- Death of Mr. Alex. Cameron
Prominent Retired Liveryman Passes Away on ---
Although not unexpected it was with sincere regret the people of Perth learned of the death early on Monday morning of one of the town's oldest and most respected citizens. Mr. Alexander Cameron, retired liveryman, at h is home, 37 Harvey street. During the second week of August he was seized with a stroke of paralysis from which he gradually weakened until taken by death in the early hours of Monday.
"... The late Alexander Cameron was in his 81st year, having been born on the Scotch Line on February 13th, 1853, a son of the late James Cameron and Christina Fisher, pioneer citizens. He came to Perth at an early age, and shortly after taking up residence here, he opened a livery business on Gore street, east, afterwards moving to premises at the Market Square now owned by Messers. Farmer & Son, and there his business grew, and he became widely known locally and among commercial men. Some years later he bought the Northgraves residence and property on Harvey street where he continued his business until his retirement.
Nearly sixty years ago he was married in Perth to Miss Elizabeth Lappin, a native of County Armagh, Ireland, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lappin, she coming to Canada when a young girl, with her parents. Mrs. Cameron predeceased her husband on March 16th, 1918. To their union was born three sons and two daughters. Mr. James A. Cameron, proprietor of the Park Hotel in Hot Springs, Ark., the late Mac. J. Cameron, noted member of the Crescent Lacrosse Team, who died in Calgary in 1914; Alex. jr., Perth; Mrs. Ed. (Tena) Fisher and Mrs. Jas. S. (Lillian) Craig, both of Brockville. Deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs. George H. (Bella) Brown, of Ottawa and Miss Jennie Cameron, accountant in the Brockville Water Department. Two brothers predeceased Mr. Cameron, Mr. Mac. Cameron, who was accidentally killed in Hot Springs, Ark. over forty years ago, and Mr. John H. Cameron, of Winnipeg, who was accidentally killed at the C.P.R. station in Perth during the Old Home Week festivities here in July, 1905. ..."
The late Mr. Cameron was deeply devoted to his family. He was noted for his punctuality and accuracy in his private and business matters. His familiar figure, cheery and happy disposition and hearty laugh will be greatly misssed in the community. He was a Presbyterian in religion, and a member of the Sons of Scotland for a long period.
[Col. 5, Pg. 4; The Perth Courier; Friday, 1 Sep 1933; Vol. C, No. 4]
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1853 - 1933 (80 years)
