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In Memoriam
The death occurred at Point Prim on the morning of the 17th inst. Of Donald Gillis, formerly lighthouse keeper of that place. Deceased up to a year ago had been a very healthy man. Last May, he underwent a very serious operation at the P. E. I. Hospital and for a time had hopes of a recovery, but the disease was too far advanced and in the autumn he began to fail. After two unsuccessful operations, he returned to his home where he sank rapidly, suffering intensely until death relieved him. He bore his sufferings with patience and resignation to the Divine will and fell asleep trusting in the merits of his Redeemer, leaving to his family the legacy of an unblemished reputation. He leaves to mourn, besides his widow two sons, John M. of Vancouver, B. C., and Roderick at home, also two daughters, Dollie A., who came home from Vancouver at the beginning of her father's illness, and Mary at home, also one sister, Mrs. (Capt.) Ken Finlayson of Charlottetown. The funeral, a Large one, took place on the 19th inst., services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. M. McKenzie of Belfast, assisted at the house by Rev. Ewen McDougall. Interment at the Belfast Cemetery. The pallbearers were: John Stewart, A. J. McRae, D. N. Murchison, Wm. Finlayson, Neil Morrison, and Richard McRae.
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Obituary
Roderick Munroe a widely known and well beloved friend and citizen departed this life at his home, Lyndale, Thursday, Feb 1st, 1912, in the 75th year of his age, after a lingering illness of nearly two years which was born with Christian patience.
He was born in the Isle of Skye, Scotland, in the year 1837 and emigrated to this country in 1840 with his parents and settled in Lyndale, there remaining on the old homestead all his life-time. He married Flora McDonald, Montague Head, in whom he found a true help-mate who brightened life's pilgrimage by her hopeful Christian spirit and womanly grace and soothed life's close by her devoted attention and strong faith in the happy reunion of death divided friends in the better land where parting is unknown.
A family of twelve children blessed their union. These are: John Allen of Colorado; Mrs. W. D. Mcleod, Orwell Cove; Mrs. D. J. McLean, Quincy, Mass.; Alexander, deceased; Mrs. N. G. McPherson of Newton Cross; Alexander, Alberta; Donald, Deceased; Murdock W. on the homestead; Mrs. D. A. McPherson, Grandview; Laura C., Boston, Mass; Mrs. J. A. Ross, Ocean View; and Angus F. in Alberta.
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News From Heatherdale
A Heatherdale correspondant writes: Will Campbell, Heatherdale, is doing great work with his gasoline engine. Roderick McKenzie has purchased a valuable horse for a handsome sum of money. Jack Matheson, the singing master, is laid up with a bad attack of measles. Whooping cough is very prevalent in this vicinity at present. The many friends of Mayme McPhee regret to hear of her illness. MacRae Bros. are doing a rushing business with their up-to-date roller mills. Mack MacKinnon, the famous fiddler of Heatherdale has left for Calgary. Mack MacPhee spent Sunday in Sturgeon, the guest of John Rose. Jack Bruce paid a flying visit to Commercial Cross recently. The prosperous farmers of Heatherdale are at present busy hauling limestone. Donald Buchanan has sold his valuable mare for a handsome sum of money. Les Campbell of Montague has paid a few flying visits to Heatherdale. Angus D. MacPhee and John W. Nicholson are busily engaged in hauling fire wood for M. C. Martin. Murdock McKinnon had his birthday celebrated Thursday the 19th by a number of his friends gathering to haul fire wood for him. We all wish him many happy birthdays.
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Letter of Condolence
To Sister Mary and Brother Hector Gillis, Flat River, P. E. Island: Rosebery Lodge No. 5, I. O. G. T. , of which you are worthy members desires to express its sincere and deep sympathy with you in your sorrow. God in His infinite wisdom has seen proper that you should be deprived of a kind and loving father. Whilst we do not profess to be able to enter fully into your feelings, we know that it is natural to miss those who are near and dear to us, when taken away form us, and to feel lonesome in the world without them. We know also that no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous but grievous, that afflictions cause sufferings. At such a time man's words are weak and his sympathy without avail, in comparison with the fellow-feeling of our Lord, Jesus Christ. He was a "man of sorrows and acquainted with grief." He knows all your sorrow, and to Him, we commend your case. Our prayer is that your Heavenly Father may give you all the needed grace and strength, and that you may be able to lay a firm hold of the precious promise, "I will never leave the nor forsake thee." Signed in behalf of Rosebery Lodge: Harry Blake, C. Y.; Mabel McInnes, Secretary; Mrs. H. H. Blake, Chaplain.
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Death
STEWART - At Colvile Road, on March 31st, 191, Mrs. David R. Stewart, aged 77. Funeral on Thursday at 4 p.m. from the residence of her son.
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In Memoriam
The death occurred at Burlington on April 13th, 1911, after a brief illness of pneumonia of Muriel L., youngest and dearly beloved daughter of James A. and Sadie Campbell, aged 1 months.
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Untitled
John Gillis, Point Prim and Wm. Jenkins, Sr., Vernon, recently entertained royally a number of their friends and relatives from Vernon, Orwell, and Mt. Albion, taking them to Point Prim in their beautiful gasoline launch the Volunteer and Shamrock. The day being pleasant everyone enjoyed themselves to the fullest extent. Point Prim is an ideal place for pleasure seekers. The gasoline launch, rowe boats, and sail boats were kept busy. Many thanks are due Mr. Jenkins and Mr. Gillis for the trouble they had taken to make the day a pleasant one. "Lobster" served in abundance. Com.
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The Call for Help From the Northwest
Sir: I note by the Guardian of the 5th that thousands of farm labourers are called for in the West, and the excursion train will leave this Province in a day or two for the harvest fields. It is an established fact that the Northwest must call on P. E. Island for men to gather the crops, therefore they ought to use the men half decent. Speaking from experience: I am a native of Belfast and have worked in the harvest fields of the west two seasons and know all about it my last trip out there. I was accompanied by one of my neighbots [sic]. We went as far as Pierson, Manitoba. As the train was pulling into Napinka, Manitoba, about fourty miles east of Pierson, we left the car to see how the times looked for employ, but on going to the station we were met by two police who told us not to think of staying there if we didn't want to pay our board for three weeks. We again went aboard the train and as we got into Pierson, the sun was going down. We took our grips and left the train. There was only one man at the station, we went up to him and asked him if he wanted any harvesters? He laughed and said he guessed not, and wanted to know "what took so many men into the west? If they mind all the railway people say they will get left every time," was his reply. In Pierson we were fed by the city two weeks and the railway would take nothing to do with us other than sell us another ticket and take us further out. This we refused to do as we had already blown in more money than we could take out. A side door pullman was left under the elevator. Some of our Island boys slept in it for two nights and on the third night one of the train hands put them out of it and locked the door. So they had to go out to the fields and seek shelter in an old straw stack for the night. This is the way the P. E. Island boys are used in the west. I always notice that when the ad for harvesters came out it is always signed by the railway companies and never by the farmers.
I guess our P. E. Island boys don't have to stand for this being crowded in an old colonist car like a cargo of cattle on an ocean liner for the old country. Even the cattle could get straw to sleep on, but the P. E. Island boys could not get the straw itself.
I insert my little adventure to put my neighbours wise.
I remain yours,
Belfaster.
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Marriage
McLEOD-MATTHEWS - At St. James Manse, Coty, on Sept. 28th, 1910, by Rev. T. F. Fullerton, Charles Douglass John McLeod of Mt. Buchanan to Catherine Matthews of Belle River.
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Birth
MALYNEAUX - At Southport, Lot 48, On April 10th to Nathaniel and Mrs. Malyneaux, a daughter.
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In Memorian [sic]
In memory of Mrs. Andrew Ross who departed this life at Pinette on March 14, 1911. Gone but not forgotten.
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Funeral
The funeral of the late George Ernest McLoed, son of Capt. McLeod of the S. S. Northunberland, City, took place yesterday at 3:00 from the residence of his father to the Presbyterian Church at Orwell. There was a large attendance evidencing the deep sympathy felt for those bereaved. Rev. D. B. McLeod, formerly of this city preached a beautiful sermon at the burial service. The pallbearers were: A. McInnis, Harry Mutch, Perter McQueen, Andrew McDonald, Norman Wood, John McLeod. The following were some of the floral tributes: Anchor, officers and crew of the Northumberland; Wreaths: W. and Mrs. Armstrong, Saskatoon; Mr. and Mrs. Matheson, City; Crescent, A. J. and Mrs. McLeod, Brandon; Wreath, J. McDougall, Saskatoon; wreath, mother; cut flowers, W. and Mrs. Morrison, Saskatoon; E. E. and Mrs. McMillan, Saskatoon; Mr. and Mrs. McDougall, Saskatoon; Mrs. Smith, Charlottetown; Miss M. L. Irving, Charlottetown, further particulars as to his death show that he was not on his regular work at the time. A gasoline engine was about ? feet down a well and something went wrong. Mr. McLeod and his assistant went down to fix it. They felt the gas and came to the surface more than once for air. The last time the assistant said he could stand it no longer and came up. Mr. McLeod said he would finish it up in one minute and on going down was overcome. The assistant collapsed at the top of the well and was four hours unconscious. When he came to the alarm was given and four men went down with a lantern to locate the body. An explosion took place, which blew them out of the well. They are still in the hospital in Saskatoon.
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Wedding
The wedding of Rev. Angus B. McLeod to Miss Catherine McLeod, Quincy, Mass., which was announced in yesterday's issue records the marriage of two P. E. Island people. Rev. Mr. McLeod is an honour graduate of McGill University and a Gold Medallist and Travelling Fellowship Student of the Presbyterian College, Montreal. He was for ? years the popular pastor of St. Andrew's Church, Truro, N.S. and last November he was called to St. John's Church, Cornwall, Ontario. He is a native of Springton, P.E.I.. Mrs. McLeod is a native of Hartsville, P.E.I., and removed to Quincy, Mass. with her parents several years ago. She is a sister of Dr. J. M. McLeod, Hunter River.
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Funeral
The funeral of the late Capt. Keneth Finlayson, City, took place yesterday afternoon at two thirty at his late residence to the P. E. I. Station, thence to Belfast for interment. The services at the house were conducted by Rev. T. F. Fullerton.
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Married
GILLIS-CAMERON - At the home of the bride, Flat River, on the 22nd inst. By the Rev. J. W. McKenzie, Margaret May Gillis to Murdoch Cameron, Quincy, Mass.
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Death
MUTLOW - at Millview, on Nov 27, 1911, Mrs. Willaim Mutlow, age 32 years. Funeral Wednesday at one p.m. to Birchill Cemetery.
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Visit
Rev. McPhee, B. A., the efficient pastor of Belfast for three years, and now of Avonmore, Ontario, accompanied by his family, spent four weeks in his native Province this summer, visiting friends in Murray River, Hopefield, Orwell, etc. On their return to Ontario, the congregation of Avonmore showed their appreciation their deservedly popular pastor and family. A public reception was held in their honour. The basement of the church was filled with men, women, and children. A suitable programme of songs, speeches, etc. was well carried out, after which Mr. and Mrs. McPhee were presented with a most complimentary address, and a purse containing two hundred and thirty three dollars, ($233.) Gold is precious, but it becomes doubly so when it is a medium for the expression of something better than gold, viz. The love and loyalty of a devoted people.
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Died
BUCHANAN - At Mt. Buchanan on Tuesday morning the 18th inst., John S. Buchanan, aged eighty-two years. The deceased took sick three months ago and gradually sank until the end came, when he passed peacefully away.
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Death
The messenger of death visited Millview yesterday and carried to the realms above the soul of Mrs. William Mutlow. She was only thirty-two years of age, but her years had been virtuously spent. A widowed husband, an Aged father, Daniel McLaren, a brother, John McLaren, a sister, Maude, residents of Alexandra and four young children have also been bereaved of a devoted personage. The sympathy of the community is extended to the mourners. Rev. Ewen McDougall will officiate at the funeral services tomorrow at one p.m. when the remains will be conducted to their last resting place in Birchill Cemetery.
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Death
K. J. Martin, Stipendiary Magistrate for Charlottetown has received a telegram announcing the sad news of the death in a hospital in Washington of his sister, Miss Jennie Martin. Her death was due to bronchial pneumonia which she contracted about a week ago. She leaves to mourn, her mother and five sisters, and three brothers. The bothers include John at the home in Eldon, and Simon in Los Angeles. Two of the sisters are on the homestead and the other is Mrs. William McKenzie of Wood Islands. The body is being sent home for interment and is expected home tomorrow night.
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Obituary
There passed away to his eternal rest on the 12th of March, 1911, at Pinette, Belfast, John Martin in the 78th year of his age, leaving one daughter, Mrs. Charles Panton, of Pinette, and a large number of friends to mourn. The remains were laid to rest in Mt. Buchanan Cemetery by the side of his wife, who predeceased him about ten years ago. His pastor, Rev. Mr. Dresser, ably and solemnly conducted the funeral service. Mr. Martin joined the Baptist Church many years ago and was a consistent member up to the time of his death. Deceased was of a kind and genial disposition, ever ready to help his neighbours and fellow man. He was well known throughout the country and the esteem and respect in which he was held was realized by the large number of people who followed his remains to their last resting place. The tire and weary traveler always found his house a hospitable one and would leave rested and refreshed. He was kind and large-hearted to everyone. His mane will be a long remembered and cherished as a good and useful citizen of Belfast.
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News From Mt. Buchanan
A Mt. Buchanan correspondent writes: Douglas McLeod has undergone the job of painting the residence of John J. MacLeod. Angus Nicholson, Orwell Cove, and his sister, May, visited here recently, the guests of J. T. Nicholson. Miss Ella Martin who has been visiting friends here for some time has left for her home in Hunter River. The many friends of Mack McKinnon will be pleased to hear that he is recovering from his recent illness. Harold McTavish and Rov. Longard [sic], Eldon, paid a visit to Mt. Buchanan a short time ago, the guests of J. MacKinnon. John A. and Mrs. Martin, Eldon, spent Sunday here visiting friends. Allan MacAulay is busy repairing boats for the installment of a gasoline engine for Dougald MacKinnon. Calvin Bishop is employed by the Point Prim packing company, making it ready for the fishing season. Charles D. and Mrs. MacLeod visited Portage Sunday, the guests of their aunt, Mrs. Hugh Gillis. Dan Murchison is making preparations for the fishing season with J. MacKinnon.
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Untitled
Mrs. J. J. McDonald, Pinette, left on the special for Georgetown last evening en route to the United States where she will spend an extended visit in Fall River, Boston, and New Bedford, returning here the latter part of June. Mrs. McDonald, who has been ill for some time, hopes to recover her health by the trip. She will be accompanied by Miss Jessie McRae of Pinette.
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Death
There passed away peacefully at her son, Robert's residence at Pinette, on the eve of March 14th, 1911, Jessie, widow of the late Andrew Ross and second daughter of the late Rbert and Mary McWilliams of Belfast, aged 81 years. Deceased leaves to mourn two sons and four daughters, viz: Robert, merchant at Pinette; William, on the homestead; Mrs. John H. Ross, Pt. Prim; Mrs. Wm. McLennan of Boston, Mass; Mrs. William McWilliam of Surrey, and Sarah at home. She also leaves three brothers and one sister, Charles of Belfast, William of Pinette, and Mrs. Dee of Boston, besides a large circle of friends. Deceased was in her usual good health until a few months ago, she was suddenly stricken with paralysis and despite all that loving and willing hands could do, death claimed her. The funeral which took place on Thursday, March 16th, to St. John's Cemetery, Belfast, was largely attended, and all that was mortal of a kind and loving mother was laid to rest beside that of her husband and four children. The funeral services at the house and grave were conducted by Rev. Mr. McKenzie.
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Word of Death
Word was received by a telegram to a friend in this city of the death of Dr. Donald McN. Crawford of Hunter River which took place in Boston yesterday. On Feb 5th he left here to undergo an operation in Boston. The operation was performed and after lingering for six weeks, he finally succumbed. A wife and an infant child in Hunter River are left to mourn. He was the youngest son of Duncan Crawford of Wood Islands. The deceased was a doctor of high standing in his profession and enjoyed an extensive practice at Hunter River. He was educated in the Prince of Wales College, and completed his studies at Dalhousie College, Halifax., from which institution he graduated as a medical doctor. He was very popular and will be much missed, not only among the members of his profession, but by his large number of acquaintances with whom he was held in high regard. The Guardian extends sympathy to the family of the deceased.
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At Rest
The sudden death of Stephen Carrier, of Earnscliffe, occurred on Tuesday morning last, and was a great shock to the entire community. Mr. Carrier had been enjoying his usual good health all along, and on the day of his death seemed as well and cheerful as ever after finishing some work outside, after his son, John had left for the city, Mr. Carrier came into the house, and shortly afterwards, Mrs. Carrier came into the kitchen from an adjoining room to find her husband sitting in his arm-chair - dead.
The deceased was one of the noblest and best citizens this country ever produced - his sterling honesty and uprightness of character won for him the respect and esteem of all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.
The funeral to the Church of England at Cherry Valley took place on Thursday afternoon and was one of the largest ever seen in the community. The services were conducted by the rector, Rev. Mr. Winter. Four of the pallbearers were sons-in-law of the deceased: Malcolm McDonald, John McDonald, David and William Sherrin, the other two being John Finlayson and Cyrus Ings.
Great sympathy is felt for Mrs. Carrier in this, the loss of one of the best husbands God ever blessed a woman with. For theirs was truly an ideal and happy married life - never the shadow of a cloud having come between them in the fifty long years that, hand in hand, they trod life's pathway together.
The following children are left to mourn the loss of a devoted and affectionate father: John E., at home; George A., China Point; Mrs. Malcolm McDonald and Mrs. John McDonald, Eldon; Mrs. David Sherrin, and Mrs. Will Sherrin, Crapaud; Mrs. Daniel McAulay, Pinette; Mrs. John D. Gillis, Miss Katie Blanche, Washtuena, Washington; and Mrs. Ida Currier, Haverhill, Mass. - A Friend.
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Double Wedding
The comfortable house of Roderick Munroe, Lyndale, P.E.I. was the scene of a double wedding, Wednesday, August 9th, 1911, when, in the presence of a few immediate friiends, his daughter, Euphemia, was married to Daniel A. McPherson, Kinross, and his youngest daughter was inited in marriage to John A. Ross, Ocean View. The beautiful brides were dressed in white silk. The ceremony in both cases was performed by Rev. D. B. McLeod, M.A., Orwell. After a bountiful dinner was served, the evening passed pleasantly with music of various kinds. The presents were numerous and valuable.
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News From Mt. Buchanan
A Mt. Buchanan correspondent writes: A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of J. T. and Mrs. Nicholson recently when a number of folk from Point Prim and the neighbouring vicinity gathered there. Music on the violin by D. McLeod, and gramaphone selections by W. Finlayson added greatly to the evening's entertainment. Luncheon was served in style to which ample justice was done by all present. The fishing season has again arrived. The lobster fishermen and packers are busily engaged making vast preparations for their important industry. The many friends of Mrs. A. Buchanan will be pleased to learn she is recovering from the grippe. Dougald McKinnon is doing a rushing job with his up-to-date gasoline engine. Angus Nicholson, Orwell Cove, visited here and Point Prim recently. C.
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Obituary
Death has gathered a harvest in these quarters recently. Among the worthy departed is to be named John Ronald McDonald of Point prim, who was called to his eternal rest on the 23rd ult. In the 75th year of his age. The deceased was in failing health for some time but all that skill and kindness would do could not ward off the inevitable and the good man passed away in peace, cheered with the hope of a better life. In his lifetime he stood high among his fellows for the practice of every virtue and a great many people, widely separated, assembled to follow his remains to their last resting place. He leaves of near relatives to mourn his loss, a sister, Mrs. Finlay McRae of the Ponds, Katie on the homestead, Dalena, a professional nurse, recently returned from the West, Mrs. Capt. Murchison of San Francisco, and Rev. D. J. McDonald, now of New York City.
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Letter of Condolence
The following letter of condolence has been forwarded to Mrs. Dr. Crawford, Hunter River, a letter also to Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, Wood Islands: Dear Mrs. Crawford: We, the members of Court Dalvay, No. 811, C. O. F., wish to convey you our sincere sympathy on the death of your husband, the late Dr. Crawford. God in His infinite wisdom has seen fit to deprive us of a brother, you of a loving husband; "but oh! For the touch of a vanished hand, and the sound of a voice that is still." He will be much missed in our Court, of which he was a valued member. Our prayer is that, Oh Heavenly Father, may you give grace and strength that you may be able to lay a firm hold on the precious promise, "I will never leave thee or forsake thee."
Signed on behalf of Court Dalvay, No. 811, Co. O. F. Dan M. McLeod Chief Ranger; Joseph L. McPherson Vice Chief Ranger; R. Elmer Bagnall Recording Sec'y.
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News From Belle River
A Belle River correspondent writes: J. H. Compton has installed a new steam engine in his lobster factory and intends on doing a rushing business. The fishermen of Belle River are busy preparing for the coming season. George Bears also intends entering business in a large scale. Capt. D. J. Riley has been making repairs on his vessel the "Jessie and Ada" and intends setting sail as soon as possible. He has engaged Hiram H. Waterman as mate. Capt. McDougall is fortunate in securing the services of Stewart MacKintosh as mate of the "Lady Mae," and James W. Brook as farmer on his homestead. We regret the departure from out midst of Miss Laura Stewart, who left for New Bedford, Mass. on April 10th. She will be missed by her many friends in Belle River and elsewhere. J. Lewis Beaton of Beaton's Mills, Melville, has gone to Medford, Mass. Among the latest arrivals to visit their Island home have been P. J. Emery and Miss Janette Emery. We welcome them home. We are also pleased to have D. J. Matheson and Willie Matheson with us again. The funeral of the late John McKenzie took place from his home in Belle Creek, and was largely attended. Mr. McKenzie was seventy-six years old and had been in failing health for several years. He leaves four daughters: Mrs. McDonald of Roseberry, Mrs. McLeod of Culodden, Mary at home, and Florence C. in Boston; also four sons, Donald, Murdock, Neil and Malcolm residing in different parts of the West. Much credit is due to his daughter, Mary, who nursed him with untiring patience and love through his long illness.
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Death
SMITH - At Newtown, Belfast, on May 19th, 1911, after a lingering illness, Finlay W. Smith, in the 65th year of his age.
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News From Flat River
A Flat River correspondent writes: The farmers of Flat River are busily engaged in getting their firewood cut and ready for burning. Riley Bros. are getting out lumber for the schooner they intend to build next summer. His many friends will be glad to hear that Jack Gillis is recovering from his recent illness. John R. Ross is training his fine young mare. This is another trotter in John's stable. Albert McDonald is going into the lobster business and all wish him success. His many friends will be glad to hear that John Ross is recovering from his recent illness. The school is rapidly advancing under the skillful management of Miss Christine McLeod.
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Obituary
An old and respected resident of Point Prim has passed away. The Guardian refers to the death of Isabel, widow of the late John Murchison, Elder, who passed peacefully into rest on Saturday, May 13th at the age of 83 years. She was the daughter of the late Hector McDonald and sister of Mrs. Archibald Finlayson, Point Prim, who alone of a large family survives her. She had always been of a strong constitution and up to a short time previous to her death was able to attend to many household and other duties. Her body was interred in the Belfast Presbyterian Cemetery and the funeral services conducted by the pastor Rev. J. W. McKenzie. The deceased was known for her devout, though cheerful Christian character and within the home, had brought up her family in the fear of God and taught them to look to Him for every joy and comfort. She had entered into full communion with the church under the ministry of the late Rev. Donald McDonald.
The following sons and daughters survive her. Captain John, of Vancouver, B. C.; Simon A., Pinette, P. E. I.; Donald N. on the homestead, Point Prim; Mrs. Donald Nicholson, Orwell Cove; Mrs. J. McLeod, Newtown; Mrs. Thomas Nicholson and Mrs. Donald MacLeod, Point Prim. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family and grandchildren, together with the friends and relatives who are now deprived of one who was ever a considerate companion and adviser, but for her only change is a going home to Glory freed from the burdens attendant upon our existence here. - Com.
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Resolution
Whereas the store and warehouse of A. D. Ross, Belfast, was on the evening of Feb. 20th totally destroyed by fire, besides almost the whole contents, therefore resolved, we the members of Albina Court, No. 1070, I. O. O. F. wish to extend our sincere sympathy for our Brother in the great loss he has sustained. Though at this time it may not be possible for us to see how it can be, yet we trust in the days to come this loss may, in the Providence of God, (as many a loss or trial has in the past) prove itself a blessing in disguise. We also trust in the very near future we may see our much esteemed Brother steeled again, doing an even larger business than in the past.
The above resolution was moved by Rev. Frank P. Dresser, seconded by Norman A. Gillis, and unanimously carried by the Court.
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Married
McDONALD-McRAE - At the Queen Hotel, Jany 24, 1912, by Rev. T. F. Fullerton, Angus Neil McDonald to Katherine F. McRae, both of Flat River.
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Death
Mrs. John McDonald, mother of Judge McDonald died yesterday at Eldon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. D. Ross of that place. The deceased lady, who was much esteemed, had reached the advanced age of 87 years. She had been ill for some days. Judge McDonald was present during her last illness.
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News From Mt. Buchanan
A Mt. Buchanan correspondent writes: Allan McAulay, the up-to-date carpenter, has for the past few days been repairing buildings for John N. Gillis, Point Prim. The misses Mary L. McDonald and Essie McRae, Point Prim, visited here Sunday, the guests of Mrs. Alex Smith. McKinnon Bros. are doing a rushing business with their powerful motor boats which they will find a great help in their lobster fishing. Daniel MacAuley left last week for Sydney, N. S. on a fishing trip. Roddie McRae, Heatherdale, spent Sunday here, visiting friends. Calvin Bishop has been having his lumber hauled for the construction of a large barn in the near future. Mrs. C. D. MacLeod left Sunday for a visit to her old home in Belle River. Angus Nicholson and Mack MacKinnon drove to Orwell Cove yesterday. We are sorry to hear that Fred Martin is confined to home with a severe attack of la grippe, and hope for his speedy recovery. MacLean Dixon, Eldon, paid a visit here yesterday. Our school is progressing rapidly under the management of our skillful teacher, Miss Minnie Lamont. C. and Mrs. Bishop drove to Belle River Sunday, and visited friends there. Frank Gillis, Point Prim, visited here Sunday.
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Death
The death of Mrs. John Bruce, nee Mary Ross of Ocean View, which occurred at 5 p.m. Sunday, June the 11th, has occasioned regret and widespread sorrow in this neighbourhood where the deceased has been a life resident. Owing to the fact that Mrs. Bruce had been ailing for some years, and the fact that a short time ago she rallied to quite an extent that death, coming as it did, was rather unexpected. Although having a large family they were all so situated that only one daughter could be with her when she passed away. Mrs. Bruce had been a devout Christian and a member of St. John's Church, Belfast, P. E. I., and died as she lived believing in the Golden Rule, "to do unto others as you would have them do unto you" and the life beyond the grave. Mrs. Bruce leaves to mourn her husband and the following: Mrs. N. B. McFadyen, Quincy, Mass; Mrs. Lew Wells, Grand Rapids, Mich; Mrs. E. D. Harrington, Ocean View, P. E. I.; Mrs. Herbert Wadman, Boston, Mass; Mrs. John R. McWilliams, Eldon, P. E. I.; also Daniel, John M., John A., and Angus M., in Seattle Wash., and a very large number of friends. The funeral will take place at the house today, Tuesday, June 13th, at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. J. W. Mackenzie. Interment at Belfast Cemetery.
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Obituary
On the evening of April 3rd there passed away from this life at his home in Flat River, John Gillis in the 50th year of his age, after an illness of two weeks from pneumonia. In early life he worked for a number of years in Quincy as a granite polisher when he married Miss Annie Macleod of Dundee in this Island, who, with her family, survive him viz., Mrs. Clark of Boston; Margaret M.; Mary J.; Herbert, Angus, and Hector at home. The late Mr. Gillis was a very enterprising man being engaged in farming and lobster packing. He was very popular with all classes as was evidenced by the large crowd who attended the funeral. He was interred in the family plot in St. John's cemetery, Belfast. The services at the house and grave were conducted by the pastor, the Rev. J. W. Mackenzie.
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Vernon River Bridge Loses Doctor
The residents of Vernon River Bridge and the country around are regretting the departure of Dr. Rodgerson who has recently left for Hunter River to take up the medical practice of the late Dr. Crawford. The Doctor who was gold medallist of his graduating class ranks as one of the leading practitioners of this province. His skill and success in critical cases and his untiring devotion to his profession in all seasons and in all kinds of weather won for hi the gratitude and admiration of those in the enjoyment of health. The people of Hunter River are most fortunate in securing the services of a physician and surgeon so pre-eminently qualified as Dr. Rodgerson. Mrs. Rodgerson will also be greatly missed in social and musical circles. Her many accomplishments and especially a willingness to devote rare talents as a pianist and vocalist to all deserving causes made for her a host of appreciative friends. That Dr. and Mrs. Rodgerson may have every happiness and success in their new home is the wish of every one with whom they associated.
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I. O. O. F.
The public meeting of the Independent order of Foresters held at Belfast Friday the fifteenth was largely attended. A fine address which was much appreciated by the audience was given by the Rev. E. J. Rattee in which he fully explained the great work being done by the order. Remarks then followed by the Rev. Mr. Dresser, A. D. Ross, Mr. Moore, and the organizer. A musical entertainment by Miss Hubley, Mrs. West, Mr. Hubley, and Mr. Martin with Miss Annie McKay acting as organist was much appreciated. After candidates were initiated by the H. C. R. Another meeting has been called for Friday, the 22nd, where more will again be added to the membership.
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Obituary
"The memory of the just is blessed." This word of Sacred writ may be truthfully said of Catherine MacKenzie, relict of the late Peter Lamont, of Belfast, who yielded up her spirit unto God who gave it, on April 29th, 191, at the age of ninety-seven years.
She was truly a lover of peace. She exemplified in her life the meekness and gentleness of Christ, always of a quiet and patient disposition, she was never known through all her own life to quarrel with anyone.
In 1893 death called her husband from time to eternity, this was followed in 1894 by another deep affliction the sudden loss of her eyesight which deprived her of the consolation of reading the divine word, but she never murmured or complained but endured as seeing "Him who is invisible." What a lesson of practical Christian living such a life affords, and again, what a change to the weary, tired and lonely Christian, leaving this world of sorrow, hardships and heartaches for the blessed land of rest.
She leaves to cherish her memory three sons and four daughters: Murdock, Quincy, Mass; Peter, of Vancouver, B. C.; and William at home; Mrs. Angus Shaw, Rosebery; Mrs. Elizabeth McLeod, Mrs. Peter Ferguson, and Miss Eunice of the city. Also one sister, Miss Mary MacKenzie, city, and ten grand-children.
The funeral took place the following Monday to St. John's Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rev. James McKenzie officiating.
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Letter of Condolence
From the I. O. O. F. Albina Court No. 1070, Belfast to Mrs. Wm. Dreelan, Orwell Cove:
Dear sister: It was with sincere sorrow we learned of the great loss you have been called on to bear in the death of your beloved husband. We wish to express out heart felt sympathy for you in this your dark hour of trial. May the Almighty Father comfort and sustain you, giving you strength to bear the loss, and grace to say, "thy will be done." As a "Court," we shall miss our brother's presence, who was a highly esteemed member of our order. But if we shall miss him, much more will you. It is therefore to Almighty God we will commend you, knowing he alone can ease the aching heart and give the sorrowing peace. May God bless you keeping you in this life, and at last leading you into the great "Court" above, there to unite with him who has gone before, in praising Him who died to save us, and is alive forever more. Submitted in Liberty, Beneficence and Concord.
By order of the Court, Frank P. Dresser, Alex. Ross, John R. McWilliams
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One Man McClusky
Champion middle-heavyweight of the Maritime Provinces. He is the son of Owen McCluskey, Charlottetown. He has fought forty ring battles in Bangor, Boston, and New York, and has never known the sting of defeat. McClusky was one of the "White Hope" contestants in the great boxing tournament in New York to select fighters to meet Johnson the world's champion. "One Man McCluskey" is only twenty-two years old and weighs two hundred and four pounds. He stands five feet eleven inches. He will leave for New York in the spring and while he is on the Island will be glad to met any man of any weight in the ring.
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Improved
Mrs. (Capt.) Bell who has been ill in the P. E. I. Hospital for the last three months has so improved that she is now out and spending a few weeks in Charlottetown before returning to her home in Pinette.
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John R. Ross, of Flat River, paid a short visit to friends in Brooklyne and Montague recently. Mr. Ross has a beautiful carriage horse which was greatly admired by the horsemen of Montague.
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Among those who left Charlottetown for Eldon by the special train yesterday morning to attend the funeral of the late Miss Jessie Martin were: Judge McDonald, H. H. Brown, J. G. Jamieson, S. A. McDonald, W. K. Rogers, John McLaughlan, T. Edgar Shaw, Ewen Stewart, D. O'M Reddin, G. A. B. McDonald, Otto Crabbe, and Dr. McLaughlan.
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Visit
Mrs. George McLeod, (nee Miss Katie Mutch) who has been visiting her parents B. [Benjamin] and Mrs. Mutch, Earnscliffe since the accidental death of her husband last autumn, left last evening on the mail special to Georgetown on return to her home in Saskatoon, Alta. She was accompanied by her sister, Miss Eva Mutch, who will reside with her.
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Duncan McDonald, and William Smith, Orwell Cove, left last evening on the mail special for Western Canada where they intend to locate.
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Finlay McKenzie of Flat River has returned from New York where he visited his son, Br. David W. McKenzie.
News From Pinette
A Pinette correspondent says: About six inches of snow has fallen this week, which enables the farmers to finish their hauling. David L. Morrison has completed his contract of building a boat for David McRae. Ed Moser has also finished one for Rupert Hubley. Both of these men are competent boat builders. Rosebery Debating Society has come to a close. Some interesting subjects have been discussed here during the past winter months. Heath and Annie Macdougall purpose leaving soon for Vancouver. We wish them success. Mary Costelo has returned to her home after a visit to Charlottetown. Alexander McRae came near losing a valuable horse last week. Some of the boys report that they saw a black fox crossing the river recently.
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Leaving for Medicine Hat
Captain McPherson, late of the C. G. S. Minto, accompanied by his daughter, Miss Annie, left Charlottetown yesterday morning for Medicine Hat, Alberta, where his two sons are located.
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Death
McLEAN - In Charlottetown, at the residence of his son, Angus A. McLean, M. P., Fitzroy St., April 8, 1912, William McLean, in his 85th year. Funeral notice later.
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Death
MUNROE - At Lyndale, March 9th, 1912, after an illness of four days, Mrs. Flora Munroe, widow of the late Roderick Munroe, aged 62? Years.
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Concert
A concert and Xmas Tree was held in Point Prim school house on Monday evening, Dec. 25th. The room was crowded to the doors and both young and old assembled to listen to the splendid program which was rendered by the young people of the said district consisting of choruses, solos, dialogues, recitations, and music from violin, organ, and gramaphone. Large Christmas tree was provided for the occasion which was gorgeously decorated and loaded with presents. After the program was given, Santa Clause appeared and distributed these. He also gave some very interesting sketches of his voyage from Greenland. The meting was brought to a close early after which all started for their respective homes, much pleased by their evening's entertainment.
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Marriage
The marriage of John McLean, Head of Montague, and Miss McPherson, daughter of John McPherson of Valleyfield, took place at the home of the bride yesterday evening.
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James Jenkins, Orwell Cove, left this morning to attend the short course at the Toronto Agricultural College.
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Letter of Condolence
The following letter of condolence has been forwarded to William H. Mutlow, Millview:
Dear Sir and Brother: On behalf of the members of Court Abegweit, I. O. F., Pownal, we desire to extend you our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this, the saddest and darkest hour in a man's life - when your beloved wife, the sharer of your joys and sorrows, is suddenly taken away by the ruthless hand of death.
No words of ours can convey to you our feelings of sorrow and sadness in your sore bereavement, we can only direct you to the One who had bereft and who is able and willing to comfort, who can bind up the broken heart and give it the oil of joy for mourning.
That God may sustain you in this heavy affliction is the sincere prayer of the brethren of the Court Abegweit.
Signed: A. A. Moore, C. D. H. C. R.; Albert Jenkins, C. R.; G. H. M. Carver, P. C. R.; W. H. Drake, P. C. R.; W. E. Smith, R. C., Pope Noy, F. S.; W. H. Judson, O.
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Provincialist Writes From Mexico
The following are extracts taken from a letter received from Daniel McWilliams of Mt. Stewart from his daughter, Mrs. Elcho E. Bourke, who lives in Sonora County, Mexico, and tells a little of the hardships they has to endure during the recent storm and flood in Mexico.
Empalmo, Sonora, Mexico
Oct 8, 1911.
Dear Father:I am a long time answering your letter, but dear knows when you will get it as the trains are at a standstill. Well, I am going to tell you a little of my experience lately. I have had experience with the war, soldiers passing daily and battles fought not far from us, and also with the Indians and the third, and I hope the last, the flood. It started on the 4th of October to rain in the morning, then to blow. They say it blew at a rate of one hundred miles an hour. It blew the roof off our house and the houses in Empalmo village were blown down.
Thursday morning was fine and clear, but the water from the Mountain poured down on us from both sides, tore up and washed out all the railroad ties and everything, and it was built high up off the level.
We are well about a mile and a half from Empalmo Village. We saw the water coming and the men down from the track told us the track was washing away above us. Of course, we did not think it would be too much so I stayed in the house, but the water came with such a rush that my husband had to carry me down to the railway, then wade back and get some clothes that we could take in our suit cases for we were going to try to get into Empalmo Village on the volecepede. We started and got the length of three telephone poles , when all the track ahead of us went, so we had to turn back. The water was coming over the rails at that time. We retraced our steps as soon as we could and no sooner were we back, than [sic] away went the rest of the track. By this time the water was over the track opposite the house. There was one little place that was still dry and we got on that. We did not know what to do. Here we were and could not get out of it. The track was gone on both sides and there was about three feet of water on the level for miles around us.
It was terrible. We did not know how long we would have a dry spot to stand on. We sat down to await the results. This was about noon time. By and by, we could se by the poles that the water was going down a little, but oh, so slow. We stayed on that track all that night and next day and next night till Saturday around noon. I got into the house by laying plank over the road. The water was three feet down in the house and oh, such a house. Nobody could get to us until the water got down and all our food was spoiled, with the exception of some bread that was on a high shelf and water.
On Saturday, the "Super" and a gang of men came out and we got the roof on the house. It was awful to se the poor cows standing in the water. They had to be killed afterwards.
Well here it is the fourteenth of the month and no trains since the fourth. I can se two working trains from the door, one at each end of the track. There is only one railroad, the other one we go out on is on the opposite side of us, on the road that goes on out to the States. It is all gone, too.
Over in Guaymas the vessels and steamers are up on the rocks.
This is the nineteenth of October and no trains as of yet, but they expect to be running the first of next week. It is such a sight away up in the country where it started. There is not a house left standing. We are alright but not so with many a one. The telephone men were in the other day and they said it was dreadful and that we only had the tail end of it.
Poor Mexicans by the hundreds going by looking for work, both men and women, with no homes left to them. They said there never was the like of this for a number of years back. This is the twenty-second and no trains yet. It is said that there will not be any for five days more.
A Mexican was here just now. He said it was very bad on the other line - lots of people drowned. The track master was telling my husband it was like building a new railroad for the old one was gone, rails, sleepers, bridges, everything swept clear to the mountains.
This is the 27th and the first train came in yesterday, and I know there will be big mail for me.
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Marriage of Miss Lucy Maud Montgomery
The marriage of Miss Lucy Maud Montgomery to Rev. Ewen McDonald, pastor of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Leaksville, Ontario, was solemnized at the home of the bride's aunt and uncle John and Mrs. Campbell, Park Corner, P. E. Island on Wednesday, July 5th. At twelve o'clock the bridal party entered the parlour while "The voice that breathed o'er Eden" was being sung. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. John Stirling of Cavendish. The bride who was unattended was gowned in ivory silk crepe de chene and lace with a tunic of chiffon and pearl and crystal garniture. She wore a full veil with coronet of orange blossoms, and a pearl and amethyst necklace, the gift of the groom and carried a bouquet of white roses, lilies of the valley and maiden hair fern. Many beautiful wedding gifts were received among which was a silver tea service presented to Mrs. McDonald by the Cavendish Presbyterian Church in which she has been a worker for many years. In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. McDonald left for Montreal whence they will sail on the White Star liner Megantic for a three months tour in England and Scotland. The bride traveled in a suit of steel grey serge with chiffon blouse and hat to match of steel grey braid trimmed with satin rosebuds.
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Wedding
A quiet but pretty wedding took place on the evening of Nov. 15, at the home of Mr. Martin, brother-in-law of the bride, 50 Independence Avenue, Quincy, Mass., when Miss Catherine MacLeod and Rev. A. B. MacLeod of St. John's Church, Cornwall, Ontario, were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. M. MacLeod of Hyde Park Presbyterian Church in the presence of about fifty guests. The groom was attended by Mr. MacLeod, brother of the bride, and Miss MacKenzie, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid. The company entered the parlour, which was decorated with palms, cut crysanthemums, to the music of Lohengrin's wedding march. The bride was gowned in blue satin and chiffon trimmed with roses. Her going away dress was of blue serge. The wedding presents were many and beautiful, and amongst them being Two Hundred Dollars in gold from St. John's Church, Cornwall. Mr. and Mrs. MacLeod left on the late train for New York, Washington, and Montreal amid a shower of congratulations and good wishes, to say nothing of confetti. (Rev. Mr. McLeod has many friends here and is widely known).
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Marriage
McEWEN-WEBSTER - At the residence of Judson Webster, Midgell, on the 13th inst. Eva Louise Webster to Bruce W. McEwen, Merchant, of Morell, Rev. J. W. MacKenzie of Belfast officiating.
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In Memoriam
The death occurred at Garfield on Saturday morning, Nov. 10th, of Murdoch McKenzie in the 57th year of his age. The deceased was a kind and inoffensive man of genial disposition and a good neighbour. He was well liked by all who made his acquaintance. He was a son of the late George MacKenzie and leaves a sister. Some years ago he married Miss Barbara McDonald, daughter of the late John W. McDonald, who with one son, survive him. Much sympathy is felt for them in their bereavement.
Lonely the home and sad are the hours,
since dear Murdoch from us is gone
But Oh! A brighter home than ours
In Heaven is now thine own.Only a few days of pain and sorrow,
Then the dear one was called away,
Just at the dawn of one sad morn
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Marriage
McLean-McPHERSON - At Valleyfield, December 19th, by the Rev A. S. Stewart, John Andrew McLean, of Head of Montague, to Jessie McPherson, of Valleyfield.
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Ambrose McMillan, conductor on the Boston and Maine, Portland, Me., who was called to his home in Eldon owing to the death of his mother, Mrs. Alex. McMillan, leaves tomorrow morning on return. Mrs. McMillan's funeral took place Sunday from her late residence to the Montague Cemetery.
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In Memoriam
In loving memory of Mrs. Frank Prunty, who died April 18th, 1930. [This seems to have been an afterthought in this book, as it is the only one dated after 1912 or so and is mounted on the inside of the back cover.]
In closing, not from the book, but from Grace Blackette:
"My Home in Belfast"
I sigh when I think of the days that are past
I sigh when I think of my home in Belfast
Where the lads and lassies I oft times did roam
I sigh when I think of my own happy homeMy brow is now furrowed and grey is my hair
For life brings its changes with each passing year
But I will not murmur for I've had my day
From this world with its follies I will soon pass awayBy Hector McInnes Cantelo
Hector was born in Belfast in 1840 and died in Primrose in 1933
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