Hamilton Spectator

Deaths 1884

January 10, 1884

HELD - Died in this city, at No 50 Magill street, on January 9, Frederick, youngest son of Mr. Frederick Held, aged 1 year, 4 months, and 5 days. Funeral from above address, on Thursday, January 10, at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

HAMILTON - Died in this city, on January 8, Elizabeth, beloved wife of James H. Hamilton, in the 30th year of her age. Funeral will leave her late residence, 81 East avenue, on Friday, January 11, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

SMITH (Montreal) - A little daughter of J. H. Smith, saloon keeper, was suffocated in the attic of her father's house last night from the smoke of an incipient fire on the second flat. She was rescued by a man who entered by a window, but died as she was taken to the air. The fire was subdued without damage.

MILLER (Toronto) - The following account of the suicide of Miss Catharine Miller is given by Mr. W. Croft, Jr., of Rosedale, who was first in notifying the police of the sad occurrence. About 7:30 on Sunday evening my mother and father went down Wellesley street to a party. When crossing the new Rosedale bridge my father returned home to fetch something he had forgotten, leaving mother alone for a few minutes. While waiting she noticed a woman leaning over the railings about the centre of the bridge as though she were sick. Mother spoke to her and the woman who was a perfect stranger to her, replied that she was not feeling well. My father passed the woman just after mother had left her but said nothing to her, for it was not an unusual thing, to see persons standing on the bridge at seven or eight in the evening. Mother and father then went off to their party, thinking no more of the woman. About eight o'clock my brother, A. W. Croft, and I, and our two sisters passed over the bridge on our way to Granite rink, but we saw no person there. After the rink closed, my brother went home, but I waited for my father and mother. We were crossing the bridge on our return home about half an hour after midnight when upon casually looking down into the ravine below my parents saw the lifeless body of a woman dressed in black and clearly defined against the surrounding and underlying snow. The sight was too much for my mother who perceived at once that it was probably the same woman to whom she had spoken earlier in the evening. She was seized with convulsions and seriously alarmed us by her condition. We took her home as soon as possible, and then my brother and I came down to No 5 police station and notified the constable of what we had seen We also called upon Dr. Baldwin, and he visited the bridge, but he said the woman had been some hours dead when discovered.

MINNES - Thomas Minnes, a blacksmith living at 92 John street south, died last night at 9 o'clock very suddenly. He is employed on Hunter street, and on Monday did his usual day's work. Tuesday he remained at home, complaining of a pain in his side. He remained in bed yesterday, getting up between eight and nine o'clock in the evening to eat his supper. He made a hearty meal and returned to his room. His wife did not consider his sickness serious. About 9 o'clock she took the baby into the bedroom and shook her husband to make him lie over and make room for the infant. He did not move and his wife did not trouble him again for a few minutes, when she sent the little boy into the room to wake his father as the baby was getting cross and sleepy. The boy did as he was told, but came back to say he could not wake the sleeping man. Then Mrs. Minnes went into the room again and found that her husband was dead. The neighbours were alarmed and a physician sent for.

For the past two years Mr. Minnes had suffered a sore leg, the result of a kick from a horse. He was also troubled with asthma and a cough. He told his wife yesterday he thought it was an attack of pleurisy he had.

Deceased was in his 52nd year and came to this city in 1844. He is well known as an old resident, and is a member of the Loyal Orange lodge, No 779. He leaves a wife and a family of five small children, the eldest being 12 years of age.

January 11, 1884

MCLAREN - Died in this city, on January 9, Janet Henry, relict of the late John G. McLaren, of Ancaster, in the 79th year of her age. Funeral from her son's residence, 98 West avenue north, on Friday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

January 12, 1884

MORRISON - Died at his late residence, No 79 John street north, James Morrison, aged 50 years. Funeral at 3 p.m., Sunday. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MCLELLAND - Died on Thursday, January 10, Mary Jane, the beloved wife of William McLelland, and eldest daughter of Thomas McDaniel, Loughan, County Tyrone, Ireland. Funeral on Sunday at 2 o'clock p.m. from 26 Spring street. Friends will please accept this intimation.

HANNAH - Died at the residence of Mr. Dingman, 70 Locke street north, on Thursday, January 10, at 11:30 a.m., Samuel Hannah, aged 27 years, 2 months, and 11 days, after a lingering illness. Funeral from above address, on Sunday, January 13, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

BALLARD (Montreal) - J. Ballard was found dead in his room this morning. He was in his usual health when retiring last night.

DRUMMOND (Toronto) - John Drummond, engineer on the Grand Trunk Railway, came from Stratford by the express, arriving shortly after 7 o'clock to-night to take charge of an engine through to Montreal. While the train was passing the roundhouse, Drummond jumped off into a snow bank, but losing his balance rolled down, his legs lying across the rail, and the cars passed over them. He was taken to the hospital in an ambulance and expired in a few minutes after arriving there. His wife, who resides in Stratford, has been telegraphed for.

MURPHY (Ottawa) - Walt Murphy, the 'Hermit of the Pontiac', who has led a solitary life for years, was found dead in his cabin on Sunday morning, December 23, having perished in the severe cold. The hovel in which he lived was in a terrible state of dilapidation, and his bed consisted of old rags and feathers. He lived principally by charity.

January 14, 1884

CUMMING - Died in this city, on January 11, Miss Mary Cumming, aged 45 years, a native of Banffshire, Scotland. Funeral on Sunday at 3:30 p.m., from 91 Rebecca street. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

SMYE - Died at her father's residence, 56 Catherine street north, Eliza Jane, only daughter of Joseph and Sarah Smye. Funeral at 2 p.m. on Monday. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

TWEEDLE - Died at his residence, Lake Side, Stony Creek, on January 13, William Tweedle, in the 74th year of his age. Funeral takes place on Monday, January 14, at 9 o'clock a.m. Sermon at the Church of the Redeemer, Stony Creek.

Mr. William Tweedle of Stony Creek died at his residence at 12 o'clock Friday night. On Tuesday as will be remembered by readers of the Spectator he took a dose of ammonia in mistake for medicine and from the first no hopes were entertained of his recovery. At the time of his death he was surrounded by the members of his family who were summoned when the sorrowful accident occurred. The deceased gentleman was an Englishman by birth and was born in the year 1809. About thirty-five years ago he came to Canada and settled in Saltfleet, taking up his residence on the mountain. About nine years ago he removed to Stony Creek where he had resided since. He leaves a family of five sons and two daughters and an adopted daughter. Two of his sons, John and Isaac, and his adopted daughter lived with him at Stony Creek. His eldest son, William, lives in Manitoba; his second son, Archibald, in Michigan; and James, the fourth, in the

county of Kent. His daughters are Mrs. Robert Watt, of Kent county, and Mrs. John Duncan, of West Flamborough. Mr. Tweedle was a kind and thoroughly good-hearted man, and his loss will be deeply regretted by a large circle of friends and relatives. The funeral will take place to the Church of England burying ground near Tapleytown.

DONALDSON - William Donaldson, teller in the Bank of British North America of this city, died of hemorrhage of the lungs yesterday. Deceased was about 35 years of age and was a member of the A.O.U.W. He first felt the effects of the disease which caused his death when making calls on New Year's Day. There is much sympathy felt at the unanticipated grief which has come to his relations and friends.

SULLIVAN (Bridgetown) - A man named Patrick Sullivan, working for H. A. Miller, a farmer here, fell from the hayloft to the barn floor last evening, breaking his neck and shattering his skull. Death was instantaneous. Dr. Wright of Berlin was called as coroner, but thought it unnecessary to hold an inquest. Mr. Miller being away from home, Sullivan was given in charge of Constable Huff who will bury him.

DELAP (Halifax) - Mrs. Delap, wife of the late Lawrence Delap, was found drowned in a water cask at Annapolis. The cask had about seven inches of water in it.

JOLLIMORE (Halifax) - Mrs. Jollimore, wife of a fisherman living here, committed suicide by swallowing fifteen cents worth of rat poison. When the act was discovered, it was too late to save the woman's life.

TERRY (Uxbridge) - James Terry, formerly a brewer of this place, but latterly of dissipated habits, was found dead in his bed this morning. It is supposed that the joint effects of heavy dissipation and the neglect of a wound he received in his head by falling on an axe were the causes of death.

WILSON (Barrie) - Yesterday a young man named Wilson, living near Minesing, about twelve miles north of here, was found dead with the runner of a loaded wood sleigh resting on his neck. He had gone to the woods for a load of wood, and it is supposed that while returned he slipped and fell in front of the runner at the same time calling to the team to stop.

January 15, 1884

CONNORS - Died on January 12, at her father's residence, corner of Mary and Murray streets, Margaret, the eldest daughter of John Connors, aged 36 years. Funeral Tuesday morning at 8:30. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

NELLES - Died at 41 John street north, January 13, Philip Nelles, aged 68 years. The funeral will take place from his late residence, to-morrow (Wednesday) for the H. & N.W. depot, thence to proceed by train to Caledonia. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

DROCHER (Montreal) - A young lady, the daughter of Mr. Drocher, committed suicide by taking rat poison which she bought of a druggist. No cause is assigned.

YOUNG (Montreal) - A young man named Edward Young, employed by Mr. Little, a lumberman on the St. Maurice, was killed by a tree falling on him in the woods.

BURPEE (St. John) - The news of a fatal accident to John P. C. Burpee on the Boston and Albany Railroad at Boston this morning has created a profound impression here. The deceased was a brother of the Hon. Isaac Burpee and was in the business with him for many years. He removed seven years ago and was about 65 years of age.

CAMERON - Mrs. Alexander Cameron, mother of J. R. Cameron, managing editor of the Minneapolis "Tribune" and formerly on the "Spectator" staff, died in Detroit on January 9, after a short illness.

PEARSON - Mrs. Pearson, a middle-aged lady, who boarded at No 84 Rebecca street, died suddenly last evening of heart disease. She had been ailing for some time and was under the care of Dr. Rosebrugh, but nothing serious was anticipated. Her husband resided in the city, but all her remaining relatives live in the country.

HOSKEN - W. Hosken, an old resident of Guelph, died on Friday.

January 16, 1884

DALLEY - Died at 8 Catharina street (Editor’s note Catharina now Young Street), on January 15, Edwin Dalley, in the 71st year of his age. Funeral from the above address, on Thursday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

LORANGER (Quebec) - The death is reported of Rev. M. Loranger, curé of Lanorais.

WEBSTER - Mr. Stephen G. Webster, of St. Catharines, dentist, doing business on St. Paul street, was found dead in his bed at 10 o'clock Monday night. He appeared to be in his usual health at dinner time.

January 17, 1884

STANTON - Died on Tuesday, January 15, at his father's residence, Wentworth street, Township of Barton, George Stanton, aged 25 years and 11 months. Funeral from the above address on Thursday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CHAMBERS - Died at Saltfleet, on January 16, Amos Chambers, in the 76th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence at 1 o'clock, on Friday, January 18. Friends will please accept this intimation.

January 18, 1884

DOSTALLER (Montreal) - The death of Hon. Mr. Dostaller, legislative councillor for De Lanoudriere, at the age of 75, is announced.

January 19, 1884

HAMMOND - There died at the residence of her son, John Hammond, near Branchton, Mrs. Hammond, for many years known as Granny Hammond. She had outlived all of those so far as known who started in the race of life with her, she having reached the age of 95 years. She followed her son to Canada from Ireland twenty years ago.

January 21, 1884

HARRIGAN (Belleville) - The remains of a man supposed to be those of Michael Harrigan, a brakeman, were found in the ruins of the switch-house at the east end of the Grand Trunk yard here, which was burned this morning. Harrigan, who was unwell, came here from Toronto by the midnight train last night and went in the direction of his boarding house which is east of the switch-house into which it is supposed he had gone and accidentally set fire to it.

MYERS (Belleville) - Mr. T. J . W. Myers, one of the grandsons of Capt. Myers, who was one of the pioneers of this city, died yesterday aged 79. Mr. Myers was one of the rebels in 1837, and fled to the northern States, but returned some years afterward. Deceased was very much respected and leaves a widow and two children.

TALBOT (Quebec) - Cyprus Talbot of St. Paul du Buton, Montmagny, was killed by a blow from an arm of a windmill going at full force, crushing his skull.

January 22, 1884

LEMAY (Montreal) - Madame Lemay died here suddenly last night.

BRENTON (Chatham) A coroner's inquest was held here to-day on the body of William Brenton, labourer, aged about 38, who was killed on the Grand Trunk Railway near Vosburg siding on Saturday night last. Coroner Bray presided. Deceased lived at Louisville and leaves a wife and four children. The following is the verdict: Killed by being struck by a westbound train on the Grand Trunk Railway while walking on the track near the Vosburg siding on Saturday evening. No blame is attached to the company.

January 23, 1884

BOURINOT (Ottawa) - The remains of the late Senator Bourinot will be conveyed this afternoon to the Canadian Pacific station and sent to Cape Breton.

January 25, 1884

WHITE - Died at 109 Robert Street, on January 24, Eleanor Cowan, wife of David White, formerly of Berwick-on-Tweed. Funeral on Monday at 2:30. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited.

HABERLAND (Ottawa) - This afternoon a man named James Haberland, about 50 years of age, was found hanging by the neck, dead, in the second flat of a vacant house in the Lower Town. Haberland was missing two weeks, but as his wife was in the Protestant Hospital and he had no permanent residence, little was thought of the matter. The last time he was seen was by a party residing near where he was found, he having gone there to ask for a chair. It appears that afterward he went to the house referred to and tying a rope around a stick which he placed over a stovepipe hole in the upper flat, he stood on the chair, placing his neck in the noose and dropped from the chair for the purpose of committing the fatal act. His body was observed by a passerby who chanced to look in at the window. Haberland worked in the shanties last winter, but of late was greatly addicted to drink. It is considered that he must have been dead for nearly two weeks.

TODD (Ottawa) - The remains of the late Alpheus Todd were interred in their last resting place at Hull cemetery this afternoon. A large number of senators, members of parliament, and leading citizens attended the funeral.

JOHNSON (Frankfort, Ont.) - John Johnson, an old resident living two miles from Frankfort, was

burned to death in his house to-day. He and his son were trying to save the furniture when a piece of timber fell on the old man, and his son could do nothing to save him. His body has not yet been found and search is being made in the cellar.

COLE (Toronto) - Monday afternoon the oldest daughter of John Cole, Adelaide street, placed a pan of boiling water on the kitchen floor and left it for a moment to procure some cold water. In that time, however, a three-year-old sister toddled into the room and sat down in the boiling water. She lingered in intense agony till death ended her suffering this afternoon. The family are frantic with grief.

January 22, 1884

ROBINSON (Ottawa) - An inquest on the body of George W. H. Robinson, who died on January 12 and about the cause of whose death suspicious rumours have been afloat for some time, was resumed this afternoon when the jury returned a verdict that death resulted from natural causes.

DE GRANDPRÉ (Montreal) - An eccentric official in the court house here for 36 years, named Duteau De Grandpré, died yesterday very suddenly. For thirty years before his death, he slept in a coffin which he had made and in which his remains will be buried. He built a church costing $10,000 on the condition of having a sepulcher inside of it. He lived like a hermit and amassed wealth.

CAMERON - The funeral of the late William Cameron of the "Advertiser" took place yesterday afternoon and was attended by a very large number of people.

January 23, 1884

JOHNSTONE - Died in Beverly, on January 13, Alexander, son of the late William Johnstone, aged 35 years.

MACKAY - Died on Monday, January 21, George Mackay, aged 73 years. Funeral from his late residence, 90 Park street north, on Thursday, January 24, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

WALDIE - Died in Burlington, on January 22, Mary, wife of John Waldie, aged 43 years. Funeral on Friday at 2 o'clock.

January 28, 1884

HAZEN - Died in this city, January 26, Charles Albert Bissell Hazen, youngest son of George and Perlema Hazen, aged 4 years and 2 months. Funeral will take place from his father's

residence, No 98 Wilson street, this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

PROULX (Quebec) Hon. J. B. Proulx, legislative councillor for La Valliere division, died to-night, aged 75 years.

BATEMAN - A telegram from Winnipeg yesterday announced the death of Mr. William Bateman, son of Mr. E. W. Bateman, baker, of this city. The late Mr. Bateman was formerly in business with his father in this city. He left a few years ago to start a branch business in Winnipeg and has conducted the business since. He was taken ill some weeks ago. His wife, who was in this city, and also his father were telegraphed for some days ago, but did not arrive in time. Mr. Bateman leaves a wife and small family to mourn his loss.

January 29, 1884

CARSON - Died on Saturday, January 26, at No 9 Davenport street, Sarah, beloved wife of George Carson, in the 44th year of her age. Funeral on Tuesday, at 2 p.m., from the above address. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

FARLEY - Died at 29 Elgin street, on January 26, Sarah Farley, widow of the late William Farley, formerly of Adjala. The deceased was on a visit at her daughter's, Mrs. Thomas Martin, of this city where she died. Her remains will be taken to St. John's Church, Mono, for interment in the family burying ground.

GRANT - Died in this city, January 28, at his late residence, Bay street north, W. W. Grant, in his 66th year. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

BUNTING - Mr. Thomas Bunting, one of the oldest residents of St. Catharines, died yesterday morning from the effects of injuries received by being thrown from his cutter while crossing the Welland Railway tracks a few days ago.

EMSLIE - Yesterday's dispatches brought the news that James H. Emslie of Winnipeg has committed suicide in a hotel at St. Paul, Minn.

Emslie was formerly in the employ of James a. Skinner & Co, wholesale crockery dealers of this city.

About 15 years ago he left Hamilton to take a position with another firm in the same line, and subsequently went to Winnipeg to seek his fortune. There he went into business as a custom house broker and dealt also in real estate, and acted as business agent for parties in Ontario.

He was rather clever and made money, but latterly had dissipated a little, and it is believed that business troubles arising from his dissipation led him to take his own life. He has a brother in Winnipeg, a most estimable young man.

January 30, 1884

COLLIER - Ellis Collier, of Point Traverse, got drunk and started to walk home and froze to death on the road.

REISS - Frederick F. Reiss, a brakeman on the Grand Trunk Railway, on Saturday evening slipped and fell while attempting to walk around the coping of the tender to the caboose while the train was near Stoney Point. On going back, he was found in a semi-conscious condition, but subsequently revived sufficiently to complain of a headache. He was removed to his home in Windsor and died about 9 o'clock yesterday morning.

HUTCHINSON - The Spectator of Monday contained a paragraph chronicling a sad death of a young man named George Hutchinson, formerly of this city, near Denver, Colorado. Hutchinson was an engineer and was killed on the railway. Some friends telegraphed to "Mr. Hutchinson" of this city, and the company were at first unable to find any. "Hutchinson" who had a son there. It now turns out that the young man was a son of Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. A. G. Ramsey's gardener, who has sent to Denver for particulars of his son's death. They have not arrived as yet.

The young man left his home about two years ago and went to Marquette, Michigan, where he secured a position on the Flint and Pere Marquette Railway. He stayed there only a short time and has since wandered over the Union until Thursday last when he met with such a sad death. He had lived in Hamilton for some time and had many friends here who still hold him in affectionate remembrance. He was formerly on the Northern & Northwestern Railway here, and all who knew him speak of him as an upright and energetic young man.

January 31, 1884

CROFTON - Died in this city, on January 29, Tim Crofton, aged 37 years. Funeral on Friday at 8:30 a.m. from corner of Simcoe and Hughson streets. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

Mr. Timothy Crofton died of consumption at 12 o'clock on Tuesday night. He began to complain of ill health about a year ago and gradually sank under the fell disease. He was foreman of Burrows, Stewart, and Milne's moulding shop for many years and was highly esteemed by his employers and the workmen under his charge. He leaves a wife and seven children

for whom he was a good provider, and a large circle of friends who regarded him as a warm true-hearted friend. He will be interred on Friday morning.

CALLON - Died in this city, on January 30, Richard Callon, the eldest son of the late Thomas Callon, in the 23rd year of his age. Funeral from the residence of his mother, 25 Barton street east, on Friday, February 1, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CUNNINGHAM (Toronto) - Thomas Cunningham, alias Clarke, died at the Central Prison from congestion of the lungs. He came from Hamilton and was serving a two years' sentence for larceny. He has been almost a constant boarder in the prison since it was opened.

February 1, 1884

HUTCHINSON - Died at Denver, engineer on the Rio Grande Railway, on January 21, George Hutchinson. Funeral notice as soon as remains arrive.

HEARN (Montreal) - John Hearn, an Englishman not long in the country, was killed by falling off a train while in motion here to-day.

LARSON (Winnipeg) - A man named Andrew Larson has been arrested on a charge of murdering his wife near Rat Portage. The body has been exhumed and is to be sent to Rat Portage where an inquest will be held. The scene of the alleged crime is a few miles west of St. Ignace between Raleigh and Butler stations.

Rumours have been current about the affair for some time. The Manitoba authorities have the case in charge.

February 2, 1884

CONNELL - Died in Barton Township, on February 3, the only daughter of James and Helen Connell, aged 1 year and 8 days. Funeral on Sunday at 2:30, from 29 Maria street, city. Friends will please accept this notice.

LAND (Toronto) - The wife of J. J. Land, Bathurst street, committed suicide by swallowing a dose of Paris green last-night. She lingered till early this morning. She was much respected by a large circle of friends.

February 4, 1884

PEACE - Died in this city, February 3, Ellen Elizabeth Hunter, beloved wife of William Peace, in the 28th year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, No 29 East avenue north, on Tuesday, February 5, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MUNRO - C. Munro, sheriff of Elgin, died Friday night.

WALKER - Rev. George Walker died at New Glasgow last night, aged 79 years. For the past thirty years he was pastor of the Presbyterian Church at New Glasgow.

DEVERILL (Montreal) - Henry Deverill, foreman of the Dominion Type Foundry, left his employment last evening in his usual health, but on his arrival at home died very suddenly.

GRANT - A man named Grant, a contractor from Halifax, dropped dead to-day at the Grand Union Hotel. He had only arrived a few minutes before, from the train. Two doctors were immediately called, but he was dead before they arrived.

The man who dropped dead to-day at the Grand Union hotel, was named James A. Grant of the customs department, Halifax. He was at one time a contractor and was coming to Ottawa to press a claim he had against the government in connection with a contract on the Intercolonial. His death resulted from a fit of apoplexy. Word was sent to his friends at Halifax.

KNOX (St. John) - George Knox, aged 40, while drunk this morning, fell downstairs in a house of ill repute on Sheffield street and broke his neck. Death resulted instantly.

DUQUERE (Montreal) - A young man named Solomon Duquere attempted to jump on an engine going at a full rate of speed on the Southeastern Railway, but missed his footing, falling under a wheel, and received such injuries that he expired shortly after.

February, 1884

LYONS - Died on Sunday morning, February 3, Mary, beloved wife of Robert Lyons, and daughter of George F. Hill, aged 26 years. Funeral from her father's residence, East Flamborough, on Tuesday, February 5, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

WHYTE - Died in this city, on February 4, Minnie Evelyn, wife of Mr. A. R. Whyte, aged 31 years. Funeral from her husband's residence, No 7 Erie avenue, on Tuesday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

NOBLE - Died at St. George on Sunday morning, Hula, youngest daughter of John and Sarah Noble. Will be interred at Burlington cemetery, February 5 at 3 o'clock p.m. from No 191 King street west, Mr. Broadbent's.

PEACOCK - Died in this city, on February 4, of heart disease, Henry Arthur, eldest son of Arthur and Agnes Peacock, aged 19 years. Funeral from 304 King street east, on Wednesday at 2p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

SHEWEN - Magnes Shewen, a well known book seller in Toronto, went to bed last night in usual health, and this morning was found dead. He has been in business here since 1838 and was highly respected.

CAZEAU (Montreal) - Rev. Father Cazeau, an eminent priest of this city, died suddenly yesterday.

LORTIN (Quebec) - A three-year-old daughter of Mr. Lortin of Beauport died on Saturday as the result of an accident received two days ago while standing alongside of a stove. One of the legs gave way and the poor child was buried beneath the ruins of the stove, red hot ashes and boiling water.

February 6, 1884

BALKVILLE - John Balkville, formerly of Belleville and Toronto, was shot in the legs and killed in an outhouse at Springwells near Detroit.

BATEMAN - Mr. William Bateman, formerly of this city, now at Winnipeg, is said to be getting better, by the latest Winnipeg papers. The "Free Press" says he is thought to be past the critical period of the fever and on the eve of the convalescence. (See page 9 for a notice of his death.)

NICOLLS - Died at the 'Grange', Hamilton, February 6, 1884, Ann Georgina Nicolls, in her 64th year. Funeral on Friday at 2 o'clock.

FREEL - Died at his residence in the village of Freelton, Patrick Freel, J.P., aged 67 years. The funeral took place at 2 p.m. to-day.

After an illness of less than three days Mr. Patrick Freel died at his home on Tuesday. Mr. Freel was a pioneer of this county and was beloved and respected since his first settlement in the neighbourhood many years ago. He came to Canada from Newry, Ireland, with his parents when he was 18 years of age. When he entered active life he was sent to what was then the far west of Canada by the great Montreal house of Playfair, McLean & Co. In Dundas he opened the first brick store of the town. It is now thirty-six years ago since he located at the junction of the Brock road and the line dividing the two Flamborough. The village which sprang up afterward received its name from him. In his life Mr. Freel was distinguished by a kindness and large-heartedness that is none too frequently met with now. He had the advantages of a superior education and the best training that the famous schools of Ireland afforded. His own natural ability caused him to take a prominent part in public affairs though he avoided politics. Mr. Freel was a devoted and consistent adherent of the Catholic church and he was buried to-day near the fine stone church

built very largely through his exertions and on land which he gave for the purpose. He has passed away after an active life during which he earned for himself the love and esteem of those who knew him.

GILL (Streetsville) - Thomas Gill, contractor for carrying the mails between here and the Credit Valley Railway station, was instantly killed at the latter place this evening. No one seems to have witnessed the accident, but the prevailing opinion is that he slipped and fell on the platform and under the engine which passed over him. Death was instantaneous.

February 8, 1884

GIBBS (Toronto) - The inquest on the body of Susie Gibbs, murdered near the Humber in December, was resumed to-night. After further evidence the jury brought in a verdict that she was wilfully, feloniously, and with malice aforethought murdered by parties unknown and they found it impossible to convict any person on account of the difficulty in obtaining straightforward and reliable evidence.

STARR - The late Major Starr was buried in London on Wednesday with military honours.

February 9, 1884

FOGG - William Fogg, locomotive engineer of London and a noted quoit player, is dead.

MATTHEWS (St. John) - Mrs. Matthews, living at Letele, N.B., left her house for a few minutes and on returning found her two-year-old child drowned in a tub of water which had been left standing on the floor.

February 11, 1884

SNIDER - Died on February 8, at the residence of her son-in-law, James Garland, No 29½ Park street north, Elizabeth Kaelton, relict of the late Michael Snider, Esq., Guelph, and mother of George H. and J. A. Snider of this city, aged 66 years, 2 months, and 24 days. Funeral on Monday, February 11, from above address, to G.T.R. station at 8 a.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

HART - Died on February 9, at her residence, Mountain Top, Mrs. Eliza Hart, beloved aunt of H. Bryant, in the 74th year of her age, formerly of Bristol, England. Funeral on Tuesday, February 12, from her late residence, at 2 o'clock. For the convenience of friends in the city, cabs will leave Mr. Chapman's undertaking establishment at 1:30.

DIAMOND - Mr. John Diamond, father of Ald. Diamond of Belleville died yesterday morning, aged 93 years. The deceased was a son of U.E. Loyalists and served in the war of 1812. Old age was the cause of death.

LEE - Edward B., youngest child of Edward Lee, died on Friday morning, aged 1 year, and was buried on Sunday at Stony Creek.

LAVEN - One of the bright and energetic Canadians whose abilities brought them prominent position in the neighbouring republic was Col James A. Laven, once a resident of this city. Col. Laven, who was born in Dundas, was a prominent figure in the busy political world of California up to his death at San Francisco, on February 1.

The Oakland, California, "Evening Tribune" of that date says of him: Col. James A. Laven, licence collector of San Francisco, died in that city this Monday of consumption, a malady from which he had long suffered. Col. Laven was born in Dundas, Canada, on January 1, 1844. He began life as a telegraph operator in Buffalo, NY, was married and came to California in 1868. He filled some important positions in the department of ferry and river steamers, and earned a reputation as a friend of education and the common school.

Being a Democrat, he was elected as a school director and entered the board in 1878-9. His business ability has ever been recognized as of a very high order, and his course upon all occasions highly honourable. He derived the title of colonel from his connection with the state militia. He was on Governor Irwin's staff, and was the first inspector of rifle practice in the state. When the vacancy in the licence collectorship occurred last year, Col Laven was nominated for the position and the board of supervisors appointed him by a vote of 11 to 1. Col. Laven attended to the duties of his office as well as his shattered health would permit, and his administration was a good one. He was a brother of Mr. John G. Laven, Canadian passenger agent of the Michigan Central Railroad, located in Toronto.

MALONEY - For the past four years or so, Edward Maloney, his wife, and children, five in number, have lived at 258½ Hughson street north in a wretched little house - tumbledown, patched up, and in a general state of decay. Half of the window panes have been broken and the vacancies have been filled up with pieces of board. The shingles on the roof have rotted beneath the all-corroding foot of time. The home stands about thirty yards from the street. The approach to it is by an alleyway.

Stagnant pools of water partially frozen stand in front of the house and general filth is all around. Even the cold weather of yesterday could not kill the foul smell that hangs around the place. Only two of the children have been at home latterly. The eldest child, a girl, some 18 years of age, is in the States, and two others, both girls, have been staying with Mr. Richard Williamson for whom

Maloney worked last week. He has no trade, but works at anything he can get to do. Times have been pretty hard with them. Abject poverty reigned supreme in the little household, but the wife always managed to raise money to purchase drink with, but latterly she is said by neighbours to have known very few sober moments. Husband and wife quarrelled and fought constantly. On one occasion only a short while since, it is said he gave her a terrible beating that almost resulted fatally.

About half past nine o'clock yesterday morning, Maloney's son ran into No 2 police station and told the policeman on duty there that his mother was dying and he was wanted to come down. He telephoned up to No 3 station and Sergeant Pinch came down. When he got to the house, he found police constable Knox already there. The woman was dead. Coroner White was sent for. He came down and had the body taken to the dead house at the city hospital. The husband was placed under arrest and taken to the cells. Mrs. Maloney was last seen alive by the neighbours at about nine o'clock Saturday evening. At that time she was seen going to her home with a shank of beef thrown over her arm. She was so intoxicated that she could hardly walk. She went into the house of Mrs. Smith who lives in the front of 258 Hughson (Dan Collins, the carter, living in the rear) about six o'clock Saturday evening and chatted with her a short time. Mrs. Smith told a Spectator reporter that the woman was intoxicated then. She went out and was not seen by Mrs. Smith again until Sunday evening.

It is said amongst the neighbours that after going home at nine o'clock last night she left the house and went uptown where she fell in with a number of young men. She got drinking more uptown and was taken home by the young fellows. Some of them took her shoes and stockings off and the poor woman walked down the cold and icy pavement in her naked feet. At any rate when her husband came home later on in the evening he found her carousing with the young men whose names are at present not known. He turned them out of the house and shortly afterward the two retired for the night. There is no absolute confirmation of this story, but the people in the locality seem to believe it true.

As near as can be learned her death must have occurred about eight o'clock this morning. She rose about a quarter to eight and went into the next room to wake her son to light the fire. There are only two rooms in the house. The smallest one of these two, at the south end, was occupied by husband and wife as a bedroom. The larger one was used as kitchen, dining room and general living apartment. A cot stands in the south end on which the son sleeps. The woman went into the room to wake the boy. She grasped him by the shoulder and sank down in a heap. She gasped for a few minutes and then died. The boy ran in for Mrs. Smith and brought her in. Mrs. Maloney was still living when she got there but evidently was dying fast. She gave a few horrible gasps after Mrs. Smith arrived, but expired almost immediately afterward. It was an hour or two

before word was conveyed to the police.

The woman was in a delicate condition and must have been either struck by some person or else have injured herself by a fall on Saturday morning. There are bruises on her face and on her hands. The husband has been arrested because the suspicion stands against him that when he came home that time he kicked her in his anger. He denies having done this. He drank himself though not as heavily as she did, and it is said that he was in liquor when he went home. He is a man of some 40 years of age, and she was a bold-featured, good looking woman between 30 and 35 years old. The neighbours say that no disturbance was heard by them Saturday evening.

Since the above was written Chief Stewart has given a reporter some further particulars about the sad affair. He says the man's story is that on Saturday night he saw his wife going home with two men. All three were intoxicated and his wife was in her bare feet. He followed them down and saw them go into the house together. He had not gone in while they were there, but hung around outside for some time. Finally the two men came out and went off up street and he went into the house.

What followed after that is unknown. Maloney does not state whether he struck his wife in anger or what, but from peculiarly circumstantial facts surrounding the case which are unfit for publication, there seems to be strong circumstantial evidence against him that he did and that his blows led to her death. They have both been pretty hard citizens and have been in the hands of the police on many occasions for various offences, principally for fighting and drunkenness. Mrs. Maloney applied to the Mayor recently for charity. He investigated the case and found them unworthy of relief, but taking compassion on the children, provided some wood for them as there was none in the wretched hovel they called home. Maloney works on sailing vessels in the summer time and makes good wages and in the winter gets what odd jobs he can. Week before last he was shovelling coal at the docks for Morton & Reid, and earned $7. This money is supposed to have spent by the two on drink, as it was during that week that application was made by the wife to Mayor Mason for relief.

The prisoner is a man about the medium height with a brutal and repulsive countenance. He takes the trouble very coolly and it does not seem to worry him at all. His unconcern for his wife's fate was manifested Sunday morning when he let her lay where she had fallen without sending for a doctor or the police. It was at the instigation of a neighbour that the boy went to No 2 station and asked for an officer, and when P.C. Reid arrived, he found the father and children sitting around the stove talking composedly while not two feet from the man lay the cold and lifeless form of the woman he had promised to love, house, and cherish for life, huddled in a heap. As she had fallen so she lay with her body stiffened in death, with no gentle or loving hands to soothe her last moments on earth or to fold her hands peacefully over the world-worn breast and perform those offices we look for at death when life was done. The affair is disgraceful in the extreme,

and it is sad to reflect that such a terrible thing could happen in a civilized city that puts forth any claim to Christianity and humane inhabitants. A coroner's inquest will probably be held upon the body to-day.

February 12, 1884

O'NEIL - Died in the St. Joseph's Convent, Hamilton, February 10, 1884, Sister Mary St. John (O'Neil) in the 54th year of her age and the 27th of her religious life. May she rest in peace.

CHERRIER - Died at the corner of Main and Wentworth streets on February 10, Mary Elizabeth Roach, the beloved wife of J. R. Cherrier. Funeral from her late residence, on Tuesday, February 12, at 9:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

DEXARRIES (Montreal) - A farmer named G. Dexarries, belonging to Coteau, St. Pierre, became embarrassed financially which preyed upon his mind so much that he drowned himself in the Lachine rapids.

BOURGES - Frank Bourges of Moncton, N.B., who was kicked by three men, died on Saturday. No arrests.

BEALE (Toronto) - While the express from Montreal was between Whitby and Toronto this morning; J. B. Beale of Beale, Ross & Co, Toronto, either slipped off or endeavoured to jump off the train going about twenty miles an hour. His leg was broken. A dispatch from Whitby reports the injured man died at 7 o'clock to-night.

PENNINGTON (London) - A few days ago as Mrs. Pennington, an aged lady residing on lot 15, concession 2, Adelaide Township, was going about the house, she suddenly dropped dead. One of the family went to Strathroy to send the sad news to her son, John Pennington, who was living in Kansas, United States. On the messenger reaching Strathroy, a telegram was handed to him stating that John and his wife have both been murdered and had been dead two days before being found. The affair has cast a gloom over the entire neighbourhood.

February 14, 1884

BARKER - Died on February 13, at the residence of her son, Hiram Barker, Sarah, beloved wife of John Barker, in the 77th year of her age. Funeral on Friday, February 15, at 10 a.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

FREEL - Died at Freelton, on February 12, Eliza, relict of the late Patrick Freel, aged 64 years. Funeral on Thursday, February 14, at 2 p.m.

LEE - Died at Stony Creek, on February 13, James Lee, Jr., in the 57th year of his age. Funeral to-morrow (Friday), February 15, at 2 p.m.

News comes from Stony Creek of the sad death of Mr. James Lee, a blacksmith, and for many years a respected and highly esteemed resident in that village. The circumstances surrounding his death are peculiar and unfortunate. On Tuesday afternoon last he went out driving in the immediate neighbourhood of Stony Creek when his horse got frightened somehow and ran away. After going a short way it stopped and shied at something on the road and threw Mr. Lee into a snowbank. He picked himself up, got into the sleigh again, and drove home. He felt no pain, or at any rate if he did he said nothing about it, and through the afternoon appeared to be as well as usual. He went to bed in the evening and slept the greater part of the night. In the morning he complained of being ill and said there were pains in his head and back. At noon he died. Mr. Lee was a married man in the 56th year of his age. He leaves a sorrowing; wife and many friends who will sincerely regret his untimely and unexpected death.

MORGAN (Belleville) - There is now no doubt that Mrs. Morgan committed suicide. Her muff, handkerchief, and a book which she had in the train were found on Tuesday on the edge of the ice just above Coleman's dam and were produced to Mr. Morgan by the finder who thought the owner had lost them. Efforts are now being made to discover the body but as there is but little open water the task is a difficult one.

February 15, 1884

O'TOOLE Died in this city, on February 14, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of William O'Toole, aged 24 years. Funeral on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from No 9 Macnab street north. Friends will please accept this notice.

BULL - Died at 'The Cliff’ on February 14, William Devey, second son of the Rev. George A. Bull, aged 22 years. Funeral to St. John's Church, Ancaster, on Saturday, February 16, at 2 p.m.

ADAMS - Particulars have just been received of an atrocious murder at Calgary by which a man by the name of Adams lost his life at the hands of a Negro named Jesse Williams. The mounted police effected the murderer's capture. He is now in custody at Calgary and has confessed his guilt. The particulars will not be known until the result of the coroner's inquest is known. The jury were to have met to-day.

LABELLE (Montreal) - Madame Labelle of Lander was returning home yesterday when she took suddenly ill at the depot, and on being taken to her son's residence became worse and died of asphyxia.

FURNIVAL - The death is announced at Winnipeg Thursday morning of Mr. T. G. Furnival after a brief illness. Deceased was the son of Mr. T. G. Furnival of Hamilton and studied his profession as a pharmaceutist with Mr. William Saunders of London, Ontario, upwards of four years, passing with high honours. He left for New York to advance himself in the profession he had chosen, and after remaining there about a year, concluded to try the Northland where he has been for about eighteen months.

SMITH (London) - Theophilus Smith was struck by a falling limb and killed instantly. He leaves a wife in straightened circumstances.

February 16, 1884

BELL - Died in Dundas on Friday, February 14, Harry, youngest son of T. J. Bell of the "Standard", aged 8 months. Funeral on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MCKENZIE - Died on February 15, at Wood Dale Cottage, Dundas, Dinah, the wife of Thomas H. McKenzie, aged 69 years, eldest daughter of the late John Sydney Smith, MD., of Brighton, England. Funeral from her late residence, Dundas, on Monday, February 18, at 3 o'clock. Friends will please accept this notice.

HEBERT (Montreal) - Hebert, a freight train conductor on the Canadian Pacific Railway at Rockland station, this morning attempted to do some coupling and fell on the track, the train going over him and killing him.

February 18, 1884

WILSON - Died at Ancaster, on February 18, Alfred R. Wilson, son of W. H. Wilson, and grandson of James Wilson, in the 6th year of his age. Funeral at St. John's Church, on Tuesday, February 19, At 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

February 19, 1884

FURNIVAL - Died at Winnipeg, Manitoba, on the 14th February, of typhoid fever, Thomas George Furnival, Jr. aged 21 years and 10 months, eldest son of Thomas George Furnival of this city. Funeral from his father's residence, corner of Pearl and Napier streets, at 3:30 to-day, Tuesday, 19th day of February, 1884. Friends will please accept this intimation.

ADAMS - Died at Northampton, Mass., on the morning of February 18, Ellen Applebe, widow of the late R. W. Adams.

MORRIS (Montreal) - G. Morris, a brakeman on the Canadian Pacific Railway, was killed this morning by falling off the cars. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death and recommended the Government to exact that cars be provided with a rail for brakemen to hold on to while crossing from one car to another. Deceased leaves a wife and five children living at Hochelaga.

MAY (London) - Capt. Isaac May died this morning, Deceased was an old lake captain.

RONALDS (London) - As No 8 east-bound express was approaching Puce bridge, not far from Chatham, about 7:25 this morning, the engine struck a coloured man named John Ronalds and knocked him off the track. When picked up he was quite dead.

KENT (Digby, N.S.) - A murder was committed about two miles from Digby on Saturday night last. The victim was a coloured man named William Kent. He had been in town during the day and was to some extent under the influence of liquor and left town about 2 p.m. with some others. After leaving them he entered the house of Howard Jordan and according to the evidence of the inmates, part of which was submitted, undertook undue intimacies with Jordan's wife. The occupants of the house at the time of the murder were Howard Johnson, his wife Phoebe, his mother-in-law Elsie Williams, James Edward Ruddock a boy of 14 years, and two little children about five years old. In his attempt to assault Mrs. Jordan, the lamp was knocked off the table, and she (Mrs. Jordan) called to her husband, "For God's sake, light the lamp". Howard lit the lamp and Kent then attempted a similar assault on the old woman, Elsie.

He then told Howard he was going to stay all night and Howard told him he could not keep him. There were other houses along the road where he could get lodgings. He replied that he would stay and he had two men outside with a team that were able to take care of the house. Kent asked Howard to light his pipe which he tried to do. Kent went up to Howard and caught him around the neck and the two men fell on the floor, Howard underneath face downward where he tussled a while and raised himself up with Kent still on his back. Kent fell on the floor, having cuts from a sharp axe on his person. Dr. James of Digby was sent for and found Kent pulseless. He died during the dressing of his wounds. An inquest was called, Dr. Stephens of Digby presiding...

A verdict was rendered as follows: That deceased came to his death from the effects of sundry blows of an axe in the hands of one of the following persons as appears by the evidence before us; namely, Phoebe Jordan, Howard Jordan, James Edward Ruddock, and Elsie Williams, all coloured, and none other.

A warrant for the arrest of the parties accused was issued and they were immediately committed to jail.

HEHN (Hagersville) - Walter Hehn, one of the most respected citizens and merchants of this town, committed suicide this evening about 7 o'clock by shooting himself through the head. He was found a short time afterward, life being extinct. Why he committed such a rash act is unknown.

HADDEN (Guelph) - An old resident, Mr. Alexander Hadden, died on Saturday at noon.

HALL (Guelph) - The news of the death of Mr. J. Watson Hall will not cause any surprise as it has been well known through the city that his demise was only a question of time, the physicians having given up all hope of his recovery some weeks ago. The deceased gentleman has been a resident of Guelph for a long time, he having come here over twenty years ago. He was born in Oswego, NY, in 1836, and came to Hamilton in 1837. After living there for twenty-six years and passing his examinations as an attorney, he came to Guelph in 1863 to take charge of the Chancery office, Mr. George Palmer being master at the time. In 1865 he was appointed master, deputy-registrar, and special examiner of the Court of Chancery, positions which he held to his death. He was called to the Bar in 1876. He leaves five children, three sons and two daughter, and a widow.

SWAN (Guelph) - Thomas Swan, Mount Forest, had not heard from his brother, David, who went out to the Crimean war, for over 30 years. At Winnipeg he came across a minister who had buried David, and Mr. Swan has received the medals for honour and active service which were awarded his brother and have been lying in the Ordinance Office at Woolwich for thirty years awaiting a claimant.

February 20, 1884

FORSTER - Died in this city on February 19, Bell Atkinson, wife of Thomas W. Forster, aged 22 years. Funeral from her husband's residence, 138 Wellington street north, at 3 p.m., on Thursday, February 21. Friends will please accept this intimation.

JONES - The inquest on Patience Jones, an old lady who was found dead at Claremont, ended in a verdict of death from natural causes.

MALONEY (London) - Thomas Maloney, aged 15, was drowned yesterday evening by breaking through the ice on the river in his endeavouring to rescue a favourite dog. His body has not yet been, up to the present, recovered.

COLLIER (St. Catharines) - A lad named Collier fell through the ice and was drowned at the Thorold waste weir.

LAUDER - A special dispatch from Toronto to the "Spectator" at a late hour this afternoon announces the death at one o'clock to-day of Mr. A. W. Lauder, M.P.P. The event was quite unexpected. Mr. Lauder was in his place in the House on Friday, apparently in the enjoyment of his usual health.

JOHNSON - G. H. M. Johnson, a distinguished and highly respected Mohawk chief, died at his residence, Chiefswood, last evening. Deceased was a recognized leader in all things pertaining to the Six Nations Indians. He was 68 years of age.

February 21, 1884

LECKIE - Died in this city, on February 20, Mary, beloved wife of Benjamin Leckie, and daughter of the late John Kilgour, aged 23 years. Funeral from her late residence, South street off Wentworth street north, on Friday, February 23, at 2 p.m.

REID - Died in this city, on Thursday morning, February 21, James Reid, in the 65th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, corner of James and Duke streets, on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

BRYANT - Died in this city, on February 20, Mary Jane, beloved wife of James T. Bryant, aged 29 years and 2 months. Funeral from her late residence, 77 Victoria street north, on Saturday at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

GARDNER - Died in this city, on Wednesday, February 20, James D. Gardner, aged 13 years and 5 months. Funeral at 3:30, Sunday, February 24, at his father's residence, 290 King William street. Friends will please accept this intimation.

LAUDER (Toronto) - The unexpected death of Mr. Lauder, M.P.P. caused a feeling of profound regret throughout this city. He was in the House on Monday, February 11, but was confined in bed after that till his death from chronic affection of the kidneys. He was about 50 years of age and has been in Canada since 1855. His only son is W. Waugh Lauder, the well known musician.

REID - At seven o'clock this morning at his residence, corner of James and Duke streets, Mr. James Reid of this city, who has been ailing for some days past with congestion of the lungs, passed peacefully away. Mr. Reid was born in Stirlingshire, Scotland, in 1819, and consequently at the time of his death was in his 65th year. His parents were well-to-do farmers. They came to

Canada in 1834 and purchased the property at the corner of King and Park streets where the handsome furniture establishment stands. Mr. Reid was apprenticed to Mr. Hiram Clark who carried on business as a cabinet maker in this city at one time. with him he learned his trade. When his time was up he left Mr. Clark and went to Toronto where he worked for a time with Jakes & Hay, subsequently going to Montreal. After an absence of some two years, he returned to Hamilton and commenced business in a humble way in a small frame store on King street near where Mr. William Hermann's establishment now is. He had been in business there but a short time when he built another store on the corner of King and Park streets where his parents were living and removed his former store to the rear of the new building, fitting it up with machinery, etc., and using it as a workshop.

This place was shortly afterward burned down by a rival in business who confessed to his villainy on his deathbed. From his humble and unpretentious start he gradually worked his way up. As the city grew so his business grew; as the city advanced so his business advanced, until to-day it ranks among the largest and most prosperous furniture establishments in Western Ontario.

In his death the city suffers a deep loss. He was an honest, upright, and conscientious man, kind-hearted, benevolent, and a cheerful giver to the poor. Like his parents he was a Presbyterian, feared God, loved his fellow men, and honestly tried to follow the Bible's command to do unto others as he would they should do unto him. In politics he was a reformer, but he was not in any sense of the word a public man. He never sought civic or public honours, but was content to go peacefully along in the even tenor of his way, casting, his vote for his party and doing all he could in a quiet way to bring it into power.

He was the last living member of the family, his brothers and sisters, six in number, being all dead. His sister Jane married Mr. Bain of Strabane and was the mother of the present M.P. for North Wentworth. His younger brother, Colin D. Reid, was a successful and rising young barrister in Hamilton's early days, but he died in his prime. The death of the pleasant, kindly old man will be regretted by all who knew him, His funeral takes place Saturday next from his late residence on the corner of James and Duke streets at 2:30 p.m.

JOHNSON - The funeral of the late chief of the Six Nations Indians, G. H. M. Johnson, takes place at ten o'clock to-morrow from his late residence, Chiefswood, Tuscarora, to the Mohawk Church where his mother is buried.

Chief Johnson was born on Bow Park farm, October 7th, 1819, and was consequently in the 65th year of his age. He was married on August 27th, 1853, to Miss Emily Susannah Howells, of Bristol, England, sister of the late Dr. Howells whose widow and family live in this city, and their union was blessed with four children; Henry Beverly, Helen C. Elina, Allen W., and Emily Pauline. All have been highly educated.

The sons, Henry B. in Montreal and Allen W. in this city are holding positions of responsibility and trust. The daughters are both at home. Chief Johnson was a man of more that ordinary intelligence and for the past twenty years has held the position of government interpreter. He devoted much of his time to advancing the welfare of his people, and to his efforts may be ascribed in a great measure the comparatively prosperous conditions of the Indians upon the reservation. At his house, Chiefswood, he kept open house and numbers can testify to the open-hearted and cordial welcome extended by the deceased to his visitors and friends. He was a member of the Masonic order and on several occasions met with the members of the craft in the Masonic hall in this city.

The cause of death was an attack of erysipelas in the head and face, brought on by a thorough drenching received in driving home from Brantford in a heavy rain on the evening of Tuesday, February 12, after attending the reception to Bishop Baldwin in Grace Church. Serious symptoms were not manifested until Saturday when Dr. Philp of Brantford was called. He gradually grew worse and Dr. Digby consulted with the former physician on Monday when his case was considered by these gentlemen very serious. From this he rapidly sank until death came to his release on Tuesday evening about 8 o'clock. Deceased was a member of the Church of England and a number of years acted as interpreter to the missionaries engaged in converting the Oneida and Mohawks to Christianity.

Chief Johnson was a grandson of Sir William Johnson, Bart., an English officer who was the first superintendent of the Six Nations Indians, then located in the United States, and Mary, or as she was generally termed, Molly Brant, sister of Thayendanega, or Joseph Brant, the great Mohawk sachem. Sir William Johnson was for many years sachem of the Mohawk tribe and acquired an influence over them greater that was ever possessed by any other white man. He led the Indian allies in the Canadian expedition of Amherst in 1760 and was present at the capitulation of Montreal and the surrender of Canada to the British Crown.

Chief Johnson's father, John Johnson, is still alive.

February 22, 1881

BROADBENT - Died at No 111 King street west, on Thursday, February 21, Eliza, the beloved daughter of Hiram Broadbent. Funeral from her father's residence, on Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

BELL - Died in this city, on February 21, John E. Bell, aged 37 years. Funeral from 107 Hess street north, on Saturday, at 1 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

MCCARTHY - Died in this city, on February 22, Charles McCarthy, aged 71 years. Funeral from 119 Locke street north, on Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this notice.

MORGAN (Ottawa) - On Saturday evening last, Susan Morgan, wife of Mr. George Morgan, went to the corner store, S. Marche's, and partook too freely of spirituous liquor, and starting for home, she lost her way on the road and was frozen dead not far from her place of residence.

MCNISH (London) - An old woman named Janet McNish was found dead last night in a house on Ridout street where she had been carousing with several boon companions. She was 60 years old and was known to the police.

RAYMOND, DURKEN (Halifax) - Matilda Raymond and Mary Durken were drowned at Yarmouth by falling through the ice on which they were skating.

PAGEAU (Quebec) - Joseph Pageau, aged 80 years, was found dead on the Charlesburg road this morning.

BANLETT (Quebec) - An inquest was held to-day on the body of a bailiff named Banlett, aged 77, who was run over on the track of the Intercolonial Railway last night near Hadlow and killed. The verdict was accidental death.

February 23, 1884

WHITEHEAD - Died at 161 John street north, on February 22, Franklin E. Whitehead, aged 4 years and 4 months. Funeral from the above address on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

NEWMAN - Died at West Flamborough, on February 22, James Newman, aged 72 years. Funeral on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from his late residence. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

GARDNER - Died In this city, on Wednesday, February 20, James B. Gardner, third son of John and Harriett J. Gardner, aged 13 years and 5 months. Funeral at 3:30, Sunday, February 24, at his father's residence, 290 King William street. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BURNS - Mr. Burns and an adopted daughter were burned to death at Bridgewater, N.B. yesterday. Mrs. Burns and her daughter jumped from a window and escaped.

TREMBLAY - A boy named Tremblay was killed yesterday at Port St. Joli station by a train striking his sleigh. Madame Gundreault and daughters were also injured.

DUBE - A brakeman on the Intercolonial Railway named Dube has been crushed to death at Rimouski.

MCCALLUM - A fatal accident occurred this afternoon on Main street west near Campbell's sewer pipe works. The men employed by the city council to grade the street in that portion of the city had just started work after dinner when one of the labourers stepped back to the side of an embankment to allow a team of horses to back into the cut. As he did so the embankment gave way and the labourer was crushed against a wagon by the hard earth. The men set to work with all speed to dig out their fellow workman and word was sent to Dr. Stark, but before he could arrive the man was dead, the weight of the earth having killed him.

When he was got out, the body was found to be terribly crushed and the head and face so battered as to be beyond recognition. His name was William McCallum and he resided near the corner of Catherine and Barton streets. He was about 50 years of age and leaves a wife and family. He was formerly a well-to-do farmer and has not been working on the corporation long. One of the workmen came into the city hall and informed the police of the sad affair. Chief Stewart and a Spectator reporter went out in a cab, and an express wagon was sent out to bring in the body. At the place where the accident occurred the soil is sandy and extremely difficult to handle.

Mr. McCallum was a sober, hardworking man, liked and respected by all who knew him. He had been endeavouring to get changed from the work at the gully to some place nearer his home, but his efforts had been unsuccessful. The body is terribly mangled, both legs are broken, the ribs crushed in, and one of his arms hangs by the skin. The sight of the dead man, lying a broken and bleeding mass upon the earth was one that could not fail to move the hardest heart. He was put upon the wagon and taken to his home, followed by a crowd of itinerant small boys who had gathered round the scene of the accident, heaven only knows how or why. His wife was almost heart broken when the news of her husband's terrible end was told her.

Another man name Tompkins, who lives on Sophia street near King, had a very narrow escape. Some of the falling earth caught him and bruised him badly, but not seriously. Dr. Stark is attending him and thinks he will be all right in a day or two.

The necessity for an ambulance wagon was never more apparent than to-day. The sight of the body of the dead man being carried along on a lorry, shielded only from the gaze of the curious passer-by, was one revolting to civilization. In a city like Hamilton a police wagon, as the Spectator has frequently urged, is a necessity and no delay should be had in procuring one.

JOHNSON (Brantford) - The remains of the late lamented Chief Johnson were brought to the city this morning by train and conveyed from the Grand Trunk Railway depot to the Mohawk

cemetery and there laid to rest in the same burying ground with his illustrious brother chief, Brant. An immense concourse of people awaited the arrival of the train and a solemn hush fell over all as the casket, enshrouded in the flag he loved, the Union Jack, and laden with crosses and wreaths of lilies and immortelles, was borne through their midst to the hearse by his Hon. Judge Jones, Lieut-Col Gilkison, superintendent of Indian Affairs, Allen Cleghorn, and John Buck, William Wedge, and Samuel Styres, the latter three Indians. The floral tributes were exceedingly handsome. From the depot a long procession followed the remains to the place of interment where the service of the Anglican church was conducted by the Rev. Archdeacon Nelles, assisted by Revs. Anthony, Barefoot, Casswell, and Mackenzie.

At the church a pleasing feature of the service was the singing of an Indian hymn by an elderly chief in the chorus of which the assembled Indians all joined, the old church resounding with the quaint melody of the native song of the Redman. At the grave Chief Buck, the fire keeper of the Pagan Indians, addressed those assembled in his native tongue speaking of the virtues and good qualities of their departed brother which was interpreted for the benefit of the large number of white people who were gathered about the open grave. The whole service was very solemn.

February 25, 1884

MCCALLUM - Died on February 23, William McCallum, aged 47 years. Funeral at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, from his late residence, corner of Barton and John streets. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WILSON - Died at his late residence, No 9 Hess street south, on Saturday, February 23, William Wilson, merchant tailor, native of Berwickshire, Scotland, in the 65th year of his age. Funeral on Tuesday, February 26, at 2 o'clock p.m.

Mr. William Wilson, who for the past thirty-two years has been a resident of this city, died at his residence, No 9 Hess street south, on Saturday night. The deceased was born in Berwickshire, Scotland, in 1819, and came to this country when quite a young man. He settled in Hamilton in the year, 1852, and for the past twelve years has been engaged as a merchant tailor. He has suffered from a cancer in the breast for about eighteen months, his death being caused by this affliction. He was a member of the society of Christian brethren. The funeral will take place from his late residence, on Tuesday at 3 o'clock.

KENNEDY - Died on February 24, Georgiana, daughter of Benjamin Kennedy, aged 8 weeks.

Funeral from her father's residence, No 53 Strachan street east, on Tuesday, February 26, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please attend.

RICHARDS - Died on February 25, George Lintern, third son of Goddard and Mary Richards, aged 5 years and 5 months. Funeral from his parents' residence, No 162 Macnab street north, at 2 p.m., Wednesday. Friends will please accept this intimation.

ASHCROFT (Toronto) - Richard Ashcroft was found dead in an outhouse in rear of Williams' hotel late last night. He was in good health when last seen. Heart disease is supposed to be the cause.

CAREW (Halifax) - John Carew of New Glasgow died last night from the effects of injuries received in a fall from his horse two weeks ago.

MCDONALD (Halifax) - The body of a young man named McDonald of Low Point, Inverness, who wandered from his house last Christmas, has been discovered in an adjoining wood.

DELANEY, EAGER (Halifax) - Two men of battery No 8, Royal Artillery, named John Delaney and John Eager, were drowned in the harbour this afternoon by the upsetting of a boat. Two of their companions had a narrow escape from a similar fate.

HARRIS (Halifax) - George Harris, an engineer on the steamer "Lighter", was found drowned in his employer's dock in Dartmouth this afternoon. At an inquest on the remains a verdict of accidental drowning was rendered, but from remarks made by the deceased before leaving home in the morning, many think he may have taken his own life. Harris was about 40 years of age and leaves a widow and two small children.

GAY (St. John) - James Gay of Portland was drowned at Quio. He had fallen over a precipice on the shore, and it is supposed that while attempting to swim around the point to gain the land, he was drowned.

MEAKINS - The funeral of the late James Meakins took place on Sunday afternoon from his residence, James street north, and was largely attended. He was a member of Gore Lodge, A.O.U.W., the members of which turned out in large numbers. The following gentlemen acted as pall bearers: Brothers Mead, McSwean, Hudson, George Croal, Robert Dove, and James Dow.

February 26, 1884

MEADOWS (Brantford) - Elizabeth Meadows was given a dose of laudanum by mistake and died. She lived at Mount Pleasant.

DILLON - Died in this city, on Tuesday, February 26, Andrew, youngest child of Mary and William Dillon, aged 2 years and 13 days. Funeral will leave his parents' residence, No 66 Hughson street north, on Thursday, February 28, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

February 27, 1884

NEW - Died at her father's residence, Toronto, Sedate, infant daughter of Mr. Samuel New. Funeral from G.T.R. station at 2:40 p.m. to-day (Wednesday) Friends will please attend.

BISBY - Died in this city, on February 26, Henrietta Bisby, wife of the late Julius Bisby, and mother of Mr. G. H. Bisby. Her remains will be taken from her late residence, 54 John street north, on Thursday, February 28, to Grand Trunk station en route of her old home, West Winfield, New York, where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 1. Friends will please attend.

LAVELL - A private telegram received late last night by Rev. W. W. Carson announces the death at Kingston of Dr. C. H. Lavell of that place. Dr. Lavell was the oldest son of Dr. Lavell of the Kingston penitentiary. He was a graduate of the Kingston college where he received high honours in 1872. He was a young man of extraordinary talent and ability and promised a brilliant career. For some time he devoted his special attention to study of the eye and ear and made a specialty of the treatment of the disease of these organs for the last five years in his practice. His death at so early a period will be deeply regretted by a large circle of friends.

February 28, 1884

WHITE - Died in Philadelphia, on February 27, Elizabeth C, second daughter of the late Thomas White of this city. Funeral from the residence of Dr. White, 8 Cannon street west, on Friday, February 29, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

February 29, 1884

COSIMI - Died in Buffalo, on February 27, Sebastien Cosimi, formerly of Hamilton, and father of Mrs. James Thurling, of this city, in the 54th year of his age.

TURNER - Died at Bon Crusch Lodge, Turbet, Loch Lomond, in her 83rd year, Agnes Colquhoun Turner, sister of the late Mr. Turner who was 43 years parish school master at Lues.

BINKLEY (Dundas) - Mr. William Binkley of the Hamilton road is dead.

March 1, 1884

HYNES - Gone home, from Quinsey, Ill., February 29, Lydia Ashwell Christopherson, daughter of the late Henry Christopherson of England, and sister of the late Rev. Henry Christopherson, and the late Rev. Hall Christopherson of the Canada Methodist Church, and of Mrs. J. L. Stoney, of this city, and wife of Charles J. Hynes, publisher of the Quarterly Herald, Quinsey, Illinois.

REID (Belleville) - Yesterday near Lakefield the mid-day Midland train struck a sleigh containing five persons. Miss Bessie Reid of Ashburnham received such injuries that she died last night. The others were only slightly injured.

MENZIES - Mr. James Menzies at one time a resident of this city died at McGregor, Manitoba, on Wednesday last. He was one of the first settlers in that section of the country. The deceased gentleman was a native of Scotland and removed with his parents to Hamilton when he was about five years old. He remained there for about ten years, then moved to Elora where he remained up to the time of his removal to Manitoba. During his life the deceased had always been an active worker for the church and temperance cause. He established a church and Sabbath school in that district.

ATTRIDGE (Waterdown) - Mr. William Attridge, one of the pioneers of this place, died early in the week. The remains were buried with Church of England ceremonies.

March 3, 1884

MUIRHEAD - Died in the Township of Barton, March 2, Elizabeth A., beloved wife of Walter Muirhead, aged 59 years. Funeral from her late residence, Mountain Top, on Thursday, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation. For the convenience of friends desiring to attend the funeral, cabs will leave the office of Blachford, Son, & Dwyer, No 3 Charles street, at 1:30 o'clock.

ROBINS - Died in this city, on March 2, Agnes Mabel Robins, aged 4 years and 17 days. Funeral will take place from 24 Wilson street, to-day (Monday), at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

NIBLOCK - Died in this city, on March 3, Lily May, aged 5 months, youngest daughter of Moses and Aulora Niblock. Funeral will take place from her father's residence, 19 Pearl street south, on Wednesday, March 5, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please attend.

CHAPPLE - Died in this city, on March 3, Thomas G. Chapple, aged 56 years. Funeral on Wednesday, March 5, at 2 p.m., from the residence of his son-in-law, John McKeown, No 7 Ontario street. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice

MCEWAN - Some forty years ago, a family named McEwan, comprising two brothers and two sisters, came from Scotland and settled in Essex Centre, the brothers locating on separate farms and a sister living with each. About nine years ago Jessie, who was living with Robert McEwan, got up one night to drive some cattle from a field into which they had broken, and was never seen again. Weeks afterward her decomposed remains were found near a log in one of the fields. Robert sold his farm and went to live with his brother and sister, but died about six years ago, leaving all his property to his sister, Isabella.

About three years ago, the other brother died, and Isabella was the only one of the family left, and she died a few days ago. She had lived closely and was supposed to have all her money about the house. The executors proceeded to take an inventory of the house, but found nothing unusual till they came to her room. They soon discovered in the drawers some purses full of bills. In her trunk they found bills pinned to the lining of her dress sleeves. In all they got nearly $1700 in bills. They found a bag containing $668 in gold, mostly English sovereigns. While this search was going on, Mr. Powrie felt some lumps of something in the bed tick and ripped open the tick and at every dive in with his hands, he would bring out small bundles of silver, tied up in rags, cotton bags, and stockings, which were flung into a basket, and when they finished they had as much money as a man could lift. The basket was brought to the village the next day and the contents in bills, gold, and silver, amounted to about $4200. There were old Mexican and Spanish coins that have not been circulated in this country for over forty years. They also found certificates of money invested in Dominion stocks, post office savings bank slips, bank books showing deposits in Detroit savings banks. In all she was worth in the neighbourhood of $15000.

There were found five different letters containing cheques of $25 each from the Dominion stocks for interest which had not been cashed, and one of the letters had not been opened. The miser-like habits of all the members of the family are accounted for by the fact that many years ago they deposited money in a Detroit bank which failed and they lost it all. An attempt was made to rob John McEwan some years ago which is supposed also to have tended in that direction. A cousin, John McEwan and his wife, who recently came from Scotland and took care of the old lady until she died, come in for all the wealth.

O'CONNOR (Port Albert) - Edward O'Connor, builder, of this place, was returning from Manchester last night with a load of bricks. He lost his way and was discovered with his team in a farmyard in the morning, about half a mile from his house. He was half frozen when found, and died from the effects at noon today.

March 4, 1884

PINNINGTON - Died Enoch Pinnington, in Toronto, on Sunday, March 2. Funeral will leave his former residence, 39 Lower Cathcart street, Hamilton, on Wednesday, March 5, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

CRERAR - Died in this city, on March 4, Donald Alexander, youngest son of Robert and Mary Crerar, aged 1 year and 7 months. Funeral from his parents' residence, No 118 Robinson street west, at 2 p.m., on Wednesday. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BRADLEY (Fredericton) - Thomas Bradley, harness maker, died suddenly this afternoon while eating his dinner. The deceased had been left a large sum of money some time ago by a relative in Ireland, and was making arrangements to leave next month for that country.

PATON (Montreal) - A man named Paton was run over and killed on the Grand Trunk to-day inside the city limits.

March 5, 1884

GROVER - Died at 93 Macnab street south, on March 5, infant son of G. A. Grover.

CONNELL - Died in this city, on March 5, Eliza, beloved wife of James Connell, aged 50 years. Funeral from her husband's residence, 52 Napier street, on Thursday, at 1:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WILSON - Died on March 3, at 103 Simcoe street east, Elizabeth, beloved wife of Stephen Wilson, aged 28 years and 2 months. Funeral from the above address on Thursday afternoon at 2. Friends will please accept this notice.

BRYAN - Died at Galt, on Tuesday, March 4, Thomas Bryan, aged 54 years. Funeral on Thursday from the G.T.R. station on the arrival of the 10:15 train. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited.

CHERRIER - Died on Wednesday morning, at her late residence, corner of Mary and Barton streets, the beloved wife of F. L. Cherrier, grocer, Market Square. Funeral from her late residence, on Friday morning, at 8:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

SOURDELL (Montreal) - Benjamin Sourdell, a labourer, was run over here by a Grand Trunk train yesterday and killed on the spot.

GRAYDON (London) - Ted Graydon, second son of the late H. H. Graydon, died last night at San Antonio, Texas, where he has been for the last two years for the benefit of his health.

March 6, 1884

MCELROY - Died in this city, on March 6, Jennie, the beloved daughter of the late William McElroy. Funeral will leave the residence of her brother, corner of Magill and Barton streets, on Saturday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

SUTTON - Died in this city, on March 5, Frederick Charles, eldest son of Harry W. Sutton, in the 11th year of his age. Funeral from 206 Cannon street east, on Friday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited.

TRUMAN - Died in this city, at 28 Hess street north, on March 5, Emma Richardson, beloved wife of Charles A. Truman, aged 29 years and 9 months. Funeral from above address, on Friday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this notice.

BRODERICK (St. Thomas) - John Broderick, an engineer on the Canada Southern Railway, died suddenly last night. He had not been feeling well for a few days, and sent to a drugstore and had a prescription made up. After taking a dose of the medicine, he was seized with severe pains, and shortly after died. It is supposed that he took an overdose of the medicine which was very powerful.

WHATLEY - Mr. Joseph Whaley, a former resident of this city, died at Brookings, Dakota, on Monday. His brother, William Whaley, a farmer living near Caledonia, left this morning to bring back the body. Mr. Whaley was a tailor by trade and served his time with T. G. Furnival. He had been suffering from weak lungs and went to the western states a couple of months ago for the benefit of his health.

March 7, 1884

MONTEITH - Died on February 7, at Oshawa, Clara May, daughter of John Monteith, formerly of Hamilton, aged 12 years. Funeral will leave the residence of W. J. Kerr, No 121 Caroline street north, on Saturday, March 8, at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this notice.

REYNOLDS (Picton) - The youngest son of Almon Reynolds of Hallowell was instantly killed this morning, a log from a sleigh falling on him.

MCDONALD (Halifax) - Yesterday a girl, four years old, daughter of Andrew McDonald, of the Springhill Mines, set fire to her clothing while playing with matches, and was burned so badly that she died this morning.

WEIR - Alexander Weir, an old resident of Puslinch, was found dead in his bed on Tuesday morning.

March 8, 1884

SUTHERLAND (Ottawa) - A private dispatch received to-night announces the death of Hon. A. M. Sutherland, Provincial Secretary of Manitoba, which occurred at Winnipeg to-day. He was a son of Senator Sutherland. The deceased represented the constituency of Kildonan in the Manitoba Legislature and was a highly popular representative and much esteemed in social life.

March 10, 1884

HICKS (Montreal) - The death of Mr. T. W. Hicks, a greatly respected professor of the McGill Normal School here, is announced as having taken place in the southern states where he was residing for the benefit of his health.

TOLE (Bowmanville) - Mr. Isaiah Tole, probably the oldest Freemason in Canada, died at the residence of his son, Enniskillen, to-day. He was initiated into the mysteries of Masonry over seventy-two years ago in Ireland. He had received all the degrees of the order except two. He settled in Darlington in 1826, his nearest neighbour then being four miles distant. He was aged 94 years. He will be buried with Masonic honours on Monday.

March 11, 1884

SAYERS - Died on March 10, William Herbert, second son of Charles Sayers, aged 3½ months. Funeral from his father's residence, 53 Hess street north, on Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited.

FITZPATRICK - Died at 17 Napier street, on Tuesday, March 11, Martin Fitzpatrick, aged 56 years. Funeral from his late residence, 17 Napier street, on Thursday, at 8:30 a.m. Friends and acquaintance are respectfully invited.

BUTLER (St. Thomas) - Mr. A. F. Butler, inspector of public schools for the county of Elgin, died of congestion of the lungs at his residence in this city to-day. His funeral takes place on Wednesday afternoon.

March 12, 1884

TROTMAN - Died at Ancaster, on March 7, Ester, beloved wife of David Trotman, aged 43 years and 10 months. Funeral took place from the family residence to St. John's buria1 ground on Tuesday, March 11.

BRODERICK - Died in this city, on March 11, Michael Broderick, aged 34 years. Funeral from his late residence, corner of John and Barton streets, Thursday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

March 13, 1884

COPELAND - Died in this city, on March 12, George Copeland, a native of Hull, England, in the 60th year of his age. Funeral from his son's residence, 294 Wellington street north, on Friday, March 14, at 3 p.m. Friends will please attend.

GRAY - Died on March 12, at 62 Market street, James Gray, aged 41 years. Funeral from the above residence, to-day(Thursday) at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

ELLIOTT - Died on Thursday morning, March 13, Eliza Swinburn, widow of the late John Elliott, aged 67 years. Funeral from her late residence, No 106 Elgin street, on Saturday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CONNELL - Died in this city, on March 12, Ellen Lavelle, beloved wife of James Connell, aged 53 years. Funeral from her husband's residence, No 24 Aurora street, on Friday, March 14, at 2:30 p.m.

FEATHERSTONEHAUGH (Toronto) - William Featherstonehaugh, bursar of the central prison who fell down a hoist way in McMaster Bros. warehouse on Monday, has died from the injuries he received. He was 66 years of age.

STIRTON - A melancholy affair happened in the Township of Malahide last week, resulting in the death on Sunday morning of Mr. John Stirton of the 4th concession. It appears that

Mr. Stirton was engaged in cutting a binding pole in the woods for his son and pulled out the poison ivy which clung with great pertinacity to the tree. The milky fluid which the ivy exudes when wounded is supposed to have entered Mr. Stirton's system and thoroughly permeated it with the poison. The first symptoms of the poison showed themselves on Friday morning consisting of an acute eczematous inflammation of the skin, accompanied by much swelling, and gangrene speedily set in. Drs. Vanbuskirk of St. Thomas, and Sinclair and McLay of Aylmer were summoned, but their skill proved unavailing and the unfortunate man died at 3 o'clock on

Sunday morning. Mr. Stirton was an old and respected resident of Malahide and his death has cast a gloom over the entire community.

Deceased was a strong and hearty man and had never known a day of sickness previously. Authorities on poison ivy state that the susceptibility to the poison varies greatly in different persons. Many can handle the plant without any unpleasant results while others are seriously affected by touching them or even passing near them. The poisonous properties of the plant are due to a volatile acid named by its discoverer, Prof. J. M. Maisch, toxicodendria.

The deceased was a brother of Mr. D. Stirton, postmaster of Guelph, and formerly M.P. for South Wellington.

March 14, 1884

KEENWATER (Collingwood) - This afternoon a two-year-old daughter of Thomas Keenwater was accidentally drowned.

PRITCHARD (Ottawa) - It will be remembered that about two weeks ago an elderly woman named Pritchard, who was slightly mentally deranged, dropped dead in a passenger coach at Union station here while on her way to Toronto asylum. Her husband, James Pritchard, was a well-to-do farmer living in the township of Nashua, Ottawa county. Since the sad affair happened he had been in a very melancholy state and yesterday the unfortunate man, in a fit of despondency, put an end to his life by cutting his throat from ear to ear.

BABKIRK (St. John) - While James Babkirk of Cardwell, King's County, was chopping in the woods the other day, a limb of a tree struck him across the bridge of the nose. The next morning he went to work but was obliged to return home where during the night he expired.

PANTON (Stayner) - William Panton, one of the hands injured by the explosion at the White mill, died last night. Joseph Ryan, the other victim, still lies in a critical condition. There are slight hopes of his recovery.

March 15, 1884

FREEBORN - Died at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., on March 4, Ann Jane Harron, beloved wife of George Freeborn.

HILL - Died in Caledonia, on March 14, John G. Hill, formerly of this city. Funeral will take place from the Oddfellows Hall, John street north, to-morrow (Sunday), 16th instant. Friends will please accept this intimation.

IRVINE - Died in this city, on March 14, at 242 Hughson street north, Annie Cutires,

infant daughter of William and Agnes Irvine. Funeral took place this afternoon.

FILLS (London) - The man who threw himself in front of the engine of the Atlantic express on Thursday morning and was killed was named George Ellis. An inquest was held upon the remains at Longwood this afternoon

TURNBULL - Dr. Turnbull of Winnipeg, who took too much laudanum on Friday last and who was removed to the hospital in the afternoon of the same day, died in that institution on Saturday morning.

MANARY (Tapleytown) - Mrs. Manary, a former resident of Tapleytown and one of the oldest inhabitants, was buried here on Tuesday afternoon.

March 17, 1884

LOWE - Died on Sunday, March 16, Frances Hempstock, eldest daughter of George Hempstock and wife of George Lowe, aged 22 years and 3 months. She leaves two children. Funeral on Tuesday, March 18, from 147 Jackson street west, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

BROOKS - Died on Sunday evening, March 16, Lucien H. Brooks, aged 47. Funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon, March 19, at 3 o'clock p.m. from his late residence, corner of Jackson and Caroline streets.

Mr. Lucien H. Brooks, formerly manager of the Hamilton Glass Works, died suddenly last evening between eight and nine o'clock at his residence, 76 Jackson street west. He had been out walking with his brother-in-law, Mr. William Mills, and was taken suddenly ill on the street. A gentleman who was passing at the time assisted Mr. Mills to take him home but he died a few minutes after his arrival there. He had been in ill health for several weeks past, but his friends did not anticipate so sudden a taking-off. L. Brooks was an old resident of this city and was a member of the Council board several years ago.

LANGDEN - Died in Buffalo, on March 13, Henry Langden, aged 66 years and 8 months. His remains were brought to Cooksville on Saturday, March 15, and interred in the family burying ground.

GLOVER - Died at his residence, near Stony Creek, on Sunday, Mr. Joseph Glover, aged 51 years. The funeral will take place from the above address on Wednesday, March 19, at 1 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WEIR - The old man, Sandy Weir, who died in Puslinch last week proved to be possessed of more wealth than was supposed. On the home being searched after his death, $9000 was found in money and papers. He had besides considerable money in the bank. In a trunk a quantity of very good clothing was discovered which shows the miserly disposition of the deceased in wearing tattered garments when he had good ones at his disposal. Among the wearing apparel was his wedding suit which he brought from Scotland and which is said to be of an antique design. It is thought his effects will fall into the possession of a sister who still lives in Scotland.

WHALEN (London) - An old pensioner named Larry Whalen died in jail here yesterday evening. He preferred living in jail to a charitable institution, and at the time of his death was serving a term of six months. He was 80 years old.

BADGELEY (Belleville) - Richard Badgeley of Plainfield committed suicide yesterday by hanging himself to a beam in his barn. The deceased was about 60 years of age. Cause unknown.

CHARTERS - John Charters of Townsend Township was so fearfully gored by a bull that he died.

LEECH (Windsor) - This morning about 8 o'clock the two prisoners confined in Sandwich jail for robbing the Harrow post office a short time ago shot and killed Jailer Leech and probably fatally wounded Turnkey Davis, and made their escape. They proceeded east from the jail until they reached the Catholic church between Windsor and Sandwich where they appropriated a horse and buggy belonging to a man who was attending early mass. The Windsor police force and a number of citizens of Sandwich and Windsor are scouring the country armed to the teeth.

Later: Kennedy, one of the Harrow burglars who took part in the jail delivery at Sandwich this morning was captured on board the Walkerville ferry. The boat was just about to cross to Detroit. He had procured a suit supposed to be an old suit belonging to a railroad man or some of the men employed in the cattle sheds of Messrs Walker & Sons.

O'Callaghan, the man who shot Leech, is still at large and is supposed to be hiding in or around the outskirts of Windsor or Walkerville. The country is being scoured by the whole Windsor police force and the citizens of Windsor and Walkerville, assisted by a large number of farmers.

It is claimed by Kennedy that Jailer Leech shot O'Callaghan and when Kennedy and O'Callaghan parted between Windsor and Walkerville, O'Callaghan was so weak from loss of blood he could go no further and crawled over a board fence into a yard and that he is probably dead. But although a thorough search has been made no trace has been found of him up to five o'clock p.m.

The manner of the jail delivery was as follows as near as can be ascertained. The jailer and turnkey were standing at the corridor door while one of the prisoners was sweeping out the cells and O'Callaghan rushed at the door and pushed it open so suddenly and with such force as to knock the jailer and turnkey down, and then came into the corridor and was shot by the jailer. He then turned and fired two shots at the jailer, killing him instantly. He then for the keys and passed them into the other corridor to Kennedy who unlocked the door and came into the corridor and knocked the turnkey down and pounded him with a bottle which was sitting on the stove. The two then walked into the passageway leading to the street, one carrying the revolver and the other the bottle. The matron gave the alarm and parties saw them going away but could not capture them. The deputy turnkey followed them up to Windsor where he went to the police station to get help.

There is very little doubt but that the jail delivery was all planned in advance as a round hole was cut in one of the windowpanes in a window of the outside wall directly in front of O'.Callaghan's cell some time last night and a revolver placed therein, which he took and secreted as soon as he was let out of the cell into the corridor this morning. It is supposed that some person must have climbed over the wall surrounding the jail yard during the night and cut the hole with a diamond and placed the revolver there, and climbed out again.

About dusk last evening a report was circulated that O'Callaghan was in a place called Pelton's bush, four miles east of Windsor, on the Canada Southern Railway and that the place was surrounded to prevent his escape and that he said that he could not be taken alive. Chief Baines proceeded at once to ascertain if the report was true, and if so, he would go out there with a posse of volunteers and Detroit officers to capture him.

March 18, 1884

TWEEDLE - Died at Tweedside, on Saturday, March 15, Almira E., beloved wife of Joseph Tweedle, aged 62 years. Funeral took place on Monday, March 17.

PRUNNER (Morrisburg) - Yesterday afternoon while some boys were playing on the ice below the town, a ten-year-old son of Carleton Prunner broke through the ice and the current being strong, he was drawn under the ice and drowned. His body was not recovered until to-day.

March 19, 1884

DEACON (Montreal) - B. R. Deacon, a painter but lately out from England, met with instantaneous death by the giving way of a scaffold he was standing on.

GRAHAM (Toronto) - The body of the man who committed suicide in a coach house on Sunday morning has been identified as that of Dr. Graham of Chatsworth. The deceased was a married man but had no family and no reason can be assigned for his act.

VERRET (Quebec) - Mrs. Madeline Jobin, wife of Jean Baptiste Verret, aged 57 years, residing with her son-in-law, Michael Mosin, shoemaker, Jacques Cartier street, St. Saveur, dropped dead this morning about 4 o'clock, it is supposed from a shock to the nervous system brought on by a fright. While returning from a visit last night about 10 o'clock, the lady was attacked by two black Newfoundland dogs.

March 20, 1884

USSHER - Died on Wednesday afternoon, March 19, Ada M. Dalley, wife of Charles E. E. Ussher. Funeral at 3 p.m. on Friday from her mother's residence, No 8 Catharina street.

The many friends of Mr. Charles E. E. Ussher, formerly in the office of the general passenger agent of the G.W.R., will be pained to hear of the death of his wife which took place on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Ussher was a daughter of the late Mr. Edwin Dalley and a sister-in-law of Mrs. Thomas Hood of the Royal Hotel. She was in her 28th year. Mrs. Ussher was born in this city and lived here until about four years ago when she with her husband removed to St. Louis and afterward to Chicago. The funeral takes place this afternoon from her mother's residence, No 8 Catharina street, at 3 o'clock.

MCGIVERIN - Died in this city, on Wednesday, March 19, Edward McGiverin, aged 67 years. Funeral from his late residence, 172 Macnab street north, on Friday, March 21, at 2 o'clock p.m.

JEFFREY - Died in this city, on March 20, at No 14 Mulberry street, Joseph Jeffrey, aged 52 years. Funeral will take place from his late residence, on Saturday, March 22, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

Mr. Joseph Jeffrey, foreman in the carpenter department of R. M. Wanzer & Co, died yesterday morning at his residence, Mulberry street, of cancer in the stomach. He was confined to his bed for only two weeks but had been ailing since Christmas. Mr. Jeffrey was a prominent member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and will be buried under the auspices of this society to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.

MORRIS (London) - Mrs. Harry Morris of West Tilbury took a dose of rat poison one day lately and died from the effects. She thought her burden too heavy for her strength at the age of 26.

March 21, 1884

BUCHANAN - Died at Denver, Colorado, on March 21, Isaac Robert, fourth son of the late Hon Isaac Buchanan, in the 32nd year of his age. Funeral from his mother's residence, 93 James street south, on Wednesday, March 26, at 3 o'clock p.m.

YOUNG - Died in Barton, March 19, James F. Young, aged 85 years. Funeral from the residence of his son, Alexander Young, Barton, on Sunday, at 1 o'clock. Friends are respectfully requested to attend.

Mr. James F. Young, an old and respected resident of the township of Barton, died at his son's residence, on Wednesday night. Deceased was a native of the county of Wentworth, being born on September 8, 1799, on a farm adjoining the one on which he died. Mr. Young, many years ago, moved into the city and erected the first house on Catharina street, now appropriately proposed to be changed to Young street. Mr. Young was a Conservative in politics although he did not for many years take an active part. He was an active and consistent member of Wesley Methodist Church, and upon his leaving the city to reside in Barton, was one of the originators of Wesley Church, Barton, and was appointed a trustee and class leader, offices which he filled so long as his health permitted. Mr. Young was married at an early age and celebrated the 60th anniversary of his marriage at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. Kneeshaw, over three years ago. Deceased was 85 years old and leaves a widow, two years his senior, also three sons and three daughters, and numerous grand- and great-grandchildren The funeral will leave the residence of his son, Alexander Young, Barton, on Sunday at 1 o'clock.

UNGER (Berlin) - Mrs. Adam Unger of Roseville is dead.

WARD (Sherbrooke) - Coroner Woodward held an adjourned inquest yesterday on the body of the late Wellington Ward of Capellon. The jurors unanimously found in substance that he came to his death from some irritant poison, that he had not himself taken the poison voluntarily, but that it was given him by his wife, Melissa Lathrois, with the intent to taking his life. She has been committed to jail.

GIBSON - Last night the police authorities were notified of a case of distress which existed in the west end of the city. A couple of officers went to No 159 Hunter street and found in a house occupied by James Pinkett a woman named Mrs. Gibson in a very low state. Everything around bore the signs of want. Dr. Griffin was notified and attended her, but on going to the place this morning found the woman dead. About four months ago Mrs. Gibson was discharged from the city hospital where she had been for a long tine. Her complaint was catarrh and erysipelas.

As soon as she left the hospital she went to keep house for Pinkett who is a labourer. She had a little daughter but not being able to support her, put her into a charitable institution. Dr. Griffin was of the opinion that death resulted from natural causes, hastened probably by insufficient care.

March 22, 1884

MILLS - Died at his residence, in this city, 96 James street south, Joseph Mills, Esq., in the 72nd year of his age. Funeral will take place on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

The hand of death has been busy among the old residents of this city during the past few months. It is the "Spectator's" sad duty this morning to chronicle the death of one of Hamilton's oldest merchants in the person of Mr. Joseph Mills who died at his residence, 96 James street south, last evening at 7:30, in the 72nd year of his age. The cause of his death was heart disease.

Mr. Mills was born at Maxfield, Cheshire County, England, on October 8, 1812. He came to this country in 1828 and settled in Toronto. The following year he removed to this city and commenced business as a hatter and furrier which he carried on to the day of his death. He could therefore lay claim to the honour of being one of the oldest, if not the oldest, retail merchants of the city. He was a Reformer in politics but of late years did not take a very prominent part in political matters. Mr Mills leaves a family of two sons, William who has been in partnership with his father, and George who recently removed to New York, and two daughters, Mrs. Kemm of Philadelphia and Mrs. Brooks, widow of the late Lucien H. Brooks. Another daughter, Mrs. Dartnell, died in the West Indies a few years ago.

The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. March 24, 1884

GREENLEES - Died in Dundas, Ontario, on Friday, March 21, Elizabeth Greenlees, a native of Glasgow, Scotland, aged 62 years.

MAGEE - Died in this city, on March 21, John Magee, carpenter. Funeral took place yesterday from the residence of John Callanan, Stuart street west.

TEETZEL - Died on the 23rd instant, at St. Thomas, James Nelson Teetzel, of Sparta, after a brief illness, aged 54 years. Deceased was the father of J. V. Teetzel, barrister.

PARKS (London) - Benjamin Parks, a brakeman on the Grand Trunk Railway, was killed here

last Saturday evening by being run over by a special freight train for Port Huron. He was on top of the train carrying the bell rope which became hitched in some manner. Parks turned around and commenced tugging at it and walking backward. The hitch in the rope suddenly gave way and he fell off, the wheels passing over him and cutting him in two. One leg was broken in two places and one arm was also broken.

METCALFE (Montreal) - Johanna Metcalfe, married woman, took ill in a police station this morning where she had taken shelter last night and died suddenly before a doctor could be summoned. The police tried to get her into the hospital last night but she was refused admission.

MCARTHUR (Winnipeg) - The many friends of Duncan McArthur will regret to hear of the death of his wife which occurred on Tuesday last after a lengthened illness. The deceased lady was a niece of His Lordship the Bishop of Rupert's Land and was very highly respected.

BAUER - Died on March 22, Henry Bauer, aged 58 years. Funeral from No 12 Main street east, on Wednesday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

The name of another of Hamilton's well known and respected citizens has been added to the already lengthy list of deaths since the commencement of the year. Henry Bauer died Sunday afternoon after an illness of only fifteen days. Mr. Bauer had just returned from a trip to New York when he was taken ill. The cause of death was heart disease.

Mr. Bauer was born at Waldnern, Duchy of Baden, in 1824, and emigrated to this continent in 1847, settling first in Louisville, Kentucky, where he engaged in business as a brewer and saloon keeper, doing a good business and making money until the "Know nothing" riots in 1854-5 when the feeling against foreigners ran so high that he was compelled to sell out his business at a loss and leave the country.

He came to Canada in 1855 and opened a saloon on King street west, next to Thomas's piano factory, and also with his brother-in-law, Mr.Guiler, started the brewery which is now carried on by his brother, Leopold. He afterward went into the wholesale liquor business, having a stand on King street, and more recently entered into the cultivation of grapes and manufacture of wine. He was married twice and leaves a widow and six children, to mourn his loss. Mr. Bauer was a liberal and open-hearted man, especially among his own countrymen. He was a member of Strict Observance lodge, A.F. & A.M. and will be buried in Burlington cemetery with Masonic honour's on Wednesday afternoon.

CAMPBELL - One of the oldest settlers in Halton County, Mr. James Campbell, died in Trafalgar township last week. Mr. Campbell came to Canada from Ireland when a boy and resided continuously in Trafalgar township since 1819. In all his long residence there he did not

make an enemy, and his kindly disposition made him many warm friends. His death though expected for some time was a source of general regret in the neighbourhood.

March. 25, 1884

MURPHY - Died on Monday morning, March 24, Joseph Murphy, aged 36 years. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 79 Catherine street south, on Wednesday, March 26, at 9 a.m. to G.T.R. station. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

Mr. Joseph Murphy passed quietly away about five o'clock this morning at his residence, No 79 Catherine street south. His death was very sudden. Sunday he seemed to a strong healthy man. He went to church in the evening, retiring about 11 o'clock. Towards five o'clock this morning his wife heard him groaning. She went into his room and lifted his head from the pillow. He expired immediately after without uttering a single word. Mr. Murphy was employed as a commercial traveller for Messrs A. Duncan & Co. He has been with them about five years, and was with their predecessors, Messrs T. C. Kerr & Co, for about five years in the same capacity. He was accounted one of the best travellers on the road.

He was an upright conscientious man, beloved and respected by all who knew him. He was the soul of generosity. If he had a fault it was that he was too generous. It has been said that if his means were as large as his heart there would be no poor people in the world. He came here from London where his parents are still living, and where his body will be taken for interment. He was a model husband and father, and leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss. He was a member in good standing of the Masons, the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and Commercial Travellers Association.

DAYLET - Died in this city, on March 24, John Daylet, aged 68 years, a native of County Antrim, Ireland. Funeral from his late residence, 169 Mary street north, on Thursday morning, at 8:30 o’clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

SELP - Ferdinand Selp, the unfortunate young man who threw himself out of a window in High's hotel yesterday, died this morning at 10 o'clock at the city hospital from fracture of the spine. He has no relations in this country except two brothers who live in Galt. They will be notified of his death.

OGG - The funeral of the late Alexander Ogg in Dundas yesterday, six of his sons acted as pall bearers. Mr. Ogg had lived in Dundas for over forty years and was well known and respected. He leaves a family of seven sons and three daughters.

March 26, 1884

WILLETT - Last night a coloured woman, Mrs. Willett, residing at No 147 Catherine street north, was found dead in her house. She had for some time been under the care of Dr. Ryall, her complaint being congestion of the lungs. She lived in a miserable little house which could not be other that detrimental to her in particular state of health. Dr. Woolverton was called and examined the body and said that death was the result of natural causes. Dr. Crerar was also notified but he considered that it was unnecessary to hold an inquest.

CRANSTON - John Cranston, with J. M. Bond & Co, Guelph, died at Galt on Monday.

GAUTEMANCHE (Toronto) - An old Frenchman named Gautemanche, one of the House of Providence inmates, committed suicide by cutting his throat. He was admitted some months ago, suffering from frozen feet. He was of unsound mind.

March 27, 1884

WILLARD - Died in this city, on March 23, Rachel Willard, widow of the late Edward Willard, aged 44 years. Funeral from her late residence, 143 Catherine street north, this (Thursday) morning, at 10 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

ANNISTER (Toronto) - About 7 o'clock this morning Fred Annister, a shoemaker, left his home to go duck shooting on the marsh on the south side of the Don River. About 9 o'clock he was observed to fall through the ice and struggle hard to break his way to solid ground but without success. His body has not yet been recovered.

MCKINNON (Toronto) - The young man named McKinnon from Beaverton who cut his throat a fortnight ago died at the hospital to-day.

March 28, 1884

NICHOLSON - Died in this city this morning, March 27, Peter Nicholson, aged 82 years, a native of Glasgow, Scotland. Funeral from his late residence, 106 Simcoe street east, to-morrow (Friday) at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

The funeral of Mr. Peter Nicholson takes place from his late residence, 106 Simcoe street, this afternoon, at 3 p.m. He was a member of Commercial Lodge, C.O.O.F., who will have charge of the funeral ceremonies. Deceased was 82 years of age at the time of his death. He was born in

Glasgow, Scotland but has been a resident of this city for the past fourteen years where he was employed as an engineer on the Great Western Railway.

HUDSON - Died in this city, on March 27, Mary, beloved wife of Edward Hudson, aged 42 years. Funeral at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, from 96 Simcoe street east. Friends will please accept this intimation.

HEARTWELL - Died on March 27, at 79 Robert street, Sarah Anne, beloved wife of the late Abram Heartwell, in the 62nd year of her age. Funeral will take place from her late residence on Sunday, March 30, at 1 o'clock p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

DUNCAN - William H. Duncan, son of James A. Duncan, postmaster at Tyneside, a boy about 12 years of age, died suddenly on Wednesday while walking along the road going to school. His body was found about three-quarters of an hour afterward by a schoolmate and taken home. Dr. Dingwall of Mount Hope was at once summoned and said that from the appearance the child had died from the effects of the bursting of a blood vessel in the brain. The boy was the only son and the eldest of the family.

March 29, 1884

ROSS - At about 10:30 last evening the following telegram was received at the "Spectator" office: Ingersoll - Rev. W. W. Ross, a prominent clergyman of the CM. church, died here to-day.

The Rev. Mr. Ross was born in Madoc, Hastings County. When quite a young man he went to Belleville where he entered a dry goods store as clerk. Shortly after that move, he was converted and then felt it to be his duty to become a minister of the gospel. With this object in view he entered Victoria College, Cobourg, in the year 1857, where he remained for four years till he had taken the required course of study. In 1861 he came to this city where he was ordained into the ministry. He then went to Quebec where he remained till the year, 1867, when he was appointed to the Methodist church in Kingston. From Kingston he came to this city in 1869, having been appointed pastor of First Methodist church in this city. For three years he laboured in that church, winning for himself many friends in all parts of the city.

In 1872 he received a call to the Adelaide Street, now Metropolitan, Church, Toronto, where he remained for three years. In 1875 he removed to Montreal where after a short time his health failed and he retired from the pastorate of his church ana spent a year in travelling. During this time he gathered together many interesting notes and experiences which he subsequently had compiled into a book entitled "A Thousand Miles by Land and Sea". When his health was sufficiently restored he accepted the position of secretary of the Upper Canada Bible Society in

which position he laboured faithfully and with entire satisfaction to the society for four years when he accepted a unanimous call from the Centenary Church in this city. For three years he occupied the pulpit of that church, and in 1882, he accepted a call to Ingersoll where he has since been. During last summer he made a trip to Manitoba and the Northwest and addressed several meetings in Winnipeg, Brandon, and other places on behalf of the Upper Canada Bible Society.

He was noted for his unflinching faithfulness to principle and for his outspoken manner. As a preacher he was much liked for his earnestness and zeal. He was very careful in his preparations and being an excellent Bible student, he was enabled to present his view in a clear and logical manner. His death will be read of with deep regret by a large circle of friends at all the places where he has been. In this city he had many admirers and indeed his friends, the members of the Women's Christian Union were negotiating with him to pay a visit to this city and deliver an address at an early date.

His bereaved wife and family have the heartfelt sympathy of all.

In the death of the Rev. W. W. Ross of Ingersoll, the members of the Centenary Church of this city feel as if the bereavement was almost their own. The church will be draped to-morrow out of respect to the deceased, and the pastor will conduct a memorial service in the evening.

GOULD (Angus) - A report has just reached here that Mrs. Gould was found dead in the bush in the Township of Mulmur this morning. The cause of her death as yet is a mystery.

March 31, 1884

RYAN - Died in this city, at 71 Peter street, Alice Emma, youngest daughter of William and Jemima Ryan, aged 10 months and 7 days Funeral takes place from the above address to-day at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

OSBORNE - Died on Sunday evening, at No 10 Herkimer street, Lizzie, third daughter of James Osborne. Funeral will take place to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock.

PLATTEY (Montreal) - John Plattey, a stranger lately arrived from Europe, died suddenly while reading a book in the general hospital here. Death is supposed to have occurred from a rupture and aneurism of the aorta. Deceased is supposed to have been a Greek as letters from his parents who reside in Constantinople were found on his person in that language.

MCCANN (St. John) - Abraham McCann, a teamster, was struck on the head by a derrick this forenoon, and killed.

LEESON (Hillsburg) - Two sons of John Leeson of Erin township, aged 12 and 14 years, were drowned this afternoon. They went upon the ice to slide and broke through. The bodies were recovered shortly afterward.

SMYTH, UNGER, BOWNAN (Guelph) - The old pioneers of Waterloo are passing away rapidly. Last week Mr. Daniel Smyth of Waterloo, Mrs. Adam Unger of Roseville at the age of 79, and Mrs, Peter Bownan of Preston at the age of 58 years and 6 months, went over to the majority.

April 1, 1884

TICE - Died in this city, at 116 Catharina street, Annie Lewis, aged 8 months, daughter of J. W. Tice. Funeral from the above residence on Wednesday at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MILLS (Halifax) - An inquest was held this afternoon on the body of Jane Mills at her late residence. The deceased died in bed shortly after 9 o'clock last evening and was found by her husband with a sailor's lanyard twisted round her neck and her head between the rails at the foot of the bed, death having been caused by strangulation by her own hand. She had been ill for a few days and it is supposed committed the act while in a fit of temporary insanity.

OWENS (St. John) - Patrick Owens, for 23 years on the police force and for the past 12 years a sergeant, fell dead after placing in the lock-up a prisoner who resisted. Heart disease was the cause of death.

TREMBLAY (Montreal) - Narcisse Tremblay, a wealthy farmer, 70 years of age, residing some distance from the city, committed suicide by hanging himself in the attic of his house where the body was not found for some days after.

GAZZARD (Guelph) - The late James Gazzard of Melancthon, who died on the 9th instant, aged 94 years, was on board the "Victory" at Trafalgar when Nelson was shot. The battle took place on the southwest coast of Spain where Nelson defeated the combined fleet of France and Spain on October 21, 1805. On the eve of the battle he ran up his famous last signal "England expects every man to do his duty".

April 2, 1884

LIMIN - Died on April 2, at 26 Jackson street west, Scelina McClocklin, beloved wife of Charles Limin, aged 47 years. Funeral from the above address on Friday at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CADIGAN (Montreal) - An inmate of the Longue Point asylum committed suicide on Sunday afternoon by suspending himself with the coverlet of his bed to the window. His name was A. Cadigan.

STEVENSON (Napanee) - Hon. John Stevenson died of congestion this morning. Deceased was the Speaker of the first Parliament of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon next.

MCCANN - Hugh McCann, the young man who fell over the Burlington Heights near the Desjardins canal on the night of Thursday, March 13, and has been lying in the hospital ever since, died this morning. He remained unconscious all the time that he was in the hospital.

April 3, 1884

RISK - Died at Greensville, on Wednesday, April 2, James Risk, aged 38 years. The funeral will take place from his late residence, Greensville, to G.T.R. station, Dundas, on Friday, April 4, at 8:45 a.m., and from the G.T.R. station, Galt, to Galt cemetery on the arrival of the 10:30 train.

CLARK (Dunnville) - Last night an old man named William Clark accidentally walked into the canal about four miles from here and was drowned. He was an old pensioner, having served in the 79th Highlanders. His body has been recovered.

BOWELL (Ottawa) - The sad intelligence reached Hon. McKenzie Bowell this morning this morning of the death of Mrs. Bowell at Los Angles, California. She expired suddenly last night of haemorrhage of the lungs. Her trip to California it will be remembered was undertaken just before the opening of the Session in hopes of recuperating her health which had been poorly for some time.

MACFARLANE (Guelph) - William Macfarlane, a farmer living in the second concession of Eramosa Township, was so severely injured at a straw cutting bee yesterday that he died this morning. The horses took fright, the driver lost control of them, and the cutter was driven at such a high speed that the fly wheel burst, striking Macfarlane on the head, fracturing his skull. He leaves a wife and five small children.

April 4, 1884

ROWAN - Died in this city, April 4, Catherine, the beloved wife of the late Martin Rowan, in the 26th year of her age. Funeral from the residence of her mother, Mrs. James Maitland, No 230 King William street, Sunday, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CHILCOTT (Ottawa) - Mr. John Chilcott, son of Mr. Samuel Chilcott, of the township of Mashan, was drowned on Monday afternoon at Dexterville, Wis.

MCKINLEY, STEPHENS (Toronto) - An inquest was held at the asylum to-night on the body of Valeria McKinley who murdered Rachel and died the next morning. After hearing the evidence and the result of the post mortem, the jury brought in a verdict that Valeria McKinley died from congestion of the brain, and exonerated the asylum officers from any blame.

April 7, 1884

BARR - Died at the residence of his father, 186 Main street east, James, the second son of William Barr, on Sunday afternoon, aged 36 years. Funeral on Wednesday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

KEEPSIE - A man named Keepsie, an old pensioner, employed in S. Lowrie's livery stable, Ancaster, dropped dead on Saturday afternoon while carrying an armload of wood into the house. He was buried yesterday. No inquest was considered necessary.

SPENCER (Toronto) - Mrs. Spencer, a boarder at a meal and lodging house, was found dead in bed this morning. She was 47 years of age and much addicted to drinking. The stopping of her usual supply of whiskey was the cause of her sudden death.

April 8, 1884

READ (St. John) - The death of Lieutenant-Colonel C. Crewe Read, brigade major of this district, occurred on Saturday evening.

April 9, 1884

HACKETT (Toronto) - Hackett, who was shot last week by Allkins, the artist, while in company with the latter's wife in a house on Jarvis street, died at the hospital about 1:30 this afternoon.

ROBERTSON (Georgetown) - This afternoon Mrs. James Robertson, of the Scotch Block, came to town along with her son to trade, and while purchasing goods at McKay's store, she dropped suddenly and expired in a few minutes. She was about 60 years of age.

CARTER (Montreal) - Frederick Carter, a resident of St. Lambert, had one of his legs cut off and the other broken on the track near Victoria bridge by a train this morning. His skull was also fractured and he died in the hospital.

SMITH (Montreal) Mrs. Smith, nee Mary Higgins, widow of the late Hugh Smith, died Wednesday at the residence of one of her children, Mrs. Lonay, 27 St. Genevieve street, at the advanced age of 103 years. The deceased lady, who was a native of County Cavan, Ireland, left her husband about sixty-two years ago, after which she came to Montreal, taking up residence with some of her children here. During the last few years of her life she was troubled considerably with that simplicity so frequently attendant on old age, but she nevertheless retained her senses up to a day or two ago. For the last five years she was too infirm to go any distance from the house, and for the last two years her advanced age had almost kept her continually confined to her bed. At the time of her death she boasted of having had as many as sixteen children, twenty-five grandchildren, and eighteen greatgrandchildren. Of the latter the youngest is 5 years of age and the eldest 16, and what is still more remarkable most of these children are still alive.

COYLE - James Coyle, a "Detroit Times" reporter, who was terribly crushed in the elevator while ascending from the business office to the editorial rooms of that paper on March 17, died on Tuesday morning at St. Mary's hospital, Detroit. Mr. Coyle was 33 years of age and a native of this city.

April 10, 1884

NEFF - Died on April 9, at his late residence, No 128 North Wellington street, Abram Neff, Jr, aged 47 years. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday. Friends will please accept this intimation.

HOWDEN (Brandon) - The particulars of one of the most horrible acts of cruelty ever perpetrated in this country has reached us from Deloraine. It appears that Alfred Howden had a 14-year-old son he could not get along with to his liking, and some four weeks ago, as a punishment, he took him to the barn and gave him a most unmerciful whipping, and the next evening he turned him out of doors with light clothing on. For some days no word was heard of the boy and the father was arrested but liberated again until further intelligence of the missing youth should be received. On March 25, Mr. A. Johnson of this city, who was down that way on a business trip, discovered the lifeless body of the boy a few yards from the trail leading from his house where he was doubtless overcome by the severity of the weather, and perished. Many a man has been hanged for a much lighter offence that committed by the father, and the officers of the law should see he is treated to his just deserts.

April 11, 1884

FORBES - About 9 o'clock last evening a man named Daniel Forbes fell dead on the market square. He was walking along by himself near the north side of the meat market when he was

seen to stagger and fall. A couple of men ran to his assistance. They picked him up and carried him into his boarding place, a tavern on Macnab street nearly opposite to where he fell, kept by W. Williams, but before they got there he was dead. A wagon was sent for and the body taken to the morgue. The dead man appeared to be about 55 years of age, and was employed as a clerk in the office of H. Stevens, accountant in the court house.

He was a Scotchman by birth but had lived in Canada for a number of years. He had been suffering from consumption and heart disease, and had also been drinking heavily of late, which no doubt hastened his end.

April 12, 1884

CATON - Died at the residence of her son-in-law, William S. Dunsmore, 119 Duke street, on Friday, April 11, Ann Cator, relict of the late William Cator, & mother of Joseph and Edward Hurdett of this city, in the 71st year of her age. Funeral will leave from the above address on Sunday afternoon, at 3:30 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

DUFFEY - Died in this city, on April 11, John Duffey, in the 60th year of his age, a native of the county of Donegal, Ireland. Funeral will leave his late residence, No 83 Peter street, on Sunday, April 13, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

BAMBRICK - Died in this city, April 1, Henrietta, the beloved wife of the late John Bambrick, in the 35th year of her age. Funeral will take place from her husband's residence, 24 Mulberry street, Sunday, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

MURRAY - Died in this city, on April 11, Bella, youngest daughter of Robert Murray. Funeral will take place from her grandparents' residence, 56 Erie avenue, on Sunday, April 13, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

PAGE - Died in this city, on April 12, Ruth, beloved wife of James Page, in the 54th year of her age. Funeral will leave her husband's residence, 36 Steven street, at 3 p.m., on Monday, April 14. Friends will please accept this intimation.

April 14, 1884

DOHERTY - In Caledonia, on Saturday, April 12, Mrs. Catharine Doherty, mother of A. Doherty, King street west, city. Funeral will leave her husband's residence, at 2:30 p.m., and proceed to Caledonia cemetery, on Monday, April 14. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

BROAD - Died in this city, on April 14, William John, eldest son of George and Ellen Broad, aged 3 years, 10 months, and 14 days. Funeral from his uncle's residence, G. H. Powell, No 29 Catherine street north, on Wednesday, April 16, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

CORRIGAN (Halifax) - While taking communion in St. Patrick's church at 8 o'clock mass this morning, Thomas Corrigan, a man about 25 years old, was suddenly taken ill, and before those around could carry him outside, he died. The man was formerly employed in a sugar refinery, and had not enjoyed perfect health for some time.

BURKETT (Ottawa) - News has just been received in the city of the death of Mr. James Burkett, a prominent citizen of Ottawa, at Owanna.

April 15, 1884

JOCELYN - Died in this city, on April 14, Elizabeth Ann, beloved wife of Joseph Jocelyn, in the 42nd year of her age. Funeral will take place on Wednesday, April 16, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

WOLVERN (Belleville) - George Wolvern and Elizabeth, his wife, aged 23 and 21 years respectively, died this morning within four hours of each other. They will be buried to-morrow. Wolvern was a fireman on the Grand Trunk Railway.

MALETTA (St. Thomas) - The Italian, Antonio Maletta, who was injured at the fight here on Friday last, died in the hospital this afternoon. Flannigan, the supposed ringleader of the Irish Brigade, who was also injured in the fight, lies still in a low state, but was removed to jail this afternoon. Two more of the rioters, named O'Brien and Baker, have been arrested pending the result of the coroner's inquest which will be held. The murdered man, Malleta, was about 28 years of age, and leaves a wife and two children in Italy to mourn his loss.

MEALEY (St. John) - James Meeley, Jr. was drowned at Pocologan in sight of his own house by accidentally running his boat under. His body has not yet been found.

KAVANAUGH - Francis and Joseph Kavanaugh and Mrs Duffy, brothers and sister of the late Mr. Kavanaugh of Ottawa, keeper of the restaurant in the House of Commons, who was killed on Monday by being thrown from a buggy, left this morning for Ottawa to be present at the funeral. Ex-Ald Kavanaugh expects to go this morning.

April 16, 1884

DILLABAUGH - Died at Orangeville, on April 15, Joseph, son of the late Peter Dillabaugh, Sr., U. E. Loyalist of Canada and father of Dr. Dillabaugh, of this city, aged 83 years.

HORNE - Died in this city, on April 15, Jane, eldest daughter of William Horne, aged 34 years. Funeral from her father's residence, 153 Bay street north, on Saturday, April 19, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MOONEY (Brantford) - Mat Mooney, a well known character around town, is dead.

CARRIERE (Montreal) - A moderately well dressed man about 30 years of age walked coolly along the revetement wall shortly after eleven o'clock this morning along with the crowds of people loitering about waiting for an expected movement in the ice in the river. When he had reached the end of the revetement wall at the foot of Barack street, he stood still a few seconds watching the ice. Then evidently turning he seemed to recognize some of the stragglers who had congregated in the neighbourhood, for going up to a small group of men, he shook hands with some of them, at the same time saying, "Good-bye, boys. Take my advice and never get married". He then deliberately walked back to the revetement wall, and folding his arms plunged feet first into the open water at the current over the submerged Victoria pier. He rose almost immediately and with his arms folded he slowly floated down the river.

The attention of all the vicinity was attracted by the splash and within a few moments a large crowd had gathered. Some Canadian Pacific hands, seeing the unfortunate man was becoming exhausted, threw him a plank. It nearly struck him, but he still kept his arms folded and refused the proffered assistance. A second or two later he approached the jamming cakes of ice and quickly lowering his head, he disappeared under the ice, and was not seen again. The unfortunate man wore a blue overcoat and a hard felt hat, this being the only clothing noticed by the spectators. The body has not yet been recovered nor has there been any effort made, although it is probably lying on one of the wharves. The name of the unfortunate victim is Joseph Carriere, aged 35. He was a shoemaker.

April 17, 1884

MALLETT - Died on April 16, at the residence of the late R. G. Dampier, 180 York street, Mary Ann Mallett, relict of the late James Mallett, in the 84th year of her age. Funeral on Friday, April 18, at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BECKETT - Died on April 16, Henry Beckett, in his 82nd year. Funeral will take place on Saturday, at 3 p.m., from his son's residence, Barton, on the mountain.

LEWIS (Ottawa) - A young man named Hamilton Lewis, son of Bishop Lewis of Ontario, who was out boating on the Ottawa river this afternoon, accidentally fell out of the boat and was drowned.

HAMILTON - The wife of James Hamilton, hotel keeper, Brock Road, is dead.

April 18, 1884

BAIRD - Died at his residence, 'Comely Bank', Trafalgar, on April 17, James Baird, cousin of the late James Baird, of Gartsherrie, Scotland. Funeral from the residence of Mrs. Harming, 15 Murray street west, this city, on Monday, April 21, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

GILLMORE - Died at the residence of his son-in-law, Richard Dixon, Saltfleet, on April 18, William Gillmore, native of Paisley, Scotland, aged 80 years. Funeral will take place from 27 Cannon street east, on Saturday, April 19, at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WILSON - Died on April 18, Emma, the beloved wife of Samuel Wilson, aged 66 years and 6 months. The funeral will take place from her late residence, 98 Wellington street south, on Sunday, April 20, at 2 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BURROWES - Died on April 18, Lizzie, daughter of John and Mary Ann Burrowes, aged 20 years and 9 months. Funeral from her parents' residence, 200 York street, at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 20. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited.

ANDERSON (St. Thomas) - About noon to-day, Mr. John Anderson of the Canada Southern Railway, on going into his house found his wife lying on the lounge unconscious. Medical aid was at once summoned, and from the symptoms it was concluded that she had taken poison, which proved correct as a quantity of morphine was found in her pocket, some of which it is supposed she had taken by mistake or otherwise. Every effort was made to counteract the poison but without success as she died at 3:30 this afternoon.

April 19, 1884

COATES (Milton) - Mrs. Coates, widow, 80 years of age, was found dead in her bed.

TRIPP (Grafton) - The body of a young unmarried woman named Flora Tripp, 22 years of age, was found yesterday in Mr. Groomfield's millpond at Eddystone. An inquest is being held by Coroner Johnston of this village.

April 21, 1884

WILSON - Died in this city, on April 20, Edward, the youngest son of the late William Wilson. The funeral will take place from his late residence, 65 Hughson street south, on Tuesday, April 22, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

HARRIS - Died in this city, on April 20, Emma Frayne Hancock, beloved wife of George E. Harris, aged 36 years. Funeral will take place from her husband's residence, No 32 Picton street west, on Wednesday, April 23, at 4 p.m, Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

WHALEN - Died in this city, on April 20, Thomas, youngest son of Michael Whalen. Funeral will leave his father's residence, No 55 Maria street, on Tuesday, April 22, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

GILL (Toronto) - Mrs. Gill, wife of Robert Gill, Inspector of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, was out riding with her husband yesterday and when they came to a rough part of the road, her horse stumbled and fell, crushing her underneath. She expired a few minutes afterward.

LANGLOIS (Montreal) - The body of John Langlois was found this morning at Point St. Charles in the canal basin. He resided at 119 William street. He had been drowned about six months.

April 22, 1884

MCGUIRE (Port Colborne) - A man named John McGuire fell into the hold of the Canadian Pacific Railway steamer, "Athabaska", to-day and was killed. The deceased was 55 years old. He had just started work on the boat this morning.

POSTHLEWAITE (Peterborough) - Mrs. George Posthlewaite of Lakefield while entering the Midland station yard fell dead. She was 48 years of age and a member of the Jex family of Cobourg.

GROLEAU (Ottawa) - The body of the man Groleau who was drowned during a blinding snow storm on the Ottawa river on the night of January 2 last, was found this morning. It was recovered nearly opposite the Victoria landing by a man named Mercer who was searching for the remains of the late Mr. Lewis. The body was taken to Roger's morgue, and after was removed to the residence of the deceased's wife.

April 23, 1884

BOYD - Died in this city, on April 22, Jessie Boyd, daughter of the late John Boyd. Funeral from the residence of Archibald McGown, 77 Hess street north, this afternoon, at 2:30 p.m.

SPRAGGE (Toronto) - The funeral of Chief Justice Spragge was attended this afternoon by the bench and bar in a body, and a large concourse of leading; citizens, all the courts and several meetings having been adjourned for the purpose. The pallbearers were Sir Alexander Campbell, Minister of Justice; Chief Justice Hagarty; Attorney-General Mowat; Judge Galt; Judge Morrison; Chancellor Boyd; W. G. Cassels; and Lewis Moffat.

CURRIER - J. M. Currier, postmaster at Ottawa, died in New York this morning. He was on his way home from Bermuda.

April 24, 1884

ALLAN - Died in this city, on Tuesday, April 22, Thomas S. Allan, in the 56th year of his age. Funeral will leave his late residence, S.W. corner of Queen and Bold streets, on Thursday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will kindly attend without further notice.

COLEMAN (Belleville) - Mr. Charles L. Coleman, County attorney and clerk of the peace for the county of Hastings, died yesterday evening. The deceased was the second son of the late Col. Coleman who was one of the pioneer settlers of Belleville.

BOLTON (London) - On Monday morning at an early hour a former resident of London west named Bolton died at the asylum for the insane, adjoining this city, and upon the remains being brought home and prepared for interment, it was discovered that he bore the marks of a discoloured eye and that his ankle appeared to have been sprained. A report having gained currency inputting to the authorities or attendants of the asylum some suspicion of having been connected in some way with the cause of the man's death, the medical superintendent of the institution was interviewed regarding the matter. It was found that the man received a severe blow on the eye from a fellow patient. The cause of the injury to the ankle is unknown, though it is conjectured that he received it from some of the other patients. No blame whatever is attached to the officers or attendants.

PEARCE (Brantford) - Thomas Pearce, a former resident of this city, committed suicide at Brooklyn last Friday by cutting his throat.

April 25, 1884

PLUMRIDGE - A dispatch from Orillia last night said: a young man named James Plumridge from Hamilton lost his life by drowning near Uptergrove in Lake Simcoe this afternoon. It appears that Plumridge went out netting early, and after some time, George McDonald, a dumb young man, failing to see him in the boat, secured another boat and on reaching the place found Plumridge in the lake with his head entangled in the net, apparently lifeless. Plumridge was brought in by the sons of Mr. Thompson where he was staying. He was quite dead.

James Plumridge of this city who was accidentally drowned at Orillia Thursday afternoon was a painter and boarded at A. Wilson's hotel at the corner of King and Locke streets. He is a married man about 35 years of age and has one son who is boarding with a neighbour. He had some difficulty with his wife a number of years ago and they separated. It is not known where she is. He went to Orillia early last winter purposing to spend the winter months fishing. He was expected to return in a day or two. The first intimation his friends have had of his untimely end was when they saw the Spectator of this morning which contained the particulars of his drowning. He is an Englishman and it is known that his grandfather is still living in England, but enquiry failed to elicit his address. He was a member of the Prentice Boys, and Sons of England, and the two societies will make arrangements to have the body brought here for burial. Personally he was steady, industrious, and quiet, and popular among those who knew him.

BINGHAM - William Bingham, the man who was hurt by being stepped on by a horse while sleeping, in a stable near Caledonia in the early part of March, died in the city hospital here.

April 26, 1884

KERN - Died on April 25, at his residence, after a long and painful illness, Jacob T. Kern, in the 43rd year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, 39 James street south, on Sunday, April 27, at 2 p.m. to the old Barton Church. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

ROBINSON - Died in this city, on April 25, Lotta E., only daughter of the late Levi Robinson, aged 12 years. Funeral from her mother's residence, 296 Macnab street north, on Sunday, at 4 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

WHIPPLE - Died at 64 Maria street, on Saturday, April 26, Arthur Herbert, son of Vernon B. and Kate A. Whipple, aged 3 weeks and one day. Funeral to-morrow (Sunday) at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

STEWARD (Toronto) - William Steward, a shoemaker, was found on the esplanade this morning in a dying state and taken to the police station where he expired in a few minutes. The inquest verdict was that he came to his death by disease of the kidneys and liver, and the taking of carbolic acid accidentally or otherwise.

ROSE (Montreal) - The death is announced of James Rose, late of the firm of Morland, Wilson & Co, and a brother of Sir John Rose of Morton, Rose & Co, London, 48 years of age. He was a prominent member of St. Paul's' church.

April 28, 1884

RICHARDSON - Died at 97 Rebecca street, on April 26, George H. Richardson, aged 21 years. Funeral from the above address on Tuesday, April 29, at 3 p.m. Friends are invited to attend without further notice.

WALLER - Died in Bartonville, on April 26, William Waller, aged 81 years. Funeral will take place from his late residence, Bartonville, on Tuesday, April 29, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

PARKER - Died at her residence, 140 Main street west, Alice Maude, wife of L.W. Parker, born February 6, 1851, died April 27, 1884

Mrs. L. H. Parker, wife of the well known organist, died at her residence, Main street west, on Sunday evening. Mrs. Parker fell a victim to consumption. In company with her talented husband she did a great deal for the cause of music during her long connection with Centenary Church choir, and her fine contralto voice has been greatly missed in concert and oratorio in this city. Mrs. Parker was much liked by all who had the pleasure of knowing her in domestic life as well as in her capacity as a musician. The strong sympathy of many sorrowing friends is extended to Mr. Parker in his affliction.

FORBES - Died in this city, on April 28, Frederick William Alexander, son of George Forbes, fire department, aged 12 months. Funeral will take place from 108 King William street on Wednesday, April 30, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

CUTLER - Died at Burlington, on Monday, April 28, Ellen, beloved wife of James Cutler, and mother-in-law of J. A. Walsh, Hamilton, aged 65 years. Funeral from her late residence on Wednesday, April 30, for the cemetery of the Holy Sepulchre, Rock Bay. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MCCABE (London) - George McCabe, who keeps a hotel in Westminster township, was arrested this afternoon charged with the murder of his wife by means of poison. She was in good health up to 8 o'clock when she was seized with violent retching and convulsions which continued for some time, and she died about midnight. She was addicted to drink. McCabe married her about eighteen months ago, he being a widower about five years ago. He was arrested for the murder of his first wife, but was discharged through the disagreement of the jury.

WHITE - The death of William White which occurred at Paris and whose funeral took place to the old cemetery here yesterday, has a sad story in connection with it. Within two years the father, mother, and two children have succumbed to that fatal malady, consumption. The father was the last to go and was cared for and supported, together with the family, by a self-sacrificing daughter, whose devotion to her parents has been the subject of much admiration. (Brantford)

April 29, 1884

HARTE - Died in this city, on April 28, John Francis, second son of the late John Harte, in the 22nd year of his age. Funeral will take place from his mother's residence, 153 Mary street, on Wednesday, April 30, at 2:30 p.m. Friends are invited to attend.

BARKER (Kingston) - This morning Dr. E. J. Barker, city registrar, died at the advanced age of 85 years. He was generally considered the father of Canadian press. In 1834, he founded the "British Whig" and in 1849 began the publication of the "Daily British Whig", the first daily in the Dominion. Some twelve years ago he retired from journalistic duties. The paper passed into the control of his grandson, E. J. B. Pense. Last New Year's eve the paper celebrated its 50th anniversary and the 85th birthday of the veteran editor. Deceased was an energetic worker, a vigorous writer, and one of those early editors who did much towards Laying the foundation of our Canadian constitution. His burial occurs to-morrow.

PIETT (Tapleytown) - Mr. Piett, of Tweedside, was buried on Sunday in the Tweedside burying ground. He was an old resident and for many years a class leader and Sunday school superintendent in the neighbourhood. Rev. Mr. Murray officiated.

JACOBS (Tapleytown) - Miss Jacobs, who has been ill for some time, died on Monday morning.

April 30, 1884

BULL - Died in this city, on April 30, 1884, Charity Meredith, relict of the late Hon. H. B. Bull. Funeral will take place from the residence of Mr. Thomas Walker, 62 Jackson street west, on Friday, at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MCPHIE - Died in this city, on April 30, John Alexander, second son of Donald McPhie, aged 7 years and 8 months. Funeral will take place from his father's residence, 57 East avenue south, on Friday, May 2, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

DESLAURIERS (Montreal) The body of a suicide recovered this morning in the river was identified as Edouard DesLauriers, a single man of 28 years of age, recently from Quebec, and a stonecutter by trade.

DEMERS, GAUTHIER (Montreal) - A sad calamity occurred at St. Albert Cy., Arthabaska,

by which six lives were lost. As the horse boat which does ferry service at the point was crossing the Nicolet river with the passengers and two horses, it suddenly foundered, leaving its occupants to struggle for life in the water. No detailed particulars of the accident have yet been received, but there must have been a total absence of means of rescue, as a man, woman, and four children were drowned; namely Louis Demers, his wife, their seven-year-old daughter; Joseph Gauthier, aged 6 years; and two other children.

SMITH - Mr. David A. Smith, of this city, who fell from the window of the Crawford House, Windsor, on Friday last, died this morning at 4 o'clock. His remains were brought home this afternoon. His wife and children were with him at the time of his death.

May 1, 1884

SMITH - Died at Windsor, on the morning of April 30, David Allan Smith, in the 40th year of his age. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 68 West avenue south, on Friday afternoon next, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

HUGHES (Montreal) - Mrs. Jane Grace Hughes, a young lady of 22 years, who made quite a conquest in Montreal society during a short residence here last summer, has just died in extreme poverty in New York. During her visit she lived in a queenly style at the Windsor hotel. Her wonderful personal attractions procured for her an introduction into society and her agreeable polished manners, supplemented by ready wit, made for her a host of friends. At two balls given

by the citizens to the officers of the United States corvette "Vandelia", and Her Majesty's Ship "Canada", within a few weeks of each other, Mrs. Hughes scored her greatest triumphs, being acknowledged by all to have eclipsed all her sex. She appeared in a gorgeous attire and was escorted to the ballroom on the first occasion by the son of the finance minister. The rooms were made beautiful with floral decorations and in them during the evening congregated the creme de la creme. His Royal Highness Prince George of Wales availing himself of Mrs. Hughes' hospitality with the rest of his comrades on the occasion of "Canada" ball.

It appears that early in the season she called on A. Piton, manager of the Fifth Avenue theatre and asked for an engagement, remarking that the success of Mrs. Langtry on the stage tempted her to adopt the theatrical profession. Piton was much struck with her beauty and offered her an engagement but found after a rehearsal that she was not adapted to the stage. After her aspirations to become an actress failed, she became an artistic model as a means of gaining a living. She was a native of Melbourne, Australia, and was twice married. Her second husband, who is a merchant, is still living in England. Through some disagreement they separated, but he was sending her means of support. Lately difficulties arose and the money was withheld; hence her death in poverty.

May 2, 1884

PERKINS - Died in this city, on May 2, at his late residence, No 133 West avenue north, William Perkins, aged 52 years. Funeral at 3:30 p.m., on Sunday, May 4. Friends will please accept this intimation.

May 3, 1884

BAKER - Died in this city, May 2, at 154 Mary street, of paralysis, after a prolonged illness, Mary Alice, beloved wife of R. D. Baker, in the 44th year of her age. Funeral takes place from the above address, on Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

COMPTON (Toronto) - William Compton disappeared from his boarding house about four weeks ago. This afternoon a body was found floating in the Don river which was identified as Compton. He had no doubt suicided as he had been despondent for some time. He was a widower and leaves six children, three of whom are in New York.

WRIGHT (Milton) - The wound which Mrs. Wright, wife of the foreman at Lawson's mills, inflicted upon herself, April 8, with a revolver resulted fatally on Tuesday. Mrs. Wright was temporarily insane when she shot herself.

JACKLIN (Thorold) - Mrs. G. Jacklin dropped dead while walking across a field.

May 5, 1884

KEMP - Died at 108 Main street west, the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. C. H. Sutherland, Rev. Alexander F. Kemp, M.A., L.L.D., of heart disease, in the 63rd year of his age. Funeral, Tuesday, May 6, at 3 p.m.

HENDERSON - Died in this city, on May 5, George Norris Henderson, aged 37 years. Funeral from his late residence, No 117 King William street, on Wednesday, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

QUINLAN (St. Thomas) - A brakeman on the Canada Southern Railway, name Thomas Quinlan, fell off a freight train this morning near Brownsville. When found he was dead, having both his legs cut off. He was about 25 years of age and his parents reside at Brantford.

MAGUIRE (Toronto) - John Maguire had a quarrel with his landlord, Charles Heber, about arrears of rent. When Maguire got. home he complained to his wife of not feeling well, stating that. Heber had kicked him in the lower part of the stomach. He then took to his bed and died last night. An inquest will be held.

COOK (Paris) - Bruce Cook, aged 5 years, son of James Cook of this town, was drowned last evening in the mill race. It appears that some playmates of his had been playing on the bank and they wandered home leaving him alone. He apparently fell in. He was taken out after four hours' searching.

BETHUNE, EDDINGTON (Toronto) - A. Bethune, one of the passengers of the ill-fated "State of Florida", was the a son of Dr. Bethune of Bay street. George Eddington, another passenger was an intimate friend of Bethune's, both being engaged in the orange plantation business in Florida. They were on their way to visit Eddington's father who is a wealthy merchant in Glasgow, Scotland.

May 6, 1884

NEWELL - Died at her residence, East Flamborough, on Monday, April 21, Emily Blagden, wife of Charles Newell, aged 58 years, and mother of the late Thomas Newell.

BELANGER (Montreal) - A young man named Belanger in company with his sister who is 18 years old went for a short row on North River. They ventured downstream too far and were caught in the current, and carried over a dam. The young man was drowned. His sister escaped

with a few bruises. She floated through a narrow channel which was filled with rocks and was rescued in an exhausted condition a short distance below, by several spectators. Her escape was miraculous as the dam was fifteen feet in height.

COONRY (London) - Michael Coonry, a brakeman on the London, Huron, & Bruce Railway, was killed on Saturday afternoon by being crushed between the cars while engaged in coupling them. He was unmarried.

THOMPSON (London) - Mrs. Sarah Thompson, aged 45 years, employed as a domestic in W. G. Montcrieff's family, dropped dead yesterday evening.

SPENCE (Northwest) - News has been received of the drowning at Islington Mission of Cornelius Spence, son of Rev. B. Spence, Church of England missionary. It appears that young Spence, accompanied by an Indian girl, was crossing a dangerous part of the river near the mission when the canoe capsized, and despite the most strenuous efforts made by the people who witnessed the accident, both were drowned. At the latest accounts the bodies were not recovered.

May 7, 1884

MUNDIE - Died at Toronto, at the residence of her son-in-law, John Catto, Elizabeth Rannie, relict of the late William Mundie of Hamilton, aged 81 years. Funeral on Thursday, May 8, from the Great Western station on arrival of the train at 10:30 a.m.

HAMMILL - Died on May 6, at 53 Hunter street west, Victoria Christina, beloved wife of Samuel Hammill, in the 30th year of her age. Funeral on Thursday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. to St. John's church, Ancaster. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MOORHOUSE (Ottawa) - Yesterday morning Frederick Moorhouse, aged 12 years, of Aylmer, son of Mr. Moorhouse, washing machine manufacturer, was kicked in the head by a vicious horse and killed.

QUINN (Toronto) - John Quinn, a young man residing at the Old Fort, was thrown from a butcher's cart last night, alighting on the top of his head. He was taken home and medical aid summoned, but he expired about 7 o'clock to-night.

MARTELLE (Montreal) - A brakeman named Edmund Martelle fell off a freight train near St. Martin's Junction and was killed.

O'CALLAGHAN - John Edward O'Callaghan, a lithographic artist in the company of Mr. F. J. Howell, committed suicide in a somewhat novel manner on the Grand Trunk Railway this

morning, some twenty-five yards east of the Bay Street bridge.

About 11:30 engineer Maurice Cummings was coming west with some cars from the northern and Northwestern Railway when he noticed a man sitting by the south side of the track. At the time he was about fifteen yards away Cummings noticed the man lay his head down on the track as the engine approached, but rapidly lifted it up again. he did this three times and when the engine was close to him deliberately put his head on the track and kept it there. The driver shouted at him and reversed his engine, but before he could stop the engine, three cars and part of another had passed over him. The wheels had passed over the neck, and the head was almost completely severed from the body. He was quite dead. Blood was flowing from the neck and forming a pool on the ground. His clothes were quickly saturated. The sight was sad and horrible, and the rain fell gently and softly down on the senseless mass of clay.

The body was taken to the baggage room at the depot where the pockets were searched for some means of identification. None could be found. In one of his trousers pockets he had $31 - $25 in Bank of Hamilton bills, $5 of British North America, and $51.42 in change. In another pocket he had two handkerchiefs, and a silver watch in another, and that was all. Nothing he had gave any clue to his identity. He was about five feet, eight inches in height, with dark hair and moustache, and was well and neatly dressed in a black suit. No person knew him. Curious people came and went and looked at the body as it lay dirty and bedraggled with sand and gravel on a truck in the baggage room, but no person could tell who it was. Indeed the countenance was distorted and of almost all hope of human recognition.

This afternoon, however, the body was identified by Police Constable Venatter, by Mr. Howell, and fellow workman named William Coiley, as John Edward O'Callaghan of Detroit, Mich., who for some little time past has been in the working for Mr. Howell. He was seen by a "Spectator" reporter at the police station this morning, and was subsequently noticed by Constable Farr at the G.T.R. depot, He worked all day Tuesday, but did not show up this morning. He was a quiet, easy-going fellow, sober and industrious, and a good workman.

It will be remembered that a few weeks ago he was arrested on suspicion of being implicated in the famous Sandwich jail murder, but it transpired that he was a brother of the murderer. There was great resemblance between them. It is not known why he committed suicide, but it is pretty generally pronounced that he had been brooding over his arrest and that he fancied that he was looked down upon on account of his relationship to the murderer, and that on this account he determined to end a life that had become a burden to him. Of late he has teen gloomy, despondent and misanthropical, and has grown very nervous and excitable. When spoken to he would give a start and his hand would tremble so that he could hardly attend to his work. He has been boarding with Mr. William Coiley, and left the house this morning at the usual time about

twenty minutes to six. Mr. Coiley was greatly surprised when he went home and found O'Callaghan was not there. When he got back to work he heard of the suicide and immediately thought O'Callaghan was the man. The result proved that he was correct.

Coroner White was notified. He viewed the body and ordered it to be removed to the hospital. He has not decided yet whether to hold an inquest on the body or not. Mr. Howell has telegraphed to his mother, a widow woman, living in Detroit, and she is expected to arrive soon. O'Callaghan formerly worked with the Detroit Lithographing Co, and has many friends there who will be sorry to hear of his sad end.

May 8, 1884

WARBURTON (Dundas) - A little daughter of S. T. Warburton of Dundas street while playing about a fire at the place where tires are set by blacksmiths at Lawson's shop, one evening some time ago set her clothes on fire and was so badly burned before proper assistance reached her that she died of her injuries and was buried on Sunday. Mr. Warburton applied to council to prevent the fires being lighted at the place mentioned, and a committee is to look into the matter. In justice to Messrs Lawson, it may be stated that after work for the day was over, several pails of water were thrown on the fire and it was left smouldering and nearly out. During the evening, several youngsters were playing about and finding some live coals left collected chips and built a fire at which the little girl's clothes were ignited.

WRIGHT (Toronto) - John Wright, a well known fruit peddler, was found dead this morning in a ditch alongside the G.T.R. track near the Kingston Road crossing. The body was taken to the morgue. There were no marks of violence.

May 9, 1884

WOLFE - Died on the evening of May 8, at 257 James street north, Samuel Wolfe. Funeral from the above address on Sunday at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MCCANN - Died in this city, on May 8, Mrs. Elizabeth McCann. Funeral from the corner of Wilson and West avenue on Saturday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CHAPMAN - Died on May 7, Duncan Oliver, infant son of William and Anna Chapman, aged 7 months and 21 days. Funeral from the residence of his grandmother, Mrs. Ellen Smith, north mountain.

ROBERTSON (Flesherton) - Robert Robertson, grain merchant, was found drowned in a well behind his grain storehouse this morning. It is supposed he accidentally slipped in while getting a drink.

LEWIS (Toronto) - Francis Lewis, the superannuated Dominion Government official who was arrested by Superintendent Sherwood of the Dominion Police and Detective Hodgins of this city, at Peterborough last week on a warrant charging him with forging the names of Hon. George Sherwood,. Sir A. Galt, William Dickenson, T. D. Harrington, and Baring Bros, to a blank unissued government bond of 1860 for $1000 sterling and with uttering a false bond, was to have been tried for his offence at the police station to-day, but circumstances prevented the trial from taking place. Mr. Lewis failed to appear. His name was called the necessary number of times in and out of court, but the defendant did not respond. Mr. Arnoldt, his counsel, suggested that he may have been struck down with paralysis, and asked for a postponement till to-morrow.

It was subsequently discovered that Mr. Levis who was 70 years old had been found dead. It is thought he must have died since last night as the lamp had not been lit. He was found lying on the sofa and his face had a calm and placid expression. A flask was found beside him containing a few drops of something which smelled like paregoric, but the doctor has not been able to analyze it. People about the hotel believe that the unfortunate old gentleman died of a broken heart.

An inquest was held in the morgue this morning on the body of Francis Lewis when after hearing the evidence, the jury brought in a verdict of "died from natural causes".

WOLFE - Samuel Wolfe, an aged Israelite, fell dead at his house, 257 James street north, last night about half past ten o'clock. He was well known about town, having followed the occupation of a peddler for a great many years.

May 10, 1884

MCINERNEY - Died in this city, on May 10, James McInerney, in the 44th year of his age. Funeral will leave his late residence, 264 Mary street, Monday, May 12, at 2 o'clock a.m. for the G.T.R. station. Friends will please attend.

James McInerney, a machinist in the employ of R. M. Wanzer & Co, died suddenly at his residence, 264 Mary street, this morning. About 5 o'clock he got up in bed and spoke to his wife who noticed blood issuing from his mouth. She immediately got up but could not stop the flow. Dr. Dillabough was called in but before he arrived McInerney was dead. Dr. Dillabough pronounced death to be the result, of the breaking of blood vessel in the chest. The deceased had an attack of sickness early in March and was laid up for about six weeks. He went to work about two weeks ago and seemed perfectly well. Friday he remarked to a companion that he never felt

better. He has resided in this city for many years and was a first-class workman, having occupied the position of foreman of Lockeman's machine shop. He leaves no family. His remains will be removed to Berlin to be interred.

TALLMAN - Died in Dundas, on May 10, Annie, infant daughter of Walter H. and Annie M. Tallman. Funeral on Sunday at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

ROUSSEAUX - Died suddenly at Terrill, Texas, Annie, daughter of the late Robert Carr, and wife of George Rousseaux, formerly of Hamilton.

BOND - Died in Barton, on Friday, May 9, James Bond, aged 50 years. Funeral from his late residence, on Monday, at 2:30 p.m. Carriages will leave R. Fray's, Hannah street at 1 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

May 12, 1884

UTTER (Stony Creek) - Miss Mary Utter, who for some time has been suffering from that dreadful disease, consumption , passed away. She was a great favourite with all who knew her. Her amiable disposition gained for her many warm friends. Her kind words and pleasant acts will long be missed.

May 13, 1884

GLENNIE - Died in this city, on May 12, Eliza, wife of W. E. Glennie, aged 35 years. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, from 54 Victoria avenue south. Friends will please accept this intimation.

THOMPSON - Died at 302 Macnab street north on May 12, James Thompson, aged 47 years. Funeral from the above residence, on Wednesday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

LAROSE (Ottawa) - James Gordon, a lumberman who has just returned from the Upper Ottawa, reports a sad drowning accident at Laffrance lake where he had a gang of men employed in driving logs. J. Larose was feeding a slide when he lost his footing and fell into the water, being carried down by the rapid current and perishing before any assistance could be brought.

MCGILL - John McGill, farmer, living two miles out of Picton on the road to Smith's Bay, hung himself this morning with a log chain to an apple tree.

May 14, 1884

JOHNSTONE - Died in Beverly, on May 7, Elizabeth Wood, wife of the late William Johnstone, in the 72nd year of her age, a native of Dumfries-shire, Scotland.

MILLS - Died in this city, on May 14, James Mills, aged 68 years. Funeral from his late residence, 349 John street north, on Friday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

In the death of Mr. James Mills of 349 John street north Hamilton loses an old resident and a good citizen. Mr. Mills was a resident of Hamilton for thirty-six years, twenty-five of which he was in business as a pork butcher, He was originally from the old country, but came to Hamilton from Brockville, Ontario, and was the first pork butcher in the city. He leaves a grown-up family of three sons and two daughters who have the sympathy of a large number of friends who were attracted to the deceased by his excellent qualities and genial disposition.

TAYLOR (Guelph) - George Taylor, turnkey at the jail died on Monday.

SMITH (Waterdown) - George Smith, the son of a widowed mother, was found dead this morning in the creek about half a mile from here. It is thought that George went fishing yesterday and being subject to apoplexy was taken with a fit, fell into the water, and was drowned. The body was brought home to his heartbroken mother.

May 15, 1884

O'DEA - Died in this city, on May 14, Denis O'Dea. Funeral from the residence of his nephew, Michael O'Dea, Burlington street north, on Friday, May 16, at 8:30 a.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

COMBE - Died in the village of Stony Creek, on May 14, Bethany, beloved wife of H. A. Combe, in great peace, in her 46th year. Funeral on Sunday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m.

FLYNN - Died in this city, on May 15, James P. Flynn, aged 56 years. Funeral from his late residence, No 40 Charles street, at 3:30 p.m., on Saturday. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WILKIE - Died on the morning of May 15, Ellen, beloved wife of John Wilkie, aged 32 years. Funeral will take place from her husband's residence, No 46 Kelly street, on Friday, May 16, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

TRUESDALE - Mr. Truesdale, one of the oldest residents of Tapleytown, died yesterday and will be buried at Stony Creek.

May 16, 1884

WILSON (St. John) - John H. Wilson, of Elgin, was drowned there on Tuesday last.

LATCHAM (Windsor) - Tuesday morning Mrs. Latcham, an aged and infirm lady, arose at an early hour and was found by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Willis, twenty minutes afterwards, drowned in a cistern at the rear of the building, No person was up in the house at the time. It is thought the unfortunate lady had been seized with a fainting fit to which she was subject.

May 17, 1884

LEE - Died in this city, at 5 o'clock on Friday, May 16, Sarah Ann, wife of Mr. William Lee, in the 26th year of her age. Funeral Sunday at 3 p.m., from her late residence, 20 Crook street.

BOWES - Died at Milton, on May 15, in her 80th year, Dorothy Wilmott, widow of the late Thomas Bowes, and mother of J. Bowes, dentist, of this city. Funeral from her late residence at 10 o'clock on Monday, the 19th instant, to Bowes Church cemetery.

MCCARTHY - Died on May 16, John Frederick, infant son of Michael and Rose McCarthy. Funeral from 28 Ferguson avenue north, on Sunday, May 18, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

May 19, 1884

MCMAHON - Died in this city, on Saturday, May 17, Ann, widow of the late Hugh McMahon, aged 66 years. Funeral will take place from her late residence, 154 Hunter street west, on Tuesday, May 20, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

JAGGER - Died on Sunday, May 18, Sarah Anne, wife of Albert Jagger, late of Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, aged 26 years. Funeral from the residence of Mr. Inkson, Vauxhall, Dundurn street, on Monday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

GOTTROFF - Died at 118 York street, on Sunday, May 18, Margaret Martha, eldest daughter of F. and E. Gottroff, aged 10 years and 6 months. Funeral to-morrow, Tuesday, at 9 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

PETERS, BRIDGES (Sharbot Lake) - George Peters's house was burned at 1 o'clock this morning. Peters' and a daughter,8 years of age, and a young woman named Bridges

were burned to death. The fire was caused by a coal oil lamp falling down the stairs from the hands of Peters which set fire to the stairway. A son of 18 got up and threw a pail of water on, spreading the flames rapidly. Mrs. Peters made her way downstairs through the flames, followed by her daughter of 20 who it is feared was fatally burned about the back and shoulders. Mrs. Peters was slightly burned about the shoulders, The son and some workmen boarders made their escape, but Peters, his little daughter, and Miss Bridges perished in the flames. Very little of the bodies can be found. The household effects and clothing were burned. A subscription in aid of the sufferers is being taken up.

FRENCH (Ottawa) - The man named French who was shot at by his father-in-law, Osborne, at Gatineau Point, succumbed to his injuries on Saturday night. This was the result of a family quarrel.

MCCORMICK (Simcoe) - A fatal accident occurred near the G.T.R. station this afternoon. In taking down the framework of a railroad bridge, a carpenter named T. McCormick was struck by a heavy timber on the head and crushed so as to be almost unrecognizable. The deceased was a resident of Cayuga and leaves a wife and two children.

May 20, 1884

CAMPBELL - Died in this city, on the evening of May 19, Joseph D. Campbell, aged 30 years. Funeral on Wednesday, at 3:30 p.m. from his mother's residence, 154 Main street west.

BOUCHARD (Ottawa) - The body of a man named Bouchard was found yesterday evening at the Queen's wharf, Hull. Bouchard was a labourer and has been missing since Wednesday last.

SMITH (Kingston) - The wife of Samuel Smith, a spinner at the cotton mill, cut her throat from ear to ear with her husband's razor Saturday night. Her husband was standing in the yard at the time nursing a three-month-old baby when he was horrified by seeing his wife standing in the doorway with blood streaming from her neck. The wound was stitched by Dr. T. Fenwick, after which she said "Kiss me and tell mother". Her husband kissed her and then she died. She is thought to have been temporarily insane.

PHILLIPS - Between 12 and 1 o'clock to-day Sarah Phillips, an old coloured woman, dropped dead in her house, 102 John street north. She was discovered by a Miss Smith who lives next door and who had come in to see if she could do anything for her as she has been unwell for the

past few days. She lived alone in the house, her only companions being a couple of small dogs. She did washing and sewing for a living. A "Spectator" reporter was at the house a few minutes after the discovery of the death and he waited patiently till a policeman appeared, when the two investigated the premises. The house is very comfortably furnished. The woman was found lying in a heap on the floor in a front bedroom just as she had tumbled over from the chair. A couple of empty cups and a goblet stood on a chair beside her and the dogs sniffed curiously around and licked her clammy hands.

In the kitchen a small bottle of medicine and a pint flask of what looked to be port wine was found. The flask contained a mixture of port wine and brandy, and judging by the smell, pure alcohol. The smell of the combination was enough to paralyse the ordinary human being. The woman has been unwell and Dr. Shaw has been attending her. A rumour went around that she had committed suicide but this is not so. It was probably heart disease that caused her death. She has no relative nearer than some place in South America. Dr. Woolverton was notified. He does not think it will be necessary to hold an inquest.

KIRKWOOD - Died in this city, on May 20, Charles Kirkwood, aged 23 years. Funeral from Chapman's undertaker, King street, at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22. Friends will please accept this intimation.

A terrible accident occurred at the Ontario Rolling Mills at an early hour this morning whereby Charles Kirkwood, of Struthers, Ohio, lost his life. Kirkwood was a rougher; that is, his business was to grind the rough surface off castings on an emery stone. He was employed by Mr. C. W. Phillipps, the contractor, and has been with him for about a year. Kirkwood worked this morning until shortly after 2 o'clock when work was stopped and the men laid off to snatch an hour's rest and sleep. About 3:15 Mr. Phillips shouted to a lad named Thomas Flynn to grease up the wheels preparatory to starting work again. The lad was lying asleep on the ground and had to be shouted at several times before he awoke. The noise of the shouting, it is presumed, woke Kirkwood who was sleeping on a bench beside the fan, or more properly speaking, balance wheel. He rose from the bench which was very rickety and unsteady.

It must have been beneath him when he attempted to rise and precipitated him into the rapidly revolving wheel beside him. An instant afterward, Mr. Phillips was startled by a shower of blood falling over him. with commendable presence of mind he stopped the machinery at once and the dead body of the unfortunate man was found lying in the pit at the bottom of the wheel. It was horribly mangled. The head was torn completely off the trunk and mashed into an unrecognizable mass. Parts of it clung to the wheel or had been scattered far and wide by its rapid revolutions. The arms were torn from their sockets and there was hardly an unbroken bone in his body.

It was held together by the clothing on it. Reporters grow callous to sickening sights, but the most stony-hearted member of the whole craft of pencil pushers could not gaze unmoved at the terrible spectacle this man presented. The body was taken from the pit and removed to Chapman's undertaking shop where it was prepared for interment.

Kirkwood was a young unmarried man, about 23 years of age, steady, industrious, and a great favourite with those who knew him. He has been boarding with a fellow workman named McCullough on Florence street, but left a few days ago for a place on Bay street north which was much nearer his work. He always saved what money he could and has quite a nice little sum deposited in the post office savings bank. He has no relatives here, his people living in Struthers, Ohio. Mr. Phillips telegraphed to them this morning asking what should be done with his remains.

The bench on which Kirkwood was sleeping had only been placed in its position beside the wheel on Monday morning. It has previously stood in another part of the mill. So, too, a board which would have rendered it impossible to fall in had it been on the wheel guard, had been pulled off a day or two previously and not replaced. It was through this opening that he fell. There is no positive knowledge that the accident occurred as described above. That is merely supposition and the only way in which it can be reasonably accounted for. The accident has caused a great excitement among the men at the mills and they have all left off work to-day on account of it.

The body will be sent to Struthers at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon in accordance with the instructions in a telegraph from his relatives.

May 21, 1884

PHILLIPS - Died in this city, at 102 John street north, on May 20, Sarah Phillips, aged 55 years. Funeral will leave the above residence, Wednesday, May 21, at 2 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

FOREMAN - Died in this city, on May 21, William, infant son of William and May Foreman, aged 2 months and 7 days. Funeral will take place from 16 Liberty street, on Thursday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

MACDONALD (Ottawa) - A sessional clerk named E. C. McDonald from Kingston died suddenly last evening.

BISCOE (Brantford) - J. Biscoe, barrister, is dead.

WATTS (Guelph) - Mrs. Watts, wife of the proprietor of the Wellington hotel, is dead.

KIRKWOOD - The funeral of Charles Kirkwood, the victim of the terrible accident at the rolling mills yesterday takes place this afternoon at 3:30 to Rock Bay cemetery. The Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers, of which the deceased was a member, will turn out in a body. The pall bearers are: William Murray, Thomas James, James Williams, John McCaulay, Andrew Fuller, and Michael Carroll. The unfortunate young man's mother was expected to arrive in the city by the afternoon train from the west in time to attend the funeral.

May 22, 1884

LAFORGE (Penetanguishene) - Francis Laforge, a farmer of Tiny, was found dead in bed here this morning - heart disease.

HILLS (Sarnia) - A man named Joseph Hills, boarding at the Western hotel here, was found dead in his room this afternoon. It is supposed he committed suicide. He came from Detroit and is said to have a wife and family in Chatham.

HAISLEY (Corinth) - Thomas Haisley, while working to-day with a stump machine near Corinth, was instantly killed by the breaking of the machine.

COOK (Niagara Falls) - Edward Cook, a young man 27 years of age, who was employed in the Grand Trunk Railway yard, as switchman, was to-day found dead in his room on Cryster homestead.

A coroner's inquest was held. Austin Cryster said that before he went to work this morning deceased had asked to be awakened at 10 o'clock. Cryster called him at the time, but got no response, and going upstairs found Cook lying dead on his bed with a revolver at his left side. He often complained of his head and was frequently melancholy.

Philip Dowry saw deceased about 11 o'clock in the morning in Bender's woods with a revolver which he fired off several times against a tree as if testing it.

Officer Wynn described the position of the body. On a chair standing near the bed was a letter written in pencil which reads as follows:

So good-bye, all my friends. I am no longer for the world. I am going to see my aunt, the only friend I had. See that I have a proper burial. Give all my things to Oliver, the revolver too. I got it at Drummondville. Troubles brought me to this. Ask Mr. Kerr for my job for Oliver Aught. Bid them fall good-bye for me. Give Joe the money that is in my purse.

A few unimportant papers were found on the body and a small sum of money. A verdict of suicide was returned.

May 23, 1884

NEEMES (Brantford) - An old man named Neemes died rather suddenly at. his boarding house and suicide was feared. But nothing to confirm this has been so far discovered.

May 24, 1884

ANDERSON - Died in this city, on May 23, Alexander, sixth son of William Anderson, aged 20 years and 8 months. Funeral will leave his parents' residence, 7 O'Reilly street, on Sunday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

PILKEY - Died at his residence, Glanford, on the 23rd instant, Powell Pilkey, aged 49 years. Funeral will leave for the family burying ground on Sunday next, 25th instant, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

May 26, 1884

ROBERTSON - Died in this city, on May 25, Frank Gordon, son of Seth and Minnie Robertson, aged 12 days. Funeral from his father's residence, 79 Wellington street north, on Tuesday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this notice.

DANIELS - Died on Sunday, May 25, at the Globe Cottage Inn, Barton, Jennette, fourth daughter of David and Lucy Daniels, aged 12 years. Funeral from her father's residence, on Tuesday, May 27, at 2 p.m. to place of interment, Fiddlers Green, Ancaster. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

ARMSTRONG (Guelph) - On Tuesday we published a notice of death of James Armstrong. The deceased was born in Peebleshire, Scotland, and emigrated to Canada in the year 1831, taking up his residence at Crook's Hollow, now known as Dundas. Here he resided some eight years, then removed to a farm near Speedside, Eramosa, on which he lived about thirty-one years. As the infirmities of age grew upon him, he found it necessary to relinquish farming, which he did about eighteen years ago and came to Guelph where he spent the balance of his years. Deceased was of a retiring disposition but of sterling character, and much respected by those who were acquainted with him. He leaves a wife, three sons, and eight daughters to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and father.

SICKLES (London) - An accident occurred at the wholesale leather store of Alexander Johnston, resulting in the death of the Rev. Abraham Sickles, a superannuated Indian clergyman, resident on the Oneida reserve. The old clergyman has been in the habit, when visiting, the city, of calling

upon Mr. Johnston, and during his stay there yesterday, about 1 o'clock in the afternoon he became thirsty and went to the head of the stairs leading into the basement where a water tap is placed. However he apparently did not understand its operation, and Mr. Johnston was about to assist him when he suddenly staggered and fell backward down the stairway. In his fall he struck the back of his head upon the stair with such violence as to crush in his skull. The injured man was removed to the city hospital where he expired shortly after 5 o'clock last evening. Deceased was an elderly man and was well known throughout the country.

BARON (Longford Mills) - A young man named William Baron, lately out from Kent, England, was accidentally drowned while out in a canoe to-day.

LYNCH (Dunnville) - Miss Annie Lynch, the daughter of a farmer living about two miles from here, was drowned in the Grand river here last night. About dusk she said she was going down to the bank to fish, and nothing further is known as she was never seen alive afterward. It becoming late and she did not return, search was made and her body was found in the shallow water a little piece down the river. It is supposed she lost her footing on Armour's bridge and fell into the water there.

May 27, 1884

MORTON (Galt) - Two young girls, aged 12 and 9 years, while playing in a row boat, caused it to float out in the river, and the eldest child named Mary Morton, becoming frightened, jumped in and sank immediately, never rising again. The other child remained in the boat and was rescued.

DAVIDSON, PARTRIDGE (Galt) - Another accident occurred at six o'clock this evening. Abner Davidson, aged 20, and Minnie Partridge, aged 18, when out in a rowboat in the neighbourhood of the dam, they were drawn through the opening of a broken-down service gate. The bodies were seen once after passing through the rapids, but sank before anyone could reach them. The bodies have not been recovered.

MCQUARRIE (Dundas) - There was a sad case of drowning here this morning. A young lad, about 14 years of age, named McQuarrie, while assisting in washing sheep, was dragged into the stream and was drowned before any assistance could be rendered.

GORDON (Belleville) - At 11 o'clock this morning, a boy, 8 years of age, the son of William Gordon, baker, fell into the river from a wall adjoining the upper bridge, and was drowned.

RICH (Brantford) - Richard Rich, a pauper, died in jail Thursday morning.

May 28, 1884

MARSHALL - Died at 96 Concession street, this city, May 27, Thomas, youngest son of Thomas Marshall. Funeral will take place from the above address, on Thursday, May 29, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WEAFER - Died in this city, on May 28, Mr. John Weafer, in the 50th year of his age. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 92 Elgin street, on Friday, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

REDMOND (Toronto) - Maggie Redmond, who was struck by a passing train near the Kingston Road crossing, on Saturday night, died in the hospital to-day.

MURPHY (Toronto) - Maggie Murphy, alias Mrs, Brechenreid, was found lying dead on King street this afternoon. Suicide by poison being suspected, an inquest was held to-night when a verdict was given that she died from natural causes. She was a young woman, but a fast life had completely wrecked her constitution.

THERAULT (Montreal) - Mathide Therault, the little girl who accidentally shot herself three weeks ago, is dead.

HUMPHREY (Brantford) - George Humphrey, a farm hand of Charles Rand, a farmer near Scotland, was kicked by a horse on Saturday. He died on Sunday.

CURRAN (Toronto) - About 4 o'clock this morning the blood stained body of Samuel Curran was found in a gateway on Edward street. Billy Mitchell, a pressman working for the "News" office, while on his way from work to his home on Baldwin street, observed a pool of blood opposite 118 Edward street. He followed tracks leading away from this, going eastward on Edward street, and about 25 yards from Chesnut street found a man lying in a gateway, literally soaked in blood. He called Joe Leak, his boss who lives near at hand and whom he had left only a few minutes before, and the two went to the man's assistance. They found he was still alive, gasping horribly, but quite unable to speak. Leak knew the man to be Samuel Curran, a labourer who lived just around the corner in Elizabeth street.

Just then three policemen, Slemin, McDonald, and Munn, came in sight and were hailed. The people in the house where Curran lived were also apprised, and one of them, a boarder named Falvey, who was very intimate. with Curran, spoke to him, asking who had stabbed him. Curran looked at Falvey as if he recognized him, but was unable to speak. The next moment he expired. He only lived ten minutes after he was found. The man was wounded on the neck, the wound being nearly an inch wide, severing the jugular vein. The doctor who was summoned gave it as

his opinion that with such a wound a man would probably not live more that ten minutes. A woman who lives at No 116 says that shortly before four, she heard a man and a woman disputing outside the house. They had a difference of opinion as to which way they should go, one wishing to go one way and the other another. This was all she heard. There was no noise of a scuffle. Jennie Vincent who lives in a house next door said she had known Curran for five years. He came to her house this morning about a quarter to one. He was drunk and was looking for a woman named Fanny Johnson who cohabited with him. Miss Vincent told him that Johnson was not there. He became obstreperous and she slipped out of another door and went round the block to look for a policeman. When she came back, Curran had disappeared. She saw no more of him. The woman Johnson used to live with her five years ago. Deceased was in the habit of visiting Johnson and finally the latter went to live with him, but they were never married.

At Mrs. Elliot's, 150 Elizabeth street, the deceased boarded. She said that the woman Johnson had lived with Curran the greater part of five years. She worked around among the class of homes where she formerly boarded. For the past three weeks till yesterday she had been living next door. Yesterday she left there and Curran, getting drunk went to look for her. They quarrelled frequently, the woman at the present moment bearing a black eye as a token of the belligerent behaviour existing between them.

The woman Johnson put in an appearance during the morning. There was nothing suspicious about her manner or anything else about her. She expressed great sorrow for the fate of Curran and blames herself as she had run away from him yesterday.

About 11 o'clock Detective Reburn made an arrest in connection with the murder. The prisoner is John Falvey, an Irish labourer who boarded with Curran at No 150 Elizabeth street and it is said that deceased and the prisoner were rivals for the affections of the woman Johnson. The deceased and Falvey had a quarrel on the 26th instant and the latter had not been seen since till about 4 o'clock this morning when he ran downstairs from his boarding house in a wild condition. William Neill, no fixed place of abode, 66 years of age; Mary Cross, 50 years of age, who lives at 168 Elizabeth street next door to the murdered man's late residence, were also arrested on suspicion.

The woman Cross occupies the upper flat at No 148 Elizabeth street and it was to her apartment that Curran resorted after his fuss with Falvey Saturday night. Neill lived with her.

Coroner Johnson held an Inquest this evening. No evidence to clear up the mystery was forthcoming, and the inquest was adjourned till to-morrow night.

MAINES (Blyth) - A brutal fight occurred yesterday morning just outside of the village limits between two farmers and their sons named respectively Beamish and Maines, resulting in the death of William Maines from his injuries at ten o'clock last night.

The cause of the affray was an old feud between the families. Conflicting rumours are afloat as to the particulars of the encounter, but as an investigation is now progressing the facts will be more fully given at its close.

The parties live very near together, their farms being on opposite sides of the road. Early on Monday morning Beamish and two of his sons came out on the public road where they met Maines and his two sons. The conflict was between young Henry Beamish and old Mr. Maines. The young man soon overcame his more aged antagonist and was beating him cruelly when Maines's son tried to rescue his father. This he was prevented from doing by Beamish, Sr. who, it is said, told his son to give it to the old man.

Four doctors were summoned who found the unfortunate man in an unconscious state and gave it as their opinion that he could not recover. Warrants were thereupon at once issued by Mr. Kelly, reeve, and Mr. Young, J.P., for the arrest of Henry James Beamish as principal and James Beamish as accessory. All three were arrested and are now held in custody. This morning Coroner C. Tait Scott of Wingham arrived and empanelled a jury to view the body. The investigation was proceeded with this afternoon. Mr. Dickinson is here to watch the case for the Crown and Mr. Morton for the Beamishes.

SHARP - William Sharp, an elderly man living with his family at No 43 Lower Cathcart street, committed suicide this morning by shooting himself in the head.

For some years past Mr. Sharp has been mentally weak and subject to temporary hallucinations, sometimes imagining that his best friends were his worst enemies. There is boarding at the house a friend of the family, Mr. William Foster, and Mr. Sharp last evening, under the impression that Mr. Foster had done him an injury, lodged a complaint of assault against Mr. Foster, but this morning when Sharp reflected on what he had done, he perceived that he had acted foolishly, and endeavoured to stay proceedings. "I would not for fifty dollars have the case come up at the police court ", said he to Mr. Foster. It was too late however. The affair had been placed in the hands of the police and it had to proceed.

Mr. Sharp would not appear at the police station to prosecute his friend, and appeared to be very much disturbed in mind over the action he had taken. He went out shortly before eight o'clock and was seen shortly afterward walking hurriedly and excitedly up King William street. It is probable that he visited one of the small second-hand stores on this street and purchased the revolver which he used with such fatal effect. Returning home about nine o'clock, he went upstairs and shut himself in his room, a small apartment to the right of the staircase and opening into the backyard. There was nobody in the house at the time excepting, himself, his daughter Mary, and his niece, Miss French, the two young women being downstairs. About twenty minutes after he came home, a sharp report rang through the house, followed in a few seconds by

another. One of the young women was so much terrified that she fainted, and the other one, not daring to enter the room from which she knew the: report came ran for Mr. George Sharp, a son of the unfortunate man. He soon arrived and hurrying upstairs, entered his father's room. The scene that met his gaze when he opened the door confirmed his worst fears. The shutters were closed, but there was light enough to enable him to see his father lying at full length on a sofa near the window which was closed, his face, beard, and hands covered with blood. The wretched man had accomplished his work successfully, for he was quite dead, and no doubt death followed almost immediately after the second shot. He had evidently gone to work with cool deliberation, removing his coat and taking off his shoes which were on the sofa near his feet.

It would seem that the first shot wounded without killing him, for he must have walked about after inflicting the first wound, the bottoms of his socks being covered with blood. A chair which stood at the foot of the sofa was blood-stained, showing that Sharp must have sat on it for a short time after he was wounded. The fatal weapon, a short, cheap, seven-shooter, carrying a No 25 short ball. Two of the chambers were discharged and a third cartridge had missed fire. The shot that killed. Shortly after the discovery of the body, Dr. White, Chief Steward, a "Spectator" reporter, and others arrived at the house and an examination of the body was made. Strange to say, only one wound could be found, in the right temple, nearly two inches from the eye. The weapon had been held so close to the temple that the skin was blackened by the powder and the hair slightly singed.

The deceased was 62 years of age, had lived in Hamilton the greater part of his life, and was a Canadian by birth. For twenty-one years he worked in Gurney's as a moulder, and was employed later in Burton, Stewart, and Milne's. Five or six years ago he met with a. serious accident in the latter establishment and since then did not work at his trade, This accident also affected his mind slightly and this, together with a very excitable disposition and rather intemperate habits, accounts for the eccentric behaviour which has characterized him in recent years. While he worked at his trade, Mr. Sharp was known as a respectable and industrious citizen. He leaves a widow and seven children.

Some circumstances in connection with this sad affair are somewhat peculiar. The revolver was found by Chief Steward. It lay on the window sill between the window, which was down, and the closed shutters. It is singular that the deceased had power to raise the window in order to deposit the weapon outside after inflicting the fatal wound. Sharp's hands were covered with blood, but no blood stain is visible on the window, the window sill, or the revolver. It has already been stated that although two shots are said to have been fired only one wound has been discovered. It has been decided that the circumstances' connected with the affair do not warrant the holding of an inquest.

May 29, 1884

SHARPE - Died on the 28th instant, William Sharpe, aged 60 years. Funeral will leave his late residence, 43 Lower Cathcart street, bn Friday, May 30, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. (Editor’s note, see Sharp above)

SPENCER - Died in this city, on the 28th instant, at the residence of Mrs. Crossman, 3 East avenue north, Margaret Ann Spencer, in the 44th year of her age. Funeral to-morrow, Friday, at 3 o'clock. Friends will please attend.

NUGENT - Died at 348 Hughson street north, on May 28, Mrs. Mary Nugent. Funeral from the above address at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 30. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

ELLIOTT (Brantford) - At 12 o'clock to-day a little boy discovered the body of a man floating in the canal at the rear of Colborne street. The corpse when pulled out was found to be that of a farmer named Mathias Elliott of Burford. The head was considerably decomposed and it is evident that he must have been in the water some days. The man has been missing since Saturday night last which he spent in the city. When last seen he was somewhat under the influence of liquor. It is surmised by some that he met with foul play and the developments at the inquest to be held to-night are eagerly looked forward to. Elliott was a married man, aged about 50 years, with a family of four children. He was at one time worth a large amount of property which he squandered by drink.

POLLOCK (Winnipeg) - A Maple Creek dispatch says that Saul Pollock was shot and killed by an Indian horse thief this morning. It is supposed Indians have been lurking in the vicinity for several days. On Saturday last they stole five mules from John Quesnel in daylight. He followed and recaptured two. Last night being stormy and dark, they entered the corral of Cheeseman Bros, at Fish Creek, near Calgary, and took twelve horses. Pollock's ranch is close at hand. They attempted to drive out the horses. Pollock hearing the noise, ran out unarmed in his night clothes. A hand-to-hand tussle with an Indian followed and Pollock was shot in the shoulder and chest. He died in two hours. The Indian ran away leaving a gun and knife. The police in command of Superintendent McIlree were notified and started for the scene of the murder, but the command is small and the weather bad, and there is said to be little hope of capturing the Indians. It is not known whether they are Canadian or American Indians. A later telegram says word comes that parties in Fish Creek have a half-breed in custody who they claim guided or knows the raiding parties, also that the police have struck the trail. If so, the murderer is likely to be captured as the trail will be easily followed after the rain.

MCGREGOR (London) - Mrs. Catherine McGregor, who was so terribly burned through the explosion of a can filled with coal oil a short time ago, died this morning. Her husband died from the effects of an accident on the same day and exactly the same hour a year and a half ago.

GUMMERSELL (London) - A fatal accident occurred yesterday afternoon in the yard attached to the McCleary Manufacturing Company premises. Joseph Gummersell, aged about 48 years, who has for the last few years carried on a business in the collection of rags and bones, was driving through the yard. He was seated on a one-horse peddling wagon on which were piled a large number of bags filled with rags, and while he was passing the heaps of scrap iron, a piece of scrap must have struck the horse which made a sudden start, toppling the bags over Gummersell who was thrown off the vehicle and fell against the brick wall with such force as to render him unconscious. The injured man was removed to the city hospital, but as he was in a weakly condition he never revived and expired last evening. The cause of death was pronounced to be concussion of the spinal column.

May 30, 1884

MURDIE - Died at Dunnville, on May 19, after a severe and lingering illness, Alexander Colville Murdie, a native of Dumfries-shire, Scotland.

FISHER (Smithville) - A fatal accident happened about four miles from here. Two boys, sons of Harvey Fisher, were driving a wagon load from the farmyard when they both fell off. One fell under a wheel and was instantly killed.

MCKENNY (St. John) - On Tuesday evening, John McKenny committed suicide at Clone's Settlement, Petersville, Queen's County, by cutting his throat. Deceased was a well-to-do farmer, 77 years old. Three years ago he spent a few months in an insane asylum.

CASSEN (Lindsay) - John Cassen threw himself under the wheel of a locomotive this morning and was cut in two, expiring instantly. He had passed the night in the lock-up where he had gone for shelter. He said he was from Windsor, Ontario.

MCQUINN (Welland) - John McQuinn of the Junction, Crowland, an old resident of this section breathed his last in Welland jail on Sunday last, May 28. As he has been sixty-five times committed to this county jail, he can be almost said to have died at home. Certainly it must have seemed more like home to him than any other place. McQuinn, who gave his age as 69 years, was committed to jail on January 29 last as a vagrant, for three months. When his term expired,

he was unable to care for himself, and having no one that would take him in charge, was perforce kept on in jail. He continued to grow worse until Sunday when he breathed his last. In accordance with the requirements of law, Coroner Cumines held an inquest on the body on Monday when the above facts were given in evidence. Also it was stated that deceased had proper attendance from the jail officials. Dr. Schooley testified that deceased was suffering from chronic softening of the brain for which no efficacious medical treatment is laid down. The jury returned a verdict of "died from softening of the brain".

KELLOR - The Thunder Bay "Sentinel" says that on May 11 while George Middleton, civil engineer, was on his way to Gravel Bay, he came upon the lifeless body of a man lying beside the right of way only a few miles from the camp. Upon the pockets of the clothes of the deceased being searched, they were found to contain papers of considerable value, besides $27 in money. It was discovered by letters found upon the deceased that his name was Frank Kellor, or Keller, but there was nothing to indicate the whereabouts of his friends.

Dr. Klocker is of the opinion that the unfortunate man had been dead about six weeks before he was discovered. There were no marks of violence upon the body, and death appears to have resulted from exhaustion. He had with him a wallet which was stocked with food which leaves the only theory that deceased became exhausted with travel and succumbed during the cold night while resting. He received a respectable burial at Gravel Bay, and a headstone was erected to mark his grave. If this should meet the eye of any of the unfortunate man's friends they will please communicate with Dr. Smellie of Port Arthur.

May 31, 1884

MCCARTHY - Died at Santarem, Brazil, on May 3, J. C. McCarthy, in the 62nd year of his age, formerly of Hamilton.

Ten years ago Mr. Julius Caesar McCarthy conducted an extensive lumber business in this city, He had been here about five years, having previously resided in Dundas. He was a pleasant and genial gentleman, a kind employer, a warm and generous friend, and a clever business man. Hard times came and Mr. McCarthy got into business difficulties. He went to Brazil and engaged in business at Santarem. Here he flourished and his trade in lumber, sugar, and other articles assumed large proportions.

Two years ago he visited this neighbourhood and told a friend that he purposed returning in a couple of years for the purpose of settling all just demands against him, and he undoubtedly fully intended to carry out his promise. But he is no more. Death has cut short his active life. He leaves a widow and three children. Many warm friends in this part of the world will regret to hear of his death.

BERGIN (Montreal) - This morning an accident occurred in the store of O'Brien & Co, Victoria Square, by which a youth named Michael Bergin lost his life at about 10 o'clock. He was proceeding to the upper flat upon the elevator. He was quite alone at the time and the manner of the accident must remain a matter of conjecture. It is believed that he must have been leaning over the side, forgetful of the beam above which coming in contact with his head, knocked him senseless upon the seat of the elevator. The latter proceeded upward, and the unfortunate boy was again struck, this time sustaining such terrible injuries that he was dead in ten minutes.

GATES - George Gates, a Thorold lad, was drowned in the canal on Thursday night.

June 2, 1884

LUM (Toronto) - Ding Lum, a laundryman, committed suicide by cutting his bowels open last night.

MEDILL (Montreal) - A lad named Thomas Medill, who worked for a farmer of Cote Visitation, met with a horrible death yesterday by being crushed under a roller. The deceased was alone in the wheat field rolling ground, and it is thought while he walked in advance of the machine, he slipped and was run over. As he did not return at noon, search was made and he was found lying under a heavy roller, his body being crushed shapeless. An inquest was held last night and a verdict of accidental death returned.

THERRIER (Montreal) - A young man named Therrier met with a shocking death at St. Francois de Salles. He was driving two horses attached to a harrow when the horses took fright and bolted. The driver, a lad of 15, was not able to master them. The harrow turned over and struck him on the head, one of the teeth entering his brain.

June 3, 1884

PAPPS - Died on June, at 2 a.m., of diphtheria, George Henry Ernest Papps, aged 7 years and 14 days, second son of George S. and C. A. Papps. The funeral will be private.

MINNES - Died on Monday 2, Isabella Maria, only child of Janet and John Minnes, aged 6 months and 19 days. Funeral from her father's residence, 126 Locke street north, on Wednesday, June 4, at 4 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

FOX (Toronto) - Mrs. Margaret Fox, an old lady who a few weeks ago was sentenced to six months for receiving stolen goods, died at the Mercer Reformatory yesterday, brought on by grief at her disgrace.

KERR (Guelph) - An old man named Kerr from Stratford was found dead in his room at the Royal Hotel this morning. The gas was found turned on and the room filled with it. Two hundred dollars was found in his pocket.

BOWMAN (Stony Creek) - Saturday evening Mrs. P. Bowman was returning from Hamilton. She stopped at her brother's about half a mile from the village and while there her child began crying and she gave it laudanum to quiet it. It is supposed that she gave it too much as it died in a few hours.

June 4, 1884

HENDRY - John Hendry died at the city hospital last night from alcoholism. He was lately bartender at McNamara's hotel near the Grand Trunk Railway station, but left several days ago and went to live at Mrs. Loomis's on Tiffany street. On Saturday night his prolonged indulgence in liquor brought on delirium tremens and he was removed to the hospital. The body has been taken back to Hendry's late boarding house where it will be until the arrival of his friends from Streetsville, Ohio, who will take it home with them. The deceased was 51 years old and unmarried.

TAYLOR (Watford) - Mr. William Taylor, an old and respected resident of the township of Brooke, was killed suddenly this afternoon while at his son's place. He was watching them putting down a well when water was struck. The auger was drawn up to the top of the derrick where it swung around, breaking the chain, and fell upon Mr. Taylor's head, killing him instantly.

FOOTE (Cobourg) - While bathing in the lake near the factory creek, David, the 17-year-old son of Alexander Foote, was drowned.

IRONSIDE (Brantford) - John Ironside, who was injured while working for Mr. Wilson, has died.

June 5, 1884

HANLEY - Died in this city, on June 4, of congestion of the lungs, John Hanley, in the 54th year of his age.

BAMBERGER - Died at his residence, Dundas Road, on Thursday, June 5, 1884, John Bamberger, aged 77 year and 9 months. The funeral will take place on Saturday, June 7, from his late residence, at 3 o'clock p.m. to Burlington cemetery. Friends will please accept this intimation.

EDWARDS - Died on Thursday, June 5, 1884, John Edwards, in the 28th year of his age. Funeral from 60 James street north, to-morrow, Friday, at 3 o'clock p.m.

DUFFIELD - Died in this city, on June 4, William H. Duffield, a native of Bilstow, England, aged 46 years. Funeral from his late residence, 141 York street, on Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Mr. W. H. Duffield of the firm of W. E. Sanford & Co died at a late hour last night at his residence, 141 York street. Mr. Duffield was ill only a few days. His complaint originally was inflammatory rheumatism, but it developed into rheumatic fever a day or two ago. He was in the prime of life, a sound shrewd business man of rather retiring disposition, but generous and philanthropic impulses, a valued member of Centenary Methodist church, and a useful member of society. He leaves a widow and several children.

June 6, 1884

KAY (Ripley) - While Mr. John Kay, a farmer, and his wife were in the village this morning, their daughter, aged 9, undertook to light a fire with coal oil. The can exploded, enveloping the girl in a sheet of flame, and the child was burned to death. The house was saved with difficulty.

June 7, 1884

BRUCE - Died at 36 Duke street, on the morning of June 6, Agnes Macdonald, third daughter of Alexander Bruce. Funeral on June 6. Private.

SHANNON - Died George C. Shannon, at the residence of his brother, Wood street, Toronto, on Thursday, June 7. Funeral on Saturday, June 7, from G.T.R. depot at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please attend.

JACOBS - Died in this city, on June 6, Bertha, youngest daughter of Mrs. Flora Jacobs, aged 18 years and 5 months. Funeral on Sunday, at 2:30 p.m., from 104 John street south. Friends will please accept this intimation.

DUTTON (London) - Eddie Dutton, a young lad aged 9 years, was drowned yesterday in the Thames at the spot where the ill-fated "Victoria" was lost. The body has not been recovered.

LOWRY (Guelph) - A girl named Lowry, working in Ward & McMurchy's mill at Arkell, got caught in some machine and was so badly injured that she died.

LEAYCRAFT - Died at Mrs. D. McCallum's residence, 46 Duke street, Mrs. J. W. Leaycraft, aged 61 years, relict of the late J. W. Leaycraft, Esq., of Quebec. Funeral to Burlington cemetery at 2:30 p.m., on Monday, June 9. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend without further notice.

KENNEDY - The remains of the young man, John Kennedy, who died so suddenly of diphtheria on Thursday, were buried in the cemetery yesterday at 11 a.m. The funeral was fixed for 3 p.m., but Dr. Ryall, city physician, ordered that it should take place at the earlier hour. The deceased was a native of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. His parents live in Lambton county, near Sarnia.

VEDDER (Niagara Falls) - Dr. M. A. Langs of Suspension Bridge made an examination of the body of the late Thomas Vedder which is indeed a sad-looking sight. The left side of the skull was broken and a portion, together with the brain, was gone, also a portion of the face. The body although somewhat decomposed presented a natural appearance, the right leg being broken below the knee. The clothes consisted of a stout undershirt, a portion of white shirt, pants, and socks. In the pockets of the pantaloons were found a three-bladed knife with a black handle, a bunch of keys, a 25-cent Canadian piece, an English shilling, and a 10 cent piece.

The knife and keys were at once identified by James Vedder as belonging to his brother. One of the keys was a post office key, a duplicate of which was always carried by James Vedder. The remains were placed in a metallic coffin and the funeral service will be held at 10 o'clock to-day.

In interviewing Mr. George W. Wright, lessee of the cave, who pointed out the spot where the body was found, he said it was near what is known as the Slant Rock, directly in front of Luna Island, midway between the centre of the American falls and one hundred from the base of the island. When asked how a body would be likely to reach that point by going over the falls, he said "I have no doubt Vedder went into the water near where Pearson's body was found and in going over the falls went down head first, striking the ice which crushed in the skull. After striking, the body slid out of the way of the falling water where it remained, sinking as the ice melted, until it rested on the rock upon which it was found".

There is still some mystery about the affair which will never be cleared up. Only the fact remains that the remains of these two men of whom much has been written and said during the past few weeks are quietly resting in Oakland cemetery.

June 9, 1884

QUINN - Died in Dundas, on June 9, Mary, the beloved wife of Frank W. Quinn, aged 22 years and 10 months. Funeral on Wednesday morning at 8:30 from the residence of her father,

John Boyle, Ogilvie street, Dundas. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

MALCOLM - Died in this city, at 38 Robinson street, on June 9, of convulsions, Thomas Charles, infant son of Thomas D. and Jessie Malcolm, of Toronto, aged 1 year 4 months and 24 days. The remains were conveyed per G.T.R. this afternoon to Toronto for interment.

GARTLAND - A little boy, named Walter Gartland, only 7 years of age, was drowned in the creek at Dundas below the cotton factory yard on Saturday afternoon. His brother, two years younger than himself, was with him at the time. It is supposed that the poor little fellow 's hat blew off and he went down to the edge of the creek after it and tumbled in. The younger child went home and told his mother, and a search was immediately begun. In an hour or two the body was found in a deep hole in the creek. The hat was picked up a short distance down the creek.

EDGAR - James Edgar, formerly of this city, had a leg broken a short time ago while he was working at Port Arthur. The limb was amputated, but the young man died from the effect of the operation. His body will be brought to this city for interment.

VENNOR (Montreal) - Henry G. Vennor, the weather prophet, died last night. The deceased gentleman had been ill for some time from rheumatism, and latterly it became apparent that there was no hope for his recovery. He was born in this city in 1840 and began his business career in the firm of Trottingham and Workman. After five years he gave up the mercantile business and received the appointment of assistant to Sir William Logan, taking part in all the surveys for fifteen years after his appointment. In 1870 he was elected a Fellow of the Geological Society of England. In 1880 he resigned his position on the surveys. He owes his world-wide fame to the correctness of a prophecy that the Christmas of 1875 would be a green one. Following up his success and ability to his celebrity, he published the first of Vennor's almanacs, since then published yearly which among other kindred matters contained, as is well known, monthly forecasts of the weather for the entire year and which he supplements with a monthly weather bulletin. Mr. Vennor was also widely known as a student of ornithology. His work on 'Our Birds of Prey' published in 1875 is a valuable one, and his connection of raptors 'Birds of Prey' is one of the most complete on the American continent. Mr. Vennor had reached but the age of 43 years and 6 months at the time of his death.

DOLLERY (Toronto) - James Dollery, 12 years old, while bathing in the river this afternoon, was drowned.

SCHIEFER (Montreal) - Charles Schiefer, a German, committed suicide by hanging. His family found him suspended by the neck with a rope in a shed back of his house. Schiefer, who was 51 years old, was a shoemaker.

COOK (London) - A few days ago, George Cook, aged 27 years, a native of Lucknow, but employed by George Storey of Birr, Ontario, a small village seven miles north of here, was drowned in the river. He could not swim and got beyond his depth.

CARROLL (Ottawa) - Last night the lightning struck the residence of Alexander Carroll, South Marsh, near the township of Torbolton, and set it on fire. The father had a narrow escape in leaping out from his bedroom by a window and bringing his wife with him. Some other members of the family who were in the house at the time managed to follow their father and mother, but four of the children were burned to death, it being impossible to reach them. Nothing in the building was saved. The dwelling house alone was worth $500.

June 10, 1884

THOMPSETT, LOWDER (Picton) - Joseph Thompsett and George Lowder were hanged here at 8 o'clock this morning for the murder of Peter Lazier. Both maintained their innocence to the last.

OWNES (St. Thomas) - A young man, Henry Ownes, was drowned in Kettle Creek to-day while bathing. The deceased was about 30 years of age and came here from Monmouthshire, England, last fall and has no relatives in this country.

BOYLE (Merrickville) - William Boyle was instantly killed in Merrick's mallable foundry this morning by the bursting of an emery wheel which was caused by a piece of iron getting between the rest and the wheel. Deceased leaves a widow and large family.

June 11, 1884

FISHER - Died on Tuesday, June 10, at 80 Queen street south, Mrs. E. Fisher, relict of the late R. W. Fisher, of Seaforth, Ontario, and second daughter of the late Jonathan Acres, Esq., of Herne Bay, Kent, England. Funeral at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 12. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

EDGAR - Died at Port Arthur, on June 6, James Watson Edgar, aged 26 years and 6 months. Funeral on Wednesday, at 4 o'clock p.m. from the residence, No 8 Little Peel street. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MEPHAM - Died in this city, on June 10, Lucinda Ellen, daughter of Thomas and Lucinda Mepham, aged 13 months. Funeral on Thursday, June 12, at 2 p.m. from 203 Main street west. Friends will please accept this intimation.

HAMILTON (Orillia) - A man named Hamilton, who lives at Sheriff's Corners, near Lindsay, was shot and killed in a house of ill fame here early this morning.

DONELLY (Palmerston) - Mathew Donelly, one of the most respected citizens and ex-mayor of this town, died suddenly to-day at noon.

PAUL (Belleville) - Capt John Paul, father of Capt. Paul, inspector of dredging, died here yesterday in his 83rd year.

HIGGINS (Whitby) - The Rama manslaughter case in which Jesse Higgins was killed by Story in a quarrel about the latter's wife is to be tried on Thursday.

HOLT - Thomas Holt, who was injured at Gurney's works at Dundas, died at an early hour this morning. His family is in a destitute condition. An inquest will be held this afternoon and the body will be buried to-morrow.

June 12, 1884

FRANKISH (Toronto) - George Cliff was accused of criminal negligence in selling to Mrs. Frankish a poisonous drug instead of rue. The woman died, poisoned by a drug given by mistake. A coroner's jury acquitted Cliff of any criminal act and he was discharged.

Cliff was afterward re-arrested and committed to stand his trial at the assizes. He was bailed.

LINDLEY (Brantford) - Mr. Lindley, clerk in the Bank of British North America, died suddenly at the Kerby house this morning. He had been complaining for some days, but was much better yesterday. This morning he dressed himself, intending to go down to breakfast, but not coming down, the bellboy went to his room and rapped, but getting no response, he informed the hotel clerk that he could see him over the transom on the bed but could not make him answer. The doctor was immediately sent for and a friend of Mr. Lindley's obtained entrance through the transom and found life extinct. On the doctor's arrival he said death was caused by apoplexy.

June 13, 1884

BUCHANAN - Died in this city, on June 13, at No 6 Elgin street, Henry Buchanan, in the 85th year of his age. Funeral from the above residence, on Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

WOOLVERTON - Died at Hamilton, on Friday morning, June 13, Nellie, beloved wife of Dr. A. Woolverton, in her 36th year, Funeral will take place on Sunday, at 1:15 sharp. Will proceed first to Christ Church Cathedral, thence to the G.T.R. station and thence to Grimsby. Train leaves station at 2:30. The train returning from Grimsby will leave about 11 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

JACKSON (Toronto) - W. Jackson, aged 18, was torn to pieces by getting wound around a shaft at the Chapman elevator this afternoon.

VOISENE, VOLY (Quebec) - The bodies of two inmates of the Beauport asylum have been found drowned on Beauport beach opposite the residence of Senator Deblois. It seems the two unfortunate men, named Napoleon Voisene, aged 26, of Cacouna, and Elgean Joly, aged 32, of St. Saveur, have been missing since Sunday. It is supposed that while out for a stroll they took a small skiff belonging to the engineer of the asylum and capsized in a squall on Sunday. The body of Voisene was only clothed with a shirt while Joly had only a portion of his clothing on, the remainder being found on the beach. The coroner has commenced an inquest.

WOOLVERTON - The wife of Dr. A. Woolverton died at her residence this morning. The deceased lady was a daughter of Mr. Nelles of Grimsby. She was an active member of Christ Church Cathedral, and her death will cause a loss to the Churchwomen’s Aid Association of that church which it will be difficult to fill. She was greatly beloved by all with whom she had any dealings. She leaves a child and daughter, 6 years of age. Her remains will be taken to Grimsby for interment on Sunday afternoon. Dr. Mockridge will perform the service at Christ Church Cathedral and also at Grimsby.

BUCHANAN - This morning at his residence, 6 Elgin street, this city, died Mr. Henry Buchanan, aged 81. The deceased gentleman was born in Ireland in 1800. In 1825 he came to Montreal where he arrived after a tedious voyage of thirteen weeks' duration. During his residence in Montreal the country passed through the troublous times of riot and war, and Mr. Buchanan bore arms and did good service for his adopted country.

Shortly after his arrival at Montreal he took a wife and made the beginning of a long and happy married life of 57 years. In 1851 Mr. Buchanan removed to the west and settled in the county of Peel, near Brampton, where he remained until ten or fifteen years ago when he came to Hamilton to be with his son who had taken a situation here. Mr. Buchanan was a strict teetotaller, never having touched a drop of liquor during the whole of his long lifetime. So strict was he in this respect that even when lying on his deathbed, he would not take medicine if he suspected that it

contained alcohol. His death was the result of old age. Always in capital health during his active days, he maintained his vigour until near the close of his life when from sheer wear and tear the machinery of his existence ran down and came to a full stop.

He leaves a widow aged over 80, and two sons and three daughters. These are Mr. Joshua G. Buchanan, city editor at the "Hamilton Times", Mr. Caleb Buchanan, also of the "Times", Amelia, wife of Mr. Fawcett of "Flesherton Advance", Sarah, wife of Joseph Bell, resident near Cobourg, and Mary Ann, unmarried, upon whom has devolved the duty of caring for the old folk, a duty she has accomplished well and cheerfully. The funeral will take place form 6 Elgin street on Sunday afternoon.

RITCHIE (Owen Sound) - This morning a carpenter, named Alfred Ritchie, was fatally injured while at work on the Canadian Pacific Railway elevator by a piece of lumber falling from above and striking him on the back. Death ensued in a few hours. The deceased leaves a wife but no children.

MCCADDEN (Chesteville, Ont) - An inquest was held this afternoon on the body of Mrs. McCadden, murdered about two miles from here last evening.

Patrick Manly, sworn: Thomas Aggart came to my place as I was going to bed about three-quarters of an hour after dark on the evening of June 11. I heard him coming from towards the barn running. His brother was with him and he came in ahead of him. Thomas had an axe in his hand. My wife asked him what was wrong, he looked so pale and frightened. He answered, "There is enough wrong". He said he heard some noise at his door the night before last and after he left my place that evening and was gone to bed, he heard the same noise again, that it went around the house and came back again, and pushed a little on the door and went round near where his head lay and gave a heavy groan. He said he then awakened his brother, jumped out of bed, put on his pants, and took his axe and went out. After he went out, he said he yelled, "Who in the devil are you? What do you want?" After that he made towards it, yelled to it to stop, and when he got near it raised a cane. He then struck it with the axe once about the shoulders and once about, the breast. It fell back and groaned. He thought it was a man dressed in woman's clothes. I asked "What in the world is that?" He said if there was man on earth it was old Mick Donovan who has been dead since last January. I said that could not be, so he said "If you come with me, I can show you where I knocked it down". I refused to go. We went to Johnnie McCadden's house and there Aggart told the same story again, when Johnnie jumped up and said "It is my mother you have murdered". The prisoner directed me to where the body lay. It was on its back with the head leaning a little to the right with a wound about the right ear and about the right arm.

The verdict of the jury was that Mrs. McCadden came to her death on the evening of June 11

from blows of an axe in the hands of Thomas Aggart.

The prisoner had previously borne a good character and was looked upon as a quiet and inoffensive young man.

ARMITAGE (Quio, Quebec) - Armitage, the victim of a shooting affray, is dead. Woolsey is reported to have fled.

MITCHELL (Milton) - On Saturday last Thomas Mitchell of Oakville died in jail from the effects of dropsy. An inquest was held by Coroner Freeman and the jury returned a verdict that deceased died from natural causes

June 14, 1884

BOND - Died in Barton, on Friday, June 13, Emma L., eldest daughter of the late James Bond. Funeral from the family residence, on Monday, at 2:30. Carriages will leave R. Pray & Sons, Macnab street, at 1:30. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

DWYER - Died in this city, on June 13, Margaret, wife of John Dwyer, a native of the county Clare, Ireland. Funeral will leave her late residence, No 22 O'Reilly street, on Sunday, June 14, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

CONLEY - Died at his late residence, 93 Murray street east, John Conley, a native of County Armagh, Ireland, in the 55th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, on Monday, June 16, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

CARSON - Died in this city, on June 14, Bertha N., youngest daughter of George Carson, aged 4 months and 18 days. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, from No 9 Davenport street. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MATHIESON (Lowville) - Mr. Mathieson of Limstone fall, and his young family, have met with a bereavement in the death of Mrs. Mathieson.

June 16, 1884

RYMAL - Died on Saturday afternoon, at her residence, corner of Hess and Peter streets, in this city, Margaret Hess, relict of the late George Rymal, in the 75th year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock to Burlington cemetery. Friends will please accept this intimation.

On Saturday last there died in this city of heart disease a lady who was born here 75 years ago. Her maiden name was Margaret Hess and her father, after whom Hess street is named, was one

of the earliest settlers on the land on which Hamilton now stands. The deceased lady was born in the old Hess homestead, corner of King and Hess streets, and lived there till womanhood. She married the late George Rymal and moved with him to West Flamborough where they lived for upwards of twenty years on the old Davis place. The family moved to Waterdown where they remained for ten or fifteen years. Six years ago Mr. Rymal died on the ocean on the way home from Europe, and about a year afterward Mrs. Rymal moved into the city, taking up her residence on the corner of Hess and Peter streets where she lived ever since and where she died on Saturday. The deceased lady was a woman of exemplary Christian character, deeply beloved by her family and esteemed by a wide circle of friends. She was a member of centenary Methodist church. A family of several sons and daughters survive her. The funeral will take place to-morrow at 3 p.m.

HUDSON - Died in this city, on June 15, Mary Hudson, infant daughter of James Hudson, aged 1 year and 6 months. Funeral Tuesday at 3 o'clock from 43 Hunter street east. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

RAGAN (Belleville) - In the case of Mrs. Ragan who was found dead in bed at Canifton, the coroner's jury returned a verdict that she died from strangulation while in an epileptic fit.

HOWARD, MORSE (Toronto) - It is now beyond doubt that Richard Howard and John Morse have been drowned. Howard's coat and handkerchief were found on the beach. There were only these two in the boat and not four as stated yesterday. Both were young and promising lads. Howard's father is a traveller for C. P. Reid & Co, cigar manufacturers.

CHALKLEY (Toronto) - Willie Chalkley, aged 8, fell into the Humber river from the platform of a boathouse yesterday afternoon and was drowned.

MCKAY (Ottawa) F. J. McKay, private secretary to Sir Hector Langevin, died this forenoon at the general hospital. He was ill only a few days.

CAMPBELL (Ottawa) - James Campbell of the parliamentary library staff, brother-in-law of Hon. G. H. Ross, minister of education for Ontario, died this morning. He has been ill for some time.

STORM - The first drowning accident of the season occurred last evening when a promising young man named Seymour Storm lost his life. He, in company with three other men, N. Carrier, J. Ellsworth, and Henry Hyatt, engaged a boat at Weir's boathouse about 5:30 p.m. with the intention of rowing to Dynes. When about three miles from the city, opposite Stipe's inlet and fully a mile from shore, Storm and Hyatt rose to take the place of the other two men at the oars.

Storm, who was rather heavily built, tried to pass Ellsworth on the same side of the boat. The weight of the two was too great for the frail craft and it suddenly capsized, precipitating the four men into the water. The boat fortunately floated and Ellsworth, Carrier, and Hyatt clutched it. Storm however was an expert and bold swimmer and he doubtless thought that he could swim ashore. On rising to the surface he struck out boldly towards the shore. When he had gone about a hundred yards, he was seen by those clinging to the boat to turn and look towards them. One of them called to him and he said something in reply that they could not catch. Then suddenly extending his hands above his head he sank beneath the surface and did not reappear. The three survivors continued to cling to the capsized boat. One of them, Ellsworth, could not swim and it required all the self-possession and endurance of Carrier to save him. "I can't tell you how it is that I kept my head above water", said Ellsworth to a "Spectator" reporter, "and if had not been for my friend, Carrier, would certainly have drowned. I remember sinking twice and being helped to the boat again".

It was more than a quarter of an hour after the accident before the perilous predicament of the three men was observed from the shore. Two boys, one of whom is the son of Mr. Watt the tailor, put off from the inlet in a boat and rowed swiftly to their relief. They arrived none too soon, for all three were benumbed and their strength was rapidly ebbing away. With some difficulty they were taken into the boat and were rowed to shore. After exchanging their dripping garments for dry ones, they came back to the city with the mournful intelligence of their companion's death. The deceased was a young man of good disposition and manly character, and had many friends here. Though scarcely more than 20 years of age, he was the mainstay of his widowed mother and two sisters who live on Elgin street. He was agent in this city of the Toronto Tea Co., and it is said came from Ingersoll. It is hardly probable that the body can be recovered by dragging. It is too far out from shore.

June 17, 1884

JOHNSTON - Died in this city, Monday, June 16, Andrew Johnston, in the 19th year of his age. Funeral will leave his father's residence, No 9 Greig street, at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

OGILBEE - Died in this city, on June 17, Cecelia, wife of William Ogilbee. Funeral from her husband's residence, No 8 Wood street west, on Wednesday, June 18, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited.

HARVEY (Guelph) - John Harvey, for the past fifteen years city clerk and treasurer, died on Sunday evening, aged 72 years.

CLARKE (Toronto) - Martin Clarke, aged 10 years, was drowned while bathing in the Don to-day.

June 18, 1884

ARNOLD (Toronto) - Richard Arnold, for the past twenty-six years agent of the Grand Trunk, died to-day of heart disease. He was a prominent Mason.

June 19, 1884

CARSCALLEN - Died on June 18, in the Township of Saltfleet, John E. Carscallen, aged 29 years. Funeral on Friday, June 20, at 2 p.m.

COULSON (Ottawa) - A collision took place between North Nation Mills and Papineauville stations, on the Canadian Pacific Railway yesterday. Coulson, an engine cleaner, met with his death.

HALL (Milton) - On Saturday last R. S. Hall, an old and respected resident of Esquesing, near Hornby, was engaged in driving a load of straw from his barn. At the entrance to the barn there was a sudden pitch where it is supposed that Mr. Hall lost his footing and his command of the horses, as the team ran away and he was thrown from the load to the ground where he was found a few minutes later quite dead, his neck being broken and a blood vessel burst. The only external marks on his body were a couple of bruises.

KELCEY (McKellar) - George Kelcey, justice of the peace of Dunchurch, was killed in his sawmill on June 17 while working at a circular saw, a strip of board flying from the saw striking him on the forehead, fracturing his skull. He survived only a few hours.

June 20, 1884

WYLIE - Died at 36 Main street, Hamilton, Thursday, June 19, Maud Hamilton, eldest daughter of James Wylie, aged 10 years and 6 months.

HANNON - Died on June 20, at 43 Hannah street east, Joseph Hannon, aged 76 years. Funeral from his late residence, on Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

SONES - Died on June 19, in Barton township, east of Wentworth street north, Mary Ann Sones, aged 38. Funeral will take place from her husband's residence, on Sunday, June 22, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

DANIELS - Died on June 20, at Grove Cottage, King street west, Josephine, youngest daughter of David Daniels, aged 10 years. Funeral will leave her father's residence for Fiddler's Green, at 2 p.m., Saturday. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

DUNHAM (Lynden) - A deaf and dumb boy, about 17 years of age, by the name of John Dunham, while walking on the railway track in going to his work this morning, was struck by a passing train and instantly killed.

MARTIN (Montreal) - A young man named Elscar Martin, residing at St. Henri, was, in company with another boy, attempting to steal a ride to the city by jumping on a pilot train when he missed his footing and fell between the moving cars and was instantly killed.

MCFARLANE (Quebec) - The body of Miss McFarlane was found this morning at the Montmorency Falls. An inquest is being held this afternoon.

EMORY (Guelph) - The suicide of Phillip Emory who was crazed by religious excitement startled the community and will not aid the Salvation Army.

June 21, 1884

DOYLE - Died in this city, on Saturday, June 21, William Doyle, in the 39th year of his age. Funeral will leave his late residence, 199h Catherine street north, on Monday, at 2 o'clock. Friends will please attend.

CAMPBELL - Died at the residence of her son-in-law, William Calder, Hamilton Waterworks Reservoir, on June 20, Catherine Ross, aged 95 years, relict of the late John DeNoon Campbell, native of Ross-shire, Scotland. Funeral from the residence of her son, Mr. Alexander Campbell, 83 Merrick street, at 3:30 to-morrow, Sunday, to Burlington cemetery.

STRONG (Port Cockburn, Ont) - Alexander Strong, a carpenter, was drowned while bathing here last evening. He leaves a wife and five children.

RAMSAY (Belleville) - Mrs. Ramsay, of Canifton, who was probably the largest woman in Canada, died yesterday, Her weight was about 500 pounds.

June 23, 1884

MURTON - Died at the residence of her husband, Main street east, Hamilton, June 23, Sophis M., the beloved wife of John W. Murton, in the 43rd year of her age. Funeral on Wednesday, June 25, at 3:30 p.m.

MURTON - Mrs. John W. Murton died this morning at her late residence on Main street east in the 43rd year of her age. She had been ailing for some time past and both the doctors and her friends had given up all hopes of her ultimate recovery. She was a daughter of the late William G. Clarke of this city, one of Hamilton's pioneer men, and was generally known and beloved for her social qualifications and for her kindness, benevolence, and charity. There was no one in the city more widely beloved that she, and many an impoverished household which she gladdened by her cheering word and substantial benevolence will mourn her loss.

A number of years ago she had the misfortune to lose her only daughter, Ella, in Brantford, through accidental drowning, and the misfortune has preyed upon her mind ever since, and fretted and worried her to the end. She leaves six sons, the youngest a mere infant. Mrs. Murton's character was noble, generous and universally admired. She was a sincere Christian and a model wife and mother.

SWARDS (Toronto) - Aaron Swards, aged 15, was drowned while bathing in the Don this afternoon. This makes the seventh drowning accident here this season.

GERVAIS (Montreal) - Alfred Gervais, aged 14, was drowned this morning while bathing in the river St. Charles.

BOURDON (Quebec) - Dr. Belleau yesterday held an inquest at Levis on the body of a child named Bourdon found the other morning in a dying condition on Davidson's hill. The inquest resulted in a verdict of guilty of manslaughter against the father, a beggar man, who it is said was in the habit of using the child badly and subjecting it to great hardships. The accused was immediately placed under arrest, brought to the city, and sent to jail under the coroner's warrant.

WALLS, TREMELLION (Welland) - Two freight trains collided near this station on the Welland branch of the Grand Trunk Railway about seven o'clock this morning, wrecking both engines and tenders and six cars. Brakeman Walls was instantly killed. Fireman Tremellion died in less an hour. The other fireman, Morrell, was badly injured and will not recover. Taylor, engineer, was slightly hurt. A wrecking train was on hand and the track was cleared in two hours.

DUNN - William Dunn, an Irishman, came to this city a short time ago and got employment with an Ancaster farmer named James Fahey. On Saturday last he came to this city and was at the wood market with some friends. At 4:15 in the afternoon the station duty man at No 2 police station was informed of a big fight going on in the vicinity of the wood market. Acting sergeant Castell and constables Timson and Blakely were sent up, but before they arrived the fight had been stopped. Several men around stated that Dunn had been the cause of the fight, and as he was

then in a state of intoxication, he was arrested, and at 4:30 was lodged in the cells at No 3 police station. He wore an ordinary suit of clothes and had his trousers supported by means of a belt. He was very quiet at the station and gave his name and address as above. He also stated that he was a single man though between 35 and 40 years of age.

At 7 o'clock constable Moore, who was on day station duty, went through the cells with constable Fuller who was about to relieve him. Dunn was in his cell and appeared to be quite sober. He asked the constable how long he would have to stay in the lock-up and was told that if he had no friends in the city to go bail for him he would have to remain there until Monday morning. Dunn replied that he had no friends in the city, and the constable then left him. At 8:25 Mr. James Fahey for whom Dunn worked in company with Mr. McLaren, a brother farmer, appeared at No 3 police station and offered to bail for Dunn. Constable Fuller went into the cell which is situated in the rear of the office, and to reach which it is necessary to cross a small yard and go through a couple of passages for the purpose of bringing the prisoner out.

Dunn was found hanging to the cell door and apparently dead. On an examination being made, it was found that he had taken off the belt which supported his trousers and put one end over the top bar of the cell door, then attaching the ends he put the belt under his chin and around back of his ears. He then turned around till the belt became crossed at the back of his neck. In order to complete the suicide he must then have raised his feet and held them up, for when found his knees almost reached the ground and his legs from the knees down were bent under him with the toes resting on the cell door. From the time that the belt was adjusted under the chin till the time that death took place must have been many minutes during which the unfortunate man could have saved himself by merely straightening his legs under him. Constable Fuller on finding the body called on constable Ferris who pronounced life extinct.

The body was cut down and placed on a stretcher. Coroner White was made acquainted with the circumstances of the case and considered it advisable to hold an inquest. A jury was empanelled on the spur of the moment and Mr. James Welsh chosen foreman. The body was viewed at the police station and the inquest adjourned till Saturday next at 7:30 o'clock when it will take place at No 3 police station. A post mortem examination was made and the body removed to the dead house at the hospital whence it will be buried.

June 24, 1884

WILSON - Died at the residence of her parents, Burlington street, Township of Barton, on June 23, 1884, Maggie Tait, beloved wife of James Wilson, aged 25 years. Funeral at 1 p.m. sharp on Wednesday, June 25. Friends will please accept this intimation.

ATKINSON - Died in this city, on June 22, John Atkinson, aged 76 years. Funeral will take place from his late residence, No 44 Catherine street north, on Tuesday, June 24, at 1 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

The late John Atkinson died in the city of Hamilton, June 22, at the advanced age of 76 years. He came from Newcastle-on-Tyne about thirty-four years ago and settled in the township of Glanford and was engaged in merchandise the greater part of his life. He leaves a wife and six children - five girls and 1 boy, all grown-up and occupying respectable positions. Mr. Atkinson leaves very many sincere friends and mourners behind. He was a gentleman of Christian habits and great moral worth, and endeared himself to all who came within his influence. The people of the township of Glanford will long remember his kind and gentle ways and many virtues. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 44 Catherine street north, to Glanford on Tuesday at 1 o'clock.

BELANGER - This forenoon the daughter of a man named Belanger died from the effects of a severe burning which she received yesterday by a boy setting fire to a bundle of straw near which the girl was standing, the fire catching her clothes and burning her fatally. (Ottawa)

GRINE, CRYNE (Ottawa) - The names of the two men drowned at Brigham's Creek, near Hull, were Mediace Grine and Sircox Cryne.

CUNNINGHAM (Montreal) - Yesterday Rachel Cunningham of Point Clair was pouring methylated spirits out of a can upon the fire to make it burn quickly when the can exploded, scattering spirits upon her clothing which in a few seconds were one sheet of flame. She was fearfully burned about the body, arms, and face. After lingering in intense agony until about 10 o'clock last night she expired.

DOUGLAS (Brantford) - Dougal Douglas, aged 23 years, and four companions went yesterday morning to Wilkes's dam to bathe. Douglas's companions were swimming across the river and he also attempted to go across, but when half way over, he sank in the water. One of the young men gave the alarm and those nearest him made efforts to find where he sank, but without success. A boat and an expert swimmer's services were secured who found the body about half an hour after, life being extinct. Douglas was in the city only a short time and was highly respected.

FORSYTH - Albert Forsyth, aged about 50, a farmhand with Mr. Fell, a farmer four miles from Brantford, committed suicide yesterday morning by hanging himself. He secured a chain used for tying cattle and fastened it to a rafter in the attic, and getting a beehive box, stood on it and placed the chain around his neck and swung himself off the box, ending his life.

MCPHERSON (Winnipeg) - The Queen's hotel and other buildings at Port Arthur were burned to-day. The fire protection service is almost entirely useless. The loss is $25000, insurance $15000. McPherson, a Winnipeg commercial traveller, was burned to death. The fire broke out at three in the morning and guests lost heavily in property. There were many narrow escapes.

PRINGLE - Died at her mother's residence, No 4 Hannah street east, on June 24, May, youngest, daughter of the late J. D. Pringle, aged 18. Funeral private.

BREKET (Strathroy) - Michael Breket, a respectable farmer of Metcalfe, on the way home was struck by the Chicago express going west, passing here at 6:40 p.m., and was immediately killed. He was driving over the town line crossing when the train struck beneath the horses and the wagon. The horses were also killed and the wagon demolished.

MCDERMOTT (Guelph) - Last Tuesday morning an old man named McDermott, who for some time has been an inmate of the Wellington County poorhouse, had got permission to leave the institution and was walking up the railway track towards Fergus when the train came along. The old man stepped off to one side to let the train pass, but grew dizzy while it was flying, by and fell, when one of the cars struck him. He was conscious when picked up by the section men soon after, and gave that account of the affair, but he soon became unconscious and died in four or five hours. He was cut about the head and his hip bone was broken, death being caused by injuries to the brain. The old man got his discharge from the poorhouse through the reeve of Erin and intended going up to Mount Forest where probably he has friends.

SHORT (St. Catharines) - A telegram was received in this city Monday morning stating that Captain James Short of St. Catharines had been killed at Owen Sound on Saturday and his body forwarded here for burial. No further particulars.

June 25, 1884

MATHEWS - Died at her residence, 35 Market street, on Tuesday, June 24, Caroline Mathews, relict of the late J. B. Mathews, in the 67th year of her age. Funeral on Thursday, June 26, at 3:30 p.m.

June 26, 1884

GARRICK - Died in this city, on June 25, David, eldest son of D. J. and Emma Garrick, aged 8 years and 3 months. Funeral from his parents' residence, 146 King street east, on Friday, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

FOREMAN - Died in this city on June 25 William Foreman, a native of Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland, aged 33 years. Funeral from his late residence, No 16 Liberty street, on Friday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

DANS (Montreal) - George Dans, a shunter in the employ of the G.T.R., jumped from one engine and was knocked down by another and pushed a distance of thirty yards along the line. When picked up, he was quite dead. Deceased belonged to Montpelier Vermont.

TAYLOR , HENDERSON (Halifax) - A sailboat containing five occupants, while returning from Pictou to Granton, was capsized in a squall when nearly at the wharf at Granton, resulting in the drowning of Mr. Samuel Taylor and Miss Jane Henderson, residents of Granton, the other three, two ladies and a gentleman, being rescued by a tug boat. Mr. Taylor's body has been recovered, but that of Miss Henderson has not been found.

GALLANT (St. John) - Moses Gallant, 15 years of age, was drowned at Campbellton, while bathing.

MCDONALD Angus McDonald, aged 12 years, son of William McDonald of Fredericton, was drowned on Tuesday night while bathing at the courthouse slip.

June 27, 1884

ATKINSON - Died at his father's residence, 71 Wellington street north, on June 26, James Atkinson, in the 39th year of his age. Funeral on Saturday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

COILEY (London) - Joseph Coiley, who works for George Routledge of Westminster, was killed yesterday by a horse he was riding falling and rolling on him.

BRADY (London) - About 2:30 o'clock this morning George Hall, a traveller for R. S. Williams & Co., was arrested by sergeant Crawford on a charge of manslaughter. Following are the particulars. A child named Brady residing in this city was born deaf and dumb and some time ago Hall is asserted to have kindly undertaken to effect a cure if possible. One portion of the treatment is alleged to have been by administering of hypodermic injections in the head. Last night the child expired and it is now charged that its death was caused by the use of these injections. An inquest will be held.

STEVENSON (Kingston) - The body of Boswell Stevenson, an eight term convict, was found off the wharf yesterday. It is not known whether the poor fellow was attempting to escape when he

met his death or fell in accidentally. He had five more years to serve.

June 28, 1884

HILL - Died at Raleigh, NC, June 27, Jane, beloved wife of John Hill, aged 38 years, third daughter of the late John Semmens of this city.

June 30, 1884

KNOTT - Died in this city, on June 30, John Knott, aged 70 years. Funeral from his late residence, No 49 Walnut street, on Wednesday, July 2, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

WADDLETON - Died on June 30, Charlotte Waddleton, the beloved wife of Philip Waddleton Funeral from her late residence, Duke street, west of Locke street, at 10 to-morrow morning, July 1. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Mrs. Waddleton, the unfortunate woman who poisoned herself on Friday evening last with a preparation of arsenic and charcoal known as 'Rough on Rats' died this morning a few minutes to 5 o'clock. She was conscious to the last but did not express any sorrow at having made away with herself. Dr. Mackelcan, coroner, was notified. He examined the body and decided that it would be necessary to hold an inquest which will be done to-night. The jury is being empanelled this afternoon. They will meet to-night at 7 o'clock at Mr. Waddleton's house, view the body, and adjourn to some convenient place to consider the matter.

CRUIKSHANK - Died at Cornhall of Park, Banffshire, Scotland, on June 9, William Cruikshank, late farmer, Nortache, Cairnies, in the 82nd year of his age.

Mr. William Cruikshank, whose death is announced in this issue, was father of Mr. A. Scott Cruikshank, headmaster of school district No 3, Hamilton. The deceased gentleman had been in usual health a few days before his death when a severe cold resulting in congestion of the lungs terminated fatally on the 9th June. Mr. Cruikshank was long a well known farmer in Banffshire but retired several years ago. His genial presence will be greatly missed by the villagers among whom he was a general favourite.

MCDONALD (Durham) - A sad case of drowning occurred about five miles from this place this morning. two boys named McDonald went out bathing with a raft and the younger one, about 18 years of age. not being able to swim very well, got too far away from the raft and could not

return. His brother immediately tried to save him, but the raft kept floating away. The elder brother, becoming exhausted, finally tore himself away, having been however taken underwater twice by his drowning brother, and reached the raft. Assistance soon arrived, but of no avail. The body was soon recovered.

ARMSTRONG (Toronto) - A little girl, about 3 years old, named Armstrong, whose parents reside on Duchess street, was run over by a street car last night and instantly killed. Joseph McCarthy, the driver of the car, gave himself up to the police and was subsequently released on bail. An inquest will be held to-morrow.

DEPLEY (Port Burwell) - A most heartrending accident happened here last evening by which Thomas DePley, a young man of Tillsonburg, lost his life while endeavouring to save another from drowning in Otter Creek.

A number of young men had been here during the day fishing, and last evening one of the party, a young man by the name of Taylor, from Glenmire, while in a boat on the creek, through some mischance caused the boat to careen over, throwing him out. Being unable to swim he was soon to be in a drowning condition when DePley sprang into another boat which happened to be at hand and gallantly went out to his assistance, and while endeavouring to pull him out of the creek drew his own boat underwater far enough so that it filled. Becoming frightened at this stage he sprang from the boat and endeavoured to get to shore, but being unable to swim, sank and was seen but once afterward for an instant until his body was taken out some three-quarters of an hour after he sank. Notwithstanding vigorous efforts when made by willing hands, It was found that life was extinct. Young Taylor clung to the boat after DePley jumped and reached the shore in safety, The coroner has been notified but has not arrived. The village is a state of excitement over the sad affair. DePley was a single man and leaves a brother, two sisters and a widowed mother.

July 2, 1884

ROSS - Died at his father's residence, 83 Wellington street north, on June 30, Herbert, third son of J. Ross, teacher, aged 11 years and 20 days. Funeral on Wednesday, July 2nd, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

LEISAIS (Montreal) - The body of William Leisais, a shoemaker who was drowned while bathing hear Molson's brewery a week ago Sunday, has been found on the river bank near Varennes.

July 3, 1884

FARRESH - Died in this city, on July 1, John Farresh, aged 80 years. Funeral from his late

residence, corner of John and Augusta streets, at 2 o'clock to-morrow (Thursday). Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

RIDDEL - Died at 12 Augusta street, on July 2, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. James Samuel, Mr. John Riddel, in the 94th year of his age. The funeral will take place on Friday, July 4, at 3 o'clock.

ARMITAGE (Beeton) - A young lad, about 17, son of Elias Armitage of the township of Tecumseh, was drowned while bathing in a pond on Saturday evening last.

FLEMING (St. Catharines) - A man named Fleming was drowned off one of Neelon's tugs near lock 7, new canal.

July 4, 1884

BOWEN (Montreal) - Austin Bowen, a navvy from Montreal, met with a horrible death on the Canadian Pacific Railway track on Monday evening. He was one of a gang of men going to work on the Pontiac and Pacific Junction Railway. At Hull where they had to change cars for Aylmer, he refused to leave the train and was put off by force. In trying to get on the train again when in motion, he fell under the wheels and was killed, his head and one arm being severed from the body.

DAVIDSON (Newcastle, N.B.) - Albert Davidson employed in rafting at the southwestern boom, was drowned yesterday by falling from the logs.

MUTTON (Bowmanville) - Last night Fred Mutton, aged 22, went into Dore's millpond to bathe and got beyond his depth. Being unable to swim he was drowned before assistance could be had.

July 5, 1884

MILLIGAN - Died on July 4, at 60 George street, Ayalea Maud Fitzpatrick, second daughter of C. W. Milligan, aged 2 years and 6 months. Funeral will take place this afternoon, at 4 o'clock.

BESCOBY - Mrs. Bescoby, the widow of a Toronto conductor, for whose murder at Rat Portage she was acquitted some time ago. died in the hospital yesterday from consumption.

July 7, 1884

CALLAGHAN (Montreal) - Yesterday John Callaghan was killed in a street fight. Bernard McDonald has been arrested, charged with the killing.

BARR - Died in this city, on July 5, Peter Barr, aged 53 years. Funeral from his late residence, 134 Ferguson avenue, on Monday, July 7, at 3 o'clock.

TURNER (Ottawa) - Freddy Turner, 11 years of age, was drowned at the St. Louis dam, near Ottawa yesterday evening. He had got beyond his depth and could not swim.

BUTTON (Montreal) - Captain Joseph E. Button, of the Allan steamship "Sardinian" who has been in the general hospital since the first of the month, died here to-day of Bright's disease, aged 57.

July 8, 1884

RONALD - Died in this city, on July 8, John Ronald, aged 33 years, son of J. W. Ronald. Funeral from his father's residence, 150 Napier street, on Thursday, at 3:30 p.m.

SEMMENS - On the morning of July 8, at 46 Augusta street, Edwin Arthur, only son of Arthur W. and Sarah Semmens, aged 7 months and 1 week. Funeral from above address on Wednesday, July 9, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

DUNNE (Arthur) - Charles B. Dunne, formerly connected with the "Hamilton Times" and for the past three years assistant editor of the Arthur "Enterprise", died at the Commercial hotel here on July 1, and was interred on Wednesday. A respectable cortege, comprising many leading citizens by whom he was much esteemed, escorted his remains to Greenfield cemetery. Deceased was a native of County Kildare, Ireland, and was in his 46th year. He had seen much of the world, possessed abilities of a high order, natural and acquired, and yet was of a disposition so retired and unassuming as to preclude him from attaining such a leading position in the journalistic field as his talents eminently fitted him to adorn.

BURROWS, STEVENSON (Sherbrooke, Que) - Two young lads, one the son of Thomas Burrows and the other a son of Mr. Stevenson, were drowned last evening in the Mississippi river at Lennoxville. They were missed and their clothes being found led to the discovery of the accident, and their bodies were recovered.

ROBIN (Montreal) - Thomas Robin, president of the Caledonian curling club and ex-president of the Caledonian Society of this city, died last evening. The deceased was well known throughout the United States and Canada. He contracted the ailment during the carnival last winter.

KEARNEY (Montreal) - A young man named John Kearney was drowned yesterday while bathing at St. Anne's. He hailed from Portland, Me. and was here on a week's visit.

STEWART - Catharine Stewart, wife of Donald Stewart, Bell Creek, PEI, committed suicide on Saturday by hanging herself from a beam in the barn. She had been of unsound mind for some time.

HUNTER (London) - About 4:30 yesterday afternoon, John Hunter, a Grand Trunk Railway yardman, was killed while coupling cars in the yard at London East. He hailed from Montreal and was unmarried.

SKEAD (Ottawa) - The funeral of Senator Skead took place this afternoon. It was one of the largest attended funerals that have been observed in Ottawa for many years, there being nearly two hundred carriages following the cortege to Birchwood cemetery.

LAFONTAINE - Judge Lafontaine of Aylmer died at an early hour this morning. Deceased was widely known and highly esteemed throughout this district where he sat upon the bench for a number of years. He was 74 years of age.

WRIGHT (Montreal) - A very distressing accident happened in Hochelaga at noon to-day, close to the railway station, where a large stock of coal is stored. Close to this a family named Wright resides. One of the boys, aged 13, on coming home to get dinner went into the yard to call his sister. At that moment the whole body of the coal slipped, and rushing down, overwhelmed the boy and girl. The girl was dug out with a leg so badly injured that amputation will probably be had. The body of the boy has not yet been recovered. Gangs of men are at work trying to dig the boy out, but it will be a difficult matter to do so as the coal is continually slipping down.

CLARKE (Montreal) - Mrs. Mary J. Clarke, wife of the late Attorney General for Manitoba, has died in the Notre Dame hospital after a long illness.

THORNTON - James Thornton, residing at 13 Harriet street, after a lingering illness, is dead, leaving a widow and seven helpless children, entirely destitute. The family came out from Ireland less than a year ago and the husband worked as long as he was able, but consumption had its hold upon him and laid the breadwinner in the grave. Mr. John Callandane saw a few gentlemen and raised about $10 which he handed to the destitute widow. The family will require the assistance of the charitable for some time.

July 9, 1884

MCCOY - Died at her late residence, No 97 Wellington street north, July 8, Mrs. Alexander McCoy, in the 60th year of her age. Funeral on Friday afternoon at 3:30. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MCGRAW (Georgetown) - This afternoon an accident occurred at Messrs Barber & Bros paper mills by which a man named Patrick McGraw lost his life. It became necessary to go down into the rotary boiler. Mr. Alexander went in and was almost immediately suffocated or overpowered with poisonous gas. Mr. McGraw went to get him out and soon succumbed to the influence. Mr. Martin, the superintendent of the mills, then went in, but was also overpowered. Other men were let down with ropes who succeeded in getting the three men out. Drs. Webster and Todd being telephoned for were soon on the spot and succeeded in resuscitating first Alexander and then Martin, but McGraw was too far gone. He leaves a widow and two children and a widowed mother.

GAVIN (Montreal) - Suspicions are expressed that Hugh Gavin, whose body was found in the canal, June 30, came to his death by foul play. It is thought that he was beaten by a gang of roughs who infest the neighbourhood of Lachine and then thrown into the canal. The coroner is likely to re-open the inquest.

July 10, 1884

CLAIRMONT (Montreal) - The man Clairmont who was so badly hurt at the drill shed the other day died at six o'clock this morning.

PERRY (Halifax) - Captain Charles W. Perry of the brigantine "Mary E. Bliss" of this port was drowned at Penedo, Brazil, yesterday. No particulars received.

PRENTICE (Belleville) - An infant child of William Prentice, of Huntingdon, was scalded to death on Saturday last by falling into and overturning a pail of boiling water.

July 12, 1884

STANBOY (Montreal) - A seaman, named Andrew Stanboy, a Norwegian, while painting the stern of the steamship "Barcelona", fell into the river and drowned.

MCGORKILL (Manotick) - Amos McGorkill, aged about 8 years, son of Thomas McGorkill of this village, was drowned to-day while bathing with some companions.

SORLEY (Whitby) - The lightning of the heavy thunder storm which passed over this town at 7 o'clock this evening, struck and killed Henry Sorley who was in one of his farm outbuildings which were also destroyed.

GERRIE (Oakville) - A little son of Captain Gerrie was drowned in a cistern.

July 14, 1884

CROOKS - Died in this city, on July 13, James, infant son of Thomas Crooks, aged 6 months and 4 days. Funeral this (Monday) afternoon, at 3:30 from the residence, 288 York street. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

WILLIAMSON - Died in this city, on July 14, Rosesetta, youngest daughter of Thomas M. and Louisa Williamson, aged 9 months and 14 days. Funeral from her parents' residence, corner of Cannon street and Victoria avenue, on Tuesday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

ST.ONGE (Montreal) - On Saturday afternoon a child of Joseph St.Onge of St. Cunnegonde, ran after a cart loaded with hay to pull out a handful. The child stumbled and fell under the wheels and was crushed to death.

CROTEAU - The sudden death of Mr. Augustin Croteau is announced, aged 72 years, a farmer of Charlesbourg. An inquest was held and verdict returned of death from disease of the heart.

July 15, 1884

BOOTH - Drowned at Merritton, on July 14, Joseph, only son of Robert and Maggie Booth, 179 East avenue north, aged 7 years and 3 months. Funeral will take place from the G.T.R. station, city, on Wednesday, July 16, on the arrival of the 3 p.m. train from the east. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

ANDERSON - Died in this city, on July 15, Agnes, beloved wife of James Anderson, aged 46 years and 5 months. Funeral from her husband's residence, No 4 Emerald street, on Thursday, July 17, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

DUGAS (Montreal) - On June 11 last, Charles Dugas, a labourer, was employed in unloading coal when one of the boards of an elevated platform on which he was standing broke, precipitating him a distance of fourteen feet and breaking several ribs. He was taken to the hospital and died next morning. It is alleged that upon examination, the board was found to be quite rotten, and the widow of the deceased man, Dugas, Dame Marguerite Clement, has taken an action for damage of $5000 against George and Thomas Brown, stevedores, and Henry Dobell, agent of the ship.

DION (Quebec) - A boy, 11 years old, a son of Mr. Dion, of H.M. Customs, was drowned this evening while bathing in the Louise basin.

MARTIN (Toronto) - On Thursday last several boys congregated on Lake View avenue to play lacrosse. A fight ensued and one of the boys, Charles H, Martin, son of the bookkeeper in Mowat & Co's, barristers, was knocked down and brutally kicked by another boy, Charles Thompson. Thompson was arrested and admitted to bail on his father's surety for $500. Martin lingered in great agony till this morning when he died. Thompson cannot be found. An inquest will be held.

SMITH (Belleville) - While George Adams was hunting in the vicinity of Boulter, in the township of Carlow, he fatally shot John Smith whose cape he saw and mistook for a bear.

July 16, 1884

MCMAHON - Died at Lockport, NY, on July 14, Joseph H., son of Joseph and Margaret McMahon, aged 1 year and 9 months. Funeral on Thursday, at 2 o'clock from 63 Wood street east. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

RITCHIE (Halifax) - A boy named Bernard Ritchie while fishing off Queen's wharf, Annapolis, yesterday fell into the water and was drowned. His body has not yet been recovered.

LEONARD (London) - An eight-year-old child named Leonard was drowned yesterday in the river Thames. The body was recovered.

July 17, 1884

SEYLER - Died in Waterloo, on July 16, Ida, Infant daughter of W. R. Seyler, of Boston, Mass. Funeral from the residence of his father-in-law, Mr. Gibbs, King William street, Friday afternoon, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

DIXON - Died on July 17, at the residence of his father, Richard Dixon, township of Saltfleet, John Dixon, aged 22 years and 26 days. Funeral at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, from 27 Cannon street east.

WILSON (Ottawa) - Andrew Wilson, aged 73 years, who published the first daily paper in Ottawa, called the "Daily News" and who continued to publish a small edition occasionally until smitten down with paralysis in January last, died this morning. He was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, and came to Ottawa when it was a village and known as Bytown, and has been a life member of the St. Andrew's Society.

CLARKE (Guelph) - James L. Clarke, aged about 33 years, an advertising agent from Providence, R .I., was found dead in his bed in the Wellington hotel last night. An inquest was held and the jury brought in a verdict of death from apoplexy. His remains were interred here to-day.

CURRIE (St. John) - James Currie, 12 years old, son of Douglas Currie, of Mostaqyak, York County, was drowned while bathing.

SUMMERSET (Barrie) - Thomas Summerset, proprietor of the Summerset hotel here, dropped dead this afternoon. Cause - apoplexy.

LEONARD - A little boy, son of James Leonard, labourer, of 67 Walnut street, died yesterday from lockjaw which he contracted about two weeks ago by stubbing his toe while running about barefoot.

EUBLEHOER (St. Catharines) - Nicholas Eublehoer, contractor in the carrying business between Port Abino, Fort Erie, Port Colborne, and Buffalo, fell from one of his barges on Tuesday and was drowned. His son was drowned off the same barge ten days ago.

July 18, 1884

MCMENEMY - Died on July 17, John McMenemy, aged 80 years. Funeral will take place from his brother's residence, 237 Wellington street north, on Saturday next, July 19, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

BYRNE - Died in this city, on July 18, Martin, second son of Patrick Byrne, in the 20th year of his age. Funeral will leave his father's residence, No 40 Wood street, Sunday, July 20, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

July 19, 1885

GLENNIE - Died at 54 Victoria avenue south, the infant son of W. E. Glennie, aged 2 months and 15 days. Funeral this (Saturday) afternoon at 3:30.

MITCHELL - Died on July 19, at 119 Macnab street north, Jane, wife of R. E. Mitchell, and daughter of the late Mr. Armstrong. Funeral will leave her mother's residence, 319 Macnab street north, on July 22, at 2 p.m.

SANDERSON (Toronto) - Charles Sanderson, Scarborough township, suicided yesterday by swallowing a dose of Paris green. Domestic troubles are assigned as the cause of the rash act.

BOLSEN (Toronto) - Last night a boy named Bolsen fell into the Don river and was drowned. His body was recovered this morning. This is the fourth drowning case in the Don within four weeks.

PATTERSON (Halifax) - Mrs. Alexander Patterson of Kennelcosk, Hants County, was accidentally drowned last night while crossing a bridge over the river. She is supposed to have missed her footing and fallen through.

SHEA (Thorold) - John Shea who was badly burned at his house on Metcalfe street died in the hospital at St. Catharines.

July 21, 1884

DONOVAN - Died in this city, on July 21, Ellen, daughter of Cornelius Donovan, aged 11 years and 6 months. Funeral from 74 Maria street, Tuesday afternoon, at 3:30.

RICE (Merritton) - John Rice, not returning home on Friday night as usual, his friends feared he had fallen into the canal on his way home. The old canal near his house was unwatered on Sunday and his body was found in lock No 16 where he evidently attempted to cross and fell in and was drowned. The unfortunate man had been seen in Etchell's hotel on Friday night and is said left there in an intoxicated condition about 10 o'clock. The deceased was a ship carpenter and bore the character of a quiet, industrious, and respectable man.

BOIVIN (Quebec) - A few days ago a man named Boivin was killed in the bush at Valcartier by a tree falling upon him. The unfortunate man lived for over an hour after the accident. The deceased was married and of middle age, without a family.

MCMILLAN (Montreal) - Joshua McMillan, aged about 18, formerly operator in the Great Northwestern Telegraph Co. in this city, and latterly brakeman on the Grand Trunk Railway, fell off a car this morning at the Tanneries Junction, and was fearfully mangled by the wheels of the train. He lived three hours.

DION (Upton, Que) - A boy named Napoleon Dion, aged 15 years, was instantly killed by lightning here this evening, while returning home from picking berries.

July 22, 1884

PUGH - Died in this city, on July 22, George Pugh, in the 73rd year of his age. Funeral will leave his late residence, 90 Bold street, on Thursday, July 24, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

ENNIS - Died in this city, on July 22, Rosa, wife of George Ennis, Sr. Funeral will leave her husband's residence, 24 Canada street, on Thursday, July 24, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

SWEENEY (Brantford) - Yesterday as Conductor Brown's men were making up a train on the Great Western division of the Grand Trunk Railway at Brantford, brakeman James Sweeney undertook to couple a car loaded with lumber and a flat car. The lumber had projected over the end of the car some distance, and as the two cars came together, Sweeney's head was caught between the lumber and the flat car, crushing his skull flat. He expired at 5 p.m. Sweeney was 24 years of age, a resident of Guelph, and unmarried. His brother was telegraphed for and arrived at Brantford on a handcar just as life passed away.

LEVESQUE (Montreal) - Rev. Dr. Levesque of the Seminary of St. Suplice, died of typhoid fever at River Quille this morning.

HYMAN (Toronto) - Samuel Hyman, the three-year-old child of Levi Hyman, King street east, who was run over by a streetcar last Monday, died this morning. An inquest was to have been held on the body to-night, but was adjourned till Wednesday. This is the second child killed by the streetcars within a month.

HUNTER (Napanee) - The wife of William Hunter, a Grand Trunk Railway station man, living near Fredericksburg, left the house about 6 o'clock last evening, wandered on the track, and was killed by a passing train.

INGE (London) - Mrs. Inge of London South was attacked with a fit of apoplexy on Friday morning while attending to her household duties and died before medical aid could be summoned. She was a stout healthy woman, 50 years of age.

PHIPPS (London) - Paul Phipps, a well known and for many years a prominent contractor for city work, died rather suddenly yesterday. He has been ailing for some time from heart disease. He served in the city council from 1855 to 1864. He was 58 years old.

OAKES (St. Williams, Ont.) - Mr. Radford Oakes of Port Ryerse committed suicide by hanging himself yesterday morning on the premises of his brother, Mr. Edward Oakes, a farmer of this place with whom he had been staying for the past month. He was subject to fits of melancholy though nothing serious was anticipated. They missed him from breakfast and during the forenoon made diligent search for him on the farm. At noon Mr. Oakes went into the haymow and found his brother suspended by a rope from a rafter. The hay was so close to the roof that the victim was found in a sitting position with his body thrown back, his neck still hanging in the rope. He was unmarried and about 50 years of age.

July 23, 1884

HAYDEN - Died at her late residence, in Montreal, July 22, Jane, widow of the late Richard Hayden, and daughter of the late John Lancely of this city, and formerly of Montreal. To her to die is gain.

CONNOLLY (Montreal) - In yesterday's report mention was made of the death of a priest in a house of ill fame. It is now learned that the deceased, whose name was Connolly, was formerly a member of the college on Bleury street but some six years ago he was disrobed for his drinking habits. Since then he has been sojourned in the States and only returned to the city recently and where he was in the habit of visiting the house of Mrs. Lalonge on Jacques Cartier street. On Sunday evening he suddenly felt ill and before medical attendance could be had, he expired. The coroner was notified but as it was found that heart disease was the cause of his death, he did not consider an inquest necessary.

SMITH (Toronto) - Lizzie Smith, an unmarried woman, smothered her newborn child this morning and has been placed under arrest. She is too ill to be removed from her boarding house.

An inquest was held to-night on the body of the newborn infant found in the outhouse in the rear of 48 Edward street when the jury brought in a verdict that Lizzie Smith did wilfully and of malice aforethought kill her own child. She was then committed for trial on the charge of infanticide. One witness said the girl admitted that the father of the child was W. Halliwell, a plasterer.

ROBB (St. Catharines) - Monday evening as little Willie Robb, aged 7, and his little brother Walter, aged 9, were playing on the lock in the Welland canal feeder at Dunnville, Willie's hat blew off, and in trying to recover it with a pole, he lost his footing and fell into the water just below the lock where there is quite a current. Walter, seeing his brother was drowning, heroically jumped in to help him, but of course could do nothing in the swift-flowing water and came near losing his own life. Willie was carried away and his body was found about three hours later.

July 24, 1884

THOMSON - Died on Thursday, July 24, Emma, beloved wife of W. Thomson, and only daughter of S. V. King, aged 30 years and 9 months. Funeral from her parents' residence, 14 Elgin street, on Saturday, July 26, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BLAIN (Niagara, Ont) - This morning st 5 o'clock, William Elliott, sexton of St. Andrew's church, discovered that the grave of William P. Blain, who was buried on May 26, had been

opened and an attempt made to steal the body. Elliott immediately informed Thomas Blain, brother of the deceased, who had the coffin opened and found that the body had not been removed.

LARIN (Montreal) - A man named Larin, a roofer, fell from the roof of a house he was working on to-day, and was instantly killed.

LLOYD (Strathroy) - Mr. John Lloyd, father of the late Dr. Lloyd, was killed on the Grand Trunk Railway this evening by the Chicago fast express. He was killed about three hundred yards from the spot where James Beckett was killed by the same train about a month ago. No blame can be attached to the railway employees as the whistle was sounded and everything possible done to warn the old gentleman of the danger, but without avail.

COOK - The friends of Walter Cook of the Franklin House, and they are many, were shocked to hear of his sudden death last evening. On Tuesday he left Hamilton in company with a friend, Robert McIlroy, to enjoy a day's fishing at Puslinch lake. He left apparently in good health and spirits. Nothing was heard from or about him until yesterday afternoon when a telegram from Mr. McIlroy was received by Dave Cook briefly announcing the intelligence that Walter had dropped dead in the boat while they were on the lake together. Mr. Cook and J. Chapman, undertaker, started for Puslinch as soon as possible after the receipt of the telegram.

The deceased was one of the most widely known and deservedly popular hotel men in Hamilton and the surrounding country. He belonged to a family of hotel keepers and it may be said that he was in the business all his life. He was born 31 years ago in Barton and when three years of age came to this city in the old frame hostelry kept by his father on the site now occupied by the Dominion hotel. He was the youngest of four brothers, all of whom are in the hotel business. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Ellis, wife of the proprietor of the American hotel, Guelph, and Mrs. Mitchell of the Franklin house. It is unnecessary to dwell here on the genial, generous, and kindly disposition of the man or the uprightness and integrity which characterized him in his business transactions. In future when the name of Walter Cook is mentioned, the image that will be called up in the minds of those who knew him will be that of a man of unwieldly bulk with a heart in him of a size proportionate with his body.

Walter will be remembered by many as an enthusiastic admirer of baseball, and also as a player. Some five or six years ago when he weighed almost 350 pounds, he was an active member of the Fat Men's Baseball Club of Guelph, and played at second base in several matches. Notwithstanding his size, he was an excellent player and helped his team to win many a game. Before that in Hamilton he was distinguished as a baseball player.

The body will be brought to the city this morning. The cause of Mr. Cook's death has not yet been learned, but it is probably apoplexy.

As was anticipated Walter Cook died of apoplexy. The remains were brought to the city this morning and will be interred to-morrow afternoon in the English cemetery in Barton. The funeral will be from Mr. David Cook's residence on Park street north.

Mr. Robert McIlroy states that the deceased was apparently in the best of health up to the time of his death. Sitting in the boat he suddenly commenced trembling violently, fell back, and expired. Mr. McIlroy clung to the corpse until help came from shore. If the boat had upset, they would both in all probability have gone to the bottom, as Mr. McIlroy can not swim.

July 25, 1884

COOPER - Died in this city, on July 24, Alfred Cooper, aged 54 years. Funeral from the residence of the late H. G. Cooper, No 6 Park street south, at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

SHANNON - A man named Charles Shannon died suddenly at the city hospital on Wednesday. He came from Toronto, but had been stopping at McNamara's hotel for two or three days before he went to the hospital. The cause of his death is reported to be quick consumption. The friends of the deceased in Toronto were notified immediately after he died. They arrived on the same day and the remains were buried in Burlington cemetery on Thursday.

BAKER (Midland) - A young man named Wilbur Baker was instantly killed in the Ontario Lumber Company's mill here this afternoon while putting a belt on a pulley. Both legs and arms were torn from his body.

July 26, 1884

DURKIN - Died at 155 Locke street north on July 25, Mrs. M. Durkin, aged 70 years. Funeral from the above residence on Sunday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

FENTON - Died on July 26, Dorothy, beloved wife of James Fenton, aged 65 years. Funeral will take place on Monday, July 28, from her husband's residence, 77 Walnut street, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MCGOVERN - Died in this city, on July 26, Mary Eusebies, eldest daughter of Patrick S. and Ellen McGovern, aged 11 years and 7 months. Funeral from her parents' residence, 55 Steven street, on Monday, July 28, at 1 p.m.

MARSUEL (Port Rowan) - While two small boys were bathing this afternoon, one aged 12, the son of Obed Marsuel, was drowned. The body was soon after recovered.

DEZOUCHE (Montreal) - A barge hand said to be named Dezouche is described as having been swept off a barge by a tow rope into the canal near Cote St. Paul last night and drowned. The body up to this afternoon had not been recovered.

CARPENTER (Welland) - This afternoon Clarence Carpenter, aged 10, fell off Hagar's wharf and was drowned. He was subject to fits and it is supposed that this caused him to fall. The body has not been recovered.

July 28, 1884

MITCHELL - Died at 319 Macnab street north, on July 27, John Featherstone, infant son of Robert F. and Jane Mitchell.

WALL - Died in this city, on July 27, Michael Wall, aged 78 years, late of St. John's, Newfoundland. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. on July 29, from the residence of his son-in-law, Alexander Gardner, Caroline street south, between Markland and Concession streets. Friends will please accept this intimation.

ROWE - Died in this city, on the morning of July 28, William Rowe, aged 57 years. Funeral will leave his late residence, 51 Catherine street north, on Wednesday, July 30, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

Mr. William Rowe of the firm of Berryman & Rowe, commission merchants, died this morning at his residence, Catherine street north, in the 57th year of his age, of pulmonary consumption. The dread disease has been lingering on him for the past fourteen months, and he has been confined to his bed for the past eleven weeks. He caught a cold a year ago last spring which affected his lungs, and from which he never recovered. Mr. Rowe was a native of Cornwall, England, and came to this country in 1866. He has lived here ever since. He was married a number of years ago and leaves a wife and grown-up family to mourn his loss. Deceased was a model husband and father and was possessed of mind and heart which made him beloved and respected by all who knew him. His death will be sincerely regretted not only by his family but by a large circle of friends. The remains will be interred on Friday morning.

July 29, 1884

PACUND (Montreal) - P. N. Pacund of St. Norbert is dead. Deceased, who was an advanced liberal, took part in the rebellion of 1837, fought at St. Denis, and suffered three years' imprisonment.

STARK - On Wednesday of last week while G. Stark of Arthur township was leading a bull to water, the animal suddenly attacked him, pitching him into a creek where his left thigh and four ribs were broken. The cries of the old man brought his son to his assistance, and seeing the situation he at once attempted his father's rescue, when the infuriated animal rushed at him and broke his collar bone and arm and inflicted other serious injuries. The young man, however, fought the animal until he succeeded in seizing the ring in the nose when he secured him, took his father out of the creek, and gave the alarm. Drs. Chisholm and Allan were called in, but Mr. Stark died from the injuries sustained, at 7 o'clock this morning.

REID (St. John) - John Reid, engineer of the Bark Extract factory, was killed at Weldford, Kent county, Sunday, having been struck by a locomotive of the Intercolonial Railroad special while crossing the track in front of the engine. He was not seen by the driver until too late.

MCDONALD (St. John) - At Point Auxeur, Fred McDonald, 18 years of age, while sculling out to the salmon nets, slipped and fell into the water and sank before he could be reached from shore.

HAYES - About 9 o'clock to-night as a young woman named Hayes and her brother were crossing King street at the corner of Prince William street, a horse and carriage driving furiously suddenly turned around the corner and struck and knocked them down. The young man was only slightly injured, but the girl was fatally injured and died in fifteen minutes. The carriage was occupied by two young men who drove off without waiting to ascertain the result of the accident. (St. John)

GRAY (London) - Charles Gray, aged 22, and employed by Mr. James Nixon of Westminster, was drowned on Saturday afternoon in a pool situated on Mr. Nixon's farm. He was swimming with a Mr. Hughes of the Western University who had great difficulty in relieving himself from Gray's struggles for life after being dragged underwater twice.

July 30, 1884

MURPHY (Montreal) - This morning while a number of men were working on the revetment wall being erected by the Canadian Pacific Railway in the east end of the city, a derrick which

was lifting about a ton of cement collapsed and a portion struck a labourer named Murphy on the head, instantly killing him. Deceased was about 55 years of age and leaves a wife and several children.

DELMAN (Quebec) - A boatman near the Levis ferry pontoon found the body of a middle-aged man floating in the river this morning. In his pockets were $27.20 in money, also a telegram dated July 20, a set of beads, and a large and small key tied with a leather string. He is supposed to be Mr. Delman, a cattle dealer of New Ireland, Megantic. The coroner will hold an inquest.

July 31, 1884

KENNEDY - Died at his residence, 53 Strachan street east, on Wednesday morning, Benjamin Kennedy, aged 49 years and 2 weeks. Funeral will leave his residence on Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock sharp. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

ECCLESTONE - Died in this city, on July 29, at his father's residence, No 56 Wellington street north, Frederick Arthur, eldest son of W. R. and Amelia Ecclestone, aged 2 years and 11 months. Funeral from the above address on Thursday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

YARWOOD (Belleville) - Mr. C. R. Yarwood, real estate agent, fell dead on Hotel street to-day. The cause of his death was paralysis of the heart.

WELSH - John Welsh, who was suddenly struck with paralysis one day last week while assisting to unload a coal-laden vessel, died yesterday. He was a married man and leaves a wife and family.

August 1, 1884

NOLAN (London) - A little boy named Nolan, aged 3 years, was drowned in the river Thames last evening. The body was recovered.

August 2, 1884

COLBECK - Died in this city, on August 1, Harriet, beloved daughter of Joseph and Mary Colbeck, aged 35 years. Funeral on Sunday, August 3, at 3 p.m. from her parents' residence, 66 Hess street north. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

SCULLY (Toronto) - The body of a man was brought into the city this morning, killed on the Northern Railway track, about twelve miles from here. From papers found on his person, the

name is Lawrence Scully. An inquest will be held to-night.

BURGESS (Kingston) - On Thursday evening three children of James Burgess of Grindstone islands were killed by the caving-in of an embankment.

CROOKS (Dundas) - The funeral of Mrs. Crooks of Toronto took place from the Grand Trunk Railway station to the cemetery at Bullock's Corners this morning. The above lady was a sister of Mrs. John Wilson of this town.

PATTERSON (Tapleytown) - The funeral of our esteemed friend and neighbour, William Patterson, who died at his residence in Saltfleet on Sunday morning, July 27, took place on Tuesday following. The procession which was very large considering the busy time of the year left the house about 11 o'clock a.m. and proceeded to the Stony Creek cemetery where his remains were deposited with impressive solemnity. Those in attendance then returned to the Methodist church at Stony Creek when an able and instructive sermon was preached by the Rev. Robert Duff of Tapleytown. The Revs. S. G. Harris of Hall's Corners and J. Mooney of Stony Creek were also present and assisted in the opening and closing services.

August 4, 1884

BUTLER - Died on August 2, Patrick Butler, a native of Queen's county, Ireland, aged 68 years. Funeral from his late residence, corner of Caroline and Bold streets, August 5, at 9 a.m. for St. Mary's Cathedral, thence to the R. C. Cemetery, Rock Bay. Friends will please accept this intimation.

Patrick Butler, who was injured several days ago by having a tree fall on him, died Saturday at his home, corner of Caroline and Bold streets. He was 68 years of age, a native of Queen's county, Ireland, and a thoroughly honest and respectable man. He was conscious during the last few hours of his life and quite reconciled to death, the only thing which troubled him being the absence of two sons in the Northwest. A widow and six children survive him. The funeral will take place to-morrow at 8 a.m.

CODY - Died at Dundas, on Sunday, August 3 Mrs. Cody, in the 55th year of her age. The funeral will take place at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, from the family residence, corner of King and York streets.

Mrs. Richard Cody who died at her home in Dundas last evening has many friends in this city who will be grieved to hear of her death. She was a native of Kilkenny county, Ireland, and was 56 years of age. Her husband, four daughters, and a son survive her.

TAYLOR - Died in West Flamborough, at the residence of his son, Joseph Taylor, in his 78th year. Funeral on Tuesday, August 5, at 10 o'clock to Burkholder's Church, Barton. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

CHIDLEY - Died at Arlington Heights, Ill., on August 1, Minnie May Chidley, daughter of William and Louisa Chidley, aged 2 years and 23 days. Dead of cholera morbus.

JOHNSTON (Ingersoll) - About five o'clock this morning a serious accident occurred at the G.T.R. station here. While No 26 freight train was leaving the station it collided with No 28 special freight from the east, killing Alexander Johnston of London, a conductor on No 26, and damaging the engines and cars. Both trains were going west. An inquest will be held this afternoon.

BELL (Belleville) - C. W. Bell, a prominent lawyer of this place, fell dead while walking on the streets of Montreal yesterday morning.

August 6, 1884

GAMBLE (Bowmanville) - A young man, 18 years of age, son of John Gamble, market clerk of Port Hope, in attempting to board a train at the Bowmanville station, fell on the track and had both legs taken off. He died immediately after the accident. He intended going to Whitby.

August 7, 1884

LEE - Died in this city, on August 6, Sarah Jane, infant daughter of William and Sarah Ann Lee, aged 2 months and 26 days. Funeral from her father's residence, No 20 Crook street, on Friday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

ELKINGTON (London) - A young man named Elkington, about 18 years of age, was found in an unconscious condition in a gas pit or well at the Hellmuth Ladies College between seven and eight this morning. When discovered he was still alive. He was taken out and a messenger dispatched in hot haste for Dr. Fenwick, but at the doctor's arrival he found that life was extinct. It is not known how long the unfortunate victim had been in the pit, but it is supposed he fell in some time during last night and was overcome by the gas. The pit or well is used in the manufacture of gas for the college and it is necessary sometimes to go down into it. It is not known whether Elkington went down of his own accord or accidentally fell in, but as he was slightly injured about the body, the latter is supposed to be the case. No inquest was found necessary.

BERNHARDT (London) - An eight-year-old daughter of Mr. Stephen Bernhardt, painter, Ridout street, named Ethel, was found drowned in a rain barrel containing about six inches of water this morning. The child was discovered by her father who saw her clothes through a bunghole in the barrel. She had apparently leaned over the edge and fell in head first. Her face was immersed in the small quantity of water in the bottom and she was almost standing on her head.

TAYLOR (Galt) - Joseph Taylor died at the residence of his son at West Flamborough village on Sunday morning, aged 77 years. Deceased and his brother, Michael Taylor, were born in Barton township on the mountain, being the sons of U. E. Loyalist settlers. Michael became a farmer and Joseph followed blacksmithing in addition to his farm work. Both the Taylor' s were lifelong Reformers and. well known to sympathize with William Lyon Mackenzie. They were cousins of the late Hon S. Mills. Mr. Taylor could remember when wheat was reaped where now is the Gore of Hamilton. He enjoyed a long, useful and quiet life, dying at last of general decay without any specific disease and leaves four sons and two daughters to mourn their loss and respect for his memory. The deceased was uncle of J. W. and George Taylor of this town. Their father, Michael Taylor, brother of the deceased, has also been a resident of Galt for some time.

August 8, 1884

SELVIN - Died in this city, on August 7, at the Albion hotel, Henry Selvin, aged 44 years. Funeral on Sunday at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CARSON (Napanee) - Mary Carson, aged 15 years, daughter of John Carson, harness maker, fell off the swing bridge this evening and was drowned. Two or three men were standing quite close but they rendered no assistance.

August 9, 1884

JAMIESON - Died in Brockville, on August 8, beloved wife of R. C. Jamieson, and second daughter of the late Benjamin Greening of this city.

CASSELS (Ottawa) - The wife of Robert Cassels, registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada, died this morning.

August 11, 1884

MATHEWS - Died on Sunday, August 10, at 37 Victoria avenue south. Alice Maude, daughter of James and Sarah Mathews, aged 15 years, 6 months, and 5 days. Funeral service to-day at 4 p.m. (Private)

MURPHY - Mrs. Mary Murphy - It is with regret that the "Spectator" chronicles the death of this respected lady which occurred at Mount Hope, Saturday, August 9, at 12 o'clock, at the early age of 33 years. Being a woman of Christian habits she had endeared herself to all who came in contact with her. She leaves behind a sorrowing husband and four children. Much sympathy is felt for the family in their bereavement.

GONLEAU (Ottawa) - A sad accident happened to-day at the Canadian Pacific Railway yard. Joseph Gonleau, a bright intelligent boy, 13 years old, was standing near the end of a car, was taken unawares, and thrown backward, falling between the cars and across the rails. The wheels of the cars passed over his back, completely severing the body, and killing him instantly.

MACKENZIE - It will be remembered that last spring a man named Kenneth Mackenzie, who was in the employ of J. Martin, a spring-bed manufacturer in this city, ran away with a Mrs. Small and some of Martin's money. He left his wife and child behind him and left them in very destitute circumstances, Mrs. Mackenzie was a sickly woman and quite unable to work to any extent. She had no means, but there was some furniture left and she had a pretty extensive stock of clothing. She gave up housekeeping and boarded with Mrs. Boverard of 67 Robert street. She managed to live by selling her clothes and furniture, but had it not been for the kindness of her landlady and Mrs. Ledgerwood, a warm friend of hers who lived a few doors away, she would have died of starvation more than once.

Her maiden name was Mary Belknap, and she is said to have relations in the city but they have never assisted her. She came to Hamilton from the States with her husband in January, 1883, but it is not known exactly from what place she came. It is said that her home was in Detroit and she one day confided to Mrs. Ledgerwood that her husband's name was not Kenneth Mackenzie but Holmes Mackenzie and that he was wanted in New York for embezzlement. It is understood that he is in New York now. They always lived happily together and it was on account of no quarrel to disagreement with her that he left, but on account of his blind infatuation for another woman. So much is known.

On Saturday night Mrs. Mackenzie retired complaining of feeling unwell. She was subject to convulsions and since last spring has had them several times, Mrs. Ledgerwood, her friend, aiding her. She said Saturday evening that she thought she was going to have another attack. On retiring she locked her door. Yesterday morning she did not open it and as the day wore away, the people around began to get somewhat alarmed and finally at 5:30 o'clock, P.O. McBride was called in. He broke open the bedroom door and she was found lying face downward on the bed, her face buried in the pillow, and her little year-old child beside her. She was dead.

Dr. Woolverton was notified. He examined the body and had it sent to the city hospital. A post mortem examination will be made this morning and an inquest will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Owing to the peculiar circumstances surrounding her death, this step is deemed necessary as there is a possibility that she poisoned herself. She has been feeling melancholy for some time and her life has been a burden to her. Mrs. Ledgerwood does not favour this idea of suicide, however, and feels that her death was due to natural causes. When found she had not apparently been dead many hours as portion of her body was yet warm. Mrs. Ledgerwood was in to see her shortly after 11 o'clock and finding that she had not yet made her appearance called to her several times through the keyhole but with no response.

Mrs. Mackenzie was a quiet, unassuming, well-educated and lady-like woman and was both respected and beloved by those who knew her. Her lot has been very sad and unfortunate, and she had the sincere sympathy of those who knew her and the story of her husband's cruel and heartless desertion of her and her subsequent struggle for existence for herself and her helpless infant. She was 44 years of age.

August 12, 1884

PAYNE - Died in this city, on August 12, Mary, beloved wife of Samuel Payne, in the 44th year of her age. Funeral will take place from her husband's residence, 84 Cathcart street north, on Wednesday afternoon, at 3:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

NEW (Toronto) - William New, traveller for J. Hunter & Co, Scott street, left home this morning and took a street car to Parkdale where he went on the railroad track and walked along it to the Humber. On meeting the train from Hamilton he either threw himself or stumbled in front of the engine, and the whole train passed over him, killing him almost instantly. It is said that, he has been slightly deranged for some time. The body was brought to the morgue here and an inquest will be held.

MERCER (Kingston) - On Saturday night Joseph Mercer and his son went to Clayton in a skiff and started on the return trip yesterday morning at 1 o'clock with two heavy trunks. When near Howe Island at daybreak, a swell made by a passenger steamer filled the skiff when the son lifted a trunk and cast it into the water. The son clung to the trunk and the father got on top of the skiff which was bottom up. They drifted apart but kept talking to each other. Finally the son, thinking his father was weakening, left the chest and swam to him, but he had not gone far when he was seized with cramps and went down a few yards from the boat. The old man could not swim a stroke; so he clung to the boat until 7 o'clock in the morning when he was picked up by

L. Rushford who put out from shore in a boat. He says he was fully 24 hours in the water. The drowned man was 22 years of age and sober and industrious.

HUNTER (Toronto) - Sarah McComber, the young woman who was picked up in the bay on Saturday night by the steamer "Geneva", having sobered up, was able to give a straightforward account of the affair this morning. To Detective Hodgins who questioned her on several points, she stated that she met her unfortunate companion at No 16 Elizabeth street early in the evening. He gave his name as Thomas Johnston. She says that Johnston was turning the boat when his oar unshipped and the boat upset. She alleges that she sank twice before she grasped the boat. Johnston must have gone down immediately as she never saw him afterwards. The acting magistrate remanded her till Wednesday. It has, however, been ascertained that the drowned man's name was Lew Hunter, and not Johnston, as he informed McComber. He resided on Centre street and was 23 years of age.

MCLAUGHLIN (London) - About six o'clock Saturday night, Peter McLaughlin was engaged in cleaning out the ditches in the northern part of the city and had loaded the one-horse cart which he has driven for a number of years. On his way home with the load, he stumbled and fell, the horse and one of the wheels passing over his body, rendering him insensible. Medical aid was summoned and everything done, but he died at 1:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon.

August 13, 1884

MURPHY - The funeral of Mrs. Murphy, who died at her late residence, Mount Hope, Saturday August 9, took place there Monday, August 11. The remains were followed to her last resting place, Glanford cemetery, by a large concourse of friends. Being a member of a temperance society, the ceremonies of the order were gone through with at the grave. Rev. Mr. Elliott preached the funeral sermon.

FINCH - The death of Mrs. James Finch took place at her late residence, Mount Hope, Tuesday afternoon, August 12.

August 14, 1884

SEAMAN (Halifax) - A sad drowning accident occurred at Farrshow last evening. As a number of little girls were bathing , one of them named Alice Howard got into deep water. Mary Seaman and Nellie Brown endeavoured to help her, but in so doing Miss Seaman was drowned. Misses Howard and Brown were saved. The body of Miss Seaman was recovered and medical aid was summoned but all efforts of the doctors proved of no avail.

August 15, 1884

SPEIS - Died at 96 Market street, Tuesday, August 12, Rosina, beloved wife of Rev. C. A. Speis, in the 71st year of her age. Funeral on Friday, August 15, at 10 o'clock a.m.

FLETCHER - Died on Thursday morning, August 14, at Keppols, Islay, Scotland, in the 80th year of her age, Maria McInnes, widow of the late Hugh Fletcher, of Keppols, and mother of Rev. D. H. Fletcher, of this city, and of Rev. Colin Fletcher, of Exeter.

MACPHERSON - Died in this city, on August 15, Andrew MacPherson, aged 35 years. Funeral from his late residence, No 23 Macnab street north, on Saturday afternoon, at 3:30. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

A terrible accident occurred shortly before 12 o'clock last evening to Andrew McPherson, the well-known tinsmith who for some time past has done business at 23 Macnab street north. McPherson had been to the band concert at the Beach with a friend during the evening and the two returned on the late train. He reached his house about twenty minutes to twelve, and finding that he had left the key of his front door in the house when he went out, essayed to enter by the back probably with a view of not disturbing his family. He lived on the top flat of his store premises, two storeys up. Entrance to the back is effected by an alleyway paved with cobble stones which faces Market street in the rear of Ruthven's saloon. To get up to the living quarters Mr. McPherson had to climb a brick wall in which every alternate brick projects. Time has loosened the masonry and the projecting bricks have in many instances tumbled out and crumbled away, and the ascent is not only difficult but fraught with danger, especially as there are two wooden verandahs built out from the wall, one at each storey, to surmount. How far Mr. McPherson had succeeded in getting, it is hard to say, but it must have been near the top, In some manner he slipped or maybe a brick gave way beneath his grasp, and he fell to the ground, striking squarely on his head and smashing in his skull. The brains spattered out and the blood flowed from the terrible wound. The crown of his head is completely crushed in and the skull is cracked and broken all around the base and front.

Mrs. McPherson did not hear the sound of his fall but she heard him moaning, and rushing to her brother's room, awoke him saying she feared her husband had fallen and hurt himself. She had been up awaiting his return. While Mr. Robert Porterfield, her brother, was hurriedly dressing himself, she rushed down the stairs and opened the back door just as night watchman Spence appeared at the entrance to the alley. Assistance was speedily procured and the unconscious man was carried to his bedroom. Drs. Ridly and Wallace were hastily summoned, but they could do no good, and at the time of writing, 2:30 o'clock In the morning, Dr. Ridley has .just declared the injured man will probably not live another hour.

Mr. McPherson is about 36 years of age and has been in business in Hamilton for the best part of twenty years. He was one of the best known and most respected men in the city and is not known to have an enemy in existence. He was born in Embro, Oxford county, Ontario. His parents are dead. He has a widowed sister, a Mrs. Harmon, living in the city. She is his only blood relation here. He was a very benevolent man and nobody was ever heard to speak of him without mentioning his big heart, a heart that was as big as his body.

He was never known to harbour an unkind thought of any man. His jolly, jovial face, his cheery smile, and hearty manner will be missed by all who knew him, and his untimely end will be sincerely mourned. He leaves a wife and a family of two children, a boy and a girl, the eldest of whom is but 8, and Dr. Ridley said "never knew what struck him".

ABBS (Guelph) - L. M. Abbs, shoemaker, was found dead in his bed. He had suffered from bronchitis.

August 16, 1884

FIELDS - Died in this city, on August 15, Charles Fields, aged 63 years. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 59 Catherine street north, on Sunday, August 17, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

LAVIS - - Died at 147 Jackson street west, Henry, infant, son of George and the late Frances Lavis, aged 5 months. Funeral from the above residence, on Sunday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

WATSON - Died in Dundas, on Friday, August 15, Mr. L. B. Watson, a native of Newburgh, Fifeshire, Scotland, aged 62 years. Funeral to-morrow (Sunday) from his late residence, corner of York and King streets, Dundas, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

IVES (Kingston) - Miss Ives was drowned near Clayton last evening. Mr. Lantry with whom she was rowing when the boat was swamped by a passing steamer was recovered but this morning he was not expected to live, so severe were his injuries. The body of Miss Ives was found.

EBY (Port Elgin) - Enoch Eby, residing in the suburbs of Port Elgin, committed suicide by hanging himself in his own barn during a fit of temporary insanity. The deceased has been ailing physically for some time.

August 18, 1884

CROAL - Died at Chicago, on August 16, James J. Croal, youngest son of the late James Croal, and brother of George Croal, blacksmith, of this city. Funeral will take place from the Grand Trunk depot this afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

DOWDEN - Died in this city, on August 16, William Dowden, aged 75 years, a native of Newfoundland. Funeral Will take place from his son-in-law's residence, 56 Cherry street, on Tuesday, August 19, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BROWNE Died at Arkledun, on August 18, Mrs. Edward Browne, in the 56th year of her age. Funeral at 3:30 on Wednesday next.

HALL (Montreal) - A young man named Charles Hall has been drowned at Isle Grobois. The body was recovered almost immediately but life was extinct.

HEYD - Bernard Heyd, an old and wealthy resident of Brantford and well known to many people in Hamilton, is dead. He was father-in-law of Mr. John Tory, formerly of Hamilton.

REID - A young man named George Reid, formerly employed in Killey's foundry here, died yesterday in the Chicago hospital. His relatives, who live on Greig street, have been notified that the body has been sent on from Chicago and will arrive here at 2 o'clock this afternoon

August 19, 1884

STEINBERG - Died in this city, on August 19, Albert, youngest son of Nathan and Fannie Steinberg, aged 6 months. Funeral from his parents' residence, corner of Main and Pearl streets, on Wednesday, August 20, at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this notice.

BROUGHAM - Died in New Brunswick, on August 17, Katie, beloved daughter of M. E. Brougham, Esq., officer of excise, formerly of this city.

RENNIE - Died at the residence of his grandfather, James G. Davis, 239 Main street east, James Melville Rennie, only son of D. M. Rennie, Toronto, aged 1 year, 5 months, and 2 days. Funeral from 239 Main street east, Thursday, August 21, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

JONAS (Berlin) - On Friday afternoon last, a German labourer named Herman Jonas, aged 39 years and 4 months, met with an accident in Simpson's factory which terminated fatally. He was

engaged at the circular saw and a piece of lumber was thrown against his abdomen. At first the matter was not considered serious as he was able to walk home, but evidently some internal injuries were produced which caused him to suffer a great deal. He kept getting worse till Monday morning when death ended his sufferings. Deceased was married man and leaves a wife and six small children to mourn his unexpected and untimely loss.

GLENN (Belleville) - On Saturday night a terrible accident occurred at the Salvation Army barracks which are situated in the third storey of the Metropolitan block and were formerly known as the Metropolitan Hall. A young woman named Mary Elizabeth Glenn, aged 23 years, who resides in Ameliasburg, being seriously affected by the heat, walked off an open door at the rear of the hall which was formerly used for bringing baggage from the hoist and which opens into a passageway between this and an adjoining building. A young man tried to warn her of the danger, but she paid no attention to his cry, falling from a height of about forty feet. She struck on her breast, instant death being the result.

MCGARRELL (Brantford) - John McGarrell's little daughter Mabel, aged five years, was running along the canal bank this morning and tripped on a stick, and falling, she rolled into the canal and was drowned. Mr. McGarrell is employed in the starch works close to where she fell in and was notified as soon as the accident happened. He ran and jumped into the canal and found the child, but life was gone.

August 20, 1884

WOLLIUNG - Died on Wednesday morning, at 6 o'clock. Magdalene, the beloved wife of Clemens Wolliung,. aged 77 years. The funeral will take place from her late residence, at Dundas road, on Friday, August 22, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

LANCASTER (London) - Dr. J. J. Lancaster, of this city, died to-day from paralysis, he being a sufferer for three years. He was an active member of the Ontario Medical Council in its earliest days and represented the homeopathists on the board for many years. He was 72 years of age.

WADSWORTH (Guelph) - Thomas Wadsworth was until four months ago an employee in McRae's woollen mills in this city. Thinking he could better his situation he left Guelph expressing his intention of going to Texas. Nothing more was heard of him until a few days ago the following appeared in the Detroit "Advertiser" which shows that the Canadian came to a sad end.

'A few days ago a man, about 35 years old, applied to Albert Davis, living on a farm four miles from Alton, Illinois, for employment and was set to work. He continued until next afternoon

when he committed suicide by cutting his throat with a pocket knife. About two hours before he did the deed a young man rode up to the farm dressed in navy blue. The stranger saw him and exclaimed "there's a mounted policeman ". He was told that it was not a policeman, but he was evidently greatly alarmed. Soon afterward he went to the barn and cut his throat and died in a few moments. Nothing was known of the stranger except that he said he was an Englishman and came from Canada four months ago. He had been in Texas and Arkansas. On his person were found several letters signed Mary E. Hartley and addressed to Thomas Wadsworth; also a Bible on which was the name Tom Wadsworth from Mary E. Wadsworth, Guelph, Canada, March 7, 1884. The stranger was evidently a man of good education.’

Those in the city who formed the acquaintance of the deceased during the two years which he lived here say he was an intelligent and industrious young man. He was only 25 years of age and had no relatives in the city.

August 21, 1884

SHEEHAN - Died in this city, on August 20, Ann, relict of the late Michael Sheehan, in the 78th year of her age. Funeral will leave the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Callon, 25 Barton street east, on Friday morning, August 22, at 8:30. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

FOGWELL - Died on August 21, William H. Fogwell, aged 46 years. Funeral from his late residence, No 45 Cannon street west, at 3:30 p.m., to-morrow, Friday. Friends will please accept this intimation.

A fatal accident occurred at 8 o'clock this morning at the gas works. A new purifying house is in the course of erection there and this morning a portion of the scaffolding was being removed. One of the workmen, an Englishman named William Fogwell, was alone on the scaffolding at the time. Suddenly a loose board gave way under him and precipitated him to the ground, a distance of about eighteen feet. He fell on his head on the stone foundation and his neck was broken. Death was instantaneous.

Fogwell was a good workman and a respectable man and was much valued by Mr. Sharpe, the contractor of the building, for whom he had been working. He was 46 years of age. A widow and five children are left without means of support by his awfully sudden death.

MCARTHUR (Guelph) - Alexander McArthur, aged about 25, a clerk in a dry goods store here and only lately out from Scotland, was drowned while bathing in the river last night. He was the main support of his father and mother who still reside in Scotland.

LYONS (Napierville) - A sad accident happened to Mr. Michael Lyons, Henrysburg, this morning from a lamp exploding near Thomas Lyons's bed. His brother John, hearing the noise, ran to his assistance, and in trying to extinguish the flames his clothes caught fire and burned him so badly that the result proved fatal. Other members of the family got their hands burned but not seriously.

August 22, 1884

SPENCE - Died in this city, on August 21, Annie G., youngest daughter of Joseph and Florence Spence, aged 3 months and 11 days. Funeral from her father's residence, 143 East avenue north, on Friday, August 22, at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

ENRIGHT - Died in this city, on August 21, Catharine, relict of the late Thomas Enright, aged 52 years. Funeral from her late residence, 290 James street north, on Sunday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends will please accept this notice.

TAYLOR - Died in this city, on August 21, Robert N. Taylor, aged 37 years. Funeral from his late residence, 26 Hannah street east, at 3:30 p.m., on Sunday, August 24. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

The news of the death of Mr. R. N. Taylor of the firm of R. N. Taylor & Co, druggists of this city, will be received with deep sorrow and regret by all who had the pleasure of knowing the deceased gentleman in his lifetime. Mr. Taylor passed peacefully away at his home on Hannah street at about 5 o'clock this morning. He was yet in the prime of life, only 37 years of age. He has been ailing for some time past. At the time of the great prevalence of diphtheria here, he had a very serious attack of the epidemic. He recovered sufficiently to go to Muskoka and returned apparently much improved in health. About a fortnight after he had recovered from his attack of diphtheria, however, paralysis of the throat, which not infrequently follows on diphtheria's heels, set in and he has been confined to his bed ever since. The paralysis gradually extended to the rest of his body, and although Dr. Stark, his physician, made every effort to save his life, about a week since he gave up all hope.

The deceased was born at Taylor's Corners, in the township of Barton, one of the oldest settlements in the Dominion. His uncle died there only recently. His father lives in Galt. His mother is dead and he had no blood relatives in the city. He came to Hamilton some eighteen years ago and for many years past has been in business on upper John street. His partners were Mr. Blaicher and Mr. J. A. Reche. He was married only last fall. Deceased was respected and beloved by all who knew him. His quiet, yet sympathetic and affable manner, won him hosts of friends, both in business and social life, and his untimely death will be long and sincerely

mourned and regretted. The funeral will be from his residence, 26 Hannah street east on Sunday at 3:30 p.m.

CARSON (Whitby) - At a picnic this afternoon at Corbett's Point near Whitby, Mr. Bertie Carson, aged 22 years, and Harry Lawder were on the lake in a canoe. The water was very rough and the canoe upset. Carson was drowned and Lawder just managed to swim ashore thoroughly exhausted. Carson's untimely death has cast a gloom over the township. Universal sympathy is expressed for his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Carson. The body has not as yet been recovered.

DALEY (St. Catharines) - An old lady named Daley, living on Rolls avenue, committed suicide by taking a dose of Paris green. She attempted suicide about two years ago by cutting her throat.

PENNOCK (Ottawa) - News has been received here of the death of Frank E. Pennock, son of William Pennock, insurance agent of this city, in the Northwest, under rather trying circumstances. He suffered intensely for some time with headache and afterward was affected with aberration of the mind. He was conveyed from Fort Macleod to Calgary in a buckboard and in a blazing sun, and died shortly afterward in the hospital in the latter place.

PAGE (St. Catharines) - Last evening while a young man named Charles Page was bathing in the old canal near Lock 3, he was seized with cramps and drowned before assistance could reach him. He was lately out from England and is said to have no relatives in this country.

August 23, 1884

RIDDEL - Died at 12 Augusta street, on August 23, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. James Samuel, Margaret McIntyre, in the 86th year of her age, relict of the late John Riddel. Funeral on Tuesday, August 26, at 3 o'clock p.m.

BEAUDRY (Montreal) - The young man who jumped off the steamer "Berthier" yesterday, it is now learned, was named Beaudry. The reason of his rash act is said to have been a disagreement with his sweetheart which occurred a few days ago. Deceased told the young lady that he would drown himself. The body up to noon to-day had not been recovered.

HOLLINGSWORTH (Weston) - On Wednesday evening a family named Hollingsworth, consisting of a man, his wife and three children, were moving from here to Lambton Mills and were all riding on the wagon on top of the furniture. In turning out to let a team pass the load overturned and the stove fell on Mrs. Hollingsworth, killing her instantly. The husband and children were also injured.

WHITE (St. John) - A twelve-year-old son of James White, of Carlton, went to the Methodist picnic yesterday at Eagle Rock and was drowned while bathing.

August 25, 1884

BAIN - Died on Saturday, August 23, at Strabane, in her 71st year, Jean, relict of the late Walter Bain, and mother of Thomas Bain, M.P. Funeral from her son's residence, Strabane, on Monday, August 25, at 1:30 o'clock, for the Burlington cemetery, Hamilton.

TRAVERS - Died at Toronto, on Sunday, August 24, Denis Travers, formerly a resident of this city. Funeral will leave the G.T.R. depot here at 1:30 to-morrow. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

August 26. 1884

THURLING - Died on August 25, of inflammation of the lungs, George Thurling, aged 30 years. Funeral from the residence of his brother, 107 Hess street north, on Wednesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

LEMON (London) - Henry Lemon and his sister while attempting to cross the G.W.R. track at Mount Brydges on Saturday were struck by the engine. Lemon was instantly killed and the sister is so severely injured that her recovery is doubtful.

NORRIS (Markdale, Ont.) - Mr. Norris, who shot himself to-day, was an unmarried man of about 28 years of age. He came to this place from Lyons Head, county of Bruce, on January 1 of the present year and began teaching. He has always conducted himself in a very orderly manner and gave universal satisfaction as the head teacher. During the early part of the present summer he paid his attentions to the unfortunate young lady, Miss Ford. For some weeks past he paid but little attention to her because she discouraged him. This morning the teachers were all on duty as usual. At the afternoon intermission, Norris went from his room into the room of Miss Ford and they were engaged in conversation for over half an hour when Miss Ford gradually approached her desk and while leaning her elbow on the desk and her hand on her face, Norris approached the other side of the desk. He then asked to marry her and she replied, "No". He then drew a revolver from his pocket and fired at her, the ball going between her fingers into her face. She immediately dodged down and under the desk. He then caught her by the arm with his left hand and dragged her out and fired two more shots which struck her on the head. She then ran out about one hundred yards away. Drs. Sproule of Markdale and Bernhardt of Owen Sound are attending the young lady and up to the present time have not extracted the ball which entered her

face. She has been in a very weak condition, having lost a large quantity of blood. Norris before moving from the place where he shot her fired one shot at himself, the ball entering his right temple. He dropped to the floor insensible, never spoke, and died about half an hour afterward. Miss Ford is an exemplary and highly moral young lady, under 20 years of age. Her people live about a mile out of the village, her father having a large grist mill. Mr. Ford and his family are very highly esteemed and they have the deepest sympathy of the whole community. The greatest excitement prevails.

COOPER (Port Hope) - A most terrible calamity has not taken place in Port Hope for many years than that which yesterday, Sunday afternoon, befell Mr. Joseph Cooper in the burning to death of his infant son, aged 8 months, and total destruction of his residence and its contents. The origin of the fire is a mystery, but it is the prevailing opinion that the oldest child of the three left in the house, the rest of the family being absent, set the place ablaze through playing with matches. The fire had made great headway and the premises were almost enveloped in flames before being discovered. So complete was the destruction of Mr. Cooper's premises that with the exception of a table and one or two chairs, nothing was secured by the first arrivers on the scene. Nothing was saved, the members of the family losing every stitch of their clothing save that in which they were dressed at the time. The grief of the parents for the destruction of the property was nothing in comparison with that expressed over the horrible death of their child. The charred trunk of the little unfortunate was found after a long search. There was an insurance of $500 on the dwelling but nothing on the contents.

August 27, 1884

MASON - Died in this city, on August 26, Esther, beloved wife of James Mason, in her 45th year. Funeral on Thursday, at ,3:30 p.m., from 65 York street. Friends will please accept this intimation.

DAVIES (Halifax) - Gunner Davies of the Royal Artillery who was found in the woods on the Dartmouth side on Sunday suffering from the effects of poisoning has died from the result of his rash act. The corner's jury returned a verdict that death had been caused by eating rat poison administered by the man's own hand.

MINER (St. Thomas) - The three-year-old child of John Miner of Putnam was run over and killed by the express train of the Credit Valley Railway this morning.

SOMMERS (Shebrooke) - Carlos Sommers hanged himself here during the night.

August 28, 1884

RYCKMAN - Died in this city, on August 29, Albert Ryckman, aged 21 years. Funeral on Friday, August 29, at 9:30 a.m. from his brother's residence, 16 West avenue north. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MOORE (Toronto) - To-day a 2-year-old daughter of William Moore, butcher, Queen street east, was found dead in a water closet. It is supposed the child over-balanced herself and been suffocated.

WOOD (Madoc) - About 11 o'clock this morning as Miss Carrie .Wood, a daughter of A. F. Wood, M.P.P., and a young lad, Claude Gaujot were boating on Moira Lake, the boat upset and Miss Wood was drowned. The boy swam to the shore and escaped. The body of Miss Wood was recovered this afternoon.

HOUGHTON (Seaforth) - Mr. George A. Houghton of this town fell from his buggy to-day, dying almost instantly. Mr. Houghton has been in Seaforth for some time. He was well known among horse dealers and has supplied the American horse market for several years.

DOLAN (Kingston) - Mrs. Dolan of the village of Parkham in this county committed suicide yesterday by taking Paris green. She and her husband separated some months ago since which time she has been despondent.

HUNTER (Brantford) - Miss Alice Hunter, daughter of Peter Hunter of Napoleon street, died suddenly at her father's residence on Tuesday.

August 29, 1884

O'DELL - Died at the residence of E. W. O'Dell, 138 Jackson street east, on August 28, Julia Maud, daughter of E. W. and Julia O'Dell, aged 14 months. The funeral will take place from her father's residence on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BENNETT - Died in this city, on August 28, Mary Alice Bennett, aged 2 years and 2 months. Funeral on Saturday, August 30, at 3 p.m., from 208 Bay street north. Friends will please accept this intimation.

TAYLOR (Dundas) - Lawrence Taylor of this place died on Wednesday, aged 48 years. Funeral this afternoon.

SHAW (St. Catharines) - Thomas Shaw, one of the very old citizens, died Wednesday.

JOHNSON (Belleville) - The wife of Alderman J. W. Johnson died this morning.

BEAZEL (Halifax) - A woman named Beazel, wife of George Beazel, a fisherman, dropped dead at her home on Grafton street this morning. Heart disease with which she had been troubled for some time was the cause.

August 30, 1884

TRAVERS - Died in Toronto, on August 29, Katie, youngest daughter of the late Denis Travers, aged 18 years. Funeral will leave the G.T.R. station here, Sunday at 1:55 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

SMITH - The citizens of Waterdown were very much affected by the sad news of the sudden death of Charles Smith of Bakersville.

Mr. Smith has been for some years in the employ of Mr. Baker, sometimes as a farm labourer and as a mill hand, in which occupation death found him. At the instant of death, he and Mr. Baker were in the act of lacing a belt when to the surprise of Mr. Baker he fell prostrate in death at his feet. Deceased was a young man, having a wife, the daughter of Mr. Colyer, and two small children.

MCCURDY (Milton) - Mr. Daniel McCurdy of Nassagaweya, the old gentleman who was so seriously injured recently by a runaway, died on the 19th Instant.

O'HEARNS (St. Catharines) - James O'Hearns, formerly of Port Colborne, hanged himself at the place where he worked on the Murray canal. Drink.

September 1, 1884

STOOPS - Died in this city, on Saturday, August 30, William Stoops, late of Strathroy, aged 57 years.

Mr. William Stoops, the unfortunate man who fell from a ladder while at work on his residence on Monday last, died from the effects of his injuries at his home, corner of Robert street and West avenue, on Saturday night at eleven o'clock. Mr. Stoops was formerly an engine driver on the Grand Trunk Railway and for eighteen years resided at Strathroy. He was 57 years of age and moved to this city about three months ago with the intention of starting a small store and living the rest of his days in quietness. For that purpose he built a store and residence on the corner of Robert street and West avenue, and on Monday last was working at the rear of the house, preparing to put up a cornice. He was only about seven feet above the ground when the ladder on which he stood slipped and losing his balance, he fell to the ground. He struck on his head and

shoulders. Dr. Malloch was called, but pronounced his injuries fatal. He lingered till Saturday night when he died. He leaves a wife and three children, a son who resides in Port Arthur and who is now on his way home, and two daughters. Mr. William Groves, blacksmith, corner of York and Park streets, is his son-in-law. The remains will be interred on Tuesday next.

MERRIAM (Belleville) - A boy named Merriam fell from a freight car on the Grand Junction Railway on Binnacle street and was cut in two. Death was instantaneous. The deceased was about 13 years of age and was son of a widow.

PATTERSON (St. John) - Roy Patterson, a two-year-old son of George Patterson of Salmon River, who was playing in the vicinity of a millpond, fell in and was drowned.

CAWSEN (St. John) - Miss Cawsen of Dorchester, for some weeks a patient in the lunatic asylum, was found suspended by the neck from the top of the grating of a window shutter which formed a ventilator in her room. The bed sheets had been utilized by the patient to carry out her purpose.

POURLIER (Quebec) - The coroner's jury returned a verdict that Dr. Pourlier came to his death by suicide while in a state of mental aberration.

September 2, 1884

BAIN - Died in this city, on September 1, 1884, Isabella, wife of Alexander F. Bain, and third daughter of the late James Watt, of Aberdeen, Scotland. Funeral from her late residence, No 57 Walnut street, on Wednesday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

FERGUSON - Died at Toronto, on Sunday, August 31 Mary Caroline, youngest daughter of William and Fannie Ferguson, aged 1 year and 5 days. Funeral at 2 o'clock p.m. from 21 Simcoe street east. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

September 3, 1884

GRAY (Kingston) - This morning on the arrival of the excursion train on the G. T. Railway, William Gray, ex-mayor of Chatham , Ontario, attempted to step off the train while it was in motion. He fell beneath the cars. His legs were cut off and the wheels passed over them. The wheels had to be backed over him to get him out. He was dead when recovered.

HYSLOP - Mrs. Hyslop, 27 Wellington street south, lost a 2-year-old boy this morning.

MCCRACKEN - The remains of the man who was run over and killed by the train on the Northern and Northwestern Railway were identified this morning as those of James McCracken of Burlington. McCracken had been a member of the Salvation Army for some time, but about a week ago he commenced to drink and had not been sober up to his death. On Sunday last Chief Stewart, while in Burlington, saw McCracken lying drunk in a ditch. On Tuesday McCracken came to this city and at about two o'clock called at the office of the chief of police. He said he had no money and was too weak to walk home. The chief gave him 25 cents and sent him off to the 2:10 train. He wore the same clothes as he had on when killed. He was the worse of liquor when at the police office.

Coroner Bigger was notified of the accident and deemed it advisable to hold an inquest which will take place this afternoon at Dillon's hotel.

September 4, 1884

DUNN (Toronto) - For some time the people living in the vicinity of Robinson and Markham streets have been disturbed by the ructions of a woman named Eleanor Dunn who resided at No 13 Robinson street. A few days ago she got on a spree and raised such a row that her husband turned her out and she by her actions collected a large crowd. Last night she got on another drunk and this morning her son called at No 3 police station and reported that she had been found dead in her bed. A policeman called at the house and found the report to be a correct one. The members of the family stated to him that the deceased had been drinking hard and that last night she retired at an early hour. She was not heard during the night and this morning when her bedroom was visited it was found that she was dead. The face of her husband, Daniel Dunn, was badly scratched and as the police thought an investigation necessary they notified the coroner.

REID (Dundas) - Patrick Reid, 19 years of age, fell from the belfry of the Presbyterian church here on Wednesday last and died a few hours afterward. His parents live near Walkerton.

September 5, 1884

PHILLIPS - Died at the Temperance dining rooms on Thursday, September 4, Richard Phillips, a native of Wales, G.B., aged 48 years. Funeral will leave the Foresters' Hall, on Sunday next, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CLARK - Died in this city, at 118 Bold street, on September 4, Henry A. B. Clark, eldest son of Henry A. Clark, aged 14 years and 5 months. Funeral private.

NICHOLSON (Toronto) - Mr. Nicholson of Montreal died on board the steamer "Passport" on her trip from Montreal to here to-day. He was on his way to Chicago with his wife and daughter to attend the marriage of his son. The remains were sent back to Montreal to-night for interment.

September 6, 1884

OLIVER - Died in this city, on September 5, Olive Louise Oliver, aged 6 months and 20 days. Funeral on Sunday, September 7, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, from 158 Bay street north. Friends will please accept this intimation.

O'REGAN - Died at her mother's residence, 230 Hughson street north, on September 6, Mary O'Regan, in the 31st year of her age. Funeral on Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

STUART - Died in this city, on September 6, George Bryce, youngest son of James M. Stuart, aged 4 months. Funeral from 92 James street south, on Monday, at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

HOGAN (St. John) - Thomas Nickerson of Moncton and Mr. Hogan of Halifax, labourers employed on the Intercolonial Railway, while intoxicated on Wednesday night, started to walk on the track from Moncton to Moose Horn gravel pit. It is supposed they sat down on the track to rest. Next morning they were struck by the Quebec express train. Hogan received an injury on the head from which he died in a short time. Nickerson lost one foot.

LAW (Toronto) - Information has been received here that James G. Law suicided at Union Mills, Indiana, by shooting himself with a revolver. Law was a clerk here in the Bank of British North America and his resignation took effect on Monday last when he left for Chicago. He was well liked, steady, and popular with his fellow clerks who can assign no cause for his rash act. Law belongs to Forfar, Scotland.

COLLINGS - Dr. Courtenay and another Hamilton gentleman, who have been enjoying a holiday trip along the northern shore of Lake Superior, returned home yesterday and brought the news of a horrible tragedy recently discovered in Jackfish, a small village about 150 miles east of Port Arthur. Nothing about the affair has appeared in any paper till now.

About two months ago a young Englishman named John Collings who had come to Jackfish a short time before with a companion named Ryan to work on the CPR suddenly disappeared and no trace of him could be found. When last seen alive he was ascending the cliff near Jackfish in company with Ryan. Soon after Collings' mysterious disappearance, Ryan also disappeared.

Nothing was seen or heard of either of the men until about two weeks ago when the body of Collings was discovered. The skull had been crushed with a hammer which lay near by, and a large sharp stone had also been used as a weapon by the murderer. A day or two before Collings disappeared he was known to have had between $500 and $600 in cash on his person and there was no money on the body when found, proving that the object of the murderer was to get possession of his victim's wealth. Suspicion immediately fell on Ryan, the comrade of the deceased. He was the last man in whose company Collings was seen. His sudden disappearance immediately after the murder was extremely suspicious. But the strongest evidence against him was the fact that the hammer with which the deed was committed belonged to him and was seen in his possession a day or two before the murder is supposed to have occurred. The body was taken to Port Arthur where an inquest was held, the verdict being that Collings met his death at the hands of some person yet unknown.

Ryan, the supposed murderer, is from Montreal. A detective in the employ of the CPR arrived here yesterday on his way to the city to look him up for it is supposed he went there after the murder.

September 8, 1884

MUIR - Died in this city, on September 7, Maggie J. Muir, only child of John and Catharine Muir, aged 1 year and 9 months. Funeral took place this afternoon.

DOYLE - Died at 73 Cherry street, on September 7, Patrick Doyle, a native of the county of Kerry, Ireland, in the 68th year of his age. Funeral from the above address on Tuesday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

DREW (Montreal) - Mr. James Drew died this morning at Longueville. Mr. Drew who was born in 1790 at Clarenceville, PQ., was a pensioner of the Canadian government, having been engaged throughout the war of 1812 and again in the rebellion of 1837, and taken an active part in the affair at Moore's Corners. He was roughly used by the Fenians in the raid of 1866.

BIRCH (London) - About 11 o'clock this morning an Indian named David Birch of Munceytown was walking along on the market square when he was seized with a violent fit of coughing and haemorrhage, from which he died inside of ten minutes. He had been suffering from consumption for four years. He was about 30 years old.

September 9, 1884

BUCKINGHAM - Died in this city, on September 8, Frank Forde, infant son of John B. and

Charlotte Buckingham, aged 3 months and 20 days. Funeral from 84 John street south, on Wednesday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MURPHY - Died in this city, on the morning of September 9, Bridget Murphy, beloved wife of Lawrence Murphy, in the 52nd year of her age. Funeral will leave her late residence, 168 Bay street north, on Thursday morning, for St. Mary's Cathedral at 9 o'clock a.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

SCHRAM - Died in this city, on September 8, W. H. Schram, youngest son of John and Annie Schram, aged 1 year and 10 days. Funeral from his residence, 114 York street, on Wednesday, September 10, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

JOHNSTON (Halifax) - A young brakeman named Johnston, son of J. H. Johnston, merchant, of Truro, was instantly killed at Thomson station, Cumberland, Saturday night. He was on a special freight bound east and was sent out ahead at Thomson to signal the westbound Quebec express. When the train arrived five minutes later the engineer said Johnston was lying with his head on the track near the semaphore post, but he was unable to stop in time to prevent its running over him. The engine and tender passed across him and crushing him unrecognizable and causing death. No cause can be assigned for this accident other than that the deceased must have fallen in a faint, he having been recently ill.

September 10, 1884

HARRIS (Toronto) - Charles Harris, aged 12, while bathing in the lake at the mouth of the Humber river this morning, got beyond his depth and was drowned.

DUMONTIER (Quebec) - It is now claimed that the unfortunate letter carrier, Dumontier, who died so suddenly in the jail some weeks ago shortly after his arrest on a charge of stealing registered letters, was perfectly innocent of the serious crime laid at his door. It is now said that the missing letters have been found since unopened at his late residence where he had temporarily laid them and afterward forgotten all about them.

SOTHERN (Guelph) - Sothern, an employee of James & Co's organ factory, dropped dead on the street on Monday.

September 11, 1884

SLEEMAN (Kingston) - Henry Sleeman, a mason, fell from a scaffold this morning and received fatal injuries. He died this afternoon.

THOMSON (Toronto) - James Jardine Thomson, agent of the Exhaust Ventilator Co., Chicago, while examining a ventilator at Wilby & Co's mills, Weston, Thursday last, fell from the roof and has since succumbed to the injuries received.

DUNCAN - Died at 90 Victoria avenue south, on Wednesday, of diphtheria, Kate, eldest daughter of Charles Duncan, aged 4 years and 10 months. Funeral at 11 a.m. on Thursday.

MARSDEN - Died in this city, on September 11, Willie Scott, infant son of William and Nellie Marsden, aged 4 months. Funeral from 48 Hannah street west, at 2:30 p.m., on Friday, September 12. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MCLNTYRE, KENNEDY, MILNE, LAMPHIER (Port Dalhousie) - A rowboat containing five men belonging to St. Catharines was run down by the steam yacht "Lively" on the level between here and St. Catharines about 8:30 this evening and four of the men drowned. The fifth man was saved and taken to St.Catharines at once. The rowboat crossed the "Lively's" bow without any notice with the above result. The names of the parties are unknown here yet.

The names of the four young men who were run down and drowned in the Welland canal by the yacht "Lively" are: Henry McIntyre of Leamington; T. W. Kennedy of Thorndale; James Milne of Agincourt; and Peter Lamphier of Grahamsville. They were students at the St. Catharines Collegiate Institute and the accident was the result of their own carelessness.

WALDOCK - Miss E. H. Waldock, a lady travelling on the Grand Trunk Railway, died on the train this morning near Emmet. She was travelling alone and no one knew where she was from. On her person was found a ticket from South Bend to Massachusetts. The body was put off at the Port Huron station.

BELLER (Stratford) - The rumour of a horrible death having occurred some distance from this place has proven to be only too true and the indications are that a shocking murder has been committed. Topping, the scene of the occurrence, is a hamlet of fifty inhabitants, nine miles from Stratford. As far as could be learned, John Beller, a German farmer, disappeared from his home Monday night of last week and a search was instituted for him, the result being that bones of a man were found nearly burnt to a crisp under a log heap in the corner of a ten-acre field. These are supposed to be the remains of the missing man. His wife, aged 22, and a brother, are suspected by the community. Beller had not lived happily with his wife. In fact they had constant quarrels and a letter written by Mrs. Beller this year says her husband had threatened" to murder her several times. An inquest was opened last night but adjourned to Thursday morning.

September 12, 1884

CRERAR (Guelph) - Alexander Crerar, brakeman, fell from the top of a car at Chesley station and was killed.

September 13, 1884

FARMER - Died on Friday, September 12, Mary beloved wife of W. Farmer, plumber, 110 James street north. Deceased was a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, and came to Canada in 1842, and has been a resident of Hamilton since 1850. Funeral will take place from her husband's residence at 3 p.m. on Monday, September 15. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

BARNARD - Died in this city, on September 12, in the 21st year of her age, Katie, eldest daughter of James T. Barnard. Funeral from her father's residence, No 1 West avenue south, at 10 o'clock Monday morning to the G.T.R. station. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

PENNINGTON - Died in this city, at 37 Hannah street, on the morning of September 13, Jennie Alberta, youngest daughter of M. A. and Jennie Pennington, aged 4 years, 8 months, and 9 days. Funeral this afternoon at 5 o'clock. Private.

HARTLEY - Died on September 12, Catharine O'Grady, second daughter of the late John O'Grady, and beloved wife of Joseph Hartley, aged 30 years. Funeral on Sunday, at 3 p.m., from 37 Tom street. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

TURNBULL - One more has been added to the list of accidents that have occurred on the heavy grade of the Great Western line between Harrisburg and Hamilton. Freight train No 36, due here at 7:30 p.m., was on its way from London to Hamilton last night and left Harrisburg a little before 9 o'clock. When three miles west of Dundas the seven rear cars became detached from the remainder of the train. After running a few hundred yards the first half of the train slowed up and then seven detached cars which had continued running down the grade with terrific speed, crashed into it. Three cars were thrown from the track and are badly wrecked. Conductor Andrew Turnbull, in endeavouring to cross from one car to another, was hurled to the track and was run over. His body was horribly mangled and was taken from under the debris of the wreck. Thomas Smith of this city, a brakeman, was rather seriously injured, a third brakeman named Robson escaped uninjured... The remains of conductor Andrew Turnbull were forwarded to London. Turnbull was a middle-aged man, having a wife and several children.

September 15, 1884

NALL - Died on Sunday, September 14, David E. G. F. Nall, son of Thomas Nall, aged 10 months and 6 days. Funeral from the residence, 61 Merrick street, on Tuesday, at 3:30 p.m.

September 16, 1884

POWIS - Died on September 15, Helen King, beloved daughter of Alfred Powis. Funeral from the residence, corner of Concession and Hess streets, on Wednesday afternoon, at 4 o'clock. Friends are requested attend without further notice.

DUNCAN - Died at 90 Victoria avenue south, at 3 o'clock this morning, Annie, second daughter of Charles and Josephine Duncan, aged 3 years and 3 months. Funeral from the residence at 4 o'clock this afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duncan of 90 Victoria avenue south are mourning the death of an infant daughter which occurred at 3 o'clock this morning of diphtheria. This is the second child they have lost during the last week of the same dread disease. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of warm friends in this sad bereavement and the heavy infliction with which they have been visited is regretted by all who knew them. Both children were bright and lovable.

CURTIS (Toronto) - Albert Bradford Curtis about ten days ago disappeared from his boarding house and this morning his body was found floating in the bay. He was to have been married a couple of days after the day on which he disappeared. He was employed at Bickell & Wickett's tannery and came from Newcastle.

MCKENZIE (Ottawa) - A man named McKenzie fell from a scaffold on a new building at 10 o'clock to-day and received internal injuries. He was taken to the hospital and died shortly afterward.

KENNEDY - Miss Kennedy, the young woman who died in Detroit last Friday under painful circumstances, was a daughter of Mr. John Kennedy of Binbrook. A relative left last night for Detroit to bring the body home. The funeral will take place to-day at Hall's Corners.

SMITH (Dundas) - The funeral of Mrs. R. Smith took place yesterday to the Protestant cemetery and was largely attended.

September 17, 1884

BARBER (Toronto) The body of James Barber of Georgetown, a member of the firm of Barber

& Ellis, stationers here, was found in the bay near the Credit Valley wharf to-night. It is supposed he had stepped off in the dark into the bay. Life was extinct.

LAMONT - Died on Tuesday, September 16, at his residence, corner of Main and Burlington streets, Duncan Lamont, a native of Argyllshire, Scotland, in the 61st year of his age. Funeral will take place Thursday at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

Mr. Duncan Lamont, who has been a resident of Hamilton, for thirty years, died rather suddenly yesterday at his residence, corner of Burlington and Main streets. He was a native of Argyllshire, Scotland, and came to this country in 1852, settling in Barton. For many year past he has kept a market garden at the place above mentioned. Mr. Lamont was an upright useful citizen, well liked and respected by all who had anything to do with him. His funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon.

NIXON - Died in this city, on September 16, Robert Nixon, a native of Glasgow, Scotland, in the 61st year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, 87 Murray street east, on Thursday, September 18, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

The announcement of the sudden death of Mr. Robert Nixon, 87 Murray street, has cast a heavy shadow over a large number of temperance people of the city and friends of the deceased. Mr. Nixon has been in good health up to a few days ago. On Sunday last he attended the meeting of the Temperance Reform Club. Since that time he has complained somewhat, and the services of Dr. Philp were engaged. The family nor the physician did not anticipate anything serious, but on Tuesday night with very little warning Mr. Nixon died. His complaint was tetanus or lockjaw which causes spasms of the heart.

Deceased was in the 61st year of his age and has been a respected member of the Temperance Reform Club and a Royal Templar for years. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and came to Hamilton forty-eight years ago, residing here ever since with the exception of a few years spent in Toronto and Montreal. He leaves a wife and two children, son and daughter, both grown-up.

MORROW (Ottawa) - A young girl named Morrow last night while engaged in lifting water from the aqueduct at the waterworks fell in and was drowned. She was about 17 years of age.

ANACOMB (Toronto) - Mrs. Anacomb, wife of a labourer residing on the Kingston Road, was this afternoon knocked down by a horse attached to one of the tramway company's cars, and the wheels passing over her body, she sustained injuries which resulted in her death a few minutes afterward. The woman was under the influence of drink at the time. Montgomery, the driver, surrendered himself to the police.

September 18, 1884

MARCHAM - Died on September 17, at 123 Mary street north, Henry, youngest son of John and Mary Marcham, aged 8 months. Funeral from the above address on Friday at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

SNODGRASS - Died in this city, on September 18, Peter Snodgrass, aged 81 years. Funeral from the House of Refuge on Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Friends will please accept this notice.

BURTON - Died in this city, on September 17, Maude, the beloved wife of Peter Burton, aged 81 years. Funeral from her husband's residence, corner of Macauley and Ferguson avenue, September 19, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

PRAY - Died in this city, on September 18, Maud Eliza, second daughter of William R. and Eliza Pray, aged 11 months. Funeral, from No 9 Macnab street north, on Friday, at 4 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

LAMANCHE (Montreal) - A man named Lamanche has been drowned off the barge "Caution", at present lying in the Lachine canal.

WORKMAN (Halifax) - Charles Workman, a miner recently employed at the Dominion coal mines, committed suicide at Westville this morning. The unfortunate man was depressed in spirits for a few days past but nothing to cause any alarm. His nephew on going to the barn observed his uncle lying in a hay mow, and on going up was horrified to find him with his head nearly severed from his body. The deed was committed with a razor.

THOMAS (London) - Shortly after 12 o'clock to-day, David, the third son of J. A. Thomas, London South, while playing, accidentally swallowed a common marble, and notwithstanding the efforts of the nurse and Mr. Thomas, the little fellow choked to death before medical assistance could be secured.

ELDRIDGE (Nilestown) - A dispute ending in a fight occurred here last night and one of the men, Rufus Eldridge, was stabbed to the heart and killed. The party who is supposed to have stabbed him is a Frenchman named LaLancette, and another young man named Nelty was also stabbed about the body, but may recover. Eldridge's half-brother, Mr. Stevens, is supposed to have stabbed Nelty. An inquest is being held. All the parties have been arrested.

September 19, 1884

MCHAFFIE - Died in this city, on September 19, of convulsions, Robert Addison, youngest son of Robert McHaffie, aged 2 years and 9 months. Funeral from 115 Rebecca street, on Sunday afternoon, at 3:30.

SAUNDERS (London) - A terrible accident occurred this morning in the Township of Dorchester, about a mile and a half east of Dorchester station, to a farmer named Saunders. He was attending a threshing machine and after putting on the belt, instead of stepping around the cylinder to get on to the feed board, he stepped into the cylinder and was mangled to death before the machine could be stopped, being literally torn to atoms, He leaves a wife and family to mourn his loss.

September 20, 1884

SMITH - Died at the residence of Charles L. Beard, Woodstock, Ontario, on Tuesday, September 16, 1884, Flora Louisa, wife of George A. Smith, of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, Peterborough, and daughter of the late Henry Wyatt, of this city.

FILGIANO - Died in this city, on September 19, Grace Mary, only child of Harry and Katie Filgiano, aged 8 months. Funeral at 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, September 21, from 195 Cannon street east. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WRIGHT (Welland) - William Wright of Pelham, while intoxicated last night, walked off the canal bank and was drowned. The body was recovered.

MCKAY - The Milton "News" of September 18 is responsible for the following: "It is our painful duty this week to record the death of Mr. P. M. McKay of this town. He went to Hamilton on Thursday morning last and stopped at David Cook's hotel that night. Before morning he arose and in some mysterious way fell backward down the stairway, sustaining serious injuries. Little attention was paid to him, however, and on Friday he left for home. He got as far as Burlington when on alighting from the train, he accidentally fell into a cattle guard, sustaining other serious injury. He was found there by some friend and taken to a house till the following morning when word was sent to his family who up to that time did not know his whereabouts. On Saturday morning with difficulty he was got home and Drs. Robertson and Stuart summoned. They found him suffering from inflammation extending over the bowels. He lingered in an almost unconscious state till he died surrounded by his heartbroken family. His remains were buried in the new cemetery yesterday. He was in his 63rd year.

David's Cook's hotel is the Franklin House. On the Thursday morning when Mr. McKay went to the Franklin House, he was under the influence of liquor. He was drinking around town, not at

the Franklin House, during the day, and when he returned at night he was more intoxicated than he had been in the morning. He went to his room about 9 o'clock, but for some reason or other returned and came downstairs again. When he got to the first landing from the ground floor, a distance of probably not more that eight feet, he slipped and rolled to the bottom. He was uninjured beyond a light scratch on the side of his nose He went to bed and was around in the morning and through the day as well as usual. He made no complaint of feeling unwell and did not sustain serious injuries by his fall at the Franklin House.

BOLTON (Toronto) - Mrs. Bolton of McGee street was killed about 7 o'clock to-night at the railway crossing at the Kingston road by a Grand Trunk train running over her. This crossing is prolific of accident.

HENTON (Ottawa) - A man named Henton, working on the Canadian Pacific track, five miles east of Mattawa, left his gang on Saturday night to walk to the station. Not turning up, a search was instituted, resulting in the discovery the next day of his body in a culvert a short distance from where he started.

REICHMAN (St. Catharines) - H. Reichman of Humberstone fell from a haymow, striking upon a buggy, and has since died from his injuries.

CREWS - Rev. L. W. Crews, B.A., pastor of the Pall Mall Methodist church, London, Ontario, died of typhoid fever on Friday evening in London after an illness of four weeks. The deceased had been married just a year. The "Free Press" says he was highly esteemed by his congregation and many others who knew him. He was a gold medalist of Toronto University and one of the most promising young men in the conference. His widow is a sister of Ald. Morden of this city.

September 22, 1884

EADY (Renfrew) - As the freight train leaving here for the north about 4 p.m. was passing Russel's siding, the engine ran into a siding, the balance of the train keeping the main line. Fireman Wellington Eady was instantly killed and the engineer slightly injured. The engine and five cars are a complete wreck, and also the track was torn up.

RIORDON (Toronto) - A cable was received here to-day announcing the death in England of Mr. John Riordon of St. Catharines. Mr. Riordon has been in England under medical treatment for the past two years. He died at St. Leonard's on Sunday morning.

September 23, 1884

PEEBLES - Died in this city, on September 22, Flora, the youngest daughter of Bella and William Peebles. Funeral at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, from 85 East avenue north. Friends will please accept this intimation.

JACOBS (Tapleytown) - The youngest child of Casper Jacobs died on Saturday last and is to be buried at Tweedside to-day.

SPENCER (St. Catharines) - William Spencer, an elderly farmer in Pelham, Ontario, fell down a cellar and sustained injuries which caused his death in about three hours.

September 24, 1884

HOPKIN - Died on September 24, at Bellfield Place, King street east, Janet Wallace, beloved wife of Robert Hopkin, in the 67th year of her age. Funeral on Friday at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

The sudden death of the wife of Mr. Robert Hopkin took place at 1 o'clock this morning in the 67th year of her age. Mrs. Hopkin was the youngest daughter of the late Merchant Wallace of Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland, a man of great worth and deep piety, and who for many years discharged with fidelity the duties of an elder in the Presbyterian church. He died of paralysis after suffering eleven years from it, and singularly enough his daughter died of the same disease. She, being the youngest daughter, was in the habit of reading the Bible consistently to her father during his long illness, and through the reading of the holy scriptures and conversation with her godly parents, was early led to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, and throughout her life maintained a true Christian character. The fruits of early piety were visible in her quiet unselfish demeanour. She fell asleep in Jesus, one of her last expressions being "I am happy in the Lord". Mr. Hopkin and his family have the deep sympathy of all in their bereavement.

STEWART (London) - John Stewart, an old and respected citizen of London, died to-day aged 60 years. He had been ailing for two years.

September 25, 1884

BARNES - Died at the residence of her parents, 116 Bay street north, Luie Barnes, aged 14 years, 4 months, and 15 days, only daughter of Peter and Sarah Barnes. Gone home to be at rest with Jesus. Funeral took place from the above residence, Thursday, September 25, at 4 p.m.

EARL (Lachine Locks) - About 9:45 last night cries were heard from the new entrance to the canal. Some people hurried to the spot but only a bundle of clothes was found in the water just above the new bridge. They are said to belong to a man named Barney Earl, till recently employed by S. Doran on the lower road. Blame is attached to the canal Authorities, there being no lights on the new bridge of locks. The night was very dark. The body was found this morning.

CAMERON (Toronto) - John Cameron, Elizabeth street, while alighting from a street car on Friday evening, slipped off the steps and fell heavily to the roadway. The shock to his system brought on an attack of apoplexy from the effects of which he has died.

CURRELL (London) - At the Grigg House during Tuesday night a bellboy named James Currell, whose relatives reside on Ridout street, committed suicide by shooting himself with a revolver. It appears that the boy had been drinking somewhat, this being the first occasion upon which he had ever been known to do so, and in the evening he staggered up to his bedroom which was the last seen of him alive. Another lad who slept in the same room retired to bed subsequently, but did not use a light, and the fact of the boy's death was not known till this morning when the porter discovered that life was extinct, the bullet having penetrated the breast.

BROWN (Guelph) - John Brown, shoemaker, died very suddenly from apoplexy.

September 26, 1884

GAGE - Died in Minneapolis, Minn., on the morning of September 21, Jennie, beloved wife of Rufus E. Gage, aged 30 years. The remains will be taken on Tuesday morning to Kingston, Ontario, Canada, her former home, for interment.

KNOWLES (Guelph) - On Saturday a strange woman, accompanied by two children, aged about 2½ and 5 years respectively, were noticed wandering aimlessly about the streets of Fergus. She says she explained to several people that she was about to give birth to a child and appealed to them to take her into their houses, but they neither heeded her request nor gave word to the authorities in order that she might be removed to some shelter. Finally the woman in her last extremity lay down on the sidewalk at Grieve's hotel where, surrounded by a crowd of boys, in the course of a few minutes the child was born.

Dr. O'Reilly being summoned had the mother and babe carried into the hotel and taken upstairs where they were made comfortable. On Sunday afternoon the two children were taken to the poorhouse and on Tuesday the woman and her infant were taken to the same institution. She says she is the wife of Wellesley Knowles, that they came out from the old country last March, that

they lived in Mount Forest where he worked around as a labourer, but finally deserted her. She had gone to Fergus for the purpose of getting into the county poorhouse. Mrs. Knowles is about 36 years of age and evidently belongs to the tramp species.

BERRYMAN (London) - The man found dead yesterday near the asylum has been identified as Stephen Berryman, a farmer. He had apparently fallen off the load of wood which he was driving. The wheel of the wagon was pressing against his neck.

September 27, 1884

CAMPBELL (St. Thomas) - A farmer named W. J. Campbell of Delaware township was kicked in the stomach by a horse yesterday and died this morning.

GEE (Georgetown) - C. M. Gee, an old resident of this village, died the other day, He claimed to be 107 years old.

September 29, 1884

MCCORMICK - Died in this city, on September 28, Eliza, relict of the late George McCormick, aged 78 years. Funeral will leave the residence of her son-in-law, Abraham Hopkens, 61 lower Cathcart street, on Tuesday, September 30, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

CHILMAN - Died on Monday, September 29, Isaac Charles Chilman, aged 28 years. The funeral will leave his late residence, No 10 Bay street south, at 3 p.m., on Wednesday, October 1. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

BRADFIELD - Died in this city, on September 27, Benjamin Bradfield, aged 58 years. Funeral from the residence of Thomas Buttle, No 81 Hughson street north, at 3:30. Tuesday. Friends will please accept this intimation.

SWEET - Died at his residence, Palmerston avenue, Brantford, on September 27, Rev. Edmund E. Sweet, in his 73rd year. Funeral from G.T.R. depot, Hamilton, on arrival of the 5:25 train, Tuesday evening. Friends are kindly requested to attend.

LADERONTE (Ottawa) - A child, 3 years old, named Laderonte, was burned to death last evening in Lower Town. She was playing with matches, hence the accident.

September 30, 1884

VAUX - Died at Burlington, on September 29, Margaret Marshall, relict of the late Thomas

Vaux, Esq., of the House of Commons, Ottawa, in the 86th year of her age. Funeral on Tuesday, at 4 p.m.

HUNTER - Died At the city hospital, on Monday, September 29, Thomas Hunter, of Hamilton, formerly of Ancaster. The funeral will take place from Blachford's, No 3 Charles street, on Wednesday morning, at 10 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BAMPFYLDE - Died on Tuesday, September 30, Mary, beloved wife of C. H. Bampfylde, Sr., aged 48 years. Funeral from the family residence, 62 Main street west, at 10:30 Thursday morning, October 3. Friends will please attend without further notice.

MEDLAR (Tapleytown) - The death of Charles Medlar took, place on Thursday. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon at the Methodist church. The services were conducted by Mr. R. Duff, assisted by Rev. Thomas Smith of St. George's Church, Saltfleet. The deceased was held in very high esteem by all who knew him, which was manifested by the large attendance at the funeral. The relatives have the deep sympathies of all in their bereavement.

October 1, 1884

QUINN - Died in this city, on October 1, John Quinn, Sr., a native of County Down, Ireland, aged 61 years. Funeral from his late residence, 272 King street east, on Friday morning, at 8:30. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

FRAYNE - Died in this city, on September 30, at 7 Murray street west, William J. Frayne, in the 42nd year of his age. Funeral on Thursday, October 2, at 3 p.m. from the above address. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

October 2, 1884

SCHWENDAU - Died in this city, on October 1, John August Schwendau, aged 56 years. Funeral on Friday, October 3, at 2 p.m., from 14 East avenue north. Friends will please accept this intimation.

COLLINGS - Died on Wednesday, October 2, Richard Collings, painter, a native of Devonshire, England. Funeral from 65 Caroline street south, Friday, at 3 o'clock. Friends will please attend without further notice.

ANDERSON - Died on October 2, Margaret Ann, beloved wife of George Anderson, in the 30th year of her age. Funeral Friday, October 3, from her late residence, 69 Queen street north, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

ROELOFSON - Mr. David Roelofson of Ancaster, well known in Hamilton, died yesterday of typhoid fever. He leaves a wife and numerous family; He was a member of Court Oronkynitaka, No 22 I.O.F. of this city, a meeting of which will be held to make arrangements for attending the funeral.

PICHER (Quebec) - Last evening a young man named Picher lost his life. Deceased in company with his sister-in-law was out for a sail on the river leading up towards Cape Roupe when by some means the boat in which they were upset and the occupants were thrown into the water. Poor Picher seems never to have come to the surface, and the young lady was rescued barely in time to save her life, but in a very exhausted condition.

October 4, 1884

WALSH - Died on Friday, October 3, James Walsh, aged 69 years. The funeral will leave his late residence, No 15 Margaret street, at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, October 6. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

GLOVER (Galt) - A young child of Archibald Glover of Dumfries was scalded to death, having been knocked into a pot of boiling water by a door which was blown against it.

WOOTON (Guelph) - Sarah, the 5-year-old daughter of Thomas Wooton, who fell into Mr. Kennedy's quarry some days ago, died from the effects of her fall.

MCMAHON (Welland) - William McMahon, the young printer who was murdered in Washington last Saturday, was a well-known Welland boy and learned his trade here. His relatives reside in Welland.

JONES (Milton) - Mr. Jones, town clerk, is dead.

FOSTER - William Foster, the man who was shot and killed on the Canadian Pacific Railway, recently, formerly worked as a barber in this city. He was a hard case and brought his death on himself by his ruffianly conduct.

October 6, 1884

WALSH - Mr. James Walsh, who died at his residence, No 15 Margaret street, on Friday last, was an old resident of Hamilton. A native of Waterford county, Ireland, he came out to this city in 1854 and lived for two years in Montreal. He then came to Hamilton and remained here ever since - for 38 years. Mr. Walsh was a member of All Saints Church. The funeral occurred

this afternoon, the remains being taken to All Saints Church before they were conveyed to the cemetery for interment. Rev. L. DesBrisay, rector of the church, officiated. The coffin was borne to the grave by six sons of the deceased, all of whom reside in Hamilton.

ROWE Died on October 6, Richard Rowe, aged 58 years, a native of Shropshire, England. Funeral will leave his late residence, No 65 Hannah street west, on Wednesday, October 8, at 3 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

TYSON - Died at Brantford, on October 5, William Huntriss Tyson, aged 24 years and 8 months. Funeral will take place in Brantford on Wednesday, at 4 p.m.

CLARKE - Died at the residence of her grandfather, J. W. Armstrong, Esq., Flesherton, Ontario, on October 3, Ina Adelaide, daughter of John D. and Jennie A. Clarke, of this city, aged 4 months and 15 days.

OXLEY (Toronto) - Robert Oxley, an old man who was run over by a wagon driven by a boy in the employment of Mallandine, grocer, died at the hospital this morning from the injuries he received. An inquest will likely be held.

DITTMAN - Ferdinand Dittman who formerly kept a drugstore, suicided at the hotel where he boarded, yesterday, by severing his veins and arteries with a razor. He leaves two boys, seven & five years old respectively, who will be sent to a charitable institution. It is said his wife is living with her mother in Nebraska territory and that she recently obtained a divorce from him, which is attributed as the cause of the rash act.

SMITH (Montreal) - Col. George Smith, shipping master for the port of Montreal, died this morning. The deceased served in the volunteer force during the rebellion of 1837. He also was one of the foremost forwarders in the city doing a large business with Ottawa and other places.

HOLIDAY (Guelph) - Henry Holiday and Robert Bomaster, two young men employed on the farm of John Scott, Puslinch, proceeded on Friday afternoon about 3 o'clock to go on a shooting expedition. They procured their guns and were starting away from the house. Holiday who was a few steps in advance of his companion was in the act of opening a gate when the accident occurred. It appears that Bomaster was putting a cartridge into the breech loading gun which he carried. The cartridge would not enter easily and in his efforts to force it in, it is supposed the doghead dropped. At any rate the gun went off and the full charge struck Holiday in the leg just behind the knee, lacerating the flesh and shattering the bones in a horrible manner.

The unfortunate man was carried to the house. Drs. Swan and McIntyre of Hespeler were summoned, but despite all the efforts which skill could devise, poor Holiday breathed his last at 9 o'clock in the evening. The cause of death is said to have been loss of blood and the shock to his nervous system which the event occasioned.

The doctors were present when the man died.

Henry Holiday was 26 years of age. He was married and leaves a wife and one child to mourn his sad and untimely end. With his family he had lived on Mr. Scott's farm for many a year and during that time has shown himself to be a painstaking and industrious employee, a kind and loving husband, and an indulgent father. Before entering the employ of Scott the deceased had lived near Galt. His mother now resides in Harriston.

PORTEOUS (Georgetown) - The death of Mr. Daniel Porteous, which took place at his residence last Friday night, was sudden and unexpected. For some time he has been affected in the region of the heart, but continued daily his usual avocation. On the day of his death he did not close his labour until six o'clock when he repaired to his home. He had not been there long, however, before he became very ill and in a few moments expired.

The deceased came to Georgetown last fall, his former residence being Hamilton. He was connected with the firm of Aldous & Co, his occupation being that of a designer. He well understood his duties, and the firm will no doubt experience considerable difficulty in replacing this clever partner. Mr. Porteous's sojourn in our midst was short, but since coming here had commanded the respect of all and made many warm friends. His remains were interred in Greenwood cemetery, being followed there by a large number of townsmen and friends He leaves a wife and four children to mourn the loss of their loved one.

ROSS - A melancholy accident occurred on Saturday afternoon at the Toronto junction near the Desjardins bridge. Thomas Ross, the watchman and switchman, lives at the junction, and his house is quite near the lines. Early in the afternoon his little son, aged only about two years, ran out of the house unobserved and played by himself on the main line of the Great Western. No 6 passenger train from the west came thundering up to the spot where the child was playing, but there was nobody near to see the danger, and an abrupt curve prevented the engineer from seeing the child.

As the train swept round the curve, however, the engineer saw it but it was too late, and before the train could be stopped, the wheels of the locomotive and several cars had passed over the poor little body. The mangled remains were gathered up and carried to the house. No blame can be attached to anybody for this sad and fatal occurrence.

October 7, 1884

GREY - Died in this city, on October 6, Joseph Henry, son of William H. and Alice Grey, and grandson of Joseph Hargrove, age 6 months and 9 days. The funeral will leave 118 King street east, at 2 o'clock, on Wednesday afternoon. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

YEO - Died of consumption, at Spring Bank Farm, Glanford, on October 6, Emma Grace Yeo, daughter of John Yeo, in the 28th year of her age. Funeral on Friday, at 2 O'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

October 8, 1884

BAIKIE - Died in this city, on October 7, Magnus Baikie, aged 52 years. Funeral from his late residence, 132 Macnab street north, on Thursday, October 9, at 4 p.m. Friends will please accept this notice.

October 9, 1884

BROADBENT - Died in this city, October 8, at her father's residence, 141 King street east, Ellen, youngest daughter of Hiram Broadbent. Funeral on Friday at 3:30 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

GRUHN (Berlin) - As No. 5 passenger train from London was approaching Berlin at 8:45 this morning, a little girl aged seven years, named Annie Gruhn, was in front of an engine at a crossing a mile west of the town and was struck on the head by the pilot and killed.

LAWE (Collingwood) - A young man named Richard Lawe of Toronto, head porter on the steamer "City of Owen Sound" is reported as being drowned. No particulars until the arrival of the steamer to-day.

MURRAY,TIBBLES, MATHEWS, HEATHERINGTON (Cumminsville) - The Hamilton Powder Company's mills were blown up to-day at 12:30 o'clock. They are situated one mile from here. Four men were killed and two wounded. The names of those killed are:

William Murray, who leaves a wife and seven children; Henry Tibbles, who leaves a wife and two small children; George Mathews leaves a wife and five small children; and William Heatherington who is a single man. The names of the wounded are: Albert Culp, badly burned about the face and legs; and Daniel Dougherty, badly burned and some limbs broken. The cause of the explosion is unknown, and the damages cannot be estimated though it will be considerable.

MEAD - Shortly after 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon the enquiry into the cause of death of Mrs. Mead was resumed in No 3 police station, Coroner Woolverton presiding. John Fanning and William Nicholson, neighbours of the deceased, were examined. They testified that she had lived unhappily with her husband. They both drank and quarrelled frequently. The night she was injured she got out of an upstairs window, hung on to the sill for some moments, and then dropped to the ground. She had told Nicholson then that she was afraid of her husband and that was why she got out. Dr. Mackelcan testified that he had made a post mortem examination of the body. He had found some slight bruises on the neck and head, but not enough, he thought, to cause death. In his opinion she had died of natural causes. After short deliberation the jury returned a verdict to that effect.

October 10, 1884

TAFT - Died in this city, on October 9, Jane, beloved wife of William Taft, aged 48 years. Funeral on Sunday at 3 p.m. from her late residence, 22 Inchbury street north. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

BATES - Died in this city, on October 10, the beloved wife of F. W. Bates. Funeral from No 7 Hess street north, on Sunday, October 12. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

GOODALL - Died at the residence of his grandfather, C. L. Thomas, 303 King street west, on October 10, Charles Robert Bagwell, only child of William W. and Lizzie Goodall, of Thornhill Farm, Galt, aged 1 year, 11 months, and 2 days. Funeral from the above address on Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

FINDLATER (Lucknow) - Scarcely has the gloom cast over our village of the sad occurrence on Tuesday night, September 30, disappeared when it is our painful duty to chronicle another suicide in the person of Alexander Findlater, an old and highly respected citizen. Some time ago Mr. Findlater was addicted to drinking, but of late had been a total abstainer and until about two weeks ago when from some unknown cause he again took to his cups. When on Tuesday he committed the rash act, he closed his place of business and mixed a dose of sulphuric acid, arsenic and whiskey, which he at once gulped and when found was suffering intensely, but up to the hour of his death at 4 o'clock the following morning he was perfectly conscious. Deceased was a prominent Oddfellow and at the time of his death held the office of Noble Grand. He leaves a wife and four children, and they together with his relatives have the sympathy of the whole community.

DOHERTY (Dougherty) - Dennis Doherty who was so terribly injured by the explosion of the Hamilton Powder Company's mills yesterday survived his injuries only a few hours. He died at an early hour this morning. Alfred Culp is reported slightly better to-day.

October 11, 1884

NELSON - Died in this city, on October 10, at the residence of her son, Thomas Fee, No 9 Margaret street, Mary Nelson, aged 69 years. Funeral on Monday at 8:30. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

HILL (Toronto) - George Hill, an expressman, about 40 years of age, while drinking at the bar in Elliott's saloon, fell down, expiring almost immediately.

October 13, 1884

HARPER Died in this city, William John, second son of Richard J. Harper, aged 4 years and 3 months. Funeral will take place from his father's residence, No 113 Caroline street south, Tuesday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited.

HARRIS - Died in this city, on October 12, Mary Emma, infant child of George E. and Emma F. Harris, aged 8 months and 16 days. Funeral from the residence of Mr. William Rennie, 247 Bay street north, on Tuesday, October 14, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MILNE - Died at Brantford, on October 12, oldest daughter of C. Milne, locomotive engineer, Brantford, aged 23 years. Funeral from G.T.R. station to Burlington cemetery on Tuesday, October 14, at 11:30 a.m. Friends will please accept this notice.

October 14, 1884

HERALD - Died on Tuesday morning, October 14, at 61 Queen street north, Hamilton, after a long and painful illness, William Herald, aged 63 years and 5 months. The funeral will leave his late residence on Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are kindly invited to attend without further notice.

FOSTER (Montreal) - An inquest was held to-day on the body of Charles Foster, aged 34, residing at Point St. Charles, who was killed last night by falling between two Grand Trunk Railway cars on which he was acting as brakeman. He died one hour after the accident. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death, inputting the blame to no one.

October 15, 1884

BILTON - Died in this city, on October 13, George Clark, eldest son of George and Mary Bilton, aged 1 year and 10 months. Funeral from 87 Mary street, on Thursday, October 16, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

FORTEN (Montreal) - An accident occurred this morning at Mile End station by which a man named Daniel Forten lost his life. He was in charge of some cattle which were in a freight train and by some means or other he appears to have got on the main track. The fast train to Ottawa was approaching. The driver whistled and applied the brakes, but unfortunately the man was knocked down and killed. The deceased belonged to Renfrew and leaves a wife and two children.

SPRINGER - Mrs. Springer, wife of the sheriff of Waterloo, is dead.

October 16, 1884

ORMSTOWN, MCDONALD, STACEY, GILLIS, MCINTYRE, CANN (Halifax) CANN - The schooner "Charles Valentine" from this port for Sydney, C.B., was totally wrecked at the Dry breakers near Louisbourg, Tuesday night. No trace of the crew can be found and it is believed that they were all drowned. Their names were: John Ormstown, master, aged 75 years; Allan McDonald, mate; Nelson Stacey, John McIntyre, John Henry Gillis, and Philip Cann. Except for Gillis, all were married men and leave families in Cape Breton.

ANDERSON (London) - A young son of John Anderson, who lives near Woodland cemetery, accidentally shot himself yesterday evening, dying a few minutes afterward. He was examining a revolver which he received from another boy when the weapon through some cause discharged almost instantly, the ball entering his body near the heart.

TAYLOR (Fergus) - A sad shooting accident happened here to-day. A little girl about two years old, daughter of William Taylor, J.P., was accidentally shot by her brother, aged 18 years. The little girl was playing about a shed and her brother, coming out with a double-barrelled gun and very likely examining it at the time, probably not seeing her, one chamber went off, the contents striking her on the hip and hand by her side. Mr. Taylor was close by at the time and on hearing the report, screamed out to the boy that he had shot the child and picked her up. She lived only half an hour. The young man feels it keenly. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

BARDWELL - W. J. Bardwell of Eden Mills, Rockwood, was killed by a heavy timber falling on him.

HOLMES (Brantford) - An eight-year-old son of Hector Holmes, farmer, living near Richwood, was kicked by a horse on Sunday afternoon about 2 o'clock when watering the animal, and died at 9 o'clock the same evening.

GILEON - R. Gilleon, proprietor of the Osborne House, Thorold, dropped dead in his barroom yesterday afternoon. Heart disease was the cause.

October 17, 1884

MORPHY - Died in this city, on October 14, at 113 York street, Loftus Morphy, in the 25th year of his age. Funeral from the above address, at 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

WHALLEY (Toronto) - Charles Whalley, of Soho street, was found dead in his bed this morning. As there were evidences of strangulation apparent, an inquest was formally opened to-night and adjourned till to-morrow morning. Suspicion points to his wife who is addicted to drink.

COX (St. Thomas) - An accident occurred last night at Tilbury Centre on the Canada Southern Railway. No. 2 express going east ran into a gravel train which was standing on the siding at Tilbury foul of the main line. The express train consisted of a baggage, express, smoking, two first class, and two Pullman cars. The smoking car was turned upside down, thrown into the ditch, and broken to fragments. The express engineer, Daniel Cox, was instantly killed. His fireman, F. Byrne, miraculously escaped unhurt. The injured men are Samuel Woods, of Fletcher, head seriously cut; a child of John Callaghan of Toronto, hands burned by being thrown against the stove; an unknown man, shin badly injured; H. Sossing, baggageman, of Detroit, badly burned about the legs and body. A wrecking car accompanied by Dr. Smith, the company's surgeon, was dispatched from the city at once.

The gravel train was standing too far on the switch. The gravel engine had been standing backward near the main track and the engine and coach rubbed against the tender, breaking the windows, one coach being thrown over the railway fence a distance of forty feet or so. At looking at the wreck one would be surprised at there being so few injuries to the passengers as all the coaches are badly broken up. The principal injuries were received from cutting by glass and one or two children burnt on the stove.

JOHNSTON (Peterborough) - To-day the dead body of John Johnston a resident of Weller street, was brought to town with a bullet hole in the right breast. He had been working on Irwin's timber limits in the township of Anstruther in the county about 60 miles morth of this town. On Sunday, October 5, a deer hunting expedition was planned by the shantymen. Johnston and O'Brien were

detailed to take the dogs and start the deer while two others went out on Serpentine lake to watch for the deer the dogs might start. The canoe men waited till 12 o'clock but no deer appeared. They, however, heard the report of a gun in the distance which Johnston was and never again saw him alive. On his failure to return to the camp vigorous search was made for him but without finding any trace. The search kept up till last Monday, On Tuesday the men resumed work when John Fraser came upon the dead body of the missing man which was brought to town to-day. The wound being apparently not accidental, Dr. Fife, coroner, instituted an inquest which after the examination of two witnesses was adjourned for a week The deceased was about 50 years of age and unmarried.

SEAWRIGHT (Barrie) - Yesterday the police found an old unmarried woman named Mary Ann Seawright, who kept a small store on Bradford street, dead in her bed with every appearance of having starved to death. The premises were in a most dirty condition. There was plenty of money in different parts of the building and several trunks when opened were discovered to be full of valuable silk and other stuffs. Mrs. Morrow, 14 Bellevue Place, Toronto, sister of the deceased has been notified.

October 18, 1884

MCKEOWN - Died in this city, on October 17, suddenly of inflammation of the lungs, John McKeown, aged 65 years. Funeral from his late residence on Duke street, on Sunday, October 19, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

BICKLE - Died on October 18, of consumption, William Johnston Bickle, only son of John W. Bickle, aged 35 years. Funeral from his late residence, 37 Bold street, on Monday, October 20, at 3 p.m.

RIX (Orillia) - This afternoon a distressing accident occurred at Mr. George Rix's farm near Bass Lake, about three miles distant from Orillia. Mr. Rix was threshing and when about finished, the two little boys went up into the mow to play among the straw. One of them, a bright little boy about 10 years, tumbled over the beam and into the mouth of the machine. He was immediately swept in and torn to pieces. The body was horribly mangled and minced up into an unrecognizable mass.

October 20, 1884

ROBERTS - Died in this city, on October 18, at 152 James street north, of congestion of the lungs, Sarah, beloved wife of John Roberts, aged 35 years. Funeral from the above address at 2:30 this afternoon.

KENRICK - Died at Toronto, on October 19, the result of an accident, Wilfred B. Kenrick. Funeral at St. John's church, Ancaster, on Thursday, October 23.

A Toronto dispatch says the body of Wilfred B. Kenrick was found in Queen's park about six o'clock this morning with a gaping gun shot wound behind his ear and the gun lying beside it. Kenrick was 18 years of age and had recently completed a course at the Upper Canada College. Last night he made arrangements to go rabbit shooting early this morning, and it is supposed left home before 5 o'clock taking his gun with him. He lived with his widowed mother and two brothers. Whether it is a case of suicide or an accident is a matter of doubt. An inquest will be held to-night.

Kenrick was a steady decent young fellow about 16 years old. He was a favourite among the college boys. Although his mother and two of his brothers live in Toronto, the remains will be interred in the cemetery in connection with St. John's church, Ancaster. His brother, a barrister by profession, lives there and he has many relatives in this locality. His father is dead. The boy had a number of friends in this city, and around Ancaster, and his untimely end will be sincerely mourned.

KILLAN (Montreal) - A young man named James Killan while walking in the suburbs on Saturday evening, dropped dead. Deceased who was 27 years of age has relatives at Merritton. An inquest will be held to-day.

MCCORD (Quebec) - An old man named Andrew McCord, an ex-policeman, was picked up unconscious yesterday afternoon near the Richilieu Company's pontoon. He was conveyed to the marine hospital where he died this morning without recovering consciousness. An inquest will be held on Monday.

PARENT (Quebec) - Last night while a man named Parent, wife, and son were helplessly drunk, they managed to upset a lamp which set fire to Mrs. Parent's clothing. The police were attracted to the house by the cries for assistance and found the women in the backyard with her entire clothing on fire. After putting out the fire, the woman was conveyed to the hospital where she died to-day.

October 21, 1884

HUGHSON (London) - While Mr. and Mrs. Hughson, of Thorndale, were driving into the city yesterday morning, they were suddenly bereaved of their only child, a little girl of five years, in a most shocking manner. She was sitting on the front seat with her back towards the horse. They had reached a point opposite the asylum and the horse was going rather slow, when Mrs. Hughson touched it up with the whip. It answered the lash by letting both heels fly up and the

little girl was struck by them in the back of the head with great force. The blow was a fatal one and she never spoke again. The base of the skull was badly fractured and the brains were protruding.

GOODFELLOW (Toronto) - While conductor Young's eastbound express freight from St. Thomas was nearing Streetsville junction on Saturday afternoon, brakeman Goodfellow slipped down between two cars and was ground to pieces under the rapidly revolving wheels. The engineman noticed the accident and stopped the train. The remains were taken to Streetsville and in the evening forwarded to Toronto junction, the dead man's home. Goodfellow was about 25 years of age and had only recently been married. He leaves a young wife who accompanied her husband's remains to his former home in Peterborough county, on the Ontario and Quebec express last evening.

October 22, 1884

WALTON - Died on October 18, at the parsonage, Merrickville, Carrie, youngest daughter of the Rev. John Walton, aged 17 years.

CRUIKSHANK - Died at the residence of his parents, 47 Maria street, on October 21, James, second son of Robert Cruikshank, Esq., aged 5 years and 8 months. Funeral from the above address, on Thursday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

October 23, 1884

CRESSWELL - Died at his residence, Helston avenue, Brampton, on Wednesday, October 22, Frederick Cresswell, formerly of Hamilton, aged 82 years and 1 month. Funeral from the G.T.R. station on Monday next, on the arrival of the 1:55 train. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

ANDERSON - Died in this city, on October 23, Johannah, eldest daughter of William and Ann Anderson, aged 27 years. Funeral will leave her parents' residence, No. 7 O'Reilly street, on Saturday, October 25, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited.

BROWN (Collingwood) - A man named James Brown, a sailor on the schooner "Mowat" was accidentally drowned last night by walking off the dock in the dark. His body was recovered. He lives at 710 West North avenue, Chicago, and leaves a wife and family.

October 24, 1884

SIMMOTT - Died in this city, on October 23, Verney M., eldest child of John and Katie Simmott, aged 2 years. Funeral from her parents' residence, 81 Main street east, on Sunday,

October 26, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CLARKE, CAMPBELL (Napanee) - James Clarke, a druggist of Belleville, was drowned in Hay bay this afternoon. Frank Campbell, bookkeeper for Picaithly & Kelso, was with him but his body cannot be found. In all probability Campbell is drowned also. They went duck shooting and when Clarke's body was found, it was all tangled in the decoys. They had the yacht "Iolanthe" with them and a couple of small boats.

October 25, 1884

BURT - Died in this city, on October 23, James Burt, aged 60 years. Funeral from 221 Barton street east, on Monday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

STEPHENS - Died in this city, on October 25, Jane, relict of the late John Stephens, aged 75 years. Funeral from her son-in-law's residence, 31 Chisholm street, on Monday at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

CLINE - Died at the residence of G. H. Cline, Dundas road, on October 24, Hannah Cline, aged 48 years. Funeral from the above address, to the Burlington cemetery, on Sunday, October 26, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MORARITY - Died at Newburgh, October 24, Michael Morarity, aged 75 years. Remains will arrive by 3:30 train, G.T.R., Sunday, October 26.

COOKE (Port Dalhousie) - Mr. William Cooke, harbour master of this port, received a telegram this afternoon from Port Stanley stating that his son, Adam, was lost overboard from the propellor "Alma Munro" near Long Point cut on Lake Erie about 6 o'clock this morning. Every possible effort was made to save him but without success and his body could not be recovered.

CLARK (Belleville) - E. James Clark, ex-commodore of the Bay of Quinte yacht club, was drowned at Hay bay early this morning. With a party of others he had been on a cruise on the yacht "Iolanthe", and in company with Fred Dewsberry, left the yacht in a skiff to hunt ducks. How the accident occurred is not known. Mr. Clark was 35 years of age and unmarried.

MCCULLOCH - There will be many hearts in Hamilton saddened this afternoon by the news that Mr. David McCulloch, the well known esteemed collector of customs at this port, is dead.

For three months he suffered from a painful and tedious disease and two weeks ago his physicians lost hope of his recovery , but he rallied and it was thought then that the chances were favourable for his recovery. But a day or two ago he had a relapse and steadily sank until about 2 o'clock this afternoon when he died calmly and peacefully. This is not the time nor the place to refer to the merits and characteristics of the deceased gentleman. They will be fully dealt with in another issue. It may, however, be said here that of the citizens of Hamilton few were so widely known and respected abroad for his eminent abilities and more generally admired and esteemed in his own city for the qualities which make a man admired and esteemed among whom he is accustomed to mingle.

Mr. McCulloch, as is well known, was formerly editor of the "Spectator" and his name became known throughout Canada for the ability and vigour of his writings, especially in connection with political-economical subjects. In February, 1882, he was appointed collector of customs here and held the position until his death. Mr. McCulloch was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, but came to this country when quite young. He was 50 years of age. He leaves a widow, who has just recovered from a severe and dangerous illness, and a large family of children. His funeral will take place on Monday afternoon.

October 27, 1884

MCCULLOCH - Died in this city, on October 25, David McCulloch, collector of customs, in the 50th year of his age. Funeral from the family residence, 162 Main street west, on Monday, October 27, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

GILMORE - Died in this city, on October 25, Annie, eldest daughter of the late Richard Gilmore, aged 24 years. Funeral will take place from her mother's residence, 141 Main street east, on Tuesday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

BURNS - Died in this city, on October 25, at the residence of her parents, Anna M., youngest daughter of William and Margaret Burns. 'Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep'. Funeral from 130 Victoria avenue north, on Tuesday, October 28, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

ROY (Ottawa) - Later intelligence says that Leon Roy of this city who was said to have been shot at the Lynchburg, Va. fair died at the Norwell House there from having received a chill on the grounds during the day. He had some horses at the race. His remains have been brought to this city.

COOKE (Port Rowan) - A body of a man was found to-day on Long Point beach and brought here. It has been fully identified as that of Adam Cooke of Port Dalhousie who was lost off the propellor "Alma Munro" on Friday last. The body will be forwarded to Port Dalhousie.

JEFFERY - The funeral of the late William Jeffery took place from the residence of his son-in-law, James Graham, 340 Dundas street, London East, last Thursday afternoon. Services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Ryckman who spoke feelingly of the Christian life of the deceased who was an upright man in every sense of the word and much respected by all who came in contact with him. Deceased was born in England in 1809, being in the 75th year of his age. He came to this country at the time of the rebellion in 1835, taking up his residence at Niagara Falls where he raised a large and interesting family.

About thirty years ago he became connected with the Great Western Railway in the mechanical department at Hamilton where he remained until the headquarters were removed to London when he removed here with his wife. Mr. Jeffery numbered among his warm personal friends many of the long list of railway managers of the Great Western whose names have been illustrious all over America. He was the father of John B. Jeffery, a graduate of the "Hamilton Spectator" and now a prominent publisher in Chicago who has been constant in his devotion to his father and mother, comforting them in their old age, and following the remains of his father to their last resting place. Many old friends of the family gathered to pay the last sad tribute to the dead.

October 28, 1884

QUINN - Died in this city, on October 27, John Quinn, aged 28 years. Funeral on Wednesday, October 29, from 311 James street north, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

RIDLEY - Died at Belleville, on October 24, 1884, Ann Sophia Ridley, widow of the late Dr. George N. Ridley, aged 85 years.

ROULLENN (Montreal) - This afternoon a man named Francois Roullenn, aged 45, was carrying coals at the cotton factory near Canal street, St. Henry, and was killed by falling a distance of thirty feet.

MCLEOD (Kincardine) - An accident occurred here this morning by which a young; man named John McLeod lost his life while attending, to his duties in the engine room of Myers salt works. He came in contact with the driving wheel and was instantly killed.

October 29, 1884

PEIRCE - Died in this city, on October 28, John Peirce, cabinet maker, aged 63 years. Funeral from his brother's residence, Colborne street, Brantford, on Thursday, October 30, at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this notice.

October 30, 1884

CAREY - Died in this city, October 29, John Carey. Funeral from 302 Macnab street north, on Friday, October 31, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

John Carey died at his residence, corner of Macnab and Macaulay streets. Carey was 30 years of age, an able-bodied man, but was considered a little simple. His simplicity consisted chiefly in minding his own business and being very quiet. He has been for a long time the victim of jokes by the boys of the neighbourhood. On Wednesday, October 22, he was met by a crowd of lake boys who desired him to get some liquor for them at a neighbourhood store. The boys had no money, but wanted Carey to get the liquor on credit.

Carey refused to have anything to do with such a transaction, and by way of retaliation the boys commenced to lasso him. They got a rope around his neck and dragged him to the ground. Carey at last escaped and managed to get home very much cut and bruised. His bruises became very painful and at last began to mortify. His mother and sisters tried to get him to tell what had happened to him. All that he would tell them was that the boys lassoed him, and after dragging him around, had kicked him about the body. He would not tell who the boys were for fear that when he got better they would do something worse to him. He told, however, that the leader was a big boy who worked in the Ontario Cotton Mills. The services of Dr. Biggar were at last secured, but not in time to save Carey's life.

Carey's body presents a shocking sight. The neck is black all the way around and at one side is a contusion as if caused by a knot drawn firmly against it. The body is bruised and on the back is a wound where the flesh had been literally kicked away. His hip presents the appearance of having been kicked also. There can be no doubt that death was caused by the handling he received from the young loafers who infest the vicinity.

Chief Steart, and Coroner White, after considering the facts of the case, decided that it would be advisable to hold an inquest which will take place at 5 o'clock this evening.

BREWSTER (Palmerston) - A man named George Brewster, returning from Missouri to visit friends at Rothsay, Ontario, was killed here to-night by the train passing over him. He had money and notes on him amounting to about $400.

CAMPBELL (Montreal) - Thomas Campbell was sent over to Longueuil yesterday evening and while waiting on the wharf for the return boat, by some means fell into the river. He was alone at the time, but some men in the office on the wharf, hearing his cries, ran out, and seeing Campbell struggling in the water, threw in planks and a rope. The poor fellow who was blind in one eye did not see them and apparently sank to rise no more. His body was recovered soon after and brought to the city.

TREFRY (Halifax) - A telegram from Yarmouth this evening states that there is considerable excitement there and in other towns of the county over the murder just unearthed, the guilty man and his victim both being respected citizens. Benjamin Trefry of East River disappeared last Saturday and no clue could be obtained as to his whereabouts. There was suspicion of foul play as it was known that he had some trouble with Absalom Hurlburt, a neighbour. Hundreds of people turned out to search the woods which was continued all Monday and most of yesterday without any result being obtained. Suspicion seemed to gather around Hurlburt and at last he appears to have been unmanned by ominous looks in his direction, finally making a confession that he had killed Trefry and threw his body in the lake. Hurlburt is under arrest, and parties have gone to drag the lake.

GEROW - The wife of D. Gerow, of Ferry Point, dropped dead yesterday morning while she was milking a cow.

MCCUSKIE (Belleville) - A boy named McCuskie, aged 13, was drowned in the ferry slip this morning. His body was found floating. Nothing is known as to how the accident occurred.

October 31, 1884

PALMER - Died at Chicago, on October 29, P. Power Palmer, fourth son of the late Archdeacon Palmer, Guelph. Funeral on Saturday, November 1, at 2 o'clock p.m., at Guelph.

PERRY, VIPOND, RUSHTON An accident occurred to-day at the west ore mine in connection with the works of the Canada Steel Company, Londonderry. Six men were going down the Dufferin shaft in a cage when some of the gearing broke, precipitating the cage a distance down the shaft where it caught on a projection, and turning upside down, threw the men a distance of about two hundred feet to the bottom of the shaft, killing three of the occupants: Richard H, Perry, Thomas Vipond, and Nathaniel Rushton. The others, Oliver Rushton, Daniel Chisholm, and John Mclnnes, were seriously, if not fatally, injured. Indeed two of them have no chance of recovering as they were horribly bruised and mangled, nearly every bone being broken, as far as can be learned, no blame is attachable to anyone as the casualty was of a purely accidental character. (Halifax)

STINSON (Palmerston) - A most heartrending accident occurred last week on the farm of George Hill, 11th line, Euphemia, where Stinson brothers were threshing, in which one of the brothers met with a fatal accident. The younger brother, Thomas J., was attending to the oiling, etc., when the coupling near the gearing caught his clothes, instantly winding him up, and tearing both legs off below the knees before the machine could be stopped. One of the feet had passed through the cylinder, and the other was found near the place where the accident occurred. Dr. Sproule was immediately sent for and on arriving found that little or no hope could be entertained for his recovery, and the unfortunate sufferer continued to sink until 10 o'clock in the evening when death ensued.

BURROWS - The hosts of friends of Captain John C. Burrows will be grieved to hear of his sudden death which took place on Wednesday. Captain Burrows when last seen in this city was in his usual health. The "St. Magnus" of which he was captain, took on a cargo at Charlotte for Prince Arthur a few days ago and after calling at several intermediate ports left Sarnia with a full cargo. Early this week Mrs. Burrows received a letter from her husband stating that he was not as well as usual but hoped to be all right in a day or two. He also stated that he had at Windsor received a letter from his son in Chicago stating that he was on his way east and would be home at the end of the week. A couple of days later Mrs. Burrows received the sad news of her husband's death. He had died suddenly on board his vessel after leaving the Sault Ste. Marie. His body will be taken to Collingwood where Mr. A. M. Robertson, his partner will meet it and bring it home.

Captain Burrows is by birth an Irishman, but came to this country when very young. At Smiths Falls he learned the trade of harness making, but soon gave it up and went to a seafaring life. At the age of 19 years he was captain of a vessel on the Rideau canal. He came to this city ten years ago to take command of the propellor "Lake Michigan" of the Western Express line. Some years ago he became half-owner and captain of the propellor "Dromedary" which he commanded until with his present partner, Mr. A. M. Robertson, he took the "St. Magnus" of which he is part-owner. He is about 50 years of age and was a thoroughly able captain. He was a member of Acacia Lodge, A.F. & A.M. He leaves a wife and seven children. His remains will be buried with Masonic honours on Sunday.

November 1, 1884

BURROWS - Died on October 29m on board the steamer "St. Magnus", at Sault Ste. Marie, Captain John Craig Burrows, of this city, aged 51 years. Funeral will leave his late residence, 260 Bay street north, Sunday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

ANDERSON - Died in the village of Grimsby, Friday afternoon, October 31, Major Charles Anderson, aged 84 years. Funeral Monday afternoon, November 3, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MALCOMSON - Died in this city, on Friday, October 31, Mima, youngest daughter of James and Ann Malcomson, aged 27 years. Funeral from her parents' residence, 14 Macnab street north, on Sunday, November 2, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MCBRIEN - Died in this city, on November 1, Minnie, eldest daughter of John and Hellen McBrien, aged 7 years and 8 months, of inflammatory croup. Funeral on Sunday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

BOOTH (Belleville) - On Tuesday afternoon a section man named Booth, employed on the Central Ontario Railway at Coe Hill, went in pursuit of a bear with a rifle. On returning from his unsuccessful hunt, he drew the gun towards him by the muzzle when it went off, the charge taking effect in his side. He died the same night in great agony. Deceased was recently married.

November 3, 1884

ANDERSON - Died in this city, on November 3, Agnes Florence, eldest daughter of Elizabeth and Alexander Anderson, aged 11 years and 11 months. Funeral will leave her father's residence, 25 Florence street, on Tuesday afternoon, at 3:30. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MCCARDLE - Died in this city, on November 2, William H. McCardle, only son of the late Patrick McCardle, in the 32nd year of his age. Funeral will leave his mother's residence, No. 130 John street north, on Tuesday, November 4, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

SIMPSON (Kingston) - The body of James Simpson, the cabman who has been missing for some days, was found in the harbour this morning. The coroner decided that no inquest is necessary.

MCCRINNON (Kingston) - John McCrinnon was killed yesterday near Bedford, a station of the Kingston and Pembroke Railway, by a blast. At the same time Alpheus Brown's jaw was broken and one of his eyes destroyed.

WEBSTER (Dresden) - Daniel Webster, about 21 years of age, a son of Henry Webster, a well-to-do farmer living about five miles from this town, committed suicide this morning. He, with an elder brother, arose at the usual time and began their allotted work, Daniel's part being to

attend to the horses. After the elder brother has returned from milking and finding Daniel still absent, he went to the stable to see the cause of the delay, and to his horror discovered his brother hanging dead by the halter he had taken from one of the horses. He has been subject to melancholy during the past few months and had frequently expressed himself as being tired of life. Dr. Twedea, coroner, was called upon, but decided it was unnecessary to hold an inquest. The parents have the sincere sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.

November 4, 1884

MCLELLAN - Died at 23 Spring street, of inflammatory croup, Ellen Charlotte Elizabeth, third daughter of William McLellan, aged 3 years, 4 months, and 10 days. Funeral from the above address, to-morrow, Wednesday, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

SMITH (Kingston) - Mary Arm Smith, a patient at the asylum for the insane, escaped from the building and before she could be intercepted, she reached the wharf fronting the institution, jumped into the lake, and was drowned. Another patient named Cadman made a gallant effort to save her, but his boat capsized and he too had a narrow escape from drowning.

BUSH (Kingston) - George Bush, a sailor of the sloop "Laura D." was drowned near Cape Vincent.

APPLETON - An infant child of Thomas Appleton, 89 James street north, was accidentally smothered yesterday in the bed where it had been left by its mother.

November 5, 1884

DILLON - Died in this city, on November 5, Ellen, relict of the late William Dillon, a native of Scull, County Cork, Ireland, aged 66 years. Funeral will leave her son's, Andrew Dillon's residence, corner of King, William and John streets, on Friday morning, November 7, at 8:30. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

TUCKER (Montreal) - John Tucker, who was reported yesterday as having received terrible injuries to his head by a fall of thirty feet from a house, died at 2 o'clock this morning.

MCARTHUR (London) - To-day Donald McArthur, a brakeman on the Grand Trunk Railway, was on duty at the station, and while in the act of shunting his train after he had adjusted the switch, the train commenced to move slowly backward, and whether his foot caught in a frog or he slipped and fell is unknown, but the cars passed over his head, killing him instantly.

The deceased was 22 years of age and lived with his father and mother here.

November 6, 1884

MAXWELL (Montreal) - The body of a well-dressed young man was found floating this morning at the Allan wharf at the foot of Magill street. The body was taken up by a boat from the steamer "Parisian" and conveyed to the station where it was identified as that of Andrew Maxwell, at one time a clerk in the Bank of British North America at Montreal, but for some time past holding a position in the bank at London, Ontario. He was known to be staying in the city for several days past and boarding at the St. Lawrence Hall. He was unmarried and of about middle age and was in Montreal on a visit. The deceased was seen with his friends in the St. Lawrence Hall up to about 12 o'clock last night when he was in good spirits and was discussing elections with avidity.

He subsequently went to his room and rang for a glass of wine which was sent to him. He went out for a short time after, and was not heard of till news of his being found in the river was received. Mr. Hogan of St. Lawrence Hall states that the deceased came to his hotel on October 30. He seemed to be correct in his habits. The body, on being identified, was removed to an undertaker where it now lies. In his pockets were found a large-size pocketbook containing two keys, a seal, and a $1 bill. An inquest will be held. On the body of the drowned man was found an envelope addressed to Mr. M. A. Maxwell, Bank of British North America, London.

PATTON (Norwich) - Last night or this morning John Patton, a resident of North Norwich Township, aged 79 years, met with his death in a singular manner. He was found dead to-day about three-quarters of a mile from his home, lying face downward, full half his length, in a small pool of water not over six inches deep. A large cut across his nose indicates that he had been stunned by the fall and the absence of any indication of a struggle seems to prove that he never rose or stirred again. The deceased had been in a peculiar, depressed state of health for some time past and this fact, added to his advanced age, probably accounts for the eccentricity of his last night's wanderings.

TREMBLE (Bracebridge) - A fatal accident occurred here about noon to-day. James Tremble, for many years past foreman at Graydon's mills, was killed by the accidental discharge of a gun in the hands of his brother-in-law, William Carlin.

SKILLINGS (Brantford) - Samuel Skillings, a farmer residing near Bright, fell from overlays in his barn, and received injuries from which he died.

November 7, 1884

WALKER - Died in this city, on Thursday, November 6, Sarah Irene, only daughter of Raymond and Sarah C. Walker, aged 1 month and 11 days. Funeral from her parents' residence, 64 Wellington street south, on Friday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will kindly accept this intimation.

MOOREHEAD - Died in this city, Thomas Moorehead, aged 61 years. Funeral from his son-in-law's residence, 136 Jackson street west, on Saturday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

SLAUGHTER - Died in this city, on November 6, Annie, beloved wife of Albert Slaughter, aged 21 years and 8 months. Funeral from 303 King street west, on Saturday, November 8, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CONNELL - Died in this city, on November 7, Patrick, only son of the late Timothy Connell, aged 31 years. Funeral will leave his mother's residence, No 8 Maria street east, on Sunday, November 9, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

KIRKENDALL - Norris Kirkendall, express carrier on the Toronto branch of the Grand Trunk Railway, died yesterday morning at his residence, 40 Hunter street east. From the time that it was discovered that his injuries had brought on lockjaw, every possible effort was made on his behalf. Five leading medical men held a consultation with Dr. Slack on Wednesday, but they could do nothing, all agreeing that everything possible has been done. Kirkendall's parents arrived from Toronto on Wednesday night. He was 24 years of age and leaves a widow and two children. He was very highly esteemed by his fellow workmen and friends. As a last mark of esteem the office of the American Express Company was yesterday draped.

November 8, 1884

KIRKENDALL - Died in this city, on November 6, Norris A. Kirkendall, aged 24 years. Funeral from his late residence, 40 Hunter street east, on Sunday, November 9, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will kindly accept this intimation.

BROOKS - Died on November 8, at 61 Jackson street east, Hannah Brooks, aged 64 years, a native of Ireland. Funeral on Monday, at 2 p.m., from the above address. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MCMENEMY - Died in this city, on November 8, Robert McMenemy, in the 25th year of his age. Funeral from his father's residence, No 33 Crooks street, on Monday, November 10, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WALKER - Died in this city, on November 6, William Henry Walker, aged 41 years and 8 months. Funeral from his late residence, No 69 Hannah street west, on Sunday, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BARRY - Died in this city, on November 8, Mary, youngest daughter of James and Margaret Barry, aged 20 years. Funeral will leave her parents' residence, No 201 Catherine street north, on Monday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

SULLIVAN - Died in this city, on November 8, Thomas Sullivan. Funeral from his late residence, 112 Queen street north, on Monday, November 10, at 8:30. Friends will please accept this intimation.

Thomas Sullivan who was so badly injured on Thanksgiving Day by the falling of an embankment at the Queen Street sand pit died at the city hospital at 6:30 o'clock this morning, Mrs. Sullivan who was in Rochester at the time of the accident arrived home on Friday and was with her husband. Strong hopes were entertained of Sullivan's recovery up till last night, but his internal injuries caused his death this morning. His body has been removed to his late residence, Queen street, from where it will be buried.

GALBRAITH (Dresden) - To-day Miss Annie Galbraith, daughter of Dr. Galbraith, with Miss Smith and Mr. Wallace, clerk of the court, were out boating. One of the young ladies, while changing places with the other, made a misstep and caused the boat to upset. Had Mr. Wallace not been a good swimmer, they must have all been drowned. As it was it required a desperate effort to save Miss Smith and himself. Drs. Galbraith and Tweede made every effort to restore life, but without success.

MARTINSON (London) - Shortly after seven o'clock this morning an old man named William Martinson, residing in Komoka, was observed going towards a stable on the premises of which he is a tenant. A couple of hours afterward, a person who entered the building was horrified at making the discovery of a suicide. The old man's body was dangling at the end of a rope, cold in death. The rope was at once cut and the remains removed. An inquest is to be held. The deceased was about 60 years of age and leaves a widow and one child at home, the rest of the family being grown-up and settled elsewhere.

November 10, 1884

HALIBURTON (Halifax) - John C. Haliburton, clerk of the Legislative Council of Nova Scotia for many years, died this morning at the advanced age of 78 years. Mr. Haliburton was the eldest

and only surviving son of the late Sir Brenton Haliburton, Chief Justice of this province. He was a man well known and highly respected. In the early part of his life before the ancient code of honour had entirely expired, Mr. Haliburton fought a duel with the late Hon James Howe which fortunately was attended with no serious results. Mr. Haliburton owed his escape, it is stated, to the generosity of his opponent who was said to be an expert pistol shot. Mr. Howe discharged his weapon in the air.

CHASE, MCKEADY (Chatham, N.B.) - The three-masted schooner "Vigilant" of and from Bathurst with laths for Boston was driven on shore in a snow storm on Wednesday at Tabusineace Beach and upset. The crew got upon the house that had floated off and remained there until rescued at ten o'clock the next morning. The coloured cook was washed off and drowned when the vessel struck. Captain Chase's son, 17 years old, was drowned by jumping off the raft to aid his father when the latter was in the water, and Daniel McKeady of Douglastown died at sunrise of cold and exhaustion. The schooner is a total loss.

November 11, 1884

MILLER - Died in this city, on November 10, Sarah, the beloved wife of Fred Miller, aged 33 years. Funeral from 64 West avenue, on Wednesday, at 2 o'clock.

November 12, 1884

ROCETTE (Montreal) - A young man named Joseph Rocette, a servant in one of the religious houses of the Sacred Heart, slept with Bergeron, a companion, in a room which was entirely without ventilation, the door being locked and widows hermetically sealed. A stovepipe ran across the room and was heated from a stove immediately below the sleeping apartment. On the following morning, as neither of the men made their appearance, some of the inmates approached the bedroom door, and hearing heavy breathing, forced it open. Rocette was dead and Bergeron was apparently dying. The latter was brought to open air and subsequently recovered.

KELLY (Ottawa) - A distressing occurrence attended with loss of life happened at 11 o'clock to-day. A small frame house situated on Bell street was burned. The house was occupied by Godfrey Ouillette, a fisherman, who is at present out of the city. Mrs. Ouillette was not at home. It seems she was visiting at a neighbour's house when the fire originated. She left three of her children and an 8-year-old child belonging to Mrs. P. Kelly in the house by themselves. It appears that the children set fire to some shavings in a box. A woman who lived next door saw the flames and heard the cries of the children and she succeeded in saving the three Ouillette’s,

but she did not notice the boy, Kelly, and was not aware he was there. The consequence was that the little fellow was burned to a crisp. There was no insurance on the building.

November 13, 1884

EAST - Died in Barton Township, November 12,. Christian Ernest East, aged 7 years and 2 months. The funeral will take place from 33 Little Wellington street, Barton, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

Christopher East, the little boy who was injured by a bigger boy at the Victoria school two weeks ago, died at his father's residence, Little Wellington street, this morning. He was considerably better yesterday morning, and hopes were entertained for his recovery, but during the night he changed for the worse and died at an early hour.

STEWART (Palmerston) - Dr. Cowan of Harriston held an inquest on the body of an old man named James Stewart, aged 65 years, who was found dead in his bed this morning. It appears that he had been drinking freely yesterday and during the night had an attack of vomiting, a portion of the vomit lodging in the windpipe, causing death by suffocation. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the above.

LAPPIN - Mrs. Mary Lappin died at the city hospital on Wednesday of congestion of the lungs. She had been but a short time in the institution. She was the mother of the famous Lappin boys, Charles, Ulysses, and Patrick, who figured so prominently in police circles within the last year, the former of whom escaped from jail here and was since captured at London and convicted of larceny.

CRUTTS (St. Thomas) - Eddie, the little two-year-old boy of L. Crutts of the Michigan Central Railway, was found drowned in a cistern yesterday afternoon.

November 14, 1884

PAYTON - Died on November 13, George, the beloved and only son of Joseph and Martha Payton, aged 13 years and 1 month. Funeral from their residence, Barton street east, Sunday morning, November 16, at 9 o'clock.

LYNN (Montreal) - A servant named Mary Lynn, who was injured last month by an explosion of gas in a house on Fort street, is dead. An inquest will be held.

O'REILLY - The venerable Dean O'Reilly of Dundas died about 7 a.m. to-day at the Dundas House of Providence after a lingering illness. Few clergymen have so endeared themselves to people of every denomination and have been so universally respected as this venerable and venerated priest. During the first week after it became known that he probably would not recover from his illness, the House of Providence was visited by hundreds of persons anxiously enquiring after his condition and eager to get a last look or word from the old man before he passed away. His death was so peaceful that the exact time when he ceased to live was not known. Dean O'Reilly was the oldest Catholic priest in the diocese and had for several years been the sole survivor of those who were contemporary priests with him when the diocese was formed. He was parish priest of Dundas for upwards of thirty years and was 64 years of age. The funeral will be held Monday morning. It was the Dean's own request, expressed shortly before he died, that his remains might rest in the church in which he had laboured. This wish is to be respected and a vault is being constructed in the church for that purpose.

November 15, 1884

SMITH - Died on Friday, November 14, Elizabeth Thurling, beloved wife of John Smith, aged 42 years. Funeral at 2 p.m. on Sunday from her husband's residence, 75 Jackson street east. Friends and acquaintances please attend.

MACPHERSON - Died at his residence, Montreal, November 12, Duncan B. Macpherson, in the 48th year of his age.

STEVENSON (Montreal) - A young girl named Laura Stevenson committed suicide by swallowing a dose of rat poison. She was subject to fits of melancholy.

November 17, 1884

CONNOR - Died on November 15, James Connor, aged 48 years. Funeral from 79 Caroline street north, Monday afternoon, at 3:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

YEO - Died on Monday, November 17,at his residence, Spring Bank farm, Glanford, Mr. John Yeo, aged 72 years, a native of Bradworthy, Bideford, Devonshire. Funeral from his late residence, on Wednesday, at 2 p.m., Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

November 18, 1884

LAWRENCE - Died at Hamilton, on Monday morning, November 17, Marion Nielsen Lawrence, daughter of the late Dr. John Lawrence, Paris, Ontario.

RICHARDS - Died in this city, on November 17, Gilbert Montague, second son of Harry and Mary Richards, aged 11 years and 6 months. Funeral from his parents' residence, No 160 Macnab street north, at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday. Friends will please accept this intimation.

DUFFIL (Bradford) - Samuel Duffil, aged 70, general merchant, of this village, committed suicide this morning by cutting his throat. Business trouble is supposed to be the cause of the rash act.

CHEVALIER (Bateville) - On Saturday evening Louis Chevalier, aged 18, left this place in a small bark canoe for home, about five miles distant, on the Lake of Bays. Not arriving, a search was made on Sunday morning when he was found drowned four miles from home in about six feet of water with his canoe floating near him. Deceased was an expert canoeist.

LEWIS (Chatham) - A farmer named John Lewis, living about four miles north of Chatham, was instantly killed last night by falling downstairs in his residence and breaking his neck.

November 19, 1884

GRANGER, SINCLAIR, PATTERSON (Belleville) - An outbreak of smallpox occurred in the township of Hungerford about four miles from Patterson the village of Stoco. The disease was brought into the locality by a Frenchman from the province of Quebec. No one knew what his ailment was and nothing was done to prevent the infection spreading. J. Granger was smitten with the disease and died from it. The Sinclair family were also attacked and Mrs. Sinclair and one of her daughters died. Two deaths have occurred in a family named Patterson in the same neighbourhood. Now that the worst is known, the inhabitants have established a sanitary cordon about the infected district within which no one is allowed to penetrate and from which no one is allowed to go out.

November 20, 1884

BUCHANAN - Died at No 6 Elgin street, on November 19, Margaret, relict of the late Henry Buchanan, aged 82 years. Funeral from the above address, on Saturday afternoon, at 3:30 o'clock. Friends will please accept this notice.

Mrs. Margaret Buchanan, relict of the late Henry Buchanan, died suddenly last evening at her residence, No 6 Elgin street, in her 83rd year. The old lady had up to a recent period been remarkably active, both in mind and body, for one of her years, but the death of her husband

a few months ago was a great shock to her, and she never fully recovered from It. She was sitting in a chair knitting last evening when she was seized with apoplexy and before a physician could be brought, she died. Mrs. Buchanan and her late husband, who was 81 years of age when he died, lived together for 57 years. They came to this country in 1825 from Ireland, living alternately in Montreal, Peel County, and Hamilton. The deceased lady was a woman of vigorous and acute understanding and up to the last still possessed a remarkably accurate and comprehensive knowledge of current events and was able to discuss these with anybody. She was a woman to command the respect and win the affection of all who met her. Messrs J. G. and C. Buchanan of the "Evening Times" are her sons.

November 21, 1884

GURNEY - Died at his late residence, upper John street, on November 21, Edward Gurney, aged 67 years. Funeral on Monday, November 24, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends will kindly accept this intimation.

Edward Gurney died quietly at 6 o'clock this morning at his residence on upper John street. His death was expected, but nevertheless when it did come, the terrible shock was just as keen; the blow fell just as heavily. For weeks he had been suffering and unable to leave his bed. It was known that he could not recover. His physicians had given up hope, His family and friends watched by his bedside through the night and this morning saw him pass peacefully and quietly away. He knew the end was coming and he was prepared to die.

Edward Gurney was the elder of the two brothers who came to Canada from Steuben, Oneida County, NY, in 1842. One year afterward they commenced the manufacture of stoves, etc. in a small way. Both brothers were keen, shrewd business men. Possessed of indomitable pluck, perseverance, and untiring energy, they rapidly pushed their way along. From their humble beginning, they built up probably the largest stove manufacturing business in Canada. As the country grew so their business increased. They started branches in Toronto, Montreal, and Winnipeg, all under the firm name of E. & C. Gurney & Company. Mr. Edward Gurney was the senior partner in the business.

He was also senior partner in the Gurney manufacturing company in Dundas and Gurney & Ware's scale works in this city. Besides these he was interested in innumerable insurance, banking, flour and other companies. His life was essentially a business life; it knew no such word as rest. It was restless, tireless, pushing even to the last when nature gave way and he could no longer attend to and conduct the vast business enterprises with which he was connected. Although of strong political feelings and ever taking a deep interest in Municipal and national matters, Mr. Gurney never sought municipal or parliamentary honours. He had too much

business to attend to for that. But so greatly was he esteemed and respected by his fellow townsmen that there is no doubt he could have had both, had he cared for them. He always held that a policy of protection was the best for Canada's interests and would serve to develop her as a country and increase her wealth and importance more than anything else. He had learned his ideas on protection from Horace Greeley and was in favour of it from the time he first came to Canada, long before the national policy was introduced. It is needless to say that he was one of the first and most ardent supporters of that policy and by every means in his power helped to further its interests. Mr. Gurney's nature was strong and deep and capable of great feeling. It has been said of him that whatever he did he was always sincere. He was never known to forget a friend in distress.

His charity was great. It was quiet and unostentatious, but he gave with a liberal hand and told no one of his good deeds. He not only won universal esteem and regard, but by those who worked for him he was beloved. To them he was ever kind and many an eye brimmed over with tears when the news of his death was told this morning. He was a self-made man. He cut out his own career and cut it boldly and well. It was with a master hand that he overcame the countless difficulties of life and rose to a position of eminence. But he never grew proud. His mind was too broad. His heart was filled with the divine spirit of Christian charity and to him a man was a man no matter whether rich or poor. He judged by deeds.

He leaves a wife and two children, a son and daughter. His son is and has been a partner in the business. Shortly before his death he requested that he should be buried by his men and named those whom he wished to act as pall bearers. They were the foremen of the different departments, men who had been with him for years and had grown gray in his service. Even at the last he turned to these men with whom he had been so long associated, and showed how much esteem and regard he felt for them. The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. It is probable that a large number of his employees from each place where his enterprises were will be present.

BELANGER (Quebec) - A four-year-old daughter of F. Belanger, formerly of St. Jean, Port Joli, fell accidentally into a tub of boiling water on Saturday last and died three hours afterward, having endured fearful suffering.

November 22, 1884

YEO - John Yeo was born in Bradworthy, England, on November 1, 1813, of an old yeoman stock and received a good education before emigrating to Canada. He came here in 1835, but stayed only a short time. Returning to England, he married Miss Mary Ann Shortridge who accompanied him back to Canada in 1838. He was first engaged with Scotsburn & Co, general dealers, in this city, and afterward for twenty-five years with Buchanan, Harris & Co, by whom

he was held in high esteem for his sterling qualities. But the love of his youth for farm life returned and impelled him to engage in farming near Paris, Ontario, where he remained twelve years. In 1870 he purchased the farm, Spring Bank, now occupied by his family, and where he succeeded as a thorough and practical farmer and dairyman. His health for a considerable time before his death was very weak and family affliction hastened his end. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and two sons. The remains were interred in the stone Presbyterian ground and were followed by a large concourse of friends from the city and vicinity. The pall bearers were six of Mr. Yeo's old friends: James Way, J. E. Dallyn, George Sharpe, John Rigsby, A. Binkley, and Samuel Heard.

November 24, 1884

GAGE - Died on November 22, at his residence, Ryckman's Corners William B. Gage, aged 51 years. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

OUIMET (Montreal) - A labourer named Edward Ouimet was killed by a fall from a hay loft.

GRIFFITH (Toronto) - James Griffith of Port Credit was killed near Mimico station on Saturday evening by the Grand Trunk express. He was standing on one track to allow a freight train to pass on the other when the express came thundering down upon him, killing him instantly. The body was brought to the morgue here and the coroner decided that an inquest was unnecessary.

CAMPBELL (Toronto) - A man named Campbell, a Canadian Pacific Railway sub-contractor, arrived here from Port Arthur suffering from typhoid fever. He was taken to the hospital and died this morning.

NORTON (Toronto) - About 7 o'clock last night James Norton, a jobbing gardener, was struck by a G.T.R. engine and instantly killed. He was walking along the track in the direction of the city and the engine which struck him had been detached from a freight train as it was returning from assisting another train up the incline. No blame was attached to the driver, and the coroner decided an inquest was unnecessary. Norton was unmarried and lived with his mother and sister.

"OLD ELIZA" (Toronto) - On Friday last a pauper named "old Eliza' died at the home for the aged. On her box being examined, $1200 in gold and $2000 in other money were found. She had been supported by charity for about 32 years. No one knew her surname.

BOURKE (Pembroke) - Edward Bourke, who has held the position of county treasurer for the County of Renfrew for the past six years, suicided here this morning by hanging. The deceased was well known and universally respected. No cause can be assigned for the act, his books and accounts being perfectly straight. Mr. Bourke was one of the old pioneers of this county and was 75 years of age. His son who has done the office work for him has noticed that the old man's mind took frequent freaks of wandering, but anticipated nothing serious.

MODEBORO (Halifax) - The schooner "W. Cusell", Captain Leaman, which arrived here to-day, reports that last evening off Lahose, one of the crew, Gilbert Modeboro, of Port Medway, was knocked overboard and drowned. He was 22 years of age.

GRAY - A very sad accident occurred on Friday morning last and it is all the sadder on account of its fatal result. On that morning, a four-old-son of Mrs. Jennette Gray, a widow who lives at No 9 Hess street north, was playing in his mother's kitchen, the floor of which was being scrubbed. The child ran around and finally tumbled into a pail full of boiling water that had just been taken from the pot on the stove. The boy fell in backward. He doubled up as he fell and was burned up his back and around the thighs. Before he could be taken out he had sustained fearful injuries, both external and internal. His suffering and agony were frightful. He was put to bed and soothing liniments applied while Dr. Dillabough was sent for. The doctor saw at a glance that there was little hope for the little sufferer, but did all that was possible, and relieved the child's pain as much as he could. His efforts could not save, however, and the little one died about 10 o'clock on Saturday morning. He suffered greatly to the last. He was buried yesterday. His name was David Gray. He was aged about three years and 9 months. He was a bright, intelligent child and his loss is keenly felt. His mother has the sincere sympathy of those who knew her, in her affliction.

November 25, 1884

DAWES - Died at Lachine, on November 24, Sarah Jane Ferres, beloved wife of James Powley Dawes.

WHITE (Montreal) - The wife of Thomas White of the "Gazette" died very suddenly this morning.

BATES - Some years ago a man named Bates carried on the hotel business in the stand opposite the town hall, Paisley. In those, his palmy days, he used to own and drove around a pair of jet black twin ponies, the like of which are rare to be seen, and it is said he was making money like dirt. Years ago he left Paisley and only returned to die a pauper. Bates and his wife separated.

When his death took place, a number of citizens consulted the reeve about what steps should be taken for the burial of the body. The reeve telegraphed to Mrs. Bates at Walkerton, asking her what she wished done. A reply was received to the effect that she had nothing to do with it. The unfortunate man was, therefore, buried in the potter's field.

November 26, 1884

THOMSON - Died in this city, on November 26, Isabella, wife of Alexander Thomson, in the 38th year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, No 40 Emerald street north, on Saturday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

November 27, 1884

MILLS - Alice Jenny Mills, died October 4, 1884.

Gracie Irene Mills, died October 10, 1884.

Our little girls were waiting

To swell the choir above.

So Jesus took our sisters,

Dear objects of our love.

We can't tell how we miss them,

Our sorrow is so great.

Our darling little angels

Await us at the gate.

Our home is very lonely

But we know they're safe above,

Our merry laughing sisters

Full of life and hope and love.

Their little chairs are vacant,

How empty seems their room.

The voices that used to cheer us

Lie silent in the tomb.

But we hope that we shall meet them

Bye, and bye in the realms of love

Where no sorrow nor parting enter

In Christ's happy home above.

Hattie (12 years old)

FRASER (Toronto) - The body of Thomas Fraser, who was last seen rowing ashore from the schooner "Ariadne" last night, was found this afternoon in the bay. The remains were buried by the seamen's union. Fraser was a steady young fellow and had a tidy sum deposited in the bank. He belonged to the island of Skye.

HOWIE, ROSE (Guelph) - The village of Comber was the scene of a terrible accident yesterday forenoon. The funeral of the late James Howie took place from his house to the station there where the remains were to be put on board the express train to be conveyed to Guelph for interment. Aaron Rose, one of the adherents of the Presbyterian church, and a carpenter by trade, was on his way to the station to pay a last mark of respect to his deceased pastor. He did not notice the approach of the train until it was close behind him, and on jumping off the track, he slipped and fell. The locomotive struck him before he could recover himself, amputating both legs and breaking his neck. He was carried about one hundred yards and his brains were dashed out upon the platform at the station on which his lifeless body was finally thrown. The deceased leaves a widow and two small children to mourn his loss.

MORGAN (London) - Tuesday evening a young woman named Lizzie Jane Morgan came to this city from Hamilton on the accommodation train, and after being repulsed at several places, she at last obtained lodging for herself and baby at McFarlane's hotel and went to bed. At that time the child, a boy, was apparently in good health, but yesterday morning when the woman came down before breakfast, she told the people of the hotel that it was dead. The inference from her story was that the child died while she was asleep. About nine or ten weeks ago the child was born while serving a term in jail for vagrancy.

Since her release she had been roaming about in Toronto, Hamilton, and other places, travelling on passes when she could obtain them. The fact of the child's death was reported to Inspector Bell who made the enquiries necessary, and attended to arrangements for its burial after the inquest. Detective Phair brought the young woman to the police station pending the result. She was sobbing bitterly all morning. An inquest on the deceased infant of the young woman, Morgan, took place yesterday afternoon at the hotel before Coroner Flock. Verdict: died from rupture of the neck which was accidental. The jury then took up a subscription among themselves for the girl and presented her with a couple of dollars.

PARENT (Quebec) - At the inquest held yesterday on the body of Rene Parent, who slipped on the ice at Beauport and received such injuries that he died almost immediately afterward, a verdict was returned that death was caused from concussion of the brain. He was 50 years old.

PIGOTT (Halifax) - Word was brought to the military authorities in the city about noon to-day that Sergeant Pigott of the Royal Artillery had fatally shot himself at Ives Point battery, McNab's island, when he was on duty. The deceased was a comparatively young man who had come to this garrison from Jamaica. He leaves a widow whom he married in Jamaica but has no family. He had been drinking heavily since his arrival here.

DONNELLY (Alliston) - Samuel Donnelly, while driving over a floating bridge about a mile from Alliston, was drowned, together with a team of horses. He left here about 5 o'clock in the evening of the 24th, and not returning home, search was made for his body yesterday, but without avail, until this morning when it was recovered.

November 28, 1884

BRICK - Died in this city, on November 27, Mary Nully, relict of the late John Brick, formerly of Blessington, county of Wicklow, Ireland, aged 62 years. Funeral from her residence, 100 Jackson street east, on Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

JAMES - Died in this city, on November 28, Henry James, aged 22 years. Funeral from the residence of his mother, 7 West avenue north, on Sunday, November 30, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this notice.

BRENNAN, MORRISON (Ottawa) - His Excellency the Governor-General this morning received information from the Nile to the effect that Michael Brennan, of this city, one of the Canadian contingent, died from dysentery, and that William Morrison, of Toronto, was drowned. Further particulars will follow. The intelligence has been sent to the friends of both men.

GIBSON (Halifax) - The coroner's inquest into the fatal accident to Vincesio Gibson in the saloon of George W. Dupe early this morning, resulted in a verdict that death had been caused by rupture of the windpipe, the result of the accident.

MCEACHREN (Halifax) - It is reported that Alexander McEachern, one of the crew of the brigantine "Champion", was lost overboard on the voyage from Pictou to Barbados. He was about 25 years old and leaves a young widow in Pictou of which place he was a native.

KELTING (Berlin) - A German named Kelting, a recent arrival, died of the smallpox here. The bed and bedding were burned, and the house fumigated.

December 1, 1884

HOUSTON - Died in this city, on November 30, Mr. Magnus Houston, in the 40th year of his age. Funeral at 10:30 a.m. from the city hospital on Monday, December 1.

RIDLEY (Ottawa) - An accident which proved fatal occurred at Madawaska. James Ridley was in the employ of Messrs Bronson & Weston, shantying on the Madawaska. He was engaged in cutting a tree which struck him rather severely as it was falling to the ground.

He managed to walk to the shanty and got into bed after the accident. On the following day he died from his injuries which were of an internal character. He was buried near the shanty. The deceased's father left yesterday for Madawaska. He will bring the remains to Early for interment.

DALTON (London) - Another of the earlier settlers, Mrs. Dalton, died this morning. She was the mother of Mrs. John Carling, Mrs. David Glass, Mrs. W. Macdonough, and Mrs. Worthington. She had lived in London for forty-four years.

LITTLEWOOD - Died in this city, on November 28, Nancy, beloved wife of George Littlewood, a native of Lawmoor, Yorkshire, England, aged 47 years. Funeral on Sunday, at 3 p.m., from No. 9 Murray street east. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

COWE - Died in this city, on November 30, Peter George Cowe, aged 28 years, a native of Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland. Funeral from his late residence, 87 Cherry street, on Tuesday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MEPHAM - Died in this city, on November 30, Lucinda Watson, wife of Thomas Mepham, aged 28 years and 9 months. Funeral from 203 Main street west, on Tuesday, December 2, at 2:30 o'clock p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

December 2, 1884

HUNT - Died on December 1, at her parents' residence, Concession street, Edith Louisa, infant daughter of William and Elizabeth Hunt, aged 1 year and 2 months. Funeral from the above address on Wednesday, December 3, at 2 p.m. Friends will kindly accept this intimation.

WOODHOUSE (Petrolia) - A sad accident with terribly fatal results occurred here to-day. It seems that three gentlemen were hunting in the Township of Enniskillen this afternoon and became separated. While scouring through the woods, one of the party, noticing an object moving about one hundred yards ahead of him, drew his rifle and fired. It proved to be one of his companions whom he had mistaken for a deer. Medical aid was at once summoned from Petrolia, but arrived too late to be of any avail, as the wounded man survived but a very short time. The name of the unfortunate man was Joseph Woodhouse and the almost equally unfortunate individual who fired the fatal shot is John Miller. The party were all from Sarnia.

WILSON (Belleville) George Wilson of Trenton, a gunner in B. battery, Dominion Artillery,

while walking on the Grand Trunk track on his way to Belleville last night, was instantly killed by an express train about a mile west of the city.

December 3, 1884

BURKE - Died at her father's residence, Queen's hotel, Tottenham, Frances Jane Burke, aged 20 years. Funeral will take place on Thursday, December 4, at 10 o'clock a.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. No special cards.

JENNINGS - Died in this city, at 236 Cannon street east, on December 3, Lucy, only daughter of John and Annie Jennings, aged 6 years and 7 months. Funeral from above residence, on Thursday, December 4, at 3 p.m. Friends will kindly accept this intimation.

December 4, 1884

SHEARER - Died in this city, on September 4, 1884, John Leitch, beloved son of James and Isabella Shearer, aged 2 years and 3 months. Funeral this afternoon.

December 5, 1884

GILCHRIST - Died at her mother's residence, No. 86 Market street, corner of Caroline, on Thursday, December 4, Agnes Isabella Gilchrist, aged 4 years and 2 months. Funeral on Friday, December 5, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

TEETS (Owen Sound) - This morning at 8 o'clock, Cook Teets, convicted of murdering his wife by administering poison to her a year ago last October, paid the penalty of his crime on the gallows...

TITUS , MOREHOUSE (Halifax) - While a fleet of eight or ten fishing schooners were at anchor off Digby, a squall from the north-west struck them with tremendous force. The fleet at once raised their anchors, cut their trawls, and ran for the harbour. The schooner "L. L. Ellis" lost her foremast and jib boom and was unable to pick up one of her dories containing two young men named Titus and Morehouse, who were drowned. Several other persons belonging to the schooners had narrow escapes from being drowned.

SMITH (Brantford) - Mordecai G. Smith, hotel keeper in Bishop-gate, was driving John Bowey, the owner of a hotel, to Harley where he resided, when the horse, rather a high-spirited one, became frightened at some object and running away overturned the buggy and threw the occupants out. Mr. Bowey fell upon Mr. Smith and the latter was bruised rather badly. He did not

however find any effects from the hurt until this week when a doctor was summoned. On Tuesday the patient took a very sudden relapse and towards evening he passed away, quietly. Mr. Smith originally came from Ancaster whence he removed some time ago to the neighbourhood of Princeton and engaged in farming. About two years ago he assumed the proprietorship of the Bishopgate hotel and had succeeded in making it one of the best hostelries in the county of Brant. He was about 50 years of age, of temperate habits, and fairly well off. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his sad end. In connection with the case it might be mentioned that some six or seven years ago a brother of the deceased met with a horrible death in Ancaster, being blown to pieces by a boiler explosion in a grist mill in that village. The family were very well-to-do in Ancaster and highly respected.

Since writing the above, another resident of the vicinity states that Mr. Smith's death was not caused by the accident so much as by a severe cold which he contracted.

AUSTER - About two months ago a lumber shanty containing fifteen men was blown into the lake at Chicago and only four of the fifteen were saved. Among those who perished was Mr. J. Auster, brother of Mrs. Henry Darby of this city. He had charge of the gang. His body was found a day or two ago, and is to be brought to Hamilton for interment. Last spring Mrs. Auster, the deceased man's wife died of brain fever at the city hospital here. The young couple had been married only a few months before Mrs. Auster's death. What a mournful and awful story! Hardly a year from the time they arrived in the new world, a bride and bridegroom with bright hopes and strong hearts, eager for the battle of life, they will lie side by side in the earth.

December 6, 1884

WILSON - Died in Dundas, on Thursday, December 4, 1884, Helen Steel, wife of the late James Wilson, of Audrie, Scotland, in the 84th year of her age. Funeral will take place from the residence of her son, R. T. Wilson, on Saturday afternoon, December 6, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

December 8 1884

ELLIOTT - Died in this city, December 6, Thomas Elliott, a native of County Cavan, Ireland, aged 35 years. Funeral from his late residence, 330 Hughson street north, to-day (Monday) at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

CARROLL (Toronto) - The body of Henry Carroll, night watchman on the steamer "Southern Belle" was found in the bay this morning alongside the steamer. The gangplank had been blown

away by the strong wind last night, and it is supposed that Carroll had in the darkness stepped off the wharf into the bay fancying he was stepping upon the gangway.

December 10, 1884

SINTZEL - Died in this city, on December 9, Thomas Sintzel, aged 81 years. Funeral on Thursday, December 11, at 2:30 p.m. from 49 Augusta street. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

The many friends of Mr. Thomas Sintzel will regret to learn of his death which occurred yesterday at his late residence, 64 Augusta street. Mr. Sintzel was born in Bavaria, Germany, December 10, 1804, and was therefore just 80 years old when he died. He was married in 1843 and came to the States in 1846. In 1860 he came to this city and has lived here ever since. He has six children living and twenty-seven grandchildren. He was the oldest German in Hamilton. Deceased so conducted himself as to win the respect and esteem of all who knew him, and his loss will be long and deeply mourned not only by natives of the Fatherland but by all others who came in contact with him either in business or social relations.

WALKER (Waterdown) - The funeral of the late Robert Walker took place on Sunday. At 1 o’clock a large number of friends assembled at his residence to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed. Deceased leaves a widow and one son, a young married man, to mourn his loss. The funeral services were performed by Rev. W. Robertson whose remarks to the friends were very affecting, being full of hopeful encouragement.

WORTS (Toronto) - James G. Worts, son of the late J. G. Worts of Gooderham & Worts, died this afternoon from congestion of the liver and kidneys. He was 31 years of age. He was secretary of Gooderham &. Worts distillery company, and a director of the London and Ontario investment company.

MASON (Kingston) - Last night as Corporal William Mason of B battery, was passing down the steps leading from the reading room, he slipped and fell to the bottom, on the way down striking his head against the door, where he lay unconscious. He was picked up and conveyed to the hospital where he died this after noon of concussion of the brain.

CRAWFORD (Paris, Ont) - James Crawford, about 38 years of age, a wealthy and respected farmer of Brantford township, living about two miles from this town, hanged himself this morning. It appears that he went out to the barn to attend to the horses, and being longer absent than usual, created as anxiety in his family. When his wife went in search, she found him hanging in the barn, dead. He leaves a wife and three children.

His death by suicide is a surprise to all as he was in good health the previous day and apparently had no embarrassments of any kind.

December 11, 1884

MACKAY - Died on Wednesday, December 10, at her residence, 45 Duke street, Augusta Anna, widow of the late James D. Mackay. Funeral on Friday, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

The many friends of Mrs. Augusta Mackay, relict of the late James G. Mackay, formerly wholesale grocer of this city, will be grieved to hear of her death which occurred at her residence, 45 Duke street, yesterday afternoon. The deceased lady was in very good health on Tuesday and visited her sister, Mrs. Logie. During the visit she said she felt very well but thought she might be called away by death at any time. She consoled her friends by saying that she was fully prepared to be called away at any moment. Yesterday morning she arose as usual in good health and shortly after breakfast she was preparing to go out when she was seized with a fit of apoplexy to which she had been subject and became unconscious and died at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. She was a daughter of John Crooks of Niagara and sister to Mrs. Judge Logie and Mrs. Hamilton of this city. She leaves two daughters to mourn her loss. The funeral will take place from her residence on Friday.

GLEASON - Died in this city, on December 10, Mary, relict of the late John Gleason, aged 70 years, a native of county Limerick, Ireland. Funeral from her late residence, 8} Pearl street north, at 8.30 a.m. on Saturday. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

ROSS - Died at 72 Wellington street north, in this city, December 11, Margaret Miller, relict of the late Alexander Ross, aged 78 years. Funeral from the above address, Friday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

Mrs. Margaret Ross, relict of the late Alexander Ross, died at the family residence, 72 Wellington street north, this morning, at the age of 78 years. Mrs. Ross was a native of the north of Ireland. She came to Hamilton with her husband from Bytown, now Ottawa, in 1834, and has resided here ever since. Mr. Ross was an officer in the loyalist army in the rebellion, and Mrs. Ross was a participant in the trials and tribulations of those troublesome times.

When cholera was carrying off the people of the city, Mrs. Ross was from the beginning of the plague untiring in her efforts for the relief of her suffering fellow citizens. She was called upon night and day to go to the bedsides of the cholera-stricken people and never failed to do

her duty cheerfully and willingly until she herself was stricken down with the terrible disease. For the last few years the old lady has been somewhat feeble and she died peacefully and without pain in presence of all surviving members of her family. She died of old age. She leaves four sons and two daughters. Three of the sons are in the firm of Ross Bros, painters, and the other, Mr. R. M. Ross, of this city. Her daughters are: Mrs. William S. Nixon, of this city, and Mrs. Stewart, of Waterdown. The funeral will take place to-morrow at 3 o'clock.

STEWART (Montreal) - Captain Stewart of the steamer “Beauharnois” running between Lachine and Chateauguay, disappeared a few days ago from his boat which was lying in winter quarters at Lachine. Nothing was thought about the matter at the time as it was supposed he had gone home to his family. Yesterday his body was found in the canal between the wharf and the boat. Deceased was about 30 years of age. An inquest will be held.

YOUNG (London) - This morning an unknown man was discovered lying close to the track on the Great Western division near Hyde Park. He had fallen from a passing train. His name is Joseph Young and he resides in Creete, Nebraska, and was en route to visit friends at Clinton, but the particulars of his mishap could not be learned. He had sustained a severe cut upon the back of his head and his hand was also hurt. He was removed to the city hospital.

WARWICK (St. Thomas) - A well known farmer living near Springfield, named Samuel Warwick, was walking on the Canada Southern track near Springfield and came to a culvert. Seeing an express train coming, he foolishly tried to cross the culvert. When about the middle of the culvert, he slipped and fell between the ties, and before he could extricate himself the train struck him. His leg was mangled from below the knee to the thigh and his body badly bruised. The engineer blew the whistle and reversed his engine but could not stop in time. The train was stopped and the injured man taken to the station. Drs. Mills and Frankland were immediately called and the company’s surgeon, Dr. Smith, was sent from the city. The leg was amputated but the man did not rally and died shortly afterward. The company was in no way to blame.

THOROLD (Port Rowan) - At nine o'clock this evening at the volunteer camp ordered to keep peace with the Italian navvies A man by the name of Griffin of Simcoe pointed a gun at James Thorold of St. Williams thinking it contained a blank cartridge. The gun was loaded and went off, the shot passing between the eyes and through the head of Thorold, killing him instantly.

SHEARN (Almonte) - Charles Shearn, Jr., while attempting to cross the river on the ice, broke through and before assistance reached him, he became chilled and went down. The body was recovered in a few moments, but life was extinct.

PROCTOR (Fletcher, Ont) - A young man named George Proctor of this place, while working in the woods near here this morning, was injured by a falling tree. He was taken home and died shortly afterward.

November 12, 1884

VICKBORN (Milton) - A man named Vickborn had one of his legs so badly crushed by a falling tree at Duncan Robertson's lime kilns near Milton on the 2nd instant that death ensued the following day. The unfortunate man was a German and had emigrated to Canada with his family only last spring. He was steady and hardworking and much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family. His remains were interred in Milton cemetery on Saturday.

December 13, 1884

BELLEAU (Quebec) - The funeral of Lady Belleau took place this morning and was largely attended.

STREET (Milton) - Dr. W. H. Street is dead.

FALARDEAU (Quebec) - A policeman named Falardeau was compelled to leave his beat through illness last night. He dropped dead just as he entered his residence. The supposed cause of his death is from rheumatism of the heart.

December 15, 1884

BAMBERGER - Died on December 14, Elizabeth, relict of the late John Bamberger, Dundas road, aged 77 years. Funeral on Wednesday, December 17, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BROWN - Died, December 14, John Brown, aged 74 years. Funeral on Tuesday, December 16, at 2 p.m., from his late residence, Bane's Lane, John street north. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

WARD (Toronto) - Dunning Ward, a plasterer, while at work yesterday at the new Presbyterian church on College street, took suddenly ill. He was taken home, but expired before medical assistance could be summoned. Heart disease is supposed to have caused his death.

RIORDAN, FLETCHER (Oshawa) - This afternoon while two brothers named Riordan and a boy named Fletcher were skating on the Cedardale pond, the ice gave way, all three going down. The bodies were recovered shortly afterward and the elder Riordan was resuscitated.

MARKLE (Hespeler) - A sad drowning accident occurred here this evening by which a lad of about 13 years named William Markle found a watery grave very suddenly. He and two other youths were skating on the large mill dam when the thin ice gave way and young Markle was drowned. His body was found about an hour after the accident. Much sympathy is felt for the sorrowing parents.

CARROLL - Rev. John Carroll, D.D., well known to many Methodists in Hamilton, died at his late residence, near Toronto, on Saturday, aged 74 years. He was the author of "Case and His Contemporaries", "The School of the Prophets", an autobiography, and several other valuable works treating of the early history of Methodists in Canada.

The remains of the late Rev. Dr. Carroll, one of the oldest Methodist ministers, who died on Saturday, were taken to St. Catharines for interment.

December 16, 1884

CORRIDE - Died on December 16, Mary Ann Austin Corride, aged 72 years, relict of the late Caesar Corride, of Florence, Italy, and daughter of the late Richard Methuen, of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Funeral from her son's residence, No 102 Robinson street, on Thursday next, at 2 p.m. to All Saints Church, thence to Burlington cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

ROCICOT (Montreal) - A man named F. Rocicot, in the employ of Benner, Macpherson, & Co., was instantly killed this morning by the falling of a rack of iron on him.

LINDSAY (Belleville) - Another member of the Lindsay family in Elsevir, namely Mrs. Lindsay, has died from the smallpox. Six others of the family are suffering from the same disease and of these all but one are certain to recover. The disease in Elsevir has been confined to this family.

ALLARD (St. Hyacinthe, Que) - A serious accident occurred about two o'clock to-day at the Bursalar bridge, now being constructed. A span, fifteen feet long, was blown over. Twenty men were working on it at the time. One of them, Allard, died at 4 p.m. and another, St. Germain, is not expected to live. Another man whose name is unknown as also dying. The others are very badly, though less seriously, injured. The damage is about $1000.

RICE (Toronto) - Rev. Dr. Rice died this afternoon at 3:30. Last fall he took a severe cold from which he never recovered. He leaves a widow and nine children, five sons and four daughters.

The late general superintendent of the Methodist Church of Canada was born in Hamilton, Me., in 1815. when very young, his parents moved to Woodstock, N.B. He was educated in Bowdoin

college, Mass. In 1837 he entered the Methodist ministry and from that year until 1847 preached in the Maritime provinces. He then came west and was stationed in Toronto, He occupied pulpits in Toronto and Kingston until 1853 when he was appointed treasurer of Victoria college. In the following year he was made president of the college and filled that responsible position until 1857 when he came to Hamilton and became pastor of the First Methodist Church. In 1862 he left the active ministry and was appointed governor of the Wesleyan Ladies College of this city, the first college in Canada for the education of ladies only, and in the founding of which he had been mostly instrumental.

He remained at the head of the college until 1876 when he resigned and Rev. Dr. Burns was appointed in his place. Though now well advanced in years, he once more entered the field as an active minister and was appointed to the pastorate of a church in St. Mary's. After working in that town for two years, he was moved to Winnipeg and remained there until 1883, when he received the highest honour in the gift of his brethren. In that year at the general conference held in this city he was elected general superintendent of the Methodist Church of Canada. But a still higher dignity awaited him. At the general conference of all the Methodist bodies held last year in Belleville, he was unanimously listed senior superintendent of the United Methodist Church for a term of eight years, the junior superintendent being Bishop Carman who was listed for four years. In figure, Dr. Rice was tall and commanding and his face was strong and intellectual. In his earlier manhood he was reckoned a powerful preacher, but he was chiefly noted for his executive and administrative ability. He was one of the best organisers and administrators the Methodist Church ever had.

December 17, 1884

FEARMMAN - Died on December 16, Fred, the beloved son of F. Chester and Mabel Fearman, aged 2 years, 6 months. Funeral December 17. Private.

HANCOCK (Toronto) - William Hancock, hotel keeper, accidentally fell off the bar of his hotel on Friday last and died to-day from his injuries.

FULLER - The Right Rev. Thomas Brock Fuller, DCL and D.D., Bishop of Niagara, died at an early hour this morning at his residence, Bishophurst, on Jackson street. The end has been expected for some days, but the blow was none the less severe and sudden when it came. The end has come and moist eyes attest the grief, the sorrow, and the mourning for the loss of a great and good man. The gentle, quiet, patient voice is hushed forever. The active brain lies in eternal repose. The hand that blessed the needy lies cold and still.

Bishop Fuller was a native Canadian. He was born at Kingston on July 16, 1810. His father, Thomas Richard Fuller, was a native of Ireland and a major on the 41st Regiment of Foot. His mother was a daughter of Captain England of the 47th, who was a cousin of Richard England, K.C.B., commander of the Third Division of the British forces in the Crimea. It is also worth mentioning that Bishop Fuller is a lineal descendant on the paternal side of Dr. Thomas Fuller, the celebrated English divine of the seventeenth century. Bishop Fuller was an only child and was named in honour of his father and General Brock. He had the misfortune to be deprived of both his parents by death while he was very young. He was adopted by his aunt, the late Mrs. Leeming, wife of Rev. William Leeming, who was for about forty years rector of Chippewa. Through the kindness of this lady he received the best education which the country could afford in those days. He attended the Hamilton grammar school for some years.

When he was nineteen years of age he entered the theological seminary at Chambly, Quebec, where he went through the four-years course and learned the duties of a missionary by acting as catechist and scripture reader among the Protestant settlers in the neighbourhood. He was ordained deacon in 1832 in the cathedral of Quebec by the Right Rev. Dr. Stuart, and after a brief residence at the Bay of Quinte was selected as curate for the parish church of Montreal. Soon after his appointment, the cholera visitation fell on the city, and with the late Dr. Atkinson, he laboured night and day amid the awful scenes of the pest houses amid the dying and the dead. He took part in establishing a free service in a neglected part of the city which has since developed into the parish of St. George. In 1833, he became curate at Adolphustown. In January 1835 he was ordained to the priesthood at Toronto by the Bishop of Quebec and a few months later he married Cynthia, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Samuel Street, of Niagara district. In or about the year 1836 he removed to Chatham, Ontario, where he laboured for about four years with much zeal and faithfulness as a travelling missionary.

He was then (1840) appointed to Thorold where he established congregations at various points in the vicinity of Welland canal while at the same time he was the mainspring of the district branch of the church society and his house was the centre of all church work. He laboured there gratuitously for nearly twenty-one years, whence in 1861 he was appointed rector of the St. George's Church, Toronto. Soon after he left Thorold, he made that parish a present of $11000 which sum he had advanced towards the erection of the church there. His removal from their midst was regarded by the parishioners at Thorold as an irreparable loss, for he won for himself a warm place in their affections and had identified himself with their spiritual and temporal needs. He had been the means of stopping the Sunday traffic on the Welland canal and had actively forwarded every philanthropic movement in the parish. He had done his utmost to promote kindly and liberal feeling among the neighbouring clergy by inducing them to effect interchanges of services and lectures in each other's parishes. The high estimation in which he was held by the

clergy throughout the district where he had spent so much of his life was proved by the touching address presented to him on his removal to Toronto.

At the time he settled himself at St. George's, Toronto, he found that heavy liabilities, combined with unforeseen commercial depression, had seriously embarrassed the parochial finances. He applied himself to remedy this unsatisfactory state of affairs and in the course of a few years he succeeded by his eminent administrative ability, backed by zealous lay helpers, in placing the church in a prosperous condition.

In 1867 he became archdeacon of the diocese of Toronto and while holding that position did much to increase the stipends and provide for the comforts of the missionaries of the church. He also took an active part in promoting various educational and benevolent projects. In 1875, the diocese of Niagara was created consisting of the counties of Lincoln, Welland, Haldimand, Wentworth, Halton, and Wellington, and Archdeacon Fuller was consecrated the first bishop of that diocese at Hamilton, on May 1, 1875, by the Most Rev. the Metropolitan, assisted by the bishops of Toronto, Huron, Michigan, and Western New York.

On the eve of his departure a most touching and complimentary address was presented to him, signed by Dean Grassett and all the clergymen of the city. The episcopal robes were the gift of the ladies of the parish of St. George. His duties as a bishop were discharged with the same zeal by which his whole clerical life was characterized and were attended with the same results to the diocese.

For some years the venerable gentleman has been in poor health but love for his work and perseverance of disposition caused him to continue performing his episcopal duties to the very utmost of his failing strength. It is only two weeks ago last Sunday that he preached an eminent extemporaneous sermon in Christ Church Cathedral, every word of which was distinctly heard in all parts of the large building. He was obliged, however, to remain seated while preaching it. The bishop unfortunately injured his hand, resulting from his low state of health in blood poisoning from which he died. He was visited regularly in his last moments by Rev. Dr. Mockridge and always joined fervently in the prayers offered at his bedside, but as a rule he lay in a state of semi-consciousness till his last moments came.

The lesson of the life just ended is full of example worthy of emulation. It has been a life of unceasing work, a constant striving for noble ends and high attainments. Cast in hard lines and in unusual places, he never murmured, but strove earnestly ever for the right, making his life pure and good and holy. The end has come to him as it must come to us all. Many are they who will miss the venerable bishop. In Christ Church Cathedral where it was always his great pleasure to worship and officiate his vacant chair will be observed with sorrow. In the city many will regret his absence. In the Diocese of Niagara his departure will be felt as a loss not easy to be repaired, while in the province of Ontario itself many will mourn with a sincere grief over the life that is now laid down.

Besides his much respected wife, he leaves behind six sons, Samuel Fuller, of Stratford; Richard and William, of Toronto; Valancey E. Fuller, of this city; Shelton, of Woodstock; and Henry, of Toronto. Also three daughters, Mrs. McLeod, wife of Rev. D. I. F. McLeod, now in England; Mrs. Benson, wife of Judge Benson, of Port Hope; and Mrs. McMurray, wife of James S. McMurray, of Toronto. All of these with the exception of Mrs. McLeod were with the bishop in his last moments.

The funeral will take place on Saturday at 12 noon from Bishophurst, from thence to the cathedral, and from there to the cemetery.

December 18, 1884

BREHENY - Died at 7½ Walnut street, on December 17, Freddie, youngest son of William and Annie Breheny, aged 12 years. Funeral on Friday, December 19, from the above residence, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this notice.

SNOW (Brantford) - Three and a half miles west of the village of Onondaga yesterday between twelve and one o'clock, the engineer of No 14 freight coming into Brantford noticed a man plodding ahead of the train. The wind was blowing heavily at the time, sleet was falling, and the solitary figure on the north side of the track was proceeding onward with his head bent low, battling against the storm. When the engine was about level with the pedestrian he suddenly slipped on to the rails. There was a sickening thud and the man was thrown down the embankment, a distances of some twenty feet. The buffer beam of the locomotive had struck the poor fellow right on the side and inflicted fatal injuries.

The train was stopped and the injured man placed on a car. He was bleeding but little and perfectly conscious. About one o'clock yesterday afternoon the train reached the city and the victim was recognized here as Isaac Snow, an Indian well known in Brantford. He was placed in a wagon and was being driven off when he made a motion to the station agent that the jolting of the wagon was causing him intense pain, and accordingly a number of station hands carried the wounded man into the house of E. Powless who consented to provide for him. Drs. Digby and Henwood were summoned and found that they could not do anything for Snow. His left arm and leg were almost pulverized and it was seen that death must ensue in the course of a few hours.

December 19, 1884

TANDY - Died at the residence of Edward Browne, Esq., on the morning of December 19, George James Tandy, aged 27 years. Funeral on Sunday, December 21, at 2:30 p.m.

CARTER (Toronto) - A few days ago a twelve-year-old daughter of Mrs. Carter, Ann street, seriously was burned through her clothes catching fire while sifting live cinders. She died this afternoon.

TURGEON (Quebec) - A brakeman on the LCR named A. Turgeon fell off the top of a freight bar while the train was nearing Little Metis this morning and was killed.

December 20, 1884

HANLEY - Jane Barton, relict of the late Abram Hanley, died at the residence of her son-in-law, aged 79. (Brantford)

O'REILLY - Last evening shortly before eight o'clock Mrs. Gerald O'Reilly, relict of the late Dr. Gerald O’Reilly of this city, fell on the sidewalk in front of the court house hotel, John street south. She was carried into the hotel and Dr. Ryall was immediately sent for. He arrived speedily but his services were useless; the lady was dead. Her death must have been instantaneous. Dr. Ryall, after viewing the body, gave it as his opinion that her death had resulted from heart disease. The remains were removed to 'The Willows', the residence of Judge O'Reilly, an old and intimate friend of the family though not a relative. The deceased lady's son, Dr. O'Reilly of Toronto, was telephoned for and he arrived in the city last night.

Mrs. O'Reilly was well known to many persons in Hamilton and had a large circle of intimate friends, especially among the older families of the city. She was an old resident, having come here with her husband upwards of forty years ago. Dr. O'Reilly is well remembered by the older citizens as one of the most successful physicians of Hamilton and had a very large practice. The family residence was on the corner of King and Mary streets and here the deceased lady continued to reside after her husband's death which occurred about twenty-two years ago. A few months ago the home was converted into stores and Mrs. O'Reilly since that time resided with friends in this city, Toronto, and Grimsby. It is supposed that last evening she had come here from Grimsby and was on her way to the residence of Mr. Edward Browne when she was so suddenly struck down by the insidious disease that terminated her life.

Mrs. O'Reilly was a native of England and was about 65 years of age. During her long residence in Hamilton she was a member of Christ Church, was foremost in all good works, and was generally known and respected as a lady of exemplary Christian life and character. It were impertinent to dwell here on the virtues of the deceased lady. It is enough to say that she was very near to the hearts of those by whom she was best known, and esteemed by all who had the honour of her acquaintance.

Her surviving children are: Dr. Charles O'Reilly, medical superintendent of the Toronto General Hospital; Dr. Gerald O'Reilly, of Fergus; Mr. Henry O'Reilly, agent of the Bank of Hamilton, at Listowel; Edward O'Reilly, surgeon on the steamer "Peruvian"; Mrs. Edward Kittson, of Winnipeg; and Miss O'Reilly, who is at present visiting friends in New York. Mr. Thomas Waters, of Winnipeg, and Mrs. Buckwell, of Port Dover, are a brother and sister of Mrs. O'Reilly.

December 22, 1884

O'REILLY - Died on Friday evening, Henrietta, widow of the late Dr. Gerald O'Reilly. Funeral at 2 p.m. on Monday, from the residence of Miles O'Reilly, Esq., 'The Willows', Catherine street. Friends of the family will please accept this notice of the funeral.

HUDSON - Died on Sunday, December 21, 1884, at the residence of his son-in-law, Arthur Goulding, 80 Hess street north, William Hudson, late pay sergeant of the 6th Battalion, Royal Artillery, England, aged 73 years. Funeral at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, from the above address. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

NELLES (Brantford) - The Venerable Archdeacon Nelles died this afternoon at the advanced age of 79 years. He officiated in Brantford Township on the Indian reservation in this section for the last fifty years and was highly respected by all. The funeral will take place on Tuesday next at 12 o'clock.

CONNELL - Died in this city, on December 22, Johanna, relict of the late Timothy Connell, aged 60 years, a native of the County Kerry, Ireland. Funeral will leave her late residence, No 81 Maria street, Wednesday morning, December 24, at 9:30 a.m. Friends will please attend.

BETHUNE (Toronto) - The courts closed at 2 o'clock this afternoon out of respect to the memory of the late James Bethune, QC. The funeral took place at 2:30 o'clock and was largely attended, all the leading members of the Bar and the most prominent citizens being present. The remains were interred in St. James cemetery.

O'BRIEN (Toronto) - Kate O'Brien, a servant at the American hotel, was found dead in her bed this morning. There was a strong smell of gas in the room. It is supposed she had blown out the gas.

December 23, 1884

ROEHM - Died on December 23, Lawrence, infant son of Lawrence and Elizabeth Roehm, aged 4 months and 10 days. Funeral will leave his father's residence, 110 John street south, on Thursday, December 25, at 2:30 p.m. All friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

LABETTE (Montreal) - A boy named Labette, aged 9 years, died yesterday from the effects of chewing tobacco. An inquest was held.

December 24, 1884

WATSON - Died on December 24, at No 30 Walnut street, Nellie, second daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth Watson, aged 4 years and 6 months. Funeral on Friday, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BISBY - Died on December 24, at 54 John street north, Miss F. L. Bisby, sister to G. H. Bisby. Her remains will be taken to her old home, West Winfield, New York, on Friday morning, at 6:55. Funeral services, Sunday, at West Winfield.

December 25, 1884

MURPHY (Kingston) - A son of William Murphy, aged 18 months, fell headlong into a pail of boiling water yesterday and died to-day.

December 26, 1884

BINGHAM - Died on Christmas Day, at his residence, Toronto, Alfred Bingham, tinsmith, formerly of Hamilton, aged 61 years. Funeral from G.T.R. station on arrival of 1:55 train, Saturday. Friends will please accept this intimation.

GIBSON (Toronto) - Thomas Gibson, a hotel keeper, Ontario street, while attending his bar, dropped dead shortly before twelve last night. Heart disease is supposed to be the cause.

STRATFORD (Brantford) - W. H. Stratford, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Brantford, died this morning in his 77th year. Mr. Stratford was born at Sheerness, Kent, England, in 1808, and came to Brantford in 1844 where he continued in active business for over thirty years. On retiring from business, he divided a large fortune between his sons, retaining a life annuity. The eldest, John H., and Joseph, are well known as being engaged extensively in business here, the youngest residing in New York. Mr. Stratford was a thorough Christian gentleman, respected and esteemed by all classes, and will be much missed by the poor to whom

he was endeared by his large-hearted charity and benevolence. It is Mr. Stratford's eldest son who is about to present the city with a hospital, the opening of which his father had hoped to see.

SULLIVAN - Mary Ann Sullivan, aged 23, died yesterday afternoon at the house of her brother-in-law, 286 Hughson street north. Her parents live in the west end near the corner of Dundurn and Tom streets, and she has been working for some time in the Star laundry on York street. She complained to her sister that she felt unwell and about an hour afterward she died. Dr. Gaviller was sent for, but the girl had been dead about an hour when he got to the house. Subsequently the police were notified and Coroner White went down to see if an inquest would be necessary. He found that her system was shattered and that she must have been in a very low state for some time back. She probably took something that disagreed with and excited her, and in her condition she was unable to stand it and the shock had a fatal result. He decided that it would be quite useless to have an investigation into the cause of death.

December 27, 1884

MORPHY - Died in this city, on December 26, Lizzie Maltus, beloved wife of William Morphy, aged 25 years. Funeral from her husband's residence, 60 Main street west, at 3 p.m., on Sunday, December 28. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BLAND - Died in this city, on Christmas morning, J. H. Bland, aged 65 years. Funeral on Sunday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

FOWLER - Died in this city, on December 26, Jane Ann, wife of Benjamin Fowler, aged 40 years. Funeral from her husband's residence, No 8 Ontario street, on Tuesday, December 30, at 2 p.m. Friends will please attend.

SEDDON - Died on December 10, 1884, in New York, Mr. George Seddon, aged 44 years, brother of Mr. James Seddon, of this city. Interred in New York.

DUFRESNE (Montreal) - News has been received in this city of the destruction by fire of a farm house of Mr. Dufresne of St. Elias, a small village about twenty miles from Montreal. The family had been to midnight mass and just retired to rest when the fire broke out. They all succeeded in escaping except the mother of Mr. Dufresne, an old lady, 70 years of age, who lost her life, being charred beyond recognition. Loss about $3000. No insurance.

TEMPLE (London) - On Wednesday morning, Dereham Temple, a farmer living near Parkhill, committed suicide by shooting himself in the head with a shotgun, death resulting instantaneously .

RICHARDSON (London) - Between eight and nine o'clock this morning, Mr. Charles B. Richardson, one of the proprietors of the Echo, died very suddenly at his residence on Grosvenor street from an attack of heart disease.

SPINNEY, IRWIN (Halifax) - Yesterday two boys named William Spinney and John Irwin, aged 12 and 13 years, were drowned at Sunken Lake, Gaspereaux, Kings. Spinney was skating and went into an airhole, and Irwin, who was a splendid swimmer and knew no fear of water, went in after him, and both were lost. Bodies recovered.

SAUNDERS - The body of Robert Saunders arrived here this morning from Kansas City. Mr. Saunders died of consumption. His people live at Copetown and he will be buried at Rymal station (Hannon ON) on Monday. Deceased was a worthy young man and had many friends in the surrounding country where he was well known and well liked.

LAMMIS (Shedden) - A farmer named Isaac Lammis, a resident of Southwold, living about a mile and a half from Fingal, was struck and instantly killed while crossing in front of a train near Shedden station about 5 o'clock this evening. The remains were taken in charge by the friends of the deceased.

December 29, 1884

O'BRIEN - Died in this city, on December 28, Mr. Michael O'Brien, in the 58th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, No 168 John street north, at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30. Friends will please accept this intimation.

LOCKHART - Died at 44 Victoria avenue south, Mary Ethel (Daisy), third daughter of James and Mary E. Lockhart, aged 6 years and 1 month. Funeral at 2 o'clock Tuesday, December 30. Friends will please accept this intimation.

ZULFELT (Toronto) - James Zulfelt, in charge of the planing machinery at Westbrook's box factory, was instantly killed about noon to-day. He asked the engineer to slacken off as he wanted to throw off one of the belts. The engineer, after a reasonable time, again put on steam, resulting in Zulfelt's death who it appeared had stumbled and fallen against the wheel and was then dragged underneath, his head passing between the wheel and the floor through a space of about six inches. He was about 40 years of age and leaves a wife and three children.

POQUET (Toronto) - Poquet, the infidel, who a few days ago was stricken with paralysis while denying that there was a hell and subsequently showed signs of repentance, died at the hospital this morning.

December 30, 1884

GREENWOOD (Niagara Falls) - A man while crossing the Niagara river in a row boat to-day from Chippawa to Port Day, about a mile above the falls, lost control of his boat and was drawn into the rapids where he was seen to upset and go over the falls. On enquiry being made, he is supposed to be James Greenwood of Chippawa who is missing from his home and who has been in the habit of rowing across the river. A large quantity of floating ice was running down the river to-day and it is supposed he got caught in an ice floe, causing the fearful accident. Greenwood's brother is making every search for James but up to the present has found no trace of him.

December 31, 1884

GREENWOOD (Chippawa) - The report of James Greenwood going over the falls is incorrect. He is at home, no person from this place having been on the river yesterday.

It is now reported that Robert Greenwood of Navy Island in the Niagara river, who is missing, is supposed to be the unfortunate victim.

HOOPER (London) - Mr. John Hooper, probably the oldest printer in Canada, died at the residence of his son, Mr. John Hooper, Jr. on Albert street this morning, from the effects of a cancer. He was born in February, 1805.

HOPKINS (Norwich) - Mrs. William Hopkins, widow of the late William Hopkins who shot himself some six years ago, committed suicide to-day by hanging herself in the barn. They were in comfortable circumstances. She was about 43 years old and leaves three children, aged about 10, 14, and 16 years. No cause as yet known for the act.