrence Virtue and Harold Virtue. As the cortege passed the town hall school the pupils formed lines as a last tribute to their departed fellow pupil. David, who was eight years and eight months old, was the second eldest of a family of five children, the remaining members of which are James, Jack, William and Isobel. A large number of friends of both Mr and Mrs Warren from the surrounding district accompanied the body to the cemetery, and the floral expressions of sympathy were many. Wreaths were from Mr and Mrs Stanley McColloch, Tweed; B.Y. Williams and family, Jackie Harper, Mrs Harper and Mrs Jefferson. Sprays from the mother and father; Mr and Mrs W.H. Wood, Ottawa; Mr and Mrs Geo M. Warren; Mr and Mrs F.C. Donald, and Miss E. McLaren, from the little cousins Clara and Myrtle Syme and Helen Naismith, J.H. McFadden and family, Mr and Mrs J.R. Robertson and Miss Olive, and Kathleen Findlay, Cut flowers were received in profusion from Master Harold Lewis, Bert Kingston, Andrew and Russell Cochran, little Lulu and Iona Boale, Miss Edith Hughes, Mr and Mrs Greville Toshack, Mr and Mrs H.M. Snedden, Lena Saunders and little Jennie Saunders and other little school friends. | Warren, David George (I23428)
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| 1509 | 1923, Friday October 26 The Almonte Gazette page 8 ?b?Obituary Wm Anderson ?/b?Mr William Anderson, son of the late Robert Anderson, passed away at his home in Havelock on Thursday, Oct 11. Mr Anderson was 68 years of age and was born in Almonte. When a young man he married Miss Caroline Holstead, who survives. One daughter, Katheryn also survives. Death was the result of a three weeks' illness, suffering from typhoid and complications. The funeral took place on Saturday from his home in Havelock to Almonte where the body was interred in the 8th line cemetery, Rev J.D. McCrae of Almonte officiating. There was a large delegation of railwaymen at the funeral. | Anderson, William McMillan (I17938)
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| 1510 | 1923, Friday October 26, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Henry Cavers After an illness of but a few days, Mr Henry Cavers passed away on Wednesday, Oct 10, at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs John Cavers, Carleton Place, the result of a stroke of paralysis. Mr Cavers was born in Beckwith in 1847, a son of the late Thomas Cavers. When a young man he married Miss Jennie Young, of Almonte, and they made their home in Ramsay, near the railway track on the 9th line. Here, Mrs Cavers passed away some twelve years ago, and some time later Mr Cavers sold his farm and went to Carleton Place to reside. One daughter, Mrs William Duff, survives, her home being in Saskatchewan. Six brothers and four sisters also survive ? Thomas in Ramsay, James in Carleton Place, William in Pakenham, Edward P., in Manitoba, Peter in Detroit and Alexander on the homestead in Beckwith, Mrs J. Fumerton and Miss Christena, in Beckwith, Mrs A.R. McRorie in Saskatchewan, and Mrs Margaret Lester in Ottawa. In politics Mr Cavers was a Liberal in religion a Presbyterian, a member of St Andrew's Church. He was a man of few words but staunch principle and an excellent neighbour. He was ever ready and willing to assist those who needed his help and he always did it cheerfully and well. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon to the 8th Line Ramsay cemetery, and was largely attended. The service at the house was conducted by Rev J.D. McCrae and W.A. Dobson. The pallbearers were Messrs Robert and Andrew Young, Peter and Angus Sutherland of Almonte. Peter McDonald and Gavin Dunlop, Carleton Place. Beautiful floral tributes adorned the casket. | Cavers, Henry (I7317)
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| 1511 | 1923, Wednesday November 21, The Carleton Place Herald front page ?b?The Late D.S. McFarlane?/b? After an illness extending over a year and a half, Mr David S. McFarlane passed away at his home on Morphy street last Thursday evening. Mr McFarlane was born in Ramsay in October, 1847, and so was in his 77th year. He was married twice, his first wife being Miss Aikenhead, of Ramsay, who died leaving two young children -- Miss Jessie McFarlane, professional nurse, of Portsmouth, N.H., and Mr. M.R. McFarlane, of Almonte. A few years later he married Miss Sarah Clarke, who with two sons and one daughter survive -- William C. in the west, and Clarence in Toronto, and Miss Margaret at home. About half a century ago Mr. McFarlane came to Carleton Place and entered the employ of the C.P.R., and for 30 years continued in the service retiring on a pension about eleven years ago. A man of sterling character and strict integrity Mr McFarlane was highly esteemed and much respected, ad was a most worthy citizen. In politics he was a Liberal. In religion a Presbyterian, a member of St Andrew's Church, and for may years a member of the management committee. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon to the 8th Line Ramsay cemetery, and was very largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev A.R. Gibson, assisted by Rev. Mr. McCrae, of Almonte. The pallbearers were Messrs. James Cavers, John Cunnningham, Wm. Pattie, Peter McDonald, Wm. Bard, and Dr. M.H. Stele. Many floral tributes adorned the casket. The family have the sympathy of many friends in their season of bereavement. | McFarlane, David Snedden (I29321)
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| 1512 | 1924 Friday April 18, The Almonte Gazette front page Leslie Giles A sad event occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Giles on Friday April 11, when their son, Leslie E., a bright boy of thirteen years passed away after a trying illness of over two months duration, which he bore with wonderful patience for one so young. Rheumatic fever with heart complications was the cause of death and at times he suffered a great deal but through it all was never heard to complain and when death came he looked upon it as a happy release from his suffering. The funeral which was largely attended took place on Monday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Bruce, rector of St George Church, officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Anglican cemetery. His teacher and schoolmates sent a spray of Easter lilies and carnations to show their love and respect. There was also a beautiful wreath from his parents and brothers and sisters and a wreath from his uncle Mr. H. Moulton. The sympathy of the whole community goes out to the bereaved ones in their sorrow. | Giles, Leslie Moulton (I29669)
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| 1513 | 1924 Friday, March 7, The Almonte Gazette front page Tragic Death of Ross Leach Under a Load of Wood was taking load from bush when it overturned and pinned him below Young man was found by his father, Body had lain under for probably about an hour Mr. Ross Leach, who resided on the old Templeton farm of Ramsay met a tragic death on Monday afternoon. His body was found under a load of wood. His father Mr. Wm. Leach, found his son. It appears that Ross Leach after dinner on Monday went to the bush for a load of wood. About four o'clock Mr Wm Leach, who had been also in the bush, came upon the overturned Sleigh. The horses were still standing as evidently they been for about an hour. Removing the sticks. Mr. Leach found his son underneath life was extinct. It was thought that the sleigh became unmanageable going down a hill at the foot of which Ross Leach was found, and that the horses had become entangled in the harness with the result that the load was overturned, and pinned the unfortunate young man underneath. Ross Leach who was only thirty-three years of age, was widely known, and held in high esteem. His wife was Miss Sadie Toop, daughter of Mrs. A.E. Toop. He leaves, besides his widow, two little daughters aged 8 and 2 years. The sad occurrence stirred the sympathy of the community and there was a very large concourse of people at the funeral which took place to the Anglican Church and Cemetery on Wednesday, The service was conducted by Rev. J.J. Lowe. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Wilfred Toop, John Toop, William Leach, Daniel Leach, Frank McNeely, and Daniel Lynch. Dr. A.A. Metcalfe, the corner was notified of the fatality but decided that an inquest was unnecessary. | Leach, Hamilton Ross (I25882)
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| 1514 | 1924, Friday April 11, The Almonte Gazette, page 3 Thos Craig After an illness of about a year's duration, Mr Thomas Craig passes away at his home on the 8th line of Ramsay on Tuesday morning, April 1st at 10:30 o'clock. He was born in Ramsay in 1844, being the son of the late Thos. and Jane Craig, and spent the greater part of his life on the farm where he was born. He married Isabel J. McAlister who survives him with a family of one son and three daughters, Thos F. Craig, at home; Mrs J.A. Hough of White Lake; Mrs J.A. Albright and Effie V. Craig, R.N. of Massillon, Ohio, also two sisters Mrs Anne Goodfellow of Ramsay and Mrs Jas Smithson of White Lake and one brother Duncan who died in childhood. The funeral which was largely attended by friends and neighbours took place from his late residence on April 3 at 2 o'clock to the 8th line cemetery. Services were conducted by the Rev. J.D. McCrae Presbyterian minister and by L.O.L. No 378 of which he had been a member for almost sixty years. The pallbearers were six brother Orangemen Messers Thos. Puckett. Jas Little, Robert Forde, Edward James, Albert Lotan and Archie Johnson | Craig, Thomas (I24202)
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| 1515 | 1924, Friday August 15, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Mrs J.F. Presley?/b? The death occurred on Monday of Mrs J.F. Presley at the age of 49 years. She passed away at the Brockville hospital after being a patient there for a fortnight. Three weeks before that she had taken seriously ill, and little hope was entertained for her recovery. Her maiden name was Isabella May Drummond, daughter of the late Malcolm, of Ashton and Mrs Malcolm Drummond of Brockville. In 1900 she was married to Mr J.F. Presley and three years after the young couple moved to Cobalt. Mrs Presley was the first white women in Cobalt and had many interesting stories to tell of her early married life there. Mr and Mrs Presley stayed at Cobalt until 1918 when they removed to Almonte. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband and six children, one child having died in Cobalt. They are: Lorne, Raeburn, Cecil, Muriel, Winnie and Hazel. her mother, four sisters and three brothers also survive. The funeral, which was very largely attended took place on Wednesday to the Presbyterian Cemetery on the eighth line of Ramsay. Rev J.D. McCrae, her minister, conducted the services. The pallbearers were; Messrs Robert Tosh, John Andrews, Wm Rodger, Lester Jamieson, James Drynan and John Blakeley. The deepest sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family. | Drummond, Isabella Mary "Bella" (I20514)
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| 1516 | 1924, Friday February 29, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?W.A. Snedden Of Ramsay Passes?/b? Well Known Farmer Dies Following Operation at Hospital for Appendicitis. Mr William A. Snedden, one of the best known farmers of Ramsay township died in the R.M. Hospital on Sunday evening following an operation for appendicitis, on Thursday evening. He was 52 years of age. The sudden illness and passing of Mr Snedden caused much sorrow throughout the community, and there was an unusually large concourse of mourners at the funeral on Tuesday. He belonged to an old Ramsay family, the members of which have played a strong part in the progress and development of the community. He himself was much liked and respected. He was the second son of the late David Snedden, and resided in Ramsay all his life. About 28 years ago he was married to Miss Jennie Belle Toshack, who survives with a family of four sons and two daughters: Wilfred in Toronto, John, James, Alexander, Isabel and Jean at home. He leaves also one sister, Miss Minnie Snedden who resided with him. The deepest sympathy goes out to the relatives. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from the family residence on the 9th line of Ramsay to the Presbyterian cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by Rev D.H. Hodges, of Blakeney Presbyterian church of which Mr Snedden had been an active and faithful member and had also been an elder for the past few years. Rev J.D. McCrae, who was present assisted in the service. The pallbearers were Messrs. R. W. Young, W.J. Graham, Alex Barker, Wm. Philip, George T. Graham, and Greville Toshack. There was a lengthy cortege of mourners. Mr Snedden was a good farmer and took deep interest in agricultural affairs. He was an active member of the Ramsay Farmers' Club, and was interested in Holstein breeding. His farm was one of the breeding poultry stations of the department of agriculture and hundreds of people have formed fine flocks of Plymouth Rocks from the eggs which he supplied. He was a director of the North Lanark Agricultural Society and was a member of the Almonte and Ramsay Board of Trade and the Sons of Scotland. | Snedden, William Alexander (I7672)
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| 1517 | 1924, Friday January 18, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Robert Cochran?/b? Mr Robert Cochran, and old and well known resident of Almonte, died on Tuesday at the age of 84. His health had been declining for some years. He was a native of Ramsay, born at the Cochran homestead on the 7th Concession of Ramsay, the son of Andrew Cochran and Isabella Erskine. He was married on January 18, 1874, to Janet Peacock, who predeceased him on September 28, 1922. Mr Cochran was a carpenter by trade, and carried on that business for many years. In the late portion of his active life he carried the mails to and from the station, but for that last ten years he had lived in retirement. He leaves three daughters, Miss Lily Cochran, at home; Mrs Katie Smith, of Longwood, Florida, and Mrs John Henry, of Spencerville. He also leaves three brothers and five sisters: Andrew, on the homestead; Peter, on the 2nd Concession of Ramsay; James, of Moose Jaw, Sask; Mrs Aggie Hall, of Portland, Oregon; Mrs Margaret Yuill, of Ramsay; Mrs Bella Naismith, of Saries, N.D.; Mrs Thomas Phillip, of Forest Grove, Oregon; and Mrs Nellie Snedden, of Almonte. Mr Cochran, who had lived on Almonte for over sixty years, was a member of St John's Presbyterian church. He was deeply interested in church work, and throughout all his long life he and his wife were noted for the fact that they gave a tithe of all they possessed and more to the work of the church. He had many friends, and hew as a warm favourite. He had a good memory and his reminiscences were always interesting. In his declining years he was faithfully attended by his devoted daughter, Miss Lily Cochran, to whom there is extended much sympathy. The funeral took place this (Thursday) afternoon from the Presbyterian church, the service being conducted by Rev J.D. McCrae. The pallbearers were six nephews Messrs W.J. Paul, John Yuill, Alex Cochran, Andrew Yuill, Wilbert Cochran and Ted Naismith. | Cochran, Robert (I35158)
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| 1518 | 1924, Friday January 25, The Almonte Gazette page 7 ?b?Matthew McFarlane Aikenhead?/b? Matthew Aikenhead was born July 13th, 1860, on the farm near town which he operated until he retired a few years ago to occupy this residence on Country street, where he died on Saturday. He had been ailing since early in the summer, but was able to be up and about until a few weeks ago. he is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Rebecca Blair, of Drummond Township, his sister, Marion, widow of the late James Brunton, his brother, John, of Winnipeg, and his two children William, druggist, of Pakenham, and Mary, graduate nurse, at home. To the bereaved will go out the heartfelt sympathy of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances who recognized in Mr Aikenhead an man of exceptionally fine character. The funeral on Monday was largely attended, in spite of the inclemency of the weather, many prominent citizen of Town and Township being present to pay a last tribute of respect. The services were conducted by Rev J.D. McCrae, minister of the Presbyterian Church of which the late Mr Aikenhead was a life-long member, and at the time of his death a Trustee. Interment was made at the Presbyterian Cemetery and the pallbearers were: John Neilson, Peter McCallum, W. West, Joseph Paul and Wm McMunn, of town, and James Blair, of Arnprior. | Aikenhead, Matthew McFarlane (I42612)
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| 1519 | 1924, Friday June 13, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Mrs William Thompson The unexpected death of Mrs Wm Thompson in Ramsay of Tuesday of last week caused sorrow throughout the community. The late Mrs Thompson whose maiden name was Katherine E. Sims, daughter of the late John Sims and of Mrs Sims, was born on the fourth line of Fitzroy on March 22, 1874. There she resided till her marriage to Wm Thompson in June 1901. For a time the young couple resided in Ottawa and later at Depot Harbour. Fifteen years ago they came to reside on the homestead in Ramsay. Deceased is survived by her husband, two children ? Myrtle, who has been teaching near Pakenham and Roy who is attending High School in Almonte, her mother and five brothers ? Peter T., Lester and George of Strasbourg, Sask, Hamlet and Alfred, of Smiley, Sask. The funeral which was largely attended was held on Friday from her late residence to the eighth line Presbyterian cemetery. The services at the house and graveside were conducted by the Rev V. Collins, pastor of the Almonte Baptist Church. The pallbearers were Messrs Samuel and Charles Brydges, Joseph Symington, sr., Robert Templeton, Adam Craig and F.A. Ross. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful, including Broken Circle from mother, husband and family; wreaths from brothers, Peter and George Sims; wreaths from the Thompson and Sinclair families, Detroit, Mich; wreath from Alpha Lodge, I.O.O.F., Almonte; Spray from Mrs Darling; flowers from Mrs Chester Thompson, Mrs T.A. Thompson, Mrs M.F. Smith and Master Wm Paterson. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Peter T. and George Sims of Stasbourg, Sask; Mrs Chester Thompson, Port Rowan; Mr and Mrs C.J. Lyons, Arnprior; Mrs W.A. Willis, Arnprior; Mr and Mrs F.A. Ross, Kinburn. | Sims, Katherine Emaline (I15529)
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| 1520 | 1924, Friday June 20, The Almonte Gazette page 7 Stewart Nontell Stewart Nontell, a well known resident of this community passed away in the R.M. Hospital on Thursday of last week after a few days' illness following an operation. Deceased who was a son of the late Isaac Nontell was born in Ramsay township about 67 years ago where he resided nearly all his life. About forty-five years ago he married Elizabeth Gemmill, who survives with a family of one daughter and two sons: (Mina) Mrs Kirby Chamberlain; Roy and Percy all of town. He is survived by one sister, Mrs Mitchell McMullen, of Smiths Falls and two brothers, Isaac of town and Alex of the 10th line, Ramsay, to whom the sympathy of their many friends goes out in their sad bereavement. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon from his late residence on Ottawa Street to the 8th line cemetery. Rev J.D. McCrae conducted the funeral services. The pallbearers were Messrs Jas Syme, Abram Bingham, John Armstrong, Wm Lawrie, R.W. Young, and J. Symington. Among the relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr and Mrs M. McMullen, and daughter, Mrs Robt Porter and daughter, Erma of Smiths Falls and Mrs D. Carmicheal of Braeside. | Nontell, Stewart (I33323)
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| 1521 | 1924, Friday June 27, The Almonte Gazette, page 5 BLAKENEY Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boal of Bennies Corners were bereaved last week by the death of their youngest daughter, Laura Mabel, aged 7 months. The sincere sympathy of many friends here is extended Mr. and Mrs. Boal APPLETON ? Mr and Mrs Robert Struthers attended the funeral of the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Boal of Pakenham last Friday. | Boal, Laura Mabel (I42230)
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| 1522 | 1924, Friday, May 16th The Almonte Gazette, page 8. " Miss Rachel McLachlin". Miss Rachel McLachlin, only daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.A. McLachlin, formerly of Almonte, died late Thursday morning at her home in Ottawa after a short illness of pneumonia. Interment will be made in Almonte on Monday morning The funeral of Miss Rachel L.T. (Rae) McLachlin, who died on Thursday last, beloved and only daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.A. McLachlin, was held on Monday morning from the family residence, 380 Cooper Street, Ottawa. The remains were taken to Almonte on the C.P.R. train, where interment took place on the arrival of the train. A short service was held at the house at nine o'clock Sunday night, which was conducted by Rev J.W. Woodside, Pastor of Chalmers Church, and which was attended by a large gathering of friends and relatives. The service at Almonte was conducted by Rev S. Gorley Brown, former Pastor of the Almonte Presbyterian Church, and was one of the largest funerals in Almonte for some time. Many members of the Almonte Presbyterian Church, which Miss McLachlin attended in her childhood days were present to pay their last respects to her memory, and many beautiful floral offerings were received by the family. The chief mourners were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. McLachlin; her grandmother, Mrs. A.A. Gilmour; Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Lockhart, Ottawa; Aunt & Uncle, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Gilmour, Napanee; and Mr. Carl Valleau of Ottawa. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were; Mr. D. Legerwood of Arnprior; Mrs. J.A. Gilmour of Napanee; Master George Allan and Miss Jean Gilmour of Napanee; and Mr. J.W. Smith of Antrim. Among the many beautiful floral tributes were flowers from Mother, Dad, and Grandmother; Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Lockhart, gates-ajar; Mr. Carl Valleau, Chief of Staff of the Printing and Stationary Branch, Department of National Defence; Mr. Kenneth P. McEwan of Perth; Mr. & Mrs. A MacMillan, Miss Ethel Henshaw, the Children's Helpers Circle of the King's Daughters Guild, District W.C.T.U.; Col By Chapter I.O.D.E., Daughter's of the Empire Daily Vacation Bible School, Hong Ling, Miss Muriel martin, Mr. & Mrs. John Patterson, Mr. & Mrs. F.M. Young, Mr. Vivian Young, Mrs. D.M. Chambers and family, Mrs. John Reid, Mr. Charles B. Turner, R.C., H.A., Kingston; Mr, & Mrs Sid Chambers, Mrs. S. Symonds, Mrs. A Halkett, mr. & Mrs Charles Winmill, Mrs. F. Coulter, Circle No Five, Chalmers Church choir of Chalmers Church, Ottawa Woman's Club. Miss McLachlin was an only child and her death came as a great shock to her parents and many friends as was evidenced by the large numbers who attended her funeral. From The Almonte Gazette | McLachlin, Rachel Lorna L. T. "Rae" (I13243)
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| 1523 | 1925, Friday August 14, The Almonte Gazette front page Death of William Boal A well known resident of Pakenham Township, passed away after a short illness, on Friday, July 31, in the person of William Boal. Deceased, who was a son of the late Robert Boal, was born about seventy-four years ago on the sixth concession, Pakenham, where he spent all his life. In 1876 he married Miss Mary L. Stanley of Pakenham, who predeceased him in February, 1923. This union was blessed by a family of seven sons, of whom five survive; Stanley of Bennies Corners; Geo W., Robert and Stuart in Pakenham Township; and Harvey of Moosejaw, Saskatchewan. He is also survived by one brother and sister. The funeral took place on Sunday, August 2, from his late residence at the sixth line, Pakenham, to the eighth line cemetery, Ramsay, where interment was made beside his late wife. Rev H.H. Hillis conducted the funeral service. | Boal, William (I7282)
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| 1524 | 1925, Friday December 25, The Almonte Gazette, page 6 Local News -- Lois Anne, seven months old daughter of Mr and Mrs M.J. Gilmour, died on Thursday, Dec 17, after four days illness on pneumonia. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon, Rev J.D. McCrae conducting the service | Gilmour, Lois Ann (I42136)
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| 1525 | 1925, Friday February 27, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?Miss Emily Morris Wylie?/b? Miss Emily Morris Wylie, daughter of Mrs Wylie and the late Captain Wm H Wylie, passed away peacefully on February 12, after a year illness. Becoming ill in Halifax she was taken at one to the Mountains and later to the Ross Memorial Hospital, Montreal, where she received the best skill and care for three months. Her mother remained with her all year and her sister all last month. She was a bright, lovable girl, fond of sports and a general favourite. Her loss will be keenly felt by her many friends and she is deeply mourned by her own family circle. The Funeral took place on Sunday of last week from the home of her sister Mrs C.B Dawson, of Almonte, and was very largely attended. Rev George H Thomas, of Appleton conducted the service in the absence of her minister Rev J D McCrae. The pallbearers were her four cousins, Messrs. Hamilton, Arthur, Henry and Maitland Wylie. The remains were taken to the Presbyterian cemetery on the 8th line of Ramsay. | Wylie, Emily Morris (I41525)
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| 1526 | 1925, Friday January 16, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?DIED BRUNTON ?/b?? At Almonte on Monday, January 5th, 1925, Marion Aikenhead, relict of the late James Brunton, aged 80 years 1925, Friday January 30, The Almonte Gazette page 6 ?b?Mrs James Brunton?/b? Mrs Marion Brunton, widow of the late James Brunton, died at the home of Mrs Matthew Aikenhead in Almonte, on Monday, January 12. She was 80 years of age. Born on April 14, 1844, she was the eldest daughter of the family of six children of the late David and Janet Aikenhead of Almonte. She was educated a the old log schoolhouse at the corner of Bridge and Country streets. In 1877 she was married to Mr Brunton and they went to live near the village of Prospect in Beckwith, where they remained for several years. About the year 1885 they returned to Ramsay and lived on the east half of lot 12 on the 9th concession. Mr Brunton died in 1913 and Mrs Brunton removed to Almonte where she made her home with Mr and Mrs Matthew Aikenhead. The only surviving member of the family is John Aikenhead, of Winnipeg. In religion Mr Brunton was a Baptist. She was a lady of high Christian character, and was held in great respect. She had many friends who mourn deeply her passing. | Aikenhead, Marion (I29316)
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| 1527 | 1925, Friday July 24, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?John Harry Fumerton?/b? On Monday evening, July 20, at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, there passed away a young man who was well and favourably known in this community in the person of John Henry Fumerton of Appleton. Harry, as he was known to most of his friends, was the son of Mr and Mrs David Fumerton of Appleton. His mother before her marriage was Miss Jennie Johnston of Lanark. Some two years ago Mr Fumerton suffered a severe attack of Scarlet Fever, from which developed Bright's disease. The effects of this rendered him an invalid during the past year. The deceased leaves to mourn his loss a wife and two small children; his parents Mr and Mrs D.F. Fumerton; one sister, (Bessie), Mrs E.W. Coxford, Rochester, N.Y.; two half-brothers, Fred and James of Carleton Place; three half-sisters, (Minnie) Mrs J. Tuggy, Ottawa, Ont; (Tena) Mrs W. Toop, Almonte, (Tillie) Mrs W. Ashman, Appleton, Ont. The large display of flowers, a marked tribute to the respect in which the deceased was held, were as follows: flowers, Mr and Mrs D. Caldwell; wreath, wife and children; wreath, Circle of Friends; wreath, Friends of Appleton; spray, Mrs Grimley, Bathurst; flowers, Mrs James Turner, Appleton; flowers, Rev and Mrs McDonald; flower, Mrs Kitts; flowers, Miss Kilfyle, Carleton Place; flowers, Mrs W. Toop, Almonte. The funeral which was held from his father's residence, Appleton, on Wednesday afternoon was largely attended. The service was very impressively conducted by the Rev Mr McDonald, who was relieving the resident Minister at Appleton. The pallbearers were, Mr Norman Morris, Mr Harold Snedden, Mr Geo James, Mr Lorne Pye, Mr Alfred Cassidy, and Mr Howard Little. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the mourners in their sad bereavement. | Fumerton, John Henry "Harry" (I7602)
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| 1528 | 1925, Friday May 29, The Almonte Gazette, front page James Giles On the evening of May 22nd, Mr. James Giles of Cedar Hill peacefully passed away in his eighty third year, after an illness of about three months. He was always blessed with exceptional health, and was very energetic until February. The late Mr. Giles was a son of the late Thomas Giles of the third concession of Ramsay and is the last of a family of thirteen. When but a lad of nine years of age his father died, and his first thought was to earn and help his widowed mother. In 1866 he married Mary Ann Smith of Pakenham who predeceased him two years and five months ago. To them were born six children Mrs. Richard Evans (Eliza Jane), of Burritt's Rapids. Mrs. James Jackson, (Margaret) of Edmonton, Miss Mary Agnes and Wm. John of Clayton, James Edward of Cedar Hill, and Thomas Henry on the homestead, and seventeen grandchildren. The late Mr. Giles was a very prosperous, hardworking man, he bore his sickness patiently, without a murmur. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. from his late residence to St. Mark's church and cemetery, and was largely attended. Many coming from Ottawa, Almonte, Clayton and the surrounding district to pay their last tribute to one who was so widely known Rev. G. A. Brunet, Parish Priest, officiated at the house, church and grave, There was a beautiful wreath from the family, spray from Mr and Mrs. John Fulton J r . The pallbearers were Mr. Edward McMunn, Mr. Richard Evans, (son-in-Iaw), Mr. Robert J. Giles, Mr, Max Smith, Mr. W. Reid and Mr. Fred Forsythe. | Giles, James (I15963)
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| 1529 | 1925, Friday November 13, The Almonte Gazette, front page George E. Young George Edmondson Young, member of one of the best known family of Lanark County, died in Thursday evening of last week after on a few days illness. He was 45 years of age. His health was never very robust. He was a son of the late William Young, and spent all his lifetime on the farm near Blakeney, where he died, with the exception of a few years in Almonte where he kept a boot and shoe shop. When he retired from that business he made his home again with his brother Robert. The late Mr Young had many friends, and when the last rites were observed on Saturday and the remains conveyed to the Auld Kirk cemetery a very great gathering of mourners attended. Rev J.D. McCrae conducted the funeral service, which was very impressive. Mr Young, who was unmarried, is survived by two sisters and six brothers: Jessie, Mrs Thomas Wilson, of Fitzroy; Annie, (Mrs P.Y. Sutherland), of Ramsay; Messrs R.W Young on the homestead: William of Detroit; Alexander of Ottawa; Henry, Stephen and Peter who are in the West. The pallbearers at the funeral were his brothers, Mr Alex Young, and Mr William Young, his brothers-in-law, Mr P.Y. Sutherland, and Mr Thomas Wilson and two nephews, Mr Dan Wilson and Mr John E. Young. | Young, George Edmondson (I7782)
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| 1530 | 1925, Friday November 27, The Almonte Gazette page 3 ?b?Mrs Jas McDougall?/b? The angel of death visited this community on Tuesday, Nov 17, and claimed the life of Jessie Gardner, wife of Mr Jas McDougall, after a brief illness following a paralytic stroke. Deceased, who was the eldest daughter of the late Walter Gardner and Elizabeth Bowes, was born at Bennie's Corners nearly 68 years ago where she resided until she came to Almonte. She was married here about 37 years ago to Mr J. McDougall of Galashiels, Scotland and they took up residence on Princess St. where they since resided. This union was blessed by a family of two daughters and three sons all of whom survive with Mr McDougall, Mae, Mrs Edgar McAfee of Guelph, Elizabeth at home, Albert V. at Columbiaville and Jas and Ernest at Opeongo, Mich. She is also survived by one brother, Walter Gardner of Vancouver, B.C., and one sister, Mrs Alex Pretty of Hopetown. Two brothers, Thos and Wm died about fifteen months ago. The funeral took place last Thursday from her late residence to the Auld Kirk cemetery where interment was made. Rev J.D. McCrae, pastor of Bethany United Church of which deceased was a faithful member, conducted the funeral services. The pallbearers were Messrs Wm Beck, Geo Thompson, Wm Aiken, Thos Reid, John Martin and Jas Bowes. Many from a distance were in attendance to pay their last tribute of respect to departed and to extend sympathy to the bereaved family and relatives. | Gardner, Janet "Jessie" (I39865)
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| 1531 | 1925, Friday October 9, The Almonte Gazette front page Robert C. Tosh There passed away at his home here on Friday, a well known citizen of this community in the person of Mr. Robert C. Tosh. Mr. Tosh came of one of the oldest families connected with the history of Ramsay. His father, Mr. Wm. Tosh, resided on the 9th line of. Ramsay and lived in the town of Almonte for a great many years. The deceased who was born in 1859 on the 9th line of Ramsay married in 1886 Miss Caroline Elizabeth Powers of Pakenham township and lived in Almonte until 1895 when he took a farm on the 9th line of Ramsay. Mr. Tosh retired from the farm and came to reside in Almonte in the spring 1921. He enjoyed good health until a few months ago and during the last few weeks it was seen that the end was approaching rapidly. The deceased leaves to mourn his loss a widow, two daughters and four sons; Winard R. Tosh, Oakland, California; Alexander, Pearl, and Cephas, of Almonte; Harvey of Philadelphia and Caroline, Carleton Place. Mr. Tosh came of a very large family many of whom are well known in this community. The family were Peter T. Tosh, Lyleton, Man.; Jessie, Mrs. Wm. Coxford, Almonte; Annie, Mrs. Wm. Spalding, Perth; Agnes, Mrs. Alexander Clarke, Arnprior; William, deceased about 18 years ago, late of Cranbrooke, B. C.; John, Glenboro, Man., deceased July 1925, James, Calgary, deceased about 16 years ago. Of the elder family of half brothers there are; Nellie, Mrs. Chephus Platt, Prospect, N. YY.; Marguerite, Mrs. C. Haber, Carleton Hill, N. Y.; Jane, Mrs. J. P. Buchanan, Winnipeg, Man.; Thomas, of Pakenham; Isabelle, Mrs. Wm. Cannon, Ramsay. Among the floral decorations there were a wreath from the family, wreath, Mrs. Spalding, wreath, I.O.O.F., wreath, Public Utilities Commission of Carleton Place, and many cut flowers from friends. The funeral was held Sunday under the Auspices of the I.O.O.F., of which he was a past Grand and one of the oldest members of the local lodge. It was one of the largest society funerals held here for years which testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held. The service was very impressively conducted by the Rev. Mr. Legget, the supply minister to the Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. J. T. E. Blanchard, Chaplain of the I.O.O.F. Interment took place in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The sympathy of the community goes out to the relatives and friends of the deceased. | Tosh, Robert Carswell (I7247)
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| 1532 | 1926, Friday August 6, The Almonte Gazette, front page ALEX. N. YOUNG PASSES AFTER SUDDEN STROKE Had Just Concluded Week-end Visit With Relatives Here. Member of Well-known Ramsay Family Was Schoolmaster For Number of Years Before Becoming Librarian of Geological Survey at Ottawa. Seized with a paralytic stroke on Monday afternoon just after he had left the home of his brother, Mr R.W. Young of Ramsay, to return to Ottawa after spending the week-end here. Mr Alexander N. Young passed away about three hours later. Mr Young, who was the widely known and esteemed librarian of the Geological Survey department of the Dominion government service, very often revisited his old home in Ramsay. Few public holidays failed to bring him back. Monday being a civic holiday in Ottawa he came on Saturday by motor to visit his brother Robert. He was accompanied by Mrs Young and his niece Miss Jean Young. It was somewhat of the nature of a family gathering for there were also present Rev and Mrs Stephen Young, of Saskatoon and others. The late Mr Young had been in a particularly happy mood and enjoyed very much the intercourse with his brother from Saskatchewan. They had planned to see more of one another before the latter returned to the west, and on Monday afternoon about two o'clock Mr Young started for the city accompanied by his wife and niece and Mrs Stephen Young. Mrs Stephen Young was to go as far as Carleton Place to visit relatives there, while the others were to go on to Ottawa. SUDDENLY STRICKEN Miss J Young was seated with her uncle in the front seat and the car had barely left the residence when the automobile lurched to a stop. Miss Young immediately noticed that her uncle was not well and at once shut off the motor. While the others in the car attended to Mr Young she ran back to the house and summoned a physician. Mr Young was carried to the house, but from the first there was absolutely no hope of his recovery and he died at six o'clock. A soon as it was known that Mr Young was seriously ill a telephone call was sent to Ottawa for Donald Young, his only son, and when he had been reached, he left immediately in a motor car accompanied by Mr Ralph St. Germaine. His father had passed away but a few minutes when he arrived. WAS WIDELY KNOWN The death of Mr Young came as a great shock to his friends. He was of a robust physique and always looked far younger than his years. He was held in very high regard and had a very large circle of friends. He took keen pleasure in meeting his friends and preserved his old associations. One of his chief delights was to visit his old home and to attend worship of a Sunday with his relatives at Bethany United Church, which he continued to call St Andrew's. He was an elder of the First United Church Ottawa. He was a scholarly man and a wide reader. He had a knowledge of works of geology probably unequalled in this country. He was fond of athletics and proud of the distinction which his son Donald has won as a member of the champion Rideau Basketball team and as the star outside wing of Ottawa's champion football team. OF RAMSAY STOCK He was a son of the late William Young, of Ramsay, and his wife, Marion Nicholson, who and whose family have been prominent in the life of this community. He was born near Blakeney about sixty-five years ago. For a number of years he was a schoolmaster in this vicinity and established a high reputation. Over twenty years ago he was appointed librarian of the Geological Survey at the Victoria Memorial Museum, a position for which he was eminently fitted. The family home is at 370 Elgin street which is near the Museum. Some thirty-two years ago he was married to Miss Belle Campbell, of Almonte. He leaves to mourn his passing his widow and his son Donald. Another son, Grant was killed a numbered of years ago. He is survived also by two sisters and five brothers: Mrs P.Y. Sutherland, of Ramsay, Mrs Thomas Wilson, of Arnprior; Peter Young, of Vancouver; Rev Henry Young, of Bowden, Saskatoon, Sask.; William Young, of Detroit; and Robert W. Young, of Ramsay. THE FUNERAL The funeral took place on Wednesday to the Auld Kirk cemetery where his remains were laid besides his son Grant. There was a remarkable concourse of mourners, the largest seen here for many years, and many Ottawa organizations were represented. Many representative citizens from Almonte and the surrounding district as well as Carleton Place, Arnprior, Pakenham, Bristol, etc., were in attendance. The service was impressively conducted by Rev J.R. MacCrimmon of Bethany United Church, Almonte, and Rev W. Whidden and Rev A.F. Pollock, both of the first United Church, Ottawa, (formerly Westminster Church), of which the deceased was a devoted member of long standing and was also a representative on the board of session. THE PALL BEARERS The pallbearers were three brothers of the deceased: R.W. Young of the Township of Ramsay, William Young of Detroit; Rev Stephen Young of Rochester, N.Y.; a nephew, Dr. W.S. Young of Rochester, N.Y.; and two brother-in-law, Thomas Wilson of Arnprior and P.Y. Sutherland of Almonte. The honourary pallbearers were: W.H. Tate, William Fraser, J.M. Young, George Gourley, Leonard Thomas and A.R. Douglas all of whom were members of the session of the First United Church, Ottawa. Among others noted at the funeral were many friends of Donald Young, only son to the late Alex. N. Young, as follows T. Rooney, R. St Germaine, D. Dawson of the Rideau Baseball Club, Joe Miller, Capt. Joe Tubman and Dave McCann of the Ottawa Football Club; H. Shouldice and H. Starrs of the Metropolitan Baseball Club also Geo W. Bennett and John B. Arbrick of the Railway Commission, J.H. Lowry, Lyle Laishley, S. Hooper. T.L. Hamilton, Hon Andrew Haydon, R.L. McDonald, all of Ottawa. | Young, Alexander Naismith (I24496)
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| 1533 | 1926, Friday February 26. The Almonte Gazette, front page Mrs. Stanley Boal Mrs. Stanley Boal of Cedar Hill, died on Monday after a lingering illness. Her maiden name was Mary Bell Millar, daughter of the late Adam Millar, of Cedar Hill, of revered memory, and Mrs. Millar, of Almonte. She was forty years of age. The sadness of her early death is intensified by the fact that she leaves behind her four little children to mourn her loss. The eldest is eleven years old and the youngest four. They are; Lulu, Iona, Harvey and Jean. To these motherless little children and to Mr. Boal the deepest sympathy of the community is extended. The late Mrs. Boal was born and educated at Cedar Hill. She spent a good deal of her early life in Almonte and had very many friends. Her high standard of character and her winning ways endeared people to her. Twelve years ago she was married at Almonte by Rev. Mr. Hicks to Mr. Stanley Boal and made her home with him at Cedar Hill. She was a devout member of the Methodist church and prominent in all its activities. The sad circumstances brought a very large concourse of mourners to the funeral, which was held on Wednesday from the family home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev. H. H. Hillis, of Pakenham, her pastor, conducted the service which was very impressive. The pallbearers were Messrs; P. Simms, J. Snedden, George Stanley, Alex Cochran, W. Smithson and Wm. Connors. The floral offerings included those from the immediate family, mother and family, Mr. Ryerson Millar, Mr. Leach, Misses Irene and Meda Millar, Mrs. George, Robert and Stuart Boal, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blake, Mrs. Beggs, and family, Mr. and Mrs. Thurlow, Mr. and Mrs. Bourke, Mr. and Mrs. R. Hodgins, the school section No. 10, Women's Institute, Nursing Staff of Greenpoint, Brooklyn, N. Y., Miss Bell Johnston of Brooklyn, N. Y., Mr. George Stanley and others. Besides her husband and children she leavers her mother, who resides at Almonte, five sisters and five brothers; Tena, Mrs. H. Gillard, of Wapella, Sask,; Lita, Mrs. R. Struthers, of Appleton; Christopher, of Virden, Man.; Peter of Arnprior; Ryerson of Whitby, Ont.; Elbert, on the homestead; Effie, Mrs. R. Fulton, of Pakenham; Meda of Brooklyn, N. Y.; Harvey at home; Irene at Stamford, Conn. All the family were present at the funeral except Christopher and Tena. | Millar, Janet Maybelle (I24372)
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| 1534 | 1926, Friday July 16, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?WILLIAM McMUNN HAS PASSED AWAY?/b? Well Known Citizen of Almonte and Pakenham Died After Long Illness. Mr. William McMunn, a well known and highly esteemed resident of Almonte, died in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on Friday after an illness of several month's duration. he was born in Pakenham Township about 78 years ago, the eldest son of the late John McMunn and Anne Walker. he spent the greater part of his life in Pakenham. Forty-five years ago he was married to Miss Agnes Forsythe, of Cedar Hill, who survives him. He is also survived by one brother, Mr. John R. McMunn, of Covington, Virginia, and one sister, Mrs. S. Pollock of Almonte. Mr. McMunn was a public spirited citizen. he took a deep interest in the affairs of his community, and played an active part in the management of the Methodist Church at Cedar Hill for many years. He served on the Council board in Pakenham Township for a number of years and was also, a tax collector. For some time he was an auctioneer. About 23 years ago, indifferent health compelled him to dispose of his fine farm property to Mr. James Rose and he moved to Almonte to reside where he was engage as machine agent for a number of firms. he was also engage in the insurance business. He was a member of the Almonte town council for some years and was caretaker of the market. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon from his late home on Bridge street to the Auld Kirk Cemetery where interment was made. The funeral was under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge of which order he was long a member. Rev. J. T. E. Blanchard, of Trinity United Church, of which Mr. McMunn was a devoted member, conducted the funeral service. The pallbearers were Messrs; John R. Reid, S. J. McAdam, Greville Toshack, M. R. MacFarlane, Nelson Washburn and D. B. Taylor. The remains were accompanied to their last resting place by very large numbers, a testimony to the many friendship he had made during his life time. Among the relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. J. S. McConnell of Rochester, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McConnell and son and Mr. Jas. McConnell, of Arnprior; Mrs. Edmonds of Haleys, Mrs. J. Hough, White Lake; Mrs. Walter Keeler and Miss Francis Richardson, of Prescott; Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Barnett of Ottawa. | McMunn, William (I32959)
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| 1535 | 1926, Friday July 9,The Almonte Gazette, Front Page ?b?Mrs. John Crawford?/b? A well known resident of this community passed away at her home in town on Saturday morning in the person of Elizabeth Fulton, relict of the late John Crawford, after a few hours illness following a paralytic stroke. Deceased, who was the eldest daughter of the late J. and A. Fulton was born in Pakenham Township about 72 years ago, where she spent her early years. About 34 years ago she married Mr. John Crawford of Almonte and there she had since resided. They had one son who died in infancy. Her husband predeceased her about eleven years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss four sisters and five brothers, Mrs. C. Smithson of Bennies Corners; Mrs. David Johnston of Cobden; Mrs. Albert Lesway of Pakenham; Miss Emma Fulton, who resided with her in town; Robert and John of Pakenham Township; Thomas of Blakeney; and William of Slate River Valley and Alexander, at Fort William, all of whom have the sympathy of many friends in their sad bereavement. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from her late residence in New England to the Auld Kirk Cemetery, where interment was made and was largely attended. Rev. E. E. Preston conducted the funeral services. The pallbearers were: Messrs. John S. Fulton, John C. Fulton, Roy Fulton, Leonard Fulton, Harold Lesway and John Lesway, all of Pakenham Township | Fulton, Elizabeth (I1167)
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| 1536 | 1926, Friday March 19, The Almonte Gazette, front page ?b?Mrs. Peter Young?/b? Mrs. Peter Young, one of Almonte's oldest and most respected citizens, died on Saturday morning at her residence on River street after a short illness. She was in her 84th year. Mrs Young's maiden name was Annie Anderson. She was the eldest daughter of the late Matthew Anderson and Janet Turnbull and was born at Clarendon, Que., on Sept. 5, 1842. When she was nine years of age her parents moved from Clarendon to Almonte where she continuously resided. In 1868 she married to Peter Young, who predeceased her about nine years ago. To then were born a family of five sons and one daughter, all of whom survive, namely: Peter and Herb, of Almonte, William at Carleton Place, Robert in Montana, Jessie, Mrs George Etherington, at Arnprior, and Howard at Ottawa. | Anderson, Anne (I22921)
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| 1537 | 1926, Friday March 26, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?William Alden Struthers?/b? The sympathy of the community goes out to Mr and Mrs Robert Struthers in their recent bereavement. Their eldest son, William Alden, passed away on Tuesday, morning, March 23rd. He was born July 24, 1912 and had practically an invalid all his life but his passing will leave a blank in the family circle which will long be felt. The funeral took place from his father's residence. Thursday afternoon to the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Rev George Thomas, pastor of the United Church Appleton was the officiating clergyman. The pall-bearers were Messrs James McGregor, Harold Dowdall, Sinclair Turner, and Rayolds Miller of Arnprior. | Struthers, William "Alden" (I12923)
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| 1538 | 1926, Friday May 14, The Almonte Gazette front page John W. Neilson Mrs John Stewart, of Appleton writes as follows to the Gazette: It seldom falls the lot of your correspondent to chronicle a death which had caused such widespread sorrow and sympathy as that of Mr John W. Neilson, who passed to the "Great Beyond," on Sunday morning at his home in Almonte. Mr Neilson was in his 68th year. He was born, and raised on the farm now occupied by his third son, John B. Neilson. About nineteen years ago he bought from his youngest brother, James, the Elm Dale Farm, now occupied by his second son, William H. Neilson. On that farm he made a real home, until four years ago, when Mrs Neilson failing health caused them to abandon the strenuous life of the farm, and move into Almonte. Since that time his own health had been giving anxiety to his friends. A stroke of paralysis last Monday evening of last week, brought his useful life to a close. He leaves to mourn his passing, besides his wife, five sons, George, William H. and John B. of Ramsay, Gordon of Winnipeg and MacFarlane of Chatham. Two daughters, Laura and Elsie predeceased him. He is also survived by his youngest brother, James, of Toronto, and two sisters, Annie, Mrs Alec Turner, of Ramsay, and Maggie, Mrs Robert Karr of Vancouver. A younger sister, Jean, Mrs Wood, died in Haileybury, some years ago. Mr Neilson was a Presbyterian in religion and a Liberal in politics. He was a prince of good neighbours, absolutely honourable and upright in all his dealings, genial, friendly and hospitable, doing a good deed whenever, and wherever possible. We mourn the passing of a type of man not often met with in this age. The sympathy of this community goes out to Mrs Neilson and family in their great bereavement. Another correspondent of the Gazette writes: "It was very sad to lose John W. Neilson. He was a rare type of man. He had simple, unassuming ways, and neither affectation nor ostentation had any place in his life. He was all genuine. Friendliness and consideration for others were conspicuous traits of his nature. The art of being kind ? the most needed art in all the world ? was the one in which he was most proficient, and many there are who bear witness to his gracious deed of kindness and to his warm sympathy in time of trouble. "When he retired from farming he still kept in close touch with his boys who remained on the farms, and at the same time his two sons who were absent from the home circle were not forgotten, for they found in his numerous letters a faithful chronicle of the doings of the folk at home. He missed sadly his daughter Laura who died in 1902 when she was only 18 years of age. Another daughter died in infancy." The funeral was held from his late residence on Church street, and the large attendance indicated the esteem in which the deceased was held in the community. The floral tributes were numerous and very beautiful. The service was conducted by Rev Edwin Preston of the Presbyterian church. Interment was made at the Aud Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs Robt Woods, George Neilson, John Simpson, William Simpson, Herb Simpson and John Metcalfe. Friends from a distance included Mr and Mrs Wm Scott and Miss Florence Scott, Sault Ste Marie; Mrs Robt Woods, New Liskeard; Mr Geo Neilson, Toronto; Mr and Mrs J. Forgie and Miss Sarah Neilson, Renfrew; also friends from Arnprior, Ottawa and Carleton Place etc. | Neilson, John Wilson (I8219)
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| 1539 | 1926, Friday November 19, The Almonte Gazette, page 6 William Campbell Paterson With the death of Mr. William Paterson at the R. M. Hospital on Wednesday, Nov 3, there passed a very well known and respected Ramsay farmer. Born on the Paterson homestead he and his brother, George had farmed there since their boyhood. He was 63 years of age. Mr. Paterson had been ailing for some time, and in the hope of saying his life underwent an operation at the hospital, but there was from the first very little hope of his recovery. He was the third son of the late William Paterson and his wife Margaret Paterson. His father, who died about ten years ago was a native of Ramsay, born near the home which he subsequently owned. His mother passed away about thirteen years ago, was a native of Ayshire, Scotland. They were people who were very much though of in the township. They celebrated on March 9, 1914, the 56th anniversary of their marriage. The late Mr. Paterson was one of a family of seven. James, the eldest son, died about twenty years ago; George resides on the homestead; Agnes died in infancy; Robert lives at Leiseland, Sask.; Dr. Thomas resides in Almonte; and Dr. John died at Bow Island, Alberta about five years ago. Mr. Paterson was a valued member of Clayton United Church, and for ten years was a member of the Ramsay school section Nos. 6 and 7. His remains were laid to rest in the Auld Kirk Cemetery on Friday, Nov. 5, and there was a very large attendance of mourners. The pallbearers were Messrs: Andrew Cochran, Peter Cochran, John R. Reid, Arch. McArthur, John R. James, and James Paterson. The service was conducted by his minister, Rev. Mr. McMillan. The flowers were numerous and very beautiful. Amongst them were wreaths from the School section, the family, Mr. John D. Taylor and others. | Paterson, William Campbell (I7298)
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| 1540 | 1926, Friday November 26, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Almonte People and Their Friends - Serious Accident Mr Earl Fumerton of Carleton Place is in the R.M. Hospital suffering from severe burns. His car took fire in the Hotel Almonte yard at two o'clock Monday morning. Mr Peter Ferguson also of Carleton Place, who was with him was in the act of pouring water into the dry carburetor when it burst into flames. As the car was a closed sedan it was with great difficulty that he got Mr Fummerton out of the car, who was most severely burned. He was rushed to the R.M. Hospital where everything was done to relieve him. The car was a complete wreck. 1926, Friday December 3, The Almonte Gazette front page Earl Fumerton Dies Lockjaw Follows Severe Burns in Auto Accident Earl Fumerton, the Carleton Place lad who was severely burned in an auto accident in Almonte about ten days ago died in the R.M. Hospital this Thursday morning. He succumbed to lockjaw. 1926, Friday December 17, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Earle Fumerton Of the sad death of Earle Fumerton, the Carleton Place boy who succumbed to burns sustained in a motor accident at Almonte, the Carleton Place Canadian says: "The young man was born in Appleton, but when a very small boy came to reside in town with his parents where he has spent practically all his life. Besides his father and mother, two sisters Muriel and Lenna, with one brother Ross survive. The remains were brought home on Thursday morning and the funeral which was largely attended, took place from his father's home to the Auld Kirk cemetery. The service was conducted by the Rev A. Rayburn Gibson who took as his text John 14th chapter and 2nd Cor., 17th and 18th verses. The pallbearers were all companions, namely John Ball, Lloyd Edwards, Charlie Hale, Howard Little, Bryan Drader and Theodore Nesbitt. Many beautiful floral tributes adorned the casket among them being: Wreaths, The Family, Pals; Sprays, Miss Viola Johnson, "Classmates" Alfred Connors, Lorne Garvin, Gordon Drummond, Dan Mather, Murray Dunlop, Gordon Cable, Charlie Hale, Clarence Edwards, Earl Connors, Beresford Hawkins; Pillows, P.S. Entrance Class, Misses Alean Wilson, Nina Lambert, Geneva Wilson, Bessie Burns, Eleanor Jamieson, Kathleen Burns, Kathleen Hawkins, Mr and Mrs R.W. Fumerton; Mr and Mrs J.H. Aitkn; Mr and Mrs L.D. O'Connor; Spray, Mr and Mrs Ferguson; Mr and Mrs Phillip Yake; Neighbours; Mr and Mrs A.R. Tuggey. Among the out-of-town friends attending the funeral were Mrs J.R. Tuggey, Mrs Creighton, Ottawa; Miss Vida Johnson amd Mr Kenneth Johnson, Mr and Mrs Toop, Mr Jas Guthrie, Almonte; Mr and Mrs R.W. Fumerton. | Fumerton, Earle Leonard (I24700)
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| 1541 | 1926, Friday October 15 The Almonte Gazette front page Woman Killed As Car Upset On Steep Hill Mrs William Cannon Met Death On Gatineau Highway On Sunday Mr Cannon and Cephas Tosh Were Also In Car But Escaped With Minor Injuries. Mrs Cannon Died Shortly After Accident. Lauriault's Hill, near Kingsmere, which is considered to be one of the most dangerous pieces of highway in the Gatineau district, and which has witnessed many fatal accidents in recent years, claimed another victim on Sunday, when Mrs William Cannon, of Almonte, motoring with her husband and a nephew. Mr Cephas Tosh, sustained such injuries that she died shortly after the automobile in which she was a passenger turned over in negotiating a bad turn over in negotiating a bad turn on the hill. The accident occurred about 12.20 in the afternoon after Mr. Tosh who did not know the district, had taken the wrong road, and, upon driving down the steep hill, was unable to brake his car, which he managed to keep to the roadway until negotiating the last turn, almost at right angles, where the car swerved into the ditch and turned over. Mrs Cannon, who was 70 years of age, was thrown out, and in falling sustained a fracture of the skull and internal injuries which resulted in her death and hour later, while Gauthier's ambulance from Hull was en route to take her to the hospital. Mr Tosh, who was driving the car, and Mr. Cannon, escaped other injury than a few bruises and scratches. Following the accident, Mr. Tosh succeeded in telephoning in to the city from a farm house close by, and Dr. Andrew Davies rushed to the scene in his car, but found, on his arrival, that the injured woman was beyond earthly assistance, and she died before the ambulance arrived. Took Wrong Road With her nephew, Mr. Cephas Tosh, Mrs Cannon, accompanied by her husband, left their home early on Sunday morning with the intention of visiting Col. Edward's fox farm near Meach lake where her nephew Mr. William Tosh is the manager. The trip was uneventful, until after the party had motored out as far as Chelsea, where Mr. Tosh, instead of taking the main road leading to Meach Lake, made a mistake and struck the dangerous hill known as Lauriault's. Even then he figured that he would have been able to negotiate the dangerous stretch of highway in safety, but something went wrong with the brakes, after he had gone about half its length, and the car then ran wild and overturned when safety had almost been reached. The remains of the late Mrs Cannon were removed to Gauthier's undertaking parlours at Hull, where they were viewed by coroner Dr. J.E. Isabelle, of Hull, who, after inquiring into the circumstances, decided that an inquest would not be held. The body of Mrs Cannon accompanied by her husband and nephew, was taken on the Soo train Sunday evening to Almonte. The late Mrs Cannon, who was in her seventieth year, was a very well-known residence of Ramsay township, and had lived for many years in the town of Almonte, where the news of her sudden death was received with much regret. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, and is survived, in addition to her husband, by a brother, Mr. Thomas Tosh, of Pakenham, and a half sister, Mrs William Coxford, of Almonte, and three sisters, Mrs Ellen Plant, Ottawa, Mrs J. Haber of Jersey City, and Mrs J.H. Buchanan, of Winnipeg. | Tosh, Isabella (I7245)
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| 1542 | 1926, Friday October 8, The Almonte Gazette front page Mrs. Robert Houston There passed away at her home in New England on Saturday, Mrs Annie Houston, wife of the late Robert Houston. She had been in failing health since the death of her husband three months ago. Mrs Houston leaves to mourn her loss, six sons and three daughters: Alex, John, Harry, Robert, George and Charles, all of Almonte; Belle, Mrs Hiram Hudson, of Arnprior; Jean, Mrs Fred Armstrong, of Almonte; Annie, Mrs Chris Johnson, of Arnprior. She also leaves one sister and two brothers. The funeral which was largely attended took place on Monday, to St. Paul's cemetery and was conducted by Rev. Rural Dean Lowe. The floral tributes were very beautiful and numerous. The six sons were the pallbearers for their mother. | Prince, Annie (I31493)
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| 1543 | 1926, Monday December 6, The Ottawa Journal page 19 DEATHS HAMILTON - On Sunday, December 5, 1926, Duncan Hamilton, at his late residence, 130 Waverley, aged 86 years. Funeral service at the home at 8 p.m., Tuesday. Remains to be taken to Almonte on Wednesday, December 8, for interment. 1926, Monday December 8, The Ottawa Journal page 3 Funeral Service for D. Hamilton The funeral service of Duncan Hamilton, an old resident of the Ottawa district, who died Sunday evening at the age of 86 years, was held last night of his late home, 130 Waverley street. The service was conducted at eight o'clock by Rev Dr J.W. Woodside, associate pastor of Chalmers United Church, and was attended by many relatives and friends. A large number of floral tributes evidenced the esteem in which he was held by his many friends. Chief mourners were his four sons, J.G. Hamilton, of Toronto; J. Harry Hamilton, of Capreol; T.L. Hamilton and W.G. Hamilton, of Ottawa; two daughters, Miss Margaret and Miss Nellie Hamilton, of Ottawa; also several grandsons. The body was taken to Almonte this morning on the Pembroke local. Interment was made in Almonte. Among those present at the funeral were Robert Anderson, Albert Clarke, T. Lang, of New York; H. Cavers, Robert Barnett, J. Cherry, A. Neilson, Robert Young, A. Armstrong, W.C. Beck, A.V. Brown, A. McLean and others. | Hamilton, Duncan (I19773)
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| 1544 | 1927, Friday April 15, The Almonte Gazette page 3 Mrs James Wilson Mrs Mary Jane Wilson, widow of the late James Wilson, died at her home on Cameron street, Almonte, on Wednesday, April 5. She was 78 years of age, and died after a short illness. Mr Wilson, who was born at Appleton on July 8, 1849, was the daughter of Lachlin McPhail and Jessie Fumerton. She spent her girlhood in Appleton, and on Nov 22, 1871, came as a bride to the home in which she died. Mr Wilson widely known in this district as a skilled mechanic, contractor and builder predeceased her in 1916. One daughter Flora at home, and one son, William A., of Regina, survive. The funeral took place on Friday, April 8, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Rev J.M. MacCrimmon, of Bethany United Church, of which she was a member, conducted the service. The pallbearers were Messrs R. Fumerton, Frank Young, Joseph Paul, P.A.E. Young, J.H. Bennett and William Aitken. Amongst the many relatives and friends present at the funeral were Mrs Hennesey and Mrs Leggo of Coulonge, R. Fumerton of Smiths Falls, R. Fumerton of Appleton, R. Fumerton of Beckwith, and Hugh and John Metcalfe of Ramsay. The late Mrs Wilson was a woman of strong personality and scrupulous upright demeanor, but withal of quiet, homeloving disposition, who has left the impress of a sterling character not only upon those of her own household, but upon the whole circle of her acquaintances. | McPhail, Mary Jane (I11571)
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| 1545 | 1927, Friday December 23, The Almonte Gazette front page Miss Gertrude Muir Miss Gertrude Muir, who had been a resident of Almonte for the past twenty years, died on Sunday morning after a three weeks' illness of pneumonia. The passing of Miss Muir occurs under particularly sad circumstances. Since the death of her sister, the late Mrs W.S. MacDowall, cared for the three motherless boys, the youngest being then little more than a baby. Three weeks ago Mr MacDowall himself died. Miss Muir was suffering from a severe cold, Pneumonia followed. The family are well known and their friends are glad to learn that Ross MacDowall the eldest boy who is a medical student at Queen's University, had been able to make a happy arrangement for his little brothers, Donald and Dawson, whereby the home will be kept together. Miss Muir was a daughter late Roland Muir, on Montreal. She had two sisters and one brother, the late Mrs Mary MacDowall, of Almonte; the late Mrs Lilian Thompson, on Montreal; and Mr George Muir, of Montreal. Mr Muir attended the funeral on Tuesday. The funeral service which was conducted by Rev J.R. MacCrimmon, assisted by Rev J.T.E. Blanchard, was very impressive. The remains were laid to rest in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Messrs Andrew Stewart, B.K. Gunn, John Aspinall, M.R. MacFarlane, John Lindsay, and Max Young. | Muir, Gertrude (I31084)
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| 1546 | 1927, Friday December 9, The Almonte Gazette page 7 ?b?Miss Margaret N. Hamilton?/b? former resident of Almonte, who had lived in Ottawa for the past 20 years, died at the home of her nephew, A.G. Hamilton, at the Warrington Apartments, 415 Elgin street on Tuesday morning. About ten days ago Miss Hamilton, who lived at 218 Waverley street, felt ill and went to her nephew's apartment, where she became worse and was forced to go to bed. Within a few days her illness had become serious and Tuesday morning she died. She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Duncan Hamilton, early settlers in Almonte. A year ago her father was buried and six week ago her mother died. A member of Chalmers United church, she was possessed of a quiet retiring nature and devoted most of her attention to her home life. She was employed by Charles Ogilvie for the past 15 years. Surviving are: one sister, Miss Nellie M. Hamilton, and four brothers, T.L. Hamilton, and W.G. Hamilton, of Ottawa; J.G. Hamilton, of Toronto, and J.H. Hamilton, Capreol, Ont. The funeral was held from her nephew's apartment on Thursday at 1 p.m. by motor to Almonte. The service at the house was conducted by Rev Dr J.W. Woodside. | Hamilton, Margaret Neilson (I43161)
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| 1547 | 1927, Friday February 11 The Almonte Gazette page 6 Capt W. H. Wylie The funeral of the late Capt W.H. Wylie, of the Hollinger Mining Company, took place in Almonte on Sunday afternoon from the home of his brother-in-law. Mr C.B. Dawson. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Orr Bennett, assisted by Rev J.R. MacCrimmmon, Capt Wylie was a son of the late Capt W.H. Wylie of St Catharines, and grandson of the late James H. Wylie, of "Burnside" Almonte. Shortly after his graduation from Toronto University, he enlisted with the Engineers and served through a large part of the war. In his profession as a mining engineer he attained to high efficiency and held a responsible position with the Hollinger Company. While living at Almonte, in the University, and afterwards at Timmins, he distinguished himself on the field of Sport, not only for high achievement, but also for the fine honour and generosity he displayed in ll his contest. He is survived by his widow, Blanche McNeil, and three children. In addiiton there remain to mourn his departure, his mother, Mrs W.H. Wylie, Sr. and his sisters, Mrs Alex Sutherland; Mrs Russell Young; Mrs C.B. Dawson, and Nursing Sister F.H. Wylie, R.R.C. The chief mourners were Messrs Jno B. Wylie, A.C. Wylie and C.B. Dawson, of Almonte; J. Ridley Wylie, Jno McNeil and Dan McNeil of Toronto; Mr Chas Williams of the Hollinger Mine, Timmins, and Dr Kirkup, of Detroit. | Wylie, Cpt. William Hamilton Jr. (I31531)
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| 1548 | 1927, Friday February 25, The Almonte Gazette page 6 Mrs Arthur Lockhart The funeral of Mrs Arthur Lockhart Sr., of Almonte, took place from her residence, Ottawa street to the Auld Kirk cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by Rev J.R. MacCrimmon, pastor of the Bethany United Church, Almonte. The deceased was born on the Scotch line near Perth, in 1884 the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Cowie, Her husband predeceased her several years ago. In her passing Almonte loses one of its oldest citizens, Surviving are seven sons, Walter, William, Harry, Arthur, of Almonte; John W., and Herbert, of Ottawa; Robert, of Smiths Falls, one sister, Mary, Mrs William Porteous, of Vancouver, B.C. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends. | Cowie, Margaret (I15384)
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| 1549 | 1927, Friday February 25, The Almonte Gazette, page 4 Frederick Sydney Toop One of the oldest residents of Almonte passed away on Saturday, February 12, in the person of Mr Frederick Sydney Toop at the age of 90 years. The late Mr Toop was the son of William Toop and Elizabeth Eyers of Marsh, Wiltshire, England. He was married to Miss Rachel Sarah Haines at Westborough, in Wiltshire, in 1857 and if he had lived they intended celebrating the seventieth anniversary of their marriage on the 1st of July on the occasion of their sixty ninth anniversary they received a letter of congratulation from King George. They have resided in Almonte for 54 years with the exception of a year or two spent in Cornwall, in the home which Mr Toop built in the New England section on Christine street. Mr Toop was sick only a short time and his passing came as a shock to his friends. Besides his widow, who is 87 years old. he leaves to mourn his loss four sons and three daughters, namely William and Augustus of Almonte; Gordon of Ramsay and Percy, of Edmonton Alta; Nellie, Mrs Robt. Lees, of Moose Jaw; Lillie, Mrs Wm Hamilton, of Regina; Minnie, Mrs Wm. More of Ramsay; all of whom were present at the funeral. Arthur died about 23 years ago and two children in infancy He is also survived by 45 grandchildren and 36 great grand children. The funeral on Tuesday, which was largely attended was conducted by his pastor, Rev A.C. Dixon, of the Baptist Church of which deceased was the oldest member, assisted by Rev E.P.H. King, a former minister, now of Arnprior. Rev J.M. Rutherford and Rev J.R. MacCrimmon. Interment was made at the Auld Kirk Cemetery vault. The pallbearers were his four sons: Messrs William, Augustus, Gordon, Percy and a son-in-law Mr More also Mr Wm Simpson. Mrs Toop will live with her son, Mr Augustus Toop. | Toop, Frederick Sidney (I27542)
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| 1550 | 1927, Friday January 14, The Almonte Gazette, front page Andrew Young Dies Suddenly On Sunday Evg. Prominent Resident of Almonte Was In His Seventy Fifth Year With His Brother Robert Was Founder of Mississippi Iron Works Which Became Flourishing Business Under Their Care. Mr. Andrew Young, for many years a leading citizen and businessman of Almonte, died very suddenly at he family residence on Church street on Sunday evening. He was in his 75th year. He had a paralytic stroke on Sunday forenoon from which he never rallied. With his death Almonte loses one of its best known and most respected residents. Although he had not been in robust health for some years Mr. Young's sudden illness and death came at a great surprise and shock to his many friends. He had a long and successful business career in conjunction with his brother, Robert who is now a resident of Ottawa. Together they established a foundry and machine shop business in Almonte which became widely known as the Mississippi Iron Works. They employed a large staff and built up a flourishing industry. In particular they catered to the farm trade, and their ploughs and other agricultural implements were noted for their excellence. A number of years ago they retired from business, and the Mississippi Iron Works was taken over by Mr. A.K. McLean, a son-in-law of Mr. Robert Young. The late Mr. Young took an active interest in municipal affairs and or several years was a member of the town council. He was a Presbyterian in religion and deeply interested in the affairs of his church. He was a good sportsman, and in particular was fond of curling. He was a director and past president of the Almonte Rink Company. For many years he was chosen on the rinks representing Almonte at the bonspiels and will be remembered by the older curlers of the Ottawa Valley. The rink of the Young Brothers was a great organization in its day, an was known far and wide. Mr. Young was the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs Peter Young and was born at Bennies Corners. There was a family eleven children, seven sons and four daughters, only two of whom now survive, his sister, Mrs John MacFarlane, of Almonte, and his brother Robert, of Ottawa. In 1882 he was married to Miss Alice June Glover, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Glover, of Bennies Corners and Almonte. The marriage took place at the bride's home in Almonte and the officiating minister was the late Rev. J.H. Edmondson. To this union was born three sons and one daughter, Russell, of Philadelphia; Morton, who died in 1911; Etta, Mrs E.H. Knight, of Ottawa, and Vincent, of Toronto. The untimely death of his son Morton, who was a very promising student at Toronto University, when he passed away in his 21st year, was a severe blow. The funeral was held on Wednesday from the family residence to the Auld Kirk Cemetery and was largely attended. Rev Mr. Moore conducted the service. The pallbearers were Messrs. M.R. Young, Dr. W.C. Young, Peter McCallum, M.R. McFarlane, A.C. Wylie and John Neilson. Amongst those from out of town at the funeral were Mr. Robert Young, of Ottawa; Mr and Mrs Russell Young of Philadelphia, Mr Vincent Young, of Toronto; Mr and Mrs E.H. Knight, of Ottawa; Dr. and Mrs O.C. Spratt and Mrs W.T. Urquhart, of Ottawa; Mrs Robert Baird of Carleton Place; and many other old friends from Smiths Falls and Carleton Place. | Young, Andrew (I29198)
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