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| 1401 | 1912 Utah Death Certificate General debility, nephritis Buried next to Arza Adams Catherine Cunningham age 74 Catherine (Arza Matson) Adams Immigrant pioneer at age 17, crossing the plains with the 1856 ill-fated 4th Handcart Company, James G Willie, Capt. Rescued from the frozed plains of Wyoming, arriving Salt Lake Valley, 9 November 1856. 67 deaths enroute. 1856 Handcart Pioneer 4 May 1856 left Liverpool, England Thornton sailing ship to New York. By train to Albany, Buffalo, and Chicago, arriving Iowa City, Iowa 26 June 1856. Married: Salt Lake City, Utah March 7, 1857 Arza Matson Adams, fourth wife 1860 Census Lake City, Utah, Utah Arza M Adams 55, farmer -Sabina Adams 49, -Marilla Adams 27, -Cathe Adams 22, born Scotland Joseph Adams 14, son Orpha Adams 11, daughter Hy Harden 23, laborer, born New York James A Adams 11 months (mother Catherine) Living next or Orson and Mary Kelly 1870 Census American Fork, Utah, Utah Arza Adams 66, miller Catharine Adams 30 Betsy Adams 9 Beulah Adams 7 Alexander Adams 3 Margaret Adams 2 1880 Census American Fork, Utah, Utah Arza Adams 76, retired flour miller -Catherine Adams 42, wife William Robinson 22, son-in-law Betsy Robinson 19, daughter Beulah Adams 17 Alexander Adams 13 Margaret Adams 11 Phebe Adams 9 Mary Adams 7 Isabel Adams 5 Daniel Adams 3 -Marilliah Adams 47, wife John O. Adams 19 Alvah Adams 17 Alvin Adams 15 Lucey Adams 12 Living on Adams Street 1900 Census American Fork, Utah Catherine Adams 61, wid. 11 child., 7 living Phoebe Adams 29, daughter Arza Rhodes 8, grandson Alonzo Rhodes 6, grandson Living own home-free 1910 Census American Fork, Utah Catherine Adams 72, widow, 11 child. 6 living Phebe Adams 39, daughter, single Arza A Rhodes 18, grandson, odd jobs Alonzo D Rhodes 16, grandson Wm A Householder 12, grandson Glen H Householder 9, grandson Own home on North 1st East 11 Children: James Arza Adams Elizabeth E. Adams (Robinson) Charles Adams Beulah Adams (Rhodes) Agnes Adams Alexander Adams died traveling by train Margaret Ann Adams Mulliner bur, ID Phoebe Adams Mary Adams (Anderson) Isabell Adams (Householder) 1874-1905 Daniel Erwin Adams Siblings: Robert Cunningham 1834-1899 George Cunningham 1840-1913 Elizabeth Cunningham Kelly 1843-1924 Margaret Cunningham Binnall 1845-1924 Buried next to Arza | Cunningham, Catherine (I13943)
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| 1402 | 1912, Friday April 26, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS In Ramsay, April 21st, Janet Miller, relict of W.A. Toshack, aged 63 years. 1912, Friday April 26, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATH'S TOLL Mrs W.A. Toshack After suffering for four months from a complication of troubles emanating from disease of the liver. Mrs W.A. Toshack of Ramsay, near Bennie's Corners, was released from her suffering on Sunday, 21st inst. The late Mrs Toshack, whose maiden name was Janet Miller, was the eldest daughter of the late Charles Miller, and was born in Perth 63 years ago. She came to Almonte with her parents, and lived here until her marriage to Mr Toshack on January 17th, 1877,when she went to the home where she has since lived. In her father's family, she had one sister, Aggie, who died a good many years ago, and three brothers, James, who is also dead, and C.B. Miller, of town and Thos of Toronto. To Mr and Mrs Toshack three children were born, Euphemia and Andrew at home, and Chas M. in Vancouver, B.C. Her husband died eight years ago. The funeral took place today, Thursday at two o'clock from her late residence to the eighth line cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs Chas B. and Thos Miller, brothers of deceased, John, David and Addie McLean, of the Ferry, cousins, and Mr John Young. | Miller, Janet (I43263)
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| 1403 | 1912, Friday July 12, The Almonte Gazette, page 4 DEATHS At Almonte, on Friday, July 5th, 1912, Jessie McRostie, relict of William Snedden 1912, Friday July 12, The Almonte Gazette, front page Mrs Wm. Snedden After a period of invalidism extending over fifteen years of her life, which was borne with patience and fortitude, Mrs W. Snedden passed away on Friday, July 5th, at her home on Church street. Deceased whose maiden name was Jane McRostie, was 79 years of age. In 1856 she was married to Mr. Wm. Snedden, then of Bennie's Corners. To them three daughters and two sons were born. Of these Jessie and Kate (Mrs E.T. Wilkie) are dead. Those living still are Agnes, who has been with her mother all through her illness, and David W., as San Juan Porta Rica, and John at Hargrade, Toronto. Two sisters of Mrs Snedden are also living, Mrs David Finlay and Miss Margaret McRostie of Carleton Place. Two brothers, Peter and John, are dead. Two grandchildren, Reggie Snedden and Jessie Wilkie, are also left. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, the service being conducted by Rev S.F. Sharp. The pallbearers were Messrs. A. Scott, A.M. Grieg, P. Young, Jas Snedden, Jas. Forgie and S. Young. | McCrostie, Janet "Jessie" (I32863)
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| 1404 | 1912, Friday May 3 The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS In Ramsay, April 29th, Charles H. Rintoul, aged 67 years 1912, Friday May 3, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Charles H. Rintoul As a surprise came the news of the death last evening, about 5.30 o'clock, of Mrs Charles H. Rintoul of Ramsay. Mr Rintoul has been troubled with his heart for some time, and had not done any work since New Year's, but no such sudden break-up was anticipated, and his demise came as a shock. The deceased was born in Darling township 57 years ago, being a son of the late John Rintoul, one of the pioneer Scotch settlers. Twenty-two years ago, April 29th, he was married to Jessie Taylor, and died upon his wedding day. Mrs Rintoul with one daughter and four sons, survive. Five years ago the family removed from Darling to Ramsay, Mr Rintoul purchasing the Hilliard farm, adjoining Mr Alex McLean. In politics Mr Rintoul was a Liberal, in religion a Presbyterian. He was a quiet, unassuming man, industrious and enterprising, and much esteemed by all who knew him. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon to the 8th line cemetery. The bereaved wife and children have the sympathy of many friends in their trouble. | Rintoul, Charles Henry (I27759)
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| 1405 | 1913, Friday April 11, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS At Almonte, April 4th, Delcie Bennett, daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Dunlop, aged 16 years, 10 months and 24 days. 1913, Friday April 11, The Almonte Gazette front page Obit. ? Delcie Dunlop The sympathy for Mr and Mrs Andrew Dunlop aroused by the serious illness of their daughter, Delice Bennett, was deepened when she succumbed to the disease and passed away on Friday of last week. She had been taken ill but two weeks before with a malignant brain trouble, and though everything possible was done for her the progress of the disease could not be stayed, and the end came. The deceased was the sixth daughter of Mr and Mrs Dunlop, and was almost seventeen years of age. She was of a bright and happy disposition and was a favourite with a very many, all of whom sincerely regret such a sudden termination of so promising a young life. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, and was one of the largest seen in Almonte for some time. Besides her father and mother there are six sisters and two brothers left to mourn her demise. These are Mrs L. Thompson of Fort William; Mrs H. Reynolds and Mrs Hobbs Ley of Calgary; Mrs W. Porterfield of Carleton Place; Misses Olga and Roberta at home, and Messrs Frank at Hartford, Conn., and Russell at Edmonton, | Dunlop, Delcimere Bennett "Delice" (I39058)
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| 1406 | 1913, Friday April 18 The Almonte Gazette front page Obit. ? Miss Margaret Edith Dunlop Gemmill Early last winter Lieut.-Col. Gemmill accompanied his younger daughter, Margaret Edith Dunlop, to California, in the hope that the change would be beneficial to her health. Unfortunately it was not, and on Friday of last week, April 11th, she passed away in the Hotel Virginia, at Long Beach, Cal., where she was stopping with her sister, Winnifred. Arrangements were made for bring the body east for burial, and on Wednesday evening Lieut.-Col. Gemmill, Miss Gemmill and Mrs .A. Gemmill of Ottawa reached Almonte with the remains, and were met at the station by a number of friends. The body was taken to the home of Mrs M. Patterson, whence the funeral will take place on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock to St. Andrew's church where service will be held, and afterward interment will be made in the family plot at the Eighth Line cemetery. Much sympathy is felt for the family, and especially for Mr Gemmill, upon whom the bereavement fall with added weight because of the camaraderie which exited between him and his daughter. | Gemmill, Margaret Edith (I19665)
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| 1407 | 1913, Friday August 8, The Almonte Gazette page 5 Appleton has lost another old resident in the person of Mr. Andrew Wilson, who passed away on Wednesday morning, 6th inst., from the results of a paralytic stroke from which he suffered a few weeks ago. He was a son of the late Wm. Wilson, and was born at Summer Hill, on February 27th, 1844, and was in his 69th year when he passed away. He learned the trade of architect and builder under his father, and was a workman who had no cause to be ashamed of his work. He worked for some years at Huntingdon, and while there he was married to Miss Isabella J . Chalmers, who is still living. To them seven children were born, five daughters and two sons, Laramie (Mrs. W. J. Bredge), Augusta (Mrs. Milo Steele), Edythe, Gladys and Howard are all in Saskatchewan, Bella is at Seattle and Barclay at Detroit, Mich. The late Mr. Wilson, was a life-long Presbyterian, and was a member of that, church. He was a charter member of the Independent Order of Foresters, and for many years held the responsible office of secretary and treasurer. Among the floral evidences of respect and esteem were a wreath from his fellow-members of the I.O.F., sprays from Mrs. Wm. Garvin, Mr. and Mrs. John Turner, and Mr and Mrs. J. A. Turner. The funeral takes place this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o clock from his late residence to the Eighth Line cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. John Turner Jas. Turner, P. C. Arthur, Jas. Wilson, S. Dulmage and S. J. Allen. | Wilson, Andrew (I58865)
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| 1408 | 1913, Friday May 23, The Almonte Gazette front page Funeral of Mr Dulmage Mrs C.A.R. Dulmage is coming east with the remains of her late husband and expects to reach Arnprior on Friday morning's Imperial Limited, as she is coming by way of Vancouver and Winnipeg. The funeral will take place at Arnprior on Saturday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, and interment will be made in the family plot in the Arnprior cemetery. The Mason, of the order Mr Dulmage was a member, will attend the funeral in a body. ~ 1913, Friday May 16, The Almonte Gazette front page Mr Chas A.R. Dulmage A telegram to Mr John Dulmage, received on Wednesday evening, contained the announcement of the death of his son, Mr Chas A.R. Dulmage, which took place on Wednesday, at Bakersfield, Cal. Mr Dulmage had been greatly troubled with rheumatism for some time, and last February he went to California in the hope of being benefitted by the change. As a result of the treatment received and the effect of the climate he was gradually recovering, and was looking forward to return to Alberta in the near future, Only last week the most cheering word was received, but he was suddenly seized with pneumonia on Sunday, and Monday word came telling of his dangerous condition, which followed by the announcement of his death. The late Mr Dulmage was the only son of Mr and Mrs John Dulmage, and was born in Almonte thirty-seven years ago. He passed through the schools here, and after graduation from the high school her and the university at Kingston, he took up the study of law. On being called up to the Bar he entered into business with his uncle, the late Richard Dulmage, at Arnprior, and after his death he continued the practice there. About six years ago he was married to Miss Ida White, daughter of Mr T.R. White of Almonte, and to them two children were born, only the younger of whom, Gerald, aged four years is now living. After his marriage Mr Dulmage built for himself a fine home, elegantly finished and fitted in the most up-to-date manner. This he afterward sold, and erected a second home more to his liking. While in Arnprior, he made many friends, both because of professional and personal contact, and the expressions of sympathy and condolence received by his parents here testify to the extent and genuineness of the esteem in which he was held. Mrs Dulmage was with her husband, and ministered to him through his illness. The remains will be brought to Almonte for interment, but the date of the funeral has not yet been fixed. Much sympathy is felt for all concerned in the sad bereavement. 1913, Friday May 23, The Almonte Gazette front page Funeral of Mr Dulmage Mrs C.A.R. Dulmage is coming east with the remains of her late husband and expects to reach Arnprior on Friday morning's Imperial Limited, as she is coming by way of Vancouver and Winnipeg. The funeral will take place at Arnprior on Saturday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, and interment will be made in the family plot in the Arnprior cemetery. The Mason, of the order Mr Dulmage was a member, will attend the funeral in a body. | Dulmage, Charles Alpheus Richard (I50154)
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| 1409 | 1913, Friday November 28, The Almonte Gazette, front page Mrs John Lang Passes Away At nine o'clock this Thursday morning the spirit of Mrs John Lang took its flight back to Him who gave it. She was born in Ramsay, on the eighth line, was a daughter of the late James Gilmour, and was 88 years of age. Her father was one of the Scotch settlers who came to this section in 1821 and he settled on lot 13 in the 7th concession of Ramsay, but afterwards removed to Western Ontario, settling in Stanley township in the county of Huron, where he bought a farm, and spent the balance of his life. Mrs Lang however returned to this section when about 18 years of age, and in 1855 she was married to Mr John Lang, the marriage taking place in the old stone church on the eighth line. They live on Almonte for a while, where Mr Lang was operating a sawmill on the present site of the electric light station. Later they went to Bruce Co. but returned to Almonte after seven years, in 1870, and afterwards lived on the farm by the riverside, which has since been the family home. Of the family born to them three are still living. These are Mrs Throop of Ottawa, Henry at home, Dr A.A.J. Lang at Sanborn, N.D., Amelia, Lavina and Robert are dead, as well as Mr Lang, who died in 1895. Mrs Lang was one of the oldest, if not the very oldest resident in these parts, and had lived to see the country changed from a dense unbroken forest to its present condition of wide spreading farms and comfortable homes. She endured her share of the toil and hardship of the pioneer days, an could talk most interestingly of the early days and their hard experiences of recent months which necessitated treatment at the hospital last winter, she retained her faculties to a wonderful degree until about three weeks ago, since when she has gradually weakened until death came this morning. The funeral takes place on Saturday at 2.30 pm., to the eighth line cemetery. | Gilmour, Margaret (I39020)
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| 1410 | 1914, Friday August 21, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Mrs Glover Passes Away Mention was made last week of the serious illness of Mrs Wm Glover, though it was not thought that her end was so near, but early on Friday morning she passed quietly away. Word had been sent to her son at Toronto and to her mother and brother and sister in Cleveland, but neither of them reached here in time to see her alive. Mr Glover was Minnie E. MacKay, daughter of the late Hugh MacKay of Cleveland, Ohio, and was born in Lanark township. She was married about twenty-seven years ago to Mr Wm Glover, and to them three children were born, William at Toronto, and Wilma and Dorothy at home. Her mother, her brother, James MacKay, and her sister, Mrs Guy McLaren came over on Saturday, and were here for the funeral, which took place on Sunday afternoon, and was very large one, many being present from outside points to show their respect and esteem for one who was greatly loved and esteemed where she was known. The services were conducted by Rev Mr Stevens in the absence of Rev S.G. Brown, of the Presbyterian church, on which deceased was a member. Interment was made in the eighth line cemetery. Gravesite Details No known Memorial within this Cemetery | MacKay, Minnie E. (I49512)
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| 1411 | 1914, Friday December 11, The Almonte Gazette front page Mrs Robert Bryson Mr Jas Wilson of Appleton and Mr Jas Carswell of Dunraven, Que, nephews of the late Mrs Bryson, were in town on Monday making arrangements for her funeral and on Tuesday her remains were brought to Almonte by two other nephews, Messrs Allan and James Carswell, and were laid beside those of her late husband, in the eighth line cemetery, the funeral taking place from the C.P.R. station on the arrival of the morning train from Ottawa. The late Mrs Bryson, whose maiden name was Janet Carswell, was born in Paisley, Scotland, and came to Canada when she was fifteen years of age. Her father settled in the township of Huntley, and here she had her home until she was married to Mr Robt Bryson about sixty-six years ago, when she came with him to Ramsay and lived for many years on the farm on the eleventh line now owned by Mr John Neilson. Mr and Mrs Bryson had no family, but an adopted daughter lived with them until she was married to Mr Thos Bamford, then a resident of Almonte. As the years passed, Mr and Mrs Bryson prospered, and a number of years ago they moved to Almonte, where they enjoyed respite from their labours. Mr Bryson died fourteen years ago, Mrs Bryson continued a resident of Almonte until about four years ago, when she went to the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, but afterwards moved to the Perley Home at Ottawa, but for the past two years she was with her nephew, Mr Allan Carswell, at Campbell's Bay. Here she enjoyed good health, notwithstanding that she was in her 89th year, until six weeks ago she was stricken with paralysis, but was recovering when there was a recurrence of the trouble and she passed away on Saturday morning. The late Mrs Bryson was a bright woman and was possessed of a memory that was almost encyclopaedic in its ability to retain an accurate record of passing events, more especially insofar as dates were concerned. As a consequence, she was a most interesting conversationalist and time spent in her company was both interesting and educative. On more than one occasion the Gazette was indebted to her for the verification of dates and facts not otherwise attainable. She saw many changes take place in her 74 years in Canada, and in the early days had her share in the transforming of the almost unbroken forest into fields of varied products. Deceased leaves one brother, Mr George Carswell of Calumet Island. The late Mrs Bryson was a sister-in-law of the late Hon George Bryson of Fort Coulonge. | Carswell, Janet (I58973)
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| 1412 | 1914, Friday January 16, The Almonte Gazette, front page The Late William Young In the last week's Gazette mention was made of the death of Mr Wm Young, of the 10th line of Ramsay, he having passed away on Thursday morning January 5th, at the advanced age of 87 years. The late Mr Young was born in 1827 at Brae Head, in the parish of Kilbride, Scotland. He was a son of the late Robt. Young, who came to Canada in 1832, and who afterward settled upon the farm latterly owned by Mr P.J. Young, on the 9th line. Here Mr Wm Young lived until 1857, when he was married to Miss Marion Nicholson, a daughter of the late Alex. Nicholson of Ramsay, and went to the farm, "Brae Head," upon which he spent the balance of his life. A family of nine children, seven sons and two daughters, were born to them, the only break in the family being the death of Dr. John Young, who died suddenly at Smiths Falls, on Jan. 17th, 1901. The others are Robert W., on the homestead, Alex N., in Ottawa; William M., in Detroit, Mich,; Rev Stephen, at Lanigan Sask.; Peter A., at Crystal City, Man.; Rev Henry at Seven Person, Alta.; George at home; Jessie (Mrs T.G. Wilson), Arnprior, and Annie (Mrs P.Y. Sutherland), in Ramsay. Mrs Young is also living, and is over eighty years, and is more bright and active than many people ten or fifteen years her junior. Of the late Mr Young brothers and sisters there are still living, Mr John Young, of Almonte; Rev Stephen Young, of Clifford; Mr P.J. Young, of Almonte; Mrs Foster, at Casselman, and Mrs Robt. Buckham of Ottawa, Mrs Toshack and Mrs G. Buckham are dead. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, and had it not been for the extremely inclement weather, it would have been one of the largest if not the very largest, ever seen in Ramsay township. As it was, the cortege was almost a mile long and was a splendid tribute to the memory of the deceased. The services at the home and at the cemetery were conducted by Rev S.G. Brown. The pallbearers were fellow-members of the session -- Messrs. A.M. Greig, R. Young (Ottawa), D. Stewart, Angus Sutherland, J.D. Robertson and Jas McLeod. Friends from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr Wm Young, of Detroit, Rev Stephen Young from Clifford, Ont., Messrs Alex N. Young and Robt. Young of Ottawa, Messrs John and Wm Young and Mrs Andrew Young, Mr and Mrs T.G. Wilson and Mr and Mrs W. Cavers from Arnprior, and Mr Geo Buckham from Torbolton. The late Mr Young was of a very quiet disposition, and was a man of few words. He was a man of strong convictions, and when he had taken a position regarding any question of right or wrong he was always found on what he believed to be the right side, and it required a strong argument to induce him to change his decision. While attending the services in the Free church at the eighth line he was ordained an elder of that congregation during the pastorate of the late Rev Wm McKenzie, and when the congregation removed to St John's church, about 1867, he was retained in that position, which he held until his death. After the death of Mr Watson several months ago, Mr and Mrs Young were the oldest couple living, of those who were among the earliest members of St John's church. Mr Young was for about twenty years superintendent of what was known as the Green Bush Sunday school, retaining the position until, in Rev Knowles' time, it was removed to Blakeney. A good neighbour, a kind friend, a ready sympathizer and willing helper in trouble, his passing has removed another of the fast- disappearing links which has bound the present with the past, and in the passing of whom there is distinct loss to the community. | Young, William (I6961)
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| 1413 | 1915, Friday April 23, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Mr James Wilson Killed Not only Appleton district but the surrounding community in a wide circle was appalled on Wednesday when the intelligence passed from one person to another, that James Wilson had been killed. How the accident happened is not known for certain, but it is supposed he was unhitching his team in the barn about noon and that one of the horses had kicked him, and when found one side of his head was crushed in. Mrs Wilson heard an unusual noise in the barn, and upon going out to ascertain the cause she found her husband unconscious, and in a short time he passed away. The late Mr Wilson was a son of the late Andrew Wilson, sr., and was about 56 years of age. He was married about 22 years ago to Miss Mary Snedden, daughter of the late James Snedden, and to them five children were born. Of these Christina is teaching at Rosetta, Maggie is bookkeeper in Mr J.A. McGregor's store at Appleton, Bryson and Janet are attending the high school at Carleton Place, and John, the youngest, is at home. Mrs Wilson is still living, as is also a sister of the deceased, Miss Mary Wilson, at Appleton. The late Mr Wilson was a man of a quiet and retiring disposition, but was highly respected by all who knew him ? those knowing him best holding him in highest esteem. He was a good neighbour, a staunch friend and a man of sterling probity and uprightness in all his dealings. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and was a staunch Liberal in politics. The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from his late home to the Presbyterian cemetery on the eighth line of Ramsay. The sad occurrence has called forth sincere and heartfelt sympathy for the family and friends so sorely bereaved. | Wilson, James Bryson (I59028)
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| 1414 | 1915, Friday October 29, The Almonte Gazette, front page Obit. ? John Crawford On Sunday last Mr John Crawford passed away, at the age of 91 years. Mr Crawford was one of Almonte's oldest residents. In 1901 the Gazette gave a brief sketch of his life, and of the thirty-five or forty townsmen whose names were mentioned as having had active association with him in the earlier days, Mr Crawford's is the last to be erased from Time's record. He was born in the town of Largs, in Ayrshire, Scotland, in 1824, and after learning the trade of baker he came to Canada in 1850, on the Marchmont, a sailing vessel, and after a five weeks' voyage landed at Quebec, where he spent four years. Later he spent a similar period at Montreal and Perth before coming to Almonte. While at Perth he was married to Marion Gray, and with her came to Almonte in 1863. Here he started in business with such good results that in 1871 he disposed of his bakery and built the comfortable cottage where he and Mrs Crawford enjoyed the fruits of their thrift and energy. In March, 1888, Mrs Crawford died, and a couple of years later Mr Crawford was married to Elizabeth Fulton, daughter of the late John Fulton of Cedar Hill, who survives him. Mr Crawford was a Presbyterian in religion, and until declining years forbade his doing so he was a regular attender at St Andrew's church. He was a man of more than ordinary intelligence, and was an interesting companion in a friendly chat. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon to the eighth line cemetery, and although very few of his "auld cronies" are left, there was a good turnout of those of the younger generation who had come to know him. The services were conducted by Rev S.G. Brown at the house and the grave. The pallbearers were three brothers of Mrs Crawford, Messrs Robert, Thomas and John Fulton, and three brothers-in-law, Messrs David Johnston of Cobden, John Camelon of Westboro, and Albert Lesway of Cedar Hill. Contributor: Gary J Byron (49329383) | Crawford, John (I39691)
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| 1415 | 1916, Friday April 7, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS At 372 Frank St, Ottawa, on Sunday, April 2nd, P.C. McGregor, B.A. LL.D. in his 74th year. 1916, Friday April 7, The Almonte Gazette page 4 P.C. McGregor, B.A., LL.D., Passes Away Just as the congregation assembled in the Presbyterian church on Sunday had raised their voices in the morning song of praise, and were about to bow their heads in prayer, a note was handed to Rev Mr Brown, and as he read, "Dr McGregor died this morning, " a very perceptible tremor passed over the gathering, and as the pastor led his audience in prayer there were many eyes bedimmed with tears, and many who joined sincerely in the thanks offered for so long an useful a life as Dr McGregor's had been. Only about four months ago, Dr McGregor gave up the position he held here as registrar and went to Ottawa to spend the balance of his life with his daughters there. But the time was not long, and he has gone to enjoy respite from the strenuous live lived by him, having passed away on Sunday morning after a brief illness. Peter Campbell McGregor was born in Glasgow, Scotland, Dec 6th, 1842. In August, 1843, his parents came to Canada and settled at Balderson, where the family had ever since lived. He remained on the paternal farm until he was 16 years old, when he attended the Perth grammar school for a little more than a year, and studied under the late Judge Livingston, of Norfolk County. During 1860 and 1861 he taught the Union public school between Bathurst and South Sherbrooke, known as Strong's school. He then returned to the Perth grammar school to prepare for matriculation, but after a time he went to Kingston and studied for about a year in the Kingston grammar school and matriculated into Queen's University on October 1863, taking the first position among the matriculants and capturing the Watkins Scholarship, valued at $80. During every session of his college course he took a scholarship and several class prizes in classics, English, mathematics and mental and moral philosophy. He graduated in 1866, taking the first place in classics mental and moral philosophy. and English, and second in mathematics. In August, 1866, he became principal of the Bath grammar school, and in April, 1868, when about to resign his position in order to enter upon the study of theology, he met with a severe railroad accident at Ernesttown station, on the G.T.R., when returning to Bath from his Easter holidays. Owing to this accident he was compelled to resign his position, was confined to bed for the greater part of two years, and had to use crutches for seven years. In June 1870, having partially regained his strength, he became head master of the Morrisburg high school. At the end of 1871, his lameness again troubling him, he was obliged to resign, and was laid aside during 1872. When he became principal of Morrisburg high school it ranked the lowest of all the five high schools in the united counties of Glengarry, Stormont and Dundas, and when he resigned it ranked the highest. In January, 1873 he became head master of the high school at Niagara-on-the-Lake, and in 1874, he removed to Brockville, and returned in July, 1882. He held a B.A. from Queen's University, a public school inspector's certificate, a county examiner's certificate, and a specialist's certificate in classics, and was a member of the county board of examiners. Mr McGregor was for two years examiner in the history of education for first class public school teachers and for assistant high school teachers. In 1900 Dr McGregor was appointed registrar for North Lanark, a position held by him until last November, when he was as his own urgent request released. In 1901 the degree of LL.D. was conferred upon him by his old alma matter, Queen's University. For over twenty years he was a valued member of the Trustee Board of Queen's and in that capacity rendered good service. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, and for several years was president, and was representative of the R.M. Hospital on the Board of the Victorian Order of Nurses. He was also a member of the Provincial Library Association, representing the Almonte Public Library. After his retirement as principal of the high school he served several years as a member of the Board of Education, part of the time as chairman of the Board. In this capacity his experience as teacher made him most helpful member and helped to give to his fellow members a clearer insight into educational matters from the teacher's viewpoint. He was for many years a member of St John's church session and of the Presbyterian church session after the union. He was a member of Alpha Lodge I.O.O.F., the Sons of Scotland, the A.O.U.W., I.O.F. and other organisations, and is nearly all these was almost continuously connected in some useful official capacity. In politics he was an ardent Liberal, but on account of the positions held by him he was debarred from active participation in such matters. On Christmas Day of the year 1879 Dr McGregor was married to Miss Kate Ferguson McNabb, who died about five years ago. A number of years ago his only son, a lad of about ten years, was accidentally drowned. He was a bright boy, and great hopes had been built upon his future, and this sudden ending of these hopes was one of the sorest bereavements that had entered the Doctor's life. He is survived by two daughters, Miss Annie K. , of the Auditor- General's Department, and Miss Grace, of the Mines Department; also one brother, James, and one sister, Margaret, both living at Balderson. A service was conducted by Rev Orr Bennet at the home at Ottawa on Monday evening, and on Tuesday morning the remains were brought to Almonte for interment. The body was taken to the Presbyterian church which had been suitably draped in black and relieved by a great profusion of flowers, the gifts of many friends who thus desired to express their love and respect for the deceased. The funeral took place at two o'clock, public service being conducted by Rev S.G. Brown, assisted by Rev Mr Stevens of the Methodist church, and Rev Mr King of the Baptist church. The church was filled to its capacity and in reservation made were the Session, high school teachers and pupils, and also members of Alpha Lodge, Rebekah Lodge, Sons of Scotland and others. At the close of the regular service the Oddfellows, among whom were a number of brethren from surrounding places, conducted the burial service of their order. At the grave after Dr Campbell of Montreal has offered the committal prayer, the Oddfellows concluded the service. The pallbearers were Wm Thoburn, M.P., Jas Rosamond, Adam Scott, Allan Naismith, Angus Sutherland and Jas McLeod. The cortege was one of the largest ever seen in Almonte and probably on no other such occasion were the hearts of the people stirred as upon this one. Besides the large number of townspeople there were many from outside points who had come to participate in the last sad rites and by doing so showed their appreciation of so worthy a life as that lived by Dr McGregor. Among those were Dr Robt Campbell of Montreal, senior clerk of the General Assembly, in which the deceased was a active worker, Mr Andrew Haydon of Ottawa, representing the Board of Trustees of Queen's University and others. Dr McGregors' daughters, Misses A.K. and Grace S., of Ottawa; his brother, his sister, his cousin James McGregor, and his nieces Grace and Mary McGregor of Balderson; his cousin, Dr Robt Campbell of Montreal and his sister-in-law, Mrs John McGregor, were among the relatives present at the funeral. | McGregor, Peter Campbell "P. C." Doctor of Laws (I45088)
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| 1416 | 1916, Friday January 21, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATH'S HARVEST Mrs J.D. Lindsay Passes Away About three weeks ago Mrs J.D. Lindsay was taken to bed with an illness which terminated in her death early on Monday morning. The late Mrs Lindsay was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland, 1839, and came to Canada with her parents, the late Mr and Mrs Jas Templeman, when but four years of age, the family settling in Ramsay. Deceased was twice married. Her first husband was Mr Jas Gilmour of Ramsay who died in 1870. Of the family born to them four children are still living: ? A.C. Gilmour and Mrs Andrew Dunlop of Almonte;; Mrs F. Stevens of Ogdensburg, N.Y.; Mrs Jas O'Kelly of Pembroke. Mrs Caldwell (Maggie) of Brockville died a few years ago. About 1892 Mrs Gilmour was again married to Mr J.D. Lindsay of Kars, and has since had her home at that place. In addition to her husband and the above named family, several sisters and brothers are left to mourn. These are Mrs McKillop in Saskatchewan, but formerly of Beachburg; Mrs D. Ledgerwood of Arnprior; Mrs A.A. Gilmour of town; Mrs Jas Templeman, town, and Mr Wm Templeman, of Emerson, Man. The remains were brought to Almonte and the funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon from the home of Mr A Dunlop, on the Island, and was a worthy tribute to one who for so many years was a resident of the town, and one who has endeared herself to many friends. Rev S.G. Brown conducting the services. The body was placed in the eighth line cemetery vault. | Templeton, Jessie Miller (I9232)
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| 1417 | 1916, Friday June 30, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS At Almonte, on Friday, June 23rd, Charles B. Miller, in his 66th year. 1916, Friday June 30, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATH'S HARVEST Obit ? Mr C.B. Miller The rider of the White Horse has again entered an Almonte home, and borne away the spirit of its head. Mr Chas B. Miller had for some time suffered from ailment which refused to respond to skill and care, and on Friday, June 23rd, he passed away in his 66th year. The late Mr Miller, who was born in Perth, came to Almonte with his father about the year 1869 or 70, and has since had his home here. He served his apprenticeship as machinist in a foundry and machine shop on the site of the Almonte Knitting Co's present factory, and afterwards was employed in various capacities along that line of work. On November 25th, 1879, he was married to Miss Helen McQuarrie, who, with members of the family born to them, is still living. These are Charles, who had been in the west but returned home before his father's death, Thos, Agnes, Nellie and Jean. One brother of the deceased, Mr Thos Miller, of Toronto, survives. Two sisters, (Mrs W.A. Toshack and Agnes) and one brother, (James), are dead. The late Mr Miller was for many years a member of Mississippi Lodge A.F. & A.M., and was at his death the oldest past master of the lodge. The funeral, on Sunday afternoon, was held under Masonic auspices, and there was not only a large turn out of members of the local lodge, but others were as visiting brethren. Rev S.G. Brown conducted service at the house, which was followed by the burial service of the lodge, and also took part in the service at the grave. The floral tributes were profuse and beautiful. | Miller, Charles B. (I43267)
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| 1418 | 1916, Friday March 17, The Almonte Gazette, page 4 Obit. ? Mrs James Black Almost twenty years ago the Gazette published a sketch of two of Ramsay township's earliest settlers and most respected residents. In that sketch, descriptive of the experiences of a party of settlers who had left Scotland to make their homes in Canada, and who were coming up the St. Lawrence in Durham boats, the following sentence appeared: "There is a hurried landing from one of the boats, and by-and-bye, the wail of a new-born infant. Thus is born to Mr and Mrs James Johnston, a daughter ? Janet, now Mrs James Black." A few years later then the sketch Mr Black was called away, and now Mrs Black has reached the home for which she so long and earnestly looked. The year of her birth was 1821, and in her death at 94 years of age, one of the oldest residents of Ramsay township has passed to the great beyond. She was a daughter of the late Jas, Johnston, R.N., a veteran of the wars with Napoleon. She was married to Mr Back in 1844, and to them eleven were born, four of whom survive. These are Mrs C.W. Gilmour (Margaret), Braeside; Mrs A.A. Steele (Agnes), Steelton, Sask.; Robt, fifth line Ramsay, William H., at Morrisburg. For about six years the late Mrs Black was a patient in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, helpless from a broken limb, but possessing all her mental faculties to the end. She was a woman of exalted Christian character and remarkably patient and cheerful disposition. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from the Presbyterian manse to the eighth line cemetery vault, and was attended by many from Ramsay and Almonte Contributor: Gary J Byron (49329383) | Johnston, Janet (I59370)
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| 1419 | 1916, Friday September 29, The Almonte Gazette front page Mrs Templeton Dead Last Saturday, death came as a happy release from suffering to Mrs Jas Templeton, who had been ill for some time. Deceased was Elizabeth Wilson, daughter of the late Dr Wilson, of Carleton Place, and was married to Mr Templeton about 1894. Besides her husband, two sisters survive, Mrs Cavanagh, and Mrs C. Patterson, of Carlton Place, both of whom were present at the funeral, which took place on Sunday afternoon. The service at the home was conducted by Rev Chas Saddington and interment was made in the eighth line cemetery. | Wilson, Elizabeth Cramplin (I45927)
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| 1420 | 1918, Friday April 26, The Almonte Gazette front page DEATHS At Almonte, on April 21st Christina McClellan, relict of Alexander White, aged 74 years 1918, Friday April 26, The Almonte Gazette front page The Late Mrs White On Sunday last, Mrs Alex White passed on to the Great Beyond at her home on Church street, having been a sufferer for the past five months from an illness which at times caused her severe suffering. The deceased was Christina McLellan, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John McLellan and was born in Bagot township, Renfrew county, seventy-four years ago. Here she was united in marriage to Mr Alex White, who predeceased her eighteen years ago. For a time they had their home in Arnprior, coming to Almonte to live about twenty-five years ago. Surviving her is a family of four sons and two daughters, Archie in British Columbia; Jack, in Arnprior; Findlay, in Kippewa; Alex, in France; Mrs George Bond and Mrs C. Bond, of Almonte. Also two sisters, Mrs Ferguson, of Toronto and Miss McLellan of Almonte, and one brother, Mr John McLellan, of Winnipeg. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from her late home to the eighth line cemetery, Rev Mr King conducting the services at the home and grave. Mrs White was a consistent member of the Baptist church and at all times was true to her Christian teaching and a kind and sympathetic friend and neighbour. The friends and relatives have the sincere sympathy of many in their sad bereavement. | McLellan, Christina (I57572)
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| 1421 | 1918, Friday September 6, The Almonte Gazette, Page 5 Blakeney News Another of the aged residents of the village passed away last Saturday morning in the person of Robert Franklin Stewart, son of the late John Stewart of the 10th line Ramsay, after a lengthy illness from diabetes and other complications. Deceased, who was born in Ramsay township 82 years ago, resided here until after his marriage to Isabella Smith, about 62 years ago. He moved away for a number of years, residing at Bristol and in McNab township and later in Drummond township. About 26 years ago the late Mr. Stewart retired from farming and moved back to Blakeney' where he since resided. He was mail carrier here for over twenty years, but failing health compelled him to retire from it a little over a year ago. Of a family of 11 children there survives six sons and four daughters : John of Rochester, N.Y. ; Robert and Wm. of Austin, Man. ; James, at home ; Harry, of Vancouver, B.C. ; Ernest, Carrot River, Sask. ; Mary (Mrs. O. Anderson) Austin, Man. ; Jessie (Mrs. D. Lowes) Harlington, Man. ; Lizzie (Mrs. W. Moulton) Pine Creek, Man. ; Maggie (Mrs. A. Lowes) McGregor, Man. ; all of whom have the deepest sympathy of many friends in their sad bereavement. His wife predeceased him over two years ago The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from his late residence here to the 8th line cemetery, where interment was made beside his late wife. Rev. W. Merrilees conducted the funeral services at the home and grave. The pallbearers were six nephews. Among the relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. A. Stewart and three sons Messrs. Hamilton, Herbert and Chas. Stewart of Perth ; John and Hamilton Stewart of Leitchfield, Que. ; Archie and John Stewart of Maple Ridge, Que. ; Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart of Rochester, N.Y. | Stewart, Robert Ferguson (I29138)
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| 1422 | 1919, Friday January 3, The Almonte Gazette front page Miss Mary Wilson Miss Mary C. Wilson, one of Appleton's best known ladies, passed away at her home in that village Tuesday morning of acute indigestion, after an illness of only a few days. The deceased was born there, being a daughter of the late Andrew Wilson, and the last surviving member of her family. She was a lady who was always active in social and church work and was widely known and esteemed, and her sudden demise is a surprise to her many friends and deeply lamented. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon. 1919, Friday January 10, The Almonte Gazette page 5 APPLETON NEWS From the Herald ? The funeral of the late Miss Mary C. Wilson, one of the best known citizens, whose death was reported last week, took place on Thursday last, and was largely attended. The services were conducted by her pastor, Rev A.D. Fraser, interment being made in the Eighth Line cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs Wm Baird and T.C. Arthur, Carleton Place; R.W. Fumerton, John Stewart, James Syme and Neil Munroe. Among those present from a distance were Mrs Jas Wilson, Misses Christina, Margaret and Janet Wilson, and Mr and Mrs Jas Newman, of Ottawa; Mr and Mrs P. McCallum, Mrs (Dr) Patterson and Mr W. West, Almonte; Messrs Albert and Norman Cram, D.S. McFarlane, Mrs A.W. Bell, Mr S. Dulmage and Mr A.W. Cram of Carleton Place. Among the floral tributes were a wreath from the Ladies' Aid Society and a mound from Mr and Mrs J.A. McGregor. | Wilson, Mary Christena (I59027)
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| 1423 | 1919-09-252635 Father: John Bogart Mother: Ida Baird From the Okanagan Commoner of Thursday May 29, 1919 (P1C5), via the UBC historical newspapers website: Died of Flu It was a shock to the community to learn on Monday morning of the sudden death of Lavina May, the 18-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bogert, at their farm home near Enderby. The direct cause of death was heart failure, the young woman having suffered heart weakness from early life. Some weeks ago she suffered a mild attack of "flu," but had been up and about many days. With her mother she enjoyed the celebration sports May 24th, going to her home in the evening. Not feeling well on reaching home she retired, and it was seen at once that serious complications were ensuing. Death followed Monday morning. Funeral service was held in the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon, when mourning friends and acquaintances buried the casket under numerous beautiful floral pieces. To Mr. and Mrs. Bogert and family the community's deepest sysmpathy goes out, for to have known the deceased daughter makes one feel the depth of their great loss. | Bogert, Lavinia May (I60766)
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| 1424 | 1920 census Melvina and mother and two boarders listed. | Jones, Eliza "Louisa" (I4052)
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| 1425 | 1920 Christine MacKerracher, widow, lived in Fargo, North Dakota with her children William (19), Ella (17), and Frances (9). (1920 census) | Allan, Christina (I28901)
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| 1426 | 1920, Friday December 10, Almonte Gazette, page 7, Stone 856 Deaths Gilmour - At the 6th Con. of Ramsay on Sunday, Nov 28, 1920. William A. Gilmour, aged 63 years. Wm. A. Gilmour A well known and respected resident of Ramsay township passed away on Sunday Nov 28, in the person of Mr. Wm. A. Gilmour after a short illness from heart trouble. Deceased who was a son of the late Allan Gilmour was born in Ramsay about sixty-three years ago where he spent all his life. About twenty-five years ago he married Annie Yuillk, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. Yuill. She survives with two daughters and one son, Misses Effie and Inez and Mr. Stewart to whom the sympathy of a large circle of friends goes out to in their sudden bereavement. The funeral took place on Tuesday November 30 from his late residence, 6th Con. of Ramsay to the 8th line cemetery. In absence of a Presbyterian minister, Rev. H.W. Jackson conducted the funeral service at the home and the grave. | Gilmour, William A. (I20787)
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| 1427 | 1920, Friday June 4, The Almonte Gazette, front page Link With Early Settlers Is Gone Mrs Hugh Metcalfe, Born Almost a Century Ago in Ramsay Township. One of the few remaining link with the early days of settlement in Ramsay was broken last week by the death of Mrs Hugh Metcalfe, at the age of almost ninety-seven. The funeral took place to the Presbyterian cemetery on Thursday, and was very largely attended. The late Mrs Metcalfe's maiden name was Jean McLean. She was the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Lachlan McLean, who settled in Ramsay in October of 1821, having come from the Mull of Cantire in Scotland. They travelled by way of the St. Lawrence to Prescott, across the country to the Rideau river,,and leaving it at Oliver's Ferry, came through Perth to Lanark village. At Lanark their daughter Jean a girl of ten years of age, died and hers was only the second interment in Lanark cemetery. Later on the same summer, Mr and Mrs McLean journeyed on, and settled on Lot No 18 on the 7th con of Ramsay. Two years later Mrs Hugh Metcalfe was born, and her parents named her Jean. Lachlan McLean was a veteran of the early days of the Napoleonic wars and saw service from 1779 to 1802 with the famous Cameron Highlanders. His discharge paper is dated 1802, and is now in the possession of his grandson, Lachlan McLean, of Beckwith. The late Lachlan McLean with his wife spoke Gaelic. He became very well known as the Ramsay Bard and had a distinct poetic talent. With the McLeans when they arrived in this district where the Blacks, Moores and Pauls, and a host of Scotch settlers, some of whom travelled on the same ship across the Atlantic. The late Mrs Metcalfe was the mother of a large family. They were: Christina, who is now Mrs Nicholson, of Bowesmont, Dakota; James, deceased; Lachlan, of Athabasca; Robert of Pakenham; Annie Mrs Eccles, of Medicine Hat; Alexander, of Ramsay; Hugh, of Comba, Dak; Jean, Mrs Jas Watt, of Lanark; Henry, deceased; William, of Dunseath, Dak.; John, on the homestead, and Dr. A.A. Metcalfe, of Almonte. The funeral took place from the residence of her daughter-in-law, Mrs Henry Metcalfe, of Almonte, the services being conducted by Rev. S. Gorley Brown. | McLean, Jane (I31587)
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| 1428 | 1920, Friday October 1, The Almonte Gazette page 8 George P Newman Mr George Peter Newman, a life-long resident of Merrickville, died on Friday at an Ottawa hospital after a lingering illness which developed acutely six weeks ago. For the past four years he had lived in Ottawa. His wife, formerly Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the late Andrew Wilson, predeceased him 38 years ago. Surviving are one son, James W. Newman, 11 1-2 Eccles St., Ottawa; two daughters, Mrs J.A. McGregor, Appleton, and Mrs W. Wylie, Merrickville; two sisters, Mrs Sarah E. Newman, Portage la Prairie; Mrs W. Williamson, Port Hope, and five brothers, Messrs Tom A., Fred L., and Colin C. Newman, Portage la Prairie; William H. and John Newman, Merrickville. The funeral took place Monday morning from the residence of his son to Almonte for interment. The funeral service was held at the house Sunday night. | Newman, George Peter (I59020)
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| 1429 | 1921 - Farmer | Chaplin, Ewen Delbert "Delbert" (I1255)
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| 1430 | 1921 - Milk Delivery | Chaplin, Henry Edgar "Edgar" (I3220)
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| 1431 | 1921 - Painter | Chaplin, Daniel Fredrick "Alfred" (I3223)
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| 1432 | 1921, Friday August 12, The Almonte Gazette page 3 Francis Cowie Mr Francis William Cowie, a former ex-deputy reeve of Almonte, died at an Ottawa hospital on Thursday. Born in Almonte 78 years ago. Mr Cowie spent most of his life here, but he had been in the west for nearly 15 years lately. During his life he filled many important positions in Almonte, including being a member of the Almonte town council, and deputy reeve, In politics he was a Conservative, and also took a keen interest in municipal matters. He owned a large pump factory in Almonte, and latterly spent a great part of his time travelling in the west, attending to his numerous interests. During the winters, he lived with his daughter, Mrs George Bennett. In addition to his daughter, Mrs Bennett, Ottawa, and two little grandchildren. Francis and Monie, he is survived by a sister, Mrs Porteous, Seattle, Wash. The funeral took place from the residence of Mrs Bennett, 196 Lyon street, to the Central Depot, enroute to Almonte, where interment took place on Saturday morning. There were many old friends at the funeral. | Cowie, Francis Allan (I42858)
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| 1433 | 1921, Friday July 1, The Almonte Gazette front page James Templeton Pioneer Passes Was a Boy of Nine When He Came from Scotland in 1842 James Templeton, one of the pioneers residents of Almonte, died on Monday at the age of 88. He was nine years of age when he came with his parents from Kilmarnock in Scotland. The funeral took place on Wednesday and was very largely attended. He was married twice, first in 1860 to Frances Greig, daughter of the late James Greig, of Ramsay. and secondly to Elizabeth Cramplin, daughter of the well known Dr Wilson, of Carleton Place. There are three children of his first wife. James, of Edmonton, Andrew, who is manager of the Sudbury News, and Fanny, who resides with her uncle, Mr Andrew Grieg. A brother and two sisters survive: William Templeton, of Emerson, Man.; Mrs Ledgerwood, of Arnprior; and Mrs A.A. Gilmour, of Ottawa, who with his eldest son's wife, help nurse him through his last illness. The late Mr Templeton was a Baptist in religion. His grandfather was for 21 years the Baptist minister of Kilmarnock in Scotland. His father was seven years a soldier in the famous Black Watch and held the rank of sergeant. He died in Almonte in 1900. When the family came to Canada in 1842 they arrived at Montreal after a two months' voyage from Scotland. From there they came by water up the Rideau to Smiths Falls and thence to Almonte. They had letters of introduction from friends in Scotland to the Wylie family. There were only six or eight houses built where Almonte now stands when the Templetons arrived, and they purchased part of lot 19, Con 8, of Ramsay, for which about $500 was paid to Mr Wylie, the owner. This was the family homestead for forty years and from it there grew a Canadian family of Templetons that now number over 200 members. | Templeman, James Jr. (I39051)
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| 1434 | 1921, Mae or May, is identified as a teacher. | Miller, Mae Victoria (I1133)
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| 1435 | 1921, Ruth is identified as a Stenographer. | Miller, Ruth Alexandra (I1897)
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| 1436 | 1922, Friday June 9, The Almonte Gazette page 7 DEATHS ROBERTSON -- In Ramsay, on Monday, June 5, 1922. Sarah Jane Scott, wife of J.D. Robertson, and daughte of the late Mr and Mrs William Scott, in her 72nd year 1922, Friday June 9, The Almonte Gazette front page Mrs J.D. Robertson Widespread was the deep regret expressed over the very sudden death of Mrs J.D. Robertson, a lady who belonged to one of the best known families in this part of the country. She died on Monday morning shortly after midnight. Mrs Robertson, who was in her 72nd year, had not been in the best of health for some time, but there was no anticipation that her illness would terminate fatally so soon. Indeed she was out driving on Sunday afternoon with her son, and in the morning Mr Robertson and other members of the family had attended the communion service in Almonte Presbyterian church. About midnight she complained of dizziness, and became gradually worse. Half an hour afterwards, despite the best of care, she passed away. Mrs Robertson had suffered for some time from attacks of dizziness, and had one in church a few years ago. Her maiden name was Sarah Jane Scott. She was the daughter of the late William Scott and Elizabeth Hampton. She was married to Mr J.D. Robertson in 1869. The had nine children, who with her husband all survive. Thus her -442- death is the first break in this large family. The children are: William H. Robertson, of Ramsay; George of Peace River; Edward, of Stettler, Alta; Ernie, at home; Elizabeth (Mrs A.H. McLean) of North Battleford, Sask; Eva (Mrs Alton Matthews) of Ramsay; Edith (Mrs Wm Anderson) of Ramsay; Sadie (Mrs W.J. Haire) of Toronto; and Ethel at home. One sister and three brothers also survive: Mary (Mrs William Robertson) of Union Hall; Thomas Scott, James Scott and William Henry Scott, of Manitoba. The funeral, which was held on Tuesday from the family home to the Presbyterian cemetery on the 8th Line of Ramsay, was very largely attended. Relatives on both sides of themselves numbered very many and their were many old friends from a distance. Mr Robertson and his son William are amongst the most respected elders of Almonte Presbyterian church and so there was a large representation from that congregation. The automobiles and other conveyances must have strung out over a mile as they proceeded slowly to the cemetery. The services at the home and grave were conducted by Rev J.D. McCrae, her minister, and the pallbearers were: Messrs Alton Matthews, Roy Robertson, William Miller, William Anderson, Robert Young and W.E. Scott. | Scott, Sarah Jane (I45478)
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| 1437 | 1923, Friday February 16, The Almonte Gazette, front page Miss Agnes Snedden The death occurred in the R.M. Hospital on Wednesday of Miss Agnes Snedden, after an illness of about four weeks. Deceased was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William Snedden and was born sixty-four years ago on the Cummings Homestead, on the Ninth Line of Ramsay. When quite young the family moved to Almonte and Miss Snedden had spent the remainder of her life here, always doing good and helping with the care of the sick. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and an active worker in the Missionary Society. The late Miss Snedden is survived by one brother, John of Toronto; two sisters, Mrs Ed Wilkie and Miss Jessie and one brother, David predeceased her The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon from the residence of Mrs Simpson with whom Miss Snedden had made her home for the past ten years, to the Eighth Line Cemetery. | Snedden, Agnes (I32868)
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| 1438 | 1924, Friday January 25, The Almonte Gazette page 7 Matthew McFarlane Aikenhead 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 (I16180)
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| 1439 | 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 (I47924)
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| 1440 | 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 "Rae" Lorna Templeton (I9227)
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| 1441 | 1927, Friday October 14, The Almonte Gazette, page 4 Mrs Joseph Baye A well-known resident of these district, Mrs Joseph Baye, of Clayton, passed away on Wednesday morning last, after being ill for some time. Deceased was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Henry Slack, of Landsdowne. She married Mr Joseph Baye and came to Clayton to live, where she had resided for the past 45 years. She leaves to mourn her loss besides her husband, three daughters and one son, Mrs J.G. McIlquham, Ottawa, Mrs H.G. Batten, Thorold, Ont.; Mrs Jno Rosai, Hollywood and Charles Baye, Detroit, also five brothers and one sister, Alex, Warren and John Slack of Landsdowne, Amos of Gananoque, William, of Brockville, and Mrs Wm Cook, of Landsdowne. The funeral took place on Thursday to the Auld Kirk cemetery. | Slack, Eleanor Josephine "Ellen" (I45442)
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| 1442 | 1927??? | McDonald, Hugh (I29724)
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| 1443 | 1928, Friday December 14, The Almonte Gazette page 5 Mrs John F. Gordon Mrs Jno F. Gordon, a much esteemed resident of Ramsay township. passed peacefully away at her home on Tuesday, Dec 4th, at the age of 71 years. Her maiden name was Margaret Ann Evans, the eldest daughter of Wm Evans and Betsy Munro of Clayton. While quite young she became the wife of Adonijah Giles, who died in 1882. To them four children were born, Reuben of Blakeney; Robert W. of Almonte. Adonijah and Elizabeth A., Mrs Jacob Price of Sonningdale, Sask. The latter two predeceased her in 1916 and 1918 respectively. Some years later she married Jno F. Gordon, and this union was blessed with six children: Margaret, Mrs Tom Cavanagh, and Minnie, Mrs W.J. Elliott, of Sonningdale, Sask; William, 3rd line Ramsay; Eva, teacher in Crichton School, Ottawa; Findlay and Ada at home, All of these, with their father survive. The funeral service was conducted by Rev J.R. MacCrimmon of Bethany United Church, Almonte and was held on Thursday, Dev 6th, at 2 o'clock to the Auld Kirk cemetery. During the service Mrs J. Reilly and Mrs Clarence Kellough, by request, sang sweetly, "On Calvary's Brow." The pallbearers were Messrs George Robertson, Angus Sutherland, P.Y. Sutherland, John Turner, Will Giles and Herbert Coxford, The following floral tributes attest to the love deceased had won in hearts of neighbours and friends and expressed their sympathy: Gate Ajar, the family; Wreaths, Staff of Crichton Public School, Ottawa, Mrs N.J. Holmes, Ottawa; Mr and Mrs W.R. Traill, Lanark; Mr D. Boyd Traill, Sprays, Mrs Dr. MacFarlane and family, Ottawa; Pupils of Grade 6 and 7 Crichton School, Ottawa; Mrs J. Chapman and family, Mr and Mrs P. Morris Turner, Almonte; Mrs H. and Bert Snyder, Ottawa. | Evans, Margaret Ann (I62527)
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| 1444 | 1928, Friday December 21, The Almonte Gazette page 5 David Somerville On Sunday evening, Dec. 16th, Mr. David Somerville - one of our best and foremost citizens passed out of the life of this community into that mysterious realm from which noone e'er return. Deceased was born into the family of William Somerville and his, wife Agnes Mather in the month of August 1856. In early manhood he was employed during the winter months in the lumber woods and became an expert logmaker. On Nov. 3, 1886, he and Agnes Rodger entered into a matrimonial alliance and the young couple settled down on the homestead where they have since lived and by their strenuous industry and thrift converted a lot dotted with pine slumps and large boulders into one of the finest and cosiest homesteads in this locality and the weary wanderer in need of rest and refreshment has always received a welcome to its portals. David Somerville was held in high esteem and great respect by his neighbours and acquaintances for the many good traits of character exhibited during his lifetime among which his industrious habits, sterling honesty and fair dealing, integrity of speech and action, sympathy and leniency toward the erring and readiness to assist in any good work for the material benefit and welfare of the community were conspicuous. For many years he was a Director of the Agricultural Society. In church matters he was a supporter of the Congregational denomination until the union in 1925, when he transferred his allegiance to the United Church, and in politics always was a supporter of the Liberal party. The funeral services were conducted at his late residence on Tuesday afternoon and were largely attended by his former friends and acquaintances. Rev. Robert Stocker, pastor of the United Church conducting the same. The surviving relatives are his widow, his. two sons, William R. and Harry, and his daughter Nettie (Mrs. Herb Paul) of Lavant, his brothers Robert M. of Dalhousie, Wm. H. of Lanark and Matthew of this place, and sisters, Robina (Mrs. Wm. Yuill) and Isabella, Mrs. Samuel Yuill, to all of whom the hearts of the whole community goes out in sympathy in their severe bereavement. | Somerville, David (I15093)
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| 1445 | 1928, Friday March 2, The Almonte Gazette, front page A. C. GILMOUR WAS TOWN COUNCILOR Took Suddenly Ill While Engaged In Construction Work In Carleton Place Attended by a very large assemblage of relatives and friends, a fitting tribute of respect, the funeral of the late Allan C. Gilmour, was held today from the family residence on Malcolm Street to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. A very impressive service was conducted by Rev. J. R. MacCrimmon, of Bethany United Church. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. The pallbearers were his three sons Harry, Morris and Roy, a nephew, L. Caldwell, of Brockville, and sons-in-law J . W. Bryan, Ottawa, and S. Turnbull, of New York. Born in Almonte 66 years ago, son of the late James Gilmour and his wife, Jessie Templeton, he had resided here all his life time. In the death of Mr. Gilmour, Almonte loses a highly respected citizen, and one noted for his genuine qualities and genial disposition. Mr. Gilmour, who had been engaged in contract building in Carleton Place, took suddenly ill there about a week ago, and was brought to his home here but never regained consciousness and passed away on Saturday evening. The deceased took a great interest in all matters relating to the town, served as a member of the Town Council and had a large circle of friends and acquaintances. He was a well known and prominent contractor and builder. He built some of the large Industrial plants in the town, the fine C.P.R. Station here, and public and other large buildings In different towns throughout the Ottawa Valley. He is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Susanne Coulter of Appleton, four sons, Harry D., Almonte; Roy, Detroit; Morris, Ottawa; Ben, Florida; two daughters, Hazel, Mrs. W . Bryan, Ottawa; Eunice, Mrs. S. Turnbull, New York; also three sisters, Mrs. Andrew Dunlop, Almonte; .Mrs. Frank Stevens, Ogdensburg, N.Y.; and Mrs. Jas. O'Kelly, California | Gilmour, Alan C. (I9292)
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| 1446 | 1928, Friday November 2, The Almonte Gazette, page 4 DEATHS BAYE ? At the R.M. Hospital, Almonte, on Wednesday, October 31th. Mr Joseph Baye, of Clayton. The funeral service will be held on Friday, November 2nd, from Mr W.E. Scott's Undertaking Parlours, Almonte, at 11 a.m. 1928, Friday November 30, The Almonte Gazette front page Joe Baye There is sadness in the hearts of many that Joseph Baye, known far and wide as "Joe," has departed this mortal sphere. For well over half a century he was a familiar figure and a much loved personality in this district, ever since he came from Lansdowne with his young wife and settled near Clayton. A few years later after coming they made their home at the Floating Bridge. Joe Baye loved boats and everything connected with them and the craft he built were models of good workmanship and much sought after. The axe handles he contrived were esteemed the best in the country because he had made them, which was the best recommendation that could be got. He was a genius with tools and to the farmers around he was a friend on much needed occasions for he took a keen interest in all that he did and loved to leave everything in perfect order. Joe was a fullblooded Indian and he was a splendid type of the native race. Therefore he was a keen huntsman. He was a crack shot with his rife and as a fisherman he had no peer. He was a staunch and loyal friend and host of men are sorry that Father Time has stepped in with the inevitable call. His wife died over a year ago and he felt the loss very deeply. He leaves a son and three daughters. he died in the R.M. Hospital. | Baye, Joseph "Joe" (I45441)
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| 1447 | 1929, Friday May 3, The Arnprior Chronicle page 8 PAKENHAM A number from here attended the funeral on Monday of the late Robt. Royce of Bellamy Road, who passed away suddenly on Saturday morning. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs Royce and family in their bereavement. | Royce, Robert Allan (I62607)
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| 1448 | 1929, Friday November 22. The Almonte Gazette front page Mrs John L. Gemmill Mrs John L. Gemmill died at the home of her youngest son, Mr George M. Gemmill, Union Street, Almonte on Sunday. She was in her 79th year and had been in ill-health for a considerable time. Her maiden name was Mary Murray and she was born near Smiths Falls. After her marriage to Mr Gemmill she lived for short period at Gananoque and Lynn. Forty-two years ago they came to Almonte and were only a few months here when Mr Gemmill died, his widow being left with four young children, the youngest a child in arms. Two of these survive, Robert at Fort William, and George at Almonte. Margaret died when she was 21 and John was killed in a railway train accident at Depot Harbour. Mrs Gemmill also leaves one sister, Miss Margaret Murray, who resides at Almonte Avenue, Grand Forks, N.D. The funeral took place on Tuesday from her son's home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev A.J. Terrill officiated and members of Trinity Church choir officiated. Mrs Gordon Fraser played the accompaniments. The pallbearers were Messrs Jas Smith, Gordon Fraser, M.R. Young, F.A.C. Darling, Jas Moncur and Alex Tosh. The chief mourners at the funeral, which was largely attended, were her two sons, Robert and George. There was a large number of floral tokens of sympathy. Gravesite Details No Known Memorial Stone within the Cemetery | Murray, Mary (I47922)
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| 1449 | 1929, Friday September 6, The Almonte Gazette page 5 Middleville News On Sunday evening, September 1, the Angel of Death who has been hovering over this community for some time past descended and laid his icy fingers on the heart strings of a worthy "Mother in Israel" in this place in the person of Mrs. David Somerville, releasing her spirit to its home in the upper fold. The deceased lady's maiden name was Agnes Rodger, a daughter of Henry Rodger and his wife Jessie Stead, who were among the early pioneers of this district and her birth took place on November 18, 1858, so that she had acquired to the span of man's allotted age. On November 3rd, she entered into a matrimonial partnership for life with David Somerville, and the young couple settled upon the farm, where they have lived ever since, and by their indomnitable industry and thrift, they have transformed it from a somewhat difficult place to cultivate, into one of the finest. homes in the locality. Unto them was given a family of two sons. Willie R. on the homestead, Harry of Toronto, and one daughter Nettie (Mrs. Herb Paul) of Lavant, all of whom survive and mourn the loss of a loving and devoted mother. The funeral service was held at her late residence and was conducted by her pastor. Rev. Robert Stocker, on Tuesday afternoon, and the high esteem in which she was held was manifested by the number who attended to contribute in this way their quota of respect to her memory and manner of life. | Rodger, Agnes (I13318)
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| 1450 | 1930 Census also lists a granddaughter, Ruby L. Short, 9. | Miller, William Wallace (I4323)
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