Hamilton Spectator

Deaths 1880

January 3, 1880

BALL (Toronto) - Alfred Ball, a middle-aged man, dropped dead on Lombard street to-day.

WEEKS - Mrs. Catharine Weeks, so badly burned by the over-turning of a lamp last night, died in the hospital to-night.

MCKAY (Dublin, Ont.) - An old and much respected gentlemen named McKay who lived about two miles north of this place in the Township of McKillop was burned to death yesterday. The other members of the household were away from home during the day and Mr. McKay went to the barn to attend to some cattle. When he came back, the house was in flames, and it is supposed he entered the house to remove some valuables, and being rheumatic and rather helpless, was unable to return and perished in the flames. His sad death is much regretted.

COOK - Mrs. John Cook, a widow living about a mile from Alliston, Ontario, was found dead in her bed yesterday afternoon. An inquest will be held to-day.

WINSTANLEY - Mr. A. A. Winstanley of Guelph, aged 45 years, dropped dead while sitting in a chair at his house on Thursday night. He had been suffering from heart disease for some time which is supposed to have caused his death.

HALL - A boy named Edward Hall was killed at Lingar, C.B., by being thrown from a horse car.

MULLIGAN (Montreal) - The following account of a hideous murder near Sherbrooke in this province is reported. Christmas Day the charred remains of Thomas Mulligan, an Irish settler who resided about four miles from here, were found in the ruins of his burned shanty. There was no suspicion of foul play then, with the exception of the fact that the material of his miserable shanty could not produce heat enough to burn the body so completely. There was no residue in any shape of the arms and legs or other parts of the body. The skull was several feet from the trunk, and it was only after a minute examination that it was decided that these fragments were of a human body at all. The neighbours in the adjoining settlement took the most anxious interest in the case. His dwelling was nearly two miles from the nearest neighbours and his shanty was almost a quarter of a mile from the Megantic road which is not frequently travelled over. Rumours of a suspicious nature reached the ears of the resident magistrate and early on Tuesday morning e warrant was issued to have the house of William Gray searched. Several articles of Mulligan's clothing and property were found, Grey was at once apprehended and kept in custody

pending the coroner's inquest. While under arrest, Gray, who is an American, volunteered several contradictory statements, endeavouring to implicate another party, but confessed having received money and other property from the party he named, as 'hush money'. The money, about $25, was still in his possession and he succeeded in concealing it when being searched. Mrs. Gray was then arrested and the inquest being fixed for the evening of the 29th, she and her husband were kept in confinement till then. After the evidence had been taken, the jury was left to consider its verdict, and in about an hour it was announced that the verdict in substance was "that William Gray was the principal and that Mrs. Gray was an accessory after the fact". William Gray and his wife were taken in charge by the high constable and removed to Sherbrooke this morning. The money Gray confessed to being in his wife's keeping was found by the high constable after the inquest was over underneath the floor of Gray's cellar, but the amount or denomination has not transpired.

Latest advices from Sherbrooke are to the effect that Gray's wife has confessed. It appears that the body was chopped up, a lot of fireworks placed upon it which were set fire to, burning the trunk to an unrecognizable mass.

January 5, 1880

GREENLEES - Mr. Robert Greenlees of the Township of Storrington has lost three of his children within ten days from diphtheria, and two more are now dangerously ill.

CLIFF - The youngest son of Joseph Cliff was drowned on Saturday while skating on the ice near Morney's harbour, Kingston. He ventured too far out on the new-made ice. His body was recovered.

SADLER - A man named Sadler, belonging to Packenham, was run over on the Canada Central Railroad about two miles east of that place on Saturday evening by a train from Brockville. The unfortunate man died twenty minutes after the accident. A leg and an arm were cut off. An inquest is being held.

ELLIS - Jacob Ellis was instantly killed by a falling limb at Dresden, Ontario, on Saturday while felling a tree. He leaves a large family to mourn his loss.

RYCKMAN - Died in great peace on the 4th instant, Mrs. A. W. Ryckman, West Flamborough, in her 79th year, mother of the Rev. Dr. Ryckman of Brantford. Funeral will take place from her late residence to-morrow (Tuesday) at 1 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

HILL - Died in this city, on the 5th instant, Henry Edward, only son of Frederick and Alexandrinne Hill, aged 3 months, 3 weeks and 2 days. Funeral from the parents' residence, 72 Cathcart street, on Tuesday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends will please attend.

SHARP - Died Daisy, only daughter of William and Elizabeth Sharp, aged 10 months and 13 days. Funeral took place at 2 o'clock p.m. yesterday.

January 6, 1880

ELLIS (Tweed) - Mr. Stephen Ellis was found dead in his barn yesterday. He went out to feed his cattle and was as usual, and a short time after was found.

MORNEAU - A man named Leopold Morneau, better known as Paul, died suddenly at Winnipeg on Christmas afternoon from the combined effects of heart disease and whiskey. He had been lying on a sofa, and from the position of the body when found, he had apparently endeavoured to raise himself up and had died in the act. Deceased was about 45 years of age, and leaves a wife who is at present an invalid in St. Boniface hospital.

January 7, 1880

LAVALLES (Ottawa) - An old man named Lavalles, a labourer who resides in Church street, died suddenly yesterday afternoon. He was employed by a family on Sussex street and was found by one of the household in the yard, lying on the ground, dead.

BROOD (Montreal) - A lady named Brood, 102 years of age, died in Pontiac County last week. She was able to walk around up to the time of her death.

DEWEY - Died in this city, on January 7th, after a long and painful illness, Christopher Dewey, in his 35th year. Funeral will leave his late residence, 124 Jackson street east, on Friday, at 9 a.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

January 9, 1880

HIMSWORTH Ottawa) - The funeral of the late Mr. Himsworth, Clerk of the privy Council, took place to-day and was largely attended. The Governor-General was represented in the cortege by Major DeWinton.

BURROWES (Petrolia) - Judge Burrowes, formerly of Kingston, who has been suffering very severely for some time past from chronic bronchitis, is now lying at the point of death at the residence of B. D. Noble, Petrolia. Indeed so little hope is entertained of his recovery that special prayers in his behalf were offered up in Christ Church on Sabbath last. Later: Judge Burrowes died at 7:50 p.m.

ABBOTT - John Abbott who was injured by a gas explosion at Back River, Quebec, died Wednesday.

WAVELL - Died Mrs. Sophy Lillie Lonsdale Wavell, beloved wife of Thomas Wavell, at their residence, 26 Sheaffe street, this 9th day of January, A.D.1880, aged 34 years. Funeral will take place on Sunday next, the 11th instant, at half, past two p.m.

MULLIGAN - Died on the 9th instant, Charles Miller Payne, infant son of C. W. Mulligan, aged 6 weeks and 5 days. Funeral will leave 134 John street south at 3 o'clock on Saturday.

BLAKE - Died on Burlington street, Barton Catharine, the beloved wife of William Blake, butcher, in her 43rd year. Funeral on Sunday, 11th, at half past 2. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

ST. JEAN - A verdict of accidental death was returned in the case of a woman named St. Jean, killed on the G.T.R. yesterday. (Montreal)

TENNANT (London) - Thomas Tennant, aged 70, employed as a watchman at Carling's brewery, was found dead in his bed yesterday. There was no inquest.

LANE (Toronto) - The body of Thomas Lane, aged 32, an unmarried shoemaker, was found horribly mutilated on the track of the roundhouse late this evening. A letter on his person showed that, being tired of life, he had committed suicide by placing himself where a passing train would run over and kill him.

January 10, 1880

COOKE - On Friday last, a widow named Cooke, residing near Alvinston village, was found dead in her bed hugging a liquor bottle, the contents of which she had drained. An inquest was held by Coroner Harvey when it was proven that liquor had been constantly furnished to the woman by a tavern keeper named Fletcher, it being carried to her dwelling by a person named John Poore whom Fletcher designed should marry the widow. The jury severely censured both Fletcher and Poore for their share in the matter.

KEITH A little boy, son of Mr. Samuel Keith, of Sussex, N.B., was fatally injured while coasting on Wednesday.

WICKHAM (Ottawa) - The police are investigating the death of an old man named Wickham. He died suddenly in Gloucester recently and it is said suspicious circumstances have come to light in relation to his will. The body will likely be exhumed and a post mortem examination held.

TOTTEN - The citizens of Woodstock have heard with deep feelings of regret of the death of Mrs. Totten, widow of their most respected townsman, Mr. Warren Totten, Mrs. Totten was a lady highly respected by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She was one of the foremost in every good work and her presence will be much missed in the town. She leaves a family of four children who with her husband have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community in this section.

January 12, 1880

LOTTRIDGE - Died at Waterdown, on the 10th instant, Mary Jane, daughter of Robert and Sarah Lottridge, in the 32nd year of her age. Funeral will take place from her father's residence, Waterdown, on Tuesday, 13th instant, at 10 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

BEAN - Died in St. Catharines, on the 9th instant, Henrietta, infant daughter of Mr. Andrew Bean, aged 2 years and 4 months.

LYNCH (Montreal) - Sarah Lynch, arrested by the police for drunkenness, was found to be labouring under delirium tremens and was taken to the hospital where she died this morning from over-indulgence in ardent spirits.

COGGINS, BAILEY - Two young men named Garrick Coggins and Gardner Bailey were drowned at Westport, Digby County, N.B., while fishing.

HOLLIS - James Hollis was accidentally killed Friday night at 6:30 about a mile and a half north of Millbank station by a freight train on the P.D. and L.H. Railroad. It is supposed that he was under the influence of liquor. The inquest adjourned till Monday.

SMITH (Montreal) - On the 24th of last month, a young woman who stated she came from Brockville, Ontario, applied for assistance by Madame Tolland, midwife of Wellington street. She was in an interesting condition and desired the professional services of the woman to whom she appealed during the term preceding her confinement. She resided with Madame Tolland, but steadily refused to state any particulars concerning her previous life, simply giving her name as Mrs. Mary Smith. She was very beautiful and although her position did not justify her condition, she was not so much affected as the circumstances warranted. On Tuesday last she gave birth to a

child, but in giving life to another she lost her own. She died shortly afterwards from protracted uterus without leaving Madame Tolland any clue to her identity. Immediately after her death, however, the midwife searched her clothing and in one of her pockets a slip of paper was found which contained the following words: "If anything happens to me, telegraph to F. B., Brockville". She had evidently anticipated a fatal result and had therefore provided for a decent burial to her remains. Madame Tolland immediately telegraphed to Brockville in the foll owing terms: "The child is living, but Mary is dead". She received an answer which stated that F. B. would start for Montreal immediately. Early the next day Madame Tolland received two visitors; one was an elderly gentleman with a bald head and the other was a young man, slimly built and with a light moustache. After viewing the body, the two men proceeded to the warehouse of an undertaker, ordered a coffin, and shortly afterwards a quiet funeral took place to Mount Royal cemetery. Nothing more has transpired concerning the unfortunate woman of her two friends or relatives, and the matter remains enveloped in mystery.

HOLTBY - The death is announced of the Rev. Matthias Holtby, Walsingham, which took place at his residence, on Thursday morning.

OGLETREE - Mrs. Ogletree, the wife of Mr. Francis Ogletree, of Portage la Prairie, died on new year's morning. She was highly respected and her death casts a gloom over the locality.

GLASSCO - Died on the 12th instant, Douglas Garth, son of Henry W. Glassco, aged 13 months.

January 13, 1880

RANKIN - Died in this city, on the 12th instant, William Rankin, aged 56 years. Funeral from his late residence, No 6 Kinnell street, on Wednesday, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

KIERNAN - In this city, on the 13th instant, Lottie, only daughter of George and Martha Kiernan, aged 1 year, 2 months, and 24 days. Funeral will leave her parents' residence, 127 Market street, on Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

GILBEAULT (Ottawa) - A newsboy named John Gilbeault fell opposite the Notre Dame cathedral yesterday and received such injuries from which he died.

SAUNDERS (London) - Mr. Alfred Saunders, the well known mail clerk passing between here and the bridge, died this afternoon of congestion of the lungs. He had a very short illness.

HENNESSEY (Ottawa) - The name of the fur trader who was murdered up the Gatineau is Henry Hennessey, a half breed who formerly lived below Quebec. Nothing further has been heard of Brisbois, the murderer. It is thought he had fled to the southern States.

MACKERRAN (Kingston) - The remains of the late Professor Mackerran reached here this afternoon and were met at the depot by a very large assembly of students and the alumni of the various colleges, and a great number of citizens. The funeral cortege proceeded to St. Andrew's church where appropriate services took place and an impressive address was delivered by Professor Williamson, after which the funeral procession proceeded to Cataraqui cemetery. The deceased professor's mother, aged 90 years, died here yesterday and her remains were interred at, the same time as those of her son. In many of the churches yesterday, the death of the professor was alluded to.

January 14, 1880

BELL - Died on the 9th instant, at Moncton, N.B., in her 80th year, Mrs. Sarah Bell, relict of the late John Bell, Esq., of Shediac, and mother of Mrs. Charles Duncan of this city.

HUBERT (Montreal) - Rev. P. C. Hubert, a missionary priest in this country for twenty-nine years, has died at Hotel Dieu.

CASSEL - The death is announced, by apoplexy, of Mrs. Jesse Cassel, near New Dundee, on the night of the 8th instant.

ALLISTON - The body of John Alliston who was killed in a collision on the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad at Galesburg, Ill., last week, arrived in St. Thomas on Thursday last in charge of deceased's brother, Mr. David Alliston. Mr. Alliston had been living in Missouri for about eleven years and was engaged in shipping stock to the Chicago market when the accident occurred, it being by one train telescoping into the rear of a second. It was Mr. Alliston's intention to pay a visit to his relatives in Southwold after transacting his business in Chicago. The remains were interred in the Frome cemetery on Friday last.

BLONDIN (Penetanguishene) - On Saturday last a boy, nine years old, son of Mr. Isaac Blondin of Lafontaine P.O., French settlement, drank over a pint of whiskey in the absence of his parents and consequently was not discovered for some time after. When found, he was in a fearful state of intoxication from the effects of which he died Sunday evening. An inquest was not considered necessary.

January 15, 1880

RODGER - Died in this city suddenly at 31 Bay street north, on the 15th instant, Elizabeth Steele, beloved wife of John Rodger, blacksmith, in the 48th year of her age. Funeral on Sunday, 18th instant, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to attend.

DEVLIN (Ottawa) - A boy, 14 years of age, named Devlin, a son of the Superintendent of the quarantine establishment at Lawlor's Island, died very suddenly to-day from heart disease.

January 16, 1880

COPP - Died on the 14th instant, at 'Wellington Villa', Hamilton, of bronchitis, Ralph C., infant son of W. J. Copp, Esq., aged 9 months.

DAVIDSON - Died on the 7th instant, at 1230 Oliver street, St. Louis, Annie Macmillan, relict of the late William Davidson, Berlin, Ontario.

STRACHAN (Elora ) - While two young lads were sleigh riding on the river, one named Farquer Strachan, aged 2 years, and a son of Mr. Thomas Strachan, fell off the sleigh into an airhole in the ice and was drowned. The river is running very fast and all efforts are being put forth to get the body, but are of no effect yet.

MCDONALD - Mr. David McDonald, a wealthy farmer residing in the Township of Athol, died on Wednesday evening from the effects of a kick received from one of his horses the day previous.

January 17, 1880

KERR - Died at Shoal Lake, Northwest Territory, on the 25th ultimo, David Kerr, Esq., engineer, brother of A. R. Kerr of this city, aged 41 years.

HAYES (Napanee) - Last evening about eight o'clock the people living in the vicinity of Samuel Hayes's residence were shocked by seeing a woman in the street with her clothes in flames. An alarm was raised and several persons ran to the rescue. They succeeded in smothering the flames and removed the burning clothing from the body, but not before she was fatally burned. She died this morning at six o'clock. The accident was caused, it is supposed, by the upsetting or bursting of a coal oil lamp as her clothes were saturated with oil and the table and other goods where the lamp stood, destroyed (Later the name of the victim was given. It was Mrs. Samuel Hayes.)

CLARK (Brockville) - About 10 o'clock this morning, James Clark, call-boy at the Grand Trunk station, while working on the track, was knocked down by the pilot engine and had his head completely severed from his body. An inquest will be held to-morrow.

ELLIS (Brockville) - Last night Ellis and son, formerly of Gananoque, came over the river from Morriston and returned about 9:30 p.m. They got on the ice in Morriston Bay, and the son was pushing a hand-sleigh in which was seated his father, and when within four feet of the wharf, the ice gave way and both were drowned. It is said they were smuggling provisions from Brockville.

LOGAN (Dresden) - Isaac Logan, a carpenter, was drowned this morning about two o'clock. It is supposed he was intoxicated. He was married but had no family.

POIFUSS - A fatal accident happened last Friday at Spring Hill Farm in the vicinity of Walkerton. Mr. Rivers had a thrashing on that day and Michael, a son of Gotlieb Poifuss, was assisting. He jumped up into a mow five or six feet above the level of the barn to throw a fork to those engaged with the straw. In jumping down on the floor again, he came in contact with a broken rake handle, a portion of which was driven into his abdomen. He regarded his injury as being of a trivial character and worked on for a while, but grew worse and died the following morning.

RODGER - Yesterday afternoon the funeral of the late Mrs. Rodger, who had died so suddenly a few days ago, took place from her husband's residence, 31 Bay street north. It was one of the largest ever seen in Hamilton, the cortege extending to a great length, there being large numbers of the friends and acquaintances of the deceased present, showing the very great esteem in which she and her husband are held by the community. Owing to the Rev. Mr. Lyle being sick, the burial service was conducted by Mr. Campbell, a student from Knox College, Toronto. The pallbearers were Messrs William Farmer, Robert Chisholm, Angus Sutherland, Charles Armstrong, Robert Hall, and William Miller.

The deceased was a native of Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland. She and her husband came out here in 1855, and they have resided the greater portion of that time since then in Hamilton. They moved to Chicago shortly before the disastrous fire which visited that city and by which they lost everything. They returned to Hamilton where they have since resided. Mrs. Rodger is spoken of as a woman whom it was a great pleasure to meet and her death is subject of very universal mourning. She was at the time of her death 48 years of age and leaves a family of seven children to whom and the husband heartfelt sympathy is extended.

RYAN (London) - The remains of Mrs. Mary Ryan, a centenarian, of Lucan, mother of Mr. W. H. Ryan, reeve of Biddulph, were interred this afternoon in the village. One hundred and sixty teams were in the procession.

WILSON - A small frame stable on St. Clair street, Chatham north, belonging to Mr. A. J. Wilson, drygoods merchant, was totally destroyed by fire this afternoon. The cause of the fire is supposed to be from children playing with matches. Two of his children, a son about 4 years and s daughter nearly 6, were missing. A search was made and the charred remains were found. The parents are almost frantic with grief, having seen them playing in the house about five minutes before the fire broke out.

January 20, 1880

SLOAN (Ottawa) - Mr. Sloan who was in charge of the stationery office in the House of Commons died very suddenly last night. It appears that his son was reading to him at his residence and he got up to walk towards the window but suddenly dropped dead. He had been ailing for some time past but was able to be in his office on Friday last. Death is supposed to have resulted from heart disease.

STODDARD - The sudden death of Mr. Stoddard, a farmer of Missouri on Saturday night, has called attention to the uncomfortable state of the market here. He stood there all day exposed, and on the way home bought some bread and cheese which he ate, being very cold at the time. Colic ensued, ending in death at midnight in the greatest agony.

CORNWALL (London) - Mr. J. B. Cornwall has gone to East Saginaw to enquire into the cause of the death of his brother in that city a day or two ago. It was reported that the deceased committed suicide, but it is now supposed that he was murdered.

The Detroit "Free Press" of Monday says: J. B. Cornwall of Windsor is in East Saginaw attending to the removal of the remains of his brother, E. H. Cornwall, whose death occurred on Friday. The deceased was a Canadian, but had been engaged in business several years in the Saginaw Valley. His remains will be taken for interment to Grimsby, Ontario, where the parents reside.

HAYNES - About ten o'clock on Friday morning last the family of Mr. George Haynes, who resided about three miles from St. Mary's in west Nissouri, was startled on discovering Mr, Haynes's aged father dead in bed. He had retired to rest as usual on Thursday night and the old gentleman not appearing for breakfast about his usual time, his daughter-in-law entered the bedroom to see what was the cause. Receiving no answer when she spoke to him, she approached

the bed and was startled to discover that he was dead. Mr. Haynes It appears has been troubled with heart disease and it is most likely that that was the cause of his sudden death.

January 21, 1880

CRONIN - Died at St. Catharines, on the 19th instant, Mr. John G. Cronin, aged 81 years. The funeral will take place on Wednesday at 2 o'clock p.m. from his residence, Welland avenue, to St. Catharines R. C. Church, and thence to the cemetery.

IRELAND - Died at Grand Rapids, Mich., January 13th, 1880, Veleria Levins, daughter of Mr. R. B. Ireland, Jr., of Waterdown. The remains were interred in the Carlisle Methodist church yard.

TOWNSEND - Died at his residence, Mount Vernon, County Brant, on Tuesday, the 20th January, 1880, Henry G. Townsend, born 25th February, 1816, at King's County, New Brunswick.

WALMSLEY (Millpoint) - A sad drowning accident occurred about half a mile from here last night. A young man by the name of John Walmsley was going from here to his home across the bay when he broke through the ice and was drowned. He was 22 years of age. His body was recovered this morning.

WESTCOAT (Montreal) - Ex-Governor Westcoat of Florida who lived here since the American war broke out died yesterday at the advanced age of 90 years. He was born in Alexander, Virginia.

BREHAULT (Three Rivers) - H. Brehault, Esq., of Montreal, died suddenly at the residence of Mr. Ogden at eight o'clock last night. Mr. Brehault was on a visit to Three Rivers to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Antrobus, when the sad event took place.

January 22, 1880

CLEMENT - Died on the 21st of January, 1880, at the residence of her brother, D. H. Moore, St. Catharines, Ontario, Mrs. James Clement, aged 62 years. The funeral will take place on Friday, the 23rd instant, from the residence of her son-in-law, J. W. Healy, 95 Hunter street east, at half past two p.m. to Burlington cemetery.

DALEY (Montreal) - F. Bowen charged with the murder of Francis Daley near Lennoxville and who escaped from the Sherbrooke jail after the Grand Jury returned an indictment has been traced to San Antonio, Texas, and will be arrested.

The murder was one of shocking brutality. Bowen made friends with him at a tavern and drove home with him. He must have watched his opportunity and brained Daley with a wrench. He then

tied his body to the back of his own buggy by the neck and drove the horse to the door of Daley's residence. The wife of Daley on hearing the vehicle stop at her door opened it and beheld the body of her husband as described. Bowen was arrested from evidence adduced, and the Grand Jury found a true bill against the prisoner. While awaiting his trial he made his escape from the jail, it is thought, through the assistance of his friends from the outside. The Government immediately issued a circular offering a reward of $1000 for his arrest.

GOUGH (Port Stanley) - William Gough, 65 years of age, drank two ounces of laudanum last evening, from the effects of which he died in about four hours. Dr. Newton was summoned and did all he could, but it was too late to save his life. Coroner Gustin held an inquest to-day when a verdict of suicide was rendered.

January 23, 1880

MUNRO - Died on the 23rd instant, Robby, infant son of Alexander and Minnie Munro. Funeral will take place from the family residence, corner of Locke and Robinson streets, to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon at 3 o'clock.

DAVIS - Died on Wednesday morning, 21st of January, 1880, at her residence, New York city, Phoebe Davis, mother of Mr. Saul Davis, of Table Rock, Clifton, in the 103rd year of her age.

LANE (Rondeau) - Stephen Lane, about 60 years of age, while preparing to retire for the night, dropped dead on Wednesday night from, it is supposed, a fit of apoplexy.

MILBERRY - A boy named John Milberry was killed at Hampton, Annapolis County, N.B., by striking a post while coasting on a sled.

January 24, 1880

CHISHOLM - Died at Oakville, on the 23rd instant, Ellen, the beloved wife of Capt. Duncan Chisholm. Funeral Sunday at noon.

HARGROVE - Died on Friday, 23rd instant, Mary Lena, second daughter of Joseph and Mary Hargrove, aged 14 years and 7 months. Funeral on Sunday afternoon, 25th instant, at 3 o'clock, from her father's residence, 105 Emerald street north. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

RITCHIE - Died on Saturday morning, January 24th, Frank E. Ritchie, eldest son of the late Edmund Ritchie, Esq. The funeral will take place from his mother's residence, 64 Catherine street north, on Monday, January 26th, at 3 p.m.

The many friends of Frank E. Ritchie will learn with sorrow of his death which took place at his residence this morning. Mr. Ritchie was well known in Hamilton from his long connection with the post office service. He was the first assistant postmaster in the city, indeed from his boyhood he was consistently connected with the business, having commenced it when he was but fourteen years old. On his father's death on the 12th of March, 1869, he became postmaster, which office he held up to the 14th of March, 1874. After his retirement, Mr. H. Colbeck was acting postmaster till December when Mr. Case was appointed. Born in this city, he always took an interest in its institutions as he and they grew up together. He was for years actively connected with the 13th Battalion in which he gazetted ensign in 1863. He was with the regiment at Ridgeway and Port Colborne at the time of the Fenian raid in 1866 at which time he was lieutenant. In the latter part of 1866, he was gazetted captain, and in 1869 he retired, retaining his rank.

Mr. Ritchie, in his official capacity gained the respect and esteem of all with whom he came in contact, and his decease will be regretted by a large circle of friends. the funeral will take place on Monday at 3 p.m.

BRAHANT (Montreal) - The funeral of the late Mr. Brahant, Clerk of the Crown, took place this afternoon and was attended by several judges and a large number of prominent citizens.

COWIE (London) - Mrs. Sarah Cowie, aged 84, died suddenly on her way from the railway station to visit her daughters, Mrs. John Simpson and Mrs. George Sanderson in this city. She came from Westmeath, Ontario, to Beachburg station for that purpose, and while being conveyed along by her son-in-law, Mr. Sanderson, expired. The excitement of the journey and reunion was the cause.

QUID (Toronto) - Frank Quid, the son of a barber in this city, has been missing since Thursday week, and it is feared that he has been drowned. He was seen crossing the ice on the bay on the evening of the day he was missed and the ice was then very unsafe.

COLEMAN - A man named Coleman from Yarker, occupied in gathering bones, dropped dead at Odessa, Ontario, yesterday morning from heart disease.

BURNS - On Wednesday, Dr. McLean of Goderich held an inquest on the body of Michael Burns, a labourer in the employ of Mr. Crabbe. Deceased came home as usual in the evening and complained of a pain in his side. He took his tea as usual and in about an hour afterwards, he died. At the inquest Dr. Cassidy who had been the physician gave evidence and a verdict was returned that death was caused by congestion of the lungs.

LYALL - The death is announced of Mrs. William Lyall, of Lyons, Iowa, youngest daughter of the late Philip Buck of Palermo, leaving a family of six children to mourn her departure.

January 26, 1880

TOWERS - Died in this city, on the 25th instant, William Towers, aged 37 years, eldest son of David Towers, late teacher of the Society in Scotland for Propagating Christian Knowledge. Funeral from his residence, 53 Gore street, on Tuesday, 27th instant, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

PALMER - A Perth dispatch says: A young lad, aged nine years, by the name of Palmer, was drowned on Wednesday on Christie's Lake, about ten miles from here. It appears he got out of school before the regular hour and instead of going by the road, he started across the lake for home. The body was found this morning.

January 27, 1880

KELLEY - Died on Monday, 26th instant, Willie, beloved son of John F. and Katie Kelley, aged 2 years and 4 months. Funeral from his father's residence, 129 Jackson street east, on Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

KELLY (London) - On Saturday night, Mrs. Mary Kelly, widow of Mr. John W. Kelly, tobacconist, who died about two months ago, expired very suddenly at the residence of her father, Mr. David Carter. She was chatting cheerfully with the family when severe haemorrhage of the lung set in from which she died in a very short time.

PERKINS - Yesterday afternoon a young lad named Perkins while chopping in the bush near Bradford, Ontario, was accidentally killed by a tree falling upon him.

MACIVER - A man named MacIver, residing near Pugwash, N.S., while eating his dinner on Friday last, was choked to death by a piece of meat which he attempted to swallow.

WINGROVE (Sarnia) - This morning a man named Wingrove was found hanging from his bedroom door quite dead. He had hung himself by a bed cord which he attached to the door handle and over the top of the door. He was first discovered by a neighbour about half past six this morning. An inquest was held and a verdict returned of "suicide". The reason is not known.

LAIRD - James C. Laird, a farmer living near Elora, died suddenly a few days ago. He was walking from his house to his barn when he was seized with a fit of coughing, bursting a blood vessel, and died almost immediately. The body was afterwards found lifeless where Mr. Laird fell by a member of the family.

BAILEY - A man by the name of Bailey was crossing Magnetawan River near where it leaves the lake on Christmas, and although he was warned that the ice was not safe, he persisted in crossing. When about halfway across the ice gave way, letting him into the cold water. Although every effort was made to rescue him, it was in vain, and after hanging on the ice for about an hour, he sank. His body was recovered. He leaves a wife and three children.

COWAN - Mr. and Mrs. Cowan, Princeton, have suffered a terrible bereavement in the death of two of their little daughters, Maud and Mabel, from laryngitis, a fatal form of diphtheria. Their illness was of quite short duration, but medical aid was powerless to save them.

January 28, 1880

JONES - Died on Tuesday, 27th instant, Mary, fifth daughter of William Jones, formerly of Kingston. Funeral will take place from the family residence, 64 Ferguson avenue, on Thursday afternoon, 28th instant, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

January 29, 1880

HILL - Died in the Township of Yarmouth, on the 26th instant, after a lingering illness from bronchial consumption, Mary, beloved wife of William Hill, aged 26 years, 2 months, and 8 days.

SMITH - Died at Sparta, on the 26th instant, Charles Smith, formerly of the New England mills, St. Thomas, aged 75 years.

BELL -Died at Wentworth street south, on 29th instant, Frederick Ernest, infant son of William Bell, aged 5 months and 24 days. Funeral on Saturday, 31st instant, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this notice.

January 30, 1880

MURRAY - A few days ago a son of John Murray, about four years old, fell into the ditch between lots 18 and 19, 2nd concession of Moore Township, and was drowned. The accident was noticed by a woman on the opposite side of the ditch, but she could not render any assistance as the flood in the ditch was very high at the time. The child's body was not recovered until the following day. It had been carried down the stream quite a distance.

BENNETT - The death is announced of Mr. Jesse Bennett of lot 19, concession 8, Westminster. Deceased who was one of the oldest settlers in the township was much respected by all who knew him. He served in the war of 1812 at the conclusion of which he took up the lot on which he resided up to the time of his death.

January 31, 1880

THOMPSON - Died in London, on the 29th January, Henrietta, wife of J. P. Thompson, aged 25 years.

ODELL - Died in London, on the 29th instant, George, second son of P. A. Odell, aged 4 years and 25 days.

ELLISON - Died in Sarnia, on the 25th January, Ellen Maria, youngest child of Mr. Joseph Ellison, aged 2 years, 10 months and 15 days.

BALL - Died on the 30th instant, at her residence in the Township of Grantham, in the 90th year of her age, Catharine, widow of the late J. H. Ball

KELSO - Died in this city, on the 30th instant, William Logan, son of William and Mary Kelso, aged 1 year and 3 months. Funeral from his father's residence, 100 John street south, on Sunday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock.

YOUNG - Died in this city, on January 31st, Annie, the beloved wife of Frank Young, in the 26th year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, No 211 MacNab street north, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

FLOODY - James Floody, an old man living near Enniskillen, Ontario, while out chopping in the woods near his house, was killed by the falling of a tree that was lodged in the one he was cutting down. It is supposed that he was killed on the 24th, but the body was not found till yesterday. An inquest was held and a verdict returned in accordance with the above facts.

SABOURIN - A painful tragedy has been brought to light in the usually quiet village of Billings Bridge, about four miles distant from Ottawa. It appears that a labouring man named Sabourin went home Wednesday tipsy and quarrelled with his wife who says she was also under the influence of liquor. Words ran high between them, and according to the woman's story, her husband struck her, when she seized an axe and returned the blow with interest, forgetting in the heat of the argument the terrible weapon she had in her hand. At the second blow her husband

fell at her feet with two frightful gashes in the back of his head. As soon as the woman realized the character of her work, she removed her husband to a bed and did what she could to relieve him. Having restored him to consciousness, she did not call a doctor, and the poor fellow lay in agony until yesterday morning when he again became unconscious. Last night the woman becoming thoroughly alarmed, Dr. Whitford of this city was sent for, and on his arrival he pronounced the case fatal, the man being so exhausted that he could not live to morning. The doctor returned to the city and notified the authorities, and shortly afterwards the County constable had arrested the woman and brought her to the city when she was placed in confinement. From all that can he learned it would seen that Sabourin and his wife have not lived happily together for some years, being very intemperate. The unfortunate man survived until 11 o'clock this morning when he died in great agony. An inquest was held this afternoon by Coroner Corbel1. Mrs. Sabourin, who is a healthy woman with a not unpleasant countenance, is 49 years old. She appears to take the matter coolly and evidently considers the fact of her having been mad with drink removes a great part of her responsibility.

GRIFFIN - Michael F. Griffin, son of M. T. Griffin, proprietor of the Commercial Hotel, Alma, died very suddenly of heart disease on Friday, the 23rd instant. His remains were taken to Georgetown on the 26th instant, when they were met by a very large number of sorrowing friends and acquaintances who accompanied then to the family burying ground at Hornby, County of Halton.

FERGUSON - The Emerson, Manitoba, "International" of the 22nd instant says: On Tuesday morning Alberta Louisa, a three-month old daughter of Mr. D. Ferguson, residing on Dominion street, died from the effects of a poison contained in Fellow's Syrup of Hypophosphates, one and a half teaspoons of which was administered in mistake for castor oil. One and a half teaspoons of Fellow's Syrup contains about one twentieth of a grain of strychnine.

February 2, 1880

WOODYATT - Died at Chicago, on the morning of the 31st ultimo, William H, Woodyatt, MD., in the 34th year of his age, son of James Woodyatt, Esq., of Brantford.

REILEY - Mrs. P. Reiley of St. Catharines died very suddenly on Friday night from heart disease. She arose from the supper table and while proceeding to the kitchen to shut the door, dropped dead.

JOHNSTON, STEWART - During the past week the people of Goderich and the neighbouring townships have been much affected by the death of two well known persons, in both cases the persons being a distance from home, and the sad events being comparatively sudden. The first was the death of Mr. Alexander Johnston who died on Saturday morning in Detroit of Typhoid fever. The other was Miss Emma Stewart, daughter of the late W. J. Stewart, Esq., of Belleview Farm, Goderich Township, who died of scarlet fever in Toronto whither she had been sent to school.

February 3, 1880

MCKILLOP - Guelph "Mercury": We regret to learn of the death of Mr. William McKillop, a former resident of Puslinch, who moved to Missouri about two years ago. It appears that Mr. McKillop received his death blow from a man whose quarrel he was trying to quell and who struck him a heavy blow on the head. He lived only about three hours after the dastardly blow was dealt, and leaves a widow and two children to mourn his untimely end.

February 4, 1880

GARDEN - Died at Thorold, on the 2nd instant, Arthur Garden, in the 44th year of his age.

TROUP - Died in this city, on February 2nd, at 73 John street north, Mary Troup, formerly of Peterculter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Funeral on Thursday, 5th instant, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited.

DONNELLY (Lucan) - About 12 o'clock last night, a body of men, blackened and masked, entered the dwelling of the somewhat notorious Donnelly family and murdered the inmates, the father, mother, one son, and a girl. A niece and a boy named Connor took refuge under a bed and escaped. They then set fire to the house which, together with the murdered bodies, was totally consumed. Another son, residing about three miles from the homestead, was called to his door about the same hour and shot. He is also dead. The township is wild with excitement.

(Lucan) For some considerable time back incendiary fires and other misdemeanours have been of frequent occurrence and whether rightly or not, the Donnelly family were blamed, if not as the actual perpetrators, that they were the instigators, and hence an intense feeling of enmity has culminated against them throughout the township. A vigilance committee was formed some time ago by the settlers as a means of protection from these outrages which with all their precautionary means did not seem to have obtained the desired end. The last fire was on the Ryder farm on Thursday night, the 15th January, in the very midst of the Donnelly settlement,

and the four Donnelly brothers were at a wedding when the fire occurred, but the father and mother, who were at their hone at the time, were arrested on suspicion of being implicated in the burning. The examination was still pending and was to have closed to-day, but the morning light displayed the ghastly spectacle of the last remains of the inmates of the Donnelly homestead burned to a cinder after being murdered with axes and such other weapons as came to hand. About twenty men disguised evidently beyond recognition were engaged in the bloody work. A little boy named Connor, belonging to the village, was staying in the house overnight, and when the attack was made, dodged under the bed without being discovered.

When the murder was committed and the house fired, the gang decamped. The boy then emerged from his hiding place and made for the village. The only reliable account that can be had is from the boy. The parties murdered are James and Judy, the father and mother, Thomas, the youngest son, Bridget, a niece, four there. About the same time, another party called at the residence of William Donnelly, three miles distant from the father's house, and awoke him. His brother, John, being in the house, got up and went to the door when he was immediately fired upon with two shots and killed dead. William, when getting up, could see no trace of the murderers. These are about the facts so far as can be ascertained in the excitement of the moment. Coroner Hossack is now on his way to the scene of the murder. The cold-blooded atrocity is without precedent in the criminal calendar of Ontario.

CULM - An old pioneer in the person of Mr. Culm, 90 years of age, died in Ekfrid recently. The deceased was born in Scotland, and when a young man emigrated to Ontario, settling at Wallacetown in Elgin County where he resided until a few years ago when he removed to one of his daughters in Ekfrid.

GOFF - An accident of a very serious nature and resulting in the loss of one life happened on the H. & N.W. Railway on Tuesday evening. The mixed train which leaves Hamilton going north at 9 a.m. under charge of conductor Morris Begley was approaching Glencairn, a station a few miles this side of Collingwood, when the engine suddenly left the track and was thrown over on the ground. The train was not running at very great speed, but sufficient to cause considerable disaster. The front cars were piled one on top of the other, all being more or less damaged. The fireman on the engine, Mr. Doff of this city, was instantly killed, his body being badly bruised and otherwise disfigured. His mother and brothers, who live on Barton street, have been notified of the sad occurrence and the latter have left for the scene of the disaster. Mr. Goff is well spoken of by the officials as a faithful and diligent servant. He was a comparatively young man, and his mother who lost her husband not very long ago feels this second bereavement very much.

The driver of the engine was seriously hurt, his leg being broken and badly scalded. His name is John Garrison. A brakeman named Bowers was also hurt and it is feared dangerously. He became wedged between the cars and had his leg broken, in addition to which he received internal injuries. The wounded men were promptly and carefully looked after and medical aid summoned. The passengers did not suffer much beyond a few bruises, more or less severe. the accident in said to have been caused by one of the wheels on the engine breaking, but no definite particulars of the cause can be obtained. An auxiliary train with every assistance was dispatched from here an soon after the accident as possible and the line cleared.

February 5, 1880

SUMMERS - Died in this city, last night, James Thompson, aged 1 year and 6 months, and this morning, Alexander Dingwall, aged 3 years and 7 months, only sons of James and Isabella Summers. Funeral from their father's residence, 41 Florence street, at half past two o'clock, to-morrow, Friday. Friends will please accept this intimation without further notice.

BREAKEY - Mr. James Breakey, a highly respected citizen of Millbrook, Ontario, dropped dead while in Guy's jewellery store at five o'clock yesterday afternoon. He has been Master of L.O.L. No 79 of that place for a number of years. His death is supposed to have resulted from heart disease.

MACKENZIE - Mr. Mackenzie of Levi, Quebec, died last night from the effects of falling on a red-hot stove in his room while in a fit on Sunday week.

RAY - Miss Adelaide Ray of Lakefield died on Friday evening, January 23rd, at nine o' clock, of consumption, and was buried on Sunday, January 25th. Mrs. Sarah Ray, her mother, died on Thursday evening at five o'clock of dropsy. Miss Eliza Ray, another daughter, died on Friday morning, the 30th of January, at six o'clock of consumption. They were buried at once on Sunday, February 1st. No females are left in the house. Only one daughter survives; viz., Mrs. Hodge, of Mitchell. Mr. Ray, the deceaseds' father and husband, and one son remain in the old house. Within the last few years one son died of consumption, and another met with a sudden death.

DONNELLY (There are many articles about the family.)

GOFF - Funeral of the late Henry Goff, killed on the H. & N.W. Railway, will take place from his mother's residence, 164 Ferguson avenue north, on Friday afternoon, February 6th, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

February 6, 1880

CHERRIER - Died in this city, on the 6th instant, Timothy Leon Cherrier, in his 90th year. Funeral from his late residence, 28 Sheaffe street, at 9 o'clock a.m., on Monday, 9th February, 1880. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

HEIR (Elmira) - A man named Charles Heir, living on the 5th concession, Township of Peel, lot No 19, a little above Floradale, hung himself this morning. His occupation was a weaver. Shortly after breakfast, one of his sons found him suspended from a beam by a cord made from warp. his body was still warm but life was extinct.

February 7, 1880

MACFARLANE (Ottawa) - An inquest was held on the body of the infant found in the Protestant Hospital closet this afternoon. The jury returned the following verdict: That Susan Macfarlane was delivered of a child in the water closet of the hospital without help or assistance. Unfortunately her child lost its life and we find no evidence of felonious intent. When she is able to be out again, she will be charged with concealment of birth.

CHANDLER (Fredericton, N.B.) - Lieutenant-Governor Chandler died at 3:30 p.m. this p.m. He had been unconscious for eight hours.

His Honour the Honourable Edward Barron Chandler, QC, was the son of Charles H. Chandler, Esq., for many years High Sheriff of the County of Cumberland, N.S., and grandson of Joshua Chandler of New Haven, Connecticut, a well known Loyalist and a member of the General Assembly in 1775 who proceeded to Nova Scotia in 1783.

Deceased was born at Amherst, N.S., in 1800, and was married in 1822 to Miss P. W. Millidge, daughter of the late Dr. Millidge and niece of the late Judge Botsford. He was called to the Bar of Nova Scotia in October, 1823, and was Judge of Probation for Westmoreland County, NB and Clerk of the Peace for the same county from 1823 to 1863. He was a member of the Executive Council of the Province of New Brunswick from 1841 to 1858, and from 1867 to 1869 when he resigned on his appointment on an International Railway Commissioner. He has been appointed to look after the interests of th& Province on several important occasions and was one of the delegates to Washington in 1854 to confer with the United States on the subject of a Reciprocity Treaty. He was a member of the conference for the Union of the Maritime Provinces at Charlottetown in 1864 and went to London in 1866 as a member of the BNA Colonial Conference to complete the terms of the Union.

He represented Westmoreland in the New Brunswick Assembly from 1827 to 1836 and declined a seat in the Senate of the Dominion in 1869. He was appointed a Commissioner for the construction of the Intercolonial Railway in 1868, and in July, 1878, he was appointed Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick on the resignation of the Hon. (now Sir) S. L. Tilley.

LOWE - Mr. Lowe, miller, of Coboconk, Ontario, was drowned on Thursday night. An inquest will be held to-day.

CULL (Lucan) - A young man named Cull, living in the sixth concession of Biddulph, who had his leg broken by the fall of a tree where he was chopping in woods, died this morning. The unfortunate man lay in the woods some four hours before being discovered, and the effects of the cold caused congestion of the brain to which disease he succumbed this morning.

February 9, 1880

MILLER - Died at Galt, on Saturday morning, Nancy L., relict of the late John Miller, Esq., barrister-at-law, and mother of James A. Miller, of St. Catharines.

MCWHINNEY - Samuel McWhinney, a farmer from near Goderich, dropped dead in that town on Saturday of apoplexy.

HERRING - A man named John Herring drove on the Intercolonial track at Apohacogue yesterday just as a Moncton train came along. The man and horse were killed. Herring, it is supposed, was under the influence of liquor and to have mistaken the railway for a post road.

DEVLIN (Montreal) - Information was received here to-day that Bernard Devlin, ex-M.P. for this city, died yesterday in Colorado where he had gone for the benefit of his health. Mr. Devlin was born in Roscommon, Ireland, in 1824, and came to this country at an early period of his life. After studying for the Bar, he was admitted to practise and soon became a leading lawyer. Having taken a prominent part in politics as a Liberal for some years, he was brought up as an opponent of Thomas Darcy McGee in 1867 for the western division of the city, and after a keen and turbulent contest, he was defeated. He came forward again for the same division in 1874 against Mr. M. P. Ryan and was returned by a small majority as a supporter of Mr. Mackenzie. At the last general election he was defeated by an overwhelming majority, and his former opponent, Mr. Ryan, was returned. For the last two or three years Mr. Devlin has been suffering from disease of the lungs which had almost incapacitated him from taking any part in public life. Deceased was a widower and leaves three children. His death is much regretted.

BEACON (Tilbury) -On Saturday, the 7th instant, while the local train was shunting cars, one of the passengers, Mr. James Beacon, walked out on to the platform and while the cars came together to couple, the jolt threw him forward between the baggage car and the passenger coach. The baggage car passed over him, crushing in his ribs and breaking his backbone, one arm, and one leg. He died instantly. An inquest was held by Coroner Murphy of Chatham. Verdict, accidental death. The jury exonerated the CPR from all blame. The deceased was returning from the district meeting of the local preachers of Chatham district of the M.E. Church. He was an old and respected settler in Mersea and was well known through the Western section of Ontario, There is a family of 13 children left to mourn his untimely end.

February 10, 1880

GRAHAM - Died on the 10th instant, after a few hours' illness Eva Jane, only daughter of John and Mary Eva Graham, aged 15 years and 6 months. Funeral, will leave her father's residence, 319 Barton street east, on Thursday, the 12th instant, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation without further notice.

ALLEN - Died in this city, on the 9th instant, Benjamin Allen, aged 70 years, a native of Manchester, England. His end was peace. Funeral from his late residence, No 33 Rebecca street, to-morrow (Wednesday) at 3:30 o'clock. Friends will please attend.

HARRISON (London) - About three o'clock yesterday morning, Miss Julia Ann Harrison, head milliner at the store of Mr. Kingsmill, died rather suddenly, and was interred at three o'clock yesterday afternoon. The despatch shown in the matter of burial has set people talking, and the most sinister reports are spread concerning the cause of her death, some suspecting foul play. It has been ascertained that the young lady had been ill of bilious fever at her boarding house, Mrs. McBroom's, and the explanation of the hasty burial was that having no relatives in the country, and there being other young persons in the house, the risk of infection should be guarded against.

ROSE - Alexander P. Ross, a late purser for the O.R.N. Co. and now a grain merchant at Brown's Wharf, Ontario, committed suicide last night by shooting himself in the mouth with a shotgun. Business troubles seem to be the cause. His remains will be taken to Montreal to-day.

February 11, 1880

FORD - Died at her residence, Mary street, on the 10th instant, Keziah Ford, relict of the late Nehemiah Ford. The funeral will take place on Thursday, 12th instant, at 3 o'clock p.m. of which all friends will please take notice.

ACRES - Died in this city, on the 11th instant, Sarah, relict of Jonathan Acres, late of Heron Bay, Kent, England, aged 75 years. Funeral will leave her son's residence, No 44 Hunter street west, on Thursday, 12th, at 3 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

MUNRO (Barrie) - A sad case of suicide occurred here to-day. A Miss Mary Munro, aged 23, took about two teaspoonfuls of Paris green, and notwithstanding prompt medical, assistance, died in a very short time afterwards. It is supposed that the deed was committed during mental derangement. An inquest is being held this evening.

ATKINSON - A fatal accident occurred in the Township of Erin on Saturday afternoon which has cast a gloom over the whole neighbourhood. Oliver Atkinson, brother-in-law of Mr. James Taylor of Mossborough, was instantly killed by the fall of a tree in the bush while cutting logs on the 6th line of Erin, under a lodged tree which was hanging by two limbs. The wind being very high at the time caused the limbs to split and the tree fell, bringing down the limbs of another tree along with it. He saw the limb falling but did not see the tree, and in jumping out of the way of the limb, landed underneath the falling tree which instantly killed him.

HANCOCK (Napanee) - Henry Hancock (coloured) dropped down dead on the street yesterday, He was apparently in good health. The bursting of a blood vessel is said to have been the cause of death.

February 12, 1880

WAGSTAFF - Died in this city, on the 12th instant, at the residence of her son-in-law, F. H. Nixon, 93 Wilson street, Sarah J. J., relict of the late George Wagstaff, Esq., aged 67 years. Funeral from the above residence, on Saturday, 14th instant, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

WEBBER - Died in this city, on the 11th instant, at her father's residence, 136 John street south, Jessie Mary, eldest daughter of John and Mary Webber, aged 23 years. Funeral on Friday next, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends are kindly invited to attend without further notice.

LOGAN - The death of Mrs. Logan, a very old resident of Ancaster, is announced.

MACKINTOSH - On Sunday evening a melancholy accident occurred about two miles west of Sheffield, resulting in the death of Mrs. Mackintosh of Branchton. With her son, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law, the deceased lady was returning from visiting Mr. Markle, a son-in-law, when they were met by a runaway horse belonging to the late John Champ which collided with the cutter in which Mrs. Mackintosh was seated, striking her on the head, fracturing her skull, and causing her death in half an hour. The sad accident has cast a gloom over the whole neighbourhood as the deceased lady was highly respected.

SMOKE (Staffordville, Ontario) - The son of Mr. John Smoke, a boy about 18 years of age, was killed in Mr. Henry Stratton's sawmill to-day. His leg was first severed from his body by a large circular saw, then both arms and head. Death was instantaneous.

DOUGLAS - Peter Douglas, an Indian, and resident on the Tuscarora Reserve, about 26 or 28 years of age, was found dead on Sunday afternoon in the barnyard belonging to D. Forbes, Esq., Oneida, on the opposite side of the road and to the west of that gentleman's residence. The coroner's jury said that whiskey and exposure killed him.

February 13, 1880

FLLIATRAULT (Montreal) - Last night when No 4 passenger train west, which left Bonaventure station at 10 o'clock, arrived at River Boudette station, forty-three minutes from Montreal, a brakesman named Filiatrault was discovered to be missing. The conductor at once sent back along the track to find him which they did about a mile and a half this side of the station. He was lying on the track quite dead. It is thought he slipped off the platform or was blown off by the high wind then prevailing. The body was brought to Bonaventure station by the western train this morning where it lies. The deceased resided at St, Pepin and leaves a wife and child.

GRAY (Windsor) - Wednesday morning John Gray, who had been boarding at the Empress Hotel, was found dead in his bed. He retired in apparently good health on Tuesday night. The bed clothes were stained with blood and it is supposed that death resulted from the bursting of a blood vessel near the heart. Gray was about 50 years of age and arrived in Windsor about a year since from Kansas where he is reported to have wealthy relatives.

BOBIER An old pioneer of Elgin died in the Township of Dunwich on Tuesday in the person of Major John Bobier. The deceased came to Canada in 1825. He was in his 80th year.

MCBEAN - Daniel McBean, second son of Mr. Alexander McBean, of Ekfrid, died in Liverpool a few days ago. He went to England in company with Messrs Archibald McEachren and William Wilson with a load of sheep and the passage over was very rough. This is supposed to have been the cause of his death. The remains will be brought home for burial.

February 14, 1880

RUTHVEN - Died at Grimsby, on the 13th instant, of typhoid fever, Frances M. Nelles, wife of James Ruthven, in her 63rd year. Funeral on Sunday at 2 o'clock.

GOODALL (Queenston) - A sad accident happened this afternoon in the woods belonging to Mr. James A Cooper, Niagara Township. Mr. Walter Goodall, farmer, was engaged with two or three others in cutting wood when he was struck by a falling tree and instantly killed.

LECOUR - Near Lanark a man named Noah Lecour in the employ of B. Caldwell & Sons was killed on Wednesday by a limb of a tree falling on him. The corpse will be sent to his friends in the province of Quebec.

PETERS - William Peters, near Odessa, while following his occupation as a clover thresher on Wednesday, had one of his arms caught in the machinery and drawn in up to the shoulder, lacerating the flesh in a frightful manner and breaking the bone. He was without medical attention from ten o'clock till six when Dr. Ruttan of Napanee arrived and amputated the arm at the shoulder, but the patient was so weak from loss of blood and the shock being too much for him, he died half an hour afterward. He leaves a wife and two or three children.

SMITH - A dispatch from Freelton this afternoon says: A married nan named Wilber T. Smith, while attending a neighbour's chopping bee on Thursday last, got under the influence of liquor and started for home alone. He had gone only half a mile when he must have lain down, as he was found this morning frozen to death. He leaves a wife and three children.

February 16, 1880

ELLIS - A four-year-old child of George Ellis of St. John, N.B., was playing about the stove on Friday night in the temporary absence of its mother. Its clothes took fire and when the mother returned, the child had been badly burned. It died during the night.

February 17, 1880

MILLS - Died in this city, on the 17th February, Joanna Mills, beloved wife of George E. Mills, bricklayer, daughter of John Jones. Funeral will leave the residence of her husband, corner of Mary and Macaulay streets, at 3:30 p.m. of Wednesday, the 18th instant. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

February 18, 1880

O'CONNOR (Ottawa) - The funeral of Miss O'Connor, daughter of the Postmaster-General, takes place to-morrow.

MILNE - Died at London, on the 16th instant, Elizabeth, and Peter Henry, daughter and son of Mr. James Milne, aged 2 years and 4 months, and 5 months.

CARLING (London) - Mr. Thomas Carling, Sr., father of Hon. John Carling, M.P. for London, and of Mr. Isaac Carling of Exeter, died this morning at the age of 83 years. He was born in Yorkshire and came to this district in 1818 when London was a bush. He took up land in London Township and farmed till 1837 when he served in the Rebellion, afterwards in 1839 settling in the city, and starting a brewery which in ten years later was handed over to his sons and has since grown to be one of the largest in the Dominion. Deceased for many years took an active part in Municipal matters, but having been threatened with heart disease, he laid up and nursed his health. He has been known far and wide for his great benevolence and interest in philanthropic objects. The funeral will take place to-morrow. Hon John Carling was about to leave for Ottawa to attend to his parliamentary duties when the sad event detained him.

February 19, 1880

RAMSAY - Died on the 18th instant, at 5 Greenhill Park, Edinburgh, Scotland, Alexander Ramsay, Esq., in the 86th year of his aged, deeply regretted.

MCDONALD - Died on the 18th instant, of inflammatory croup, Thomas James, only son of William and Kate McDonald, aged 5 years, 2 months, and 18 days. Funeral from his father's residence, 43 Jackson street east, on Friday afternoon, February 19th, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

DEACON - Died in Harrisonville, Mo., at the residence of her son, Amanda, widow of the late Andrew Deacon, Esq., formerly of Canada, and mother of Mrs. George H. Mills, of this city.

February 20, 1880

CAMPBELL - Died on Thursday, the 19th instant, Mary, widow of the late Mr. Robert Campbell, in the 57th year of her age. Funeral will take place from her late residence, No 50 Gore street, on Saturday, the 21st instant, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to attend without further notice.

FAULKNER - Died on the 19th instant, Matilda Faulkner, in the 46th year of her age, of apoplexy. The funeral will take place from the residence of her brother, Joseph Faulkner, 157 Napier street, at 3 o'clock, Saturday, 21st. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

BEATTY - Died on the 19th instant, at 19 Barton street east, Lena Mary, youngest daughter of Charles Beatty, customs broker. Funeral on Saturday afternoon at half past two o'clock. Friends will kindly accept this intimation.

DRESSEL - Died in this city, on the 19th instant, Catherine Margaret Dressel, aged 66 years and 4 months. The funeral will leave her late residence, 128 Rebecca street, on Sunday, the 22nd, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

MURRAY - The five children born to Mrs. Murray at Egypt (Picton) on Sunday last have all died. The mother is doing well. The father is 65 years of age.

YOUNG - The death is announced of Mr. Hugh Young, brass founder, of this city. Mr. Young was one of the old residents of Hamilton and has been well known in connection with the business interests of the city. He was an elder in the Central Presbyterian Church and for many years took a prominent position in that church. He was also one of those who took an active part in bringing the Rev. Dr. Ormiston here, and in him the church has lost a valuable support. In private life he was greatly esteemed, and leaves numerous friends who will deeply grieve to hear of his death.

February 21, 1880

YOUNG - Died at 57 Queen street north, on the 20th instant, Hugh Young, in the 58th year of his age. The funeral will take place from his late residence on Monday at 3 p.m. Friends are requested to accept this intimation.

MAGERAS - Died in this city, on the 21st instant, Nicholas Mageras, a native of Germany, aged 54 years. The funeral will leave his late residence, 286 Catherine street north, on Monday at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.

STOBBART - Died in this city, on the 21st instant, Johanna, wife of Robert Stobbart, and sister of David J. Roach, aged 25 years. Funeral from her husband's residence, 39 Burlington street west, on Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Friends will please attend.

Gagnee (Windsor, Que.) - This morning two children were playing on the river bank with a sled and were carried too far into an opening on the river. A man, seeing the accident, ran with a board and saved the youngest. The oldest was carried under the ice and lost. They were sons of T. Gagnee, one of the sufferers in the late boiler explosion.

ORR (Toronto) - W. R. Orr, City Auditor for the past thirty years, died this evening at the age of 61.

BURKE (Toronto) - A few minutes before noon to-day, while an express wagon was being loaded in front of Mr. George Bums' wholesale house, Front street, a cask of rum fell to the ground and was smashed, the liquor running into the ditch. Patrick Burke, Joseph Dalton, and Patrick O'Brien, residents of Lombard street, noticed the accident and arming themselves with a sauce pan, tumbler, and other articles, proceeded to scoop the liquor up. Dalton soon satisfied himself and staggered off, followed by his more bibulous companion, Patrick O'Brien. Burke, however, scooped up several hats full and drank it off till he was full to repletion. He then started to his house, No 62 Lombard street, and while proceeding to his bedroom, fell down dead. Information was conveyed to Dr. Riddell who examined the man, pronounced him dead, and ordered an inquest to be held this evening. It was reported too that Dalton had succumbed, but it turned out that he was only dead drunk. O'Brien was met by a policeman and he produced a bottle partly filled with rum from which he stated Burke took his last drink. The officer seized it as evidence. The deceased served twenty years in the East India service and has lived in this city for a number of years.

CAMPBELL - The Late Mrs. Campbell - The funeral of this lady which took place this afternoon from Wesley Church, John street, was very largely attended and every face bore witness to the sorrow that was felt in her death, the suddenness of which made the affliction all the greater. She had gone to the market hall Tuesday in her usual good health. After returning home she was preparing dinner when she felt a pain in her head and resolved to go and lie down for a while. Her daughter accompanied her to her room, but before the unfortunate lady could undress, the pain increased and she fell to the floor insensible. Her daughter placed her in bed and then ran to inform a neighbour. Mrs. Campbell remained unconscious to the time of her decease. She leaves two children, a son and daughter, the former in business in this city. The deceased was a native of England and had attained to the age of 57 years. She was a consistent member of Wesley church

and was a most active and faithful worker for the Master. She was respected and esteemed by all who knew her and a very large circle of friends mourn her death.

February 23, 1880

MAXIM - Died in this city, on the 22nd instant, Florence Mary, daughter of Martha and George Maxim, aged 20 months. Funeral will leave the corner of Mary and Macaulay streets, on Tuesday, the 24th instant, at 4 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

CALDER - Died at 217 Gerrard street, Toronto, on Monday, the 23rd instant, Charles Stuart Calder, infant son of John and Sarah Calder, of this city, aged 6 months. Funeral will take place on Wednesday, 25th instant, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

NEWELL - Died in this city, on the 22nd instant, Lavenia daughter, beloved wife of Frederick W. Newell, in the 17th year of her age. Funeral will leave her father's residence, 35 Mulberry street, on Tuesday, the 24th instant, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation without further notice.

HETHERINGTON (Ottawa) - Mr. John Hetherington, for many years in the employ of the Toronto Corporation, died suddenly yesterday morning from haemorrhage of the stomach at six o'clock. On Friday night, he said he did not feel well and complained to Mr. Quinn of the Revere House of being sick. Mr. Quinn did all he could to make him comfortable, but the haemorrhage could not be checked and he died sitting in his chair by his bedside, literally having bled to death.

GALBRAITH (Port Elgin) - On Saturday afternoon while Mr. Galbraith was chopping in the woods near Burgoyne, a tree fell on him and he sustained serious injury which resulted in his death on Sunday morning.

February 24, 1880

LOCKE - Died at Hamilton, on the 24th instant, Charles F. A. Locke, MD., in the 30th year of his age.

It is our sad duty to announce to our readers to-day that the attack of illness from which Dr. Charles F. A. Locke had been suffering for a few days terminated fatally at an early hour this morning. Our readers will remember that on Thursday morning of last week Dr. Locke was taken suddenly ill and that for a couple of days thereafter his condition was very critical. On Saturday and Sunday he showed signs of improvement and there were strong hopes of his recovery,

but on Monday night a relapse took place and at four o'clock this morning he quietly passed away.

Dr. Locke was born at Shanty Bay in 1851. He graduated at McGill College. Montreal, in 1870, and commenced the practice of his profession in Dundas. In October, 1871, he came to Hamilton, entering into partnership with the late Dr. Hamilton which was maintained until the death of the latter in 1872. Since that time he continued to practise in this duty, and both socially and professionally had attained a high position when suddenly cut off by the remorseless hand of death. As an upright and honest citizen, kind-hearted and generous to a fault, the deceased gentleman was held in the highest esteem by all with whom he came in contact, and his demise while yet in all the pride and strength of vigorous manhood will be mourned by a large circle of friends. He leaves a widow, daughter of the late Dr. Hamilton, and two children to mourn his loss.

Deceased was a member of the Masonic body, being connected with the Lodge of Strict Observance. He was also connected with the Ancient Order of United Workmen, the Orange Society, and the Independent Order of Oddfellows. The funeral ceremony will be conducted by the Masons.

BODDY - Died at her residence, 103 Portland street, Toronto, on Monday, February 23rd, of heart disease, Louisa Cooney, beloved wife of W. S. Boddy, and relict of the late Robert Byron, Grimsby, aged 46 years.

CLARKE - Died at Palmerston, on the 22nd February, Glare p., beloved wife of William Clarke, MD., late of Guelph.

STEAD (Windsor) - The wife of William Stead, carpenter of the Great Western Railway, died on Saturday morning at an early hour. The deceased was injured about six months since by falling from the doorsteps of her residence which produced dropsy, the disease which resulted in her death.

February 25, 1880

POWELL - Died in this city, Gertrude Maud, only child of the late George Powell of Montreal, aged 5 years and 7 months. Funeral will leave the residence of her mother, 131 Park street north, Thursday, the 26th, at 2:30 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

WHITE - Mr. Albert White of Orwell lost two of his children, a boy aged eleven, and a daughter aged seven, by diphtheria last week.

MILLER - Died in this city, on the 24th, of inflammation of the lungs, Edgar G. Miller, a native of Stanford, Conn., in the 52nd year of his age. Funeral will take place from his late residence, corner of King street and East avenue, on Thursday, the 26th instant, at 1:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend without further notice.

MILLER - Our death column to-day has the announcement of the death of Mr. E. G. Miller, an old resident of the city. The cause of death was congestion of the lungs and the illness was of only a few days' duration. Mr. Miller was one of the oldest members of the Excelsior Lodge, I.O.O.F, and held the office of P.O. several terms. He was also a member of the Masonic Order. The Oddfellows will have charge of the funeral arrangements.

ARMSTRONG - Died at Windsor, on the 24th instant, after a brief illness, Susy, wife of J. H. Armstrong, aged 19 years. Funeral will leave the G.W.R. station on arrival of the 11:20 train to-morrow (Thursday).

The many friends of Mrs. J. H. Armstrong, formerly Miss Susy Hutchinson, will learn with deep regret of her death after a brief illness which occurred at Windsor yesterday. During her residence in this city she had drawn around her many warm friends by her happy and pleasant manner, and those who wished her much happiness on the occasion of her marriage which took place last spring, little suspected that they would so soon be called upon to shed the silent tear by the side of the grave. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. Joseph Mills. The funeral will take place to-morrow, Thursday morning, from the Great Western Railway depot on the arrival of the 11:20 train.

WARREN (St. Thomas) - Mr. William Warren, an old settler of this county, died at the residence of his daughters on Spring street on the 19th instant in his 86th year. The deceased settled in Southwold in 1849 and has lived in this neighbourhood since that year.

MACDONALD - John A. Macdonald of Matawan died suddenly last night at Pembroke of inflammation of the bowels.

CAMPBELL (Montreal) - Mr. John McDiarmid. Campbell, whose hand was injured recently and poisoned by contact with a rusty nail, died on Monday night under the most painful circumstances, explained by the following verdict rendered by the Jury: "That the death of the said John McDiarmid Campbell was caused by a dose of carbolic acid to him administered by his wife in error. This error we must remark was slightly caused by the omission of the doctor who gave the carbolic acid to advise Mrs. Campbell that it was poison and we may remark that all bottles containing poison should have the customary label of poison".

The deceased was for a long time one of our most prominent citizens, having been manager for many years of the Montreal rolling mills. He was also at one time Governor of the General Hospital, and was connected with several of the benevolent institutions of this city. Besides his disconsolate widow, he leaves four children to mourn his loss.

MCMILLAN - Sunday night there arrived in Detroit a young man named Donald McMillan whose home was at Black Land, but had been to Colorado in search of health. The journey was of no benefit and the young man was on his way home but could travel no further than that city. He was taken to the Cass Hotel where he was attended by Dr. H. A. Cleland, and about noon yesterday he died. The cause of his death was that dread disease, consumption. The parents were notified by telegraph and the remains were sent home by the Great Western Railway last evening.

February 26, 1880

PHIPPS - Died in Brantford, February 25th, Mr. George Phipps, in the 72nd year of his age, after a severe and painful illness.

HARPER - Died in Alliston, on the 20th February, of lung disease, Hugh Harper, brother of Mr. Henry Harper, druggist, Cookstown, aged 33 years.

NELLES - Died in Grimsby, on the 23rd instant, Ethel Nelles , daughter of Beverly R. Nelles, Esq., aged 1 year.

CARROLL - The body of a man named William Carroll, a resident of Brooke, was found in the lake at Owen Sound yesterday. His clothes were found lying on the shore. An inquest was held last evening.

DUNFIELD - A girl, three years old, belonging to John Dunfield of Quie, Quebec, while reaching up to get a piece of ice out of a pot on the stove in the absence of her mother, her clothes caught fire and the child was burned so badly that death ensued.

QUICK (Colchester) - A fatal accident occurred here this forenoon whereby a carpenter named J. Quick was instantly killed. While in the act of raising a barn for Mr. William McCormack, a bent slipped and struck him on the head. Deceased was a married man and leaves a wife and family.

VAUX - Yesterday afternoon Mr. W. E. Sanford received by telegram the intelligence that Mr. Thomas Vaux of Ottawa, father of Mrs. Sanford, had quietly passed away after a brief illness. The deceased, who was about 90 years of age, was in good health when Mr. Sanford was in Ottawa two weeks ago and showed no symptoms of an early demise. The name of Mr. Vaux is well known throughout the Dominion and more especially to those in any way connected with the Government as he had held a responsible position in the Civil Service for some forty years and retired about five years ago owing to his advanced years. Mr. Vaux was a gentleman whose

excellent qualities had drawn around him many friends, and the announcement of his death will be received with deep regret. Mrs. Sanford, who has been absent from the city, is expected to arrive to-morrow morning, when she and Mr. Sanford will immediately proceed to Ottawa.

FOWLER (Peterborough) - A terrible fatal accident occurred here this morning. Work was just begun at T & C. McRae's furniture factory when a few minutes after seven o'clock a lad, aged 17 years, named Anthony Fowler, mounted a ladder to oil the gearing in the shaft where he was at work. In so doing he displaced the belt of the adjoining lathe, and in endeavouring to adjust it again, his arm was caught in the belt and he was hurled around the shaft with terrible velocity. The water power was at once shut off, but the poor lad was past all human aid, the body having dropped on a pile of blocks. Both feet and one hand were torn off, and the neck, shoulders, in fact every bone in the body was broken. Dr. Kincaid held an inquest at which a verdict was rendered in accordance with the facts above stated.

February 27, 1880

BROWN - A sailor named William Brown, while attempting to go ashore yesterday afternoon from the schooner "Emerald", anchored between Garden Island, Ontario, and Wolfe Island, broke through the ice and was drowned. The body was recovered shortly afterwards.

February 28, 1880

GIBSON - Died in Ancaster, on the 27th instant, John Alexander Gibson, in the 18th year of his age. Funeral will take place from the residence of his father, James Gibson, lot 13, 6th concession, on Monday, the 1st of March, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

EMBERSON - Died in this city, on the 28th instant, Susan, the beloved wife of Joseph Emberson, a native of London, England, aged 18 years and 9 months. Funeral on Sunday at 3 p.m. from her late residence, 192 King William street. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

MCTAGGART - Thursday night a lamp exploded in the house of Archibald McTaggart, Kleinburg, setting fire to Mrs. McTaggart's clothes and burning her seriously. Drs. Stevenson and Grant were called in but she died yesterday.

ANDREWS (St. Catharines) - An old lady named Bridget Andrews, aged 75 years, was found dead in her bed yesterday morning, She had been ailing for several days part, but nothing serious

was anticipated. A neighbour who went in yesterday morning to light a fire for her found her dead in bed.

MYERS - A very sad accident happened about two miles from the village of Campbellsville, Township of Nassagaweya, on Friday evening last whereby Mr. John Myers, well known throughout the Township of Beverly, met his death. Mr. Myers had been in Campbellsville for the purpose of having his horse shod and was returning home in the evening when a dog sprang out at the horses. This started the team and as there was no box on the wagon, Mr. Myers sitting on a board, he was soon thrown off. Immediately upon the unfortunate man being thrown off, the horses wheeled round and ran back to the village. This, of course, attracted attention and search was at once made for Mr. Myers. He was found at the spot where the accident occurred, perfectly insensible, but he soon rallied, and it was hoped that his injuries were not serious. He was impressed himself, however, with the belief that his injuries were fatal, and on Tuesday afternoon about three o'clock his belief was verified by his death. His injuries were altogether internal, only a few bruises being apparent. He was about 55 years of age and was respected among his friends and acquaintances.

BAXTER - The Ridgeway correspondent of the Welland "Tribune" writes as follows: "In the midst of life we are in death" was bitterly experienced last week by one of our young farmers, Mr. John Baxter, whose child upset a jug of vinegar over himself. The fumes being inhaled into his windpipe completely choked him. It is a warning to all to place such things out of harm's way when children are around. It is only justice to state that the vinegar was proved by medical examination to be pure cider vinegar as some persons might form an erroneous idea of the matter.

March 1, 1880

JOHNSON - Died in this city, on the 1st instant, Elizabeth, beloved wife of William Johnson, aged 71 years. Funeral from 4l Catherine street north, on Wednesday, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

AMOR - Died in this city, on the 1st instant, Meliora Ann, wife of John Amor, Sr., in the 69th year of her age, formerly of Shepton Mallet, Somersetshire, England. Funeral will leave her late residence, No 4l Market street, at 3:30 on Wednesday, the 3rd instant. Friends will please accept this intimation.

This morning there passed away in the person of Mrs. John Amor an old and much respected resident of ,the city. The deceased was born in Somerset, England, and in company with her husband and five children, she came to Hamilton in 1848, thirty-two years ago, during which

period she has resided here. Mrs. Amor was well known to very many of our citizens and her kind and generous nature procured for her the esteem of all. Many a family in Hamilton will hear with the deepest regret of the death of one who in time of trouble or distress was a true friend. Her illness was that peculiarly fatal malady, cancer, from which she suffered terrible agony during the last six months of her life. She bore her suffering with patience, however, and died with Christian hope and resignation. The death of Mrs. Amor is the first that has taken place in the family since they came to the city and the affliction is a sad blow to the surviving members. She leaves her husband, four sons, among them Messrs John, James, and William Amor who reside here, and one daughter, Mrs. Bowden, of Winnipeg, to mourn their loss. The funeral will take place on Wednesday.

JEFFREY - Robert Jeffrey was found hanging by the neck in a barn at Maitland, Yarmouth County, N.S., last Wednesday and must have been dead some hours before he was discovered. He had been suffering from melancholia.

BERNARD, CAMPBELL, MOORE, BURT, AGO (Halifax) - The schooner "Rescue" passed off Portelbar, Shelbourne County, Friday afternoon, partially sunk. The crew consisted of B. St. Jusie Bernard, a native of Martinique, captain; . John Campbell, of Belfast, Ireland, mate; Thomas Moore, Boston; Iago Ago, a Spaniard; Robert Smith (coloured), Norfolk, Virginia, seaman; George Burt, (coloured), Bermuda; and another whose name is unknown. All are supposed to be drowned.

MCDONALD (St. John) - A sensation was produced here when it became known that a young man named Edgett, a dry goods clerk, had been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the death of a young woman named McDonald, a resident of Carleton. The girl died late on Saturday night, it is supposed, from drugs taken to procure an abortion. It is alleged that Edgett procured the drugs for her. He denies his guilt. An inquest will be held to-morrow.

March 2, 1880

MUNRO - Died on the 29th January, at Montys Court, near Taunton, General William Munro, C.B., Colonel of the 93rd Highlanders, and eldest and last surviving son of the late William Munro, Esq., of Druids Stoke, Gloucestershire.

THURGAR - Died at St. John, N.B. on the 1st of March, John Venner Thurgar, Esq., in the 83rd year of his age, father of Mrs. T. R. Christian of this city, deeply regretted.

LEE - Died in this city, on the 1st instant, Mrs. Eleanor Lee, in the 58th year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, 261 James street north, March 4th, at half past eight o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

GILLESPIE - A boy named Thomas Gillespie, thirteen years of age, son of Mr. William Gillespie, was killed yesterday afternoon in the Township of Lanark by a falling tree.

EDWARDS (Bethany) - Last evening Mr. Edwards, an apple tree agent from Port Perry, left the village about seven o'clock with a friend, Lewis Keity, to drive home. While passing a dangerous place in the road about two miles from here, the night being very dark, the buggy by some means upset and the occupants were thrown into the ditch. Edwards fell undermost, striking his head against a stone and was instantly killed. Keity escaped with a few trifling bruises. An inquest was held last evening and the jury found a verdict in accordance with the above facts.

March 3 1880

KIRKLAND - Died at Kingston, on 1st March, 1880, Claire Marguerite, infant daughter of Angus Kirkland.

SUMNER - The death is announced of Cyrus W. Sumner of Westminster Township. He was born in the Township of Blenheim whence he went to Grimsby, remaining there through the trouble of 1812. He moved to Westminster in 1820 where he resided the balance of his life. Born in 1803, he was 77 years old at the time of his death.

COLE (Lucan) - A farming man named Albert Cole, living about four miles from here in the Township of London, committed suicide last night or this morning by hanging himself in his barn. When found by some of the members of the family, he was quite cold as if he had been suspended some time. The suicide was very determined, he having put several knots on the rope when placing it around his neck. No cause is assigned for the rash act. He leaves a wife and small family. Coroner Hossack has just left for the piece to hold an inquest.

LEITH - Died in this city, March 2nd, William Leith, in the 45th year of his age. Funeral will leave his late residence, 79 John street north, on Thursday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

This morning we are called upon to chronicle the demise of Mr. William Leith which took place at his late residence, 79 John street north, yesterday afternoon. The duty we have to perform on this occasion is of the most melancholy character inasmuch as it is to record the loss of one who has been for many years past a prominent resident of the city who had always identified himself

with whatever promised to contribute to the welfare of his fellow men, whose sterling integrity and honesty of purpose won for him the esteem and confidence of all who knew him and whose estimable qualities of head and heart rendered him a valued acquaintance. The sad event was not entirely unexpected, but few knew him whose hearts did not beat more heavily last evening as the news went round that Mr. Leith was dead. The deceased gentleman leaves a widow and seven children who will have the sympathy of the whole community in their affliction.

Mr. Leith was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in 1835, and consequently in his 45th year at the time of his death. At the age of 20 years he left his native country and came to Canada, settling in Hamilton. On arriving here, he entered the employment of Mr. George Murison, builder, with whom he remained several years. He then commenced business for himself as an architect, and for many years past he has been the head of the well-known firm of Leith and Hills. In connection with this it may be mentioned that many of our best buildings; such as, the Masonic Hall, Industrial School, Gurney's foundry, and St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum, besides a number of the most elegant private residences in the city, were designed by him. In a business capacity, therefore, Mr. Leith was constantly brought in contact with leading citizens and among these none was ever found to regret the confidence placed in him. Among the public institutions of the city, the one he took much interest was the Mechanics' Institute of which he was for a number of years past a director. He was a member of the Caledonian Society in which he held the rank of chieftain, and was also a member of the Masonic body, being a member of Acacia Lodge. The funeral will take place at 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon and will be conducted with Masonic honours .

March 4, 1880

MOORE - Died in this city, March 4th, Mrs. Mary Moore, aged 65 years. Funeral from the residence of J. E. Dallyn, No 42 Stuart street east, on Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

STADTLANDER - Mrs. Martin Stadtlander of Brant, while attending the funeral of Mrs. Hasbach of Lambeth yesterday, fell down on reaching the home and almost instantly expired. She was about 50 years old and had previously enjoyed good health.

SCOTT - Miss Scott of Breakfield, Colchester County, was killed on Tuesday by being thrown from a wagon while driving from Truro to her home.

March 5, 1880

IRELAND - Died at his residence, Saintfield, County Down, Ireland, Michael Ireland, in the 67th year of his age.

SWEENEY Died in this city, on the 5th instant, Bridget Sweeney, a native of the County Mayo, Ireland. Funeral will take place from the residence of Mrs. J. Byrne, 56 Catherine street south, on Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

March 6, 1880

BELLING - Died yesterday, after a short illness, Lucinda G. Ward, the beloved wife of James Belling, manufacturing jeweller, in the 43rd year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, 21 Florence street, on Sunday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

FARREL, BARTLETT (Belleville) - At the Shurtliff ore field where 80 men are employed, a carload of iron ore was being hauled up a steep incline by steam power to an elevation of one hundred and eighty feet. At the foot of this inclined track a gang of labourers were at work. When the skip containing the load had nearly reached the summit, the bale by which the skip was hauled gave way, letting the skip plunge down into the mine among the labourers with frightful velocity, giving the men no time to escape. The casualties among the labourers were: Michael Farrel of Alexandria, N.Y., who was instantly killed by a piece of the broken bale striking him below the eye and passing entirely through the brain, and Joseph Bartlett of the same place who had both legs frightfully smashed and died within five hours. Four others were more or less injured.

March 8, 1880

SHEARSMITH - Died at Detroit, on the 6th instant, C. W. Shearsmith, eldest son of the late Mrs. Shearsmith of this city. The funeral will take place from the G.W.R. station on the arrival of the 4:40 train this Monday afternoon. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

HUGHES - Died in this city, on Sunday, March 7th, Mary Hughes, a native of Silvermine, County Tipperary, Ireland. Funeral will take place from the residence of P. Dermody, 151 Main street east, on Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

GRUNDY - Died in this city, on Saturday, 6th March, at eight o'clock p.m., of inflammation of the lungs, Charles H. Grundy, aged 24 years. Funeral at 2 o’clock this afternoon from his late residence, Macaulay street, north-east of Ferguson avenue.

On Saturday evening about 8 o'clock, Mr. Charles Grundy, one of the letter carriers, died after a

brief illness of two weeks. The cause of his death wis inflammation of the lungs, owing to which he was compelled to quit work on Saturday, the 21st of February, since which date he did not leave the house. Mr. Grundy was always quiet, steady, and obliging, and was well liked by all who knew him, and especially his co-workers in the mail service in which he had been engaged for two years past. He was comparatively young at the time of his decease, being only in his 25th year, and he leaves a wife and child to mourn their loss. The warm sympathy of numerous friends is extended to them. The funeral which took place from the family residence, Macaulay street near Ferguson avenue, at 2 o'clock this afternoon was largely attended. The letter carriers were present in a body and followed the remains of their deceased comrade to the cemetery. A beautiful wreath provided by them as a tribute of their respect and sorrow was placed upon the coffin.

CAMPBELL - A young man named Campbell, a deaf mute, was killed in the woods in Lobo one day recently while chopping. He was found lying dead with a limb across the body.

MIDDLEMISS - On Saturday night Mr. George Middlemiss, the well known sawmill owner and lumberman of Middlemiss, Ontario, was run over and killed by the New York express a short distance west of this station. The deceased leaves a large family to mourn his untimely end.

MICHAEL - The Clifton "Review" says: At a charivari at Point Albino one night this week, a young man by the name of Michael drank three cups of whiskey and immediately fell to the ground. His comrades carried him to Mr. Isaac Shieler's house, and before morning he was dead.

March 9, 1880

MACINTOSH - Died at Rochester, N.Y., Mr. Hugh Macintosh, aged 57 years, late of Hamilton, Ontario. Funeral on Wednesday, March 10th, at 2:45 p.m. from the G.W.R. station, Hamilton, upon arrival of the train.

DOAN (Welland) - About five o'clock this afternoon, Alexander Doan, contractor for delivering stone per tramway from Welland R. R. station to the canal bridge for the use of Hunter Murray on the new aqueduct, was instantly killed by being crushed while coupling cars. The inquest is being held.

March 10, 1880

KEARNS - Died in St. Catharines, on the 8th instant, Mr. Charles Kearns, aged 70 years.

HOLFORD - Died in St. Catharines, on the 9th instant, at the residence of Mr. J. R. Gibson, Lake avenue, Mrs. Jane Holford, relict of the late Capt. Samuel Holford, of Port Dalhousie, in her 57th year.

KEIL - Died in this city, on the 9th instant, Charles Keil, aged 76 years. Funeral from 45 Jackson street to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends will please attend without further notice.

DAVISON - James Davison, brakeman, fell from the top of a car near Camlachie station yesterday and had both of his legs taken off by the wheels. He died in half an hour.

FREDENBURG (Peterborough) - On Monday night a widow, Mrs. Fredenburg, residing at Lakefield, was taken ill after taking a dose of some unknown medicine and died on Tuesday morning. Circumstances gave rise to the suspicion that the medicine was administered to procure an abortion, and to-day on representation made to him, the County Attorney ordered an inquest which will be held at Lakefield. (Died of apoplexy)

March 11, 1880

GARVEY (Montreal) - Another case of fatal poisoning through a mistake in administering medicine occurred yesterday in St. Gabriel's village. Mr. Harry Garvey's two children were sick, and the mother gave one of them, a boy aged 13 months, a dose of a mixture containing atropia in mistake for cough medicine from the effects of which the child died shortly after. An inquest was held and a verdict returned of "Death from a dose of atropia erroneously administered, as well as from bronchitis from which he was suffering at the time".

BUCHANAN - The death of Mr. William Buchanan, which took place at the family residence near Branchton on Friday last, removes another of the early pioneers of the County of Waterloo. There are but two or three persons now in the neighbourhood who can recollect so far back as the year 1817, the year in which Mr. Buchanan came to Canada.

NEFF - The death of Mrs. Neff, West Flamborough, was alarmingly sudden. On Monday, March 1st, the deceased was in her ordinary health, and in the evening her family, going to attend a revival service in the Methodist church, left her alone in the house. On their return, they were shocked to find her quite dead. Heart disease was the cause.

March 12, 1880

ELLIOTT - A young lad named William Elliott, son of the late William Elliott, of Caven, Ontario, was on Wednesday kicked by a horse and died within an hour.

SULLIVAN - Mrs. Sullivan died at Portuguese Cove, west of Halifax, N.S., on Tuesday, aged 103 years. She was probably the oldest person in that province.

JARVIS Mr. - William Jarvis of Nelson Township died rather suddenly at his home on Wednesday afternoon. He was in perfect health on Saturday last, but succumbed rapidly to an attack of inflammation of the lungs. Mr. Jarvis was a brother of Mrs. M. Richardson of this city.

March 13, 1880

JOHNSON - Died on Friday, 12th instant, at the residence of her son-in-law, John Mosley, No 19 Margaret street, Mrs. Barbara Johnson, relict of the late John Johnson, Ancaster, aged 74 years. The funeral will take place from the above address for Ancaster on Sunday at 1:30. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

PUTNAM - Died at his residence, 61 East avenue south, on the 13th instant, in the 43rd year of his age, after a short illness, Marshall S. P. Putnam, travelling inspector of the Hamilton Provident and Loan Society, and son of Thomas Putnam, Esq., formerly of Middlesex County, Ontario. Funeral from his late residence, on Tuesday, 16th, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to attend.

DICE (Toronto) - Alexander Dice, employed as a foreman by J. H. Rogers, was found dead in his bed yesterday. The cause was heart disease.

HAYNES (Dunnville) - A man named Haynes, residing on Mr. Niece's farm near Stromness, died very suddenly on Friday night last. It appears he had gone to bed as well as usual, in fact from all appearances in better spirits that common, but about two o'clock his wife awoke to find him a corpse at her side. His death is supposed to have been caused by heart disease.

GOODWIN (St. Thomas) - As Charles Goodwin and wife of Strathroy were approaching St. Thomas on the Port Stanley gravel road this afternoon, their horses took fright and ran away, throwing them both out. Mrs. Goodwin died shortly afterwards. Mr. Goodwin is delirious and it is feared he is injured internally.

March 15, 1880

MCLEOD - Died at the residence of her grandparents, W. W. and Jane Kitchen, Grimsby, Ontario, of Scarlet fever, Lillie Jane McLeod, aged 5 years, born in Akyab, India, only remaining child of Capt D. L. and Susie C. McLeod, of Oelmein, Fayette County, Jams.

HAYCROFT - Died in this city, on the 13th instant, at his father's residence, corner of York and Inchbury streets, William Albert, son of Richard and Martha Haycroft, aged 3 years, 4 months, and 7 days. Funeral on Monday, the 15th, at 4 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

FEARNSIDE - Died at Durban, Natal, South Africa, on 23rd January, 1880, after a brief illness of two day, of inflammation of the bowels, Mr. James Edward Fearnside, formerly of the staff of the "Spectator", second son of E. C. Fearnside of this city, in the 27th year of his age.

HOLTON (Ottawa) - Hon L. H. Holton died this evening suddenly at the Russell House. At half past one o'clock this morning, the deceased summoned the night porter about ten minutes before he died and requested that a doctor be sent for. Dr. Grant of this city was soon in attendance, but the hon. gentleman was dead before he arrived. Sir Albert J. Smith, and Hon. Mr. Burpee, Mr. Gunn, M.P., Kingston, and others were at the bedside of the deceased when death ensued. Heart disease is given as the cause of death.

(Montreal) The news of the Hon. L. H. Holton's sudden and unexpected death this morning in Ottawa created a feeling of profound grief throughout the city where he has so long resided and was so deservedly respected. His funeral will partake of a public character. He leaves a widow, son, and daughter to mourn the loss of a good husband and kind father.

HODGINS - A Mr. Hodgins, while chopping in the Township of McGillivray on the 10th, was crushed so badly by a failing tree that he died soon after.

CARRUTHERS - "Death by the visitation of God" was the verdict of the coroner's jury on the body of John Carruthers of Egremont who was found dead in his bed on Friday.

STEWART - Dougal Stewart, a young man aged 21, while chopping in the wood at Melancthon on the 12th instant, was immediately killed by a falling tree.

REID - Mr. Robert Reid of Seaforth, who was thrown from his wagon by a runaway team and seriously injured, died at six o'clock Saturday morning, never having regained consciousness .

BEN (London) - The "Free Press" has the following: The northeastern part of the Township of Dawn has been thrown into a considerable state of excitement on account of an Indian being brutally murdered in his wigwam on lot 25, 11th concession, this evening (10th instant). His body was literally covered with wounds. He was stabbed thrice in the neck either of which would

prove fatal, one in the upper lip, once on the nose below the eye, once over the left eyebrow, and one through the right eye. There were nine wounds on the neck and face while his limbs and body were covered with stabs, evidently made with a butcher knife, while to judge from the scars on his hands he must have tried hard to save his life. It is supposed he was murdered some days since as no smoke had been observed from his hut during the past week.

Ben, the name of the murdered man, belonged to the Pottawattamie tribe of Indians and was one of the most harmless creatures. He always took up his abode in the vicinity of the whites and did not mix much with other Indians, seemingly preferring to live near the whites for whom he used to chop and do odd jobs for a living. He was also a good hunter and used to kill a great many deer. He was a favourite with all the whites owing to his kind and obliging disposition, although not particularly bright in intellect.

The coroner will be notified this morning when it is hoped something will be elicited to throw some light on the murder. There is no doubt, however, but it was committed by some of his own race. As he used frequently to change his quarters, the finding of his body was the result of accident. His brother-in-law, living in the adjoining Township of Euphemia, having occasion to come to Dawn, was asked by his wife to call and see her brother, and was horrified to find his body in the condition described, covered with some loose straw and dirt in a corner of his wigwam.

March 16, 1880

RIDDELL - Died in this city, on Monday, the 15th instant, Jessie Kidd, beloved wife of Mr. John Riddell, stock broker. Funeral on Thursday, 18th instant, at 2 o'clock p.m.

SIMONS - Died on the 15th instant, Solomon Simons, in the 71st year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, King street, east of Wentworth, on Wednesday, 17th, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

DALLINGHAM (St. John, N.B.) - Samuel Dallingham, conductor on the Shediac freight train, was killed this afternoon near Quis Pamisis. He was standing on a box car and was struck by an overhead bridge and knocked between the cars. Three cars passed over him, crushing in his chest and cutting off one leg. An inquest will be held to-morrow.

MCMULLER (Zely's Bay) - This morning a farmer named Silas McMuller of Pittsburg, living about two miles from here, came to his death under very suspicious circumstances. While his son was quarrelling with him about a sum of money, his daughter, the only inmate of the house, ran

to a neighbour's for assistance. When she returned she found him bleeding from a wound in the head. The son went for Dr. Bowen who on arriving found the old man dead. A coroner's inquest will be held.

MACK (St. Catharines) - The father of Dr. Theophilus Mack, who has been a resident of Springbank for some time, died on Sunday last. The deceased gentleman was a Church of England clergyman and of ripe old age.

MCINTYRE - The Winnipeg "Free Press" says Alexander McIntyre of High Bluff is no more. He lived with T. Coate, and on Monday evening, 16th February, went to the post office about a mile and a half away. After his return to Coates's he started for the house of James Stewart, half a mile distant. He was then pretty drunk and still had some whiskey left in the bottle. He did not turn up again till the following Friday when he was found frozen stiff by Hugh Stewart about half way between Coate's and Stewart's. His death was no doubt due to the bad weather which prevailed , but chiefly the whiskey which he had drunk. Mclntyre was from Middlesex County, Ontario, and had been three years in the country.

March 17, 1880

WEIGEL - Jacob Weigel, the eldest son of Mr. Joseph Weigel of Formosa, Ontario, was thrown out of his wagon on Monday morning and died about five minutes afterwards.

WHITE - Mr. Charles White recently removed from St. Mary's to the base line of Blanchard Township. His little son, aged 2½ years, attempted to return to the old place and was out all night, and this morning they found him in the woods, three miles from home dead, having perished with fatigue and cold. During his wanderings he crossed several creeks until he reached the spot where he was found.

WEAVER (Berlin) - The funeral of the late Samuel S. Weaver, Collector of Customs, was very largely attended. Friends from Elmira, St. Jacobs, Preston, St. Catharines, Clifton, etc. were present.

NEVEUX (Windsor) - Joseph Neveux, of the firm of E. L. & J. Neveux, hardware dealers, died at his late residence on Bruce avenue, on Sunday, and was buried from St. Alphonsus Church on Tuesday morning.

MACK (St. Catharines) - At 3 o'clock on the morning of Saturday, the 13th instant, there departed this life full of years and in the sure hope of a blessed resurrection, one whose very existence seems to form a connecting link between the past and present of this century. We allude to the decease of the Rev. Frederick Mack, late rector of Amherstburg who expired at

Springbank, the residence of his son, Dr. T. Mack of this city. The reverend gentleman, although of distinguished German descent, was born in Dublin, Ireland, in the year 1794 when George III sat on the throne of Great Britain and at a time when France was governed by a 'Directory' and the name of Napoleon Bonaparte was only beginning to be heard. Mr. Mack was educated at Trinity College, Dub1in, but was married when only 19 years of age to Miss Fanny Lendrum Clarke, the result of their union being a family of sons and daughters, three of the former of whom survive him: Dr. Mack of St. Catharines, and Dr. F. Mack and George Mack, Esq., of Amherstburg, Ontario.

The reverend gentleman came to this country in the year 1833 in company with his brother-in-law, the Rev. James Clarke, first rector of St. George's Church in this city. After his arrival in Canada, he was persuaded by Bishop Stewart to take charge of what was at that time the Mission of Osnabrook where he by his own unaided exertions brought together a large congregation and built a church. Leaving this parish a flourishing condition, he next went to the village of Wellington Square, near Hamilton, where his energy and piety again made themselves felt, the result being another flourishing congregation and church. He was next appointed rector of Amherstburg and chaplain to Her Majesty's force there in garrison at that place where he laboured earnestly and untiringly in his Master's service until about ten years since when after many earnest appeals from his eldest son, Dr. Mack of St. Catharines, he reluctantly bade good-bye to active duty and came to this city to spend the remainder of his years in that peace and comfort he so richly deserved.

The reverend gentleman served faithfully and zealously for forty-one years in the ministry of the Church of England and at the time of his death, we are informed, was the oldest clergyman of that denomination in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. He was at all times one of the most unassuming and unobtrusive of men and his many talents and good qualities were therefore not so well known to the general public as to his more intimate friends who by his death have suffered a loss almost impossible to replace. His declining years were rendered happy by the filial care and attention of his son, Dr. Mack of this city, with whom he has resided for nearly ten years, and where it finally pleased his Father whom he had served so faithfully to call him hence. No one who knew him could but feel that it was to reap that reward that he had laboured so assiduously to deserve. His mortal remains have been taken to Amherstburg to be laid beside his beloved wife who rests under the church where he so long ministered.

March 18, 1880

HUGHES - Died in this city, on 18th instant, Edward Charles, infant son of Thomas and Emma Hughes, aged 6 weeks and 3 days. Funeral from his parents' residence, No 6 Magill street, on Friday, 19th, at 4 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

SCHRADER - The daughter of Levi Schrader of Liverpool, six years of age, was burned to death yesterday afternoon. It is supposed she was playing with fire in her mother's absence.

MOORE -Mrs. Thomas Moore of Rockwood died on Sunday from the effects of injuries she received through a fall down the cellar stairway of her house on Thursday. Her most serious wound was a broken thigh bone. She was very old and infirm and the shock was too great for her constitution.

GREGOR - Benjamin Gregor, an old and well known resident of Morriston, who for many years attended to the repairs on the Brock road in that neighbourhood, died suddenly at the age of about 60 years on Monday.

BELFOYE (Manotick) - About nine o'clock this morning a young man named Oliver Belfoye was accidentally killed by a falling tree while chopping in the bush owned by Mr. John Gamble of Gloucester. Death was almost instantaneous. He formerly resided in Hull and has been in the employ of Mr. J. H. Booth. Coroner Beaman of North Gower has been telegraphed for. An inquest will probably be held this evening,

FIELKER (Felker) - It is often contended that as good men spring from the soil of Canada as in any other country in the world, and judging from the samples witnessed in the Township of Saltfleet a few days ago, the claim is well founded. The sight alluded to was in connection with the obsequies of the late Jeremiah Fielker who died at the ripe old age of 86 years and was buried on the old homestead. Among the mourners were ten of his sons, the eleventh being absent in foreign places, all fine strapping fellows as will be seen by the following names, height and weight being given.

Age Height Weight

John 54 6 ft 188

James 52 6-1 183

Amos 49 6-1 ½ 196

David 47 6-½ 182

Frederick 45 6-1 ¼ 200

Benjamin 43 6- ¾ 170

Samuel 41 6-1½ 244

Levi 39 5-11¾ 191

Hiram 36 6-3 232

Henry 31 6-½ 181

The average weight it will be observed is a fraction over 197 pounds. The mother of this great progeny is alive and enjoys very good health for a woman of her advanced age.

March 19, 1880

MOORE - Died at his residence, Dundas, on the 18th instant, Robert W. Moore, aged 33 years. Funeral on Saturday, 20th instant, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

SEXTON (Montreal) - A fire broke out this morning in the house occupied by the late Recorder Sexton through the drapery in the room where the remains were laid out catching fire from the burning tapers around the catafalque. Although two policemen were in the room at the time, yet the flames baffled all their efforts to subdue them, and the whole interior of the dwelling which is situated on St. Elizabeth street is completely gutted. Mrs. Sexton, Mrs, Fair, Mrs. Bellechasse, and a servant girl were sleeping in the upper storey and were conveyed from a balcony in the rear, 50 feet, in their night dresses by means of a rope, their hands being lacerated in the operation.

Mr. Cabignell, a boarder in the house, ascended to the roof and was rescued by the firemen. Mr. Sexton's remains were saved by the salvage corps with only a slight singeing...Mr. Sexton's body has been removed to the City Hall from whence the funeral will take place to-morrow. Mrs. Sexton is almost crazy and the deepest sympathy is felt for her.

HAUN - Mr. Mathias Haun of Burford died yesterday. He was one of the most successful agriculturists of the township and a prominent member of the Conservative party.

JESSAMINE - Mr. Jessamine who resided near the Waterdown station died suddenly the other day, aged 83 years. He was an old resident and much respected.

TUTTLE (Simcoe) - Mrs. Maria Tuttle , an old resident of this town, was seized with paralysis on Thursday forenoon and died on Saturday. The deceased was born in this town in the year 1800 and was aunt of Mrs. M. R. Steel. Her remains were interred in Oakwood cemetery on Monday.

CAMPBELL (Simcoe) - A deep gloom was cast over this town on Saturday afternoon when it became known that Jessie, youngest daughter of D. Campbell, Esq., had departed this life. The illness of this estimable young lady was very short which makes her death the more melancholy. The sorrow-stricken family who have been thus bereaved have the heartfelt sympathy of the community. Her funeral took place Tuesday afternoon, all places of business being closed during the passing of the funeral cortege.

March 20, 1880

WHITE - While Dennis T. White of St. John, NB, after having loaded his sled with marsh mud, was standing on the front of the sled whipping his horse, the animal kicked him in the stomach. He gasped out, "I am gone", and then expired.

TREE - On Sunday, another old resident of the County died, Mr. John H. Tree of East Zorra, aged 98. The deceased was one of the veterans of 1812 and settled in Oxford almost eighty years ago.

COWAN - Jeremiah Cowan, Esq., of Blenheim died very suddenly on Monday. The deceased was an old resident of the county, having settled here some sixty years ago. He represented Blenheim in the County Council as Deputy Reeve in 1871, 72, and 75, and as Reeve in 1876, 77, and 78.

HEENAN - On Friday morning, Sister Mary Ursula (Annie Heenan) died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph, aged 39 years. The deceased lady was a sister of Very Rev. E. J. Heenan of this city, Vicar General of the Hamilton Diocese. She had spent ten years in the community of sisters and died on the anniversary of her entrance to the religious profession.

March 22, 1880

HEMSTOCK - Died in this city, on the 21st instant, Mary, the beloved wife of William Hemstock, in the 82nd year of her age, a native of Nottinghamshire, England. Funeral will leave her late residence, corner of King and Locke streets, at half past three o'clock, on Tuesday, the 23rd instant. Friend and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

WEST - Died in St. Catharines, on the 21st instant, Emma Lavins Wright, the beloved wife of David West. Funeral on Tuesday at 2 o'clock, from her mother's residence, 13 Charles street. Friends and acquaintances will kindly accept this intimation.

EVANS - Mr. James Evans, who represented East Middlesex in the Local House for the first season after confederation, died at his residence, West Nissouri, on Saturday afternoon. He had been ill but a few days with inflammation of the bowels. For a number of years, Mr. Evans was the Reeve of the township. He leaves a wife, a daughter, and two sons. He was 59 years of age.

CUMMINGS - Mr. Michael Cummings, of Woods Creek, Sussex County, N.B., has within a week buried five of his children who died of diphtheria.

March 23, 1880

THOMSON - Died on March 23rd, Charles, son of Peter Thomson, late of Hamilton, in the 29th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, Victoria avenue north of Cannon street. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

NANBROCKLING (Brantford) - A little child, two years old, daughter of C. Nanbrockling, of West Brantford, fell into a cistern this morning and was drowned.

March 24, 1880

GILL - Died on the 21st March, at Barrie, Elizabeth Kirkbride, the beloved wife of Jonathan Gill, aged 24 years and 9 months.

SEYMOUR (Port Hope) - The Hon-Benjamin Seymour died this morning at 2 o' clock.

PUGH - Died in this city, on 23rd instant, Mary Pugh, wife of George Pugh, aged 66 years. Funeral from 90 Bell street, on Thursday next, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

March 25, 1880

NESBET - Died on Wednesday, 24th instant, at his late residence, Burlington, Benjamin Nesbet, aged 64 years. Funeral on Friday, 26th instant, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

LOWE - Died suddenly of heart disease, on 23rd instant, at her residence, 136 MacNab street north, Mrs. Elizabeth Lowe, relict of the late James Lowe, and eldest daughter of the late Richard Passmore of Barton, aged 29 years. Funeral on Friday, 26th instant, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

FIELDS - Died in this city, on the 24th instant, Virginia Ann, beloved wife of Charles W. Fields, aged 26 years. The funeral will take place from MacNab Street Baptist Church on Friday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

BURROW - There died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Nicholas Wilkins, in Galt a few days ago, Richard Burrow in the 78th year of his age. Mr. Burrow came to Galt in the year 1845, being employed as a machinist in Messrs Crombie & Andrews' foundry. He leaves five sons and two daughters - Messrs R. Burrow and William Burrow, Hamilton; J. Burrow, St. Catharines; Elijah Burrow, California; Saul Burrow, Port Colborne; and Mrs. H. Kay and Mrs. N. Wilkins, Galt. The funeral was attended by many who felt the loss of a deserving citizen and a good man.

March 26, 1880

SPEAR - Died in New York, on 25th March, after a short illness, Thomas Spear, formerly of Hamilton, Ontario, late of New York City, aged 38 years.

LITTLE - The "Mercury" records the death of Mr. J. Little of Puslinch which sad event took place on Tuesday morning at six o'clock. The cause of death was a severe attack of cold which turned to pleurisy. The deceased was born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, June, 1811. He emigrated to this country thirty-six years ago.

CARON (Quebec) - Madame Caron, widow of the late Lieutenant-Governor, has died suddenly.

March 27, 1880

COLEMAN - Died in this city, on 26th instant, Ida Matilda, second daughter of Richard and Mary Ann Coleman, aged 4 years and 7 months. Funeral from her father's residence, 32 Stewart street, at 2 o'clock to-day (Saturday), 27th. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

MULCAHEY - Died in this city, on the 26th instant, Charles John, second son of Joseph and Kate Mulcahey, aged 2 years, 5 months, and 6 days. Funeral will leave the residence of his father, 100 Strand street east, on Sunday, the 28th instant. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

MILLS - Died at Kingston, Jamaica, on the 6th instant, after a brief illness, Isabella Dartnell, eldest and beloved daughter of Mr. Joseph Mills of this city. Deeply and justly regretted.

PUTNAM - Died at the residence of his son-in-law (H. D. Cameron, Esq.), 74 Emerald street south, Hamilton, on Friday, the 26th instant, Thomas Putnam, Esq., of Brantford, in the 76th year of his age. Funeral from the G.W.R. station, Brantford,on Monday, the 29th instant, on the arrival of the morning train from Hamilton, 10:30 a.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend. Short service at the above residence, Monday morning at 8 o'clock, before the removal of the remains to the G.W.R. station.

MURPHY - Died in this city, on the 26th instant, John Henry, only son of P. H. and Eliza Murphy, aged 11 months and 5 days. Funeral from parents' residence, 28 Macaulay street west, on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends will please attend.

SMITH - Died in this city, on the 27th instant, Margaret Mary Ann, wife of Thomas Smith, builder. Funeral from her late residence, 74 Catherine street north, on Monday, 29th instant, at 3:30 p.m. Friends are respectfully requested to attend.

MCBETH - Died in this city, on the 26th instant, Fanny Lazell Hopkins, beloved wife of William McBeth, aged 31 years and 6 months. Funeral will leave her late residence, No 35 Caroline street north, on Sunday afternoon, 28th instant, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

MEDCALF (Toronto) - The funeral of the late Mr. Medcalf will take place on Saturday afternoon. The burial will be undertaken by the county Orange Lodge, and it is expected that there will be an unusually large turnout of members of the Order.

RATHFORD (Halifax) - C. E. Rathford of Amherst, for seven years a resident of this city and formerly Assistant Receiver-General of the province, died suddenly at Amherst on Wednesday, aged 69.

GREY (Woodstock) - The death is announced this week of Mrs. William Grey. She with her husband was among the earliest settlers in this section. Mrs. Grey was a lady universally respected and beloved by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.

SHARPE (Guelph) - Charles Sharpe, a prominent citizen for the past sixteen years, died on Wednesday. He was born in Wisbeach, Cambridge county, England, in 1839. In 1864 he came to Guelph where he remained until his death. He was married at St. Catharines in 1862 to Miss Fowlie of that city, by whom he had issue, two sons and three daughters, who are still living. Mrs. Sharpe died some six years since. He married the second time in the spring of 1878, and his second wife survives.

WHITE - On Wednesday evening last Mr. David White, Clerk of the County of Oxford, died at his residence, Woodstock, after a week's illness of congestion of the lungs. The deceased was the father of Mr. David White of this city, book-keeper for Messrs Burrow, Stewart & Milne. He was born in Peebles, Scotland, on 22nd September, 1803, having thus attained his 77th year. In July, 1834, he came to Canada and settled in Woodstock where he has resided ever since, and where he for many years carried on a large business as builder and architect. In 1859, he was appointed County Clerk and his relationship with the successive county councils was of the most pleasant character. He discharged his duties with entire satisfaction to everyone. He was one of the founders of the Presbyterian body in Woodstock and ever took a deep and active interest in moral

and religious matters. His widow and five children, three daughters and 2 sons, survive him. The deceased was very widely known and highly esteemed, and his death will be mourned by a large circle of friends.

March 29, 1880

HUGHES - Died in this city, yesterday afternoon, at 4 o'clock, Alice Emma, only daughter of Thomas and Emma Hughes, aged 1 year, 10 months, and 8 days. The funeral will take place at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, from her father's residence, 6 Magill street. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

JONES - Died in this city, on Saturday, 27th instant,, after a lingering illness, William Jones, formerly of Kingston, aged 75 years and 6 months. Funeral will take place from the family residence, 64 Ferguson avenue, this ^Monday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock.

MUNRO - Died at Hamilton, on Sunday, the 28th March, A.D. 1880, Margaret Ramsay, daughter of the late John Crook of Niagara, and widow of the late Capt. Hector Munro, H.M. 92nd or Queen's Regiment. Funeral on Tuesday, 30th instant, at 3:30 p.m. from her late residence, 54 Hunter street west. Friends are invited to attend without further notice.

Very many of our citizens will learn with deep regret of the death of Mrs. Munro, widow of the late Captain Munro, which took place at her residence, Hunter street west, on Sunday night. Her illness was only of short duration, she having succumbed in three days to an acute attack of inflammation of the lungs. The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. Crooks of Ancaster, and sister to Mrs. Judge Logie and Mrs. J. D. Mackay. She was an esteemed member of St. Paul's church congregation and always took an active interest in advancing the interest of that church. Her death will be sincerely mourned and she will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends.

DOWLING - Died at Paisley, Bruce County, on Thursday, 25th instant, Mrs. Dowling, mother of Mr. Albert Dowling of this city, aged 52 years.

KENNEDY - Mrs. Kennedy of Biddulph, mother of John Kennedy, and mother-in-law of William Donnelly, died yesterday. John Kennedy is one of the prisoners charged with the Donnelly massacre. The news was conveyed to him in his cell to-day and he manifested great grief. The old lady's death is said to have been much hastened by the tragedy. Application is made for bail on Kennedy's behalf to enable him to attend the funeral to-morrow.

MARTIN - Walter Martin, who was injured at Stirling by a runaway on Wednesday, is reported to have died from his injuries.

TAYLOR - The funeral of the late William Taylor took place yesterday afternoon and was largely attended. The members of True Blue Lodge No 2, to which deceased belonged, were present and also members of other True Blue Lodges, Orangemen, O.Y. Britons, and 'Prentice Boys.

March 30, 1880

MURRAY - A boy named Murray was frozen to death at Richmond Bay, Prince Edward Island. The family were moving and the boy was driving a team, his father being some distance in advance of him. When his father got off the ice on the shore, he missed the boy who was found the following morning dead in the sleigh.

RAINER, PRICE - Mr. Rainer, father of the boy Rainer who with a companion named Price got adrift on the lake and whose bodies were found this morning near Niagara, has started for that place to bring home the remains of the unfortunate little fellows. (Toronto)

March 31, 1880

RYALL - Died on March 30th, at the residence of her stepson, Dr. J. Ryall, Anna Maria, relict of the late George Ryall, M.D. Funeral at 2:30 on Thursday.

LYON (St. Catharines) - Mr. Andrew Lyon, aged 73, one of the oldest inhabitants, died last night. Deceased had been a resident of St. Catharines since 1833.

ROHMER (Clifton) - Louis Rohmer of Hamilton, Ontario, shot himself in his room in the Frontier House (American side) last night. He had been staying there for the past ten days and on going to bed last night expressed his intention of going to Hamilton this morning and requested to be called in time for the 7 o'clock train. Receiving no response to repeated calls at his door, an entrance was effected through the window when he was found lying on the bed with a revolver in his hand, the ball having taken effect in his forehead. His room was on the third flat and the report of the revolver was not heard by anybody in the house. Financial embarrassment is believed to be the cause.

Mr. Rohmer came to Hamilton in 1866 and took charge of Mr. Winckler's place on York street while the latter was in Germany. On his return Mr. Rohmer started in the hotel business for himself on Hughson street in the premises now occupied by Alonzo James. There he carried on a good business for six or seven years and his house became noted for the lager beer supplied

there. Failing however to obtain a licence, he sold out here and moved to Stratford and entered upon the same business there. After being in that town for about five years he was again refused a licence and he then opened a cigar shop. During his stay in Stratford he bought three houses there. Becoming tired of that town, he went to Texas where two of his sons were living, one of whom has since died. But still he was not satisfied and finally returned to Hamilton last fall and opened a shooting gallery on the corner of King and Catherine streets. This was not continued for more than a few months and for the last several weeks Mr. Rohmer had been engaged in nothing in particular.

About a week ago he left here for Niagara Fails and Buffalo, and the other day he telegraphed to his wife to send him more of his clothes. Since then he had not been heard from till the sad news of his death was received by his family this morning. He resided at No 3 Picton street west. Five children, three sons and two daughters are living at home. Another is living in the state of Missouri. Mr. Andrew Lay of this city is taking charge of the remains and has telegraphed to have the body forwarded here by express at once. The widow and children feel the shock of the sudden and distressing news of his death very keenly.

April 1, 1880

CANNING (Toronto) - Mr. J. Canning, an old and respected resident of Markham Township, met with an accident on Saturday which terminated fatally last night. In turning a team of horses attached to a wagon, the wheels became locked, upsetting the vehicle and throwing Mr. Canning out. He was dragged about twenty yards and was then picked up in a horribly mangled condition. The bone of the left leg was fractured in two places. In fact the bone from the knee to the ankle was all splintered. A surgical operation was performed, but the sufferer, an aged man, succumbed to the shock after two days of terrible suffering.

ELLERTON - A labouring man named Ellerton, who for some time past has been employed by Mr. Owen McCarron, 10th concession, Trafalgar Township, committed suicide this afternoon by hanging himself in the barn. He left the house apparently in his usual health and spirits to tend to the stock, and not returning, search was made and the body found suspended by a rope attached to the rafters. He had evidently been dead some time. No cause is at present known. He leaves a wife and large family.

April 2, 1880

YIELDING - Died at Sacramento, California, on the 19th March, of Chronic Lung disease, James Boyle Yielding, son-in-law of the late George F. Lynd, Hamilton, aged 42 years.

CHILDS - Died in this city, on Thursday, the 1st day of April, at the residence of Edward McGiverin, Esq., No 83 Merrick street, William DeLong Childs, in the 36th year of his age. Funeral from the above address on Saturday, the 3rd instant, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend without further notice.

COOK - Died on the 2nd instant, Mrs. Adam Cook. Funeral will take place from her late residence, 'Prospect Place', Barton, on Monday, 5th instant, at 2 o'clock. Friends are respectfully requested to attend.

BROXSUP (Toronto) - John Broxsup, an old Crimean pensioner, who has been engaged for years as city chimney sweep, met with an accident this morning while cleaning out a flue on a house on Church street. He slipped and fell to the ground. He was carried to the hospital for treatment, but expired as he crossed the threshold.

April 3, 1880

BALLARD - Died at 241 King street west, on April 3rd, Edith Lynds, only daughter of Elizabeth and W. H. Ballard, aged 2 years, 10 months, and 20 days. Funeral on Monday at 10:30 a.m.

BECK (Halifax) - A case of something like murder comes from Lunenburg. Joshua Beck of Lunenburg went to Mahone Bay on Thursday last week with some other persons. When returning the same night a quarrel took place. Some of the party returned to Lunenburg and others remained at Mahone Bay. Beck has been missing since, and this morning his dead body was found. At present the cause of his death in unknown.

O'BRIEN (St. Thomas) - A C.S.R. brakesman named William O’Brien was killed while coupling cars in the yard here last night. He caught his foot between the guard and rail, and he fell parallel to the track, the cars passing over his leg, completely shattering it. The limb was amputated but he died soon after.

RENNICKS (Beamsville) - This morning the remains of a man, horribly mutilated, were found on the track about one mile west of Beamsville station. From papers found in parts of his clothing, his name is supposed to be William Rennicks, a stone cutter. There was also a P.O. certificate for a money order sent yesterday to J. Richards, Greenbush. The man must have caught as he was walking on the track and carried forward until he was literally cut to pieces. Parts of his clothing were picked up two miles east of where parts of the body were found. An inquest is being held to-night.

BEATTY (Orangeville) - A young son of Mr. Robert Beatty of this town accidentally swallowed a safety pin some three weeks ago, and notwithstanding that it was removed as soon as possible, the child died on Tuesday morning having been slowly poisoned by the effects of the brass.

LOFTUS (Windsor) - James Loftus, porter of the Crawford House, dropped dead at his residence on Church street about 1 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon. Heart disease is believed to have been the cause.

EVERETT - The following appears in the last issue of the Welland "Telegraph". These few lines are written to the memory of Mrs. Catharine Everett, wife of Mr. Pierce Everett, who lived here on Niagara Road, Township of Bertie; was born in Dublin, Ireland, in the year, 1811; emigrated to Toronto in 1830; was married in 1835, and died 6th March, 1880, aged 69 years and 2 months, leaving a beloved family, holding her dear to their memory, of seven sons and two daughters. In view of many scattered friends and relations in Canada and the United States, unknown by postal address, it is hoped these few lines may reach them and convey the sad intelligence.

April 5, 1880

EVANS - Died on the 4th instant, Mr. Daniel Evans, aged 66 years. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No 8 East avenue north, to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon at three o'clock.

Many of our readers will learn with regret of the sudden death of Mr. Daniel Evans for many years a resident of the city, which took place at his home, on East avenue, yesterday afternoon. Shortly after dinner he lay down on a sofa and a few minutes later died almost without a struggle.

Dr. George L. Mackelcan was speedily summoned, but was of course too late to be of any service. He had been Mr. Evans's medical attendant for a long time and had treated him for heart disease, and latterly for asthma. As the cause of death was so plain, Dr. Mackelcan decided it was unnecessary to hold an inquest.

Mr. Evans was a tailor by trade and will be remembered as having carried on business for years on James street near the corner of Vine. He had accumulated considerable property but who will receive the benefit of it cannot be said as he has no living relatives in this country.

MURISON - Died at Burlington, on the 5th instant, William Murison, aged 30 years, only son of George Murison, Esq. Funeral will leave Burlington on Wednesday at one o'clock, arriving at the city cemetery about 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

SMITH (Toronto) - Thomas Smith, an old pensioner, residing on the garrison, dropped dead in his house this morning. Apolexy was the cause. There was no inquest held.

MCLAGGAN - Peter McLaggan, of Fredericton, committed suicide by shooting himself with a pistol.

PAYNE, MELLISH, O’NEILL (Halifax) - A sad drowning accident occurred in the harbour this afternoon. Four soldiers of the Royal Artillery left Fort Clarence on the eastern side of the harbour to visit some friends of the corps at George's Island. The names of the men were Gunners Payne, O'Neill, Mellish, and Hurst, They went in a small rowboat. After spending some hours on the island, they started to return, and when near their destination the boat swamped and all were thrown into the water. Hurst who was the only man who could swim succeeded in catching hold of the boat and kept himself afloat until a boat from George's Island rescued him. The others were all drowned, Payne's body being the only body recovered. He was found dead, floating on the surface with two oars under his arms.

CROWN (Halifax) - The body of a woman , 45 years old, named Crown, was found in the dock of the Commercial wharf to-day. She had been missing from her residence since Tuesday night last, and is supposed to have wandered on the wharf during a storm which prevailed, and fell overboard.

CALCLOUGH - At the Presbyterian Church, West Flamborough, the funeral sermon of the late James C. Calclough was preached by the Rev. Mr. Crystal. The discourse was an impressive and affecting one. Owing to illness Mr. Calclough returned not long ago from Winnipeg where he had been residing for several years, but soon after coming home to his father's residence in West Flamborough, he breathed his last.

April 6, 1880

CRANSTON - Died at Carlisle, on the 4th instant, Sarah, beloved wife of Lieut-Col. Henry Cranston, aged 74 years.

HOOD - Died at Carlisle, on the 5th instant, Mr. John Hood, shoemaker, aged 59 years.

HORSBURGH - Died in this city, yesterday, Mr. James Horsburgh, aged 69 years. The funeral will take place from his late residence, 124 Market street, on Wednesday, the 7th, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

MCDONALD (Collingwood) - A sad affair occurred here on Saturday night which has proved fatal to a farmer from Nottawasaga Township named Colin McDonald. He went into the Dominion Hotel on Saturday evening intoxicated and asked the proprietor Mr. Cameron if there

was any money left for him. Cameron told him he knew nothing of it, but to go upstairs and ask Mrs. Cameron, which he did, and on being told there was nothing for him, he commenced using abusive language. Cameron went upstairs where he was, and McDonald had some altercation. They then started down stairs when McDonald called Cameron some improper names, and made a kick at him. Cameron caught his foot which caused him to fell downstairs, fracturing his skull, from the effects of which he died in three hours. Coroner Stephens was notified of the case but refused to take the oath to hold an inquest. Telegrams were sent to the Attorney-General at Toronto who notified the Coroner to hold an inquest.

CHARBONNEAU (Montreal) - A young girl named Alvina Charbonneau committed suicide by taking Paris green. No cause is assigned for the act.

VALEQUETTE (Montreal) - F. C. Valequette, a French-Canadian working man, was drowned in the St. Lawrence yesterday while engaged in taking up the railway between Hochelaga and Longueuil.

TIBBS - Mr. John Tibbs, one of the oldest citizens of London, died last night. He had resided here forty years.

DUFRESNE - A young man named Dufresne was drowned in the Richilieu river while attempting to rescue a man from drowning.

MORGAN (St. Catharines) - The rather singular spectacle of two hearses at one residence was seen in this city on Sunday at a funeral. Two children of Mr. Morgan, a coloured man, died on Friday last of consumption within an hour of each other and were buried on Sunday.

WILSON (Belleville) - Mr. Joseph Wilson, an old resident of this city and a pioneer in journalism in this part of the country died last night. He established the Hallowell "Free Press" in Picton, and the "Plain Dealer" and "Victoria Magazine" in Belleville.

COCHRANE (Montreal) - A brakeman named George Cochrane, of Point St Charles, was killed this morning at Danly station on the G.T.R.

PORTEOUS, HODGINS - A special telegram from Lucan states that Marsden Porteous, late of Clandeboye, McGillivray, a young man about 28 years of age; George Hodgin’s, wife and

family of five; and Jonathan Lindsay, of McGillivray, on the 25th of February last, left Biddulph for California. A telegram has just been received by Miss Ellen Hodgins, sister of Hiram Hodgins, the clerk of Biddulph, that their brother-in-law, George Hodgins, together with young Porteous, were foully murdered a few days ago at Lakeville, California. It appears that on their

return from their work, the three Canadians called at a saloon to rest themselves. While there they were set upon by six Spaniards. Young Porteous fought like a man and only fell after three bullets passed through him. George Hodgins was stabbed in a dozen places and lay on the bar-room floor in a dying condition. Young Lindsay escaped with a few wounds, but not before he shot a Spaniard dead. The bartender took the side of the Canadians and also shot a Spaniard dead. Several arrests were made. Lindsay and the bartender were also arrested, but were honourably dismissed by the justice of the peace at Lakeville. Wellington Hodgins, a brother of the murdered George, has been a resident of Lakeville for a number of years and is much respected. Marsden Porteous, Sr., the father of Marsden, Jr. deceased, is a respectable farmer living in McGillivray near Clandeboye.

April 7, 1880

BLARNEY - Died at Chicago, on Monday, 5th instant, Peter Blarney, formerly of this city, in the 36th year of his age. Funeral from the residence of his brother, Robert W. Blarney, 77 Park street north, on Friday, at 4 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

Yesterday afternoon, Mr. Robert Blarney who resides at 77 Park street north received the news of the death of his brother Peter which took place at Chicago. The sad intelligence was conveyed in the following telegram: "Your brother Peter fell from the top of a freight train last night and had his neck broken, living only twenty minutes after it occurred. Please say as to the disposition of the body and what you want done".

MITCHELL - Died on the 7th instant, William Robert Mitchell, in the 22nd year of his age. Funeral on Friday, 9th instant, from his father's residence, East Flamborough. Friends will please attend.

BIRGE - Died on Wednesday, the 7th instant, at 133 John street north, Helen Eliza, youngest and beloved daughter of C. A. Birge, aged 2 years, 10 months and 12 days. Funeral will leave from G.W.R. station, 10:45 to-morrow (Thursday), 8th instant.

HURST (Barrie) - A sad and fatal accident happened at Allandale yesterday evening about 5 o'clock. A lad named Oscar Hurst, thirteen years old, went on horseback with the mail to Holly post office, and while returning, the horse was frightened near Allandale station and suddenly stopping, threw Hurst over his head. It was found that his temple had been fractured and he died seven hours afterwards.

PURDY - A child of Mr. Purdy who lives on Simcoe Island strayed from home a few days since, and getting into the woods, died from exposure before found.

STJOHN (St. Catharines) - About noon on Monday, the spirit of Alpheus S. StJohn took its flight for the better world, full of years and sincerely mourned by a large circle of friends. The deceased gentleman was 82 years of age. He was born in Auburn, in New York state, and came to St. Catharines in the spring of 1828 as book-keeper for the late Oliver Phelps. He leaves behind a wife and five children, five daughters and two sons. They all reside in this city except one daughter who is in Texas. He leaves behind him likewise an honourable record of a useful and busy life, one of nature's masterpieces in all that makes humanity lovable. Now that he has passed away, all that remains is to place this little chaplet of kindly recollection to his memory.

April 8, 1880

DOMVILLE - Died on the 7th instant, at 121 John street north, William Kellock, fourth son of C. K. Domville, G.W.R., aged 18 years. Funeral on Friday, 9th instant, at 1 p.m.

The death is announced last night of Mr. William Domville, son of Mr. C. K. Domville, locomotive keeper on the G.W.R., who was taken ill on Friday last with congestion of the lungs. His decline has been very rapid, and his sudden death will be sad news to all with whom he was acquainted. He was working in the Rolling Mills here and was a general favourite, end his unexpected decease at the early age of 18 years will be mourned by many.

GUNN - A young daughter of Angus Gunn was badly scalded on Tuesday at Halifax by hot water falling on her and died yesterday morning.

SMITH - Mrs. Mary Smith, who was burned so severely recently at Merritton by her mother while crazy throwing coal oil on her while asleep and setting fire to it, died yesterday morning from her injuries.

NASH - The coroner's jury in the case of Mrs. William Nash, the aged coloured woman who was found dead in her bed in Sandwich on Sunday, returned a verdict of "death by the visitation of God".

ULCOT - There are numerous methods of choking by which human beings are sometimes used to shuffle off this mortal coil, and the very latest is the one which proved fatal to Mr. Thomas Ulcot, an old resident near Port Oshawa a few days ago. During the afternoon, he went to the cupboard and took a piece of johnny cake. In 3 minutes he was a dead man, a mouthful having choked him.

WHEELER - Captain William L. Wheeler, an old and much respected inhabitant of this city, died yesterday at the General Hospital where he had gone for treatment of cancer of the throat. The deceased was in his 74th year, and had followed his occupation as a sea captain since his youth. While in the Merchants' Service he visited all parts of the world and since coming to Canada, upwards of forty-five years ago and until lately, he commanded vessels on the lakes. During the troubles of 1837-38, he volunteered in the Royal Navy and was rated as Acting Master of H.M.S. "Niagara", and served in the gunboat "Experiment" in the engagements with the sympathizers on the St. Lawrence, For many years he made this city his winter quarters and lately resided here. Those of his friends who may wish to show their respect to his memory may do so by meeting his remains at Christ Church Cathedral to-morrow at 3 p.m. whence after the funeral service they will be conveyed to the cemetery.

April 9, 1880

MASON, WILSON, LANGELLE (Halifax) - Another sad drowning accident occurred yesterday afternoon by which three men lost their lives, all belonging to Tancook Island, Lunenburg County. They had been at Chester, seven miles distant, and left for home in a small boat. The crew consisting of six men were engaged in lobster fishing. When near home, an attempt was made to jib the sail of the boat when she was capsized by a strong breeze then blowing. A man who saw the accident from the island put off to their assistance. When he reached them he found five men clinging to the boat in an exhausted condition, the sixth one having sunk. He took one man into his small boat. While doing so two of the others were washed from the capsized boat, and then disappeared. He then took the two remaining men and lashed them to his boat, one on each side, and made for shore, where with other assistance he succeeded in landing them. The names of the drowned are: George Mason, who leaves a wife and six children; John Wilson, a wife and seven children; David Langelle, a wife and five children.

April 10, 1880

BROWN - Died suddenly at Buffalo, NY, on Thursday morning, John Brown of this city. Funeral will leave his late residence, 257 York street, at 2 o'clock p.m. to-day (Saturday). Friends are invited to attend without further notice.

DEMPSEY (Toronto) - There will be no inquest held on the remains of Michael A. Dempsey, found washed ashore near the garrison last night. The County Crown Attorney investigated and it was sufficiently plain that the deceased committed suicide he deemed an inquest unnecessary. The police have telegraphed to his friends in Montreal with reference to the disposal of the body.

MCDOWELL - Mr. David McDowell, an old resident, Lot 13, on the 4th concession west, Chinguacousy, near Norval, died last Thursday at the ripe age of 80 years.

KLECHNER - Mr. Martin Klechner, a plasterer, who lived in Welland for some years past, died at his residence a few days ago of congestion of the lungs. His death was terribly sudden as he was at work the day previous apparently in good health. Besides a widow he leaves eight children, the eldest of whom is but fifteen years old, to mourn the loss of their natural protector.

MULLETT (Galt) - The death is announced of Mr. Thomas Mullett, a highly respected citizen, which took place on Wednesday evening.

April 12, 1880

RICHMOND - Died on the 11th instant, at 360 James street north, Maggie, youngest daughter of Thomas Richmond, aged 1 year and 8 months. Funeral this (Monday) afternoon at 2:30 p.m. from the above residence.

DINGLE - Died in Barton, on the 11th instant, Elizabeth Dingle, aged 84 years. Funeral on Wednesday, the 14th instant, at 3 p.m., from the residence of her son, Joseph A. Dingle, lot 13, 7th concession, Barton. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

MORRIS - Died in this city, on the 11th instant, Elizabeth Berry, aged 14 years and 10 months, daughter of John M. and E. W. Morris. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her father's residence, Duke street, between Queen and Hess streets, on Tuesday afternoon, 13th instant, at 2 o'clock.

HEARN - The family of Charles Hearn, residing in the Township of South Dorchester, has been struck down with malignant diphtheria. Of his seven children, two have already died and the other five are lying at the point of death.

LEE (Kingston) - On Friday a terrible accident occurred at the sawmill of Playfair Bros, near Parnham whereby John Lee of Parnham was completely decapitated and one of his arms cut off. Lee, who was foreman of the mill, was engaged in fixing the guides of one of the circular saws, and by some means he fell against it. Being running at full speed, his neck on touching the saw was gradually drawn along and before the saw could be stopped the poor fellow's head was sawn off and fell to one side of the bench. Besides his head, one of his arms was cut off from the shoulder.

PALMER - The family of Cornelius Palmer, living at Hungerford, near Tweed, were on Saturday poisoned by eating wild parsnips. One child is dead, and the mother and four other children are in a dangerous condition.

MILLS (Ottawa) - Miss Mary Mills, daughter of the Hon. David Mills, died in this city yesterday where she had been residing with her father since the commencement of the session. Her remains were removed to the St. Lawrence and Ottawa depot this morning and forwarded to Palmyra, Ontario, where the funeral will take place on Wednesday.

CONNORS (St. Mary's) - This morning shortly before eight o'clock, James Connors, a labourer, aged 72 years, while crossing the railway bridge on the London branch, on account of a slight covering of snow, slipped and fell a distance of 84 feet into the water. His body was recovered shortly afterwards, life being extinct. He leaves a wife and family.

April 13, 1880

KERNER - Died on the 12th instant, Emma Elizabeth, youngest daughter of C. Kerner, aged 1 year and 1 month. Funeral will take place from 121 Queen street north, at 3 p.m., Wednesday. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

LAMB - Died at St. Catharines, on Monday, the 12th instant, after a short illness, James Lamb, late collector of customs, aged 80 years.

Mr. James Lamb whose death took place on Monday was for many years a well known and highly respected resident of St. Catharines. He was an Irishman by birth, and in his early days was a clergyman in connection with the Irish Conference of the Methodist Church. He came to this country about the year 1840 and engaged for a short time in commercial speculations. He fixed his permanent residence in St. Catharines and became well known as a political writer of some ability. He was a steady supporter of Mr. Hincks in those days, and his services were recognized by that gentleman and rewarded with a place in the Customs Department in which he rose to the position of collector which he held until about twelve years ago when he was superannuated with a pension. He has since lived in retirement and by his quiet habits and careful attendance to the laws of health succeeded in prolonging his life beyond the ordinary span, being 80 years of age when he died.

BUCK - An old man named Buck, 75 years old, was found dead on Sunday morning in Week's grove, near Consecon, Ontario. He is supposed to have lost his way and perished in Saturday night's storm.

GRIFFITH - Ezra Griffith, aged 89 years, one of the oldest residents of Middlesex, died in Westminster on Sunday. He fought at Lundy's Lane and other battles in 1812.

CUSHING - An old woman named Ann Cushing was found dead near the village of Coulonge on Tuesday morning.

HUBBELL - Yesterday morning Mr. George R. Hubbell entered the residence of Judge Sherwood at Belleville, and having procured some food from a servant girl, sat down at the table to eat. He left the room after eating and going into the woodshed, after vomiting freely, fell dead. Deceased was about 55 years of age.

HASKINS (Brighton) - What from present appearances promises to form almost a parallel to the Biddulph horror occurred near the village of Wooler on Saturday night last. The house of a man named Haskins was about ten o'clock of that evening discovered to be on fire and when those who first saw the fire arrived they found the burned and charred remains of a man who proved to be the owner of the house lying about a foot from the door with his face buried in the dirt and ashes. The legs and lower part of the body was entirely consumed. It is supposed the old man who for some 25 or 30 years has lived in the house was possessed of some ready money and that he was first robbed and murdered and then the house set on fire to cover up the traces of the crime. An inquest is being held to-day.

April 14, 1880

THORNE - Died in this city, on the 13th instant, at the residence of her brother-in-law, John Cole, 51 Caroline street, Mary Ann Thorne, a native of Devonshire, England, in the 71st year of her age. Funeral will leave the above residence, at 2:30 p.m., on Thursday, the 15th instant. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

LOWE - Mr. Robert Lowe of Chatham, at one time Mayor of that town and an extensive mill owner and grain merchant, was seriously burned on Sunday by the explosion of a kerosene lamp and died yesterday morning.

MILLER - A man named John Miller was run over and killed near Bathurst, N.B. by an Intercolonial railway engine.

BAILEY (Bowmanville) - A slight accident occurred here last week by which James Bailey, butcher, a strong young man, injured his fingers slightly in a straw cutter. He died to-day from lockjaw.

April 15, 1880

MCNEILL - An old resident of North Dumfries, Mr. William McNeill, passed away on Monday last. The deceased gentleman was well known and respected by a large circle of friends.

RYAN - An Oakville dispatch of this morning says: The Rev. Father Ryan, P .P., died this morning after an illness of a few days. The deceased was parish priest for this district for a great many years. He removed to Galt three years ago, but again returned to this place this spring, retiring from active work. He was in his usual health on Saturday evening, but was taken sick on Sunday. He expired this morning about four o'clock. The funeral will take place on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.

April 16, 1880

DEWEY - Died in this city, on Thursday, April 15th, Chrysostom F. J. Dewey, infant son of Jane and the late Christopher Dewey. Funeral on Saturday, 17th instant, at 2:30 from 124 Jackson street west.

EMILIO (Toronto) - On the 14th of January, a boy named Frank Emilio, the son of a barber on York street, disappeared. It was surmised at the time that the boy had gone skating on the bay and had fallen through a hole in the ice. To-day his body was found on the lake shore about seven miles from the city. No inquest.

GOULD (Winnipeg) - Mr. Taylor's fourth Grand Trunk party arrived last night at seven o'clock. They were detained at Chicago where one of the stock cars took fire, destroying all of the stock, among which were a number of valuable horses. They were also delayed at West Union, between St. Paul and Crookston, where four freight cars ran off the track, one becoming a total wreck. A man named J. J. Gould, from Stratford, who was in the car, was killed and his nephew slightly injured. One stallion valued at $1000 was lost. Mr. Gould's body was taken to Sauk Centre to be returned to Toronto. His nephew and two of his children will be well cared for by the railway authorities until their relatives are heard from. Deceased had taken up one thousand acres of land at High Bluff, Manitoba.

JOHNSTON - Many will regret to hear the sad intelligence of the death of Sergeant Thomas Johnston, a native of this city, of H.M. 17th Regiment of Foot, of smallpox, in his 30th year, which occurred at Hasseerabad, Bombay, India, on the 22nd of February last, the news reaching his widowed mother, Mrs. Field, yesterday afternoon. The son of an old veteran, his initial step in military life wan taken by joining the 16th Regiment in 1865 which was stationed in Hamilton at

the time, becoming a member of the band. He was connected with it until 1875 when he purchased his discharge and came back to Hamilton, bringing with him a handsome token of regard from his fellow soldiers. Remaining here for a few months, he determined going to India, and for that purpose proceeded to Ireland and re-entered in the 17th Regiment of Foot which sailed for India in October, 1876. He participated with his corps in the Afghan campaign, and at the time of his death was stationed in Nasseerabad. The mournful news was communicated to his relatives by the Adjutant of the Regiment, accompanied by a letter expressing the deep regret felt by his comrades as he was "beloved by everyone". We are sure his relatives here have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their great bereavement. Death has dealt heavily with them, his demise being the fifth in the family within the last six years.

April 17, 1880

FRY - Died at 58 Ferguson avenue, on the 16th instant, Mr. Charles Fry, in the 26th year of his age, a native of Devonshire, England. Funeral on Sunday at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

GABEL - Died at Ancaster, on Thursday, 15th instant, Jacob Gabel, aged 83 years. Funeral will take place on Sunday, the 18th instant, from the family residence, Ancaster, to St. John's Church burying ground. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

On Thursday evening last, Jacob Gabel, an old and highly respected citizen of Ancaster village, passed away in his 84th year, after an illness of some four weeks. Deceased came to Canada from the state of Pennsylvania in 1813, settling at Waterloo, whence he removed some years after to Ancaster where he resided till his death. During his lifetime he had always been an active industrious man, being extensively engaged in farming and the conducting of a tannery. Besides his family, a large circle of relations and friends will mourn his loss. The funeral is announced to take place from St. John's Church, Ancaster, to-morrow.

MCARTHUR - Mr. George McArthur, a well known resident of Thorold, recently had an attack of congestion of the lungs and stomach. He became convalescent, but had a relapse and passed away peacefully on Wednesday last while sleeping. He was a very amiable man and highly respected. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss.

MATHIESON (St. John, N.B.) - The barque "David" which arrived this forenoon from Rio de Janeiro in charge of the first mate, Lingard, reports that the Master, George Mathieson, died of yellow fever on the 18th ultimo when five day out. The crew with the exception of the mate and

two others were down with the disease and unable to perform duty, thus throwing the whole work of managing the vessel to three hands. When the captain died, they were so fatigued that they hardly had enough strength to perform the last office of the dead, and even now they are still suffering from the effects of overwork. The three sailors thoroughly fumigated the vessel before entering port and were allowed to come in.

MCCUE - Many of our citizens will regret to learn of the death of Mr. Thomas McCue, formerly foreman at Beckett's works and who for some time past was in the employ of Killen & Co. as their outdoor man in charge of erecting of their engines. He was also two summers ago engineer in charge of the machinery on the swing bridge at the Beach, he having erected it. He was well known in the city as one of its best machinists. A few weeks ago Mr. McCue was prevailed upon to leave this city for the States although he had regular employment and good wages here. He located himself at Arlington, NJ, in a shop now run by Mr. S. Beckett, formerly of Hamilton, and had just taken a house there, his family having arrived but two days ago, when he sickened and died, the doctors attributing his death to sleeping in a house that had been unoccupied for a long time.

His family received a great deal of sympathy from the proprietors of the works and their employees, a subscription having been set on foot which netted $187. The amount was presented to the sorrowing wife. Although but a short time at work in Arlington, Mr. McCue was a general favourite with employers and men. His family are now in Canada.

April 19, 1880

CORBON - Died at Hamilton, on the 18th instant, Frances, aged 3l years, wife of Thomas Corbon, Bank of British North America, and eldest daughter of the late Canon Hebden. Funeral to take place from the Bank House, at 3 o'clock, on Tuesday.

It is our painful duty this morning to announce the death of Mrs. Corbon, wife of Mr. Corbon, manager of the Bank of British North America, which took place yesterday morning. The deceased lady was the eldest daughter of the late Canon Hebden, for many years rector of Ascension Church. Her death at the early age of 31 years will be sincerely mourned by a large circle of friends.

KINMOUTH - Died in this city, on the 18th instant, Nelson Kinmouth, son of the late Thomas Kinmouth, aged 44 years, late of New York city. Funeral will take place from his mother's residence, No 11 Walnut street, on Tuesday, 20th, at 4 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

Nelson Kinmouth, a Hamilton printer of the old days, died yesterday afternoon at the residence of his mother, No 11 Walnut street, at the age of 44 years. The deceased served his time on the "Gazette", a paper formerly published by the Hon. H. B. Bull. Shortly after the collapse of the "Gazette" some twenty-nine years ago, Mr. Kinmouth, then a youth of 18, left this city for New York, and there he followed his trade in connection with the leading dailies of the great metropolis until a couple of weeks ago when he came home to die. After having worked on the New York "Times" for some years, he went to the "Sun" on which he latterly held the position of assistant-foreman. For a considerable period he had been suffering from that dread malady, Bright's disease, and the best medical treatment failed to effect a cure. After all remedies had been tried in vain, fir. Kinmouth resigned himself to his fate, and about the beginning of the present month he bade his New York friends good-bye and came to pass his few remaining days in the home of his childhood. He was a member of the New York Typographical Union, and of the Masons and Odd Fellows associations. The Masons have charge of the funeral which will take place at 4 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon.

HARRISON - The infant daughter of James N. Harrison, N.S., was burned to death from her clothes catching fire from a stove.

YEIGH (Brantford) - The amiable wife of Edmund Yeigh, the local editor of the "Expositor", passed away from earth on Friday morning after an illness of some months duration. Her death will be heard of with great regret by loving friends in this city and in the Township of Burford which place was her home for many years. The deceased lady, who was in the 45th year of her age, was a victim of that dreaded disease, consumption.

MCNAUGHTON (Chatham) - Another well known citizen passed away on Wednesday after a few days of severe suffering from paralysis. Mr. Dougald McNaughton, so long and favourably known as the host of the McNaughton Hotel, North Chatham, was one who held the respect of a large number of the residents of Kent County, and his death will be learned of with sorrow. He was 66 years of age. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon, conducted by the Masonic body, and was largely attended.

April 20, 1880

SYDNEY-SMITH - Died on Monday, the 19th instant, at Dundas, in the 89th year of her age, Dinah Sydney-Smith, relict of the late John Sydney-Smith, M.D., formerly of Brighton, England. Funeral on Thursday at, 11 a.m.

CARRIER (Brantford) - Benjamin Carrier, an Indian farmer living six or seven miles from Onondaga, has been arrested and brought to Brantford Jail for murdering his wife, Nancy Carrier. On Thursday last they both went out with an ox team into the woods for basket materials, but Carrier returned alone and told his family that their mother was in the water but would soon return and they were to tell her to get dinner when she came back. Some of the neighbours noticed Carrier returning alone, which aroused their suspicions and on making inquiries they ascertained the direction the Carriers had gone, and proceeding in that direction they soon found Mrs. Carrier in a pool of water, her head badly cut and her shoulders, arms, and upper part of her body badly bruised, indicating that a severe struggle had taken place between the two. Carrier was immediately arrested but denied the charge. Dr. Dee, coroner, held an inquest and sent the prisoner up for trial. It is supposed that Carrier has been keeping company with another squaw and Mrs. Carrier remonstrating with him about his actions caused the quarrel which led to Mrs. carrier's death. The prisoner is about 28 years of age and appears quite unconcerned in the matter. He is now in Brantford jail waiting for trial which will come off shortly.

STEVENS - Sunday afternoon a boy saw a body floating in the Niagara river near the shore at the International bridge, and immediately gave the alarm when assistance was obtained and the body landed. It turned out to be the remains of Charles Stevens, a resident of Fort Erie, who has been missing since Friday last. It is thought that while in a fit of delirium tremens he jumped into the river. The coroner took charge of the remains, but on account of the new statute would not hold an inquest.

BURNS, CRUIKSHANKS (Cumberland, Ont.) - A sad accident occurred on Saturday at 7 p.m.. Rev. Mr. Hughes, William Burns, and John Cruikshanks embarked in a small bark canoe near Buckingham wharf to cross the river. Cruikshank placed them in the canoe and started paddling himself. When about one fourth of the way over, Cruikshanks asked them to move forward as he had not room to paddle. They did so and commenced singing a hymn. Just as they commenced the second verse, Cruikshanks called out, "We are sinking", and immediately the bank sank stern foremost.

Probably the accident was caused by the bark being loaded too heavily in the stern. They went down several times. After struggling a while, they all held on to the bark, but Cruikshanks gradually succumbed and lost his hold. Burns perished in a few seconds after. They shouted as long as they could for help. Napoleon Foudert, who was on the bank at the time, immediately went to their rescue. Mr. Hughes was almost unconscious when Foudert reached him and he had great difficulty in getting him into his boat. The bodies of the other two were nowhere visible and have not yet been recovered.

PHELAN, BARNES (Cornwall) - A party of five, consisting of Philip Bagley, of Lowell, Mass.; Richard Corcoran, of Belleville; John Phelan, of Plymouth, Mass.; Frank Cummings and James Barnes of this place, started in a skiff yesterday for St. Regis, five miles below Cornwall. On their return journey, a mile below the town, they attempted to cross to the north shore. The boat filled and capsized. Phelan could not swim and was drawn under the boat and seen no more. A boatman named Thomas Williams heard the cries of the men and succeeded in rescuing Bagley and Corcoran. Cummings reached the shore, but Barnes is supposed to be drowned.

April 21, 1880

GRIFFIN BARNES - Died at Picton, on April 19th, Sarah M. Griffin, wife of H. Milford Griffin, in her 23rd year.

BREEN - A tramp named John Breen was instantly killed at Fort Erie yesterday while trying to get on a west-bound train.

April 22, 1880

GOULDEN - A farmer named Jonathan Goulden, who lived at Bosworth, in Maryborough Township, while walking in his field yesterday, dropped dead, it is supposed of apoplexy.

April 23, 1880

FULLER - Died at Merksworth, MacNab street south, on Thursday, the 22nd instant, Julia B., beloved wife of S. A. Fuller, Esq., manager of the Rolling Mills Co. The remains will be taken to Cleveland for interment.

In the death of Mrs. S. A. Fuller which took place on Thursday night, those who knew her lost a most amiable friend. She had been in Hamilton only since last August, but in that short time she made many warm friends who will sincerely regret her demise. The deceased lady came here from Cleveland and her remains will be taken to that city on Monday, leaving here at 9 o'clock. To-morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock service will be held in Mr. Fuller's house by Rev. Mr. Lyle of the Central Presbyterian church of which the deceased was a communicant.

BROWN (Clifton) - Joseph Brown, for several years past in the employ of Mr. C. M. Flanagan, back owner of this place, committed suicide this forenoon by jumping over the bank of the Niagara river at what is known as Hubbard's Point. The unfortunate circumstance was first discovered by the finding of the coat of the deceased lying with some money and other articles on the top of the bank. On search being instituted his lifeless body was found below, he having fallen a distance of 120 feet. Deceased was 39 years of age and unmarried. He had been suffering

for two years from paralysis, and it is supposed this rendered him despondent and tired of life. An inquest will not be held.

SMITH (Toronto) - A man named W. D. Smith, representing himself to be a son of Sir Henry Smith of Kingston, arrived with his wife at Small's Hotel, West Market Square, on Monday. This morning about seven o'clock, his wife informed the people of the house that her husband was dying, and by the time the proprietor reached the room occupied by the couple, the man was dead. Coroner Riddel informed the County Crown Attorney. Whether an inquest will be held is not known.

DILLON - A fatal accident occurred in the Township of Egremont on Wednesday evening. Mr. William J. Dillon was seated on a land-roller in his wagon, and when within a mile of his home and proceeding down a hill, the roller jolted forward and precipitated him over the front of the wagon, the wheel passing over his body. He was carried to his residence and medical aid summoned. He lingered until yesterday when he died.

JEFFS - William Jeffs, a man about 70 years of age from Garafraxa, was killed at Fergus yesterday afternoon by falling off a high spring seat of a lumber wagon. He was sitting in the seat, and while going over an uneven crossing, he was thrown from his seat headfirst, breaking his neck. He died immediately.

CLARKE - On Thursday evening after tea, Miss Mary Clarke, daughter of Mr. John Clarke, lessee of the Kirby Mills at Bullock's Corners, was suddenly taken ill and continued to sink till Saturday morning when, in spite of the best medical attention and every care which affectionate attention could bestow, she breathed her last.

CORNELL - Died in this city, on 22nd instant, Elizabeth A. Cornell, aged 24 years. Funeral from her brother's residence, 277 King street east, on Saturday, at 7:30 a.m. to H. N.W.R. station, thence to Thedford. Friends will please attend.

ROY - Died at the residence, No 7 Duke street, on Thursday, the 22nd instant, Robert Roy, in the 66th year of his age. Funeral on Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock.

Many of our citizens will learn with regret of the death of Mr. Robert Roy who for upwards of forty years has been a resident of Hamilton. The deceased gentleman was born in Dunfermline, Scotland, in 1814, and at an early age came to Canada, settling first in Montreal where he remained a short time with several of his brothers. In 1837 he removed here and opened up business as a dry goods merchant which he followed successfully until about six years ago when he retired.

For his sterling integrity and the strong interest he displayed in the prosperity and well-being of the community, he was highly respected by all classes. Until latterly, he had been in the enjoyment of excellent health, and two months ago he appeared hale and hearty enough to live twenty years longer. He was attacked with intermittent fever, however, and his medical attendants were unable to overcome the disease, and he expired on Thursday night at the age of 66 years. For a long period, Mr. Roy was a leading member of the St. Andrew's Society which will probably attend the funeral in a body. The interment will take place on Sunday.

April 24, 1880

TYSON - Died in this city, on the 23rd instant, William Hans, the infant and only son of Thomas and Julia Tyson, aged 7 months and 4 days. The funeral will leave the family residence, No 60 Locke street north, on Sunday afternoon, at 4:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

REESE - Died in this city, on the 24th instant, Azele Lucindea, youngest daughter of Jonathan and Lucindea Reese, aged 2 years and 6 months and 10 days. The funeral will leave her father's residence, 43 Stephen street north, on Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

LEITH - Died at 79 John street north, on the 24th instant, Marjory, third and beloved daughter of the late William Leith, aged 6 years and 8 months.

MOORE (London) - Mr. A. J. Moore, for fourteen years a respectable officer of the Division Court, died to-day.

MCKEEL (Campbellford) - A sad accident occurred at the woollen mills here this morning, causing the death of a young woman named Ellen McKeel. By some means her clothing came in contact with the main shaft and she was drawn in and carried around at a fearful rate. She lingered till this afternoon when death ended her suffering.

DAVIS (Cayuga) - The funeral of the late W. A. Davis took place on Wednesday and was largely attended. The pallbearers were Messrs A. W. Colter, A. D. McLeod, C. C. Gibson, W. H. Nelles, Maxwell McClung, and J. F. Lambier.

April 26, 1880

STONIER - Died in Detroit, on Sunday, Mr. John Stonier, formerly cashier of the G.W. Railway at Detroit. Funeral on arrival of the 11:20 train G.W.R. to-morrow from the station. Friends are invited to attend.

SHICKLUNA - Died in St. Catharines, on Saturday morning, 24th instant, Lewis Shickluna, aged 72 years. Funeral will take place on Tuesday morning, 27th instant, from the family residence, Ontario street, St. Catharines, at 8:45 a.m. and proceed to the Catholic church where service will be held, and thence to the cemetery.

TORONGE - On Friday evening, an old man named Oliver Toronge, while ascending the ladder leading to the loft of Cook's stable at Mount Forest, missed his footing and fell to the floor, dislocating his spine and fracturing a number of ribs. He died on Saturday morning.

GRIGTON - Jeremiah Grigton, who has been absent from Yarmouth for twenty years and was returning home as one of the crew of the barque "Clydesdale" which has arrived here from Liverpool, England, fell from aloft through the forehatch into the hold on the 7th instant and was instantly killed.

NEWTON - An inmate of the Halifax Poorhouse asylum named Newton jumped or fell from the roof of that building, a distance of fifty feet while in a fit and was killed. He was about 30 years of age, was a native of England, and came out in the "Samartian" when the princess Louise returned.

HENRY (Napanee) - James Henry, father of Mr. Alexander Henry, Mayor, and Messrs Henry Bros., proprietors of the Napanee "Standard" newspaper, died this morning in his 70th year. Mr. Henry was highly respected as one of the pioneers of the town and the oldest Mason in this part of the county. The Masonic order of which he has always been an attentive and faithful member will have charge of the funeral which takes place to-morrow.

HODGINS (Lucan) - Mrs. Mary Hodgins, relict of the late James Hodgins, aged 90, died at her daughter's residence, 3rd concession of Biddulph, on Sunday, 25th instant. She was the pioneer of pioneers being the first white woman who settled in Biddulph, forty-seven years ago, at which time the country was an unbroken wilderness from her dwelling to the shores of Georgian Bay. She leaves a large family of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

April 27, 1880

TAYLOR - Died in this city, on the 26th instant, Thomas Carr Taylor, aged 23 years and 13 days, fourth son of William Thomas Taylor, 73 Elgin street. Funeral from his father's house at 3 p.m. or Thursday next, the 29th instant.

KENNEDY (Ottawa) - A farmer named Kennedy from Nepean took ill while attending court and was obliged to go home. Feeling somewhat weak in the evening, he poured out a glass full of

what he took to be whiskey but which turned out to be bug poison. When he discovered the terrible mistake he had made, he drove rapidly to a doctor's several miles away. Proper remedies were given but he died shortly afterwards.

PELLERBRIDGE (London) - The name of Walter Pellerbridge, London, Ontario, appears among the list of surfmen drowned at Huron City, Mich., while trying to rescue the crew of a wrecked vessel. His mother who resides near this city has left for the scene of the disaster.

WETHERUP (Cobourg) - Mary Ann Wetherup was tried to-day for the murder of her infant child. The evidence showed that the head, arms, and upper part of the trunk of the child in a good state of preservation were found in the mouth of a dog near the residence of the prisoner last October. She had been observed to be pregnant prior to this. The father and mother of the prisoner testified at a preliminary investigation that she had been delivered of a child in October, but on being put into the box now they flatly denied their former statement and state that the prisoner was not pregnant and no child was born. Shortly afterwards the prisoner's father came into the box and retracted his evidence. This extraordinary conduct caused considerable sensation. The jury acquitted the prisoner on the grounds that the remains of the child were not identified as those of the prisoner's child. The father, James Wetherup, was then taken into custody on the charge of perjury.

HALE (Winnipeg) - Hale, one of the Mounted Police, has died of dropsy. He was much respected by the members of the force and was a favourite with the Indians.

WRIGHT - Albert Wright, an employee of John May, carter for the Rockland Slate Co. at Kingsbury, Quebec, hanged himself at that place on Saturday, cause unknown.

JONES - Yesterday an accident occurred which resulted in the death of a French fisherman named James Jones at a French village near Owen Sound. Jones noticed some wild ducks on the bay and taking his gun went after them. Arriving at the place he first saw that they had disappeared. He laid his gun down on a stone, afterwards returning for it, picking it up by the muzzle, when it is supposed the hammer caught on the stone, causing the gun to discharge, lodging the contents in his body, causing almost instant death.

April 28, 1880

BORDON (Toronto) - Michael Bordon, three and a half years old, was run over on Yonge street to-day and killed. The child was playing in the street and was struck by a farmer's wagon which crushed his head. An inquest will be held.

GAUTHIER - John Gauthier, a well known young man of Sandwich died on Sunday morning

April 29, 1380

SNIDER - Silas Snider, aged 25, fell from a boom a mile from Little Rook, Tuesday, in the Township of Portland, while engaging driving basswood for the new Newburgh paper mill, and was drowned. He leaves a wife and two children.

CURIETTE - Edward H. Curiette, one of the oldest settlers in Adolpbustown, died at his son's residence in this place on Tuesday evening, aged 70.

DOYLE - The death is announced at St. Thomas of Lawrence Doyle, aged 83. He was the pioneer of Catholicity in the western part of Canada. Fifty-three years ago he took a farm on the Lake Shore Road, and since that time has led the unblemished life of good citizen and a devout member of the Catholic church.

April 30, 1880

FORD - Died in this city, on the 30th instant, Katie Josephine, eldest daughter of James and Mary Ford, aged 27 years. The funeral will leave her father's residence, 296 John street north, on Sunday, at 1:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

WARD - A young man, 23 years of age, named Jacob Ward, at West Duldin, was drowned by the swamping of a boat.

SUTTON (St. Catharines) - Mr. Thomas Sutton, whose death was announced a few days ago, was a native of Cheshire, England, and was born in 1811. He emigrated to this country in June 1842, and for a few years carried on the business of distiller at St. Davids, and afterwards engaged in farming which he followed the remainder of his life. Although a resident of Canada for nearly forty years, he was warmly attached to his native land. He was an adherent of the English Church. He leaves a wife and four children, two daughters and two sons, the latter the Sutton Bros, of this city.

May 1, 1880

RAMSEY - Died in West Flamborough, on April 26th, Mr. John Ramsey, Sr., an old resident, aged 82 years.

GILLIES - Died at No 5 Bold street, on 30th April, Mary Hendrie, wife of David Gillies, wholesale stationer. Funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

WILLSON - Died in New York, on Thursday last, Hugh Bowlby Willson, Esq., late of this city, brother of John Willson, Esq., of Winona, and second son of the late Hon. John Willson in the 67th year of his age. The funeral will take place at Grimsby to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon at half past two o'clock The express train of the Great Western Railway will leave the Hamilton station at 11:30 a.m. and stop at Grimsby to accommodate the friends of the deceased who may wish to attend the funeral. Arrangements will be made for their return.

FLOOD (Toronto) - At noon to-day the body of a man was found floating in the bay off the wharf at the foot of Simcoe street. It was taken from the water and conveyed to the morgue where it awaits the action of the authorities. A letter was found in one of the pockets of the deceased written by a lady in Quebec, the envelope bearing the address of Mr. D. Flood, No 15 King street east, Toronto. It was subsequently ascertained that the body was that of Dennis Flood, a man about 40 years of age, who for many years worked as a piano maker with Messrs Nordheimer. About two years ago he was arrested on a charge of having caused the death of a man on Victoria street but was acquitted, it having been shown that he was innocent. He was addicted to the use of liquor and it is supposed that while intoxicated he either fell into the water or committed suicide. Dr. Riddell was notified of the occurrence, but declined holding an inquest, he being unable to take the oath necessary for the new Act. Mr. Fenton will consult with the Attorney-General in the matter.

HAY (Toronto) - Mr. Robert Hay, Jr., son of Mr. Hay, M.P., died this morning of congestion of the lungs.

TOYNE - The funeral of Miss Minnie Toyne of Oaklands, Brant County, daughter of Mrs. Toyne, a widow lady of that township took place on Thursday at the Scotland cemetery. The circumstances attending the death of the young lady are so painful that we would willingly refrain from withdrawing the veil, only that by so doing exaggerated and uncharitable rumour are permitted to have the place of truth. The story is the old, old one of woman's faith and man's betrayal.

About six weeks since, the unfortunate girl went to Toronto to meet her betrayer who promised marriage. Not only was his promise broken but he never made his appearance there. Her only refuge was the lying-in hospital and there she gave birth to her worse than orphaned infant. It is needless to harrow up the feelings by lingering over that bed of remorse and shame. Suffice it to say that fever supervened. A hasty summons was dispatched to the widow mother who hurried to her dying daughter, only to arrive two hours before death and in time to close her eyes in the sleep that knows no waking. The remains were enclosed in a casket and brought here for burial As the coffin containing the corpse of the ruined girl lay at the Great Western station

here awaiting the arrival of the friends from Oaklands, many an eye was dimmed with tears at the thought of her sad fate.

May 3, 1880

HUTCHINSON - Died in this city, on Saturday, May 1st, Arthur Thomas, the beloved son of Thomas and Mary Ann Hutchinson, aged 6 years and 22 days. Funeral to-day at 3 p.m. from his father's residence, 195 Hughson street north. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation without further notice.

CUTHBERTSON (Toronto) - Mr. F. G. Cuthbertson, book-keeper at Messrs Gage & Co., booksellers, died suddenly at his home on Alexander street this morning of heart disease.

CHOUINARD (Montreal) - A lady named Chouinard was found dead in her house on St. Paul street yesterday. There being some suspicious circumstances connected with her death, an inquest will be held.

May 4, 1880

LESCURE - Died at Bradford, McKean County, PA., on the 1st May, 1880, at the residence of Lot B. Allan, Esq., Joseph Bastedo, beloved and only child of Joseph and Bella Lescure, aged 3 years and 6 months.

ALLAN - Died at Bradford, McKean County, Pa., on the 4th May, 1880, Willis John Bastedo, second son of Lot B. and Gussie Allan, aged 9 years.

MCDOWELL - Died at Clifton, on the morning of the 3rd May, Henry McDowell, Esq., aged 65 years, formerly a resident of this city. Funeral from the G.W.R. station to Burlington cemetery, on Wednesday, on arrival of the morning express from the east at 11:25. Friends are requested to attend.

HAMILTON - Yesterday morning a Sarnia boy named Hamilton, aged 13, while out looking for a cow was drowned in a drain. He was subject to fits and it is supposed he took a fit and dropped into the drain and drowned. The water was only about eighteen inches deep.

FRASER (Ottawa) - Mr. W. J. Fraser who went from here to Rockaway Beach to work in the hotel there died at that place on Friday last of pleurisy. Quite a number of men have returned to this city.

May 5, 1880

MALSBURG - Died at St. Rose, Quebec, on Monday the 19th April, William J. J. Malsburg, civil

engineer, aged 38 years and 9 months, brother of Mrs. L. Bauer.

FULTON (Uxbridge ) - This morning two little children, a son and daughter of Mr. William Fulton, a farmer residing about three miles from here, were burned to death in their father's house. It appears from a statement of the eldest daughter, a girl about eight years of age, that one of the children lighted a piece of birch bark and threw it into a woodbox which immediately ignited. They were so frightened that they shut themselves up in an adjoining room. The girl, after ineffectual efforts to put the flames out, caught up the youngest child and ran to tell her parents who were at some distance from the house, but who found on reaching the scene of the conflagration that all their efforts to save the children were in vain.

BRADLEY (London) - Edward Bradley, a tailor, was drowned in the river some two miles below the city this forenoon while boating in company with a friend named James Tolton. They had with them a couple of bottles of liquor, and probably under the influence, Bradley began rocking the boat from side to side in a spirit of bravado. He was cautioned to desist but would not, and at length he lost his balance and fell into the water. Tolton sprang to his help but also fell or was dragged in, and in saving himself had to leave Bradley to perish. He came to the city covered with mud and reported the fate of his companion when men were sent with grappling irons to search for Bradley's body. They have not been successful.

Later: A large party were engaged all day grappling for Bradley's body without success. To-night the waterworks dam was opened and the water drawn off when the body was found about ten o'clock.

PERRIER - At Carillon, Quebec, yesterday evening, two men in a canoe attempted to pass before the ferryboat while crossing the river. The canoe was upset and one of the men named Perrier was drowned.

May 6, 1880

JARVIS - Died in this city, on the 4th instant, John Jarvis, aged 69 years. Funeral will leave 188 King street east, on Friday, at 3 o'clock. Friends are requested to attend.

CLEAVER - Mr. John Smith, Immigration Agent at this port, received a telegram yesterday afternoon which conveyed the intelligence that Mr. William Cleaver, better known as "Dutch Billy", had breathed his last at Lockport, NY. Mr. Cleaver left the city on Tuesday morning by the 11:30 train for Clifton for the purpose of attending to matters in connection with his department, and while there concluded to visit Lockport. Shortly after his arrival there yesterday,

he was taken suddenly ill and died soon afterwards. Mr. Cleaver held the position of Assistant Immigration Agent and Interpreter since the year 1854, a post which he filled with satisfaction as evidenced by his term of service. Mr. Smith leaves by the 11:30 train this morning for Lockport to attend to the funeral obsequies of the deceased which will take place in that city.

BARKER - Mr. William Barker of this city received the melancholy news this morning of the death of his eldest brother, Mr. L. C. Barker, of Liverpool. The deceased was aged 49 years and was engaged in an extensive business in Liverpool.

MCDOWELL - We briefly announced last evening the funeral of the late Henry McDowell took place from the Great Western Railway station to Burlington cemetery. The procession was a large one, most of the old residents who have at any time occupied public positions being present to pay their last respects to the memory of one who took a prominent part among them. Mr. McDowell came to Hamilton nearly fifty years ago. Before there were any railways in this province he was a contractor for the conveyance of Government stores and specie to the west accompanying his overland trains escorted by an armed guard. In 1837 he was aide de camp to Sir Allan W. MacNab. Subsequently he represented St. Andrew's ward in the Hamilton City Council.

During his whole life he was an active member of the Conservative Party, never swerving from his allegiance and never neglecting any share of the work that was entrusted to him. As an instance of the intensity of his political completions, it may be mentioned that at the election of 1878 he was carried from a sick bed to record his vote. He was a highly esteemed personal friend of Sir John Macdonald for whom he entertained a sincere regard.

About fifteen years ago Mr. McDowell purchased the Roswell Benedict property at Clifton from the Bank of Upper Canada. Mr. Benedict had been a railway contractor in the days when the late Mr. Zimmerman was at the height of his success and the grounds connected with the residence were fitted up regardless of expense. To that pleasant home Mr. McDowell moved from Hamilton and there ended his life on Monday morning May 3rd, having attained the age of 65 years.

His father, who is still living aged 92, resides at Suspension Bridge and was present at the funeral yesterday. He is the gentleman about whom a paragraph appeared in the "Spectator" several months ago in relation to his long connection with the Masonic body, he having been a member of the Order more than sixty years.

The surviving family of Mr. Henry McDowell consists of a wife and two daughters. The latter, Mrs. Jamieson and Mrs. J. B. Eager, are both residents of this city. His estate we understand will be administered by his son-in-law, Mr. Eager, who has been named as sole executor.

May 7, 1880

BAKER - Died on the morning of Thursday, 6th May, William C. Baker, youngest son of William Baker, Merchant, Ayr, aged 25 years.

APPELBE - Died on the 6th instant, at the residence of her son-in-law, R. W. Adams, Esq., 134 Hughson street north, in the city of Hamilton, Jemima, widow of the late James Appelbe, Esq., of Trafalgar, aged 74 years. Funeral from the above residence, on Monday, 10th instant, at 10 a.m. to the G.W.R. station, thence to Oakville. A special car will be attached to the 11:30 train for the use of friends.

NEDO (Ottawa) - A man named Nedo, aged 104 years, died up the Rideau Canal yesterday. He was hale and hearty up to within a short period of his decease.

MACNAMARA - Mr. T. A. MacNamara, one of the oldest printers in Ontario, died at London yesterday morning, aged 57. He has been identified with numerous journalistic enterprises.

Mr. Thomas A. MacNamara of London, whose death has already been announced in our telegraphic column, had an eventful career with the printing and publishing business. He was born in Longueuil, Province of Quebec in the years 1823 and spent his youthful days in a printing office in that village. In 1844 he journeyed westward and obtained a situation in Toronto from the Hon. George Brown and was one of the few who assisted in getting out the first number of the "Globe" newspaper. Subsequently he published a paper in Cayuga, and from there he came to Hamilton where he worked for several years, being employed on the "Times", "Banner", and other papers. After leaving here he went to Ingersoll, Tillsonburg, and finally London where for a long time he has been engaged in journalistic enterprises. His last venture was the publication of a periodical named "The Tent" in the interests of the Macabees Order.

MCGRATH - Dr. McGrath, who died in Bothwell and was buried on Wednesday, was a witness in the Biddulph murder case, having slept with one of the accused persons on the night of the tragedy. His deposition was duly taken by the prisoners' counsel.

SUTHERLAND - A little son of James Sutherland of Barney River, Pictou County, fell into a tub of hot water the other day and died from his injuries in three hours.

SMITH - A young lad named Smith, employed as a tow driver by Mr. Wright of Port Dalhousie, walked over the canal bank at Lock 20 and was drowned. The body was recovered about twenty minutes after, but life was extinct. He belongs to Hamilton. It is probable that at the time Smith

walked into the canal he was asleep, having been at work six days and nights without intermission. His brother has arrived and will take charge of the body.

FOSTER - Mrs. William Foster of East Flamborough, who died on Thursday last, came originally from County Down, Ireland. She had been a resident of East Flamborough for forty-five years and was much respected.

JARVIS - The funeral of the late John Jarvis whose death was announced in our obituary column on Thursday took place this afternoon from the family residence on the corner of King and Catherine streets and was largely attended. The deceased was born in Leamington, Hampshire, England, from which place he removed to Southampton where he spent a portion of his younger days. While there he got married and became the father of seven children. In the year 1851 the family immigrated to this country and took up their abode in Hamilton where he conducted business in the second-hand line for the past twenty-nine years. Mr. Jarvis was widely known and highly esteemed, having occupied the premises above referred to for fifteen years. At the time of his death he was in his 69th year. He leaves a widow and seven children to mourn their loss, all of whom have grown up to the age of maturity, the youngest being the wife of Mr. Scott who keeps a furnishing store on King street east. All the members of the family, although being in different sections of the country, were privileged to be present at the funeral.

May 8, 1880

ARMSTRONG - Died in this city, on the 7th instant, Emily, daughter of William Armstrong, in the 23rd year of her age. Funeral will leave the residence, No 72 James street north, at 2 p.m., on Monday, the 10th instant. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend without further notice.

STOCKWELL - Died on the 8th instant, James Thomas, infant son of Edward and Charlotte Martha Stockwell, aged 6 months and 22 days. Funeral will take place from his father's residence, 81 King street west, on Monday, 10th, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends are requested to attend.

GREEN - Died on the 7th instant, Richard Green, in the 77th year of his age. Funeral will take place to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock, from his late residence, 289 James street north, to Simcoe Street Church, thence to the cemetery. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BOLTON - Colonel Thomas Bolton, one of York's early pioneers, died at his residence in Weston yesterday. He was aged about 80 years. The Pioneers' flag is floating at half mast from the tower of St. Lawrence market.

May 10, 1880

KEENAN - Mr. Paul Keenan, one of the oldest settlers of Petersville, died last night aged 73. He served his time in the Royal Artillery. The London Field Battery will do the usual honours at the funeral to-morrow.

MCINERNEY - About 4 o'clock Thursday morning says the Bay City "Tribune", Joseph Mclnerney, a sailor employed on the barge "Mohawk", while lying in his berth in the forecastle, was taken with an epileptic fit from which he died in a few minutes. McInerney shipped on the barge in Buffalo some five days since and had a fit each day though only when lying in his bunk. The "Mohawk" arrived a few minutes before one o'clock yesterday morning and the deceased helped haul in the tow line and helped make the boat fast. His home is not known but it is thought he has relatives in Hamilton, Ontario.

LARKIN - A most distressing accident happened at Harrisburg station on the Great Western Railway on Saturday. While Mr. Charles Larkin, one of the car examiners, was standing on a side track and about to examine a main line track, the Brantford train which was shunting struck him and knocked him down. The wheels of three cars passed over his legs, cutting them off above the knee. He also received injuries in the breast and back. The unfortunate man was carried home, but he lingered only about two hours when death relieved him of his sufferings. After being carried to one side when taken from under the car, he exclaimed "O gracious, what will I do?" These were the only words he uttered. The deceased had been in the employ of the Great Western Co. for a number of years and is spoken of as being an efficient, industrious, and sober workman. He was highly esteemed by all with whom he associated. He leaves a wife and two small children.

BROWN (Toronto) - When the news was sent broadcast on the afternoon of the 25th of March that the life of the Hon. George Brown had been attempted by a discharged employee, social and political circles were deeply moved at the dastardly act. After the first outburst of indignation at so heinous an offence, the people rejoiced to know that the wound inflicted by the assassin's pistol was by no means considered dangerous by the medical men who attended Mr. Brown. The fact that after the shooting Mr. Brown unassisted descended the office stairs and took his place in a carriage went far to confirm that opinion. A few weeks at most it was thought and confidently hoped would see him again attending to his duties not much the worse for his adventure. At the expiration of two weeks grave rumours as to his condition were afoot. His medical attendants were rather reticent in giving the true state of their patient to the public. It, however, became known that a serious change had taken place and what was at first considered a trifling wound

now gave the doctors great cause for alarm for their patient. Day by day Mr. Brown grew weaker and it was then made known that mortification had set in and that but little hope was entertained of his ultimate recovery. During his illness, his wife and Miss Brown, aged 17, were his faithful attendants. The latter a few days ago became thoroughly prostrated and was reluctantly compelled to leave the bedside of her father. On Thursday afternoon last the sufferer was so low that it was thought a few hours at most was his allotted term of life.

Then for the first time his sorrowing relatives were summoned to the bedside of the dying man. A few hours' rest followed and with it, a renewed lease of life. On Friday there was little, if any, change in the condition of the patient. He was blessed with even flickering moments of consciousness during which he smiled a recognition to his faithful untiring wife who was ever near at hand to smooth the pillow and attend to the wants of her dying husband. On Saturday the doctors saw the end was near. A few fleeting hours and Canada's greatest statesman and journalist would have passed from this sphere. What was looked for came at last a few minutes past two o'clock this morning. His life went out with the incoming of the day. Unconscious and free from pain and surrounded by those whom he had loved, the spirit passed quietly away. Although death was hourly expected for some days past the shock to the public when it had come was none the less severe. A heavy gloom overspread the city, and kindly sympathizing heart throbs went out for the afflicted and sorrowing relatives. Flags were floated at half mast from all the public buildings out of respect to the memory of the honoured dead. Mention was made from the pulpits of city churches and prayers were offered up for those who claimed him as a husband and a father.

During the day the streets leading to Mr. Brown's house were densely thronged by pedestrians. Those who called were principally clergymen and intimate friends of the deceased. The sorrow expressed was universal. That a useful life should be cut short by a worthless, drunken vagabond causes feelings to run high against the assassin. The relatives were in hourly receipt of sympathizing messages from those high in office both in Canada and in the Old Country. The funeral has been arranged to take place on Wednesday afternoon. It is expected to be one of the largest ever seen in this or any other city of the Dominion.

It is stated on reliable authority that Hon. Mr. Brown made an ante mortem deposition. The document is dated the 9th of April, and in it full particulars of the shooting are recorded. The statement does not materially differ from that already given to the public. It will be produced at the inquest to-morrow. Coroner Johnson of Yorkville was requested by the County Crown Attorney to open an inquiry after making the declaration now demanded from coroners. Dr. Johnson had a warrant issued and at ten o'clock to-morrow morning a jury will visit the house of the deceased and view the body. Application will be made to the police commissioners to-night for the use of the courtroom in which it is purposed to hold an inquest in the afternoon.

Hon. George Brown was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in November 1818, and was therefore in the 62nd year of his age at the time of his death. In 1838 he emigrated to New York where he edited the "British Chronicle" newspaper. In 1843 he came to Toronto with his father, Mr. Peter Brown, a newspaper man of some note in his day. The Toronto "Daily Globe" was founded by the deceased a year or so after his arrival. He became its chief political writer and during the years that followed he encountered many ups and downs in his journalistic career. He, however, lived to see his paper an unqualified success. A few years ago a joint-stock company was organized for the publishing of the paper with the Hon. George Brown as managing editor. He was for many years leader of the Reform Party of Upper Canada and as such he was called on in 1858 to form a government for the late Province of Canada.

With the co-operation of the Hon. A. A. Dorion, he succeeded, but before the members of his administration were re-elected the House of Assembly passed a vote of want of confidence and Mr. Brown and his colleagues resigned. He again entered the Executive Council in 1864 as a member of the administration formed to carry out the scheme of Confederation. At his request a select committee was appointed to report on such changes in the construction as might satisfy the just expectations of Western Canada. The committee reported in favour of a Federal system which was afterwards established. Mr. Brown resigned in December 1875 after the Confederation scheme was arranged though the Imperial Act was not passed. In the following year he proceeded to England as a delegate on public business, and in 1874 went to Washington on behalf of Canada and the empire as joint plenipotentiary with Mr. Edward Thornton to negotiate with the United States Government for a commercial treaty which was unsuccessful. In 1875 he declined the Lieut-Governorship of Ontario. He sat for the county of Kent from 1851 to 1854, and for Lambton from the latter date to 1857 when he was returned for both North Oxford and Toronto. He chose to sit for the latter, and was afterwards elected for South Oxford, which constituency he represented until the union in 1863. He was an unsuccessful candidate for Haldimand in 1854, for Toronto East ten years afterwards, and for South Ontario in 1867. During the latter years of his life he was engaged in stock raising, his herd of shorthorn cattle being noted far and wide in the United States and Canada.

Mr. Brown's assassin was employed as night engineer in the "Globe" office. He was arrested by his wife on a charge of bigamy and the facts brought up at the trial showed him to be an unprincipled scoundrel. While the trial was in progress the prisoner was admitted to bail. He was notified that his services were no longer required at the "Globe" office on the afternoon of the 25th March. He made his way to Hon. Mr. Brown's private office, and knocking on the door was admitted. The circumstances connected with the shooting are well known. The Governor of the jail at a late hour to-night had not broken the news to the prisoner. He will be made acquainted

with the sad ending of his escapade to-morrow morning. It is said that his counsel, Mr. Nicholas Flood Davin, has a good case prepared for his defence. From what can be learned the defence will be that Mr. Brown through wilful carelessness was the cause of his own death, that he utterly disregarded the instructions given by his doctors, Messrs Thorburn, Aiken, and Clarke, and that he jeopardised his life by holding business meetings in his chamber.

May 11, 1880

KRAMER - Died in this city, on the 9th instant, George Kramer, in the 45th year of his age. Funeral will leave the residence, No 36 York street, on Tuesday, 11th, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

RODDICK - Died in this city, on the 9th instant, at his late residence, 230 James street north, William Roddick, in the 72nd year of his age, a native of Lochmaban, Dumfries-shire. Scotland. Funeral on Tuesday, at half past two p.m. Friends and acquaintances are cordially invited to attend.

JENKINS - Died in this city, on the 10th instant, Lucy Mary, infant daughter of Stephen and Frances Jenkins, aged 11 months. Funeral from her father's residence on Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

MOORE (London) - An inquest was begun this evening on the body of the young man Moore who died yesterday in consequence of being gored by a bull. Dr. Moore is making a post mortem examination. The reason of the inquest is a suspicion of general neglect on the part of the young man's employers.

DELORIER - A shocking accident occurred this forenoon at Pillow, Hersey & Co's rolling mills, Point St. Charles, resulting in the probable losing of the life of one of their employees. Shortly after eleven o'clock while a young lad named Abelard Delorier was engaged in holding a belt while lacing, the pinch screws of the pulley caught in his clothing and he was dragged on to the wheel and whirled around at a terrific speed. The engine was stopped as quickly as possible and the mangled body of the lad was taken down when it was discovered that though he was still alive, the right arm had been torn from the socket. The left heel was torn off and the body terribly bruised. He was removed to the hospital where he now lies suffering excruciating agony and praying for death which is hourly expected as he had received internal injuries which render recovery impossible. The unfortunate lad is a native of St. Henri and is 17 years of age.

JOYCE (Palermo) - On Friday evening last James Joyce, aged 28 years, son of Mr. Samuel Joyce, school teacher, of the Township of Nelson, while labouring under a fit of temporary insanity, committed suicide by eating over half a pound of Paris green. About seven hours after taking the poison, medical aid was procured and the usual antidotes administered which were of no avail as death put an end to his intense suffering about eleven o'clock on Saturday morning.

KEYS (Strathroy) - Mrs. Keys, wife of John Keys, blacksmith, died suddenly yesterday morning. Mrs. Keys retired in good health and was found dead in the morning. Heart disease was the cause.

LAMBE - J. T. Lambe of Ottawa died yesterday from the effects of a cold contracted whilst working at the Hull fire.

PELLETIER - The death of Mr. Pelletier, M.P.P. of L'Assomption, has been announced.

MOORE (Picton) - Information was received to-day of the death of Commissioner Moore, son-in-law of Mr. Thibado, of Toronto. He died en route from Hong Kong to England.

May 12, 1880

JAMES - Died in this city, on the 11th instant, Ann, relict of the late Peter James, a native of Devon, England, aged 76 years. Funeral will take place from her late residence, 54 Ferguson avenue, on Thursday afternoon at 3:30. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

CARNIVEAU (Port Hope) - This morning the body of a Frenchman named Joseph Carniveau was found on the Grand Trunk Railway track about a quarter of a mile west of this place terribly mangled. His head was found over half a mile from his body. Deceased was employed on Mr. Bond's raft here and was discharged yesterday morning on account of drunkenness.

KNOX (Port Hope) - Last week an old man named Thomas Knox, supposed to be about 88 years of age, died suddenly in the house of Daniel Douglas, a coloured man with whom the wife of Knox had been living. A corner's inquest was held by Mr. Thomas Gordon, coroner. It appeared from the evidence that the deceased who was an old resident in Chatsworth had been married to his wife, Hannah Knox, but after living with him for a year or so, she left him. Then she drifted into company with the man Douglas. The deceased had given the deed of some property to Hannah Knox and latterly she had been anxious to get him to live with her. Deceased was not willing to live with her, but was coaxed to go in search of some clothes belonging to him. The woman, Hannah Knox, used awful threats that deceased would never leave the house alive

and the man she is living with used threats also. She swore that if ever the old man came to live with her he would never get back again. Deceased died apparently on April 27th though it is doubtful whether the death did not occur before that and was concealed in the hope of obliterating marks of violence. The coroner disclosed that the body bore marks of violence on the side of the face and throat, but from the long time that elapsed these marks were not so distinct. After hearing evidence, the jury returned a verdict that the said Thomas Knox from the effects of strangulation did die, but how the said strangulation was occasioned there is not sufficient evidence to satisfy the jury.

Constables Pearce and Dean have arrested Douglas and the woman Knox and lodged them in jail here. Constable Pearce is employed to hunt up evidence.

May 13, 1880

TESSIER - The young man, Tessier, shot in Valleyfield by Frank Alexe, died last night. An inquest is in progress.

AUBREY (Ottawa) - To-day the body of a man named Aubrey was picked up in the pond adjoining Eddy's factory, Hull. He had been missing since Friday last and was last seen by the night watchman sitting on a low stone fence which surrounds the pond in an intoxicated condition. It is thought he fell asleep on the fence and fell backwards into the water. An inquest was held and a verdict of " accidental drowning" returned.

STASSAULT - A boy named Stassault was run over and killed on the Q.M.O. &O. Railway last night below Hull.

DARBY - Ella Darby, aged 12, of Metuchen, N.B., while lighting the fire with kerosene was burned to death.

MCPHEE, DONNELLY - The Winnipeg "Free Press" of the 6th says: News was received to-day of a terrible accident which occurred at the mouth of the Souris river on the 28th of April by which three persons plunged into eternity. It appears that a large party had been exploring the land in its vicinity with a view to locating. On arriving at the mouth of the Souris, only one skiff was available and this was utilized to transport the party across. The river was booming, but a portion of the party had been safely got over when five persons entered the boat. Their names were Frank McPhee, of Shediac, N.B.; J George Elliott and John Whitelaw, of Cobourg; Ed Donnelly, Palmerston, Ontario; and a man whose name our informant was not quite certain of. This was too much of a load for the frail bark, but they pushed boldly out. This was about nine o'clock in the evening and quite dark. The boat dipped several times on the way across and finally as they approached the other shore she went over, precipitating the occupants into the

rushing flood. At this juncture, Donnelly shouted, "Every man for himself", and made a plunge in the direction of a fallen tree which he had observed extended out from the shore quite a distance into the stream. Being a little above the tree he struggled manfully and was swept into its branches, but his strength was spent and he was numbed by the icy current, so that all he could do was to clutch the twigs with a dying grip and wait for assistance. In the meantime McPhee had struck out for the shore they had just left and his cries for assistance could be heard by those on the bank who could not see him on account of the darkness. His strength however failed him and it is conjectured that he was swept down into the Assiniboine as his body was never found. The third man who met his fate struggled desperately but was dragged down into the depths from which he never emerged.

Elliott and Whitelaw succeeded in reaching the shore in an exhausted condition and the former, knowing that Donnelly had made an attempt to reach the fallen tree, informed his friends of the fact. A search was at once made and poor Donnelly was discovered clinging to the branches with a death grip. He had been forty-five minutes in the water and chilled and senseless by reason of his long submersion he was more dead that alive. He was at once carried to the shore, but the strain had been too great for his powers of endurance and he died in a few minutes after his rescue without speaking a word although he was conscious and made several attempts to do so. His arms were found to be so frozen by the exposure he had undergone that it was with the greatest difficulty his clutch on the branches of the tree could be unloosed. At the time our informant, Mr. William Donahue, brother of Mr. James Donahue, of the Rossin House, left the party, neither of the bodies of the other victims had been found.

Both McPhee and Donnelly were well known here, having arrived in this city some time ago whence they proceeded west for the purpose of securing land for the establishment of a colony. Donnelly leaves a wife in Palmerston, Ontario, to whom his untimely death will be a terrible blow.

WYTH - William Wyth, an old pensioner who had been for a long time in the employ of E. & C. Gurney, met with his death very suddenly at the works on John street this morning. He went to the building at about half past six o'clock to attend to his duties as usual and was engaged in clearing the dross away from beneath the cupola when he was attacked suddenly with heart disease or some other affection and dropped suddenly to the floor. There was no other person present in the apartment at the time, but Edward Hudson, one of the moulders passing through, found Wyth lying on his back and feebly gasping for breath. This must have been within a couple of minutes after he fell, for Messrs Dillon and Lucas, two other employees, had passed through a very short time before and then Wyth appeared to be all right. Hudson at once gave the alarm and the unfortunate man was carried out into the open air, a messenger having been in the meantime

dispatched for Dr. Reid. By the time he arrived, however, all was over, the ineffectual struggle for life lasting only about five minutes, during which time the poor fellow remained unconscious.

Wyth was an old soldier in the British army and served his country both in the Crimea and in India during the time of the mutiny. He was with General Havelock at the Relief of Lucknow. He had risen to the rank of sergeant and having filled out the allotted time was in receipt of a pension. Among his fellow employees he was held in high esteem for his industrious disposition and quiet friendly nature, and there is general regret among them at his sudden taking off. He leaves a widow and several children to mourn his death.

As soon as death had taken place, Dr. Woolverton, coroner, was notified, but on viewing the body, he said he was not prepared to take the oath required by law lately passed by the Ontario legislature, and therefore refused to hold an inquest unless ordered to do so by the County Attorney. The body was then taken to the late residence of the deceased on Robert street, near Catherine, where it remains awaiting burial.

May 14, 1880

WING - Drowned at New Dundee, Ontario, this 14th day of May, at one o'clock, in the mill race, the youngest daughter of J. G. Wing, aged 1 year and 4 months. Funeral Sunday at 2 o'clock p.m.

JOHNSTONE (Toronto) - Mrs. Isabella Johnstone, a coloured woman aged 110 years, died at her home on Teraulay street to-day. Deceased was born in slavery in Richmond, Va., and escaped to this country in 1836.

ASHLEY (Toronto) - The body of Mrs. Ashley, who was found dead in a room in the St. James Hotel yesterday morning, she having died of suffocation by gas, will be claimed by her relatives to-morrow and taken to Woodbridge where her home was.

UPPER (Allenburg) - A serious accident occurred here yesterday evening about five o'clock. As Mr. Jacob Upper was hauling manure from Peterson & Co's barn, he stopped and the son of Mr. James C. Upper, a boy about four years of age, climbed on the hind wheel of the waggon and Mr. Upper, not perceiving him, started up and the wheel passed over the little fellow's back. He was picked up by his father and carried home where he expired about twenty minutes afterwards.

CROSSLEY (Dundas) - About four o'clock yesterday afternoon, daughter of J. Crossley, while playing near Statton and Stanley's mill race, fell in and was drowned. The body was shortly afterwards discovered.

HENRY (Prince Albert) - As Robert Henry of Cartwright was going from Cartwright with a load of wheat this morning, his wife who accompanied him fell from the load when about a mile and a half south of this place and was instantly killed.

GOODEVE (Guelph) - Mr. James Goodeve, Brooklyn, N.Y., brother of Mr. A. H. Goodeve of this city, died at his home last week. He was well known throughout Ontario and in Guelph, having had business transactions with a number of prominent citizens here.

KILLALY (Fort Walsh) - This little settlement has again this week to mourn the loss of one of its inhabitants. Mr. Robert Killaly, book-keeper for the firm of T. G. Baker & Co, died very suddenly on the morning of the 13th after ten hours' illness. He was buried with military honours by the Mounted Police, he having once been a sergeant of the force.

CUMMINGS - At 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the members of the various lodges of Orange Young Britons and True Blues turned out for the purpose of attending the funeral of John Cummings, a member of No 4 Lodge, O.Y.B., which took place from his late residence on Florence street. Deceased had been living in Toronto for some time and only returned home three or four days ago.

LANTZ - The residents in the vicinity of Tisdale street were startled yesterday evening between five and six o'clock by a report similar to that caused by the explosion of a powder magazine. The report soon went round that a boy had been shot and a "Spectator" reporter repaired to the scene for the purpose of learning the particulars which are as follows.

Edward Lantz, aged 13 years, and another lad named Hinshaw, aged 16, in some way or other got possession of a double barrelled gun which they loaded with powder and marbles and proceeded to a vacant lot on Tisdale street owned by Mr. Squire where they discharged the weapon without causing any damage except that the barrel became detached. Lantz then loaded one of the barrels with a large quantity of powder and several marbles and placed a pegging top to a post in the rear of the aforesaid lot as a mark to shoot at.

Hinshaw then placed the muzzle of the barrel against the post and tied a piece of paper to a stick which he lighted for the purpose of setting it off. He then laid the lighted paper on the nipple, but the thing missed fire, and Lantz, who was standing several yards behind ran forward for purpose of fanning the flames. An explosion immediately followed, and the unfortunate youth was thrown back several yards. He staggered off a short distance and fell on the grass when Hinshaw picked him up and dragged him on a plank where it was discovered that he had received a wound in the left cheek, close to the mouth, which bled profusely. In less than five minutes life was extinct, and the body was carried to his father's residence. Drs. Biggar, Crooker, and Vernon

were promptly on hand, but their services were not required. The boy's father who is a milk pedlar was on James street with his horse and wagon when he heard of the sad affair and ran home immediately leaving his vehicle on the street. The mother was also away from home at the time and on learning that her young son had come to such a tragical end was completely overwhelmed by grief. It is impossible to say whether the wound was caused by one of the marbles or a piece of the barrel which was burst to pieces, and not a trace of it could be found anywhere. The father of the deceased youth, whose name is August Lants, resided at 41 Tisdale street and is a very industrious man. He is a native of Germany as is also his wife, and they have a family of two boys and one girl, the oldest boy being a cripple. Although not in the best of circumstances, they live very comfortably and are much respected by those who reside in the neighbourhood. Dr. Biggar will interview Mr. Osier, County Attorney with regard to holding an inquest, but considering the circumstances it is probable it will not be considered necessary.

May 15, 1880

ROGERS - Died in this city, on the 15th instant, Henry Rogers, a native of Suffolk, England, aged 42 years. Funeral will take place on Sunday, at 3 p.m., from the residence of R. Wade, Margaret street. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to attend.

BURROWS - Died in this city, on the 15th instant, Alfred Burrows, son of captain J. C. Burrows, aged 1 year and 10 months. Funeral will take place to-morrow (Sunday) at 2 o'clock from 304 James street north. Friends will please attend.

MCCARROLL (Montreal) - Michael McCarroll died in jail here from congestion of the lungs. His wife is also an inmate of the prison.

CARTWRIGHT (Montreal) - When the steamship "Sarmatian", which has just arrived in port, was coming up the gut, a sailor, named John Cartwright, was engaged with others in setting the jib when the wind caught the sail and jerked the rope out of the hands of the sailors and the large pulley block, swinging around with tremendous force, struck, Cartwright on the head with fatal effect.

VANDERBURG (Welland) - A man named Edward Vanderburg died here this evening from having taken a large quantity of morphine, no doubt for the purpose of destroying his life.

BOUCHARD - Pascal Bouchard, contractor, of Three Rivers, died there suddenly yesterday of disease of the heart.

FARLEY - The death is announced of Hannah, the widow of the late James Farley, of St. Thomas, Clerk of the Peace of Elgin for many years. It will be recollected that Mr. Farley died some years ago of gangrene, and shortly after his death his widow went to England to live with her relatives. She died at Axbridge, Somersetshire, in April last, aged 83 years The family were well known and highly respected in Western Ontario.

STANTON - Mr. Charles Stanton, for over twenty-four years the Treasurer of Waterloo County, died at Berlin yesterday afternoon after a short illness, aged 74 years.

May 17, 1880

EMMONDS (Brighton) - This morning about three o'clock, a man named Thomas Thompson shot at and instantly killed John Emmonds, two and a half miles from Consecon, Prince Edward County, at a place called Pierson's Point. Dr. Thornton, coroner, of Consecon, holds an inquest on the body to-morrow at seven o'clock. The cause is supposed to be jealousy.

COOK - Mrs. Cook, living near Aylmer, was found dead in bed this morning. She retired in her usual health.

MABEUF (Ottawa) - Between twelve and one o'clock to-day a sad accident occurred above the Chaudiere Falls by which one life was lost. The steam tug owned by Mr. Beemer, contractor for the Chaudiere railway bridge, was engaged in towing a small scow across the river when she broke loose and was washed over Eddy's boom into the strong current above the falls. Two men were on board at the time named Joseph Mabeuf and Louis Berthaumes. The latter, seeing the danger, jumped off and swam to the boom from which place he was rescued. The other remained on deck a few minutes later and then jumped into the stream and made for the boom also. Finding the current too strong for him, he swam to the scow and caught hold of a rope at the stern. As the boat plunged into the surging billows, he was jerked through the air and his strength failing him, he was obliged to let go. He dropped into the falls and was seen no more. The scow went over all right and was found a couple of hours afterwards, half a mile below the falls.

HINCKS - Lady Hincks, wife of Sir Francis Hincks, K.C.M. G.G.R. the well known parliamentarian, and ex-Governor of Barbados, died in Montreal on Friday morning at seven o'clock, after an illness of several weeks from which she had suffered much pain. Her ladyship's health for some time past had been very feeble and it is but a few weeks since she returned with Sir Francis from a trip to the South, having spent some time in Philadelphia, New York, and other American cities. Shortly after her return a swelling made itself apparent upon the thumb

and hand and little more was thought of the matter until it developed into a terrible painful whitlow. The best surgical aid obtainable was called in and the part affected was lanced, the usual manner of treating such gatherings, but the inflammation was not sensibly reduced and the hand commenced to swell. It was decided to lance the hand and this was also done, but without giving the sufferer the desired relief. The swelling and inflammation communicated to the arm and again the lance wag applied, but without achieving the benefit expected. The announcement was then made a week ago that Lady Hincks was in a critical condition. From that time all that could be done for her was done, but the fear became general that she could not survive the shock to her nervous system. A low fever set in, the result of the nervous prostration, and at her advanced age she could not rally. Death interposed as already stated.

Lady Hincks was born in India in 1811. She had moved in the most aristocratic circles of England before coming to Canada and was one of society's ornaments. Her first husband was the Hon. Justice Sullivan of Toronto, Ontario, in which city Her Ladyship spent the most of her days. Her husband died in 1853. She resided in Ontario until June, 1875. Then she married Sir Francis Hincks. The marriage created considerable comment at the time and made quite a stir in fashionable circles. Her Ladyship continued to add to her large circle of friends from time to time and her death is much regretted. She was Sir Francis Hincks' second wife. His first wife was Martha Anne, second daughter of the late Alexander Stewart Esq., of Ligoniel, near Belfast, who died in Montreal, May 8, 1874. Sir Francis is now 73 years old and the shock of his wife's death is a severe one. The body of the deceased lady will be taken to Toronto on Monday next and will probably be buried in that city on Tuesday.

May 18, 1880

WALKER - Died at Dundas, on 18th instant, Elsie, only child of Holford and Anne Walker, aged 2 years and 7 months.

HATCHARD - Died on Tuesday, the 18th instant, Ethel Amelia, infant daughter of William and Margaret Hatchard, aged 6 months and 14 days. Funeral from her parents' residence, 28 Cathcart street, on Wednesday, at 2 o' clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to attend.

BOYCE - The body of the man Boyce who was drowned at Queenston last week has not yet been recovered.

WOOD - This morning, Mrs. Alexander Wood of Otonobee, went to the barnyard to milk cows accompanied by her daughter. While so engaged she remarked that her head felt queer and sat down and in a very short time afterwards she expired.

CHEER (Port Hope ) - David Cheer, yardmaster for the Midland Railway who was so badly injured died this morning. The deceased leaves a wife and eight small children.

May 19, 1880

FIELD - Died at Sunnyside, East Hamilton, on Tuesday evening, May l8th, John Royston, only son of William J. and Jennie E. Field. Funeral on Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

BARBER - Died in Georgetown, on Wednesday, the 19th instant, James Barber, Esq., aged 69 years. Funeral will take place on Friday, the 21st, at 2 o'clock p.m.

JACQUES - Died in this city, on the 18th instant. Lillian Jennet, aged 12 years, eldest daughter of Robert and Mary Jacques. Funeral will leave her father's residence, 55 Locke street south, on Thursday, the 20th instant, at 3:30 p.m.

GORDON - Died at the residence of James Anderson, Lake Forest, Illinois, May 11, 1880, William Gordon, aged 76 years.

JAMES (Kemptville) - Shortly after six o'clock this evening a young man named Charles James shot himself in the breast with a shot gun which may prove fatal. He was under the influence of liquor when the accident occurred.

SMITH (St. Catharines) - A man named M. Smith who owned and travelled the stallion 'King George' received a kick in the abdomen from the horse at his stables at the Flummerfelt Hotel here on Sunday from the effects of which he died at noon Monday.

WARE - Mr. P. T. Ware, formerly engaged in the jewellery business in this city, died suddenly at Chicago yesterday in his 58th year. His remains will be brought to Hamilton to-morrow morning by the 11:30 express for interment in Burlington cemetery.

May 20, 1880

SAWYER (Lefroy, Ont.) - This afternoon a child about three years of age fell into a cistern and was drowned. She was the daughter of Alfred Sawyer, a farmer living about two miles from here.

NESBIT (Gilford, Ont.) - During the thunderstorm this afternoon, Mrs. Henry Nesbit of this place, was instantly killed by lightning. She was in the act of filling a pail of water outside the door when the lightning struck her.

COWAN - The death of Peter Cowan, sheriff of Bedford, who founded Cowansville, is announced.

TURQUAND - Woodstock in the death of Dr. Turquand has lost one of its oldest inhabitants and the profession one of its most distinguished members. For upwards of three weeks he has been confined to his bed and for the last week his case was hopeless. At half past seven last, evening he breathed his last. Dr. Turquand held the position of physician to the County Prison since the formation of the municipality. He was one of the oldest Masons in the county and held a high office in that body. He was an attached member of the Episcopal Church and was noted for his generous impulses and sterling goodness of heart. The doctor leaves a widow and six children. He was 65 years of age. The interment will take place with Masonic honours to-morrow.

BARBER - Mr. James Barber, Sr., of the firm of Barber Bros, paper makers, who died at his residence, Georgetown, on Wednesday, was a native of the County of Antrim and came with the rest of the family to Canada in 1822. Mr. Barber started his first paper mill in Georgetown in 1854 and the second in 1858, since which time large additions have been made. The deceased was the senior coroner of the County of Halton and has been a member of the township and village school boards and also the village council. He has always been of a retiring disposition, taking little or no part in political conventions or other meetings of a like character. There is no name, however, which stands higher for commercial integrity, social or moral worth in the County of Halton than that of James Barber. In his death the York pioneers lose one of their members. He leaves a family of three sons and three daughters. Two of the sons, Joseph and John, have been superintending the paper mill. James, Jr. is in the firm of Barber and Ellis, Toronto.

BUTTER - The death is announced of Mr. David Butter, a resident of Ancaster, which took place at his home on Wednesday. The deceased was a native of Perthshire, Scotland, and had reached the ripe age of 80 years.

May 12, 1880

WARNER (Montreal) - One of the men arrested for the robbery of $15,000 from Mr. McNamee, named Warner, died in the hospital to-day of small pox.

FLINT (Toronto) - Joseph Flint, aged eleven years, was drowned in the bay at five o'clock this afternoon. He was with a number of companions and was playing on the timber at the foot of Brock street on his return from school. The body was found.

BROWN - (London) A man named Arthur Brown was found dead to-day from having been poisoned with Paris green. An inquest will be held to-morrow.

ROBINSON (Powhatan, Que) - Yesterday Warren Robinson beat his wife. Shortly after, she shot him dead in the presence of their children who were trying to preserve peace. The woman was arrested. They lived unhappily because of the husband's jealousy.

MASSON - A man named Louis Masson who was committed to Belleville jail for drunkenness died there yesterday.

MCDOUGALL - Word was brought to the village of Bryanston last evening that Mr. Alexander McDougall , a farmer who lived on lot 7 in the 13th concession of London Township, had committed suicide by hanging himself in his barn during the afternoon. McDougall formerly lived in Lucan and carried on the business of a butcher there and was well known to a large number of the residents of the surrounding townships. His body was found by some of the members of the family, life being extinct. What prompted McDougall to take his life was not known to our informant.

WOODS (Halifax) - An old Waterloo veteran, named Cornelius Woods, died to-day, aged 92. He was in the 52nd Regiment and had seen much service.

May 22, 1880

BURKHOLDER - Died at 79 Emerald street south, from congestion of the lungs, Grace Evelyn, infant daughter of Harry and Anne Burkholder. Funeral to-morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock.

LARKIN - Charles Larkin, who was stabbed in a drunken row in Griffintown by, it is alleged, a man named Michael Dolan, died from his wounds to-day.

ALLSWORTH (Montreal) - There is some talk concerning the death of Mrs. Allsworth who lived on McGill street, Don Mount, an eastern suburb. For a sexual complaint she took an overdose of certain pills obtained or the Kingston road and died on Wednesday night. It is said an inquiry will be made.

HASKINS (Belleville) - A man named George Clapper was arrested yesterday by Chief McKimon and Constable Stoneburg of Wooler, charged with the murder of William Haskins at the latter place. He was found in the vicinity of Sidney on his way to Smithville. It is stated that the prisoner who is now confined at Wooler has been seen with the knife and some of the clothing belonging to the deceased and that he was unusually flush of money after the supposed murder. Clapper for some time resided in this city. (See page 65)

CANFIELD - Mrs. Canfield, wife of Dr. Canfield, Clerk of the Division Court, died very suddenly this afternoon. She was in her usual health this morning. Heart disease is supposed to have been the cause of death.

FARON (Port Hope) - About midnight last night, Miss Mary E. Faron, residing with Mrs. Stack in Englishtown, walked out of a window, mistaking it for a door and fell to the ground, receiving injuries from which she died at three o'clock this afternoon.

PERRIER - Paul Perrier, a brakeman on the intercolonial railway, died yesterday from injuries received by being crushed between two cars at Sussex.

RILEY (Detroit) - The inquest upon the body of the man found in the river night before last by patrolman McDonald was held before justice Comstock yesterday afternoon and the identity of the deceased was fixed as James Riley of Windsor. Several witnesses who had known Riley in his lifetime testified that he was last seen on the 6th of April, that he was an engineer on the Great Western Railway, and made his home in Windsor although he had a wife and son whom he supported in London, Ontario. Riley was a man of about 40 years of age. He lost $2300 by the failure of McGregor's Bank and was worth but very little money at the time of his death. He was a Master Mason of the Great Western Lodge of Freemasons. The jury rendered a verdict of death on or about the 6th of April by drowning but whether the result of accident or deliberation the jurors were unable to say.

HILL - The Manitoba "Expositor" says: News has just been received of the death of Arthur Cole Hill who died at Serpent River on April 9th. The deceased came from England, was about 35 years of age, and possessed a good college education. He entered the service of the Hudson Bay Company for three years and upon the expiration of his time signed for two more years. After putting in about one year of the latter term, he made the acquaintance of a squaw and wanted to get married but as he could not do so until he left the Company, he wrote to headquarters for his discharge and his salary up to that time. Mr. Mackenzie who was in charge of the post at the time also wrote explaining matters which resulted in the discharge not being granted.

Hill then was sent to Lake Superior to another post where it was thought he would give up the idea of marrying a squaw but he did not stop there long. He deserted and got married. According to some rules of the Company a man who does not serve his time out loses all back money, and such was the case with Hill. However he heard from his brother, Henry Hill, who we are informed holds some office in the Bank of England that there was $500 to his credit there and he intended to sue the Hudson Bay Company for back pay which is about $600. After he got married, he made his home among the Indians at Serpent River following their life, fishing,

hunting, etc. and received a small amount for looking after Murray's mill at that place. Last November he took sick and as there was no medical attendant at hand he lingered on till his death. Frank Miller, who has been trailing on the North Shore all winter, was at Serpent River on April 7th and went to see Hill at the sugar bush about fifteen miles from there, upon asking him what was the matter, he replied that he had been sick but felt better then. Miller stopped at the wigwam that morning, and next morning. Hill took worse and told him that he was dying. He told Miller that if anything happened and if his money could be obtained, his wife was to have it. He was silent for a while. Suddenly a gun was fired, followed by two more reports. Then turning on his side he said, "Frank, do you know what that means?" On being told that he did not, he said, "That means there's a death in the camp and I ain't a gone coon yet".

After lying quietly a few moments he asked Miller to teach his little boy to pray and that was his last request. He died at two p.m. It was a hard scene. Miller, being the only white man with him, the deceased's wife and child, her mother and four Indians comprised the funeral. The body was rolled in a blanket and drawn out of camp on a dog sleigh, followed by a little procession in single file, and placing a few arrows on the grave, they buried him. Deceased was well-liked both by the Indians and white men, and his sad death is deeply felt by all who knew him.

May 24, 1880

FRASER - Died at 129 Berkeley street, Glasgow, Scotland, on the 23rd ultimo, Mary Wales, mother of Peter Campbell Fraser, in the 75th year of her age.

COREY - Died on Sunday morning, 23rd of May, Lizzie Louisa, only daughter of Elisha and Louisa Corey, aged 3 years and 7 months. The funeral will take place from the family residence, 276 Hughson street north, at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon. Friends will please accept this intimation.

ENNIS (Winnipeg) - A Mennonite named Job Ennis was killed in his own house the other day while reading the Bible to his wife who also received such a shock that she expired to-day. The house took fire and was burned. The other inmates escaped with their lives.

STRADER (Chesterville) - Last night two old people named Strader, living in a house owned by John Butler in that part of the Township of Manchester known as the Boyne, were burned to death. The building also was destroyed. The cause of the accident in not known.

KEAN - This afternoon the remains of Maurice Keen who was employed at Sleeman's brewery in

this city will be conveyed from his late residence on Jackson street to Dundas for interment. Deceased was a member of the O'Connell branch of the Emerald Beneficial Association, Dundas, under whose auspices the last sad rites will be performed. It is expected this will be one of the largest funeral processions ever seen in the Valley Town as deceased was widely known and highly respected.

May 25, 1880

HAMILTON - Died in this city, on the 23rd instant, Louisa, wife of Francis Hamilton, and sister of Mrs. Alexander Reid, aged 55 years. Funeral on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from her late residence, 129 park street north. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

CUNNINGHAM (Montreal) - A labourer named Cunningham fell into the hold of the "S. S. Shark" of the Beaver Line, and was instantly killed.

ALEXANDER (Chambly) - A young boy, eleven years of age, named W. Alexander, was drowned at Richilieu village at 11 a.m. yesterday.

May 26, 1880

ANDERSON - Died at 52 Wilson street, on the 25th May, Jessie Seaton, aged 14 months, infant daughter of A. A. Anderson. Funeral to-day (Wednesday) at 3 p.m.

TINDILL - Died in this city, on the 25th instant, Mary Sinton, relict of the late Thomas Tindill, aged 64 years. Funeral will leave her late residence, 138 John street north, at 2 o'clock p.m. on Thursday, the 27th. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

WHALEN - Information has been received here (Montreal) that Patrick Whalen, keeper of the lighthouse on Bird Rock, and his son were drowned April 14th while seal hunting.

ROBARTTS - Intelligence has been received by His Lordship the Bishop of Niagara of the death of Rev. Canon Robartts for many years rector of Thorold which took place at Barbados a short time since. The deceased gentleman had been failing in strength for some months and went to the island mentioned for the benefit of his health. The change did not have the desired effect, however, and his death took place as recorded. Canon Robartts was a clergyman of more that ordinary ability and his demise will be a severe loss to the diocese and especially to those to whom he ministered.

May 27, 1880

TAYLOR - Died In this city, on the 26th instant, Henry Taylor, aged 2 years and 7 months, third son of Henry and Elizabeth Taylor, grocer, 284 King street east. Funeral will take place from the residence of his parents on Friday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

MCDONNELL - Died on Thursday, the 27th May, at the residence of her son-in-law, Thomas Collier, Ann, relict of the late William McDonnell, of Dundas, aged 81 years. Funeral will leave 174 Bay street north, on Friday afternoon, at 3 p.m. for Dundas. Friends will please accept this intimation.

HAWES (Guelph) - John Hawes, 62 years of age. was found dead in his barn this morning, having hanged himself during the night. He had been in bad health for some years which affected his mind at times. The deceased lived here for eighteen years and was well known.

DEAN (Penetanguishene) - A son of Mr. Dean, guard at the reformatory, nine years of age, was accidentally drowned in Mud Lake the day before yesterday. He had been in company with two other boys, they made a raft and went out on the lake, the raft broke up, and they all were precipitated into the water. The other two escaped.

HAYES - A section man named Peter Hayes was run over on Saturday by a special train on the H. & N.W. R. near Palsgrove and killed instantly, his head being severed from his body. Deceased was returning from Locktown with some groceries when the accident occurred. He was a sober, industrious young man and leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss. A couple of horses were run over by the same train on the following Monday between Cookstown and Yankton, and were both killed.

May 28, 1880

BAKER - Died in this city, on Friday, at 2 p.m., Sarah, the beloved wife of William Baker, superintendent of the Hamilton Street Railway. Funeral on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from her late residence, 255 MacNab street north.

JONES - Died on Friday, 28th instant, Annette Tisbie, beloved wife of Seneca Jones, and daughter of D. B. Galbraith, Esq. Funeral will take place from her late residence, 43 East avenue south, on Monday, 31st, at 3 p.m.

TRUSCOTT (Winnipeg) - While the steamer "Marquette" was going up the Assiniboine River last week, a man named Truscott belonging to Whellman's immigration party, bound for Rapid City, fell overboard while drawing a bucket of water from the stream and was drowned.

He leaves a widow and two children. Over $200 was subscribed on board the steamer for the benefit of the bereaved family. His body has not yet been found. He hails from Cornwall, England.

HAMFRAY (Toronto) - Captain Hamfray, a veteran of the British legion, boarding at the Wilson House on York street, became low-spirited over financial trouble and took six grains of morphine. He was found in his room and taken to the Hospital where Dr. Oldright attended to him. He cannot recover.

SHOUTER (London) - A most sad accident having a fatal termination occurred between five and six o'clock last evening at the grocery store of Mr. George Shouter near the rail track on the Hamilton road. A little 4-year-old son of the gentleman fell through a cellar door to the floor below, a distance of eight feet, breaking his neck. No inquest was held, the cause of death being plain and purely accidental.

LEGAULT (Plantagenet) - Dolphe Legault, aged 17, son of Hyacinthe Legault dit DeLauriers, was drowned at Jessop's Falls, South Nation, last evening. His father, who is captain of the barge "Perseverance ", owned by Mr. Esther of Montreal, called the son to assist him, and in running to do so, the young man stumbled over the stove pipe, fell into the river, and was drowned. The parents reside in Montreal. The body has not yet been found.

QUINN (Guelph) - On Monday night, a young man named Paul Quinn, supposed to be under the influence of liquor, was driving along the street in Caledon East when the horse took fright and threw him out in front of the buggy, completely tearing off one of his ears and bruising his head in a shocking manner. Death released his suffering next morning.

EYRES (Winnipeg) - Mr. Thomas Eyres, who had been sick for some days past, died a few days ago. He leaves a wife and three children in the city, a son in Duluth, and another at Port Hope.

May 29, 1880

MCDONLAND (Winnipeg) - A man named McDonland, a half breed, was run over by the express train on the Pembina branch at St. Boniface last night and killed.

MCELMOYLE (Port Lambton) - The jury in the case of the death of Daniel McElmoyle, returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death by a clot of blood lodged on the brain, caused by a blow dealt by the hand of Walter P. McDonald on the night of the 24th of May at Port Lambton. A warrant for McDonald's arrest was served but he is not to be found. It is reported that he has gone to Michigan.

KENNEDY, FORSYTH - Two men named Kennedy and Forsyth were drowned at Rat Portage on Monday last. It is supposed they were drunk at the time.

VENN (Ottawa) - A post mortem examination of the body of the man, John Venn, who was found dead at the Chadier yesterday afternoon alongside his wagon, it was found that the deceased's neck had been broken, evidently through a fall from the vehicle. It was not thought necessary to hold an inquest.

DOUGALL (Winnipeg) - A terrific boiler explosion occurred at McCaulley and Jarvis's steam sawmill here this morning which shook the entire city. Doors were flung open and glass broken; fragments of timbers, machinery, and debris were scattered for hundreds of yards around. The mill is a total wreck. Intense excitement prevails, and thousands of citizens have been viewing the scene all day. The fireman, Robert Dougall, was blown to atoms, pieces of his body being found at different points. He was late of Renfrew and leaves a widow and four children. James Creadall, the engineer, sustained a fracture of the knee, a broken jaw, and a laceration of the head, besides the fracture of several ribs, and other internal injuries, from the effects of which he cannot survive.

He was from England and unmarried. James Heagg, Harm el Drill, A. Little, and John Wells, employees, are severely injured, two of them mortally. Patrick Cullen, who was working in the adjoining mill, was severely injured. He has a wife and two children. Bidwell Burrager who was visiting the mill at the time of the explosion was severely injured. He is a widower, having one child now living with friends near Belleville, Ontario. The scene was sickening and baffles description.

All the city doctors were promptly on hand, doing their utmost for the wounded and dying. There were a number of minor casualties among the yardmen and strangers, but of these none are serious. The priests and city clergymen were also on hand attending to the spiritual wants of the dying, and affording consolation to their families. A coroner's inquest will be held.

May 31, 1880

WILLIAMSON - Died on Sunday, the 30th instant, at her residence, Lisnadill, Township of Saltfleet, Christina, widow of the late John Williamson, in the 81st year of her age. Funeral will leave her late residence near Stoney Creek, on Tuesday, 1st June, at 9 a.m.

BULL - Died at Ancaster, on the 30th instant, J. J. Bull, in the 85th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, on Tuesday, the 1st June, at 2 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

WEBB - Died on the 31st May, after a short illness, Henrietta Jane, aged 5 years, 3 months, and 21 days, youngest daughter of George and Hannah Webb. Funeral from her father's residence, 150 Caroline street north, on Tuesday, 1st June, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will kindly accept this intimation.

DRISCOLL (Madoc) - A very sad accident occurred here yesterday. Simon Driscoll was driving along in the country with his wife when the horse took fright and ran away, and turning suddenly into a gateway, they were both thrown out. Mrs. Driscoll was severely cut on the head and her skull cracked. She expired this morning, never having spoken after the accident.

CROWDSON (London) - The young man Crowdson, who took lockjaw from striking his thumb accidentally with a hammer, died a few days ago from the effects.

BRETT (Arkona) - About ten o'clock this morning, William M. Brett, a medical student, accompanied by a small boy, eleven years of age, was driving a high-spirited horse belonging to Dr. Brett. When rounding a corner the horse got the start of the driver and ran against a tree, smashing the buggy and killing the boy instantly. Mr. Brett also received some very serious bruises and a nervous shock.

CHILCOTT (Simcoe) - An accident which has terminated in the death of one human being and the serious injury of another occurred about 3 o'clock this morning on the Air Line Railway a short distance from the Simcoe station. The through freight No 31, going west, due here at 2:45 a.m., passed the station running at the rate of eight miles an hour, and on reaching the switch which had been left open ran off the track, plunging down the embankment a distance of fifteen or twenty feet. The engine fell on her side, and twelve or more empty freight cars were piled in wild confusion on top and on every side of her, and immediately caught fire. An alarm was sounded and the Wellington Fire Brigade promptly responded but reached the scene of the disaster too late to save the life of Frederick Chilcott, the unfortunate engineer, who had stayed at his post manfully and had died a horrible death while faithfully performing his duty. His remains were found embedded in coal, blackened and burned almost to a cinder with his hand clasping the reversing lever of the engine. Deceased leaves a wife and two sons at St. Thomas to mourn his untimely death. The fireman, William Ashmore, was also partly covered with coal and succeeded in extricating himself, by what means it is impossible to him to tell, and escaped with a few slight burns and bruises. Alexander Thompson, a brakeman, who was standing on the tender at the time of the accident, was not so fortunate, he getting his leg broken near the knee as he fell from the train. He was conveyed to a place of safety and his wants attended to without meeting further injury. Meanwhile efforts were made to check the flames but without success,

and the twelve or more cars were soon reduced to a mass of charred wood, ashes and hot iron. When the fire had partly subsided, action was taken to clear the track. This was accomplished in a few hours, and the traffic which had been temporarily suspended was resumed. Dr. Wilson, coroner, was notified of the accident and proceeded to the Great Western Station where an inquest was commenced on the remains of the late Frederick Chilcott.

GRANT - John Grant, who was hurt at a bridge on the Brantford branch of the G.W.R. on Friday night, died on Saturday.

DRURY (St. John, N.B.) - A terrible tragedy, the like of which has seldom occurred in this province, took place to-night in the parish of Simonds, about two miles from St. John. An elderly man named John Drury shot and killed his brother Edward, and also shot and seriously wounded his brother Ward Chipman Drury. This occurred in the house. He went and set fire to the outhouses and finished by blowing out his brains. When people were attracted to the place by the fire, the two men were dead, while Chipman Drury was able to move about. He is now under medical care and will likely recover. The house and barns, worth $10000 or $12000, were burned down. Nothing could be done to save them as there was no water in the vicinity.

The tragedy has created a profound sensation. It is impossible as yet, owing to the excitement that prevails at the scene of the awful affair, to obtain full particulars. John Drury, the murderer and suicide, was a deaf and dumb man of 60 years. Edward was older. Various causes for the crime are assigned. It is said that John had been drinking lately, that he has been carrying a revolver about him for several weeks, and that some dispute about the property took place that led to the crime. The Drury’s moved in the highest social circles and are connected with the leading families in the province. Chipman Drury, who so narrowly escaped death, is Registrar of Deeds for the County of St. John. One source of wonder is that the murderer did not see any of the women and children in his mad fit.

June 1, 1880

RANKIN - The infant found dead near Perth on Saturday belonged to a woman named Rankin. The constable is in search of her. The coroner is of the opinion that it died from violence.

ARMSTRONG - Mr. John Armstrong, one of the oldest residents of Guelph, who was in his usual health this morning, died suddenly from a fit of apoplexy.

CASEY (Montreal) - A young woman named Mary Casey, living with her married sister on Grand Trunk street, gave birth to an infant this morning and afterwards threw it into a closet. A coroner's jury returned a verdict of wilful murder.

GERMAN (Bobcaygeon) - A sad drowning accident occurred here on Pigeon Lake on Saturday evening. Three young men named Alexander McCallum, W. Whalen, and C. E. German, started after dark to cross the lake in a canoe towing a racing shell. A perfect gale was blowing on the lake at the time and swamped the canoe. The three men clung to the shell for nearly two hours when German struck out to swim ashore and had not been heard of since. The two others stuck to the boats and drifted ashore in an exhausted condition. German's body has not yet been recovered, but search is being made for it. Much sympathy is felt for German who was a promising young man and held a good position.

Later: The body of C. E. German who was drowned on Pigeon Lake was recovered about twenty feet from the shore.

RIORDON - We regret to announce the death after a short illness of Mrs. Riordon, widow of the late J. Riordon, Esq., surgeon Royal Navy, which took place in Toronto. Deceased was the mother of Messrs John and Charles Riordon of St. Catharines and was well known throughout the Niagara district where she has been residing for several years. The funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon.

June 2, 1880

LOVE (Blyth) - A fatal accident occurred this afternoon between Blyth and Clinton. Mr. Samuel Love and his son were driving from Clinton on the gravel road where the London, Huron, and Bruce Railway crosses it. The 4:30 train came along as they were crossing the track and the train struck the wagon and both men were killed instantly. The wagon was smashed to pieces, one of the horses being killed and the other escaped unhurt. The bodies were taken on the train, and an inquest will be held. Mr. Love was an old resident of East Wawanosh, and his untimely death has cast a gloom over the community. He leaves a wife and large family to mourn his loss.

O'KEEFE (Elora) - This afternoon a farm labourer named Dennis O'Keefe, employed by Mr. James McQueen, farmer, was instantly killed by being thrown from a wagon caused by a team running away.

MCCUTCHEON (Woodville) - James McCutcheon, aged 22, was jammed between two cars of a gravel train on the Midland Railway about four miles from here yesterday. He died at four o'clock this morning.

LUEMM (Galt) - This morning Mr. Sigfried Luemm, aged about 40 years, living at Hunter's Corners near this place, was accidentally drowned in the Grand River while fishing.

Deceased was subject to fits and doubtless fell into the river during one of these attacks. He leaves a wife to mourn his loss.

June 1880

WOOD - Daniel Wood, of Ameliasburg, fell from the second storey of his barn yesterday and was instantly killed. He is believed to have been seized with a fit.

SMITH - Mrs. Edward Smith, of Allanburgh, a partially insane woman, and a daughter of Mr. William Vanderburg, was found dead in her yard yesterday. The cause of death is not known.

BLANCHARD (Kingston) - A letter was received here this (Tuesday) morning from Professor Lewis A. Turner of 57 Lloyd street, Buffalo, stating that a report was in circulation in that city to the effect that a cannon-ball performer whose professional name was Donaldson had been shot and killed in Texas for his money. On enquiry we find that Professor Donaldson's real name was George Blanchard and that he belonged to Wolfe Island where his mother still lives. He was a fine powerfully-built man about six feet six inches in height and of a fair complexion. He left the city about five years ago and went to Buffalo, NY, where he commenced performing. While here he worked in the Locomotive Works, or as they were then called, the Ontario Foundry, and was always a general favourite with companions on account of his jovial nature. He then boarded in the Fenwick Hotel, Ontario street. He was in the city shortly before the ice went out finally. He had to cross to the Island on an ice boat. He then seemed to have lots of money which he always carried about with him. He also wore a fine gold watch worth $150, which with his money no doubt tempted his murderer to commit the deed.

June 4, 1880

DONAHOE - A woman named Catharine Donahoe who was taken to the City Hospital from the House of Refuge after her accouchement died at that institution yesterday at noon under peculiar circumstances. It appears that after her confinement an operation for abscess of the breast was found necessary, and Dr. Griffin, attending physician for the month, was called upon to perform it. As the patient was unable to undergo the operation without the use of anaesthetic, another of the physicians proceeded to administer chloroform, but the woman had taken only a couple of inspirations of the drug when she fell back insensible. Every effort was made to resuscitate her, but in vain. She arrived there only a few days ago and is said to have borne an unenviable reputation. Dr. Woolverton was notified and arrangements were made for holding an inquest at the City Hospital at 4 o'clock this afternoon.

June 5, 1880

ORTTON - Died at 27 John street, St. Thomas, on the morning on the 1st instant, Annie, beloved wife of E. Charles Ortton, aged 26 years. Funeral took place from the above residence on Wednesday afternoon.

BARRETT - A young man named Barrett was drowned while running a raft down the Depot Creek in the Township of Portland.

June 7, 1880

ABECOWSER - Died in this city, on the 6th instant, Christopher Abecowser, in the 83rd year of his age. Funeral from his son-in-law's residence, 79 Robert street, on Tuesday, 8th instant, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this invitation without further notice.

About a quarter past six yesterday morning Christopher Abecowser, who resided with his son-in-law, Mr. A. W. Wright, at 79 Robert street, was found dead in an alleyway in rear of the aforesaid premises. Deceased was in the habit of getting up about daybreak for the purpose of taking the cow out to pasture for an hour or two and returning to the house for his morning meal. Yesterday morning he followed up his usual practice and as he did not return at the accustomed hour, a search was made with the result described above. The deceased was in his 84th year and had served in the war of 1812, having participated in three major engagements: Queenston Heights where General Brock came to an untimely end, the battle of Niagara, and Lundy's Lane. The body was taken to the house of his son-in-law, but as the cause of death was old age, an inquest was not considered necessary. Thus ends the history of one who took an active part in the cause of preserving Canada to the British Crown and whose name shall be handed down to posterity as one of her gallant defenders.

June 8, 1880

MOORE - Died suddenly in Toronto, of congestion of the lungs, James D. Moore, son of the late Edward Moore of this city. Funeral will leave the G.W.R. station on arrival of train at 2:30 p.m. on 9th instant.

HAMPSON - Died in this city, on the 7th instant, Frederick Allen, infant son of Edward and Mary Hampson, aged 6 months and 23 days. Funeral from his parents' residence, 27 Stuart street east, on Wednesday, 9th instant, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this invitation without further notice.

ELSON - John Elson, Sr. of Petersville died yesterday aged 73. He came to Canada in 1834, settling near Port Hope, but afterwards removed here. He was much respected.

HOME (Lanark) - While four young boys were out on some saw logs yesterday on the River Clyde, about three miles from here, one of them, a son of Mr. James Horne, fell in and was drowned. The alarm was soon given and a large number turned out to search for him, but the water being about thirty feet deep and the other boys not being able to locate the spot, the body has not yet been found.

STALKER (Port Ryerse) - While a young son of W. Stalker's was fishing from the pier here this afternoon, he fell into the lake and was drowned. It is supposed he was taken with a fit as he had been troubled with them quite frequently.

DEASE (Toronto) - A young man named Dease, a resident of Don Mount, while attempting to board the express train on the G.W.R. to-night while the cars were in motion, missed his footing and falling under the cars, was killed.

June 9, 1880

MOCKRIDGE - Died at Christ Church rectory, the residence of her son, Rev. C. H. Mockridge, B.D., on the 9th instant, Eliza, widow of the late Rev. James Mockridge, M.A. of Belleville, in her 60th year. Funeral in Hamilton on Friday at 3 p.m.

The many friends of Rev. C. H. Mockridge, rector of Christ Church Cathedral, will regret to learn of the death of his mother which took place this morning at the rectory, corner of Robert street. The deceased lady had been suffering for a long period with organic disease of the heart, but although her death was not wholly unexpected, it came suddenly at last. The funeral will take place from the rectory on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The body will first be taken to the cathedral where service will be read by Rev. Canon Carmichael and appropriate music rendered by the choir. All the Episcopal clergy of the city are expected to attend. The remains will be interred in Burlington cemetery.

SMITH (Leamington) - A sad and fatal accident occurred here last evening about 7:30. While the lacrosse club were playing in the agricultural grounds, a young lad by the name of Smith was struck on the side by a flying ball and instantly killed. Medical aid was at once summoned, but life was extinct before anything could be done for him. The ball struck opposite the heart. The boy was employed in the "Post" printing office and would have succeeded admirably as a type. He was much respected by all who knew him. The affair has cast a gloom over the whole town

and especially on the lacrosse team. A young man named Wood threw the ball and was so affected that he was under the doctor's care all night.

June 10, 1880

BRUCE - Died at 13 Moray street, Edinburgh, Scotland, on the 9th instant, Mr. Thomas Bruce, late of this city, in his 81st year.

FOLGER (Delhi) - Rev. S. W. Folger, a Baptist minister of this place, hung himself here to-day from a beam in his barn. The position in which he was found by his son and housekeeper showed a determination on his part to put an end to his life as he could have saved himself at any time before death had he repented. He must have lowered himself gradually by the aid of a stationary ladder and died of strangulation, no marks being on the neck. No cause for the act is shown, but it is supposed to be mental aberration. There will be no inquest as the coroner, Dr. Wood, says he cannot take the necessary oath. The deceased was about 60 years old and has been a resident of this place for a long time and much respected. His funeral takes place on Friday next at one o'clock.

FALLIS (St. Mary's) - The only child of the Rev. Mr. Fallis of St. Thomas, visiting its friends here, wandered on the Grand Trunk Railway this afternoon and was killed by a passing train.

VILLENEUVE (Ottawa) - A boy named Villeneuve fell off a floating plank walk at the Gatineau Point last night and was drowned. The body has not yet been recovered.

June 11, 1880

SMITH - Died on the 9th instant, Nellie, only daughter of John and Bessie Smith, aged 6 months. The funeral will leave her father's residence, 110 George street, on Friday, at 8 o'clock.

PRINGLE (Whitby) - A little girl, four years old, daughter of Mrs. James Pringle, hotel keeper, was killed on the Harbour Railway switch to-day under most distressing circumstances. The track runs between the hotel and stable, and a platform car was standing on the track. Mrs. Pringle, having occasion to cross the track, gave the car a shove. The child was at the opposite end out of sight and the first warning the poor mother had of the danger was the car passing over her child's body. Death was instantaneous.

DAWSON (St. Mary's) - A young man named Duncan Dawson, 36 years of age, living in Fullarton Township, was struck by lightning this morning and instantly killed while harnessing his horse.

HENDERSON - Chicago papers give an account, of the death of Joseph Henderson who fell overboard from the propeller "Champlain" last Thursday night. The deceased was the son of Mr. Andrew Henderson of Toronto, was about 24 years of age, and was unmarried. He had been employed on the "Champlain" for about two weeks and is supposed to have been thrown overboard by a sudden lurch of the vessel.

June 12, 1880

NIE - Died in this city, on the 11th instant, William Nie, a native of Layton, Essex, England, in his 63rd year. Funeral will leave his late residence, 31 Inchbury street, on Monday, the 14th instant, at 4 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

BERQUIER (Montreal) - A sad accident occurred to-day on the St. Lawrence by which at least two men and perhaps more lost their lives. As a raft belonging to Calvin of Kingston was passing through the Lachine Rapids this morning with twelve men, it went to pieces, all the occupants being cast to the mercy of the seething torrent. Some of the men clung to logs while others saved themselves by swimming. Arthur Berquier, a Caughnawaga Indian, and a Canadian are known to have been drowned as their bodies were recovered, but there are fears of further fatalities as some of the raftsmen have not been heard from.

MCKEE (Parry Harbour) - Mr. John McKee's little son, Johnnie, aged six years, while trying to jump from one boat into another this evening fell into the Georgian Bay, close to the Guelph Lumber Co's storehouse. His brother, with several other children, was playing on the other side of the storehouse, but could not see him to give the alarm in time. Mr. Whitchelow and Thomas Paxton discovered the body. The first called Mr. Ned Charret who came back with his boat and took the child out of the water, but too late. Mr. Walton was soon on the spot but his exertions were futile, life being extinct. Mr. and Mrs. McKee have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their sad bereavement.

ELLIOTT - Sandwich lost an old and respected citizen yesterday morning in the death of Rev. Frederick Gore Elliott, aged 70 years, which occurred at 4 a.m. at the residence of his son-in-law, The deceased was 14 year pastor of All -Saints Church and was forced to resign about a year ago on account of ill health. He was well known throughout the county and was beloved for his many good qualities as a conscientious Christian minister. A large circle of friends will mourn his death. His funeral will take place at 9 a.m. to-morrow under the auspices of the Great Western Lodge of F. & A.M. of Windsor of which he was chaplain and the Masonic fraternity of Amherstburg. The remains will be taken to the latter place for interment.

RUSSELL (Ottawa) - Mr. Alexander Russell of the dry goods firm of Russel and Allan died suddenly at noon to-day at his residence, Albert street. He complained a short tine previously of being unwell and went to bed. He had been there but a short time when he drank a glass of iced water and immediately fell dead. Deceased has been in business in the city for many years and was highly respected.

June 14, 1880

CAMPBELL - Died in this city, on the 13th instant, of consumption, Alexander, third son of the late Daniel Campbell, of the Vale of Leven, Scotland, aged 32 years. The funeral will leave his late residence, 53 Jackson street west, on Tuesday, the 15th instant, at 3 o’clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation and attend.

Mr. Alexander Campbell, jeweller, died yesterday at the age of thirty-two. We join his numerous friends in expressing sincere sorrow at an event which though not unexpected will still bring a shock to many who knew Mr. Campbell, and appreciated his excellent qualities. For weeks he has been confined to his room and for a considerable time past, no hope has been expressed in response to the anxious enquiries made with respect to his condition. In private life his popularity was unbounded, and his record as a merchant in one of perfect success. Alexander Campbell was born on the 17th of May, 1848, in Alexandria, Dumbartonshire, Scotland. In 1854 his parents removed to Hamilton with their four sons: Daniel, Roderick, Alexander, and John, of whom only the mother and one son John survive.

Mr. Campbell, Sr. was stricken down with cholera almost immediately after his arrival in Canada. Alexander, when still a boy, learned the trade of a jeweller, serving his time with Mr. Thomas Lees. In 1870 he started business on his own account on John street. Possessed of very little capital to begin with, he took with him into the business an affable manner, a thorough knowledge of his trade, unlimited pluck and enterprise, and a buoyant disposition that enabled him to look always on the bright side of things. After a time his trade increased and he removed to his late stand on King street where his business expanded rapidly, and he had succeeded in acquiring a competence when called away from the scenes of earth by that insidious disease, consumption, to which one of his brothers had succumbed before him. Mr. Campbell was a member of Victoria Lodge, IOOF, and of Murton Lodge, Rose Croix, Scottish Rite in Masonry. His funeral will take place on Tuesday next from 53 Jackson street west.

WALES (Kingston) - The express train No 5 from Montreal on Saturday night ran over a man named Wales who was lying on the track about two miles east of here, killing him instantly. His body was terribly mutilated. He was a resident of this city and leaves a family.

BOYD (Toronto) - Mr. J. B. Boyd of the firm of Hodgson and Boyd died on Saturday. The deceased contracted a pulmonary complaint at the Fenian skirmish at Ridgeway in 1866 from the effects of which he never recovered.

June 15, 1880

GAINES - Died in this city, on the 14th instant, Jerdon Gaines, aged 83. The funeral will leave the residence of his son-in-law, Henry Brazier, 19 York street, on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation and attend.

PTOLEMY - Died at one o'clock on Tuesday 15th instant, at 68 Walnut street, Elizabeth, beloved wife of John Ptolemy, in her 49th year. Funeral from her late residence, 68 Walnut street, at 9 a.m. on Friday, the 18th, will proceed via Stoney Creek for the family burial ground at Woodburn, Binbrook. Friends will please accept this intimation.

SMITH (Queenston) - A young man named John Smith, about 25 years old, a resident of the town of Lewiston NY, was drowned in the Niagara River on Sunday while bathing opposite the residence of Mr. Murrayfield on the Canadian side, about four miles from here. His father, who resides in Buffalo, arrived this morning at Lewiston. Efforts will be made to recover the body.

BURKHOLDER (Toronto) - While Forepaugh's circus was going along on Yonge street after parading the streets, a horse attached to a wood delivery cart was frightened by the playing of the band. The animal balked and knocked down a boy named Fred Burkholder who received injuries which resulted in death in a few minutes. Samuel Nutall, the driver, was taken into custody. It has not been decided yet to hold an inquest, none of the coroners appearing anxious to move in the case.

HALL - This morning the dead body of J. B. Hall, foundry man of Blenheim village, was found near Charing Cross. It is supposed he was thrown out late last night by the wagon going into a deep rut, and broke his neck.

DECOURSIER (Toronto) - Considerable interest has been taken by the public for some time past in the case of the prisoner, DeCoursier, who was sentenced to be hanged for the murder of his brother. The sentence was to have been carried into execution to-morrow morning at 6 o'clock at the Toronto jail, but by the criminal's own hand, the gallows has been deprived of its victim. At an early hour this morning it was discovered that DeCoursier had taken his own life...The crime of which he was found guilty was committed at Lambton Mills, the victim being the prisoner's own brother and the cause which prompted the committing of the crime being that the brother

had obtained the ruin of the girl to whom the accused was engaged to be married...This morning Robert DeCoursier, the Lambton Mills murderer swallowed a deadly drug from the effects of which he died in less than three minutes. The facts are that at 7 o'clock, the usual hour, Watson the day watchman specially appointed to guard the doomed man, came on duty, relieving Waites who performed the services at night. When Watson came on duty, DeCoursier was in bed apparently sleeping. About 8 o'clock, be jumped hastily out of bed and drank some water out of a pitcher in the room. He immediately returned to bed and a peculiar noise which gurgled from his throat alarmed the watchman, and on examining his charge more closely he found that he was in the last stages of dissolution. The two were locked into the room, and Watson rapped loudly for assistance. Turnkey Bell, who heard the tapping, opened the door, but by the time he got to the bedside DeCoursier was dead.

The institution was quickly alarmed and the room filled with the stupefied guards. A doctor was immediately sent for and Deputy-Governor Evans, ordering that no article in the cell be disturbed, at once cleared the room and locked the door. When the doctor arrived, all that he could do was to assure the authorities what they already knew, that the man was cold and dead. The slight examination which was made before the cell was locked up disclosed the fact that at the bedside there was a little sprinkling of a grayish powder and in the water bucket a small phial was thrown.

Where the suicide obtained the poison to carry out his purpose remains simply a matter of conjecture at present. He had been for months watched closely night and day, and a strict investigation will have to be made so that the blame may rest on the proper shoulders.

June 16, 1880

THICKPENNY - Accidentally killed on the 15th instant, John Thickpenny, aged 47 years. Funeral from his late residence, 161 York street, corner Hess, to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

GOOMLEY (Montreal) - The remains of the man found in the St. Lawrence have been recognized as Francis Goomley, formerly of this city.

SMITH (St. Thomas) - An Oneida Indian named Smith was instantly killed on the St. Clair branch of the Canada Southern Railway yesterday morning. He was crossing the Delaware bridge when a tie train under Conductor Lowry overtook him. The redman had sufficient presence of mind to lie flat upon the ends of the ties which jut out a couple of feet further than the rails, but when the locomotive and a portion of the train had passed over him, he raised his head to look around and the next one struck him on the skull, crushing it, knocking him from the bridge.

He fell a distance of sixty feet and death must have been instantaneous. An inquest was not considered necessary.

JOHNSON (Corinth) - This morning about 11 o'clock Andrew Johnson, a farmer living two miles from here, was found dead in a well with his face and throat cut. His brother, Thomas Johnson, was found in the granary with his throat cut. Thomas was of unsound mind. It is supposed he murdered his brother and then committed suicide.

MCLNNES - Duncan McInnes, a farmer living three miles west of Rodney, hung himself to a ladder in his barn about four o'clock on Thursday evening. He was quite dead when found. This was McInnes's third attempt to shuffle off this mortal coil. He twice attempted to drown himself in a creek but his dog dragged him out on both occasions. In order to render his final attempt successful beyond peradventure, he persuaded his wife to attend prayer meeting and during her absence he locked the dog up so that it would not interfere. He then locked himself in the barn and hung himself to a ladder. He could have saved himself at any time had he repented of his rashness. The neighbours had always considered McInnes half demented. He leaves a widow and one daughter who has reached maturity.

FRASER (Markdale) - About nine o'clock last evening in a drunken brawl a young man named Alexander Fraser who it is said was not engaged in the affray received a blow from one Hugh McLaughlin from the effects of which he died in thirty minutes. Fraser was resident of Erin village and a fisherman.

June 17, 1880

KIRKWOOD - Died in Montreal, on the 16th instant, Mrs. Kirkwood, daughter of Capt. Roberts, staff officer of pensions. Funeral will take place at Hamilton from G.W.R. station on arrival of train from Toronto at 2:30 p.m. to-morrow, the 18th instant. Friends will please observe.

SNIDER (Weston) - Last evening Mr. Jacob Snider of the 3rd concession of York died from the effects of eating a poisonous root he had found in the woods. Snider's son and Mr. Ross, school teacher, his wife and two children had also eaten of the same root, but they are all likely to live, Mr. Ross and family feeling but little effects from it. Mr. Snider was dying when the doctor reached the house.

MCFARLANE (Guelph) - James McFarlane, lately of Edinburgh, Scotland, died Tuesday morning about eight o'clock at the Royal Hotel of apoplexy. He arrived here from the old country about three years ago and lived in the vicinity of Guelph.

He leaves a wife and one child to mourn his loss, who have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. He was a young man, dying at the early age of 31 years.

EMMANS - The death is announced of Mr. J. H. Emmans which took place on Tuesday at the residence of his fatter, Mr. Henry Emmans, Mountsberg, West Flamborough. The deceased was well known in Guelph, having acted as foreman for several years for Mr. Smith and during his residence was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was especially well known and respected in Masonic circles, having at the time of his death been Worshipful Master of Waverley Lodge in Guelph, but he was able to fill the chair once after his election. He was a most enthusiastic Mason and was said to be one of the best posted in the mysteries of the craft in the district. He died at the early age of 35 years. The funeral took place from his father's residence this afternoon, a number of the Guelph Masons being in attendance.

June 18, 1880

CULHANE - Died in this city, on the 18th of June, 1880, Harriet Maria, the beloved wife of P. J. Culhane, aged 27 years, 5 months, and 26 days. Funeral from her husband's residence, corner of John and Cannon streets, for Burlington cemetery, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends will please attend.

MILLER - Died in this city, on Friday morning, June the 18th, of diphtheritic croup, Bertha Eliza, dearly beloved and only daughter of George and Elizabeth Mills, aged 2 years and 10 months. Funeral took place from her father's residence, 40 Wellington street north, in the afternoon.

BROWN - Drowned in Burlington Bay, on the 17th instant, Charles David Brown, third son of William and Clara Brown, aged 6 years and 4 months. Funeral from parents' residence, 112 John street south, on Sunday afternoon, at 4 o'clock. Friends will please attend.

With each successive return of summer and the consequent bathing season, some of our citizens are called upon to mourn fatalities occurring in Burlington Bay, The first of the season took place last evening, the victim being a young lad named Brown, son of Mr. William Brown who resides at 112 John street south near the wood market. The sad affair happened near the Great Western Railway freight sheds. The boy was engaged in fishing, being seated on a log in close proximity to where some men were rafting timber, and the log rolling over, he was precipitated into the water. He soon sank and although one of the raftsmen hurried to the scene of the accident and succeeded in recovering the body in a very short time, it was too late as all efforts to restore the

lad to life were in vain. Coroner Woolverton was notified, but on hearing the circumstances, did not think it necessary to hold an inquest. Subsequently the boy's father was informed of the calamity and he took the body home. The family will have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

SMITH (Morpeth) - Mr. J. D. Smith of this place, while engaged loading timber on Hill's dock, accidentally fell overboard and was drowned. The body was recovered after being in the water an hour. The coroner considered an inquest unnecessary.

HOWELL (Windsor) - J. C. Howell was found drowned here this evening. He was last seen about 12 o'clock p.m. last Saturday. He leaves a wife and family, said to be visiting at Cobourg.

SULLIVAN (Toronto) - David Sullivan, a resident of Bathurst street, was killed on the Northern Railway this afternoon by falling off a car. He leaves a wife and four children in rather destitute circumstances.

TORDIFF (Enniskillen) - Mr. Thomas Tordiff, a well-to-do farmer of Brock Township, has been in poor health this spring and for the last two months has been staying with his brother about two miles west of this village. Monday afternoon he started to see a friend a short distance away, and not returning, a search was made for him last evening, and he was found this morning suspended by the neck to a tree in his brother's woods, supposed to have been there since Monday evening. It appears deceased has been insane at intervals for some time. An inquest was held by Coroner Mitchell and the jury returned a verdict in accordance with the above facts. When found, his toes were touching the ground and his body leaning forward with his neck compressed tightly by cord which he had braided out of Basswood bark.

KELLY - Mr. John Kelly, 10th concession of Bruce, went to bed a few nights ago in his usual health and spirits, and was found dead before midnight. Cause supposed to be heart disease.

June 19, 1880

WILY - Died at Posilipo, Naples, on the 29th ultimo, of fever and bronchitis, Eliza, daughter of the late Capt Wily, H.M. 83rd Regiment, and sister of Mrs. Pringle of this city.

ROSS (Woodstock) - This morning the body of Mrs. John Ross, wife of a well-to-do mechanic here, was found in Thomas Adams's cistern. The circumstances of the case so far as can

be learned at present lead to the belief that the unfortunate woman must have committed suicide. Last night she remained at the bedside of a sick child of a neighbour's till about 11 o'clock when she came home and told her husband she wanted to go over again early in the morning to see if the child had lived through the night. She rose at 4 o'clock this morning, dressed herself, and started out to see the neighbour's child. At about 6 o'clock, however, Mr. Adams's son having occasion to look into the cistern discovered the woman. An inquest was held and a verdict of death by committing suicide while labouring under a temporary fit of insanity rendered.

MCQUILLAN (Madoc) - A fatal shooting accident occurred yesterday morning at Bannockburg, nine miles west of here. It appears that two young children named McQuillan were playing alone in a room in which was a loaded gun lying on the bed. One of them, while playing with the gun, attempted to drag it off the bed holding it by the muzzle, when the weapon discharged its contents, entering the child's body near the heart, killing it instantly.

WHITE (Tweed) - Willie White, a son of William White of this place, was drowned here to-day while bathing below the dam. He was caught by the back current and drawn under.

June 21, 1880

VANDERLIP (Brantford) - Clark Vanderlip, a young lad about 16, was drowned at Cainsville while bathing with some boys.

PARTRIDGE (Newmarket) - Yesterday four boys left this village after dinner and went to bathe about a mile south of here. Three of them returned home about four o'clock, saying nothing about their comrade. The mother of the missing boy had in the meantime been searching but with no success. One of the boys about nine o'clock owned up that the boy, Partridge, six years of age, was drowned. A number of the villagers went out and recovered the body in an hour afterwards. It was also found that the other boys had concealed the clothes of Partridge, some distance away, in the bushes.

June 22, 1880

STROUD - Died in this city, on the 22nd, Mabel, only daughter of William and Elizabeth Stroud, aged 3 weeks and 4 days. Funeral will leave her parents' residence, Wednesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

GORDON (Winterbourne) - A distressing accident occurred here this afternoon to two little sons of Mr. Albert Gordon as they were driving a team drawing gravel. The horses ran away and the two boys were thrown out of the wagon, killing the younger and breaking the arm of the elder.

CARMICHAEL (Wyoming) - Daniel Carmichael, who has lived for some years with his brother-in-law, Mr. Duncan McVacar, was found this afternoon lying under a tree in the orchard quite dead. Deceased had been subject to fits for some time, and it is supposed he died in one. An inquest will likely be held.

LIEB (St. Catharines) - A man named Lieb, who was found lying in a lane back of St. Paul Street one night last week while supposed to be drunk, died on Friday night at Mrs. Robertson's boarding house. His trouble was not owing to liquor but to sickness. He has left behind him some $1200 or $1500. It is not known that he has any friends.

COUTTS - A correspondent in North Luther informs the Mount Forest "Examiner" of the sad death of James Coutts, Sr. and James Coutts, Jr., father and son, from blood poisoning. It is said that while attending a mare recently purchased and which unknown to them was suffering from what is known as 'glanders' the poison entered their system through some small abrasions or scratches on their hands. The father died on the 31^st ultimo after an illness of about two days, and the son died on the 9th instant after an exceedingly painful and distressing illness of nearly two weeks.

Mr. Coutts, Sr. was an elder at the North Luther Presbyterian Church, and his son was a promising young man. Both were well-to-do industrious farmers, highly esteemed by their neighbours. The reputed circumstances attending their death have caused great excitement in the locality, and the family have the deep sympathy of all in their affliction.

June 23, 1880

KENNEDY - The Caledonia "Sachem" gives the following particulars of the drowning of young Kennedy at that place on Saturday last. A number of young lads whose ages ranged from eight or nine to thirteen or fourteen years, only two or three of them being able to swim, ventured into the river at the place designated. Among them was a lad named John Donald Kennedy, about ten years of age, son of Donald Kennedy, general merchant and clothier, living at the south end of the Caledonia bridge.

They were in the water but a few minutes when the deceased lad and a still younger one named Munro got beyond their depth and sank beneath the water which at that spot is about five feet deep. Mrs. Hull's son who was among the other lads managed to seize the boy Munro by the hair and landed him safely on the shore, but he could not reach Kennedy who had sunk and could not be seen. The body was recovered about half an hour later, but no effort could restore life.

June 24, 1880

CONKLIN - Died on the 23rd instant, at 31 Peter street, Thomas D. Conklin, aged 40 years and 7 days. Funeral on Friday at 11 a.m.

COLLINS (London) - A young man named Collins, aged 22 years, was drowned to-night while bathing in the river at Blackfriars bridge. The body has not yet been recovered.

Young (Chatham) - Mr. Robert Young fell down in a fit of sunstroke yesterday and died this morning after severe suffering. He came from Glasgow, Scotland, and had only been in Chatham a few days.

MCBRIDE (Thorold) - Mrs. McBride, an old widow woman who lived alone on the mountain near Thorold, was found dead in her shanty to-day by one of her neighbours. From the appearance of the body she must have been dead about three days.

MORSE (St. Stephen, N.B.) - Rev. John Morse who settled in Calais a few weeks ago as pastor of the Methodist Church was drowned in the river yesterday morning. He took his two children out rowing and landed near the steamer "Stroud's" lower wharf, St. Stephen. Leaving the children on the shore, he rowed farther down the river, but came back and told the children to go on the wharf and he would call for them. After waiting on the wharf for some time, the children went to look for their father and found the boat with his hat floating beside it. The oars were in the boat and the only explanation of the sad accident yet offered is that the gentleman was subject to spells of dizziness. Morse also was originally of New Brunswick and was at the time of his death a member of the East Maine Conference, Methodist Episcopal, and was 35 years of age. He leaves a wife and four children.

HOPKINS - On Sunday last, there was a sudden death in Waterdown . An old man of 70 or 80 years named Hopkins from Grimsby, has been living in the village of Waterdown for some time with his young wife and child. On Sunday last the wife left home to attend a funeral and on her return about six o'clock found her husband lying behind the door dead. The event has caused a profound sensation in the village.

June 25, 1880

SMITH - Died at Stratford, Ontario, on the 23rd June, Edward J. Smith, manager Canadian Bank of Commerce, third son of the late Dr. George Smith, Dundas, Scotland.

INGRAM (Guelph) - A telegram has been received containing the sad intelligence that John S. Ingram, son of Thomas Ingram of Puslinch, and five others have been murdered by the Indians at Black Hills.

June 26, 1880

SPROULE (Carp) - Yesterday afternoon a boy about 14 years of age, son of a widow named Sproule, living about three miles east of here, went to tie the horse of a traveller when the boy was killed by lightning and the pole shattered to splinters.

June 28, 1880

SILL (Jarvis) - A telegram was received to-day from the New York City Hospital authorities stating that Robert Sill of this village died in that institution this morning from the effects of sunstroke. He had been for many years postmaster here and treasurer of the Township of Walpole. He was connected with firms of Sill & Ivey, merchants, and Sill & Ivey & Co., grain dealers, at this point. He carried on a large business and his loss will be keenly felt throughout this section. Well-known as a straightforward man, honourable and just in his dealings, he was highly respected by all classes, and his death casts a gloom over the whole community.

BEGG (St. Catharines) - The body of a boy named James Begg, aged about 12 years, son of Mr. Frank Begg, painter, was found in the mill race near the paint works this morning. He had been missing since Sunday morning. There was a bruise on his head, and it is supposed that he fell from a tree which overhangs the mill race near where he was found, a striking his head on the bank and rolling into the race, was drowned.

FOGGART (Toronto) - William Foggart, employed as fitter's assistant at the Grand Trunk engine house, dropped dead while at work this morning. He was suffering from lung affection for some time past, and his death was caused by haemorrhage. He was aged about 40 years, married, and the father of three children.

LAMBARN (St. John, N.B.) - On the arrival today of the ship "Lillie Soullard" of Yarmouth, N.S., from Philadelphia, the captain handed over to the authorities the second mate, William Mulholland, who during the voyage shot and killed a seaman named James Lambarn, while the latter was in the act of assaulting the first mate. It is claimed that the shooting was accidental. Inquest to-morrow.

July 3, 1880

SMITH - Yesterday afternoon, the funeral of Mr. E. S. Smith, son of our esteemed chairman of the Board of Education, took place from his residence, Main street east. The deceased was a member of the St. Thomas Church and the Young Men's Literary Society in connection therewith, the members of which turned out as a mark of respect towards their deceased brother. The service was rendered in the church by the rector, Rev. Mr. Curran, and was of a most solemn and beautiful nature, the choir being present in full force and rendering the musical portion of the service beautifully. The hymns were 'Brief night is here our portion' and 'Nearer my God to thee', with minor chants and W. B. Gilbert's impressive composition “I heard a voice from Heaven”. Mr. W. E. Brown, organist, played the 'Dead march in Saul' at the close of the service. A large number of citizens accompanied the body to its last resting place. The pall bearers were Messrs Walker, Tinling, Evans, C. Powis, F. Powis, and Kittson. Mr. Smith has the sincere sympathy of our citizens in his affliction.

CHIDLEY (Montreal) - A man named Charles Chidley disappeared mysteriously from this city some time ago, and nothing was heard of him till to-day when the mayor received a letter from the British Consul at Porto Rico stating that Chidley had died in the hospital there and left a sum of money behind.

July 5, 1880

O'CONNOR - Died in this city, on the 2nd instant, Mary Agnes, only daughter of Thomas and Ellen O'Connor, aged 7 months and 5 days. Funeral from her father's residence, 13 Picton street west, Sunday, the 4th, at 1:30 p.m.

WALLACE - Died in this city, Susan, daughter of Mr. Francis Wallace, aged 17 years, 4 months, and 12 days. Funeral from 50 Hunter street east, this (Monday) afternoon, at 4 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

ROBINSON (Toronto) - Nixon Robinson, a well known hotel keeper, living on Queen street west, died suddenly to-day from heart disease.

HESS - Mr. Peter Hess, an old resident of the Township of Barton, near Ryckman's Corners, died very suddenly of heart disease on Saturday night. He had been at the Hamilton Market in the morning and spent the afternoon working in the hayfield. He retired to rest at night in his usual health, but when his wife, the partner of his joys and sorrows for many, many years, awoke in the morning, she found him dead. An examination established the fact that death was caused by heart disease with which he had been affected for some time. About a year ago he had a slight attack

from which, however, he recovered. The deceased was a descendant of the old Hess family who at one time owned considerable property in this city. He was born in the Township of Barton where he spent his whole life. He was 70 years of age and was much respected by all who knew him.

PASSMORE - Shortly after four o'clock on Saturday afternoon considerable excitement was caused in the city by a report that a man had dropped dead on King street west. Inquiry revealed that the rumour was only too true, and that Mr. William Passmore, harness maker of Dundas, was the victim. The deceased left Dundas in the afternoon in company with Mr. Woodcock, for a drive to the city. When just approaching Hess street Mr. Passmore suddenly fell forward in the buggy, apparently in a swoon. His companion quickly raised him up, and observing that something serious was the matter, drove to Mr. Howard's butcher shop and had him carried inside and laid on the floor. Messengers were sent in various directions for medical aid and in a short time Drs. Woolverton, Stark, and Philp were in attendance. Their services were not required, however, for before they arrived the vital spark had fled. The doctors gave it as their opinion that death was caused by a fit of apoplexy. The body was removed to the dead house, King William street, and the news of the fatal occurrence was telegraphed to friends in Dundas who arrived during the evening and conveyed it home. Mr. Passmore had been a resident of Dundas for many years and was much respected. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his untimely end.

WHITE - Died at his residence, 6 Cannon street west, on Saturday, the 3rd instant, Thomas White, MD., in the 36th year of his age. Funeral at 3:30 to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon.

There are few if any among the citizens of Hamilton who will not learn with deep regret of the death of Dr. Thomas White which took place at his residence, No 8 Cannon street, on Saturday evening about half past six o'clock. For years past few names have been more familiar to the Hamilton public than that of Dr. White, and by those who knew him either professionally or socially he was held in high esteem.

The deceased gentleman was the eldest son of the late Thomas White and was born in Philadelphia in 1844 so that at the time of his death he was only in the 36th year of his age. When he was about six years old, the family came to Canada and settled in this city. His education was gained principally at the Model Grammar School, Toronto, after leaving which he entered on the study of medicine. He attended the Toronto School of Medicine and subsequently Jefferson College, Philadelphia, graduating finally at the Toronto University, in 1865. After obtaining his degree, he commenced the practice of his profession in the village of Kilbride. County of Halton, where he remained about a year, distinguishing himself by great energy and assiduity in the discharge of his duties. He then removed to this city where as partner of

Dr. Billings he found a more extended field of labour. After the lapse of several years, the partnership terminated and Dr. White opened an office of his own. Already he had established a high reputation for himself as a physician and in a few years more he had built up the largest practice in the city. About a year ago his health began to fail and he was forced to give up active work. The greater part of last winter, he spent at Nassau, Bahama Islands, whither he had gone with the hope of regaining his strength. For some time his condition showed signs of improvement and he had strong hopes of recovering, but these were doomed to disappointment. About five weeks ago he returned home, since which time until his death occurred he was confined to his room.

It was in his professional capacity that Dr. White was principally known. He was some ten years ago appointed a coroner for the city, and during the same period he held the position of surgeon in the H.V.F. Battery. He was also for a number of years visiting surgeon in the City Hospital. He always displayed considerable interest in education and other matters of a public character. At the time of his death and for several years previous he was a member of the Board of. Education, sitting as one of the representatives for No 5 Ward. By the death of Dr. White the city loses an honourable and public-spirited citizen, and his surviving relatives will have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. His wife, who died a couple of years ago, was daughter of the late Mr. Kerr, City Chamberlain. Besides his two children, he leaves a mother, four brothers, Dr. James White and Mr. John White of the firm of Fuller & White, barristers, George White, New York, and William White, Picton, and three sisters to mourn his loss.

The funeral will take place from his late residence, to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon, and will be conducted with Masonic ceremonies, the deceased having been a member of Strict Observance Lodge, A.F.&A.M. The school board and members of the medical association will also attend.

July 6, 1880

CAMPBELL - Died at Burlington, 5th July, 1880, Dr. W. K. Campbell, late of New York, aged 31 years, son of John Campbell, Esq., Nelson. Funeral on Wednesday, 7th instant, at 11 a.m., from the residence of his brother-in-law, D. P. Crosby, Esq. Friends will please accept this intimation.

O'NEILL - Died on the 5th July, at 194 James street, corner of Barton, Louisa, daughter of John and Ellen O'Neill, aged 9 months. Funeral at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 6th instant. Friends will please accept this intimation.

LAUDER (Montreal) - The body of a youth was found floating in the St. Lawrence opposite Varennes. it is supposed to be that of James Lauder of this city who was on an excursion last week and has been missing since.

SHURK (Hagersville) - It is our painful duty to record the death of Joseph Shurk, a highly respected young man of the village of Springvale, about three miles from this village. The circumstances are as follows. Mr. Shurk had gone to Brantford in the morning with a load of lime and was returning by Cockshutt Road, and when a short distance south of the Grand River he was overtaken by the thunder storm of that day which passed over this section. As no one witnessed the sad event, we can only judge of the manner in which he met his death by the position and condition in which he and his team were found. It appears he had been walking beside the team when the deadly fluid descended from the clouds. One of the horses was found lying upon its side uninjured and the other standing. The team had evidently been knocked down. Poor Shurk was found lying near the wagon, quite dead, the electricity having struck him upon the head, descended over his chest and abdomen, and down both legs, bursting open his boots. The mail carrier who was on his way to and from Bow Park and Brantford was the first to find the poor fellow and immediately called assistance. As the cause of death was so manifest, an inquest was not deemed necessary. Mr. Shurk was a young man, 24 years of age, of unblemished character, and greatly respected by all who knew him. He had only been married a little over a year and was industriously endeavouring to provide for himself and family a comfortable home. He had already procured the material for a brick residence and his prospects for a happy life were very promising. The sad event has cast a gloom over the entire neighbourhood and the heartbroken young widow had the deep sympathy of all.

July 7, 1880

MCGREGOR - Died on the 6th of July, at his father's residence, 87 Catherine street north, Peter McGregor, printer, aged 23 years. Funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon, 8th instant, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

BOYLE, LANGHAM (Picton) - This afternoon the yacht "Little Giant" capsized in the bay about two miles below Picton. Two young men named John Boyle and John Langham had purchased the yacht at Stone Mills and were bringing it to Picton when by some means it capsized and sank. Both boys were drowned.

HAMILTON (Ottawa) - A boy named Hamilton was drowned in the Gatineau river last evening while bathing. The boy's body has not yet been found.

BRIETHAUPT (Berlin) - The funeral of the late Mr. Briethaupt took place on Tuesday afternoon from his late residence to the Evangelical Church and thence to Mount Hope cemetery. It was largely attended. The cause of the deceased gentleman's death was the enlargement and ulceration of the liver.

COLLAR (Chatham) - Public enquiry has not yet abated in reference to the sudden death and hasty burial last week of a young man named Collar which took place from the undertaking establishment of Madden & Co., Market Square. As it had not been made known that the man died from any contagious disease, the natural enquiry is why he should be interred three hours after death. There can be nothing wrong in asking for an explanation, and our police authorities have taken the matter in hand.

July 8, 1880

ORR (Ottawa) - A boy named Orr was drowned this evening in the river while bathing.

BARRY - Mr. John Barry, Sr., of Metcalfe, met with an accident on Tuesday which resulted in his death in about two hours after it occurred. A son of Mr. Barry had led a colt to water but it would not drink when he tied it to the fence, leaving word for his father to lead it again to water after it had stood a while, thinking it would drink after a little, and then put it in the stable. Mr. Barry went as directed to take it to drink, but when he went to untie it, it took fright and jerked the board off the fence to which it was tied with such violence that it hit him on the side and in the forehead with great force. He walked part of the way to the house and sank down. A doctor was immediately sent for. When he arrived Mr. Barry asked to be bled but the doctor refused to bleed him, when he began to sink and died in about twenty minutes.

July 9, 1880

DOYLE (Lanark) - A little girl, ten years of age, daughter of Mr. P. Doyle of this township, fell from a cherry tree and was injured so badly that she died this morning.

HAINER (St. Catharines) - Mr. Jacob Hainer, one of the old landmarks of the city, has passed away. The deceased gentleman was a native of this city, having first seen the light of day on the 27th of January, 1803, leaving him 77 years of age at his death. His father was one of the original settlers on the bank of the Twelve-Mile creek where he prospered and left to his successors a fine homestead which they still enjoy.

Mr. Hainer was a kind and genial man who though he never took any prominent part in public affairs yet was a pronounced Conservative in politics. He enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all who knew him and lived an honoured and useful life.

July 10, 1880

UNNAMED man (London) - On the morning of Tuesday last, Mr. Bishop, who resides on the 10th concession of West Williams, on going for a pail of water, found a man drowned in his well. The person was a stranger, evidently a tramp, and apparently had fallen in while stooping to take a drink. Drs. Brown of Windsor and Thompson of Sarnia, son-in-law of Mr. Bishop, were at the place on a visit and examined the body. They summoned the coroner and the body was removed to Mathers' blacksmith shop where an inquest was held. A verdict was returned to the effect that the deceased came to his death by drowning.

OLIVER (Fort Frances) - The second daughter of Mr. Walter Oliver of this place, a young lady of 18 years, who went to Ontario last year for the benefit of her health, returned home a short time ago, but lived only eight days after her arrival. Her friends expected to see her return in good health and spirits, and their anguish can be imagined when she was brought into the house in a dying condition. Her sad death has cast a gloom over our little community.

COLLINS - An old resident of this city named Mrs. Collins died in the hospital yesterday of consumption. She has no relatives in this country and for some time back has been in indigent circumstances.

CARROLL - Another old lady, Mrs. Carroll, died within a few hours of the previous person, of cancer. Both were interred yesterday

MCCALLUM - Miss Janet McCallum, third daughter of Mr. Finlay McCallum, County Treasurer of Halton, died a few days ago at the family residence under circumstances of a peculiarly painful nature. It appears that a couple of weeks ago the unfortunate young lady was bitten on the lower lip by some kind of fly. Nothing was thought of the occurrence, but in a day or the tiny wound became greatly inflamed. Medical assistance was called but despite everything that could be done, Miss McCallum died a week later. The case was a puzzling one to the physicians whose skill was completely baffled. The young lady was a general favourite among a large circle of acquaintances, all of whom sincerely mourn her untimely death. The family have the deep sympathy of the whole community in their sad bereavement.

July 12, 1880

MCCRAE (Buffalo) - The facts in a case of abortion involving a physician specialist of this city and a family of eminent respectability of Chatham, Ontario, have just come to light. About the 8th of June, Miss Birdie McCrae of Chatham, Ontario, arrived in this city, accompanied by a man giving the name of Hose, called upon Dr. Robert Phynchen, and as alleged by the doctor, the true

nature of her case was not made known. After treating her for a few days, her true condition was discovered and assuming a serious condition, an eminent physician was called in for consultation from whom Dr. Phynchen withheld the true cause of his patient's illness. On the 26th of last month, following the premature birth of her child, Miss McCrae died. Her family were notified and the remains taken to Chatham for burial. Dr. Phynchen was arrested. He refused to divulge the name of her partner in the crime or his whereabouts, claiming ignorance of these facts. The case is being worked up by detectives, and an investigation will be held this week by the coroner.

VAUGHAN (Port Hope) - Arthur Vaughan, aged 25 years, died yesterday at Nixon's Hotel. He was without friends and had been cared for by the corporation for some time past.

BROTHROYD (Ridgetown) - Mr. Thomas Brothroyd of Howard Township near here was attacked yesterday by a hog that had been running wild for three years and had grown to an enormous size, with tusks like a wild boar. The hog threw him down and bit him through the heart and then went for his throat, completely severing the jugular vein and injuring him on the face and hands. He died in five minutes. The funeral to-day was attended by the entire community where he lived. Deceased was a wealthy farmer and highly respected.

COOKLEY (Toronto) - An old pensioner named Cookley, living on Simcoe street, fell from a fence this afternoon and broke his neck. He was trying to get over a fence, the gate of which was locked. Death was almost instantaneous. An inquest was not considered necessary.

PRINGLE (Colchester) - The body of Mrs. Pringle who was drowned at Stoney Island one week ago was found by T. B. Hackett on Saturday evening a short distance from here in the lake. It was brought here and forwarded to Amherstburg where her brother, George Stratton, of Detroit, took charge of it.

July 13, 1880

POTTER (Kingston) - About ten o’clock last night, a young woman named Potter of Belleville, while on her way down to the steamer "Alexandria", made a misstep and fell over the wharf and was drowned. The night was very dark. Her body has been found.

July 14, 1880

EVANS (Toronto) - A boy named Evans, residing in the city, was injured by the gang plank of one of the excursion steamers going to Hamilton. He died of his injuries and his remains were brought home last night.

SHACKLETON (Owen Sound) - Yesterday afternoon a little boy, aged four years, son of Mr. John Shackleton, was drowned at Colpoy's Bay. It is supposed he lay down in an old boat that was on the shore and went asleep and by some means rolled into the water. The body was found in the evening about forty feet from the shore and close to where the boat was lying.

ALLAN - The wife of Mr. George Allan, farmer of Dorchester, died suddenly yesterday and was buried to-day. She appeared to be quite well until within two hours of her death.

PASSMORE - On Monday night an aged couple living near the John Street bridge took to quarrelling after a drinking bout that had lasted several days. The man, whose name is Passmore, struck his better half by right but his worse half for liquor, and she in despair swallowed 30 grains of bug poison, otherwise corrosive sublimate. The one-twentieth grain of that poison is a dose and so the unfortunate creature swallowed exactly six hundred doses of the dangerous stuff. She passed a bad night, vomiting and suffering great pain, but did not complain nor confess her deed until nine o'clock yesterday morning when she told a neighbour, adding that she had done it in despair, but that she could not tell the hour at which she had taken the probably fatal dose. Dr. Woolverton was summoned to her bedside and found her in a very low state with little chance of recovery. Her husband was still lying in a stupor from the effects of intoxicating liquor.

The unfortunate woman, whose rash act we gave an account of in this morning's issue, died at four o'clock this a.m. From noon yesterday up to the time of her death, she lay in a semiconscious state and was unable to speak. When shaken she would open her eyes and stare about her vacantly. She passed off quickly, surrounded by a few neighbours. Her husband who was now sober is crazy with grief. Mr. Osier, County Attorney, has decided that it is not necessary to hold an inquest.

July 15, 1880

LAWTON - A young man, aged 23, named Fred Lawton, from Rippenton, near Halifax, Yorkshire, England, came to Canada about a year since and located near Chatham. There he contracted fever and ague, and last October removed to the neighbourhood of Galt and was employed by Mr. Thomas Moffat on his Oak Grove farm. The fever and ague left him, but returned about three weeks ago, since which time he had been ill almost every day. Last Friday on rising from bed in the afternoon, he fell down unconscious, whether from apoplexy caused by debility or by the heat, the thermometer being about 92 in the shade, we do not know. Dr. Lundy was sent for and did all that was possible for his recovery, but he died next forenoon. Young Lawton was a quiet, steady, intelligent, and accomplished young man, respectably connected. He was much esteemed by the family with whom he lived. He has no relatives in this country.

STILL - Mr. John Still, late of Orangeville, died at Tarrel, Texas, on the 24th of June, from sunstroke. Deceased, who was about 65 years of age, emigrated from Scotland in 1836, and with his father, mother, and seven brothers, shortly after their arrival in Canada, settled in the Township of Mono. He possessed a large amount of property in Orangeville which was destroyed by fire, and after rebuilding the block, he became involved in financial difficulties which led to his departure for Texas about three years ago.

July 16, 1880

TOMPKINS - In a late issue we chronicled the fact that a man named George Tompkins has died in South Dorchester from taking an overdose of opium. It now turns out that Tompkins committed suicide, and the following particulars of the occurrence are given by the St. Thomas "Times". The victim formerly owned a farm in Bayham, but recently removed to the vicinity of Lyons. Of late he had shown indications of being a little deranged, the cause being attributed to reverses of fortune. For some time he has made a precarious livelihood by peddling a medicine of his own manufacture for the cure of rheumatism and kindred diseases. For the last few weeks Tompkins had been possessed of the dread that he would become a burden upon his friends and family, and to prevent that he resolved to take his own life, and he effected this in a most determined manner. He purchased a quantity of opium, from whom it is not known, and finding it would not dissolve in water, brought from a hotel a small quantity of whiskey and made the deadly mixture in a six-ounce bottle. From the evidence taken at the inquest before Coroner McLay, we learn that he took a large dose of the poison about midnight, and complaining of being sick, his wife sat up with him. He told her what he had done but forbade her calling for assistance or even leaving the room, declaring all the time that if a doctor was sent for he would not take an antidote. The man became unconscious about eight o'clock in the morning when a physician was sent for, but death had taken place before his arrival. Deceased was 50 years old and leaves a wife and five children.

July 8, 1880

HINCHCLIFFE - Died at No 8 Inchbury street south, on Wednesday, 7th instant, Frances, beloved wife of H. Hinchcliffe, aged 45 years. Funeral from the above residence, at 4 o'clock, to-morrow (Friday) afternoon. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

HONAN (Manotick) - David Honan of the Township of Osgoode was found dead in the bush behind his dwelling this morning. Yesterday morning he got up early and went about his work. Nothing was seen of him during the day and his wife supposed he had gone to some of the neighbours, but as he did not return last night, search was made this morning, and about eleven

o'clock his body was found as stated. It is supposed that death resulted from inflammation. Mr. Honan was an industrious farmer, much respected by his neighbours. He leaves a widow with three young children.

RYDE (Guelph) - The conductors and yardmen of the G.T.R. have had considerable trouble lately in keeping boys from jumping on and off trains while shunting in the yard here. To-day at noon, a boy named James Ryde, aged 13, while jumping on the van of a freight train, slipped and fell on the track. Several cars passed over him, killing him instantly, his head being completely severed from his body. An inquest is to be held.

July 17, 1880

HARPER - Died in this city, on the 16th instant, Fanny, the beloved wife of Thomas Harper, gardener, in the 63rd year of her age. Funeral will leave her husband's residence, on Pearl street, south of Main, at 2 p.m., on Sunday, the 18th. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

ROSS - Died on the 17th instant, Frank Hamphill, infant son of William and Louisa J. Ross. Funeral will leave his parents' residence, 34 Crooks street, on Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

ARNETT - Died in this city, on the 16th July, at the residence of his father, corner of Queen and Greig streets, Thomas Henry, beloved son of Joseph and Eliza Arnett, aged 22 years and 3 months, a native of Coventry, England. Funeral from the above residence on Sunday, 18th instant, at 4 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MCCARTHY - Joseph McCarthy, an old resident of Bluevale, died suddenly the other day while eating his dinner. He was in his 73rd year.

LAING - Yesterday afternoon Mr. John Stewart of Hendrie & Co's establishment received a telegram with the sad intelligence that Mr. James Laing had died on Thursday night in Michigan where he had been at work superintending the building of a bridge on Mr. Hendrie's contract. Mr. Laing was well known to a large number of our citizens and the news of his death will be learned by all with feelings of regret. He had for years been in the employ of the Great Western Railway Company and had always borne the reputation of being a trustworthy, high minded, and honourable gentleman. No particulars of his death have yet been received, but the body will be brought to this city for burial. Deceased was a member of Barton Lodge, A.F. & A.M.

SEARLS - Thursday evening a very sad accident occurred to a little girl eighteen months old,

belonging to Mr. Henry Searls, a resident in the east end. The little one was playing about when by some means a quantity of boiling water was thrown over it, scalding it in a frightful manner. Everything possible was done to alleviate its suffering, but its life could not be saved, and it expired yesterday morning. The family have the sympathy of the whole community in their affliction.

July 19, 1880

LAING - Died at Point St. Ignace, Michigan, on Wednesday, 14th instant, James S. Laing, of this city. Funeral from his late residence, 18 Wilson street, at 4 o'clock this (Monday) afternoon. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

LITTLE - Died on the 18th instant, Willie Little, aged 6 years, 7 months, and 19 days, youngest son of Mr. William Little, 12 Hannah street west. Funeral will take place from his father's residence, on Tuesday, the 20th instant, at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

HENDERSON - James Henderson, son of George Henderson Q.C., of Belleville, expired suddenly on Saturday from haemorrhage of the lungs. Deceased was about 30 years of age.

DAVIDSON (Welland) - Last night Mrs. Davidson, cook on the scow 'Dominion' , was drowned in the canal here. She was first missed about midnight by one of the hands on the scow who, intending to go on board from the tow path, missed the small boat which he had taken ashore in the evening and discovered it floating in the canal with a dress and parasol belonging to deceased lying in it. The drowning evidently occurred about ten o'clock. The body was found near the scow in about fifteen feet of water this morning. Deceased was a respectable industrious widow, about 35 years of age, and leaves three sons between five and fourteen years of age.

BROCOMP (Ottawa) - An inquest was held in Maniwaki on the body of Michael Brocomp, the Indian Chief, who died from wounds received in a row at the above-named place. The jury returned a verdict to the effect that he came to his death from blows at the hands of George Gregory, Morris and Napoleon Roy. Morris has been arrested.

LABONTÉ, GERMAN (Ottawa) - Two men, Labonté and German, were drowned near Gatineau Point yesterday by the capsizing of their boat. There were two others in the boat. Labonté was the only one who could not swim. He leaves a wife and two children.

BRYSON (Montreal) - By the upsetting of a boat last evening in the rapids of Back River about ten miles from the city, Elliot Bryson, aged 22, his brother Bev Bryson, aged 25, and their sister, aged 6 years, were drowned.

HENDERSON - Mr. J . Henderson of West Mono dropped dead a short time ago from heart disease.

ATKINSON - On Saturday the news was received in the city that Mr. Isaac Atkinson, formerly a resident of Hamilton, had been drowned that morning in Chicago while in bathing. The intelligence will be learned with general regret here as Mr. Atkinson was well and favourably known to many of our citizens. The deceased lived in Hamilton for a number of years carrying on an extensive pork factory. Some four years ago he removed to Chicago where he embarked in the same business on a more extensive scale. No further particulars of the accident have been obtained than those given above.

July 20, 1880

BOX (Exeter) - Wellington Box, aged 12 years, son of Richard Box, of Stephen Township, was drowned yesterday in the River Sauble while bathing with another small boy.

MENARD, DESMAN (St. Librore, Que) - On Saturday evening a passenger special struck a team on the highway crossing near this station, killing a man named Antoine Menard, a boy named D. Desman, and badly injuring a boy named Antoine Menard.

KELLOG - Yesterday afternoon about 3 o'clock, a lad aged 17, a son of Mr. William Kellog of the Township of Glanford, was struck by lightning on the back of the head, and died instantly. The deceased was working for a son-in-law of Mr. Young, and was, when killed, driving a team from the barn to the house. His employer, who was but ten feet ahead of him, escaped unhurt.

July 21, 1880

SHEARSMITH - Died in this city, on the 20th instant, Edith Mary, infant daughter of Frederick and Roseina Shearsmith, aged 2 months. Funeral from her father's residence, 71 Wilson street, this (Wednesday) afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

RUMBOLD - Died in this city, on the 19th instant, Dorcas, relict of the late Henry Rumbold, aged 65 years, a native of Salisbury, England. Funeral will take place from the residence of Mrs. Jarvis, on 188 King street east, on Wednesday, the 21st instant, at 10:30 a.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

ROPER - Died at Mount Pleasant, Iowa, U.S., on Monday, the 19th July, Arthur, fourth son of the late John Henry Roper, of this city.

VALLANCE - Died on the 21st instant, Sophis Clemence, wife of William Vallance.

Funeral Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock from her late residence, 16 Wilson street.

MCMICHAEL (Paisley) - This afternoon, shortly after dinner, Mrs. McMichael, a farmer's wife, accidentally took some strychnine and died in about an hour after.

BRAZEAU - The Saskatchewan "Herald" says: A sad affair occurred at Fort Saskatchewan on the 20th of May. George Washington Brazeau who has filled the very respectable position of interpreter and guide to the Northwest Mounted Police with great credit for the past four years, this day came to a sad and bloody end. The morning of his death he seemed in high spirits, as was usual with him, and happy. The manner of his death was as follows. It appears he was cleaning his rifle which is a Winchester repeating one, and supposing it contained no cartridges in the magazine, he was using it rather carelessly while sitting chatting with his wife and mother, and dropping the butt of the piece sharply on the floor, it was discharged, and poor Washington's head fell forward on a table near him, dead. The fatal bullet had entered just above the right eye and passed out at the base of the skull, shattering the head and bespattering the apartment with blood and brains.

SHEPARD - It is our painful duty to announce the death which occurred last (Tuesday) night of Mr. Gideon Reynolds Shepard, for several years past a clerk in the office of the Victoria Mutual Insurance Co. in this city. Deceased was the youngest son of the late Rev. Gideon Shepard and was born in the Township of Sidney, near Belleville, in March 1849; consequently he was at the time of his death in the 32nd year of his age. His father afterwards removed to Hamilton and was for many years editor of "The Christian Advocate", removing to Belleville about 1859 to become agent for the M.E. Seminary, afterwards Albert College. Mr. Shepard, Sr. at once placed his son as a student in that institution, and in 1859 he was admitted to the degree of B.A. He was engaged in various occupations, among others teaching for a year in the Waterdown High School, and finally came to Hamilton to undertake the duties of the situation which he filled until ill health, a few months ago, compelled him to desist from active labour.

Mr. Shepard was married early in life to Miss Harriet Coutts, of Columbus, Ontario, who together with four children survives him. His aged mother, and two sisters also reside in Hamilton. The disease which caused his death was asthma which developed into consumption. As a last resort he spent several weeks in Forestville, NY with his eldest brother Rev. Hiram P. Shepard by whom he was brought home to die a few days ago. The funeral will take place from his late residence, 16£ Augusta street, to-morrow (Thursday) at 3 o'clock. We join the many friends of the deceased in expressing our sincere sympathy with the bereaved widow and family.

July 22, 1880

BLANDFORD - Died on the 21st instant, suddenly, Matilda, beloved wife of H. Blandford, aged 49 years. Funeral will leave her late residence on Friday at 3 o'clock. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

MULVANEY (Orillia) - At an early hour this morning Mr. Louis Mulvaney of North Orillia was killed while walking on the Northern Railway track, about a mile east of Orillia. The deceased was thrown a considerable distance, crushing his head after which the wheels passed over him, severing his right leg from his body. Two years ago his brother was killed in the same manner near the same place. No blame is attached to anyone and there will be no inquest.

STEWART (Brantford) - Edith Stewart, aged 5 years, grand-daughter of James Woodyatt, City Clerk, met with a serious accident on Monday which proved fatal to-day. Edith and her cousin were playing when she started to run through the washroom where a boiler of hot water had just been taken off the stove, and not being noticed by the girl, she fell into the boiler, scalding herself so severely that she died this morning.

BLANDFORD - Many of our citizens will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. H. Blandford which took place at the family residence yesterday morning. The deceased lady had been ill for some time with congestion of the brain, but for several days had shown signs of recovery. Indeed it was believed that all danger was past when a sudden change for the worse set in and she expired very suddenly at the time stated. The family will have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. The funeral will take place to-morrow (Friday) afternoon.

BLACKFORD - A short time ago the singular fact was announced that Miss Janet McCallum of Halton County had died from the effects of being bitten by a fly of some kind. A similar occurrence took place a few days ago at Haysville, the victim being Mr. John Blackford, Sr. The deceased gentleman had been in his usual health until about a couple of weeks ago when working one day in a field, a shower came up and he took shelter under a tree. While there he was bitten on the shoulder by what he supposed to be a mosquito, but what has proved to have been some deadly insect. He paid little or no attention to it for some time, but it gradually grew worse, and Dr. Nichol was called who did all in his power to check the progress, but all to no purpose. The injured part swelled and inflamed until it finally terminated in death.

COUPLAND - The Chatham "Banner" of the 21st says: About six o'clock last evening, Mr. W. C. Coupland, cartage agent of the G.W.R. here, died very suddenly at his residence in North Chatham. He had been unwell for a day or two, but was able to attend to business on Monday as

usual, and was out yesterday morning, but was taken seriously ill about nine o'clock. Deceased came here about ten years ago as teller in the Merchants' Bank, a position he held for several years, resigning when he accepted the G.W.R. cartage agency. He was a clever business man and his death will be very generally regretted.

SIMPSON (Hillsburgh) Yesterday David Simpson, aged 13 years, son of Mr. John Simpson, Lot 5, Concession 4, East Garafraxa, was thrown from a horse he was riding to the field and was killed. The horse had his harness on him when the boy left, and when found was standing a short distance from the boy with the collar and the rest of the harness stripped completely off and the boy quite dead. How the accident happened or how the horse could have the harness stripped off is not clearly accounted for.

DYETT (Goderich) - Last evening about five o'clock, Mr. C. T. Dyett, teller in the Bank of Montreal, shot himself through the heart with a revolver. He died almost instantly. An examination of the bank books show that he had made up the account for the day and everything was perfectly correct, and a considerable amount stood to his credit in the bank. It is thought by his friends who conversed with him recently that the cause of his committing suicide was religious monomania.

July 23, 1880

WOOLAMS (Orillia) - To-day the dam at Patterson's mill, near Coulson’s post office, broke away. A messenger was sent to inform Mr. Daniel Woolams who owned the sawmill and flouring mill farther down. Mr. Woolams ran to open the waste gates, but the rush of water and logs came down on him and swept him away before he could escape. The body has not yet been recovered.

CHAPMAN - John Chapman, reeve of Hespeler, late postmaster, died at Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Tuesday, July 20th, whither he had gone partly, on business and partly with the hope of benefiting his health.

BENNETT (Toronto) - George Bennett, alias Dickson, the convicted murderer of the late Hon. George Brown, was executed at the jail yard in this city at a few minutes before 8 o'clock this morning. He made a brief speech denying any intention of harming Mr. Brown when he visited his office. His demeanour throughout the trying ordeal was remarkably stolid, and he spoke without a tremor. Death appeared to have resulted from strangulation, spasmodic contractions of the body continuing for nearly te - n minutes after the drop fell...

NORTHCOTE (Owen Sound) - It appears that a young man named Fred W. Northcote, formerly a salesman in Owen Sound, and three others, left in a sailboat for a cruise on the bay. A squall coming up, the boat capsized. After being some time in the water, they were rescued by a passing boat, and when landed Northcote was still alive but died afterwards. The other three are now out of danger.

July 26, 1880

DILLON - Died in this city, on the 25th instant, Mary A. Dillon, eldest daughter of Patrick Dillon, in the 19th year of her age. Funeral from her parents' residence, 17 Murray street, to-morrow, the 27th, at 8:30 a.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CARPENTER - Died in this city, on the 26th July, 1880, Robert Carpenter, aged 20 years and 9 months. Funeral will take place from the residence of his father, Charles Carpenter, No. 12 Hess street south, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

TWISS - Died on the 25th instant, at her son's residence, Binbrook, Sarah Twiss, wife of the late Edward Twiss, of County Kerry, Ireland, aged 72 years. Her end was peace.

JONES (Toronto) - John Jones, living on Goulding street, aged 62 years, dropped dead to-day at his son's residence. Heart disease was the cause of his taking off.

MASSON - The death of Mrs. Masson, wife of Hon. Mr. Masson, Minister of Militia, took place at Terrebonne to-day.

SMYTH (St. Catharines) - A young boy, about 4 or 5 years of age, son of W. B. Smyth, miller, of Merritton, was drowned on Friday by accidentally falling into the race at the rear of his father's mill.

KEEFER (St. Catharines) - A telegram was received here on Saturday morning stating that a young man named Charles Keefer of this city had been killed at Chicago on Friday while engaged in coupling cars.

BROWN (St. Catharines) - Mr. Henry Brown, one of the eldest residents and business men of this city, died on Saturday morning, aged 68.

POWER (Winnipeg) - A terrible tragedy was enacted here at midnight last night which resulted in the drowning of Chief Power of the Provincial Police. An escaped convict, a notorious Ottawa criminal named Mike Carroll, was serving a term of one year's imprisonment for a robbery committed at Rat Portage. The prisoner was employed with two others sawing wood at the

Government offices yesterday, and when the turnkey's back was temporarily turned, Carroll made his escape. Attorney-General Walker was the first to notice his escape and he immediately notified Chief Power who along with Constable Ball started on Carroll's track. Carroll went first in the direction of Selkirk, but turning after going a short distance, he went south on the line of the Canada Pacific Railway in the direction of Emerson. The Chief took a handcar and ran his man down at a distance of ten miles from the starting point, finding him concealed in a haystack. He was handcuffed and the journey back commenced, but on reaching St. Boniface, it was found that the steam ferry had stopped running, and a small boat was engaged at midnight to transport the party across the Red River to Winnipeg, Chief Power entering the boat first, followed by the prisoner. The latter it is thought wilfully stepped on the side of the boat, precipitating the Chief and himself into the river. Power was not seen to rise again to the surface. The prisoner rose once, but soon disappeared, and neither was again seen until the body of Chief Power was recovered at three o'clock this morning with grappling irons which had been used by the city police constantly from the time the calamity occurred until the body was found. Bell, the boatman, and the engineer of the steam ferry were witnesses of the whole scene, but were powerless to render any assistance.

The flag on the court house was displayed at half-mast to-day, and a feeling of gloom seems to prevail among the entire community. Great sympathy is expressed with the bereaved widow and family who were out of town on a visit to some friends when the melancholy tragedy occurred. There are those who believe that Carroll has again escaped as his body cannot be found. An inquest was held on the body of Chief Power to-day when the jury returned a verdict of "found drowned". His life was insured for $3000. He was a scout under General Sherman in the American army and has since served as lieutenant in the Winnipeg Cavalry.

DOUIL (Kincardine) - The saddest local occurrence that we have been called upon to chronicle since coming to Kincardine took place in this town last week. On Friday morning last Mrs. G. D. Douil, who lives at the east end of Russel street, was discovered to be missing together with her youngest child, an infant about 6 months old. The neighbours, fearing that all was not well, instituted a search, and in the evening were horrified to find the body of the unfortunate woman in a well in the rear of the house where she lived. The next morning the body of the child was also found in a barrel of water near the house. It is evident that the woman deliberately planned to murder her child and then take her own life.

About nine o'clock on the evening of the suicide a neighbour called at the residence and rapped for admittance, but got no answer. Thinking the occupants had gone out on a visit, the person left the house and thought no more about it until the next morning when the news of Mrs. Douil's disappearance became known.

By the rash act of the suicide, five small children are left without a mother's care. There are four boys and one girl, the youngest being only three years of age, and the eldest, nine.

July 27, 1880

MCAULIFFE - Died in this city, on the 26th instant, Patrick McAuliffe, in the 49th year of his age. Funeral takes place from his late residence, corner of Hughson and Guise streets, Wednesday morning. Service at St. Mary's Cathedral at nine o'clock.

CARNAHAN - Died in this city, on the 27th instant, Jane Isabella, eldest daughter of John and Jane Carnahan, aged 4 years and 3 months. Funeral will leave her father's residence, 55 Jackson street west, on Thursday, July 29th, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MUTTON (Colborne) - About six miles from this place, at Dudley's Settlement, Township of Cramahe, Mrs. John Mutton was found dead in a cistern with her throat cut, this morning. Her friends cannot assign any reason for the act.

CAMERON - The Winnipeg "Free Press" of the 21st instant contains the following: About five o'clock yesterday afternoon, William Dewar and John McDougall, who were working on the dredge in the Red River, discovered the body of a drowned man floating down the stream. The corpse was dragged from the river and was found to be that of John Cameron, the Ontario farmer to whom we some days ago referred as having been swindled by confidence men at St. Paul. The deceased had come from the County of Bruce where he resided for the purpose of visiting his sons, five of whom reside in this province and his daughter who is the wife of Mr. Thomas Collins, proprietor of the "Marquette Review".

On his arrival here, being without funds, he sought and obtained admission to the immigrant sheds while awaiting the arrival of a remittance from Ontario. He was seen on Saturday last by Mr. Hespeler and others. On Sunday he was also seen at the sheds. As soon as the body was found, Constable Bell of the Provincial Police was notified and he, after investigating, reported the matter to Attorney-General Walker and to Coroner Benson who gave proper instruction as to the disposal of the body. The deceased was a man of about 60 years of age. He was dressed in a dark tweed suit and had in his pockets an old English silver watch, some silver coins, and a flask containing some grayish liquid. An inquest was held this morning by Coroner Benson in the office of the emigrant sheds where the evidence of several witnesses was taken and the jury returned a verdict of "found drowned".

July 28, 1880

GIRDLESTONE - Died at Hamilton, on Monday, 26th July, Annie F., infant daughter of Charles H. and Harriet V. Girdlestone, aged 10 months.

PROCKNOW (Walkerton) - About ten o'clock last night, a farmer named William Procknow, living on the 14th concession of Carrick, about three miles from here, went out to put his horses in the field. Not returning immediately, his wife went out to see what delayed him. Close to the house she found his dead body, torn to pieces, a furious bull standing over him.

July 29, 1880

HALL - Died in this city, on the 29th instant, George Stephen, fourth son of Robert and Janet Hall, aged 14 years and 16 days. Funeral from the parents' residence, 245 Main street east, on Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Friends will please attend.

MCMENEMY - Died suddenly at his residence, No. 78 Merrick street, this city, on Thursday morning, 29th instant, Alexander McMenemy, Chief of Police, aged 45 years. Funeral from the above address on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited In attend.

At an early hour this morning the startling news passed from lip to lip among our citizens that Chief McMenemy of our city police force was dead. Many who had seen the Chief during the last few days in that apparent good health and rugged strength for which he was distinguished found it difficult to believe the sad intelligence which, however, turned out to be only too true. To some, but to comparatively few, it has been known for a period of three years past that he had been a sufferer to that dread malady, heart disease. To the many he appeared the strong man with at least another decade of years to live. Lately his attacks of severe illness have become more frequent though it was seldom he allowed them to interfere with his regular duties.

Yesterday afternoon he visited the residence of his sister, Mrs. Lawrence, on Magill street, taking tea there and remaining until 9:30 o'clock. Half an hour later he reached his home, remarking when he came in that he felt much better that he had for some time. He sat for an hour or so conversing with his wife and son before retiring for the night, talking over plans for the morrow which were doomed never to be fulfilled. At about a quarter to two o'clock Mrs. McMenemy noticed that her husband was breathing very heavily and she immediately called her son to go for Dr. Stark. On the doctor's arrival, he proceeded to treat his patient for what it was evident was a bad attack. Dr. Stark spent the greater portion of the next five hours with him, doing everything

that medical skill could suggest, but all was in vain, and at about seven o'clock he breathed his last. As the news went round there were expressions of the deepest regret on all sides at the death of one who had proved himself a valuable and efficient public servant and whose upright course as a citizen had won for him hundreds of warm personal friends.

Mr. McMenemy was born in the County of Armagh, Ireland, in 1835 so that at the time of his death he was only 45 years of age. He came to Hamilton with his family in 1855 and soon obtained employment in the Great Western Railway shops where he remained for a period of ten years. On the 28th of October, 1865, he was appointed a constable on the police force of which Captain Nichols was at that time Chief. Three years after, he rose to the position of detective, and subsequently when Chief Henery was appointed governor of the jail, he became sergeant. Afterwards when the office of sergeant-major was created, he was the first appointed to fill it, and some four years ago when Chief Logan resigned to assume a position at the Central Prison, Mr. McMenemy was at once chosen to succeed him. This position, as well as others he previously held, the late Chief filled with honour and credit to himself and the city in whose employ he was.

In his private life, Mr. McMenemy was distinguished for his strict integrity, generous disposition and invariably kind and affable demeanour, attributes which won for him the high esteem of all those who knew him. He leaves a widow and two children, son and daughter, to mourn his death while yet in his prime. The deceased was a member of St. John's Lodge, No 40, A.F. & A.M. The funeral will take place from his late residence, No 78 Merrick street, on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock and will be conducted with Masonic ceremonies.

TRAINER (Montreal) - An inquest was held on the remains of James Trainer of Chenneville street who died suddenly, and a verdict of "died from congestion of the lungs" returned.

READ (Port Erie) - A woman named Mrs. Maggie Read, aged 26, a widow, came here from Black Rock yesterday evening and was found dead at the International Hotel, International Bridge this morning at 7:30. Part of a morphine powder was found near the body.

CROSS (Newmarket) - An old man named William Cross was found dead in his house this morning. Information was conveyed to Coroner Bentley who viewed the body and said deceased must have been dead for 36 hours. From a quantity of Paris green found around the man's face there is no doubt it is a case of suicide. No inquest was held. He had been on a heavy spree since Saturday when he turned his wife and family out of doors.

July 30, 1880

FERRIE - Died at Glenfern, on the 30th instant, John Russell Ferrie, third son of the late John Ferrie, in the 23rd year of his age. Funeral on Monday at 3 o'clock.

It will be remembered that on the 12th instant, Mr. John Ferrie of the Bank of Hamilton had one of his legs badly crushed by the Street Railway while attempting to .jump on one of the cars. The injured leg had to be amputated and for a while it was thought that the patient might recover from the shock and enjoy life, but it was otherwise fated, for he gradually sank and died this morning at nine o'clock, the immediate cause of the death being inflammation of the bowels, resulting, it is believed, from internal injury received at the time of the accident. Mr. John Ferrie was the son of the late John Ferrie, was a native of Hamilton, and was aged 23. He had spent seven years of his life in the employ of the Bank of Hamilton during which time he enjoyed the esteem of his superiors, and he was favourite with his fellow clerks. He leaves a number of friends who mourn his untimely end.

HACKETT (Ingersoll) - Mr. Walter Hackett who was thrown from a load of hay a few weeks ago and injured his spine has died from the injuries received. Mr. Hackett came to Dereham among the earliest settlers and has raised a large family. His sons are among the most successful men in California and the deceased was highly respected.

July 31, 1880

JOURDANA (Quebec) - A horrible accident which resulted in the death of a respectable farmer named Jourdana is announced. It appears that the unfortunate man was in the act of getting upon a load of hay which he had just loaded in one of his meadows when the woodwork in front of the cart upon which he was stepping broke, precipitating him between the vehicle and the horse. The latter, taking fright, dragged the heavy cart over him, killing him instantly.

CARRAN (Portsmouth) - This morning about three o'clock, John Carran, employed by Mr. McFarlane in shovelling at the elevator, fell down the hold of the schooner "Mary Capley" and died at six a.m. He leaves a wife and four children.

August 2, 1880

BROWN - Died at his residence. Bast Flamborough, on the evening of the 31st July, Alexander Brown, aged 68 years and 6 months. Funeral will take place on Tuesday, the 3rd instant, at three o'clock

Mr, Alexander Brown of Oaklands died on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. from haemorrhage of the stomach at the ripe old age of 68. He will be buried on Tuesday afternoon, the funeral service being held at the Church of England at Oaklands.

MEILLEUR - Died in this city, on the 2nd instant, Catherine, the beloved wife of Joseph Meilleur, aged 46 years and 7 months. Funeral will leave her husband's residence, 20 Picton street west, at 8:30 a.m., to-morrow. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

TAROSE - Died in this city, on the 2nd August, Elizabeth Idington, relict of the late Rev. John Tarose, of King. The funeral will leave Mr. Alexander McNaughton's residence, 21 Hunter street west, at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning for the G.W.R. station.

MOREAU (Montreal) - Canon Moreau, Vicar General and Dean of the Chapter of the Cathedral of St. James the Major, and a prominent ecclesiastic here, died after a brief illness.

FRIER - A watchmaker named William Frier and who up to last March worked for Mr. J. Belling, died on Saturday in the hall of the hospital while waiting for admission. He was subject to dropsy and this was, it is presumed, the immediate cause of death.

August 3, 1880

ARNOLD - Died in this city, at his late residence, No 22 East avenue north, Richard Arnold, in the 75th year of his age, a native of the county of Monaghan, Ireland. The funeral will take place at 4 p.m., on Wednesday. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

GOODHUE - Mrs. Goodhue, relict of the late Hon. George J. Goodhue, died last night, aged 75. She was one of the earliest settlers here. (London)

NORRIS - Mr. George Norris, tailor, of London, succumbed to the effect of the amputation of his leg last night. His relatives who had been sent for have not arrived from England.

LAFRANCE (Beloeil, Que) - Two young men named Lafrance and Ledoux were bathing in the river here yesterday. Ledoux, venturing out too far, was in danger of drowning, but Lafrance swam out to save him and lost his own life in the act.

GARLAND - A very sad accident occurred at Dundas yesterday afternoon by which a little girl named Katie Garland lost her life. Katie and another little girl named Spittal were amusing themselves at the dam near Wilson's axe factory throwing in sticks for a dog to fetch out, when the former by some means lost her balance and fell into the water. Her companion instead of going into the axe factory where a large number of men were at work ran down into the centre of town before giving the alarm. On word being brought to the factory some ten minutes after the accident occurred, no time was lost in getting the body out. It was found in the race whither it

had been carried by the current. Dr. Inksetter was promptly summoned and for hours did everything in his power to restore animation, but in vain. What renders the accident particularly sad is the fact that the victim was away from home when it occurred. Her parents reside in Simcoe and she was on a visit to Mrs. Swindle of Dundas.

August 5, 1880

DOMVILLE - Died on Wednesday, August 4th, at 272 James street north, Harry William, son of G. I. Domville, aged 10 months. Funeral on Friday at 2 p.m.

NICOLS (Toronto) - The unfortunate young man, Samuel Nicols, who was injured at noon to-day while working in the Dominion Bolt Manufactory, died in a few minutes after being removed to the hospital.

August 6, 1880

GAYFER - Died on August 5th, Ethel Elworthy, youngest child of Harry and Bella Gayfer, aged 11 months. Funeral to-day, Friday, from 79 Wellington street south, at 3 o'clock p.m.

CONWAY - Died in this city, at 7 Ferrie street east, on Friday, August 6th, Winfield Francis, second son of Michael W. and Sexcie Conway, aged 1 year and 7 months and 7 days. Funeral from the above residence, on Saturday, 7th, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

JOHNSTON - Died at Barton, on the 5th instant, George Johnston, in the 66th year of his age. Funeral will leave the B.M.E. Church in this city, on Sunday, the 8th instant, at 1 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

BARKLEY (Ottawa) - George Barkley, aged 9 years, son of Henry Barkley, of the Mountain, while assisting in loading hay in a field, was thrown off the load and the wheel passed over him crushing in his skull and killing him instantly.

BRADY (Montreal) - The express train on the Grand Trunk Railway struck and killed a woman two or three miles east of Prescott this morning. Deceased is supposed to be Mrs. Brady of Edwardsburg.

CHRISTOPHERSON - Died on the 3rd instant, at Mitchell, Ontario, the Rev. Hall Christopherson, youngest and only surviving son of the late Henry Christopherson, Esq., of London, England, in the 45th year of his age and 24th of his ministry in the Methodist Church of Canada, The funeral took place at Puslinch on the 5th instant.

CHRISTOPHERSON - Many of our readers will learn with regret of the death of the Rev. Hall Christopherson, for 24 years a minister of the Methodist Church of Canada. The reverend gentleman had for a number of months past been suffering from an accumulation of water in the cardiac region, and since last April had undergone no less than three painful operations. He passed away on the 3rd instant at the residence of Mr. J. H. Flagg, of Mitchell, in which place he was in the exercise of his ministerial functions up to the time of his death. The Rev. Hall Christopherson was the youngest and only surviving son of Mr. Henry Christopherson of London, England, and brother of the late Rev. Henry Christopherson, for some time principal of St. John's Wood College, London, England. He was married to a daughter of Mr. J. B. Detlor, Ex-Mayor of Goderich, and leaves her and his sister, Mrs. J. L. Storey, of Hamilton to mourn his loss. The reverend gentleman was born in England and came to this country at the age of eleven. He was educated for the ministry at Victoria College and was in succession pastor of the Methodist congregations of Galt, Burlington, Mitchell and Kincardine. He was a contributor to the press, both as a writer and an artist, many of his sketches while on a missionary tour having appeared in the "Canadian Illustrated News". He also composed and set to music several songs which were well received. As a minister and in private life he endeared himself to all who knew him.

BOWDEN (Kingston) - On Monday morning, George Bowden, aged about 45 years, died suddenly. The suspicious circumstances connected with his death have led the officers and authorities to commence an investigation as to the cause of his death which is supposed to be suicide. Eight years ago he attempted to cut his throat.

REINHARDT (Montreal) - George Reinhardt, a member of the brewing firm of G. Reinhardt & Sons, died suddenly here yesterday of heart disease.

PAWLEY (Clifton) - Richard Pawley, a yardman in the G.W.R. yard here, when attempting to get on an engine while in motion, slipped and was run over, mangling his leg terribly. Death put an end to his suffering three hours afterwards. He leaves a young wife, being married only ten months ago.

August 7, 1880

MOUCH - The Port Colborne correspondent of the Welland "Tribune" announces the death of Whitford Mouch, son of Captain Mouch of that village. Whitford had been sailing with his father who is captain of the schooner “Elgin" and on Tuesday of last week, he was taken sick while in bathing near Gold Valley, near Southampton, on Lake Huron, and on Friday, but three days later, he was a corpse. The deceased had eaten pretty freely of fruit previous to his bath,

causing congestion of the bowels which led to his speedy death. He was but 17 years of age and highly esteemed by his many friends.

BRADY (Brantford) - The coroner's jury returned a verdict that Mrs. Brady who died suddenly on the flats on Wednesday afternoon died from intemperance, exposure, and neglect. They censured John Brady, her son, for neglecting his mother.

August 9, 1880

MITCHELL - Died in this city, on Monday, 9th August, Robert Mitchell, in the 35th year of his age. Funeral will take place from his late residence, No 40 Strachan street east, on Wednesday next, at 2 p.m.

EAGER - Died on the 9th instant, at the residence of her brother-in-law, William G. Stewart, 51 MacNab street south, Nannie, youngest daughter of the late Joseph B. Eager, and sister of H. A. and J. B. Eager, of this city, funeral will leave the above residence, on Wednesday, at 4 p.m.

WILLS - The St. Mary's "Journal" says: Another centenarian has gone to her long home. Mrs. Wills, an old settler on the Blanshard-Fullarton base line, died on Tuesday at the advanced age of 100 years, 4 months, and 24 days. Mrs. Wills came from England with her husband when the country was a wilderness and they hewed out for themselves a comfortable home. Mr. Wills died some years ago. The late Mrs. Wills was mother of Messrs James and John Wills of Fullarton, and was much respected when living. Her funeral cortege was one of the largest ever witnessed in the County of Perth.

August 10, 1880

FOX (Brantford) - A young Indian woman named Fox was found in the woods near Harrisburg with her head badly cut and some bad wounds on her body. She was brought to Brantford jail and a doctor summoned, but death put an end to her sufferings on Saturday. It appears that some Indian women are camping in the woods near Harrisburg, the deceased and her mother being among the party. For some cause the mother and daughter quarrelled, when the mother struck the deceased on the head with an axe, inflicting the wounds which caused her death.

The deceased was about 35 years of age and her mother about 86. A coroner's inquest is being held. The mother is still at large.

CHISHOLM (Millbank) - Malcolm Chisholm who came Here about two weeks ago as one of a party of immigrants was drowned while bathing in the river here this afternoon. He was a native of Strathglass, Inverness-shire, Scotland, and was about 35 years of age. He had no relatives here, but it was ascertained from a letter found among his effects that he has a brother living in

Glasgow, Scotland, and he had stated that he had a number of other relatives named McKinnon residing in different sections of Ontario.

SWEET (Cayuga) - A little boy named John Sweet was drowned in the Grand River here this morning. While in bathing with two others, he got beyond his depth and took cramps. The body was recovered in twenty minutes after going down.

FYSON (Toronto) - A young Englishman named E. C. Fyson committed suicide to-day by cutting his throat with a razor. For some days past he has been very despondent and often stated to his friends in the boarding house that they would be well rid of him. After dinner he retired to his room where he was found shortly afterward with his throat cut almost from ear to ear. He is said to be of good family and was in possession of a considerable sum of money deposited in one of the banks. Those who knew him say he is a victim of early indiscretion. An inquest will be held to-morrow.

BARTONS (St. John, N.B.) - Two children of John Bartons, a girl of 8 and a boy of 6 years, living at the range, Grand Lake, were drowned by falling off the wharf from which they were fishing.

MULCARTY (Halifax) - A young woman named Maggie Mulcarty, belonging to Musquodoboit, fell out of a third-storey window of a house on Barrington street occupied by a Mrs. Ellis, last night, and was found dead in the yard this morning. She had been on an excursion yesterday and retired early, and it is supposed that while sitting at her window some time during the night, she overbalanced and fell out.

August 11, 1880

BEAUFOUR - Died in this city, on the 10th instant, Peter Beaufour, aged 68 years. Funeral from 128 Park street north, on Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends will please attend.

ANDREW - Died on the 10th instant, at 73 Wellington street south, Alexander, infant son of Alexander and Fanny Andrew.

CLEMENT - Mrs. J. D. Clement, an old and very highly esteemed citizen of Brantford, died at half past five last evening.

FOWLER (Montreal) - Richard Fowler, a soap boiler, belonging to this city, committed suicide by drowning while labouring under delirium tremens. He had been formerly a soldier in the British army, and leaves a wife and family.

August 12, 1880

SHAW (Montreal) - Margaret Ryan Shaw, the wife of a carter, died suddenly and under rather mysterious circumstances at her house in St. Gabriel village this morning. An inquest has been ordered.

MEGGS (Parkhill) - Mrs. Meggs, while crossing Main street, was struck by a freight train going east, and killed. Her body was mangled frightfully. She was highly respected by all.

BUELL (Brockville) - On Monday the firemen held an excursion to Secenel's Hotel, Grenadier Island, west of here. Liquor was quite abundant. During the row a man named Buell, from Mallorytown, was knocked down and kicked by Brockville roughs, which caused his death.

August 14, 1880

LAMB - Died on Saturday morning, August 14th, at her daughter's residence, 146 Ferguson avenue north, Hamilton, Mrs. Martha Lamb, aged 80 years. Funeral to be at 2 o'clock p.m., Monday. Friends and acquaintances are kindly invited to attend without further notice.

HAINES - Died this morning, at No 18 Margaret street. Bertha, daughter of Lemuel and Emma Haines, aged 16 days. Funeral on Tuesday, the 17th instant, at 2 p.m. Friends are invited to attend.

SHERWOOD (Whitby) - The sudden death by drowning of Mrs. Sherwood, wife of Captain Sherwood, of the steamer "Norseman", and daughter of Rev. John Shaw, of the Methodist Tabernacle of this town, which took place at Charlotte on Thursday, has cast a feeling of deep gloom over the entire community where she resided for some years before her marriage and was most widely respected. When the boat neared Charlotte, she began to ascend one of the side ladders to the hurricane deck. The boat gave a sudden lurch and Mrs. Sherwood lost her hold and fell into the water. Every effort was made to save her, but in vain. The body was recovered two hours after the accident occurred and brought to Whitby yesterday morning. The funeral will take place this afternoon.

CALLAHAN (Thorold) - The "Post" says: Just as we go to press we have received an account of the terrible death of John Callahan, formerly of Thorold, from his brother, from which we learn that he was killed at Saginaw by being crushed between the top of a load of salt in barrels and the beam across the door of the salt shed while driving a team out. Life was crushed out of him instantly.

ALTHOUSE - Mr. George Althouse of Strathroy, formerly of Saltfleet, was driving near Mount

Forest on Friday night, when the horse and rig were precipitated over an embankment. His arm was broken and disjointed and his collar bone broken. Three ribs were also fractured and he received internal injuries. On Sunday he died from the effect of his wounds, and his wife and children have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in Saltfleet by whom the deceased was well known.

PRATT (Montreal) - Information was received here to-day of the death by drowning of Mr. A. Pratt of this city. He was spending a few weeks with his brother, Frederick, and other friends at St. Albans, a small village a short distance from Dachere Rotiere, a station on the North Shore Railway, about seventy-five miles from Quebec. St. Albans is situated on the St. Ann River which empties into the St. Lawrence below Batiscan. Near the village are the rapids which are terribly strand but very dangerous. No human being has been known at any time to attempt the descent of them in a skiff or in fact by any other means, but Mr. Pratt on Wednesday afternoon determined to make the attempt. He procured the service of a boatman named Leffire, to whom he agreed to pay twenty dollars and endeavoured to persuade his brother, Frederick, to accompany them. This the latter refused to do and when the pair started on their perilous mission Frederick walked along the shore and was an unwilling witness to the accident which shortly afterward took place. All went well until the boat had reached the second or third sault or leap, when it was seen to rise, throwing the occupants into the air and turning a complete somersault. The struggle for life than commenced and Frederick could for a few moments see the frantic efforts of his brother who was an excellent swimmer, a skill which was in vain, however, for in a moment both men had disappeared in the cauldron of waters, and the boat could be seen drifting hither and thither in the eddies until it reached calm waters lower down. The deceased was only 19 years of age but was married and leaves a wife and one child. He was the son of the late John Pratt of this city, and on coming of age, would have inherited, a large fortune. The bodies had not been found up to this moment.

August 16, 1880

HARTE - Died in this city, on the 15th instant, of consumption, Thomas, eldest son of the late John Harte, in the 20th year of his age. Funeral will take place from his mother's residence, No. 14 Victoria avenue south, on Tuesday, the 17th instant, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please attend without further notice.

SHERWOOD (Whitby) - The community was shocked this morning by the intelligence that Captain Sherwood of the steamer "Norseman" was dead. It was but yesterday that his young wife who was drowned at Charlotte on Thursday was buried, and it appears that the captain who was staying at the residence of his father-in-law, Rev. John Shaw, being much prostrated with grief,

his brother-in-law, Dr. Shaw, prescribed quinine for his relief. The prescription was sent to Whitfield's drugstore and there made up. A dose of six grains was administered at eight o'clock, and early this morning, alarming symptoms set in. Further medical aid was summoned, but was of no avail, as the captain died at seven o-'clock. The remainder of the medicine in the bottle was examined and an analysis proved it to be morphine instead of quinine, the druggist's clerk having, in mistake given the wrong medicine. A coroner's inquest has been summoned for to-morrow at ten o'clock. The remains will be taken to Prescott.

August 17, 1880

CLARKE - Died at Indianapolis, Indiana, on the 14th instant, of congestive chill, Agnes Ruth, third daughter of the late W. E. Clarke, of this city.

PLUMERIDGE - Died in this city, on the 16th instant, Charles Plumeridge, fourth child of James and Mary Plumeridge, aged 7 months and 10 days. Funeral will take place from No. 49 Merrick street, to-day, 17th instant, at 4 p.m.

HENRY - Died in this city, on the 17th instant, William John, son of John and Elizabeth Henry, aged 3 years and 10 months. Funeral on Thursday, at 2 p.m., from their residence, 49 West avenue north. Friends and Acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

JOHNSON (Ottawa) - Yesterday afternoon a boy named Johnson was drowned about five miles down the Ottawa while bathing. Two of his companions did everything in their power to rescue him but without success.

HORRIGAN (Peterborough) - Maurice Horrigan, employed in the lumber shanty of Thompson, Smith & Son, on the Black Lake, in the Township of Ridout, who had been drinking heavily of late, committed suicide by drowning. He had been missing for a week and when found his hands were tied together with his braces and he was kneeling on his knees in about four feet of water.

BROWNLEE (Toronto) - John H. Brownlee, having died very suddenly on Friday night at the residence of his niece, No 24 Haydon street, Coroner Johnston of Yorkville has issued a warrant for the holding of an inquest this evening. The deceased was being treated for haemorrhage of the lungs by Dr. King who it is said would not certify that his death was attributable to that ailment.

BRYDON (Guelph) - Mr. Robert Brydon, an old and much respected settler of Paisley Block, died on Friday. The deceased was a native of Roxburghshire, Scotland, and settled in Paisley Block, Guelph Township, in 1832 and resided on the farm he took up on his arrival till his death.

WILKES (Sturgeon Falls) - At noon to-day as Mr. Robert Wilkes of Toronto and children, his son Bertie and daughter Florence, were bathing off the point, the boy got out of his depth. Mr. Wilkes was in a boat and jumped out to save him. The daughter went to the rescue also and all three went down. The girl was in the water only about ten minutes. Every effort was made to resuscitate her, but without avail. A doctor was telegraphed for at Fenelon Falls, but none could be found at the Falls for more than an hour. Mr. Wilkes's body was not found for about half an hour and Bertie's for an hour. Every effort was made by Mr. Grandell and the guests stopping at the hotel to revive them but they were unsuccessful. The bodies of Mr. Wilkes and family came up this evening by train, arriving at Toronto at 10:30 accompanied by Mr. McWilliams. The ages of the deceased are: Mr. Wilkes, about 45; Florence, 15; and Bertie, 11.

COOPER (Winnipeg) - Robert Cooper, an emigrant who has been three weeks out from Scotland, was drowned on Friday afternoon in the Assiniboine River near Fort Garry. He, along with a companion, went into the water on the Winnipeg side of the river and Cooper attempted to swim across though advised to the contrary. After approaching within about twenty feet of the northern shore of the river, he was observed floating down with the current and making no progress towards the St. Boniface bank.

At first no danger was anticipated as the swimmer uttered no cry and made no movement to ask for help, but as soon as it was noticed that he was growing weak and that he was likely to sink, several men started to swim across for the purpose of rescuing him, but he sank to rise no more before help reached him. High Constable Stantine was notified immediately of the accident, but although a number of the policemen and others were soon gathered near the place, it was thought that nothing could be done towards recovering the body, and the clothes of the deceased were taken possession of by the authorities. A letter from Kincardine, Scotland, written by his brother, G. W. Cooper, and fifty-five dollars in cash were found in the pockets of the clothing.

August 18, 1880

WILSON - Died in this city, on August 17th, Francis Frederick, youngest son of Joseph Wilson, aged 17 years and 8 months. Funeral will leave his father's residence, No 122 Queen street north, at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, 19th instant, for Bartonville. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to attend.

WEBB (Colborne) - About noon to-day Mrs. Webb of this place while walking through the garden fell insensible. Upon lifting her, she was dead. The supposed cause is apoplexy.

MARTIN (Halifax) - A young man about 18 years of age named George W. Martin was killed at Ketch Harbour this afternoon by the bursting of an overcharged gun with which he was saluting a steamer leaving the place. His whole head was terribly shattered and the skull taken completely off. He lived for about twenty minutes.

August 19, 1880

LARKIN - Died in this city, on the 18th instant, Mary Amelia Larkin, second daughter of H. I. Larkin, aged 20 years and 13 days. Funeral will leave her father's residence, Park street south, near Duke, on Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock, punctually to St. Mary's Cathedral, thence to the old Catholic cemetery, King street west. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MCKENZIE - One day last week, Colin Alexander, son of Mr. Daniel McKenzie, of East Williams, left the harvest field in a great bodily heat to bathe in the Sauble River. Next day he took to bed very ill and died from the effects of his hasty bath.

BURWELL (London) - Mr. J. B. Burwell of Caradoc, son of the late Colonel Burwell well known in Canadian history, took an apoplectic fit yesterday morning and his death was reported here last night. He was living at noon today, but is said to be in a precarious state.

REEVES (Aurora) - To- day about noon an old resident of this town named John Reeves, Sr., dropped dead while at his pump getting water. Death was caused by apoplexy.

YOUNG (Brantford) - On Monday afternoon Matthew Young of Burford, near Northfield, a steady and industrious farmer, was engaged in drawing peas from the field. He was on the load which had attained a considerable height when the horses suddenly started, throwing him to the ground. He struck upon his head and shoulders, breaking his neck, and causing instant death.

WRIGHT (Charing Cross) - An old man named Henry Wright, commonly known as Harry the Piper, was killed last evening about 5 p.m. near here by a freight train. He was lying asleep on the track, an empty bottle being found on him. No inquest was deemed necessary.

KERNIGHAN - An old resident of Rockton has passed away in the person of Mr. Samuel Kernighan, father of Mr. Andrew Kernighan of the same place. Deceased was a native of Ireland, County Down. He came to Canada in 1837 and was in the rebellion of that year. He first settled some 45 years ago on the farm on which he died after a single day's illness.

LUMSDEN - A number of Dundas Caledonians visited Galt on Friday to witness the games. Among them was Mr. Walter Lumsden who found on returning home that one of his children had died suddenly during the day. In the morning it was regarded as in no danger, but a sudden change came and the little life succumbed to the disease.

TEHAN - On Tuesday evening Stephen Tehan, hostler at the Court House Hotel, took a violent fit of coughing and burst a blood vessel, from the effects of which he died in a few hours after.

August 20, 1880

SUTTON - Died in this city, on the 20th instant, James Sutton, aged 70 years. Funeral will leave the residence of his son-in-law, William Hunter, corner Wellington and Main, to-morrow, the 21st instant, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

We have to announce to-day the death of one of the oldest residents of Hamilton, one of the pioneer settlers, Mr. James Sutton, which took place at an early hour this morning at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. William Hunter, 19 Wellington street south. Mr. Sutton was born in Darlington, Yorkshire, England, in 1810, so that he had reached the age of 70 years. When a young man of 21, he left the land of his birth, accompanied by his young wife, to seek a home in America. He came direct to Hamilton and settled down nearly fifty years ago and here he remained, pursuing his avocation, that of a carpenter, from that day to the present. His wife died some nine years ago and since then he has resided with his children, nearly all of whom are married and have homes of their own. For seven years past he had suffered from softening of the spinal cord which finally put an end to his life. A noteworthy incident in his career is that many years ago he was offered the land situated on the north-west corner of King and James streets as payment, for a wages account due him and he refused to accept it, little thinking that the Hamilton of those days would grow to be one of the most enterprising manufacturing centres in Canada. In his private life Mr. Sutton was respected and esteemed as an honest and upright citizen.

GRAYSON - Died in this city, on the 20th instant, Ellen Grayson, wife of George Grayson, in the 52nd year of her age. Funeral on Sunday at 2 p.m., from her husband's residence, 20 Caroline street north, Friends and acquaintances wilt please accept this intimation.

EDMONDS - The St. Catharines"Journal" says: We regret to announce the death to-day of Mr. Edgar B. Edmonds, confectioner, of this city, who passed away at an early hour this morning at the comparatively early age of 59 years, from congestion of the brain after two weeks' sickness. Deceased has only been a resident of this city for a few years, but during that time endeared

himself to many by his unostentatious demeanour, and strict integrity. He was a native of Peckham in the suburbs of London, England, and came to this country twenty-eight years ago, settling in Milton, County of Halton, where he resided until eight years ago when he retired to a farm at Grimsby. He subsequently removed to this city and re-commenced business as a confectioner. He was a member of the Methodist church. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn the loss of a kind protector.

WASP (London) - A sudden death occurred in the village this morning, the deceased being Mrs. Wasp of London East. She was found dead in a kneeling position beside her bed at about seven o'clock. Medical aid was called in, but life was extinct. The cause is said to be apoplexy. Mrs. Wasp had been long a resident of the village.

MONAHAN (Clinton) - At a threshing at C. Spooner's farm this afternoon, Hugh Monahan, who driving the horsepower, slipped into the machinery and was so badly mangled that he never rallied and died this evening.

August 21, 1880

LEWIS (Brockville) - As Mr. Coleman Lewis, merchant of Addison, was driving home this evening, he was seized with an apoplectic fit and died in a few minutes. Deceased was one of the oldest settlers in this district and was highly respected.

August 23, 1880

CRANKSHAW - Died in the 4th year of her age, Mabel Ellen, third daughter of William J. Crankshaw. Funeral on Tuesday afternoon, from 16 Ferrie street west, at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this invitation.

HATTON - Died on the 20th instant, at the residence of her son, J. S. Hatton, town of Milton, Elizabeth Stinson, widow of the late William Hatton, in the 79th year of her age. The funeral will take place from the above residence on Monday, the 23^rd , at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends will please accept this invitation.

FONGER - Mr. Andrew Fonger of the 3rd concession of London Township was found dead in his room on Friday.

August 24, 1880

MILLER - Died at Burlington, Ontario, on Monday, the 23rd August, 1880, Robert Miller, aged 61 years and 4 months. Funeral from his late residence on Wednesday, 25th instant, at 2 o'clock.

August 26, 1880

HARPER - Died in this city, on the 26th instant, William Robert, son of Thomas and Jane Harper, aged 4 months and 6 days. Funeral to-morrow, at 2 o'clock, from his parents' residence, Burlington street, south of Main. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

IREDALE - Died in this city, on the 25th instant, Elizabeth Iredale, relict of the late James Iredale, a native of Yorkshire, England, aged 83 years. Funeral will take place from her late residence, No. 11 Cannon street east, on Friday afternoon, at 3:30. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

ALLAN (Montreal) - A private telegram received this evening announces the death of Mr. James Allan of Glasgow, brother of Sir Hugh and Andrew Allan of this city, and a member of the great steamship firm of that name.

BLANCHETTE (Montreal) - A city policeman named Blanchette committed suicide by throwing himself in front of a passenger railway car and getting crushed to death. He had been in an asylum some time since for insanity, but was turned out cured and taken on the force again.

SCHRAM (St. Catharines) - At an early hour this morning, a young man named James Schram, 25 years of age, was killed on the Welland Railway between Niagara and Page street crossings. A locomotive was passing up the track and ran over him. His head was severed from his body and one of his legs mangled. Whether it was the result of an accident or a case of suicide is not known. The young man is said to have been steady and bore a good character. Coroner Goodman, not feeling justified in holding an inquest owing to his want of knowledge that death resulted from unfair means, communicated with County Attorney McKeown, who at once instructed him to hold an inquest. Verdict open: found dead.

August 27, 1880

LOUVE (Ottawa) - Rev. Father Louve, pastor of St. Jean Baptists Church, died to-day. His remains will be taken to Montreal to-morrow for interment.

CLARK - Elsie Clark, the little girl who was burned at Springfield on Saturday, died at 9 o'clock on Sunday morning after enduring ten hours of the most intense agony. The whole of her body was burned, the face alone escaping. She felt conscious that death was near, but wanted to live so that she might kiss her twin sister, Ellie, then at a neighbour's house. For twenty hours she bore her intense suffering well. Then she said to one of her attendants, "My God, must I say

good-bye?" She died without a struggle. Mrs. Clark's hands were so badly burned that she has no use of them and in her present state of health the shock has been so great that it has completely prostrated her. Mr. Clark at the time of the accident was in London. The funeral on Monday afternoon was something unusual, being attended by all the children of the schools.

August 30, 1880

YOUNG - Died at her residence. No 17 Hunter street, Hamilton, on Saturday, 28th of August, Catharine Young, widow of the late James Young, of Montreal, in the 82nd year of her age. Funeral service at St, Paul's Church, at 4 p.m. to-day, thence to the G.W.R. station. Friends will please accept this intimation.

NICHOLSON - Died in this city, on the 28th instant, Ann Eliza Nicholson, wife of Henry Nicholson, aged 27 years and 2 months. Funeral will take place at half past three o'clock, on Tuesday afternoon, from No. 10 Railway street. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

AIKMAN (Norwich) - Mrs. Dr. Aikman of this village, who was enjoying perfect health up to Friday night, had an attack of sick headache late in the evening. She gradually grew worse and died at 5:15 Saturday morning of congestion of the brain.

STANLEY (Ottawa) - Thomas Stanley born in Pontiac County was burned this morning. His two children a boy seven years and a child nine months old, were burned to death.

MCNEIL (Toronto) - A boy, about seven years of age, son of Mr. John McNeil, steward at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club, was accidentally drowned in the bay on Saturday evening. He was playing on the dock near the Club House and slipped into the water. A few minutes after the accident occurred, Mr. McNeil found his son's hat on the water and recovered the body with the aid of grappling hooks, but life was extinct.

CRANFIELD - The Denver, Col. "Tribune" announces the death of Mr. Richard Cranfield, a former Hamiltonian, which took place at Littleton, Colorado, on the 17th instant. Mr. Cranfield was well known to many of our citizens, he having taught for seventeen years in the Central School here. Some four years ago he was forced to leave on account of failing health, and after remaining in Texas for a time, he went to Colorado. For three years past he taught the public school in Littleton but finally succumbed to consumption. The news of his demise will be learned with general regret in Hamilton. He leaves a widow and two children to mourn their sad loss.

PITT - The Amherstburg "Echo" of August 27th says: Thomas Pitt who was laid up with typhoid fever died Monday morning. During his illness he was provided with a nurse by Rose Lodge IOOF of which he had been a member, about two months, and on his death the body was taken in charge and the funeral arrangements made by the members of the lodge. The funeral took place on Wednesday and was largely attended by the brothers and other friends. Rev. A, S. Fells officiated at Christ's Church and at the grave in the Amherstburg cemetery after which the services of the Order were conducted by Noble Grand Park and Chaplain McGee of Rose Lodge. Deceased was an employee of C. F. Dunbar and was a resident of Port Colborne for ten years before coming to Amherstburg two years ago. He leaves a wife and two small children.

GAUTHIER - Constant Gauthier, aged 17 years, eldest son of Denis Gauthier, proprietor of the Western Hotel in Belle River, Essex County, accidentally shot and killed himself on Friday afternoon. Constant, who was on a hunting expedition with a party of young friends, laid his gun down while he took a drink of water from the lake, and on rising drew the muzzle of the gun towards him, when the hammer caught in the weeds or underbrush and the charge was exploded, killing him instantly. His companions carried his body to his home in Belle River, arriving there in the evening.

JOHNSTON - Two or three weeks ago, Alexander, youngest son of Alexander Johnston, Elora, bruised his leg by failing into a hole in the sidewalk. As the skin was not broken, little was thought of the accident and the little fellow, aged 4 years, continued to run about as usual. Inflammation set in and after considerable suffering, the poor child died on Tuesday morning last.

August 31, 1880

MURRAY - Died in this city, on August 31st, James Murray, eldest son of the late Charles Murray, aged 23 years. Funeral from Mr. T. Gillespie's residence, No 24 Market street, at 2 p.m. to-morrow (Wednesday). Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

MCDONALD (Bruce) - Mr. John B. McDonald, school teacher, died last week at the early age of 22. He taught last at Burgoyne.

SINCLAIR - The Rev. Neil Sinclair, father of Mr. Donald Sinclair, M.P.P., died at Paisley at the age of 80. The deceased was a native of Islay, Scotland, and was a local preacher of the Baptist body.

KIAH - The young man, Francis Kiah, who was accidentally killed on the Northern Railway on Friday evening of last week, was a son of Captain Kiah, formerly a resident of Hamilton. The

deceased was about 19 years old and was a young man of great promise. He attended the R. G. Model School here for several years and gained the respect and esteem of all with whom he came in contact. The intelligence of his sad death will be learned with the deepest regret by many friends in this city.

September 1, 1880

SPICKETT - Died on the 31st August, Thomas George Spickett, accountant, aged 31 years. Funeral to-day, September 1, at 3 p.m., from his late residence, 6 Inchbury street north. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

IRELAND (Springfield) - A child of John Ireland, aged two years, fell into a cistern and was drowned. It was found thirty minutes after being missed, but his life was extinct.

BROWN (Point Fortune, Que) - This evening four young boys were out sailing when one of them, Colin Campbell Brown, youngest son of William Brown of this place, while leaning over the side of the boat lost his balance and fell in and was drowned. The body has not yet been recovered.

WICKS (Guelph) - This morning Freddy Wicks, aged about nine, son of Samuel Wicks, while attempting to drown a cat, slipped and fell into the river and was drowned.

September 2, 1880

STOVELL (Toronto) - Mr. Samuel Stovell, of the firm of Stovell & Armstrong, died suddenly at his residence to-day.

HOY (Woodstock) - James Hoy of Blythe, who was injured by having his foot taken off by a train on Monday evening, died to-day from its effect.

September 3, 1880

JOHNSON - A sad accident occurred a few days ago in the Township of Dunn by which a promising young man named John Johnson, an adopted son of Stewart Holmes, Esq., met with his death. On Monday evening he went, accompanied by Mr. Holmes, to a piece of woods near a corn field and very shortly the dog drove a racoon into a tree. Johnson climbed the tree to dislodge the racoon but missing his hold, fell to the ground a distance of about thirty feet, sustaining terrible injuries. He was at once removed to his home and Dr. Hopkins of Dunnville sent for. An examination showed that his injuries were fatal and that nothing could be done for him. He lingered in a state of insensibility until four o'clock on Tuesday morning when he expired. He was about 24 years of age and a young man of fine promise. Much sympathy is felt with his relatives and friends in their bereavement.

September 4, 1880

NOXAL - Andrew Noxal, an old resident of Humberstone Township, hung himself on Wednesday afternoon about five o'clock. The deed was committed in the pig pen by placing a rope round one of the joists and standing upon a box until the rope was adjusted and then kicking the box away. He was discovered by his son Andrew shortly after, but life was gone. Family trouble is supposed to be the cause. Deceased was probably 80 years of age.

DOOLEY (St. Catharines) - The investigation in the case of John Dunbar, charged with the murder of Patrick Dooley of Beamsville on the 26th of August, 1880, was commenced at noon yesterday before J. H. Confort, Police Magistrate, in the Police Court Chambers.

MILLER - On Thursday evening about half past seven o'clock an old man named Jacob Miller was walking towards Berlin on the G.T.R. track about half a mile this side of Breslau when a freight train came along and ran over him, killing him instantly. As the man was old and infirm, he must have been hard of hearing and did not hear the train till it was too late to get off the track.

GORMLEY - A report comes from Wallaceburg to the effect that early on Wednesday morning last, the dwelling of a man named Gormley, about a mile from the village, was destroyed by fire and that an old lady living with the family perished in the flames. The rest of the family barely escaped in their night clothes. The old lady was an invalid and unable to help herself out of doors.

PATERSON - On Tuesday forenoon two brothers named Thomas and John Paterson were sitting on Reefer's bridge, Thorold, in a state of intoxication when Thomas who had fallen asleep fell over the bridge into the canal and before assistance could reach him was drowned. The body was recovered shortly after, being in the water some ten minutes, but life was extinct as pronounced by Dr. J. E., Johnstone who examined the body. The deceased along with his brother was a native of Motherwell, near Glasgow, Scotland, and had been in this country about two years and a half. They had been working at the G.W.R. works near Merritton and were on their way to this city in which city they have an uncle. The coroner, Dr. Lemon, Thorold, was notified of the drowning but did not deem it necessary to hold an inquest, and the body was buried in the afternoon at the expense of the corporation.

September 6, 1880

PENTECOST - Died in this city, on the 4th instant, Norman Stewart, only child of R. W. and Lena Pentecost, aged 7 months and 11 days. Funeral will take place from the residence of his

grandfather, R. Pentecost, 296 York street, on Monday, the 6th instant, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

MCNAB - Died at Mary Lake, Muskoka, on the 24th ultimo, Helen Genevieve, eldest daughter of Charles McNab of this city, aged 16 years and 5 months.

JOCELYN - Died on the 5th instant, Louisa Jocelyn, aged 3 months and 1 day, beloved daughter of Richard and Louisa Jocelyn, Markland street. Funeral will leave her father's residence at 2 o'clock on Tuesday. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

HENRY - Died on the 4th instant, at his residence in Quebec, Charles Henry, Inspector Quebec Bank.

FOTHERGILL - A dispatch from Ottawa conveys the information that last night Major Fothergill of Oshawa died suddenly from haemorrhage of the lungs. He arrived in Ottawa on Saturday night to attend the annual meeting of the Dominion Rifle Association. An hour previous to his death he was moving about. It appears that shortly after retiring he was seized with a violent fit of coughing during which he ruptured a blood vessel. Lt. Col. Gibson, M.P.P. who occupied the adjoining room heard him cough but knowing that he had been suffering in that way for over a year, he paid no attention to it. A few minutes later the unfortunate man opened the door and said "Gibson, send for a doctor". These were the last words he uttered and five minutes later he was a corpse. Deceased had been ailing for a long time and was not expected to live many months. His remains were conveyed to the St. L. and 0. Railway station this morning en route for Bowmanville where his sister resides.

September 7, 1860

PETTIGREW - Died in this city, on the 6th instant, H. Pettigrew, aged 62 years. Funeral will leave his late residence, 172 Rebecca street, on Wednesday afternoon, at 3:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CRATHERN (Montreal) - Mr. Thomas Crathern, grocer, of St. Catherine street, took a dose of morphine last night and died from its effects at an early hour this morning. He has been lately involved in financial difficulties and it is supposed they preyed too much upon his mind and that he became temporarily insane. He was about 50 years of age. He was born in Montreal and was a brother of Mr. Crathern of the wholesale firm of Crathern & Caverhill. Deceased leaves a wife and family.

September 8, 1880

COOKE - Died in this city, on the 7th instant, Eliza J. Cooke, beloved wife of James L. Cooke, in the 21st year of her age. Funeral from her husband's residence, corner of Caroline and Hannah streets, to-morrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CEADY (Toronto) - A freight train on the Toronto, Grey, & Bruce Railway this evening ran over and killed an old man named John Ceady. He was walking on the track between Weston and Carlton, and as he was crossing a cattle guard was run down and thrown across the rails. His body was cut in two. The remains were brought to his home in the city to-night.

HODGES - A party from Smithville, Ontario, were sailing near Campbell's Point, Sackett's Harbour, NY yesterday afternoon. One of the party, Rev. H. D. Hodges, of Smithville, was standing on the running board when the boat was jibbed. The boom struck him, knocking him twelve feet from the boat. A plank was thrown to him but it did not get within his reach and Hodges was drowned. The accident occurred within twenty-five rods from where seven men were drowned last September.

September 9, 1880

BATTY (Woodstock) - The people of this place were startled this morning by the sudden death by suicide of the wife of Mr. Batty, foreman of Miller's woollen mills. The deceased lady has been in a very desponding state for some time past and evidently become deranged as she had twice attempted to put an end to her life yesterday by drowning and was only prevented from doing so by her friends, but this morning while the daughter's attention was occupied for a few minutes in pulling vegetables, she slipped out of the garden gate and immediately plunged into the pond in connection with the mill which is only a few yards from the house, and when found but a few minutes after, life was extinct.

EDWARDS - The usually quiet little village of Hornby East in Halton County has been thrown into a state of great excitement by a bar-room affray which has resulted fatally. The parties in the affair were James Purcell, alias Edwards, a blacksmith in the employ of Mr. Saunders, Auburn, and David Lindsay, Jr., a young man, the son of a very respectable farmer in the neighbourhood.

It appears that on the 27th of August James Edwards, who has since died from the effects of the injuries he received, went to Hornby East to bring the letters and papers of some of the families in Auburn from the post office. He remained most of the afternoon in Moore's Hotel where he appears to have been drinking at intervals. He had received a parcel of mail matter from the post office, left it in charge of the barmaid, and went out for a time. During his absence John

Saunders, Jr. called for the packet of mail matter and received it from the barmaid. Edwards then came back and asked her for it. She said she had given it to Saunders to take home. It is alleged that Edwards who was slightly under the influence of liquor became excited and called her a liar. The young man Lindsay interfered whereupon Edwards applied some offensive epithet to him. Lindsay pushed him out of the room and a scuffle took place on the platform during which Edwards received the injuries which have since terminated fatally. He stated that he had been kicked in the abdomen by Lindsay and complained of great pain. He remained in an outhouse all night and in the morning was driven to Dr. Fox who declared his case to be a serious one. He was driven back to the hotel and from thence walked to his own boarding house in Auburn, a distance of two miles. He rapidly grew worse and the inflammation of the covering of the bowels could not be checked. He died on Friday, September 3rd... The jury retired and after mature deliberation on the evidence submitted returned the following verdict: The said James Edwards died on the 3rd day of September, 1880, from inflammation of the covering of the bowels resulting from a kick inflicted by David Lindsay, Jr. during a quarrel at Moore's Hotel on the evening of the 27th day of August last.

The deceased was unmarried, formerly in connection with the Church of England, but latterly connected with no religious denomination. He was occasionally known to be the worse of liquor, but was generally regarded as an intelligent, inoffensive, and industrious man. David Lindsay, who has been committed for trial at the next assizes, is about 25 years of age, of rather prepossessing appearance and belonging to a family highly respected in the neighbourhood. A deep sympathy is felt for the afflicted family in the distressing circumstances which have come upon them.

September 11, 1880

PHIPPS (Brantford) - This morning an accident occurred on the sand hill north of the G.T.R. station which resulted in the death of a son of the late William Phipps. While getting off a wagon he fell under the wheels which passed over his neck, killing him instantly.

CHESTERFIELD (Tara) - Harry Chesterfield, a lad 15 years old, and son of Peter Chesterfield of this place, was kicked and instantly killed this morning while catching horses in the pasture field.

September 13, 1880

WEIR - Died at his residence, West Flamborough, on Saturday, September 12th, 1880, John Weir, Sr., aged 77 years. The funeral will take place from his late residence to the Dundas cemetery to-day (Monday) at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.

NESBITT - A little girl, nearly ten years, daughter of Mr. Nesbitt, Mitchell, took to bleeding at the nose the other day in school and it was found difficult to stop the flow of blood. She became so weak that she died on Wednesday.

PACETTE (Montreal) - Quite a number of fatal accidents happened here to-day. The saddest was that of a young girl named Eliza Pacette who met her death by fire. She was servant in the house of the Mayor and was lighting the fire in the evening with wood saturated with oil when an explosion occurred, setting her dress on fire. All her efforts to extinguish the flames proved unavailing, and when assistance arrived she was past all hope. She lingered for some hours in great agony when she finally died.

MCAULLIN (Montreal) - A girl named McAullin accidentally fell into the canal basin to-day and was drowned.

ANDERSON (Montreal) - The man found in a closet on Commission street has been identified as Augusta Anderson, a late seaman on board the barque "Ottercap". The doctor testified at the inquest that he died of heart disease and a verdict in accordance was rendered.

WHITE - Shortly after 12:30 Sunday morning as an engine and tender in charge of Timothy Long were moving down the H. & N.W. Railway track toward the elevator, two of the car's employees named McKeiver and Backshot, who were sitting on the forward part of the tender, observed the form of a man crouched on the track a few yards ahead of them. The engine, which was at the time going at the rate of eight miles an hour, had just left the G.W.R. crossing. The two men yelled to Long to stop the engine for God's sakes. Steam was shut off and the brakes applied but all was unavailing. The engine thundered on and in a moment the recumbent figure was caught and mangled under the wheels.

Although too late to save the man's life, the engine had yet been stopped in time to prevent the last wheel from passing over the body so that when the men lumped off to look for him, a most sickening sight was presented to their eyes. Under the engine between the first and second wheels lay the mangled limbs and a trunk of what a few seconds before had been a strong and healthy man. From the position in which he was seen sitting by McKeiver and Backshot and the way the remains were lying, it was evident that he had made a seat on one side of the track with his legs stretched between the rails and his arms resting on his legs. The engine coming upon him while seated in this way, the wheels had passed over his arms and legs together, entirely separating them from the body which fell on the outside of the track. Backshot immediately went for the police. While he was gone, the other man discovered by his moaning that there were a few sparks of life existing in the remains of the unfortunate being, and they did all in their power to ease his

suffering. Sergeant Prentice accompanied by Constable Williams arrived on a lorry, bringing with them a stretcher on which they proceeded to place all that could be found of the remains. While so engaged a couple of bottles were found in the man's pockets which told their tale all too well. One was full of old rye while the other had evidently just been emptied. This explains the condition he was in when overtaken by death.

The remains were taken on the lorry to Cannon street where a wagon was procured on which they were borne to the morgue at the city hospital. Faint signs of life continued to linger in the body until the hospital was almost reached where the moaning ceased and it was seen that life had fled. Coroner Woolverton was summoned as soon as possible, but after an examination into the circumstances of the accident that gentleman deemed an inquest unnecessary.

Some friends and relatives of the deceased went to the morgue on Sunday morning and identified the body as that of John White, a whitewasher and plasterer who had lived in Hamilton for the last ten years. Only three days before his death he had been discharged from prison where he had been incarcerated on a charge of wilful damage. He was a native of the United States and was 60 years of age some days ago. From what can be learned of the unfortunate affair no one is to blame in any way excepting perhaps the person who supplied the ill-starred victim with the liquor.

September 14, 1380

HOLT - Died in this city, on the 12th instant, Wilhelmina Margaret, eldest daughter of William and Susan Holt. Funeral to-morrow afternoon at 2 p.m. from 63 Robert street.

BROUP (Toronto) - The body of the woman found in the bay was near midnight to-day identified by her relatives as that of Mrs. Annie Broup. She left her home in Seaton village at noon on Saturday and it is supposed the drowning was accidental.

FOSTER (London) - On Saturday a notorious habitue of the Police Court, Charles Foster, was arrested for drunkenness and discharged yesterday after sobering off. On his way home he was seized with an epileptic fit and in a few hours afterward expired. The case was inquired into by some of Foster's neighbours in London South who demanded an inquest. It was alleged that the deceased was left for twenty-four hours in the cell without food or other necessary attention and that he died in consequence of such neglect. The police maintain that they gave him water twice during his incarceration and had no power to give him food.

O'LEARY (Merritton) - A deck hand named William O'Leary of the steamer "Lincoln" fell into Lock No 13 and the suction from the propellor which drew him under it, tearing the greater part

of his clothing off and cutting a great gash in his forehead no doubt causing death instantly. He appeared to be about 30 years of age and is said to belong to Clifton.

JONES (Montreal) - In one of the pockets of the man found drowned in the St. Lawrence was a handkerchief with the name of Jones and the initials J. H. or H. written in India ink. The jury returned a verdict of "Found drowned".

GRAVEL (Montreal) - D. Gravel, employed on the steam barge "Lake Manitoba" fell into the hold about 35 feet and received fatal injuries.

WILSON (Halifax) - Dr. Wilson of Meagher's grant, East Halifax, was drowned last evening while bathing in the Musquodoboit river. His body has not yet been recovered.

HUEY (Halifax) - At Chelsea, a small settlement twelve miles north-east of Bridgewater in the direction of Annapolis, two families named Huey and Smith lived near together. Robert Smith, about 50 years of age, is an old soldier who being pensioned went to Lunenburg County some years ago and bought a farm at Chelsea where he has since resided with his family. One of his near neighbours is a family named Huey from whom at various times he has been subject to annoyance. Not long since one of the boys, John Huey, aged 20, who bears a reputation of being "a hard ticket " served a year in Liverpool jail for theft. On Friday evening last, Smith saw young Huey in his orchard, as he says, stealing apples, and without an alternative fired at him, the shot taking effect in the abdomen. Huey saw Smith level the gun and called out "For God's sake, don't shoot me", but Smith paid no attention to his piteous cry. Huey was taken to his house and died from the effects of the wound the next day (Saturday). He literally bled to death. No medical man lived nearer that Bridgewater. Had Huey received attendance, it is thought his life might have been saved. The gun was loaded with slugs which entered the lower part of the abdomen and made a ghastly wound. Previous to his death, Huey positively denied stealing any apples and said he was merely passing through the orchard.

Smith surrendered himself to the magistrate shortly after the shooting and it is said admitted having shot Huey "because besides stealing apples he was going to steal my horse". Great excitement prevails in Chelsea, Bridgewater, and Lunenburg over the affair.

The coroner's inquest on the remains of the young man, John Huey, resulted in the following verdict: "That the deceased came to his death by a gunshot wound, the said shot being fired by Robert Smith."

The prisoner was committed for trial at the next term of the Supreme Court which is to be held at Lunenburg on the 19th of October next.

September 15, 1560

BELT - Died at Yarmouth, Michigan, on Sunday, the 12th September, John Thomas, aged 7 years and 1 month, only son of John and Mary Belt, formerly of Woodburn, Ontario.

WEBSTER - Died at Binghampton, NY. on the 13th instant, Rachel Frances Webster, mother of C. S. Webster, in the 86th year of her age.

FREEMAN (Montreal) - The wife of Mr. Freeman, proprietor of Freeman's Hotel, St. Joseph street, committed suicide to-day by taking Paris green. She lived unhappily with her husband on account of the intemperate habits of the woman.

EASTMAN - About 4 p.m. yesterday, Joel Eastman, one of Brockville's oldest inhabitants, who has for some time been slightly deranged, jumped into the St. Lawrence at the east end of the town and was drowned.

KING (Kingsville) - Colonel King, one of the first settlers in this village, died last night, aged 76 years. He was for a long time clerk of the Division Court and also Collector of Customs for this port until he became unable to attend to public business. The flags were at half mast to-day.

JOLY (Berthier, Que) - Mrs. Joly, wife of Oliver Joly, saddler of Ontario street, Montreal, aged 28 years, was drowned last night while crossing the River Berthier.

September 16, l880

KINGDON - Died on the 15th instant, Abraham Kingdon, aged 51 years. Funeral will leave his late residence, 117 Maria street, at 3:30 sharp, on Friday, the 17th instant, Friends will please accept this intimation.

SUMMERS (Toronto) - The body of a man was found this afternoon in the bay. He was recognized as H. G. Summers who boarded at 330 Adelaide street west, and who formerly worked as salesman for the Ontario Cigar Co. He was about 45 years of age and his death cannot be accounted for, he having been considered an intelligent, sober, and industrious workman. Dr. Riddel was notified and declined to hold an inquest.

SIMMONS (Walkerton) - Last evening near Riverdale, Township of Greenock, twelve miles from here, two women and their children who had gone into the woods to pick acorns, were attacked by a bear. The women took up the younger children and got away but a short distance. A boy about five years of age, son of a farmer named Charles Simmons, was seized by the ferocious brute. Assistance arrived in about half an hour, the cries of the child calling for his father guiding the neighbours to the spot. The brute made off at their appearance and the child

was found still alive, but dreadfully mangled. His entrails were torn out, his ribs broken from the back, and the flesh eaten off in large quantities. The poor little fellow died shortly after.

September 17, 1660

TOWNSEND - Died on Thursday evening, September l5th, at 130 West avenue north, Albert Ernest, second beloved son of Mr. Harry Townsend, Manager "Townsend Family", aged 6 years and 2 months.

DUNN (Toronto) - Robert Dunn, a vagrant from Ottawa, died at No. 2 Station this morning. He was found by a policeman in Clarence Square at 12:30 this morning. At the station he complained of ague and chills. He was poor and in feeble health, and his death was probably due to want of nourishment. The body was taken to the morgue where Coroner Riddel will hold an inquest to-morrow.

COOBY (Toronto) - The young lad Cooby who received injuries while playing at or near the Toronto Academy died to-night. He was a nephew of Mr. J. E, Worts of Gooderham & Worts.

FLETCHER (Parkhill) - While a young son of William Fletcher, confectioner of this place, was playing with a loaded gun in English's shop, he was fatally shot in the head, dying in a few moments afterwards. The parents are in Toronto, having only left this morning.

O'NEILL (Montreal) - Michael O'Neill on board the barque "Peppins " was struck and fatally wounded by a heavy plate which fell from the funnel top. The doctors have no hopes of his recovery.

September l8, 1880

REAL - Died on the 17th instant, Mrs. Mary Real, in the 73rd year of her age. Funeral from her son's, Mr. Garrett's residence, Dundas Road, on Sunday, the 19th, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

WRIGHT - Died in this city, on the 17th instant, George, infant son of John and Emma Wright, aged 6 months. Funeral from his parents' residence, Saturday, September l8th, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

BRYANT - Bryant, an Ottawa gymnast, travelling with Pullman and Hamilton's show, died suddenly at Island Pond, Vt. last night. The remains have been forwarded to Ottawa and will reach the city on Sunday morning.

CRAWFORD (Brantford) - William Crawford, switchman at the Grand Trunk Railway station here, was killed this evening. While coupling cars, his foot caught in a frog and before he could get out, a car passed over his body, crushing him badly. He was taken home at once and medical aid summoned, but before the doctor's arrival he expired, living about half an hour. He leaves a wife and four children.

VANALLAN - Mr. Joshua VanAllan, jailer of Halton County, died at the residence of his son-in-law near Brownsville. Deceased was born in Toronto in 1802, came to Halton County in 1635, and was appointed jailer in 1855 which office he held up to the year 1879 when, owing to a paralytic stroke rendering him incapable of fulfilling the duties of the office, he retired, and his son William was appointed in his stead. In the spring of 1879 he left Milton and went to Brownsville where he lived up to the day of his death. He never recovered from the effects of the first stroke and a second attack on the 7th of this month terminated life on the following day. He leaves behind him a widow, now in her 8lst year, and five sons and one daughter.

ALLAN (St. Catharines) - The city lost another of its oldest inhabitants Friday morning in the person of Mrs. Thomas G. Allan of Queen street, mother of William B. Allan, Alexander G. Allan, and the well-known family.

KEEFER - On Saturday morning there departed from this life one of Thorold's aged inhabitants who will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends and relations and by none more than those on whom she was accustomed to bestow her benevolence. We refer to Mrs. Sarah Keefer, wife of our esteemed townsman, Mr. John Keefer, who died at the age of 68 years after a residence of forty-two years in town. The funeral took place on Monday from the house to St. John's Church and from thence to the Thorold cemetery. In the church Rev. Mr. Graham delivered an excellent discourse on 'Hope' with more particular reference to the hope of a Christian. He spoke of the high Christian character of the deceased lady and referred to her many acts of kindness and charity.

September 20, 1860

THOMAS - Died in Nelson, Saturday, September 19th, Sophia, beloved wife of W. J. Thomas, and eldest daughter of the late John Freed. Interment at Burlington cemetery on Tuesday, 21st instant, at 4 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MOWBRAY - Died at Beeton, on Saturday, the 18th instant, Archibald C. Mowbray, agent of the Bank of Hamilton, aged 56 years. Funeral at Port Perry on Tuesday, 21st instant, upon arrival of the morning train from Whitby.

BROXUP (Toronto) - Louis F. Broxup was a prisoner at the Central Police Station last night on a charge of murder. The body of his wife was found in the bay a week ago to-day. Enquiry being made by the detectives, it was learned that Broxup was seen in the company of his wife in the vicinity of the bay on Saturday night. It is also learned that he returned alone to his house at Seaton village about midnight or an hour after he was seen in the city.

September 21, 1860

SILVERSMITH (Onondaga) - This morning about two o'clock while a pagan dance was in progress at the Onondaga Long House, some parties discovered an Indian named Silversmith with his throat cut and his hands badly cut in the woods about two hundred yards from the Long House. The ground about for several feet was very much torn up and there was every appearance of a terrible struggle having taken place. This morning Constable Williams succeeded in arresting an Indian who had been in company with Silversmith during the night. His pants about the bottom had signs of blood upon them although they had lately been washed. An inquest is being held by Coroner Kerr of Brantford.

HACKETT - Mr. E. Hackett of Simcoe, Norfolk County, and wife went to the Toronto Exhibition last week, and while there the latter took sick and died. Her death was supposed to be caused or hastened by exposure to an open car window on the journey to Toronto. The bereaved husband returned on Friday bringing the remains of his wife to his home in Simcoe.

NICKERSON - One of the most respected citizens and oldest masons in the Township of Grantham was laid at rest in the St. Catharines cemetery on Saturday last. Reference is made to Mr. George Nickerson whose funeral was attended by a large number of relatives and friends and also by a large turn-out of his Masonic brethren, showing the great esteem in which he was held by his brethren in the Order. The service of the Church of England was read at the grave by the Rev. Mr. Fennell and the Masonic service by W. Bro. Christie of St. George's lodge and R. W. Bro. John W. Goy. Mr. Nickerson's friends have the sympathy of the whole community in this their sad affliction.

BROADBENT - Our readers will probably remember of an accident which occurred on the Bay last winter whereby a young man named Charles Broadbent fell through the ice. Ever since he has been steadily declining until at last his physician recommended him to go to Colorado in the hope of regaining his strength. He accordingly started last Tuesday accompanied by his brother, Thomas, but in his reduced state the fatigue of the journey was too much for his system and he succumbed to disease at Cheyenne, in Wyoming, a few days after his departure. The announcement of his death will be received by his many friends with the deepest sadness and

sympathy for his bereaved relatives. As a boy he was quick and clever, and as a young man he was the very life of the circle in which he moved, alwavs sparkling and ready for fun. In addition to his social qualities, he gave every promise of becoming one of our leading citizens had not an untimely death cut him off.

WARWICK - The death of Mr. William Warwick, the well-known Toronto publisher, is announced. He died at his late residence, 37 Murray street, Monday evening. It will be remembered that Mr. Warwick was thrown from his buggy on the Exhibition ground in that city on the 4th instant, the horse being frightened by the steam roller and running away. His right arm was fractured in consequence. He was progressing favourably up to Wednesday when a change for the worse occurred and he gradually sank and expired. He was a successful merchant and highly esteemed by his fellow citizens. His loss will be greatly felt by his family and a numerous circle of sorrowing friends. The funeral took place to-day at 8 o'clock.

September 22, 1880

MCCALLUM - Died in this city, Annie Jane, aged 16 months, only child of John and Jane McCallum. Funeral will leave her father's residence, 52 Locomotive street, on Thursday at 3 o'clock p.m.

KEELAN (Stratford) - A murder was committed near the village of Kinkers, a few miles distant from here, the victim being a farmer named Thomas Keelan. Keelan was in Stratford yesterday on business and on returning home, it is supposed an altercation took place between him and his son, the son giving the blow that caused his death. The police have the parties arrested who are supposed to be implicated in the affair and they are now in jail here awaiting the actions of the authorities. The particulars are not yet fully known. The coroner's inquest will be held at 2 o'clock to-day. The affair has caused a great excitement and a large number of citizens have gone to the scene of the murder. Full particulars will be learned to-night.

BURNES (Montreal) - Frederick E. Lacy Burnes, a well known musical teacher in this city, committed suicide last night in his own house by discharging a revolver into his mouth. Deceased was engaged at the Exhibition yesterday afternoon in playing the piano in the New York Piano Co's stall, and appeared in good health and spirits, He came here from London, England, two years ago to act as organist of Christ Church Cathedral, and subsequently was appointed assistant organist in Trinity Church, New York. He was married to an actress and vocalist whose stage name is Miss Graham, and she is at present engaged in the Union Square Theatre, New York. The cause which led to his unfortunate end is not known, but an inquest has been called.

September 23, 1880

LITTLEBOURNE - Died in this city, on the 23rd instant, Mrs. Littlebourne, native of Ireland, aged 45 years. Funeral will take place from Mr. Blachford's Warehouse, Charles street. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

JAKE (Welland) - The unfortunate hotel runner known as "Jake" who was put in jail a few days ago to keep him from dying in the street, died on Friday night. An inquest was held before Dr. Kennedy and a very respectable jury. The verdict rendered was that deceased came to his death from excessive use of liquor, accelerated by exposure and want of nourishment. Deceased used to boast only a few weeks ago that he had not drawn a sober breath for over thirty years.

September 24, 1860

LITBORNE - Died in this city, on the 23rd instant, Robert Litborne, native of County Dublin, Ireland, and late sergeant of the Monaghan Regiment of Militia, aged 51 years. Funeral at 10 o'clock this morning from Mr. Blachford's warehouse.

VANALLAN - Died in this city, on Thursday, September 23rd, Mattie, only daughter of E. VanAllan, aged 16 years. The funeral will take place from her parents' residence, No 5 Bay street south, on Sunday, the 26th instant, at 2:30 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

MCCANN - Died on the 23rd instant, Frederick, youngest son of T. E. McCann, aged 18 months. Funeral from his father's residence, 53 Barton street east, at 4:40 p.m. to-day. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully Requested to accept this intimation.

FLEURRY - Mr. Joseph Fleurry of Aurora, proprietor of the well known Fleurry Agricultural Works, died at his house at an early hour this morning. The deceased was for some years elected as Reeve of that municipality, and in 1879 was unanimously chosen as Warden of York. He had been ailing for about seven weeks and his death is supposed to be caused by cancer of the stomach. He will be buried on Saturday with Masonic honours.

STORMS (Yarker, Ont) - Mr. Nelson Storms, about 45 years of age, was found dead this morning in his dwelling at Moscow. It is believed he hanged himself as he was found with a short piece of rope around his neck and fastened to the bed post. A few years ago he tried to burn himself alive by setting fire to his bed, but was rescued.

MCDOUGALL (Desert Village, Que) - On Monday Paul McDougall, an Indian in the employ of Hamilton & Bro., while taking the books of the firm to Baskalong Bridge, is supposed to have

fallen from his canoe and been drowned. The firm lost no time in sending men to look for the body which was found between the mouth of Joseph Greek and the foot of the Castor.

SMILEY - Died at East Flamborough, on the 23rd instant, Margaret Jane, infant daughter of Robert and Rosanna Smiley, aged 10 months and 23 days. Funeral from parents' residence, Burlington Plains, on Saturday, 25th, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please attend.

September 25, 1880

CAMPBELL (Chatham) - A little son of D. Campbell, aged two and a half years, fell from the schooner "E. M .Macy" this afternoon and was drowned.

CARDIER (Montreal) - Rev. J. J. Cardier, an esteemed young Roman Catholic priest of the parish of St. Gabriel, died at his father's residence in St. Vincent de Paul after fifteen months painful suffering, aged 33.

SLAVIN (Napanee) - The young man, Charles Slavin, who forged his father's signature to an order on Messrs Slavin & Co a few days ago, pleaded guilty and was sent to jail to await his trial at the assizes, committed suicide this morning in jail. He was visited by the jailer at 8 a.m. and seemed to appear as usual. At 9:30 Turnkey Clark visited him again and nothing wrong. At 11:30 he was discovered suspended to the grating over the door of his cell and quite dead. He had taken his pocket handkerchief and made a noose with a slip knot, placed it around his neck, attached his suspenders to the handkerchief, and fastened them to the grating above. When found, his feet were touching the floor of the cell. Since his confinement, he has been very melancholy over the affair and would not consent to allow the jailer to communicate the news to his parents who live in Denbigh. The jail officials saw nothing in his actions to lead them to suppose that he would be likely to commit suicide. An inquest will be held.

WHITE (Peterborough) - It appeared at the inquest that the old man, William White, who hung himself last evening, was out of his mind. He had been slightly unsettled by financial troubles. Yesterday afternoon the deceased and his grand-daughter were engaged during the day gathering potatoes. About 3 o'clock the old man said he was tired and would retire to the house and rest himself and would cover the potatoes in the pit in the evening. He left the field and the girl went on with the work. About 5 o'clock she also quit work and went into the house and commenced to churn. About 6 o'clock, Mr. Thomas Wilson, a near neighbour, came in and enquired for the old man. The grand-daughter replied that he was upstairs lying on the bed. As he particularly wanted

to see him, she opened the door and found him hanging. Life was extinct. He had tied himself to the banister by means of a black silk necktie and hung so close to the door that his knees were bent. The coroner held an inquest this evening and the jury returned a verdict of suicide, in accordance with the facts.

September 27, 1880

LEMESAURIER - Died in this city, on the 27th instant, Harry, youngest son of Danniel and Elizabeth LeMesaurier, aged 17 years. Funeral from his parents' residence, 59 Hunter street west, on Tuesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Friends will please attend without further notice.

REHOE (Halifax) - An unusually sad accident occurred at Hammon's Plains, several miles from this city, yesterday, which involved the loss of a child's life. About 11 o'clock in the morning, Mrs. Rehoe, having occasion to go to a neighbour's within a stone's throw of her own house, in order to secure its perfect safety sat her little baby boy, aged about fifteen months, outside the door. Another little boy, about five or six years old, played outside also. On returning a few minutes after, she found her child with its clothes consumed by fire and the poor little innocent in the tortures of a fearful death. It expired four hours later. How the fire originated can hardly be conceived unless unseen by the mother a spark lingered in the clothes of the child when she deposited it for safety outside the house.

MATHEWS - John Mathews of Kilbride died suddenly last week.

September 28, 1880

BRYSON - Died at Visp, Switzerland, on the 14th September, Mary, daughter of the late Robert Bryson, Esq., of Glasgow.

WESTCOTT (Stirling) - Last night about 4 o'clock Stephen Westcott of this place fell a victim to the second sad accident occurring in this way. In coming from his back farm which is just outside the village and when a short way from Way's farm, the tongue of the wagon dropped. The horses, taking fright, ran away, throwing him out, and the wheels passed over him, injuring him so that he survived only about twelve hours.

September 29, 1880

GRUM - Died in this city, on the 28th instant, Richard Joseph, second son of Wm. and Elizabeth Grum, aged 3 years and 10 days. Funeral from his father's residence, No 42 Macaulay street west, on Thursday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

September 30, 1880

MUNDY - Died at her residence, the Western Hotel, York street, on the 30th September, Mrs. Mary Mundy, native of Wiltshire, England, aged 65 years. Funeral on Sunday, Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

HEADLAND - Died on the 30th September, at her parents' residence, 3 Grove street, Harriet Headland aged 6 months. Funeral to-morrow afternoon. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

October 1, 1880

ALLAN (London) - A milkman named George Allen, aged 70, while driving his wagon on Ridout street at noon to-day, was suddenly seen to fall out on the road where he lay in a helpless condition. Two men who were driving towards him at the time lifted him at once into his wagon and drove to the nearest physician, Dr. Stevenson, who however pronounced life extinct. The old man had been subject to heart disease. His son was working close by in Scale's cooper shop and being communicated with took the remains to their home on the Proof Line road.

October 2, 1880

ARTHUR - Died on Thursday, September 30, John Arthur, a native of the county of Fermanaugh, Ireland, in the 36th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, 347 James street north, on Sunday, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend

Mr. John Arthur of this city left here some days ago in charge of the official car in which Mr. Broughton and his daughter went to New York. Arriving at the latter city, the car was left standing in the yard, and Mr. Arthur on Thursday morning was engaged on the track preparing some kindlings when in the course of shunting that was going on, the car was pushed up against him, and before he could get out of the way he was crushed between it and the stop block, death resulting almost instantly. The remains have been brought home and the funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon. Mr. Arthur was an old employee of the G.W.R. and was held in high esteem. He leaves a wife and one child.

MAGREE (Welland) - The "Tribune" tells this strange story. George Magree, Sr., known as the Lone Fisherman, was drowned at Stonebridge on Friday last under very peculiar circumstances. He was one of the most expert swimmers in Canada, and at noon of the day mentioned he went for a bath in the canal and stopped in so long that he was called by his comrades to come out as it was near time to resume work. His head was above water all the time and he appeared to be alive, but kept so quiet that two men swam to him and found him 'stone dead'. He never sank but was standing straight in the water.

October 4, 1880

FORSTER - Died in this city, on the 4th instant, Catharine, wife of W. C. Forster. Funeral on Tuesday, 5th instant, at 3 p.m., from her husband's residence, 38 Jackson street west. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

BELFREY (Guelph) - James T. Belfrey, son of James Belfrey, Guelph, died at Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Thursday morning last, of typhoid fever. Mr. Belfrey left Guelph in May last and was doing well when taken down with this terrible disease.

October 5, 1880

MUNDELL - Died in this city, on October 4th, at 6 p.m., aged 25 years and 8 months, Margaret Ann, beloved wife of S. D. H. Mundell, and oldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Parry, builder of this city. The funeral will leave her husband's residence, 74 Queen street south, to-morrow, Wednesday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

WOOND - Died on the 5th instant, Joseph Alexander Woond, son of Arthur and Catherine Woond, aged 1 year and 6 months. Funeral from his parents' residence, 54 Barton street east, at 2 o'clock, on Wednesday. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MURRAY, MCKENZIE, MCDONALD (Sherbooke, Que.) - A very sad accident took place on Lake Megantic last night. After a church meeting held in the Prince of Wales Hotel, twelve persons entered a small boat to cross over to Victoria Bay. When near to the shore, four of the party, named Mrs. Murray and her son, Angus; Miss McKenzie; and Miss McDonald, were drowned by the boat being overloaded.

HAWKINS (Toronto) - The body of George Hawkins, a coachman in the employment of F. A. Ball of the British American Assurance Co., was found floating in the Bay at the foot of York street this morning, and was taken to the morgue. Mr. Ball was notified and will have the remains interred. Hawkins was a very respectable man, 45 years of age, and so far as Mr. Ball knows, has no kith or kin. Deceased was known to have gone to bed last night so that he must have got up early this morning and gone to the Bay and thrown himself in.

October 6, 1880

KNEESHAW - Died at 46 Cathcart street, on Tuesday afternoon, Robert Young, youngest son of Joseph Kneeshaw, aged 8 years and 5 months. Funeral on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.

RUSSELL - Died in this city, on the 5th instant, Ethel, infant daughter of A. O. and Esther Russell, aged 1 month and 3 days. Funeral will leave her parents' residence, 216 James street north, on Thursday, at 300 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

WILSON - Died at Toronto, October 4th, aged 47 years, James Wilson, of Colvend, near Dalbeattie, Scotland.

October 7, 1880

PELCHERT (Ottawa) - An inquest was held lest night by Coroner Corbett at the St. Lawrence Hall on the body of Ignace Pelchert who was found dead in the Ottawa river on Tuesday morning. Some evidence was taken showing that the deceased's life had been threatened by a man named Laritore on account of the latter having superseded him in the affections of a disreputable character named Grace Baldwin. There were no marks of external violence on the body, however, and the jury ordered a post mortem examination and then adjourned until to-night. It is supposed that the deceased was struck on the body with a slab and immediately after thrown into the river in which case the body would neither show marks of violence nor present the appearance of having been drowned. The supposition is based upon the remark of a Frenchman who in a conversation with several men, stated that it was very likely the cause of death. When questioned about the matter, he said that several parties had told him such results would follow from a blow on the stomach. A number of witnesses are to be examined.

HILLIARD (Guelph) - The jury in the matter of the boy Hilliard who drank whiskey and died, returned a verdict as follows: "We the jury find that Robert Milliard's death was caused by and from the effects of drinking whiskey. We also find that the parties supplying the whiskey are gravely responsible for giving the same to minors, such young boys in particular. We also recommend that in future more stringent measures be taken to see the 'shop licence law' is strictly enforced."

ITTER (Galt) - Catherine Binder, mother of Peter Itter, keeper of the county poor house, died suddenly at her residence near Kossuth on Sunday before last, aged 67 years. She was as well as usual on Saturday night and next morning was a corpse. Her sudden death is attributed to heart disease to which she was at times subject.

WILSON - James Wilson, who blew out the gas at the Shakespeare Hotel, Toronto, last Friday night, died Monday at the hospital in that city. He was a recent arrival from Glasgow, Scotland. His brother who resides in Hamilton has taken charge of the remains, an inquest being considered unnecessary.

October 8, 1880

ASHFORD (Toronto) - The funeral of the fireman, William Ashford, took place this afternoon and was attended by nearly every fireman in the city. The fire reels and ladder wagons were driven along the streets parallel to the procession so as to be in readiness in case of fire.

October 9, 1880

CADDY - Died on the 9th instant, Ralph Hamilton Caddy, Esq., barrister, aged 37, second son of Captain John Herbert Caddy, late Royal Artillery. Funeral will take place from his father's residence, No 22 Main street west, on Monday, 11th, at 3 p.m. Friends are requested to attend without further notice.

KERNER - Died on the 8th October, Adam, only son of C. Kerner, aged 3 years and 10 months. Funeral from 5 Market street at 3 p.m. Sunday, the 10th instant. Friends will please accept this intimation.

EVIRETT - Died in this city, on the 9th instant, Mrs. A. Evirett. in the 80th year of her age. Funeral will leave 52 Pearl street south, Sunday, the 10th, at 1:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

October 11, 1880

MOFFAT - Died at his residence, Scotch Block, lot 36, concession 8 Ancaster Township, on Friday night, October 8th, William Moffat, aged 76 years. Funeral on Monday, October 11th, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends will please accept this invitation without further notice.

WILLIAMSON - Died on Sunday, the 10th instant, Nellie Elizabeth, only daughter of Frank and Sarah Williamson, aged 2 months. Funeral from 135 Rebecca street, Monday afternoon, at 4 o'clock.

SHERRILL - Died on Monday, 11th instant, at the residence of her brother-in-law, W. Holton, East Hamilton, Mrs. E. A. Sherrill, late of San Francisco. Her remains will be removed to Albany, NY, for burial.

INCHES (Port Lambton) - A man named William Inches was found drowned in the river yesterday near Algonac, Mich. His relatives are supposed to live in Harwick.

STRONG (Ottawa) - The funeral sermon of the late Rev. Dr. Strong was preached in Christ's Church yesterday by Archdeacon Lauder. The deceased was for twenty-two years rector of that church.

October 12, 1880

CASHIN - Died in this city, on the 11th instant, John Cashin, in the 64th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, Poulette street, off Main street north, on Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

BRAUN (Berlin) - Yesterday afternoon, a child of Mr. Henry Braun, aged a year and a half, fell into a tub of water and was drowned before being discovered.

HOPKINS - The remains of the late Caleb Hopkins were interred in the family plot in the Necropolis, Toronto, on Sunday afternoon, being followed to their last resting place by a large number of old political friends and others. The pall bearers were Mr. Justice Morrison, Hon. Alexander Mackenzie, Attorney-General Mowat, Hon. John McMurrich, Hon. Alexander Morris, and Mr. Crickmore. Rev. A. H. Baldwin and Rev. Dr. Potts officiated at the house and grave respectively.

October 13, 1880

DONNELLY - Died in London, on the 11th instant, Wesley, fifth son of James Donnelly, stores department, G.W.R., aged 20 years. The funeral took place from the G.W.R. station here at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.

HOOPLE (Toronto) - The remains of Agnes Hoople, the young woman who died at the Commercial Hotel here on Monday, still lie at the morgue, and this morning a couple of doctors and half a dozen students are holding a post mortem examination. Mr. Staunton will have the body sent to the deceased s friends in Newington this evening.

HUGHES (London) - This forenoon Mrs. Mary Hughes who kept a boarding house on Waterloo road, died very suddenly. She was troubled with affection of the heart, but no serious consequences were expected therefrom. She visited the market to-day and on returning home proceeded to the yard to feed the chickens, feeling as well as usual. While so doing she suddenly fell, exclaiming to her sister "Oh, Sarah". She was quickly taken up and carried into the house and medical aid summoned, but she died before the doctor arrived. Deceased was highly respected by a large circle of friends.

KEHOE (Montreal) - An infant child of Mr. P. Kehoe of this city has died from the bite of a rat.

FRASER, CONWAY, BURNS (Stellarton) - Early this forenoon the water burst through into the ford pit of the Albion mines here from an old working of the Bye mine, killing ten men, among whom were James Fraser, the underground manager for the company, and Conway, a boss.

One body, that of a miner named Burns, has been brought to the surface. It is terribly mangled. It is thought the number in the mine at the time was ten men though in the confusion it is hard to get anything definite. At the first burst of the water nearly all the men rushed to the mouth to escape, but these unfortunate victims, it is thought, stayed behind to do all they could do to save the property, being well acquainted with the pit and thinking to escape in some sheltered nook. A large number of men are down working to secure the bodies of the victims. James Fraser was found under a cage, his body smashed. Conway's body was covered with timber and dirt, and others were found in similar positions.

October 14, 1860

DROMEY (Montreal) - A strange case has cropped up here in which the etiquette of the medical profession is said to have operated to the serious disadvantage of a patient named John Dromey of the firm of Doherty .of Dromey. In the absence of the doctor who was attending Mr. Dromey, another was called in who prescribed some medicine. On the first physician's returning and finding that a second doctor had been there, he immediately left the house and refused to act further in the case. The second doctor came back but on being told that the first medical man had been in the house since he was there, he also left and refused to attend the patient. In the meantime Mr. Dromey became worse and in sending for other physicians, it is alleged that they refused to attend on being apprised of the attendance of the medical men whose etiquette prevented them from continuing their treatment. The patient continued to get worse and died on Sunday morning without any medical man coming to see him. There was a good deal of difficulty in getting a certificate for burial, and an inquest was threatened but not held.

LOISELLE (Montreal) - A child belonging to Geoffrey Loiselle of Richiliey Village was burned to death in the absence of its parents. The house and its contents were totally destroyed.

FREDENBURG (Peterborough) - A young woman named Mary Fredenburg who lives close to Otonobee river at Billiard's mill near this town on Sunday morning was delivered of an illegimate child. She tied a string around its neck and then threw it into the river. Coroner Kincaid, being notified of the facts, at once issued a warrant for an inquest. The jury after twenty minutes' deliberation, returned a verdict in accordance with the statements made above. The coroner issued a warrant for her committal on the charge of wilful murder.

DAVIDSON (Halifax) - The widow of the late John Davidson, one of the victims of the mine disaster, died suddenly last night, caused, it is said, by heart disease superinduced by sudden fright. Large gangs have been working continually in the mines overhauling masses of debris in search of the bodies of the remaining victims, but so far without success.

ARMSTRONG - The venerable Mrs. Hannah Armstrong of Toronto died at Belleville in her 92nd year. She leaves one son and four daughters surviving her. Three of the daughters are the wives respectively of the Rev. E. Ryerson, L. L. D, Toronto; Dr. Beatty. of Cobourg; and Mr. Spencer, collector of customs, at Winnipeg.

ELSTONE - On Sunday morning John Elstone who has been a resident of Dundas for some twenty-five years died very suddenly at his residence on North street. He had been in Hamilton working on the H. & N.W.R. about three weeks, and came home from there on Saturday evening, apparently in good health. At an early hour next morning he was attacked with an apoplectic fit. Assistance was summoned without delay, and Dr. McMahon was sent for, but on his arrival he pronounced the unfortunate man dead.

October 15, 1880

CURTIS (Dublin) - A sad accident, with fatal results has occurred within three miles of this place. It seems that Mr. H. Carpenter was hauling a large stick of timber to the railway station, and while near the schoolhouse on the 6th concession of Hibbert, a boy about eight years of age, a son of Mr. John Curtis, farmer, got under the wheel of the wagon and was so badly hurt that he died before medical aid arrived.

BOOTH (Fort Erie) - George Booth, the yardmaster of the Grand Trunk Railway, met with his death in a melancholy manner yesterday. He was engaged in making up a train and while leaning over the bumper to remove a coupling pin, the train moved slowly, when he slipped on a frosted tie and fell between the cars. He became firmly wedged under the frame of a car and when the train was stopped, he could only be removed with the assistance of screws. His right leg was smashed below the knee and amputation rendered necessary. He died about five hours after the accident.

DOLPH (Berlin) - The "News" says: Our readers will remember a notice of the death of a son of Moses Dolph, near Preston, an old and well known resident of this county, which took place a few weeks ago in Prophetstown, Ill. On hearing of his son's illness, Mr. Dolph at once proceeded to Illinois and was there at the time of his death. Sad to state he almost immediately took the fever himself and never recovered, dying three or four days ago.

RICKER (Berlin) - Barbara Ricker, of Wellesley, an inmate of the poorhouse, died on Wednesday, aged 70.

GLASS - Mr. Robert Glass, merchant, of Port Hope, woke up on Wednesday with a very severe pain in his right side. Medical aid was called and it was found to be inflammation of the bowels from which he died yesterday afternoon.

October 16, 1880

FORRESTER - Died on Friday, 15th instant, at 96 John street north, William Forrester, in the 54th year of his age. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 96 John street north, at 3 o'clock on Sunday afternoon. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend without further notice.

WALKER - Died in this city, on the 16th instant, William Walker, grocer, Market street, in the 55th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, corner of Market and Park streets, on Monday, 18th instant, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends will please accept this notice.

October 18, 1880

ROEGELEN - Died in this city, on the 17th instant, Magdalen Roegelen, in the 66th year of her age. Funeral will leave her son-in-law's residence, John Schwenden, 14 East avenue north, at 2 p.m., Tuesday, the 19th instant.

NIXON - Died at Grimsby, on the 18th instant, Ida Chisholm, only daughter of the late Henry J. Nixon, in the 16th year of her age. Funeral on Wednesday, at 2 p.m.

GIVENS (Toronto) - The funeral of the Rev. Rural Dean Givens took place this afternoon and was attended by a large concourse of people. Bishop Fuller of Niagara and Bishop Sweatman of Toronto headed the procession. The pall bearers were Rev Dr. Scadding, Rev. Mr. Proudfoot, Provost Whittaker, Messrs W. B. Phipps, George Sostwick, and C. Taylor. The Lieutenant-Governor and Mayor were present. Mr. Robert G. Givens of Chicago, a son of the deceased, was the chief mourner.

MARR (York) - This morning about 11 o'clock the body of a man was found floating near the shore in the Grand River here. It was identified as William Marr, about 44 years of age, who being in an unsound state of mind had wandered from his son's home.

BOWEN (Napanee) - A sad accident occurred yesterday about noon which resulted fatally. Mr. Peter Bowen, 45 years of age, of Sharp's Corners, in the 6th concession of Richmond, was engaged digging in a sand pit, some five feet deep, with about three feet of earth above him, which suddenly gave way and he was buried in the sand beneath. He was warned about five minutes before the accident by a person passing that he was in danger of being killed, but

jokingly remarked that if it should cave in, he would keep his head out. His son, a small lad who was with him, ran for assistance, but before he could be extricated life was extinct. He leaves a large family.

STERZICK (Blair) - The dwelling house and contents on the farm of Mr. Joseph Sterzick, about a mile from this village, were destroyed by fire this morning, about 3 o'clock. One of his sons, a lad about 12 years old was burned to death.

BENSON - Yesterday at Dundas, the funeral of the late William Benson, was very largely attended. The pall bearers were Messrs Bertram, McKechnie, Leonard, Collins, Maw, and Little. Deceased, who was a very old resident of Dundas, was book keeper for McKechnie and Bertram's extensive establishment. He was a faithful servant and very much esteemed by the entire community. His death ensued upon a brief illness, He was 50 years of age and leaves a widow.

October 19, 1880

JACKSON (Buckingham, Que) - While Thomas Jackson and William Parker were out in a bark canoe on one of the upper lakes of River du Lievre, the canoe was upset by a stump or some other obstacle. The former tried to reach the shore by swimming and told Parker to hang on to the canoe. Jackson is thought to have taken cramps and drowned. His remains arrived at Buckingham on Monday evening. Parker swam ashore.

LAMB (Markdale) - John, son of George Lamb, of the Township of Glenelg, was instantly killed by a falling tree while driving past it on Saturday last at about 11 a.m.

DENHAM (London) - The wife of Charles Denham died suddenly to-day of convulsions. She had been for a long time subject to this complaint.

LANDRAY (Buckingham) - Last evening about 5 o'clock, Michael Landray, a man in the employment of Messrs Ross Bros, of Buckingham, immediately after taking his horses to the station with a load of lumber, came down from the load and almost instantly died from heart disease. He was fifty-four years in the same establishment and much esteemed as a faithful and honest man.

MARCELLA - Joseph Marcella, a shoemaker, residing on St. Martin street, Montreal, died on Saturday from the excessive use of intoxicating liquor. He had been labouring under delirium tremens and while in that state went into the coal hole and lay down. When found, he was dead.

KILBORNE - On Sabbath morning, Mr. Rowley Kilborne, one of the fathers of Beamsville and a life-long Baptist, breathed his last.

For over thirty years he held offices of public trust, and in such, a breath of slander was never raised against him. Loving and loved, respecting and respected, his death will be felt, but his memory helpful. Deceased was the father-in-law of Rev. Dr. Stewart, late of Hamilton.

October 20, 1880

BUTLER (Montreal) - The body of a sailor named Butler, lately belonging to the steamship "Vanguard" was found in the St. Lawrence to-day.

WELSH (Montreal) - A married woman named Annie Welsh, residing on Bronsden Lane, died this morning, it is alleged, from the brutality of her husband. They had only been married twelve months, but it appears the husband was in the habit of constantly beating his wife. Last night both were drinking heavily, and at midnight, it is alleged, the husband committed the fatal assault. At two o'clock the woman died, but until the post mortem is completed, nothing will be known as no one witnessed the alleged crime. (The post mortem revealed that the woman died of congestion of the lungs.)

October 21, 1880

MILLIGAN - James Milligan of Galt suffered neglect in the County poorhouse, and the "Reformer" demands an investigation.

October 22, 1880

RICHARDSON (Port Elgin) - Richardson, the young man who had his arm torn off by a threshing machine yesterday, died before medical aid reached him

HUBBARD (Cornwall) - The body of Guss Hubbard, aged about 25, formerly of Yarmouth, N.S., was found this morning in the new canal cut. It is supposed that he walked off the left wing of Lock No 1 in the extreme darkness last night. He has been employed since August last on the dredge at work on the new canal.

O'BRIEN - A most distressing and revolting suicide took place in Dartmouth last night. A carpenter named O'Brien, 60 years old, had been drinking heavily for weeks past. He pawned his tools and spent the money sent him by his sons in the States. Yesterday he threatened to kill some children and was taken to the station and searched and a knife taken from him, but a concealed razor escaped the policeman's notice. He ate his supper saying that it was the first food he had tasted for two weeks, having lived that time on rum. During the night he cut his wrists with the razor, but death not coming quick enough, he took off his old-fashioned necktie, tied it to the bars, and putting his neck in the knot, leaned against it until he was choked.

October 23, 1880

LAWRASON - Died on the 21st instant, at his residence, St. George, Purvis D. Lawrason, aged 66 years. Funeral on Sunday, 24th instant. Friends will please accept this intimation.

DEMPSEY (Portsmouth) - William Dempsey, a criminal lunatic in the penitentiary, committed suicide last night by piercing his heart with a piece of wire. He lived one hour. An inquest was held to-day and a verdict of suicide returned, entirely exonerating the guards at the same time. The jury were of the opinion that the surgeon of the prison lives too far from the institution and that he should live in the village so that he could be called at any time.

Dempsey was sent from Hamilton in 1877 for larceny. He was a native of Ireland and was about 21 years of age.

SYMONS (London) - Thomas Symons, furniture dealer, died suddenly yesterday from the effects of an overindulgence in liquor. His family reside in this city.

CANTWELL (Halifax) - On Thursday night last a fearful tragedy took place at Tizzard's Harbour, Newfoundland, resulting in the death of a man named Pierce Cantwell at the hands of his brother, Nicolas Cantwell. It appears that a fish flake belonging to Cantwell has for some time past been pestered with dogs who destroyed a quantity of fish. On the evening mentioned Nicolas Cantwell observed what he thought to be a dog prowling over the flake, it being dark and rainy at the time. He immediately got his gun and fired, but on approaching the spot, he was horrified to discover that he had shot and killed his own brother.

SMITH - George Smith, of Scotland, fell from a load of wood on Wednesday at Oakland and injured his spine so severely that he died in about an hour and a half. He leaves a wife and family.

POWERS (Belleville) - Albert Powers, a young man residing in the Township of Dungannon, was killed by a runaway on Saturday last. He was thrown out of the wagon and his neck broken.

October 25, 1880

CURRAN - A few days ago, Mr. Curran, of Sutherland's Corners, near London, was found dead in his barn. He was aged 62 years

PARKER (Montreal) At noon yesterday, Captain James Parker, master of the barge "P. P. Jallard", at present lying in this port opposite Gould's Mills, deliberately committed suicide by hanging himself on a beam in the hold of the vessel. The deceased, who was 56 years of age and

a native of Fort Ann, Washington County, New York, leaves a wife and three children behind him. An inquest was held at half past four o'clock when the following verdict was returned: Deceased committed suicide while in a state of despondency.

LEMAY (Quebec) - Isaac Lemay, 82 years of age, who lived alone in a small house in St. Emilie, County of Lotbiniere, was on Thursday night burnt to death in a fire which destroyed his residence.

October 26, 1880

BARBER - Died at Chicago, on the 19th instant, Mr. Walter Barber, of Chisholm street, in this city, aged 25 years, of typhoid fever.

CLOUTIER (Montreal) - A terrible tragedy happened at Ste Rose on Friday. Cleophas Cloutier, a promising young man residing in the parish, was visiting a friend, Hermiadas Nadon, in the village. They were in the kitchen with Nadon's sister when Hermiadas took down his father's gun from the wall where it had been hanging. His father had been out shooting the day previous and had returned the gun to its place loaded, without acquainting the family of the fact. When Hermiadas took down the gun he pointed it at Cloutier and snapped the trigger playfully, not knowing the weapon was loaded, when it went off and the contents, large duck shot, entered the right frontal bone of Cloutier who fell dead on the floor. An inquest was held to-day when the evidence of Victorine Nadon carried out the above statement as did that of her brother. The father of the deceased was present, but declined to question any of the witnesses, feeling satisfied that it was an accident. The verdict returned was that Cleophas Cloutier came to his death in an accidental manner and exonerated Hermiadas Nadon of all blame.

HILL (Bertie) - A sad accident occurred yesterday morning in the stone quarry of N. Webelkboere, three miles east of here. A derrick used for lifting the stone fell, striking a man named Peter Hill, injuring his so severely that he died from the effects last night. Deceased was unmarried.

BARRETT - The remains of the late Mr. Barrett of Dundas, who died on Sunday, were yesterday conveyed to Galt where the interment takes place.

CAWTHRA - Mr. William Cawthra, one of the oldest and at the same time, wealthiest citizens of Toronto, died rather suddenly this morning. He had reached the advanced are of 85 years. It was only yesterday that he was appointed a director of the Consumers' Gas Company. Mr. Cawthra made his fortune by lending money on mortgages, and gradually acquired a mass of real estate. He is supposed to have held a larger number of mortgages than any other man in the

country. The deceased's constitution has been breaking up for several years past. About a week ago he had an operation performed on one of his eyes and since then he has been gradually sinking. He has left a widow but no family. There are two nephews of his alive -Mr. Henry Cawthra, at present in England, and Mr. William Mulock, barrister on Toronto street. The York Pioneers' flag is at half mast out of respect to deceased's memory.

October 27, 1880

ROWE - Died on the 26th instant, at his father's residence, 73 Main street west, Charles Augustus Rowe, aged 7 years and 6 months. The funeral will take place this (Wednesday) afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

GROVER - Died on the 26th instant, at his residence, 80 Main street east, Luther Grover, aged 60 years. Funeral on Thursday at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

LEIS (Berlin) - Leonhart Leis, tailor, aged 78, died in the poorhouse, Sunday afternoon, after an eight years' residence there.

MOYER - At the funeral of Levi Mover, of Breslau, six brothers of the deceased officiated as pall bearers.

October 28, 1880

DOUPE - A sad and fatal accident occurred on the 4th line of Blanshard about a week ago. Mr. and Mrs. Doupe were driving home from a church festival and when going down a slope near their house, the bolt came out of the whiffletrees. The horses started and both occupants of the buggy were thrown out. Mrs. Doupe was killed instantly, and Mr. Doupe had his shoulder dislocated. His cries brought the rest of the family to the scene when the corpse of the wife and mother was borne home amidst the deepest lamentation.

WALKER (Owen Sound) - This afternoon a young man named W, E. Walker, civil engineer, committed suicide by shooting himself. A short time prior to committing the deed, he was seen walking around town, nothing apparently unusual in his manner. About 8 o'clock he was found dying on the sidewalk on Bay street just after he had discharged the revolver which was found lying by his side. He was removed into an adjoining house where he died about half an hour after, the ball having passed through the head, entering below the temple. He was a single man, about 30 years of age, and came here two years ago. Disappointed in love is supposed to be the cause.

ST. MARY - A resident of Langueille, named St. Mary, committed suicide last night by hanging himself in his barn. No cause is assigned.

BROWNE (Montreal) - Charles Browne, a German who arrived here the past summer as second mate of a ship, was engaged this morning on the ship "Alice" unloading coal when he was struck by the bucket which he was hoisting and knocked into the hold, a distance of twenty-five feet, killing him on the spot. He leaves a young widow to whom he was only lately married.

October 29, 1880

JACKSON - Died in this city, on the 28th instant, William David, third son of Mary and David Jackson, aged 10 months and 13 days. Funeral will leave 33 Catherine street this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends will please attend.

BICKERSTEIN (Quebec) - The Criminal Court has been occupied with the trial of a seaman, Michael Lynch, for killing John Bickerstein, alias Davie, a seaman on the "Bosphorus" at Levis on the 9th of October.

PARADIS (Quebec) - The coroner's inquest on the body of Louis Paradis developed testimony to the effect that the deceased had been seen walking on the terrace and then jumped over the rails whence he fell to the rocks below. He is supposed to be mentally deranged.

LAWRENCE (Quebec) - The jury in the case of the young man Lawrence, found on the railway track with his head severed from his body, returned a verdict of 'found dead'. It seems no one saw the accident and no one on the cars seems to have known him, it being his first trip over this section.

HARRISON (Toronto) - A compositor named Harrison who used to be on the "Leader" dropped dead at his case to-day in Rousell & Hutchinson's law stationers.

MACDONALD - Edward Macdonald of Kingsborough, PEI, fell from the schooner "Mary Jane" off Cape Breton and was drowned.

DUFF - James Duff of Canborough was thrown from a wagon and sustained injures of which he died.

November 1, 1880

GILLESPY - Died in this city, on Sunday morning, October 31st, Mr. Thomas Gillespy, aged 60 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral which will take place from his late residence, 24 Market street, at 2 p.m., on Tuesday.

TRAPP - Died in this city, on the 1st November, 1880, Hannah, wife of Joseph Trapp, aged 34 years. Funeral will take place from her late residence, 298 Hughson street north, on Wednesday, the 3rd instant, at 9 o'clock a.m. Friends are respectfully requested to attend.

HOOPER - The wife of Younger Hooper of Point du Lac suicided by taking Paris green.

WAUGH - The young man, Waugh, so severely burned in London East a few days ago, died to-day of lockjaw.

The sufferings of the young man, Waugh, before he died were of the most acute and agonizing description. When lockjaw set in, his mouth was kept partly open by means of a wooden wedge. He went into terrible paroxysms. The burned flesh dropped from his hands and back, and he became a raving maniac. The greatest sympathy is felt for his wife and family. He was but a year married. The funeral will be attended with Masonic honours.

WILTON (Montreal) - A telegram from Foxboro, Mass, received here to-night, states that the skeleton of J. B. Wilton , formerly connected with Montreal as a shorthand reporter, was found in the woods there, and it was thought that the body must have lain there two years. Mr. Wilton left this city about two years ago for Boston. Since that time his friends have never heard from him and all enquiries failed to elicit his whereabouts. He was a native of Bristol, England. From information received it does not appear how he met his death.

MCQUESTEN (Toronto) - An old Scotchman named Alexander McQuesten, once in a good position in this city, was found dead this morning in a wretched hovel on Lombard street. He was drinking heavily and had pawned all he had for drink. The unfortunate man was found lying face downward and had evidently been smothered.

November 2, 1880

ROSS - Died on the 30th October, Thomas Herbert, infant son of Thomas S. and Fanny Ross. Funeral this day,

ARLESS - A boy named Arless, while out shooting in the Township of Torbolton, accidentally discharged his gun, the contents taking effect in his abdomen and inflicting such severe injury that he died some hours afterward.

DONNOCKER (St. Williams) - Mr. Charles Donnocker, who was accidentally shot in his leg while shooting Saturday last, expired the same night a few hours after amputation. The body was taken to Buffalo by his friends for interment.

FROST (Port Hope) - About three weeks ago, John Frost, Jr., son of John Frost, grocer, Englishtown, left home rather suddenly, and nothing was heard of him till a few days ago when he telegraphed from Montreal to his father requesting some money. Nothing more was heard until about noon to-day when his father received a dispatch from Quebec to the effect that the dead body of his son had landed there and wishing to know what was to be done with it.

November 1, 1880

MCFARLANE (St. John, NB) - John McFarlane was shot and killed in Portland this morning by Policeman Malone while attempting to avoid arrest by running away. Malone says he only intended to frighten the man.

RYAN (Amherstburg) - John Ryan of Colchester, while intoxicated yesterday, lay down on the C.S.R. track and was struck by the express. He died this morning.

BOOTH - This afternoon the village of Dunnville was thrown into a state of excitement through a sad accident which occurred to Mr. W. J. Booth, a young man well known in this vicinity. He was attending a circular saw in the Township of Dunn when through a defect it suddenly flew to pieces, one piece striking him on the nose and sinking into his brain, causing death in a few minutes. He leaves a young wife to mourn his untimely end.

MILLOY - Hugh Milloy of Erin is dead. Hugh was a good man and leaves hosts of regretful friends.

HAMILTON - Last evening at 8 o'clock the continuation of the inquest on the body of Mary Hamilton which adjourned yesterday morning, was held in No 2 Police Station. The reason that the inquest was held was that at the time of her confinement she stated that she had received a beating from a man with whom she had been living and it was feared by some, if her story was true, that her death might have resulted from the effects of the beating. The post morten examination was held during the afternoon by Doctors Anderson, Malloch, and Rosebrugh, and, however, dispelled their fears, it being proved by the examination that the unfortunate woman died from obstruction and consequent inflammation of the bowels. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the doctor’s statement.

November 4, 1880

MURRAY - Died on the 3rd instant, Alfred Charles, infant son of Elizabeth Anne and Hugh Murray, aged 2 months. Funeral to-day, November 4th, at 5 p.m. from 88 Main street east.

LONGHEAD, MULDOON (Toronto) - A sad drowning accident took place on the bay this afternoon, the victims being Mrs. Longhead, a widow lately residing on Richmond street, and a man named Arthur Muldoon, a cooper, with whom she was intimate. The two went out in a small boat, and in making an attempt to change seats, Mrs. Longhead fell out and both were drowned. The bodies were soon recovered. The victims had their arms tightly clasped around each other. It was not till 8 o'clock that the bodies were identified. At that hour Mrs. Longhead's two children came to the police station inquiring for their mother and from the description they gave it was at once seen that the body at the morgue was hers. Muldoon's brother also turned up at the same time and he confirmed the identity. Mrs. Longhead is said to have been enceinte, Dr. Ridell has taken a warrant and will hold an inquest to-morrow.

ATTIG (Stratford) - A girl by the name of Mary Ann Attig, living at Brunner, fifteen miles from here, gave birth to an illegimate child a few days ago. Its disappearance caused an inquiry, and after a search the body was found near the house covered with about two inches of earth, the body bearing marks of violence. The authorities ordered an inquest to be held to-day which resulted in the coroner's jury finding a verdict of wilful murder against the mother. The girl, however, has absconded and cannot be found. The police have the case in hand, however, and expect to effect an arrest shortly.

RIEL (Trenton) - A man named A. Riel was struck by a car in Gilmour &. Co's lumber yard this evening and fatally injured. He has since died.

November 5, 1880

DRYLAND - Died in this city, on the 5th instant, John Dryland, aged 47 years. The funeral will leave his late residence, 15 Sophia street, on Saturday, at 2:30. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to attend.

LYON (Toronto) - Mr. Lawrence Lyon, of the firm of Murray, Berwick and Lyon, barristers, died suddenly to-day. Deceased was widely known and highly respected.

MURPHY (Toronto) - A man named Michael Murphy died last night or this morning in Ryan's saloon, 36 Denison avenue. An inquest will be made as there is some talk of the man having poisoned himself.

SCOTT (Port Hope) - A man named Walter Scott, of Millbrook, fell off the Grand Trunk viaduct last night and was killed. It is supposed he was stepping from some train which had stopped, thinking it had arrived at the depot.

November 6, 1880

MUIR - Died at Grimsby, Friday morning, November 5th, Mrs. Jane Kerr Walker, wife of Andrew G. Muir, in the 42nd year of her age. Funeral Sunday afternoon.

Last evening Frederick W. Walker of Bruce, Walker, and Burton's law firm, received a telegram from Grimsby announcing the death of his sister, Mrs. Muir, wife of A. G. Muir. magistrate of that town, by a shooting accident. The particulars of the accident, as far as received, are of the saddest and most deplorable nature. Mrs. Muir had just entered a room where some of her children were playing when one of the children picked up a gun which was standing in a corner of the room, and in his endeavours to handle it presented it at his mother who was coming forward to take it from him. To the horror of the children, the gun went off, the contents striking their unfortunate mother point blank, killing her on the instant. The scene of grief and lamentation that followed can be better imagined than described. Mr. Walker left to-day for his brother-in-law’s house to attend the funeral. As the deceased lady was well known and respected in Hamilton, her untimely and terrible death will be much deplored by our citizens.

SMITH - Died in this city, on the 5th instant, Jane Smith, a native of Berkshire, England, in the 76th year of her age. Funeral from the residence of her son-in-law, Orland Moore, 157 Mary street north, on Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

ENRIGHT - Died in this city, on the 5th instant, Thomas Enright, in the 52nd year of his age. Funeral will leave his late residence, corner of MacNab and Picton streets, Monday morning at 8:30. Friends will please attend.

BENNETT - Died in this city, on Saturday, November 6th, of inflammation of the lungs, Mrs. Mary Bennett, relict of the late Richard Bennett, in the 51st year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, 141 Jackson street west, at 3 o'clock on Monday afternoon, November 8th. Friends and acquaintances will please accept his intimation.

SCHMIDT (Montreal) - Dr. S. B. Schmidt, a physician of high standing, died at his residence here after a short illness of cancer of the liver, aged 54 years. The deceased was one of the thirty physicians who volunteered to attend the fever patients at Grosse Isle in 1842, and was the only one who survived out of the whole number. He was a graduate of McGill University and was physician to several public institutions in the city. He was greatly esteemed by those who knew him.

November 8, 1880

MORGENROTH - Died in this city, on the 6th instant, Mrs. Morgenroth, in the 76th year of her age. Funeral from the residence of her son-in-law, Christopher Lockman, 324 York street, on Tuesday, at 2:30. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

HEARTS (Halifax) - At the conclusion of the shooting match at Charlottetown, PEI, on Wednesday, Captain Longworth of the 82nd Battalion commenced to fire a few practice shots. As he fired, the marker named Hearts passed in front of the target and received the ball in the groin. He lived only a few minutes, No blame is attached to Captain Longworth as the marker did not raise the red flag.

SIMONDS - The death of H. C. Simonds, a former resident of this city, will be much regretted. The sad event occurred at St. Louis on Sunday morning. Mr. Simonds was a native o£ England and about 34 years of age. He came to Hamilton about two years ago and acquired a position in the office of the Victoria Mutual Insurance Company. Being one of the best all-round cricketers on the continent, Mr. Simonds took a leading position on the Hamilton Cricket Club, and on the occasion of his marriage to a daughter of William Mills of this city in June last was presented by the club with a fine gold watch and chain. Mr. Simonds and his wife left Hamilton for Kansas City, but returned here a short time after, Mr. Simonds paying a visit to England. On his return to Canada he again removed to the States, taking up his residence in St. Louis where he purposed doing business as a grain merchant. Having received a telegram from Mrs. Simonds to the effect that her husband was dying, Mr. Mills immediately left for St. Louis, and the family have received a telegram from him this morning saying that Mr. Simonds died on Sunday morning.

November 9, 1880

SMITH - Died on Monday, November 8th, at her residence, Ravenswood, Burlington, County of Halton, Margaret, eldest daughter of the late Colonel Hiram Smith. Funeral from her late residence, on Thursday, November 11th, at one o'clock.

LATIMER (Ottawa) - Mary Ann Latimer died suddenly yesterday from heart disease. She has resided in Ottawa for 48 years.

OLIVER (Woodstock) This community was greatly shocked this morning by the announcement of the death shortly after midnight of Thomas Oliver, the member for the North Riding of Oxford in the House of Commons. Mr. Oliver had been in his usual health and was about town yesterday as usual. About 8 o'clock he went home and busied himself reading until eleven when he retired. He awoke about midnight and complained of a heavy feeling in the region of the heart.

The doctor was immediately called in, but all efforts to relieve him were unavailing. He passed quietly away with apparently little pain.

Mr. Oliver has represented North Oxford continuously for about fifteen years. He was the representative of that constituency at the time of the Union and his seat has not been seriously threatened since. He has been a steady and consistent supporter of the Reform Party, a man of fair but not brilliant ability. He was born and educated in Scotland. He had filled minor offices before his election to the House, and held a warm place in the affections of his constituents.

VEDDER - Last night Henry Vedder was found lying on John street in an apparently intoxicated state by his brother-in-law, Mr. French, who with the assistance of two other men carried him to his home, 83 Walnut street. On arriving at the house it was discovered that the unfortunate man had breathed his last. Coroner White was notified of the facts of the case and he ordered an inquest which will be held to-night at the Victoria Hotel on King street at 8 o'clock.

November 10, 1880

TRUMBULL - Died in this city, on the 10th instant, George Trumbull, in the 40th year of his age.

FORD (Ottawa) - A woman named Ford died suddenly to-day in Lower town. Her son, a notorious character, has been arrested, charged with poisoning.

WHEELER (Toronto) - The case of Mary Wheeler, a young woman of dissolute habits, who was found dead in a low house on William street this morning, is exciting so much interest that Coroner Johnston of Yorkville has resolved to hold an inquest to-morrow. It is feared that the girl was murdered during a drunken row. The house where she died bears a very bad name.

November 11, 1880

SIMONDS - Died at St. Louis, on Sunday, 7th instant, H. C, Simonds. The body will arrive by the N. & N.W. train this morning. The funeral will take place at 11 a.m. from the residence of his father-in-law, William H. Mills, Esq., corner of Main and Bay streets. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to attend.

DEWEY (St. Catharines) - The news of the loss of the propellor "Zealand" with all hands produced quite an excitement here this morning, all the officers and crew being well and favourably known. Thomas Dewey, the first engineer, was a native of this city, aged about 28 years. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his sudden and untimely end.

JEFFREY (London) - A little four-year-old girl of Mr. Jeffrey of Waubuno was killed in a horrible manner a few days ago. She was looking at a sorghum press in operation, and going too near, had her head crushed between the pole and frame so that death shortly ensued.

BROWN (Madoc) - A young man named John Brown, aged 22 years, has lately been teaching school some forty miles north of this place. On Saturday he, in company with another young man named Gunter, went to cut wood for a sick man nearby. The country round about there seems to be an almost impenetrable forest. On the way home the two got lost and darkness overtaking them added to the terror of the situation. They disputed as to the way out, one going one way and the other another. Gunter wandered all Saturday night through a very severe storm and got home on Sunday morning. Brown not making his appearance, a number of persons turned out and scoured the woods for him. They hunted all day Sunday without success. On Monday search was again made and this time with a certain amount of success. The party traced the missing man and found his dead body about four miles from the place of his separation with Gunter. He seems to have wandered round and round, walking perhaps a great distance. It is very probable his death was caused more by exposure to the intense cold of Sunday than by exhaustion. There are evidences that he was alive on Sunday. The poor fellow's death is deeply regretted by a great many people of Madoc as well as by those at the seat of his work. He was well known here as an honest, upright, and honourable young man. The body was brought here to-day and now lies at one of the hotels awaiting orders by telegraph from his people at Thomasburg.

SHINGLER (Newburgh, Ont) - A sad case of poisoning took place near here to-day in which Mr. A. Shingler, farmer, lost his daughter Emma. She was engaged taking up some roots out of the flower garden this morning about eleven o'clock and while so doing she nibbled a small piece off a root, not knowing it was poison. She came into the house about twelve o'clock to dinner and while eating it, she said her mouth burned and she commenced vomiting. Her mother suspected she had been poisoned. So she gave her a lot of sweet milk which made her vomit more. She told them she had eaten off a small piece of root. As soon as they knew she had poisoned herself, they sent for a doctor, but before he got there she had breathed her last, On examination the doctor found she had been poisoned by eating 'monk's hood' or as otherwise termed 'aconite root'.

November 12, 1880

MURTON - Died on Thursday, 11th November, at her residence, 127 James street, city, Mary Murton, relict of the late William Murton, in her 85th year. Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday of which friends will please take notice.

BURGESS - Died in this city, on the 11th instant, James, aged 3 months and 21 days, youngest son of Charles and Barbara Burgess. Funeral will leave his father's residence, Duke street, west of Locke street, on Saturday at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends are requested to attend.

ZEALAND - The master of the ill-fated propellor "Zealand". Captain Edward Zealand, is well and favourably known to all sailors on Lake Ontario. He was born and bred a sailor and died a sailor's death. His father was the well-known Captain Edward Zealand who was the last man on board the notorious steamer "Caroline" which was swept over the falls in 1812. The late captain has been a lake captain all his life and has commanded some of the best vessels on the lower lakes. He was a citizen of Hamilton where he leaves a wife and large family, the eldest son carrying on the forwarding business. His sailor's life has been full of adventure. He has been wrecked several times and escaped all dangers to go down unseen in one of the worst storms that ever swept Ontario. He thoroughly understood his business, and it is believed that his vessel, being top heavy, quietly upset and went down with a rush, giving no time for a struggle.

PANGMAN, LEMAY (Montreal) - Last night intelligence was received that a railway accident had happened at St. Theresa and two lives lost, and inquiries, though the information elicited was but meagre, proved this true, the victims being J. Henry Pangman, president of the Laurentian Railway and a baggageman named Lemay. Mr. Pangman, who was the seigneur of Maschauche and has been in the habit of going out to St Johns where he owned extensive milling property once or twice every week, started as usual last evening by the five o'clock train on the Q. M. O. & O Railway which reached St. Theresa at 6:33, leaving thence for St. Lin by train for the latter place. At St. Lin Junction, about a mile and a half from St. Theresa, a collision occurred with the St. Jerome train, Mr. Pangman being killed outright, his head, being severed from his body, and the unfortunate baggageman so fatally injured that he died in a short time. Immediately the news of the sad event reached Montreal, Messrs Senecall, Scott, and Davis of the Q. M. C. & O. Railway left by special train for the scene.

November 13, 1880

SMILEY - Died at Burlington Plains, on Friday, November 12th, Andrew Smiley. Funeral will leave his father's residence, on Monday, at 2:38 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to attend.

THOMPSON - Died in this city, on the 12th instant, Elizabeth May, only daughter of Elizabeth and John Thompson, Jr., aged 6 months. Funeral will leave 308 Hughson street north, on Sunday, the 14th instant, at 2 o'clock. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

HILLS - Died in this city, on the 13th instant, Alfred W., only son of L. Hills, aged 3 years and 9 months. Funeral will take place from his father's residence, 136 John street north, to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock.

MCSHERRY (Toronto) - The body of the boy, Edward McSherry, the last recovered from the wreck of the "Belle Sheridan" will be buried to-morrow from St, Michael's. James McSherry, the only one of the crew who escaped drowning, will be up to-morrow from Consecon.

November 15, 1880

MARTIN - Died at High Bluff, Manitoba, on the 2nd instant, aged 23 years, 9 months, and 6 days, Frances Turner, beloved wife of James Martin, School teacher.

BETTS - Died on the 11th instant, deeply regretted, Mary Adeline, wife of Joseph Y. Betts, of this city.

BLOWS -Very few of those who strolled along the Toronto docks Sunday afternoon noticed the flag that floated half mast from the schooner "Victor" as she came slowly down the bay, and still fewer were aware that it had any particular significance. One or two, however, met her as she made fast to Nairn's dock, and a look on board told that sailors have other dangers to face as well as the risk of a watery grave. Stretched on the main hatch and covered with an oilskin lay the body of one who but a few hours before had left home and friends and whom a false step on the cross-trees had hurled into eternity. The name of the unfortunate man was James Blows and he resided at Hughson street, Hamilton, where he leaves a wife and family to mourn his loss. He was about 44 years of age and during the season has sailed as mate on the schooner "New Dominion", but left her on her last trip. He engaged with Captain Ward of the "Victor" and Sunday morning joined the vessel as she lay at Hamilton from which port she sailed at 9 o'clock. When off Wellington Square and at about 9:45, he went aloft to loosen the main gaff top sail, and the captain noticed that his footing seemed scarcely as sure as formerly, and sang out for him to take care. Scarcely had he replied that he was all right than he again stumbled, and this time before the captain could turn away his eyes, he had fallen. The distance to the deck was about seventy-five feet and for about twenty feet he fell feet first. Then he turned, and striking the deck head foremost was picked up a corpse. A dent in the oaken planks tells with what force he struck, although considering the height, the body was not much disfigured. Captain Ward says he was always considered a careful and sober seaman, well up in his business, and the only cause that

can be assigned for the accident is that he had purchased a pair of heavy sea boots and was wearing them for the first time. These, with the cross-trees rendered slippery by the frost and the heedlessness of danger characteristic of a sailor, led to the fatal fall. On reaching Toronto the captain at once notified a coroner who declined to hold an inquest, and then on the advice of the police he had the remains enclosed in a coffin and conveyed to Hamilton by the steamer "Algerian". No blame can in any way be attached to the vessel or those on board as nothing gave way and the deceased ascended in the place of another man who was about to do so. Deceased had been sailing on the lakes for 27 years and had been mate and master of different vessels. He was born in Dundas.

GOLDEN (Long Branch) - Charles H. Golden, while driving with a companion this afternoon, both fell out of the buggy. Golden was instantly killed. Both were intoxicated.

STEWART - Last night James C. Stewart, a deaf mute, died of consumption at 32 Charles street. Deceased had been travelling through Ontario soliciting subscription for a Deaf-Mute Asylum in New Brunswick, and has a brother in Ottawa who was notified of his death.

DOCKSTADER - John Dockstader, whose hand was injured recently, died at his home in Sydney last night from Lockjaw.

November 16, 1880

GRIFFITH - Died in Quebec, on the 15th instant, Ann, wife of Henry Griffith, Esq., of the firm of William Griffith & Co, of this city.

SWINTON - Died on the 16th instant, Maggie L. Swinton, the beloved and only surviving daughter of William and Ellen Swinton, aged 18 years and 9 months. Funeral will leave her father's residence, 56 Bay street north, on Thursday, 18th instant, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

BUSHEL - A blind man named Bush, a resident of the village of Barriefield, was drowned this morning by walking off Cataraqui bridge while the draw was open to allow a boat to pass.

TEMPLE (Sarnia) - William Temple was drowned in the Black River, Port Huron, this morning. He arrived at Port Huron on Saturday from Marine City and this morning started in company of a man named Golt on the ferry to this side. He was under the influence of liquor at the time. The ferry was just leaving as they reached the dock and Golt jumped on board and then grabbed

Temple by the shoulder intending to pull him on the boat, but the unfortunate man fell between the boat and the dock into the river. Efforts were made to get him out but it was some minutes before he was brought to the surface and life was then extinct, Golt was arrested and is now in jail at Port Huron.

ST PIERRE (Ste Anne de Beaupre) - Joseph St Pierre, a blacksmith at Dog River while at dinner yesterday, got a piece of meat in his throat and choked to death before any assistance could be rendered. St Pierre is from Charlesburg and has been here but a short time.

November 17, 1880

COGGERHALL (Guelph) - This afternoon while Herbert, a 12-year-old son of Mr. C. H. Coggerhall, was taking advantage of the light fall of snow by having a sleigh ride, he accidentally ran into a post, and was so seriously injured that he died shortly afterwards.

NEWBORN (Belleville) - A verdict of accidental death was returned in the case of Henry Newborn, a labourer killed by jumping off a train on the Grand Junction Railway yesterday evening. The wheels of the engine and four cars passed over his legs, causing almost instant death.

November 18, 1880

SMITH - Died in this city, on Wednesday, the 17th instant, Frances Armstrong, 1 years, 3 months and 17 days, second daughter of George A, and Frances Smith. Funeral will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, the 18th instant, from the residence of her father, 56 Cathcart street north.

FOULIS - Died in this city, on the 18th instant, Mary Foulis, aged 2 years and 27 days, third child of W. B. and Isabella Foulis. Funeral will take place at 2 p.m., on Friday, the 19th instant, from the residence of her father, 39 Robinson street.

BARNARD - Died in this city, on Wednesday, the 17th instant, Elizabeth, beloved wife of Isaac Barnard, aged 26 years. Funeral service will be held on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

MCCORMACK (Ottawa) - The following particulars of a sad accident on the Gatineay, near Kazabazua, arrived here. It appears that Mr. M. P. McCormack, a farmer, was crossing the river on a scow with a steer on board when the animal became unruly and attempted to jump into the river. He endeavoured to prevent this and in doing so caught the steer by the horns. A moment later the animal made a sudden movement of the head and striking McCormack on the side,

knocked him into the water. The current was very rapid at this spot and the unfortunate man was swiftly carried away from the scow and drowned before anyone could give him any assistance. The body has not vet been recovered although a gang of men have been dragging the river ever since the accident happened.

November 19, 1880

KELLOND died in this city, on the 19th instant, William, eldest son of George Kellond, in the 32nd year of his age. Funeral will take place from the residence of his father, 105 King street west, on Sunday, the 21st , at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend without further notice.

BOYLE (Toronto) Mr. Patrick Boyle, of the "Irish Canadian", buried his only surviving son, the last of five, to-day.

LEJICE Captain Thomas Zealand arrived at Picton yesterday and proceeded at once to Point Edward. He identified the body that came ashore as that of Demas Lejice of the ill-fated "Zealand". Mr. Zealand will remain in that vicinity a few days to see if more bodies come ashore.

HOGAN (St. Catharines) Hugh Hogan, the mate of the schooner "Morning Star", which is said to have foundered off Long Point on Saturday last with all hands, was formerly a resident of St. Catharines. The vessel, it is said, was bound from Buffalo to Detroit and went down near Long Point. The body of the captain has been washed ashore.

November 20, 1880

SAUNDERS (Ottawa) The particulars of the suicide of a former resident of Ottawa at Cleveland reached here. His name is Saunders and he was employed as a salesman in a dry goods establishment some time ago when he met a charming(?) widow in the person of Mrs. Morgan. They were thrown together at the same boarding house and after an acquaintance of eight months were married. They lived happily enough for some time though he was given to drinking. When he was sober he was the best of men but drink seemed to craze him and he would be terribly abusive and even do personal violence. From here they went to New York and from thence to Cleveland. While at Cleveland, Mrs. Saunders discovered that he had another wife and family in England and succeeded in obtaining a divorce. Saunders continued his dissipated course and ended his days by shooting himself on the divorced wife's steps.

NEAR (Montreal) Mr. P. W. Near, insurance agent of this city, took an overdose of morphine yesterday and died from the effects this morning.

LAYTON (Pearson) (Toronto) The inquest held to-day on the body of the young girl who was found in a semi-conscious state on Monday night on Edward street by a policeman and who subsequently died at the jail, disclosed little as to the cause of her death. Her name was said to be Jessie Layton, alias Nellie Pearson, and she is supposed to have come from London. She refused to the last to give her name. Wounds were found under the scalp during the post mortem examination which it was thought caused her death. The three wounds were of some weeks' standing, however. It could not be shown whether death resulted from violence.

NAVIN (Napanee) A sad affair took place last night two miles from Ernestown on a farm owned by Fred Ham. The particulars are: On the farm is a small frame house which is occupied by Ed Navin, Ham's hired man, with his wife and four children. This morning his wife went out to one of the neighbours and informed them that her husband lay dead in the house and stated that he had fallen on to the stove and from that on to the axe and split his skull open. They proceeded to the house and found Navin lying on the floor on his face with his head split open as stated and quite dead. Both had been drinking during the night and are said to have a bad reputation. Ham has been trying to get rid of this family for the last six months, but is not implicated in the affair in any way. The coroner held an inquest this afternoon

November 22, 1880

DURAND died on Saturday, 20th instant, George Durand, at his residence, Chestnut Grove, Niagara Township, Funeral will leave the Great Western station, Hamilton, on Wednesday} 24th instant, on arrival of the 2:45 train, for Ancaster.

LOTT (Romney) Robert Lott, a resident of this place, was found dead yesterday on lot 25, 8th side concession. It is supposed he was frozen to death. Inquest to-day.

RILEY (Halifax) A terrible accident occurred on the western bound train, near Newport station, by which a brakeman named G. Riley lost his life. He is supposed to have fallen while passing over the train. His head and legs were severed from the body. He has relatives in Cornwallis and leaves a wife and children.

November 23 1880

STEVENS Died on Tuesday, the 21st, at Elizabeth, NY, Aurora, beloved wife of Thomas Stevens, formerly of this city.

HULL Died on the 23rd instant, at Stoney Creek, Edwin, only son of Fred and Minnie Hull, aged 2 years and 9 months. The funeral will leave his parents' residence at 1 o'clock p.m.

On Wednesday, 24th instant. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

HENRY (Toronto) One of the best known, but not one of the most respected citizens, died yesterday morning, in the person of the notorious Harry Henry, a man who has spent about half his days in the jail. About forty-one years ago, he commenced his career as a drunkard and has been on a prolonged drunk off and on since. The man's career has been a checkered one. He has been a labourer, sailor, and soldier, all in turn, but never long. He was in the Queen's Light Infantry during the rebellion and was present when Montgomery's Hotel was burned. He was absent from Toronto at one time and visited New York, Rochester, and other cities. He was in Blackwell Island for beating a Constable with a bottle and also sojourned in other prisons in the States for short periods. Since he came back to Toronto, he has made the jail his home. The cause of his death was apoplexy. He was seized on Thursday morning last and died yesterday morning at 6 o'clock in the house of his daughter, Mrs. Newell.

HART Intelligence from Battleford brings tidings of the death pf the Rev. Father Hart, O.M.I., who is reported to have died of exposure and fatigue while out on a hunting expedition, after getting lost on the plains. The body was found by the Mounted Police on the 15th October, not far from Battleford.

JOHNS Prof. Johns, a music teacher from Beamsville, died suddenly while eating his dinner at the Lincoln House, Grimsby, on Saturday. He sat down to dinner in apparent good health, and suddenly putting his hand up to his mouth, expired immediately. It is supposed the cause was apoplexy.

November 24 1880

RYAN Died in this city, on the 23rd instant, Maggie Ann, infant daughter of William and Jemima Ryan. Funeral will leave her parents' residence, 11 Peter street, to-morrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

November 25, 1880

FRASER Died at Ottawa, after a few days' illness, Kate Fraser, daughter of W. H, Fraser, Dominion Appraiser Custom Department. Funeral at Hamilton on arrival of the train at G.W.R. station, on Friday, November 26th, at 2:30 p.m.

SMITH Died on Wednesday, November 24th, at Woodland Hall, near Oakville, in the 40th year of his age, Robert Walker Smith, Esq., only son of the late Robert Smith, Esq., and son-in-law of the late Col George R. Chisholm. Funeral from his late residence, on Saturday, 27th instant, at 2 p.m. sharp.

WATSON (Harrowsmith, Ont) Yesterday a sad and fatal accident occurred near Craig's Creek in this township. While Watson, a grandson of Joseph Watson, reeve of Kinchinbrooke, a young man of 20 years of age was engaged with his father and brother cutting saw logs, a tree became lodged, and in cutting it off, the tree slipped off an elevation, striking him and injuring him so severely that he died in five minutes.

November 26, 1880

THOMPSON (St. John, N.B.) The barn of J. C. Patterson at Sussex, King's County, took fire at eight o'clock this morning. While endeavouring to save the cattle, a young man named George Thompson, belonging to St. John, was burned to death. Mr. Patterson and Mr. McDougall narrowly escaped the same fate. The barn contained thirty head of cattle, a large quantity of farm produce and farm implements. Loss heavy - no insurance. Patterson has been very unfortunate of late, $870 having been stolen from his house quite recently.

WHITTLEMORE (Halifax) An accident occurred at Montague this morning by which a man named Joseph Whittlemore lost his life. He was working in a prospecting shaft on the British American Co's works, and having prepared the blast at the bottom of the shaft, he stepped into the tub. He was being raised to the surface and was about 40 feet up when from some unexplained cause he fell to the bottom, striking on his head. The skull was fractured and he was quite dead when taken to the surface. Deceased was about 23 years old, and married, but leaves no children.

JOHNSON (Tillsonburg) A man by the name of Thomas Johnson, a stonemason employed on the Air Line bridge which is being rebuilt here, was instantly killed this afternoon by a heavy pulley block falling on his head.

SMITH On Saturday last Mr. J. M. Smith and his wife came from their home near Copetown to market in Dundas and spent the greater part of the day in town. They started for home late in the afternoon and Mrs. Smith complained several times of being cold. On arriving at home, her husband went out to assist her out of the wagon when to his horror he found her dead. Heart disease is said to have been the cause and the report that the poor woman was frozen to death is without foundation, although her death may have been hastened by the extreme cold to which she was exposed during the drive home.

SMITH We regret to announce the death of R. Walter Smith, LLB, at Woodland Hall near Oakville, in the 40th year of his age. He was the only son of the late Robert Smith and inherited from him a magnificent farm of four hundred and fifty acres besides other property of considerable value. Mr. Smith graduated in law at the University of Toronto in 1865,

and afterwards studied the profession of law in the office of the present Mr, Justice Cameron, and was admitted as an attorney. Preferring the active and healthy avocation of a life in the country, he began to farm on an extensive scale which he carried on most successfully until a failing stomach ended his career a few days ago. He was a staunch Conservative, a member of the Church of England, and liberal-hearted man.

November 27, 1880

HANNON (Berlin) A labouring man named James Hannon, formerly in the employ of the G.T.R., while walking on the railway track this morning, was struck by an engine and received such severe injuries that he died this afternoon.. It is supposed that being a little deaf he did not hear the train in time to save himself.

LUSK (Belleville) A two-year-old child of Mr. Peter Lusk, near Tweed, fell into a pail of hot water a few days ago and died yesterday from the effects of the scalding.

HICKEY (Toronto) Mrs. Mickey, an old lady who resides at No 9 Chestnut street, fell downstairs while descending from the office of Crowther & Tilton, Church street, and injured herself so badly that the died in a few moments. Her skull was fractured.

FROUD (St. Thomas) About seven o'clock this evening a boy named John Froud, while crossing the Great Western track, an engine struck him and ran over him, killing him instantly.

SIEVER (Lindsay) Two young girls named Holtorf and Siever whose parents live in Lindsay were sleigh riding down a hill that leads into the river. Their sleighs carried them out on the ice which broke and let them in. The young girl named Siever was drowned, the other one being rescued. The body has not yet been recovered.

November 29, 1880

HAWLEY (Toronto) The remains of Alexander Hawley, merchant of this city, who died in Colorado a few days ago, are being brought to Toronto for interment.

WATSON (Peterborough) A brakeman named William Watson of Kinmount, was killed on Friday on the Grand Junction Railway a few miles down the road from Peterborough. He jumped off while the cars were in motion and fell, one wheel passing over him, cutting one leg off and crushing the other. He was taken to Hastings and died a few hours afterwards.

PRIME On Saturday last the remains of Julia Prime, aged 70 years,

were consigned to her last resting place in the cemetery. Mrs. Prime was one of the first admitted to the Aged Women's Home of this city, and from her kindness of heart and quiet unobtrusive manner had much endeared herself to the members of the House. The aged women together with the children of the Orphan Asylum and a number of officers and members of the committee were assembled in the board room of the institution where Canon Carmichael of the Church of the Ascension of which she was a member conducted the services, delivering a short address speaking of the joy and hope that pervaded the lesson which he had just read from 1 Cor xv showing that death to those in Christ was robbed of its terrors and the believer could ask with the Apostle "O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?" The service at the grave was conducted by the Rev. DesBrisay, of All Saints' Church.

November 30, 1880

TRUMAN died at Brantford, on the 29th instant, Rebecca, daughter of Samuel J. and Elizabeth Truman, aged 6 years and 6 months.

HUTON died in this city, on the 29th instant, Mary Ann Harding, wife of Charles Huton, in the 44th year of her age. Funeral on Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m. from her husband's residence, 103 Market street. Friends will please accept this intimation.

HANCOCK died in this city, on the 29th instant, James Charles, youngest child of Aid. W. and Louisa Hancock, aged 15 months. Funeral on Thursday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

HOUSTON (Toronto) Mr. William Houston of the "Globe", who has been in New Brunswick, burying his brother who was killed there about three weeks ago, returned yesterday.

GLASS (London) Sheriff Glass to-day received a cablegram from Ireland giving the intelligence that his third son, Willie, aged 18 years, who left here about six weeks ago for the benefit of his health, was dead. The remains will be brought home for interment.

SIMONS (Napanee) A young man named William Simons, about 18 years of age, son of Andrew Simons of Bath, was suffocated by gas in his room at the Campbell House Hotel last night. Before retiring to bed he paid his bill and was assigned to a room on the third flat about nine o'clock and retired as usual. Several of the boarders of the hotel were sitting chatting around the coal stove in the hall only a few feet from deceased's room until between one or two o'clock in the morning and discovered no escape of gas. Some time after that, one of the boarders

sleeping in the adjoining room heard groans and got up and rang the bell but no person came to answer the bell, and he fell asleep. About eight o'clock this morning, the guests of the hotel found the halls and rooms filled with gas. Search was made and the door of deceased's room burst open. He was found in bed, having retired as usual, the body still warm. Dr. Ruttan was summoned but life was extinct. It is supposed he blew out the gas instead of turning it off, and suffocated. The coroner, after viewing the body of the deceased and learning the particulars of the cause of death, did not consider it necessary to hold an inquest.

TAYLOR (London) Word reached this city at an early hour this morning that a farmer named Taylor of Caradoc, near the Thames river, took his own life on Sunday while labouring under an attack of melancholy brought on by the recent loss of his wife. He had been drinking to excess also, He made several attempts on himself but was prevented. On Sunday, however, he was successful, being found in the barn hanging to a beam.

GLASSFORD (Beaverton) An old man named Glassford, who lived near this place, was found in an insensible condition about three o'clock this morning, Lying beside the Hamilton House. It appears that he was under the influence of liquor last night and was put to bed by the proprietor at twelve o'clock. It is supposed that he fell from one of the upper windows while endeavouring to make his way out. He died shortly after being found.

December 1, 1880

FENTON Died in this city, on the 1st instant, Sarah Marshall, wife of W. J. Fenton, land agent. Funeral from 3 5 Catherine street north, on Sunday, the 5th instant, at 3 p.m.

PATTERSON (Paris) A melancholy accident occurred to a Mrs. Patterson, a lady about 76 years of age, who resided near this town. It appears that her son came to Paris on business, and on his return found his mother badly burned. She had occasion to put some wood in the stove and her clothes caught fire. She was alone in the house and was unable to help herself. She died a short time afterwards from the effects of the burn.

December 2, 1880

DUGAS (Ottawa) Mrs. Dugas, residing in the Township of Fitzroy, committed suicide by drowning herself in a brook. She had previously set fire to the house in an upper room, but the fire was discovered and put out before much damage was done. The manner of suicide indicates insanity.

SIMPSON (Peterborough) Tuesday evening two men named Webster and Simpson, the latter an Indian, engaged a horse at a livery stable here for the purpose of driving to Hiawatha, both under the influence of liquor when starting. The Indian has been drowned; Webster and the horse were saved, No further particulars yet.

CASEY (Toronto) A fearful tragedy has just shocked the people of the western part of the city, two children, aged 5 months and three years respectively, having fallen a sacrifice to the desperate recklessness of a drunken mother. The woman was named Casey, the wife of James Casey, a lumberman away from home. Mrs. Casey lived in a comfortable four-roomed house on Kerr's Lane in a thickly populated district. She has been drinking heavily of late years. Yesterday evening a sister of Mr. Casey, who has been attending to his wife, saw her and the children safe in bed about nine o'clock. This morning she went into the house and found the two children dead and their mother in a state of stupefaction from drink. In one corner of the room were signs of an extinguished fire with a broken lamp, a gin bottle, and a dead cat lying on the charred and blackened floor. The mother gave a rambling and senseless account of having upset the lamp and set fire to the room, killing the baby. She said she had extinguished the flames but that they caught again. One of the babies was apparently badly burned; its skin was blistered and reddened from head to foot. An inquest will he held.

KAISER (Berlin) Another death took place at the poorhouse yesterday. Deceased's name was Joanna Kaiser, mother of William Kaiser, hotel keeper, Berlin. Her age was 80. She had been an inmate only five or six days, having been in fact in a dying condition when taken there. It seems rather strange that people in good worldly circumstances should send those who gave them birth to spend their last days in a poorhouse and find a pauper's grave. She was buried in the poorhouse cemetery without any religious services or other intimation that she belonged to a human family.

QUARRY (Dundas) The remains of Mrs. Mary Quarry, who died in London last week, were brought here on Thursday for interment. Many years ago Mrs. Quarry was resident of the Valley City.

December 3, 1880

MCNAMARA Died in this city, on the 2nd instant, Margaret Walsh, beloved wife of James McNamara, aged 33 years. Funeral from her husband's residence, 51 Locomotive street, on Saturday morning, at 9:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

CASEY (Toronto) Mrs. Casey, whose two children were smothered

in a house in Kerr's Lane yesterday while she was drunk, died in the hospital this morning. The inquest will he proceeded with to-night.

December 4, 1880

RUTHERFORD (Halifax) An accident occurred near Morden Road station on the Windsor and Annapolis Railway yesterday afternoon by which a young girl named Rutherford met instant death. It appears that the two sisters ran across the track just as the Annapolis express train was approaching. One girl got safely across, but the younger one, ten years of age, turned to run back again when she was struck by the cowcatcher and thrown with great force against the fence and instantly killed.

December 6, 1880

STEPHENSON Died in this city, on the 4th instant, George Stephenson, aged 29 years, 11 months, and 14 days. Funeral will take place from his late residence, No 296 James street north, at 2:30 pm., Tuesday, 7th instant. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

ALMAS Died in this city, on the 5th instant, Adam Bowman Almas, aged 64 years. The funeral will leave his late residence, No 3 Jones street, at half past ten Tuesday morning. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

DAWSON (London) A little son of Mr. M. Dawson, proprietor of the "Herald", was to-day choked to death while on his way home from Sunday-school by swallowing a button. His father left yesterday for Boston. A telegraph has been sent on to try to intercept him.

SCOTT (Montreal) Miss Scott, the maiden lady who was found lying on the floor of her house unconscious, died last night in the general hospital.

PATTERSON (Paris) Robert Patterson, late G.W.R. and Manitoba Ticket Agent of this town, took a severe attack of bronchitis Friday afternoon and died at four to-day.

December 7, 1880

MCPHERSON Died in this city, on Tuesday morning, 7th December, Catharine, relict of the late John McPherson. Funeral from her late residence, Bendearg, James street south, on Thursday, 9th instant, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

TAYLOR Died on Monday, the 6th instant, at his residence in East Flamborough, John Taylor? in the 55th year of his age. Deceased was a native of Cottington, Nottinghamshire, England. Much regretted.

CURRIE (Ayr) A fatal accident occurred here this afternoon in Watson’s Agricultural Works whereby James Currie, working in the grinding shop grinding plough castings, is supposed to have been struck by a piece of metal, caused by the bursting of a pulley. He was instantly killed. An inquest will be held.

December 8, 1880

DELPHINE Died at St. Joseph 'is Convent, on the 8th December, Sister Mary Delphine, in the 43rd year of her age and 22nd of her religious life. Funeral on Friday at 9 a.m.

FISHER (St. John, N.B.) Hon. Charles Fisher, Supreme Court Judge, died at Frederidton, this morning of congestion of the lungs after a very brief illness. Fisher was for many years a prominent politician. He represented York County in the first session of the Dorainion Parliament. In 1860 he was appointed a judge.

KINGHORN (Flesherton) An accident took place here to-day which resulted fatally to James Kinghorn of the Township of Artemesia. While in company with several other men chopping, a tree fell on him, killing him instantly. He leaves a wife and five children.

TWEEDALE Alice, youngest daughter of Dr. J. B, Tweedale, of St. Thomas, died yesterday morning.

December 9, 1880

TILLY Died in this city, on the 8th instant, Bertha, infant daughter of John and Jane Tilly, aged 11 weeks, funeral from her parents' residence, 158 King street west, on Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

ROSS (London) Mr. A, M. Ross, an old resident and a prominent oil refiner, died this afternoon after a long illness, from a complication of diseases including dropsy. Mr. Ross came here from Ross-shire, Scotland, in 1833 and has been a very active man as a school teacher, merchant, speculator, and politician. He was the first reeve of London East.

ELLIOTT (Cornwall) A. R. Elliott, employed as a brakeman on the grand Trunk Railway, was killed this morning at Lancaster. He was not missed till his train reached Summarstown. The body was found at Lancaster, horribly mangled. The head, both legs, and both arms were cut off, and the body was nothing but a mass of mangled flesh. It is supposed that three trains passed over him.

STORMS (Kingston) Information has been received respecting

the death of a young lad named Orange Storms, now of Lansdowne, but formerly of Bedford. A few days ago he went squirrel hunting. Finding some game, he took aim, but the gun did not go off. He put it on the ground and looked down the barrel. As he did so, it went off, the contents entering his head above the eye. He lived a few hours.

PATTERSON Last evening as William Patterson of the Township of Pittsburg was driving home from the city, he was thrown from his sleigh and his neck broken. (Kingston)

December 10, 1880

WALKER Died in this city, on the 10th instant, Catharine Walker, in the 24th year of her age. Funeral from her mother's residence, 23 Wood street, at 2 o'clock, on Sunday.

MCTAVISH Mr. Angus McTavish, who settled in Lobo in 1833, died on Wednesday at the age of 77 years. He was one of the leading residents of the township.

GRAY (Sherbrooke) At 10:30 this morning William Gray, convicted of the murder of Thomas Mulligan of Scottston at the October term of the Court of Queen's Bench in Sherbrooke, was duly executed in the prison enclosure in accordance with the sentence of the court. Since receiving his sentence the prisoner had stoutly maintained his innocence. He had been visited by the ministers of the different churches and was always ready to join with them in religious conversation. He had taken his food regularly and slept calmly and peacefully. He slept well throughout the night of Thursday and ate a hearty breakfast this morning. He prayed with his spiritual adviser, but exhibited no unusual emotion. He walked with firm and steady steps to the scaffold and after a fervent prayer by the Rev. Mr. Brock was asked by the sheriff if he wished to say anything. He replied in a strong voice, "Yes, I wish to make a statement. I am an innocent man". He then proceeded to repeat substantially the statement given to the reporter of the Sherbrooke "Gazette" on Tuesday to the effect that his sole offence consisted in stealing the articles belonging to the murdered man which were found in his possession which he said his wife compelled him to do. He advised all young men to avoid rum and bad women, saying that it was these two evils which had brought him to the gallows. At 8 o'clock the trap was sprung by the executioner and after hanging about six minutes no perceptible pulsation could be discovered. The body, however, was allowed to remain some ten minutes longer, after which it was deposited in a coffin, and the usual coroner's inquest was held. A strong effort to get a stay of execution from the Minister of Justice was made, all the protestant clergy joining in an appeal to that effect.

December 11, 1880

BULL Died at his residence in this city, corner of James and Breadalbane streets, on Friday, December 10th instant, Robert Bull, aged 44 years. Funeral at 3:30 p.m., on Sunday, 12th instant. Friends will please accept this intimation.

HIGHAM Died in this city, on the 11th instant, Eva, the beloved daughter of Thomas and Hannah Higham, aged 2 years and 3 weeks. Funeral on Monday, the 13th instant, from 133 Queen street north, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

STURGEON Died in this city, on Friday, the 10th instant, Ann Sturgeon, aged 53 years. Funeral will leave her late residence, 203 Main street west, to-morrow (Sunday) at 3 o'clock p.m.

LUCAS Died in this city, on the 10th instant, Francis H. Lucas, in the 24th year of his age. Funeral from his father's residence, Picton street, on Sunday, at 2:30 p.m.

December 13, 1880

MURRAY Died at Nenagh, Ireland, on the 26th ultimo, John Murray, brother of Messrs Alexander and Peter Murray, of this city

FIRPVAN Died in this city, on Sunday, December 12th, 1880, GooTrey Hannah, beloved wife of Robert Provan, and daughter of the late Albert Huffman of the Royal Engineers Department, Quebec, in her 51st year. Funeral will leave her late residence, No 80 Mary street, on Wednesday, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

DANSEREAU (Montreal) A youth named Wilfred Dansereau, while sliding on the bank close by the St. Lawrence, unfortunately fell into the river and was drowned. The body has not yet been recovered.

NELSON (London) The woman found yesterday under the barn of B. Cronyn? Adelaide street, and taken to the City Hospital, has been identified as Sophronia Nelson, a dissolute creature who has frequently been before the court. She never once rallied and died shortly after midnight. There were marks of teeth upon her fingers, bruises on her face, and also on the fleshy part of the thigh. A dark vomit was emitted which the doctor said bore evidence of poison. How she came into the trouble is at present a mystery. An inquest will be held this afternoon.

STEVENE (Brantford) Mrs. Stevens, for 40 years a resident of this city, is dead.

December 14, 1880

GREENAWAY Died at his residence, 28 {Elgin street, Captain Thomas Greenaway, a native of Bideford, Devonshire, England.

December 15. 1880

COOK Died on Monday, the 13th instant, John Cook, aged 84 years. Funeral on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from his late residence, 143 Park street north. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

SHEPPARD (Toronto) Mr. W. H. Sheppard, insurance agent, died suddenly at 185 Queen street west this morning. At about 5 o'clock his wife noticed that he was breathing heavily, but before she could summon a doctor, he was dead. Heart disease is supposed to have been the cause of his death.

TURCONE (Montreal) Cleophas Turcone, a labourer, dropped dead while at dinner with his family. The cause was congestion of the lungs from excessive use of strong liquor. He leaves a wife and six children unprovided for.

December 16, 1880

GROVES Died at Stranraer, Scotland, on the 1st instant, John Groves, of Hamilton, aged 67 years.

MCKEE (Toronto) An old woman named Margaret McKee died suddenly on Tuesday at 105 Berkeley street. Henry Todymen, her landlord, and Mrs. Rolph, his daughter, assert that they have been attending her during her last illness, claim f25 each therefor, and seized the body to-day. The funeral is fixed for 4 p.m., but Mr. Todymsn stated that they will not allow the body to be moved.

BETTS (St. John, N.B.) Samuel Betts, Sr., one of the oldest residents in Blissfield, Northumberland County, dropped from his chair dead while in the act of whittling shavings to kindle a fire.

December 17, 1880

SPARKS (Toronto) A young man named Thomas Sparks, son of Captain Sparks of the Mill Road, left his home to go shooting with a young man named Charles Lang of Detroit, on the St. Clair flat in the beginning of October last. About a month ago his friends read a letter from Lang asking whether Tom had arrived home as they had separated to go to their homes. Sparks has not been heard of since and his parents are very anxious as to his safety. It is feared he was drowned during one of the gales raging about that time.

MORRISON (Clifton) A man named John Morrison, employed as a porter in the G.W.R. warehouse at Suspension Bridge, NY, after quitting work at 6 o'clock this evening, when walking through the New York Central yard on his way home, was struck by a switching engine and killed. He was so much mangled as to be almost unrecognizable. His attention had been attracted by an engine approaching in an opposite direction and it is supposed he did not hear the one behind him. He leaves a wife and four children.

FOOTE Michael Foote. an old resident of Sarnia, was found dead on Wednesday. An inquest was not deemed necessary.

December 18, 1880

WATSON (Port Hope) One of the most deliberate suicides that have ever been committed forms the chief subject of conversation here this morning. Last evening J. Churchill Watson, private secretary to Col. Williams, M.P., entered the Queen's Hotel and asked for a room. The proprietor conducted him to one, and Watson commenced to undress for bed, seeming quite cheerful. Not putting in an appearance this morning, an effort was made to call him from the outside, but that not proving effectual, the door was opened, when he was observed lying as if dead. An alarm was given and further investigation showed that he had accomplished the task of taking his life by winding a silk handkerchief around his neck, tying it tightly, thus causing strangulation. He has been drinking very freely for several days, and from remarks that he made yesterday, it is supposed that he was on the verge of delirium tremens. He leaves a wife and child who were only made aware of the suicide by hearing it on the street on their way downtown about 10 o'clock this morning. An inquest will be held. The unfortunate fellow tried to kill himself the other day by hanging, but the article to which he was suspended would not bear his weight.

December 20, 1880

JAMES - Died in this city, on Sunday, the 19th instant, at the residence of his father-in-law, Alderman Kelly, Mr. W. A. James, aged 32 years. Deceased was a nephew to Mr. George James, formerly merchant of Hamilton. Funeral on Tuesday, the 21st instant. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend.

EVANS Died in this city, on the 20th instant, Robert Evans, in the 53rd year of his age. Funeral will take place from his late residence, No 139 MacNab street north, at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the 22nd. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

HILL Died in Welland, on Monday, December 20th, 1880, William Hill, father of Mrs. E. VanAllen, of this city, in his 65th year.

BECHER - Died on the 19th instant, Richard Leonard Becher, youngest son of Henry C. E* Becher, Esq., Q.C., of London, Ontario, aged 32 years.

ELLIS Died this morning, the 20th instant, at Hensall, Huron county, Mrs. Louisa Ellis, sister of Samuel and James G. Davis, of this city.

DUFFY (Ottawa) - An old man named Duffy was burned to death in his log house, Drummond Township, Lanark County. The origin of the fire is unknown.

BEDFORD (Ottawa) - The death of Charles Bedford, Secretary to the Dominion Board of Appraisers, which took place at a late hour last night, causes much regret. The deceased gentleman, who was chiefly known in connection with the press, having been for years in the editorial staff of the Toronto "Leader" and subsequently at the "Mail", was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He had been suffering for a long time with consumption which finally carried him off at the early age of 43 years. The members of the Press Gallery will meet this afternoon to pass resolutions of regret and condolence and to appoint a delegation to attend the funeral.

JAMES William James was a clerk in A. R. Kerr & Co's dry goods store, King street west, where he had been in service for a long time. For many years he had been affected with disease of the bone of the leg. He recently made a trip to his native country, Scotland, with a view towards the benefit of his health, but unfortunately no good resulted from the journey. For some months past the disease has been much worse. A large growth had formed on the leg and the sufferer was confined to bed. It became evident to the physicians that his life was rapidly slipping away and that he could not endure much longer. With the view of prolonging his life, it was decided to amputate the diseased limb, and on Sunday, Dr. Wilson, assisted by Drs. Mullin, Kitson, Woolverton, and Mallnch, performed the operation, the patient being subjected to the influence of ether. The unfortunate man's constitution was so far affected by the ravages of disease that the operation proved too much for him and he died just as the amputation had been completed. Deceased was a son-in-law of Alderman Kelly and leaves a widow and one child. The familv has the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

GURD (Toronto) - A terrible accident happened on the street railway track at the corner of King and Princess streets on Saturday afternoon. The victim was a little girl, three years old, named Mary Gurd, daughter of a flour and feed dealer doing business at 247 King street east. The little one was crossing the road with an elder sister when a street car came along. The elder girl passed in front of the car but motioned to deceased to stay back, which however she did not do, the consequence being that she was knocked by the horse

and run over. When the driver saw what had happened he speedily put on the brakes, but he was too late, a wheel of the car passing over the little one's head, crushing it frightfully. The body was picked up from under the car and carried to Mr. Gurd's house close by while the driver handed over his car to another employee of the street railway and reported the event at the companyja office, being there advised to give himself up, and he proceeded to the Central Station where a charge of manslaughter was entered against him. The name of the driver, who deeply feels his position, is John O'Keefe, and his place of residence in 397 King street east. He says the death of the child was purely accidental, not seeing it till it under the horse's hoofs. The case was reported to Doroner Riddel who held an inquest. The jury brought in a verdict of "Death by accident" and recommended that the Car Company be compelled to employ conductors.

December 21, 1860

WHITE - Died in this city, on the 20th instant, Minnie Maria, eldest daughter of Frank and Elizabeth White, aged 5 years and 9 months. Funeral from her parents' residence, 9 Chisholm street, on Wednesday, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this notice.

MACDONALD (Toronto) - A young man named Macdonald, a printer, went through the ice while skating on the Bay this morning and was drowned.

FROOM (Bobcaygeon) - On Sunday a man named John Froom was killed by falling off a tree at Chamberlain's shanty on the Monk road. His body was brought home to Somerville on Sunday. He leaves a wife and nine small children.

LOCKMAN - A young man named Isaiah Lockmen, living in the Township of Ancaster, while building a stump fence on Monday was instantly killed by the stump twisting and smashing his head, causing death immediately.

December 22, 1880

ELLIS - Died on Monday, the 20th instant, at Hensall, County of Huron, Mrs. Louisa Ellis, relict of the late Joseph Ellis, and sister of Samuel and James G. Davis, of Hamilton. Funeral from her mother's residence, Mount Albion, on Thursday, 23rd instant, at 1 o'clock p.m.

MCCALLUM (Ottawa) - Duncan McCallum, of Lac Batie, aged 40 years, Secretary-Treasurer of the Township, dropped dead recently on his way to the Council meeting.

MCGEE (Toronto) Henry McGee was arrested on the 12th of December, charged with being drunk. During the night he was

seized with delirium tremens. He was remanded in jail and died at that institution to-day. An inquest will be held.

TWOHY - Died on Tuesday, the 21st instant, in the 74th year of his age, Henry D. Twohy, mastermariner, a native of Plymouth, Devonshire, England. Funeral from his late residence. 150 MacNab street north, to G.W.R. depot, thence to St. James cemetery, Toronto, on Friday, the 24th instant, at 10:30 a.m. Friends and acquaintances pleas& accept this intimation.

Captain H. Twohy, an old resident of Hamilton, father of H. Twohy of the Waterworks Office, died last evening at his residence, MacNab street. Mr. Twohy was about seventy years of age and some years since sailed a steamer between this port to Montreal. Subsequently the family removed to New Zealand and returned to Hamilton about nine years ago where they have since resided.

December 23, 1880

GORDON (Ottawa) - A man named Gordon went through the ice in Lake Deschenes to-day and was drowned.

December 24, 1880

MARTINEAU (Ottawa) - Eugene Martineau, ex-mayor of the city, died this morning. For the past two years he has been ailing. His misfortune was brought about by business trouble.

OSWALD (Ottawa) - About ten days ago, Charles Oswald was engaged as a cook at the Grand Union, but was discharged for drunkenness on Monday last, since which time he has been on a continued spree. Yesterday afternoon he was taken in a cab to the General Hospital, evidently suffering intensely. Death took place in the evening. Dr. Kelly, who attended the man, thought that the probable cause of death was due either to apoplexy or rupture of the brain. Inquiries made by a reporter show that the deceased came here from Kingston, and that he previously lived in Toronto, having been connected with various hotels in that city where his wife and four children now are. From parties acquainted with him there, it was learned he was an inveterate drinker and that it was impossible for him to retain a situation for any length of time on that account. His wife recently wrote him from Toronto requesting him to forward her money to meet her pressing wants and urging him to keep the position he had secured at the Grand Union.

December 27, 1880

ROSS - Died on Friday, the 24th instant, at 151 Hunter street east, Catharine Watt, aged 43 years, wife of Lewis Ross, daughter of the late Mr. Thompson, of Hillend, Greenock, Scotland.

HARMAN (Ottawa) - A man named Harman fell through an air hole on the Lievre to-day and was drowned.

MCGRATH, Blake (Lucan) James McGrath, his wife Rebecca, a child Blake thirteen months old, and Matthew and Annie McGrath, brother and sister of James; and Ellen Blake, a cousin, all living on the 7th concession of Biddulph, were returning from a visit to some friends in McGillivray. As they were crossing the London, Huron, and Bruce Railway, a mile and a quarter north of Clandeboye, they were struck by the train, when James, his wife, brother Matthew, and the girl, Ellen Blake, were instantly killed. The child is yet alive and hopes are entertained of its recovery. The girl, Annie, is the only one left to tell the tale. She was sitting in the sleigh with her back to the horses, and when nearing the track, she saw the headlight approaching, and jumped from the sleigh just in time to save herself, and the others were hurled into eternity in a moment of time. The girl, Annie, states that either the horses became unmanageable and rushed on in front of the train of otherwise the driver, James, being deceived by the headlight as to the distance, endeavoured to get across before the train came up, but her opinion is that James lost control of the horses. Thus two of the most respectable families in the township this morning are bowed down with grief which beggars description. Miss Blake was a sister of Mr. J. J. Blake, barrister of London, and the others killed were a brother and sister-in-law of the Rev. Mr. McGrath, Catholic clergyman at Bothwell. An inquest was considered unnecessary and the four bodies will be interred in the Catholic cemetery.

MCGINNIS - Died in this city, on the 26th instant, Susane, daughter of William and Maryann McGinnis, aged 18 years. Funeral from her parents' residence, 16 Cannon street west, on Tuesday, 28th instant, at 2:30.

HISCOX - Died in this city, on the 26th instant, Mary Ann, beloved wife of James Hiscox, in the 40th year of her age. Funeral will leave her husband's residence, Walnut street north, between King and King William streets, on Tuesday, 28th instant, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

WADLAND - Died on the 27th instant, at 138 Main street east, Th omas Howe, infant son of Thomas H. and Teresa Wadland, aged 7 months and 14 days. Funeral to-morrow at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.

CUSACK - Died in this city, on the 27th instant, William Cusack, aged 65 years. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 11 Mulberry street, on Wednesday, at 2 o'clock. Friends will please attend without further notice.

SHEARER Died on Christmas morning, at the residence of F. W, Fearman, Edna Pauline, infant daughter of Herbert A. and Pauline Shearer. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon.

REID Died in this city, Samuel Reid, carpenter, a native of Dublin, Ireland, aged 62 years. Funeral from the residence of his son-in-law, Samuel F. Yearsley, No 27 Crooks street west, on Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

Samuel Reid, for a long time stage carpenter at the Academy of Music, was at his post of duty on Christmas night and did what fell to his lot in the production of the play "Nick of the Woods". The mimic tragedy upon the stage, however, was followed by one in which Reid was the principal character and which resulted in that death which no man can mimic and from which the performer never rises to play another part in the world. Accompanied by his wife, Reid left the theatre after the performance about eleven o'clock. On the way home he told his wife to walk on slowly and said that he would overtake her. When next she saw him he was borne into her presence a bruised and bleeding body, to which life clung by so slender a thread that in a few hours it snapped and Reid had finished his brief hour upon this world's stage to plunge into the uncertainty of the great future. His house is at 146 Rebecca street, and being under the influence of liquor, he mistook the house and ascended the stairs which lead up to the door of the next house which is separated from his own by an alleyway. He rapped at the door of the house and was informed by the occupant of his mistake. He immediately started to cross over to the door of his own house without going down the steps which he had ascended. In the attempt he fell upon a fence which is between the alleyway and the next dooryard. On this he struck his head so severely that he broke his skull, sustaining fatal injuries. The thud of his fall was heard and he was at once taken into his own house where the doctor arrived in a few minutes, and all that medical aid could do was done for him but it was of no avail. The deceased lingered up to nine o'clock Sunday morning, being conscious almost all of the time. About ten minutes before his death, he said to a youth who was supporting, hita "For God's sake, W_, lay the down". These were almost the last words he uttered. Mr. Reid was in the best of health and spirits on the day previous as he was playing the violin the greater part of the day. He was a member of the Temperance Club but had fallen from grace several times although the best offices of the society were used to keep him sober. The deceased leaves a widow and one daughter, the latter being married. The funeral will leave his daughter's residence on Crooks street this afternoon. The name of the husband of Mr. Reid's daughter is S. Yearsley, an employee of the G.W.R.

HEBDEN - Died suddenly on Christmas Day, Kathleen Ada, fourth daughter of the late Rev. Canon Hebden, at the age of 21. The funeral will take place from the house of the Bank of British North America in this city, at 3 p.m., on Tuesday, the 28th instant.

(Chicago) Miss Kathleen Ada Hebden was killed yesterday by the accidental discharge of a revolver she was examining.

The residence of Mr. Robert Hebden, 3902 Lake avenue, was the scene on Christmas Day of a sad accident, the victim being Miss Kathleen Aria Hebden, a charming and cultured young lady about 24 years old who was visiting her brother. In the middle of Christmas pleasures and during the temporary absence of her sister-in-law, she found a Smith and Wesson revolver in a drawer in the side bureau. It belonged to her brother and was used by him for killing rats and also regarded as a handy weapon in case of such unwelcome visitors as burglars. Miss Hebden, in handling the piece, accidentally touched the trigger and the revolver went off, the bullet entering the left breast killing her instantly, and emerging, entered the woodwork of a mirror. The report brought the inmates of the house immediately to the scene, but life was extinct. Miss Hebden was born in Hamilton, Canada, where her father was rector of an Episcopal church. The coroner held an inquest on the remains of the unfortunate young lady yesterday, and the theory of suicide, being exploded by the evidence, verdict was returned of. . "Death by a bullet fired accidentally from a revolver". There was no evidence of melancholy nor could the slightest cause be found for a self-murder. On the contrary everything pointed to a sad accident, the result of possible carelessness, engendered by a familiar acquaintance with pistols, and Miss Hebden was regarded as an expert shot.

Miss Ada Hebden was a daughter of the late Rev. Canon Hebden who was for nearly thirty years rector of the Church of the Ascension in this city. He was one of the best and most beloved of men, and his death three years ago after his long and faithful service in the cause of his Master was deeply regretted by all. Miss Ada went on a visit to her brother in Chicago about three months ago. Her widowed mother, together with her brother, William, and Sister Nannie, reside at the corner of MacNab and Herkimer streets, while others of the family reside in this city and elsewhere. The terrible news, it may easily be supposed, was a cruel blow to the happy family, received as it was in the middle of the joyous festivities of Christmastide, and the people of the city will feel the deepest sympathy for the bereaved mother and the sorrowing relatives. William Hebden left for Chicago on receipt of the news.

MITCHELL There was a sad Christmas in one of the houses at Guelph. Archie Mitchell, hotel keeper, was attending to his business as usual Friday morning. Christmas morning he arose apparently in his customary health. He presently sat down upon

a chair and death came to him while sitting. Mr. Mitchell was well known in this city, being the brother-in-law of Charles, David, and Walter Cook, the first of whom keeps the Shades saloon on Main street, opposite the Court House. Mr. Mitchell was member of the Guelph Fat Men's Baseball Club and played a number of matches against the Invincibles of this city, the last one at Dundurn during the holding of the Provincial Exhibition here. He was genial, whole-souled, obliging, and generous to a degree, and his bonhommie and pleasant manner made for him warm friends of all with whom he came in contact. He was public-spirited and his unostentatious charity knew no bounds. He was extremely popular wherever he was known, and in him Guelph loses a good citizen, his acquaintances a warm friend, and his family an indulgent father and husband. His sudden death is much deplored by the entire community in which he dwelt, and it will be a long time ere they will look upon his like again. Charles and David Cook went to Guelph to attend the funeral which took place yesterday. It was Exceedingly large gathering of sorrowing friends, and the procession was an imposing one. Deceased was a member of the Oddfellow and Orange fraternities and the funeral was conducted by these orders. Mr Mitchell leaves a widow, and one little son, together with several children of his wife by a former husband.

December 28, 1880

CURTIS Died in this city, on the 27th instant, Joseph Curtis, in the 83rd year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, 104 MacNab street north, on Wednesday, 29th, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

LANG (Stratford) Mrs. R. R. Lang, wife of R. R. Lang, barrister, died suddenly this morning by bursting a blood vessel. She had been married only a short time. She was much respected and her sudden death has cast a gloom over the community.

MCKEE Died in this city, on the 27th December, Terence McKee, aged 62 years. Funeral takes place from his late residence, 233 Hughson street north, at 9 o'clock this morning. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

December 31, 1880

FENTON Mrs. P. Jeremiah Fenton died on December 31, 1880, from the effects of burns received on December 16, 1880. She left her husband and ten children, the oldest 17 years old and the youngest 1 year old. She was buried in Barton Stone Church cemetery.

The account of the accident as reported on December 16th follows:

December 16, 1880

A very sad accident occurred at the residence of Constable Fenton, corner of East avenue and Cannon street, this morning, and Mr. Fenton, who is one of the most respected men on the force, has the sympathy of all in his affliction. At about 11 o'clock; Mr. Fenton being on duty and the children away at School, Mrs. Fenton was alone in the house attending to the family washing. She attempted to lift a heavy boiler full of water from the stove; and while doing so, unknown to her; the jacket she wore caught fire behind. The unfortunate woman went on with her work and in a few seconds found that her clothes were on fire behind and immediately tried to quench the flames by beating them with her hands, burning her arms severely. All her efforts were unavailing, and she became so frightened that she lost all control of herself and rushed out of the house into the garden, shrieking for help, her body in one mass of flames. Some neighbours ran over and covered Mrs. Fenton with blankets and carpets, quenching the fire, but not before her back had been so badly burned from below the hips to the neck that the skin came off and left the quivering flesh. Mr. Fenton was hurriedly summoned and Dr. Case was called in, and all possible was done to help the sufferer who now lies hanging between life and death. Mrs. Fenton is a nervous woman and the shock to her system has been very great.

(She died on December 31, 1880.)