Hamilton Spectator

Deaths, 1886

January 13, 1886

AUSTIN - Died in this city, on January 11, James H. Austin, in the 35th year of his age. Funeral from 69 East avenue north, on Wednesday morning, at 6:30 o'clock, for N. & N.W. R. to Mount Zion cemetery, near Jarvis. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BURKHOLDER - Died on Monday evening, at her residence, Bartonville, Jane Smith, wife of J. H. Burkholder, in the 82nd year of her age. Funeral from the residence of her son, William S. Burkholder, on Thursday, January 14, at 1 o'clock p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

PILGRIM - Died at Manitou, Manitoba, January 8, Charles W. Pilgrim, eldest son of the late R. A. Pilgrim of this city.

Mr. R. A. Pilgrim yesterday received word announcing the death of his brother, Charles W. Pilgrim, which occurred at Manitou, Manitoba, on January 8. The deceased was for many years engaged in the manufacture of soda water in this city, having succeeded his father in the business. For almost four years past he has been engaged in the same business in Manitou. His death was quite unexpected, he having been ill but a short time with inflammation of the lungs. Deceased has a great many friends in this city. He was 31 years of age and unmarried.

LITTLE - Died in the township of Nelson, on Monday, January 11, Catherine Clarrissa Jane, daughter of William and Elizabeth Little. Funeral on Wednesday, January 13, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaints cries are respectfully invited to attend.

SERENEY - (Ottawa) Intelligence reached the city to-day from North Bay of the drowning of Charles Sereney of the firm of Messrs Fraser & Sereney, lumber merchants. It appears that Mr. Sereney was sleeping in a hut or shanty near the lake with another lumberman. During the night, which was bitterly cold, his companion awoke and finding the bed of Mr. Sereney unoccupied immediately instituted a vigorous search. The footprints of the deceased led directly to the lake and being followed up were found to terminate at a yawning airhole. As there were no footsteps leading back to the shore, the conclusion was at once arrived at that the unfortunate gentleman had perished. All efforts to recover the body have failed.

January 14, 1886

JOHNSTON - Died in this city, on January 13, Thomas James, eldest son of James and Grace Johnston, aged 5 years and 6 months. Funeral from the parents' residence, 82 Victoria avenue north, on Thursday, January 14, at 3 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WELCH - Died at 87 Jackson street east, January 13, Eliza J. Cutler, beloved wife of James A. Welch, and daughter of James and Ellen Cutler, of Burlington, Ontario. Funeral from the residence of her husband, 97 Jackson street, at 3:30 p.m., Friday, January 15, for the Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

MULLOCK - Died at Lake View, East Flamborough, January 13, Agnes Elizabeth, daughter of the late Captain William Ramage, R.N., and wife of Luke Mullock. Esq., in her 66th year. Funeral at 2 o'clock Friday.

MCCABE - (London) Information has just been received in the city from parties in the township of Euphemia to the effect that letters received from there contained the details of the recent death of George McCabe, tried about a year ago at the assize court of this city on the charge of murdering his wife at the Dew Drop Inn, London South. Though the circumstances were strongly suspicious and evidence of poison were found in her stomach, the crime was not clearly brought home to McCabe and he was acquitted. Previously he had been tried for doing away with another wife in Ingersoll, but also escaped conviction. At an assize held in Woodstock it was further alleged that other women had fallen victims to his mercenary and murderous passion.

After his acquittal here he lingered about the locality for a time and then went to Dakota where some of his relatives or friends resided. In a short time it is said he succeeded in marrying again and started housekeeping. One morning about breakfast his wife, who was moving about the room, detected him surreptitiously putting some foreign substance in her cup of tea. Cautiously awaiting her opportunity, she exchanged her cup for his when his back was turned. The meal went on. He drank the fatal potion intended for Mrs. McCabe and soon he realized from the painful symptoms that he was the victim and that his wife had escaped. Realizing that death would soon be his lot, it is alleged that he confessed not only to the attempt at poisoning in this instance, but to having killed four wives previously. In a short time he was a corpse. The death scene was a terrible one. The particulars above cited are from an authentic source and are believed to be correct.

SERENEY - (Montreal) The body of Mr. Sereney, the unfortunate lumberman who in the darkness walked into an opening on lake Nipissing and was drowned, has been recovered. (See page 1)

BEAUSOLEIL - (Montreal) Beausoleil was the name of the man who fell dead at the police station last night. At the coroner's inquest a verdict of fatty degeneration of the heart was returned by the jury.

WATSON - (Belleville) A man named Robert Watson was drowned in the river at Chisholm's mills, Tyendinaga, yesterday afternoon. He went on the ice for a pail of water and it gave way beneath him. The body has not yet been found.

DERODE, YOUNG - (Brockville) Two girls named Derode and Young were smothered to death this afternoon on Perth street by gas escaping from the stove.

January 15, 1886

HOWARD - Died on January 15, at 184 Emerald street north, Hannah, the beloved wife of James Howard, aged 68 years. Funeral from above address on Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

GALBRAITH - (Bowmanville) Dr. J. E. Galbraith, a young medical man in this place, dropped dead this morning. He formerly practised his profession at Whitby.

CHARLIARD - (Montreal) Three young men left St. Jean Baptiste village on Sunday to visit St. Vincent de Paul, and while returning that night one of them, Frederick Charliard, became separated from the rest. His body was found yesterday frozen stiff in a bush near St. Vincent de Paul.

COOK - (Halifax) A burning accident occurred in a dwelling on Grafton Street which resulted fatally to-day. The wife of Henry Cook was in her bedroom yesterday in which was a stove with a fire burning. In some way the flames from the stove caught her dress which was quickly in a blaze. The woman ran into the hallway and cried for help. Some persons came to her assistance and dashed cold water over the burning clothes. Mrs. Cook was very severely burned and after a doctor attended to her she was removed to the hospital. She lingered through the night, suffering severely, and died this morning. Deceased was subject to St. Vitus dance and it is supposed that she was attacked with a fit and probably fell on the stove.

VARDON - (Galt) Dr. W. H. Vardon, an old resident, died in the Toronto insane asylum last week.

January 16, 1886

CUTLER - Died in this city, on January 15, Eliza Jayner, wife of Frank Cutler, in the 46th year of her age. Funeral will leave her late residence, 126 Main street east, on Sunday, January 17, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

MORRISON - (Gravenhurst) John Morrison, one of the eight men burned at the Germania on January 12, died this morning at 10 o'clock, from the effects of his wounds. The others are in a critical condition.

MCCABE - (Chicago) A telegram, dated London, Ontario, yesterday declared that letters had been received from Dakota describing the death throes of George McCabe who it was alleged confessed the murder of four wives and attempted the murder of a fifth. McCabe, the accused, visited the office of the associated press to-day and denied the Dakota story. He said he had not been in Dakota for three years, but has three sons living there, one of whom is named George, but he is not married and could not be the person described. As for himself he had not married again as stated. He acknowledged having been tried for the supposed poisoning two of his wives, one of whom died of delirium tremens and one from heart disease. He had been honourably acquitted. He threatens to bring libel suits. (See page 2)

SMITH - (Guelph) An old man named Nelson Smith, found in a shanty over the Dundas bridge by Captain Clarke, relieving officer, on New Year's Eve and then to the general hospital, died Wednesday afternoon. He was an Englishman, about 80 years of age.

January 18, 1886

DUNN - Died at 24 Elgin street, in this city, on January 16, Catharine, relict of the late Daniel Dunn, aged 73 years. Funeral from the above address on Tuesday, January 19, at 8:30 a.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

BATES - Died on January 15, at 291 King William street, Hamilton, Mabel Beatrice, only daughter of T. Bates, aged 5 years and 4 months. Funeral at 10 o'clock on Monday. All friends cordially invited.

We loved her

Our darling Mabel has left us.

She was but as a Smile

Which glistens in a tear,

Seen but a little while

But oh how loved, how dear.

HUTON - Died on January 17, at his father's residence, No 103 Market street, Charles Huton, Jr., in the 23rd year of his age. Funeral from the above address, At 3 o'clock p.m., on Tuesday afternoon. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation,

Charles Huton, Jr., who died yesterday at his father's residence, was a bright, promising young man. He left Hamilton between two and three years ago and was cashier in the Hoffman House, New York city. Late August he caught a severe cold which rapidly developed into consumption, and he came home. All that medical skill and loving care could do was done to arrest the progress of the disease but to no purpose. There are many young men in Hamilton who knew Mr. Huton before he went to New York and who will be deeply pained to learn of his untimely death.

STEPHENS - (Montreal) Mrs. Harrison Stephens, mother of George Stephens, M.P.P., died this morning at the advanced age of 84.

ANDERSON - (Toronto) As a Grand Trunk locomotive was approaching Logan's crossing about 2 o'clock this afternoon, Harry Anderson, a painter, 60 years of age, attempted to cross. When Anderson reached the centre of the track, the locomotive struck him, killing him instantly. His head was completely severed from his body. He was a widower and leaves a grown-up family.

FRAYNE - Mrs. Emily Frayne who died on Friday, January 8, in Cleveland, under circumstances which have given rise to a great many widely circulated ghost stories, was buried yesterday afternoon from the residence of William Vint, 31 Railway street, in this city.

COLLINS - (Woodstock) It will be remembered that in the early part of last year the town was shocked by the announcement of the awfully sudden death of a girl named Collins while on her way to the west-end school, and engaged with her school mates playing on the street, suddenly dropped dead. The body was this week moved from where it had been buried to the family plot, and the parents wishing to view the remains had the coffin opened when to their horror they discovered that a dreadful struggle must have taken place after burial. The shroud had been torn to shreds, the knees of the body were drawn up to the chin, one of the arms was twisted under the head, and the features bore evidence of dreadful torture, unmistakable proofs that life was not extinct when the interment occurred.

January 19, 1886

MYERS - Died in this city, on January 17, Isabella, eldest daughter of Benjamin and Ann Myers, aged 18 years. Funeral from her father's residence, 52 Napier street, on Tuesday, January 19, at 2 p.m. Friends will please attend.

JUDGE - Died of diphtheria, January 18, at 24 Cherry street south, Bertie, daughter of Robert and Mary Judge, aged 5 years. Funeral private.

DUFORT - (Ottawa) A shocking accident occurred this morning at the store of McDougall & Cuzner, resulting in the death of a young clerk named Robert Dufort. It appears that the deceased, who is only 18 years old, proceeded to the third flat shortly after 11 o'clock with the object of getting a box in which to pack a quantity of goods. His fellow clerks were startled by a terrific crash on the floor above. Rushing upstairs they discovered prostrate upon the floor the form of young Dufort, he having fallen through the trapdoor from the third flat. Medical aid was immediately sent for but he expired within fifteen minutes after the fall.

MCEWEN - (Guelph) D. McEwen, hostler at the Victoria Hotel, died very suddenly of heart disease.

January 20, 1886

HENDRY - Died on January 17, at 45 Magill street, James Hendry, aged 68 years. Funeral from his late residence, at 3 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

CHAMPAGNE - Died in this city, on January 19, Donald Joseph, infant son of Joseph and Susanna Champagne, aged 1 month and 16 days. Funeral will leave 12 Guise street on Wednesday, January 20, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

HAMEL - Died on January 8, at his residence, Levis, after four days' illness, Leon Charles Hamel, Major Levis Garrison Artillery, aged 41 years.

DANIELS - Died on December 27, at 61 Mary street, of consumption, Willie T. Daniels, only son of Thomas and Jane Daniels, aged 15 years and 1 month. Though young he was much beloved by all who knew him and was a great help to his mother.

January 21, 1886

GAGE - Died in this city,, on January 19, at the residence of her grandfather, Mr. Stephen Searle, 159 Mary street, Nellie Isabella Pauline Gage, aged 24 years. Funeral from the above address on Sunday, January 24, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

The death of Nellie I. Gage, which occurred Tuesday at the residence of her grandfather, Stephen Searle, 159 Mary street, after five years of suffering borne with Christian fortitude, removes a lady who took a great interest in the Sunday School of Wesley church. She will be mourned by all who had the pleasure of knowing or meeting her.

CHECKLEY - (Toronto) Mark Checkley, the well known pugilist and lion tamer, was arrested to-night on suspicion of having stolen a gold ring and locked up in the central police station. In about an hour afterward, a policeman found him hanging to the cell door dead. He had tied a woman's cloud to the cell door and then around his neck. He had then bent down till he was strangled to death.

January 22, 1886

MCSWAIN - Died on Wednesday, January 20, at 19 Tisdale street, Peter McSwain, in the 48th year of his age.

REIFUSES - (Montreal) Sergeant Henry D. Reifuses of the Montreal police force, who has been sick for a long time, died this morning. The deceased was 70 years of age and during his forty years in the country made himself conspicuous in many works of charity. He was a native of Switzerland and could speak seven or eight languages with fluency.

January 23, 1886

TAYLOR - Died on January 22, Joseph, fourth son of Henry and Elizabeth Taylor, aged 4 years and 10 months. The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from 284 King street east. Friends are invited to attend.

JARVIS - Died suddenly in this city on January 22, William Jarvis, a native of Glasgow, Scotland. Funeral from the residence of A. S. Hill, corner of King William and Hughson streets, on Sunday next at 3:30 p.m. Friends are invited to attend.

William Jarvis was a Scotch blacksmith about 40 years of age, a native of Glasgow. He lived in Chicago for some time and came to Hamilton about two years ago. Latterly he had worked for John Rodgers, Market street, and boarded at A. S. Hill's hotel on King William street.

He was short in stature, but very strong and vigorous. He boasted of his vitality and frequently asserted that he had the best constitution of any man in Hamilton. So sincere was he in his belief that in the coldest weather he would not wear a flannel undershirt. Common print was good enough for him. Frequently he would (emerge) sweating from the forge, coatless and with sleeves rolled up and coatless and walk in the cold and frosty air outside. In his own opinion Canada's coldest weather could not make him quiver.

Self-conceit has ruined a great many people. It caused the death of William Jarvis. His frequent excursions into the keen and frosty realms outside brought the inevitable result - a cold. He laughed at it and said it couldn't bother him any. But it could and it did. The simple cold through neglect developed into pneumonia. Both Mr. and Mrs Hill endeavoured to persuade him to do something for it. But he scorned the advice.

Friday morning he seemed well as usual. At noon he went to his room and lay down. At 12:30 Mr. Hill went up. He found Jarvis on his back, dead. Dr. Wilson was called. He gave the cause of death as pneumonia.

Jarvis will be buried on Sunday afternoon. So far as known he had no relatives here. His friends were just the casual acquaintances he had made since coming to the city. It is not known how long it is since he left Scotland, but he stated that he had lived in Chicago some time before coming to Canada. He was well thought of by his companions.

HAMILTON - (London) John Hamilton, 70 years of age, for thirty-two years a pensioner of the Royal Irish Constabulary, indulged in too much whiskey and died suddenly while being taken to the police station.

SERENEY - (Ottawa) It appears that the report of the finding of the body of Charles Sereney, the well known lumberman of the firm of Fraser, Sereney, & Co, who is supposed to have been drowned in the Southeast river, was premature and founded merely upon a rumour to that effect. (See pages 1 and 2)

January 25, 1886

FOERS - Died in this city, on January 23, Betsy Foers, aged 56 years. Funeral will leave her late residence, 287 King William street, on Monday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited.

HOWARD - Died in this city, January 23, at her mother's residence, 169 Rebecca street, Amelia Glass, the beloved wife of W. T. Howard, in the 26th year of her age. Funeral from the above address at 2 p.m., Monday. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

HARRIS (Trott) - (Halifax) Early this morning a middle-aged coloured woman named Sarah Harris, alias Trott, who has been more or less a charge on city charity for some years, was found nearly dead in a gutter on the admiralty property. She was half-naked when discovered and it is supposed had been wandering about all night in a fit of temporary insanity to which she was a victim. She was removed to a neighbouring dwelling, but the terrible cold to which she had exposed herself during the night resulted fatally soon afterward. An inquest is to held on the remains to-morrow.

RICKABY - (Guelph) W. Rickaby, aged 80, died suddenly Friday morning.

BATES - (Thorold) Mr. and Mrs. Bates, an old couple who lived alone on a farm about two miles south of the town, were burned to death in their house about six o'clock this morning. The fire was discovered by farmers on their way to market. The cause of the fire is a mystery.

January 26, 1886

IRELAND - Died at his residence, Nelson, on Sunday, January 24, R. B. Ireland, aged 62 years. Funeral of Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

BARBOUR - (Edgar Mills, Ont.) An old negress named Susan Barbour was found on the roadside badly frozen last night. She was taken into a house where she died some two hours afterward.

MUNDY - (Montreal) A man named Patrick Mundy died here yesterday at the age of 113 years. His widow, although at the age of 111 years, is still strong.

WRIGHT - (Belleville) Colour Sergeant Thomas Wright, one of the late Midland Battalion who was wounded at Batoche, died suddenly on Saturday night. He had been slightly indisposed for the past week or more, but none thought him seriously afflicted. Some time during Saturday night he awakened his wife and told her he was dying, and immediately expired. The deceased was 21 years in the English army, doing service in India and passing through the Afghan war.

HUTCHINSON - (Barrie) A young man named Charles Hutchinson, whose parents live at Edgar, was killed this morning at Philipston by a saw log rolling over him while assisting to load a sleigh in Hammil & Co's camp.

LITTLE - (Newmarket) About three minutes past six this evening, a wildcat engine and tender passed through Newmarket going north. At the same time the regular mail train left Holland Landing on time. About two miles north of Newmarket at Lundy's bridge the two trains collided, The wildcat engine rebounded back about twenty feet, wrecked. The engine and tender of the mail train were forced through the express car, smashing the freight, and throwing the messenger, Stinson, into the baggage car. He sustained, however, but little injury. The fireman on the mail train was attending the fire when the collision happened and was knocked down and instantly killed. He is now burning before the eyes of the spectators who at present are powerless to recover the body. The unfortunate man's name is William Little of Toronto. Harry McQuade, fireman of the wildcat has both his legs broken and is otherwise injured and scalded. He can hardly survive. Alfred Long, the engine driver, received very severe in juries, but it is thought he will recover.

None of the passengers or other train hands were injured. Several doctors from here were quickly on the spot. The engines are total wrecks. It is impossible at this hour to ascertain on whom the blame rests for this frightful disaster.

January 27, 1886

FENIMORE - (Montreal) W. Fenimore, who had his legs crushed by a C.P.R. train on Sunday while coupling cars at Hochelaga, died to-day at the Notre Dame hospital. It is stated that his wife will bring a suit for damages against the company.

CALLAGHAN - (Guelph) Andrew Callaghan, an old resident of Peel, is dead.

MCQUADE - (Toronto) Harry McQuade, the fireman who was so seriously injured in the collision last night on the Northern Railway near Newmarket, died at the hospital this morning. His body will be taken to Collingwood this afternoon.

January 28, 1886

BOUCHARD - (Quebec) Hector Bouchard, a shantyman of St. Etienne on the Saguenay, was instantly killed on Sunday by the discharge of a gun while he was blowing into the muzzle.

WHITEHEAD - (St. Catharines) Richard Whitehead, an employee of the Wellandvale works, was seized with a violent fit of coughing last evening and died in a few minutes. He has been suffering from a severe cold for about two days.

January 29, 1886

DUNN - Died in this city, on January 27, Matthew Dunn, aged 48 years. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 58 Hess street north, on Sunday, January 31, &t 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Matthew Dunn, contractor, died very suddenly yesterday of haemorrhage of the lungs, at his residence, 58 Hess street north. He recently returned to Hamilton from Dallas, Texas. Mr. Dunn superintended the building of St. Patrick's church.

FARRISH - Died in this city, on January 27, at 38 Augusta street, Matilda Forster, wife of F. F. Farrish, aged 33 years. Funeral from the above address on Friday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

PARKIN - Died at Merrickville, on Saturday, January 22, John Parkin, son of John and Maria Parkin, aged 40 years, a native of Georgeham, Devonshire, England.

January 30, 1886

BLAKELY - Died in this city, on January 29, William Blakely, aged 31 years and 10 months. Funeral on Sunday, at 2 o'clock, from 104 Victoria avenue north. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

GIBSON - Died on January 29, Jennie Henderson, the beloved wife of John Gibson, and sister of William Gibson, of Beamsville, in the 34th year of her age. Funeral from the residence of her husband, Garth street south, on Sunday, January 31, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to attend.

FRAILER - (Quebec) Edward Frailer who died on November 9 in Montreal from smallpox whose death it is reported was accelerated by the ill-treatment of his guardian, one Perrault now under arrest, was a Frenchman who served two years in B. battalion at the citadel.

OTT - (Brantford) Jacob Ott, a well known citizen, is dead.

February 1, 1886

LOTTRIDGE - Died in Barton on January 29, Thomas Lottridge, aged 86 years. Funeral from the residence of his son, William Lottridge, on Monday, February 1, at 11 a.m. Friends will please accept this invitation.

One of the oldest residents of Wentworth County died on Friday after living a useful life and a good one. Thomas Lottridge was born in the first year of the nineteenth century and during his long life up to last Wednesday he had known few days of sickness. They had no time to be ill, these old settlers. Life was too much of a stern reality to them for such weakness to be submitted to. Mr. Lottridge's father was a U.E. Loyalist who came to this country from New York state to escape the persecution which those who remained loyal to the king of England at the time of the revolutionary war received at the hands of the revolutionists. Mr. Lottridge cultivated the farm in Barton on the lake front about two miles from the city nearly all his lifetime and died there. Last Wednesday he caught a severe cold which quickly developed into congestion of the lungs of which he died on Friday. Three of his children survive him, but his wife has been dead about fourteen years. For the past five years Mr. Lottridge had been totally blind, but his loss of sight did not prevent him from walking out almost daily and taking plenty of exercise. His mind remained clear and firm to the last. Mr. Lottridge was not a man who sought for public positions or honours, but he served several terms in the township council and made an excellent councillor. This was many years ago. When the rebellion of 1837 broke out he entered the militia and was rapidly promoted to the rank of major. For upwards of fifty years Mr. Lottridge was a member of the Methodist church and his Christian principles were displayed in the integrity and conscientiousness which marked his conduct in society and business. He was a sort of patriarch in the neighbourhood and will be greatly missed.

ANDERSON - Died of diphtheria in this city at 22 Cherry street on January 30, William John, only son of A. W. Anderson, aged 4 years and 8 months. Funeral private.

MCMAHON - Died in this city, on January 30, 1886, after a long and painful illness, John McMahon, a native of County Kerry, Ireland, aged 58 years. Funeral from his late residence, 27 Wilson street, on February 1, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

LEWIS - Died on Sunday, January 31, at 2 o'clock p.m., Augusta, wife of George F. Lewis, Esq., of Winona, Saltfleet, in the 49th year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, Winona, on Tuesday, February 2, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

FENTON - (Toronto) County Crown Attorney Fenton, while performing his ablutions this morning, dropped down dead. He had been ailing for some time and went to New York to consult the physicians there . He returned about Christmas much improved in health, but was not able to act in court owing to his voice having almost given way. He was present yesterday in his office at the marriage between Jennie Leslie and Worfolk, and appeared in excellent spirits. He was 46 years of age and became county crown attorney in 1874. Aneurism is said to have been the cause of his death.

February 2, 1886

FENTON - Died on Sunday, January 31, at his late residence, 94 Bloor street west, Toronto, Frederick Fenton, county crown attorney for the county of York, in his 46th year. Funeral from above address to Mount Pleasant cemetery on Tuesday, February 2, at 3 p.m.

JOINER - Died in this city, after a protracted illness, Mr. Thaddeus Joiner, in the 81st year of his age. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 43 Vine street, on Tuesday, February 2, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

JAMES - Died at Duncan City, Michigan, on January 30, William Patterson James, aged 24 years, son of the Rev. Dr. James. Funeral from his father's residence, Banfield street, Paris, Ontario, on Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.

BUCHANAN - Died at Shadyside, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on February 1, Victoria Cleghorn, beloved wife of Harris Buchanan, Esq., aged 26 years. Funeral on Thursday, February 4, from the residence of Mrs. Isaac Buchanan, 96 James street south, at 3 p.m.

SAXTON - (Port Rowan) John H. Saxton, a veteran of 1812, died at his son's residence very suddenly on Sunday morning at the age of 92.

BAXTER - (St. Thomas) Elijah J. Baxter, a carpenter at the M.C.R. shops returned home from work Saturday night and was making a box when the chisel slipped, cutting an artery in his leg. He bled to death in 20 minutes before medical aid could be obtained.

ASHURST - (Toronto) J. S. Ashurst, a young Englishman, was arrested to-night on the street for drunkenness. On being taken to the police station it was seen that something seriously was wrong with him, and a doctor was sent for, but Ashurst expired shortly afterward. It was ascertained that he had swallowed a dose of carbolic acid in his boarding house and had immediately gone out to the street where he began to stagger about as if under the influence of drink. He had been despondent recently as he could procure no work.

MCMILLAN - (Guelph) The readers of the "Mercury" are familiar with the sad accident which terminated the life of the late chief of police of Brandon, A. L. McMillan, ex-chief of police of Guelph. His remains in charge of his widow and young son arrived in Guelph this morning by the 11:35 train. The remains were received at the station by the Mayor, Ex-Mayor Chase, Ald. Lamprey, Ald. Bruce, and a number of citizens, and were conveyed to the city hall where they will remain until 2 o'clock to-morrow when they will be taken to St. Andrew's church when a funeral service will be conducted by the Rev. J. C. Smith, pastor. After the funeral Mrs. McMillan will go to her father's home in Port Elgin and remain there till spring when she intends a return here and make Guelph her permanent residence.

February 3, 1886

WRIGHT - Died at 31 George street, on February 2, Bella, wife of Robert Wright, Esq., aged 28 years. Funeral on Thursday at 1 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

EVANS - Died at 4:30 Tuesday morning, Harry George, the youngest and dearly beloved son of Michael Thomas and Annie Evans, aged 16 years. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend the funeral from the residence, 52 Hughson street south, at 3 o'clock, Thursday afternoon.

FRANKLAND - (Toronto) James B. Frankland, aged 23, youngest son of Ald. Frankland, while jumping on to a locomotive at Strachan Avenue crossing about 11 o'clock last night, slipped and fell, and the wheels passed over his left leg, crushing it frightfully. He was taken to the hospital where he gradually sank till eight this morning when he expired.

HOWARD - (Guelph) Rev. I. B. Howard, formerly of the Methodist church here, died in Toronto recently.

February 4, 1886

FOLEY - Died in this city, on February 2, Daniel Foley, aged 74 years, a native of County Kerry, Ireland. Funeral will take place from his late residence, No 114 Cherry street, on Thursday, February 4, at 9 a.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

SMALE - Died at her husband's residence, 86 Elgin street north, on February 2, 1886, Charlotte, beloved wife of William Smale, aged 71 years. Funeral from above address on Friday, February 5, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

DOUTRE - (Montreal) Joseph Doutre, Q.C., whose death will be learned with regret, was one of our best known citizens.

BLAKE - (London) Mrs. Blake, widow of the late William Hume Blake, and mother of Hon. Edward Blake and Mr. Samuel Blake, ex-vice chancellor, died at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. V. Cronyn, here this morning as a consequence of injuries received by a fall in her room on Friday last. She was in her 83rd year.

JOHNSTON - (Halifax) William J. Johnston, a highly esteemed resident of Wolfville, died last night from the effects of an accident which happened to him two weeks ago. He was handling an axe which slipped and fell on his foot, severing three of the toes. Deceased leaves a widow and several children.

February 5, 1886

MCKAY - Died on Thursday, February 4, Jane, widow of the late William McKay, in her 71st year. Funeral from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John Malloy, 39 Bold street, on Saturday, February 6, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Mrs. Jane McKay, widow of the late William McKay and mother of the mayor, died at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. John Malloy, 39 Bold street, yesterday morning. The deceased lady had been in poor health for a few days but no serious results were anticipated until Wednesday night. The blow was unexpected and will be heard of by many with deep regret. Mrs. McKay was 71 years of age. She was born in Londonderry, Ireland, and came to this city in 1833, thus having lived here upwards of half a century. She leaves two sons, Alexander and Samuel, and one daughter, Mrs. Malloy. She was a Presbyterian, being one of the first members of Knox Church, and a continual worshipper there until the feebleness of old age made it impossible for her of walk so far. She will be buried at 2:30 Saturday.

O'CONNOR - Died in this city, on February 3, John O'Connor, only and beloved son of James and Jane O'Connor, aged 26 years. Funeral from his father's residence, 149 Locke street north, on Friday, February 5, at 1:20 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

LILLIS - Died in this city, on February 4, 1886, Margaret, relict of the late John Lillis, aged 84 years. Funeral from the residence of her son, Ald. J. S. Lillis, 2 Cannon street west, at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, February 7. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

February 6, 1886

BURNS - Died in this city, on February 5, Ellen Burns, a native of County Down, Ireland, in the 57th year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, 245 York street, on Sunday, February 7, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

TIFFIN - Died on February 4, at 196 King street west, Toronto, Kate, wife of E. Tiffin, general freight agent, Canadian Pacific Railway. Funeral from her late residence to Union station on Saturday, February 6, at 7:30 a.m.

Mrs. Tiffin, wife of E. Tiffin, general freight agent, Canadian Pacific Railway, died at her residence, Toronto, Thursday, of Bright's disease, after a protracted illness. Mr. Tiffin has many friends in Hamilton, he having been for a number of years connected with the G.W.R. here, who will sympathize with him in his affliction. The funeral will take place to-morrow morning, via C.P.R., to Ayr.

HODENIZER - (Halifax) John R. D. Hodenizer, a man about 34 years of age, was killed in Farquhar, Forest & Co's tannery at Three Mile House by being caught in the machinery this morning. He was working in the bark mill, and the first known of the accident was when his body was discovered flying around on the shaft with each revolution, his limbs and body striking against the beams overhead. The engine was immediately stopped but when the body was taken down life was entirely extinct. It is supposed that the man was oiling the machinery when his clothing got caught in the shaft.

MCQUEENEY - (Halifax) Cornelius McQueeney, a carpenter employed on board the cable steamer "Minia", died in the hospital here last night from the effects of a blow on the head from a mallet inflicted by a brother shipmate named Morris. Last Thursday McQueeney went on board the steamer under the influence of liquor and began to tease Morris. The latter, who is a carpenter, was on his knees with a mallet and chisel in his hands. He suddenly observed McQueeney approaching him with his arm raised to strike, and raising the mallet Morris struck his assistant on the top of the head, inflicting a compound fracture of the skull. After his removal to the hospital an operation was performed on McQueeney in the hope of saving his life, but inflammation set in to-day and the wound resulted in his death. McQueeney was an Irishman and leaves a family who reside in Halifax. Morris belong to Shields, England, where he has a wife, and several children. From the facts as far known, the blow which caused McQueeney's death was struck by Morris in self-defence and without any intention of inflicting serious injury. The latter has notified the police authorities of his readiness to give himself up to await the result of the official investigation. A comer's inquest will be held to-morrow.

February 8, 1886

ELLSWORTH - Died at Erie, Pennsylvania, on February 2, Sophia M. Merrill, beloved wife of E. H. Ellsworth, and mother of Mrs. Edgar H. Watkins, of this city.

CUENER- Died in this city, on February 6, Mary Ann, widow of the late James Cuener, aged 34 years.

SIMPSON - Died in this city, on February 6, at the residence of his son-in-law, James Egan, 171 Park street north, Thomas Simpson, aged 75 years. Funeral on Tuesday, February 9, at 9 o'clock a.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

February 9, 1886

PHILP - Died in this city, on February 7, Mary F., beloved wife of Henry W. Philp, aged 27 years. Funeral from No 22 Emerald street north, on Wednesday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

DAIGHNEAULT - The man who gave the health board so much trouble about sending his children to the small pox hospital and whose wife is there at present, has died at the Longue Pointe asylum.. He was sent to the asylum a few days ago on the plea of insanity. (Montreal)

CONROY - (Montreal) An employee of the G.T.R. named Thomas Conroy, met with a terrible death on the track between St. Henri and Blue Bonnets when he was struck by a passing train, his remains being found this morning scattered along the track.

FORD - (London) Emma, the 11-year-old daughter of Peter Ford, died of lockjaw yesterday afternoon. The other day she fell and sustained a cut on the face, but it was not considered at all dangerous at the time. She grew worse from its effects, however, and in spite of all that could be done for her, lockjaw set in and she died from it yesterday

February 10, 1886

KAHL - Died in this city, on February 9, Catharine, beloved wife of George J. Kahl, and daughter of Lawrence and Jonah Conway, aged 21 years. Funeral from No 30 Burlington street west, on Thursday, February 11, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

HESS - Died in this city, February 9, Charles Hess, aged 34 years. Funeral from his late residence, 55 York street, on Thursday, February 11, at 3:30. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MCFARLANE - Died in this city, on February 9, Julia Bell McFarlane, beloved child of Mark and Alice McFarlane, aged 6 years. Funeral from 51 West avenue north, on Wednesday, at 4 o'clock. Funeral private.

LAMB - (London) The body of William Lamb, son of the late Jailer Lamb of this city, shot and killed at Waco, Texas, by J. L. Graham of St. Louis the other day, arrived here this morning and was quietly taken to Woodland cemetery and buried. Mrs. Lamb, of Lucan, mother of the murdered man, and some of his friends received the remains at the station.

February 11, 1886

SMITH - Died in this city, on February 10, Lucinda, beloved wife of W. P. Smith, aged 32. Funeral from 133 Market street, on Thursday, February 11, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

PILGRIM - The funeral of the late Charles Pilgrim, who died in Manitou, Manitoba, January 9, will take place in this city, February 12, at 2:30 p.m. from the residence of his mother, No 1 Spring street. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BROWN - (Montreal) Alfred Brown died in Strong's hospital here to-day. Deceased was born near Liverpool, England, and came to Canada in 1854 and became chief storekeeper for the Grand Trunk Railway at Longeuil. Later on he removed to Montreal and started agencies for first class English and German iron and steel houses, among others the Lowmoor Iron Company and the celebrated Krupp & Co of great gun fame. He amassed a large fortune of which a large portion is in real estate and generally estimated at about $566,000.

CANTIN - (Montreal) Dorethee Cantin, a blacksmith, while in the act of raising a ledge to fashion a bar of iron at his forge, suddenly dropped down dead. Heart disease was the cause of his death.

JONES - (London) Yesterday an old pensioner named James Jones was found on the street in a very drunken condition. He was taken to the cells, and when visited a few hours late was found to be dead.

RIEBE - (Stratford) Miss Riebe was found dead in her bed yesterday by Dr. D. M. Fraser and Sheriff Hossie who were sent for by her sister, Mrs. Lank, who lived in a different apartment of the same building. Mrs. Lank denied being in her sister's apartment, but said she was afraid something was the matter with her. The circumstances are suspicious. A preliminary examination will be made to-morrow. The inquest was adjourned till Friday evening.

SWOOB - (Owen Sound) The inquest on the body of Joel Swoob who was murdered here Monday night commenced yesterday before Coroner Cameron. The evidence of William Johnson, the principal witness was taken and then adjourned till to-day. Several other witnesses were examined and the jury, after an absence of half an hour, returned a verdict that the said Joel Swoob met his death at the hands of Philip Roy who wilfully and maliciously stabbed him in the neck.

BROSS - (Wellington, Ont) A very sad accident happened this morning on a farm near this place. Two men named Josiah Bross and J. Smith were chopping wood when Smith's axe glanced off striking Bross and severing an artery in his thigh from which he bled to death.

CONWAY - (Stratford) Robert Conway, a farmer, 37 years old, hanged himself with a plough line in his father's hayloft at Harrington on Tuesday morning about. 9 o'clock. He has been slightly deranged for some time being under the impression that his business prospects were ruined through the purchase of a farm at Mount Forest last October. He leaves a wife and five children.

RICHARDSON - (Grafton) A young man living near this village named William Richardson committed suicide yesterday by taking a dose of 'Rough on rats'. He mixed the poison in a tumbler of water-and drank it at 8 p.m. and at 5 o'clock this morning he was dead. Dissipation and the loss of a small sum of money is given as the reason for the terrible act.

February 12, 1886

MITCHELL - Died in this city, on February 11, Mary, wife of Joseph Mitchell, aged 64 years. Funeral from her late residence, 48 Ferguson avenue, on Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

ROCK - Died in this city, at 65 Catherine street north, February 11, James Edward, only son of Michael and Barbara Rock, aged 2 years, 8 months, and 3 days. Funeral of Friday. Private.

DAMOUR - (Montreal) A little 3-year-old daughter of Charles Damour of St. Joseph's Dused Mountains fell into a boiler of hot water and was scalded to death a day or two ago.

JOLIFFE - (Ottawa) Last evening Kenneth Joliffe, a 6-year-old son of O. J. Jolifffe, classical master of the Collegiate Institute, in passing in front of a load of wood on Wellington street, slipped and fell, and before the horse could be stopped, he had placed his foot on the child's head, fracturing the skull. Death ensued a few minutes afterward.

DUFOUR - (Quebec) Simon Dufour, a farmer of Murray Bay, 45 years of age, was killed yesterday by his threshing machine. The deceased was very much respected in the parish.

February 13, 1886

MEAD - Died on Wednesday, February 10, at 254 Jarvis street, Toronto, Elizabeth Wayne, widow of the late Joseph H. Mead, and mother of Mrs. W. B. Corran, Hamilton. Funeral at 3 p.m. this afternoon.

February 15, 1886

FISHER - Died on February 11, Sarah Fisher, aged 20 years.

SMYTH - Died in this city, on February 13, James Smyth. Funeral took place yesterday.

SKILL - Died in Toronto, on February 13, Richard Francis, youngest son of Richard and Maria Skill, aged 2 years and 15 days. Funeral from G.T.R. station on arrival of the 1:45 train, on Monday, February 15. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WOOLLEY - Died on Saturday, February 13, Sophia Taylor, wife of William Woolley, in her 53rd year. Funeral from her husband's residence, corner South and Little William streets, on Tuesday at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

JACQUES - Died at his late residence, 90 Beverly street, Toronto, on February 14, John Jacques, of the late firm of Jacques & Hay, aged 81. Funeral on Tuesday, February 16, at 3 p.m.

CASH, ARMSTRONG - (Georgetown, Ont) A fire broke out in the Cummings House about 4 o'clock this morning, completely, demolishing it with all its contents. Two of the inmates were burned, N. Cash of Uxbridge and Joseph Armstrong of Brantford. The others barely escaped by jumping from the windows, losing all their effects.

MCDONALD - (Halifax) A sea captain named Daniel McDonald was found dead last Tuesday on the roadside at Big Brook, midway between Sydney and North Sydney. He left Sydney in company with a man named McLean, and afterward met another named William Grantmire.

The inquest has been adjourned until to-morrow to get the evidence of McLean who was the last seen with McDonald before he met Grantmire. The doctors are of the opinion that the immediate cause of death was congestion of the brain caused by one of three things: a blow on the head, excessive intoxication, or exposure. They are inclined to believe that the blow had the effect of stupefying him and preventing him from realizing the position until congestion occurred.

February 16, 1886

TALLMAN - Died in Dundas, on Sunday, February 14, Jennie Mabel, infant daughter of Walter H. and Annie M. Tallman, aged 10 months. Funeral on Tuesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

BOND - Died at Shady Terrace, Barton, on Saturday, February 13, James Silas, youngest son of Silas Bond, in his.21st year. Funeral on Wednesday, February 17, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

JAMES Died at Pollockshields, Glasgow, Scotland, on January 27, Robert James, Sr., in the 87th year of his age. He leaves behind him five sons, the second of whom is the Rev. Dr. James of Paris, Ontario, and the youngest, the Rev. G. F. James, Bristo Church, Edinburgh, Scotland. The other three are Glasgow business men and were with the aged patriarch when he peacefully entered into rest.

HILL - Died in Buffalo, on February 14, F. C. Hill, brother of Charles Hill, of this city. Funeral at Buffalo at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

Mr. F. C. Hill of Buffalo, a brother of Mr. Charles Hill of this city and of Mrs. Thomas Mason, himself for many years a resident of Hamilton, died in Buffalo on Sunday. Mr. Hill was well known in this city, particularly in masonic circles, having for years been a member of the Knights Templar commandery, of the rank of thirty-two degrees. He took an active part in the Canadian Rebellion of 1837 and for many years afterward resided in Canada. He will be buried in Buffalo on Wednesday.

FULLER- Died at his residence, 156 John Street, Toronto, on February 13, William Fuller, aged 41 years, teller Canadian Bank of Commerce, Toronto, third surviving son of the late Bishop Fuller, Hamilton. Funeral from the residence, 156 John street, to St. George's Church, on Wednesday, February 17, at 2 p.m., thence to Burlington cemetery, Hamilton, by 3:56 Grand Trunk Railway train.

FULLER - Elsewhere is announced the death of William Fuller which occurred in Toronto yesterday. Deceased was born in Thorold. He adopted banking as his profession, entered the Bank of Upper Canada at an early age, and remained with that institution until it closed its doors. When the Canadian Bank of Commerce was established, now 19 years ago, he was the first clerk employed by the bank at its Toronto office, received the first deposit, marked the first cheque, and paid over the first bills of the bank. He was assigned the position of paying teller in the Toronto agency and occupied that position until within a short time of his death when he was granted leave of absence on account of his poor health, although offered promotion he preferred remaining in the teller's box. He was a great favourite with all who knew him and enjoyed to the fullest extent the confidence of the bank's officials as a trustworthy, painstaking, and careful clerk. In his long term as paying teller he was never known to make a mistake. Always having a kind word of and for everyone, he was beloved by all, and by none more that his fellow clerks. Of a warm and generous nature, his purse was always open to those less fortunate than himself. In his death the officials of the bank have lost a valuable servant and the employees a true warmhearted fellow worker. Loving and lovable he was very dear to his parents, his brothers and sisters. He was the third surviving son of the late Bishop Fuller, was 41 years of age, and was never married. His remains will be brought to Hamilton for interment in Burlington cemetery at 3:30 Wednesday afternoon.

KELLY - (St. Thomas) A boilermaker, named George Kelly, died suddenly on Saturday afternoon. As there were some suspicious circumstances connected with the case an inquest was held. The jury after viewing the body adjourned till Wednesday evening.

MIDDLETON - (Ottawa) A man named Middleton, residing on Rideau street, New Edinburgh, died Saturday night under suspicious circumstances. He was at work at the gasworks during Friday and on that night was picked up insensible on the St. Patrick street bridge where it is supposed he received a beating at the hands of some roughs while on his way home. The police are investigating the matter which at present is surrounded with mystery.

MCVEIGH - (Ottawa) Last evening William Davis, liveryman, and constable Thomas McVeigh left for the Gatineau to recover a horse belonging to Davis which had been stolen. They found the animal and on their way home Davis started ahead of the constable. He was astonished to find that McVeigh did not return during the night. This morning Mr. Davis started in search of the constable and while crossing the Ottawa river en route to Gatineau was horrified to find McVeigh's hat on the brink of an open hole in the ice. The horse was found on the road. It is supposed McVeigh was drowned, The river will be dragged immediately.

February 17, 1886

ANDREWS - Died on February 16, Jessie Omand, wife of the late Edward Andrews, in the 57th year of her age. Funeral from No 12 Murray street east on Thursday, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

KEARNS - (Merritton) Mrs. Kearns, an old woman 56 years of age, was found dead in her bed this morning, death being caused by the bursting of a blood vessel in her lungs.

MCVEIGH - (Ottawa) The body of Thomas McVeigh, the sheriff's bailiff, who was drowned while crossing the Ottawa river on Sunday night, has been recovered. An inquest on the body was held by Coroner Graham in Hull, and a verdict of accidentally drowned returned.

MILLER - (Halifax) A man named William Miller was killed in the woods at St. Margaret's Bay by a tree falling on him to-day.

February 18, 1886

FLAGLER - Died on February 16, Mary C. Flagler, wife of the late George D. Flagler, in the 54th year of her age. Funeral from Belleville, Ontario, on Thursday, at 11 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CLINTON - Died in this city, on February 17, of consumption, Lydia Catherine, eldest daughter of William and Elizabeth Clinton, in the 31st year of her age. Funeral from the residence of her brother-in-law, C. B. Campbell, No 41 Park street south, on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MOORE - (Ottawa) Miss Catherine Moore, eldest daughter of Isaac Moore, while suffering last night from an attack of neuralgia, had an injection of chloroform into one of her ears which relieved her of the pain. This morning Miss Moore, having failed to appear at the usual hour, a visit was paid to her bed chamber when it was found that the patient of the night before was dead.

February 19, 1886

MANNING - (Dundas) On Monday a little son of George Manning, aged 14 years, was enjoying a ride on his hand sleigh which was being drawn by a dog. Just at Collins Hotel another dog sprang out at the one attached to the sleigh. The boy was thrown violently against the lamp post but managed to get home where after spitting up a little blood he was put to bed. During the night he was found dead in bed, no doubt from the injuries received.

FOSTER - (Montreal) Ernest C. Foster, a Montrealer who has been acting as foreman in the lumber camp at Stanstead, was struck by a falling tree yesterday and killed.

LYNCH - (Guelph) Joseph Lynch, an old resident of Puslinch, is dead.

February 20, 1886

QUINN - Died in this city, on February 18, Bridget Quinn, in the 80th year of her age, a native of Tipperary, Ireland. Funeral from 277 John street north, on Saturday, February 20, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

BELL - Died on February 18, at her son-in-law's residence, Jacob Baldwin, No 1 concession, Glanford, Elizabeth Milburn, of Hayton, Cumberland, England, widow of the late John Bell, in the 74th year of her age. Funeral from the above address at 1 p.m. on Sunday, February 21. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

SEGUIN - (Montreal) A woman named Matilda Seguin, who was sent to jail for nine months for vagrancy last July, died in jail this morning while eating her breakfast.

HETLEY - (London) At Delaware village diphtheria has caused the death of four members of the Hetley family during the past two weeks and the youngest son is suffering from the same disease. Mrs. Wells, the niece who is assisting the family, is also very ill.

THOMPSON - (Hagersville) The wife of A. S. Thompson, school teacher, Selkirk, aged 29, dropped dead.

ELLIS - (Galt) Mrs. Helen A. Ellis died of consumption recently.

WALMSLEY- (Berlin) Mrs. John Walmsley is dead.

February 22, 1886

GREENAWAY - Died of paralysis of the heart, on February 19, Aggie, beloved child of Joseph and M. A. Greenaway, aged 8 years and 7 months. Funeral from her father's residence, on Sunday, at 2:30, Little Wellington street east of Burlington street, Hamilton. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

LALONDE - (Montreal) J. B. Lalonde of Ste. Marthe, a veteran of 1812, died a few days ago under the following circumstances. He left in the morning to visit a friend who resides in St Clet.. As he had not yet returned in the evening his children organized a search party and the old man was found dead sitting close to a fence in a field. Deceased was 92 years old.

HOWLAND - Lady Howland, wife of Sir William P. Howland, died to-day. She was 56 years of age and was Sir William's second wife. She had been ailing for about six weeks. (Toronto)

MCDONALD - (Halifax) Duncan McDonald, an employee of the Canada Steel Company at the Acadia iron mines, was killed to-day by falling down one of the shafts of the works.

February 23, 1886

CLARKE - Died on February 22, 1886, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. J. W. Murton, East Hamilton, in her 77th year, Eliza Green, widow of the late William E. Clarke. Funeral on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

MOWAT - Died in this city, on Saturday, February 20, 1886, Lydia Smith, wife of George Mowat, aged 19 years and 8 months. Funeral will leave the residence of her mother, 170 East avenue north, on Tuesday, February 22, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation without further notice.

CHAPPLE - Died on Monday, February 22, Sarah Ann, wife of Thomas Chapple, in the 38th year of her age. The remains will be removed from 170 Rebecca street, this city, to-day, Tuesday, at 11 o'clock to the third line of Seneca Township where the burial will take place on Wednesday at 1 p.m.

FAIRBAIRN - Died Monday, February 22, 1886, Mrs. Sarah Fairbairn, a native of Wooler, Northumberland England, aged 63. The funeral will take place to-morrow from the late residence, 319 James street north, at 3:30 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

CHARBONNEAU - (Montreal) The young girl whose body was found near the Canadian Pacific Railway track on Saturday turns out to be Miss Charbonneau, daughter of a wealthy farmer of Ste. Rose.

MITCHELL - (Montreal) One day last week the infant son of Peter Mitchell accidentally got hold of some concentrated lye and drank it. A doctor was called, but his efforts to save the child were unavailing and it died from the effects of the draught.

February 24, 1886

O’NEILL -Died on February 23, at the residence of his father, 67 Bold street, John Patrick, third son of Thomas and Cecelia Agnes O'Neill, aged 4 years and 5 months. Funeral private.

WHITNEY - Died in this city, on February 23, Thomas Whitney, aged 62 years. Funeral from his late residence, 16 West Barton street, at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Friends will please accept this intimation.

CROOKALL - Died at his residence, Church street, Berlin, Charles Crookall, Esq., late manager of the Berlin branch of Merchants Bank. Funeral on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.

FEARMAN - Died at Toronto, on Tuesday, February 23, Eliza, relict of the late William Fearman, in the 90th year of her age. Funeral will leave the Grand Trunk station on the arrival of the 1:45 train this afternoon and proceed to Burlington cemetery. Friends will please accept this intimation.

THERIAULT - (Montreal) While harnessing a horse at St. Agathe last night, a young man named A. Theriault suddenly dropped dead. Blood oozed from his ears and nostrils. It is supposed he burst a blood vessel.

LAKER - (Toronto) Between 4 and 5 o'clock this afternoon, Lavinia Laker, 24 years of age, daughter of W. J. Laker, shoemaker, Bolton avenue, while walking on the Grand Trunk track near Logan's crossing, was struck by a train. She was carried to the Don station where she expired in a few minutes. It is supposed she got bewildered by the approaching locomotive and stepped right in front of it. She was struck on the back and thrown off the track.

DALY - (Belleville) John Daly, who took varnish in mistake for coffee last week, died this morning from the effects of the drug.

LACASSE - Quebec) A man named Louis Lacasse was choked to death while in the act of eating his dinner of roast beef yesterday.

February 25, 1886

BROWN - Died on February 24, at her father's residence, No 5 Nightingale street, May, youngest daughter of Joseph and Eliza Brown, aged 7 years and 10 months. Funeral private.

JACKSON - (Montreal) Joseph Jackson, who was knocked down by runaway team last week and cut about the right temple, has died from his injuries.

GRAHAM - (Halifax) On Saturday last a man named James Graham while on his way to the Rawdon gold mines from Yarmouth got in with a gang of roughs in Kentville, and in a quarrel which occurred during the afternoon he was badly beaten and trampled on. He was brought to the

city on Sunday and placed in the hospital where he died last night from internal injuries. His deposition was taken by the magistrate yesterday but he was unable to give any positive information regarding his assailants.

SIMPSON - (Guelph) Allan Simpson, a blacksmith and an old citizen, is dead.

TOOKE - (Brantford) John H. Tooke, a painter, while suffering with inflammation of the lungs and delirium, jumped from a window in the hospital. The shock proved fatal. He was 38 years of age.

February 26, 1886

GARDNER - Died in this city, on February 24, at 17 Steven street, (Dasie) Annie E. Gardner, only daughter of John F. and Annie Gardner, aged 5 years and 10 months. Funeral will take place from the above address on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MEINKE - Died in this city, on February 24, 1886, Arnos, son of Fred and Sophia Westefahl Meinke, aged 4 years. Funeral at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 26, from No 1 Grove street. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BUTLER - The dead body of Solomon Butler, a tinsmith, was found about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon at 117 Hughson street north. Mr. Butler's trouble was a broken neck. For some time past he had lived at 104, or as it is known now, 106 John street north. He was a widower and had several sons and daughters. One of the sons lives here. Since his wife's death he has had housekeepers. The first to occupy this honourable position was a Mrs. Weston. Mr. Butler did not get on happily with her and on more than one occasion their little distresses were aired in the public courts. Since Mrs. Weston's regime, a Miss Hackett has managed Mr. Butler's household affairs. They recently made up their minds to move from John street to 117 Hughson street, a house owned by Andrew Ruthven. Tuesday morning last Mr. Butler left their residence for the one he proposed moving to. He did not return. Miss Hackett did not feel particularly alarmed at his continued absence. She imagined that he had been suddenly called away on business and attended to her duties as usual. Yesterday morning she thought it was about time for the household furniture to be taken to its new resting place. She accordingly secured the assistance of a gentleman named McLaughlin and they succeeded in getting over a good part of the stuff. About 3 o'clock in the afternoon Miss Hackett wanted some water and she requested Mr. McLaughlin to communicate with the tap in the cellar. He undertook to do so, but got only halfway down the stairs when he started back with a cry of horror for on the landing at the turn of

the stairs was Butler's body. The corpse was standing on its head and in one hand was firmly clasped the key to the house. Blood had flowed freely from the ears, eyes, nose and mouth of the dead man and had matted his hair and congealed on the landing. The police were immediately communicated with and Detectives Reid and McKenzie attended. Coroner Woolverton was summoned. He examined the remains and found that the neck was broken. An inquest will be held at the city hospital to-day where the body was immediately taken.

Deceased was a portly man, about 60 years of age. He claimed to own property about the city and on his person was found a will in which he leaves several parcels of land to his children. People who are acquainted with Mr. Butler's affairs have doubt about his vested rights in the property mentioned. The will was found in his pocket. He also had a life insurance policy for £1000 in an English company. This was made out in Miss Hackett's favour. The same doubts are entertained as to the genuineness of this document. In all probability Butler's death was purely accidental. Appearances indicate that when he started for the cellar he fell down the narrow stairway, struck on his head, broke his neck, and stayed there. There are about ten steps between the top and the landing he was on. No suspicions of foul play are entertained, but the coroner thought it just as well to have the inquest.

February 27, 1886

BUTLER - Died in this city, on February 25, Solomon Butler, native of Birmingham, England, aged 63 years and 10 months. Funeral on Sunday at 2 o'clock from the city hospital. Friends are invited to attend.

KING - Died in this city, on February 25, 1886, Sarah W. Sprague, wife of Simeon V. King, in the 65th year of her age. Funeral from 14 Elgin street, on Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BROOKS - Died on February 25, at the home of her son-in-law, Rev. J. S. White, 45 Emerald street north, Elizabeth Brooks, relict of the late George Brooks, Esq., of St. John, Welland county. Funeral on Monday, March 1, at 8 a.m., to Welland, by G.T.R., thence to Dawdy's burying ground near Fenwick.

WALKER - Died on February 24, 1886, at his residence, 103 East 86th street, New York, Frederick C. Walker, in his 76th year, only brother of A. E. Walker, of this city.

ROPER - Died at Hamilton, February 26, 1886, at the residence of her son-in-law, William Carey, Elizabeth Ann, widow of the late John Henry Roper, in her 74th year. Funeral at 3 o'clock on Tuesday, March 2.

WALLACE - (Thornhill) The down express on the Northern Railway struck a farmer's team at

the crossing above Thornhill station about 7 o'clock this evening and the mail and smoking cars were thrown from the track and down an embankment where they both took fire and were consumed. The mail was saved. One mail clerk, Patrick Hynes, was very badly injured. Two others, Laidlaw and O'Connor, escaped with slight injuries. The news agent, Wallace, who was making his first trip, was killed.

GOW - (Guelph) Sheriff Gow died on Wednesday. March 1, 1886

FORGUE - (Montreal) A servant girl living with Mr. Hewitt on Sherbrooke street died suddenly this evening about 1 o'clock. A fellow servant heard the girl scream and thinking she had nightmares gave her a shaking and went to bed. In the morning she was found dead. Death is supposed to have been caused by drinking chartreuse wine (Editors note ironically this wine is also known as the "Elixir of Long Life.") . Her name was Philomene Forgue.

FELION - (Quebec) A man named Felion, employed in the woods near Rimouski by the Butchar Bros, was killed by the falling of a tree which struck him on the head, fracturing his skull. The deceased leaves a widow and eight children.

SHRIMPTON - (London) William Shrimpton who was shot by Monks while breaking into the house of the latter on Wednesday night died this afternoon at the hospital.

ROWELL - (Shebrooke) To-day about noon at Joinville on the Intercolonial Railway, William E. Rowell, a farmer, was accidentally killed while walking on the track accompanied by George Caswell. The regular train was being preceded by a snow plough and running in the teeth of a blinding storm with a high wind. Messrs Rowell and Caswell were going in the same direction with their heads bent and well covered up. The roadmaster, who was at the lookout, observed the men at a short distance and gave the signal to reverse but too late to prevent the plough from throwing the men off. Caswell was a few feet in advance of Rowell and hearing the whistle, partially cleared the track. Rowell had his neck and legs broken and died almost immediately.

HUGHES - (Petrolia) In the township of Moore on Friday night, two children, a son and daughter of Alexander Hughes of lot 1, concession 9, Enniskillen. were going to Sarnia, and a passing team loaded with logs offered them a ride which they accepted. Before they had proceeded far, the sleigh broke down and the horses took fright and ran away, upsetting the load. The little girl, seven years, died yesterday from the effects of the injuries she received, and the little boy is in a low condition.

March 3, 1886

WAUGH - Died February 27, at Chicago, David Waugh, brother of W. J. Waugh of this city, aged 36. Funeral at Montreal.

BUCKINGHAM - Died on March 2. at 225 King street east, Edith Ann, eldest daughter of George and Mary Buckingham, aged 7 years and 11 months and 23 days. Funeral on Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

MCMAHON - Died in this city on March 2, Ellen Campbell, beloved wife of John McMahon, and third daughter of John and Mary Campbell, in the 21st year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, 29 Wood street east, on Thursday, 4th of March, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

HOWARD - Died on March 1, at her grand-daughter's residence, near Ryckman's Corners, Barton, Jane Howard, relict of the late Seth Howard, aged 83 years, and mother of N. I. Howard of this city. Funeral from the above address on Wednesday, March 3, at 1 p.m., to Stony Creek cemetery.

GARANT - (Quebec) Intense excitement has been created in the parish of St. Damien, County of Bellechasse, by what appears to be a most atrocious murder. The body of an old man named Jean Garant was found with a horrible gaping wound in the abdomen as if inflicted with an axe hanging in a tree in the bush near the residence of his son with whom he lived. At first thought it was supposed to be a case of suicide, but such a theory from the surrounding circumstances seems untenable. Some distance away from the place where the body was found suspended, a stump covered with blood was also noticed and there were appearances that snow had been packed about to conceal the tell-tale traces of the tragedy. It is not thought likely that the old man first tried to kill himself with an axe and then walked off to hang himself. The victim lived with his son but it is said they were not on the happiest of terms, and very grave suspicions have been gathered around the son whose conduct was exceedingly strange when his father's body was found and carried to the residence. He manifested no regret whatever. On the contrary he indulged in a good meal and then sat down on the side of the bed on which the corpse was laid to chat pleasantly with the neighbours as if nothing had happened. The coroner was notified and will hold an inquest.

WILSON - (Toronto) Word has reached here that Wilmot Wilson, eldest son of Seth Wilson, Pickering, was killed yesterday by a falling tree while engaged in cutting firewood in Estevan's bush near Newmarket.

MCGUINNISS - (Toronto) One of the best known commercial travellers on the road, W. R. McGuinniss, late representative for William Johnson & Co, of Montreal, died here to-day of typhoid fever.

TYRRELL - (St. Catharines) An inquest was held this afternoon at the police court on the murder of Mrs. Lewis Tyrrell which was committed last evening by her insane brother-in-law, Nelson Tyrrell. Evidence from different witnesses was received up till 7:30 p.m. Most of the deductions were of a character that deplored the negligence on the part of the authorities in not confining the prisoner last week when information was received at the police station that Tyrrell was insane. Tyrrell confessed to having killed the woman and said he thought at the time he was doing quite right as she would have killed him. He further said that he would rather cut off his right hand than kill her. Beyond this nothing further could be elicited from him as he rambled away on matters entirely irrelevant to the case. The coroner's jury returned the following verdict: "That the deceased, Mrs. Lewis Tyrrell, came to her death on Monday evening on the premises of Lewis Tyrrell, her husband, from blows inflicted upon her skull with a club in the hands of Nelson Tyrrell, This jury further find that in their opinion the said Nelson Tyrrell was a lunatic and deranged in his mind at the time he committed the crime. We would also hope that some simpler, more direct, and more expeditious methods than those now in vogue be devised to confine persons who are supposed to be insane."

BOWMAN - (St. Catharines) A young man named Samuel Bowman, a resident of Port Dalhousie, died in that village this morning under rather distressing circumstances. He had been ailing, and probably not caring to call in the services of a medical man took some medicine of his own preparation. Either the medicine was stronger than he thought or he took an overdose of it, but at all events he was taken seriously ill on Monday evening. The services of Dr. Leitch of this city were called into requisition and he did what he could for him, but the unfortunate man died this (Tuesday) morning. He was a married man about 28 years of age and has one child. It is a sad warning to people who are in the habit of meddling with drugs, the potency of which they do not fully understand.

March 4, 1886

READER - Died in this city, on March 3, Eliza, wife of Robert Reader, aged 52 years. Funeral from the residence of her husband, No 201 Wellington street north, on Friday, March 5, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

HILL - Died in this city, on March 3, Maria Louisa, youngest daughter of Thomas S. and Mary Hill, aged 4 years and 3 months. Funeral on Friday, March 5, at 2:30 p.m. from 90 John Street South. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WESTLAKE - (Brucefield) While James Westlake was engaged in teaming lumber from near Hensall to Mr. McBeath's place, the sleigh upset and part of the lumber slipped off on top of Mr. Westlake’s legs and body up to the breast. He was found about an hour afterwards but life was extinct.

March 5. 1886

WILSON - Died in this city, on March 4, Lizzie, daughter of the late William Wilson. Funeral from her late residence, 65 Hughson street south, at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 6. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

GIBSON - Died on Thursday, March 4, Elizabeth Mary Gibson, widow of the late Samuel T. Gibson, aged 77 years. Funeral from her late residence, 16 Jackson street west, on Saturday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends of the family please accept this intimation.

SCULLY - Died in this city, on March 4, Simon C. Scully, aged 40 years. Funeral from his late residence, 112 Catherine street south, at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday. Friends and brother masons are respectfully invited to attend.

PARSONS - (Toronto) Alfred Parsons, Walton street, while at work this afternoon on the roof of a frame house being erected on Logan's lane, St. Matthew's ward, lost his balance and fell to the ground, a distance of twenty feet, fracturing his skull. He died at the hospital about a couple of hours afterwards. He leaves a wife and several children.

LABELLE - (Montreal) This morning an inquest was held on the body of J. O. Labelle, who attempted suicide a short time ago by shooting, and died yesterday in the general hospital, never having regained consciousness. The jury returned a verdict of suicide while in a state of mental aberration.

MCDOUGALL - (Ottawa) Judge McDougall of Aylmer, Quebec, died last evening.

Howell (Dundas) Mrs. Howell, relict of the late Peter Howell, died at Jerseyville last week aged 87 years.

DENT - Mr. and Mrs. Dent, of Kilbride, have lost three children within a few days of one another by diphtheria.

HOEY - The home of John Hoey of Adjala, near Rosemont, has suffered a sad bereavement in the death of three daughters of the ages of 22, 14, and 12 years. The first to go was Aggie who died on February 11. Minnie died the following Tuesday, and Jennie on the Wednesday following the two latter having been buried together. The doctors state the cause of death to

have been quinsy (Editors note Peritonsillar abscess (PTA), also known as a quinsy, is pus due to an infection behind the tonsil.) followed by diphtheria, developing blood poisoning.

March 8, 1886

HARVEY - Died at his residence in this city, on Sunday, March 7, Alexander Harvey, in the 50th year of his age. The funeral will take place at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9.

ALDERSON - (Toronto) James Alderson, a farmer of Scarborough, left here last night for home after disposing of his load of produce. While passing through the gateway leading to his house, the wheels of his wagon struck the gatepost, throwing Alderson out. He fell upon his head, breaking his neck, and expired instantly.

LAPIN - (Ottawa) A Mrs. Lapin, while dozing on a sofa upstairs last night, was startled by a loud crash below. She hurried down to find that a large coal stove had fallen to the floor and was in danger of setting the house on fire, whereupon she rushed back to alarm her daughter. She had just reached the top step when she swooned and fell backward to the foot of the stairs. She was picked up dead, having fractured her skull.

CAVENDISH - (Dunnville) Henry Cavendish, an old pensioner, died this evening having poisoned himself with parts green. He had been on a prolonged spree and wanted to die. He leaves a widow and three children.

March 9, 1886

SMITH - Died at 16 Steven street, on March 8, Mary Elizabeth Smith, wife of the late Oliver James Smith, in the 64th year of her age. Funeral on Tuesday, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

WILLIAMS - Died at Chicago, March 7, 1886, John Alfred, only child of Alfred and Nellie Williams, aged 3 years and 2 months.

DOLMAN - Died on Sunday, March 7, at 45 Burlington street west, after a lingering illness, John Dolman, aged 53 years and 5 months. Funeral from the above address, Wednesday, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

On Sunday there passed away at his residence, 45 Burlington street west, Mr. John Dolman, after 2 years of the most excruciating suffering from cancer. An operation was performed about a year ago, prolonging the unfortunate man's life, but cure was impossible. Mr. Dolman was a resident of this city for twenty years and leaves a widow and four children with whom many friends sympathize.

STOCK - Died at her father's residence, Waterdown, on Monday morning, March 8, Clara Bell, daughter of Walker and Mary A. Stock. Funeral on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to attend.

WOOD - Died at Bleak House, mountain brow, Hamilton, on Monday, March 8, Annie, beloved wife of Thomas Pilcher Wood, builder, formerly of Kent, England, in the 56th year of her age. Funeral service at 2 o'clock on Wednesday at Christ Church Cathedral.

LANGLOIS - (Quebec) Jean Langlois was found dead in his bed this morning. The cause of death was congestion of the brain. Deceased at one time represented the County of Montmerenci in the federal house. He was also a law partner of Judges Casault and Angers.

March 10, 1886

RUSSELL - Died in this city, on March 9, at 94 Wilson street, Leslie, infant son of A. G. and Esther Russell, aged 5 months and 8 days. Funeral on Wednesday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

EVATT - Died in Beachville, on Sunday, March 7, James W. Evatt, aged 72 years, son of the late Captain Evatt. Funeral on Wednesday morning from the G.T.R. depot upon arrival of the 8:55 train from the west, to Burlington cemetery.

FARRAR - Died in this city, on March 9, John C. Farrar, eldest son of William and Jane Farrar, aged 7 years and 9 months. Funeral on Thursday, at 3 o'clock, from 89 Mary street.

STAPLETON - (Ottawa) This morning, John Stapleton, aged about 50 years, was engaged in a pit near the old cemetery. The high bank above him gave way and he was crushed to death by a hard frozen mass which fell upon him.

PATOIN - (Ottawa) A man named Patoin left his home at the village of Gatineau Point last Wednesday to pay a visit to his mother in a neighbouring village. On Thursday he was found lying on the roadway frozen from his knees down. His hands and arms were also badly frost bitten as were his ears. He was brought home on Sunday and died from the effects of the frostbites.

March 11, 1886

WHITE - Died in London, England, on February 26, Margaret Christina, eldest daughter of the late James Moir_?_, Esq, and wife of Rev. Robert White.

SNIDER - Died in this city, March 10, at her residence, 84 Merrick street, Sarah Snider, aged 57 years. Funeral will take place on Friday, at 11 a.m., to the Grand Trunk station.

CHARBONNEAU - (Montreal) A blacksmith named Charles Charbonneau had been labouring under a delusion that he was unable to provide for his family although he was in reality in prosperous circumstances. Yesterday morning he procured poison and took a dose secretly. It was not till some hours later that he became violently sick. A doctor was sent for to administer an antidote which however was rejected by the patient. A few hours later Charbonneau somewhat recovered his reason and consented to take the medicine but it was too late then and he died in the evening. At the inquest to-day a verdict of suicide while in a state of mental aberration was returned.

March 12, 1886

FISHER - Died at Batavia, New York state, on March 10, Catharine Blanchard, relict of the late John Fisher, Esq., formerly of this city. Funeral from the family residence, Batavia, on Saturday, 13th instant, at 10 a.m.

HAYNES - (Montreal) The body of guardian Haynes was found at 6:30 this morning in a cellar covered with rubbish. He had been working on the second flat with three other firemen when the wall fell, crashed through the floor where the men were standing, and the men and debris were deposited promiscuously in the cellar. Three of them were found a few minutes after and got out alive and not badly hurt, but Haynes had been struck by the falling bricks and in all probability killed on the spot.

ANDERSON - (Guelph) T. A. Anderson of the "Mercury" editorial staff is dead.

March 13. 1886

HAZELL - Died in this city, on March 11, at his father's residence, 94 Victoria avenue south, Frank Hazell, aged 25 years. Funeral will take place from the above address on Sunday, March 14, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

HENRY - Died on Friday, March 12, Annie, beloved wife of John C. Henry, aged 41 years. Funeral will leave her husband's residence, No 78 Mary street, on Sunday, March 14, at 9 a.m. to Erskine church, Scotch Block. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

CAMPBELL - (Halifax) A six-year-old named Charles Campbell was killed on the intercolonial Railway at Salmon River, near Truro, to-day. He was standing close to the track near a crossing and was struck by an engine attached to the express train, being killed instantly. The train was on a heavy down grade and was not stopped within a mile of where the accident occurred.

REINHART - (Galt) John Reinhart, a brakeman of the Galt branch of the G.T.R. for nearly twelve years, was killed at the station here this afternoon while coupling cars. His body was so badly crushed that death ensued in a few minutes. Mr. Reinhart was about 45 years of age, and leaves a wife and several children.

March 15, 1886

TOWNSEND - Died at his residence, Burford village, Thursday, March 11, John Yeomans Townsend, in the 68th year of his age.

SAWYER - Died at Jacksonville, Florida, on March 12, Asuba, wife of L. D. Sawyer, of this city. Notice of the funeral which will take place here will follow.

A brief dispatch was received Saturday morning announcing the death of Mrs. L. D. Sawyer of this city in Jacksonville, Florida. Her death must have been sudden and unexpected. Last December Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer and their two daughters went to Florida on account of the debility of one of the young ladies and intended to remain there till June. Mr. Sawyer started for Hamilton on Saturday with the remains of the deceased. The deceased lady was a native of Massachusetts and came here with her husband about thirteen years ago. She was widely known and highly esteemed here.

BLACK - (Picton) John Black, a wealthy farmer residing in the first concession of Sophiasburg, was thrown from his sleigh this morning and received injuries from which he died in about half an hour afterward.

March 16, 1886

CONLON - Died in this city, on March 11, Mr. Patrick Conlon, aged 82 years. Funeral from his son's residence, 93 Macaulay street east, on Wednesday, March 17, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend without further notice.

WILSON - The funeral of the late John Wilson of Dundas took place at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The remains were followed to their last resting place by almost the whole male population of Dundas. As a mark of respect all the places of business were closed. The mayor and members of the town council, the local members of the Knights of Pythias and the district assembly of the Knights of Labour attended in bodies, and a large number of representative men from Hamilton end the county were also present. It is many years since any one man's death

has caused such a general manifestation of sorrow and regret, but John Wilson was a man among men and his life was one worthy the emulation of every honest man.

SOUTHEY - (Edgar Station) Theodore Southey of this place was in a hay mow Saturday and had just thrown down some hay when he made a jump for the floor. He fell on his fork which he had in his hand, and one of the tines pierced his heart, killing him instantly.

March 17, 1886

MACKAY - Died in this city, on March 15, Ida May, seventh daughter of George W. and Agnes Mackay, Inland Revenue Dept, aged 7 years, 9 months, and 14 days. Funeral on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the family residence, 174 Macnab street north. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

NORMAN - Died in this city, on March 16, at 100 East avenue north, Grace, only daughter of Henry and Mary Norman, aged 8 months and 11 days. Funeral on Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

SAWYER - Died at Jacksonville, Florida, on torch 12, Arubah, wile of Luther D. Sawyer. Funeral will take place at 3 o'clock, Thursday, from her late residence, 114 Macnab street south.

DUNN - Died at his residence, corner of Barton and Locomotive streets, on March 16, John Dunn, aged 50 years. Funeral from his late residence on Thursday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

John Dunn, a workman in the G.W.R. machine shops, suddenly fainted while at his work yesterday afternoon. He was resuscitated and taken to his home, corner of Barton and Locomotive streets, and Dr. Mackelcan was summoned. Mr. Dunn was a strong man and enjoyed excellent health up to yesterday and he made light of his illness. At night, however, he grew rapidly worse and died before a doctor could be communicated with. The nature of his fatal illness is not yet known.

DOUGALL - (Belleville) The eldest child of A. R. Dougall, Q.C., a little girl aged nearly nine years, died this morning from concussion of the brain produced by an accidental blow on the head from a handsled upwards of two weeks ago.

REILLY - (Windsor) Mike Reilly, a boiler maker, living on Mercer street, killed his wife this afternoon. They both were in the habit of getting intoxicated and quarrelling, and it is supposed that this is the result of one of their quarrels. Reilly has been arrested.

DAMERS - (Quebec) Adolphe Damers of St. Narcisse, county of Lotbiniere, was instantly killed by a falling tree.

ROUSSIN - (Quebec) John Roussin, aged about 65, of Stadacona village, dropped dead this morning. An inquest will be held to-morrow morning.

March 18, 1886

MORRIS - Died at 123 James street north, March 17, Minnie, infant daughter of Isaac Morris, aged 3 months. Funeral from above address, Thursday, at 1 o'clock. Friends will please accept this notice.

BROWN - (Halifax) A man named Michael Brown was drowned in the East river, Pictou, to-day by breaking through the ice. His body was not recovered. He leaves a widow and three children.

LITNER - (St. Catharines) Charles Litner, engineer, died at Owen Sound yesterday.

March 19, 1886

ALEXANDER, COCHRANE - (Toronto) Two bodies were found floating in the bay this morning. One was that of Miss Alexander, daughter of John Alexander of 250 Bathurst street, who suddenly disappeared on the evening of January 19. She was subject to loss of memory and it is supposed that she had wandered down to the bay and fallen in.

The other body was that of John Cochrane who was last seen alive on January 3. He was employed by the street railway company, and before his disappearance had been heard to make threats to committing suicide. He was a widower and his family resides in Port Credit. Both bodies were badly decomposed, but were identified by their clothes.

March 20, 1886

MCGUIRE - Died in this city, on March 19, Mary Ann McGuire, aged 10 years and 4 months. Funeral will take place from her parents’ residence, 95 King street west, on Sunday, March 21, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

SULLIVAN - Died in this city, on March 18, at his late residence, King street east, James Sullivan, aged 65 years. Funeral this afternoon at 2 o'clock.

March 22, 1886

ALDWORTH - (Bowmanville) Alfred Aldworth, a young farmer, was killed by lightning at 1 o'clock this morning. The fluid struck the chimney, ran down the stove pipe, and flew off,

striking the bed in which he, his wife, and child were sleeping. The others escaped without injury.

CLOUTIER - (Ottawa) Herbert Cloutier of Gatineau Point was killed a few days ago by an accident which happened at the Peche lumbering shanty.

DEWITT - (Niagara Falls) The body of DeWitt, who went down to death off the ice mound some days ago, was recovered on Tuesday last. A tunnel was excavated down through the mound to the body which lay on its back covered with ice from the spray.

SWIRE - Frederick Swire, B.A., died in the prime of life at Toronto on Friday of haemorrhage of the lungs. He was one of the cleverest newspaper writers that Canada has ever known and had a never-ending fund of quaint and kindly humour, keen wit, and stirring satire that was never bitter enough to hurt. He was born in England, but made Canada his home for years. His brilliant work on the "Spectator", four years or more ago, made his pen-name, 'Swiz', a household word, as a writer of quaint verses he had few equals and his jingling rhymes were copied all over the continent. He had his faults, but despite his one sad failing, those who knew him loved him for his generosity of heart and soul that knew no bounds and the sterling qualities that he possessed.

March 23, 1886

WILSON - Died in this city, on March 22, Andrew Wilson, aged 62 years. Funeral from his late residence, 27 Tisdale street, on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WEST - Died in this city, on Saturday, March 20, Frances Elizabeth, beloved wife of George West, in the 46th year of her age. Funeral will leave her late residence, 129 Ferrie street east, on Tuesday, March 23, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

PAUL - (Halifax) A Cornish man named Stephen Paul was struck by a cage in the west slope of the iron mines at Londonderry to-day and his head was completely severed from his body. The wife and family of the man are living In Cornwallis.

KENNEDY - (Guelph) The funeral of David Kennedy, Jr., third son of David Kennedy, contractor, Waterloo avenue, took place on Friday and was largely attended by the friends and companions of the deceased. The pall bearers were his five brothers and his old shopmate, Robert Go. The deceased was a young man of exemplary character and was highly respected. He was for

some time in the employ of Herod & Co, druggists, and from there entered the Elephant clothing store then under the management of W. Rutherford & Co, Guelph, where he remained for a couple of years and was then transferred to the wholesale clothing firm of W. E. Sanford & Co., Hamilton, where he remained for a number of years and then entered the Oak Hill establishment, Toronto, for a time. By his courteous demeanour, obliging manners, and strict attention to business, he was promoted to the management of the Sanford & Co's branch establishment, Quebec. About three or four months ago he contracted a severe cold which brought on an old complaint, rheumatism, which he was troubled with in his boyhood days. As soon as he was able to proceed home, he left the establishment and arrived home a few days ago where he received all the care and attention that his loving parents could bestow. For a time he seemed to be recovering, but taking a fresh cold, rheumatism troubled his heart and carried him off at the early age of 25 years.

March 24, 1886

MCCULLOCH - Died in this city, on March 23, Percy McCulloch, aged 4 months and 11 days.

WOOTTEN - Died at her father's residence, 66 King street west, on Tuesday evening, Hattie Ella, only daughter of Agnes and A. J. Wootten, aged 11 months and 13 days. Funeral on Thursday afternoon in Toronto on arrival of the 1:55 train.

TROTTIER - (Montreal) A sad tragedy occurred yesterday afternoon whereby Miss Trottier, aged 16, shot her young brother by accident. It seems that Miss Trottier was engaged cleaning a garret used for storing old clothes when she discovered a pistol in a pocket of an old coat of her father's. When showing it to her youngest brother who is three years old, it went off, the bullet entering the boy's forehead and crashing through his skull. Medical assistance was summoned and the bullet extracted, but four hours later the lad died. Mrs. Trottier is nearly frantic and has been placed with the sisters of Providence. Mr. Trottier is the cashier of a bank.

BELL - (London) A particularly sad occurrence was witnessed in the township of Dawn on Wednesday morning whereby William Bell lost his daughter, aged 7 years, and in attempting to rescue her from her perilous position nearly lost his own life. His little daughter went down to Laing's creek which at this season of the year contains seven or eight feet of water, and got on a piece of ice which broke from the shore from the weight of the child and commenced floating down the stream. The child's dangerous position was noticed by some passers-by who gave the alarm and the father rushed down to the stream, and into the water and succeeded in reaching his daughter. He then attempted, to gain the shore but was greatly impeded owing to the large

amount of floating ice. When but a short distance from the land, the little girl slipped away and immediately disappeared, the swift current carrying her out of sight. She never re-appeared and all hopes of her recovery were soon abandoned by the crowd that had by this time assembled. The body of the girl was found the following day.

March 25, 1886

WEBSTER - Died at Buffalo, on March 23, in the 71st year of her age, Sarah Margaret, relict of the late Robert Webster. Funeral will leave the G.T.R. station on the arrival of the 2:55 train from Buffalo, on Thursday, March 25. Friends will please accept this intimation.

COOK - Died at Orillia, on torch 21, Kenneth, son of the late John Cook of this city, in the 42nd year of his age. Funeral from the residence of his brother, 113 Wellington street north, on Thursday, March 25, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

March 26, 1886

HUNTER - Died on March 24, at the residence of his son-in-law, William Munns, Esq., 52 Henry street, Toronto, John Hunter, aged 82 years, father of the Revs. W. J. and S. J. Hunter of Hamilton, and Rev. H. D. Hunter of London, Ontario.

GRAY - Died on May 24, at 132 James street north, Richard, only son of Richard and Annie Gray, in the 27th year of his age, late sharer of the nail factory. His end was peace. Funeral on Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

RUSSELL - Died at 19 Bay street south, on Thursday, March 25, at the residence of Mr. James Walker, brother-in-law of the deceased, Mary Russell, a native of Northallerton, Yorkshire, England. Funeral on Monday, torch 29, at 3 p.m.

SHAW - Died in this city, on March 24, Jane, the beloved wife of Henry Shaw, a native of Cheshire, England, in her 52nd year. Funeral on Sunday, March 28, from 296 John street north, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

WELCH - Died in this city, on March 25, suddenly, Rev. Thomas R. Welch, D.D., U. S. Consul, aged 60 years. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 58 Catherine street north, on Saturday morning, at 7:45 to G.T.R. station for Little Rock, Arkansas.

March 27, 1886

PARKER - Died suddenly at his residence, Eliza street, in rear of Gartshore’s foundry, of heart disease, James Parker, a native of Chester, England, aged 38 years. Funeral, Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

PETTIT - Died at Winona on May 26, Florence Eleanore, youngest daughter of Murray and Ella Pettit, of diphtheria, aged 5 years, 4 months, and 12 days. Funeral at 3 o'clock Friday.

PATTON - Died at 240 Mary street, below bridge, on Thursday night, Mr. James Patton, fitter. G.T.R. Funeral on Sunday at 3 p.m.

DRAKE - (Montreal) A most determined case of suicide took place this evening in the Western House when a commercial traveller named R. L. Drake shot himself with a revolver through the right temple. It is thought he was insane.

ANDERSON - (Toronto) Anne Anderson, a middle-aged woman, was admitted to the lunatic asylum last fall. At six o'clock this morning she was visited by the attendants and appeared all right. About an hour afterward she was found dead, having strangled herself by encircling her throat with a silk handkerchief and then drawn it tight. She came from Winnipeg. An inquest was held to-night at the asylum when a verdict of 'died by her own hand' was returned, no blame being attached to the attendants.

PATTON - The death of Mr. James Patton, which occurred on Thursday, is very much regretted by his fellow workmen in the G.T.R. shops here, among whom he was a great favourite. He was the founder of the Hamilton branch of the amalgamated society of engineers. Thirty-two years ago he came to Hamilton from Scotland and worked in Messrs Gurney's foundry for a short time and afterwards entered the service of the G.W.R. He was one of the company's oldest employees. The death of Mr. Patton is all the more deeply felt in the shops because he is the third very old workman who has passed into the silent land within three months.

PARKER - The fire at Gartshore's foundry yesterday morning was the indirect cause of the death of James Parker, Mr. Gartshore's yard foreman, a competent and steady workman and a general favourite among his fellow workmen. Mr. Parker lived on Eliza street immediately in rear of the foundry. After the melter, Mr. Brooks, had sounded the alarm, Parker was the first on the spot. After ascertaining the extent of the fire, he left the building, but had not gone many yards when he fell upon his face in the foundry yard. The firemen arrived just then and found Mr. Brooks bending over the prostrate form in the roadway where the department apparatus would have to

pass to enter the yard. Parker was removed to the foundry office and Dr. Woolverton summoned, but before his arrival Parker was dead. He had been troubled with heart disease for some years and had been under Dr. Woolverton's and other physicians' care. There is no doubt that the excitement consequent upon the fire hastened death. Parker was one of Mr. Gartshore's most trusted men and it will be difficult to fill his place. He had been employed at the foundry twelve years. He was 38 years of age and leaves a wife and four children. He was a member of court Maple Leaf, Ancient Order of Foresters.

March 29, 1886

SHAW - Died in Glanford, on March 19, 1886, Isabella, the beloved wife of Mr. Nehemiah Shaw, and the only daughter of Thomas and Mary Parker, aged 36 years. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn her sad loss.

O'CALLAGHAN - Died on Sunday evening, March 28, John O'Callaghan, aged 69 years. The funeral will take place from 91 Jackson street east, on Tuesday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

THOMSON - Died in this city, on Saturday, March 27, William C. Thomson, in the 43rd year of his age. Funeral on Tuesday afternoon, at 300 o'clock, from his late residence, 154 Bay street north. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MCLEAN - (Milton) Mr. McLean, public school inspector for Algoma, who lives in Milton and has been confined to bed for weeks with Bright's disease, died last night. His death is much regretted. He was a kindly, genial man and much esteemed. He leaves a large family to mourn his comparatively early death.

SWEET - (Montreal) Yesterday afternoon on the Southeastern line running into St. Lambert, conductor R. E. Sweet was on the train putting down the brakes when he slipped and fell, two cars running over him, severing one of his legs and horribly mangling his head which was almost cut from his body. The accident was witnessed by several persons who were unable to render any assistance. The train was stopped and the unfortunate man picked up, but death must have been instantaneous. The remains were conveyed to his wife's residence, Longueuil. The deceased was only 23 years of age and leaves a young wife and two children. There was a heartrending scene between the widow and children when the remains were conveyed home.

CARRIE - (Ottawa) A man named Carrie, employed at Hurdman's shanties on the Mississippi river, was killed a few days ago by being struck by a falling tree. He was killed instantly, his brains being scattered all around.

HAMILTON - (London) On Wednesday afternoon, a young man named William Hamilton, stopping at David Malcolm's, lot 13, concession 16, East Zorra, was working with others on a straw stack when it gave way and fell on him. He could not be rescued before life was extinct.

March 31, 1886

SHEA - Died on Saturday, March 27, at the residence of his brother, James Shea, 124 Hughson street, F. M. Shea, merchant, aged 24 years.

April 1, 1886

COOK - Died on March 31, Ada B. Cook, aged 7 years, eldest daughter of David and Annie Cook, The funeral will take place from 75 Bay street north, on Friday, April 2, at 8:30 a.m. to the G.T.R. depot. Friends and acquaintances are requested to accept this intimation. The remains will be taken from the Guelph station direct to the cemetery.

MOUSSEAU - (Montreal) The funeral of Judge Mousseau will take place Friday morning from his late residence, Dubord street. The service will take place in the church of Notre Dame,.

PERRAULT - (Quebec) Further details of the Deschambault murder show that the cause that led up to it arose over a dispute as to the ownership of a certain woodland in the seignory of Deschambault. Marcotte, the alleged murderer and Zepphin, a brother of the murdered man, both claim the property. Several lawsuits have been entered, one of which was decided against Marcotte about two weeks ago. He thereupon took possession of the property and resolved to retain it by force. He entrenched himself in a shanty and it is said expressed his intention of killing anybody who attempted to interfere with him. Perrault and his brother, and four others, on Monday last went to take forcible possession of the property. Marcotte refused them admittance, and on the party attempting to force an entrance he fired upon them, instantly killing Perrault. The remainder of the party fled precipitously. Marcotte was arrested at Port Neuf yesterday and will be brought here to-day to await the results of the inquest.

April 2, 1886

BROSSEAU - (Montreal) Jacques Brosseau, aged 92 years, residing at Laprairie, has died. Mr. Brosseau was one of the 1812 veterans, having served as a major in the volunteer militia. The deceased leaves ten children, of whom Dr. A. T. Brosseau of this city is one.

April 3, 1886

BRADSHAW - Died at the Aged Women's Home in this city, on Thursday evening, April 1, Mrs. Mary Bradshaw, in her 85th year. Funeral from the institution on Saturday, April 3, at 3 p.m.

O'REILLY - Died in this city, on April 2, 1886, Arthur James, son of Francis and Frances O'Reilly, aged 8 years and 6 months. Funeral at 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, April 4, from 117 Macnab street north. Friends will please accept this intimation.

HARRISON - (Toronto) Two men called at the Little York hotel between 11 and 12 o'clock last night and were assigned to a small room at the top of the building. A son of the proprietor showed them upstairs and showed them how to turn off and on the gas, About 2 o'clock this morning the smell of gas was discovered issuing from their room and the door was opened when both men were found to be in bed. One of them was dead and the other unconscious. The gas was turned on at full cock. Medical aid was summoned and hopes are entertained that the latter man's life will be saved. The dead men did not register but papers were found upon them showing that the dead man was Frank Harrison, a farmer of Doncaster, and the other, Charles R. Dale, also from Doncaster. An inquest was commenced to-night but adjourned for a week, as the coroner expressed his intention of submitting to the Attorney General whether an analysis of the gas had better be made.

April 5, 1886

LAHEY - Died in this city, April 2, 1886, Thomas, third son of Thomas and Ellen Lahey, aged 15 years and 8 months. Funeral at 2 p.m.. Monday, April 5, from 41 Catherine street north, to Dundas. Friends will please accept this intimation.

HOPKINS - Died in East Flamborough, on April 3, Margaret Agnes, relict of the late Royal Hopkins, aged 71 years. Funeral will take place this (Monday) afternoon at 2:30. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

PETTIT - Died at Winona, on April 4, Fred W. F. Pettit, only son of Murray and Ella Pettit, of diphtheria, aged 11 years, 8 months, and 4 days. Funeral at 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

PHILMORE - (Port Dalhousie) Mrs. William Philmore, mother of Charles Philmore of this village, died in her 94th year. She was born near the city of Salisbury, England, on January 1, 1793, and came to Canada in 1832.

MOORE - (Montreal) A boy named James Moore, while attempting to cross the Lachine canal on Saturday afternoon fell in and was drowned.

WELSH - (London) James Welsh, an old London boy, was run over and killed in the G.T.R. yard at Point Edward early this morning while attending to his duties as switchman.

MUNRO - (Brantford) W. Munro, formerly of Harris, Son, & Co, died in Toronto the other day.

April 6, 1886

MONTGOMERY - Died in this city, on April 4, after a short illness, Gabriel Montgomery, aged 45 years. Funeral Tuesday at 2:30 from his late residence, 28 Peter street. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

YOUNG - (Quebec) A large fire declared itself at Bergerville, an adjoining village to Quebec, this morning. The conflagration originated between two sheds adjoining each other and owned by Michael Harkin and Laurent Pichette. The flames spread with lighting rapidity to the other buildings and houses, and before it could be got under control some seven houses were totally destroyed and nine or ten families rendered homeless. Mrs. Young, a mother of ten children, became so frightened that she dropped dead. The deceased was 58 years of age. A coroner's inquest was held this evening when a verdict of death from syncope caused by excitement was returned.

April 7, 1886

CLINE - Died at Winona, April 6, Charles Douglas, youngest son of George W. and Zilpha Cline, aged 3 years, 5 months, and 8 days. Funeral on Thursday, April 8, at 2 p.m.

April 8, 1886

MCKENZIE - Died in this city, on April 6, John McKenzie, of Dundas, in his 65th year. Funeral from J. M. Rousseau's residence, 106 James street south, at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, April 8.

SWEENEY - Died in this city, on April 6, of inflammation of the lungs, Mary Gertrude, second daughter of James and Mary Sweeney, aged 2 years and 4 months. Funeral will take place from her father's residence, corner of King William and Hughson streets, on Thursday, April 8, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

FENTON - Died in this city, on April 5, Mrs. Mary Fenton, widow of the late Joseph Fenton, aged 85 years. Funeral from her late residence, 108 Rebecca street, on Thursday, April 8, at 3 p.m.

MCDONALD - (Halifax) A dispatch from Louisburg, C.B., says: A sensation was caused here by the arrival of a dory from sea containing four men, two living and two dead. They got adrift from their vessel, the American schooner "Elzem Low", while setting trawls on the western banks. Not discovering their vessel, they all got in one dory. After four days out, one succumbed through thirst, and on the seventh the other had become insane. On the eighth day they landed on Guyon Island where they were kindly treated by the keeper of the lighthouse who sent them here. The body of the first who died is greatly lacerated. One of his arms is cut off at the elbow, his throat is much torn, and pieces cut from each thigh. This was done by the other dead man after the death of the former to obtain food and drink. One of the survivors is very sick. The named of the deceased are James McDonald, East Point, P.E.I, and Angus McDonald, Broad Cove, C.B. The survivors are Colin Chisholm, Harbour Bouch, and Angus McEachren, Pong Point, strait of Canso.

Later reports say James McDonald died first and that his body had barely grown cold when Angus McDonald, in spite of the protests of the others, cut flesh from it and ate it and drank the blood. Chisholm subsequently cut a piece of the flesh but could not swallow it. The night after Angus McDonald cut the dead man's throat to secure blood but failed to find any. He then cut flesh from the thighs and the following day grew delirious and died. McEachren and Chisholm rowed on until Sunday morning when they managed to make land, having been adrift since Tuesday. A coroner's jury rendered a verdict on the bodies of the McDonald’s of death from exposure and exhaustion.

April 10, 1886

BIRCH - Died on April 9, Sarah, eldest daughter of Thomas Kinrade of Barton, and relict of the late William Birch of Kingston. Funeral on Monday at 10 o'clock from her father's residence, north of King street east toll gate.

DOYLE - Died in this city, April 9, Mary, relict of the late Patrick Doyle, native of County Kerry, aged 59 years. Funeral will take place from her late residence, 73 Cherry street south, on Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MORTON - (Belleville) A young man, aged 16, son of Mr. James Morton, 7th concession of Tyandinaga, was instantly killed on Tuesday by a limb of a tree falling on him.

April 12, 1886

GUNN - (Montreal) An inquest was held on the body of fireman Gunn who dropped dead in the station on an alarm striking on the gong. Their verdict was heart disease.

THOMSON - Died at 118 Florence street, on April 11, George Thomson, in the 75th year of his age. Funeral on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are kindly requested to attend.

Captain George Thomson, familiarly known as 'The Old Captain', is dead. He died yesterday morning at his residence, 118 Florence street. Captain Thomson was born in 1811 at Berwick-on-Tweed. For twenty-nine years he was lighthouse keeper at the Beach, and was superannuated about eleven years ago.

SWEET - (Toronto) A Frenchman named Sweet, from Frenchman's Bay, was admitted to the hospital yesterday suffering from injuries received by falling from the mast of a vessel on which he was working. Both legs were broken and the skull fractured. He died at an early hour this morning.

TRACY - (Ottawa) Thomas Tracy, a blacksmith of Richmond, a village near here, died yesterday from blood poisoning caused by a bite from a diseased horse.

April 13, 1886

TROTMAN - Died at the residence of his father, Ancaster, Albert, youngest son of David Trotman, aged 12 years. Funeral on Tuesday, at 10 a.m.

HIGGINS - Died in this city, on April 12, Edna Mary, youngest daughter of Andrew and Norah Higgins, aged 16 months. Funeral from 83 George street, on Wednesday, April 14, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

FREED - Died at Minesing, County Simcoe, Ontario, on April 11, Edith, daughter of E. L. and Maria Freed, aged 18 years.

RAY - (Montreal) A fatal accident occurred on the G.T.R. to-night when an old man named Ray was crossing the track at Fulford street. The outgoing suburban train knocked him over and cut him to pieces.

QUINN- (Manawaki, Quebec) A young man named Theophile Quinn from Stantione, Quebec, fell through the ice and was drowned at the mouth of Desert river here last evening while attempting to cross the river.

April 14, 1886

FORSTER - Died Matthew W. Forster, father of A. M. and F. N. Forster, in his 79th year.

HARNETT - (Niagara Falls) Dr. J, Harnett died this morning at 1:30 from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy. On Tuesday morning he received the first stroke but it being a light one, he somewhat rallied, but received another and more severe one Saturday morning which left him unconscious until the time of death. The deceased was 70 years of age and superintended the America Express Company for some years past and had been in the employ of that company for over forty years and was widely and favourably known through out the province of Ontario and New York state.

BROWNLOW - (Guelph) Miss Brownlow, organist of the Baptist church, is dead.

MANARY - (Tapleytown) The burial of Mrs. James Manary who died at her residence, in Saltfleet, on April 5, took place on Wednesday last at Tapleytown. Rev. Thomas Smith, Episcopalian, who during her protracted illness had been most unremitting in his attentions to her spiritual wants, at her request preached her funeral sermon in the Methodist church. The deceased had been confined to her bed for more than three years and to her house for more than five. The day on which she died was remarkably coincident as being also her birthday. Mrs. Manary, who previous to her marriage was a Patterson, was the ninth of a family of ten children who with one exception have all been carried away with consumption. She leaves two girls and two boys to mourn her loss.

HONSBERGER - John Honsberger, an old deaf man, who lived within half a mile of Beamsville and earned his living by making baskets, was struck by the locomotive of No 3 express train yesterday morning and killed. The accident occurred about three miles east of the village. Honsberger had been peddling baskets at a farmhouse quite near the railway track and had just come out of the house and was crossing the track when the train rushed up and struck him. He was thrown forty feet and when picked up alongside of the rails he was dead. He had a large number of children, most of whom are married.

April 15, 1886

MOSHER - Died in this city, on April 15, Eliza Ann Irvine, wife of William A. Mosher, aged 27 years. Funeral from her husband's residence, 42 Cherry street, on Friday, April 16, at 3:30 o'clock. Friends will please accept this notice.

MUNRO - Died at Toronto, on April 13, 1886, John Rae Munro, late of the Merchants' Bank, aged 59 years. Funeral at Hamilton from station on arrival of train due at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday.

MCFALLIN - (Eganville) A young man named Andrew McFallin in the employment of A. and J. Mohr on the Bonnechere river, while working in a gravel pit, was accidentally killed by the bank

falling in on him. A number of other men were working with him at the time of the accident, but none of the others were injured.

April 16, 1886

COOTES - (Toronto) Mrs. Cootes of Sackville street purchased from a drugstore yesterday worm powder for her child, two years old. Soon after the child took the powder, its tongue swelled. It was violently purged and died in convulsions. An investigation will take place.

MARSH - (Toronto) The four-year-old daughter of Ira Marsh, boat builder, Esplanade, fell into the bay in front of her father's residence and was drowned before her absence was noticed. The body was recovered.

MILBURN - Died at his brother's residence, 117 Barton street east, on April 14, William A. Milburn, aged 33 years. Funeral will leave above address on Friday, April 16, for the N. and N.W. station at 1:40 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MACKELCAN - Died at Hamilton, on April 13, Dr. John Mackelcan, in the 82nd year of his age. The funeral will take place from his residence, 38 Catherine street north, on Saturday, April 17, at 3 p.m.

Dr. John Mackelcan died at his residence, 38 Catherine street north, at 5 o'clock this morning after an illness of about seven weeks in which he endured much suffering. Deceased was in the 82nd year of his age. He was born at Fort George in the island of Guernsey, September 23, 1804, where his father, the late George Mackelcan, who was then a colonel of the Royal engineers, was in command.

He was educated for the medical profession at St Bartholomew's hospital in London under Abernethy, Lawrence, Latham, and other eminent professors, and in September of 1827 obtained the diploma of the royal college of physicians. He began practice in the west end of London immediately afterwards. During the invasion of cholera in the winter of 1831-2, he was appointed extra surgeon of the parish of Marylebone, and had a district of about 20,000 inhabitants assigned to him. He held the same appointment in 1833-4 when the cholera again appeared.

Finding that a change of climate was necessary for the health of his wife and children, he disposed of his practice in 1834 and came to Canada, settling first at Guelph, and afterwards removing to Simcoe where he resided until 1846 with the exception of the time he spent with the 85th Regiment to which he was appointed assistant surgeon during the frontier disturbance in 1838-9 . After the murder of Dr. Hume he rode on horseback from Simcoe to Sandwich to assume Dr. Hume's duties as surgeon of the forces stationed at the latter place.

He resided in Hamilton for forty-six years, having moved to that city early in April, 1846. He was a member of the city council in 1861-2, and during 1862 was chairman of the finance committee and devoted much time to the task of placing the finances of the city upon a satisfactory basis, the interest on the debentures being in arrears and no funds being available to meet it. He took an active part in the re-arrangement of the city debt which has proved quite satisfactory to debenture holders and citizens.

He continued active practice until 1881 with the exception of five years spent in Ancaster, his health having broken down under the severe mental and physical strain of the two cholera seasons of 49 and '52 and the large general practice which he had.

Up to the time of his last illness he was deeply interested in all public questions, political, municipal, and religious, which he discussed very freely among his friends and sometimes in the columns of the newspapers. He retained the full use of his faculties until within a short time of his death and bore up under the sufferings he endured in a manner which evidenced his strong vitality and vigorous constitution. He was generally recognized as the possessor of very superior intellectual powers. A man of high scholastic attainments and wonderful conversational ability, he had a remarkably retentive memory, stored with a vast fund of general knowledge, historical, political, and scientific He took a deep interest in military matters and his acquaintance with the facts of Great Britain's military career during the last century was remarkably extensive and accurate. In 1851 he took an active part in building the Church of the Ascension, associated with Richard Juson and Hugh C. Baker. He was frequently chosen as a delegate to the diocesan synod.

He was married in 1829 and leaves a widow, four sons and four daughters. Though his death has been almost momentarily expected for several weeks, the news of it will come as shock to many and will be generally regretted. By his family he was beloved while he held the respect and esteem of all who knew him. His vigorous intellect, his kind and benevolent heart, and a broad sympathy and forgiveness for the faults and failings of poor humanity made him a man among men.

April 17, 1886

MCCANDLESS - Died at 106 Wellington street south, in this city, on April 16, Charles A., youngest son of Peter McCandless, aged 3 years and 2 months. Funeral private.

KEHOE - Died on April 15, in Lucknow, Ontario, John Kehoe. Funeral from the G.T.R. depot on arrival of 12:12 train Saturday. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MAULSON - (Toronto) The nine-year-old son of F. H. Maulson, Winchester street, while fishing in the river Don this afternoon, fell into the water and was drowned.

April 19, 1886

ALANSON - Died at his residence, 92 Gladstone avenue, Toronto, on April 17, John Alanson, Esq., late of this city.

GAGE - Died in this city, on April 17, Eliza Rebecca Crosthwaite, wife of William J. Gage, aged 32 years. Funeral at 1 p.m. Monday, April 19, from her husband's residence, 154 John street north. Friends will please accept this intimation.

STEWART - (Arkona, Ont) Yesterday morning Mrs. George Stewart of this place, aged 90 years, was discovered in a dying condition, having cut her throat with a razor. She lingered for twenty-four hours, insensible most of the time. No definite reason is assigned for the act. The old lady was childish at times.

OXFORD - (St. Thomas) John Oxford, a farm labourer, about 30 years old, committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. Oxford has been despondent for some time.

HURLEY - (Toronto) There died early in the week at her residence, King street east, an old lady who according to her account had reached the marvellous age of 109 years. Her name was Mrs. Hurley. She was the widow of an officer of engineers of that name who came to this country during the war of 1812. It may be said that her friends believed her to be mistaken in her age and that which was put on the coffin was 97 years.

LITTLE - (Belleville) On Friday night last, Thomas Little and John Foote of Marmora visited an Indian Camp near that village. On the following morning Little was found dead by the side of Wolf Creek and his body was buried, but it has since been alleged that blood was found on the body. It is to be exhumed and an inquest will be held.

HUNTER - (Milton) D. Hunter, a very aged man without friends, died at the jail on Saturday.

THOMPSON - David Thompson, M.P. for Haldimand, died yesterday at his residence, Ruthven Park, Deans, Haldimand county. He had been ill for a considerable time and was confined to his bed for the past three months. Mr. Thompson was a brother-in-law of Major Moore of this city.

MCCAULEY - Charles McCauley, a young son of James McCauley, a quarry labourer who lives about two miles on the back of the mountain, was drowned yesterday afternoon while bathing.

The youngster had jumped into a pond in an old unused quarry on James Marshall's farm. It is thought that he got out beyond his depth and not being able to swim much, went down. His younger brother and another lad went with him. They ran for Mr. McCauley whose home is about 500 yards away. He came back with them only to pull his son's dead body from the water. Young McCauley was a bright lad and his parents have the sympathy of all who knew them in their affliction. The accident happened about three o'clock in the afternoon.

April 20, 1886

COCHRANE - Died in this city, April 18, Jane, only and beloved child of Thomas and Ann Cochrane, aged 4 years, 7 months, and 2 weeks. Funeral from her father's residence, 107 Napier street, at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Friends will please accept this intimation.

SEDDON - Died in this city, April 18, George N. Seddon, Sr., aged 72 years. Funeral from his late residence, 211 John street north, on Wednesday, April 21, at 3 p.m., from St. Peter's Church, Barton. Friends will please accept this intimation.

GILLESPY - Died on Monday, April 19, William Gillespy, in the 63rd year of his age. The funeral will take place from his late residence, Dundas, to the H. &. D. station on Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m. and from All Saints Church, Hamilton, to Burlington cemetery at 3 00 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

After a lingering and painful illness Mr. William Gillespy, collector of customs at Dundas, died yesterday morning. He was 62 years old. The life thus ended was a busy, useful, and honourable one. Mr. Gillespy was an Englishman by birth but came to Canada when quite young. In 1848, two years after the "Spectator" was founded he was brought here from Kingston by the then editor and proprietor of the paper, Mr. Robert Smiley, and kept the books of the business until 1855 when he and John Smiley entered into partnership and took charge of the paper, Mr. Gillespy being established as editor. In 1861 he assumed entire control and continued as editor and proprietor until 1864 when he sold out to Messrs T. and B. White. A few years later he did editorial work for the "Spectator" for a short time. In 1869 he was appointed to a position in the Hamilton customs and held it until three years ago when he received the appointment of collector at Dundas. Two minor appointments under government which Mr. Gillespy received were census commissioner in 1860 and immigration agent at Hamilton in 1861, He was one of the founders of the Canadian Press Association and felt a patrial interest in that institution up to the last. He was often called the 'father of the press association'. Mr. Gillespy was married to Miss Blytheman, daughter of a hotel keeper on York street. A family of four daughters and two sons were the fruits of the union.

STAPLES - (London) The youngest child of William Staples of Wardsville was drowned on Thursday last in an old well in the yard.

FOSTER, THOMPSON - (Shelbourne, Ont) On Saturday last a young man son of O. B. Thompson of Riverview, Melancthon, was out boating on the Grand river when he lost control of the boat and went over the dam. Hugh Foster, the boy's uncle, went to the rescue and got hold of him, but the current was so strong they were carried down the river and drowned. The bodies have not yet been recovered. Two other men, William Thompson and C. Bennett, attempted to rescue them and had a very narrow escape.

April 21, 1886

WOODHALL - Died in this city, on April 20, William Woodhall, a native of county Middlesex, England, in the 70th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, Steven street, on Thursday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

April 23, 1886

EVENDEN - Died in this city, at 85 Bold street, on April 22, Robert Peene, infant son of James W. and Jane Evenden. Funeral on Friday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

ABELL - Died at his residence, 12 Gore street, in this city, on April 20, Daniel W. Abell. Funeral at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 24. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

HAYWARD - (Wallaceburg) Just before six o'clock this afternoon James Hayward, a miller in Patterson & Co's roller mill, climbed the bolt for the purpose, it is supposed, of cleaning a choked convey box when his clothing caught in the complicated gearing and shafts, and he was drawn to a horrible death in an instant. Both arms were torn off near the elbows and the bolt shaft pierced his breast, tearing a terrible opening. His head was also lacerated and the shoe torn from one foot. When assistance reached him, his mangled and lifeless body hung suspended in the machinery.

MATTE - (Montreal) The town of St. Therese is in a flutter of excitement over an alleged poisoning case. A farmer named Eugene Matte with his wife and child removed near Ottawa five years ago. On January 23 last the child died through no accountable cause. Five months later Mr. Matte died after five days' illness. The cause of Matte's death remained a mystery when some

weeks ago at requiem mass for the repose of his soul some farmers who were present spread a rumour that he had been poisoned by his wife in order to get possession of the farm. Statements which tell heavily against the wife are being gathered and the authorities have left here to investigate the matter. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Mrs. Matte.

SMILE - Montreal) A son of Mr. Smile of St. Lambert, a promising young man of 16 years of age, contracted a severe cold while saving his father's property during the flood and died yesterday of inflammation.

April 24, 1886

KELLY - Died on the morning of Good Friday, after a short illness, Percy Hubert, youngest son of J. B. Kelly, Fairview, Ancaster.

FIELDING - Died at his residence, 97 King street west, on April 23, Joseph Fielding, a native of Oldham, Lancashire, England, in the 60th year of his age. Funeral on Sunday at 4 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

April 26, 1886

CROMPTON - Died in this city, on April 24, Rev. Thomas Crompton of Barrie, in the 70th year of his age. Funeral from the residence of his son-in-law, J. H. Mattice, 70 Catherine street north, to Burlington cemetery, on Monday, April 26, at 3 p.m.

TROTMAN - Died at Ancaster, April 24, Thomas, third son of David Trotman, in the 20th year of his age.

CROMPTON - Rev. Thomas Crompton died Saturday at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. J. H. Mattice, 70 Catherine street north. Mr. Crompton was born in Bury, Lancashire, England, in 1817. He came to Canada in 1854 as a Primitive Methodist minister and was first stationed in Hamilton. He subsequently was stationed in Kingston, London, and other places, and has lately resided in Barrie. For five years he was editor of the Christian Journal. He came to Hamilton not long ago to visit relatives, was taken suddenly ill, and never recovered, passing away quietly this morning at the age of 69 years. His life was one of active service and he will be regretted by many. He will be buried here to-day.

FARR - (Welland) The body of a young man named Farr, son of Archibald Farr, was found in the Welland river a few miles west of here last night. He had been missing some time and it is supposed he committed suicide.

LYE - (Dresden) Mrs. Lye and her three-year-old child were drowned in the river near here last evening. The child fell over the bank which is very steep and the mother jumped after her.

CARRIER - (Quebec) A boy named Joseph Carrier, 15 years of age, while stepping over a skiff last evening, missed his footing and fell into the Chaudiere river. He was carried over the falls. The body has not yet been recovered.

CAMPBELL - (London) David Campbell, a Westminster farmer, committed suicide yesterday morning by taking paris green. His wife, it seems, died about March 21, and since then he has grown melancholy and despondent.

April 27, 1886

GALVIN - Died at the House of Providence, Dundas, on Easter Sunday, of haemorrhage of the lungs, sister Mary Joseph Galvin in the 43rd year of her age and the 24th of her religious life. The funeral will take place from St. Joseph's Convent chapel, Hamilton, on Tuesday morning, April 27, at 9 o'clock a.m.

BOAM - Died on Monday, April 26, Amasa P. Boam, at his residence, 74 Wilson street, aged 38 years, 9 months, and 12 days. Funeral on Wednesday, April 28, to Grimsby, by 9:15 a.m. G.T.R. All Royal Templars please attend at 8 a.m. at above address.

LLOYD - (London) The man killed here yesterday while jumping off a Grand Trunk, freight train has been identified by his clothing and tattoo marks on the arm as Thomas Lloyd, aged 21 years, a son of Mrs. Elizabeth Lloyd of this city. The inquest was adjourned.

MONITA - (Ottawa) An old woman named Mrs. Monita was killed at Casselman this morning while crossing the Canada Atlantic line near that place. She had been walking along the side of the track but for some reason or other started to cross when the train was not much more than one hundred yards away.

PRESTON - (Ottawa) Robert Preston, a farmer residing near Ashton village, committed suicide this morning by cutting his throat with a razor. No cause can be assigned.

ARMSTRONG - (St. Catharines) George Armstrong, formerly of this city, son of the late Mr. Armstrong, hatter, was murdered at Kansas City by a fellow employee named H. T. Smith who is said to be crazy.

April 28, 1886

BOAM - Died on Monday, April 26, Amasa P. Boam, at his residence, 74 Wilson street, aged 38 years, 9 months, and 12 days. Funeral on Wednesday, April 28, at 2 p.m., to Burlington cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. (See page 55)

CARBONNEAU - (Quebec) A young man named Damase Carbonneau, a shoemaker, was found dead in a field at Little River this morning and an empty gin bottle was found by his side. An inquest will be held to-morrow.

MACDONALD - (Cornwall) The funeral of Mr. Henry Sandfield Macdonald took place from his late residence this afternoon. All the places of business were closed and an immense concourse of people came in from the surrounding country to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory. The Hon. D. A. Macdonald and all the members of the family were present. The following gentlemen acted as pall bearers: Hon Donald Mclnnes, of Hamilton; Lieut-Col. D. A. Macdonald and Mr. A. McLean of Ottawa; Mr. J. P. Whitney, of Morrisburg; Mr. A. F. Macdonald of the Bank of Montreal, Montreal; Mr. D. B. McLennan, Mr. C. J. Mattice, and Mr. Dennis, Ontario Bank, Cornwall. The remains were accompanied to Montreal by the uncles and brothers-in-law and Mr. A. F. Macdonald of Montreal, to be placed in the Molson family vault in that city.

April 29, 1886

MOORE - Died at Hamilton, Ontario, on Wednesday, April 28, Charlotte Louise, daughter of Rev. E. Botterell, of Montreal, beloved wife of John H. Moore. Funeral from her late residence, 238 King street east, on Friday, April 30, at 3 o'clock p.m.

NASH - Died at Hyde Park, Chicago, on Monday, April 26, Isabella, eldest daughter of the late Samuel Nash, in her 21st year. Funeral will take place on Friday, April 30, at 9:30 a.m. from the N. & N. W. R. station, thence to Burlington cemetery.

GORDON - (Toronto) A man named Gordon who came here a few days ago from Montreal to take the position of foreman at the blacksmith shop of the Toronto Bridge Works was to-night found dead in his room in the hotel where he was staying. He had been drinking heavily and is supposed to have taken a dose of chloroform.

April 30, 1886

EDGAR - (Toronto) Rev. J. Edgar, one of the pioneer ministers of the Primitive Methodist Church in Canada, died here yesterday in the 64th year of his age.

TEMPLE - (Toronto) John Hamilton Temple, a slater, who fell from a scaffold while working at a house on Robert street, died at the hospital to-night from injuries received.

May 1, 1886

STOBBERT - Died in this city, on April 29, Robert Stobbert, aged 28 years and 10 months. Funeral will leave his mother's residence (Mrs. Snowdon), No 10 Burlington street west, on Sunday, May 2, at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

CAVERS - Died at her father's residence, 77 John street north, Maggie, the beloved wife of Mr. John Cavers, of the Imperial Bank of Canada, Galt. Funeral private to Grand Trunk station.

CHILDS - (Montreal) A Mr. Childs of St. Dominique street had a baby girl, aged 17 months, suffering from a severe cold and the child having an attack of coughing during last Wednesday night, the father arose for the purpose of administering a dose of medicine, when he unfortunately got hold of the wrong bottle and gave the child carbolic acid. Everything possible was at once done to save the little sufferer, but to no purpose, and it died in great agony.

POWER - (Halifax) James Power, a labourer at the blast furnace at the Acadia iron mines, was accidentally killed early this morning. He was passing up with the cage loaded with ore in the elevator when by some unexplainable manner his head and shoulders became jammed between the cage and timbers in the elevator and the rising cage caught him. The cage was immediately stopped by his companion, but when released life was extinct. Powers leaves a wife and three children.

LAMOUCHE - (Ottawa) The cause of death of a woman named Lamouche found dead in bed at Ironside near here a few days ago is to be investigated as foul play is suspected.

MACDONALD - (Galt) Hugh A. Macdonald was found dead at his residence near this town on Sunday morning. It is thought he over-exerted himself in lifting.

RODGER - (Guelph) Joan, a 16-year-old daughter of R. Rodger of Arkell, fell into a pond and was drowned.

May 3, 1886

CHRISTIE - Died in this city, at 54 East avenue north, on May 1, Sarah, beloved wife of Robert Christie, aged 40 years. Funeral from the above address, on Monday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MCINERNEY - Died in this city, on April 30, Mary, the dearly beloved wife of John McInerney, in the 65th year of her age.

HANCOCK - Died in this city, May 2, William Henry James, only son of James and Eliza Hancock, aged 3 years, 8 months. Funeral private.

LOVERING - Died in this city, on May 3, Ernest Charles Lovering, youngest son of W. J. and Catherine Lovering, aged 3 years and 4 months. Funeral private from his father's residence, 10 Hughson street north, Monday, May 3.

CRAINE - (Niagara Falls) The body of a woman was found in the whirlpool by some boys yesterday afternoon and was taken in charge of by Coroner Lewis and placed in the town hall. The only piece of clothing on it was a cap hanging at the back of the head, the strings being pinned together under the chin. The body was identified as that of old Mrs. Craine of Chippewa. She was seen around town on Wednesday last and left her trunk at the house of Mr. Gray saying that she was going to Stamford. There is a deep cut in her forehead from which blood oozes. Experts claim that the body had only been in the water a few hours, and the indications are that she met her death by foul means. Under the circumstances the coroner empanelled a jury which adjourned for a week.

O'NEILL - (Ridgetown) William O'Neill, 21 years of age, went into the basement at Moody's roller mills last night to grind a pair of shears and was found this morning by one of Moody's employees dead and terribly mangled. One of his arms was torn completely off, his head crushed, and his legs broken in numberless places. He was caught in the shafting while attaching the belting.

MCLEAN - (Windsor Mills, Que) Yesterday evening a young man named Fred McLean employed in Hopkin's mill started to take a boat across the mill pond. The boat was leaking and the young man seemingly under the impression that it was about to sink appeared to be seized with a panic and sprang into the water. Mr. E. Morey attempted a rescue and succeeded in grasping the lad, but the current was so strong that he lost his hold and was himself carried over the dam and through the rapids. McLean was drowned. His body was soon recovered and an inquest held. A verdict of accidental drowning was returned.

BLAU - (St. Thomas) The body of John Blau, a farm labourer, was found on the Grand Trunk air line track near Lawrence station this morning, horribly mutilated. Blau had been to a dance and it is supposed in returning home had taken the railroad track and was struck by a passing train.

May 4, 1886

LEE - Died in this city, on May 2, after a long and painful illness borne with Christian fortitude, Ex-alderman Charles Lee, aged 77 years. Funeral from his late residence, No 373 Hughson street north, on Tuesday, May 4, at 2 p.m. Friends are kindly requested to attend.

By the death of ex-alderman Charles Lee, Hamilton loses one of her oldest citizens, a man who saw the growth of the city out of a wilderness. Mr. Lee died on Sunday after a protracted and painful illness. He was born in the vicinity of Hamilton some 77 years ago when as yet there were only a few wooden houses in the present site of the city, and the old gentleman has often been heard to say that in his boyhood he heard the howl of the wolf ring through the woods where now tall factory chimneys send up to heaven the daily incense of labour and where there are streets of houses whose inmates never saw a wild animal except in cages. Mr. Lee for many years carried on business as s shipwright and wharfinger. (Ed note Wharfinger (pronounced wor-fin-jer) is an archaic term for a person who is the keeper or owner of a wharf) He was elected to a seat at the city council board for St. Andrew's ward in 1874 and in the following two years was returned for ward 5. In 1880 he was again elected for ward 6 and held his seat until the close of 1882 when he retired. He was a man of respectable abilities and sterling upright character. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence, 373 Hughson street north.

HENDERSON - (London) Mrs. Henderson, the esteemed wife of Rev. Alexander Henderson (Presbyterian) of Hyde Park, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon. On Saturday a slight indisposition was manifested but nothing serious was apprehended beyond an asthmatic tendency which has been a source of annoyance for the last few years. The deceased lady was highly esteemed for her many Christian virtues and her usefulness in the church and neighbourhood at large. The reverend gentleman and his family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community at large in this sudden bereavement.

LYNCH - Despite all the efforts which could be put forth to save his life, John Lynch died last night from the effects of the stab in the head received two weeks ago. He did not recover the power of speech and his deposition could not be taken. Dr. Mackelcan, coroner, will hold an inquest upon the body to-day. The prisoners, Henry Shaw, George Patterson, and Spencer Sutherland, who have been in jail for over a week on a charge of attempted murder were( remanded back to jail yesterday by the police magistrate to await, further developments.

May 5, 1886

LYNCH - Died in this city, on May 3, John James Lynch, aged 24 years and 3 months. Funeral at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, from the residence of his mother, 132 Ferrie street east, for St. Patrick's Church, thence to the R.C. cemetery. Friends will please accept this intimation.

RUTHVEN - (Toronto) The body of the man who suicided in the bay on Sunday afternoon has been identified as that of Edward Ruthven, recently from Montreal. Ruthven was 61 years old and lost his wife three months ago, since when he has been idle.

STRICKLAND - (Chatham) The body of the man found in the river yesterday afternoon was identified as E. D. Strickland who came here only a few weeks ago. He had evidently fallen in the water while ill as he got up from a sick bed when missed.

YOUNG - (St. Thomas) The dead body of a man named Thomas Young, about 60 years of age, was found in his house on Stanley street last night. He had been living alone for some time and had not been seen by the neighbours for several days.

May 6, 1886

MURPHY - Died at the residence of her parents, 142 Duke street, on May 4, Ellen, the beloved infant daughter of William and Mary Murphy, aged 14 months and 21 days. Funeral on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

GRANT - (Ottawa) The late Major George Grant, formerly quartermaster of Her Majesty's 100th Regiment, and subsequently quartermaster of the Governor-General's Foot Guards here, was buried to-day with military honours, the Governor-General•s Foot Guards furnishing the firing party.

May 8, 1886

BREHENY - Died in this city, on May 6, William Breheny, in the 38th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, No 7 ½ Walnut street south, on Saturday, May 8, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends will please attend.

AULD - Died in this city, James Auld, aged 1 year and 6 months. Funeral will take place from his father's residence, 37 Robinson street, on Friday, May 7, at 2 p.m.

MELLISH - (Galt) Mrs. F. W. Mellish fell in a fainting fit on Sunday and died in a quarter of an hour. She leaves an infant, three weeks old.

May 8, 1886

FORSTER - Died in this city, on May 7, at his father's residence, Smith avenue, William Henry, son of Sidney H. and Catherine E. Forster, aged 8 months and 15 days. Funeral on Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

JOHNSON - Died in this city, at 103 John street south, May 7, Henrietta L. Johnson, daughter of Mrs. F. Johnson, aged 28 years. Funeral on Sunday at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

EVANS - Died on May 8, at 121 Bay street north, of bronchitis, Agnes DeVilla, aged 7 weeks, youngest daughter of John D. and Louie Evans.

COPP - Died on May 7, 1886, at his father's residence, West Lawn, Hamilton, in his 22nd year, Anthony, youngest son of Anthony Copp, Esq. Funeral on Monday, May 10, at 3:30 p.m.

Following closely after the disastrous fire at Copp Brothers' foundry comes a most distressing accident which results in the death of Anthony Copp, Jr., son of Mr. Anthony Copp, one of the firm, and all thought of the fire vanishes before the news of the sad, sad event which is indirectly a result of the burning of the foundry. In company with an insurance appraiser the young man started yesterday afternoon to go over the premises for the purpose of ascertaining the amount of the loss. It was thought advisable to get into the burned part of the building and for that purpose a ladder was procured and placed against one of the timbers on the rear part of the building. A workman named Thompson held the ladder steady while the unfortunate man ascended. He had reached almost to the top when by some means unknown he lost his hold and fell backward. Thompson saw him falling and tried to save him by catching him but could succeed only in breaking the force of the fall which would probably have killed him instantly. He came down heavily upon some iron and was picked up quite unconscious. Medical aid was summoned without delay and the patrol wagon was called to take the injured man to his home, West Lawn, three blocks west of where the accident happened. Before arriving home Mr. Copp was quite conscious. Dr. Philp arrived almost as soon as the ambulance. The young man talked freely, telling the physician that the most acute pain was about the region of the heart and that he had pains about the head. Upon making an examination Dr. Philp found an extensive wound on the right side of the head extending to the top, but the skull did not appear to be compressed, and all the symptoms pointed towards concussion rather than compression of the brain. There was also a bruise upon the right shoulder and one upon the side. Dr. Philp did all he could for the sufferer. Internal injuries, however, were feared, but it was hoped he would continue to improve. The accident happened between five and six o'clock and Dr. Philp attended the patient three times between that and nine o'clock. Between nine and ten o'clock he was again summoned and in

company with Dr. Malloch hastened to the house, but life passed away before the medical gentlemen could do anything.

Anthony Copp was a most promising young man. He was kindhearted and sympathetic, his disposition having endeared him to all. He was second lieutenant in the Hamilton Field Battery and though but 21 years old was a painstaking and efficient officer. He attended parade on Thursday night after the fire of that day. A painful circumstance in connection with the event is the absence from the city of his father and mother who are in England. His sister also was away from home at the time of the accident and did not know of it for a couple of hours. The doctors are of the opinion that death was caused by concussion of the brain and of some of the internal organs. It is likely that a post mortem examination will be held to-day.

REID - (Toronto) Residents in the north-eastern part of the city were thrown into a state of great excitement this evening by the tragedy which occurred at 510 Parliament street. Charles Reid, at one time a private detective, but latterly employed as a binder in Copp, Clark, & Co's establishment, has been separated from his wife for some time. She resided at the above number with her brother, and this evening shortly before six o'clock, Reid, who was in an intoxicated condition, called at the house to see her. Being alarmed at his wild appearance she sent her cousin for a policeman, and when they were alone Reid pulled out an English bulldog revolver and pointed it at her breast. He pulled the trigger, but it snapped. She grasped his arm, and when he fired again the bullet entered her arm above the elbow. He fired again, the bullet striking her on the left shoulder, and she fell. Reid, evidently thinking he had finished his murderous job, placed the revolver against his right temple and fired, the bullet lodging in his brain. The firing had alarmed the neighbourhood and a crowd speedily collected. Medical men were also quickly in attendance and Reid was removed to the hospital where he died in a few minutes. Mrs. Reid's wounds were not considered fatal. The bullet in her arm was extracted, but the doctors failed to find the one In her shoulder and decided to let it remain. Reid got the name of being dissolute in his habits. They have been married for a few years but had no children. Jealousy is attributed as the cause of the tragedy.

SHERMAN - (Belleville) Mr. Andrew Sherman, a well known farmer of Thurlow, was killed this morning by an explosion of dynamite. It is not known how the accident occurred as the deceased was alone at the time. When found he was dead, the middle portion of his body being torn to pieces.

May 10, 1886

SMITH - Died at his residence, Hammersmith, England, on April 22, in the 85th year of his age, Henry Smith, late of H.E.I.C.S, formerly of Staplegrove, Glanford.

CASE - Died in this city, on Saturday, May 8, Anna, beloved wife of Egbert James Case, and daughter of Anna and Jonathan Hill, of Elikenny, Ireland, aged 27 years. Funeral from the residence, 56 Catherine street north, on Monday, May 10, at 2:30 p.m.

WOOTTON - Died on Sunday, May 9, Harry, third son of Albert and Agnes Wootton, aged 3 years. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, May 11, in Toronto, from G.T.R. station to the Necropolis at 1:55 p.m. on the arrival of the train from Hamilton.

ROBINSON - (Belleville) The body of the little boy, Herbert Robinson, who was drowned in the river on March 26, was found in the bay this morning. It was sadly mutilated.

May 11, 1886

CRITES - Died on May 9, at 12 Erie avenue, Helen Louise, only daughter of George A. and Helen Booker Crites, aged 4 months and 2 days. Funeral on Tuesday, at 3 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

SWEENEY - Died in this city, on May 9, of whooping cough, Kathleen Margaret, third daughter of James and Mary Sweeney, aged 3 months. Funeral from her father's residence, corner of King William and Hughson streets, on Tuesday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

SEDDON - Died in Brooklyn, on May 3, Mr. Robert Seddon, Jr., aged 29 years, nephew of the late George H. Seddon of this city, and brother of Mr. James Seddon of this city. Funeral took place from his father's residence, Brooklyn, on May 6.

SCHANE - (Delhi) Mrs. Chester Schane, who lived about three miles from here, committed suicide to-day by taking carbolic acid.

ARCHER - (Owen Sound) At 2 o'clock this morning a fire occurred in a small frame building on Division street, owned by John Patten. There were four young men sleeping upstairs in the house at the time, one of whom, Henry Archer, a shoemaker, lost his life. Peter Bruce, a room-mate of Archer, was also badly burned in making his escape. The other two barely escaped with their lives by jumping from the window in their night clothes. The cause of the fire is unknown.

HURD - (Quebec) A barn belonging to Lasare Hurd, a farmer of St. Raymond, was burned yesterday afternoon and two of his children, aged 3 and 4, were burned to death.

DOUSE - Rev. John Douse, one of the oldest ministers of the Methodist Church in Canada, died in Toronto on Saturday. He was over 80 years of age. Mr. Douse was born in England where he received his education. He was ordained in Canada in the year 1834 as a minister of the then Wesleyan Methodist church and immediately entered upon his work, filling appointments during a very busy life at St. Catharines, Cobourg, Belleville, Hamilton, Kingston, Toronto, Barrie, London, Guelph, Ottawa, St. John's, Quebec, and Paris.

From 1860 till 1889, he was treasurer of the superannuated ministers' fund and discharged the duties of the office with great fidelity and efficiency. In 1873, he was superannuated. He leaves several children, one being the wife of Rev. Thomas Crosby, missionary to the Indians at Fort Simpson, B.C.

May 12, 1886

BRESEAU - (Quebec) Eliza Gaumond, wife of L. B. Breseau, aged 55 years, residing at Hamel street, St. Sauveur, dropped dead this morning in the St. Sauveur Roman Catholic church. Coroner Belleau held an inquest and a verdict of death from disease of the heart was rendered.

May 13, 1886

BELL - (Toronto) A young man named Bell, a son of William Bell of York Mills, while driving home from a visit to a neighbour's house last night, fell from the sulky and broke his neck. He died shortly afterward.

BERCHAND - (Halifax) The steamer "St. Pierre" at Cow Bay, C.B., from St. Pierre, reports the loss of a French passenger on Monday night, named Berchand, a ship carpenter on his way to Sydney, to work at his trade. He was very weak from seasickness and is supposed to have fallen overboard.

CAMERON - A paragraph was given yesterday stating that the body of an unknown man had been found on the cowcatcher of a G.W.R. locomotive at Preston on Saturday night. The body has since been identified as that of Duncan Cameron of the Gore of Puslinch, better known at Lochiel. The deceased was a labourer who had lived for forty-five or fifty years near Crieff. It is supposed that he had gone to the Galt station on Saturday evening to take the train home and being too late to catch it, started to walk along the tenth concession on his way home and that he was struck at the railway crossing. He was about 65 years of age.

May 14, 1886

MACKINTOSH - Died at Wilsonville, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 2, Mrs. Ann Mackintosh,

widow of the late Dr. David Mackintosh, M.D., Hamilton, Ontario, formerly of Inverness, Scotland.

WILSON - (London) Henry Wilson, an old and well known resident of the city, passed away very suddenly this morning. He was crossing Dundas street, south of the city hall, about 11 o'clock and had reached the middle of the street when he suddenly tripped and fell forward on his face. He never recovered consciousness.

LOORDS - (Welland) A young son of Michael Loords, aged about 6 years, was drowned about noon to-day while playing near the Welland river here.

May 15, 1886

REED - Died in this city, on May 14, Ann Reed, wife of William H. Reed. The funeral will leave from the residence of her son-in-law, Joseph Arland, Burlington, at 2 o'clock on Sunday afternoon. Friends will please accept this intimation.

May 17, 1886

MCBRIDE - Died at 298 John street north, on May 14, Dennis McBride, aged 67 years, a native of the county Antrim, Ireland. Funeral will leave his late residence, on Monday, May 17, at 8:30 a.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

SONNTAG - Died in this city, on May 13, Eva, youngest daughter of H. O. and Annie Sonntag.

ORR - Died on May 15, John Harold Stanley, second son of John A. Orr. Private burial, Sunday, May 16.

BELL - Died on Sunday, May 16, Sarah, wife of John Bell, aged 64 years. The funeral will take place at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, from the residence of her son-in-law, H. Priestland, 38 Ferrie street west. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

May 18, 1886

SHLEISSING - Died on May 17, at 295 James street north, Charles, second son of Maria and Charles Shleissing, aged 4 years, Ill., on Sunday, May 16, David Black, youngest son of the late James Black. Funeral from his and 11 months. Funeral private.

BLACK - Died at Chicago, mother's residence, 48 Cannon street east, on Wednesday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

SENTENNE - (Montreal) Coroner Jones held an inquest yesterday on the body of George Sentenne, residing at 2200 Montcalm street, who fell and broke his neck while in the act of descending the stairs. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death. The deceased leaves a widow and seven young children.

CHARLAND - (Quebec) Mrs. Tilephore Charland of Levis was found dead yesterday evening. A searching investigation will be made at the inquest, foul play being suspected. It is believes that a frightful tragedy has been enacted with the death of Mrs. Charland. The deceased was cut in several places and had one of her eyes bulged from its socket. Her head was bruised in several places and had the appearance of having been brutally and foully murdered. The husband, Theo Charland, who was the only person in the house at the time, has been arrested on suspicion. He stated that he went to sleep after dinner and upon awakening found his wife prostrated on the floor and upon examination found her dead.

There is a rumour that Mrs. Charland had also been poisoned and a doctor at Levis had been arrested in connection with her death. A coroner is now holding an inquest and nothing will be known until later who are the real perpetrators of the crime. Mr. Charland is a young man of 27 years and a son of Mr. Charland, ship-builder of Levis. He was up to last year a broker and assignee, keeping his office on St. James street, Quebec. Although at times he has taken sprees, he is regarded as a peaceably-living man, and even his enemies do not attribute the crime to him.

DERRICK - (Belleville) Michael Derrick, a young man 17 years of age, fell overboard from a punt yesterday afternoon near Ferry Point and was drowned. The body has not yet been recovered.

GASDEN - (Gananoque) This afternoon the third and fourth sons of L. H. Gasden were fishing in the creek when the younger, a boy of 8 years, fell in and was drowned. The body has not yet been recovered.

May 19, 1886

LOTTRIDGE - Died in Barton, Tuesday, May 18, William Lottridge, Sr., aged 81 years. Funeral on Thursday, May 20, from the residence of his son, John S. Lottridge, at 11 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances please attend.

BURNS - Died in this city, on May 18, at his late residence, corner of Wilson and Wentworth streets, Timothy W. Burns, aged 74 years. Funeral on Wednesday, at 1 o'clock p.m. Interment at Waterdown. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

May 20, 1886

MYLES - Died in this city, at 113 John street south on May 19, Ella, daughter of John and Ann Myles, aged 1 year, 8 months, and 5 days. Funeral on Thursday at 4 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MCAVAY - Died in this city, on May 19, at 143 Ferguson avenue, Annie Ethel, youngest daughter of Patrick and Theresa McAvay, aged 5 months and 19 days. Funeral on Thursday at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

BECHER - Died on May 18, Mrs. Rebecca Becher, widow of the late H. L. Becher of London, Ontario. The funeral will take place from her father's residence, 175 King William street, on Thursday, May 20, at 3:30. Friends please accept this intimation.

ARCHIBALD - (Halifax) The wife of P. P. Archibald, proprietor of the Albion Hotel, dropped dead to-day. She was 70 years of age.

May 21, 1886

WARD - Died in this city, on May 20, Edward, son of the late P. Ward, aged 19 years. Funeral will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday from his late residence, Herkimer street west. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

DUFFY - Died in this city, on May 20, John Duffy, a native of county Galway, Ireland, in his 60th year. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday May 22, from his late residence, 187 Hughson street north. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MCKAY - (Halifax) Mr. McKay, ex-M.P. for Breton, dropped dead in the street in Sydney this morning. Deceased was first elected to parliament in 1872 as a Conservative, but he voted against the Macdonald government on the Pacific railway scandal and has since been a supporter of the Liberal party.

May 22, 1886

LEWIS - Died in this city, on May 20, at 129 Simcoe street, Thomas S. Lewis, aged 60 years, 2 months, and 28 days. Funeral, Saturday, May 22, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

SNELGROVE - Died at Rochester, on Wednesday, May 19, Elizabeth, relict of the late Henry Snelgrove, aged 72 year.

WILKINS - Died suddenly at Burlington, on Tuesday, May 18, at the residence of her niece, Mrs. William Linley, Ellen Wilkins, of this city, Funeral took place at 2 o'clock on Thursday, May 20, from above address.

May 24, 1886

HENIGAN - Died in this city, on May 22, at 108 King street east, Mary May, infant daughter of James and Amelia Henigan, aged 12 days.

NORRIS - Died in this city, on May 22, at the residence of her son-in-law, John Henry, 49 West avenue north, Ellen Norris, in the 56th year of her age. Funeral from above address, Monday, May 24, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

PARENT - (Windsor) Two children of a Petite Cote farmer named Parent, aged five and seven years respectively, were drowned by the upsetting of a small skiff on which they were riding. The children were gathering water flowers, Willie, the elder of the two propelling the skiff with a short paddle. The swells from a passing steamer caused the skiff to capsize in five feet of water. The cries of the little ones for help were heard by some men working on the shore who pulled out into the stream but not in time to save the children. The bodies were found ten feet apart.

CHARBONNEAU - (Montreal) Jean Baptists Charbonneau, who fell between two cars while working at Bonaventure depot, died this morning at Notre Dame hospital. The deceased was 32 years of age and leaves a wife and one child.

HUNTINGTON - (Montreal) The funeral of the late Mr. Huntington took place this afternoon. It started from the Windsor hotel. The cortege proceeded to Christ Church Cathedral where services were conducted by the Rev. Dean Ellegood, assisted by the venerable Archdeacon Lindsay and Rev. J. A. Newnham. The remains were then conveyed to Mount Royal cemetery.

O'DONOHOE - (Toronto) A young man named P. O'Donohoe of McCarthy & Co, gents furnishings, Queen street east, was drowned in the bay this afternoon. The body has not yet been recovered. The deceased was a brother of Father O'Donohoe, of Sandwich.

May 25, 1886

MOODY - Died on the morning of Monday, May 24, Robert William Moody, a native of Exeter, England, in the 63rd year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, 162 Copps Block, King street east, on Wednesday, May 26, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

MORTON - Died in this city, on the morning of May 24, after a protracted illness, William Morton, in the 26th year of his age.

Funeral from his father's residence, 52 Herkimer street, on Wednesday, May 26, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

LINLEY - (Maxwell) Samuel Linley, 9 years of age, son of J. Linley, a farmer a few miles from this place, was drowned yesterday morning in a pond where he had been amusing himself with a raft along with five other boys. All of them fell into the water but only one lost his life.

May 26, 1886

LAROSE, NORQUAY - (Ottawa) Two boys named Larose and Norquay, about 15 years of age, were drowned on Saturday evening at the mouth of the Gatineau river. They were out on a raft and Larose, having flipped and fallen into the water, Norquay jumped in to save him. Their bodies have been recovered.

DWYER - (Montreal) A woman named Mary Ann Dwyer this morning knocked a coal oil lamp on to the stove when a loud explosion took place. Her clothes caught fire and burned around her body. Her screams brought the neighbours to her assistance and she was removed in the ambulance to the general hospital where she died this afternoon in great agony.

FLINT - (Belleville) Mrs. Flint, wife of Hon. Billa Flint, senator, died yesterday aged 77 years and 9 months. Deceased whose maiden name was Phoebe Clement was married to Mr. Flint at Brockville in December, 1827, and early in 1829 they removed to Belleville and have ever since resided there.

May 28, 1886

BARNES - Died at 'The Glen Farm', Saltfleet, on Wednesday morning, in the 27th year of her age, Aggie Auld, the wife of P. Barnes, Jr., Esq, and grand-daughter of Joseph Jardine, Esq., Barton. The funeral will take place from the residence of K. C. Holbrook, Saltfleet, to the cemetery, Hamilton, on Friday first, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The friends of the family are hereby respectfully invited to attend without further notice.

CAHILL - Died in this city, on May 27, Cornelius Cahill, aged 75 years, a native of county Kerry, Ireland, parish of Keel. The funeral will leave his son-in-law's residence, Ephraim Ringer, 170 Catherine street north, on Sunday, at 2 o'clock, to the Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

DIAMOND - Died in this city, on May 27, Ester Amanda, eldest daughter of Andrew J. Diamond, aged 16 years and 11 months. The funeral will leave her father's residence, 103 Elgin street north, at 2 o'clock on Saturday. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

MCCUTCHEON - Died at 20 Crook street, on Thursday afternoon, William McCutcheon, in the 40th year of his age. Funeral on Saturday, May 29, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

ANDRE- (Kingston) This afternoon, Thomas Andre, aged 5 years, fell off Gunn's wharf and was drowned.

BRACKEN - (Montreal) This afternoon a man named W. Bracken was killed on the Grand Trunk Railway near St. Henri. The unfortunate man was running along the track to take the cars at St. Henri when he was overtaken by an engine and knocked from the track and killed.

BYE - (Guelph) A fatal accident happened in Pilkington on Tuesday. William Bye, collector of the township, was the victim. He owned a brick yard at Bethany, a small village in the north of the township. In the yard a new tile making machine had just been erected. The machine must have been put up in a very temporary manner, for while he was working around it, the massive machine toppled over and crushed poor Bye beneath it. Death was instantaneous.

May 29, 1886

DIXON - Died on May 28, W. G. Dixon, aged 28 years. Funeral from his father's residence, Saltfleet, on Sunday, May 30, at 2 o'clock, to Hamilton cemetery.

HAYS - Died on May 28, at the residence of her brother S. P. O'Callahan, 179 Park street north, Mary O'Callahan, wife of D. Hays, of 130 John street, Toronto, in the 50th year of her age.

LAWRIE - (Toronto) Andrew Lawrie, who was so seriously injured on Monday by the collapse of a house on Sackville street, died at the hospital this morning. He was 37 years of age and leaves a wife and five young children.

GORWOOD - (Shelburn, Ont) To-day as George Gorwood, a farmer living about three miles from Shelburn, was starting for home his horse became unmanageable, throwing him out, his head striking on the side walk. He died soon afterward.

CAMPBELL - (Welland) An old pauper vagrant named Robert Campbell, who has been almost a regular inhabitant of the Welland jail for years, died in the prison on Tuesday evening, aged 82 years.

May 31, 1886

MACPHERSON - Died on May 29, Malcolm Drummond, aged 1 year and 1 month, son of T. H. Macpherson.

BASTEDO - Died at Burlington, Sunday morning, May 30, 1886, Eliza Augusta, beloved wife of John C. Bastedo. Funeral on Tuesday, June 1, at 2 p.m.

ELLIS - (Quebec) John Ellis, agent for the tug steamer "Conqueror" accidentally fell overboard yesterday at the Travers wharf while the steamer was towing a barque to port. The body has not yet been recovered.

MURPHY - (Belleville) Edward Murphy, a sailor whose mother lives in this city, was washed overboard from a schooner on Lake Michigan on Wednesday and was drowned.

RAINBOW - (Belleville) A five-year-old son of John Rainbow of Thurlow was kicked to death by a colt in a field on his father's farm yesterday.

GREEVES - (Craigville) At noon to-day at Sandy Cove about four miles from here three boys named Greeves, Latimer, and Birner went out in the lake in a boat to fish. Having no oars or paddles, a heavy gale drifted the boat beyond control, when Greeves jumped into the water. Another boy on shore, seeing the accident, gave the alarm at Greeves' mill. The hands at great risk secured the boat with the two boys about three miles from shore. Returning, a grappling hook was thrown where the boy, Greeves, was seen to sink. The body was found at a depth of fourteen feet. When the party returned to the shore the mill was discovered on fire and owing to the high wind, it was soon destroyed together with a large quantity of lumber and logs. No insurance.

June 1, 1886

GRIFFIN - Died in this city, on May 30, Ann Griffin, sister of the late Michael Ronan, in the 77th year of her age. Funeral from the residence, corner of Wellington and Cannon streets, on Tuesday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

SHEEHAN - (Toronto) Mrs. Sheehan, widow of Jerry Sheehan, of Duchess street, suicided last night by hanging. She has been in a despondent state since the death of her husband three months ago.

June 2, 1886

HENNESY - Died in this city, on June 1, Maria Dunn, beloved wife of James Hennesy, aged 41 years. Funeral from her late residence, 54 Bay street north, on Thursday at 2:30 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

GRIEVE - (Rockwood) James Grieve, a man in the employ of John Burns, farmer about one mile east of Rockwood, was killed at 8:30 this morning, He was driving along with a load of manure when the horses became frightened at something and ran away. In his efforts to stop them, he was thrown under the front wheel of the wagon which passed over him, causing injuries from which he died shortly afterward. He was a hard-working man and leaves a wife and six children for whom much sympathy is felt.

June 3, 1886

HAWKINS - Died on June 2, Thomas Hawkins, in the 75th year of his age, native of Gloucester, England. Funeral from the residence of his son-in-law, Samuel Howard, Oak avenue north, on Friday, June 4, at 3:30.

FRASER - Died in this city, at 37 Napier street, on June 2, Eliza, wife of Thomas Fraser, aged 70 years. Funeral on Thursday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

OMAND - Died in this city, on Thursday, June 2, Barbara Ann Osbourne, wife of William Omand, Sr., in the 80th year of her age. Funeral from her husband's residence, 140 Hughson street north, on Friday, June 4, at 4 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

WILSON - (Toronto) Mrs. Wilson, wife of James Wilson, commercial traveller, who was so severely burned last Friday while lighting her kitchen stove, died at the hospital to-night from the effects of her injuries.

WASHBURN - (Ottawa) William Washburn, registrar of the county of Ottawa, died this afternoon of consumption.

MCLEAN - (Ottawa) The dead body of an old man named McLean, a resident of Mechanicsville, was found in a pond near Eddy's mill, Hull, to-day. It appeared to have been about two weeks in the water.

CAMPBELL - (Hagersville) A little son of P. Campbell was drawn into a wagon wheel and so badly crushed that he died.

HILTON - James E. Hilton, formerly of this city, died at the residence of his parents, Chicago, June 1. Mr. Hilton had many friends in Hamilton who will be sorry to hear of his sudden death.

June 4, 1886

ANGUS - Died at 36 Jackson street west, on June 3, Charlotte, relict of the late Robert Angus, in the 66th year of her age. Funeral will take place on Saturday, June 4, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

ELLISON - Killed on the railway, June 2, Edgar Paxton Ellison, son of William Ellison, Esq., Croydon, England, aged 21 years. Funeral will take place from Mr. Frank Lonsdale's residence, Mountain avenue, Concession street, this afternoon at 4:30.

Passengers on the 9:30 train from Dundas on the Hamilton and Dundas Railway brought to the city the news of the finding of the dead body of a man at the side of the track near Ainslie Wood. It was believed by some who had taken a hurried glance at the body and the surroundings that death had been caused by foul play and that the body had been carried from a wood nearby and placed at the side of the track. The man had evidently been dead a good many hours when found, and the fact that three trains must have passed the spot where he lay before he was discovered and that no person on those trains saw the body supported the idea of foul play.

Detectives Doyle and Campbell and a "Spectator" representative went to the scene on the first train. Engineer O'Neil and conductor D. Camp, who had first seen the body, were upon the train. They stated that the body was by the track before they came along. Engineer O'Neil did not know what it was at first and passed it. The train was then stopped and backed up. The body was not moved, but county constable Raspberry, who was on the train, remained behind and took charge of it.

The body was found lying on the north side of the track half a mile west of Garth street and just inside the city limits. The idea of foul play was exploded when an examination of the track was made. For 220 yards west the track was smeared with blood. Bits of the unfortunate man's scalp with tufts of hair attached, pieces of skull, strips of clothes caught upon the sleepers, showed that the body had been dragged fully an eighth of a mile. The pocket of a coat was found one hundred yards from the body along the track. A white handkerchief was in the pocket and upon one corner was what appeared to E. P. Ellison. Fifty yards further was found half a coat out of which had been torn the pocket referred to. Another thirty yards along was found a black necktie upon the lining of which was the same name as was on the handkerchief.

A few yards further was the spot where the dead man had been struck by the dummy. A portion of the jaw bone and three teeth were found upon the inside of the track. The body had been dragged by the train from there to where it was found. Upon the head of almost every spike upon the inside of the north rail was blood or torn flesh. The ends of two or three partially decayed sleepers were broken off, evidently by being hit by the body as it was dragged along. The coat was a closely buttoned frock of English make, and the man wore a pair of gray trousers and gray underclothing. A coarse straw hat was found near where the man had been struck. The body was terribly bruised and very little clothes left upon it. The right side of the face from the chin up was gone, having the appearance of having been ground away by pressing against a wheel. A sandy beard was upon the man's chin and the left side of his face was clean-shaven. He had fair hair and appeared to be about 26 or 27 years old. The body was brought into the city by the 1:40 train and taken to the city hospital.

F. E. Lonsdale, secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, identified the man as Edgar Paxton Ellison. For the past seven months he has been employed by Mr. Lonsdale to do odd jobs about his house and grounds. He is a son of a London, England, architect. He was subject to fits of melancholy and was once in an asylum. Mr. Lonsdale tried some time ago to have him admitted to the asylum here. He left his work Wednesday afternoon and was not seen alive again. He may have met with his death accidentally or may have committed suicide while in one of his fits of melancholy. An inquest will be held.

County Crown Attorney Crerar was consulted as to the advisability of holding an inquest and the conclusion was arrived at that none was necessary.

June 5, 1886

JOCELYN - Died in this city, on June 3, Florence, youngest daughter of Joseph Jocelyn, aged 15 year and 2 months. Funeral will take place from her father's residence, 37 Florence street, on Sunday, June 6, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

FILGIANO - Died in this city, June 4, Kate E., beloved wife of Mr. Harry E. Filgiano, in her 23rd year. Funeral from 22 Emerald street north, on Monday, at 8:30 a.m. to R. C. Cemetery. Friends will please attend.

DEMERS - (Montreal) A few days ago there died at St. Eustache, Two Mountains county, a veteran of 1812, named Jean B. Demers, 95 years of age. He left behind 10 children, 87 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

NORRIS - (Guelph) George Norris, while drunk, partook of carbolic acid and poisoned himself. He was a shoemaker and 70 years of age.

June 7, 1886

BOND - Died on Wednesday, June 2, 1886, at Salt Lake City, Utah, while returning home from Los Angeles, California, Lizzie A., daughter of the late James Bond, aged 24 years, Funeral on Tuesday, June 8, at 2:30 p.m. from the residence of H. C. Webber, 134 John street south. Friends will please accept this intimation

BATTERSHILL - Died in this city, on June 5, Mrs. Sarah Battershill, relict of the late John Battershill, in the 71st year of her age.

Funeral from the residence of her son-in-law, W. H. Chilman, 20 George street, this (Monday) afternoon, at 3:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

MARRIOTT - Died at the Plains, on June 5, William Marriott, aged 36 years. Funeral to take place on Tuesday at 3 p.m. from his father's residence at the Plains. Friends please accept this intimation. The boat leaves foot of Simcoe street at 2 p.m. and will return at 5 p.m.

COLVIN - Died in this city, on June 6, Ellen, daughter of Margaret and Peter COLVIN, aged 8 months. Funeral on Tuesday June 8, at 3 p.m. from her father's residence, York street, next to Burlington cemetery gate. Friends and acquaintances will attend without further notice.

BYRNES - (Fort Erie) About half past eight this morning, Michael Byrnes, a farmer about 60 years of age, living at the Garrison road two miles west of here, while walking on the Grand Trunk Railway track to the Snake Hill ferryboat, a short distance west of here, to take the boat to Buffalo, was struck by the westbound mail train and instantly killed. The engineer of the train sounded the whistle several times but Mr. Byrnes, being somewhat hard of hearing, did not notice it.

CARMICHAEL - The sad news arrived here that Rev. Hartley Carmichael's second son, Hartley, died at sea during the voyage to Liverpool. Rev. Hartley Carmichael has left for Boston where he will sail on Thursday by the steamer "Gallia" for Liverpool. The remains of his son will be taken to Dublin for burial.

June 8, 1886

HARRIS - Died at the residence of her brother, Charles Harris, Saltfleet township, on Sunday, June 6, Catherine Harris, in the 28th year of her age. Funeral on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CALLAHAN - Died in this city, on June 6, James Callahan, in the 56th year of his age, a native of county Limerick, Ireland. Funeral will leave his late residence, No 71 Young street, on Tuesday, June 8, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

June 9, 1886

CANE - Died in Boston, Mass., May 30, after a long and painful illness, Annie, wife of S. H. Cane, and daughter-in-law of Mrs. Samuel Cane, of this city.

LABRECQUE (Ottawa) Dorothie Labrecque, the boy who was shot by a companion about a week ago, died to-day. The post mortem examination showed that the bullet had fractured the skull and driven a piece of bone into the brain.

ELDRED - (Windsor) The six-year-old son of a coloured man in East Sandwich, Ontario, named Eldred, was fatally burned Sunday afternoon. The little fellow with some other boys started a bonfire and in play chased one another with the lighted sticks. Burning embers were thrown at the little boy and his clothed caught fire. The other boys were frightened and ran away. The Eldred boy, enveloped in flames, plunged into a ditch where there were about four inches of water, and when he was taken out his body was found charred from head to foot. He died a few hours afterward.

HILL - (Brantford) Hill, the insane farmer who was committed from Paris to Brantford jail two weeks since as insane, died on Friday at the Hamilton asylum from exhaustion. He continued in a violent state till the last.

FULLERTON - (Smithville) At the inquest last night on the body of Mary Fullerton, reported as poisoned yesterday, the jury brought in a verdict of death from causes unknown at present. There was no post mortem examination.

June 10, 1886

MILLS - Died on Wednesday, June 9, at 64 Grange avenue, Toronto, Mr. John Mills, late of this city, aged 86 years. Funeral from the G.T.R. station on Friday at 1:45 p.m.

June 11. 1886

HOBBS - Died in this city, on June 9, Albert Hobbs, in the 31st year of his age. Funeral on Friday, at 3 p.m., from his late residence, 115½ Rebecca street. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

HAWLEY - (Montreal) Dave Hawley, who was injured lately at Sharrow's circus and who was married to Maude Oswald in the hospital, died this afternoon from his injuries.

June 12, 1886

DUFFY - Died in this city, on Thursday, June 10, Edward Duffy, late of Ancaster, aged 76 years. Funeral from the residence of his son-in-law, William Kavanaugh, 233 King street west, on Sunday, June 13, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

LEACH - (London) This evening the two-year-old daughter of Mr. Leach, sexton of St. Peter's Cathedral, was run over by a streetcar on Richmond street and instantly killed.

CURRIE - (Acton) John, son of Laughton Currie, Erin, was killed by a wagon running over him.

June 14, 1886

DESLAURIERS - (Montreal) Annie DesLauriers, the young girl who took 'Rough on Rats' died in horrible agony in Notre Dame hospital last night. An inquest will be held on Monday morning.

FRANCEUR - (Quebec) A man by the name of Franceur was mashed to a jelly yesterday at Levis by a boulder falling on him while he was at work excavating a rock at the foot of Levis cliff.

SMITH - (Brooklyn, Ont) As the ballasting train on the Whitby & Lindsay branch of the Midland Railway was shunting on the siding, a brakeman named Smith in operating the brake twisted the wheel off and was thrown backward between the cars. Both of his legs were cut and mangled dreadfully. He died soon after an amputation was performed. The young man was one of the volunteers who went to the Northwest last spring.

RIDER - (Paris) Charles Rider, while helping to shingle Mr. Dean's barn near the town yesterday afternoon, fell from the roof and died in a few minutes afterward from the injuries received. He leaves a wife and two children.

June 15, 1886

BENNETT - (Toronto) This afternoon the four-year-old son of Frederick Bennett, 183 Queen street west, was run over by a wagon on that street and killed. The driver of the wagon whipped up his horses and disappeared before he could be recognized.

MAGRATH - (Halifax) David Magrath, a man said to belong to Halifax County, arrived at Shelburne on Saturday from a fishing voyage to the banks on the schooner "John Durvey". About 11 o'clock this morning he went into the cabin of the vessel, placed the muzzle of a loaded gun to his breast, and discharged it by means of a stick. The explosion caused instant death, the left lung and heart being blown to pieces.

LAMPMAN - John C. Lampman, a prominent grocer of Thorold, died suddenly at the G.T.R. station here yesterday afternoon while waiting for a train. He was returning from a visit to his father in Woodstock and stopped over in Hamilton to transact some business. He called at Fearman's packing house and W. H. Gillard & Co's warehouse in the morning, and to both Mr. Fearman and Mr. Gillard he complaining of feeling unwell but said it was nothing more than wind on the stomach. The cause of death was probably heart disease. Mr. James Lawson, a friend and neighbour of the deceased came to the city last evening and took the body home.

Mr. Lampman was about 50 years of age. He had been a member of the Thorold town council and was an earnest temperance worker. He was married and is survived by his wife and child, a young lady.

June 16, 1886

MERCER - (Chatham) John, the Hon of Harry Mercer, passenger agent of the Chicago, Minneapolis, and St. Paul Railway, Detroit, and grandson of John Mercer, sheriff of Kent, a promising lad of 14, was drowned in the river this afternoon. The body has been recovered.

MILLER, FROST - (Toronto) The body of John Miller, one of the three young men who went out for a sail on Sunday afternoon, was found on the lake shore this afternoon. It was in the boat which had been pulled ashore by a passing sailboat. There is no doubt therefore that the other two, Fred Miller and Albert Frost, also perished.

DELONG - (Belleville) William Delong, an old and respected resident of Ameliasburg, dropped dead from his wagon while on the way home from the city to-day. Apoplexy was the cause of death. The deceased was 60 years of age.

DAVIDSON - A young man named Davidson, son of William Davidson, a farmer of Nelson, was drowned while bathing at Waterdown. It is supposed he took cramps. The body had been in the water about an hour before it was discovered. The deceased was about 17 years old and was a brother of Mr. Davidson in McGregor & Parke's drugstore.

June 17, 1886

DAVIDSON - Accidentally drowned at Waterdown, on Tuesday, June 15, E. A. N. Davidson, aged 16 years. Funeral from his father's residence, Primrose Hall, Nelson, on Thursday, June 17, at 3 p.m.

COLES - (Burford) William Coles, aged 19 years, living at Mrs. Robert Jones's, west of Brantford, was drowned at Townsend's bridge, Whiteman's creek, while bathing last evening. The deceased was recently from England.

GAUTHER - (Quebec) The flag on the House of Assembly is at half mast for Mr. Gauther, M.P.P. for Charlevoix who died this morning in this city.

MORADE - (Quebec) A farmer named Xavier Morade, of St. Antoine de Tilly, was found hanged in his house this morning.

BICKLE - (Cobourg) A sad shooting accident occurred here this morning, resulting in the death of Thomas Bickle, an old and much respected resident. It appears that he was engaged in cleaning

a large Colt revolver which had not been used for a year or more. All the chambers in sight were empty, but the chamber opposite the barrel contained a cartridge. He thought this one was also discharged. So while scouring the barrel he placed the muzzle against his body. While in this position, the loaded chamber was discharged, the ball passing into the bowels and upward toward the heart, causing death in a few minutes.

June 18, 1886

DAVIES - Died in this city, on June 17, Edmond Davies, aged 26 years. Funeral at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, from his late residence, corner of Hughson and Barton streets. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WHITLOCK - (Seaforth) This morning while Thomas Whitlock was carrying a bunch of shingles to the roof of a house he was shingling in Seaforth, he slipped and fell, striking his skull against a pile of wood and fractured his skull so badly that he died almost immediately. He leaves a wife and five small children.

COOKMAN - (Oakville) The wife of Rev. C. Cookman died at Waterdown.

STAPLETON - (Dundas) Andrew Stapleton of Jerseyville had been missing since Wednesday and his wife, becoming alarmed about him, proceeded on Friday with her son over the path he usually takes to his work at Abram Vansickle's, and found him lying against a tree, dead. He was taken to a house and buried the same evening. It is supposed he had a fit.

June 19, 1886

ROWAN - Died on Thursday, June 17, at 64 Young street, Thomas Anthony, infant son of Anthony and Margaret Rowan, aged 8 months and 10 days. Funeral will take place from above address at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 20. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to attend.

MCVICAR - Died on June 18, Kate, beloved daughter of the late Angus McVicar, of this city. Funeral from her mother's residence, 23 Wilson street, on Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends kindly requested to attend.

PLANK - Died in this city, on June 16, Anna Maria Job, beloved wife of John Plank, aged 33 years. Funeral from her husband's residence, corner of Hunter and Queen streets to-day (Friday) at 4 p.m.

RICHARDSON - Died in this city, on June 18, at 149 Main street west, Edwina Irene, aged 13 months, infant daughter of Byron F. and Louisa Richardson. Funeral from above address on Sunday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

CHAMBERLAIN - (Ottawa) A young man named Chamberlain, a resident of Aylwin township, Ottawa county, committed suicide by hanging a few days ago. He had for some time past been acting rather strangely. Having disappeared from his home his relatives searched the woods for him and at last found the body suspended by a long rope from a high tree. The toes almost touched ground. The suicide had evidently gone very deliberately about his work, even placing a short board in a crotch of the tree upon which he might stand easily while he tied the rope.

BALL - (Belleville) The body of a little boy named Ball, who was drowned in the river in March, was found floating in the bay to-day.

REITZ - (Berlin) H. Reitz, a lad, was drowned while bathing in Shantz's pond.

BANGERTH - William Bangerth, a German confectioner who for some years past has kept small candy stores on different parts of York street, suicided yesterday morning. He had been ailing for a week past and drinking heavily, and the latter he was in the habit of doing pretty frequently. He left his house at an early hour in the morning and is known to have purchased a revolver in a second-hand store on York street. About 11 o'clock a man named Peter Cress noticed him walking down Bay street. Twenty minutes later a lad named Fowles found his almost lifeless body at the corner of Bay and Burlington streets, Sweet's grain house, close to the water's edge. He ran screaming to his mother who told Mr. Sweet. That gentleman telephoned for the police. Chief Stewart, Detective Doyle, and Sergeant .Vanatter went down with the patrol wagon and took Bangerth to the hospital. He was still living, but Dr. Ridley who was in the locality examined the body and said there was no possibility of recovery. Bangerth shot himself in the right temple, a little above the eye. The revolver was a cheap 6-chambered arrangement carrying a 22 shot cartridge. Three empty shells were in the chambers, which would indicate that Bangert had been trying its mettle on the water or something beforehand as he had but the one wound.

His pockets had a strange collection of odds and ends. Scraps of fishing tackle, bits of lead pencils, clippings from newspapers, doctors’ scrips and goodness knows what all. A time-worn purse contained some 20 cents in silver and two or three coppers. In another packet was an opened streetcar change envelope with four 5-cent pieces in it. The newspaper clippings referred to related to himself. He was an agnostic of the most pronounced type and invariably gave the police trouble when necessity compelled his presence before the police magistrate. He had an

especial fondness for airing his ideas on the mighty mysteries of life and the hereafter, and the police court reporters generally wrote him up for all he was worth. These scraps he had carefully preserved and they were creased and worn so that they almost crumbled at a touch. He was a character and had striking peculiarities of mind and manner. He was rather tall and decidedly attenuated, and his pale face, iron-gray hair, and deep-set flashing black eyes made him a man that people turned to look after. He was 55 years of age, had been married many years, and leaves a wife and seven children. Apparently he and his wife were not at all times on the best of terms. In one of his pockets was found his valedictory to life and the human race. It was scribbled in pencil on a couple of scraps of yellow wrapping paper in excorable German.

The document, evidently the product of a diseased mind, intimated that Mrs. Bangert drove him to suicide. This does the lady great injustice. She had always been a faithful and industrious wife, and has held her family together at times when her husband by reason of his flighty disposition and uncertain habits was not contributing to the support of the household. Sergeant Vanatter broke the news to her gently and kindly. He did not tell her the full extent of the trouble, but what he did mention started the tears flowing and she would not be comforted.

During his sickness Bangerth was attended by Dr. Stark who found him flighty and not at all times in his right mind. He has frequently threatened to kill himself, and during that last week of sickness and debauch, his family was apprehensive that he might made an attempt on his life.

He died shortly after 3 o'clock. He was unconscious to the last.

An inquest will be commenced at the city hospital at 11 o'clock to-day before Dr. Biggar.

June 21, 1886

POWELL - Died in this city, June 19, Eliza A. Draper, beloved wife of Richard Powell, aged 28 years. Funeral will take place from her husband's residence, 178 Rebecca street, on Tuesday, June 22, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BONNY - Died on Friday, June 18, at 308 King street west, Percy, third son of Henry P. and Minnie Bonny, aged 2 years and 11 months. Funeral private.

PINET - (Ottawa) An Italian, named Michael Pinet, a carpenter, was found dead in bed to-day. Consumption.

QUINLAN - (Toronto) John Quinlan, 14 years of age, of St. Nicholas Home was drowned while bathing in the Don river this afternoon. The body was recovered.

June 22, 1886

HALL - Died at Wentworth street south, on June 20, Franklin Stanley Hall, youngest son of Robert and Janet Hall, aged 6 years, 6 months, and 10 days. Funeral took place Sunday. Private.

SHERIFF - (Montreal) While Charles Sheriff, aged 16, and William Hayes, aged 21, were bathing in the river to-night, the former got into an undercurrent and was drowned. Sheriff was an inmate of the boys' home.

HIRTLE - (Halifax) William Hirtle, 50 years of age, was found drowned yesterday in the lake near his house. A rope with a heavy stone attached was found round his neck. It is believed he became insane from jealousy.

SIEVERT - Yesterday morning Mr. A. Sievert, 58 Pearl street north, received a telegram conveying the startling information that his brother Charles, who kept a saloon and billiard hall in Cleveland, Ohio, had been fatally shot on Saturday night by his bartender, Louis Hoen. Hoen had for some time been paying attentions to Sievert's wife and is alleged to have alienated her affections from her husband. Mr. Sievert resented his bartender's conduct. A quarrel occurred Saturday night and Hoen shot his employer. Mr. Sievert died yesterday morning.

The deceased was born in Milton, but lived here until he was 16 years old. He moved to Cleveland with his parents about fifteen years ago and lived there ever since. He had charge of the Cleveland baseball grounds and was well known to sporting men throughout the country. Of late years he has been running a saloon and billiard hall. He was a man of gigantic body and with a heart of proportionate size. He never lost his affection for Hamilton and it was his especial delight to meet Hamilton people in Cleveland and treat them well. No matter if they were his personal friends or not, the fact that they came from Hamilton was sufficient for Charlie, and he never failed to do his best to give them a good time. Many Hamilton men have enjoyed his hospitality and there will be many sad hearts in the city to-day because of the terrible and untimely death of poor Charlie Sievert.

Mr. A. Sievert will leave for Cleveland this morning.

June 23, 1886

ELDER - (Toronto) Andrew Elder, a coloured barber, York street, was found dead this morning in his chair. He usually slept all night in his store. He was about 50 years of age. The coroner has been notified.

BOWMAN - (Toronto) On Friday last, William McKechie, 11 years of age, struck Minnie Bowman, aged 14, on the head with a stone, resulting in her death on Saturday. McKechie was arrested to-night on a charge of murder.

June 24, 1886

MCILROY - Died in this city, on June 23, at 11:40 a.m., Catharine McIlroy, aged 69 years, relict of the late John McIlroy. Funeral from her late residence, 4 Jones street, on Friday, at 3 p.m. Friends of the family are invited.

O'NEIL - Died in this city, on June 23, Mary, wife of the late James O'Neil, Copetown, Ontario, a native of Limerick county, Ireland, in the 70th year of her age. Funeral will leave her son-in-law's residence, James Fitzgerald, 172 Bay street north, on Friday morning, June 25, at 8:30. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

QUIRK - Died in this city, on June 23, Miss Dora Quirk, in the 34th year of her age. The funeral will leave 106 Walnut street on Friday morning, June 25, for St. Patrick's church and thence to Holy Sepulchre cemetery.

HANDBRIDGE - (Rockwood) James Handbridge of Everton was instantly killed here this afternoon by falling from the roof of a barn on the farm of Robert Hamilton.

SHORTREAD - (Toronto) A fatal accident occurred about noon to-day in the Toronto stone company's yard on the esplanade. A gang of men were lifting a heavy block of stone when the guy rope of the derrick broke and struck Thomas Shortread, Sr., who was directing the operations of the men, a crushing blow on the legs, breaking them and throwing him forward, his head striking against the stone. He was killed instantly. The deceased recently came from Barrie and leaves a widow and three children. He was about 50 years of age.

June 25, 1886

BURNETT - Galt) Alexander Burnett, an old resident, died on Wednesday.

June 26, 1886

BRUNDLE - Died in this city, on June 25, at the residence of her son, Joshua Brundle, 97 Hess street north, Mary Brundle, aged 86 years. Funeral from the above address on Saturday, at 8 a.m. to the Grand Trunk station. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

JAMIESON - Died in this city, on June 24, Isabella Jamieson, relict of the late William Jamieson, aged 43 years. Funeral from the residence of her mother, Mrs. E. Davidson, Mount Hope, Glanford, on Saturday at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

FORTIER - (Montreal) While a Frenchman named David Fortier, 34 years of age, was endeavouring to jump on a Grand Trunk train in motion this morning, he fell in front of one of the wheels which caught him on the side, fracturing three of his ribs and inflicting severe internal injuries from which he died in a few minutes. He was a married man and leaves a wife and four children.

BEAUDRY - (Montreal) Ex-Mayor of Montreal, Hon J. L. Beaudry, died to-day. He was born at St. Anne des Plaines, province of Quebec, in 1808, He came here when very young and his career has been marked as a clerk, merchant and bank president, politician and legislative councillor, alderman, and mayor. Since his retirement from the mayoralty the deceased gentleman has devoted himself entirely to the management of his personal affairs.

BRIGHT - (London) Last night George Bright, brakeman of this city, ran out from here on No 40 freight in charge of conductor McAuliffe. At an early hour this morning while the train was running under an overhead bridge near St. Catharines, the conductor heard something strike heavily, and going up to the top of the car found Bright lying dead with his skull fractured. He had been hit by the bridge as the train ran under, and instantly killed. It is probable that an inquest will be held as the body has not been brought back to London. He leaves a wife and one child.

LOCKERTY - (Belleville) Frank Lockerty, aged 20, son of Thomas Lockerty, cigar manufacturer of this city, fell from a steamer while entering the harbour of Charlotte, N.Y. on Wednesday and was drowned. The body was recovered.

OCHINTRE - (Quebec) Auguste Ochintre, the well known literateur and formerly editor of "La Presse" and "L'Opinion Publique" of this city, died to-night.

June 28, 1886

BLACKABY - (Kingston) On Thursday a young man named Blackaby of Seeley's Bay, who had been in the employ of the G.T.R. Co for a few months, was killed near Ballantyne's station by a freight train running over him. He had a shovel and crowbar in his hands, and it is supposed that he stumbled as the train approached and was struck before he could recover himself.

SULLIVAN - (Niagara Falls) Brian Sullivan, a young man about 20 years of age, in the employ of the Niagara Falls Brewing Co., boarded the New York Central train at the Falls depot this afternoon, and in attempting to jump off the train when in motion, was cut to pieces.

BLOOMHALL - (Toronto) About ten o'clock to-night the ferryboat "Canadian" while crossing from the island noticed a rowboat containing a lady and gentleman in her way. The captain blew the whistle several times to warn them, but as no attention was paid to the warning, the steamer was brought to a standstill. By this time the rowboat was close upon the steamer and struck her close to the paddlewheel. The occupants were thrown into the water and the gentleman was drowned, the lady being rescued. The drowned man was Thomas Bloomhall, tobacconist, Yonge street, and his companion was a girl named Annie Ingram.

LAURENT - (Ottawa) Godfrey Laurent, aged 14, was fatally injured at Lord & Hardman's mill at the Chaudiere to-day. While playing he wandered near the main shaft and had two legs cut off, and was whirled around twenty times, breaking both arms. He died in agony shortly after.

HAMMELL - (Halifax) Joseph Hammell, a discharged sailor, about 40, was run over on the Intercolonial Railway track at Sydney, C.B., and instantly killed. He was a native of Cavan, Ireland. At the time of his death he was walking on the track.

SANFORD - (Halifax) A young man named Fred K. Sanford was drowned at an early hour this morning while entering this harbour on board the brig "Alice" from the West Indies. He was on the jib boom furling the jib and fell off.

June 29, 1886

ANDERSON - Died on the morning of June 28, Ernest T., son of W. J. Anderson, Fairview, King street east, aged 10 years and 4 months. Funeral private.

DOHERTY - Died in this city, on June 28, Bernard Doherty, in the 70th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, No 8 West avenue north, on Wednesday, at 8 a.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

TOWN - (Toronto) The inquest on the body of the infant of Annie Town was commenced this evening when medical testimony was given that it had been born alive. As the girl is seriously ill in jail the inquest was adjourned till July 7.

CADEL - (Montreal) The body of the driver of the express drowned in the Lachine canal last week was found to-day at Cote St. Paul and has been recognized as that of a Frenchman named Cadel.

LEMIEUX - (Montreal) Another body was recovered in the river opposite Hochelaga to-day. It has been recognized as that of a man named Lemieux who disappeared from his home last fall.

LIDDELL - (Montreal) The coroner held an inquest this morning on the body of the late John H. Liddell, partner and commercial traveller of the firm of Charles Houston & Co., wholesale clothiers, on McGill street. The deceased had only returned yesterday afternoon from a business tour through Manitoba and the Northwest. Shortly after his return home he took to his room where he cut his throat with a razor. Before medical aid arrived he died. The jury returned a verdict of suicide while in a fit of mental aberration. His accounts were found correct. No motive was ascribed for the deed.

June 30, 1886

SHAW - (Montreal) William Shaw, son of Thomas Shaw, provision merchant of this city, died to-day. Although but 19 years old, he was a member of the British and other scientific associations. He was preparing to attend the Birmingham meeting of the British Association when the unfortunate event took place.

VANNORMAN - Died on June 24, in the city of New York, the Rev. Daniel C. VanNorman, L.L.D., aged 63 years.

Rev Daniel C. VanNorman, L.L.D., died at his residence, No 315 West Fifty-seventh street, New York, on June 24. On April 8, he was struck by paralysis which was the cause of his death. A widow, a married daughter, and a son survive him.

An old friend of the deceased furnishes the "Spectator" with the following facts about his life: Rev. Dr. VanNorman was born in 1812 in the township of Nelson, near the city, and graduated at the Hamilton College and Wesleyan University. He studied theology and was ordained in the Methodist church. In 1839 he accepted a professorship in the Victoria College, Cobourg, his chair being that of classics and physics. On resigning his professorship in 1845, he removed to this city and established a young ladies' seminary known as Burlington Ladies' Academy which was most successful in its career and was attended by a large number of students from all parts of Ontario, Not a few of our leading ladies of this city were members of that institution and graduated within its walls and are now filling responsible positions in our community. Dr. VanNorman left in 1851, removing to New York where he accepted the very honourable position of principal of Rutgers Female College and contributed largely to its success and making for himself a reputation as an educator. In 1857 he resigned his position and commenced the VanNorman Institute which he carried on with much success until his fatal illness.

Dr. VanNorman was a born educator passionately devoted to the cause of female education and in which he was eminently successful. Few men had the power of personal attraction that he had and a wakening desire for improvement and mental culture on the part of his pupils. And the notice of his death will melt the heart and revive the memories of a great many of the matrons

of our country, ladies who were once under his care in the long ago and now filling their places with dignity and usefulness and exemplifying the lessons of their several teachers. Dr. VanNorman was widely and deservedly well known among the clergy of New York. He wrote many articles for the newspapers and was the author of a French textbook. He was an energetic member of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity. Recently he had been an elder in Central Presbyterian Church, city of New York. He was also secretary of the American and Foreign Christian Union and was one of the founders of the American Chapel in Paris.

July 2, 1886

BURNS - Died in his 8th year, Francis Lawton Mac, youngest son of Thomas Burns, Esq., post office. Funeral private.

July 3, 1886

JENKINS - Died in this city, on July 2, 1886, Elizabeth Helen McAndrew, beloved wife of Thomas H. Jenkins, in the 28th year of her age. Funeral from the residence of her husband, No 8 Macnab street south, on Sunday, July 4, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

BUCHANAN, PATTERSON - (Halifax) Two fishermen, William Buchanan and James Patterson were drowned near Sand Point in Shelburne harbour last evening by their boat being swamped. A companion named Rufus Holmes saved himself by clinging to an oar and floating until picked up. The accident was caused by the men having their boat laden too deeply with fish. Neither of the two who were drowned has been recovered.

AMANN - Just a year ago April, Mr. Albert Amann, eldest son of Mr. George Amann of West Flamborough, was united in marriage to Miss Esther Bickell, eldest daughter of Mr. George Bickell of Dundas, and the newly wedded couple with the husband's parents left at once for San Jose, California, thereto take up their residence. On the way out Mr. Amann caught a bad cold which was unattended for a long time, and when at last he consulted a doctor, it was found that consumption had got such a hold that there was little hope. Never rallying, the young man died on the 19th June, leaving his bride of little more than a year with an infant son. There is a probability of all the family returning now to Canada as they have never been satisfied with their change.

July 5, 1886

BRYANT - Died on June 24, at Russell, Manitoba, and suddenly, Elizabeth, wife of Alfred E. Bryant, Esq., and daughter of Mrs. Simpson of Hamilton.

GAYFER - Died in this city, on July 3, Minnie, eldest daughter of Harry and Bella Gayfer, aged 10 years. Funeral private.

WATTS - Died in this city, on July 2, Thomas Watts, aged 39 years, 2 months, and 6 days.

LOWE - (Cobourg) Last Tuesday two young boys named Edward and Frank Lowe, aged 17 and 14 respectively, left here in a canvas boat with a large sail for Brighton. The boat was found two miles east of here upset, and it is feared the boys are drowned.

STACEY, MCKERGAN - (Halifax) Two young men named Stacey and McKergan, out to attend to their lobster pots at Gabarns, C.B., were drowned yesterday by a squall capsizing their boat.

ATCHISON - (Brantford) This evening between five and six o'clock Willie Atchison, aged 8 years, son of Mr. Atchison, contractor, was walking over a narrow beam at Watt's dam. In some way he slipped and fell into the water. The body was found about ten p.m. some 200 yards below where he fell in.

PARENT, DESLAURIERS - (Riviere du Loup, Que) Amable Parent and a boy named DesLauriers were drowned to-day by the upsetting of a boat in a squall.

BOLTON - (Toronto) Henry Bolton, a fireman on the Grand Trunk, went in swimming to-night in the bay with two yardsmen after finishing his day's work. He sank and was drowned. It is thought he had taken cramps as he was considered a good swimmer. He was recently married.

BROWN - (London) Thomas Brown, coachman to Mrs. John Birrell, of London South, was drowned this morning when bathing in Hunt's dam at the foot of Richmond street. The body was recovered this afternoon.

BLAKE, MARKS - The first drowning accident of the season and one of the saddest in some time occurred yesterday afternoon. Shortly after 4 o'clock, four men: Charles Wesley Blake, Norton Marks, Daniel Gallagher, and Norman Burns, got a rowboat from Massie and pulled across the bay. They stripped on the shore and went in bathing. They remained in some time. Finally one of them proposed that the boat be pulled out so that they might dive from it. Burns didn't care about going and stayed behind to mind the clothes. The other three rowed out between two and three hundred yards from Bayview wharf on a direct line with the Grand Trunk elevator. The boat was brought to a standstill and proceedings commenced. Gallagher and Marks were both pretty good swimmers, but Blake could not swim more than half a dozen strokes. For some time he sat in the boat and watched the other two diving from it. Finally Marks asked him to go in with him once

before returning. Blake hesitated and Marks pressed him. "You go first',' he said, "and I'll jump right after you. When we come up, put your arms across my back and I'll bring you back to the boat". Blake finally agreed to this suggestion. Gallagher sat in the boat and watched them dive. "They didn't stay under long", he said to a "Spectator" reporter a few minutes after the accident. "They were pretty close to each other. Marks was smiling, Blake put his arm across Marks's back, and Marks started to swim for the boat. He had only taken two or three strokes when he gave a scream, threw his hands up, and sank. Blake tried hard to keep himself up after his companion had sunk. He called out, 'For god's sake, come on Dan', but just after that he sank too. I wasn't ten feet away at the time. I pulled to the place expecting them to come up again, but they didn't. I waited around for some time but there was no sign of either of them". Gallagher finally pulled back to shore, dressed himself, and came to Hamilton with Burns. They brought the clothes of the two drowned men with them.

It is probable that Marks took a cramp. The bay is thought to be 50 feet deep in the place where they dived and the water must be as cold as ice a few feet below; the surface. Tom Cross and Wesley Lee will begin operations with the grapplers at an early hour this morning.

Blake was not yet 21 years of age. His father, one of the most respected men in the city, lives at 48 Hughson street north. The young man worked for a butcher on the mountain. He was a quiet, steady, easygoing, well-behaved, highly thought of lad by those who knew him. Marks also worked at the butchering business on the mountain top. But little is known of him here though it is generally supposed that he came from Buffalo and that he at one time worked in a railway office there. He was a well-educated young fellow of more than average ability and had apparently first seen daylight 23 or 24 years ago. It is thought by Mr. Vine, his late employer, that Marks is not his right name. Mr. Vine suspects that he had got into trouble in Buffalo and changed his name when he came to Canada. From his superior mental powers it was quite evident that he was fitted for something better than a butcher boy. He has been in Hamilton six or eight months. Gallagher's father has the lime kiln on the mountain, and Burns belongs to the city.

Young Blake was well known around the city and had many friends. His father and family have the sympathy of the entire community in the dire affliction that has come upon them.

In case the grappling irons do not work successfully to-day, the bodies being naked, a large net will be used instead.

July 6, 1886

LACOSTE - (Montreal) A man named William Lacoste, while working on a scaffold at the St. Lawrence sugar refinery to-day, fell a distance of 40 feet, receiving such serious injuries that he died at ten o'clock to-night.

July 7, 1886

KENNEDY - Died in this city, July 6, 1886, the son of Andrew and Elizabeth Kennedy, aged 4 years, and 1 month. Funeral will leave his parents' residence, No 34 Macauley street east, on Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WEBSTER - Died at his residence, Ashbourne Mill, Bullock's Corners, July 5, Joseph Webster, Esq., in the 77th year of his age. Funeral at 3 o'clock, Wednesday, July 7, to the family burying ground. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

HAYES - (Toronto) A young man named Michael Hayes, an expressman, was seized with a violent fit of coughing while driving his wagon on Sydenham street this afternoon and burst a blood vessel. He died almost immediately.

EDINBURGH - (London) Thomas Edinburgh, a barber, was found drowned in a bend of the river about 11 o'clock this morning in London West. Deceased had frequently threatened to destroy his life and from the water at that point being so shallow as to have made it necessary for him to lie down to get his head under water, there is no doubt that it was a premeditated suicide. The County Crown Attorney was informed of the affair and an inquest will be held.

SUTTON - (Guelph) Charles Sutton, an old resident, suffering as he thought from an incurable disease, shot himself. He leaves a wife and family.

Charles Sutton, whose untimely death at Guelph in announced, was well known to many of the older residents of this city. He was one of the oldest employees of the Great Western Railway and after working here for some time in the engine shops of that company, had for years charge of the locomotive running service at Niagara Falls. Several years since he left the service of the railway for the occupation of farming, buying a farm in the vicinity of Ingersoll. After a time he retired from his farm and has since lived at Guelph on the savings of his early youth. Mr. Sutton was an intelligent, companionable man, a good husband, father, and citizen. His numerous friends will deeply regret the acute suffering from disease which led to the rash act of taking his own life.

July 8, 1886

BALLENTINE - Died at Ingersoll, July 7, Sarah Jane, youngest daughter of Adam and Helen Ballentine of this city, aged 18 months and 27 days. Funeral Thursday at 3:30 from 119 John street south.

PHILLIPS - (Ottawa) A resident of the upper Gatineau who arrived in the city last night gives the following information of a fatal affray which occurred in the neighbourhood a few days ago between two lumber drivers who were coming down the river. Some little difficulty had taken place between them over the work which each should do, which finally led up to blows and a rattling fight ensued. One of the men by the name of James Phillips was getting the worse of the encounter when he seized a handspike which was lying nearby and struck his opponent whose name is not known a terrible blow over the left shoulder, breaking his collarbone and felling him to the ground. He was about to repeat the blow when the wounded man, putting his right hand into his rear pocket, pulled a self-cocking revolver and shot at Phillips, the ball entering the body just above the heart. Phillips died instantly. The murderer is in a precarious condition. The affair took place some sixteen miles from Gilmour's camp.

July 9, 1886

MILLER - Died on Wednesday, July 7, at the residence of her son-in-law, W. Hilton, East Hamilton, Mrs. Maria Miller, aged 85 years. The remains removed to Albany, N.Y., for interment, on Thursday, July 8.

HUGHES - Died in this city, on July 7, Harriet Reid, relict of the late John Hughes, aged 78 years, 2 months, and 15 days. Funeral from the residence of her son-in-law, James Brown, 140 Mary street, on Saturday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

DOLSON - (Essex Centre) As George Dolson and Al Lonesbury, two farmers living near Cottam, were crossing the Canada Southern track with a team this morning, a light engine struck the wagon, throwing Dolson on the track. He was terribly mangled before the engine could be stopped and must have been killed instantly. Lonesbury escaped by jumping. One of the horses was so badly injured that it had to be shot. Dolson leaves a wife and two children.

ST. PIERRE - (Montreal) Madame St.Pierre, residing at Centre street, St. Gabriel village, placed a can of oil paint on the stove yesterday afternoon with which she was about to do some household work. On lifting the can, the bottom fell out and the contents immediately caught fire. The poor woman was at once enveloped in flames and rushed out into the backyard, screaming for help. Two of her neighbours went to her assistance and only after the unfortunate woman had been terribly burned did they succeed in extinguishing the flames. Her clothing was burned to a cinder. Her arms and body were cruelly burned and presented a shocking and heartrending appearance. The unfortunate woman died to-day. She leaves a family of four boys.

GALLAGHAN - (Montreal) While Michael Gallaghan, aged 27 years, was loading railroad iron on a wharf this afternoon, some of the iron fell upon him and he received injuries from which he died shortly afterward.

PENTLAND - (Belleville) A shocking tragedy, the result of a trifling quarrel, occurred here to-day. John Pentland, an old pensioner, was an old tenant of William Mack, the parties occupying separate apartments in Mack's grocery building. Pentland some time ago claimed a part of the garden plot attached to the lot, but his claim was denied. Being of a violent disposition, he threatened the life and property of Mack who is a cripple, and Monday he was bound over to keep the peace towards his landlord. In the police court this morning Pentland charged Mack with having assaulted him, but the charge was dismissed. Pentland, on leaving the police court, swore he would have vengeance, but no heed was paid to his threats.

At about l.30 p.m. as Mr. and Mrs. Mack were seated in their shop, Pentland approached and presenting a revolver, deliberately fired a shot at her. She screamed and started to run across the road. Pentland pursued and placing the pistol muzzle close to her back, fired a second shot at her as she fled. The ball struck her between the shoulder blades on the left side, and passing entirely through her body, came out of the left breast directly above the heart.

The assassin then returned to the shop where Mack was seated and fired three shots at him, but fortunately without effect. In trying to escape, Mack fell, and Pentland thinking he had completed his work coolly walked to his end of the house, entered and locked the door. Meantime the police had been summoned and the chief and officer Newton together with two doctors were soon on the spot. Mrs. Mack who had been taken to the house of a neighbour was at once attended to. Her wound is fatal.

Chief of police MacKinnon and the city solicitor Anderson attempted to hold a parley with Pentland who appeared at the window when his name was called, and pointing a revolver from the window, swore that he would not be taken alive, that the first to attempt to enter would be shot down, and that he would also shoot himself. The chief told him that matters were not so bad but that they might be made better. Pentland then drew back from the window, placed the muzzle of the pistol over his left breast, and fired.

Pentland was found stretched upon a bed gasping for breath. He wore no coat or vest and the bosom of his shirt was burned by the powder from the pistol and stained with blood. On the bed beside him lay a 32-calibre blue pocket revolver. He died at 2:30 without uttering a word after he shot himself.

Pentland was an old pensioner, and had had no employment for some time. He was perhaps 45 years of age and had light blue eyes with sandy hair and beard, and was probably 5 feet 8 inches in height. He was addicted to drink but had not been drinking to-day.

LEWIN - (St. Catharines) A telegraph messenger, son of J. Lewin, carpenter, was drowned while bathing near Shickluna's dry dock.

POPPLEWELL - (Brantford) A. H. Popplewell, druggist, is dead.

July 10, 1886

GAYFER - Died in this city, on Friday morning, July 9, Charles John, son of Harry and Bella Gayfer, in the 4th year of his age. Funeral private.

RIACH - Died in this city, at 51 Pearl street south, on July 9, Agnes, beloved wife of George Riach, aged 34 years. The funeral will take place from the residence of her mother, Mrs. John Clark, Ogilvie street, Dundas, on Saturday, July 10, at 4:30 p.m.

NEFF - Died at his late residence, in Barton township, on July 9, Alexander Neff, aged 86 years. Funeral on Sunday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

HOBBS - Died at Burlington, July 9, James Hobbs, aged 64 years, bricklayer, late of Hamilton. Funeral at 3:30 o'clock, Sunday, July 11, from Locust street, Burlington. Friends will please attend without further notice.

HADDEN - (Toronto) Edward Hadden, a labourer about 40 years of age, residing on Chesnut street, suicided about 10 o'clock this morning by cutting his throat with a razor. Hadden came from England about two years ago. He did not appear to be exactly right in the head. He was unmarried.

The inquest held to-night on the body of Edward Hadden, the Englishman who was supposed to have suicided this morning by cutting his throat, brought out evidence that the deceased had also six wounds on his left breast, any one of four of them being sufficient to cause death. As the jury had doubts as to whether it was a case of suicide, they returned a verdict of wilful murder against some person or persons unknown.

WHITEHEAD - (Guelph) George Whitehead, working on the farm of Henry Hans, was thrown from a hay rake and injured so that he died.

July 12, 1886

IRWIN - (Ottawa) A telegram received in the city last night announced the drowning at Battleford of mounted policeman Alexander Irwin, son of the treasurer of Carleton county. The latter is at present crossing the ocean on his way to pay a short visit to the old country.

MARTIN - (Brantford) A two-year-old child of Gerald Martin on the Reserve fell into a well and was drowned.

July 13, 1886

THOMSON - Died in this city, Friday, July 9, Mabel Ruth, aged 7 years, and on Sunday, July 11, William Edgar, aged 3 years, children of Peter and Mary Thomson. Funerals private.

WHIPPLE - Died at 151 Wellington street north, on July 12, Caroline Leonora, only daughter of Herbert and Laura Whipple, aged 4 months. Funeral from the above address, on Tuesday, July 13, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

BLAKE - Drowned in Burlington Bay, on July 4, Charles Wesley Blake, aged 20 years and 9 months, fifth son of William Blake, of this city. Funeral from his father's residence, 48 Hughson street north. Friends and acquaintances please attend. (See page 88)

BLACK - (Toronto) Davidson Black, barrister of the firm of Delamore, Black & Resor, while about to enter his office, Toronto street, dropped down on the pavement and almost immediately expired. Heart disease is attributed as the cause.

MENARD - (Ottawa) A fatal shooting accident took place at the Canada Central on Duke street to-day. A young man named David Menard while engaged in packing his trunk preparatory to starting up the river to work, took out a small revolver and exhibited it to two friends saying that he was going to shoot partridges with it. They asked him if it was loaded and he replied in the negative. One of the two, William Galerneau, son of the proprietor of the hotel and a cousin of Menard's, then asked to see the revolver and Menard refusing to allow him, attempted to forcibly secure it. During the scuffle the revolver was discharged and the bullet entered Menard's forehead. He died soon afterward. The deceased was about 18 years of age. His home was at Montebello where his remains will be sent.

MCCONNELL - (Halifax) Great excitement prevails in the town of Bridgewater to-night over the drowning of an old man named McConnell who resided near that place. The reports received of the affair state that as McConnell was crossing a mill boom on the Leapave river on his way home to tea, he was thrown into the water by a young man named Fenner. When he rose to the surface he stretched his arms appealingly towards Fenner, but the latter rendered him no assistance and he sank to the bottom. The body has been found and an inquest will be held to-morrow. McConnell was a quiet inoffensive man and at present nothing certain is known of Fenner's motive for committing the deed.

FERRIS - (Caledonia) Samuel Ferris, Seneca township, died suddenly a few days ago.

July 16, 1886

OSBORNE - Died in this city, on July 15, John Osborne, in the 41st year of his age, a native of the county Limerick, Ireland. Funeral will leave his late residence, 162 Mary street north, on Saturday morning, at 8:30. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

RYMAL - Died in this city, on July 15, Elsie Rymal, widow of the late Nelson Rymal, of St. George, aged 56 years. Funeral will take place from her son's residence, 63 Wellington street south, on Friday, July 16, at 4 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

KIRKPATRICK - Died on July 15, at her father's residence, 104 Queen street north, Mary Lumsden, wife of J. Kirkpatrick, aged 35 years and 2 months. Funeral on Saturday, July 17, at 9 a.m. from the house to the G.T.R. station enroute to Norwich. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

DORNEY - (Ottawa) About two months ago a man fell into Eddy's mill pond and was drowned. The body was recovered and identified as that of a friendless stranger named John McLean who a short time before had been seeking assistance in Hull. Mrs. Murphy of Dalhousie street to-day had the body exhumed and identified It as that of her father, John Dorney, aged 81, who disappeared on the day the body was found. (See page 72)

DEGONZAGUE - (Montreal) It now appears that another reason why M. DeGonzague committed suicide was that he was about to be arrested for forgery. Some days ago it appears he discounted a note at La Banque Nationals for $817 bearing the signature of Messrs Bedall, Glassford & Co, importers and manufacturers of this city. The bank, as soon as the note went through, advised Bedall, Glassford& Co of it who upon being shown the note declared it a forgery. DeGonzague was sent for on Tuesday and when confronted with it promised to make the amount good the next day. He did not do so but committed suicide.

HEBERT - (Quebec) The death is announced of Noel Hebert, the former member for Megantic county in the Legislative Assembly.

July 17, 1886

STREET - (Montreal) The body of a boy was found in the river to-day and has been identified as that of a ten-year-old son of J. A. Street of this city.

PRESSWELL - (St. Catharines) Thursday afternoon as a man named George Presswell was engaged putting in a stairway in a house in course of erection on Church street, a joist on which he was standing and which had been partly sawn through, gave way, precipitating him about sixteen feet. He fell upon his side and crushed in his ribs, one of them penetrating the lungs. He was conveyed home where he died half an hour afterward. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn his sudden taking off. Four of the children are too young to realize their loss.

PARADIS - (Ottawa) Joseph Paradis is reported to have been drowned on Wednesday at a point on the Du Moine river, a few miles from Mackay station. He was engaged in endeavouring to release a lumber jam when he was swept away into the rapids and drowned or crushed to death. His body was not recovered. One of his companions had a narrow escape from a similar fate.

July 19, 1886

O'CONNOR - Died in this city, on July 16, Thomas, son of Thomas O'Connor, carriage painter, aged 5 years, 5 months, and 2 days. Funeral at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 18, from 64 Mulberry street. Friends will please accept this intimation.

RICHARDSON - Died in this city, at the residence of her brother-in-law, William Philips, 256 York street, on July 16, Zereda M. wife of William Richardson of Chicago, and daughter of Allan and Lusetta Smith, aged 32 years. Funeral from her father's residence, Ancaster, at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 16, for Bowman church. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WILLIAMS - Died at 50 Ferguson avenue, Arthur Walter, son of Mr. Edward Williams, engineer, aged 4 months and 23 days. Funeral from above address at 2 p.m. to-day. Friends please accept this intimation.

WILLIAMS - Died at No 20 Kelly street, Maggie May, daughter of James Williams, teamster, aged 1 year, 1 month, and 13 days. Funeral from above address to-day at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

HANLEY - Died at 36 Bay street south, on Sunday, July 18, Maggie, daughter of William and Mary Ann Hanley, aged 1 year, 10 months and 11 days. Funeral from the above address, at 2:30 p.m. to-day. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to accept this intimation.

O'CALLAGHAN - Died at the residence of her son, T. E. O'Callaghan, Ridout street, London, Ontario, Catharine McCann, in the 77th year of her age, relict of the late Dennis O'Callaghan. Funeral from the residence of her son, F. P. O'Callaghan, 179 Pearl street north, this city, at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 20. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

BLAIR - (Ottawa) W. C. Blair, a Montreal artist, is believed to have been drowned while sketching at Chalk River. About seven or eight days ago Mr. Blair ascended the Chalk river leaving his Indian guide in camp. At nightfall he failed to return and the faithful red man instituted a search, discovering his hat as well as the empty bark canoe. After vainly waiting for a day or two for his master to put in an appearance the guide made his way to the railway track and notified by telegraph Mr. Blair's friends in Montreal of his disappearance. In answer Messrs F. Beltsford and E. Alexander of Montreal arrived here yesterday, and after procuring the necessary grappling irons and tackle, the gentlemen left for Chalk River to institute a search for the body.

MURRAY - (Toronto) Eliza Murray, a well known character, called at Dr. Ross's residence this morning for consultation. While waiting she suddenly fell forward on the floor and expired. Apoplexy is supposed to be the cause.

BABBY - (Toronto) A heavy thunderstorm passed over here between five and six o'clock yesterday afternoon, being the severest that has visited this city since 1879. Hailstones larger than marbles fell, doing considerable damage. So heavy was the downpour that the street culverts were inadequate to carry off the water which poured into the cellars and basements of the houses in the lower part of the city. It lasted about fifteen minutes. During the storm, Samuel S. Babby, the driver of a baker's wagon, took shelter under a tree on Bloor street west and was killed by lightning. A man working on the roadway who was standing under a tree a few yards from Babby states that three volumes of flame seemed to encircle the unfortunate man who sank immediately to the ground, dead. A slight discolouration of the right side of the head at the temple is all that was seen of the lightning's effect. He leaves a widow and seven children. The congregation of Central Methodist church, of which he was a member, to-night subscribed $250 towards a fund to provide a home for the widow and children.

July 20, 1886

GREENING - Died at ‘The Cliff’, Barton, July 17, Alice Owen, youngest daughter of Thomas B. and Jane Greening, aged 5 years and 1 month. Funeral private.

GURNETT - (Toronto) John T. Gurnett, the well known commercial traveller who was injured on the Michigan Central Railway at St. Thomas about a week ago while jumping from a train, died at his residence here this morning from the result of his injuries.

WHITE - (Halifax) William White, an overseer of the labourers at the drydock works, was found drowned this morning at the works. During the heavy rainstorm on Saturday he is supposed to have been washed into the harbour with some drain work that fell on him.

July 21, 1886

TURNER - Died at the residence of Murray Turner, Belleville, Emily, eldest daughter of the late John Turner of this city, at the age of 28 years. Funeral from the Grand Trunk station to the cemetery here at 2 o'clock Wednesday.

MILLER - Died in this city, on July 19, Robert Miller, aged 67 years. Funeral from the residence of his son, John E. Miller, 105 Wood street east, at 3:30 Wednesday, July 21. Friends will please accept this intimation.

July 22, 1886

COOPER - Died on July 21, Eliza Kerr, beloved wife of R. C. Cooper. Funeral on Friday, at 3:30 o'clock from her late residence, 11 East avenue north. Friends will kindly accept this intimation.

HUSBAND - Died on July 21, Hugh Husband, of Nassagaweya, aged 46. Funeral on Thursday at 2 p.m., from the residence of Johnson Zimmerman, Esq., Blake street, to Nelson cemetery.

MILLER - Died on July 20, at No 4 Macnab street south, Elizabeth Gordon Behan, third daughter of John Behan, late postmaster of New Town, Forbes County, Longford, Ireland, aged 73, and beloved wife of Joseph Miller, artist. Funeral will leave the above address on Friday, July 23, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

VERNON - Died at the Aged Women's Home, on July 21, Mrs. Elizabeth Vernon, in the 81st year of her age. Funeral from the institution at 9:30 Friday morning, July 23.

TROTTIER - (Montreal) Antoine Trottier, who died at Cedars yesterday at the age of 81 years, leaves 18 children, 98 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren, in all 121 descendants.

FLETCHER - (Montreal) E. R. Fletcher, residing at 92 Grand Trunk street, took suddenly ill last evening and before medical aid was procured he died. Heart disease is said to be the cause of his death. Deceased was 42 years old.

VIGLOW - (London) Last night the only son of William Viglow of North Dorchester, aged 22, went along with some others to catch some horses and in the chase he became very warm. With the view of cooling himself, he stripped and waded into the river Thames at a point where the water is very cold and deep.

It is supposed he took cramps, for he immediately sank out of sight. His comrades endeavoured to find him but without success. Thomas Webster of Dorchester station dove after him this afternoon and succeeded in bringing his body to the surface.

KITTOW - (St. Catharines) The body of a man named Robert Kittow, a barber by trade, but of late very much dissipated, was found in the mill race near Neelon's cooper shop about noon to-day. He was seen on the streets about 10 o'clock this morning. It is supposed that he fell into the race while under the influence of liquor. The coroner was notified, but as there was no evidence of foul play, an inquest was not deemed necessary.

APPEL - (Bridgeport) A young man named Appel of Berlin, while bathing in the Grand River here, went beyond his depth being unable to swim, and was drowned. The body has not yet been recovered.

July 23, 1886

LINFOOT - Died on July 22, Joseph Anton, only son of Leonidas and Margaret Linfoot, aged 3 months and 11 days. Funeral on Saturday at 2 p.m., from 118 East avenue north. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

NOEL - (Quebec) William Noel, for a number of years connected with Messrs Beaudet & Chinios, well known hardware men, died suddenly at his residence this morning from heart disease.

ANDERSON - (Dundas) Miss Grace Anderson, who went to Leslie, Michigan, for the good of her health, died at that place on Saturday last. The funeral took place from her mother's residence here on Tuesday.

July 24, 1886

LAIDLAW - Died at Georgetown, Ontario, on Friday, July 22, James Laidlaw, in the 91st year of his age. Funeral will leave Georgetown for Boston church, Esquesing, on Monday, July 26, at 2:15 p.m.

MORRISON - (Halifax) Hon. Thomas F. Morrison, Legislative Councillor and member of the Nova Scotia government, died this evening at his residence in Londonderry, Colchester County, in the 79th year of his age. He was one of the best known men in public life in Nova Scotia and became famous as a speaker thirty years ago in the House of Assembly. Without much education he had good natural ability. Elected in 1855, be continued as a member until 1874 with the exception of four years. In 1876 he was appointed a Legislative Councillor.

In politics he was a Liberal, anti-Confederate, and repealer. The grandfather of the deceased came to Nova Scotia from Boston in 1760 and was the first member elected in the Nova Scotia parliament from Londonderry.

July 26, 1886

FARLIE - Died at Toronto, July 23, at No 17 Clarence Square, on Spadina avenue, Louise S., the beloved wife of W. W. Farlie, ex-alderman, and a daughter of Dr. R. S. Cheffey, of Beeton, aged 31 years.

HILL - Died at 50 Hess street north, on July 24, James Froud, infant son of Rowland and Mary Hill, aged 9 months and 10 days.

MCLEOD - Died on July 24, at the residence of her father, 36 Bay street south, Ellie, beloved daughter of John McLeod, aged 22 years. Funeral on Monday, July 26, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MCINTYRE - (St. Thomas) Neil McIntyre, a wealthy farmer residing on the 3rd concession of Dunwich township, this county, committed suicide yesterday morning by taking paris green during a fit of mental aberration.

SCHWARTZ - (Formosa, Ont) Last Saturday John Schwartz, a very respected farmer, committed suicide by hanging himself. Reasons unknown.

BAYLIS - (Kingston) In September last a young coloured man named William Baylis of Windsor came to the penitentiary to serve sentence of five years for cattle stealing. He was in bad health when he arrived, and becoming worse, was sent to the hospital, pursuant to the custom of the prison here he was pardoned, but died in his father's arms immediately on being set free.

July 27, 1886

FARMER - Died at Canisteo, N.Y., on Friday, July 13, Gordon Langley, only son of James H. and Frank E. Farmer, of Hamilton, Ontario, aged 5 years.

DAVIES - (Peterborough) Lewis Davies, a prominent Smith farmer, suicided on Sunday by cutting his throat. Business troubles are supposed to have driven him to the commission of the act.

SELLERS - (Toronto) Thomas Sellers, a porter employed in McCormack Bros, bottling vaults, while going to his work this morning, dropped dead on the sidewalk. Heart disease is attributed as the cause. He was a widower and leaves 4 children.

TAYLOR, HODGSON - (Halifax) By the capsizing of a sailboat at Isaac's harbour to-day, a young man and a young woman lost their lives and three others narrowly escaped drowning. The boat was at the mouth of the harbour and in turning to come back, the sail jibbed over and the three young ladies in the party rushed forward in alarm, upsetting the craft. One of the men and one of the girls clutched the sail and were rescued by a passing boat. The second girl was saved by being caught by the hair as she was sinking for the last time. Matilda Taylor and James Hodgson, each about 17 years of age, sank before they could be rescued, although the accident happened only a few fathoms from shore. The body of the young lady was recovered, but that of the young man has not yet been found.

CALVER (Quebec) A cattle drover named Thomas Calver, about 33 years of age from St. Thomas, Ontario, expired this evening in the marine hospital from the effects of a fall through the hatchway of the steamship "Bolivia", which accident occurred on Friday. At the inquest the cause of death was attributed to a rupture which caused general paralysis.

July 28, 1886

POOLE - Died at Dundas, on July 26, Emmeline Mary, only daughter of John and Emily Poole, in her 7th year. Funeral from her father's residence to St. James Church, Dundas, thence to Hamilton cemetery, on Wednesday, July 28, at 2 o'clock p.m.

MATHEWSON - (Montreal) William Mathewson, whose abdomen was crushed by a large rock while he was working at the Cote des Neiges quarry this afternoon, has died from his injuries.

July 29, 1886

MILNE - Died in this city, on July 28, Betsy, relict of the late Thomas Milne, aged 72 years, a native of Orkney, Scotland. Funeral from her son's residence, .123 Locke street north, on Thursday, July 29, at 4 o'clock p.m. Friends will please accept this notice.

GREY - Died in this city, on July 28, Jennie Kerr, the beloved wife of William Grey, aged 41 years. Funeral will take place from the residence of her husband, 134 Cannon street west, on Friday, July 30, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

RAYCROFT - Died in this city, July 28, Louise Bella Alice, beloved wife of Thomas J. Raycroft, of Hamilton, in the 29th year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, 38 Magill street, July 21, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation to attend.

VANASSE - (Montreal) An inquest on the body of Mrs. Vanasse who was killed by the falling of an arch in Jacques Cartier Square yesterday was held to-day. After hearing some evidence the jury retired but could not agree upon a verdict, some being in favour of accidental death while others wished to impute the blame to the contractor.

GREGORIE - (Quebec) Jacques Gregorie of St. Elzear, county of Beauce, 37 years of age and father of a family, was accidentally killed the other day at Black Lake, county of L'Islet, by a large stone falling upon him in a mine at which he was working.

MONTREIL - (Quebec) An old carter named Etienne Montreil, 88 years of age, and probably known by nearly every visitor in the city, was found dead at his residence to-day. He was alone in the house at the time. When found there was a large gash across his forehead. An inquest will be held to-morrow.

LEWIS - (Ottawa) Mrs. Lewis, wife of the Bishop of Niagara, died here this afternoon after a lengthy illness.

KNOWLES - (Guelph) W. S. G. Knowles, one of the first settlers of Guelph, died Tuesday.

July 30, 1886

PHILPOTT - (St Johns, Que) The body of a man about 25 years of age was discovered in the canal here this morning. In a pocket was found a notebook on the first page of which was written "John H. Philpott, 408 St Dominique street, Montreal". On another page was written, "Will be found drowned - last drunk".

LESTER - (London) John Lester, who figured prominently in the early journalistic history of the city, expired at Hamilton on Tuesday. He came to the city in 1853 and was for a long time a school teacher of St. Paul's Sabbath School when it was held in the old frame building that occupied the site of the present customs house. Subsequently he was for some time connected with the old "Prototype" in various capacities and leaves a wife and grown-up family. The remains were brought to the city on the Pacific express last evening and interred at Woodland cemetery.

DAVIDSON - (Montreal) Captain Alexander Davidson, inspector of the British American insurance company, and father of C. P. Davidson, Q.C., died to-day of paralysis after an illness of only a few hours.

July 31, 1886

ROACH - Died in this city, on July 30, Ellen Daly, beloved wife of John Roach, in the 46th year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, 40 Burlington street west, Saturday, July 31 at 2:30 sharp. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

BRAY - Died in this city, on July 30, after years of patient suffering, Helena Maria, beloved wife of Josias Bray, in her 66th year. Funeral Sunday, at 3:30 p.m., from the residence, 10 Emerald street north.

August 2, 1886

WICKHAM - Died in this city, on July 31, Dermis, youngest son of Patrick and Mary Wickham, aged 5 months and 21 days. Funeral on Monday, August 2, at 2 p.m., from 84 Macauley street east. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

SARSVILLE - (Montreal) Mrs. Sarsville, aged 34, was out making purchases last night when, passing along Craig street, she felt a sudden pain in her heart. She went into a store to take a rest stating that she had been troubled with chronic rheumatism for the last ten years. No sooner had she said the words than she gave three long gasps and fell back dead. She leaves four children. Her husband is doing six months in jail for larceny.

BELL - (Toronto) While John Bell, a Grand Trunk coupler at the York station, was helping his brother, a farmer near the station, to store hay in his barn last night, he stepped upon an insecure rafter and fell to the floor beneath, alighting on the top of his head. He died in a few hours afterward.

GOLDRING - (Toronto) George Goldring, an ex-hotel keeper, 65 years of age. jumped into the bay at the foot of Market street shortly before noon to-day and was drowned before assistance could reach him. He has been threatening for some time to commit suicide.

DAELGE - (Quebec) Francois Daelge, a deckhand on the tug "William" walked overboard during the fog while the vessel was lying at anchor off Cacaouna yesterday and was drowned.

REDDEN - (Campbellford) A riverman named Joel Redden, working for Gilmore & Co was drowned at Raney Falls half a mile below Campbellford this morning after the gang had finished taking the logs through. It seems he and a companion attempted to shoot the rapids but the boat filled. The men were precipitated into the water, and Redden, being unable to swim, was drowned, his companion making the shore. The body has not yet been recovered.

August 3, 1886

BARTON - Died on August 2, aged 4 months, Eleanor Margaret, infant daughter of David and Sarah Ann Barton. Funeral on Tuesday, August 3, at 3 o'clock, from the family residence, 76 West avenue north. Friends please accept this intimation

WHITNEY - Died in this city, on August 1, Mary, relict of the late Thomas Whitney, aged 65 years. Funeral from her late residence, No 16 Barton street west, at 3:30, Tuesday. Friends will please accept this intimation.

CLIFF, SHEELEY - (Kingston) While watching the Kingston Yacht Club races to-day, George Cliff of London, Patton, a Northwest veteran and Sheeley, all belonging to A battery, were thrown into the water by their skiff upsetting. Patton reached the shore safely. Cliff also reached the shore but while wading in took a fit, disappeared, and was drowned. When Sheeley was reached he was dead, his hands still grasping the boat.

BLEEKER - (Belleville) Henry Bleeker, a young farmer from Thurlow, expired in his buggy while driving through the village of Foxboro on his way homeward. Enlargement of the heart was the cause of his death

TWIGG - (Belleville) Charles Twigg, a drunken tramp, fell asleep beside the rails on the Grand Trunk on Saturday near Shannonville. He was struck by a passenger train and fatally injured.

August 4, 1886

KELLY - Died on Tuesday, August 3, Timothy, youngest son of Timothy and Mary Kelly, aged 8 months. Funeral will take place from his father's residence, King street, east of Wentworth, on Wednesday, August 4, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MCCARTHY - Died in this city, on August 2, 1886, John Edward McCarthy, fourth son of Dennis and Catharine McCarthy, aged 16 years and 10 months. Funeral from his father's residence, No 203 Victoria avenue north, at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 4.

JENKINS - Died in this city, on August 2, Mrs. M. A. Jenkins, widow of the late George Jenkins, a native of Dorsetshire, England, aged 77 years. Funeral from her daughter's residence, 161 Queen street north, on Wednesday, August 4, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

POST - Died at 12:30 Tuesday morning, at her father's residence, 25 Rebecca street, Maria, eldest daughter of Charles and Alice Post, aged 1 year and 8 months. Funeral on Wednesday, August 4, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to attend.

VERT - Died in this city, on August 3, Lizzie, only and dearly beloved daughter of John R. and Mary Vert, aged 18 years, 4 months, and 22 days. Funeral from her father's residence, No 8 Hess street north, on Thursday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

SUTHERLAND - (Strathroy) Yesterday when James G. Sutherland, aged about 17 years, second son of the late J. G. Sutherland, was in the woollen mill of his brothers at Napier village and while trying to adjust a misplaced belt, he was drawn and thrown around several times, striking against a staircase at each revolution. His arms were broken and he was otherwise so bruised that in half an hour he was a corpse. He was a clever and intelligent young man, being well known in collegiate institute circles.

August 5, 1886

BONIFACEO - Died in this city, on August 4, at 174 Victoria avenue north, Mary, beloved wife of Pedro Bonifaceo, aged 24 years, 1 month, and 7 days. Funeral from the above address on Thursday morning to the G.T.R. station in time for the 9:20 train to Plattsville. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

LONG - Died in this city, on August 4, Mary, infant daughter of Walter H. and Jennie Long, aged 8 months and 22 days. Funeral will leave her father's residence, 189 Hughson street north, on Friday, August 6, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

TAYLOR - Died suddenly of apoplexy, on Wednesday, August 4, Joseph Taylor, watchmaker, in the 45th year of his age. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 46 Hughson street north on Sunday, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to attend.

Joseph Taylor, livery-stable keeper, fell dead on Market Square yesterday. He was apparently in good health a minute before his death and had stepped out from a crowd of people who were watching a dog fight to separate the animals. As he stepped over, he fell forward on his face and lay on the pavement a second or two. His son and another young man who were close by, stepped up and raised him. It was thought that he would be all right in a minute or two. He was carried to the office and Dr. Leslie sent for, but long before the arrival of the medical gentleman,

Mr. Taylor was dead. Dr. Mackelcan was also called. Their opinion is that death was instantaneous and was caused either by heart disease or apoplexy.

Mr. Taylor was 45 years old and leaves a wife and family. He has been in the jewellery business In this city for a great many years, and has also kept a livery stable on Market Square, in front of which place death occurred, for some years. Coroner Mackelcan deemed it unnecessary to hold an inquest as it was evident death had been caused by natural causes.

WORTHY - (Toronto) Thomas F. Worthy, a teamster, while engaged on the Esplanade this afternoon assisting to place a huge block of stone on his wagon, was instantly killed by the stone falling on him, the machinery of the derrick having broken. He was about 35 years of age and lived with his widowed mother on Davenport street.

MURPHY - (Ottawa) By a cave-in of an excavation for a new drain on King street near Daly, a man named John Murphy was buried under seven or eight feet of sand and crushed and smothered to death.

PERRY - (Ottawa) A fatal accident occurred this morning at the new department block. Robert Perry, a sandstone carver, attempted to slip from one iron beam to another four feet distant at a height of twenty feet from the ground. He lost his balance and fell head foremost, receiving severe injuries to his head and face, and breaking one arm near the elbow. He was removed to the hospital, but died before reaching there.

August 6, 1886

COBBE - Died at Madras, on May 12, Mery Anne, dearly beloved wife of J. C. Cobbe, station master of Jalarapet station, Madras Railway, aged 43 years and 12 days. Mr. Cobbe was station agent on G.W.R. before leaving this country for India and now occupied the position of station master at Jalarapet on Madras Railway.

DREVER - Died in this city, on August 5, Mary, beloved wife of Thomas Drever, aged 54 years, a native of Bradford, Wiltshire, England. Funeral on Saturday at 2 p.m. from her late residence, 7 Macauley street west. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

LANGLOIS - (Quebec) Auguste Langlois, a farmer of Point aux Trembles, while feeding his fowls two days ago, was attacked by a game cock. In lifting his hand to push the bird away, his hand was marked by the bird's spurs. Langlois took ill the following day and after terrible agony died from lockjaw.

BROWN - (Toronto) The Woodbine Hotel near the Woodbine track, owned by Joseph Duggan and occupied by Joseph Braun, burned to the ground early this morning. A boarder named Alexander Brown, a baseball and football manufacturer, fell a victim to the flames, his charred remains being found among the debris. Two servant girls had to jump from the second-floor windows to save themselves. They were uninjured. The horses in the stables were saved, but the buildings were consumed. T. Campbell, whose race horses were in the stables, narrowly escaped with his life. He was found lying insensible on the floor of his bedroom and was thrown out of the window to save him from the flames. He soon recovered but has received severe contusions. Braun's loss is estimated at $5000, insured for $2000. The loss on the buildings is estimated at $10,000, insured for $3500. Five valuable dogs were burned to death. The origin of the fire is unknown.

BRADY - (Kingston) Yesterday afternoon a workman was using paris green on the farm of Charles Brady, Storrington. He left the drug on a board while he went into another field, and when he returned, he found a little son of Brady's, 18 months old, eating it. The little fellow soon became sick and after a painful illness, died this morning.

August 7, 1886

REID - Died on August 6, at 206 East avenue north, William John Reid, only son of William Reid, aged 10 years and 3 months.

TELFER, VIDAL, SINCLAIR, MORRISON, MACKENZIE - (Sarnia) The tug "International" returned at three o'clock this morning with the bodies of Hope Mackenzie, Fleming Mackenzie, and T. A. Telfer, three of the six men who left here four weeks ago on a yachting cruise on Lake Huron. The bodies were found in the boat beached near Fort Frank.

Two of the bodies were lashed to the boat. The "International" has gone to look after the bodies of William J. Sinclair, William Vidal, and Walter C. Morrison. The yachting party is supposed to have been lost last Sunday night. The whole town is in mourning over the sad affair. Telfer was the manager of the Bank of London at Watford. William Vidal was station agent there, and Morrison, telegraph operator. Sinclair and Hope Mackenzie were law students here and Fleming Mackenzie a dry-goods clerk. All were young men. Vidal was married.

GROVER - (Jarvis) The body of Harry Grover was found on the shore of Lake Erie, about two miles west of Nanticoke this afternoon. He was a travelling sewing-machine agent and has lived in this vicinity for several years. An inquest will be held to-morrow by Coroner Stinson of Simcoe.

GREEN - (Montreal) A cablegram was received to-day conveying the sad intelligence that Capt E. G. Green of the Montreal Field Battery had committed suicide by shooting himself yesterday in Chateau Lamotte near Bordeaux in France.

August 9, 1886

TALBOT - Died in this city, on August 6, Arthur, infant son of Arthur and Elizabeth Talbot, aged 5 months and 25 days.

COLLINS - Died in this city, on August 6, Eli Grover Cleveland, the youngest son of George W. and Jane &. Collins, aged 1 year, 4 months, and 28 days.

GRANT - Died in this city, on August 7, at 23 Locomotive street, Elsie, infant daughter of Alexander and Margaret Grant, aged 1 month and 24 days. Funeral on Monday, August 9, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

REID - Died in this city, on Sunday, August 8, William Ellis, only child of George and Jennie Reid, aged 9 months. Funeral will take place from his father's residence, 66 Vine street, this (Monday) afternoon, at 3:30 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

DOYLE - Died in this city, on August 8, Maggie, youngest daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Doyle, aged 16 years and 1 month. Funeral still leave her late residence, 16 Aurora street, on Tuesday, at 2 p.m., for Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Friends will please accept this intimation.

August 10, 1886

DODSON - Died in this city, Sunday, August 8, Elizabeth, wife of George F. Dodson, in the 22nd year of her age. Funeral will leave her late residence, 61 Victoria avenue north, on Wednesday, August 11, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

YOUNG - Died at Burlington, on Monday morning, August 9, Archibald Arthur St Vincent, youngest child of Mr. Maitland Young, in the 7th year of his age. Funeral from his father's residence to St. Luke's Church burial ground, Burlington, on Wednesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock.

YOUNG - A very sad drowning occurred at Burlington yesterday. Archie, the youngest son of Maitland secretary of the Hamilton & North-Western Railway, went from his home to the wharf, and it is believed, while playing in a boat tied there, fell into the water under the wharf and was drowned. His body was recovered but too late. Mr. and Mrs. Young and two of their daughters had just started on a trip to Muskoka and had not gone far when the sad news reached them and cut short their journey. The deceased was a smart little fellow of 6 years.

DUFFY - Died in this city, on August 9, Thomas H., son of Patrick and Bridget Duffy, aged 19. Funeral at 8:30 Wednesday morning from his father's residence, 150 Bay street north. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CLARK - (Toronto) When the express from Montreal, due here at 10:40 p.m., reached Rough Creek bridge, twenty miles east of here on Saturday night, an unknown man who was walking on the structure was run over and instantly killed. The body was taken to Port Union to await identification. The name of C. Clark was written on a linen collar which he wore. There is little doubt that he was the head gardener for Charles Lindsay, city registrar. He was an Englishman, about 25 years of age. He left Mr. Lindsay's place last Friday night.

BLAIR - (Ottawa) The search for the body of Blair, the wealthy artist whose canoe was found floating in Chalk River, has proved unavailing. Foul play is now feared as he had $600 in his possession at the time of his disappearance. (See page 97)

KEENAN - (Quebec) The coroner returned to town this evening with two prisoners charged with the murder of Keenan at St. Sylvester on Thursday afternoon. It appears that there was a difficulty about a farm which was sold to a man named Napert who was a neighbour of Keenan's. The two families were haymaking on that day. Towards the close Keenan walked over to speak to Napert when some one on the farm struck him with a scythe and almost cut him in two. He died on the spot. The father-in-law of Napert is Fortier and we are informed that he was with Napert in the haymaking. Keenan, the deceased, was about 51 years of age and a native of Ireland. His opponent was the principal witness against him in the shooting of a horse for which he was convicted for six months at the fall term of the Queen's Bench in 1885.

August 11, 1886

GRAY - Died at the residence of her daughter, on Mary street, August 9, 1886, Ruthy Gray, aged 92 years. Funeral from the John Street A.M.E. Church, Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.

LEE - Died in this city, on Monday, August 9, Thomas Herbert, son of Christopher and Ellen Lee, aged 6 months. Funeral from 78 Jackson street east, on Wednesday, August 11, at 10 o'clock to Hall's Corners, Binbrook.

WRIGHT - Died at 10 Grove street, on August 10, Leslie, only son of Leslie and Emma Wright, aged 3 years, 4 months, and 10 days. Funeral from the above address, at 2:30 p.m., Thursday.

BERTRAND - (Montreal) Narcisse Bertrand, a farmer of St. Donat, has come to his death in a manner involved in much mystery. On Monday, August 9, he visited his mother at St. Esprit to receive his portion of the paternal money. After spending two days there he proceeded on his return home by way of St. Julian, near which place he was found in an unconscious state with his beads in his hands. He was waylaid, it is believed, by parties who knew he had money in his pockets, his person bearing marks of violence. His mother, on learning the circumstances, had him brought back to her residence at St. Esprit. There he partially recovered consciousness but was never able to tell what happened on Thursday. He began to faint away and died shortly after. He was buried yesterday. No inquest was held. The chief of police has the matter in hand and it is highly probable that several arrests will be made as certain parties are suspected.

LANGLOIS - (Montreal) Two men and a boy were sailing in a boat on the St. Lawrence when the boat upset above Nun's Island and before assistance was given, one of the men named Langlois was drowned. The other two were picked up very much exhausted.

MCDERMOTT - (Toronto) Mike McDermott, a labourer, and his wife got on a spree last night and on waking up this morning found their three-months-old child lying beside them dead. It is supposed the child had been smothered. An inquest will be held.

MCCULLOCH - (Cobourg) A party of young men left here yesterday for a week's camping on Rice lake, and to-day one of them named Joseph McCulloch of this town took their boat out into the lake for the purpose of having a swim, and after jumping into the water was unable to reach the boat and was drowned before help could reach him. His body was brought in by the train last evening. This is the fifth drowning accident in this vicinity this season.

HERRINGTON - (Petrolia) Abe Herrington, while working at one of H. Corey's oil wells about three miles from this place, met with a severe accident to-day. A board fell off the derrick, striking Herrington on the head and injuring him so badly that little hope is entertained of his recovery.

August 12, 1886

MCFARLANE - Died in this city, at 168 Park street north, on August 11, Cecelia, beloved wife of John A. McFarlane, aged 31 years. Funeral on Thursday, at 4 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MACDONALD - Died in this city, on August 10, Samuel, only son of John W. and Emma Macdonald, of Queen street north, aged 10 months and 27 days. Funeral from 187 Wellington street north on Thursday, August 12, at 3:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

ALLEY - Died at Clifton Springs, N.Y., on Wednesday, August 11, Eliza, widow of the late James T. Alley, M.D., and only sister of Mr. Sanford of this city. The remains will be taken direct to the place of interment from the G.T.R. station on arrival of the express at 2:55 on Thursday. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

WOODRUFF - (St. Catharines) Joseph A. Woodruff, sheriff of Lincoln County, died at his home in this city at 4:30 o'clock this morning in the 66th year of his age. The old gentleman had been in feeble health for some time back so that his death was not wholly unexpected. The deceased was a son of the late William Woodruff of St. David's, and a brother of Messrs Samuel D. Woodruff and Richard Woodruff of this place. He was born July 20, 1820, and when 18 years of age entered the law office of the late Edward Clark Campbell of Niagara. Some four or five years later he was admitted as an attorney and the same year (1843) formed a co-partnership with the late George Brock with whom he practised his profession many years.

In September 1850, he married Julia, a daughter of John Claus of Niagara, by whom he had two daughters, both of whom survive him. The older daughter is the wife of William H. Millar of California. The other daughter is the wife of W. S. Marston of Baltimore, Maryland. In 1849, at the death of Charles Richardson, Mr. Woodruff was appointed clerk of the peace for the Niagara District which embraced the counties of Lincoln, Haldimand, and Welland. This office he designed afterward and Judge Lawder became his successor. On the retirement of the late Colonel Kingsmill as sheriff of the county, Mr. Woodruff was appointed to the office which he held up to his death. Deceased was an adherent of the Roman Catholic faith.

August 13, 1886

BOREHAM - Died on Thursday morning, at the residence of his parents, 163 Bellewood avenue, Toronto, William J. Boreham, aged 19.

FITCH - (Brantford) B. F. Fitch, barrister, died on Wednesday.

BEATY - (Milton) Anderson Beaty, a young man of 25 years, and William and Hugh Ross, William Chew, and another young man who works with the letter's father, went out on Sunday forenoon for the purpose of bathing in the Sixteen on Joseph Howe's farm, 8th line, Trafalgar. All went well until about 12 o'clock when young Beaty disappeared from sight in the water which at this point is only about eight feet deep. His companions no doubt did what they could to rescue their comrade, but he must have got into a hole as it an hour and a half before the body was recovered. It is supposed the deceased took a cramp. Deceased was a nephew of W. C. Beaty of Omagh and lost his father and mother in early youth. Until recently he worked his farm in

Trafalgar and has been living in Acton since he rented it. On Saturday he passed through Milton to visit the tenant on his farm at whose home he was staying when the unfortunate accident which terminated his life occurred.

August 14, 1886

NERIN - Died at Milwaukee, Wis., on August 10, Patrick Nerin, in the 44th year of his age. formerly of this city.

HORSPOOL - Died at 45 Hess street south, this city, on August 13, Florence Emily, fourth daughter of William Horspool, aged 15 years and 7 months. Funeral private.

LESLIE - (Halifax) The schooner "Soverier" from Boston bound to this port in charge of Mate Bourdrett, Captain Leslie having been drowned in Boston harbour, went ashore at Sea Island. She floated again last night and put into Harrington leaking badly.

MARR - (St. Catharines) Saturday morning last a child of Enos Marr was playing on a bridge near his father's residence, Forks Road, Township of Wainfleet. At about 9 o'clock Abner Eaton was driving across the bridge and the horses becoming frightened ran over the child, injuring it to such an extent as to cause death soon after.

MCINTYRE - John McIntyre, one of the oldest residents of Woodstock , who recently died there, formerly lived in Hamilton and about 1850 was one of the partners in the firm of James Benson & Co here. He was universally respected and revered by the Woodstock people.

August 16, 1886

CLUSHMAN - Died in this city, at 57 Tisdale street, on August 13, John, infant son of John and Mary Clushman, aged 13 months.

MORRIS - Died at Chesnut Villa, on August 13, Elva Dalton, second daughter of Lewis and Harriet Morris, aged 18 years and 11 months.

KENNEDY - Died in this city, on August 15, John Kennedy, aged 30 years. Funeral from his late address, 147 Hughson street north, at 3:30 o'clock, on Tuesday, August 17. Friends and acquaintances please attend.

HASTINGS - Died in this city, August 15, William Hastings, in the 44th year of his age. Funeral will leave his late residence, 171 King William street, on Tuesday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

FARRON - (Halifax) Howard Farron of Summerside, P.E.I., was drowned Friday night by being knocked overboard from a yacht by the jibbing of the boom.

August 17, 1886

MCNULTY - (Port Dalhousie) About six o'clock last night, the three-year-old son of John McNulty of this place, while playing with some matches, accidentally set fire to his clothing and he was so severely burned before help reached him that he died about midnight.

GAUTHIER - (Montreal) A man named Gauthier, while working at the new Roman Catholic church at Varennes on Saturday, fell a distance of fifteen feet, struck on his head, and died shortly after.

August 18, 1886

NORRIS - (Toronto) Mrs. Caroline Norris who lived with a man named William Smith on Teraulay street died this afternoon, but before her death made a statement that she had been about ten days ago brutally kicked about the head and body by Smith. An inquest was held to-night, but as the doctor who made the post mortem was doubtful as to whether death resulted from the kicks or natural causes, the jury returned a verdict on the latter basis.

RIDDELL - (Montreal) A telegram has been received here to-day from Rat Portage, Manitoba, to the effect that Alexander Riddell, formerly of this city, owner of the Dunnville Paper Mills, was killed by a train yesterday.

ROBILLARD (Montreal) A young girl named Diana Robillard, aged 8 years, residing at 5 Parker street here, has been burned to death while playing with a box of matches during her mother's absence.

MOORE - (London) Dr. Charles G. Moore, one of the oldest and most esteemed residents, while returning from visiting a patient on Wellington street, was seized with a fit of apoplexy. Drs. Wishart and Drake were called to his assistance and proceeded to take him to his residence A few blocks distant, but he died before reaching home. He was 67 years of age.

August 19, 1886

PAULY - Died in this city, at 398 Hughson street north, on August 18, John, son of Joseph Pauly, aged 19 years and 10 months. Funeral on Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Joseph's Church, thence to the R. C. Cemetery. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MCDOUGALL - Died in this city, on August 17, John Clark, infant son of Hugh McDougall, aged 3 months and 21 days. Funeral from 44 Canada street, Thursday, at 2 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

SLOAN - (Bradford) Last night Andrew Sloan, a farmer, died from wounds in his skull believed to have been inflicted with a club by his hired man, Albert Kelly, with whom he had had a row. Kelly was committed for trial at the Barrie assizes.

August 20, 1886

JELFS - Died in this city, on August 16, the infant son of George F. and Annie Jelfs.

WILLIAMS - Died on August 19, at No 8 Macnab street south, Ellenor, beloved wife of Edward Williams, aged 38 years. Funeral from her late residence, at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MCLELLAN - Died peacefully on the morning of August 19, Mr. Donald McLellan of this city, a native of Dumbartonshire, Scotland, in the 76th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, 2 King street west, on Saturday, August 21, at 2 o'clock.

One of the oldest residents of Hamilton died peacefully at his home yesterday after having seen 76 years of life. Donald McLellan was born in Dumbartonshire, Scotland. He forsook his native heath and came to Hamilton about fifty years ago. For a time he was in partnership with William McMillan in the merchant tailoring business. When they dissolved partnership, Mr. McLellan started a bookstore, confining himself to the sale of religious books, papers, periodicals, and tracts.

Hamilton then was not the Hamilton of to-day. A brick building was considered a palace, and log and frame houses had the run. Mr. McLellan's place was a dingy frame building. It stands to-day back of the block of handsome brick store he replaced it with. For years past it has done duty as a stable.

For over 47 years he was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He assisted in establishing Knox Church here, and afterward went to the Macnab Street Church where he remained a faithful member of to the time of his death. For a great many years he has been one of the elders of the church. He assisted at Communion a few weeks ago and afterward expressed himself as being greatly pleased at not having missed communion for 47 years.

He has been a member of St. Andrew's Society since 1840 and a portion of that time was chairman of the charitable committee, a position which he filled with exemplary zeal and discretion.

To the church he was ever generous and gave liberally to its various schemes. His chief delight was in assisting students who were preparing for the ministry. It is said the bulk of his estate will

go to the church after his wife's death. He owned the store in which he did business as well as the one adjoining, and had a good deal of money invested. His wealth is estimated at $30,000, and all of it was made by his own exertion and ability.

As a man and a Christian he was beloved and respected. He had many friends and no enemies. Old age has been causing the gradual break-up of his system for months past and the end was expected.

MORGAN - (Toronto) A respectably dressed man, about 50 years of age, jumped into the bay last evening and was drowned. The body was recovered shortly afterward and taken to the morgue where it lies awaiting identification.

The body of the man who suicided in the bay yesterday afternoon has been identified as that of Edward Morgan who arrived from England in May last. He left a wife and children in Leamington, England, and had no friends in this country.

JOHNSTON - (Ottawa) The coroner's jury in the case of the newborn child whose dead body was found in an outhouse at the Chaudiere on Tuesday, have returned a verdict of wilful murder against Hattie Johnston, the mother, a girl about 20 years of age. She claims to have been seduced by a man well known here and very much her senior.

DAMRE - (Ottawa) Coroner Robillard has been notified of the sudden death of a young married woman named Mrs. Damre, residing on Ashburton hill, who has been sick with diphtheria and died while alone in the house, her husband, who married her three weeks ago, having gone to look for a nurse.

TIZZARD - (Collingwood) The body of Charles Tizzard, lighthouse keeper at Hope Island, arrived here on the noon train for Penetanguishene. It seems that while he and some comrades were out rowing in a boat, he took suddenly ill and died. The deceased is an old resident of this place and was for many years watchman on. the Northern Railway wharf.

August 21, 1886

MCDOUGALL - Died in this city, on August 19, Alberta, youngest daughter of Albert and Jane McDougall, aged 3 months and 11 days. Funeral from 30 Inchbury street north, Sunday, at 3:30 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

CRAWFORD - (Toronto) B. H. Crawford, the insurance agent who swallowed a quantity of Carbolic acid on Wednesday last, died last night.

August 23, 1886

DORR - (Quebec) Fred Dorr, a conductor employed by H. J. Benson on a construction train of the Quebec and Lake St John Railway, while attempting to board the train this morning, slipped and had his foot severed at the ankle. He died soon after.

DOUGALL - (Montreal) The funeral of the late John Dougall of the New York Witness took place here this afternoon from the residence of his son, John R. Dougall, of the Montreal Witness, and was largely attended.

NELLSON - (Niagara Falls) A stonecutter, named Nellson, a Swede, while walking on the quarry side track near St. David's about 4 p.m., was struck from behind by some flatcars that were being shunted. He, being deaf, did not hear them coming although the yardman shouted until he was hoarse at him. Seven cars passed over him, rolling and massing his body up on the break beams. He was taken out and brought in here and lingered until 7 o'clock this evening, suffering intense pain, when he expired. He has been stonecutting at the Queenston quarries for some time. He was a single man.

WALLIS - Mr. Charles Wallis of Toronto died quite suddenly at Grimsby park last Thursday. This is said to be the first death that has occurred at the park since its inauguration as a public pleasure ground.

August 24, 1886

MCPHERSON - Died on August 23, at Burlington Beach, Gladys Gordon, infant daughter of James A. and Ida McPherson.

YOUNG - Died in this city, on August 23, John Young, in the 30th year of his age. Funeral at 1:45 p.m. to-day, August 24, from the residence of his brother-in-law, Walter Sweets, 81 Emerald street north, for the G.T.R. station. Friends will please accept this intimation.

NELLES - Died at his residence, in Grimsby, August 23, of cerebral haemorrhage, Charles Nelles, youngest son of the late Col. Robert Nelles, in the 68th year of his age. Funeral on Wednesday at 11 am.

RILEY - (Montreal) The body of the man found floating in the river has been identified as that of Franklin Riley of Philadelphia who came here about a week ago to open a tobacco store in the city.

August 25, 1886

EVANS - Died at the Aged Women's Home in this city, August 24, Mrs. Isabella Evans, aged 79 years. Funeral from the institution on Wednesday, August 25, at 3 p.m.

SKINNER - Died suddenly at Winnipeg, on Monday, August 23, in the 87th year of her age, Mrs. Skinner, relict of the late Hugh Skinner, of Tain, Scotland, and mother of Col. Skinner, Dunelg, Woodstock. Funeral from the G.T.R. station, Hamilton, on the arrival of the train due at 6:55 a.m. on Friday, August 27.

Mrs. Hugh Skinner, mother of Col. Skinner of the 13th Battalion, died suddenly at Winnipeg on Monday at the advanced age of 87.

DOWNIE - (Halifax) The schooner "Miller B", captain George Downie, from the Banks for Lockport, ran ashore Monday morning during a storm on Southeast Point, Port Morton Island, near Liverpool, and went to pieces. The captain was killed by the main boom which broke and fell on him. Benjamin Downie, when the vessel struck, launched the dory and tried to save himself in that way, but was immediately swamped and drowned. The remainder of the crew were saved.

MURPHY - (Toronto) John Murphy, an old pensioner, was arrested Saturday for drunkenness and brought before the police magistrate yesterday and sent to jail for thirty days. When in the police court he presented a pitiable appearance, his right ankle being broken and his face fearfully cut and bruised. He had been badly used by some one while in the cells, but was too drunk to tell how he received his injuries. This morning he was found dead at the jail.

August 26, 1886

BLONDIN - Died at Valleyfield, Quebec, August 21, Georgie, youngest son of M. and E. Blondin, of 351 Hughson street north, Hamilton, aged 5 years and 10 months.

DAVIS - Died in this city, on August 25, at the residence of her grandmother, 28 West avenue north, Mamie J., daughter of Lyman B. Davis, aged 16 months and 10 days. Funeral from above address, on Thursday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

WILDE - Died on August 25, at his residence, Emerald street north, Stephen Wilde, in his 83rd year. Funeral will take place from his late residence, on Friday next at 7 a.m. to the N. & N.W. Railway station, and from thence to Cayuga. Friends will please accept this intimation.

STEWART - Died at 132 Market street, on August 25, John, infant son of John and Alice Stewart, aged 3 weeks.

August 27, 1886

HUNTER - Died in this city, on August 26, Hamilton Hunter, in the 62nd year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, 65 Maria street, at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, August 28. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

Mr. Hamilton Hunter, for many years connected with the Great Western Division, G.T.R., died yesterday morning at his residence, 65 Maria street. Mr. Hunter was nearly thirty years a resident of this city and his death will be mourned by a large circle of friends. The funeral is announced for Saturday.

MCCONNELL - Died in this city, on August 26, the beloved daughter of William and Amelia McConnell, aged 1 month and 8 days. Funeral on Friday at 2:30 p.m. from 100 Park street north. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

BAILEY - Died in this city, on August 26, at 20 Emerald street north, Annie Agnes, daughter of George and Bella Bailey, aged 1 year and 8 months. Funeral on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

BURNS - Died in this city, on August 26, Edward Burns, aged 43 years. Funeral from the residence, 107 Catherine street south, on Saturday, at 2 p.m., to Waterdown.

SMITH - (Guelph) Miss J. Smith, sister of Ald. Smith, died at Grimsby Park, on Wednesday.

JOHNSON - Sudden death of Chief John Sukayenquaradeh Johnson. A dispatch from Brantford announces the death yesterday at his home on the Grand River reserve of this venerable chief, warrior, and orator of the Six Nations. Born at the Ox-bow bend on the bank of the Grand River, County of Brant, on December 2, 1792, it will be seen that he was one of the last few remaining links that connected this with the past century. Celebrated at an early age as a daring warrior, he fought during the war of 1812-15 in the battles of Queenston Heights, Chippewa, Lundy's Lane, Fort Erie, Fort George, and at Stony Creek, and was present at the burning and sending over Niagara Falls of the steamer "Caroline". On his return to the Mohawk Valley after the war, being a full blooded Mohawk of the Wolf Clan, he was elected speaker of the Six Nations and was given the soubriquet of the "Warbler" of that nation on account of his great power of eloquence in council. He derived his English name from Sir William Johnson who was his godfather and was always a staunch member of the Church of England.

Married in 1817, he was the father of several children among whom was the late George H. M. Johnston. His remains will be interred on Saturday morning next to the old Mohawk Church near Brantford beside those of his wife who died in 1866, aged 66 years, being the daughter of a German woman made captive by the Mohawks on their coming from New York state to Canada about the year 1780.

The old chief who remembered both Brant and Tecumseh took a prominent part, making a speech of some length, at the laying of the cornerstone at Brantford on the 11th instant of the beautiful memorial being erected to Chief Brant's memory at Brantford, and it is greatly to be regretted that he was not spared to be present at the unveiling of it which takes place in October next.

August 28, 1886

HONEYCOMB -Died in this city, on August 27, Elizabeth, beloved wife of John Honeycomb, mother of Thomas R. Honeycomb and Mrs. William Hancock, in her 82nd year. Funeral from her late residence, 28 Locomotive street, Sunday, August 29, at 3:30 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BLONDIN - Died at Valleyfield, Quebec, on August 25, Albert, son of Moses and Euphemia Blondin, of 351 Hughson street, Hamilton, aged 7 years and 11 months.

August 30, 1886

WILSON - Died on August 28, after a long and painful illness, Annie F. Wilson, wife of Thomas G. Wilson. Funeral will take place from her husband's residence, corner of Caroline and Cannon streets, on Monday, August 30, at 3:30. Friends will please accept this intimation.

GARLAND - Died in this city, on August 29, Harold Egbert, son of Louis Garland, at the age of 1 year and 11 months. Funeral at 2 p.m. to-day.

KELLY - Died on August 28, Elizabeth Florence (Lillie), aged 4 years and 9 months, twin daughter of John F. and Katie Kelly. Funeral from her father's residence, corner of King street and East avenue, at 9 o'clock to-day. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

IRVING - Died at 6 Mulberry street, on August 28, Stanley, infant son of A. Irving, aged 10 months. Funeral to-day (Monday), at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WOLFE - (Montreal) This morning while William Wolfe, aged 40. boatswain, mate of the steamship "Polynesian", was on duty onboard, he slipped and fell down the main hatch. He was picked up in an unconscious condition and died shortly afterward.

August 31, 1886

REYNOLDS - Died at 45 Charles street, Hamilton, on Monday, August 30, Eleanor Sarah Reynolds, widow of the late Thomas Reynolds, of Brockville, in the 58th year of her age. Funeral this afternoon at 4:30 to the G.T.R. station.

September 1, 1886

DAVIS - (Teeswater) Yesterday the body of Thomas Davis, a farmer owning 100 acres in the township of Culross, was found hanging by the neck in his bush back of his farm. He had been missing for the last four weeks and was found only by chance. He was between 60 and 70 years old and was one of the first settlers in this township, An inquest will be held to-day.

MARSHALL - (Toronto) An old man named Marshall was killed on the Canadian Pacific Railway about eight miles east of the city early this morning. He was given to wandering away from his home, being of unsound mind. The shock must have killed him instantly for, except for a broken leg, he had no visible injury.

DESCOTEAUX - (Montreal) A young man named Descoteaux fell from the deck of the steamer "Sorel" a day or two ago when near St. Thomas de Pierreville, and was drowned. His body has not yet been recovered.

BOUCHERVILLE - (Montreal) A body was found floating in the river to-day and identified as that of Joseph Boucherville.

THORNTON - (Stony Creek) On Saturday last the people of Stony Creek sorrowfully gathered at the residence of the late Dr. Thornton to accompany his remains to the station, Hamilton, for burial at his old home in the town of Perth. Sad were the many faces, knowing that the honourable, useful, and successful practitioner had gone from among them. He had a kind word and smile for each and a hearty greeting for all. A hard student himself he gave advice and encouragement to others. In every good cause he took a leading part. He was buried in Perth with masonic honours by the brethren there who assembled in full force. He was a most respected officer of Wentworth lodge. W. Bro. A. H. Combs and Bro. R. G. Marshall accompanied the remains to their resting place. He leaves a wife and one daughter who have the sympathy of all.

September 2, 1886

GRAHAM - Died on Tuesday, August 31, Francis Helen, the infant daughter of George and Eleanor Graham, aged 1 month and 9 days. Funeral will take place from her parents' residence, No 101 Hess street south, on Thursday, September 2, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this invitation.

KNOLL - Died in this city, on August 30, of diphtheria, Marie M. Knoll, the only daughter of Will C. and Etta M. Knoll, aged 3 years ,3 months, and 20 days.

LANGERS - (Montreal) A young man named Langers while out in a canoe hunting opposite Sorel this morning capsized his canoe and was drowned.

STUART - J. H. Stuart, who played the part of The Major in "Nitouche" with Lotta when she was here last season, has just died in New York of quick consumption. He was a Torontonian by birth and had quite a number of friends here.

September 3, 1886

WEST - Died on September 2, 1886, Robert West, aged 53 years, a native of county Kerry, Ireland. Funeral on Sunday, September 5, at 3:30 p.m. from his late residence, Markland street west. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

LANZ - James F. Lanz, formerly of West Flamborough and afterwards a wood merchant in Dundas, died recently in Detroit of consumption.

WETHERLY - (Milton) Mrs. Wetherly, who was convicted about two weeks ago for being drunk and fined with the option to leave town within a week, was found dead in her bed last Thursday. It is said that she went to bed drunk and died all alone, leaving three small children. The family must have been in very destitute circumstances, for when the neighbours went into the house she was found lying on an old bed without any clothing. Mrs. Hugh McCutcheon has taken the infant and the second child, and Mrs. Coulton, the eldest child for the present time. Mrs Wetherly was only 28 years of age and was a confirmed drunkard. Her name figured very frequently on the druggists' list when published for liquor furnished on doctors' certificates.

September 4, 1886

RICH - (Montreal) Maurice Rich, jeweller of Notre Dame, was suddenly seized with an attack of heart disease last evening and before medical aid arrived, expired.

MANDERS - (Montreal) Joseph Manders, who died suddenly at the Grey nunnery at the advanced age of 106 yesterday, is said to be the oldest inhabitant. He was employed as a labourer at the construction of Notre Dame Church and the Victoria bridge.

CAMPBELL - (Ottawa) Archibald B. Campbell, son of Sir Alexander Campbell, postmaster-general, was found dead in his room in his father's house about 4:30 this afternoon. He had been shot through the temple and a revolver lay upon the floor a few feet distant. It is supposed the deceased had been examining the revolver and it went off in his hands.

September 6, 1886

GRUNDIER - (Toronto) William Grundier, about 19 years of age, who lived with his widowed mother on Church street, was drowned while bathing in the bay this morning at the foot of Frederic street.

September 7, 1886

WALTON - Died at Collins Bay, Ontario, on Sunday, September 5, Rev. John Walton.

ARTHUR - Died at Stony Creek, on September 6, Samuel Fred, infant son of S. P. and Martha F. Arthur, aged 6 weeks and 5 days. Funeral from his parents' residence, on Tuesday, September 7, at 2:30 p.m.

ROBERTSON - (Thorold) A nine-year-old son of Miles Robertson of this place fell into the canal here yesterday and was drowned.

PAYQUETTE - (Montreal) This forenoon while two men were engaged in working on the scaffold of a new building in course of erection on the corner of St. Antoine and Aqueduct streets, the scaffold gave way and both men were thrown to the ground. One of the men named Payquette was picked up unconscious and died in about five minutes. The other man, whose name is unknown, was removed to the hospital where he is doing fairly well.

DUNN - (Ottawa) Daniel Dunn of the Interior Department got leave of absence on August 30 and left to spend his annual holidays. He went to Gananoque and there hired a boat to go on the river for a sail. Since then he has not been heard of, and it is supposed has been drowned as the boat was found with both oars gone. His luggage is still at Mclntyre's Hotel at Gananoque. The missing man who lived at Ottawa for about six years is said to come from Point aux Trembles, near Montreal.

LUTES - A fatal accident occurred at Tillsonburg. As a man named J. Lutes was driving a wagon along the street he fell off the box, and falling on his head, dislocated his neck. It is believed he was dozing at the time he fell. The deceased is well known in Brantford.

September 8. 1886

STEDEFORD - Died in this city, on September 7, Albert Gordon, only son of John and Mary Stedeford, aged 2 months and 13 days. Funeral from 196 East avenue north, on Thursday, at 5 o'clock. Friends will please accept this notice.

PLATTS - Died in this city, on September 7, Thomas Platts, a native of Nottingham, England, in the 67th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, York street, on Thursday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

September 9, 1886

JONES - Died in Barton, on September 8, Edward J. Jones, aged 27 years. Funeral on Friday, September 10, at 2 p.m. from his father's residence, Barton (mountain top). Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

SHARKEY - (Ottawa) In a drunken fight on York street about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon a man named John Sharkey, a labourer about 28 years of age and only a few months out from Ireland, was killed. There are different versions as to how he came to his death. It seems that the deceased, who had been on a spree in the morning, lay down for a sleep in his boarding-house about noon and slept until 3 o'clock, when he was awakened by a fellow boarder named William Smith who said he was getting beaten all round and wanted Sharkey to help him. Just after they got outside the house, Smith attacked a lad name Portuaguse who called to a man named Alexander McDonald to come and help him. At the same time Sharkey approached to separate Smith and the lad. The whole four were scuffling together when Sharkey suddenly fell like a log without a cry of any kind. After he had fallen McDonald jumped on him and kicked him. It is thought that the fatal blow was struck before he fell, and opinion is divided as to whether it was struck by Smith or McDonald. The former was arrested on the spot immediately after the affray. The latter got into an express and was driven some seven miles away, but in an hour he returned to his house near where the fight occurred and was arrested. A jury was empanelled and after seeing the body, adjourned till Monday next. A post mortem examination of the body will be made.

BRISSON - (Montreal) About six o'clock to-night while a labourer named Louis Brisson, residing on Richardson street, Point St Charles, was engaged at a new building in the course of erection on Mill street, a brick fell on him, killing him instantly.

STRONG - Mr. I. L. Strong, of Mount Forest, father of Miss Marie C. Strong, the vocalist, died last week at his home.

September 10, 1886

MADILL - (Petrolia) Last night Frederick Madill of Lakefield, 15 years of age, working for Hazlett's mill, went for a swim in the river above the mill with a dozen other boys. He was the first ready to jump off the boom into four or five feet of water, and never rose to the surface. The boys gave the alarm and the body was. recovered in an hour.

September 10, 1886

GLASS - (Midland) A sailor named James Glass of Corunna, Ontario, about 18 years of age, shipped on board the barge "Nunnakaunee" on Tuesday evening for Oscode, Michigan, thence for Chicago, and when off Great Tomb about 3 a.m. he fell overboard and was drowned. The barge was being towed by the tug "Tommy Wright". Every effort was made to recover the body but so far unsuccessfully.

DUNLAP - (Ottawa) The mystery connected with the murder of farmer Dunlap at Mink Lake, who was battered to death at his own door and his body then dragged about seventy-five yards through the long grass and thrown into the lake, still continues unresolved. It is said that Mrs. Dunlap, the wife of the murdered man, will be arrested on suspicion of knowing something about the murder of her husband as soon as she recovers from the attack of insanity which came upon her after the tragedy. The detectives who have been working the case have concluded that Dunlap may not have been murdered by a man, for, although his head was badly battered, his skull was not fractured in the slightest. He had not been married very long.

MCMULLEN - (Belleville) A little child named McMullen, aged one year and seven months, while sitting on the rails of the Grand Trunk city branch yesterday, was struck by an engine and cut in two.

BRYDGES - (Dundas) At Hillsborough, Dakota, on September 2, William T. Brydges, who was born and brought in Dundas, was killed by getting entangled in the machinery of the engine of a steam thresher which he was attending. He was 23 years old.

TODD - Yesterday the body of the man found unclothed in a Copetown barn was exhumed for the fourth time. The Brantford chief of police had the body taken up to see if it was that of a burglar. Two ladies had it disinterred to see if it was that of a missing relative and again it had been exhumed for a similar purpose by another person. Yesterday the body was produced by order of Coroner Biggar of this city who held an inquest to determine the cause of death and the identity of the body. Drs. F. E. Woolverton and Miller of this city were the medical examiners. The body was recognized as that of a man named Arthur Todd who had resided somewhere east of Toronto. About three weeks before the death, he sold his property and went to Dundas. He boarded at Gould's hotel there and spent a good deal of money and exhibited a good deal more. He had disappeared suddenly.

The medical examination disclosed the fact that the man's neck had been broken. Of course if it had been broken when alive, he would have died instantly. It could not have been broken after the body was found, for the body was coffined in the barn and taken out very carefully. The mystery consists in the fact that it was impossible for a man with a broken neck to get into the place where the body was found. A very active man would have been somewhat bothered to get into the place. There was a mark on the side of the neck which might have been made by a rope in hauling the body into the loft, but no rope was found. Aside from two shirts that were on the body when discovered, nothing whatever has been found and the mystery deepens.

The body is that of a man weighing 185 pounds and it seems to be almost impossible for any persons to have put it in the place it was found without leaving some trace of the operation.

The inquest was adjourned till September 17.

The dead man has some relatives, married sisters, living somewhere in the country, and it is hoped that they may learn of their brother's fate, that they may if possible throw some light on his mysterious taking-off.

September 11, 1886

MINNES - Died in this city, on September 10, Violet Elizabeth, infant daughter of John and Janet Minnes, aged 1 year and 5 months. Funeral from 126 Locke street north, Sunday, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

MCLENNAN - (Halifax) In a frolic at Orangedale, Cape Breton, two young men named McLennan and McDonald, got into a quarrel. A fight ensued in which knives were drawn and McLennan was stabbed to death. McDonald was arraigned at Port Hood to-day and comes to trial in the Supreme Court.

BRUCE - (London) This evening while playing with a loaded revolver, a ten-year-old lad named George Lewis, accidentally shot and killed George Bruce, aged five years.

DUCHESNAY - (Quebec) The Hon Antoine Jushereau Duchesnay died this morning at his residence in this city. Mr. Duchesnay sat for Port Neuf in the legislative assembly from 1844 to 1851, was unanimously elected to represent Lasalle division in the legislative assembly in 1851, and was called to the senate by royal proclamation in May, 1867. He resigned his seat in the senate in 1870.

September 13, 1886

HERBERT - Died of diphtheria, in this city, on Saturday, September 11, at 70 Mary street, John Herbert, son of Thomas Herbert, stonecutter, aged 8 years, 9 months, and 22 days.

FREDERICKS - (Belleville) George Fredericks, of this city, who has been for some years an engineer on the Grand Junction branch of the Grand Trunk Railway, met his death last night in the following circumstances. His engine which was employed hauling a gravel train had left the cars at the gravel pit and was running slowly towards Hastings where it was to stay for the night, when a fallen tree was observed across the track about fifteen miles west of their destination. The fireman jumped, and escaped unhurt. Fredericks after reversing his engine also jumped. When picked up his left foot was cut off and he had a scalp wound. He was conveyed to Hastings and made as comfortable as possible, but expired about eleven o'clock last night.

COLE - (Montreal) During the collision of two barges near Valleyfield last night, Albert Cole of Montreal, mate of one of the barges, was accidentally drowned. His body has not yet been recovered.

September 14, 1886

WALTON - Died on Sunday, September 3, at Collins Bay, near Kingston, the Rev. John Walton, aged 50, born at Alston Moor, Cumberland, England. Funeral took place at Merrickville on Wednesday, September 8.

MILLS - Died on September 13, George Miller, aged 23 years, 4 months, and 10 days. Funeral from his late residence, 11 Ferrie street east, on Tuesday, at 10 a.m., to proceed to Westover Corners. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

LOUGHREY - Died in this city, on September 13, at 94 Victoria avenue north, Florence Emily, infant daughter of Samuel and Emily Loughrey.

KNOX- Died on Saturday evening, at King street east, Mrs. Knox, eldest daughter of Robert Torbet, of Glanford, aged 46 years. Funeral on Tuesday, at 3:30 p.m. from the residence of Mrs. Joseph T. Ross, King street east. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MCMANUS - (Lakefield) While C. Young was paddling down Clear Lake this afternoon, he found a body floating in the water which he towed ashore and sent word to the coroner at Lakefield. It is supposed to be the remains of James McManus who resided near Burleigh Falls and who has been missing for ten days past.

DONALDSON - (Toronto) An old man named James Donaldson, while at the Simcoe street crossing, was run over and killed by a locomotive that was shunting. He dropped a parcel and while stooping to pick it up, was crushed beneath the wheels. He is a stranger in the city and has been stopping at Crosby Hall hotel. He is supposed to have followed the trade of a saddler.

KIRBY - (Guelph) John Kirby, nephew of J. Beirnes, was drowned in Muskoka.

September 15, 1886

GILLESPIE - Died at the residence of his father, No 8 Simcoe street east, Tuesday morning, William George Gillespie, aged 14 years, 11 months, and 21 days. Funeral on Wednesday, September 15, at 3:30 p.m., which friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to attend.

BOND - Died at Ryckman's Corners, on Tuesday evening, September 14, John Y. Bond, aged 37 years.

Many persons in Hamilton and surrounding country will be deeply pained to learn of the death of Mr. John Y. Bond which occurred at his residence near Ryckman's Corners after only three days' illness from inflammation of the bowels. Mr. Bond was a comparatively young man and his early demise will be widely mourned, for he was respected by everybody who knew him. He leaves a wife and five young children.

TRAVERSY - (Ottawa) Felix Traversy, a stonecutter returning from a day's work at Beechwood cemetery, was soon after six o'clock this evening pitched from a cart on which he was riding as it crossed St. Patrick bridge over the Rideau river and broke his neck in falling. The wheel of the cart went through one of the several dangerous holes in the planking of the bridge, thus causing the accident. Traversy leaves a wife and children.

September 17, 1886

MCKENNA - Died in this city, on September 15, George, eldest son of James McKenna, aged 21 years and 11 months. Funeral will leave his late residence, 79 Peter street, on Saturday, September 18, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

KING - Died at Winnipeg, on Monday, September 13, Janet Macpherson, beloved wife of the Rev. J. M. King, and sister of Col. Skinner.

FORD - Died at the residence of her father, Burlington street, Barton, on September 16, Mary Parthinia Ford, aged 1 year. Funeral from her late residence, on Friday, September 17, at 3:30. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

BUCKINGHAM - Died at St. Thomas, on September 14, Alfred J., youngest son of Levi and Ellan Buckingham, aged 11 months.

CHAPMAN - Died at the residence on her son-in-law, George Ross, 24 Emerald street north, on Thursday, September 16, Mrs. Letitia Chapman, relict of the late John Chapman, in the 65th year of her age. Funeral will take place from the above address, on Sunday, September 19, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

KLEINSTEIBER - Died in Hamilton, on September 16, Mary Louise, second daughter of Hugo and Christina Kleinsteiber, in the 2nd year of her age. Funeral from 103 Robinson street, at 3:30 p.m., Saturday. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

FORGUIS - (Montreal) Alphonse Forguis, who was brutally assaulted on Tuesday night by two men on St. Paul street, died to-night at the Notre Dame hospital from the effects of the injuries he received. The two men, Balleville and Cathier, will now be charged with manslaughter.

EMOND (OMOND) - (Quebec) An old man named Pierre Omond, a carter residing on Church street, St. Roche, while crossing the railway track at the intersection of Prince Edward and Dorchester streets, was run over by the down train this afternoon and killed.

September 18, 1886

HARGROVE - Died in this city, on September 17, Mary Alema Mills Hargrove, only daughter of Henry and Catharine Hargrove, aged 2 years and 2 months.

HAMILTON - Died in this city, on September 17, at 81 East avenue north, Bobbie, son of James and Caroline Hamilton, aged 1 year. Funeral on Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MCMENEMY - Died in this city, on September 17, at 30 Crooks street, William McMenemy, son of police constable McMenemy, aged 25 years. Funeral from above address, on Sunday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

LEWIS - Died in this city, on September 16, Ellen Ellis, relict of the late Robert Lewis, aged 80 years. Funeral from her late residence, No 15 Main street west, at 3:30 p.m., Sunday. Friends will please accept this intimation.

NOYES - Died in Barton, on September 17, Frankland, only child of Joseph and Margaret Noyes, aged 3 months and 15 days. Funeral on Saturday at 2 o'clock from parents's residence, foot of Wentworth street. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

GRIFFITHS - At Thorold, on Wednesday, the son of W. Griffiths fell into the race of MacPherson's knitting factory and was drowned.

September 21, 1886

MCMAHON - Died at Port Nelson, Nelson McMahon, aged 1 year, 2 months, and 13 days, son of John McMahon. The funeral will take place from his father's residence, No 109 Florence street, at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 21. Friends and acquaintances to attend without further notice.

WRIGHT - Died in this city, on September 18, No 4 Concession street, John Robert, son of William Wright, aged 10 months and 18 days. Funeral took place on Monday, at 3:30 p.m.

BEATTY - Died in this city, on September 21, at his father's residence, 300 Hughson street north, Ernest, youngest son of Thomas and Martha Beatty, aged 10 months and 12 days. Funeral on Wednesday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

September 23, 1886

PATTERSON - Died in this city, on September 21, at 126 Locke street north, James Patterson, stonecutter, aged 51 years. Funeral on Friday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

O'BRIEN - (Ottawa) At Huntley on Saturday morning last, a young man named Patrick O'Brien of Almonte, employed at M. Grace's, was instantly killed by a kick from a stallion horse.

TODD - The three government detectives who have been working on the Todd mystery since Wednesday last have, it is said, given up the task, they having reached the conclusion that

Arthur Todd died from natural causes. Their report was drafted Tuesday night and it is stated on good authority that the story it will reveal will knock in the head all the mystery in the affair.

Todd, it is said, had only $24 with him at the time of his arrest. Ten of this he paid to the lawyer who defended him. This left him $14. He stayed around the hotel some three days after that, and drinking pretty heavily as he probably was managed to spend all his money so that it finally became necessary for him to borrow $5 from his landlord to carry him home. He has been traced from house to house from the time he left Dundas until the day before his body was found. He wandered around, living as best he might.

His intellect has always been affected and this protracted debauchery probably deranged his brain. Being very particular as to his personal cleanliness, he went bathing in the creek the night before the body was found. He left his clothes lying on the bank, put on his shirt and undershirt, and carrying his boots and cane, walked away. That he was barefooted is proved by the fact that dirt and manure have been found between his toes. The idiocy of such a proceeding as this is accounted for by the man's craziness. Reaching the barn at last he found the door open, walked in, and climbed into the mow. He lay down in the west end, placing his boots and cane beside him. What happened during the night is not known. It is probable, however, in his delirium he got up and walked to the other end of the mow. Weakened by his long debauch, he fell face downward and smothered in the hay. In his death struggles he turned over on his back and was in the position when found.

It has transpired that the coffin which he was buried in was some four inches too short for him and the head had to be bent to get the remains in. When the lid was put on, it was found that the dead man's nose protruded over the edge of the coffin. The lid was immediately pressed down firmly and this caused the swollen appearance of the nose and the abrasion on the back of the neck, The neck, it is said, was not broken, but the bending and pressure might have affected it sufficiently to cause the limberness referred to at the inquests.

So much, then, is made clear.

At the inquest particular stress was laid on the fact that the shirt he wore at the time his body was found was not such as he had worn in life. It has been discovered, however, that Todd bought the shirt from J. D. & J. S. Grafton. It was made of Oxford shirting and two collars went with it. These collars he left in Grafton's store. These are the alleged facts the detectives have gleaned in the few days that they have been working on the mystery, and it is said that their report to the government will be in accord with the story told here. (See page 125)

September 24, 1886

THATCHER - Died Thursday morning, at 4 o'clock, John Thatcher, infant son of Rudolph and Eliza Thatcher, aged 9 months, Funeral will take place at 3:30, Friday afternoon, from his father's residence, No 180 Hunter street west. Friends will please accept this intimation.

TURNBULL - Died in this city, at his late residence, 91 Jackson street west, on the evening of September 21, Walter C. Turnbull, in the 32nd year of his age. Funeral on Saturday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

A long-tried and valued employee of the "Spectator" printing company, Walter C. Turnbull, died last evening about eight o'clock. A week ago last Tuesday, he was stricken down with typhoid fever and for the last two or three days he hovered between life and death. It was a question of physical strength and his constitution was not strong enough to withstand the fatal power of the deadly disease. Mr. Turnbull was a man of strict probity, scrupulously faithful in the discharge of his duty and had the respect of all his fellow employees and indeed of everyone who knew him. He learned his trade in the "Spectator" job and press rooms and was in the employ of the present company and the former proprietors almost uninterruptedly for upwards of fifteen years. Ever since the "Spectator" was a morning paper, with the exception of one year, he was night pressman. Mr. Turnbull was a skilful & thorough workman who always took a pride in doing his work well. He will be greatly missed in the establishment in which he has done such long and faithful and efficient service. He was only 32 years old, was married, and leaves a widow and one child. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon from the family residence, 91 Jackson street west. As Mr. Turnbull was an Oddfellow the funeral will probably be conducted by the brethren of that order.

DUQUIETT - (Montreal) Charles Duquiett, while jumping off a barge in the Lachine canal last night, got caught between the barge and the lock, receiving such severe injuries that he died to-day.

MARVIN - (Belleville) Yesterday morning the wife of Joseph Marvin, a farmer living in Ameliasburg, drowned herself in a water barrel. The deceased who was about 40 years of age had been suffering from mental derangement for some time.

FERRIER - John Ferrier, of the firm of Blyth & Ferrier, of Selkirk, Manitoba, died of typhoid fever a few days ago. He used to live in Dundas.

September 25, 1886

FEARMAN - Died on September 24, Elizabeth, eldest daughter of F. W. Fearman, in the 31st year of her age. Funeral will take place at 2 p.m., Saturday, from her father's residence, 58 Stinson street. Friends will kindly accept this intimation.

LEROUX - (Montreal) A terrible accident occurred last evening at Hochelaga whereby a labourer named Leroux lost his life by being buried in an excavation at which he was employed. It was three hours before his body was recovered.

MURPHY - P. Murphy, jailer at Cayuga, is dead.

BAILEY - (Welland) Capt. Rollo of the "Averell" received while lying at the elevator here on Friday last a telegram announcing the death of Capt Bailey who commanded the boat on her up trip. Flags were ordered at half mast on all boats of the fleet to remain up for fifteen days.

FORSTER - (Milton) A son of Mr. Forster of Glen Williams was killed by a gun bursting and part of it striking him in the abdomen.

September 27, 1886

CHARTER - Died on September 25, Lidamay, daughter of Thomas and Laura Charter and grand-daughter of Mr. James Small, aged 15 months. Funeral from her father's residence, 149 Jackson street west, Monday, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

DODSON - Died on September 25, Frederick William, eldest son of James Dodson, aged 7 years. Funeral took place Saturday afternoon from his father's residence, No 56 Barton street east.

CAMPBELL - Died in this city, on Sunday morning, September 26, Laura Mower, relict of the late John Campbell, of Montreal, in the 90th year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, 50 Wellington street north, on Tuesday, September 28 at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

SHAW - Died on Saturday, September 25, Joseph Shaw, plasterer. The funeral will take place to-day (Monday) at 2 p.m. from No 219 Main street west. He leaves a widow and three children to mourn his loss.

PETERS - (Montreal) A young Englishman named F. W. Peters was in a cart on Longeuil wharf on Saturday evening when the horse backed the cart into the river. The young man was swept away and was drowned. The body was recovered this morning.

MORNIER - (Quebec) While Alphonse Mornier, aged about 28 years and a ship labourer, was working on the steamship "Polynesian" discharging cargo at Point Levis last night, he fell into hold of the vessel and was almost instantly killed.

September 28, 1886

MCNALLY - (St. Catharines) H. J. McNally, who left here a short time ago to work for the St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway, has died of typhoid fever.

MAYS - (Guelph) W. Mays was run over by a separator and was instantly killed.

September 29, 1886

LITTLE - Died in this city, on September 27, William John Edgar, only child of William and Louise Little, aged 3 years and 9 months. Funeral from parents' residence, Simcoe street, west of Bay, on Wednesday, September 29, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

GLENS - (Dungannon) James Glens, a farmer residing a mile from here, committed suicide this morning by discharging the contents of a shotgun into his mouth. The charge passed out at the back of the head. Death was instantaneous. Cause - temporary insanity.

September 30, 1886

MAGILL - Died on September 28, Mahala Magill, the youngest daughter of George and Hester Magill, and sister of Mrs. George Long of this city. The funeral will take place on Friday, October 1, at 9:30 a.m., thence to Trinity Church, northeast corner of Glanford. Friends will please accept this intimation.

SCOTT - (Toronto) Thomas L. Scott, a young man from Brookvale, Parry Sound district, arrived here last night to attend the university. He put up at the Kings Hotel and this morning was found unconscious in bed, his room being full of gas. He died shortly afterward.

READ - (Halifax) Gideon Read, residing at Amherstshire, Cumberland, was burned to death last night. His house took fire and was destroyed, and he lost his life in the flames. The cause of the fire was unknown.

October 1, 1886

CARSON - Died on September 30, Mary Helena Kathleen, daughter of Joseph and Amelia Carson, aged 1 year and 5 months. Funeral from her parents' residence, 531 James Street north, on Friday, October 1, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

KELLY - (Halifax) John Kelly, deputy commissioner of works and mines for Nova Scotia, died to-day at the age of 63 years. He had held the position in the provincial government for over a quarter of a century, being appointed before confederation.

October 2, 1886

BURROW - Died at 197 Hughson street north, on September 30, Herbert, son of W. and M. Burrow, aged 5 years and 2 months. Funeral on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Private.

HAY - (Mildmay) As parties were threshing grain on a neighbouring farm, a young man, aged 21, named A. Hay, was feeding grain into the machine, and as he was reaching for another sheaf holding on to the other to prevent it from going in too fast, his feet slipped from under him. He fell in, was torn to pieces, and killed instantly.

BELL - (Belleville) Yesterday morning a young woman named Bell from Kingston died suddenly at Mr. Linklater's where she was visiting. It was supposed that she had poisoned herself, but Dr. Farley, coroner, who could find no evidence to the effect, did not consider and inquest necessary. The body was taken to Kingston for interment last night.

FOURETTE - (St. Catharines) The body of a man named Fourette was found on the track near Merritton. It is supposed he fell from a train.

ROSS - (St. Catharines) A sailor named James Ross, who had resided in this city, was drowned at Tonawanda about a week ago

October 4, 1886

BLACK - Died in this city, at 41 East avenue south, on October 2, Lottie, second daughter of George and Jane Black, aged 9 years and 7 months.

WILLMORE - Died in this city, October 3, Minnie Willmore, sixth daughter of Alfred and Ann Willmore, aged 6 years and 10 months Funeral from her parents' residence, No 12 Elgin street, on October 4, at 9 o'clock. Private.

GRIFFITH - Died on October 2, at No 6 Bay street south, Eva, twin daughter of T. B. and Florence Griffith, aged 5 months. Funeral to-day (Monday) at 3:30 p.m.

KERR - (Halifax) An old man named Kerr fell dead in the Presbyterian Church at Breadalbane, P.E.I., to-day while attending, communion services.

LEMIEUX - (Ottawa) A man named Lemieux, 60 years of age, fell into the timber slide at Hull this morning and was drowned.

RYAN - (Ottawa) Richard Ryan, who a few days ago was liberated from Kingston penitentiary where he was undergoing a life sentence for rape, died at his home in this city to-day. His approaching death from consumption was the cause of his release.

POWERS - (Brantford) A nine-year-old son of Con. Powers was wrestling and was thrown by a larger companion. He died subsequently from internal injuries received.

ZINLINSKY, BYLAKIEWIEZ - Martin Zinlinsky of Locke street south and Francis Bylaklewiez 7 Sophia street, went fishing Saturday morning up the Desjardins canal. Shortly after three their dead bodies were found by some lads. They lay under eight feet of water about a mile and a half up the canal. The boys had noticed their boat about noon, but did not observe that it was capsized. Later on they discovered this and investigated. A fishing line was trailing from a pole that floated on the surface of the water. One of the boys, a lad called Bennett, noticed this and pulled the line. It came, but from all the resistance it was evident that something heavy was on the other end. The boys hauled it in and presently a man's hand and arm broke through the water. The fishing line was twisted around the arm. The boys searched more, found the other body, and took them ashore. Then the police were informed and the patrol wagon was sent out with Constables Harris, Watson, and Campaign, and the bodies brought to the city. Both men were middle-aged and employed as labourers in the rolling mills, both were married, and both leave families unprovided for.

Zinlinsky was a Russian Pole. He had a silver watch in his vest pocket which stopped at 10:30. This is the probable time of the accident. Bylakiewiez was a German. Neither could swim. Coroner Mackelcan was notified. After viewing the bodies and hearing the circumstances as far as known he considered an inquest unnecessary.

October 5, 1886

MORRIS - Died in this city, on October 3, Gertrude Maud, beloved daughter of William and Ettie Morris, aged 2 years and 11 months. Funeral took place Sunday at 3:30 p.m.

LEAHY - (Montreal) John Leahy, residing in St. Gabriel village, while following the remains of a deceased son to the cemetery to-day, dropped down dead. His remains were conveyed home where two other members of the family are lying severely ill.

DELISLE - (Montreal) Mrs. Delisle, residing at St. Rose, while waiting at the depot on Saturday for the arrival of a train, dropped dead. Heart disease is said to have been the cause of death.

LADEROUTE - (Ottawa) A report comes from Buckingham that on Friday evening last two men named Rousseau, father and son, entered the tavern kept by Frangeat at Notre Dame Du Laus, about fifty miles north, and demanded liquor. As they were intoxicated Mrs. Frangeat, who was in charge, refused them any, whereupon they commenced to raise a row and take possession of the house. Mrs. Frangeat called upon John Laderoute, a butcher, about 45 years old, to her assistance. He had ejected the younger and was about to do the same with the father when a knife was drawn. Laderoute was stabbed in several places and died from the effects of his wounds. The Rousseau’s have been arrested.

October 6, 1886

JOLLEY - Died at South Edgehill House, Langside, Glasgow (the residence of his brother-in-law) on September 10, the Rev. James Jolley, minister of Dr. Chalmers' Territorial church, West Port, Edinburgh, in the 42nd year of his age and 14th of his ministry.

October 7, 1886

BURROW - Died in this city, on October 5, at 197 Hughson street north, of cholera infantum, Myrtle Olive, infant daughter of W. and M. Burrow, aged 13 months. Funeral on Thursday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will-please accept this intimation.

KENT - Died at the residence of her son-in-law, 42 Hess street south, on October 5, Martha, wife of Henry Kent, of West Flamborough, in the 53rd year of her age. Funeral from above address, on Thursday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

VALLANCE - Died at 46 Hannah street west, October 5, John Douglas, infant son of William and Minnie Vallance, aged 13 months and 14 days. Funeral at 3:30, Thursday afternoon, October 6. Friends will please accept this intimation.

STRIKER - (Picton) A gloom was cast over the town this evening by the receipt of a telegram announcing the sudden death of Mr. Striker, ex-M.P.P., in the Balmoral Hotel, Montreal.

Mr. Striker left Picton last Saturday in his usual health and was expected home to-day. Mr. Striker represented Prince Edward county in the local legislature for ten years up to 1883 And was defeated in the general election of that year by the present member.

STANWOOD (STEVENS) - About two weeks ago Harry Stanwood, at one time a well known Negro minstrel performer, died on his father-in-law's farm near Port Hope and was buried in his native town of Cobourg. For two years past he had lived in Hamilton with his wife and supported himself by giving lessons on the banjo.

A year ago he had a paralytic stroke and was very weak since that time. Stanwood was his professional name and the one by which he has been best known for many years, but his real name was Stevens, and he belonged to a family of musicians living in Cobourg. Years ago he was one of the most popular of minstrel performers. He was very versatile but excelled as a banjoist and was at one time the highest salaried banjo specialist travelling. Early in life he was somewhat of a bohemian, but of late years has been a steady churchgoing citizen.

October 8, 1886

HAMILTON - Died in this city, on October 6, James Hamilton, in the 76th year of his age. Funeral will leave his late residence, Jones street, at 4 o'clock p.m. on Saturday, October 9. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

NEIGHORN - Died at 3 O'Reilly street, on October 6, Earl Ludwig, infant son of William and Anna Neighorn, aged 8 months and 24 days. Funeral at 3 p.m., Friday, October 8. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BRYDGES - Died in this city, on October 6, John Brydges, in the 23rd year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, 87 Bay street north, on Sunday, October 10, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

STROULE - Died on Thursday, October 7, at his residence, Brantford, Robert Stroule, in his 79th year. Funeral on Saturday at 3 p.m.

Mr. Robert Stroule, one of Brantford's oldest and most respected citizens, committed suicide by hanging himself this morning. The deceased was 80 years of age, a retired merchant in very comfortable circumstances. For the past few weeks he appeared very melancholy and despondent, and it is supposed it was a temporary insanity fit which caused him to commit the deed.

CARR - (Brockville) It is reported that a woman by the name of Rebecca Day, who has a bad reputation, lived in a house owned by Nathan Stevens in the township of Bastard. For some time Stevens has been anxious to get rid of her and has repeatedly offered a reward to anyone who would get her out of his house. Recent report says that he offered some parties $10 and a gallon of whiskey for doing the job. Last night Mrs. Day was aroused by three masked men who went into the house and commenced throwing the furniture out of doors. She instantly sent for her son-in-law, Burton Carr, who lived about three-quarters of a mile away to come and help her. In a few minutes Carr arrived and while trying to stop the masked intruders was shot by one of them. The ball which was fired from an army gun such as is used by Canadian volunteers entered Carr's head near his mouth and came out through the side of the neck, killing him instantly.

Coroner Vaux of Brockville is now holding an inquest. The murderers are supposed to be three brothers named Carle. Two of them have been captured. The other, who is thought did the shooting, is yet at large.

NEWTON - (Ottawa) Albert Newton and a companion yesterday afternoon started to cross the Lievre river in a scow at a point fifteen miles above Buckingham. Their craft becoming unmanageable was run into by the steamer "Agnes" passing at full speed and cut in two, the two men being hurled into the water. Newton was drowned, but his companion was rescued. The deceased leaves a wife and family.

October 9, 1886

CUTLER - The dead body of James Cutler was picked up yesterday afternoon a short distance from his own house in Burlington. The cause of his death is supposed to have been heart disease. Mr. Cutler, though an old man nearly 78, had enjoyed robust health all his life and his death was wholly unexpected. He was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Burlington, having lived there for upwards of thirty years. He was an Irishman by birth, but came to Canada while a very young man. After a brief residence in Montreal, he came to Hamilton and was employed here in connection with the customs department for several years before he moved to Burlington. For a long time he had the contract for carrying the mails from Burlington station. He owned some valuable property both in Burlington and Hamilton. Mr. Cutler besides being an upright man and valuable citizen was a pleasant and companionable old gentleman with a large fund of anecdotes of the old times which he was fond of telling. He made a good host and he had many friends in Hamilton who have often gone to Burlington to enjoy his hospitality.

Mr. Cutler was married three times and had several children, but only one, a married daughter in Brantford, survives him. It is only six months ago that he married Mrs. Gage of this city. His wife has been in Toronto the last two or three weeks, but she returned to Burlington last night on receipt of the terrible news.

October 11, 1886

RIPLEY - Died in this city, on October 8, of consumption, Maria Isabella Ripley, in the 21st year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, 130 Victoria avenue north, on Monday, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

HOTCHKISS - Died on Sunday, October 10, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. E. Parker, in Hamilton, Charles B. Hotchkiss, of Bridgeport, Conn., aged 66 years.

LESCELLES - (Montreal) An old man named Lescelles was severely injured yesterday at Hochelaga wharf by a lot of timber falling on him. He has since died from the effect of his injuries.

HOWICK - (Montreal) The body of a man was found floating in the canal this afternoon. On his person was found a breast pin with the name John Howick engraved on it.

YOUNG - (St. Catharines) A woman named Ann Young lived alone and was subject to fits. She disappeared for some days and an investigation disclosed her dead body in her shanty in an advanced state of decomposition. She had died in a fit, alone.

EASSON - John Easson, one of the best known sporting men in Hamilton, died last night quite suddenly. He attended the races in Toronto last Friday and while there was seized with an attack of haemorrhage from the lungs, He was well enough to return home on Saturday, but yesterday afternoon he had another attack which so weakened him that he died at 9 o'clock. Mr. Easson was well known as the best authority in this city on horses and it is doubtful if he had an equal in Canada in this field of knowledge.

He had a marvellous memory and could give off-hand the pedigrees and record-of any horse that had ever achieved a reputation on the track. It has been said, and with great show of truth, that he knew every horse in Hamilton and most of the surrounding country. Mr. Easson was much sought after and well liked by sporting men not only because of his great fund of knowledge on sporting subjects but because he was a good-tempered, pleasant and reliable man. He had many friends and will be greatly missed. Mr. Easson never married but lived with his widowed mother of whom he was the sole support. His father was a broom manufacturer and he carried on the business for a time but abandoned it years ago.

October 12, 1886

EASSON - Died In this city, on Sunday, October 10, John Easson, aged 36 years. Funeral from his late residence, 73 Napier street, on Tuesday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances please attend.

LAND - Died in Nelson township at the residence of his sister, Mrs. English, on October 11, George Land in the 83rd year of his age. Funeral will arrive at Burlington cemetery, on Tuesday, at 3:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

HICKS - (Manotick) Joseph Hicks of the township of North Gower was fatally shot this morning by the accidental discharge of his gun. He was in the act of taking his gun from its place on the wall when it was discharged by some accident, the charge taking effect in his thigh. Death resulted in five minutes. Hicks was a young man much respected, and leaves a wife and two children.

KELLY - (Toronto) A horrible accident, resulting fatally, occurred about ten o'clock this morning in the wholesale warehouse of Boyd Bros. Mrs. Kelly, over 80 years of age, residing on Tecumseh street, visited the warehouse to make a few purchases which she had been in the habit of doing for many years. She was as usual permitted to use the hoist to reach the top storey. Shortly afterward the hoist was found fast at one of the intermediate flats with the old lady's head jammed between the platform and one of the projections in the elevator shaft. The head was terribly injured, the whole right side of the skull being crushed in and brain protruding. She was conveyed to the hospital where she died in about two hours. She owned considerable property in the city.

October 14, 1886

FRY - Died at Copetown, on the 12th of October, in the 68th year of her age, Mrs. F. J. Fry, mother of Mrs. W. M. Goodwin of this city. Funeral at Copetown, Thursday, 14th instant, at 4 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

October 15, 1886

WOOD - Died in this city, on October 14, at 31 Park street south, Mary Ellan, daughter of Thomas Wood, aged 17 months. Funeral at 2:30 p.m., on Sunday. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

KLEINDENST - Edward Kleindenst was found dead in bed in the boarding house of Mr. Cowing, 121 Rebecca street, at noon yesterday, shot through the head. Kleindenst was a pork packer in the employ of F. W. Fearman & Sons. Wednesday morning after being away from work for a few days, he went to the factory and got what money was coming to him. From that time he seems to have been seen by only one person, a fellow employee who met him as he was going from the factory to his boarding house. As he did not have supper on Wednesday night nor his breakfast yesterday morning, Mr. Cowing began to fear that something was wrong and tried his door which was unlocked and the key on the inside.

As Kleindenst kept his room locked at all times, Mr. Cowing thought that he might be sleeping, but when he could not arouse him at noon, he forced the door. His worst fears proved well founded. Kleindenst was stretched on his bed with all his clothes, but his coat, on, dead. He was in an easy sleeping position, his legs crossed, one arm upon his chest, and the other by his side. His hand was turned slightly to one side. His head was turned slightly to one side and a little blood was oozing out of his mouth. When the head was moved, however, the bed clothes were found to be saturated with blood and a revolver with one empty chamber was lying by his left cheek. The left side of his head was a mass of clotted - blood and it was impossible to tell where the shot had taken effect.

The police were notified and the body removed to the morgue at the city hospital.

There is something strange about the man's life and death. He came here over two years ago from Erie, Pa. where he was watchman in an iron manufacturing establishment. His people, however, live in Berne, Germany, and are said to be very well-to-do. Kleindenst was about 35 years of age and a very hard and steady worker. Why he worked as labourer in a pork packing establishment has often puzzled Mr. Fearman as he was a very well educated man and capable of filling a much higher position.

He was unmarried and had no relatives here, and was steady in his habits except to an occasional spree. He had formerly been a soldier in the German army and fought at the siege of Paris. An inquest will be held.

An inquest was opened before coroner Mackelcan at the hospital yesterday afternoon. The jury viewed the body and adjourned until 8 o'clock this evening when the evidence will be taken at the King William street police station.

CLARK - (Toronto) The body of Jane Clark, a dissipated and dissolute character who has faced the police magistrate at least fifty times for drunkenness within the last fifteen years, was found in the bay at the foot of Scott street this morning, her face and head being cut and bruised in several places, which led to the belief that she was the victim of foul play.

The discovery was made by Patrick Kipford, a teamster employed in Burns's coal and wood yard. Kipford was walking past the slip about six o'clock this morning when his attention was attracted

to a large object rising and sinking on the wind-ruffled surface of the water. Climbing over the fence which is erected across the face of the slip, he drew closer and was horrified to find that the object was a woman's body floating face downward. He revealed his ghastly discovery to Thomas McCarthy, yardsman at Burns's, and together the two pulled the corpse out of the water. The face was covered with blood which trickled from two deep cuts in the cheek and an abrasion on the forehead. P.C, Coghlan was notified and had the body removed to the morgue where it was subsequently viewed by Coroner Duncan who, after hearing all the particulars, decided that an inquest was necessary.

The deceased was at her usual haunts yesterday. At nine o'clock in the morning she called on Mrs. Hill in McSherry's lane where she stayed a few minutes, leaving there to visit a friend living in St. John's ward. About four o'clock in the afternoon she re-appeared in that locality in company with another woman and three men. They went east along the Esplanade and the police have been unable so far to find out who her companions were or to track her movements from that time. Mr. McCarthy, whose duty it is to see that the entrances to the coal yard are securely fastened every night, says that every approach was closed at seven o'clock last night. He was the last one to leave the yard and it is certain that she could not have wandered on to the dock before that time and been drowned by falling over the edge of the wharf into the water.

Mr. Lorsch who keeps the Xion boathouse on the east side of the Scott street slip says he heard no unusual sounds or screams last night as the wind was blowing a gale and the waves beat angrily against the breastworks.

The dead woman has a husband living on Hagerman street in this city, but she became estranged from him years ago owing to her confirmed drinking habits.

October 16, 1886

OSBORNE - Died at 10 Herkimer street, on Friday morning, October 15, of pneumonia, James Osborne, aged 75. Funeral on Saturday afternoon, at 3:30 o'clock.

AUDETTE - Died in this city, on October 15, Joshua Audette, in the 60th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, No 23 Inchbury street, at 4 o'clock, Sunday. Friends and acquaintances please attend without further notice.

ZIMMERMAN - (St. Catharines) An old woman named Zimmerman, who has frequented this part of the country as a quilt pattern cutter and pedlar, was found dead on Thursday morning last about five miles east of Cayuga, village on the road bordering on the south side of the Grand river.

KILMAN - Mr. Kilman of Pelham was thrown from his buggy in a collision with a runaway horse and subsequently died from the injuries received.

CROWE - William Crowe, a student at the Collegiate Institute, received the dreadful intelligence yesterday morning that his father, a farmer of Tara, Bruce County, was accidentally killed Thursday night.

October 18, 1886

SWITZER - Died at his residence, Palermo, Ontario, October 17, Major H. M. Switzer, of the 20th Battalion, Lorne Rifles, aged 68 years. Funeral will leave his late residence, Palermo, at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, October 20, for the St. James cemetery, Toronto, arriving at Union station at 1:55 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

TORY - Died on Sunday, October 17, Percy John, infant son of Alfred and Mary Tory, aged 5 months. Funeral on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. from 115 West avenue north. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

BROWN - (Toronto) Frankie Brown, son of foreman William Brown of the Bolton Avenue firehall, fell into a tub of boiling water yesterday and died shortly afterward after suffering intense agony.

LERESQUE - (Montreal) A. Leresque of Quebec was killed on the Grand Trunk near Pointe Clair.

FALCONER - (Montreal) P. F. Falconer, teller of the Bank of Toronto in this city, while attempting to board the Longeuil ferry which had moved off at six o'clock, was accidentally drowned. The deceased belonged to Aberdeen, Scotland.

October 19, 1886

KAVANAUGH - On the evening of October 7, a small boy named Dennis Kavanaugh, met with an accident which is now certain to prove fatal. He and another boy were running after a street car on James street below Stuart. Kavanaugh's companion reached the car, jumped on to the rear platform, and shouted to Dennis to come on. The little fellow overtook the car and was just alongside the step when Mr. Hugh Fairgrieve, who was standing on the rear platform, saw a team approaching and realizing the boy's danger shouted to him to look out. Young Kavanaugh turned his head to look at Mr. Fairgrieve and the next moment he was full against one of Hendrie's teams. The boy fell to the ground and one of horses kicked him aside and one of the front wheels of the heavily loaded lorry ran over his leg. Mr. Fairgrieve shouted to the driver and the horses were stopped in time to prevent the hind wheel passing over the lad.

No bones were broken, but the limb was terribly mangled. Since the accident, the poor little fellow has been suffering untold agony. A day or two ago lockjaw set in and the attending physician has pronounced the case hopeless. Last night the boy was not expected to last until morning.

O'DONNELL - (St. Catharines) A young man named O'Donnell fell into the canal Sunday night was drowned.

MORTON (St. Catharines) Eliza, daughter of Thomas Morton, ill with fever at the hospital, rose from her bed while delirious and dropped from a window. No bones were broken, but the shock and exposure caused the patient's death soon afterward.

October 20, 1886

FICKLEY - Died in this city, on October 18, of pneumonia, Barbara, widow of the late Andrew Fickley, aged 61 years. Funeral will take place from her son's residence, 36 Cherry street, on Wednesday, October 20, at 3:30 p.m. All friends are invited to attend. Her rest is peace.

KARSTEN - Died in this city, on Monday, October 18, at 2 p.m., Martin Karsten, aged 72 years. Funeral from his late residence, 39 Tisdale street, on Wednesday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this Intimation.

JACKSON - Died in this city, on Tuesday, October 19, Thomas Jackson, aged 68 years. Funeral from his late residence, No 207 Main street east, on Thursday, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

ROE - Died at the residence of his son-in-law, R. T. Steele, 51 Jackson street west, John Ardagh Roe, late manager of the Agricultural Loan and Savings Society, London, Ontario, third son of the late John Hill Roe, M.D., St. John, Quebec. Funeral on Thursday, October 21, at 3:30 p.m.

John Ardagh Roe died peacefully yesterday morning in the 63rd year of his age. He was born in Montreal, April 1, 1824, and was a son of John Hill Roe, M.D., who was a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, and latterly living in St. John, Quebec. He received his early business training in Montreal and in 1845 came west to St. Thomas where he remained until 1872. He carried on an extensive business there in partnership with his brothers, Peter and Charles. In 1872 he removed to London where he assumed the management of the Agricultural Savings and Loan company which owes its present prosperous condition to his untiring zeal, energy, and ability.

In 1851 he was married to Caroline Ann Stanton, a daughter of the late Robert Stanton of Toronto. Their union was blessed with seven daughters, all of whom are living. For some time past he has been suffering from an incurable disease and through ill health was compelled to resign

his position. A few weeks ago he came to Hamilton, thinking a change of air might prove beneficial. He stayed here with his son-in-law, R. Tasker Steele. Recently it has been seen that recovery was impossible and the sad end became a question of hours.

Deceased was a warm and lifelong supporter of the Conservative party. He belonged to the Church of England, and his true Christian piety, benevolence, and kindness of heart endeared him to all who knew him. During his recent illness he has frequently been visited by the clergy and prominent members of the church, his lordship Bishop Baldwin and Rev. Mr. Richardson of London being among those who came to see him. A devoted husband, loving father, and a staunch friend, his death will be sincerely mourned by many.

SWITZER - Entered into rest on Sunday, October 17, Harvey Morris Switzer, Palermo, merchant. Deceased was born in the county of Limerick in 1818 and emigrated to Canada in 1832. He settled in the township of Albion and at the age of 21, entered into mercantile life as a clerk to J. M. Chaffee at Tullamore, Gore of Toronto, with whom he remained eighteen months. He then entered the drygoods establishment of the late J. A. Smith, of Toronto. There he remained five years and in 1844 moved to Palermo, County of Halton, where he carried on the mercantile business until his decease.

He has been postmaster at Palermo since September 1845, and a magistrate and commissioner in the Court of Queen's Bench since the separation of the county of Halton from Wentworth. He was a cadet of the military school at Toronto, and ever since the organization of the 20th Battalion, Halton Rifles, held a position on the staff as paymaster. He was a member of the Church of England and always took an active part in matters connected with the church. In 1845 he took great interest in the erection of St. Luke's Church, Palermo, and many of the trees which ornament the church grounds were placed by his hands. For the past year he was actively engaged in promoting the building of the handsome parsonage which is now just completed and to the very last his interest in the work was unabated. In politics he was a Conservative. Deceased was foremost in everything connected with the welfare of the village and township where he resided. His death leaves a blank which it will be hard to fill.

October 22, 1886

KAVANAUGH - Died in this city, on October 20, Dennis, third son of Dennis and Mary Kavanaugh, aged 6 years. Funeral will leave his father's residence, 16 Wood street, Friday, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

October 23, 1886

DURHAM - Died at 1 Mill street, October 22, at 12 a.m., John Durham, infant son of Daniel and Mary Durham, aged 2 days.

CARSON - Died in this city, on Friday, October 22, Joseph Carson, in his 41st year. Funeral from his late residence, 329 James street north, on Sunday, October 24, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

SEMMENS - Died in this city, on October 21, Herbert, son of Arthur and Sarah Semmens, aged 8 months and 21 days. Funeral will leave his father's residence, 44 Markland street, Saturday, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

LOTTRIDGE - Died in Binbrook, on October 22, Mary Ann, second daughter of Thomas D. Lottridge, in her 20th year. Funeral from her father's residence, Sunday, October 24, at 10 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

BAILLIE - Died on October 22, George Thomas, youngest son of John and Nancy Baillie, aged 11 months and 17 days. The funeral will take place on Monday morning from 82 Merrick street to Christ church, West Flamborough. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

HAYNES - (Toronto) John Haynes, a labourer living on Centre street, 40 years of age, suicided this evening by cutting his throat with a razor. His wife died last spring and he has been slightly deranged ever since.

PECK - (Galt) Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Peck died on Wednesday.

WOODILL - (Oakville) A little son of John Woodill was drowned in a cistern.

October 25, 1886

CLARK - Died in this city, at 158 West avenue north, George Counsell Clark, the second and only son of Henry A. and Nancy Ann Clark, aged 9 years and 20 days. Funeral private.

GREY - Died in this city, on October 24, William Lawrence Grey, the only child of the late William Grey, aged 1 year, 3 months, and 9 days. Funeral from his grandfather's residence, Joseph Hargrove, Mo 105 Emerald street north, this afternoon, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

ALYWYN - (Ottawa) Charles Alywyn, a well connected young farmer of Ottawa County, was found dead in bed in an Aylmer hotel yesterday morning. He had sold his property some time since for a good figure with the intention of going to the Northwest, but had recklessly spent the money, some $1500 being stolen from him. An inquest was held and a verdict of death from natural causes returned.

October 30, 1886

CUMMINGS - Died in this city, on October 28, Mary Cummings, aged 65 years, latterly in the employ of Mrs. Thomas Buttle, 84 Hughson street north. Funeral from Blachford & Son's undertaking rooms, 47 King street west, on Sunday, October 31, at 2 p.m. sharp. Friends will please accept this intimation.

GRICE - Died on Friday, October 29, at his residence, Governor's Road, near Dundas, James Grice, aged 31 years. Funeral on Monday, November 1, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

James Grice, one of the best known of Hamilton's printers, died last night at his residence near Dundas. For many months he was an acute sufferer from cancer in the stomach and for some time had calmly looked forward to death as the only escape from his suffering. He was only 31 years of age, but he had worked for over fifteen years as a compositor, most of the time in the "Spectator" newsroom. Mr. Grice was a quiet unassuming man, but an industrious and intelligent workman, and his numerous excellent qualities of head and heart were appreciated by the printers of Hamilton, most of whom were his warm friends.

MARTIN - Died in this city, on October 29, Richard Martin Esq., Q.C., eldest son of the late Colonel Martin, aged 63 years. Funeral from his late residence, on Monday, November 1, at 2 p.m.

Last night one of Hamilton's most widely known and highly esteemed citizens, Richard Martin Q.C., paid the debt of nature. He died shortly before 8 o'clock. His death was not unexpected, for though he rallied from the paralytic stroke which attacked him several weeks ago, he suffered a relapse last Sunday and since then he grew weaker day by day. He died peacefully and painlessly. Mr. Martin had been a resident of Hamilton for fifty-three years and few Hamiltonians have been more widely known and enjoyed a greater share of the respect and affection of their fellow citizens than he.

Mr. Martin was the son of the late Colonel Martin of the county of Meath, Ireland, and in that county he was born on the 11th of August, 1823. He came to Hamilton with his father in 1833 and except a short time spent in Haldimand, he had lived in Hamilton ever since. He studied law with Mr. B. B. Freeman and Mr. George S. Tiffany, and on being called to the Bar, he entered into partnership with Mr. Tiffany. He has been in constant legal practice in the city since that time. In 1863 he was the Conservative candidate for member of the legislature. A man of varied acquirements and social qualities of a rare order, Mr. Martin counted his friends and admirers by the number of his acquaintance. His death will be sincerely deplored by the whole of the people of Hamilton.

REWGAULD - (Kingston) Mr. Rewgauld, a farmer living in the township of Storrington, committed, suicide by hanging. He had shown evidence of insanity for some time.

NORTHWOOD - (Chatham) Senator Joseph Northwood died this morning aged 77 years. He had been ailing for some time and his constitution being worn out, he failed rapidly.

IRVING - (Milton) Robert Irving was so badly hurt by a stumping machine that he died.

WADE- The funeral of the late Robert Wade who was killed on the G.T.R. took place yesterday afternoon and was numerously attended by railway men.

November 1, 1886

NELLIGAN - Died in this city, on October 30, Margaret Abigail, youngest daughter of the late Capt. John Nelligan, and sister of M. D. and J. B. Nelligan. Funeral from her mother's residence, 108 Hughson street north, on Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

WELCH - Died in this city, on October 31, of scarlet fever, William James, second son of Harry and Eliza Welch, aged 3 years and 11 months. Funeral from his parents' residence, 19 Barton street west, this morning, at 9:30 o'clock. Private.

THOMPSON - Died in this city, on October 30, Louisa Jane, wife of James Thompson, aged 60 years. Funeral from her late residence, 95 Jackson street west, on Monday, at 3:30. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

BOOTHMAN - Died on October 29, at the residence of his brother-in-law, J. C. Smith, Burlington, Capt. T. C. Boothman, aged 36 years and 8 months. His end was peace.

LAMOREAUX - (Montreal) A man named Lamoreaux has been arrested for causing the death of his wife by violence. He was reported to have used violence to her and police visited the woman, but she would not make a complaint, and died two hours later. The doctor who attended her said she died of inflammation of the brain, caused by external violence.

DUFFY - A telegram received Saturday afternoon told William J. Duffy's father, mother, and family that the young man was dead. He had been drowned at Sturgeon Falls, Muskoka, and the body had not yet been recovered. Duffy was aged 22 years and was foreman for William Lockman

who had a contract with the Hamilton Bridge and Tool Co for building a Canadian Pacific bridge across Sturgeon river at the falls. Friday afternoon the accident happened, but just how is not yet known. Duffy fell from the bridge into the river and was drowned. At this point the river is only six feet deep. Duffy was a good swimmer, but sank like a stone. His head was probably injured in the fall. The bridge is about forty-five feet above the river. He was a good son, a fine, steady boy, and the news of his death almost his parents' hearts. Mr. Lockman was injured at the same time. His right leg and left arm were broken. He is coming home and is expected to arrive this evening. He lives on Florence street. Duffy lived at 70 Bay street north. A young man, Reddy Doyle, whose home is in Caledonia, was also injured, but how badly the message did not say. It is thought that some of the ironwork that was being hoisted into position on top slipping and falling. The theory is advanced by Hamilton men who have worked on the bridge.

November 2, 1886

LEWIS - Died in this city, on November 1, Margaret, wife of James Lewis, aged 30 years. Funeral from her husband's residence, 57 Young street, on Wednesday, November 3, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation to attend.

MCGOWAN - Died in this city, William McGowan, formerly of County Down, Ireland, died on October 31, at his late residence, 196 Macnab street. Funeral from above address on Tuesday afternoon, November 2, at 3:30. Born 1818; died 1886.

BECKERSON - Died on Saturday, October 31, beloved wife of Robert E. Beckerson, aged 37 years, 6 months, and 6 days. Funeral will take place from her husband's residence, 9 Mill street, Tuesday, November 2, at 9 a.m. Friends are invited to attend.

HASKELL - (Picton) The boat of Robert Haskell and son was found at Point Traverse on Saturday morning. The men are supposed to be drowned. Their home is at Drain's Point, Amherst Island.

LAVOIE - (Montreal) T. Lavoie, who fell from the roof of a convent on Fullum street, died from the effects of the injuries he received, in the Notre Dame Hospital to-day.

JONES - (Toronto) Albert Jones, ten years old, while jumping from a streetcar on the Dovercourt road on Friday evening, slipped and fell, the wheels passing over his leg. He was taken to the hospital and died yesterday.

DROLET - (Quebec) Am old man named Drolet, 69 years of age, was found drowned yesterday morning in a small stream about a foot and a half deep near his residence at Jeune Lorette, It is supposed he went to draw some water and losing his balance, was unable to recover his position.

MILLAR - (St Catharines) News has reached here this morning announcing the death of Judge Millar last evening at Winnipeg. It was the result of a severe fall which he received a few days ago. Mr. Millar was for many years a resident of this city and a member of the firm of Millar, Millar, & Co, barristers.

HAWLEY - (Toronto) On Friday night a young woman named Alice Hawley called at the residence of Patrick Vannear at 160 Strachan avenue and engaged lodgings . That evening she was taken suddenly ill and during the night she gave birth to a female child. This morning the baby was missing and she refused to furnish any information regarding it. Policeman Weston was then sent for and burst open a trunk in the room. On the lid being raised, the dead body of the infant was exposed to view, its brief existence having been terminated by strangulation, the deed it is supposed having been committed by the mother who it is understood is unmarried. Miss Hawley was taken into custody and lodged in the cells at the Dundas Street station. Late this afternoon she was removed to the general hospital.

GUEST - (Sarnia) George W. Guest, a young married man 30 years of age, was found in a stable loft last evening suffering from the effect of a poison which he admitted having administered himself. Before a doctor could get to him he was dead. He leaves a wife and two children. There is wide speculation as to the cause of suicide, but business troubles are generally supposed to have caused it. He had been in the grocery business and was burned out a couple of years ago.

November 3, 1886

ELLIOTT - Died in this city, on November 2, Mary Jane, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Elliott. Funeral on Thursday, November 4, at 3 p.m., from the residence of her brother-in-law, Joseph Philp, 15 East Barton street. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

FINNEGAN - Died in this city, at his late residence, 62 Wellington street north, on the evening of November 1, Patrick Finnegan. Funeral, Thursday, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice

Patrick Finnegan has owned and driven a hack in the city for twenty-five years or over. He was a whole-souled jolly fellow and did a good business, his steady habits and good nature securing him patronage among the best people of the city. He was a bachelor living with his sister,

Mrs. Henry McStravick, 62 Wellington street north. Six or seven months ago he had a slight fit of apoplexy and Dr. Smith who attended him, after bringing his around alright, told him that he must not drink any liquor. He had never been addicted to the excessive use of strong drink, but took to drinking heavily after his illness and was unable to attend to business. On Monday he was engaged to attend a funeral but could not do so. In the evening he went out, got a jar of whiskey, and took it to his own room. He had drunk considerable already, and was in the act of reaching over to the jar which stood on the window sill when he fell and was dead before he reached the floor. He was 47 years old and has highly respectable and well-to-do relatives in Chicago

HILL - (Halifax) A six-year-old boy, son of John Y. Hill, was run over by an ore train in the Acadian mines yesterday and so terribly injured that he died to-day.

November 4th 1886

CONNELL - Died in this city, on November 2, Mary, eldest daughter of the late Timothy and Johannah Connell. Funeral will leave her late residence, 81 Maria street, Thursday, November 4, at 8:30 a.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

SMILEY - Died on Wednesday, November 3, Rebecca, only daughter of the late Hugh C. Smiley, aged 23 years, 10 months. Funeral private, Friday, at 3 p.m.

FLEMING - (Quebec) A seven-year-old child named Fleming whose parents reside on King street, St. Roche, died in terrible convulsions last night. Death is supposed to have been due to an apple hastily eaten by the child before retiring and not properly digested.

JULIAN - (Ottawa) An investigation is to be held into the alleged charge of ill treatment of an insane man named J. M. Julian who about six weeks ago was committed to the county jail as a lunatic and who died a few days ago. His body was found to be covered with bruises and his head was badly battered.

A man named Macdonald, confined to jail awaiting trial at the assizes for manslaughter but who was acquitted and released a few days ago, says the turnkey beat and ill used Julian. The story is flatly denied and the physician who examined the body says all the wounds upon it might easily have been inflicted by the deceased who used to batter himself against the wall and otherwise endeavoured to end his existence. His funeral took place this morning and was attended by a large number of the members of the typographical union to which he belonged.

November 5, 1886

BURNS - (Ottawa) The wife of Edward Burns, a popular member of the Capital lacrosse team, died suddenly last night from heart disease. Mr. Burns, who formerly belonged to Quebec, had just started housekeeping in Ottawa and wife arrived here only the night before her death.

MCMILLAN - (Galt) T. McMillan, a very old resident, died on Friday last.

BELL - William Bell, an employee of the Grand Trunk, living at 62 Locomotive street in this city, was killed at Morrisburg yesterday morning. He was sent up from here to relieve a man working on some cars there, and was working under a car or between two cars which he was repairing. While thus engaged, a car was shunted upon the switch and against the cars he was under. He was run over and killed almost instantly. His body was brought home at noon. He was a married man and leaves a wife and six children, the youngest a babe two weeks old. He was a member of Excelsior Lodge, I.O.O.F.

November 6, 1886

LYALL - Died at Dundas, on November 4, at 12 o'clock noon, Mary Elizabeth, wife of George Lyall, aged 41 years and 8 months. Funeral from her husband's residence, Dundas, on Saturday, at 2:30 p.m., to Hamilton cemetery.

HAMEL - (Chatham) Peter Hamel, 65 years of age, in stepping off a train while in motion about 9:30 o'clock last night, fell under the wheels and had one leg cut off. He died this morning, never recovering consciousness.

PHILP - (Thorold) A. Philp, a well known musician, is dead.

REAVELY - (St. Catharines) J. C. Reavely, of Stamford township, fell between his horses and the buggy, and the spirited colts kicked him to death.

November 9, 1886

STEVENSON - Died in this city, on November 7, Robert Henry, infant son of Thomas and Louisa Stevenson. Funeral from 86 Duke street, Tuesday, November 9, st 3:30. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

HIGGINS - Died on November 8, at 83 George street, Martha T., eldest daughter of Andrew and Norah Higgins, aged 7 years and 7 months. Funeral from above residence, on Wednesday, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this notice.

HORNING - (St. Thomas) A man named Zachariah Horning, a carpet weaver, was found lying dead on a sofa last night. He had been to church in the evening and after returning, lay down on a sofa and expired. The cause was paralysis of the heart.

November 10, 1886

YOUNG - Died on November 9, in the 77th year of her age, Anne, widow of the late John Young, Undermount. Funeral on Thursday, November 11, at 3 p.m., from 41 Duke street.

KING - Died in Toronto, on November 9^th at the residence of Dr. King, in the 79th year of her age, Margaret, the beloved wife of Stephen King. Funeral on Thursday, November 11 from the G.T.R. station, Hamilton, on the arrival of the 1:45 train, to the Presbyterian Stone Church, Barton.

Mrs. Stephen King, mother of Dr. King, Toronto, and of S. S. King of this city, died at Dr. King's residence on Monday night. Mrs. King was in good health on Monday and took supper with the family. When she arose from the table she said she was going to her room, but instead of going to the hall door, she opened a door leading to the cellar, fell down, and received injuries from which she died in a few hours without regaining consciousness. Mrs. King was born at Limestone Ridge on the mountain, two miles from this city, over 79 years ago. She was a daughter of Samuel Hess and has many relatives in and about the city, her father having settled near here 110 years ago. The remains will be brought here on Thursday and interred in the burying ground of the Presbyterian Church on the mountain.

WIGHT - (Montreal) George Wight, druggist, of this city, was found dead in bed this morning. Mr. Wight was ailing for some time.

LEMIEUX - (Ottawa) The body of a millhand named Lemieux, who mysteriously disappeared about six weeks ago while working for Lord S. C. Hardman, was found floating in the Ottawa river to-day.

CAMPBELL - On the Hamilton and Dundas Street Railway train that left the city yesterday at 4:05 p.m. was an elderly man named Joseph Campbell who has for many years carried on business as a pump maker near Dundas. When the Halfway House was reached, Campbell got off the train and told Conductor Camp that he was going to wait until the next train. The train continued on its way and left him there. When the Halfway House was reached on the return trip to the city about 5:25 p.m. Conductor Camp noticed Campbell standing on the platform but paid little attention to him, thinking that he was going to wait there and go on to Dundas on the next trip. Just as the train began to move away from the station, Campbell made a rush forward staggering as he went and tried to get on. Conductor Camp saw his fall between the engine and the first car, and

immediately signalled to the driver who stopped the train. But it was too late. The first wheel of the foremost car had passed over the old man's chest and crushed it in. When he was drawn out from under the car, he was unconscious and he died a few moments after. The body was carried to the Halfway House and coroner Dr. Mackelcan was sent for, but the doctor would not order an inquest, thinking it best to have the circumstances investigated by a Dundas coroner, the deceased being a Dundas man.

Mr. Campbell was well known in-Dundas and vicinity. About three years ago he retired from the pump manufacturing business and went to Cincinnati, Ohio, but he returned recently and had intended beginning business again. He was a widower but had several children.

November 12, 1886

MURRAY - (St. Catharines) About ten o'clock Thursday morning, an accident which terminated with fatal results, took place at Port Dalhousie on the canal enlargement work now being operated by Messrs Murray and Cleveland. William John Murray, eldest son of the head of the firm, Capt. James Murray, was standing on a scow superintending the unloading of some heavy blocks of stone intended for the work. A stone was in process of lifting when the boom slipped and struck Mr. Murray on the back, crushing him and inflicting fatal injuries from which he died an hour later. He was carried into the lock house adjoining and Dr. Conside, resident in this village, sent for. Dr. Clark was also sent for, but it was of no avail. Word was sent to Mrs. Murray, but death had supervened a few minutes before her arrival. The scene which followed was very painful and we leave it to the imagination of our readers. Deceased was a young man of genial disposition, 24 years of age, and leaves a wife and one child to mourn his sudden taking-off, as well as his distracted parents and sister. Capt. Murray was in Toronto.

MCARDEL - John McArdel, of Dundas, is dead from paralysis.

November 13, 1886

SMITH - Died in this city, November 10, Marietta Cornel, widow of the late Peter Smith, West Flamborough, aged 48 years. Funeral will leave her late residence, 84 Main street west, on Saturday, at 11:30 a.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

CONNORS - Died in this city, on November 12, at the corner of Mary and Murray streets, John Connors, a native of the County Mayo, Ireland, in the 73rd year of his age. Funeral from the above address at 8:30 a.m., on Monday. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

HALL - (St. Catharines) Isabella Hall, living alone in a shanty near Centreville, was found dead. A bank book was found showing $450 to her credit.

November 15, 1886

FORREST - Died in this city, on Sunday, November 14, at 54 John street south, Mrs. William Forrest, aged 70 years. Funeral will take place from the above address, on Tuesday afternoon, at 1:30. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

PIERCE - (Halifax) Capt William Glen of the barque "Ivey" and A. Alexander Gordon, mate, were charged in the police station to-day with the murder of James Pierce, a seaman on board the vessel while at Java. The pair were arrested at the instance of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty. Pierce, their alleged victim, was kept in irons for seventy-five days, fed on bread and water, and confined in a foul paint locker. The prisoners pleaded not guilty and their counsel not being prepared to go on with the case, it was adjourned till next Wednesday.

DESRECHERS - (Quebec) Last Thursday, a young man named Desrechers of Baie St. Paul, 18 years of age, while entering a canoe to go on a hunting expedition, accidentally moved the trigger of the gun, causing the charge to enter his abdomen. Some of his friends who were near came instantly to his relief, but he died a few minutes later in great suffering.

November 16, 1886

HINCHCLIFFE - Died in this city, on November 14, Elizabeth, beloved wife of James Hinchcliffe, aged 56 years and 3 months. Funeral from her late residence, No 299 York street, at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday. Friends will please accept this intimation.

PARMENTER - Died at Eagle Grove, Iowa, on November 14, George Warren Parmenter, formerly of Dundas, Ontario, in the 24th year of his age, only son of A. W. Parmenter. Funeral on Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m., from his father's residence, 116 Catherine street south, to Dundas. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

LILLIE - Died on November 14, the infant daughter of J. S. and Mary Lillie.

BOURRISSANT - (Montreal) Rev. Abbe Bourrissant of the Seminary, aged 70 years, was found dead in bed to-day. Heart disease is supposed to have been the cause of his death. The deceased had always enjoyed the best of health and did not complain of illness when he retired to bed last evening. Mr. Bourrissant was born in Nantes, France. He had special spiritual charge of the Grey nunnery, Hotel Dieu, and Christian Brothers's schools.

ROBERTSON - (London) The brother of W. J. Robertson, who was suffocated by gas last night at the Grigg House, arrived in the city this morning and took the remains of the deceased to Delhi with him.

HECKERDON - (Waterloo) Joseph Heckerdon, a respectable farmer living three miles west of this town, committed suicide this morning by hanging. No cause can be given for his rash act.

November 17, 1886

CLENDENNING - Died in Barton township, on November 16, Margaret Amelia, only daughter of Thomas and Mary Clendenning, aged 10 years, 9 months, and 17 days. Funeral private.

WILSON - Died at his late residence, Willow Grove Farm, Binbrook on Tuesday, November 9, William Wilson, in his 63rd year.

SUTHERLAND - Died on November 15, at 89 Park street north, Alexander Sutherland, a native of Sutherlandshire, Scotland, aged 78 years. Funeral from his late residence, on Wednesday afternoon, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are cordially invited to attend.

November 18, 1886

KELK - Died in this city, on November 17, of congestion of the lungs, John, third son of Grace and William Kelk, aged 21 years. The funeral will take place from his parents' residence, 70 Maria street east, on Friday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

WILLIAMSON - Died on November 15, Delphina Williamson, daughter of Robert and Ellen Williamson, in the 3rd year of her age. Funeral will take place at 2 p.m., Thursday, from her parents' residence, 268 Hughson street north. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

BENSLEY - Died in Barton, on November 17, Benjamin Bensley, aged 80 years. Funeral from the residence of his son, R. D. Bensley at 2 p.m., Friday, November 19. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MCCAULAY - (Toronto) A shocking affair occurred on Bordon street this afternoon. A few months ago, Charles A. McCaulay, a tinsmith of Nassau street, brought his father and mother from Ireland and kept them in his own house. Last night the old couple left the son's house and occupied a small house on Bordon street owing to continual quarrels between them. They were

accompanied by their daughter-in-law. About ten o'clock this morning the son called at the old couple's house and demanded his wife. This led to a quarrel between the father and son, resulting in a fight. The old man was kicked in the abdomen and head in a brutal manner, so much so that he died about two o'clock. He made an ante-mortem statement to a doctor, implicating his son and charging him directly with inflicting injuries that terminated in his death.

Both father and son were addicted to drink and under the influence of liquor this morning. McCaulay was arrested and his wife is also under arrest pending the result of the inquest to be held to-morrow night. The prisoner is about 40 years of age and has four children. (At the inquest the name was given as McCarthy)

November 19, 1886

BOWMAN - Died in this city, on November 18, Mr. David Bowman, aged 46 years. The funeral will take place from his late residence, 46 Queen street south, on Saturday afternoon, at 3 p.m. Friends will kindly accept this intimation.

Mr. David Bowman, a well known citizen of Hamilton, died yesterday after a lingering illness. Mr. Bowman was born near Toronto, 46 years ago, but came to Hamilton when quite young, and studied law with Burton & Sadleir. He practised his profession for many years, but latterly ill health prevented him from working. Mr. Bowman always took a deep interest in the city's welfare and he never failed to let his voice be heard in favour of any enterprise that he thought would further it. He leaves a widow but no children.

SMYTH - Died on November 18, Elizabeth Morton, relict of the late Robert Smyth. The funeral will take place on Sunday, November 21, at 3 p.m., from her late residence, No 24 King William street. Friends and acquaintances are requested to accept this intimation.

Mrs. Smyth, widow of Robert Smyth, 24 King William street, fell down the cellar stairs shortly before noon yesterday and broke her neck. Dr. Mackelcan was called at once but death was instantaneous. Deceased was subject to sudden headaches and vertigo, and it is presumed that she was seized with a sudden attack while on the stairs. No inquest will be held.

Mrs. Smyth's husband was a tinsmith. He died 18 months ago. Shortly after his death Mrs. Smyth left for Ireland where her relatives reside in Armagh county. She returned in August last with her brother who, with her son, has since been continuing the business. Besides her son she leaves three grown-up daughters. She was about 48 years of age, and her piety and true Christianity made her generally respected and beloved. Her untimely decease will be deeply regretted by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.

November 20, 1886

PRICE - Died in this city, on November 18, Mary Anne beloved wife of John Price, builder, aged 41 years. Funeral from her husband's residence, corner of Hess and Concession streets, on Sunday, at 2 p.m. Friend and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

FREEBOURN - Died in this city, on November 19, Mary, beloved wife of John Freebourn, in the 32nd year of her age. Funeral will leave her husband's residence, Clark avenue, on Sunday, November 21, at 1:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

DEGARMO - Died on November 19, at his mother's residence, 28 Cannon street east, William DeGarmo, aged 21 years, brother-in-law of the late Capt T. C. Boothman. Funeral from the above address on Sunday, at 2 p.m., to Wesley Church, Burlington Plains.

William DeGarmo, the young man who shot himself on Tuesday while delirious with typhoid fever, died yesterday from the effects of the disease, it is believed, and not from the effect of the shooting. Dr. Miller will make a post mortem examination.

LABALLE - (Montreal) Laballe, a notary, was found dead in bed in the C.P.R. hotel. Deceased only returned from the Northwest about a month ago.

November 22, 1886

WILKINSON - Died in this city, November 18, Mr. William Wilkinson, aged 63 years. Funeral on Monday morning, 8 o'clock, from his late residence, 202 King William street. Friends will kindly accept this intimation.

ROSS - Died on November 19, at 83 Wellington street north, Florence Mary, aged 12 years and 3 months, only daughter of John Ross.

HAYES - Died on Sunday, November 21, Anne, wife of John Hayes, a native of county Antrim, Ireland, in the 58th year of her age. The funeral will take place Tuesday, at 8 a.m., from the family residence, 119 Catherine street north. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

COPELAND - (St. Catharines) Willie Copeland, a son of William Copeland, of Maple street, was instantly killed by the explosion of the japanned boiler in McKenna & Mitchell's factory.

November 23, 1886

DAVIS - Died at 124 Main street east, on Saturday, November 20, Lottie, youngest daughter of Archibald Davis, aged 17 years and 2 months. Funeral on Tuesday, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

MARRIOTT - A fatal accident occurred at the Oaklands Jersey farm yesterday afternoon. The victim was John Marriott, an old man 68 years of age, who has for many years lived near Brown's wharf. Mr. Marriott's son, Thomas, is engineer of the farm and the old man was in the habit of often visiting there, especially when there was any special work in which he could lend a hand. Yesterday he went to the farm to help kill pigs. It is the custom at Oaklands in killing pigs to first shoot them and afterward stick them, this being the most humane method of slaughtering.

The accident occurred about 1 o'clock. There were five men in the barn: John Marriott, Charles Ptolemy, Thomas Mortimer, Alexander McCalman, and William Lobb. McCalman had a revolver belonging to Lobb in his coat pocket. There was a string attached to the weapon and the loop was around McCalman's neck. Lobb, when he entered the barn, went up to McCalman, and standing behind him, took the revolver out of his pocket. It was loaded but Lobb was not aware of that fact, McCalman having loaded it without his knowledge. It was a self-cocking revolver, and when Lobb carelessly pulled the trigger, the weapon went off. Marriott was standing in front of the two men, but a few feet distant, and the bullet struck him in the forehead, entering his brain and killing him instantly.

As soon as Mr. Vallance E. Fields heard of the affair, he sent for Dr. Philp, and requested him to hold an inquest, but the doctor, after carefully investigating the circumstances connected with the shooting, decided that an inquest was unnecessary and declined to order one. It is likely, however, that an inquest will be held to-day, County Crown Attorney Crerar, having, it is said, determined that it is advisable that there should be an investigation.

William Lobb, who fired the revolver, is an English youth who has not been long in this country, and is a well-connected, well-educated, and highly intelligent young man. He was almost prostrated with grief over the terrible result of his carelessness. He came into the city with the intention of giving himself up to the police, but when he learned that the coroner had decided that the circumstances did not, warrant the holding of an inquest, he deemed this unnecessary, and returned to Oaklands.

Mr. Marriott lived alone with his wife at Brown's wharf. He had several children, but they have long since grown up and left home.

November 24, 1886

MARRIOTT - Died at Burlington Plains, on Monday, November 22, John Marriott, in the 66th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, Wednesday, November 24, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

DAVEY - Died in this city, on November 22, William Davey, a native of Ditchling, Sussex, England, aged 74 years. Funeral from his late residence, No 30 West avenue north, on Thursday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances were requested to attend.

Mr. William Davey, No 36 West avenue, is dead. Mr. Davey was a well known railway man. He was one of the promoters of the Toronto and Hamilton branch of the G.W.R., and assisted in its construction and was inspector of the construction of the N. & N.W. Railway to Port Dover in 1872.

November 26, 1886

HANNAH - Died at Barton, on November 23, William John Hannah, in the 28th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, Friday, November 26, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

PROCTOR - Died in this city, on November 25, Leonard R., son of James and Normina Proctor, aged 2 months. Funeral from his father's residence, 188 Robert street, on Friday, November 26, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

OWEN - Died in this city, on November 25, Alanson C. Owen, aged 57 years and 2 months. Funeral from the residence of his sister, Mrs. McElcheran, 56 Barton street east, on Friday,

November 26, at 8:30 a.m. to G.T.R. station. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

LAURANT - (Montreal) P. Laurant, contractor, fell from the new building in course of erection on the corner of Vitre and Chenneville streets on Tuesday. He died last night from the effect of the injuries that were received.

November 27, 1886

LESTER - Died at his residence, Market Square, Mr. B. Lester, late of Oxford, England, at the age of 35 years and 22 days. Funeral from his late residence on Sunday, November 28, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are cordially invited to attend.

November 29, 1886

OMAND - Died in this city, on Friday, November 26, William Omand, formerly of the 1st Batt., Rifle Brigade, P.CO., in the 83rd year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, 140 Hughson street north, on Monday, November 29, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

GOODALE - Died on November 26, at the residence of her son-in-law, Samuel Burns, King street east, Mary Ann Kirk, relict of the late James Goodale, aged 84 years, a native of Gatehouse of Fleet, Kircudbright, Scotland. Funeral at 2 o'clock p.m. on Monday.

HARRIS - Died at Argenta, Arkansas, on November 26, John Harris, formerly of this city. Funeral from his father's residence, 55 Park street north, Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

GARTSHORE - Died at the Maryburgh, Lanarkshire, Scotland, on November 26, Alexander Gartshore, Esq., in the 87th year of his age.

LAKE, SANDFORD - (Halifax) A sailboat bound from Windsor to Hantsport, capsized on the Avon river yesterday afternoon, and three young men occupying it were thrown into the water. Two of them, brothers named Orly and Ernest Lake, were drowned immediately. The third, named Joseph Sandford, clung to the boat and drifted ashore, but died an hour afterward. The bodies of the two Lakes have not yet been recovered.

MICHLAND - (Quebec) A fatal accident occurred at St. Jean, Port Joly. Gilbert Michland, an insurance agent, a brother of the registrar of the county of L'Islet, was found dead on Elgin road, lying under his horse with his neck broken.

TAFFE - Edward Taffe, a fisherman residing on Hamilton beach near the waterworks filtering basin, was drowned in the lake late Saturday morning. Between nine and ten o'clock, he and his brother went out in a small sailboat to look after their nets. When about one hundred yards out, their boat swamped and they were both thrown into the water. They clung to the boat for a while and called for help, but as none came and as the wind was carrying them from shore, they started to swim in. They both took cramps, but the elder brother, Charles, had reached shallow water and was safe. Edward sank and no assistance could be rendered him. When the news spread along the beach, the friends of the deceased started to drag for the body and in about two hours recovered it. Young Taffe was a steady young man, about 18 or 20 years old and lived with his parents. His father is employed as fireman at the waterworks pumping house. It is believed that the boat was caused to swamp by having too much canvas.

November 30, 1886

WATKINS - Died at the residence of her son, F. W. Watkins, 'Clyderia', Hamilton, Canada, on Monday, November 29, 1886, Catharine Gardner, relict of the late Frederick William Watkins, in her 79th year. Funeral will take place on Wednesday, at 3 p.m. Friends are invited.

ARNOLD - (Forest) Mr. Joseph E, Arnold, a prominent merchant of this place, committed suicide in the upstairs bedroom in J. S. McDonald's hotel here last evening by taking strychnine and shooting himself in the head, the ball passing through the brain. He had taken two epileptic fits in the last few months and his medical advisers say that they blame his brain. No inquest was held.

LEVI - (Montreal) A man named Michael Levi was lighting a lamp at his house to-night when it exploded, and he was so badly burned that he died shortly afterward.

PREVOST - (Ottawa) A deputation from the Ottawa College will attend the funeral of Rev. Dr. Prevost, the late superior at Montreal, on Wednesday. He had been only some seven months superior of the college where he succeeded the late Rev. Father Taberat.

BROWN - Yesterday morning a man named Edward Brown, an Irishman, about 50 years of age, applied for admission to the hospital. Dr. Osborne saw that he was in a very bad condition and had him taken to a ward as quickly as possible, but before he could be got into bed, he fell dead. He has been in this city a short time and has been boarding as Duffy's hotel, Macnab street. Coroner White was notified of the death and thought it advisable to hold an inquest which was commenced in the hospital last night and will be continued at the King William street police station to-night.

December 1, 1886

BROWN - Edward Brown who died at the hospital Monday came to this city just a week ago and went to Peter Duffy's hotel. He said he came from Minneapolis and that on the road had been snowed up and met with an accident. He was taken sick on Thursday and went to bed. Mr. Duffy did all he could for him, and finally had him taken in a hack to the hospital where he died. An inquest was held on the body of the deceased at the King William Street police station. The evidence of Dr. Leslie, who made a post mortem examination, and Dr. Osborne, hospital physician, who assisted him, showed that death had been caused by clotting of blood in the heart, the result of disease of the lungs. The medical men expressed surprise that the man lived so long as he had in the condition in which the lungs were. A verdict of death from natural causes was returned.

GRUDEAU - (Montreal) Joseph Grudeau, 23 years old, residing at Port Viau, met with a fatal accident yesterday afternoon. Grudeau was employed by the Canadian Pacific Railway working at the new bridge at St. Henri de Mascouche. While walking across one of the beams' trestle, he fell a distance of 60 feet. When picked up he was terribly mangled, and died in great agony about one hour after the accident.

December 2, 1886

GREEN - (Caledonia) A little daughter of Abraham Green ate wild parsnips and died from poisoning.

POLLOCK - (Brantford) J. Pollock, banker, died on Tuesday.

December 3, 1886

JORDON - (Toronto) Patrick Jordon, labourer, who was run over by a streetcar on Saturday and had his leg amputated at the Hospital, died there this afternoon.

December 4, 1886

SIMPSON - Died in this city, on December 3, Nora Elizabeth, infant daughter of John Simpson. Funeral from her father's residence, 54 Cherry street, Sunday, December 5, at 2 o'clock. Friends will please attend.

WASHINGTON - (St. Catharines) A coloured woman named Mrs. George Washington died suddenly at her home yesterday and a jury was empanelled last evening before Coroner Goodman to enquire into the case. Her husband, who is employed as a porter at the O'Neil house, Woodstock, Ontario, has refused or neglected to support her of late, and the deceased visited Woodstock a few days ago to endeavour to get help from him for the support of herself and children. On her return she is supposed to have taken a dose of arsenic. The inquest has been adjourned until Thursday next and a post mortem examination will be held in the meantime.

DARLING - Two fishermen of Bronte named Darling were out fishing in the lake on Wednesday afternoon when the storm came on. Their boat was capsized and they were drowned. They were brothers and both were married. The fishing smack in which the men were when the accident occurred was found yesterday afternoon a mile or so from shore. The bodies have not yet been recovered.

December 6, 1886

BRIGGS - Died at the residence of his son-in-law, William Ferguson, 123 Picton street, on Friday, December 3, 1886, James Briggs, late of Arran, in his 77th year. Funeral will take place on Monday, at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

TUCHU - (Toronto) Patrick Tuchu, engineer of Reinhardt's Brewery, is supposed to have committed suicide by jumping out of a window in the second storey of his boarding house on Ontario street. His body was found early this morning on the sidewalk. He had been badly cut and bruised and life was extinct. The window of his bedroom was wide open. He was about 30 years of age and unmarried. An inquest will be held.

LEVIS - (Montreal) A farmer from O'Original arrived in the city to-day with the information that Delard Levis of that place and his 12-year- old son went out shooting on Monday. Not returning, the neighbours went out on Wednesday and found their dead bodies mangled evidently by bears.

BEATTY - (Ottawa) Intelligence reached the city to-day that a serious cave-in occurred at one of the phosphate mines near Buckingham yesterday, resulting in the suffocation of a miner named Beatty, and it is reported in the injury of several others.

YOUNG - (Stratford) Last evening about 6 o'clock E. A. Young, a fireman on the Grand Trunk Railway, was found dead in his room at his boarding house, corner of Mill and Douro streets, with his throat cut from ear to ear and an open razor in his hand. No reason can be assigned for the act other than that he has been sick for some time and very despondent.

RICHARDSON - (Guelph) Last Monday, Thomas Richardson, taxidermist, was assisting Samuel Hill to kill pigs, and in the evening started for home carrying a single-barrelled shotgun along. That was the last seen of him alive. About two o'clock in the night John Watson found him lying on the road dead. A gunshot wound was found in his left breast and the gun by his side had recently been discharged. His friends do not believe he suicided, and the case is a mystery.

December 7, 1886

STAINTON - Died at the residence of his father, 31 Erie avenue, Major, the infant son of J. W. Stainton, aged 4 months and 6 days. Funeral from his father's residence, on Tuesday, December 7, at 2 p.m.

MCLEAN - Died on December 4, Penelope, the beloved wife of Alexander McLean. Funeral from her late residence, 324 King street east, on Tuesday, December 7, at 1:30 p.m. Friends will please attend without further notice.

O'NEIL - Died at 122 Jackson street east, Edith Isabel, youngest daughter of John and Hannah O'Neil, aged 3 years and 10 months. Funeral private.

YOUNG - (Blenheim) At noon to-day Joseph Young, who lives midway between Charing Cross and Buckhorn on the townline, did not come home for dinner. His wife started out to see what was keeping him. She went to the bush and there found his dead body, his skull being crushed in. It is supposed that he cut down a tree which had lodged in two others, cutting off several lengths and letting it swing. Then he cut down one of the others which let the end of the tree swing around, striking him on the head, killing him instantly

LEACH - (Toronto) W. R. Leach, labourer, while walking along Queen street east to-night, dropped down on the sidewalk and expired in a few moments. His body was removed to the morgue. Heart disease is supposed to be the cause.

DESLAGES - (Ottawa) It is reported from Maniwaki, Ottawa county, that about midnight on Sunday night of last week, Joseph Deslages while asleep upstairs over Mrs. Boye's store, Maniwaki, got out of bed, opened the window, and walked over the edge of the verandah, and fell to the lower platform, a distance of fifteen feet, sustaining fatal injuries to which he succumbed Thursday morning.

COLLINS - (Quebec) A labourer named Collins was killed this morning on the Lake St. John Railway works.

STRUTHERS - (Brantford) Mrs. Struthers, a widow was found dead in her bed recently.

December 8, 1886

DOMINIQUE - (Montreal) Joseph Dominique, aged 30 years, committed suicide to-day. Deceased came from Quebec about four weeks ago.

GRANT - (Quebec) An eleven-year-old son of William Grant, an employee of Price Bros, was accidentally drowned in the Saguenay river on Saturday.

VONHOZAT - Henry G. VonHozat died suddenly yesterday of heart disease at his home, 10 Jones street. Mr. VanHozat was an elderly German gentleman of high birth. During the past six or seven years he lived in Hamilton and supported himself and family by giving instruction in language. He was a great linguist, being master of a dozen languages. Mr. VonHozar had been ailing for some weeks previous to his death and his family is left in reduced circumstances.

December 9, 1886

LEVY - Died in this city, on December 8, Benno, youngest son of Herman and Camilla Levy, aged 3 years and 1 month. Funeral private.

MAGEN - Died on Wednesday, December 8, Thomas, second son of Christopher and Grace Magen.

CLAPP - (Belleville) Benjamin Clapp, an old resident of the 4th concession, Thurlow, fell dead yesterday while pumping water.

December 10, 1886

MOORE - (Ottawa) David Moore, the well known lumberman, died this afternoon aged 62 years. He had been ill for several days.

BELEAL - (St. Catharines) Mrs. Captain Beleal, residing on Henry street, was found dead this morning lying on the floor alongside of her bed. She had been troubled with heart disease and an inquest was not deemed necessary.

LAWRENCE - (Halifax) William D. Lawrence, one of the well known shipbuilders and owners in the maritime provinces, died at Maitland last night, aged 69.

NESBITT, ANDERSON - (Dundas) The remains of the two men who were killed in the railway collision on December 2, were buried last Sunday, those of Nesbitt at Lowville, and of Anderson at Millgrove.

December 11, 1886

STEELE - Died on December 10, David Steele, barrister, aged 32 years. Funeral from the residence of his brother, JR. T. Steele, 51 Jackson street west, on Sunday, at 2 p.m.

Mr. David Steele died at 8 o'clock yesterday morning at the residence of Thomas Orchard into whose house he was taken after the accident, Thursday night. He never recovered consciousness and could have felt no pain. He was attended by Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Steele, his mother, and others, until he expired. The members of the family of Mr. Orchard were untiring in their efforts to assist the anxious watchers, but neither their efforts nor those of the most experienced physicians could keep life within its shattered temple.

Mr. Steele was born in Newfoundland, 32 years ago. He received his primary education in Scotland, and when quite young came to this city with his father's family. He studied in the collegiate institute, then grammar school, and afterward studied law with Mr. Thomas Robertson. Subsequently he went into partnership with Mr. Edward Furlong. He was very successful in law and a very promising future was before him. About five years ago his health made it necessary to suspend the practice of law.

He then went upon the stage. Here his ability gained him many plaudits, and had he decided to follow that profession, he would have achieved fame. But he preferred law and returned to this city about four years ago and went into business for himself. He soon built up a large practice and was known as a thoroughly competent and painstaking counsel.

He was prominently connected with the Church of St. Thomas, being the acknowledged leader of every movement on behalf of the choir, of which he was a member. He will be greatly missed in every circle in which he moved as he was a general favourite. Of kindly and gentlemanly disposition, he was ready to give assistance and advice and to do a kind act not, even at a personal inconvenience.

He was one of a family of five boys and one girl. Mr. R. T. Steele, of Lucas, Park & Co., this city; Arthur, of Winnipeg; James, of Toronto; and William, of Elbow River, Northwest territories, are his brothers, and his sister is married in St. John's, Newfoundland.

His remains were taken to the residence of Mr. R. T. Steele, 51 Jackson street west, from whence the funeral will take place at 2 o'clock on Sunday. It will proceed to St. Thomas church where a service will be held. The church will be draped in mourning.

December 13, 1886

BURN - Died on December 11, Gordon Scott Burn, aged 5 months and 2 weeks. Funeral from his father's residence, Chedoke, Barton, in Barton Church, mountain, at 3 p.m., Monday.

MURPHY - Died in this city, on Sunday, December 12, William, son of Michael Murphy, aged 16 years and 8 months. Funeral from the residence of his father, corner of Jackson and Catherine streets, on Tuesday, at 8:30 a.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CARSCALLEN - Died at Hamilton, on Sunday evening, December 12, 1886, Emily, beloved wife of Henry Carscallen, barrister-at-law, and only daughter of Charles Gurney, Esq., in the 39th year of her age. Funeral on Wednesday, December 15, at 2:30 p.m., from her late residence, 243 Main street east, to Burlington cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CARSCALLEN - Mrs. H. Carscallen died yesterday of consumption. Her death was not unexpected. She had been ill for over two years and it is some time since her recovery was despaired of. There are many in this city who will deeply mourn the death of Mrs. Carscallen, for she was a native of Hamilton, passed her whole life here, and was beloved by a large circle of friends. The deceased was the only daughter of Mr. Charles Gurney, born in 1848. She was educated in Hamilton and had not long left school before she married Mr. Carscallen eighteen years ago. Four children, all boys, called her mother. She was a member of the James Street Baptist church and took an active interest in all good work in connection with that church. Not only by her relatives and friends, but also by many of the poor of the city, will the loss of this Christian lady be mourned, for the needy and suffering always found in her a sympathetic and helping friend.

FOX - (Toronto) A fatal revolver accident occurred last night. About 8 o'clock, Herbert Fox, a messenger boy, about 14 years of age, entered Ecclestin's second-hand store, Queen street west, and asked him to purchase a revolver. Ecclestin declined to purchase it and turned to take some clothes from the shelves. While doing so, he heard a report from the revolver and on turning round saw Fox sink to the floor. He expired in a few minutes. How the accident occurred is a matter of conjecture, but it is supposed that in placing the revolver in his coat pocket, he had accidentally pulled the trigger. He was shot through the heart.

BRETT - (Ottawa) William Brett, a brakeman on the St. Lawrence & Ottawa branch of the Canadian Pacific Railway, was missed from his post on a freight train when it was about three miles from Ottawa last evening about 5:30. Search being made, his dead body was found lying beside the track some distance back. It was in the vicinity of a low bridge through which the train had passed, and it is supposed by some that he was struck by the bridge while he was applying the brakes which he left on. A man was killed at this bridge a few years ago. It was dark at the time of yesterday's accident. The deceased was a young man and unmarried. He belonged to Toronto. A post mortem was made to-day, and the results will be submitted at the adjourned inquest to-morrow night.

CUNNINGHAM - (Belleville) George Cunningham, an old and respected farmer of Ameliasburg township, hanged himself in a cow shed on his premises. Deceased was nearly 77 years of age. Family trouble is said to have been the cause of his suicide.

December 14, 1886

MACINDOE - Died at Madison, Wisconsin, on November 17, 1886, Agnes Dalglish Macindoe, late of Hamilton, Ontario.

December 15, 1886

COLE - Died in this city, on December 14, at 16 Oak avenue, William Joseph, adopted son of Joseph Cole, aged 2 years. Funeral on Wednesday, at 10 a.m. Private.

MCCAMIS - Died in this city, on December 14, Margaret, daughter of Arthur McCamis, aged 15 years and 6 months. Funeral from her father's residence, 236 Macnab street north, on Thursday, December 16, at 2:30. Friends will please attend.

BODDY - (Toronto) A fatal accident occurred at North Toronto Junction last night. William A. Boddy of Pratt & Boddy, coal merchants, while stepping off the train, was knocked down and run over by the mixed train, the approach of which he had not perceived. When picked up, it was found that both legs had been severed from the body. He lingered for an hour in intense agony.

December 16, 1886

CAMERON - Died at 153 York street, on December 14, John Norman, second son of John Cameron, aged 5 years and 11 months. Funeral private.

DIFFLEY - (Montreal) A man named John Diffley, residing on Ottawa street, aged 76 years, employed at Dow's brewery, was struck on the head by a falling brick. He was removed to the Hotel Dieu where he died of compression of the brain. An operation was tried but it was unsuccessful. The deceased had been in Dow's brewery as a cooper for 32 years.

SMITH - (Allanburg) This afternoon, Robert Smith, an aged shoemaker, well known in this vicinity, living about one mile south of here, between the old and new canal, went to a hole in the ice for a pail of water, and his body was found afterward with his head in the water hole and life extinct.

December 17, 1886

VOELKER - Died in this city, on Wednesday, December 15, Glader Voelker, aged 27 years and 5 months. Funeral from his late residence, 122 Mary street, on Saturday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

RICHTER - Died in this city, on December 16, Albert, son of T. Richter, 43 James street north, aged 7 years and 5 months. Funeral private.

BELL - At Rockton, on Monday night, Alexander Bell, Sr., an aged and respected resident of the village, came to the end of a long season of illness and peacefully gave up his life. Mr. Bell was

over 73 years of age and came to this country from Belfast in 1834, settling in Nassagaweya township first. Teaching school was his first calling for sixteen years afterward, his places of labour being where he settled first, then at the school house on the Hamilton road, then at St. George, then at Beverly. After that, instruction in penmanship was given by him in numberless places to hundreds of pupils, over twenty-five years of his life being thus passed.

Since 1878, he has lived in Rockton under the rooftree of his son, Mr. David Bell, and there, as his strength allowed him, has been an earnest and close a worker in church and Sunday school work, as throughout his life had been his habit. About a year ago he had to undergo a severe surgical operation and it was thought his failing health had been restored by its success, but lately his strength failed rapidly. Mr. Bell was greatly esteemed by all who knew him, was a sincere Christian man, had been an elder in the Presbyterian church at St. George and Galt for fifty years, and will be widely regretted. He survived his wife just three years to a day almost, and leaves out of a family of nine children, just three surviving: Messrs David and Alexander Bell of Rockton, and Mrs. John McLachlin of Cannington.

December 18, 1886

THOMSON - Died on December 17, at 21 Napier street, Mrs. William Thomson, mother of John and Robert Thomson of this city, a native of Dumfries-shire, Scotland, aged 87 years. Funeral at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 20, from the residence. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

December 20, 1886

HAMILTON - Died on December 18, Thomas, infant son of Charles and Mary Hamilton, aged 18 days.

HEALF - Died in this city, on Saturday, December 18, Richard Augustus Healf, a native of Brighton, England, in the 80th year of his age The funeral will leave the residence of J. B. Buckingham, 32 Lower Cathcart street, on Tuesday, December 21, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

GILPIN - (Ottawa) Robert Gilpin, one of the Nile voyageurs, died here this morning from consumption, the effect of a cold contracted on the Nile expedition.

December 21, 1886

BARNARD - Died in this city, on December 19, Ellen, dearly beloved wife of Robert Barnard, aged 23 years and 16 days.

Funeral from her husband's residence, No 5 Hunter street east, to Church of the Ascension, thence to Burlington cemetery, on Wednesday, December 22, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MCCAULIFFE - Died suddenly on December 18, Johanna, beloved wife of Jeremiah McAuliffe, aged 62 years. Funeral from her late residence, 6 Hughson street north, Tuesday, December 21, at 8:30 for St. Mary's Cathedral. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

PEEBLES - Died at the residence of his son-in-law, John Thomson, Jr., 10 Peter street, this city, Matthew Peebles, of Strabane, in the 78th year of his age. Funeral will take place from his late residence, Strabane, on Friday, at 1 o'clock.

One of the oldest, best known, and most highly respected men of the whole county of Wentworth, passed quietly away from earth just after last midnight. Matthew Peebles was born near Strabane, County of Tyrone, Ireland, in the year 1809. He came to this country half a century ago and settled in the place to which he gave the name of his native county, Strabane, a name which it has ever since retained. He was an industrious, worthy man, and soon became well known all over the county. He opened a general store in Strabane and built up a good business. He was also postmaster there from the time the village was made a post office station until the time of his death, and for thirty-five years was a member of the County Council, being deputy reeve of West Flamborough three years ago, after which he retired from active municipal life. He never lost interest in county affairs, however, but attended the last session of the present council, then in apparently good health. He took sick on the Saturday following and died this morning at the. residence of his son-in-law, John Thomson, 10 Peter street. His death will be heard of with general pain, softened however by the peaceful departure and by the knowledge that his life has been a useful and well-spent one. Deceased leaves four sons: John A., merchant of Toronto; C. H., grocer of this city; Matthew, of Winnipeg; and Arthur of Strabane, and three daughters.

CHAUSSE - (Montreal) A young man named Simon Chausse, residing on the Papineau road, has been killed by a large stone falling on his head from a blast in a quarry at Cote Visitation. No warning was given that the blasting was to take place.

JACKSON - (Windsor) Henry Jackson, employed as switchman on the Grand Trunk Railway, while making up a train yesterday morning, caught his foot in a frog and before he could be extricated, a section of the train moved down and his right foot was mangled in a shocking manner. Both legs and his right arm were terribly crushed. He was removed to St. Mary's hospital, Detroit. He died at 5 o'clock without having rallied sufficiently to warrant amputation of his mangled limbs.

December 22, 1886

SCHAUPP - Died on Tuesday afternoon, at 282 Macnab street north, Rosey Schaupp, in the 20th year of her age. Funeral will take place from above address, at 2 o'clock, on Thursday afternoon. Friends will please accept this intimation.

FINNIGAN - (Montreal) John Finnigan, a carter, committed suicide this afternoon by hanging himself.

CHEVRIER - (Ottawa) A five-year-old son of E. Chevrier, of the Castor Hotel, was run over by a sleigh and killed.