- 1916, Friday July 21, The Almonte Gazette, page 4
Obit.?Dr. Herbert Joseph James
The late Dr. Herbert Joseph James passed away at seven o'clock Sunday morning, July 16th, in the R.M. Hospital, Almonte, his age being 47 years, 4 months and 26 days. Two months ago the doctor was still at his post in Bathgate, N. Dakota, but a sudden breakdown of health necessitated his removal to Boston, to be treated by specialists. Evidently no hopes for his recovery were entertained, and at his own request, Dr. James was brought to Almonte, by his three brothers, John R., Thos E., and Alfred, where he spent his last days with his relatives and old friends. The deceased was born on the 12th concession of the county of Lanark, son of Benjamin James and Ellen Bowland. As a boy he gave evidence of a promising career, and after graduating from the Almonte high school, he attended Queen's University, Kingston, and took his M.D. degree there in 1892. Unfortunately for Canada the young doctor took up his abode in Bathgate, N.D., and has been practicing there ever since. As a physician it has been said that he had no superior in his locality. Possessing qualities which always make a man great he was most diligent in his profession, ever at his post, and ever ready and willing to do all in his power for the betterment of humanity. While a man of strong physique he has been under the strain of overwork for several years and might well have given up his practice months ago; but unthoughtful of self and through self-sacrifice for others, he labored on until God took him for greater service in that life beyond the grave. To his fellow-citizens in Bathgate and to his relatives and many friends at home he leaves an example of true manly character, also of faithfulness to duty and high ideals. He leaves to mourn his loss, one sister, Mrs. Wm. Robertson, and Benjamin James of Bathgate; John R., of Ramsay; Thomas E. and Alfred, on the homestead, and Edwin H. of Great Falls, Montana. To these are extended the warmest sympathy in their bereavement. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from the residence of Mr. Thos. E. James and was very largely attended. The service was conducted by the Rev. Gilbert Brunet, assisted by the Rev. Chas. Saddington of Almonte. After the impressive service of the church of England, of which the, deceased was a devoted member, an additional and most interesting service was conducted at the grave, in St. George's cemetery, by the Free Masons, the Mississippi Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Almonte, who were in attendance, the late Dr. James belonging to this order. As a customary token of esteem,, the family presented a beautiful wreath, likewise; the Mississippi Lodge A.F. & A.M., St. George Guild a pillow, and the Bathgate Lodge, No. 23, an Eastern star.
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1869 - 1916 (47 years)
